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Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn

Square Enix Business Division 5 · Apr 14, 2014

PC · PS4 · PS3

Teen

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Form a party and adventure with a multitude of players from across the globe. Forge friendships, mount chocobos, and board airships as you and your companions create your own unique stories in Eorzea.

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  • Destructoid

    Chris Carter · Jan 21, 2015

    8.0
    Patch 2.5 is definitely a table-setting update, but it's filled with good content while players wait for the expansion to get here. Since everything else will arrive over the course of the next two months, I'll be covering it as each portion drops, so stay tuned for that augmented coverage. While 2.5 may not be enough to woo old players back into the fray on its own, I have a feeling that all of the fluff coming before the expansion will be a perfect excuse to return.
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  • GameSpot

    Brittany Vincent · May 05, 2014

    8.0
    This is an admirable redesign, especially on the PlayStation 4, which very well may be considered the best venue to experience the staggering world and cornucopia of additional content. Even if you're still trekking through Vana'diel, consider making yourself a new home in Eorzea--we'd love to have you.
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  • Polygon

    Philip Kollar · May 05, 2014

    9.0
    Given the choice, I'm still going to play Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn on PC. It's where I'm most comfortable for long grinding sessions and intense raids. But for the first time, I can say with certainty that you won't be missing out on anything if you choose to go with the console port of this MMO.
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  • Hardcore Gamer

    Marcus Estrada · May 02, 2014

    9.0
    It’s amazing that Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn managed to turn a generally detested game into a great one, but this is proof it’s possible. ...This is a game that will take some time to understand, but is definitely worth the investment. Those who already have friends playing have even less reason not to jump in. As far as MMORPGs go, Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn is at the top of its class.
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  • CVG

    John Robertson · Apr 25, 2014

    9.0
    Frankly, the delicacy of touch required to utilise the feature makes it an unviable alternative to simply scrolling through onscreen options using the buttons.... As with so much here, the touchpad represents an option that you can use or disregard completely. That freedom, that ability to take what you want from a game that offers so much is A Realm Reborn's greatest achievement and an approach that the genre as a whole should do more to embrace.
  • PlayStation Universe

    Benjamin Shillabeer-Hall · Apr 19, 2014

    9.5
    Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn on PS4 is better balanced and more fun than the already excellent PS3 version was at launch. ...New features help new players catch up with experienced veterans while concurrently giving the veteran players something to push toward. Overall, A Realm Reborn comes close to being a perfect mix of hardcore and casual role-playing, and comes highly recommended as a result.
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Gamer reviews

  • Kamil N

    Nov 7, 2024 · PC

    8.0

    Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn

    Post main game story content (patches 2.1 till 2.5 are closer to a 9)

  • Michelle Bryant

    May 28, 2021 · PC

    7.5

    A Realm Reborn on it’s own is a decent canvas. What I appreciate about it, is that it does much to set up the following stories of the following expansions. In terms of MMOs it’s the first where I closely paid attention to the story I was engaging in, where with others I more or less ignored the story because it wasn’t compelling. Not so with A Real Reborn. For the most part it DOES make narrative sense, though in comparison to the subsequent storylines of the expansions, it’s left pretty weak. It’s a decent base game, though it definitely feels rushed in moments. Still, it is far richer than others, and it deserves respect for the complete overhaul that took place to make it a more palatable experience. For that, I would recommend FFXIV to long time MMO players who are struggling to find something worth their time. A Realm Reborn may not be the most enjoyable experience, but it creates a strong foundation.

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  • Başar Bozkurt

    Jan 7, 2021 · PC

    9.4

    I really loved this game, I used to play world of warcraft before but couldn't afford it's monthly fees, i started playing final fantasy XIV after trying countless mmorpg games. It has beautiful graphics comparing to other games, different and beautiful music for every sancutary, well designed quest line with a touching story and smooth combat animations. If you like mmorpg games, this game is for you and Final Fantasy XIV a realm reborn is one of the best mmorpg's I have ever played.

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  • Ranic

    Jun 15, 2020 · PC

    10

    The latest expansion is probably the best MMO I've ever played. Every last experience I've had with Shadowbringers content has been enjoyable, and with a new patch every 3 months to keep me playing and interacting with the game and community at large, I don't think I'll ever complete "everything" that this game has to offer.

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