Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Realm Reborn

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7.8

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  1. Richard_dias
    Aug 14, 2023
    9
    Good MMO! I'm not exactly a big fan of that monthly subscription fee (sometimes I just want to chill for a weekend and be done with that) but I reckon that is what makes this game possible as it is. There can be some boring quest in the MSQ, but as a whole I think this game is one of the best of its kind. There's a great content diversity and you mmay always have something different to do.
  2. MetaKritiker90
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    This is honestly the very best MMO on the market.
    The community is sooooooo friendly and welcoming! This game respects your time, you barely miss out on anything when you take a break. It's so worth to get into!
    This is also the most expansive, feature complete free trial that you can soon play until level 70 and it includes two critically acclaimed expansions with all content for    This is honestly the very best MMO on the market.
    The community is sooooooo friendly and welcoming! This game respects your time, you barely miss out on anything when you take a break. It's so worth to get into!
    This is also the most expansive, feature complete free trial that you can soon play until level 70 and it includes two critically acclaimed expansions with all content for absolutely free!    … Expand
  3. alonsie
    Aug 4, 2023
    10
    after a realm reborn everything gets better. best mmorpg ive ever played and i played all of the big games
  4. Light_Ain
    Jul 25, 2023
    10
    I tried the game twice before and was confused, had a friend help me out the last time and wow. The game is a little slow story wise at the start but the ending and post story that leads to the next expansion was incredible.
  5. Keyxlime
    Jun 27, 2023
    8
    Para nunca haber jugado antes un MMORPG, mi experiencia fue fascinante. Yoshi P supo como rescatar un juego que estaba perdido. Tiene un comienzo muy tedioso y definitivamente el poner cinematicas que no se pueden saltar en actividades grupales durante la fase final del juego no fue un acierto
  6. Tintler
    Jun 25, 2023
    8
    2015'den beri, her expansion çıktığı dönem 3 ay kadar oynarım. Sadece ana senaryo için dahi oynanır o kadar kaliteli bir yapım. Müzikleri, sosyal öğeleri, raidleri başarılı. Gözümde başarısız olduğu konu ise glamour sistemi, artık edindiğiniz ekipmanın direkt olarak kaydedecek şekilde ve sınırsız olacak şekilde bir sisteme geçilmesi gerekiyor. Bunun dışında default oyunun renk paleti kötü,2015'den beri, her expansion çıktığı dönem 3 ay kadar oynarım. Sadece ana senaryo için dahi oynanır o kadar kaliteli bir yapım. Müzikleri, sosyal öğeleri, raidleri başarılı. Gözümde başarısız olduğu konu ise glamour sistemi, artık edindiğiniz ekipmanın direkt olarak kaydedecek şekilde ve sınırsız olacak şekilde bir sisteme geçilmesi gerekiyor. Bunun dışında default oyunun renk paleti kötü, üçüncü parti uygulamalarla düzeltilebiliyor. 7.0 patchiyle bunu da düzelteceklerini umuyorum.… Expand
  7. WaraWana
    Jun 2, 2023
    9
    Reviewing after 500 hours over 8 years from the perspective of a casual player who has played 1k hours of Wow (also casually). This game is amazing fun as a huge fan of games where players need to socialise and or cooperate to overcome challenges. The community is mostly quite positive and fun to interact with. There is so much freedom of how you want to play. And this isn't just in combatReviewing after 500 hours over 8 years from the perspective of a casual player who has played 1k hours of Wow (also casually). This game is amazing fun as a huge fan of games where players need to socialise and or cooperate to overcome challenges. The community is mostly quite positive and fun to interact with. There is so much freedom of how you want to play. And this isn't just in combat style either. You could just spend hours playing with friends at the in-game casino. Huge amount of hard content for those who love punishing themselves and truly working well as a team. Huge story to chew through too.
    If you love Final Fantasy and MMOs then I recommend giving this a try!
    Played on PS4, PS5 and PC. Thank you for reading. Enjoy Gaming.    … Expand
  8. Triblue
    May 22, 2023
    9
    Je detestes les mmo. Je détestes le medival fantasy. J’adores ce jeu il est exceptionnel
  9. KiwiKeanu
    May 17, 2023
    10
    Alot of filler but good story to introduce you to the world and set the ground work to expand on in future expansions
  10. Anthonyi
    Apr 7, 2023
    8
    While it may start off a bit slow, the game gradually picks up the pace and evolves into a thrilling adventure that will have you hooked for hours on end.

    One of the things I appreciate most is the complexity of its story. As you progress through the game, you'll encounter a plethora of memorable characters and engaging plotlines that will keep you invested from start to finish. The    While it may start off a bit slow, the game gradually picks up the pace and evolves into a thrilling adventure that will have you hooked for hours on end.

    One of the things I appreciate most is the complexity of its story. As you progress through the game, you'll encounter a plethora of memorable characters and engaging plotlines that will keep you invested from start to finish. The battle against Gaius and Nero is just one of many highlights in this tale, and meeting Graha'Tia and exploring the Crystal Tower is an experience that will stay with you long after you've turned off your computer.

    But Final Fantasy 14 isn't just about the story – the game offers plenty of other features that make it stand out from the crowd. For one, player housing is rich and fun, providing a space for players to relax and customize to their heart's content.

    All in all, A Realm Reborn is a truly captivating game that deserves all the praise it receives. Yes, it may start off a bit slow, but stick with it, and you'll be rewarded with an unforgettable journey that will leave you wanting more.    … Expand
  11. Imopsie
    Apr 7, 2023
    10
    I would probably give A Realm Reborn a solid 7 out of 10, but some of the 0/10 reviews here are just ridiculous, and it's pretty clear that those people haven't even played the game. That's why I'm giving it a 10, to balance things out a bit.
    Anyone who has played through Final Fantasy knows that ARR is almost entirely world-building. Understandably, this can make it seem quite slow-going    I would probably give A Realm Reborn a solid 7 out of 10, but some of the 0/10 reviews here are just ridiculous, and it's pretty clear that those people haven't even played the game. That's why I'm giving it a 10, to balance things out a bit.
    Anyone who has played through Final Fantasy knows that ARR is almost entirely world-building. Understandably, this can make it seem quite slow-going at the beginning, because you don't really know what's coming next. Especially in today's world, where many people unfortunately have the attention span of a goldfish, it can probably be exhausting to learn so much about the world and read so much.
    But already towards the end of this introduction, you can tell that things are getting really exciting and the first characters begin to grow on you. Even supposed spoilers, without wanting to give away too much at this point, like Nero, become more sympathetic, and you realize that there's more going on than meets the eye.
    In addition, there are really cool activities like player housing that can be a lot of fun because there are just so many possibilities.
    The playable races, while they look pretty good, are relatively boring, I'll admit. They're basically just humans with different ears. More or less. But there are tons of customization options that you can use to create your characters, which I think makes up for it.    … Expand
  12. Zinr
    Apr 2, 2023
    8
    Player housing is simply amazing and it allows players to create their own unique living space in the world of Eorzea. The customization options are also extensive, allowing players to truly make their character their own. However, I do wish there were more options for faces and shorter necks for the Elezen.

    While housing is only available for players who stay constantly subbed, it's    Player housing is simply amazing and it allows players to create their own unique living space in the world of Eorzea. The customization options are also extensive, allowing players to truly make their character their own. However, I do wish there were more options for faces and shorter necks for the Elezen.

    While housing is only available for players who stay constantly subbed, it's still an incredible addition to the game. The only downside is that not all players have access to it, which is a shame. You have to be very lucky in order to get one, especially the big houses. Nonetheless, the sheer variety of housing options and the ability to decorate and personalize your home is truly impressive.

    The story of A Realm Reborn starts too slow in my opinion, but it gradually builds to an epic conclusion that sets the stage for even greater adventures to come. The characters are engaging, especially the Garlear, and the gameplay is nice.

    While there are a few areas that could use improvement, A Realm Reborn is a solid start.    … Expand
  13. Roka
    Apr 1, 2023
    8
    This game is a masterpiece that will take you on a journey of a lifetime!
    The slow and steady storyline of the first expansion will make you fall in love with the world of Eorzea, and the characters that you'll meet along the way will become your best friends.
    But let me tell you, the story gets so much better though near the end of A Realm Reborn. The plot twists and turns will keep    This game is a masterpiece that will take you on a journey of a lifetime!
    The slow and steady storyline of the first expansion will make you fall in love with the world of Eorzea, and the characters that you'll meet along the way will become your best friends.

    But let me tell you, the story gets so much better though near the end of A Realm Reborn. The plot twists and turns will keep you on the edge of your seat, and the emotional depth of the characters will have you invested in their fates. You'll feel like you're a part of their world, fighting alongside them in epic battles.
    Please note though, that this is a story driven mmorpg unlike other mmos like world of warcraft, where the story doesn't really matter and gets retconned every few patches. So it would be really good to actually read what is going on instead of just skipping everything.

    Nero is one of my favorite characters in this first expansion, haha.. He's intelligent, witty, and always one step ahead of the game. You'll love him, hate him, and then love him all over again.

    The gameplay is top-notch, the graphics are ok enough, you will have tons of customization options, player housing and the soundtrack is one of the best in the business. Whether you're a seasoned MMO player or a newbie, Final Fantasy 14 A Realm Reborn will provide you with hours upon hours of fun and entertainment.

    A Realm Reborn is getting an 8 from me, because the story starts rather slow and if you don't know how much better it will get near the end of ARR and onwards, it might feel a little boring at first. Also animal npcs and such look rather weird and the enviroment could use and update. It looks still better than other games, that didn't update their game for almost two decades, but this is of course no excuse for ff.

