Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker

 PlayStation 5
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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 726 Ratings

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  1. Yearn96
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Absolute masterpiece story wise and gameplay. Will be very hard to live up to this expansion.
  2. RayAshes
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    A masterpiece, everything is tied together with an insane amount of breathtaking OST’s Endwalker or i’d rather say FFXIV in a whole is a must play.
  3. Ju_Ten
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    This may be very well the greatest story of modern fiction ever told. A culmination of works building on the scale of JRR Tolkien’s oeuvre. Combined with a lovable ensemble of characters spanning 8 years, along with the strongest main cast of any RPG I’ve played, a soundtrack that brings me to tears, and a whole lot of love from an entire team. I can’t imagine a more perfect final entry toThis may be very well the greatest story of modern fiction ever told. A culmination of works building on the scale of JRR Tolkien’s oeuvre. Combined with a lovable ensemble of characters spanning 8 years, along with the strongest main cast of any RPG I’ve played, a soundtrack that brings me to tears, and a whole lot of love from an entire team. I can’t imagine a more perfect final entry to this saga if I tried.… Expand
  4. GameforGamers
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    as expected the Endwalker is another excellent addition to Final Fantasy 14 expansions, and continue to solidify FF14 as the best comeback of a video game in history, it's still surprise me how Square Enix manage to make each expansion better than the previous one,
    if you already playing the game and still can't decide whether to get Endwalker or not i'd advice to go ahead and get it,    as expected the Endwalker is another excellent addition to Final Fantasy 14 expansions, and continue to solidify FF14 as the best comeback of a video game in history, it's still surprise me how Square Enix manage to make each expansion better than the previous one,
    if you already playing the game and still can't decide whether to get Endwalker or not i'd advice to go ahead and get it, this is expansion is a must have IMO    … Expand
  5. kaohew
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    I had start FF14 journey last year. Amazing RPG experience. Love the story, character, music, gameplay, and everything in the game... Thank You FF14 Team! Now I have start looking forward for 7.0 . Please keep it up!! FF14 Team
  6. JunkRaver4Eva
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolutely breathtaking ending to a Saga started 10 years ago. It is mindblowing that such a story could outshine that of Shadowbringers. This expansion is truely epic, the best Final Fantasy story i have seen yet (and i have played almost every entry)… Expand
  7. NicoLink91
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    This expansion is an unforgettable adventure, pushing the MMO narration to its limits.
  8. Sephal
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    Wonderful story and breathtaking soundtrack continue the trend of the game surpassing itself with every new expansion. Cannot recommend this enough.
  9. Grebenyt
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game brings many things in the MMO ganre to a new level and that how it should be done.

    - We know questing in MMO is boring, every MMO player would agree on that one. The idea to place the entire story in dialogs, cinematics and few mini games is amazing. And this decision would not be good if they didn't wrote one of the best stories ever. It was just a great finale for both the Zodiark/Hydaelyn saga and the first chapter.

    - New zones are absolutely stunning. At first it was quite strange that some of them are existing only in the main story and will not be lore friendly to go back there, but that gave them the freedom to do insane things with those zones. Totally stunning design.

    - Music is master piece. This the only MMO that I just can't play with spotify instead of its original audio and even so, this expansion was above expetations (I still don't like the trailer song, but everything else was stunning).

    - Dungeons solo quests and trials were designed amazing.It was pretty good introduction of all basic mechanics that will help to the new players in the future challanges. I love that they are a bit faster and more mechanics overlap on normal mode so it didn't felt too easy, holding your hand content. And we already know that the next patches will unlock some great addition to this.    … Expand
  10. Cruelbaycon
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    Amazing culmination of an epic story. The way everything is neatly tied up us incredible.
  11. Wyti
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    Probably the best story overall I have had the pleasure to play in the past 10 years.
  12. BonJovyPSN
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    Deeply emotional story.
    Every music track kicks in at the right moment.
    I can only hope that someday the developers will be able to completely untie it from online, so that the game will forever remain in history and everyone can enjoy it.
  13. Waius
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    An incredible Expansion. The story is great and a more than worthy successor to Shadowbringers. The new zones and cities look amazing. The music is beautiful. And the two new jobs are very well made. FFXIV has delievered 10/10
  14. Van12345
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    Very good expansion!
    The dev is passionate, understanding and caring!
    Its better than shadowbringers
    Yes! The queue times are bad but thats a sign of healthy game
  15. chrisynelred
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    I have literally spent 4 days with goosepumps. What an incredible piece of art and what an amazing journey. It took me back to my RPG era and I remembered why I loved FF so much. Because lets be clear, not only this is the best expansion of the game, it is also one of the best FF JRPG ever made as a stand alone. It is that incredible. The music, the zones, the story (which even if it has aI have literally spent 4 days with goosepumps. What an incredible piece of art and what an amazing journey. It took me back to my RPG era and I remembered why I loved FF so much. Because lets be clear, not only this is the best expansion of the game, it is also one of the best FF JRPG ever made as a stand alone. It is that incredible. The music, the zones, the story (which even if it has a few pacing issues managed to grab me to never let me go), the dungeons, the trials, the solo duties, what an adventure!! I have not felt like this after a game for a very very long time!… Expand
  16. csulasiris
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    Endwalker is a victory lap for both FFXIV and the FF series in general - a joyous affirmation of everything that has made this series great down through the years, whether it be diverse casts of lovable characters, interesting locales to explore, fun classes to play, or spectacular boss battles to overcome. It has its missteps here and there - small issues with quest pacing, dungeonEndwalker is a victory lap for both FFXIV and the FF series in general - a joyous affirmation of everything that has made this series great down through the years, whether it be diverse casts of lovable characters, interesting locales to explore, fun classes to play, or spectacular boss battles to overcome. It has its missteps here and there - small issues with quest pacing, dungeon design, and inconsistent voice acting to name but a few - but I found myself so swept up in the epic events unfolding before me that I just didn't care. I'm waiting with bated breath for the raids to drop and I can't wait to see where the dev team take the story as we begin a new saga in 6.1!… Expand
  17. 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 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.
  18. rdiedrichsen
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    An expansion fueled with love from its praised developers & community.
    After 8 long years, a story that filled most of us with unending emotions finally comes to an end with a future that we can all look forward to.
    Its music, locations, storytelling, battle system improvements & new additional features that I will to you to enjoy have truly made this expansion the best ever released    An expansion fueled with love from its praised developers & community.
    After 8 long years, a story that filled most of us with unending emotions finally comes to an end with a future that we can all look forward to.
    Its music, locations, storytelling, battle system improvements & new additional features that I will to you to enjoy have truly made this expansion the best ever released joining the likes of Shadowbringers in all its glory.

