Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Realm Reborn

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  1. 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
  2. TheBlastMage
    Aug 28, 2013
    9
    As a new player who has never played FF-XIV before, I must say I am greatly impressed with the game thus far. The game's story and graphics are amazing, and the relaxed game-play while going solo makes it a great game to unwind to. The dungeon quests also make for some fun group play as well, and the party mechanics are non-intrusive enough to make it enjoyable.

    Combat mechanics are    As a new player who has never played FF-XIV before, I must say I am greatly impressed with the game thus far. The game's story and graphics are amazing, and the relaxed game-play while going solo makes it a great game to unwind to. The dungeon quests also make for some fun group play as well, and the party mechanics are non-intrusive enough to make it enjoyable.

    Combat mechanics are solid, though at my low level I can't tell if certain skills need tweaked, or if I'll unlock better ones later.

    Good Points:
    + No exp penalties for Kill-Stealing, everyone who helps enough gets full credit (and they guy who tagged it is guaranteed 100% exp)

    + Plenty of ways to communicate with multiple people via Link-Shells and Free Companies

    + An intriguing story-line with enough back-story regarding the previous game so new players aren't confused.

    + Beautiful looking graphics with only minor clipping issues.

    + Solid classes, with specializations in the form of "Jobs" after lv 30

    + Freedom to switch classes and jobs at will

    Negative Points:
    - Minor clipping issues and the movies tend to skip on lower-end machines
    - Dungeon-Finder groups are thrust together without much time to even say hello

    Overall Score: 9/10
    Recommendation: Buy it and try it, for $30 tax, it is definitely worth the money to check out if you like MMOs    … Expand
  3. Vorch
    Aug 28, 2013
    5
    The Good:
    Beautiful world;
    Excellent pacing with leveling; Crafting is meaningful; Friendly community; The combat system is standard MMO flare. (if you like that); Fates steal from Rifts events, but not as fleshed out as GW2's Dynamic Events The Bad: Many people can't play; No AFK-auto kick system (ensuring that people continue to consume server space); Poor launch; Bugged    The Good:
    Beautiful world;
    Excellent pacing with leveling;
    Crafting is meaningful;
    Friendly community;
    The combat system is standard MMO flare. (if you like that);
    Fates steal from Rifts events, but not as fleshed out as GW2's Dynamic Events

    The Bad:
    Many people can't play; No AFK-auto kick system (ensuring that people continue to consume server space);
    Poor launch;
    Bugged quest system won't allow progress;
    EXTREMELY linear kill-10-rats/gather-10-rats quest design
    The combat system is standard MMO flare. (if you don't like that)

    The ugly:
    You can pay 8 bucks a month to watch 75,000 movies and 20,000 tv shows on Netflix.
    You can pay 5 bucks a month to play PS+ games for free.
    You can pay 6 bucks a month to rent games from gamefly.
    B2P and F2P games don't have any fee associated with them.

    So why would you pay 15 dollars a month, on top of a 30-40 dollar box fee, to play one game? Especially one that you can't even log into    … Expand
  4. 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
  5. Darkhearts
    Aug 28, 2013
    7
    Would be 10/10 if not for server issues and poor contact with community.

    But from what I've played the game is great. It's slow at first but after leveling a bit and getting different classes up you start to get a lot of skills and some that are not on cooldown which equals less wait (i.e. 2.5sec). The story imho is not that great. I tried to read it all but after couple hours of    Would be 10/10 if not for server issues and poor contact with community.

    But from what I've played the game is great. It's slow at first but after leveling a bit and getting different classes up you start to get a lot of skills and some that are not on cooldown which equals less wait (i.e. 2.5sec).

    The story imho is not that great. I tried to read it all but after couple hours of wall of text I became bored so I just skip text now unless it's a big fight like Ifrit.

    Graphics are top notch for MMO game. If your pc can't handle it, buy it for ps3.

    I'd say give it a shot if you can afford to. There is a good community mainly because of the subscription in my opinion.

    - Diabolos Server    … Expand
  6. CaptainGowa
    Aug 28, 2013
    10
    Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn is so much better than its previous incarnation that it's hard to fully describe. While there's nothing overly innovative about it, this game takes all of the great ideas from various successful MMORPGs and incorporates them into one package. The fantastic story telling and presentation of Final Fantasy XI, the usability of World of Warcraft, and aFinal Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn is so much better than its previous incarnation that it's hard to fully describe. While there's nothing overly innovative about it, this game takes all of the great ideas from various successful MMORPGs and incorporates them into one package. The fantastic story telling and presentation of Final Fantasy XI, the usability of World of Warcraft, and a number of great systems inspired by others. With a great deal of nostalgia and Final Fantasy goodness thrown on top, this game will keep any Final Fantasy fan busy for years to come.

    (While there are some hiccups during this initial launch phase, including errors that are being mentioned, this is to be expected of any big product launch. With new servers coming within a week's time, these annoyances are only temporary and do little to hinder a legitimate review score.)    … Expand
  7. 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
  8. Bastrion
    Aug 28, 2013
    10
    A veritable phoenix risen from the ashes of a terrible initial game. This game is excellent, and once the login issues are resolved, hopefully everyone can begin to enjoy it
  9. Velaniswin
    Aug 28, 2013
    10
    While the launch has been frustrating, I'm enjoying this game a ton and will probably stick around for a while to see where SE goes with it.

    The launch of an MMO can be rough for any company, so I won't let some server issues ruin the great game play Yoshi P worked on.
  10. helli
    Aug 28, 2013
    3
    I'm sure this is a great game. Can't say as I'm locked out of being able to play because my account (NA made during FFXI)) and my physical copy of the game (EU) are in different regions.

    Square Enix's solution (after 2 days of trying to contact them to resolve the issue). Too bad, make a new account (and be unable to play with my son and my partner as their server doesn't allow new    I'm sure this is a great game. Can't say as I'm locked out of being able to play because my account (NA made during FFXI)) and my physical copy of the game (EU) are in different regions.

    Square Enix's solution (after 2 days of trying to contact them to resolve the issue). Too bad, make a new account (and be unable to play with my son and my partner as their server doesn't allow new characters), or buy a new digital copy (but we have closed sales).

    Request for a region transfer.....we don't do that.
    Yep I say 0/10 based on the total lack of Customer Support for people region locked to the wrong region.    … Expand
  11. CristianS
    Aug 28, 2013
    9
    Don't listen to all the low scores.. MMO's in early lifetime have this kind of login problems, who cares? Don't rate games on that. Please grow up! The 1017 and whatever other errors are annoying. but who cares!

    So that is that, the game plays great. It looks great, fun classes and a good fighting system. And a lot of things to do in the world. It is still a Final Fantasy game so it's    Don't listen to all the low scores.. MMO's in early lifetime have this kind of login problems, who cares? Don't rate games on that. Please grow up! The 1017 and whatever other errors are annoying. but who cares!

    So that is that, the game plays great. It looks great, fun classes and a good fighting system. And a lot of things to do in the world. It is still a Final Fantasy game so it's really story based. But than with an open world and thousands of others! This game has everything to be a great game in the future not only today. I can't wait to play 100's of hours more I think its much more fun than wow (for new players...) And it's better than GW2 what is very boring end game.

    So please guys stop giving stupid ratings because you are annoyed with some errors.... Go get a life or don't play games in their releases. The best thing the only errors are server errors. I never encountered a quest error, item error or world/ design errors!    … Expand
  12. Jos848
    Aug 28, 2013
    10
    This game as it stands try's to do nothing new, but tries to do it better than it's competitors.

    If you have played a MMO before everything will be familiar to you. It's game play is smooth and each class offers a different type of game play that you can switch on the fly. The graphics are superb, and the game play is smooth and fluid. The story quest is complex and follows a deep    This game as it stands try's to do nothing new, but tries to do it better than it's competitors.

    If you have played a MMO before everything will be familiar to you. It's game play is smooth and each class offers a different type of game play that you can switch on the fly.

    The graphics are superb, and the game play is smooth and fluid. The story quest is complex and follows a deep and twisting path trying to cover all points of what is going on within the world.

