Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood

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87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
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  1. Kotaku
    Jul 10, 2017
    Stormblood’s epic narrative, gorgeous new locales, spectacular battles and some fresh gameplay mechanics make a great game even better.
  2. USgamer
    Jun 24, 2017
    Sure, there's fetch quests, kill quests, dungeons, and raids, but what makes Final Fantasy XIV beloved by its players is that story. This grand tale of the Warriors of Light and Warriors of Darkness. Of the Eorzea Alliance, the Garlean Empire, the Scions of the Seventh Dawn, and the Crystal Braves. Of all the characters you meet, whether in glorious combat, or in a quiet dinner.

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#11 Best PC Game of 2017
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#54 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017
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#55 Most Shared PC Game of 2017

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User Score
9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 993 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 890 out of 993
  2. Mixed: 39 out of 993
  3. Negative: 64 out of 993
  1. kanelgiffel
    Jun 20, 2017
    1
    Exactly the same as the previous expansion, following the same old formula since the reboot some 3 years ago. Same dungeon format, sameExactly the same as the previous expansion, following the same old formula since the reboot some 3 years ago. Same dungeon format, same leveling format, same raid format. Nothing else new added to the game. Very uninspired overall.… Full Review »
  2. Monochr0m3
    Jun 20, 2017
    10
    Despite the early access issue (raubahn and pipin savage), the content of the expansion itself is very very good. I can say it's one of theDespite the early access issue (raubahn and pipin savage), the content of the expansion itself is very very good. I can say it's one of the best MMO expansion I've played and I played a lot of MMOs.

    - Story:
    The pacing is tighter and more streamlined than Heavensward, almost no filler or unnecessary detour in the main quest. Although I prefer the setting and setup of Heavensward, Stormblood has various twists and unforgettable moments, I'm excited to see where the story will unfolds in 4.x patches.

    - Gameplay:
    The two new Jobs (Samurai and Red Mage) are AWESOME. Tried both of them a lot in Palace of the Dead and they play very fluidly with interesting mechanics. Red Mage in particular seems very enjoyable to play, they got the jack of all trades role right. While Samurai is pure DPS monster with zero utility to the party, skill wise it is a bit harder than other melee DPS since you have to keep track a lot of things. The battle system changes they introduced is also mostly a success and make old jobs more streamlined (a bit dumbed down, but understandable, WoW had worse skill pruning).

    - Music:
    No comment needed here. Still reign supreme as the best MMO music.

    - Endgame:
    Can't give full impression on the endgame since raid is not out yet (2 weeks from now). The only endgame content currently is 2 Extreme Primal which I haven't tried yet.    … Full Review »
  3. Dokkodo
    Jul 2, 2017
    3
    Not worth $15 let alone $60. They've added new zones that are devoid of life just like the old ones. Two new EX Primals, that's a patch not anNot worth $15 let alone $60. They've added new zones that are devoid of life just like the old ones. Two new EX Primals, that's a patch not an expansion. Sure there's an upcoming raid, but that's still not enough to justify the price.

    Not to mention they still haven't upgraded their servers (and there's significant server-side lag) and still continue to do things like charge MONTHLY for extra inventory space when they overpack your inventory which even F2P games shouldn't do.

    They also charge for a lot of cosmetics, which I can get over, but is still very distasteful for a subscription game.

    Music continues to be good, graphics are acceptable, new classes and class revamps are ok. Should've been a free patch and not an expansion.    … Full Review »
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