Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Realm Reborn

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  1. HintonR
    Aug 31, 2013
    10
    Those who are complaining about server issues and not being able to log in due to server capacity did get the short end of the stick, but does that make it a bad game? I don't think so. On the other hand, I think the fact the servers are always full is a sign its a great game and that everyone wants to play! FFXIV:ARR is a dream and fantasia for many MMO veterans both hardcore and casual.Those who are complaining about server issues and not being able to log in due to server capacity did get the short end of the stick, but does that make it a bad game? I don't think so. On the other hand, I think the fact the servers are always full is a sign its a great game and that everyone wants to play! FFXIV:ARR is a dream and fantasia for many MMO veterans both hardcore and casual. The polish that Square Enix & Yoshida's dev team has given to the game has given the genre new life.

    The JRPG genre has been a dying one in the west, lacking the freedom of western open world RPGs. However, Square Enix has blurred the line between JRPG and MMO when they enfused the Final Fantasy franchise with the MMO genre a second time a la FFXIV:ARR.

    I am very excited to say that ARR caters to the single person role player inside everyone of us. Especially the console players. The way the game leads the player from one quest to another while slowly unfolding the lore of the world around them allow the player to really settle into the world at a comfortable pace while eventually still learning to conquer more difficult content. This pacing can feel like the typical MMO quest hub fare as well as also feeling like one large tutorial for the game's endgame. That being said, everything in the game is presented with excellence.

    The narrative of the main storyline, though at times can contain "filler" quests, unfold a very epic tale that flavors towards the typical Final Fantasy story: a rebellion against an empire. Those who have wanted to see any of the 2D Final Fantasies re-invented in some way and able to see how SE has re-envisioned their staple trademarks in HD 3D; then I can only recommend this game, and greatly so!!

    For $30-40 you are able to experience one of the most polished role playing experiences that will ever come on console and PC, supported by a company dedicated to satisfying their customers. Even for a short stay, Eorzea has a lot to offer for just that bar of entry. Other games retail at $60 remeber. But let's continue? I digress.

    The audio in the game in outstanding! The voice overs are nothing to talk about, but are an added bonus that fleshes out the world out a little bit more; still the text can sometimes feel dry and dull. But the music, and sound effects, and the little ambient noises that you start to take note of. Little details like when in a crowded room of both players or NPCs, chatter starts to rise and soon enough you'll notice the room is loud with small talk. Details like the click-clacking of the armor that your Chocobo's wearing. And then the awesome battle music that accompanies you when combat begins and the overworld scores that carry you around the world as they transition between battle and back as you progress through the dynamic and stunning 3D world of Eorzea! There's so many beautiful scores and battle themes, they are incredibly memorable especially for any MMO. And they still have the classic FF fan fares and Chocobo themes.

    The combat is somewhat of a controversy. I definitely like the new pace coming from 1.0. The system is a little different from classic XIV, but its a welcomed improvement and has definitely streamlined battled flow of the game. Many MMO veterans have regarded ARRs new system as the traditional "tab target" system; but what some fail to mention is that the system is polished to the brim and as crisped as autumn leaves that it still remains to be very active & immersive. And by polished and crisped, I mean the outstanding animations.

    This game excels at giving every aspect an MMO should have and giving it a high bar of polish. The animations transitions from one action to another, going from one animation to another so naturally. Combat is slow but a classic Final Fantasy player will appreciate the homage of FFXIV:ARR "tab targeting/GDC" based gameplay to their traditional "Active Time Battle" systems of ole'.

    Did I mention the lore is great? Any fan of the series will appreciate the homages it gives to franchise staples ranging from reoccuring characters, motifs, and themes. They will feel right at home in this MMO space without ever feeling like being dropped right into a world. Numbered Final Fantasy games have always been able to tell a good story usually also introducing a completely new world. ARR does no different, and that it being an MMO does not greatly intrude to the single player experience it offers. If even, it greatly benefits that it is an online game.

    How many people wanted Skyrim Online? Oh thats right, they're making an MMO now. Final Fantasy tested this formula in FFXII and have spent almost 6+ years creating the fantasy world they aspired to create. With the original shortcomings of the original XIV, ARR triumphs proudly as a numbered FF in the series. It brings the traditional FF experience to the HD 3D realm. But it also brings to the franchise an outstanding MMO experience. Long live Eorzea!     … Expand
  2. Siel
    Sep 2, 2013
    10
    Excellent game, Excellent story, it had a lot of problems at the launch but the game itself is almost perfect.

    If you want to play something new and fresh, if you are tired of MMORPG-like WOW, I invite you to play FFXIV.
  3. Stoff3th3m4n
    Sep 4, 2013
    9
    They game is really fun to play at this moment, despite of server issues which will be adressed. And that's what it's all about really. They challenge for the developers will be to keep players interested and that can't be reviewed yet naturally. But plain and simple, it's really fun to play.
  4. jayborrelli
    Sep 11, 2013
    10
    Fun, addicting with an Epic story line. Ps3 play, other than targeting (which can sometimes be difficult) works really well. Not sure otherwise how this game could be any better, a true 180 from its former FFXIV 1.0!
  5. The_Ommadawn
    Sep 18, 2013
    9
    This came out of nowhere for me and ordinarily I wouldn't play a Final Fantasy game. I am SHOCKED at how good this game is. I've been scratching for years to find a replacement MMO for WoW. I've tried all the recent challengers (Tera, GW2, Rift, Secret World) and all have their strengths. The all offer something and are enjoyable to play. What FF provides, isn't the next step in MMOThis came out of nowhere for me and ordinarily I wouldn't play a Final Fantasy game. I am SHOCKED at how good this game is. I've been scratching for years to find a replacement MMO for WoW. I've tried all the recent challengers (Tera, GW2, Rift, Secret World) and all have their strengths. The all offer something and are enjoyable to play. What FF provides, isn't the next step in MMO evolution, but a finely tuned and polished game that has been clearly been thought out. I know that log in issues are the biggest problem (since launch) and sadly, this happens with almost all new games. I read that even Square Enix weren't prepared for the player influx. I guess, like me they read the reviews and jumped on board. If you're an MMO fan, you will love FF Realm Reborn. Graphically, it's a work of art. The animations, colours, environments, armour, clothing, just about everything is the peak of any MMO i've played. The first 15 levels were a little slow if you're a veteran of these type of games. If there is one BIG weakness it's the lack of voice over cutscenes. Maybe this will be added at a later date. It's a shame because some parts are voice acted then moments of silence while you read the text. The combat is tab targeted but fast paced and action packed. I await the likes of Wildstar and Elder Scrolls Online to see if they can pull me away. From my experience so far, this will be no easy task.… Expand
  6. jball_2k
    Sep 16, 2013
    8
    Let me start off by saying that I have played most MMO's since EverQuest. Even I avoided this game like the plague when 1.0 came out, as it was just not even close to WoW. All the poor reviews kept me away.

    I have a level 50 Scholar, and I love it. Leveling starts off VERY fun, then does tank as you are pretty much forced to grind FATE quests. FATES are public quests. Dungeons are semi    Let me start off by saying that I have played most MMO's since EverQuest. Even I avoided this game like the plague when 1.0 came out, as it was just not even close to WoW. All the poor reviews kept me away.

