Final Fantasy XV: A New Empire

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Build. Defend. Rule. Join Alexis Ren in Final Fantasy XV: A New Empire!

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53%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,989 reviews

graphics68 positive mentions

monetization349 negative mentions

The game has a fun and engaging community, allowing players to connect and build friendships.
The graphics and overall design of the game are visually appealing.
The gameplay offers a variety of strategic elements and events to keep players engaged.

The game is heavily pay-to-win, requiring significant financial investment to progress and compete effectively.
Customer support is unresponsive and often provides generic replies that do not address player concerns.
Frequent glitches and bugs disrupt gameplay, leading to frustration among players.

monetization
452 mentions
2 % positive mentions
21 % neutral mentions
77 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of this game has been widely criticized for being excessively aggressive and misleading, with players reporting a constant barrage of intrusive ads and high-priced in-app purchases that are often necessary to progress. Many users describe the game as a "cash grab," highlighting that the actual gameplay does not align with the promotional material, and that the in-game purchases are steeply priced, often exceeding $100. Overall, the monetization practices have detracted significantly from the gaming experience, leading to frustration and disappointment among players.
- “A lot of the in-app purchases are very steeply priced and not worth the amount they want you to spend; however, once in a while, a very good bargain sale will pop up if you can catch it before it expires.”
- “I understand in-app purchases to get ahead, but with this one, in-app purchases are for continued gameplay.”
- “This is a fun game to play; however, I do understand that there are in-app purchases, but do they have to jump up so staggeringly high after your first purchase.”
- “I'm constantly bombarded with sale ads to purchase their items every 10 minutes, and you can't view the world map without paying $99.99 for the privilege.”
- “It's a cash grab that asks for $5 for a pack of resources at every opportunity.”
- “The game repeatedly and greedily attempts to coerce you into spending money on this heap of garbage and entirely forgets to at least be a fun experience before turning into a cash grab.”
stability
253 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent freezes, glitches, and bugs that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience significant lag and unresponsive controls, particularly during critical moments like events or battles. Customer support is often deemed inadequate, failing to address issues or provide satisfactory resolutions, leading to frustration among players who feel their investments are not protected.
- “Now though, my game freezes every 15 minutes for about 30 seconds each time.”
- “The game freezes when getting attacked.”
- “This game has too many issues; it freezes up all day, every day, and you get cheated out of rewards from the events.”
gameplay
191 mentions
22 % positive mentions
55 % neutral mentions
23 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this game is widely criticized for being a cash grab, heavily reliant on in-app purchases, and lacking depth or engagement. Many users report that the mechanics are unbalanced, leading to a frustrating experience where progress is slow and often requires significant financial investment to remain competitive. Overall, players find the gameplay repetitive, confusing, and far removed from what was advertised, with many expressing disappointment in the lack of meaningful content and rewarding experiences.
- “I actually really enjoy the gameplay system and the graphics.”
- “Great gameplay and well balanced troops, varied options for defense and attack, to suit most styles.”
- “Pleasant gameplay and easy to follow beginners guide.”
- “The gameplay is miserable, the graphics are terrible, it costs an arm and a leg of physical money to get anything done, and it doesn't even have a compelling reward system.”
- “Gameplay is tedious at best; it was not enjoyable in the slightest. The only redeeming feature of this game is the music.”
- “There is no gameplay, there is no fun; it's just waiting for your pointless city to level up.”
graphics
184 mentions
37 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
26 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising their detail and artistic quality, while others criticize them as outdated, glitchy, or poorly optimized for mobile devices. Many users note that the graphics can lead to significant performance issues, causing lag and unresponsive controls. Overall, while some find the visuals appealing, a substantial number express disappointment, suggesting that the graphics detract from the overall gameplay experience.
- “The graphics are fantastic and the detail for enchanting weapons and armor is exquisite.”
- “I have played this game for over a year on multiple platforms, the graphics are amazing and the functions of the game are easy to use and understand.”
- “Great graphics and lots of challenges.”
- “The graphics also look terrible, looking like still images placed over each other, giving almost zero depth.”
- “The graphics are horrid, the interfaces are clunky and laggy, and there's no decent way to make resources in an adequate amount of time outside straight up purchasing with money.”
- “The graphics look like they were stolen from a 1990's computer game.”
story
57 mentions
14 % positive mentions
67 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
The game's story is widely criticized for being virtually nonexistent, with many players describing it as a generic and unengaging experience that lacks depth and character development. Reviewers express frustration over the focus on resource management and pay-to-win mechanics, which overshadow any potential narrative elements. Overall, the consensus is that the game fails to deliver a compelling storyline, making it feel more like a cash grab than a true Final Fantasy experience.
