Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers

1. Daybrakgo

   Jun 14, 2020

   10

   Amazing - visual, characters, music and story all were extremely entertaining. Plenty of plot bombs that made you go “so that’s why” or “noAmazing - visual, characters, music and story all were extremely entertaining. Plenty of plot bombs that made you go “so that’s why” or “no way” and just generally fleshed out the story in quite a clever way. The twinning dungeon is one particular instance that come to mind although theres quite more!… Expand

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2. Kamui22

   Jul 2, 2019

   10

   Best mmorpg best DLC music 10/10 the new classes is good,new location and the best story.

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4. DevilSurvivor

   Nov 18, 2021

   10

   Ignore the bad reviews, you can clearly see those idiots are people that don't understand what an MMO is. And to review this game, which is anIgnore the bad reviews, you can clearly see those idiots are people that don't understand what an MMO is. And to review this game, which is an MMO, you have to review it with that in mind.
   
   It is by far the best MMORPG there ever was, and probably ever will be. The game peaked with Heavensward, and unlike most other MMOs, it peaked again with Shadowbringers. In all aspects. Story, graphics, animations, content, gameplay, class balancing, MUSIC, god the music is so good. Characters are amazing, even someone like me who only started playing at the end of its third expansion, Stormblood, this game managed to capture so many feelings of fulfillment and nostalgia with its story while also moving the characters forward, each of them having a time to shine.
   
   Best Final Fantasy there is. I put this game off for so long thinking that "it's not a real FF, it will never be good, it's just an MMO". Never again, I've been convinced by the prowess of the game itself. It stands on its own merit, it deserves the name, and it's been the best FF there was since at least 6. But unlike six, the gameplay is incredible, you can play it with others, and it will only get better from here.
   
   Play the free trial, once you get to Heavensward, you won't be able to drop this game.… Expand

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5. JonnyMenthol

   Jul 29, 2019

   10

   Absolutely fantastic. Better than stormblood and on par with HW.
   
   Some classes have gotten stripped of complexity while others have beenAbsolutely fantastic. Better than stormblood and on par with HW.
   
   Some classes have gotten stripped of complexity while others have been near perfected. This and the lack of an option to skip the tired old fetch quests is my only complaint. C'mon. We've surveyed, grabbed 3 items, cured the 3 sick people, delivered 3 items etc enough. Just give me the excellent story and the odd solo instance with the incredible dungeons and trials and let me cut out the busy work inbetween.
   
   It's better than ever been and might even get me to stick around for end game, for a bit.… Expand

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6. Minde

   Jul 4, 2019

   10

   Story 10, Cobat 10 ( based on Bard), Dungeons best ever, Graphics... You have to see it lol

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7. Mattaclysm

   Aug 26, 2019

   8

   As someone who has been playing Final Fantasy XIV since A Realm Reborn's introduction, I feel that this is a hard one to review based on theAs someone who has been playing Final Fantasy XIV since A Realm Reborn's introduction, I feel that this is a hard one to review based on the first few patches of Shadowbringers (especially considering we haven't really seen the totality of what the entirety of the expansion has to offer). Keeping that in mind, I will try to be fair and base my review on my experiences thus far.
   
   I have a lot of positive things to say about Shadowbringers. I honestly feel that it is the highest I've felt on Final Fantasy XIV since A Realm Reborn. The writing easily trumps the previous expansion story lines with a far more interesting plot line and way more interesting quests. Area design is yet another thing I found to be fantastic. Even including Il Mheg (which may have scarred my retinas with its over usage of the hot pink coloring), every area in Shadowbringers felt unique with great designs that gave each of them a nice vibe. Music was also an absolute surprise, I felt that the tracks in Shadowbringers were the best the game has had. Period. Gunbreaker and Dancer are also a solid inclusion, both jobs being pretty fun to play. I would also say that the job change revisions (and the removal of TP), as a whole, that Square-Enix has made with the expansion was also a bright point (even if I'm crying inside about the changes to Warrior). Everything plays great, and any changes seem to have worked out for the better.
   
   The pros definitely outweigh the cons for Shadowbringers, but I still have a few complaints. For starters, I would have liked to see more out of the "Shared FATE" log. It does give a reason to do FATEs, however, that doesn't really change that FATEs are still in a desperate need of a revision due to their repetitive nature. Dungeons were also kind of a miss for Shadowbringers. I found the boss fights to be fun, however, the actual overall design felt relatively lacking with the constant speed bumps that seem to hinder speed running far more than the previous expansions did. Not being entirely all that bad, I did at least enjoy the level 80 dungeons (which are probably the only ones that really matter considering they are the ones that you'll be spamming for the next 6 or 7 months). The Eden raid is another one I'm indifferent about, however, I'm willing to give this one the benefit of doubt. It just doesn't feel all that memorable and makes me long for the days of the Alexander raid.
   
   Overall, Shadowbringers is worth trying for MMO players. It's definitely something that I feel is great for both newcomers and veterans of XIV. There is far more than enough content packed into this expansion alone to get your money's worth out of with only more to come in future updates. All I can say is that I feel Naoki Yoshida and company did a marvelous job with this one and I can't wait to see what else they bring to the table!… Expand

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8. Ivan97

   Dec 15, 2021

   0

   A Final fantasy online is NOT a Final Fantasy, this **** of game, repetitive and boring

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