    The only downside to this game is that if you are within the EU your data centre is based in the US leading to a terrible delay at times.    … Expand
  13. Kaiaru
    Aug 28, 2013
    10
    Awe-inspiring graphics and art direction, immersing story and environment, beautiful score and extremely addictive game-play. Square Enix maintains the Final Fantasy essence that seamlessly integrates into the MMO platform. One of the best interactive media experiences I've had so far.
  14. 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
  15. 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.
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. 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!
  21. Namath
    Aug 28, 2013
    10
    This a great package for people who are looking for a classic style MMORPG that focuses more on strategic tab-targeting combat than action/hack-slash/twitch based combat. It is also a heavy final fantasy game so expect lots of dialogues and cutscenes that immerse the players into the storyline. There are also great voice acting in 4 different languages on important cutscenes as well.This a great package for people who are looking for a classic style MMORPG that focuses more on strategic tab-targeting combat than action/hack-slash/twitch based combat. It is also a heavy final fantasy game so expect lots of dialogues and cutscenes that immerse the players into the storyline. There are also great voice acting in 4 different languages on important cutscenes as well.

    More importantly, this game offers every MMORPG fans a bit of everything. From solo to group play. From casual to hardcore (some might even call it middlecore). This game caters to a wide audience. For the base game box price, you get 30 days of subscription to start off with, which should be enough for someone who play 20 hours a week to get to max level and complete the main story.    … Expand
  22. righin
    Aug 28, 2013
    10
    I think that people who give low scores for the login problems are just stupid.
    The are often problems with the servers when a MMORPG is launched, it's NORMAL for the first week.
    The game itself is a masterpiece, i love it! Lot of things and contents, interesting story for a MMORPG, a lot of people playing, a lot of quests, dungeons, interesting class and job system, beautiful    I think that people who give low scores for the login problems are just stupid.
    The are often problems with the servers when a MMORPG is launched, it's NORMAL for the first week.

    The game itself is a masterpiece, i love it!
    Lot of things and contents, interesting story for a MMORPG, a lot of people playing, a lot of quests, dungeons, interesting class and job system, beautiful landscapes, and the limit breaks are epic... i love the music, too. It's just massive if we count the contents.
    For me it's one of the best MMORPGs.    … Expand
  23. tmuntan1
    Aug 28, 2013
    10
    This game is much more enjoyable than its 1.0 counterpart. It had a few problems with launch, however, those issues will be invalid in a few days and are getting better now. As a whole, I find the game really enjoyable and that it lives up the the FF standard.
  24. FarzanZand
    Aug 28, 2013
    10
    Ignore the negative reviews because they give it bad reviews just cause of a failed launch. They are fixing it and in a day or two it will be fine.

    This is the the only game since 2004 (wow-release) that made me feel real joy from playing it. The game has real soul and I haven't had this much fun playing anything. This game is well done and polished. Give it a try. Ignore the bad    Ignore the negative reviews because they give it bad reviews just cause of a failed launch. They are fixing it and in a day or two it will be fine.

    This is the the only game since 2004 (wow-release) that made me feel real joy from playing it. The game has real soul and I haven't had this much fun playing anything. This game is well done and polished. Give it a try. Ignore the bad reviews due to launch issues. Every MMO has had a bad launch, but that is temporary a temporary problem. The game itself is golden! It will give you that warm MMO-feeling that you have missed.    … Expand
  25. Hexxus
    Aug 28, 2013
    10
    Excellent game. Perhaps not as deep as FFXI or as action packed as WoW, but it offers a happy medium that I think people are really going to enjoy for years. This is the first time I've truly been excited for an MMO since vanilla WoW's release. There are some server troubles at the moment because I don't believe Square thought the game would be this popular.

    People will get over    Excellent game. Perhaps not as deep as FFXI or as action packed as WoW, but it offers a happy medium that I think people are really going to enjoy for years. This is the first time I've truly been excited for an MMO since vanilla WoW's release. There are some server troubles at the moment because I don't believe Square thought the game would be this popular.

    People will get over launch issues if the game is good (vanilla WoW had an INCREDIBLY rough start, for example-- rougher even than XIV's release). People will not get over launch issues if the game is shallow/uninteresting/boring (like Diablo 3).    … Expand
  26. touf34
    Aug 28, 2013
    10
    before getting into all the fakes negative bad review that were made on this site, check the game by yourself. All the negative review are made by people who had a hard time logging in the game and couldn't bear to wait in a wait line. No more, no less. Please ignore reviews made by self-entitled toxic players.
  27. 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
  28. Wankyudo
    Aug 28, 2013
    9
    I played briefly in 1.0. Didn't like it.
    Now I'm playing ARR, and I love it. Yes there's login issues. Yes people can't connect to the game. But I learned to separate my frustration of the servers or else it'll affect how I look at the game itself. That being...it's fun. The crafting is intricate, albeit slow at the beginning where you don't have all of your abilities. The combat    I played briefly in 1.0. Didn't like it.
    Now I'm playing ARR, and I love it. Yes there's login issues. Yes people can't connect to the game. But I learned to separate my frustration of the servers or else it'll affect how I look at the game itself. That being...it's fun. The crafting is intricate, albeit slow at the beginning where you don't have all of your abilities. The combat system is enjoyable, even if it's something as simple as tanking. The world is immersive, the soundtrack is enjoyable, and the community is a lot kinder then the cold callous trolls you would find in abundance in any other mmo. So you know what? I'm addicted. I'm addicted to playing the game.
    Even if there's login issues (That dreaded Error 1017), the game itself I've fallen in love with which certainly gives me the patience to repeatedly attempt to login in pass the error.    … Expand
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. spiros-liro
    Aug 27, 2013
    1
    Do not buy this game yet.

    The company running it have locked the servers without stopping sales, so if you buy it you will not be able to get online at all. This aside, I found the questing to be very boring, and the combat to be probably the worst I've seen in an mmo. The story is ok, as is the music and graphics but there are are far better mmos out there that you can play for    Do not buy this game yet.

    The company running it have locked the servers without stopping sales, so if you buy it you will not be able to get online at all.

    This aside, I found the questing to be very boring, and the combat to be probably the worst I've seen in an mmo. The story is ok, as is the music and graphics but there are are far better mmos out there that you can play for free. Avoid this mess of a game.    … Expand
  32. Poisonthemonkey
    Aug 27, 2013
    10
    Tried this out for the first time this weekend, and found that many of the complaints I'd read on forums/etc were unfounded or exaggerated. Our household decided to pre-order the game and try it on a whim, since it looked fun and was on sale. None of us really had high expectations, and we're all MMO vets so none of us are stupid enough to be shocked by a few server troubles (which haveTried this out for the first time this weekend, and found that many of the complaints I'd read on forums/etc were unfounded or exaggerated. Our household decided to pre-order the game and try it on a whim, since it looked fun and was on sale. None of us really had high expectations, and we're all MMO vets so none of us are stupid enough to be shocked by a few server troubles (which have been blown out of proportion). We've gotten a lot of play time in and have all had a grand old time. It's great to feel excited to rush home and level again, and to explore beautifully crafted worlds. The combat is very fun, though not as action MMO-y as more recent games like TERA or GW2--but this is balanced by the depth of the combat and the depth of the content available.

    Definitely going to be playing this for a while.    … Expand
  33. 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.
  34. Jeimaiku
    Aug 27, 2013
    10
    A phenomenal game. This is the kind of MMO that MMO players have been waiting for, for a very long time. It doesn't reinvent the wheel, but it's a gorgeous game with a well made engine. It's so good that people are clamoring by the thousands to play.

    There have been server issues (which is common among every MMO launch), but it's anticipated they'll be resolved in a week and then there    A phenomenal game. This is the kind of MMO that MMO players have been waiting for, for a very long time. It doesn't reinvent the wheel, but it's a gorgeous game with a well made engine. It's so good that people are clamoring by the thousands to play.

    There have been server issues (which is common among every MMO launch), but it's anticipated they'll be resolved in a week and then there will be literally nothing that would make this game less than a 10.    … Expand
  35. 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
  36. Joshu_XS
    Aug 27, 2013
    10
    This game has been completely reborn in every sense of the word from it's previous incarnation. The game eases you into the style of play that it has to offer but as soon as you feel like you're in firm control, everything accelerates and keeps the game fresh and engaging. While the North American and European servers did have issues from the open beta and early launch, it says a lotThis game has been completely reborn in every sense of the word from it's previous incarnation. The game eases you into the style of play that it has to offer but as soon as you feel like you're in firm control, everything accelerates and keeps the game fresh and engaging. While the North American and European servers did have issues from the open beta and early launch, it says a lot about a game where the major flaw that it has is it's own popularity. I look forward to seeing this game thrive and the adventures it will bring us through.… Expand
  37. 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.
  38. nick192
    Aug 27, 2013
    4
    I have never seen such poor handling of full servers preventing login. I purchases early access on the 24th and expected some issues to arise. 1 to 2 days of server issues is understandable, but 3 days is pretty extreme.