    So, if you're looking for a game that will take you on an unforgettable adventure, Final Fantasy 14 A Realm Reborn is the one for you.    … Expand
  14. LastResource
    Jan 14, 2023
    10
    worth it and glad to play this game again. so much memories and nostalgia within this fourteenth game in the series.
  15. BaldursThones
    Jun 21, 2022
    8
    I give it a high rating just for being a good MMO. The combat in this game is more like playing the piano, you mash 30 keys over 3 ability layouts and win.
  16. TeemoTime
    Jun 19, 2022
    8
    This score only represents ARR and not the entirety of the game. However, this was a huge step up from the original launch and it should be celebrated for that. However, the content in this re-release is fundamentally worse than the massive expansions that have come after it.
  17. judgemagister
    Feb 12, 2022
    10
    The creators of this game have very high attention to detail & the quality control is on point. You can at all times feel their love for the game that they've created. I was particularly impressed by the character animations, music, writing, and English localization. The graphics are hit-or-miss; sometimes the vistas are breathtaking, and at other times the shading looks a bit off. I loveThe creators of this game have very high attention to detail & the quality control is on point. You can at all times feel their love for the game that they've created. I was particularly impressed by the character animations, music, writing, and English localization. The graphics are hit-or-miss; sometimes the vistas are breathtaking, and at other times the shading looks a bit off. I love how they've made crafting and gathering into a game, and even though crafting/gathering isn't the most riveting experience, you can still tell that the effort was made to make it immersive and complex. There is also comedic relief in some parts of the game which is genuinely funny. Overall, this has been one of my favorite gaming experiences ever, and I'm currently completing side content after doing the entire Heavensward MSQ. If there was one game I could play for the rest of my life, it would probably be this!… Expand
  18. ZodaSoda
    Dec 13, 2021
    9
    After a terrible launch of 1.0 and a time constraint of about 1 year to actually salvage the game assets and world into A Realm Reborn, this team did what most would call a miracle, while rough around the edges upon launch it was a very fun game with an appealing story and cast of characters to walk along side you during your journey, by the time of 2.55 you can actually see the developersAfter a terrible launch of 1.0 and a time constraint of about 1 year to actually salvage the game assets and world into A Realm Reborn, this team did what most would call a miracle, while rough around the edges upon launch it was a very fun game with an appealing story and cast of characters to walk along side you during your journey, by the time of 2.55 you can actually see the developers finding better strides in their dialogue, story and cutscenes.… Expand
  19. Katzena
    Dec 12, 2021
    10
    This game is so wonderful. If you came from WoW I hope you stay and never go back. The story gets so good if you can get past the base game!
    I've about 14k hours on this game within the past 6 years.
  20. Crypticrage99
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    Absolutely incredible game. The story is amazing it keeps you intrigued for hundreds of hours! After over 400 hrs in game I am still in heavensward and let me tell you. The story has me on my toes at all times
  21. Rodmund
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    Отличный перезапуск. Я рад что ммо вышла на пс3 когда то и искренне рад что игра такая интересная. Не отрицаю что я знаком не с таким огромным количеством ммо, но в этой игре я могу вместе со всеми найти в чем получать удовольствие.Отличный перезапуск. Я рад что ммо вышла на пс3 когда то и искренне рад что игра такая интересная. Не отрицаю что я знаком не с таким огромным количеством ммо, но в этой игре я могу вместе со всеми найти в чем получать удовольствие.
  22. AmandaSnyder
    Nov 5, 2021
    10
    I'm a long time final fantasy fan. I have almost completed the Endwalker post game missions. It is wonderful and engaging. I pay 80 USD for six months of play time.
  23. Onlyclassicvg1
    Sep 30, 2021
    8
    bre un juego en el servicio al cliente de la empresa, si puedo evitarlo. Pero en este caso, el servicio al cliente ha sido TAN malo que me hace bajar mi calificación del juego real. ¿El juego en sí (qué cantidad tengo para jugar, por supuesto ... así que tómalo con un grano de sal)? 8-9. ¿Servicio al Cliente? 0. Después de más de 1000
  24. TPLaMar
    Aug 22, 2021
    8
    Even in 2021 this base game is 8/10. It was so good I actually made an account just to rate this game.
  25. Bearoo
    Aug 18, 2021
    8
    What an awesome game so far! I had a blast playing A Realm Reborn and looking forward to the other expansions. A really great game!
  26. Giftt
    Jul 20, 2021
    10
    A majority of the negative reviews are based off of customer service, server issues, or salty WoW players. The game itself is a story driven MMO with very solid rotation-based combat. Unlike a lot of other MMOs, FFXIV lets you play as every class and every profession on the same character while still allowing you to create other new characters if you want. The story is pretty good, and youA majority of the negative reviews are based off of customer service, server issues, or salty WoW players. The game itself is a story driven MMO with very solid rotation-based combat. Unlike a lot of other MMOs, FFXIV lets you play as every class and every profession on the same character while still allowing you to create other new characters if you want. The story is pretty good, and you can easily skip parts you don't find interesting.
    As far as the gameplay itself goes, for what it intends to be, it's a 10/10.
    Customer service is probably 2/10.
    Server issues are 6/10, but it's understandable that SE can barely keep up with hundreds of thousands of new players.
    As for as the comparison to WoW goes, as a casual pve MMO, FFXIV outclasses WoW. As for competitive parsing, Blizzard encourages parses and min-max culture while SE sees advanced combat tracking as a bannable offense. FFXIV has pvp but WoW's is much more fun in my opinion; because of WoW's competitive culture, pvp is way more prevalent to the community and has a lot more content in terms of gear progression, achievements, ranks etc.    … Expand
  27. M2M89M
    Jul 19, 2021
    10
    Beautiful zones, soundtracks, story, graphics, dungeons, gameplay.
    Nice launch start. 10/10
    Still the best game and MMO what ever made.
  28. Redicat
    May 8, 2021
    10
    I am impressed its a pretty unique MMORPG i think this is 10/10 just by first impressions alone enjoyable if you love to play MMORPG style games with lots of quests and adventure.
  29. Dom007
    Mar 13, 2021
    10
    I usually don't play Multiplayer games, this one is an exception. The last two decades of Final fantasy have been very inconsistent but this overall an excellent game. Of course the original version was bad and inexcusable, but what the developers have done with this game is amazing. Turning a dreadful game into a very fun and enjoyable one. The game has only gotten better over the years,I usually don't play Multiplayer games, this one is an exception. The last two decades of Final fantasy have been very inconsistent but this overall an excellent game. Of course the original version was bad and inexcusable, but what the developers have done with this game is amazing. Turning a dreadful game into a very fun and enjoyable one. The game has only gotten better over the years, with numerous updates and 3 amazing Dlcs, bringing up the score of the game from at the very best an 8.5/10 to a 9.5/10. The game is still going strong to this day with an upcoming 4th expansion which I have high hopes for.
    This game is the reason I am looking forward to final fantasy 16 and why I think it will be good.    … Expand
  30. metacriticuse33
    Dec 25, 2020
    10
    This is the best MMORPG that I have played in the last 10 years. I would recommend this to any MMORPG or even basic RPG lovers.
  31. BetaReviews
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    Amazing story. Graphics has a great emphasis on attention to detail from scenery to character.
  32. chocletymilk
    Oct 22, 2020
    8
    I'm a new player in 2020 and this is my first MMO. I tried BDO for a couple of hours but nah. I'm not sure if I want to give ARR an 8 or a 9, I was very patient since the beginning because I now next expansions are amazing so I knew it was worth it to play through ARR. It's very nice, I used the free trial for 150 hours (and could've done it for waaaay longer) but at the end of ARR I saidI'm a new player in 2020 and this is my first MMO. I tried BDO for a couple of hours but nah. I'm not sure if I want to give ARR an 8 or a 9, I was very patient since the beginning because I now next expansions are amazing so I knew it was worth it to play through ARR. It's very nice, I used the free trial for 150 hours (and could've done it for waaaay longer) but at the end of ARR I said "efff it" and bought the complete edition. Also invested in a MMO mouse. Long story short, I'm in LOVE with this game, bit I'm not giving ARR a 10 because I do think it will do poorly compared with the next expansions. Voice acting (eng) kinda sucks and I had to get used to reading a lot in game but after 180 hours it's so worth it. The story might be slow at times (just like in ANY game) but it has amazing moments. I'm so invested in getting good at this game, I love trials and dungeons and the community is AMAZING. I never ran out of things to do and learn. I would give FFXIV overall a 10/10, but just ARR an 8. Do try it, free trial is amazing.… Expand
  33. Latorn
    Sep 2, 2020
    9
    Now available in it's entirety for free, along with the first expansion, the absolutely incredible Heavensward.

