Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Realm Reborn

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  1. Devo
    May 27, 2014
    10
    Probably the best looking MMO out now. Even if you aren't that worried about looks, it offers enough content to justify the monthly charge. Great controls for a console. Every RPG player should at least give it a try.
  2. winterforge
    Apr 14, 2014
    10
    This is the best game currently available on the PS4. in my opinion. Very, very well done MMO with gorgeous graphics and TONS of stuff to do in the game. You will not be bored. You can solo most of the game if that's your thing, but you will need to group up for storyline dungeons (4 player group). Don't worry though, there's something called the Duty Finder that will automatically groupThis is the best game currently available on the PS4. in my opinion. Very, very well done MMO with gorgeous graphics and TONS of stuff to do in the game. You will not be bored. You can solo most of the game if that's your thing, but you will need to group up for storyline dungeons (4 player group). Don't worry though, there's something called the Duty Finder that will automatically group you with others wanting to do that dungeon. Game is such a blast!… Expand
  3. phishhippy
    Apr 17, 2014
    10
    This is my first mmo game as I have been a console gamer for many years (unless you want to count Defiance, but... let's not.) and I am blown away by the awesomeness of this game. As a long time Final Fantasy fan (VII and up...XII was my fave) I was really looking forward to this. Expectations destroyed!
    I played the Beta phase A and I hated it... I couldn't read anything because the    This is my first mmo game as I have been a console gamer for many years (unless you want to count Defiance, but... let's not.) and I am blown away by the awesomeness of this game. As a long time Final Fantasy fan (VII and up...XII was my fave) I was really looking forward to this. Expectations destroyed!
    I played the Beta phase A and I hated it... I couldn't read anything because the text was so tiny I felt like I was going blind trying to read it and I only played it for like 3 hours. I am so glad I gave it another shot! I play alot of games... I mean alot... and part of that reason is I get bored easy so I play a little of this game and a little of that game and move on, but this game has captured me. The text size is fixed and once I got the hang of all of the systems and the new controls (to me, a console gamer) and understood not to run around in circles trying to shoot an arrow (who knew) and finally got some badass gear, I fell in love with this game.
    It was about hour 5 of gameplay but every hour after has been so freaking sweet. I've generally had a bad attitude about mmos because it seems like you're constantly having to talk to people and interact with non npcs and it just seemed like a bother, but this game lets you play alone most of the time and when you are required to group for a dungeon or raid it does it for you! You get mounts, pets and other awesome customization items. I don't even want to think about how many hours it would take me to level 50 all the jobs... but I'm sure gonna try.
    This game even made me think about cancelling ps plus and just by the sub for this... and I might...
    At first I was worried that I wouldn't be able to cancel after my first 30 days ( when I was sure I would be done with it) but they don't even charge you unless you sign up! I bought trials fusion this week too but haven't even touched it. That's saying something.
    If you like RPGs, customization, playing alone or with friends, awesome graphics, grinding, a good story, switching from weapon to weapon, magic, crafting, xp, final fantasy or if you were scared to get into an mmo... this is the game for you. It is almost perfect. I can't think of any negatives. This game will consume you. Get it.    … Expand
  4. DrGerm
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Amazing how this game was turned around. Tons of fun. If nothing else, worth playing the free introduction month and see if it is just as fun for you. People playing this game are very easy going.
  5. polesp
    Apr 25, 2014
    10
    So addictive that I cant stop myself from logging in everyday, join a friendly FC and you will have a blast :D This is a must buy for fans of classic Final Fantasy games and MMOs alike.
  6. VitaGamer12
    Jul 8, 2014
    10
    This is the one game that I just keep playing and playing. It's amazing. An mmo on consoles that is good? Yes that''s right. The game has lots of classes and servers and it depends on what city you will start out in from what class you choose. This game just has fantastic quests and that addicting gameplay which makes you keep playing the game and that's all I need. The servers can get aThis is the one game that I just keep playing and playing. It's amazing. An mmo on consoles that is good? Yes that''s right. The game has lots of classes and servers and it depends on what city you will start out in from what class you choose. This game just has fantastic quests and that addicting gameplay which makes you keep playing the game and that's all I need. The servers can get a bit rusty but sometimes it happens from lots of people being on the server. This game has a huge amount of content and 3 big cities to adventure into. I even liked the story that was somewhat interesting. I say just go buy the game if you don't have it on PC or PS3.… Expand
  7. Gravehill
    Apr 14, 2014
    10
    Best MMO on consoles/PC with cross-platform play between both. Also the best Final Fantasy game to come out in years. This is a must buy for fans of classic Final Fantasy games and MMOs alike.
  8. missdeadredhead
    Apr 15, 2014
    10
    Best MMO on consoles/PC with cross-platform play between both. Also the best Final Fantasy game to come out in years. This is a must buy for fans of classic Final Fantasy games and MMOs alike.
  9. Feastybone
    Apr 19, 2014
    10
    Meant to add in the fact that the way the class and job system works is great. Only having to create one character to play all classes and jobs is pretty good.
  10. Stafmeister
    Jul 31, 2014
    10
    Best Final Fantasy game I have played in a long time. Lots to do to keep you coming back, the subscription fee is not too bad when you consider the new content released regularly and the comparative price of map packs / Season passes on games with annual releases like Call of Duly.
  11. DirtyBird13
    Aug 27, 2014
    10
    It is currently the best MMO for the console market right now. I have been playing the game for about a year now on PS4 and, it has been definitely worth the subscription. If you are tired of an outdated WOW, this is the best MMO on the market. Gameplay, graphics, and content are amazing. The story is a little lackluster, but who plays MMOs for the story?
  12. Eorzea
    Sep 9, 2014
    10
    This game is literally the most fun I've ever had with an MMO. I love being able to play this on the PS4, it just works so well. This game is well worth the subscription fee, and I highly recommend it.
  13. shadowmancer66
    Sep 13, 2014
    10
    A realm reborn has a ton of content, a friendly player base, several fun classes to play, a fantastic crafting system, and most importantly, makes you want to keep playing for long after you purchase it. The game comes out with new content every few months or so that adds to the games story, therefore adding new quest, dungeons, and features that will keep you wondering what's next andA realm reborn has a ton of content, a friendly player base, several fun classes to play, a fantastic crafting system, and most importantly, makes you want to keep playing for long after you purchase it. The game comes out with new content every few months or so that adds to the games story, therefore adding new quest, dungeons, and features that will keep you wondering what's next and will make you stay until you see. All of this is why I've put more hours into this game than any other ps4 game, and highly recommend this game to anyone seeking out a great gaming experience.… Expand
  14. Searth
    Nov 8, 2014
    10
    I don't write many reviews, but when i do it's for games that really grab my attention and i feel need talking about, weather that be to heavily slate or praise it, or if i just feel people need to know about this game.