    I feel bad giving the game a 4 because it is fun to play. But the customer service is terrible. The company doesn't have login que's or any update as to when the    I have never seen such poor handling of full servers preventing login. I purchases early access on the 24th and expected some issues to arise. 1 to 2 days of server issues is understandable, but 3 days is pretty extreme.

    I feel bad giving the game a 4 because it is fun to play. But the customer service is terrible. The company doesn't have login que's or any update as to when the server issues may be fixed. The company needs to get a lot better at addressing their customers with more informative updates.    … Expand
  39. Argonar
    Aug 27, 2013
    10
    Amazing MMO in all aspects, with a nice lore Final Fantasy related. The work done rebuilding this from a "dead" game is just titanic, I would like to thanks Yoshi P and dev team for his work. Music and artistic apects are the best in genre, period. Also the main storyline is very well conducted, with tons of video secuence very well done.

    Just for the release there is a lot of content    Amazing MMO in all aspects, with a nice lore Final Fantasy related. The work done rebuilding this from a "dead" game is just titanic, I would like to thanks Yoshi P and dev team for his work. Music and artistic apects are the best in genre, period. Also the main storyline is very well conducted, with tons of video secuence very well done.

    Just for the release there is a lot of content to do, achievements, logs, missions, quest, crafting, amazing primal battles against Ifrit, Titan and Garuda, lot of dungeons...

    Don't be afraid and try the game, its a very good one.    … Expand
  40. jieddo
    Aug 27, 2013
    10
    I have been playing this game ever since version 1.0. I participated in the ARR Alpha, and all 4 Beta phases. This game has come a long way in a very short time, it has maintained the lore of previous FF games and built upon them with its own story. Combat mechanics are friendly enough for new players while still offering a challenge for seasoned MMO gamers. Partying and grouping areI have been playing this game ever since version 1.0. I participated in the ARR Alpha, and all 4 Beta phases. This game has come a long way in a very short time, it has maintained the lore of previous FF games and built upon them with its own story. Combat mechanics are friendly enough for new players while still offering a challenge for seasoned MMO gamers. Partying and grouping are seamless and dont seam like a chore. The game walks newcomers through the basics and slowly lets go of your hand as you progress through the ranks. It helps attract new people to MMO's who traditionally wouldnt try this type of game.… Expand
  41. Dododoro-mmo
    Aug 27, 2013
    7
    The Good:
    -The game has made a full turn from the travesty it was back in 2010.
    (The fact that it took two years to make fixes to an mmo from scratch tells me that anything is possible, something that a lot of developers won't even dare to do) -The battle system has improved with a 2.5sec GCD rate (This works best with the monk job) -Music is beautiful, most tracks from version 1.0    The Good:
    -The game has made a full turn from the travesty it was back in 2010.
    (The fact that it took two years to make fixes to an mmo from scratch tells me that anything is possible, something that a lot of developers won't even dare to do)
    -The battle system has improved with a 2.5sec GCD rate
    (This works best with the monk job)
    -Music is beautiful, most tracks from version 1.0 makes a return and although Nobuo Uematsu
    is no longer at the helm, Masayoshi Soken and Naoshi Mizuta (Of FFXI fame) take up the reigns quite nicely.
    -There is much to offer in terms of content
    ~If you don't like the usual quest hubs then there's
    a feature called FATE (Full. Active. Time. Event) which borrows from GW2's real time active events and there are over 100 that can go on at once per-server.
    ~The hunting log: A majestical book of to-kill lists
    ~The Duty Finder: once you're level 15, you'll unlock the duty finder as well as airships
    (But the Duty Finder has major problems that make dungeons and raiding a drag)

    The Mediocre:
    -The graphics, while still beautiful, have taken a downgrade for mid range computers, and if you've played 1.0 you'll notice the drastic differences right away, now this is nothing game breaking, it takes getting used to.
    -The story is known to drag but it gets better by the time you hit levels 20-30
    (In my opinion version 1.0 had the stronger storyline, especially during patch 1.23)
    -Latency is a worrisome problem and although if you time moving out of an AOE marker correctly, you may still get hit by an attack.

    The Terrible:
    ~The Duty Finder:
    The Duty Finder is a huge inconvenience to players wanting to get into a dungeon or pvp, it happens to be mandatory for quests as well.
    When using the Duty Finder, it becomes a mixed bag (As it takes people from random servers and throws them in a party, good luck getting a tank)
    There are times that people will leave the instance as fast as they've joined as the timer continues to count down (wasting more time as the timer doesn't stop)
    There are no alternatives to finishing quests without using the duty finder
    (And if there's a problem with the duty finder, then you're SOL)
    ~PVP is also a drag with the Duty Finder and heavily unbalanced
    (As it does it's bag shuffling, and you might be steamrolled by a team consisting of a warrior with 3 whitemages backing him up with heals and stoneskin)
    ~Server infrastructure
    There are about 10k users on every server, but ever since early access which began on the 24th, there have been error 1012 problems:
    Error 1012: The server is full please wait for an opening and try again
    Now there has been confusion as to why a company would RESTRICT the ability to log in to it's users
    instead of increasing the server capacity, but it's understandable as they've underestimated their audience. (Hopefully there are server capacity increases)

    The verdict:

    Should you play it?
    YES.

    Pros:
    -The game is able to run on mid range-high computers
    -The game is casual friendly
    -Those who loved GW2's open world active events will love FATE events
    -Graphics are gorgeous
    -Those who were shunned by the game back in 2010 should give this iteration another go.
    -There are rewards for how long you're a subscriber (That's right, no pay to win, no cash shops, you get REWARDED with extra gifts like pets, mounts, cosmetics etc. based on how long you subscribe)
    -One of the cheapest P2P titles since FFXI
    (FFXI was $12 and FFXIV follows in it's predecessor's footsteps being $13, and if you're "Legacy" your sub fee will be $10 for life)

    The Cons: -The Western support of the game isn't as great as the Japanese counterpart (It takes quite awhile for SE's Western branch to do ANYTHING to get the game fixed, people waited 60 hours during early access for any form of resolution to the server lock-out problems, but the Japanese servers were fixed in less than 10 minutes) -The Duty Finder can make or break your experience, if you like instant dungeon pairing without alternatives, then it's a match made in heaven for you. -But if you like manually forming parties for dungeons, then you're out of luck because the Duty Finder is Mandatory (No Alternatives to completing quests)    … Expand
  42. 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.
  43. Vinez
    Aug 27, 2013
    9
    Fantastic game from SE, it is really a blast to play. That being said if you don't have to patience to deal with launch week issues and the possibility of not being able to play on the server you want when you want then wait on purchasing this game, until next week when SE stated they are updating the datacenter's to handle the load.
  44. Loigan
    Aug 27, 2013
    10
    Fantastic Game. Great class system. Great graphics. Multiple subscription options for those who are power users or casual users.

    I highly recommend this to any gamer who enjoys great graphics and a great story.

    It's true they are having server load issues at the moment, but that doesn't change the quality of the game itself.
  45. nocks3030
    Aug 27, 2013
    0
    I want to like this game I played FFXI and it had some great qualities. FFXIV is simpler, but very beautiful, and I'm prepared to enjoy it. I'm level 14, currently.

    However, Square has completely mismanaged the launch of the game. As of the time of my writing this, the game has been offline a considerable amount of the past four days (pre-launch leading to the day after launch.) When    I want to like this game I played FFXI and it had some great qualities. FFXIV is simpler, but very beautiful, and I'm prepared to enjoy it. I'm level 14, currently.

    However, Square has completely mismanaged the launch of the game. As of the time of my writing this, the game has been offline a considerable amount of the past four days (pre-launch leading to the day after launch.) When the game isn't officially down, they still won't let players log in and they disabled the queue, so the only way to get into the game is to sit and spam a login button for hours on end.