    While the base game is not as interesting as it's expansions, it sets the stage for the best Final Fantasy of the modern era. Once you reach Heavensward it is truly a gamechanger.
  34. iYiaz
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    Simply the best MMORPG.
    An incredible experience even for those who are not MMORPG fans.
  35. Beatriss
    Aug 17, 2020
    10
    The game is worthy of attention! The plot, characters, dungeons. Oh, and the music caresses the ear! There is no time to get bored - leveling up all classes keeps your attention. Boss mechanics, trials ... This is awesome!
  36. Khein
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Лучшая мморпг 10/10. В игре шикарный сюжет,множество классов, социальное взаимодействие с игроками,гикарная музыка,множество маунтов , косметики, интересные и сложные рейды с уникальными тактиками. В этой игре афигенная история и подЛучшая мморпг 10/10. В игре шикарный сюжет,множество классов, социальное взаимодействие с игроками,гикарная музыка,множество маунтов , косметики, интересные и сложные рейды с уникальными тактиками. В этой игре афигенная история и под
  37. lilyareyare
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    Everything checks out as a really good game, the plot is amazing, the soundtrack fenomenal and the some characters are just lovely. The grind is rewarding and i havent found any negative sides after over 200h of gameplay
  38. Nohri
    Jun 7, 2020
    8
    A good game with some issues with pacing and can feel tiring and grindy at times. The best parts are great, but it's expansions are much better. However be patient, if you try to rush through though rather than patiently taking your time will lead to you getting burned out. However in patch 5.3 it is being reworked to be more digestible.
  39. xavierboutot
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    Amazing MMO experience. The story is amazing, just like the community. Very fun and addicting to play. I would definitely recommend it.
  40. Alalaxia
    Dec 26, 2019
    9
    World of warcraft уже не греет душу так как раньше, и я вышел на поиски какой-нибудь другой ММОРПГ на замену. Как известно, в Buy2Play проектах, продержавшихся более года можно быть более уверенным в том, что в них не разочаруешься. В принципе, поиграв около шестидесяти часов можно сложить какое-то мнение об этой игре...
    Первое впечатление вышло не самое лучшее, куча текстовых диалогов,    World of warcraft уже не греет душу так как раньше, и я вышел на поиски какой-нибудь другой ММОРПГ на замену. Как известно, в Buy2Play проектах, продержавшихся более года можно быть более уверенным в том, что в них не разочаруешься. В принципе, поиграв около шестидесяти часов можно сложить какое-то мнение об этой игре...
    Первое впечатление вышло не самое лучшее, куча текстовых диалогов, катсцен, но лично мне их было абсолютно не интересно читать и слушать, и я все пропускал. Как итог - я совсем не разобрался в сюжете, хотя поговаривают, что он достаточно интересный. Но это проблема чисто японского преподношения сюжета, вот любят они нескончаемые диалоги между персонажами, поэтому тут минус чисто субъективный и он может обратиться плюсом любителям различных визуальных новелл, да и вообще серия Final Fantasy любима фанатами как раз таки за хорошо расписанный сюжет.
    Коротко о плюсах: вообще их много и они в мелочах, тут все сделано для игроков! Наконец-то ММОРПГ, где не нужно качать кучу твинков, чтобы опробовать все возможные классы персонажей. Наконец-то ММОРПГ, где нету ярко горящей кнопки SHOP в меню, что даже для Buy2play игры в наше время удивительно. Удобный подбор группы с которой ты можешь пройти любой данж и рейд на любой сложности нажатием одной кнопки. Управление, интерфейс, справка - все именно удобно сделано, видно, что разбирающимися людьми. Особенно порадовало крайне активное и дружелюбное комьюнити, готовое помочь тебе по всем игровым вопросам в любое время, стоит только написать в чат. И порой именно из-за подобного позитивного комьюнити людям нравятся игры. Сложности могут возникнуть у людей, не знающих английский язык, ибо игра локализована на крайне узком количестве языков, что объяснимо ввиду такого количества различного текста, однако на русском в чате писать не запрещено, что, возможно, кому-то и поможет.
    Особенно хочется отметить просто колоссальную работу художников, мир игры, даже несмотря на немного устаревшую графику, просто сверх-красив и полон самых разных локаций. Меня как раз таки это и впечатлило. Сразу видно то самое японское качество и старание художников.
    Про энд-гейм контент сложно говорить, ибо нужно еще пройти контент трех дополнений, дабы оценить сложность рейдов, но прогнозы позитивные, возможно, опишу этот момент подробнее в возможном будущем отзыве к последнему аддону.
    Итого имеем объективно единственного действительно сильного конкурента World of Warcraft'у, вряд ли он когда-то его переплюнет, но будет находится где-то рядышком, в соседней квартире, немного меньшей по метражу и с меньшим посещением. Не совершенство, но все только впереди.    … Expand
  41. Kezian
    Jul 30, 2019
    10
    FF14 is amazing ! If you never played it, download the free trial and see for yourself !
  42. I-Robo
    Mar 8, 2019
    9
    Loved this game, wish I had more time to play. Subscription model sucks, but in my opinion its worth it.
  43. mpelley92
    Dec 8, 2018
    10
    Before we start, I must state that I was introduced to this game after the initial failure. I started playing in August 2017, and since then have been very happy with it. The single most driving force of the satisfaction of playing it, is the community. The fact that you can play this game without running into angry people is excellent. I've played many dungeons, and all start with peopleBefore we start, I must state that I was introduced to this game after the initial failure. I started playing in August 2017, and since then have been very happy with it. The single most driving force of the satisfaction of playing it, is the community. The fact that you can play this game without running into angry people is excellent. I've played many dungeons, and all start with people saying "hi :)". It's overall a great experience. Graphic-wise, it feels old. It doesn't matter if you play in DX9c or DX11, it will be dated compared to the likes of World of Warcraft or any of the free "pay2win" MMOs. This isn't a huge deal, since most people who play an MMO don't care about graphics all that much. More import to them, is a story-line and gameplay driven by character development, which this game has plenty of. The additional features like levequests and guildhests add structure and guidance.

    Overall, if you are a fan of the Final Fantasy series and story-driven MMOs, this is a worth-while purchase.    … Expand
  44. WalterDisney
    Aug 22, 2017
    9
    I've played MANY MMO'S (WoW being my "go to" MMO with years of play time on my account) and I can honestly say that after my search for a new MMO that was new and fresh but still a bit familiar to me, FFXIV is the best of the bunch. There is a plethora of things you can do, and leveling skills/your class isn't as drawn out and boring as it is in WoW. I'll always love WoW, but if you putI've played MANY MMO'S (WoW being my "go to" MMO with years of play time on my account) and I can honestly say that after my search for a new MMO that was new and fresh but still a bit familiar to me, FFXIV is the best of the bunch. There is a plethora of things you can do, and leveling skills/your class isn't as drawn out and boring as it is in WoW. I'll always love WoW, but if you put aside my bias for the game, FFXIV seems like it has WAY more to offer. Give it an honest try, you won't regret it :)… Expand
  45. EGAndrade
    Aug 8, 2017
    8
    One of the few mmo-'s that made me notice its main story line quests, would like to be able to check some of the lore content from the 1.0 version, Even tho, Its a great game, few bumps on the road, but still a great game, with a great story and a very nice community.
  46. Nvydoc76
    Aug 11, 2016
    8
    For the most part after playing many MMO's and back in the day MUDDs (getting old). This is a solid casual type game for those wanting to get with a few buddies and RP and run instances/quests. At first you're whelmed by an impressive world with almost unlimited opportunities. This is great for those not wanting multiple toons. Again gives you flexibility if you are online with friends.For the most part after playing many MMO's and back in the day MUDDs (getting old). This is a solid casual type game for those wanting to get with a few buddies and RP and run instances/quests. At first you're whelmed by an impressive world with almost unlimited opportunities. This is great for those not wanting multiple toons. Again gives you flexibility if you are online with friends. Having a static group or even a couple casual groups to bounce around with is nice.

    As for solo content, well there are tons to do but you might find yourself drained by the "rinse and repeat". You might not want to level several jobs in the same grind pattern. Even though there is several areas to level jobs/classes, you will see the determine "path of grinding" after around lvl 15-20.

    Raid content is not terrible. I found it on par with other MMO's. Though my hardcore raid days are pretty much at an end, I have seen a few and there is a lot of free companies (guilds) out there doing raids. So giving an accurate review in this area would be unjustly done.

    Overall it is a good game. Yes there are other options with F2P and I have played those. Most are P2W though. If you give this a try do it for 2-3 months as mentioned in a couple other reviews. Try multiple classes to at least level 15. It will give you a general feel and allow you to find where you want to spend your time after your trial period.    … Expand
  47. PinpointLearner
    Apr 25, 2016
    8
    Reasons to buy this game and being subscribed for 2 or 3 months:
    - High graphics quality and performance modifications, allowing you to run it in not a very good PC.
    - In just the base game, nearly two hundred hours of gameplay and stuff. - Impressive scenarios. - Good personalization options for characters. - Multiplatform. - Great story, like a Final Fantasy deserved. Reasons to    Reasons to buy this game and being subscribed for 2 or 3 months:
    - High graphics quality and performance modifications, allowing you to run it in not a very good PC.
    - In just the base game, nearly two hundred hours of gameplay and stuff.
    - Impressive scenarios.
    - Good personalization options for characters.
    - Multiplatform.
    - Great story, like a Final Fantasy deserved.

    Reasons to not buy:
    - You have no time to full play it in 2 months, your money will be uselessly spent.
    - You don't like raid-based MMOs.
    - You like to play alone.    … Expand
  48. doogs
    Dec 17, 2015
    9
    As someone who has never properly paid a Final Fantasy game let alone an MMORPG, I have to say I have had some of the best fun in a long time playing this game. I'll be honest, it is a very foreboding thing, starting a new Final Fantasy MMORPG. I had help from a friend who owned it and he showed the ropes. I highly recommend if you have a friend who's plays this then try and get on aAs someone who has never properly paid a Final Fantasy game let alone an MMORPG, I have to say I have had some of the best fun in a long time playing this game. I'll be honest, it is a very foreboding thing, starting a new Final Fantasy MMORPG. I had help from a friend who owned it and he showed the ropes. I highly recommend if you have a friend who's plays this then try and get on a server with them; it's much easier to get into when you have the support. With endless play-time, a beautiful world, characters and soundtrack, this is truly an awesome game to play.

    As a side note; I also want to add that I had never played a paid subscription game before until now and I can say without a doubt that it is totally worth it. Also if you have a friend who plays it they may always be able to give you a free trial.    … Expand
  49. geoffconklin
    Nov 16, 2015
    10
    I just finished ARR and I have to say that it is the best MMO experience I've had in as long as I can remember. The storyline is amazing, it has as much polish as any Blizzard game (more if comparing it to their more recent games...), the servers are hopping, and there is just so much content. I am really looking forward to getting started on the expansion!
  50. KrytyNiekrytyk
    Aug 11, 2015
    10
    Good battle system, great animations, unbelievable plot, epic music, pretty graphic. This is best mmorpg of all time, and one of the best games ever made. One minus - incredible expensive.
    Graphic - 10/10
    Audio - 10/10
    Plot - 10/10
    Gameplay - 9/10
    Overall rating - 10/10
    Best. Game. Ever.
  51. icometobot
    Aug 10, 2015
    10
    The best and far most fun mmo out there. You have to work your ass off to get good gears and the environment is VERY friendly. You can combine your skills and change to whatever classes you like. My classes consists of ninja, monk, and dragoon. I recommend this game to everyone and most of my friend quit the horrible game elsword and decided to play here and got hook. The dungeons, raids,The best and far most fun mmo out there. You have to work your ass off to get good gears and the environment is VERY friendly. You can combine your skills and change to whatever classes you like. My classes consists of ninja, monk, and dragoon. I recommend this game to everyone and most of my friend quit the horrible game elsword and decided to play here and got hook. The dungeons, raids, and pvp all consist on all servers not just one server alone. However, DPS classes will have to wait for a bit longer than tanker and healer classes UNLESS you have a full party with friends then it will be more fun. The graphics is beautiful and the content is extremely nice. My server is Coeurl. But it doesn't matter because you still que up with different people from all over different servers. Rarely salty people because people learned how to help each others. I believe REAL fun mmo is monthly subscription unlike those play for free **** and buy to win and look good mmo's.… Expand
  52. nutdemon
    Jul 2, 2015
    9
    This game is reaaaaally good! It has one of the most friendly communities I've ever seen on an MMO. Couple that with the excellent gameplay and storyline, this makes this game a real gem. Don't let the low user score confuse you, FFXIV: ARR is the new and improved version of it's older retard brother FFXIV. PLAY IT!
  53. Unholyskorn
    Jun 9, 2015
    10
    I liked it. Just about to come back and try it again. I stopped months in, didn't even get to the end game just got distracted by other games. I think people just come here to bash things.
  54. HungryHippo123
    Apr 14, 2015
    8
    I enjoy playing this game since i am a final fantasy fan but i felt like i was repeating a lot of the objectives all the time and wasn't giving me anything new to do, but its fun playing.
  55. herbosoft
    Feb 17, 2015
    10
    This just might be the best Final Fantasy in my books. The soundtrack, the story, the dungeons, classes/jobs are all amazing. Well done Square Enix. I will be playing this one for a long time!
  56. benny0909
    Feb 16, 2015
    8
    Final Fantasy XIV A Realm Reborn has been one of the most incredible game purchases I have ever made. I've played more MMO's than I care to admit, but this title takes many of the elements of existing MMO's & improves upon them. With so many different jobs to choose from, you'll quickly find yourself juggling multiple playstyles, as many compliment each other & are all fun to play. IfFinal Fantasy XIV A Realm Reborn has been one of the most incredible game purchases I have ever made. I've played more MMO's than I care to admit, but this title takes many of the elements of existing MMO's & improves upon them. With so many different jobs to choose from, you'll quickly find yourself juggling multiple playstyles, as many compliment each other & are all fun to play. If your a FF fan, this is one title you won't want to miss.… Expand
  57. RedthornWitch
    Jan 19, 2015
    10
    I don't usually write reviews for games. However, I LOVE this game and I wanted to do so for this one. The first time I started playing I was a bit overwhelmed with it but once I started to get the feel of it I fell in love. FFXIV ARR has to be my all time favorite now. I definitely suggest this game to anyone who's interested in MMORPG. Its a beautiful game and deserves my 10 score. WithI don't usually write reviews for games. However, I LOVE this game and I wanted to do so for this one. The first time I started playing I was a bit overwhelmed with it but once I started to get the feel of it I fell in love. FFXIV ARR has to be my all time favorite now. I definitely suggest this game to anyone who's interested in MMORPG. Its a beautiful game and deserves my 10 score. With any game, there's going to be people who like it, and people who don't. So play it for yourself and make your own opinion of it!… Expand
  58. Dias
    Dec 8, 2014
    10
    Great game, I look forward too playing it when ever I get a chance. Sadly too say I have one big complaint. Having maintenance take down the servers during peek gaming hours and at the end of a game week is horrible for players like me and others. We understand they need to be done but can it be in the start of the "new week" so we can grind out our weekly points. It's frustrating andGreat game, I look forward too playing it when ever I get a chance. Sadly too say I have one big complaint. Having maintenance take down the servers during peek gaming hours and at the end of a game week is horrible for players like me and others. We understand they need to be done but can it be in the start of the "new week" so we can grind out our weekly points. It's frustrating and needs too be done when there are low number of people playing and not cutting the game week short by 3 hour. Only complaint for this game and will be posting more of them till it can be changed. I've suggested this game to 4 friends already and they too also love the game.… Expand
  59. RobO2112
    Nov 16, 2014
    9
    It has been slightly longer than a year since launch.Those decreeing that this game would be F2P in months have been served their humble pie. And what we have now is something that's rather impressive for an MMO. A failed game, retooled, and turned into a thriving online community.