    I have a level 50 Scholar, and I love it. Leveling starts off VERY fun, then does tank as you are pretty much forced to grind FATE quests. FATES are public quests. Dungeons are semi challenging, and need to have more rewards for completion. The Trials are a BLAST, and the story is quite good,

    I would definitely recommend this game, if you have 3-10 friends to play it with. A lot of these dungeons are so hard that PUG'ing is very hard. Right when you hit 50, it's harder than raiding in WoW.    … Expand
  7. Enigma_Syrus
    Aug 28, 2013
    8
    FFXIV:ARR reminds me a lot of what initially brought me to WoW. The world is new and there is plenty to do. You can quest, grind, do guildhests (small challenge maps), leves ("dailies" that open up early in the game), FATEs (open world events, bosses) and instances (replete with group finder). It keeps the FF feel, while handling like a contemporary MMO. You also get mounts that are alsoFFXIV:ARR reminds me a lot of what initially brought me to WoW. The world is new and there is plenty to do. You can quest, grind, do guildhests (small challenge maps), leves ("dailies" that open up early in the game), FATEs (open world events, bosses) and instances (replete with group finder). It keeps the FF feel, while handling like a contemporary MMO. You also get mounts that are also fighting companions.

    It does not have the tactical depth that FFXI had, but neither is it so crushingly difficult and unforgiving (FFXI had very few quest instructions, xp on death, quest to break level caps, Maat fights). I am happy to say that on the way to end-game, there is more to do in FFXIV than any other MMO I've played.

    You can use your one character to level every class-job in the game and change class-jobs instantly by saving your gear sets (up to 12 or so) and storing them in your armory (a separate inventory for each equipment slot). As you use up quests, xp is scale for FATEs based on your highest level so that the xp grind becomes less pronounced.

    Instances and FATEs are also level synced. This means that when you arrive, you are capped at a certain level. However, you will still gain xp, etc. This allows you to play with lower level friends, etc. if they need assistance or you want to rerun an old instance.

    Now, glowing positives aside, lets be realistic. FFXIV:ARR borrows A LOT from other MMO's. You can see WoW in it (interface, character handling), Rift (open world events) and SWTOR (how it handles quests). If you are burned out on traditional MMO's, then you may feel the same here.

    The game is also facing some overpopulation issues and is suffering from that. Despite what you read here, Square has announced that there will a server hardware expansion but it won't be ready until the beginning of next week (around September 2nd). There is a queue system, but that too is overloaded (most people never see it). The problem is compounded by a lack of afk kick system, so those that get in will park their characters if they leave for awhile so they don't have to sit at the login screen. Can't blame them... but it prevents people from actually playing during that time.

    In the end, this game will live or die based on its end-game content and how fast Square corrects the server population issues. Some end-game is lacking but they have already previewed the first end-game raid (24 or 25 man, I'm a little off on the exact figure) so it is on the way. Anyone who has played WoW however knows that people will only stay if that content keeps coming.

    I implore those that read this to try to form their own opinions of the game. There are plenty of videos on Youtube, etc. where you can see gameplay in advance. Make your own determination. There can be a strong bias in these reviews either by fanboys or those loyal to another MMO.

    Only time will tell how successful FFXIV:ARR will be.    … Expand
  8. Khronikos
    Sep 6, 2013
    10
    Fantastic game. Utterly amazing what they have done in the last couple years. It went from crap to diamonds. The worlds are huge, the systems are amazing, and there is so much to do. Sure, it has a lot of fetchy stuff but they have worked their ass off to make this a great game living up to the legacy of FF. I'd honestly take these idiotic negative reviews with a grain of coarse salt. ThisFantastic game. Utterly amazing what they have done in the last couple years. It went from crap to diamonds. The worlds are huge, the systems are amazing, and there is so much to do. Sure, it has a lot of fetchy stuff but they have worked their ass off to make this a great game living up to the legacy of FF. I'd honestly take these idiotic negative reviews with a grain of coarse salt. This is easily one of the best looking RPGs I have ever played with full settings and SGSSAA on PC at 1080p 60FPS. Do yourself a favor and try it out.… Expand
  9. mekia
    Sep 2, 2013
    10
    What Square Enix has done with 2.0 is nothing short of breath taking. In 2-3 years they created a completely different game, ARR has no resemblance of the fiasco 1.0 was.

    You have two new jobs to play with and one new class. The new class ACN can split into SMN and SCH which is a new healer in FFXIV ARR beside the WHM. ACN has two different pets a tank and a dps one which are very    What Square Enix has done with 2.0 is nothing short of breath taking. In 2-3 years they created a completely different game, ARR has no resemblance of the fiasco 1.0 was.

    You have two new jobs to play with and one new class. The new class ACN can split into SMN and SCH which is a new healer in FFXIV ARR beside the WHM. ACN has two different pets a tank and a dps one which are very useful while leveling. But later on to stay a dps you should change to SMN and as pets you than have Ifrit,Titan and Garuda.

    Leveling is going quite fast with loads of Story Missions which range from one to 50 and reward you with a FFVI Magiteck mount.
    Fates which are events out in the world to complete which give xp/gil and sometimes items.

    There is so much to do in this game that you wont get bored for month. And SE already said that XIV will get major updates every 3 month.    … Expand
  10. hodgesb
    Sep 9, 2013
    9
    Wow, quite a change from the first FFXIV. The new interface is great, the map works perfectly, and the skills are much more accessible than before. Overall, they fixed the issues that prevented me from enjoying the first game. I played about 14 hours and each aspect of the game (so far) seems perfected, which is much more than I can say for most MMO's. You can tell they really put in theWow, quite a change from the first FFXIV. The new interface is great, the map works perfectly, and the skills are much more accessible than before. Overall, they fixed the issues that prevented me from enjoying the first game. I played about 14 hours and each aspect of the game (so far) seems perfected, which is much more than I can say for most MMO's. You can tell they really put in the effort and I believe they will be successful without having to go the F2P route. They may be sticking with the traditional MMO formula, but I don't mind since it's a formula I enjoy.… Expand
  11. MacMercurius
    Aug 30, 2013
    10
    This game is absolutly great. It is polished, solid classic gameplay and tons of atmosphere. One of the best MMOs around, if you like this sort of "classic" game mechanics like WoW. It has very, very few bugs.
  12. coolflare
    Sep 2, 2013
    10
    This game is well optimized and when I say well I mean -very-. The standard settings of this game runs on my crappy laptop without issue and remains with the beauty you expect from a final fantasy game. Square outdid themselves and I recommend anyone in starting this game. There may be a few negative reviews here, some are in right however, some of these reviews were illogical by giving aThis game is well optimized and when I say well I mean -very-. The standard settings of this game runs on my crappy laptop without issue and remains with the beauty you expect from a final fantasy game. Square outdid themselves and I recommend anyone in starting this game. There may be a few negative reviews here, some are in right however, some of these reviews were illogical by giving a game entirely a 0 score simply because of login issues on release date. I wish people would make decisions more rationally rather than out of pure rage.… Expand
  13. Quixadhal
    Sep 7, 2013
    9
    Like many others, I came to FFXIV 1.0 after enjoying the old-school FFXI game that preceded it. I wasn't expecting it to be as "hard-core", since the trend has been making games more solo-friendly and "easy", but I *was* expecting something along the same lines.

    What we got in 1.0 was something between an alpha and beta test of a new combat system, a different class/job system, and a    Like many others, I came to FFXIV 1.0 after enjoying the old-school FFXI game that preceded it. I wasn't expecting it to be as "hard-core", since the trend has been making games more solo-friendly and "easy", but I *was* expecting something along the same lines.

    What we got in 1.0 was something between an alpha and beta test of a new combat system, a different class/job system, and a graphics engine that felt both too advanced and too limited, at the same time. I can only assume the previous development team was working on both the PC and PS3 versions at the same time, and failures on one held up the other, in both directions.

    After Yoshi took over, he made a concentrated effort to fix and salvage what was good from the PC version of the game, and shifted focus to developing a brand new engine from scratch, which would eventually become A Realm Reborn. It was the best decision he could have made.