    And this is supposed to be the game's big comeback. This is supposed to be how they renew consumer faith in their product after their miserable launch in version 1. Instead, we get some of the worst decisions/feedback I've ever seen from a development team. It's the second day the game has officially been out, now, and I still can't log in to play. Square has made no announcement to resolve the issue; it has actually gotten worse over the past four days. All they've done is turn off the login queue, essentially telling us that we can't play, but thanks for the money anyway.    … Expand
  46. 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
  47. Ajarn
    Aug 27, 2013
    10
    Been playing since Beta Phase 2. Really enjoying the game, it's my replacement for WoW. There is a lot of interest in the game causing some server stress, but once you log in everything is flawless. It's also fun to boot!
  48. 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.
  49. joshuar56
    Aug 27, 2013
    0
    One of the worst launches I have been a part of for an MMO. The account creation system is a total mess. The servers are a mess. And to top it all off, they started locking character creation for the server that me and a friend started playing on in early access, so now none of our friends who didn't preorder can play with us. This is almost as bad as 1.0. At least I could play 1.0 when itOne of the worst launches I have been a part of for an MMO. The account creation system is a total mess. The servers are a mess. And to top it all off, they started locking character creation for the server that me and a friend started playing on in early access, so now none of our friends who didn't preorder can play with us. This is almost as bad as 1.0. At least I could play 1.0 when it launched however...… Expand
  50. Roketsu86
    Aug 27, 2013
    2
    The only thing, the ONLY thing that is holding me back from buying a month's sub now is error 1017. I get it, there's a lot of players. I genuinely enjoy my time spent in the game. The multiclassing is really fun and I've had a blast playing with all of them. Crafting is both rewarding and engaging. The world is colorful and vibrant and there's nary a moment of lag to be had. TheThe only thing, the ONLY thing that is holding me back from buying a month's sub now is error 1017. I get it, there's a lot of players. I genuinely enjoy my time spent in the game. The multiclassing is really fun and I've had a blast playing with all of them. Crafting is both rewarding and engaging. The world is colorful and vibrant and there's nary a moment of lag to be had. The game is fun, and that's the most important part. It just launched, so it's entirely reasonable for many servers to be full.

    BUT WHY THE HELL IS THERE NO QUEUE SYSTEM!!

    Did we suddenly go back to 1995 or something? Just telling me "We're sorry you can't play, please try later" and not giving me ANY way of knowing when a good time to come back is is just asinine. I spent the entirety of Sunday periodically checking every 10 to 30 minutes to see if I could get in. Nothing at all, couldn't play that day at all. Not to mention that meant I sat around my computer not doing much of anything because I had no idea if there would be space on the server in the next few minutes or not. It's all a load of bullsh*t.

    And then there's the updates on Lodestone. They update relatively regularly, which is nice. HOWEVER, the updates they post are simply repeating what they said the last time. There's been 4 different followups to the congestion post today, and each one has literally been the exact same post, word for word, followed by another apology. It's infuriating.

    At the end of the day, I enjoy playing this game. If SE doesn't get their act together on this though, I for one will not be dumping any more money into this aging locomotive.    … Expand
  51. xkrimekpayzx
    Aug 27, 2013
    1
    I love the game but my one gripe is a huge one. You cant play due to massive amounts of people idling. Scared of logging out because they know they will not get back in. If an AFK out feature is not put in place this will continue to happen in my opinion.
  52. 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
  53. Morbiuss
    Aug 27, 2013
    1
    the game is an amazing game, their inability to do login queues and boot players who are idle is absolute garbage, unfortunately it doesnt matter how good the game is, in the end it is still going to fail because of the horrible horrible login issues that in this day and age 2013 should never have happened, it shows that while yoshi has a good crew of game designers, the SE game developersthe game is an amazing game, their inability to do login queues and boot players who are idle is absolute garbage, unfortunately it doesnt matter how good the game is, in the end it is still going to fail because of the horrible horrible login issues that in this day and age 2013 should never have happened, it shows that while yoshi has a good crew of game designers, the SE game developers are still below sub par. this will probably be my last SE game I ever play… Expand
  54. Idawistrand
    Aug 27, 2013
    10
    Haven't been this attached to an mmo in a long time, the final fantasy world intrigues me more then any other, so far this is just an awesome game, there is so much to do i get confused :D
  55. Panzartar
    Aug 27, 2013
    10
    Aside from a few log in issues i couldn't be more happy with the game, the fact that you can do everything you want on just 1 character is amazing for me, i went from having to grind on 8 different chars a week on wow to focusing on 1 in FF, i pray this game will bloom for years to come.
  56. FraterOrmus
    Aug 27, 2013
    4
    Took part in Closed Beta which went as most Betas go until Phase 4 Open Beta when everything started falling apart at the seams under Stress Testing. Ever since the Open Beta concluded, it has been nigh impossible to login to play the game between constant Error Messages, multiple Emergency Maintenance windows every day (each spanning 1-5 hours), and imposed population limits with noTook part in Closed Beta which went as most Betas go until Phase 4 Open Beta when everything started falling apart at the seams under Stress Testing. Ever since the Open Beta concluded, it has been nigh impossible to login to play the game between constant Error Messages, multiple Emergency Maintenance windows every day (each spanning 1-5 hours), and imposed population limits with no Auto-logout of AFK users. For the past four days they have been "Live" you haven't been able to create a character, join any of the existing Servers or play. From what I experienced during Beta, the game is worthy of a FAIR rating, typical of an MMO from 10 years ago with a fresh coat of paint (the graphics are probably it's greatest asset). Considering all the other MMO options out there, it probably isn't much to write home about or be excited over unless you are a Final Fantasy fan. With all of the problems this game has been experiencing the past several days my suggestion is to save yourself the frustration and your money, and stay far away from this game until Square Enix can resolve their Server Capacity issues.… Expand
  57. Xukuth
    Aug 27, 2013
    0
    Launch day, nothing but error 1017, I will update my score when the game is actually playable. For now its a Alpha phase piece of garbage. Unplayable because they disabled Queuing, they don't force disconnects so nobody ever logs out. Japanese Servers get all the attention for fixes while the EU/NA regions get looked over. Poor Customer Service, Poor Networks, All around Poor Experience.
  58. carbondeity
    Aug 27, 2013
    0
    A launch so utterly abysmal, it makes Diablo 3's seem smooth. I will not give this company more money via a subscription after this display of obvious, and objective ineptitude. Do yourself a favor and find something else to play, trust me.
  59. bluejay3463
    Aug 27, 2013
    4
    Constant server outages, massive queues for logging in, and the inability to even create characters. The game as it stands right now is unplayable. These problems have been going on for days and have not improved since early access. Even as of the official launch, it is almost impossible to get in an play the game.

    When you can play, the graphics are decent and the story line is above    Constant server outages, massive queues for logging in, and the inability to even create characters. The game as it stands right now is unplayable. These problems have been going on for days and have not improved since early access. Even as of the official launch, it is almost impossible to get in an play the game.

    When you can play, the graphics are decent and the story line is above average for an MMO, but the game is very derivative of World of Warcraft. The Job system is one outstanding innovation, but as for the rest we have all played this game before. Combat and character movement is slow, and targeting is cumbersome. There is no active dodge. Visual indications of character responses are text only (like dodge or parry very 2005). PVP isn't in the game yet. Overall a little disappointing given that they had 3 years on top of the original game release to try and get this right.    … Expand
  60. Simbot
    Aug 27, 2013
    0
    Restricting access to the game and not allowing people create characters on the same server as their friends.

    You'll either be fighting the login screen, keeping your character online AFK for more then 12 hours to keep your spot or trying to explain to your friends that rolling on a different server is okay.
  61. Alroxas
    Aug 27, 2013
    3
    It's an amazing game for sure... if you could ever log in and actually play it. 1017 Errors, 90000 errors, errors errors errors...

    Poor execution from SE and they should have taken more steps when "Early Access" weekend showed that they didn't have enough servers.
  62. Design-A
    Aug 27, 2013
    10
    I played FFXIV Ver 1.0 and was let down. I thought that I was going to be disappointing again. Man I'm glad I was wrong! This is easily the most immersive experience ever. I can't wait to play this using Oculus Rift! I'm excited for an MMO again and that's saying a lot because I've played almost literally all off them since Ultima Online and Everquest were the big things in MMOI played FFXIV Ver 1.0 and was let down. I thought that I was going to be disappointing again. Man I'm glad I was wrong! This is easily the most immersive experience ever. I can't wait to play this using Oculus Rift! I'm excited for an MMO again and that's saying a lot because I've played almost literally all off them since Ultima Online and Everquest were the big things in MMO gaming.

