Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward

1. Schaeffa

   Jun 23, 2015

   10

   The developers really seemed to listen to the player base to create an expansion with so many features that were requested during the baseThe developers really seemed to listen to the player base to create an expansion with so many features that were requested during the base game's run. Though this is an MMORPG, it's still Final Fantasy so the story component is strong, as it was in the base game. The new story, in my opinion, is more elaborate and exciting than the portion that took players through the base game. The new areas are visually stunning, and the accompanying music sets the mood to a T. Dungeons and Trials are a little more innovative with mechanics that don't seem super obvious. New endgame raids are not yet implemented, but they will be added within the next couple weeks.
   
   You will have to finish the main story up through patch 2.55, which was the end of the base game, to access the new content, but that's not a bad thing by any means.… Expand

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2. stupiddog79

   Jul 1, 2015

   10

   Yes, it is an MMO heavy on the story, so you must complete the base game's main quest due to Heavensward's story building on top of that. IfYes, it is an MMO heavy on the story, so you must complete the base game's main quest due to Heavensward's story building on top of that. If you do not like that, do not buy it. But if you do, you are in for fantastic, beautiful worlds, the best control scheme for an MMO ever seen on a console, superb music, impressive bosses, and a very well-policed, helpful and non-toxic community. Do not let the 2.5 global cool down timer fool you: Lots of abilities are off-GCD, and sooner than later you will your hands full juggling the demanding number of skills to get the maximum out of your job. And, by the way, as always, you can play ALL jobs/classes in a single character. No need to create any twinks.… Expand

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4. Drakon

   Aug 11, 2016

   10

   Final Fantasy XIV Heavensward is the perfect example of what an expansion should be. The new areas are massive. The story is one of the bestFinal Fantasy XIV Heavensward is the perfect example of what an expansion should be. The new areas are massive. The story is one of the best stories in any mmo ever. The music is some of my favorite from the entire series. This is good work on all fronts from the developers. Going into Heavensward you will get a lot more of the same from A Realm Reborn. That said ARR was well done, and this content feels just as good. The expansions only real shortcoming is the extensive grind toward the end of the roughly 60 hour story (pre-patch now about 75 hours as of 3.3) The story masterfully makes you feel helpless and unable to comprehend just the scope of the insurmountable hatred the dragons have for the people of Ishgard. The story is just the beginning, the end game offers some of the best content the game has to offer. Currently there are 8 segments of the long term 8 man raid "Alexander," and 2 segments of the 24 man "sky pirate" (not official name) raid series. Beyond that there are lots of dungeons to do, daily missions, new beast tribe quests, new classes, and much more. Be prepared to lose literally thousands of hours to this soul sucking amazing game. Definitely recommend this game to any fans of the mmo genre.… Expand

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5. ValValentine

   Jun 27, 2015

   10

   Amazing!, all you could ask from any MMORPG or a FF series game, great Main Story full of CS-voice, dynamic events (FATES), great music,Amazing!, all you could ask from any MMORPG or a FF series game, great Main Story full of CS-voice, dynamic events (FATES), great music, traditional questing more relevant now, beautiful and HUGE new maps, great dungeons and new primals. All jobs got new skills, 3 new jobs, flying feels great, new FC (guilds) options. 10/10… Expand

   • 11 of 16 users found this helpful
6. smw119

   Feb 24, 2017

   9

   Heavensward is an expansion that provides exactly what it should, which is a large chunk of content and hundreds of hours of gameplay. The newHeavensward is an expansion that provides exactly what it should, which is a large chunk of content and hundreds of hours of gameplay. The new areas are vast and inspired while communicating a sense of wonder that feels right at home with a lot of the games other areas. The new Au'Ra race coupled with much more gear, an ever growing number of dungeons and 3 new jobs to explore, there's little to say that's negative about this expansion.
   It does exactly what it should, it expands your experience well beyond the original ARR. Not to mention the voice acting is finally raised to a standard that's not utterly laughable like much of the base game was. If you're invested in this MMO and want even more, then this has what you're looking for.… Expand

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7. willmoy38

   Feb 21, 2016

   9

   Very good game. I really enjoy the world and atmosphere of the game. Now, people say the game is a grind. What mmo isn't? I mean, one of theVery good game. I really enjoy the world and atmosphere of the game. Now, people say the game is a grind. What mmo isn't? I mean, one of the criticisms of mmos is that they're too involved. They begin to feel like a job after a while, and there is no real way to break away from them. If you break away for a couple of weeks, when you come back, you have tons of refreshing to do. So the argument that "It's a grind," doesn't really wash with me. ALL mmos are that way. They can be overwhelming.… Expand

   • 1 of 1 users found this helpful
8. plskmane

   Jan 14, 2016

   0

   Couldn't even get the thing installed on the computer after numerous attempts with support staff, my internet support staff. After numerousCouldn't even get the thing installed on the computer after numerous attempts with support staff, my internet support staff. After numerous headaches, e-mails, and problems this game is just not worth installing save your money, go with a more user friendly game. I spent well over 24 hours of my life just trying to get it installed because I enjoy mmorpgs but man I'll never get that time back. Patcher/Launcher has major issues, just lookup all the problems people have with patching and installing, I literally had to change msconfig, do port forwarding, and all the other fun stuff and it still didn't work. Steer clear.… Expand

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