    The re-launch of FFXIV is a success, and the first time in history an MMO has ever found success with a second chance. The game is just fun to play, and amazing to look at. On top of that, it's very smooth and responsive, even on middle-of-the-road hardware.

    The only issues have been the crazy popularity that was MUCH higher than they expected, causing a lot of server issues on the North American cluster during launch week, and some minor irritations with the UI that almost every game has until they have time to refine things a bit more.

    Unlike some other MMO's (which I won't name), FFXIV feels like the devs really love the product, and the franchise in general. There are all kinds of little polish details you don't really expect from an MMO, and especially one still in launch phase. There are lots of them, but the most recent one I noticed was that when riding a mount, you get unique background music that fits the mount you've chosen to ride... and that the volume of the music ramps up while you're racing along, and falls back into the background as you stop. Wonderful immersion detail that is purely there for flavor.

    I totally recommend it to my friends. And if you got burned on 1.0, you now own the new version, and have a few days to check it out without paying... now that most of the launch issues are either fixed or have a fix in sight, it might be worth the time to download it and see.    … Expand
  14. namythemithra
    Sep 9, 2013
    10
    i played xi for 6 years then i took a break tried out few MMOs, then started 1.0 3 months before it was taken down and i was disappointed but i kept believing they must change it to something better.

    tried beta phase 4 and i was honestly shocked with the improvements, the game felt new compared to 1.0. it is amazing now, everyone i know is so addicted. when players got angry because of    i played xi for 6 years then i took a break tried out few MMOs, then started 1.0 3 months before it was taken down and i was disappointed but i kept believing they must change it to something better.

    tried beta phase 4 and i was honestly shocked with the improvements, the game felt new compared to 1.0. it is amazing now, everyone i know is so addicted. when players got angry because of capacity and log in issues it was because the game was so good everyone wanted to play.

    the game feels like a FF game, it has that feeling that you can't find in other games. I even started reading all the dialogues (i never done that in any game before).

    I can see myself playing this one for years!    … Expand
  15. Statrix
    Sep 10, 2013
    10
    I've slowly been losing hope for the MMORPG genre, but this game completely ignites the spark. It proves that MMORPG games with the classic recipe can still be great when implemented correctly, and that P2P is still a way to go, and makes for a much greater community. I haven't been this attached to a game in while. Do recommend trying it out of you haven't. Great party mechanics, greatI've slowly been losing hope for the MMORPG genre, but this game completely ignites the spark. It proves that MMORPG games with the classic recipe can still be great when implemented correctly, and that P2P is still a way to go, and makes for a much greater community. I haven't been this attached to a game in while. Do recommend trying it out of you haven't. Great party mechanics, great solo mechanics, great storyline, great endgame already, with a promising lead developer that won't let down.… Expand
  16. tyspi
    Sep 10, 2013
    10
    I have played every new hyped Mmo including the original 1.0 and this game gives you the feeling right off the bat that it's a winner. It's very intelligent unlike a lot if the other Wow clones out there with some very intuitive systems. I have yet to try endgame which for me is where the game will define itself but I have a feeling this game will surprise a lot if people. Give it a try;)
  17. Drazin
    Sep 10, 2013
    9
    Ive been playing from 1.0 and trudged through it. went through all the betas. Had the 1017 fiasco.. and after it all... I must say, this is the best comeback of any game ever. Im not fanboy-ing this at all. If you love a fantasy world with a story that has you on the edge of your seat and great endgame to boot, this is the game for you!
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. Delmale
    Sep 3, 2013
    8
    I played FFXIV ARR through beta and I found the game to be entertaining. The leveling experience is extremely similar to your standard quest to level MMO with a side of Guild Wars 2 type world events (for extra exp) called FATEs, thus it's not fair to judge a game just based on the leveling (and to an extent, the dungeon experience) alone. So I decided to wait until end-game before puttingI played FFXIV ARR through beta and I found the game to be entertaining. The leveling experience is extremely similar to your standard quest to level MMO with a side of Guild Wars 2 type world events (for extra exp) called FATEs, thus it's not fair to judge a game just based on the leveling (and to an extent, the dungeon experience) alone. So I decided to wait until end-game before putting up a review.

    However, the so called "early access" to the game game actually turned out to be "late access" for me. I have a legacy character and the world I am on literally prevents me from logging in as its always full. So I decided to re-roll to kill some time, but guess what?! Every server is full! Not only that, but servers do NOT have queues you have to constantly hit star character screen choose character login Error! Server full! Just to retry every single time.

    This has caused people to leave their characters in the game online over night for fear that they won't be able to login. This launch was a complete failure. Unfortunately for SE, a game isn't just based on its content. It's the ability to execute their product in a timely manner and provide acceptable service on a consistent basis. I have not been able to access a product that was advertised to be available days before its August 27th release date, primarily due to the fact that I work and everyone is hammering the servers at 5PM. While it is understandable that this is a busy time, it is unacceptable that there is no server queue and it is essentially luck based who gets in.

    For that I give it 3/10.    … Expand
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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!
  30. 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
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. iYiaz
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    Simply the best MMORPG.
    An incredible experience even for those who are not MMORPG fans.
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. 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.
  38. 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
  39. 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.
  40. 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
  41. 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
  42. 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.
  43. 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
  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. 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.
  47. Kezian
    Jul 30, 2019
    10
    FF14 is amazing ! If you never played it, download the free trial and see for yourself !
  48. 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.
  49. 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
  50. 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.
  51. 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.
  52. 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
  53. 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
  54. 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!
  55. 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
  56. 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.
  57. 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
  58. BetaReviews
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    Amazing story. Graphics has a great emphasis on attention to detail from scenery to character.
  59. 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.
  60. stardust514
    Aug 27, 2013
    9
    Launch day is technically a success. All North American, and European region data center servers was completely full. Such a issue is not surprising as this happens to almost every MMO on its launch day. However, despite the log in issue, the game play of this MMORPG is the must enjoyable by far.

    Give the game a chance, let the developers optimize their server to compensate the massive    Launch day is technically a success. All North American, and European region data center servers was completely full. Such a issue is not surprising as this happens to almost every MMO on its launch day. However, despite the log in issue, the game play of this MMORPG is the must enjoyable by far.

    Give the game a chance, let the developers optimize their server to compensate the massive load, and you'll find yourself in a true medieval Final Fantasy world. It is by far the most fun Final Fantasy title I've played yet.    … Expand
  61. LordSidekicks
    Aug 27, 2013
    10
    Temporary server hiccups due to overwhelming amount of players logging in. Otherwise a great MMORPG in the Final Fantasy franchise. Way better then version 1.0.
  62. lolsorhand
    Aug 28, 2013
    10
    Probobly one of the most solid and most fun MMOs I've played thus far in my 13 years of online gaming. It's polished and carries a nice depth to it. The combat flows really well and the only downside I can see with it is that many servers are locked out. And not being able to login have easily been fixed given a little time or waiting in the que, I got in after about 10 minutes in que.Probobly one of the most solid and most fun MMOs I've played thus far in my 13 years of online gaming. It's polished and carries a nice depth to it. The combat flows really well and the only downside I can see with it is that many servers are locked out. And not being able to login have easily been fixed given a little time or waiting in the que, I got in after about 10 minutes in que.

    Really enjoyed my time so far as well as the community.    … Expand
  63. Kyuuban
    Aug 27, 2013
    10
    You want to know why I give this game a 10 you may think that I'm a fanboy and this game is overrated.. No!