    Graphics: Amazing, looks better than any other modern MMO.
    Story: 10/10 I'm incredibly excited to see what happens in my story.
    Gameplay: Next Gen FF Engine with a Twist. It's everything I've grown to love in modern FF games.
    Difficulty: Hard enough that a seasoned MMO player will find difficulty balanced and very rewarding.
    Others: Yeah launch was a mess but the servers are totally stable now. Not one hiccup yet!    … Expand
  63. yoshi-p
    Aug 27, 2013
    0
    I GIVE UP after trying to log in for 2-3 hours of spamming the log in the past week, just avoid this game.

    People who are in the game, refuse to log out because they know its impossible to get past the character screen
  64. hamyolo
    Aug 27, 2013
    0
    first off final fantasy meets WoW clone
    second, you cant even log in on launch day because the servers are full, no queue, just a message that says servers are full, try again later.
    you can spam the menu 100+ times to try and log in never works, or put you in queue
    this is NOT a small problem or a early launch problem, this problem has been here since beta FACT ask anyone please
  65. KnasACC
    Aug 27, 2013
    1
    Way to go Square Enix selling a game that you can't play. Error upon error the last four days. No action from the team behind the game only empty words and apologises. I would recommend anyone to stay away from this game unless you like giving away money without getting the promised service. You'd think they would do better as it's the second time they try launching the game but no, veryWay to go Square Enix selling a game that you can't play. Error upon error the last four days. No action from the team behind the game only empty words and apologises. I would recommend anyone to stay away from this game unless you like giving away money without getting the promised service. You'd think they would do better as it's the second time they try launching the game but no, very disappointing.… Expand
  66. Kacy
    Aug 27, 2013
    10
    Yo jugué en el primer FFXIV hace 3 años, y ese juego era totalmente infumable, aguanté 3 meses hasta que lo dejé.
    Ahora con la ARR en la beta muchos jugadores decían que el juego había cambiado muchisimo y estaban encantados, claramente Yoshida se ha esforzado al máximo y ha puesto toda su ilusión en ello.
    El juego actualmente tiene problemas típicos de login pero una vez entras no hay    Yo jugué en el primer FFXIV hace 3 años, y ese juego era totalmente infumable, aguanté 3 meses hasta que lo dejé.
    Ahora con la ARR en la beta muchos jugadores decían que el juego había cambiado muchisimo y estaban encantados, claramente Yoshida se ha esforzado al máximo y ha puesto toda su ilusión en ello.
    El juego actualmente tiene problemas típicos de login pero una vez entras no hay lag, y funciona todo perfecto, para mi merece un 10, en 3 años han conseguido hacer un juego desde 0, que pasó de ser una mierda a ser algo placentero de jugar.    … Expand
  67. zublits
    Aug 27, 2013
    7
    This game is quite good as far as MMOs go on launch: amazing IP, great graphics and aesthetic, lots to do, a great sense of discovery and wonder, in depth crafting, and more.

    However, I can can't help but feel that the WoW-esque hot-key MMO with endless fetch quests has seen its day. The game play is good, don't get me wrong. It just feels like I've done this all before, and that's    This game is quite good as far as MMOs go on launch: amazing IP, great graphics and aesthetic, lots to do, a great sense of discovery and wonder, in depth crafting, and more.

    However, I can can't help but feel that the WoW-esque hot-key MMO with endless fetch quests has seen its day. The game play is good, don't get me wrong. It just feels like I've done this all before, and that's because I have. It's the exact same formula that has dominated MMOs for years, and frankly it's getting a little tired.

    The game is definitely worth picking up if you haven't gotten your fill of the classic MMO theme-park experience, or if you just love the Final Fantasy franchise so much you can overlook the dated game-play. If you're bored of WoW and it's clones, you won't find much new here. All in all, this game is a good take on a tried and true (and a bit played out) genre.    … Expand
  68. Vindicator
    Aug 27, 2013
    10
    If you played 1.0, you may believe you know what this game has to offer, but the further you get the more this game offers you beyond your expectations. Chocobos can level up; grand companies allow you to earn additional currency towards great stuff when you complete levequests and FATEs, among other things. The lag in the interface has been resolved with the brand new UI too.

    If you    If you played 1.0, you may believe you know what this game has to offer, but the further you get the more this game offers you beyond your expectations. Chocobos can level up; grand companies allow you to earn additional currency towards great stuff when you complete levequests and FATEs, among other things. The lag in the interface has been resolved with the brand new UI too.

    If you didn't play 1.0 this game is a huge improvement over the original, which received poor reviews. The voice acting is not the best it could be, but that's not a deciding factor for me and an MMO. The maintenance some reviews comment about is sure to pass, and was prevalent in early access during the days prior to release, so in my opinion should not be relevant to the user score here unless it continues (which so far it has not).    … Expand
  69. bobbyman46
    Aug 27, 2013
    10
    I have been playing this non stop since I got the early access. This game is incredibly fun, addictive, the scenery is beautiful and the gameplay is fantastic. The servers may be full at times but you gotta keep trying to get in and when you do, it'll be one of the best experiences ever. All in all, get this game.
  70. zombinator48
    Aug 27, 2013
    10
    This game is amazing. Those who are giving it a zero are just complaining about the server issues, which every mmo has. Just give it a week to pass through. The game is spectacular, and people are judging it harshly way too early.
  71. Masterhummel
    Aug 27, 2013
    6
    I've played the game back in 2010. Not for long tough, it simply had too much issues. I looked forward to the relaunch, especially since i've had some crystas still stored. However, it runs smooth except for the login issues. For me, the problem is that i don't know what they've done in this almost three years except polishing. The game still feels like the original from 2010 and let's beI've played the game back in 2010. Not for long tough, it simply had too much issues. I looked forward to the relaunch, especially since i've had some crystas still stored. However, it runs smooth except for the login issues. For me, the problem is that i don't know what they've done in this almost three years except polishing. The game still feels like the original from 2010 and let's be honest, it wasnt already very innovative back then. It pretty much plays like all the mmos from the 10s. There may be people who really like that, i however find it rather boring. Compared to newer mmos like Guild Wars 2 or even Rift, it can't convince me. The overall design in gameplay, storytelling and art style is just too worn-out and dull.… Expand
  72. t847275
    Aug 27, 2013
    8
    Just GREAT, the server issue will end soon. no crash so far. some difficulty to login at peak hours but nothing to compare at Sim City Failure. The Duty Finder is best tool ever for a MMORPG
  73. czombie
    Aug 27, 2013
    9
    If you can get around the server congestion issues, this is a great game. It takes a lot of the traditional Final Fantasy elements (cute creatures, long, in-depth storylike cutscenes, job system with unique outfits) and combines them with the World of Warcraft themepark system. This is the MMO of choice for anybody who has ever enjoyed JRPG's. In terms of difficulty, the grinding isIf you can get around the server congestion issues, this is a great game. It takes a lot of the traditional Final Fantasy elements (cute creatures, long, in-depth storylike cutscenes, job system with unique outfits) and combines them with the World of Warcraft themepark system. This is the MMO of choice for anybody who has ever enjoyed JRPG's. In terms of difficulty, the grinding is minimal and not difficult, while the solo instances are sufficiently challenging (I have not done a group dungeon yet). One of the good things about this game is that you can train for every profession, including crafting professions, so there is no need to create a horde of alternative characters unless you enjoy creating a mix of races and genders for your characters.

    I will not rate this game based upon the server problems, which seem to be basically fixed judging by my play last night. The only thing that keeps this game from being a 10 is its current lack of Player vs. Player. I'm not a big fan of PvP, but it's something every MMO that releases should try to have. Square Enix says they will add it in a future update. I would also like to see vanity slots so that you aren't forced to wear something ugly and can design your own outfit (although dyes help with this somewhat). SE also says they will add vanity slots in a future update. Other than these minor qualms, the game is a lot of fun and should be played by anyone who is either a fan of challenging themepark MMO's or JRPG's.    … Expand
  74. Jakallov3
    Aug 27, 2013
    4
    The main issue I have with FF14, is that it plays like any other MMORPG out there, the same formula MMO players have seen has been recycled, again. I enjoyed playing for some time, however, if you are someone that has played other MMORPGs, you will see that you are playing the same game over again, there are many free to play games out there in where you can invest less money and have aThe main issue I have with FF14, is that it plays like any other MMORPG out there, the same formula MMO players have seen has been recycled, again. I enjoyed playing for some time, however, if you are someone that has played other MMORPGs, you will see that you are playing the same game over again, there are many free to play games out there in where you can invest less money and have a very similar experience, for example the quest formula that is found in many other games, comes back to FF14 with no real change, you will see a lot of "Kill 10 squirrels and come back for a reward... now go collect 10 furry tails.. which are found by killing squirrels .
    There are also many problems with the servers, you can have quite a good time if you are able to log in, I played both on the PC and PS3, and the PC obviously out stands the PS3 version, as in the console the game runs around 25 frames.    … Expand
  75. Scruffybub
    Aug 27, 2013
    10
    First of all, 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.

