Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker

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  1. Infu
    Jan 9, 2023
    8
    After finishing this game from ARR up to Endwalker I happily give it a 8 out of 10. Really, really good game with the best story of all mmos I've ever played and with lots of fun features.

    However it is not a 10/10, but again, an 8 is really good. Here are the few things I wish Square Enix would improve in the future. :) Player houing is amazing! However I don't like that you have    After finishing this game from ARR up to Endwalker I happily give it a 8 out of 10. Really, really good game with the best story of all mmos I've ever played and with lots of fun features.

    However it is not a 10/10, but again, an 8 is really good.

    Here are the few things I wish Square Enix would improve in the future. :)

    Player houing is amazing! However I don't like that you have to be constantly be subbed in order to keep your house. That's not how you should treat your players. Please make houses available for all players, not just a few, so players don't feel forced to keep subbed for each and every month. Also increase the number of items we can put in our apartment and house. Other than that housing in this game is simply amazing.

    Customization options for playable races.
    While the number of customizations is certainly more than in other mmos, which add like 3 hair colors every few years, it still is rather underwhelming. Especially considering face options you have way too little in ff14. The body sliders are nice, but the range between big and small could be bigger. On a personal note, I really which they would give an option to make the Elezen neck shorter. They kinda look like giraffes. Also the tail of Miquote doesn't really look good and rather like pixel mush.

    Graphics need to be more polished and I'm not really a fan of invisible walls either. It kinda breaks the immersion.

    Story:
    Only 2 things.
    First of, Haurchefant's end felt very unnecessary. Yes, it was very emotional, but I can't help but feel that it shouldn't have ended there. I love his "appearances" throughout the story up to Endwalker, but due to the unnessesary end I still wish he would come back somehow, if they are able to write such a story well.

    Second point would be Zenos. Especially with Endwalker I had high hopes for a redemption arc and it is sad to see, that his story went nowhere in the end. I still have a ton of questions about him, his past, his connection to Emet, why he and his father are bigger than everyone else... and many more. I feel like the end, even though it was very epic, was a let down and leaves you kinda hollow.

    But still, this is a very good game and I am looking forward what the future will hold for Final Fantasy.    … Expand
  2. Uusmi
    Sep 28, 2022
    9
    Overall a really great expansion.
    Minus one point, because I was really disappointed that there was no real conclusion for Zenos' story. I don't understand why they brought him back and then did almost nothing with his arc.
    Don't get me wrong, I loved the battle with him and the direction he was heading (redemption) to... but then there was nothing really. I hoped for more to come for    Overall a really great expansion.
    Minus one point, because I was really disappointed that there was no real conclusion for Zenos' story. I don't understand why they brought him back and then did almost nothing with his arc.
    Don't get me wrong, I loved the battle with him and the direction he was heading (redemption) to... but then there was nothing really. I hoped for more to come for him, but if this was really all... meh.

    Apart from that Endwalker was still a really good expansion. 9/10    … Expand
  3. Akiin
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    Endwalker solidifies FF14s Status as the king of the mmo genre - a masterpiece through and through, put together through years of love, crafted with passion and pure magic.
  4. DeadlySkull
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    Square Enix somehow finds a way to deliver a beautiful ending that ties together the various outlying threads that have been set up over the past 10 years. Endwalker brings together a beautiful soundtrack across the various forms of content that leaves you wanting to hear more even when you're not playing. The content itself pulls out emotions of joy and sadness that captivate you throughSquare Enix somehow finds a way to deliver a beautiful ending that ties together the various outlying threads that have been set up over the past 10 years. Endwalker brings together a beautiful soundtrack across the various forms of content that leaves you wanting to hear more even when you're not playing. The content itself pulls out emotions of joy and sadness that captivate you through the amazing story, enchanting scenery/zone designs, and character development.

    Aside from the story and zones the additional content added to the game such as job changes bring a refreshing improvement to the job actions that makes them more fluid and enjoyable to play. The new jobs Reaper and Sage are not only creative but engaging jobs that excel expectations in gameplay and design. They lie amongst the most interesting and fun jobs to play not only for their respective roles but in the entire game and MMO genre.

    The servers have been facing minor issues (such as queues and login errors) as any new MMO expansion faces but Square Enix has provided daily updates on the status of server improvements and has been attempting to combat the issues as best as they can. Users have even been provided with free game time as compensation for the few issues. Considering the semi-conductor shortage that has made it near impossible for them to acquire the proper server technology to rid users of the server issues completely their active communication and determination convinces me that the minor server issues will be resolved quickly.

    All in all Final Fantasy XIV's Endwalker expansion is arguably their best work to date and any fan of the game will appreciate the thrilling and emotionally impactful end of the Hydaelyn and Zodiark saga. The expansion excels expectations in every aspect and leads me to believe that Endwalker is not only amongst if not the best expansion to date within any MMO, but that Final Fantasy XIV is the definitive best MMO to play right now.    … Expand
  5. rogeriorc
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    It seemed impossible, but they surprised us again. So many good references to Final Fantasy IV.
  6. Coolpotato2
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    Issa masterpiece. For real though Endwalker acts as the perfect end to the first saga of ffxiv. The new zones are amazing, the music is phenomenal and the story is on par, if not better than shadowbringers. So far ive only played Gunbreaker but the changes to it feel really good. TLDR Issa masterpiece.
  7. yaretu
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    The best story, full of love and hope.
    It is extremely heavy and shocking, yet it is extremely warm and passionate.
    Each dungeon is very impressive and amazing, and the trails are even more astonishing.
    Endwalker is undoubtedly the most perfect ending chapter of this great tale.
  8. Chiaki_san
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    The story is even better than Shb. Staging was better and we get almost no filler story arcs.
    Class updates are nice, even small quality of life changes like the timing of the scholar shield. Summoner maybe a little too dumb, but feels good.
    Zone-wise, Old Sharlayan is the best city in the game, calm music with a layout around the teleporter. Radz-at-Han is not my favorite, the outdoor    The story is even better than Shb. Staging was better and we get almost no filler story arcs.
    Class updates are nice, even small quality of life changes like the timing of the scholar shield. Summoner maybe a little too dumb, but feels good.
    Zone-wise, Old Sharlayan is the best city in the game, calm music with a layout around the teleporter. Radz-at-Han is not my favorite, the outdoor zones and the city and you can't mount in the stones in the transition area (I was hoping we could mount again after little Eulmore).
    Overall, the variety of zones with many changing themes is brilliant.
    The only question I'm a bit scared of is whether this expansion will be a first single-player first and a multiplayer second expansion again. Story-wise, Shb was brilliant, but when it comes to gameplay, Stoormblood is unbeatable.
    I hope we can achieve a better balance with this expansion, but that can only show the future.
    For the story and the first 20-30 hours 10/10.    … Expand
  9. 10k_Volts
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    Brilliant and ever-beautiful storytelling complimented with great visuals and cinematography even if the cutscenes can get a bit verbose at times. Gameplay is as good as It's always been, super well-done dungeons and duties. Honestly, if you've played though XIV far enough to reach this expansion you're all but guaranteed an incredible experience. If Shadowbringers brought the feels,Brilliant and ever-beautiful storytelling complimented with great visuals and cinematography even if the cutscenes can get a bit verbose at times. Gameplay is as good as It's always been, super well-done dungeons and duties. Honestly, if you've played though XIV far enough to reach this expansion you're all but guaranteed an incredible experience. If Shadowbringers brought the feels, Endwalker walks all around in them.… Expand
  10. S_N
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    What are temporary server issues in the face of a pretty much perfect expansion?