    Square Enix did a great job, FFXIV:ARR is just beyond what I have expected. First of all, the graphics, many reviewrs said that the graphics are great and it doesn't kill your system... well yes this is absolutely true and simply the best graphics for an MMO so far. Its so    You want to know why I give this game a 10 you may think that I'm a fanboy and this game is overrated.. No!

    Square Enix did a great job, FFXIV:ARR is just beyond what I have expected.

    First of all, the graphics, many reviewrs said that the graphics are great and it doesn't kill your system... well yes this is absolutely true and simply the best graphics for an MMO so far. Its so smooth and light, back in 1.0 I had troubles running the game at max graphic options, now I'm running the game Max and Its so smooth and fast. what else graphic effects the best I've seen so far, the effects are magical, you would really enjoy them. I give graphics 10

    Gameplay there are A LOT of things to do to keep you busy with this game, like TONS of quests, levequests, hunting logs, FATE, guildhests and many more.. the combat system is good, although it uses the Global Cooldown system and its my first time trying this system, I find it OK.

    There are many dungeons to do and every dungeons needs a different strategy! its engaging and you will need to put more focus into it. I can keep on talking about how amazing this game is but I won't finish.

    The only problem the game is facing now is the login and server issues, and these issues are bound to happen, SE just announced that they will increase the capacities of NA and EU servers. Its all a matter of time until these issues are fixed, so I really can't judge the game based on these issues, I'm here for the game.

    I surely guarantee that you will enjoy this game, and you won't find a better community in any other game like FFXIV:ARR

    Please forgive my english though     … Expand
  64. Baradus
    Aug 28, 2013
    10
    Log-in limits aside (and yes, they put Queues in during early release) the game is fantastic. Amazing even with all the changes that were done.

    On the Log-in issues: the final server capacity upgrades will be done by early this coming week. And frankly people giving this a 1 because of it... I hope they come back to change this when the problem is fixed. Oddly enough, the log-in issue    Log-in limits aside (and yes, they put Queues in during early release) the game is fantastic. Amazing even with all the changes that were done.

    On the Log-in issues: the final server capacity upgrades will be done by early this coming week. And frankly people giving this a 1 because of it... I hope they come back to change this when the problem is fixed. Oddly enough, the log-in issue is pretty much the only thing complained about, everything else is amazing.

    Consider that if you're looking at this game.    … Expand
  65. Alacratha
    Aug 28, 2013
    10
    FFXIV:ARR is a brand new MMO action title, brought up from the ashes of it's former self, from the major flop that FFXIV 1.0 was.

    This new FFXIV 2.0 is almost exactly how the title states, A Realm Reborn" this game has been redesigned from the ground up, and overall the only real thing to describe it is.. Beautiful. I played 1.0 back in the day, and it was terrible! There was no    FFXIV:ARR is a brand new MMO action title, brought up from the ashes of it's former self, from the major flop that FFXIV 1.0 was.

    This new FFXIV 2.0 is almost exactly how the title states, A Realm Reborn" this game has been redesigned from the ground up, and overall the only real thing to describe it is.. Beautiful.

    I played 1.0 back in the day, and it was terrible! There was no real direction, no real quest system, no real class system, it was a game based around the name Final Fantasy.

    This new Final Fantasy 14, has made it a true MMO, New Characters, new environments, new ways to play, and PS3 access that can let you play on both PC and PS3 together.

    This game is beautiful and fans of any Final Fantasy game will love it.

    Now sure there have been some errors here and there, but what game hasn't had errors at launch?

    The makers of FFXIV weren't anticipating this many people actually wanting to come and play it, Even the Producer/Developer of the game started Tearing up at how we exceeded the expectations for this game.

    They are adding a larger server capacity next week so even more people can play, without the issues of the errors we're getting now.

    So sit tight, enjoy the ride!    … Expand
  66. googoo
    Aug 29, 2013
    10
    Game is fun, allows you to accomplish 'something' in a reasonable amount of time, easy in the beginning-with a learning curve that is supported by a steady and reasonable learning curve. While being casual it is not always hand holding and later in game strategy is more intense than in earlier dungeons and content and equally more rewarding. Crafting is a world apart from other MMO's andGame is fun, allows you to accomplish 'something' in a reasonable amount of time, easy in the beginning-with a learning curve that is supported by a steady and reasonable learning curve. While being casual it is not always hand holding and later in game strategy is more intense than in earlier dungeons and content and equally more rewarding. Crafting is a world apart from other MMO's and shows an evolution from 1.0 to a streamlined enjoyable and yet still rewarding and useful function. The story is of single player calibre, going from dramatic to comedic to thrilling. The writing is great and the small amount of VA adds spice, while many people criticize it, I find it a nice change from reading. Community is surprisingly healthy, compassionate and self regulating. Currently a small amount of early-mmo-trolls are around, but they will lose interest. Gill sellers abound, selling gil at extremely expensive prices which bodes well for the perceived popularity of the title and its future. Thanks for reading!… Expand
  67. xlogan123
    Aug 27, 2013
    9
    I've been looking for something to replace WoW for a while now, and it's FFXIV. I had a ton of fun playing through the Beta and in to the initial game. The graphics are stunning and I'm enjoying the story very much so far. I have no criticisms at all of the actual game, but I'm detracting a point from my overall rating because the server issues have been very difficult to manage so far. II've been looking for something to replace WoW for a while now, and it's FFXIV. I had a ton of fun playing through the Beta and in to the initial game. The graphics are stunning and I'm enjoying the story very much so far. I have no criticisms at all of the actual game, but I'm detracting a point from my overall rating because the server issues have been very difficult to manage so far. I realize it's because they weren't expecting the game to be such a big hit since the first version tanked, but as it is, it's incredibly difficult to get into the game at all.… Expand
  68. ShivaDurden
    Aug 28, 2013
    10
    The game now bears little resemblance to the original of 2010. This game is a masterpiece.

    It's a polished, beautiful epic, with a fantastic story line, incredible character customization, mesmerizing locations and deep MMO mechanics. Whilst not trying to revolutionize the genre, it takes everything you've ever loved from your favorite MMOs and puts it all together in the FF    The game now bears little resemblance to the original of 2010. This game is a masterpiece.

    It's a polished, beautiful epic, with a fantastic story line, incredible character customization, mesmerizing locations and deep MMO mechanics.

    Whilst not trying to revolutionize the genre, it takes everything you've ever loved from your favorite MMOs and puts it all together in the FF universe.

    Fans will adore it, new players will start to understand what all the hype was about.

    Forget the server issues, they're already being fixed and this is an MMO launch. It happens and those problems have no place in a review of game content.

    Get in the game, enjoy the passage to level 15 then see the world open up.

    I'm hooked. You will be too.

    Go explore!    … Expand
  69. Bawbjohnson
    Aug 27, 2013
    10
    Game is a ton of fun. Probably one of the smoothest, most complete MMO's I've ever played at launch. Despite what anyone will tell you, this is a completely different game than 1.0. Play the game for yourself and find out.
  70. Alfarjamie
    Aug 27, 2013
    10
    Great game, everyone just needs to stop about the server issues, EVERY MMO fails to meet server demand on launch day. If you are rating the game a 0 simply because you can't play then your review is only really a complain and not a review. Have some patience.
  71. jcobb2006
    Aug 27, 2013
    10
    I have played this game through beta, early access, and now launch. The game is beautiful, has a good storyline (if you like Final Fantasy stories), and has a much more active battle system that becomes more intuitive and complex as you level. Many people have commented on the server issue; however, the development team has announced as of today that the server capacity will be increasedI have played this game through beta, early access, and now launch. The game is beautiful, has a good storyline (if you like Final Fantasy stories), and has a much more active battle system that becomes more intuitive and complex as you level. Many people have commented on the server issue; however, the development team has announced as of today that the server capacity will be increased and the restrictions will be lifted for all servers (not just Japan).… Expand
  72. 17thGentleman
    Aug 27, 2013
    10
    Been playing since 1.0 and I must say Yoshi and his team have done an amazing job. There are so many things to do in this game, the aesthetics are amazing, the music, feel, and charm just draw me in and make me want to keep playing. Though the launch issues have made things a little rocky, that's to be expected for any MMORPG release.
  73. AliceKaye
    Aug 28, 2013
    10
    As a 1.0 player I am blown away by how wonderfully Yoshida-san and his team were able to turn this game around. It's absolutely fantastic. Aside from the server issues at launch (which I view as a good thing, as it means that the game was an overwhelming success in terms of purchases) the game is far and away better than anything else out on the market currently.