    This game is nothing short of spectacular. The fact that the development team took a failing game, and made it what it is today in only 2 years is a miracle. The graphics are by far the best in the genre, the    First of all, 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.

    This game is nothing short of spectacular. The fact that the development team took a failing game, and made it what it is today in only 2 years is a miracle. The graphics are by far the best in the genre, the world design is among the best in any game, period, the sound design is something you must hear to believe, and the writing is phenomenal. This game deserves more than its tainted name allows it. On top of everything I've listed, the game is just plain fun. This game must be experienced to be fully appreciated. This is how Final Fantasy used to be, not what it currently is. This game is a love letter to the entire series. It has characters, monsters, equipment and activities from many numbered Final Fantasy games, and they're only adding more. This will be one of the only MMOs out right now still being played in 10 years.    … Expand
  76. braxtenh
    Aug 27, 2013
    9
    The game is very fun! The only reason I don't mark it as a 10 is because of the overpopulated servers, which seems to be the origin of all these negative user reviews. I mean, it's not very fair to bash them for that, they're trying to fix said problems now. This is a great game to play with friends!
  77. caseypenk
    Aug 27, 2013
    10
    A marvelous game. As someone new to MMOs, I expected to be overwhelmed by features and interface elements. Thankfully the tutorial was helpful and clear; I felt comfortable using the different features.

    Gameplay is not difficult but battles are enjoyable. Monster models, true to the series, offer entertaining art styles and names. Graphics are superb. This is simply an astoundingly    A marvelous game. As someone new to MMOs, I expected to be overwhelmed by features and interface elements. Thankfully the tutorial was helpful and clear; I felt comfortable using the different features.

    Gameplay is not difficult but battles are enjoyable. Monster models, true to the series, offer entertaining art styles and names.

    Graphics are superb. This is simply an astoundingly beautiful game. I find myself stopping regularly to take screenshots of the landscape.

    The crafting system is intuitive and fun yet deep and useful. It's certainly more involved and richer than in any console RPG that I've played. You have so many opportunities to craft what you want and to approach it from so many different classes.

    The user interface can be a bit clunky at times, but it offers a good amount of information through various menus.

    I'm incredibly satisfied with the game and have enjoyed my time in Eorzea. I hope you will take a spin too.    … Expand
  78. Fensfield
    Aug 27, 2013
    8
    The new version of Final Fantasy XIV does what it set out to do extremely well. It might not line up with my own preferences, but within its intended goals things are executed elegantly and enjoyably. There's been some difficulty with the servers, but given that's a transient issue that's already being rectified I don't think it's something I want to include in my lasting review score.The new version of Final Fantasy XIV does what it set out to do extremely well. It might not line up with my own preferences, but within its intended goals things are executed elegantly and enjoyably. There's been some difficulty with the servers, but given that's a transient issue that's already being rectified I don't think it's something I want to include in my lasting review score.

    Simply put, while I've got one or two complaints (the lack of speech bubbles for chat, for instance) my summary would be 'I feel like I'm playing an MMORPG out of an anime'.    … Expand
  79. Rootzo
    Aug 27, 2013
    10
    Amazing game. Sure they have some problems with the launch, like every other MMOs but when you are in, this is one of the best experience out there! You will love it if you give it a chance.
  80. Lefius
    Aug 27, 2013
    10
    Besides from all the normal launch problems with every MMO; this game is beautiful shaped, great game play and amazing story so far. This game will steal your heart
  81. kuroyume
    Aug 27, 2013
    1
    Avoid buying this game. When the servers ran into capacity problems Square chose to limit login availability and disable queues rather than fixing the actual issues. It's been 4 days without any fixes, and the only announcement made has been that more servers will be added to the japan data center, which is the one that has been mostly problem free.

    At this point, it has become clear    Avoid buying this game. When the servers ran into capacity problems Square chose to limit login availability and disable queues rather than fixing the actual issues. It's been 4 days without any fixes, and the only announcement made has been that more servers will be added to the japan data center, which is the one that has been mostly problem free.

    At this point, it has become clear that the publisher hopes that many people who bought and paid for the game will give up on playing saving them the expense of adding more servers.

    The game is unplayable right now for a large portion of the user base, and there appears to be no solution in sight.    … Expand
  82. agent_smashing
    Aug 27, 2013
    9
    What an achievement, they've managed to take a game that was literally the worst MMO I've ever played and turn it into one of the best I've ever played. Square is back. The job system is genius and a refreshing take on classes in mmos, content is challenging even for hard core players post level 30, and the world is addicting as hell.
  83. Sovjohn
    Aug 27, 2013
    10
    Coming from a 1.0 original purchaser who never played version 1.0 for even one hour, and had my box gathering dust for about 3 years:

    Do play this. It's fun, immersive and well-executed from a software perspective. Hardware (i.e. servers) need some work yet, but nothing that can't be fixed in the coming days weeks.

    Proud Digital Collectors Edition owner of FFXIV: ARR!
  84. YpSeN
    Aug 27, 2013
    10
    FFXIV came back from a dark place called V1... Now, it's a great game with plenty of features picked in every today's MMO improved and Final Fantasylized !
    I'm not objective, i can't be objective because i'm a huge Final Fantasy Fan but FFXIV is designed for us, and for that i'll give it a big 10
  85. MikeHenken
    Aug 27, 2013
    10
    I originally bought the collectors edition of 1.0. I was disappointing with the game as I could not really
    "get in" to it. After upgrading various components of my PC (to even play the game), I found it buggy and generally dull.
    I am very happy to say that version 2.0 is quite the surprise. It has the same feel and engagement that I felt in FFXI and is an all around joy to play. The    I originally bought the collectors edition of 1.0. I was disappointing with the game as I could not really
    "get in" to it. After upgrading various components of my PC (to even play the game), I found it buggy and generally dull.

    I am very happy to say that version 2.0 is quite the surprise. It has the same feel and engagement that I felt in FFXI and is an all around joy to play. The story line is engaging and unique, the battle system has been fine tuned and is feels like a FF game. I enjoy the Free Company concept and the new Auction House system is well implemented. But most of all, the community is were the game already shines (at least on my server).    … Expand
  86. Tsukunescythe
    Aug 27, 2013
    10
    This game...
    Where can I start?
    Conceptually it's not a big deal, but as one takes it in bit by bit, as one does with the modern MMO, one begins to realize the where this game shines is in the how. The execution of the ordinary in such a way that it becomes extraordinary. While it had some issues in logins, (I never personally had the problem for more than 3 minutes,) due largely to    This game...
    Where can I start?
    Conceptually it's not a big deal, but as one takes it in bit by bit, as one does with the modern MMO, one begins to realize the where this game shines is in the how.
    The execution of the ordinary in such a way that it becomes extraordinary.
    While it had some issues in logins, (I never personally had the problem for more than 3 minutes,) due largely to the fact that Square Enix did not expect the scale of NA/EU MMO players.

    I like that, it gives me good feelings about the future of this game.