    Though slightly slow at the start, everything past the midpoint is astonishingly amazing, and it wraps up in what I feel pretty confident in calling a splendid ending.
  11. Raylazer11
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    Barring the standard server login issues, once you get in there’s little to no input lag at all and I was never kicked from the game once.

    When looking at the story how they handled the entire arc from the last 11 years to come up with what they did is just awe inspiring. The music in every new zone and dungeon is fantastic and though some dungeon weren’t as good as others all looked    Barring the standard server login issues, once you get in there’s little to no input lag at all and I was never kicked from the game once.

    When looking at the story how they handled the entire arc from the last 11 years to come up with what they did is just awe inspiring.

    The music in every new zone and dungeon is fantastic and though some dungeon weren’t as good as others all looked great and helped move the story forward in a good way. The level 90 dungeons being extra special in both sound and art design.

    As for the jobs I have 1 of dps, healer and tank already at 90 and I’m in the process of getting tomes for my healer to raid. Most jobs are super solid though.

    Some could’ve gotten a bit more love and attention sure but we have to understand that not every job can be reworked at once. The ones that did get a rework seem great. SMN is my 1 dps to 90 it’s never felt better then now to be a SMN. SCH though could use some love. But I digress.

    As for crafting and gathering I’ve only dabbled a little bit so far but with the changes and improvements they made in shadowbringers I’m sure that whatever entails being a lvl 90 crafter/gather is going to be just fine.

    I hope that everyone enjoys story and that the queue times get better. For me Endwalker was everything I could’ve hope for and more.    … Expand
  12. Ocioman
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    This is the best expansion, MSQ (main scenario quest) is literally a masterpiece. New jobs fells very awesome.

    10/10
  13. Chillgamer
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    The best expansion so far, closing the the era of Hydaelyn and Zodiark.

    I could not imagine how Final Fantasy XIV could top their game after the release of Shadowbringers and somehow they did it. Having unexpected twists and turns later on the story.

    With the new raid tier "Pandæmonium" coming up, I just can't wait to try it out in Savage.
  14. Ael-Metal
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    Now with the conclusion to the decade long arc, i can say, this is by far the best Final Fantasy story.
    Loved the new locations, the enhancements to the jobs(+additions of the 2 new job classes).
    The little features they've added which made it even more immersive. I can only praise this game! I'd recommend this game to each and any FF and jrpg fan out there, even if you don't like    Now with the conclusion to the decade long arc, i can say, this is by far the best Final Fantasy story.
    Loved the new locations, the enhancements to the jobs(+additions of the 2 new job classes).
    The little features they've added which made it even more immersive.
    I can only praise this game!
    I'd recommend this game to each and any FF and jrpg fan out there, even if you don't like mmorpg's, the game is simply worth it.    … Expand
  15. kuroi_unmei
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    I created an account on metacritic just to rate 10 to this expansion, that's how good it is.

    Yes, it's better than Shadowbringers.
  16. Iksoap
    Oct 2, 2022
    8
    Would have been nice to have a different ending. The way it ended the story of Zenos felt a bit pointless. Finally his character started to get interesting and then... gone again. Very disappointing, if he really doesn't show up again in the future.
    Other than that a solid expansion.
  17. illuria
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    This Expansion is everything I ever wanted. When I came from wow I was left without conclusions to the stories I loved but this game told me the best story I experienced in a very long time over the course of six years. I had my doubts if they could surpase the work they did in ShB. But after the Story starts a little bit witha Slow-Burn they managed to finish this arc of with a Banger.This Expansion is everything I ever wanted. When I came from wow I was left without conclusions to the stories I loved but this game told me the best story I experienced in a very long time over the course of six years. I had my doubts if they could surpase the work they did in ShB. But after the Story starts a little bit witha Slow-Burn they managed to finish this arc of with a Banger. It is amazing. The queue times could be handled better but I really can't minus point them for.it as I log in before work and just adapt.… Expand
  18. PMS_Jordan
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    I didn't think it was possible, but they topped Shadowbringers. After 60+ hours already at the time of writing (1000+ overall in FFXIV) EW has turned out to be my favorite FF story in the whole franchise!
  19. 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
  20. WitheredGryphon
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    Barring the initial server issues expected of any major MMO expansion launch, Endwalker serves as the magnum opus of FFXIV and Yoshi-P. The music, art, and writing are better than they've ever been, and I can't wait to see what else the team has in store.
  21. dozer12
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    This may be the only game whose story has made me cry repeatedly with it's well-developed characters, intricate story and the genuinely emotional moments it takes the players through. Endwalker provides the game's hundreds of hours long story with an extremely satisfying ending. The new dungeons and trials are very fun to play, with most of the combat mechanics having been given quality ofThis may be the only game whose story has made me cry repeatedly with it's well-developed characters, intricate story and the genuinely emotional moments it takes the players through. Endwalker provides the game's hundreds of hours long story with an extremely satisfying ending. The new dungeons and trials are very fun to play, with most of the combat mechanics having been given quality of life improvements without lowering the skill required to play them. I would highly recommend this over anything else to anyone wanting to dive into an MMORPG.… Expand
  22. Ritiky
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    There are minor drawbacks, but there is a greatness that overwhelms them all.
  23. HoloWiseWolf
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    And so ends the final chapter in the tale of the star.

    What a beautiful adventure, excellent ending for a story that's been in the making for so many years. Everything pays off in the end, my satisfaction is immeasurable and I cannot wait for what Yoshi-P and the team have in store. The music is as always on point, a pleasure to listen every second of it. Fight encounters were really    And so ends the final chapter in the tale of the star.

    What a beautiful adventure, excellent ending for a story that's been in the making for so many years. Everything pays off in the end, my satisfaction is immeasurable and I cannot wait for what Yoshi-P and the team have in store. The music is as always on point, a pleasure to listen every second of it. Fight encounters were really enjoyable and I'm looking forward to experiencing them again both in their regular and harder variants.

    What few flaws I found, seemed minuscule compared to all the great aspects of this expansion. I do not believe queues should in any way affect score of an expansion, as the reviews will affect decisions of people in the future where those issues will be no more and as it stands there was little they could have done to prevent them anyway.    … Expand
  24. Mogster
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    An 8-year saga coming to an end. My only hope for EW was that they land the ending. And I can wholeheartedly say they did.

    Every piece of your journey meant something. That sentence alone already says how much care they put into this.

    What a finale.
  25. cladimus
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    Absolutely amazing. This expansion leaves me quite speechless...

    Not sure how its possible, since Shadowbringers was ingenious and amazing and raised the bar very high. Yet, this expansion hits even harder, Evoking depth of emotion, introspection and contemplation. Compassionate, humane, touching deeply and all the while remaining entertaining and humorous at all times. Masterfully    Absolutely amazing. This expansion leaves me quite speechless...

    Not sure how its possible, since Shadowbringers was ingenious and amazing and raised the bar very high. Yet, this expansion hits even harder,
    Evoking depth of emotion, introspection and contemplation. Compassionate, humane, touching deeply and all the while remaining entertaining and humorous at all times. Masterfully paced. A brilliant conclusion of a 10 year saga. Satisfying and mesmerizing.
    Music is a joy to behold. Every place, scene and battle is brought to great heights by Soken's incredible vision and talent.
    Writing and characters are probably among the best of any game I've played.