    The graphics are    As a 1.0 player I am blown away by how wonderfully Yoshida-san and his team were able to turn this game around. It's absolutely fantastic. Aside from the server issues at launch (which I view as a good thing, as it means that the game was an overwhelming success in terms of purchases) the game is far and away better than anything else out on the market currently.

    The graphics are fantastic, the music/sounds are terrific and the game play/storyline is riveting and keeps me coming back for more.

    My advice to any who are turned off by the negative comments, is to take them with a grain of salt. Many have been spurned by the server troubles so they're taking it out on the score of the game, which is sad because people should give an honest opinion, rather than trying to throw it under the bus for issues darn near every launch has.

    Either way, give the game a go for yourself and make up your own mind! I'm fairly sure you won't be disappointed.    … Expand
  74. Jimsvaliant
    Aug 28, 2013
    10
    Yoshi P. took a busted game and fixed it up enough so that it was barely playable while simultaneously developed version 2.0

    The man and his team are champions and I'm glad the fanbase cares enough to give them the recognition they deserve.
  75. Somnia
    Aug 28, 2013
    10
    This MMO is the best one yet. If you consider trying it, at least invest the proper amount of time. It is a true Final Fantasy game, in art, story and style and I love it to bits. :)

    It is a worthy remake and deserves 10 points for everything. Poor launch events do not make this game any less amazing. Thank you, Yoshi-P.
  76. DirtyPeanut
    Aug 30, 2013
    10
    A Realm Reborn is truly a phoenix that rose from a pile of sh...ashes. Not only does it surpass its 1.0 predecessor by leaps and bounds, even comparing to other current generation of MMOs, it's still top notch in all aspects. The graphics and art design is gorgeous, while the game engine still runs decent even on low-end machines. The combat while doesn't stray from traditional MMO style,A Realm Reborn is truly a phoenix that rose from a pile of sh...ashes. Not only does it surpass its 1.0 predecessor by leaps and bounds, even comparing to other current generation of MMOs, it's still top notch in all aspects. The graphics and art design is gorgeous, while the game engine still runs decent even on low-end machines. The combat while doesn't stray from traditional MMO style, is fine tuned and well paced. The signature engrossing story telling of Final Fantasy is fully intact, which is very hard to achieve in an MMO. Coupled with the fact that one character can play all classes, and a myriad of content systems such as FATE (open world quests), Grand Company progression, various logs and achievements to complete (with good rewards), there's always something to do.

    A Realm Reborn not only redeemed Final Fantasy XIV, but for me it redeemed the entire franchise, the brand, and Square Enix itself. I went from being disfranchised fan to a fully engaged one again, all thanks to A Realm Reborn.    … Expand
  77. cadderick
    Sep 3, 2013
    9
    Game is beautiful, runs great on Console and PC. Stories for each realm are very helpful in the beginning. Up to level 30 you have so much you can do. The crafting system is wonders, Classes are great to utilize.
    MOST NEGATIVE REVIEWS ARE JUST ABOUT SERVER PROBLEMS. EQ,DAOC, EVE most of all the MMOs had this the first week- 2 weeks.
    Duty system has great lore and great teamwork. COMBOS    Game is beautiful, runs great on Console and PC. Stories for each realm are very helpful in the beginning. Up to level 30 you have so much you can do. The crafting system is wonders, Classes are great to utilize.
    MOST NEGATIVE REVIEWS ARE JUST ABOUT SERVER PROBLEMS. EQ,DAOC, EVE most of all the MMOs had this the first week- 2 weeks.
    Duty system has great lore and great teamwork. COMBOS in higher levels are good! Yes you have to work to level 30 to start using your greatness! for instance my Archanist/Summoner can DOT, heal, Debuff, Pet aggro adds/ pet healing, Disease, Mega DOT. I'm always making sure the healer has help, the tank has back up when mobs break thru, and the main mob is debuffed. Its FUN.

    The duties with a Tank is always on the move, sometimes mobs can grow to the 20s and tank has to be on his game, along with the healer. COMBOs do come and are fun. So this 2-3 combo is nonsense, these are the people I dont want in my group lol...
    The class cross-over skills are a must to have more buffs and such. theres just so much.
    I didn't give it a 10 becuase I've notice a sound glitch at times and yes the server queue, but other than that This game reminds me of EQ and DAOC two of the best games in the MMO genre.

    WOW was just taken over by bots, and get your gear game. FF14 is a game where this is just the start?? what could come with the PVP?? which is next patch, what can come with the Add-ons? Just waiting to hear about END Game    … Expand
  78. Carnifex
    Aug 28, 2013
    9
    I played the first FFXIV and to say that it missed it's mark would be fairly generous. It was essentially an unfinished mess. It made even some of the most diehard Final Fantasy fans swear off the whole franchise.

    If one were to compare A Realm Reborn to the original FFXIV it would simply blow it out of the water. It's not even a contest. Keeping that in mind, basing an opinion on how    I played the first FFXIV and to say that it missed it's mark would be fairly generous. It was essentially an unfinished mess. It made even some of the most diehard Final Fantasy fans swear off the whole franchise.

    If one were to compare A Realm Reborn to the original FFXIV it would simply blow it out of the water. It's not even a contest. Keeping that in mind, basing an opinion on how much this game surpasses it's predecessor is not really a clear indicator of whether it's any good or not.

    DISCLAIMER: I'm not going to pretend that I've seen or done everything the game has to offer, that could take a month or more. Here are a few pros and cons based on what I've seen with both a high level 1.0 character and starting with a fresh one.

    -PROS-
    1. The World: It's simply gorgeous. It was hard to not just get caught up in it's beauty. The art direction and level design is top notch and very worthy of it's namesake.
    2. Characters: 5 races. very well detailed and animated, with lots and lots of customization options. The amount of personality that is brought out through simple gestures and facial expressions really sets them apart from most other games.
    3.Classes/Jobs: A very large variety to chose from with a massive amount of replayability on a single character should you choose to level them all. All classes are interchangeable simply by swapping out weapons and possibly some gear. Jobs are the high end version of the initial classes and really add to the strength and depth to the chosen role. You also are allotted 7 slots which you can add select skills from other jobs to help round out your current one.
    4. Combat: Combat is very fluid and fairly fast paced. It (depending on class) let's you tie abilities together nicely to create chains of attacks, which also can carry over well to group play. The enemies also have large screen prompts showing cone and AoE attacks giving you time to avoid them.
    5. Quests: There are TONS. You have a an excellent Main story quest that could rival many single player RPG's. You also have the Grand Company quests and their own storyline and progression subset. You have Class/Jobs quests with their storyline. You also have levequests, sidequests, raid specific, faction specific, crafting related, and a multitude of others that tie into the games progression. If you are a completionist, or a lore, or achievement fiend you'll have plenty on your plate for quite some time.
    6. Professions: Gathering and crafting have now been streamlined and function in a similar manner as class progression does. The level tiers and readily available recipe list are a much easier to manage than before.
    7. UI: The in game UI is, like crafting, is now a much more intuitive version of it's predecessor. Gone are the days of digging through one menu for a certain piece of gear, crafting ingredient or other random item. Now weapons/tools, armor pieces, and other gear all have their own individual inventories making things far smoother for changing from classes, jobs, and professions. Also additions such as Duty Finder for finding groups and the fact that every item, ability, and executable is basically drag and drop makes things pretty smooth.
    8. Fates: Cool dynamic overworld events that are a nice diversion from regular questing.
    9. Sound: The music is excellent as are the sound assets.
    10. Graphics: Character, monster, npc, and mount models are some of the best around. Weapons and gear are detailed and well textured. The environment is also filled with a great deal of detail, whether it's the varying floor and wall textures, structures, or smaller things like furniture and other items, all are of a very high quality. The lighting and shadows are also excellent, with accurately reproduced day and night cycles and a clean soft glow of lamps at night a brilliant sunshine by day.

