Final Fantasy XV - Multiplayer Expansion: Comrades

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. FANDOM
    Dec 11, 2017
    70
    In the end, Comrades feels like the missing puzzle piece of Final Fantasy XV. Not only does it plug a narrative hole, it does so with coherency and commitment to its end-of-the-world bit. Yes, the multiplayer itself is over simplistic and you can actually play the expansion without interacting with others — but then you’re missing the point of story Comrades is trying to tell.
  2. SpazioGames
    Nov 22, 2017
    70
    Final Fantasy XV Comrades is a discreet DLC in theory, but in practice it offers gameplay that is too flat and with a few cues, especially from the point of view of the plot.
  3. Everyeye.it
    Nov 19, 2017
    68
    It's a shame then that a lot is lost because of trivial defects: running rugged online functionality, unacceptable loading times (despite a noticeable downgrade of the technical component), but above all a really flat combat system, which makes it hard to withstand grinding exasperated certain phases of play.
  5. Impulsegamer
    Nov 30, 2017
    60
    There’s definite potential to be found in Comrades, as when you get a decent team behind you and you’re taking on all manner of beasts it really adds a new dynamic to how you approach combat when compared to the single player game.
  6. Gameblog.fr
    Dec 11, 2017
    50
    Why did Square Enix bother to work on an online version of Final Fantasy XV ? Comrades just cuts short the open fights of the main game, taking off its charming exploration part. Naked as a baby, the adventure only serves four-players redundant fights, only if you survived the long lobby waiting. Only the hardcore dying fans of the Eos universe should spend some good time playing it.
  7. Push Square
    Nov 17, 2017
    50
    Final Fantasy XV: Comrades ends up being a missed opportunity. The groundwork for a good co-op-based grind is here, but constant bouts of loading make the whole thing feel like a chore. The bite-sized missions are mostly enjoyable, but they're overshadowed by how long it takes to actually get into the action, and Final Fantasy XV's somewhat stunted combat system just isn't strong enough to support an entire expansion. With a few updates, Comrades could get better, but right now, it's too flawed to recommend to anyone other than hardcore fans of the main game.
This publication does not provide a score for their reviews.
This publication has not posted a final review score yet.
These unscored reviews do not factor into the Metascore calculation.

In Progress & Unscored

?
  1. VG247
    Nov 21, 2017
    At its heart, Comrades definitely has the right ideas. It has problems that appear to largely stem from being built as an afterthought atop a single-player focused game, but many of the ideas it has for a multiplayer Final Fantasy experience are pretty strong, and there’s a particularly impressive effort to tell a proper FF story in a multiplayer setting that pans out remarkably well. Oh, and it has a lovely new theme tune by Nobuo Uematsu. If this is indeed a test for the future, it’s a solid proof of concept – if not exactly a must-play at this point in time.

User Reviews

All reviews »
User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 235 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 193 out of 235
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 235
  3. Negative: 28 out of 235
  1. TheOnlineGamer
    Nov 17, 2017
    10
    Comrades is a perfect expansion on the ominous 'World of Ruin' Chapter in the main game. The character customisation and co-op play here isComrades is a perfect expansion on the ominous 'World of Ruin' Chapter in the main game. The character customisation and co-op play here is in-depth and a lot of fun. The best thing about Comrades is that it helps build some much needed anticipation from a narrative perspective when talking about the transition from Chapter 13 to 14 in the base game. There's build-up now for the rest of the world and Noctis' return heading into the final Ardyn Battle, it doesn't just feel like a quick 10-year time skip anymore. The journey with your custom character helps build the world and raise tensions in the story because you now have direct understanding of the external factors and high stakes that make the final fight such a monumental moment.… Full Review »
  2. Kamikazeshocki
    Dec 8, 2017
    8
    I gave this a 8 because it's highly addicting and it has some seriously awesome character editor!
    Gameplay wise it just combat+grinding...    I gave this a 8 because it's highly addicting and it has some seriously awesome character editor!
    Gameplay wise it just combat+grinding...

    Finally a game where I can change every aspect of my avatars appearance AND name anytime I want, how often I want without earning the right to or be even able to in game.
    The combat is the same as in the main game, despite the magic and the buff slots on the weapons and their crafting. The loading times are a pain in the ass and the dlc is quite buggy I have to say.
    The "story" and events are totally clichee and it all comes down to grinding thorugh the events.
    The good thing is the combat is as addicting as in the main game so I spent 30 hours to my lvl 37 avatar right now and only one achievement missing.    … Full Review »
  3. Ahmy
    Nov 18, 2017
    9
    - Long loading time
    - bugged respawns sometimes because of a certain player, once that player abort the mission the enemies respawn
    - Few    - Long loading time
    - bugged respawns sometimes because of a certain player, once that player abort the mission the enemies respawn
    - Few details about the weapon upgrade system

    + Better fight experience vs bosses than the story mode game
    + nice weapon upgrade system once you understand it
    + a mode with much potential , so hopefully the upcoming updates add + to it than -    … Full Review »
See all user reviews »