    So far this year we've seen added to the game: Dec 14, 2013 2.1 "A Realm Awoken" - Main Story    It has been slightly longer than a year since launch.Those decreeing that this game would be F2P in months have been served their humble pie. And what we have now is something that's rather impressive for an MMO. A failed game, retooled, and turned into a thriving online community.

    So far this year we've seen added to the game:

    Dec 14, 2013
    2.1 "A Realm Awoken" - Main Story Continuation; Crystal Tower - Labyrinth of the Ancients 24-man raid; 3 dungeons: Pharos Sirius, Copperbell Mines (Hard,) and Haukke Manor (Hard;) 5 trials: Ultima Weapon, Thornmarch, Garuda, Titan, and Ifrit (Extreme); the first installment of the Hildebrand side quests; 2 Beast Tribe dailies; and 4v4 Arena PvP "The Wolves' Den"; Treasure Hunts; Free Company Housing; and Duty Roulettes

    March 26, 2014
    2.2 "Through the Maelstrom" - Main Story Continuation; 8-man raid: Second Coil of Bahamut; 3 Dungeons: Lost City of Amdapor, Halatali (Hard,) and Brayflox's Longstop (Hard;) Trials: Leviathan(Hard/Extreme,) Thornmarch (Extreme,) Battle on the Big Bridge; second installment of Hildebrand sidequests; 2 new Beast Tribe dailies; FC Housing Gardens/Utility Furnishings; Glamours; Retainer Ventures; Zodiac Weapons; Challenge Log

    July 7, 2014
    2.3 "Defenders of Eorzea" - Main Story Continuation; Crystal Tower - Syrcus Tower 24-man raid; dungeons: Hullbreaker Isle, Tam-Tara Deepcroft (Hard,) Stone Vigil (Hard;) Trials: Ramuh (Hard/Extreme); 3rd Installment of Hildebrand sidequests; Hunts; Chocobo Raising; FC Housing Private Chambers; Ixal Beast Tribe dailies; Frontlines PvP (24v24v24)

    October 28, 2014
    2.4 "Dreams of Ice" - Main Story Continuation; 8-man raid: Final Coil of Bahamut; 3 dungeons: Snowcloak, Sastasha (Hard,) and Sunken Temple of Qarn (Hard;) Trials: Shiva (Hard/Extreme,) Dragon's Neck Colliseum; 4th installment of Hildebrand sidequests; New player class: Rogue; New player job: Ninja

    So if you're tracking with all that, that's about 8 additional hours of main story line quests, 4-5 hours of silly Hildebrand sidequests for comic relief, two new high difficulty 8-man raids, two new lower difficulty 24-man raids, 4 completely new dungeons, 8 hard mode dungeons (which aren't just carbon copies of their lower level selves adjusted to 50, but have unique layouts and boss encounters) and over a dozen trials. Not even to mention all the crafting recipes/changes, and all the other minor quality of life changes that just make it a better place to play, not to mention an entirely new class and job. This amount of content would normally be found in a full retail box expansion!

    I look forward with great anticipation to the story that we'll be told in the coming years, and all the indisputably Final Fantasy locales, characters, and music we'll be treated to along the way. The game may not for everyone, but it's definitely for me, and I would definitely encourage anyone who wants a treat for the eyes and ears while playing a solid MMORPG to check out FFXIV;ARR.    … Expand
  60. SeanMcgahee
    Oct 17, 2014
    10
    Best MMO i have ever played... Im not sure why anyone could possibly rate this poorly. The music track is out of this world along with the graphics as expected from a final fantasy game. The story is incredible, the crafting and market system blows world of warcraft out of the water... And guess what; they have only been up and running for a year meaning they are an infant in the MMO andBest MMO i have ever played... Im not sure why anyone could possibly rate this poorly. The music track is out of this world along with the graphics as expected from a final fantasy game. The story is incredible, the crafting and market system blows world of warcraft out of the water... And guess what; they have only been up and running for a year meaning they are an infant in the MMO and already blowing others away. The dungeons are awesome, the crafting...yeah you actually have to make the items... Through a series of learned abilities ... Not just grab this mat and that mat and poof i made something.... Still not sold ok ok then how about this.... Try it for free on me...Pc, Playstaion3, or Playstaion 4... Pick your poison ;) I play on ps4.

    If you register a service account using my invitation code below you will receive a 14 day free trial, and once you subscribe using my code you'll receive exclusive in-game item rewards instantly, at 30 days and at 60 days. Just go to http://sqex.to/Msp and once again dont forget my code 8XNEJNJJ. My in game name is The Malevolent and i am on the Lamia server US if you need help or tips. Happy gaming!    … Expand
  61. EL1TE
    Oct 15, 2014
    8
    For the record my rating is: i like (10) and i don't like (0), not saying 10 is a perfect game, my ratings don't work like that, simply i either like, or i don't.

    What i like: The game has an interesting story with characters that make sense and that are not boring, the combat itself gets better as we level up despite having to grind a lot to get to level 50, the Primals are a good    For the record my rating is: i like (10) and i don't like (0), not saying 10 is a perfect game, my ratings don't work like that, simply i either like, or i don't.

    What i like: The game has an interesting story with characters that make sense and that are not boring, the combat itself gets better as we level up despite having to grind a lot to get to level 50, the Primals are a good challenge, the crafting and gather has some sense in this game and they are fun, the possibility to train and let him follow us and also color your own Chocobo is great, personal housing where we can put our trophies with items we get and by using them in craft, gather among other things, there's a good amount of Dungeons also, the classes itself i can say i have a lot of fun playing Monk, i also like Scholar and Black Mage.

    What i don't like: End game and Time between content patches. End Game is basically ONE dungeon with a few levels, at the current time we are on version 2.3 where the End Game is the Second Coil of Bahamut, a Dungeon that requires coordination by all party members, meaning if one fail is most likely going to be a wipe (Turn 6 might be an exception), however they introduce something called Weekly Limits, Weekly Limits are limitations that you can only get X item/Currency per week, limiting your progression, for example, each Turn of the Coil, drops Two gear items, however they are random despite each turn having it own loot table, and if you beat turn 6, you go to turn 7, you beat turn 7 and go 8 etc. You can't go back to beaten turns before weekly reset at Tuesdays, then there's the weekly limit for Tome currency which is used to trade for Coil equivalent stats-wise gear, however (excluding accessories) the amount of tomes you get per week isn't enough to buy a SINGLE armor pieces, not to mention the weapon that you need 3 Weeks to get it, which is insane, this is a CHEAP way not to allow people to progress by limiting them instead of adding new content.

    Time between content updates, currently it's been far more than promised, since the release of 2.0, we were promised content patches every 3 Months, except it goes for 4 Months, meaning that people have been doing their weekly stuff, which at this point pretty much all Hardcore players have, do coil, logout. This is a terrible thing to allow to happen, it's not healthy for the game.

    So why do i rate 10 (i like) with such limitations, well it's simple i used to play GW2 but it's been 2 Years doing the same, no expansions, they now sold some of their servers meaning the game sometimes lags hard making it unplayable, so yes, i don't have any other MMORPG to play at all, or i'd give this game a 0 as well, but since it's been 1 Year and fan fest is coming, and also 2.4 with a new class, i guess that's enough motivation.    … Expand
  62. curvy2
    Sep 26, 2014
    10
    God damn amazing, it's like one long beautiful dream you don't want to wake up from. Not since FFVII has there been one more deserving of the name Final Fantasy. And if your PC can crank it up to max settings it's hand's down the best looking MMORPG out there 10/10
  63. Wolfmoon2682
    Aug 22, 2014
    10
    I've been playing MMO's since EverQuest, i've played literally DOZENS upon dozens of them and FF XIV ARR has to be one of the most polished and addicting mmorpg's ever to grace my collection! It doesn't innovate (aside from the amazing controls on the console version, the likes of which have NEVER been matched) but it takes everything the genre has done up to this point and perfects nearlyI've been playing MMO's since EverQuest, i've played literally DOZENS upon dozens of them and FF XIV ARR has to be one of the most polished and addicting mmorpg's ever to grace my collection! It doesn't innovate (aside from the amazing controls on the console version, the likes of which have NEVER been matched) but it takes everything the genre has done up to this point and perfects nearly every single aspect of it!