    After the journey here you will be left with feelings and contemplation as to your own. Something only great art can achieve.

    I can not praise the dev team enough. It is a true joy that such marvels are brought to existence.

    ***

    If you are a new player and considering playing the game, I can not recommend this enough. It is a gem mastered carefully with abundance of love, care and talent. It is a slow burner but absolutely worth your time and attention.    … Expand
  26. GauZanTa
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    Great MSQ, great music, great ending. Amazing experience, All the waiting is worth it
  27. ElpisFlow
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    Splendid Game! Impressive characters. Philosophical plot design. Thank you SE!
  28. ZDnsids
    Jan 30, 2023
    9
    What an amazing game. No wonder people say it's the king of mmos. There's not a single other mmorpg that comes even close to how amazing this game is.

    Best part of it is of course the beautiful story. Though I must say that the finale with Zenos was a bit of a let down for me personally. If the devs decide to bring him back I would be so happy, because right after finishing Endwalker I    What an amazing game. No wonder people say it's the king of mmos. There's not a single other mmorpg that comes even close to how amazing this game is.

    Best part of it is of course the beautiful story.
    Though I must say that the finale with Zenos was a bit of a let down for me personally. If the devs decide to bring him back I would be so happy, because right after finishing Endwalker I was really sad that it looks like they just finished his story there.
    There would have been so much potential for him as a future unofficial ally of the Scions. All the funny and awkward moments we could see with him, trying to become more social.
    Not to mention that we didn't really learn all too much about his character over the last couple of years. So it really feels as if we would miss out on a lot, if there doesn't come any more content with him. :(

    Another small criticism would be housing. I would love to own a house. However I don't want to stay subbed to this game non-stop. Even though I like ff, I certainly want to take breaks every now and then. So that is really something that bothers me about the otherwise really nice player housing feature in this game.
    In case anyone of Square Enix' team reads this, please consider expanding your housing system, so that there would be no need for a constant sub.    … Expand
  29. Sandyo7
    Jan 31, 2023
    8
    I love this game!
    Coming from a very outdated and toxic game like world of warcraft, final fantasy is really a breath of fresh air.
    I love most of the story, player housing, the fact that this game actually gives you real gear, which is not just printed over you avatar's body, I love the fact, that we can even dye our gear, I really enjoy the gold saucer mini games, the feature that we    I love this game!
    Coming from a very outdated and toxic game like world of warcraft, final fantasy is really a breath of fresh air.
    I love most of the story, player housing, the fact that this game actually gives you real gear, which is not just printed over you avatar's body, I love the fact, that we can even dye our gear, I really enjoy the gold saucer mini games, the feature that we can play songs as a bard and I love the fact, that there is no racial segregation system in this game. Playing ff14 made me realise just how bad world of warcraft overall is.

    Not everything is perfect though.

    Player housing:
    The amount of items for apartments and houses are too few.
    The requirement of staying subbed to keep a house is really bad.

    Graphics:
    While customizations are very, very good in comparison to wow, there could still be more variety, especially regarding face options.
    Creatures in this world, and I am sorry to say that, look really ugly. I wish they would give animal npcs an overall overhaul. Ecept for Chocobos, who look gorgeous.
    Invisible walls feel really weird for me.

    Islands:
    Those little marionettes kinda creep me out. I really wish we could remove them and put our own npcs on the island.    … Expand
  30. Roka
    Apr 1, 2023
    9
    One of the highlights of Endwalker (at least for me) is the opportunity to learn more about Emet-Selch. He's a character that we've grown to love over the years, and it's fantastic to finally get some more insight into his past. You'll be left feeling both heartbroken and awed by his story.

    This time around, Zenos is on a journey of self-discovery, and we get to see a different side of    One of the highlights of Endwalker (at least for me) is the opportunity to learn more about Emet-Selch. He's a character that we've grown to love over the years, and it's fantastic to finally get some more insight into his past. You'll be left feeling both heartbroken and awed by his story.

    This time around, Zenos is on a journey of self-discovery, and we get to see a different side of him at the very end of Endwalker. He's slowly becoming more aware of his emotions and realizing that there might be more to life than just power and conquest. it seems like Zenos' story arc has come to an end though, even though there are so many unanswered questions about him. I was hoping to see more development from him in a positive direction, and it's disappointing to think that his story might be over...

    However, despite that, Endwalker is still an incredible expansion, with breathtaking moments.

    Overall, Final Fantasy's Endwalker expansion is a journey you won't want to miss.    … Expand
  31. Geckolo
    Apr 27, 2023
    8
    Now that I've finally completed this game, I'm really happy to see so many positive comments here and I'd like to leave my own review.

    The most important aspect is, of course, the amazing story. I haven't seen such a fantastic story in any other mmorpg. Personally, I thought Heavensward and Endwalker were the best, but all the other expansions have very interesting elements as well.    Now that I've finally completed this game, I'm really happy to see so many positive comments here and I'd like to leave my own review.

    The most important aspect is, of course, the amazing story. I haven't seen such a fantastic story in any other mmorpg. Personally, I thought Heavensward and Endwalker were the best, but all the other expansions have very interesting elements as well.

    Like others, I'm a little sad that Zenos doesn't seem to have the opportunity to join the Scions despite his interesting development at the end of Endwalker. It could have led to a really interesting group dynamic, where they finally teach him how to behave more socially, and his body height would have led to some funny situations.
    Unfortunately, it seems like they've thrown that possibility out the window. It was really epic towards the end, but there should have been more with him afterwards.

    Especially since new characters like Zero can't really measure up and are too clichéd for my taste. I agree with my fellow reviewers on this point.

    Player housing is really cool, but I also agree with others who say that you can only place too few items in your house, and it can be pretty difficult to even get a house in the first place.

    The islands would be a nice method to allow player housing for all players, but they're still far from that. Basically, you can only move the same handful of buildings to different places, which is pretty boring. Since animals in this game don't look that good, it's not really fun to catch them either.

    Overall, though, I fell in love with this game thanks to the story, and I hope that it will get really good again soon after a rather weak epilogue to Endwalker, and hopefully some characters will return who unfortunately were written out of the story.    … Expand
  32. Relonka
    Mar 23, 2023
    9
    The story of Endwalker is one of the most beautifully written and emotionally impactful stories in any video game to date. The characters are well-developed, and their arcs are engaging and heart-wrenching.
    The stakes are high, and the narrative is both thrilling and deeply moving. The expansion offers a satisfying conclusion to the overarching story of Final Fantasy 14 while also setting    The story of Endwalker is one of the most beautifully written and emotionally impactful stories in any video game to date. The characters are well-developed, and their arcs are engaging and heart-wrenching.
    The stakes are high, and the narrative is both thrilling and deeply moving. The expansion offers a satisfying conclusion to the overarching story of Final Fantasy 14 while also setting up intriguing possibilities for the future.

    The player housing feature is also a lot of fun, as it allows players to create and decorate their own homes to their liking. However, it's worth noting that obtaining a house can be quite challenging, and it would be great if it were made more accessible to players.

    One minor disappointment in the story is the short-lived arc of Zenos. Just when things were starting to get interesting, it seems like he was removed from the story. It would have been great to see more of that character and his potential redemption arc.
    Hopefully, he'll return in the future to answer the many unanswered questions about his character.