    Oh the story? Just give it a little time, it will turn into one of your favorite FFs as well as one of your favorite MMOs.    … Expand
  87. mercx101
    Aug 27, 2013
    10
    This game has been amazing so far. I'm only level 11 right now but I have been playing since the phase 4 beta test. Besides the server log in issues which is only because the game just started out the game has been a phenomenal play. The story is good, the way SE recouped and worked the story from final fantasy XIV version 1.0 is awesome. In game wise I haven't had any complaints yet!.This game has been amazing so far. I'm only level 11 right now but I have been playing since the phase 4 beta test. Besides the server log in issues which is only because the game just started out the game has been a phenomenal play. The story is good, the way SE recouped and worked the story from final fantasy XIV version 1.0 is awesome. In game wise I haven't had any complaints yet!. Look forward to playing this game to the end which I haven't done with any other MMO so far.… Expand
  88. cheeseheads
    Aug 27, 2013
    0
    not sure who they hired to run and maintain these servers but they should be fired now. bad launch is bad and this is worse. Also combat is at snail pace at best and quest hubs? really. well nice try but they have a ton of improvements before this game is even alright at best
  89. punchingjesus
    Aug 27, 2013
    0
    this game is next level bad, do not give them a second chance.
    you pay money for this game and you honestly cant play it because errors after errors after errors
    the white knights will say these are "little bugs" or "all mmo have problems at launch" the fact is this problem was in beta they never fixed it they said they wouldnt rush the game the second time its obvious they did on    this game is next level bad, do not give them a second chance.
    you pay money for this game and you honestly cant play it because errors after errors after errors
    the white knights will say these are "little bugs" or "all mmo have problems at launch"
    the fact is this problem was in beta they never fixed it

    they said they wouldnt rush the game the second time its obvious they did on the US/EU side    … Expand
  90. Azyurel
    Aug 27, 2013
    10
    This game has definitely come a long way since 1.0. It's definitely a very beautiful game and it seems to have pulled a lot of the great elements from other MMORPGS. Only issue that is really irritating is the current accessibility to the game. Ever since Early Access and now into launch the game is not accessible to most of the community due to 1017 error "Server Full" and no stableThis game has definitely come a long way since 1.0. It's definitely a very beautiful game and it seems to have pulled a lot of the great elements from other MMORPGS. Only issue that is really irritating is the current accessibility to the game. Ever since Early Access and now into launch the game is not accessible to most of the community due to 1017 error "Server Full" and no stable queuing system to allow people to enjoy the experience. But that's typical launch stuff...even though we'd hope developers would have found ways to mitigate this now in 2013 since MMOs have been around for over a decade.

    Graphics: The graphics are beautiful and the landscapes are very well done. I catch myself looking around the world quite a bit when I am traveling and enjoying the scenery. The animations are very well done and the spell effects are intense, very colorful and very well done. Overall I can't complain about the graphics in this game and they are some of the best I've seen in an MMO

    Travel: Travel in this game is fairly simple. The game is broken into a multitude of zones like most MMOs. There is a system of crystals you can use to teleport around (for a feel), chocobo rentals to take the scenic route, Mounts to ride at the later levels, air ships to carry you across continent, and the never old 'charlie brown" method of one foot in front of the other. Overall the travel is great and the game seems accessible. Tons of ways to travel and none take you the hours that 1.0 used to force you to travel.

    Leveling: Like most MMOs you have your standard faire of quests to get you to max level, the new FATE system ala Rift/ GW2 public questing, levemetes (limited daily quests), and your hunting log (kill quests on specific creatures through each of the zones). Let's not forget the story line quests with epic cut scenes and large amounts of that Final Fantasy dialogue. Overall you'll have plenty to keep you engaged while leveling your jobs.

    Jobs/Class system: One word, Awesome. You'll be able to play each job with a single character. No more need for alts, unless you're moving servers, since you'll have access to the full experience on one character. At level 10 you'll be able to learn other jobs, so you'll quickly be able to move to something else if you are not a fan of your initial job pick.

    Combat: A little slow for my tastes at first, but I got used to it and now I love it. The entire game has a 2.5s GCD on abilities. This slows down your need to button mash and allows you to concentrate more on mechanics and keep your spacial awareness in check. Most classes have combo chains to pull off with your abilities which add some depth and choice into ability use. You'll also be able to bring in a limited amount of abilities from other jobs to augment your job's feel and fill in some gaps. Limit Breaker in groups is also another cool feature. large "finishing moves" that can be executed by one member in the group at a crucial moment in the fight. The limit breakers vary by job and each has a distinct effect. Overall I've been very happy with the combat system.

    Dungeons/Raids: Dungeons are 4 man and follow the holy trinity (Tank/DPS/Healer). Overall the beta content was pretty solid. The first three dungeons were more of a learning experience for newer MMO players, introducing new mechanics in each. The Ifrit fight at 20 is where the difficulty starts to get turned up and it really checks your spacial awareness. Raids have been announced by the producers but I didn't get a chance to see those, but I'm optimistic that there will be a real challenge in them.

    Overall I've had a great time with the game when I've had access. Unfortunately the problem is that I haven't had access as much as I'd have expected through Early Access and now launch. I'm not going to rate this review on those issues, because that will be solved. I will say it's damned annoying and that I really thing SE dropped the ball on this, but they did put out one helluva nice game.    … Expand
  91. legacy2xer
    Aug 27, 2013
    10
    The game itself is incredible as it is absolutely amazing. The architecture of the game is very well structured. Nice music on the background. The graphic is astonishing and the gameplay is quiet interesting in a way that it'll make you play for hours. The element of the game is a mix of final fantasy 1-13 (which is a very positive thing). The content is quiet big even though the game isThe game itself is incredible as it is absolutely amazing. The architecture of the game is very well structured. Nice music on the background. The graphic is astonishing and the gameplay is quiet interesting in a way that it'll make you play for hours. The element of the game is a mix of final fantasy 1-13 (which is a very positive thing). The content is quiet big even though the game is quiet new. The launch isnt as smooth as we thought it would be but that is because there are more people that are playing than expected. overall its a fun game to play and have not got any pay to win like many of the mmo today.… Expand
  92. Nethwarang
    Aug 27, 2013
    9
    This is not a Bad game at all, they have alot of issues about they servers, but they just started... Grafics are amezing, nice selection to create your character with saving options if u wanna play with the toon in another realm. They have a nice intro to Final Fantasy world for ppl just start this saga. Questing its ok for now. Im pretty sure they will improve more things in time. TheThis is not a Bad game at all, they have alot of issues about they servers, but they just started... Grafics are amezing, nice selection to create your character with saving options if u wanna play with the toon in another realm. They have a nice intro to Final Fantasy world for ppl just start this saga. Questing its ok for now. Im pretty sure they will improve more things in time. The system is ver easy to learn. We must give them more time to make a complete review about this game.… Expand
  93. stevebmbsqd
    Aug 27, 2013
    10
    This game is much improved over the previous version. The graphics are nothing short of amazing and the world is a wondrous place to explore. There are some issues with server stability, but they are working those out. The gameplay is fun and not all arcade- like when compared to games like GW2 or Tera. This is more in line with a true RPG. I highly recommend it.
  94. n3verendR
    Aug 27, 2013
    8
    This is undoubtedly a Final Fantasy game. Fans of the series will more than likely feel right at home with the amazing musical score, incredibly graphics and deep character development. The reason this game doesn't get a personal score from me is that it lacks in many areas that other Final Fantasy games are strong in. The early game story for example is yawn inducing and incrediblyThis is undoubtedly a Final Fantasy game. Fans of the series will more than likely feel right at home with the amazing musical score, incredibly graphics and deep character development. The reason this game doesn't get a personal score from me is that it lacks in many areas that other Final Fantasy games are strong in. The early game story for example is yawn inducing and incredibly contrived, it gives you all the tools to "Feel special" but avoids any opportunity to step out of that bubble. It features a rather deep Level system that would at first glance appear to allow a player freedom of choice as to where and when they develop their character. Want to be a humble Fisherman? Tools are there. Want to be a Dragoon capable of feats beyond even the great Kain Highwind? Tools are there. Problem is, regardless of your path, if you follow the story (a staple in all FF games) you will be on the exact same path as every other player. I guess I question why do they personalize the story rather than leave it open to willing participants.

    The expected "Party" system is MMO standard. Which is fine but they relegate certain functions such as the incredibly fun "Limit Break" system to a "decide when the group as a whole wants to use it" rather than a personal feat of increased effectiveness to be used at the best possible time. You have an extremely restricted early game party set up which creates a great deal of problems for finding a group as most classes, this is easily fixed too. WHY on earth can my Arcanist not heal for a dungeon when she has an equivalent heal to a Conjurer? In fact, at early group stages, the "Group Finder" will not even find you a group unless there is an available Conjurer. Tank classes are sparse as well, totaling 2 early game. Out of a total of 8 potential starting classes, you HAVE to have a Conjurer, Marauder/Gladiator, and any of the other two.