    And to top it all off the story rivals that of even the single player counterparts in the series.You simply do not want to skip the dialogue ever. The most basic of quests has at least a story worthy of some nostalgia or a chuckle. The graphics are fantastic even on the PS3 version and the FPS on PS3 is respectible for the quality and sheer size of the game.

    But the PC and PS4 versions are the best option naturally, i know i mentioned the controls for consoles but they really do feel natural and don't slow you down as much as you might think. There is always something to do in the game and the patches are so vast and full of content that other mmo's would consider them stand alone expansions! You simply get more than you pay for and the asking price of the monthly fee is cheaper than most (WoW included!)

    Simply put, this is one of the very best mmorpg's i have ever played. It had a terrible first release but a Realm Reborn made up for it in spades! What other mmo has failed and then not only redeemed it'self but wrote it's failure into the very fabric of the story via an in game cataclysm!?

    I look forward to many years of memories and expansion packs!    … Expand
  64. LiquidFrostbite
    Aug 22, 2014
    9
    Easily the best MMO out on the market right now for PVE. The game is not without it's flaws, namely PVP, but it's a fantastic game for any lover of MMO's. I am extremely impressed on how they turned around the game after the failure that was 1.0.

    In my opinion, it's the best looking MMO out right now. Everything from the graphics and animations, to the gameplay and dungeons is    Easily the best MMO out on the market right now for PVE. The game is not without it's flaws, namely PVP, but it's a fantastic game for any lover of MMO's. I am extremely impressed on how they turned around the game after the failure that was 1.0.

    In my opinion, it's the best looking MMO out right now. Everything from the graphics and animations, to the gameplay and dungeons is top-notch. The combat feels so incredibly fluid and polished.

    This is the one MMO that I constantly return to and I would highly recommend it to anyone that hasn't had the pleasure of trying it out.    … Expand
  65. Eclystius
    Aug 21, 2014
    9
    This game has provided me with over a year of great gameplay. Ignore the posts about bad storytelling and boring fighting... after finishing a large house, a novus weapon, and more... I still get daily entertainment out of this game because there is still so many things to do. Is it perfect? Hahah... of course not! However, it is well worth the money.
  66. datus
    Aug 10, 2014
    10
    Wow so sad to see this amazing MMO being down-rated because of problems that happened a year ago on launch day. All you incredibly learned individuals who gave this game low scores based on "launch day issues" and didn't come back to adjust your score should all just stop using the internet for humanity's sake.

    As an MMO veteran, I will give this game nothing short of a 10 for    Wow so sad to see this amazing MMO being down-rated because of problems that happened a year ago on launch day. All you incredibly learned individuals who gave this game low scores based on "launch day issues" and didn't come back to adjust your score should all just stop using the internet for humanity's sake.

    As an MMO veteran, I will give this game nothing short of a 10 for attempting to be awesome. Some say it's a WoW clone just because it has a skill bar. Other than that there is nothing WoW like about it. This is like a cross between UO and EQ with awesome FF story telling. I typically hate dialogue in MMOs but the story telling in this game is so compelling I actually enjoy the main quest line. Which is there for those who want it, and many MMO basics like mounts and airships are also level locked (a la FF games) which seems bad but they really make it work in providing a feeling of accomplishment.

    There is so much to do in this game between being able to play every class as one character, and trying out all the crafting and gathering professions, that it never feels like a linear progression regardless of whether you follow the story or not. It's just an awesome blend of open world exploration / harvesting and story line that I haven't seen in any MMO to date. I really think this is what ESO was trying to be. Also, best fishing system ever. My only regret is that I waited this long to try it.    … Expand
  67. Narziss
    Jul 26, 2014
    8
    FFXIV is easily the best MMO I've ever played (right above GW1 and far above FFXI). In terms of contemporary MMO's, I hate the lack of the trinity in GW 2, which feels like a solo game. I hate the aesthetic and feel of WoW, although I appreciate the group play and dungeon queueing. FFXIV takes the best from everyone else and puts it in one package. My only complaint is the that theFFXIV is easily the best MMO I've ever played (right above GW1 and far above FFXI). In terms of contemporary MMO's, I hate the lack of the trinity in GW 2, which feels like a solo game. I hate the aesthetic and feel of WoW, although I appreciate the group play and dungeon queueing. FFXIV takes the best from everyone else and puts it in one package. My only complaint is the that the gear choices are too linear, and there aren't different options available to cater to different builds. There is only better and better stated gear, but no gear diversity with different utility (but that is a problem that most MMO's suffer from: linear gear progression instead of interesting gear selection. For example, in Diablo 2, you might use a level 29 ring just because it fit your build, even at level 99. In FFXIV there are no items with unique properties, gear is just a grind hill).… Expand
  68. ReithD
    Jun 30, 2014
    10
    After a couple months of fixing the lag and server stability this is hands down the best MMO in the market right now. IF I had to rate it on release date I would have said a solid 8. That has changed with all the large updated occurring every 3-4 months.

    Some items do need work like the PVP content and more end-game for casuals are needing outside of crystals tower which a 24 man raid,    After a couple months of fixing the lag and server stability this is hands down the best MMO in the market right now. IF I had to rate it on release date I would have said a solid 8. That has changed with all the large updated occurring every 3-4 months.

    Some items do need work like the PVP content and more end-game for casuals are needing outside of crystals tower which a 24 man raid, hard-core you have the Coils an 8-man raid to mess with. The coils are by far some of the most difficult dungeons I've seen. In update 2.3 will will see the hunt system implemented which should expand group content on the last tier of difficulty.

    I love the aesthetics of the game. It doesn't look like WOW or a wow-clone like Wild Star, but it does bring many features people luv from wow. The characters have great emotes tied to them that are different from each race. These are the best realized races I've seen in RECENT mmos.

    Early on the combat system does not try to overwhelm you with too many abilities. That being said Paladin and Bard are not terrible technical at lvl 50, Warrior the other Tank then Paladin is a blast to tank with. Monk, Dragoon, and other classes become a Priority based combat and that is where you can find more complex combat. During the guildleves you will learn how your class/job works in a group setting through the lvl 50 process and does a good job of not holding you hand all the way through it.

    Alot of Lore has been built into the game you can find by doing beast quests, job quests, and sight seeing quests.

    Final Fantasy 14 A realm Reborn has a bright future.    … Expand
  69. demonofelru
    May 5, 2014
    8
    This game looks beautiful and the sounds and music are fantastic. The overall story is exceptionally written. Another great feature is being able to be all classes with one character.

    This game is full of Final Fantasy nostalgia, and is a great fit for any fan of the series.

    The only downsides are that the end game sinks into the normal MMO trap of grinding for gear.
  70. Raygonsy
    May 2, 2014
    10
    I have been playing since the launch of ARR, almost 8 months a go and I must say it is one of the best balanced and polished MMO's I have ever played. The crafting is fun and rewarding however it doesn't make the best endgame gear so this may tern some people off. I see some people say dungeons and end game is just your skill rotations and and dodging red circles. While a lot of it isI have been playing since the launch of ARR, almost 8 months a go and I must say it is one of the best balanced and polished MMO's I have ever played. The crafting is fun and rewarding however it doesn't make the best endgame gear so this may tern some people off. I see some people say dungeons and end game is just your skill rotations and and dodging red circles. While a lot of it is there are plenty of other mechanics for bosses. Just for instance when you fight Diablo's there are 8 closed doors in the area where you fight him. Every door has a sign above it and has another door with the same sign above it so their in pairs.You have to time opening the matching doors when he does demi so your party gets sucked through one door and come out the other door and not get damaged. This is just one of many ways fights are more complicated. However it is latter based dungeon grind for the best loot so this may also tern some people off. FFXIV also has big updates every 3 months and a well written and fairly deep story worthy of other FF titles.… Expand
  71. matpsch
    Apr 17, 2014
    10
    I have played FFXIV since the original 1.0 release date. 1.0 had it's shortcomings but when A Realm Reborn came out, they totally made up for it. This game has such an immersible, beautiful world with so many fun quests, fights, and dungeons. It's highly addictive and every major update that adds even more content make it even more addictive to continue playing. Thank you Square Enix,I have played FFXIV since the original 1.0 release date. 1.0 had it's shortcomings but when A Realm Reborn came out, they totally made up for it. This game has such an immersible, beautiful world with so many fun quests, fights, and dungeons. It's highly addictive and every major update that adds even more content make it even more addictive to continue playing. Thank you Square Enix, this game is so good.… Expand
  72. Krysen
    Apr 10, 2014
    9
    Before FF14 i played Tera, Swotor, WOW. Tera had a nice action combat system, Swotor a nice Story and WOW was just fun because of my friends. But i searched for a new game with nice story and a different feeling while playing. And FF14 has everything i searched for. It rewards you for doing simply everything.
    I love the FF universum and because of that i like the Models of the monsters    Before FF14 i played Tera, Swotor, WOW. Tera had a nice action combat system, Swotor a nice Story and WOW was just fun because of my friends. But i searched for a new game with nice story and a different feeling while playing. And FF14 has everything i searched for. It rewards you for doing simply everything.
    I love the FF universum and because of that i like the Models of the monsters very much. The fighting System is a mix of dodging Skills like Wildstar and auto attack like in WoW. The Graphic is amazing, the whole game looks like it was made with Love.