    The island sanctuaries are a nice idea, but the animal NPCs could have been better designed, so collecting them isn't really fun for me. Also, the house collection on the island could have been more diverse.

    Despite these minor issues, Endwalker is a fantastic expansion that offers hours of engaging gameplay and a compelling story that will stay with you long after you've finished it.    … Expand
  33. Regina781
    Mar 24, 2023
    8
    Endwalker is an absolute delight! From the fantastic story to the great characters, this game is a true masterpiece.

    The story is nothing short of epic. The action is intense, and the emotional payoff is incredible. And let's not forget about the characters. Emet-Selch is a standout, with his compelling backstory and charismatic personality. His interactions with the warrior of light    Endwalker is an absolute delight! From the fantastic story to the great characters, this game is a true masterpiece.

    The story is nothing short of epic. The action is intense, and the emotional payoff is incredible. And let's not forget about the characters. Emet-Selch is a standout, with his compelling backstory and charismatic personality. His interactions with the warrior of light are some of the most memorable moments in the game.

    Now, I do have to mention that it's a bit sad to see Zenos' story come to an end so soon as I saw other fans complain, too. Just when we thought he might finally have a chance at redemption and maybe even become a companion someday to the warrior of light like the scions, at least he was one step closer to that, they just take him out of the story. It's okay to take characters out of a storyline, but in Zenos' case, it just felt unsatisfying. There was still so much to learn about that character, and it felt like his story was just beginning at the end of Endwalker.

    But even with that disappointment, Endwalker is still a fantastic expansion that any fan of Final Fantasy 14 should not miss. With its charming characters, witty humor, and incredible story, it's a journey that you won't forget. 8/10    … Expand
  34. Imopsie
    Apr 7, 2023
    10
    Endwalker has a heart-wrenching story with many great moments. The friends you make on your long journey become even more dear to you, and even former enemies are now loved through a kind of time travel. Zenos finally got to be in the spotlight a bit more and gives very philosophical speeches. Unfortunately, they only scratched the surface with Zenos, and it's a bit disappointing that theyEndwalker has a heart-wrenching story with many great moments. The friends you make on your long journey become even more dear to you, and even former enemies are now loved through a kind of time travel. Zenos finally got to be in the spotlight a bit more and gives very philosophical speeches. Unfortunately, they only scratched the surface with Zenos, and it's a bit disappointing that they didn't explore him more. I really hope they'll delve more into his character in the next expansion... he has so much potential.
    However, the subsequent patches have been relatively boring, so I hope the next expansion won't be too long in coming.    … Expand
  35. NN010
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    Endwalker is an outstanding finale to the Hydaelyn/Zodiark saga that began in A Realm Reborn that has some of the most creative gameplay segments of this entire game, a story that not only lives up to the bar set by Shadowbringers, but actually surpasses it with an even more emotional, heartwarming, & gut-wrenching story about life, its meaning, suffering, despair, & joy, and great pacingEndwalker is an outstanding finale to the Hydaelyn/Zodiark saga that began in A Realm Reborn that has some of the most creative gameplay segments of this entire game, a story that not only lives up to the bar set by Shadowbringers, but actually surpasses it with an even more emotional, heartwarming, & gut-wrenching story about life, its meaning, suffering, despair, & joy, and great pacing for a story that actually was the result of two expansions combined into one. Endwalker has become my new gold standard for how to end a long-running story arc. Believe the hype around this game's story. It is well deserved!… Expand
  36. Zsniio
    Jan 5, 2023
    9
    Great expansion with many heart warming moments.
    Minus 1 point for the wasted potential with Zenos. There are still so many open questions about him and the potential to walk a better path in the future, but I guess they kinda ruined his future with the end of Endwalker. The dialog with the wol and all was great, but just ending his arc is really disappointing.
  37. LastResource
    Jan 14, 2023
    10
    worth it and glad to play this game again. so much memories and nostalgia within this fourteenth game in the series. this expansion is breathtaking!
  38. SDUnisd
    Feb 6, 2023
    9
    Best mmorpg I've ever played.
    Yeah, there are things, that could be better, like I don't really like the graphic for the enviroment and animals, the housing "lottery" should get an overhaul, so that everyone can get a house and they could start adding some creative races, that are playable. Apart from humans with diferent ears there isn't really much to choose from.
    Story in this game    Best mmorpg I've ever played.
    Yeah, there are things, that could be better, like I don't really like the graphic for the enviroment and animals, the housing "lottery" should get an overhaul, so that everyone can get a house and they could start adding some creative races, that are playable. Apart from humans with diferent ears there isn't really much to choose from.
    Story in this game though is overall amazing. Starts a bit slow, but gets better and better later on.    … Expand
  39. Godhard
    Feb 7, 2023
    10
    Simply the best MMORPG in history so far, a pride for the FF saga.]

    Story, senarios, character building (NPCS), content addition and much more all deserve 10/10.
  40. Comirso
    Mar 15, 2023
    8
    I must say that the player housing system in Final Fantasy 14 is truly fantastic.
    The ability to own a home in the game and customize it to your liking is a great feature that adds a new level of immersion to the game. However, the process of obtaining a house can be quite difficult and limiting the number of placeable items can be frustrating. That being said, the overall housing system    I must say that the player housing system in Final Fantasy 14 is truly fantastic.
    The ability to own a home in the game and customize it to your liking is a great feature that adds a new level of immersion to the game. However, the process of obtaining a house can be quite difficult and limiting the number of placeable items can be frustrating. That being said, the overall housing system is well-designed and offers players a great way to express their creativity in the game.

    The storytelling in Final Fantasy 14 is also top-notch.
    The game's plot is complex and compelling, with a diverse cast of characters that are well-developed and memorable. The depth of the lore and the intricacies of the world-building are truly impressive.
    While the story arc of Zenos could have been longer, I still found it to be a satisfying conclusion to his character. Overall, the storytelling in Final Fantasy 14 is one of the game's strongest aspects, and it's what keeps me invested in the game.

    Another great aspect of Final Fantasy 14 is the community. The players in the game are generally friendly and helpful, and there is a strong sense of camaraderie among the player base. This makes the game much more enjoyable and creates a sense of community that is rare in other MMOs.

    The gear system in Final Fantasy 14 is also modern and well-designed. The gear progression feels rewarding, and there are plenty of options for players to customize their characters to their liking. It's great that the game is always updating with new gear sets and adding new ways to obtain them.

    While the graphics of Final Fantasy 14 are generally good, I do think that there are areas where improvement is needed. The animal and nature graphics could be more detailed and realistic, and the island sanctuary could use some improvement to make it more engaging.

    In conclusion, Final Fantasy 14 is a very good game due to its fantastic player housing system, deep storytelling, strong community, modern gear system, and overall immersive gameplay experience. While there are some areas where improvement is needed, the game's strengths far outweigh any shortcomings.    … Expand
  41. Zinr
    Apr 2, 2023
    9
    Endwalker is an epic conclusion to our journey. From the emotional story to the deep characters this expansion is simply amazing.

    The emotional story of Endwalker takes players on a rollercoaster ride of emotions. From heart-wrenching moments to triumphant victories, the story is a testament to the power of storytelling in video games. The characters, both new and old, are engaging and    Endwalker is an epic conclusion to our journey. From the emotional story to the deep characters this expansion is simply amazing.