    Even with all else been said, the game has incredible ups. Class development is fun, spending money on merchant gear feels effective and true to the series core. Each class is unique and has a play-style that is more advanced and rewarding once mastered than it first appears. You can get your own Chocobo and summon it to assist you in combat much akin to a FFT(actics) helper. The game gives you a constant carrot. The zones have a ton of seemingly random events, called FATEs. Evolving "Jobs" such as Warrior, Summoner, Black Mage etc is fun and rewarding, you have to earn each and every ability rather than simply buying them. Each weapon corresponds to a play style and subsequent Job, you can multi-class by earning levels in other weapons and socket them into your current role.

    This is a new game, it is full of flaws. Do your best to look at them closely, because if you have paid any attention to the development cycle of this game you will know just how far Square Enix is willing to go to make this an experience to please you. I promise you none are so game breaking that they would prevent you from enjoying a good classic style MMORPG with a load of content to chase before they add more.

    Give it a shot.    … Expand
  95. Mandodo69
    Aug 27, 2013
    10
    Very great game. Finally, a MMORPG that put's an emphasis on "RPG". Way to go Square Enix, I think you just revived the franchise for me! This game delivers everything Final Fantasy and then some!
  96. Skyrant
    Aug 27, 2013
    8
    While this game does not re-define the genre or drive it into the next generation, it does the things we have grown to love about the genre right. With a track record of amazing content in the companies first MMO, FFXI, this game does have incredible potential to become another 10+ years MMO for you to enjoy.

    The amount of detail and care not only in the visual aspects is astonishing    While this game does not re-define the genre or drive it into the next generation, it does the things we have grown to love about the genre right. With a track record of amazing content in the companies first MMO, FFXI, this game does have incredible potential to become another 10+ years MMO for you to enjoy.

    The amount of detail and care not only in the visual aspects is astonishing with a grade of attention to detail that will amaze you. Animations are beautifully done with incredible detail to textures going so far as to display seams and fabric texture. Even on medium settings the game is beautiful and runs smooth even on older PC's.

    The UI, especially the custom one for controller is the best i have seen so far. Everything is very polished and works as expected. The care that was taken to make this playable on both PC and consoles is astonishing and it pays off.

    The games heavy focus on story telling will no doubt bore and even scare off a lot of impatient gamers that just want to get to the end for whatever reason. The story itself is beautifully told with an extremely extensive main story line, we are talking almost a hundred quests and just as many cut scenes. If you add the class specific quest lines for all the jobs and the side quests you are looking at a couple hundred for sure.

    Content is abundant and you will find yourself overwhelmed at the options you have in this game. There are a dozen or so dungeons, special fights called Primal fights, dynamic events, special guild missions, grand company missions, leves (contract missions) It would be too much to list everything here.

    Crafting is a huge part of the game and considered a class like warrior not just an add on like in many other games. The best gear does not come from quests or loot, it's made and enhanced by crafters. They are an essential part of the game without them the higher level and harder content could not be beaten.

    Of cause the game is not perfect, it shares the same issues as most "themepark" and gear centric MMO games. The basic enemies are not very smart and they are spread out in the world according to level and areas they inhabit like a Zoo. Questing or any of the other activities can become a grind if you decide to grind them. The game however gives you so many options that you should never find yourself doing just one thing over and over.

    Overall it is a very enjoyable game with great potential given the track record the company has with Final Fantasy XI, the genres biggest game with content that will literally take you years to finish.    … Expand
  97. Babu-x
    Aug 27, 2013
    4
    In one sentence Very epic fantasy world with talkative NPC and boring quests.

    I'm a big Final Fantasy fan boy, so big, I'm like a windmill when it comes to FF series. I have FF7 (ps1 & pc), FFTactic (PS1, PSP, iPad) just brag a little but FFXIV is very boring from the get go. I don't plan to waste my time with this anymore. Pros Very nice graphics. Detail character customization.    In one sentence Very epic fantasy world with talkative NPC and boring quests.

    I'm a big Final Fantasy fan boy, so big, I'm like a windmill when it comes to FF series. I have FF7 (ps1 & pc), FFTactic (PS1, PSP, iPad) just brag a little but FFXIV is very boring from the get go. I don't plan to waste my time with this anymore.

    Pros Very nice graphics. Detail character customization. Moderate graphic power needed. Very nice details on every little things. The details of dungeon and buildings almost makes you feel like you actually got lost in a big castle. Nice physic. Quick travel points in towns.

    Cons I have been playing it since early release and I must say that quests are very boring and NPC talks too much that if you read everything they say you won't get anywhere. Game play becomes click on NPC skip everything, go to another place click on another NPC skip everything and quest done.

    There are no motivation to do the quests until now. Compare to SWTOR the quest are very boring (SWTOR is not the best MMORPG out there).

    Quick travel in town is very nice to save time but you need to remember all the awkward names of the travel points to get to the right place. But quick travel in town is free and unlimited. I wonder why they didn't make the quick travel menu into map oriented.

    Map detail are very nice but quest related icons on map are very confusing. They try to be epic, I get it but the game play and quest are very boring compare to that epic theme. SWTOR is more fun to play than this.    … Expand
  98. Tiay
    Aug 27, 2013
    10
    If you're basing your score on launch server issues either wait with posting an opinion or you shouldn't be playing MMOs at all. This is launch, every single game has it's issues (hello WoW launch and every single expansion pack), they get smoothed out and eventually are gone and remain forgotten. Hardware, even nowadays, ain't sci-fi tech; it has it's limits no matter how much money youIf you're basing your score on launch server issues either wait with posting an opinion or you shouldn't be playing MMOs at all. This is launch, every single game has it's issues (hello WoW launch and every single expansion pack), they get smoothed out and eventually are gone and remain forgotten. Hardware, even nowadays, ain't sci-fi tech; it has it's limits no matter how much money you put into it. There is a reason we're not travelling at light speed yet.
    You think they're sitting there /point laughing at people that can't get in? Seriously..?

    On to the review; this game has one thing I've never felt in any other MMO so far, and of those there has been plenty. I don't need to be max level to enjoy, or need to rush to cap. The game has a plethora of choices, jobs, quests, instances, FATEs (which are great fun), crafts, zones, monsters, hunting logs, guildhests, new levequests; you name it. During leveling you unlock many extra things useful for your character; mounts, retainers, dyeing, melding.. so you don't get it all at start, or only at the top level.

    The graphics are great (and that's where a lot of MMOs lack), with a huge optimalization boost when it comes to performance (compared to 1.0), and the music is superb.
    Fighting is dynamic, boss fights ranging from a typical tank and spank to doing it the whole way around with precise tactics. Random events with XP and item rewards will often distract you from your current engagement, and the main mission storyline expands to hundreds of quests.

    In short Yoshi-P delivered a game from a true MMO fan for MMO players.

    For a Final Fantasy fan? 10/10 and a must. If you still remember 1.0 forget the horrors, this is a new era.
    For a MMO fan? 8/10 and you should really give it a go, plenty of friendly things you'll find.

    For a wingnut who cannot comprehend the fact of hardware limits on launch? A lollipop and a punch in the face.    … Expand
  99. dukegr
    Aug 27, 2013
    10
    15 Years MMO Veteran, this is the best online experience someone can experience atm.
    Amazing graphics, Great Storyline, Wicked User Interface, Oldschool combat reminiscent to Final Fantasy.
    This game is extremely polished for a launch title.
    Get it now!
  100. Veimi
    Aug 27, 2013
    10
    Despite the early access problems I've had the most fun here since WoW 1.0-1.5. There's just so much to do and probably the first time ever I don't feel like I have to level my main class or job to 50 to play the game to it's fullest. I've spent countless of hours crafting and fishing because it's just so entertaining by itself. Ok, you have your basic quests of kill/fetch or stuff likeDespite the early access problems I've had the most fun here since WoW 1.0-1.5. There's just so much to do and probably the first time ever I don't feel like I have to level my main class or job to 50 to play the game to it's fullest. I've spent countless of hours crafting and fishing because it's just so entertaining by itself. Ok, you have your basic quests of kill/fetch or stuff like that but it doesn't diminish the full experience. Additional ways to gain experience are introduced all the time and generally only a small portion of my experience comes from the basic questing.

    If you are having a hard time to decide whether to try it, I strongly recommend you do. It's just 20 euros and by that price it's a steal. Best MMO of the decade.    … Expand
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#31 Most Shared PC Game of 2013

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83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

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