    -CONS-
    1.World: As detailed as the world is it looses a bit of the grand scope and feel it gives by being broken up into zones. I understand it's to combat console limitations but it does detract a bit.
    2. Characters: The 5 classes share a distinctly humanoid form; Would have been nice to see some really diverse non-humanoid races.
    3. Classes/Jobs: Some of the classes feel generic compared to their counterparts in other MMO's.
    4.Combat: Relies a bit too much on spamming the same few skills over and over. Would have liked to see more depth here.
    5.Quests: While many of the quests tied to a faction or the main story are excellent the bulk of early leveling will be done through pretty standard MMO style; kill X of these or bring X to so-and-so.
    6. Professions: Still feels a bit too tedious for my tastes, also gone somewhat is the feeling that crafting is required to outfit the playerbase.
    7. UI: Still could use a better sort function.
    8. Fates: A bit lackluster when compared to dynamic events in other MMO's.
    9.Sound: none
    10. Graphics: Minor instances of low res texures, nothing major.    … Expand
  79. firehead
    Aug 28, 2013
    9
    a very good MMO, a great thing for Final Fantasy fans but maybe if you are not a fan of Final Fantasy it will just be "good" rather than "great.".
    The levelling is fine, but the class and job system is the best, you can be all of them on one character.
    the combat, well, it's fine but there is nothing super great about it. the story is good for an MMO, the backstory and the world is    a very good MMO, a great thing for Final Fantasy fans but maybe if you are not a fan of Final Fantasy it will just be "good" rather than "great.".
    The levelling is fine, but the class and job system is the best, you can be all of them on one character.
    the combat, well, it's fine but there is nothing super great about it.
    the story is good for an MMO, the backstory and the world is fantastic but the actual story through the quests is above average for MMO's.
    all in all, play this if you like Final Fantasy you won't regret it.
    don't pay attention to the ones rating it low because of login issues. they are working very hard to fix it, and really it happens to most MMO's. it's not a good reason to give it a low score (although it is very frustrating).    … Expand
  80. fatebound
    Aug 28, 2013
    10
    Currently NA data centres are having infrastructure problems. this is why everyone is giving this game red scores. expect NA servers to be fixed within a few days
  81. mishayangg
    Sep 19, 2013
    10
    A fresh breath of air in an otherwise stale MMO-genre. A really beautiful game! I highly recommend to atleast try it for 30 days since the price is so low and so many years of crafting the game has been put into it.
  82. Ajores
    Aug 30, 2013
    9
    Let me start off by saying I am a fan of FF series (back in the Squaresoft days) and I was a fan off FFXI. FFXIV 1.0 was a huge disappointment 3 years ago, and no one really expect there to be a come back. ARR might be achieving the impossible with what they've done, and the game itself is looking VERY good for release times. If there were no server side flaws I'd be tempted to give thisLet me start off by saying I am a fan of FF series (back in the Squaresoft days) and I was a fan off FFXI. FFXIV 1.0 was a huge disappointment 3 years ago, and no one really expect there to be a come back. ARR might be achieving the impossible with what they've done, and the game itself is looking VERY good for release times. If there were no server side flaws I'd be tempted to give this game a 10!

    That being said, there have been a lot of conectivity issues and server problems for NA/EU servers leaving everyone pretty outraged. Being in sales myself I think we as customers have a right to be upset and SE is going to have to get these issues fixed asap. Regardless, because I'm in sales probably, I have a lot of patience and anyone that's into MMO's should know that you can't fairly review an MMO until at least the first 2 weeks to a month have passed.

    These issues need to be fixed, and SE isn't going to get a 3rd chance at this. What stands is a wonderful product that I am in love with, but if these issues drag out too long it's going to severely hurt their credibility. For now I give the game a 9 since I cannot review a game twice on metacritic, because I'm hoping they will get these issues fixed ASAP and what is left is a fantastic MMO. Don't rush to play it yet, just give it a week or two, and then go ahead and give it a shot.    … Expand
  83. Ljungen
    Aug 28, 2013
    10
    Even though the launch had some issues the game has come a long way since 1.0
    The Final Fantasy feeling is definitely there and the game look amazing!
  84. EightbitX
    Aug 28, 2013
    10
    Despite the fact that there has been several server issues during the launch, the game is absolutely awsome. the story (once you get past level 15) has the ability to be one of the best in the series. Music is fantastic, and graphics are simply breathtaking, there have been several instances of me stopping what i was doing to view the lovely scenery. gameplay is typical for a tab-targetDespite the fact that there has been several server issues during the launch, the game is absolutely awsome. the story (once you get past level 15) has the ability to be one of the best in the series. Music is fantastic, and graphics are simply breathtaking, there have been several instances of me stopping what i was doing to view the lovely scenery. gameplay is typical for a tab-target mmorpg, but theres alot of innovation elsewhere that makes the game feel fun and engaging.… Expand
  85. Kurivaim
    Aug 28, 2013
    10
    If someone proposed taking an existing MMORPG and continuing to operate and improve it, while at the same time planning to destroy the world and create an entirely new game from scratch to be released with the same title, anyone in their right mind would say it couldn't be done. Thanks to the Yoshida and the crew, I can confidently say they've accomplished the impossible.
  86. Uberwolfe
    Aug 31, 2013
    8
    Finally, an MMO with soul. After a seemingly endless string of dead-eyed shallow 'MMOs', Square Enix strikes back with its re-incarnated AAA online fantasy romp. FFXIV's new face is definitely one that's easy on the eye. Graphically the game is superb.. an almost next-gen glimpse into MMORPG gaming.

    Though, in terms of the fundamental game mechanics Square Enix has somewhat    Finally, an MMO with soul. After a seemingly endless string of dead-eyed shallow 'MMOs', Square Enix strikes back with its re-incarnated AAA online fantasy romp. FFXIV's new face is definitely one that's easy on the eye. Graphically the game is superb.. an almost next-gen glimpse into MMORPG gaming.

    Though, in terms of the fundamental game mechanics Square Enix has somewhat understandably gone down the safest path possible and you won't find anything here particularly innovative. That being said, what you will find is high-quality, deep and immersive, but you've done most of it before.

    Still, despite a few minor flaws, FFXIV is a living, breathing, beautiful world that will draw you into its intricacies so much so that its shortcomings won't seem to matter that much anymore. Square has finally delivered a rich, absorbing MMO that is undoubtedly worthy of the Final Fantasy marque, and your time. Collapse    … Expand
  87. ReviewerX103
    Sep 9, 2013
    9
    A very solid mmo for those who are not looking for an action mmo. A great mmo for the Final Fantasy Fan. Launch wise it has more content then any mmo I can remember releasing in the last 5 yrs. The graphics are one of the top in the genre. Outstanding sound track. Fluid controls both on PC and PS3.

