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Final Fantasy XI: Chains of Promathia
Generally favorable reviews
Based on 13 critic reviews
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Game Info
Publisher: Square Enix
Developer: Square Enix
Genre(s): Massively-Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game
Players: Thousands
ESRB Rating: T (Teen)
Release Date: September 21, 2004
Summary
Chains of Promathia is an expansion pack to Final Fantasy XI, which brings more exciting adventures, features, and locations for all levels of gamers. The first cross-platform, cross-continent MMORPG, Final Fantasy XI, allows gamers to connect to the same exact world regardless of whether they are playing on a personal computer or a PS2 and whether they are playing in North America or Japan. [Square Enix]
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What The Critics Said
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DailyGame
Whether you're a seasoned veteran or wet-behind-the-ears newbie, Chains of Promathia adds even more to see and do in the already robust world of Vana'diel.
Read Full Review >Warcry
From the moment I got in game and started doing the new quests and missions, I knew that I would see some great things. However some of the content in the Empty areas seemed to be more difficult than needed.
Read Full Review >Console Gameworld
The expansion is only $29.99, and well worth it for the hardcore FFXI player.
Read Full Review >IGN
Bigger is exactly what Final Fantasy XI: Chains of Promathia truly is, as it adds a considerable amount real estate compared to most enhancement bundles out there -- with storyline superfluities that are rarely seen in appendices of this type.
Read Full Review >Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
Offers tons of new things to see and do, but relative newcomers to the game may want to hold off...for now. [Dec 2004, p.102]
G4 TV
Those that have yet to exceed level 40 and undertake some of the main game’s tougher challenges are probably unprepared for the trials this expansion pack has to offer and will likely find them frustrating and unrewarding. For those prepared to throw down the gauntlet, though, there’s a lot of fun content and gorgeous new areas to be discovered.
Read Full Review >Cheat Code Central
The enemies were incredibly intelligent. Antlions would not only attack you in a mad rush straight on but they would also construct sand traps and wait for you to walk over them whereupon they would attack you from below.
Edge Magazine
FFXI may not technically be the future of MMORPGs, as there’s no ignoring its derivative nature. However, it has cleverly assimilated all the elements that make the genre so popular and married them with international brand popularity well beyond the reach of other, more ghettoised MMORPGs. [Dec 2005, p110]
GamerFeed
The new enemies, areas, quests and story elements make this a must-buy for anyone who plays Final Fantasy XI, as well as those that have yet to go hunting in Square Enix's MMORPG masterpiece.
Read Full Review >Game Informer
Basically, if you are level 30 and up, this expansion throws a ton of new content your way. [Dec 2004, p.177]
PSM Magazine
While the geographical and story elements Chains introduces are top-notch, it is regrettably light in other areas. [Holiday 2004, p.88]
GameSpot
It's designed exclusively for Final Fantasy XI's most dedicated players, and probably should have been a downloadable update for those players.
Read Full Review >GameSpy
Though it's a fairly robust expansion, most of its content isn't immediately accessible, nor is it even readily apparent, especially for beginning players.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 7.5 (out of 10) based on 4 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Bob ness gave it a 10:
B-E-A-UTIFUL!