    For me, i am playing it Solo, it makes a lot of fun. I just wanted to play a Game until Wildstar comes out, because my friends didnt want to play another MMO and for that, it is the perfect game    … Expand
  73. bigmorningwood
    Mar 15, 2014
    10
    Boring story, slow painful start (Lv.1-15 are REALLY boring on every class), invisible walls, useless crafting classes, weekly cap in endgame content. Ignore this and, sadly, you have the best MMORPG in the market right now. Gorgeous graphics, superb combat (when you have all your abilities), you only need ONE character to enjoy everything there is in the game, endgame provides a goodBoring story, slow painful start (Lv.1-15 are REALLY boring on every class), invisible walls, useless crafting classes, weekly cap in endgame content. Ignore this and, sadly, you have the best MMORPG in the market right now. Gorgeous graphics, superb combat (when you have all your abilities), you only need ONE character to enjoy everything there is in the game, endgame provides a good enough challenge, most of the community is helpful, cheerful and well mannered, every class is balanced and has a unique playstyle, and every 2-3 months there's a big patch with lots of content (SquareEnix is doing a really good job this time). For today's standards, this is THE MMO everyone should be playing right now.… Expand
  74. silverwingz
    Mar 9, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game has come far i must say from being trash to being something enjoyable,some of the quests get kind of repetitive but which games now 'days don't feel that way, if your just buying the game my tip to you is learn that map as best as possible your going to want to :) and learn how to craft early such as being an armorer saves you time in future :)… Expand
  75. orsonriven
    Mar 3, 2014
    8
    this game could be better in some ways, but over all yoshi p and his team did a great job fixing this nightmare of a game and made fun game to play, even if you hate MMOs, if you like final fantasy games this is a game to play through the story once and enjoy it.
  76. ChaseFace
    Feb 26, 2014
    9
    It looks GORGEOUS, the music is amazing and has lots of throw-backs to older Final Fantasy games including Materia from FF7, for example. If you've always wanted the universe of Final Fantasy to be a multiplayer adventure, this is your answer. That being said, it's not a perfect MMO from a mechanics standpoint, but it feels like if World of Warcraft was friendlier and more majestic.It looks GORGEOUS, the music is amazing and has lots of throw-backs to older Final Fantasy games including Materia from FF7, for example. If you've always wanted the universe of Final Fantasy to be a multiplayer adventure, this is your answer. That being said, it's not a perfect MMO from a mechanics standpoint, but it feels like if World of Warcraft was friendlier and more majestic.

    Square Enix keeps adding new content every 2 months so there's never a lack of things to accomplish. There's 8 crafting classes, 3 gathering classes, and 9 combat classes, and they're adding more combat classes in the future.

    The combat, GUI, game mechanics, crafting, gathering, etc. are all explained simply to you through the main storyline, which doubles as a tutorial with a very manageable learning curve.

    The end-game can be either really close-knit and supportive or highly competitive with neckbeards trolling over the shout channel and prove how leet they are with their top-tier gear. I suspect they migrated from World of Warcraft.

    But don't worry, the game offers a LOT of challenge. The Primals (Garuda, Ifrit, Titan, Siren, Odin and now Leviathan) have 3 difficulties - Normal, which you complete to progress the storyline, Hard, which you complete to get your Relic Weapon as well as get Primal Weapon drops, and Extreme, which you complete for high-level quests (I would assume, I'm still trying to beat Titan HM). Hard Mode is already pretty hard.

    If you happen to be a big fan of RUSHING through the game to get to the end-game content, you're gonna be a little disappointed. There's a good amount to do end-game, but since the game's only 6 months old they're still releasing new content. Take your time and smell the roses.

    ALSO, THE ONLY REASON THIS GAME HAS SO MANY NEGATIVE REVIEWS IS BECAUSE THE LAUNCH WAS REALLY CHAOTIC AND PEOPLE COULDN'T LOGIN OR CREATE NEW CHARACTERS (y'know, like most MMOs experience when they receive a massive amount of traffic) SO EVERYONE **** AND MOANED EVERYWHERE ON THE INTERNET. The problems have been MORE than resolved. I haven't had to wait in a queue more than twice in about 6 months, and I'm in an extremely populated server.    … Expand
  77. xFODDERx
    Feb 26, 2014
    10
    Ok so 5 months in from first log on, the game is going from strength to strength, yes there are still very minor bugs, if you don't know what to look for then these may not be ever obvious. however hotfixes are very proactive and the Dev team always put a sub note on the forum showing know issues. RMT gold spammers are running away quickly and Square Enix have been very tough on cheating.Ok so 5 months in from first log on, the game is going from strength to strength, yes there are still very minor bugs, if you don't know what to look for then these may not be ever obvious. however hotfixes are very proactive and the Dev team always put a sub note on the forum showing know issues. RMT gold spammers are running away quickly and Square Enix have been very tough on cheating.
    Gameplay. a lot of MMOs branch for quest based levelling while others opt for good old grinding. FFXIVARR does both, a nice story mode to keep you interested with Fate grinding in between. the new areas in 2.1 are fantastic (even if the gear in Crystal Tower is below spec of Mythology and allagen gear) however they do add a nice way to gear up your sub classes.
    Future Safe. yes! currently PS4 version is in Beta and I believe PC dx11 is rolling out the door soon too. added to that Director Yoshi has stated a 10 year Dev support life.
    Finally. everything that has been stated for FFXIV has happened, so given that Gold Saucer has now started development, and we have seen the rear of an old very popular FF Series boss, then im very optimistic about loving the game for a long time to come.
    Slight footnote, im not to sure about PC gaming but I play on the PS3 and it works brilliantly, I would strongly suggest though that players choosing console platform to upgrade to an SSD as sometimes the ps3 minor lag can leave you thinking you have dodged an AOE yet be just caught, not very handy on a Titan landslide!    … Expand
  78. Watersson
    Feb 23, 2014
    9
    WoW Slayer - these two words can define this game. FF XIV is a beautiful game! Already I have not seen such a good graphic in the current-gen game. Soundtrack-eminent. Any hint of listening to me nicely. The same applies to the sounds of battle or music playing in the background. The most important thing is gameplay. THIS IS A G-R-E-A-T. During the game, we are exploring interesting andWoW Slayer - these two words can define this game. FF XIV is a beautiful game! Already I have not seen such a good graphic in the current-gen game. Soundtrack-eminent. Any hint of listening to me nicely. The same applies to the sounds of battle or music playing in the background. The most important thing is gameplay. THIS IS A G-R-E-A-T. During the game, we are exploring interesting and great locations. Quests are similar to those of other MMOs but here it is done very nicely. Creating a character and character classes and their skills are veeeeeeeeery interesting. The game is regrowth divine. Of course there are lag but it finally MMO. I would recommend it to every player. (Too bad the game is not F2P)… Expand
  79. sky_haze
    Feb 22, 2014
    10
    Good storyline. Beautiful texture details design. Good atmosphere.

    I recommend this game to try, people who like the things listed above.

    Most of the negative reviews are from the server issues the game had during the early access weekend prior to launch. This is not indicative of the final product.
  80. Trade60
    Feb 21, 2014
    10
    FF14:ARR has a lot to offer in an MMORPG. I played FF11 and the original version of FF14 witch sucked really bad. FF14:ARR has amazing graphics, huge game world, ground mount customization, great story, and so much more. I played just about every MMO out there and only a few held my attention, this is by far one of the better MMO's I had a chance to play. You can make one character andFF14:ARR has a lot to offer in an MMORPG. I played FF11 and the original version of FF14 witch sucked really bad. FF14:ARR has amazing graphics, huge game world, ground mount customization, great story, and so much more. I played just about every MMO out there and only a few held my attention, this is by far one of the better MMO's I had a chance to play. You can make one character and play and level every class in the game with the ONE character, much like FF11.
    The things I was not a huge fan of, that some MMO's like SWTOR have that FF14:ARR doesn't, you have to read the quests, or not read them, but they don't have voice actors, at least not on all of the quests, some of the main story quests have voice actors reading to you, and the cut scenes are amazing and also have voice acting. The choices you make don't feel like they really matter very much while questing, where games like SWTOR and ESO both have a really cool way about doing quests. In some ways it almost feels like an adult version of old school WoW.
    FF14:ARR runs so smooth, I am running the game max settings with 60 fps and the game handles great, even in high travel areas like city's, even on low settings the graphics are still great. The game does have zoning, but when the game loads the first time, any load screen after is very short. Most of the time it doesn't even feel like you zoned into a new area, the transition between zones is smooth, and you can still chat with your friends.
    Games like WoW on max settings have massive frame drop in load zones and/or city's, dungeons, raids going from 60 fps to 40 fps witch is very noticeable.    … Expand
  81. Nijinsky85
    Feb 18, 2014
    9
    I've played a lot of MMO's starting on SWG, to age of conan,lord of the rings, SWTOR, TSW and more. This has to be one of if not the best.
    Aside from the one character can be any class, it doesn't offer much new or groundbreaking, but everything it does offer is solid. You know you are playing a quality MMO. The world is amazing, offering so much character, and it still manages to keep    I've played a lot of MMO's starting on SWG, to age of conan,lord of the rings, SWTOR, TSW and more. This has to be one of if not the best.
    Aside from the one character can be any class, it doesn't offer much new or groundbreaking, but everything it does offer is solid. You know you are playing a quality MMO. The world is amazing, offering so much character, and it still manages to keep the traditional Final Fantasy Appeal.

    Well Done Yoshi P. I'd give it 10/10 but the PvP isnt great right now. But its a very good 9.    … Expand
  82. IrealiTY
    Feb 18, 2014
    9
    A very solid MMO and a fun experience. If you focus on getting everything out of this game (Cross Class Skills, Crafting, etc) you have a lot to do.
    To finish the current High Level Content you'd need a very solid group of people as the fights are very intense.
    The story is a bit generic but has a few interesting twists. PVP is currently the only miss placed pivot stone and needs    A very solid MMO and a fun experience. If you focus on getting everything out of this game (Cross Class Skills, Crafting, etc) you have a lot to do.
    To finish the current High Level Content you'd need a very solid group of people as the fights are very intense.

    The story is a bit generic but has a few interesting twists.

    PVP is currently the only miss placed pivot stone and needs better adjustment.    … Expand
  83. Ra1nMak3r
    Feb 6, 2014
    9
    Although Zoned, the game is amazing. The graphics are mindblowing. The cross-platform idea is genius and it is nice to discuss with console gamers or see how good they are playing an mmo with a controller. The bossfights are challenging (ESPESIALY FOR ME THAT **** GARUDA) cause they need excelent team co-ordination and strategy. And there are more than 2 strategies most of the times. TheAlthough Zoned, the game is amazing. The graphics are mindblowing. The cross-platform idea is genius and it is nice to discuss with console gamers or see how good they are playing an mmo with a controller. The bossfights are challenging (ESPESIALY FOR ME THAT **** GARUDA) cause they need excelent team co-ordination and strategy. And there are more than 2 strategies most of the times. The game feels magical and captivating low-level which is good since the game primarily wants your subscription. However the fact that there is little to no voice-acting isn't that great, however I know how great this cost may be. A realy good alternative to wow and I would love to see where they take this game in 2-3 years.… Expand
  84. CtrlAltDefeat
    Jan 29, 2014
    10
    Don't let all the negative and mixed reviews fool you. This game is amazing, unlike it's previous debut. It plunges you into the realm of Eorzea, where you are tasked with overcoming it's hardships and challenges that it's facing at the current time. The game keeps it's FINAL FANTASY feel with monsters from previous games, your own chocobo, and old classes like Black and White mage, andDon't let all the negative and mixed reviews fool you. This game is amazing, unlike it's previous debut. It plunges you into the realm of Eorzea, where you are tasked with overcoming it's hardships and challenges that it's facing at the current time. The game keeps it's FINAL FANTASY feel with monsters from previous games, your own chocobo, and old classes like Black and White mage, and truly makes them all "reborn."