    Biggest issue the game has is being too popular at launch causing all kinds of server    A very solid mmo for those who are not looking for an action mmo. A great mmo for the Final Fantasy Fan. Launch wise it has more content then any mmo I can remember releasing in the last 5 yrs. The graphics are one of the top in the genre. Outstanding sound track. Fluid controls both on PC and PS3.

    Biggest issue the game has is being too popular at launch causing all kinds of server issues. Positive is once you are inside the game there are nearly no bugs. To note SE has fixed most the server issues as of this last week. The instance finder is still getting bogged down with log ques even in premade partys were no pairing is done.

    Battle wise it is very much in the style of WoW. It is not an action mmo and very obviously does not try to be one. All the battle system elements are very well designed together, the more you level up the more you can do and the more the battle system makes sense. The down part of this is in the beginning it will feel very slow and boring, but this feeling almost completely goes away when you get actions that speed up your cooldowns and get instant cast abilities off the Global Cooldowns.

    Crafting and Gathering are highly involved. They are both full fledged professions in this game, it is not just press a button and craft. Crafting in this game for someone who enjoys it is hard to beat. Simply one of the best crafting/gathering systems in any mmo period new or old.

    Content and variety of content. There is loads, you will not have a shortage in this game. Variety you have solo 4 and 8 man content with 24 man in development. You have hunting logs, leves (dailys), Fate (dynamic events), Dungeons, instance boss fights, guildhest (instance mini dungeons), countless quest for crafters, gathers, fighting classes, main story, and towns. Really this game has more content the most AAA mmos have after 6-12 months of patches post launch.

    Progression wise this game starts off easy, I mean really really easy. It is designed for those who never played a mmo or group based game. It slowly teaches you mechanics as you progress and continues to get more difficult. The storyline is designed to be doable by everyone without much problems. For the hardcores it starts at 50, after the story. The hand holding stops and you will easy see how endgame will be in XIV ARR. From the having to try to die stages you will quickly get to the point of dying 30-50times in a row trying to figure out a strategy.

    The negative of progression I feel are the games biggest weaknesses.
    1) It is highly solo focused and groups pre-late game have little benefit. True you can get more gear, but leveling your first job you can do it about as fast just spamming solo fate and quest.
    2) This game defines linear gated content. Dungeons Primals Bahamuts Lab you have to do 1 before the other. Once you are at the highest one no real reason to go back. This games lack of horizontal development and content means you will be spamming the same things day in and day out before moving to the next.
    3) Weekly tokens. The games BiS gear for each teir of content is token based with weekly lockouts. While I guess no different then distributing drops it just feels grindy. More or less spamming dailys.

    Storyline I feel starts off strong but ends weak. I mean long epic story learning about the world and earning the trust of everyone. finding ways to save everyone... then boom you save the world in a few quest... the end just seemed really rushed was a disappointment to me. The good thing is the main storyline, outside the voice acting, was really well written and solid.

    Progression: 7/10
    Graphics: 10/10
    Music 10/10
    Story: 8/10
    Job Design (Crafting/gathering/fighting classes): 10/10
    Content: 9/10
    Battle system: 7/10

    Overall from me 8.7/10 (so 9/10 on the rate bar)    … Expand
  88. bakr48
    Sep 5, 2013
    10
    This game really is amazing. Everything about it is beautiful. From the characters, to the environments, to everything. It is all meshed together to make you feel like the entire world is real and alive. Great job Yoshi P
  89. okottekoneko
    Sep 14, 2013
    8
    Yes the game got off to a bad start with the servers, but what mmo doesnt.

    They are still fixing it and its going to take some time, but other then that and poor latency to the US servers, the game is really really fun! Its got a great story and is really pretty! Its even better with friends. I give it an 8 because the content does start to run out fast but with content incoming    Yes the game got off to a bad start with the servers, but what mmo doesnt.

    They are still fixing it and its going to take some time, but other then that and poor latency to the US servers,
    the game is really really fun!

    Its got a great story and is really pretty!
    Its even better with friends.

    I give it an 8 because the content does start to run out fast but with content incoming the game should have a much better lifespan then 1.0

    when the server issues are sorted out, new content comes in and all is sorted out the game will be 10/10    … Expand
  90. Nicotroll
    Aug 31, 2013
    10
    Absolutely gorgeous. A fantastic story, gameplay and music. This MMO is truly spectacular. Don't let the idiots who write bad reviews just because of the server issues influence you, these issues will be a thing of the past in a few days.
  91. Keyvian
    Sep 6, 2013
    10
    Despite what you read most of the negatives evaluations, take the time to watch videos and read about the game. Which MMORPG had no server problems the first few weeks? Even games not to be MMO as Diablo 3 and SimCity had the same problem. SE has solved its servers problems in a week, thing that the two named above have taken a few weeks to resolve.
    A Realm Reborn is an amazing MMORPG,    Despite what you read most of the negatives evaluations, take the time to watch videos and read about the game. Which MMORPG had no server problems the first few weeks? Even games not to be MMO as Diablo 3 and SimCity had the same problem. SE has solved its servers problems in a week, thing that the two named above have taken a few weeks to resolve.
    A Realm Reborn is an amazing MMORPG, very enjoyable and addictive. Great storyline, amazing graphic, fully customizable interface, nice itemization, etc.. The only bad points i can give is the targeting system that is not as good as other MMOs but that too will probably be correct in the first patch.    … Expand
  92. Rabble_Rabble
    Aug 31, 2013
    10
    Just to insult all you people giving this game an unfair score. Really 0-4s? We can't help if your poor guys!

    Best MMO out there at the current moment, already better than Guild Wars 2.
  93. Matriox
    Aug 30, 2013
    10
    I have played a few mmos in the past few years, a lot of them are more of the same. And much like many mmos each one does this "more of the same" a little different, and FFXIV is no different. No i didnt even touch the terror that was the original launch of XIV but from so much positive feedback from this relaunch i decided to give it a try. I used to love final fantasy games, and haveI have played a few mmos in the past few years, a lot of them are more of the same. And much like many mmos each one does this "more of the same" a little different, and FFXIV is no different. No i didnt even touch the terror that was the original launch of XIV but from so much positive feedback from this relaunch i decided to give it a try. I used to love final fantasy games, and have fallen by the wayside of FF ever since x-2. XIV brings concepts from a lot of different FF games of the past, the jobs system reminds me of the early days, uses Materia and Limit Break from 7 in a different way, environment from XIII (although i havnt played it, i watched my brother beat it), and several others.

    I was very surprised about how beautiful the game was and how fluid everything felt. XIV has the best graphics ive ever seen in an mmo. Also every spell has its own look and feel to it, I havnt seen any rehashed abilitys so far (based around level 20, so i cant say for later). I was originally getting a bit bored of the feel of combat because it feels slow and diluted, however my comparison is being made to WoW and Rift where the combat is actually too fast. Also, being a little slowed down makes it feel like its turn based as FF games usually are.