    The emotional story of Endwalker takes players on a rollercoaster ride of emotions. From heart-wrenching moments to triumphant victories, the story is a testament to the power of storytelling in video games. The characters, both new and old, are engaging and memorable, making the journey all the more impactful.

    However, one criticism that many have mentioned is that the character Zenos could have used more development. While every meeting with him was interesting and the final battle was epic, the lack of development left the ending feeling a bit disappointing. It's a shame that such an intriguing character didn't get the attention he deserved.

    Additionally, the patches and with that the new characters after the main story felt rather boring so far, letting me feel a bit underwhelmed.

    Despite some minor flaws, the emotional story and engaging characters make for an unforgettable experience. Here's hoping the next expansion brings even more excitement and intrigue and hopefully more of some beloved characters of the past.    … Expand
  42. Liviaaa
    Apr 9, 2023
    9
    Final Fantasy 14 is by far the best MMORPG I have ever played.
    The story is simply fabulous and there have been numerous moments that have moved me to tears. While the story admittedly started a bit slow in ARR, it began to get really exciting towards the end with the fight against the Garleans and the Crystal Tower. Also, when the player character is accused of murder and has to flee,    Final Fantasy 14 is by far the best MMORPG I have ever played.
    The story is simply fabulous and there have been numerous moments that have moved me to tears. While the story admittedly started a bit slow in ARR, it began to get really exciting towards the end with the fight against the Garleans and the Crystal Tower. Also, when the player character is accused of murder and has to flee, only to be taken in by our gracious friend Haurchefant and thereafter deal with the problems in Ishgard.
    The story just has so many fantastic moments and characters; Graha Tia, Haurchefant, Aymeric, Nero, Emet, Hermes, Cid, Zenos, Alphinaud, Estinien, Jullus, the list goes on. Even up to Endwalker, the story keeps getting better, even though it's already heart-wrenching in Heavensward.

    Sure, there are moments that I would have liked to be better. I've seen some criticize that Zenos should have more development and especially a continuation after Endwalker, and in that regard, I completely agree. But overall, this game has done a really excellent job so far. Especially compared to other MMORPGs, FF14 is simply unbeatable. With newer characters like Zero, I can't really do much yet, but I'm sure that things will be looking up in the next expansion, and I'm very curious to see where the journey will take us.

    In terms of story, definitely a 10 out of 10, and that's what's most important to me.

    Other areas, on the other hand, could use improvement. This includes graphics when it comes to nature, etc. There are indeed many modern customization options for characters, which also puts them ahead of other games, but even here, as others have criticized, there is room for improvement, especially when it comes to faces. Player housing is great and diverse but needs more spots and a better system for obtaining a house.    … Expand
  43. candidKlutz
    Apr 3, 2023
    10
    To me, this is THE best story in ffxiv. Heavensward was my favorite up until this point, but Endwalker takes the cake by a mile. I teared up quite a few times throughout the MSQ. It's such a nice send off to the story this far.
  44. Zirloa
    Feb 8, 2023
    10
    I love this game. There are so many awesome characters in this game. Like Emet, Haurchefant, G'raha Tia, Zenos, Hermes, Nero, Cid, the list goes on. I hope the story will continue to be as amazing as it is now.
  45. Mikyt0
    Mar 6, 2023
    10
    The only MMORPG with a great story and a passionate dev team that cares about player feedback and improving the game.
  46. Nabers
    May 5, 2023
    8
    Final Fantasy 14 is the best mmo I have ever played.

    It has a unique and great story with fantastic characters like Nero, Gaius, Aymeric, Haurchefant, Emet, Hermes, Zenos, Graha Tia, Venat, Estinien, Y'Sthola, Alphinaud, Thancred, and so many more. While I, like some others here, would like to see more about individual characters, overall it's really incredible how much character    Final Fantasy 14 is the best mmo I have ever played.

    It has a unique and great story with fantastic characters like Nero, Gaius, Aymeric, Haurchefant, Emet, Hermes, Zenos, Graha Tia, Venat, Estinien, Y'Sthola, Alphinaud, Thancred, and so many more. While I, like some others here, would like to see more about individual characters, overall it's really incredible how much character development they show us and how much we empathize with the NPCs.
    I haven't experienced anything like this in any other game. So really hats off.

    Player housing is just so much fun once you get a house. It could be a little easier to get a house, and players should really be allowed to place more objects in the houses. While there is already a lot, it could still be improved.

    I'm not really a fan of the graphics, though. While there are beautiful places, the world seems a bit too artificial to me.

    Customization options are pretty good, but there's always room for improvement.

    I don't find the playable races particularly exciting. I would like to see more diversity there.

    The epilogue has been rather boring so far, with uninteresting new characters. For some, it may not be bad and may serve as a relaxing break after the action-packed expansion Endwalker, though.

    Raids, etc. are also available, but I won't comment on them as they are more incidental to me.

    I can really recommend this game to anyone who wants to experience a really good story and have fun with things like player housing and the like.    … Expand
  47. Unpslo
    May 23, 2023
    8
    I think giving this expansion eight out of ten points is quite appropriate. I agree with the people before me that the story in Endwalker was really well done.
    However, the quality unfortunately drops rapidly in the epilogue, after the main story where you have your big final battle and then return home. I see it very similarly to others here. The newly introduced characters are quite    I think giving this expansion eight out of ten points is quite appropriate. I agree with the people before me that the story in Endwalker was really well done.
    However, the quality unfortunately drops rapidly in the epilogue, after the main story where you have your big final battle and then return home. I see it very similarly to others here. The newly introduced characters are quite boring and very cliché. It's like having a moody teenager girl constantly complaining about being a victim and trying too hard to be edgy, that is now following you everywhere. Somehow, it lacks the spice after the main story. Even this whole "peace, joy, and happiness" between former enemies... it's just a bit too much for the past few months. I really miss the main story and the characters that were still present in it like Emet, Hermes, Zenos, Hythladeus... even Fandaniel was more entertaining than the new characters.

    But let's see what the next expansion brings. I think I'll take a break until then. I tried the new patch today, but unfortunately, it has the same problem as the previous ones. It's just not my cup of tea.

    But as I said, overall, it's a really great game with a lot of fun stuff to do.    … Expand
  48. Okasa
    Jun 29, 2022
    9
    A truly magnificent game!
    I really love the story and there are so many great characters in this game.
    I really hope though that we will see more of Zenos in the future. There still could be so much to discover about him. If Square Enix ends his story here, some players might think of him as a bit one-dimensional, so I truly hope they will continue using this characer. Maybe he could    A truly magnificent game!
    I really love the story and there are so many great characters in this game.
    I really hope though that we will see more of Zenos in the future. There still could be so much to discover about him.
    If Square Enix ends his story here, some players might think of him as a bit one-dimensional, so I truly hope they will continue using this characer.
    Maybe he could even get his own redemption arc.
    After all, he just needs to learn how to feel. He probably never made that many positive experiences in his life, so he focused on this one positive feeling he had during the fight with the wol.
    There is just so much potential left for Zenos. So I really hope to see more of him.    … Expand
  49. Astral445
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    I... was afraid when I began this expansion. Afraid that it couldn't live up to it's predecessor.
    But, it did. It's an wonderful capstone to a journey which has spanned nearly a decade of my life. Fighting through the queues of people who so desperately wanted to play, nudging aside the unease of certain moments and pushing through my rather bad habit of putting off endings, it was worth    I... was afraid when I began this expansion. Afraid that it couldn't live up to it's predecessor.
    But, it did. It's an wonderful capstone to a journey which has spanned nearly a decade of my life. Fighting through the queues of people who so desperately wanted to play, nudging aside the unease of certain moments and pushing through my rather bad habit of putting off endings, it was worth it. Endwalker is..really good. The music, yes, which is guaranteed to be good because Soken created it. But the story is wonderful. It feels like giving it anything less than a ten would be disrespectful.    … Expand
  50. miles90
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    One of the best JRPG/RPG/MMORPG and Final Fantasy ever made, Endwalker was crafted by a talented team able to make incredible stories, music, and animations with Yoshi-P at the helm.