    Though a negative at this time with all MMO's on release will be the long queue times due to its game popurlarity you cannot fault this expansion for the journey you receive in return, as it triumphs over a queue time that shall pass and be improved in the future.

    A simple reminder for all newcomers once you get past ARR and enjoy the fruits of HW beyond..
    You will truly be immersed in what an MMO is suppose to be.

    What a wonderful time to be alive!    … Expand
  19. GoemonStag
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    Absolutely amazing. Best expansion. Best sr Final Fantasy experienced and Final Fantasy game. It solidified the masterpiece that shb started.
  20. ARBO2k9
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    I absolutely love the story and so far have nothing negative to say other than the server issues but that's not a huge issue since I like to play during the AM hours. Definitely a great expansion like the one that came before. Love it!
  21. kleberson777
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    This expansion manage to surpassed even Shadowbringer in many way. Don't let the launch issue discourage you from trying out this masterpiece
  22. Akiin
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    This is for certain the best expansion released for an mmo since shadowbringers, lovingly crafted with extreme attention to detail on literally every corner endwalker emerges as a emotional masterpiece that touches your soul with a satisfying conclusion to the arc, it's a labor of love; the music for example is magical and some tracks are a 100% some of the best video game music of allThis is for certain the best expansion released for an mmo since shadowbringers, lovingly crafted with extreme attention to detail on literally every corner endwalker emerges as a emotional masterpiece that touches your soul with a satisfying conclusion to the arc, it's a labor of love; the music for example is magical and some tracks are a 100% some of the best video game music of all time, it is a must play experience.… Expand
  23. thechad10
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    Despite issues with logins caused by the massive influx of new players (for good reason). Endwalker wraps up an otherwise astounding narrative tale between good and evil. The story not only keeps the player on the edge of their seat, but takes them on an unexpected emotional rollercoaster. If someone is patient enough to play through the drier base game and make it this far, they will findDespite issues with logins caused by the massive influx of new players (for good reason). Endwalker wraps up an otherwise astounding narrative tale between good and evil. The story not only keeps the player on the edge of their seat, but takes them on an unexpected emotional rollercoaster. If someone is patient enough to play through the drier base game and make it this far, they will find a narrative experience that has never been seen to this scale in a video game before. Truthfully a masterpiece.… Expand
  24. rogeriorc
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    It seemed impossible, but they surprised us again. So many good references to Final Fantasy IV.
  25. 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 the passing of days :)
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90

Universal acclaim - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 14
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  1. PLAY
    Feb 23, 2022
    80
    Fans will love this celebratory ending. With the MMO more mechanically satisfying than 8 ever, there’s never been a better time to enjoy the whole story. [Issue#10, p.82]
  2. Twinfinite
    Jan 28, 2022
    90
    While Endwalker fails to eclipse Shadowbringers in most areas, it succeeds in what is by far its most important mandate: properly ending this extremely long storyline in an incredibly satisfying way. It’s a solid tale from start to finish. The expansion adds beautiful new areas, well-constructed new jobs, and all in all, ticks off everything that you want a Final Fantasy XIV expansion to do with the level of polish that players have come to expect. So take a deep breath Final Fantasy XIV fans, Endwalker is fantastic.
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  3. Edge Magazine
    Jan 27, 2022
    80
    This is as satisfying a finale as any devoted FFXIV player could reasonably have hoped for. [Issue#368, p.106]
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