    This definately deserves some attention, and its unfortunate that the servers are currently overloaded. They have turned off digital downloads as a result and hopefully will be back up soon. Once people finally get a taste of FFXIV when this server situation is resolved it will be a great experience to check out.    … Expand
  94. veritas45
    Aug 30, 2013
    10
    Main story start off very slow but around level 30 picks up and throws you some awesome twist. Great game and will only get better with time. This game had a smoother launch than most mmo's though there is server issues that are currently being worked out.
  95. soDarc
    Sep 2, 2013
    10
    Having experienced The Original From Alpha through 1.0 Release and well into the first year of play I can tell you FFXIV: ARR is a VAST improvement. The Game has Been rebuilt from the ground up and nearly everything that was wrong or poorly executed is now polished and playable. The combat is smooth, fun, and dynamic. I have had the pleasure of doing some of the early dungeons as all threeHaving experienced The Original From Alpha through 1.0 Release and well into the first year of play I can tell you FFXIV: ARR is a VAST improvement. The Game has Been rebuilt from the ground up and nearly everything that was wrong or poorly executed is now polished and playable. The combat is smooth, fun, and dynamic. I have had the pleasure of doing some of the early dungeons as all three roles (Tank/healer/Damage) and Each role feels good, Healers are not just heal bots they can de-buff, crowd control, and Even apply some damage while still having a little pressure to heal. Tanks have several tools for Enmity Control available to them by the time they reach grouping and you will need all of them, It's a game of constant balance, Spam high enmity moves, Risk lower damage, mix in higher damage attacks but risk losing Enemy Attention, Very fun, and Challenging. Damage dealers have very loosely defined party roles, Some are there to add debuffs and to cripple the Mobs, some are there to put out the most damage they can in a short amount of time, some can supplement Tanking or even healing to help in tougher fights.

    The Game itself Is nearly flawless, I haven't encountered any game breaking or progression halting errors or glitches, the few exploits that have been found have been small, and the community that found them were partially responsible for bringing them to the attention of the QA team.

    Speaking of Community, online games tend to have a pretty toxic or bad reputation, Clearly no one told The FFXIV:ARR Community that, I have had a wonderful experience with the people I have met on Excalibur. Definitely a far cry from the experience in other online games.

    Overall, this game is a Win, Yoshi and his team set out to do something unprecedented and they nailed it. They succeeded when no one (including some at Square-Enix) Thought they could. If you are a fan of Final Fantasy or MMOs you would be doing yourself a Disservice by not checking out Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.    … Expand
  96. Llamaxore
    Sep 2, 2013
    10
    This game is the most well designed online game I have ever played. Every aspect of it has been planned and executed to bring the FF feel to a AAA mmo title. It is almost impossible to get a bad angle, the lighting and texturing is amongst the best I have seen in any online game.

    And it runs on almost any system.
  97. tw1ztid
    Sep 2, 2013
    10
    ARR is simply amazing. I'm legacy player so I started with many level 50 classes/jobs. I completed the main story last night and it was amazing. Classic Final Fantasy feel that so many of us miss. Naturally, there are some things I don't particularly like, but when I look at everything as a whole it doesn't seem very important. I am having a blast. Anybody who gives this a negativeARR is simply amazing. I'm legacy player so I started with many level 50 classes/jobs. I completed the main story last night and it was amazing. Classic Final Fantasy feel that so many of us miss. Naturally, there are some things I don't particularly like, but when I look at everything as a whole it doesn't seem very important. I am having a blast. Anybody who gives this a negative review most likely hadn't played very far or is having login difficulties that are expected with popular mmorpg releases. This game gets challenging and engaging, I seriously recommend giving it a try.… Expand
  98. Cheshire
    Sep 3, 2013
    8
    This game has certainly come a long way from 1.0 and all the horridness involved with it. I have to say that when I first heard they were going to be gutting the game and re-working it from the ground up I was a bit skeptical. All the promises from the new development team seemed very lofty at the time and I wasn't sure they could deliver on all of them or even come close. However, fromThis game has certainly come a long way from 1.0 and all the horridness involved with it. I have to say that when I first heard they were going to be gutting the game and re-working it from the ground up I was a bit skeptical. All the promises from the new development team seemed very lofty at the time and I wasn't sure they could deliver on all of them or even come close. However, from the time of beta phase one it became very clear that they had made good on their promises.

    Graphics 1.0 sported some very amazing graphics and made even my high-end pc work to its limit but at the time it was a simply amazing looking game. Since we're now in ARR I have to say, they've taken what was already a beautiful game and made it look even better. At the same time, they've been able to make it run better on almost anybodies machine. Even on medium settings, the game is simply gorgeous. The attention to detail in the world continues to blow me away with every single new area that I explore. The weather effects and lighting associated with them are simply stunning. The snow, the rain, the lightning flashes; I am constantly being impressed. The spell and ability effects that you see on your screen when there's a lot of players around you are amazing. There simply is no other MMO currently on the market that can beat how this game looks.

    Game play There's something for everyone in this department. You'll find many similarities to other mmo's in what you find here, as well as a lot of new features that you won't find in other mmo's. It's pretty cookie cutter I will admit, but in my opinion people come to expect a certain style of play in their online role-playing games. I'm not going to say it's anything ground-breaking, but it doesn't have to be.

    Story It's very much what you come to expect from an FF title. A very interesting plot-line that gets more rewarding the farther into the story you get. The game revolves around a main story line quest that leads you around the world as you're leveling. In addition to this there are also stories associated with the class that you're currently leveling. My main is currently a ARC/SCH and I have to say that I have certainly enjoyed my class story and what's going on in it. They've done a very good job at linking the main story to pretty much everything you unlock in the game. For example, as you're leveling and progressing in the main story-line more and more options open up to you. You start out in one city and eventually you're able to unlock airship access to allow you to explore more of the world. The farther along you get, the more you're able to do and the farther you're able to travel.

    Crafting/Diversions Crafting, gathering, or 'working' as some people would call it. This game takes quite a different approach towards crafting and gathering. While it as often seen as something on the side to do in other mmo's, crafting is a complete other class that you level in this game, just as you would a mage or a warrior or any other type of combat class. The system is such a refreshing change of pace and actually requires strategy and planning to do well in. Push for higher quality on your crafts and hopefully produce a high quality item, but don't push too far because you'll run the risk of breaking the item you're trying to produce and losing some or all of your mats. I love it.

    Are there server issues? Of course there are, it's an MMO launch. The server's are packed and queue times can be horrible. As I'm writing this review though, the game is down for maintenance and the server team is adding new servers and implementing changes to address these issues as I'm sure they'll continue to do so going forward. If anything, chalk it up to the fact that it's popularity is causing the issues. There's a reason it's so popular it's an amazing game with tons to offer. Patience is required as things move towards improving and if you can see past this point, you won't regret it.

    Honestly, there's so much more to this game than I can really include in a simple Metacritic review. The new development team has completely met and surpassed my expectations in what they promised us and this is only the beginning. I am definitely looking forward to experiencing all that this game is and will become as it evolves. If you're looking for a challenging MMO that engages the mind and has lots of bang for your buck, look no further. The Final Fantasy MMO is back, and I'm so happy to be a part of it.    … Expand
  99. ExorcistPanda
    Sep 6, 2013
    10
    It has some server issues. But remastered like that, Yoshi-P deserves some medal. Since last patch, we didn't have any lo-gin issues. Japanese voice-acting is also some other cool thing in this game.
  100. Bladfighter
    Sep 9, 2013
    10
    This is the most amazing MMO RPG I have played since I quit WoW after the release of Cataclysm. It combines great features of the MMO-Genre flawless implemented. All these are perfectly bound into the amazing main-story. That way all the players who are new to the genre get into the game without the help of anyone or anything. The combat system seems old but gold (for me): variableThis is the most amazing MMO RPG I have played since I quit WoW after the release of Cataclysm. It combines great features of the MMO-Genre flawless implemented. All these are perfectly bound into the amazing main-story. That way all the players who are new to the genre get into the game without the help of anyone or anything. The combat system seems old but gold (for me): variable rotations due to the situation and unique fighting mechanics of the different classes. I could write way more about this game but why should I. Just go and get this masterpiece for 25€ (including the typical 30 days playtime) and get into it.… Expand
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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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