    The story was so amazing that I teared up several times and was able to making me feel several strong emotions. Emotions that blew up thanks to the sublime conclusion of a story arc that has been going    One of the best JRPG/RPG/MMORPG and Final Fantasy ever made, Endwalker was crafted by a talented team able to make incredible stories, music, and animations with Yoshi-P at the helm.

    The story was so amazing that I teared up several times and was able to making me feel several strong emotions. Emotions that blew up thanks to the sublime conclusion of a story arc that has been going since 2010.

    On the wings of Final Fantasy games, FFXIV not only is able to please long time fans of the series playing FF games since 1987, making this game a theme park mmorpg, it moves the series forward as a standalone rpg/jrpg, making the rpg part in "mmo" a reality.

    Endwalker can be considered the culmination of a masterpiece. And as many masterpieces in art, be music, story, painting, drawings and so on once you reach the end it leaves you in shambles crying, and a feeling of emptiness. But in my heart I know that this is just the beginning for FFXIV, the story will move forward and I'm eager and excited to see what this amazing team will be able to let us embark on.

    FFXIV is a love relationship between players and devs, players and creators, devs and creators, I want to say thank you to Yoshi-P, the ffxiv team and the community (most of it at least) for this amazing experience from the bottom of my heart. It gives me hope for the future of Final Fantasy but even more so for the real world, thanks to the messages that the story delivers to the players. A message of hope, bonds, friendship and strength.    … Expand
  51. VonBlitz
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    Great experience! Been playing this game since ARR and with the realease of Endwalker marking the ending of the Hydaelyn and Zodiark tales it just feel so fulfilling! It it a magnificent history that deservers every compliment it gets!
  52. RichJoker
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    Endwalker is without a shadow of doubt, the best sendoff one could ask for to an ongoing decade-old saga in one of the best MMO. They actually did it- they just topped Shadowbringers in the zones, dungeons, music, trials and storytelling. Everything is delivered in a harmonious package that hits me in the right notes.

    At the time of writing the raid hasn't been released. I'm very eager    Endwalker is without a shadow of doubt, the best sendoff one could ask for to an ongoing decade-old saga in one of the best MMO. They actually did it- they just topped Shadowbringers in the zones, dungeons, music, trials and storytelling. Everything is delivered in a harmonious package that hits me in the right notes.

    At the time of writing the raid hasn't been released. I'm very eager to see the evolution of raid design and what's in store for the game for the next ten years.    … Expand
  53. Naghen
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    What can I say? The music, the message, the Battle system, the colors (finally better and meaningful). I can't imagine a game so good that the only bad side is that you need to play a lot, from Realm Reborn until Endwalker, to understand the message and meaning, while enjoying an awesome game.
    It's an experience that i suggest to everyone.
  54. legion2wer
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Good story!
    Great skill upgrades for jobs.
    Beautiful new locations.
    The only drawback is the queues.
  55. 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
  56. LudoErgoFero
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    I have played tons of hours since early release and it is absolutely wonderful. So many great improvements on what was already one of the best MMOs of all time. The story is fantastic and very well told and voice acted. I cannot recommend Endwalker and FFXIV as a whole heartily enough.
  57. Infy
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    Possibly the best story I've ever experienced. Yes up there with the likes of Chrono Trigger and Xenogears. It is unbelievably good.

    If you enjoyed Shadowbringers you absolutely owe it to yourself to play this.
  58. benedic
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    Nobody has expected SQE and producer Yoshida to come up with an another fascinating expansion after the Shadowbringers. They have wrapped up the whole saga in an incredible way, giving users a heartwarming experience as they bring up memories in the past.
  59. Don_nova
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    GOTY del año simple y fácil , pensabas que shadowbringers era legendario como expansión? pff bienvenido a ff14 donde el buen trabajo de square enix y por supuesto de lord emperor YOSHI P , dan clases de como hacer una buena expansión y sobre todo un buen MMO.
  60. Feelsbad11
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    Endwalker deserves all the praises and more. i never though shadowbringer could be dethroned for one of my favorite RPG's but Endwalker ties up the story of the saga so well together that I am just overwhelmed with this perfect ending to 8 years of great storytelling. For anyone that loves game soundtracks Soken again has surpassed himself and Endwalker has my favorite music of all ff14Endwalker deserves all the praises and more. i never though shadowbringer could be dethroned for one of my favorite RPG's but Endwalker ties up the story of the saga so well together that I am just overwhelmed with this perfect ending to 8 years of great storytelling. For anyone that loves game soundtracks Soken again has surpassed himself and Endwalker has my favorite music of all ff14 expansions.

    For anyone who couldnt get through ARR I recommend you just bear it because in the end its so worth it and you will be rewarded with one of the best stories in video game history. Thanks Soken. Thanks Ishikawa. Thanks YoshiP. Thanks CBUIII. Thanks to all the players that made this masterpiece possible.    … Expand
  61. zerolimit1
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    The best expansion ever! its funny that the only negative review its getting is salty people in Queue
  62. SiberEugene
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    This game is crafted with love, respect and passion. The story is incredible. The amount of little details is impressive. It's a great ending of 10 year saga. It was worth it.
  63. Dustybrown
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I wish I could score this higher than 10/10. The MSQ took me like 60 hours to finish and it wasn't long enough. With Shadowbringers having been so good I went into this with some slight tredpidation that my expectations would be too high and it could not live up to the hype. But once again they blew it out of the park. The story is fantastic, and the way they build it up and reference things they put in place expansions ago is superb. The second, third, fith and final zone were all equally mind blowing and you know the devs did an incredible job when you finish the final zone and want more more more. The way the characters are developed and the concepts they use are mindblowing. I haven't even mentioned the music yet, and I'm not sure I could do it justice with words alone. A massive well done to everyone in involved, the high user score is very well deserved.… Expand
  64. Tuskone
    Mar 20, 2022
    10
    I was very skeptical if they can finish the story on a high note, since lately every entertainment product messes up the ending retroactively ruining the whole experience. Not here, this was an extremely well made and polished journey with the best ending one could have hoped, but not expect at all.
  65. wooso
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    The story has some (surprising) flavors and twists to it which are maybe liked or not liked, but it's done in the best way possible by the developers.
    Overall, it's really fulfilling and, at least, on the same "epicness" level that shadowbringers brought us. After finishing it, I got some post-series depression like in my favoritve tv show, so I think it worked out well.
    Music, art,    The story has some (surprising) flavors and twists to it which are maybe liked or not liked, but it's done in the best way possible by the developers.
    Overall, it's really fulfilling and, at least, on the same "epicness" level that shadowbringers brought us. After finishing it, I got some post-series depression like in my favoritve tv show, so I think it worked out well.

    Music, art, zones - no bugs, experience was on of the best I had in gaming.

