- Publisher: Square Enix
- Release Date: Jul 2, 2019
- Also On: PlayStation 4
User Score
Universal acclaim- based on 1547 Ratings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 1,419 out of 1547
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Mixed: 26 out of 1547
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Negative: 102 out of 1547
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Final Fantasy XIV: ShadowbringersYour Score0 out of 10User ScoreUniversal acclaim- based on 1547 Ratings
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Jul 9, 2019The developers of this game have truly outdone themselves with this expansion pack. The storytelling, new features and adjustments make this game feel brand new.
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Jul 9, 2019
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Jul 9, 2019I have not played a game with a story that I truly enjoyed that much for a very, very long time. The fact that this is coming from a MMORPG is mind blowing. I had goosebumps the whole time. You need to know the story from the other previous expansions though to truly enjoy it at the max.
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Jul 9, 2019Masterfully crafted in every aspect, this is peak performance and hopefully it stays that way for more expansions to come, don't hesitate and get playing!
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Jul 10, 2019I've played a lot of MMOs in my day so I have to say just how refreshing it is to play one where the story takes center stage and delivers a cohesive narrative with aplomb. I was left speechless by the end of this narrative. Beyond that the QoL improvements and general gameplay as as strong as ever!
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Jul 11, 2019I hesitantly tried this game, but turns out its the best story driven MMO ever, class fantasy is great, i tried dancer and enjoyed its mechanic so much, cant wait for future content.
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Jul 11, 2019This should be the best FFXIV expansion! Only have some problems with some classes balancing issues but still worth a full mark.
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Jul 12, 2019This represents the current zenith of the JRPG, and indeed, MMORPG experience; at least in how it brings balance to gameplay, story, and innovation. If A Realm Reborn was the miracle that saved the company in from ruin, an echo akin to Square Enix’s initial Final Fantasy, then Shadowbringers is the arrival of the series’ new Golden Age. Nothing but pride and praise.
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Jul 12, 2019Best expansion so far. They managed to improve everything the game has to offer. The story is amazing.
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Jul 12, 2019
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Jul 13, 2019Having played many mmos and tons of rpgs over the years, this stands out as one of the best of all time, if not THE best. And the music scores are beyond amazing, I've found myself sitting just listening to the compositions over and over again. Would give it an 11 if I could.
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Jul 13, 2019Now it's the best mmorpg not just one of the best. I‘m ready for FF14 X nier:aotumata I can't wait
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Oct 30, 2019This mmo is amazing, best main story, best soundtrack, best combat system (old shcool), best dungeon and raid mechanics. The game runs flawlessly on my 1080 Ti and 8700k at max setting at 1440p.
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Jul 14, 2019Just amazing.
Thanks square for that Addon. It took mmorpgs to an another level -
Jul 28, 2019This has been by far the best expansion launch in any MMO I've ever seen. And the game keeps improving as the devs listens to the community pleas, 10/10
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Jul 15, 2019One of the greatest stories ever told in Final Fantasy franchise and one of the best mmo expansions ever released. True masterpiece.
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Jul 17, 2019The story of the new Addon is better than the most AAA single player game stories.
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Jul 18, 2019Some classes still need tunings such as astro, but the game is the best mmo ive played in a very long time. Strongly recommend it.
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Jul 20, 201910/10 I love the plot and story line, it's one of the BEST Final Fantasy I've played in years. The expansion brought me into the story and made me apart of it. I love it!
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Jul 20, 2019I've been a fan of Final Fantasy 14 since day one but this expansion has been one of the most rewarding experiences I have ever had in a game.
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Jul 21, 2019This game has surpassed my expectations and has taken up all my free time since launch and early access. Amazing game by the developers and everyone who worked hard on this and amazing music from Soken.
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Jul 21, 2019Not only is this the best Expansion i’ve played in XIV, i’d go as far as to say this is also the best FF game i’ve ever played, and could even say it’s the best game overall that i’ve ever played. The music, the the visuals, the storytelling. It all left me one great big emotional mess. It’s going to be a long time before anything tops this game experience for me
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Jul 21, 2019Truly a masterpiece that had me gripped from start to finish. It skipped a lot of the flaws that the previous expansion had by having a story that players felt truly invested in, without having to deal with odd story pacing.
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Sep 25, 2019Must play. Square Enix are on it. GOAT. Very good. Best MMO out there. Recommend to everyone.
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Sep 25, 2019Great great great. Squaresoft level. Very good. Best MMO out there. Recommend to everyone!!!
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Jul 26, 2019The game gets better with every expansion. The music gets better with every expansion. The story outshines the HW story in every way, making it the best story we've experience so far in the FFXIV universe.
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Jul 27, 2019The best Final Fantasy XIV expansion so far. An amazing and emotional story that I won't forget.
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Jul 28, 2019The music alone deserves a ten. The rest of it does too. What an amazing expansion it’s a must play
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Jul 29, 2019One of the best MMO expansions ever released. Story wise it rivals some the best FF stories in years
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Aug 5, 2019One of the best FF’s to date! The music, the story and the backstory for the story creates a masterpiece that game developers in the west can only wish to compare to nowadays due to corporate greed! Kudos to square, Yoshida - San, and the devs of final fantasy!
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Mar 27, 2020The active story events of ShadowBringers are good fun, but due to the grinding nature of the genre, it suffers from some terrible pacing issues. If you are invested in FFXIV, this DLC will probably excite and please you. It's a fun but forgettable romp that runs just the wrong side of boring during its hours-long retelling and bland A-B mission style. If this tickles your fancy, be sure to start and play with a team of friends - it will easily be 10 times more enjoyable, if infinitely longer.
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Sep 15, 2019Shadowbringers is not just a fun and juicy MMORPG thanks to some intuitive design choices and amazing dungeons and encounters, but also a different take on the overindulged "hero saves the world" story with lots of twists and turns.
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Aug 15, 2019Shadowbringers is the best expansion yet for Square Enix’s MMORPG, a world that comes alive in the player’s hands, with weight and gravitas moving you through every whimsical corner. Old-fashioned quest design and color-dodging combat add a dull tinge to a truly magical landscape, but those imperfections can’t keep down the scale and scope of excellent environments, grandiose bosses, and majestic music.