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FINAL FANTASY XIV Online
Massively Multiplayer
RPG
Single-player
Multi-player
MMO
PvP
Online PvP
Co-op
Online Co-op
Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Partial Controller Support
Remote Play on Tablet
Family Sharing

Join over 30 million adventurers worldwide and take part in an epic and ever-changing FINAL FANTASY. Experience an unforgettable story, exhilarating battles, and a myriad of captivating environments to explore.

Developers: Square Enix
Publishers: Square Enix
Release Date: Feb 18, 2014
Price (USD): $19.99
Current Players: 17k

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Very Positive(87%)
immersive story
rich content
social interactions
customizable classes
beautiful graphics
modding issues
housing availability
story quality
content gaps
slow start
high cost
poor writing
technical issues
slow updates
The story and community aspects of FFXIV receive substantial praise, contributing to a rich player experience especially for newcomers. However, the game is not without its flaws; Dawntrail's storytelling and the pace of content release have been negatively received according to many reviews. There's also a discontent over subscription costs when compared with player expectations. Recent enforcement against modding caused significant community backlash, indicating a division among players over game customization aspects. Therefore, FFXIV stands as a beloved yet imperfect MMO with room to improve in delivering consistent value to both new and veteran players.

Positive Points

  • The game provides an immersive story with rich lore and well-developed characters.
  • Graphics and world design are praised for their beauty and detail.
  • Players enjoy the social aspects of FFXIV, making friends and engaging in community activities.
  • Combat and class systems are highly customizable, allowing players to level different jobs on a single character.
  • There is a large amount of varied content, ranging from crafting and gathering to high-level raids.

    • Negative Points

  • The game's start is slow, with a lengthy Main Story Quest (MSQ) that some find tedious.
  • Subscription and cash shop costs are seen as higher compared to content offered.
  • Recent expansion, Dawntrail, has been criticized for poor story writing and lack of engaging content.
  • Technical issues, such as login problems and account management, are frequent points of frustration.
  • Updates and new content are slow to release, leading to prolonged periods of inactivity or boredom.

    • Mixed Points

  • Modding is a contentious issue; while it enhances gameplay for some, it is against the Terms of Service and recent crackdowns have upset parts of the community.
  • Housing is praised for its creativity but criticized for availability and management.

    • Common Themes

  • Community building is a significant draw of the game, with many players forming lasting friendships.
  • The story's quality is seen as fluctuating between expansions, with some being highly praised while others less so.
  • Heavensward, Shadowbringers, and Endwalker are often mentioned as high points of storytelling.
    • Updated 9/9/2025, 12:02:08 AM UTC
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