    I'm writing about Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn because it's the first MMORPG in a very long time that actually feels like a game again. This may sound strange, but    I don't write many reviews, but when i do it's for games that really grab my attention and i feel need talking about, weather that be to heavily slate or praise it, or if i just feel people need to know about this game.

    I'm writing about Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn because it's the first MMORPG in a very long time that actually feels like a game again. This may sound strange, but MMO games today are more about the end game content, micro transactions and constant grinding.

    Take World of Warcraft as an example, over the years since Wrath of the Lich King, the game has become easier and easier, players are shooting to the level cap faster thanks to features put into the game by Blizzard to allow players to skip past everything easily. Anything that once required hard work to earn is now handed to players on a silver platter.

    Because of my expirience with many MMOs i was reluctant to start a new one, so when i did try and went for Final Fantasy XIV i found myself emerged in a world i couldn't leave, enhanced by the fact that it's played on the PS4.

    This is not to say that playing the game on a PC would reduce the enjoyment of it by any means, but while playing Final Fantasy XIV: ARR on the PS4, i've found that it barely feels like a grindy boring MMO at all. Using the controller to quickly switch between abilities, smoothly navigate the User interface and freely interact with the game world makes for a very fun and unique expirience.

    But let's talk about gameplay for a second, what sets it apart in terms of gameplay from other MMORPGs? Players are given a choice of combat classes upon creating their character, but this does not seal their fate as to what they play, because at any point in the game, a player may switch their class to any other class in the game and eventually level all classes to maximum, this is true for both combat related classes and crafting or gathering classes.

    Each class is topped off with a unique mini story quest chain every 5 levels into the class that makes it worth leveling that class just to find out what happens next.

    Speaking of quests, leveling and classes, there's much to do in the game to earn XP and level yourself up, including FATEs, which are random events that pop up in every map offering different challenges each time for players all around to jump into and earn XP, Gill and other bonuses, then you have Dungeons and Gildhests, pitting a team of 4 players together against numerous foes and bosses, and lastly, the Primals.

    Let's backtrack a second though, I want to talk a little more about the gameplay on a PS4.
    I know some people are thinking "It's an MMO, there's gonna be TONS of abilities and items that players will want to use, how can you fit all of that onto a tiny controller?" Well..