    Only negative things I could find:
    Queue times were bad but already dropping to an acceptable level.
    I would say the engine is a bit outdated now.

    But the positive things are overshadowing all this by a large margin.    … Expand
  66. Kadoosh
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    I don’t know how Yoshida and Ishikawa did it, but they did. With this expansion, they closed a narrative that spanned 7 years in the making and cemented it as the BEST video game story ever made, hands down. I can’t even think of anything that comes close. The only question left on my mind is, what’s next? Once you’re on top, where else can you go? The king of MMO’s has finally taken itsI don’t know how Yoshida and Ishikawa did it, but they did. With this expansion, they closed a narrative that spanned 7 years in the making and cemented it as the BEST video game story ever made, hands down. I can’t even think of anything that comes close. The only question left on my mind is, what’s next? Once you’re on top, where else can you go? The king of MMO’s has finally taken its place.… Expand
  67. EevieRoseAmalee
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    The best story I have ever played in a game. This is now my favorite game of all time. The story is larger than most rpgs. The way they have build up the story/characters up and how it nicely wraps it all together in this epic finale is nothing short of stellar. This game has given me faith in gaming again as a whole.
  68. shuiyi
    Dec 13, 2021
    10
    What an incredible experience. The story is so full of details and so well rounded that it takes a while to be even be able to fully appreciate.

    The trials and dungeons are incredibly fun and full of new mechanics.
  69. amasocen
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    Best MMO expansion of all time, a perfect finale to sum up a whole 7 years adventure in Erozea. People said SHB`s story telling brought back the memory of JRPG`s golden time, but Endwalker topped it once more. Chef kiss to youship and the devs.
  70. Madiryas
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    This expansion delivers on everything, art team, music team, narrative. In my opinion Endwalker manages to top Shadowbringer as an expansion. What a way to end the story so far
  71. Dashiel
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    This is by far the best MMO expansion launch I have ever seen. The story is absolutely phenomenal, and when I thought that Shadowbringers was the pinnacle, this story absolutely crushes it. Natsuko Ishikawa is an absolute master and deserves awards for this storyline. I don't normally cry in real life, but this game made me feel things I've not felt in a video game before. The way theyThis is by far the best MMO expansion launch I have ever seen. The story is absolutely phenomenal, and when I thought that Shadowbringers was the pinnacle, this story absolutely crushes it. Natsuko Ishikawa is an absolute master and deserves awards for this storyline. I don't normally cry in real life, but this game made me feel things I've not felt in a video game before. The way they wrap up the storyline is absolutely genius. No markdowns for server queues because I think that is a lazy reason to mark down something so new. Congestion will get better.… Expand
  72. Van12345
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    A great expansion made by great devs.
    The expac is better than shadowbringers!
    Well done! Devs of FFxiv. I am a very happy customer
    Although the queue times are bad but that's a healthy sign also the sldevs manage to give 7 days free time to compensate the queue days :)
  73. 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
  74. jeheeze
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    Basically best expansion for the best mmo game, what more can I say. There are huge queues but besides that it's hell of a smooth launch. Ten out of ten!
  75. NakanoNino
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    you can not give the point lower than shadowbringers, what an amazing game.
  76. Krokon
    Dec 10, 2021
    10
    glad to have played it. Somehow better than shadowbringers which I didn’t think possible, definitely worth it and im not a real big FF fan. Great game
  77. Cyberspark
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    I have never been so profoundly affected by a game before.

    Yes, the writing can be a bit cheesy in places, and if you've played the rest up until this point nothing here will shock you. Login issues aside, the servers have been very stable and once in the gameplay is as rock solid as its ever been, besides a few minor and rare bugs. The music is phenomenal; the dungeons imaginative and    I have never been so profoundly affected by a game before.

    Yes, the writing can be a bit cheesy in places, and if you've played the rest up until this point nothing here will shock you.

    Login issues aside, the servers have been very stable and once in the gameplay is as rock solid as its ever been, besides a few minor and rare bugs.

    The music is phenomenal; the dungeons imaginative and challenging; the story, a bittersweet, heartbreaking and heartwarming close to this first arc that started with A Realm Reborn.

    My only complaint is that I can't return to this blind again.    … Expand
  78. votumxd
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    The developers have once again outdone themselves with this amazing expansion.
  79. avk38
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Most amazing gaming experience I have ever had in my life. Much love to the development team that have poured their heart and soul into this finale.
  80. Tyraelswrath
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Amazing. Some of the best writing and story telling I've seen in a very long time.
  81. Marzip
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    Story was amazing, I thought they wouldn't be able to recreate what they did with Shadowbringers, but they just topped it.
    For me a personal favorite MMO and JRPG
  82. tfarch23
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    The best game I have ever played. The story alone is one the best and how it integrates as an MMO is unrivaled
  83. 0nearmedbandit
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    I have been playing this game steadily since its re-release in late 2013 (with healthy breaks that last months at a time sometimes). It has been a driving force in finding peace in my life, and helping to process a lot of things that went on with my mental health and my experience of maturation of my worldview in my 20s which were full of strife, mistakes, and questions of what the pointI have been playing this game steadily since its re-release in late 2013 (with healthy breaks that last months at a time sometimes). It has been a driving force in finding peace in my life, and helping to process a lot of things that went on with my mental health and my experience of maturation of my worldview in my 20s which were full of strife, mistakes, and questions of what the point is of living.
    This expansion pack explores these themes and executes them in a story that hits me so hard that Its almost theraputic.

    In 2019 during the previous expansion: Shadowbringers, I was finishing college at the end of my 20s, reeling from a breakup of an 8-year relationship, and finding the will to live for myself and to find the happiness that I WANTED to seek, and not what others expected me to. So the remainder of the last expansion I managed to find that answer for myself. It was exciting to then have my favorite game wrap up it's first major 11-year long story arc with similar themes to those that had been integral to my growth in my own life the past few years.

    I know i'm talking about myself more than the game but this personal background info is the lens through which i'm seeing what makes this game so amazing. I can say that my long-time love for the Final Fantasy series couldn't shield me from criticisms I initially had of this game when it was rebooted, a time during which i only managed to play it for a few months. After coming back in 2016 to see the immense improvement of Heavensward, I was slowly engrossed further and came to the realization that this was probably my favorite game to come back to. So with each expansion since, I've fallen more and more in love with it. This expansion however is a MAJOR leap in quality in almost every aspect from the expansions that came before it.

    I still find frustration in things like the "Raubahn EX" server issues during Stormblood, and now the "Login Que Ultimate" that we are dealing with now. But I know that running a game like this, that is finally getting recognition after years of fixing it diligently, listening to the players, and experiencing a WoW refugee migration, cannot be easy. This is especially true with the silicon and semiconductor shortage that definitely makes it difficult and unreasonably expensive to improve the servers like SE had initially planned to. If I put these issues aside... this game is a perfect sendoff for this story arc. Bringing back old names of those we've lost, giving us hope to move on to a brighter future, and always reminding us that Life is precious, and Sorrow and Joy are inextricably linked and must be experienced together in the same life, for there to be of any meaning in either... And the fact that this game reminds me of that, will forever cement this story as among the best stories in a game that I have ever experienced.