- “The game has very good graphics, and top-notch storylines.”
- “Analytical gameplay... if you can actually help a kingdom be built up and thrive, then the game playing experience is like a second nature interaction... otherwise, complex enough storyline and detailed animation to make the game playing experience absolutely enjoyable.”
- “Love the storyline.”
- “Literally no storyline.”
- “This game is horrible, each quest you try to do, it loads forever; I spent more time waiting for the game to load than playing.”
- “Completely interchangeable with any empire building browser game, devoid of any kind of story or replay value.”
grinding
45 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being tedious, repetitive, and lacking meaningful rewards, leading to a frustrating experience for players, especially those who do not spend money. Many reviews highlight the pressure to either invest significant time or money to progress, with free-to-play players feeling particularly disadvantaged. Overall, the grinding mechanics detract from the enjoyment of the game, making it feel more like a chore than a rewarding experience.
- “It's also just a cheap knock off of a typical mobile farming game with a Final Fantasy cover.”
- “The moment you think you've caught up, they push something else out that you either have to spend months farming resources and popping bubbles, or spend hundreds of dollars for gold and platinum to instantly build and complete research.”
- “No amount of grinding will help you compete.”
optimization
27 mentions
19 % positive mentions
26 % neutral mentions
56 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues such as stuttering, lag, and frequent crashes, particularly on newer devices. Many players express frustration over the game's clunky gameplay and poor server performance, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite its appealing graphics, the game is deemed poorly optimized, leading to a frustrating experience that often feels like a cash grab.
- “Runs smoothly, and everything can be earned without buying for the most part.”
- “My disclaimer for this game: past performance is not indicative of future results.”
- “Although recently I'm quite frustrated with game performance.”
- “This 'game' is horrendously unoptimized.”
- “Game performance is bad for what it is and I find a minor bug or crash every day.”
- “Game lagging big time, screen freezing, events ending before time... is this the game performance improvement you were talking about?”
music
14 mentions
21 % positive mentions
43 % neutral mentions
36 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising it as the only redeeming feature, while others find it annoying, generic, and poorly integrated with the gameplay. Many users express frustration over the music's quality, describing it as horrific or low-quality, and some even mention it as a significant detractor from their overall experience. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the music has its fans, it largely fails to enhance the game for many players.
- “The music is perfect for the game!”
- “But hey, at least the music was alright.”
- “The music in this game can hypnotize and keep you engaged.”
- “The music is horrific and just hurts to listen to.”
- “Low quality cash grab, constant stuttering, annoying music.”
- “Last point: the graphics and the OST are awful.”
humor
12 mentions
83 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is often described as unintentional, stemming from its poor development and frustrating mechanics, leading players to find the situation amusing despite their dissatisfaction. While some players appreciate the camaraderie and humor within their guilds, many criticize the game as a blatant money grab, with its numerous flaws providing a source of dark humor. Overall, the humor is a mixed bag, with some finding it entertaining and others deeming it a reflection of the game's shortcomings.
- “I do think it's hilarious how many folks suddenly discovered that life isn't fair :-) deleted after 4hrs, no $$ involved”
- “Great guild that I'm in, friendly and a little bit weird sometimes, but awesome guild to be at. They always have some funny stuff to say that makes my day. Love my guild!”
- “It's a funny game and it is cool.”
- “It becomes unfunny, and I hate that I want to play this game.”
- “This game is less than a joke; it's not funny.”
atmosphere
5 mentions
40 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is polarizing, with some players appreciating the supportive community within their guilds, while others criticize the toxic environment fostered by pay-to-win mechanics and poor customer support. Overall, the game's atmosphere is described as both enjoyable and depressing, reflecting a mix of positive social interactions and significant frustrations.
- “The family atmosphere with the guild I'm in is caring.”
- “I've enjoyed the atmosphere and gameplay inside the game; the community is where this game really shines.”
- “The massive pay-to-win atmosphere breeds toxicity like no one's business.”
- “The atmosphere of this app is depressing!”
- “The oceans will have boiled off and all atmosphere will be lost.”
replayability
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-67 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for lacking replayability, being compared to other empire-building browser games with no engaging story. Conversely, some players find it highly replayable, primarily due to its focus on accumulating wealth and resources.
- “The game has the perfect replay value.”
- “There's always something new to discover, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”
- “Completely interchangeable with any empire-building browser game, devoid of any kind of story or replay value.”
- “The game feels like a cash grab, lacking any meaningful content that encourages replayability.”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Reviews highlight a strong emotional response to the game's monetization strategy, with players expressing frustration and distress over the financial burden it imposes. Many feel that engaging with the game leads to emotional turmoil rather than enjoyment, advising potential players to avoid it to spare themselves from this negative experience.