    The "Crossbar" which is the PS4s version of a Hotkey Bar is made up of 16 blocks devided into 2 sets of 8 on both the left and the right, and accessable by L2 for the left, and R2 for the right.
    Each set of 8 is layed out to look similar to a controller, with 4 buttons representing the face buttons, and the other 4 representing the D-pad.
    "Ok, 16 buttons isn't bad, but that's still not enough!" you might argue, and you're right. Many players will want many more buttons than that quickly accessable to them without needing to switch crossbars, but that's where the extra hotbars come in. Once turned on through the config menu, players can access a whole other set of 16 blocks by simply holding down L2 and R2 in a certain order, L2 then R2 for one set of 8, or R2 then L2 for another set, giving players access to a whole 32 abilities and items at a time!

    Lastly, User Interface and HUD. Players have alot of customisation in the config menus and have complete control over how their screen looks, from resizing every part or window, to moving it somewhere else, It's such a simple feature but really helps make a game.

    I should probably wrap this up, i know it sounds like i've been more positive than anything towards Final Fantasy XIV: ARR, but that's because there's not much to say negatively about this game, it does well what many other MMOs fail to do at all. The graphics are beautiful, allowing each player to really emerse themselves in this magical world. The gameplay i've already spoken about enough, even if you've played a hundred MMOs, FFXIV:ARR offers something new you'll come to love. Overall i would give this game a 10/10.

    Thanks for Reading.    … Expand
  15. lovebox
    Feb 17, 2015
    10
    great fun, great mmo, lots of people to play with. everyone should give this game a chance, i play on pc and on ps4, if anyone needs help im on balmung server love box
  16. readingatwork
    Mar 4, 2015
    10
    I love ARR. It's like Square took my personal list of everything I hate about MMO's and made a game that avoided every item on it. Where most MMO's look static and dull ARR feels organic and alive. Where most MMO's are overcomplicated and require you to seek outside sources to properly play them ARR is smooth, intuitive and explains every aspect of the game through tutorials and cleverI love ARR. It's like Square took my personal list of everything I hate about MMO's and made a game that avoided every item on it. Where most MMO's look static and dull ARR feels organic and alive. Where most MMO's are overcomplicated and require you to seek outside sources to properly play them ARR is smooth, intuitive and explains every aspect of the game through tutorials and clever use of the low level quests. Where most MMO's seem to resent that they have to tell you a story ARR actually seems to be enjoying it. In fact, it's probably the best story in a FF game since 9 (granted, that's not a high bar...). I really can't praise this game enough.

    Some other things I like about this game:

    -The NPCs have actual personality. I still click past their text half the time but I still appreciate the effort!

    -Quests are for more than gear and cash. They also unlock tons of extras like dungeons, mounts, pets, access to new bosses/dungeons, new gameplay mechanics, and silly dances. This makes your quest grinding surprisingly rewarding

    -I FREAKING LOVE the duty finder. If you want to run a dungeon you don't have to go around begging for people to join your party. You can just open the DF, say you want to run a particular dungeon, and the DF will make a party for you. As someone who spent many an hour in FF11 begging white mages to join my group this is greatly appreciated.

    -Chocobo racing/breeding just got added and it is exactly as stupidly addicting as you remember it being in FF7

    CONS: This game doesn't do instant gratification well. In fact that's the main reason I have problem getting others to join (that and people really hate to pay subscriptions these days). As I wrote above much of the game's content is unlocked through quests and exploration. The downshot of that is you can't do a lot of group activities until later on in the game. In fact in many ways the game is basically a single player game until you unlock airships and dungeons around level 15 (I think).

    It goes beyond that though. Most of the cool stuff in this game you will have to put some effort into getting. Your early gear will look like ass, your early quests will have you delivering pretzels, and your early gameplay options will be limited. This is by design so that you appreciate it when you're dragon kicking a 2 story tall Ultima weapon in the face in your aetherial battle-thong. However, this seems to be a big sticking point for many more experienced/impatient MMO players who don't want their hand held and just want to turn on the game and be a badass right from the start. I guess I can understand that, but I found the payoff more than worth the effort.    … Expand
  17. saintninja
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Perfect MMO in 2020. From year to year, from patch to patch, game still better. Even Base game, without expansions still get little improvments. Very cool. Over 1000 hours here and i want more and more!
  18. artimis
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    Final Fantasy 14 is a really beautiful game. Yoshi-P and his team did an amazing job at reviving the game, across the board it is by far the best mmo out on the market with an amazing online community. Dull start at first, but stick it out and you're in for an amazing experience. Well worth the subscription.