    Now let's just hope they continue to make Savage and Ultimate raiding as fun and engaging as they have the past few expansions, and that the patches that are to follow over the next few years, can lay down the foundation for more beautiful stories to come.    … Expand
  84. csulasiris
    Dec 8, 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
  85. Sharrison23
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    One of the greatest tales ever told gets its perfect ending. Creative Business Unit 3 somehow exceeded their lofty expectations, a feat impressive by any standards, but especially so considering it’s predecessor, Shadowbringers, was considered one of the greatest video game expansions ever. That crown now goes to Endwalker. From an exceptional soundtrack, tight cinematography, masterfulOne of the greatest tales ever told gets its perfect ending. Creative Business Unit 3 somehow exceeded their lofty expectations, a feat impressive by any standards, but especially so considering it’s predecessor, Shadowbringers, was considered one of the greatest video game expansions ever. That crown now goes to Endwalker. From an exceptional soundtrack, tight cinematography, masterful writing, immersive voice acting, and white-knuckle boss encounters, Endwalker is at the top of its class. The dungeons and boss fights are filled with spectacular set pieces, only made even more grandiose by the high stakes the story sets and the masterful musical orchestration. It’s no small feat to wrap up a story almost a decade in the making, but they somehow do so in a cathartic way. Endwalker is packed full of satisfying plot conclusions, moments of tranquility and despair, heartwarming and tasteful call backs, and story written with the purest of heart. With well over 60 hours of story telling and content, Endwalker leaves nothing undone, nothing unsaid, and misses no beats. It starts slow and builds up to a deafening crescendo, unfolding and revealing its mysteries 10 years in the making.

    Endwalker and the FFXIV saga is simply a masterpiece that is almost mandatory for those who love MMO’s, RPGs, and world class story telling.    … Expand
  86. cloudkelsey
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    This is a fantastic capstone from the story and franchise that they have labored to nurture these last 8 years. They have a wonderful and well balanced selection of previous story characters and have helped the Main Story Quest so that it is more cutscene focused than fetch quest.

    There's a lot of negativity about the queue times but the game has really exploded in popularity in the    This is a fantastic capstone from the story and franchise that they have labored to nurture these last 8 years. They have a wonderful and well balanced selection of previous story characters and have helped the Main Story Quest so that it is more cutscene focused than fetch quest.

    There's a lot of negativity about the queue times but the game has really exploded in popularity in the last couple years especially in the last 6 months. They mentioned that they knew the queue times would be an issue but with the supply chain issues we have had for the last two years its hard to get access to additional hardware. When queues die down and everyone is playing casually again it will be an amazing story and adventure for all.    … Expand
  87. absolutevirtue
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    One of the best stories of the entire Final Fantasy franchise. The internet is gushing about this game for a reason.

    Where some other games can get weaker as time goes on, FFXIV has only grown stronger into an absolute juggernaut. The writing, area design, encounters, music, everything - I can hardly put into words how wonderful it is.
  88. Gildavar
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    Bringing a chapter to a close 10 years in the making this expansion ABSOLUTELY delivers. Where the already brilliant Shadowbringers had some really strong highpoints, this time those highpoints are in abundance throughout the entire leveling experience. With amazing music, great setpieces, fun content and an overall great MMO experience I've had a ton of fun as I shut myself of for theBringing a chapter to a close 10 years in the making this expansion ABSOLUTELY delivers. Where the already brilliant Shadowbringers had some really strong highpoints, this time those highpoints are in abundance throughout the entire leveling experience. With amazing music, great setpieces, fun content and an overall great MMO experience I've had a ton of fun as I shut myself of for the first few days after the early access came out.

    The elephant in the room would be the enormously long ques for anyone who doesn't login early in the morning, but I don't count that against it, since with the current ongoing semiconductor shortage making it impossible to buy new servers AND the huge and sudden influx of WoW players a few months ago make the already insane experience of having to release an MMO expansion even more shaky. There's really nothing the dev team could've done here that they weren't already doing or trying.    … Expand
  89. Devil_Crown
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    Shadowbringers left us with insanely high expectations, I did not think they would be able to create a masterpiece able to surpass it, but here we are, Story 100/10, gameplay 10/10 (if you're not drk), map design 10/10, the only downside are the queues, but that was expected to happen after the huge amount of new players.
  90. loudspeaker1229
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    圧倒的なストーリーボリュームと、その完成度。魅力的な新ジョブ。美しさと驚きにあふれた新マップに、それらを印象付ける至高の音楽の数々。それらをサポートする、最高の開発・運営チーム。MMO RPGとしてではなく、JRPG、あるいはただゲームとして最高峰に位置すると思う。
  91. Crinz
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    Even though the ShadowBringer expansion is good enough. Endwalker still surprised me. Best Ending for the 2.0-6.0 10/10
  92. hi_pikul
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    I just finished the game and I'm so speechless, that I can't find the words for how brilliant this game is.
  93. x_x1
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    This is the best expansion of all time, i 'd say of all games. Honestly...they overcome themselves.
    Final Fantasy XIV its not just a game...its a philosophical journey. The best community ever, the best MMORPG ever made. The best time to play is now! :)
    Congratulations Yoshi Team!
  94. 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
  95. kemiakapitany
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    This game, this game expansion was such a lifelong experience, I can't even put into words. Everything, the music, the cutscenes, the interactions with characters, the duties, the dungeons, the trials, the zones feel carefully crafted with love and passion. I can't recommend it enough. Yes the queues are long but if you have the patience to wait for it, you will be not disappointed.This game, this game expansion was such a lifelong experience, I can't even put into words. Everything, the music, the cutscenes, the interactions with characters, the duties, the dungeons, the trials, the zones feel carefully crafted with love and passion. I can't recommend it enough. Yes the queues are long but if you have the patience to wait for it, you will be not disappointed.
    Simply put: I just love this game.    … Expand
  96. DeepseaXX
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    Moving scenes, nice animation, perfect characters, and exciting music. I like everything about this. Thank you Yoshida and Ishikawa. My tears will tell you everything
  97. gbf20210509
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    I like the story of this game, which brings me a lot of joy and tears.
    There are also many details and small ideas in the game.
  98. spacewalker067
    Dec 8, 2021
    10
    They did what many of us thought was a difficult task, they exceeded all expectations they went farther than Shadowbringers, it's a beautiful and emotional history that is worth experiencing, from the music, the environments the dungeons, and trials. Yes, they had issues with the servers due to a huge amount of players, but I don't think that single thing can eclipse this masterpiece.
  99. IceBurg85
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    For me, Endwalker is the greatest video game story ever told. I really didn’t think they could top Shadowbringers, but they did. Literally my favourite video game ever.
  100. Vanos
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    The best expansion than it's predecessors!
    It's as a number of surprises!
    Only issue is its launch but that was expected! For a large number of wow refugees shifting to ffxiv
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Universal acclaim - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  1. Impulsegamer
    Mar 28, 2022
    90
    If you didn’t like FFXIV before now, Endwalker will do nothing to change your mind. But if you’re in, this emotional rollercoaster will be rolling towards a satisfying conclusion, that absolutely will not disappoint.
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  2. Gamepressure
    Feb 9, 2022
    95
    FFXIV is currently the best MMORPG available. The main reason is because it’s RPG first, MMO second. The story isn’t just an afterthought, but an integral part of the experience, and everything else revolves around the tale of the Warrior of Light. It’s logical, well-planned, and presented with great, voiced (or not) cut-scenes.
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  3. Everyeye.it
    Jan 24, 2022
    95
    Final Fantasy XIV closes its first colossal story arc with an exceptional expansion.
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