Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker

 PlayStation 5
Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. IGN
    Dec 11, 2021
    I'm especially fond of all the quality of life changes, including a less annoying rotation for my Samurai's AOE abilities and the inclusion of minimaps for city aethernet networks. I still need to finish the story, and I haven't had a chance to try out the new Reaper and Sage combat jobs yet aside from grouping with people who play them in dungeons. But for now, I'm happy to see that Endwalker's heavy emphasis on spinning a good yarn hasn't come at the expense of making dungeons and trials too easy. [Review in Progress]

Awards & Rankings

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#3 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2021
22
#22 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2021

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 726 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 585 out of 726
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 726
  3. Negative: 128 out of 726
  1. Kamui22
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    The best expansion in a mmo with shadowbringers, I can not lower points for people who can not login is something that is solved with theThe best expansion in a mmo with shadowbringers, I can not lower points for people who can not login is something that is solved with the passing of days :)… Full Review »
  2. Zonkx
    May 31, 2023
    9
    By far the best MMO I have ever played. Respect to the people who wrote the story. It touched me deeply many times. The only downside I findBy far the best MMO I have ever played. Respect to the people who wrote the story. It touched me deeply many times. The only downside I find with Endwalker is that Zenos seemingly disappears at the end. This character still holds so many unanswered questions, and they barely touched on anything. Why did he keep seeing the final days in his dreams? How could he become as strong as the Warrior of Light, even though he seemingly doesn't possess as many soul fragments? Why is his body unnaturally large? Did Emet possibly conduct some experiments on him? It wouldn't be the first time he experimented on a baby; just look at what Emet did in Shadowbringers. But, as I said, they give us next to nothing, and then it's over. Apart from that, Zenos would complement the team really well if he had a redemption arc. I can imagine many funny and interesting moments, but yeah, nothing happened, and I found that very disappointing.

    In general, what bothers me in the game is that you have to kill enemies so often. It wasn't any different with Emet and Elidibus, and now they're all gone. I don't like the approach, even though the story is otherwise very well-written.

    On the other hand, the new stuff with Zero is rather mediocre. Zero is just a walking cliché, and honestly, it annoys me every time she's around. Hopefully, she will take a backseat in the next expansion. I would prefer to see old characters taking the spotlight again.    … Full Review »
  3. KingGohan
    Dec 9, 2021
    0
    The new jobs are fantastic.

    The story has major pacing issues and from a story perspective does not land very well. As a 1.0 player this is    The new jobs are fantastic.

    The story has major pacing issues and from a story perspective does not land very well. As a 1.0 player this is probably from a story standpoint the most disappointing expansion of the lot. And it hurts to say because I love FFXIV but sorry this story just...isn't good.    … Full Review »
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