    The gameplay is great and in depth, bringing classic spells and skills back, including the Limit Break. The class and job system is perfect, and makes it easier for you to decide what you want to become. End-game lasts a long time even at release, and they are constantly working on expanding it and making it even more epic! You can change your class anytime you want, so you can do literally EVERYTHING! Crafting is extremely in depth and fun to do, and gathering is just as exciting!

    The servers run smoothly, and I don't get lag on a server that is across the ocean. All the complaints about the servers are from the beta and the very launch of the game which is to be expected, so I do not know why people bash it in reviews. Square Enix makes constant upgrades to their servers to make sure players are having their best experience possible. They schedule maintenance late at night when not as many players are on as to ensure they are not intruding in players gameplay experience.

    The soundtrack... Oh my god the soundtrack! What else is there to say? All the music is beautiful and fits the setting perfectly. The graphics couldn't get any better either! The landscape and scenery will make you stop and take random selfies just because you want to waste time taking a gander at it. You will not find an MMO with better graphics for a long time. Boss battles are exciting and fun, even more so with a soundtrack that will have you rocking out before you know it, and a beautifully terrifying monster in front of you. The soundtrack will attach itself to your mind and devour your soul, and the graphics will make your eyes jump with joy!

    Square Enix did what no other company would do, and they did it well. The disaster that was 1.0 is no more, and now we can enjoy what we once thought was a train wreck at an insanely high speed. The man in charge of the game now, Yoshi-P, listens to the community and adds the content they want the most and fixes all their problems within moments. You simply cannot find a better MMORPG than this. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go run The Binding Coil of Bahamut with my Free Company. I really hope I see you soon!    … Expand
  85. baevar
    Jan 12, 2014
    10
    Leaving this review because this game is just way way better than the 7.3 average score it has from the community. If you spend a little while reading the reviews here, pay attention to the date! You will find that there are a bunch of 8's 9's 10's from current reviews and then a bunch of 1's and 0's that are almost all back from August when it launched and impatient nerds freaked thatLeaving this review because this game is just way way better than the 7.3 average score it has from the community. If you spend a little while reading the reviews here, pay attention to the date! You will find that there are a bunch of 8's 9's 10's from current reviews and then a bunch of 1's and 0's that are almost all back from August when it launched and impatient nerds freaked that there were game server issues....for an mmo launch.... Since then they have added a bunch of servers, brought huge patches and generally explained that there was just way more initial demand for the game than they had ever expected. Well, I can undertstand the whiner reviews (sort of) but the end result is a metacritic number that is (even objectively speaking).. not an indication of the game's quality, but an average of the differences of opinion from those who came here to complain at the initial launch, to those who waited a bit to actually play/review.

    All of that aside, this game is absolutely wonderful. It's got that delightful FF universe, Square polish, the benefit of the advancements in the genre by games that came before it, and some incredibly smart design decisions. I have a hard time describing that part but there are just little details that you will see constantly as a reminder that this is a very new high quality MMO, it's learned from its predecessors and has thought of smarter ways to do the little things throughout the entire game. I have played WoW since vanilla, Rift, SW:Tor, Anarchy Online, DCUO, Guild Wars 2, Neverwinter, others i'm forgetting etc. and this is a very, VERY worthy modern day release of the MMO. They didn't reinvent much, but they did a lot of things smarter/better and the game world is absolutely gorgeous and the soundtrack is absolutely top notch. I enjoy the cross classing and freedom the game gives you. I have a blast with the gameplay as there are so many attempts to unlimit your freedom, change back and forth between classes without logging, do all your crafting on one char, have a backpack for every single gear slot that simply pops up when you click the gear slot you are looking for so as not to clutter the UI or your main bags. Crafting is actually somewhat fun because they built a minigame with leveling and abilities around it. Teleport to the town you want to go to instantly and from anywhere with no cooldown (but a gil cost), and use waypoints within the towns for free. Never need to mail yourself an item for your alt again.....(i'll let that one sit a minute)...because YOU are the alt, just equip a new gear set and your hotbars change along with it, and your level changes to whatever you've leveled that class to. Great for helping friends, although you can always sync your level down to that of your friends so you can always play a main with a friend and not ruin their exp or difficulty level.

    Lastly, it's subscription....and I am so thankful for that. I was getting so incredibly sick of all the F2P crapola that would try and squeeze as much real life money out of you as possible and at every other turn. I am more than happy to pay for quality and be free from the annoyances of getting nickle and dimed and bombarded with reasons to want to fill up the mmo cash tank. This game is saving me more per month by saving me from blowing through other games than I'm spending on it. Just take my money and deliver thanks, this game does.

    TL;DR I'm a hardcore MMO vet and have enjoyed FF since the first one; I am in love with this game right now as are some of my other WoW buddies and similar longtime MMO players. Well worth your gaming dollar.    … Expand
  86. RedRhoc
    Jan 11, 2014
    8
    FFXIV: ARR is currently the best MMO on the market today. It is an MMO however, so it will have time-sinks and a certain amount of grind. The classes are great fun, the performance is great, animations are smooth and the gameplay can be really challenging. The writing for questlines and npc interaction is superb - without a doubt the best in any MMO I've played. If you like the genre, giveFFXIV: ARR is currently the best MMO on the market today. It is an MMO however, so it will have time-sinks and a certain amount of grind. The classes are great fun, the performance is great, animations are smooth and the gameplay can be really challenging. The writing for questlines and npc interaction is superb - without a doubt the best in any MMO I've played. If you like the genre, give it a go - I'd recommend it.… Expand
  87. EclipseEx
    Jan 10, 2014
    10
    I will break my review into segments:

    GRAPHICS: The visually quality of this game is stunning. I often find myself just staring at the beautiful design of the world around me. The game does extremely well at immersing you in this fantastic world they have created. Some of the best moments are when the weather effects come into play and seeing the lighting change. SOUND: The sound    I will break my review into segments:

    GRAPHICS:
    The visually quality of this game is stunning. I often find myself just staring at the beautiful design of the world around me. The game does extremely well at immersing you in this fantastic world they have created. Some of the best moments are when the weather effects come into play and seeing the lighting change.

    SOUND:
    The sound is probably my favourite part of the game. The music is so well done it is unbelievable. They hit the nail on the head with each track. In one of the forest cities my favourite track is played and it matches the lore of the city so well. I don't see how sound in a game could get any better than this.

    GAMEPLAY:
    The gameplay is more of your standard PC MMO style. You have your hotbar with skills and items on it. The skills work on a global cooldown system, so using one skill puts the others on cooldown. There are certain skills that break this definition and are not on global cooldown so you can use them immediately. What tends to break the monotony of just spamming your skills over and over is the need to dodge aoe attacks from most enemies post level 15. These attacks are usually extremely powerful and can cause you to die if you are not careful. It is also worth mentioning that dungeons in this game are not easy. Without a properly balanced party you will fail to complete the dungeons. If you think you can use 4 dps to clear a dungeon you are sorely mistaken. Luckily, the Duty Finder feature in the game makes it as easy as possible for you to find a balanced party.

    CLASSES/JOBS:
    I think it is important to bring up the class and job system that is in place because a lot of people find it confusing at first. There are 8 classes to choose from when you create your character: gladiator (sword and shield), marauder (two-handed axe), pugilist (hand to hand), archer (bow and arrow), thaumaturge (offensive magic), conjurer (healing magic), and arcanist (offensive/support magic). You will choose one of these when you create your character. Once you get your initial class to level 15 all the other classes will become available to you. The level system doesn't work with your character as in a normal game but through your classes. So you could be a level 30 Gladiator and a level 5 Archer. You switch your class simply by changing your weapon. The advantage of levelling up multiple classes on a single character instead of making multiple characters is to obtain cross class skills. So you can use some gladiator skills while playing your archer. This system also eliminates the need to create many characters to experience the different classes. Jobs are the 'advanced classes' so to speak. To obtain a job you must have the main class of the job at level 30 and the sub class at level 15. Jobs offer powerful specialized skills at the cost of cross class skills. Job level is tied to the level of its main class. So you do not level up a job the same as a class. The best way to think of a job is as a special piece of equipment (which it literally is) that gives you enhanced stats and skills.

    STORY:
    There is a main story quest line to go through which unlocks the main dungeons and boss fights. The story is relatively interesting but not overly so. One thing to note is that there is voice acting in some segments and usually it is sub-par. There are a couple interesting twists to look out for.

    OTHER:
    The previous issues they were having with the servers have been fixed. You shouldn't have any trouble accessing the game at this point.
    If you are a running fan of Final Fantasy you will enjoy this game even more as there are bits of fanservice to be found all over the place. From sound effects from previous games to the classic inclusion of Cid, Biggs, and Wedge you will pick up on many things that you are familiar with.    … Expand
  88. shane_kirby
    Dec 27, 2013
    9
    Don't trust the negative reviews. I live in Canada and have had absolutely no problems at all with the game (bought it December 20th 2013). I've had no login issues etc. Also, I play on max graphic settings for PC. What I love most about the game is that I can play it on my big screen T.V with an xbox controller. I find the controls very easy to manage and I can relax on couch while IDon't trust the negative reviews. I live in Canada and have had absolutely no problems at all with the game (bought it December 20th 2013). I've had no login issues etc. Also, I play on max graphic settings for PC. What I love most about the game is that I can play it on my big screen T.V with an xbox controller. I find the controls very easy to manage and I can relax on couch while I play. Totally worth getting for cheap price of $30.… Expand
  89. Garethw87
    Dec 26, 2013
    8
    Excellent MMO. If you like the idea of an MMO, buy this! You will like it. very detailed, entertaining, designed, and the combat is great. It sounds minor but actually have to move and time the combat adds so much more to it then just standing, pressing the same button over and over. The Hunters Log book is great when bored to grab a few extra levels! The cities and character design isExcellent MMO. If you like the idea of an MMO, buy this! You will like it. very detailed, entertaining, designed, and the combat is great. It sounds minor but actually have to move and time the combat adds so much more to it then just standing, pressing the same button over and over. The Hunters Log book is great when bored to grab a few extra levels! The cities and character design is amazing. They look and feel very real and alive. And of course the story is interesting and not a bore. It feels like you are just playing another great FF game, not an online one!