    Story 10/10 Graphics 10/10 Combat 10/10 Endgame 10/10 Music 10/10 replay    Final Fantasy 14 is a really beautiful game. Yoshi-P and his team did an amazing job at reviving the game, across the board it is by far the best mmo out on the market with an amazing online community. Dull start at first, but stick it out and you're in for an amazing experience. Well worth the subscription.

    Story 10/10
    Graphics 10/10
    Combat 10/10
    Endgame 10/10
    Music 10/10
    replay ability 10/10
    open world 10/10    … Expand
  19. KaladinStorm
    Oct 29, 2015
    10
    This game is not without it's flaws but most of those flaws have to do with patches, subscription fees etc (problems which are expected from almost all mmos). But as a game, as a final fantasy game in particular, this game is amazing. It's worth a shot for anyone who's a fan of mmos and/or final fantasy games.
  20. DisTurbedOne122
    Feb 6, 2016
    10
    Im going to keep this short and simple.FF 14 A Realm Reborn is by far the best console experience on the markt today.Dont be scared away by the negative reviews which all mention lag or bad customer service do to there bieng no North American server.All these issues and many more have been addressed and improved upon vastly since the games launch.Nothing but a beyond stellar andIm going to keep this short and simple.FF 14 A Realm Reborn is by far the best console experience on the markt today.Dont be scared away by the negative reviews which all mention lag or bad customer service do to there bieng no North American server.All these issues and many more have been addressed and improved upon vastly since the games launch.Nothing but a beyond stellar and expectation shattering game remains!… Expand
  21. BumbleBrand
    Feb 12, 2017
    10
    Learning from the mistakes of the original version, FFXIV: A Realm Reborn has become quite possibly the best MMO in existence, there is a lot of content, the soundtrack is phenomenal, memorable characters are plentiful, my only criticism would be the controls take some getting used to and on occasion some quests feel like filler asking you to run errands when you would prefer to progressLearning from the mistakes of the original version, FFXIV: A Realm Reborn has become quite possibly the best MMO in existence, there is a lot of content, the soundtrack is phenomenal, memorable characters are plentiful, my only criticism would be the controls take some getting used to and on occasion some quests feel like filler asking you to run errands when you would prefer to progress the story, despite these the game is a masterpiece and well worth buying.… Expand
  22. alperyarali1
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    I'm convinced that this game is as good as a MMORPG can ever hope to get. Not to say it is the best MMORPG ever (which is arguable) but it is up there contending with World of Warcraft which is also a great game.

    FF XIV offers outstanding music that rivals other FF games, satisfying gameplay along with very unique and fun dungeons, top notch lore and passable story line that you can    I'm convinced that this game is as good as a MMORPG can ever hope to get. Not to say it is the best MMORPG ever (which is arguable) but it is up there contending with World of Warcraft which is also a great game.

    FF XIV offers outstanding music that rivals other FF games, satisfying gameplay along with very unique and fun dungeons, top notch lore and passable story line that you can enjoy if you don't skip scenes.

    You should note that along with purchasing it, game also has a monthly subscription fee which you need to pay to keep playing.    … Expand
  23. MetaKritiker90
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    This is honestly the very best MMO on the market.
    The community is sooooooo friendly and welcoming! This game respects your time, you barely miss out on anything when you take a break. It's so worth to get into!
    This is also the most expansive, feature complete free trial that you can soon play until level 70 and it includes two critically acclaimed expansions with all content for    This is honestly the very best MMO on the market.
    The community is sooooooo friendly and welcoming! This game respects your time, you barely miss out on anything when you take a break. It's so worth to get into!
    This is also the most expansive, feature complete free trial that you can soon play until level 70 and it includes two critically acclaimed expansions with all content for absolutely free!    … Expand
  24. karay123
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    I spend with this game more than 3000 hours. Every new expansion are better than previous one.
  25. Mitchlb
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    I've never liked MMOs... but this one has it all. It's cheap when you account for the fact that you get the first 250 hours (or more if you do side quests) for FREE. You get to decide if you love the game enough to pay after you complete Heavensword. I've actually saved money playing this game since I buy many fewer games. Then, the graphics are great. The support for the game is great.I've never liked MMOs... but this one has it all. It's cheap when you account for the fact that you get the first 250 hours (or more if you do side quests) for FREE. You get to decide if you love the game enough to pay after you complete Heavensword. I've actually saved money playing this game since I buy many fewer games. Then, the graphics are great. The support for the game is great. The gameplay is the least repetitive of any MMO I've played... and chief of all, the story is phenomenal. I don't know why I wouldn't give this game a 10. There is nothing wrong here at all.… Expand
  26. LongVampire
    Jun 28, 2022
    10
    Лучшее ММО на все времена. В ней буквально прекрасно всё. А в довесок к самому контенту есть кроссплей с консолями.
  27. LastResource
    Jan 14, 2023
    10
    worth it and glad to play this game again. so much memories and nostalgia within this fourteenth game in the series.
  28. sp0rcu
    Jul 30, 2023
    10
    Trial version up to level 70!!!
    It's very nice to gain skill with the quest,
    Story is amazing
    Crafting is nice.
    The length of the quest is sometimes boring.
    Music and cinematics are good.
  29. MrFlankster
    May 9, 2014
    9
    Let me start off by saying that this game is awesome. I didn't know it was an MMO. I tried World of Warcraft 3 different times and didn't get it. When I realized this was a MMO, I got sick and thought, "What did I just blow my money on." I decided to give it a try. I'M SO GLAD I DID! This game is so fun!

