Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers

  • July 2, 2019
47%
Game Brain Score Based on 11 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers Game Cover
Shadowbringers is more than just a masterful arc in a beloved tale; it's one of the best Final Fantasy stories ever realized, showcasing an MMORPG at the apex of its craft.

Take part in the next saga of the critically acclaimed FINAL FANTASY® XIV Online with the next legendary expansion pack—SHADOWBRINGERS! Explore breathtaking new environments, encounter exotic new races, master exciting new jobs, and fight alongside prominent characters with the new Trust system as you embark on a new journey as the Warrior of Darkness! With over 14 million adventurers worldwid…

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  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
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Reviews

47%
Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews
story2 positive mentions
  • Excellent value for money with a thriving community and friendly player base, making it easy for new players to get started.
  • The game offers an extensive story with over 100 hours of content, including numerous side quests and seasonal events.
  • Players can level up all classes and professions with a single character, providing a diverse gameplay experience.
  • Buying used copies can lead to issues with activation codes, rendering the game unusable without a valid code.
  • Some players found the gameplay repetitive, with too many fetch quests and a lack of evolution in gameplay mechanics.
  • There are reports of poor condition for used items, including dirty discs and missing activation codes.
  • story5 mentions

    The game's story offers an extensive experience, exceeding 100 hours with numerous side quests and activities. While it features a solid narrative and improved quest indicators, some players find the gameplay repetitive due to an abundance of fetch quests and dialogue-driven tasks.

    • “The game's story is easily a good 100 hours+ and it is loaded with a ton of side quests and other activities.”
    • “Good story, with plenty of cut scenes, but gameplay hasn't evolved.”
    • “Only just getting into this part of the game, and it's great; made some small but really good improvements, e.g. it now tells you if the quest is above or below you.”
    • “Too much fetch and carry quests and too many 'go talk to this guy' quests for my liking.”
    • “Too much fetch and carry quests and too many 'go talk to this guy' quests for my liking.”
  • gameplay1 mentions

    The gameplay features a compelling story and numerous cut scenes, but it lacks significant evolution or innovation.

    • “Good story, with plenty of cutscenes, but the gameplay hasn't evolved.”
    • “The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to play.”
    • “The gameplay mechanics are repetitive and lack depth, leading to a monotonous experience.”
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91% average critic score

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