    One word of warning. You need a good PC setup to be able to enjoy the game properly.    … Expand
  90. heatbr
    Dec 19, 2013
    10
    The game brings all loved features that a mmo need and go though. The game has a deep story, good customization and it made you addicted for it.
    One the most important for me is the multi-class and mastered classes. I don't need create a new char to start a new class and they combination the skills.
    Fight against the Primal, the quest/duty/fate system and the progression are very    The game brings all loved features that a mmo need and go though. The game has a deep story, good customization and it made you addicted for it.
    One the most important for me is the multi-class and mastered classes. I don't need create a new char to start a new class and they combination the skills.
    Fight against the Primal, the quest/duty/fate system and the progression are very balanced and the square heard theirs customers. Glade to see this piece of art game.    … Expand
  91. Roshi
    Nov 25, 2013
    9
    Game fixed. Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Realm Reborn is now a game on the right track to be worthy of final fantasy xi. the game has been rebooted from the ground up and is well worth another try if you liked final fantasy xi but hated the first version of this game.
  92. Acidosis
    Nov 24, 2013
    9
    The reason why I gave this game a 9/10 is because of the current uncertainty of the late game aspect of the game. Other than that, this game is solid. Graphically this game looks amazing, gameplay is good, lore (really FF) is fantastic, the sound track is mind blowing and this game is packed with people which people tend to forget! No one wants to play in a dead town. FFARR is one of theThe reason why I gave this game a 9/10 is because of the current uncertainty of the late game aspect of the game. Other than that, this game is solid. Graphically this game looks amazing, gameplay is good, lore (really FF) is fantastic, the sound track is mind blowing and this game is packed with people which people tend to forget! No one wants to play in a dead town. FFARR is one of the mmorpg out there and you should try it with your friends… Expand
  93. Zzzlol94
    Nov 16, 2013
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Finally, after 2 years with LotRO being a pain in the ass and more boring and buggy than ever, a replacement has come. Perfect replacement. During the beta I got to play until lvl 15 or so, not getting into crafting or anything, which was also a great period but with poor optimization for graphics so it was quite laggy. Most importantly, I had no issues with the game at all. In the final release, the game was optimized and can be run with everything maxed out at 1920x1200 on a GTX 680 and an i7-920 at 60-90FPS.

    As a solo PvE player and leveling addict, this game is absolutely at the top of my to do list. There are lots of quests to do during leveling up the first class and enough to be at a proper level compared to the quests and the location you're at. If I would come to the situation where I'm in lack of quests, Square Enix has absolutely made it brilliant by implementing the FATE system. It's great for leveling up as they are common and give out a solid chunk of exp, at least during the lower levels. The quests are also varied enough and exciting enough to not be repetitive.

    One big thing too is traveling. It's ridiculously easy to get to anywhere in the game. At the start of playing it does cost a little much, but it seems like that will be no issue when you're starting to play the game a lot. 5 seconds from anywhere and you're suddenly at another place. Aethernet is also a brilliant way of getting around in a capital quickly and easily, well, it could be even easier if you could travel via the map and not a list over aethernet spots.

    Also a brilliant thing in the game is that you're not bound to anything. Pretty much, you're only bound to the look of the character you've created. You can change classes like *snap*. You can be any class on a single character. If you'd even like, getting every single class to level 50 on a single character, then having absolutely no need to relog for a different character. Only issue, gear sets may become chaotic... or would they? One brilliant feature is also the gear set list, where you can swap between classes or even different gear sets in a *snap*. You'd think that you won't have enough space for all this gear, but no, you have 25 slots for every type of gear, which results in 325 slots dedicated to weapons, amour and jewelry. No one likes to run out of inventory space

    Speaking barely of crafting. Whoa, crafting can actually be a bit more than just click on a button while having the proper resources and wait a few seconds. Having a set of skills you have to use to craft items is quite interesting and fun at first. Could become repetitive, but they still have the old fashioned way of crafting in case when you want to be AFK while its crafting loads of things.

    When you get to about lvl 20 and done the lvl 20 main scenario quest to enter a grand company and get a chocobo, the gameplay really softens up and becomes much better. There are just so many things done right with the game to be mentioned that it should just be experienced to get the full package.

    There are however a few issues I find annoying sometimes. Living in EU and playing on a european server, the server is located in NA, which adds on to the major issue with lag. Having a 200ms lag to the server, there's also another 300ms added onto that. Which results in everything you interact with takes a second to respond and every induction doesn't get interrupted after almost a second you've tried to interrupt it by moving. OHKO AoE attacks from bosses can be an issue for the slower players, as it can seem like you're out of the circle in time, but you're still getting KO'd. So it's not a perfect game, but looking away from the lag, it's damn near. Network lag causes this to be 9 instead of 10.    … Expand
  94. iceblade1469
    Nov 10, 2013
    9
    Incredible game. This game is a good thing to come home from work or school and play until you go to sleep. Not many action-packed parts in the game, but the awe-inspiring graphics make up for that. All together, the game is great. Only thing i did not like is the constant maintenance's. There are so many of these un-needed maintenance's and at times that i actually play the game.
  95. RTS
    Nov 9, 2013
    10
    Take note, majority of the negative reviews were written by the cry baby nerds who couldn't get on during the launch day. I'm actually kind of glad it was difficult to get on, just goes to show how popular this game was and STILL is. Don't listen to these negative ones, for the most part it's just a bunch of lifeless nerds whose lives revolve around games getting pissed off because theyTake note, majority of the negative reviews were written by the cry baby nerds who couldn't get on during the launch day. I'm actually kind of glad it was difficult to get on, just goes to show how popular this game was and STILL is. Don't listen to these negative ones, for the most part it's just a bunch of lifeless nerds whose lives revolve around games getting pissed off because they couldn't long on when the game first started. It's a FINAL FANTASY game in MMO form, what did you think was going to happen? We knew it would be popular but had no idea it would do this well. My only issue with the game at first was the map and locating the missions once i picked them up. After i got passed the map issues this game just flows like a stream. Missions seem repetitive but that just comes with the MMO package. I've seen other MMORPG's played and just never found them interesting, figured since i was a fan of the FF series this would be the place to start. Over all for the most part I enjoy it and when you have friends on the same servers where you can share quests with it's even better. If i could change anything about this game it would be more voice acting and adding a voice chat for players in a party or dungeon quest to chat. Lets face it, the new FF games are no where close as good as the classics, but for one of the newer generation titles in MMO form this one is pretty good in my book.… Expand
  96. dkaizer
    Nov 5, 2013
    8
    I bought this game in 2010, played for 2 days and tossed it in the garbage. In 2013, I bought this game again and feel THIS IS WHAT THE GAME SHOULD HAVE BEEN. Putting all server issues aside, the game boasts good visuals, multi-class and crafting system and epic storyline. Have not felt this good about an MMO since vanilla WoW days.

    On the other hand, the dungeon content could be    I bought this game in 2010, played for 2 days and tossed it in the garbage. In 2013, I bought this game again and feel THIS IS WHAT THE GAME SHOULD HAVE BEEN. Putting all server issues aside, the game boasts good visuals, multi-class and crafting system and epic storyline. Have not felt this good about an MMO since vanilla WoW days.

    On the other hand, the dungeon content could be expanded soon as the current ones are fast wearing out.    … Expand
  97. k0ng
    Nov 2, 2013
    10
    Simply the best MMO experience I have had to date. Great visuals, compelling story quest, excellent available levelling options and an engaging crafting system, with a beautifully tuned endgame (that, after a good few months remains unbeaten) I shall be continuing to pay my hard earned subscription for many months to come. Thumbs up SE!!
  98. Belly
    Oct 30, 2013
    10
    This game has renewed my faith in the MMO genre, it's a very refreshing experience that brings a lot of good stuff to the table. It has a good fluent combat, a 'very' in depth class system where you can mix and match abilities across different classes and a huge world to explore and enjoy, it has everything for both the casual and the hardcore. Not to mention the graphics are gorgeous toThis game has renewed my faith in the MMO genre, it's a very refreshing experience that brings a lot of good stuff to the table. It has a good fluent combat, a 'very' in depth class system where you can mix and match abilities across different classes and a huge world to explore and enjoy, it has everything for both the casual and the hardcore. Not to mention the graphics are gorgeous to boot haha.… Expand
  99. Kafiro
    Oct 29, 2013
    10
    The best MMO I've ever played. The story is awesome, the gameplay is amazing, the details are gorgeous. The realm really reborn. The quest system is incredible, the Duty Find works well. And it's not just a game, or a MMO, now they gave us a Final Fantasy game.
  100. TheDeathWish
    Oct 26, 2013
    10
    Besides your usual gold sell sites this game is NOT PAY TO WIN. Awesome. Only can pay subscription.

    Set previous version aside: This game is wonderful, Beautiful world vibrant colors and like a Final Fantasy world. Easy to catch on and easy to play. Fate Events are nice and lots people doing them. Dungeons are very enjoyable, tough but not overwhelming. Lots of things to do to keep you    Besides your usual gold sell sites this game is NOT PAY TO WIN. Awesome. Only can pay subscription.

    Set previous version aside: This game is wonderful, Beautiful world vibrant colors and like a Final Fantasy world. Easy to catch on and easy to play. Fate Events are nice and lots people doing them. Dungeons are very enjoyable, tough but not overwhelming. Lots of things to do to keep you busy till they release more content. Be nice to see what pvp will have to over and to have spoken the words "to have the biggest guild and player housing in MMORPG history" is bold to make. Game runs well on max on gtx 570. Great music and great voice overs.

    Tho the game is lacking inventory sorting to be fixed in next large content release. Free Companies(Guild) has a great start and hope to see more on this topic.

    I Come from F2P games where you can spend $200 in such a short time and rather spend money on a game that has all included for monthly cost    … Expand
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#33 Best PC Game of 2013
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#31 Most Shared PC Game of 2013

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83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. Hyper Magazine
    Dec 28, 2013
    80
    Full of enough adventure, daring-do and chocobos to make any MMO fan happy. [Jan 2014, p.72]
  2. Gaming Nexus
    Nov 13, 2013
    85
    A Realm Reborn is such a substantial change from the original game that it merits a second look if you hated the first release. So much has changed for the better, and it has resulted in one of the most polished MMORPGs out there today.
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  3. PCGamesN
    Nov 6, 2013
    80
    The completionist in me is nearly overwhelmed with the sheer amount of things to do in A Realm Reborn. Square Enix really do deserve praise for not only fixing the issues of the original game, but far exceeding their goal.
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