Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn (2021 Review)

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Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, a game originally released all the way back in 2013, is the game that not only managed to overshadow the disastrous launch of the original Final Fantasy XIV, as it was erased from the annals of history, but also the game that now stands as the foundation for the overwhelming sensation Final Fantasy XIV has ultimately become. But is A Realm Reborn still worthy of all the praise it got for reviving a title seemingly destined to fail and bringing the world of Eorzea back from the brink of oblivion, or is it just a slog fest, a rite of passage, if you will, that new players are required to trod through before getting to the good stuff? In this review we take a look at whether the game is still holding up in 2021.

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5 thoughts on “Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn (2021 Review)”

  2. Oh boy. I love this MMO, but I feel that the issue I have is that it is PLAGUED with talking. Like, yes, talking is…the fucking way to convey plot and character, but god I hope Endwalker cuts down on "hey, I got to talk to you even though I already am, lets walk 40 steps over there and continue talking about what we just were talking about."

    Also, fun fact about myself, I turned 14 on the day Final Fantasy XIV (2010) was destroyed. November 11th, 2012. I was Bahamut that day.

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  3. I went through ARR back in January but the whole time I felt like it was just a race to get to HW. I do think they can still refine the game to make it more palatable for entry players. Add more voice acting, cut out some of the fetch quests and just more guidance especially navigating through the UI. Though I can’t really nitpick too much given that it’s practically free to play in the trial version.

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  4. I feel that ARR is way better than people get it credit for. (Same for Stormblood actually) BTW did you play Coils of Bahamut? I feel like it should be mandatory before going to HW. It gives so much more context and helps you understand the world much more. But yeah, Heavensward is 10/10, especially patch 3.3. And Shadowbringers and up to 5.3 is 11/10. lol
    I only played XIV recently but I feel like it's the best of all FFs story. And I grew up with 7 & 6 and they were my favorites until just a few months ago. Still love them both and would rate them 10/10.

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