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How Metascores Are Calculated
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Stars indicate the most critically-acclaimed games. |
GAMES: The world of Vana'diel stands at the brink of war. Three powerful nations, united in their plight against the beastmen forces, look to their last hope -- brave adventurers like you! Will the beastmen gain the upper hand, and thrust the once-peaceful Vana'diel into another war? Step into the world of Vana'diel and journey forth on grand adventures with players from all across the globe! Final Fantasy XI is the first online game in the award-winning FINAL FANTASY series. How you play is up to you, with limitless possibilities for adventure. Set out on your own to discover the countless secrets of Vana'diel, or form a party with your friends to purge the beastman forces and bring home sensational spoils! [Square Enix]
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more... 100
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Play Magazine
Online RPGs are not supposed to have characters that look this good, nor are they supposed to have the sort of atmospheric brilliance exhibited here. [Dec 2003, p.90]
100
Playboy
It's so engaging that fans may never leave the house, much less visit a theater again. [Dec 2003, p.44]
92
90
PC Gamer
A better version of everything the MMORPG community has cooked up so far, and more. [Feb 2004, p.60]
90
90
89
Games Radar UK (Pre-2006)
85
84
84
83
82
81
Computer and Video Games
80
Computer Gaming World
Square took the best things about single-player console RPGs and applied them to an MMO - a world densely populated by talkative NPCs, interesting, well-conceived quests, and a whole lot of visual gloss. [Feb 2004, p.84]
80
80
80
80
80
Computer Games Magazine
Because of the high reliance on other people, diplomacy is a coveted real-world skill as well, and those who can use it wisely always have the most fun. [Feb 2004, p.62]
80
80
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