    It took awhile to get the layout of the HUD and buttons to my liking, especially    Let me start off by saying that this game is awesome. I didn't know it was an MMO. I tried World of Warcraft 3 different times and didn't get it. When I realized this was a MMO, I got sick and thought, "What did I just blow my money on." I decided to give it a try. I'M SO GLAD I DID! This game is so fun!

    It took awhile to get the layout of the HUD and buttons to my liking, especially how to customize the target cycling, but once I did, this game became very engaging. I'm not the type to sit and play for 3 or 5 hours straight. I do 1, maybe 2 hours tops and this game plays to that style as well. I'm a solo player too, and it gives me the option to pair up with other players that are at the same point I am in the storyline, so I don't have to pout over the fact I don't have any friends (online).

    THE ONLY reason I took off a point is because of the HIGH $15/month subscription fee. I don't see myself paying this for more than 2 months unless they lower it to something life $5/month. Even if I don't finish the story, the steep price tag on the monthly will cause me to cancel it and get on the internet to find out how it ends. Who knows, I might change my mind as I get further in.

    I highly recommend this game.    … Expand
  30. RaiTheNoblesse
    Apr 29, 2014
    9
    didn't like FFXIII nor am I a MMO player, but FFXIV really suprised me ..OO

    things I loved in Skyrim are all found in FFXIV: beautifull, vast, open landscapes, with gorgeous day/night/weather changes..; a wonderfull soundtrack (not like the one from FFXIII, but more like FFXII's OST)..; plenty, plenty, plenty of things to do (and you can play many parts of it solo), motitvation    didn't like FFXIII nor am I a MMO player, but FFXIV really suprised me ..OO

    things I loved in Skyrim are all found in FFXIV: beautifull, vast, open landscapes, with gorgeous day/night/weather changes..; a wonderfull soundtrack (not like the one from FFXIII, but more like FFXII's OST)..; plenty, plenty, plenty of things to do (and you can play many parts of it solo), motitvation level/class system ect.

    besides having great (and many) enemy artdesigns..and the charcter editor (with plenty of suite/armors, which you can color) gives us some of the most beatutiful, cool and cute player characters designs of any RPG so far...

    sure there's no voice chat over the game (but there are other means of chatting), and there are not many ingame synchros,.... but when strafing through those panoramas, having plenty to do, you wont mind at all..

    seems as if, this game has become what many where hoping for from TESO, which couldn't deliver.. (didn't expect FFXIV to be so epical..., only at the begging, as a MMO noob, there was a lot to understand/get used too, but once you get over that start phase and into the "wild", it will gripp you as much as Skyrim did back then...)    … Expand
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#12 Best PS4 Game of 2014
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#36 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2014
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#30 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2014

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86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 35
  3. Negative: 0 out of 35
  1. Gamer.no
    Aug 26, 2014
    70
    A solid, safe and well-made port to the PlayStation 4. Pretty visuals, hours of gameplay and solid combat makes this one of the best massive online games for console to date.
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  2. The Digital Fix
    Jun 19, 2014
    90
    By adhering to the cookie-cutter conformity of MMO tropes, A Realm Reborn doesn’t attempt anything wholly new but shines in its familiarity.
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  3. Games Master UK
    Jun 7, 2014
    86
    The best Final Fantasy game in years and the finest MMO you can currently play on a console. [July 2014, p.72]
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