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Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn - Playstation 3
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- All the hallmarks of the FINAL FANTASY franchise, including genre-leading graphics and HD real-time cut scenes; Robust gameplay features such as Free Companies, story-driven player–vs.-player content, and primal summoning to bring players together
- Incredible new graphics engine that delivers a high level of detail and quality on both the PlayStation 3 and Windows PC platforms
- A flexible class system that allows players to change to any of the eighteen different classes on the fly simply by changing their equipped weapon or tool
- Breathtaking musical score by renowned FINAL FANTASY series composer Nobuo Uematsu
- Cross platform play on PlayStation 3 and Windows PC
- A persistent and evolving world with immersive storylines and well-developed characters
- HD-quality, real-time cutscenes
- Guild-based activities focused on catering to players with different gaming styles
- Both quick and extensive gameplay sessions, accessible in solo and group play
- A breathtaking musical score by renowned FINAL FANTASY series composer Nobuo Uematsu
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Publication Date | August 27, 2013 |
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Computer Platform | PlayStation 3 |
ASIN | B002BRZ79E |
Release date | August 27, 2013 |
Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #22,284 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #263 in PlayStation 3 Games |
Product Dimensions | 0.6 x 5.3 x 6.7 inches; 3.2 ounces |
Type of item | Video Game |
Language | English |
Rated | Teen |
Item model number | 91005 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
Item Weight | 3.2 ounces |
Manufacturer | Square Enix |
Date First Available | May 31, 2009 |
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Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) that invites you to explore the realm of Eorzea with friends online. This highly anticipated PlayStation 3 release expands on the 2010 PC release, Final Fantasy XIV, allowing console-based Final Fantasy fans players to enjoy a true MMO experience. Game features include: a persistent and evolving world with immersive storylines, a flexible 18 choice class system, guild-based activities, PS3 quality graphics, the choice of solo or group play, and a breathtaking musical score.
The Final Fantasy MMO arrives on PS3.View larger 18 powerful classes that can be changed on the fly.
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Now Comes the Decline of the Seventh Umbral Era
The realm of Eorzea is ancient, with a conflicted history marked by cycles of prosperous "Astral," and disastrous "Umbral" eras. Past interpretations of this led many to predict that the current Astral Era would last into eternity, but now the land stands poised to enter another age of decline, a period known as the Seventh Umbral Era. On the eastern border, the Garlean Empire masses its troops for invasion, while the native beast tribes summon their deities, the otherworldly primals. The threats facing Eorzea will not easily be overcome, but overcome they must be.
Gameplay
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) that invites players to explore the realm of Eorzea with friends from around the world. The PlayStation 3 release is an updated version of the PC game, Final Fantasy XIV, which was originally released in 2010. In it, classic Final Fantasy type themes and environments are merged with MMORPG play mechanics as you 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. Set out alone or enlist the aid of friends as you undertake epic quests, battle familiar Final Fantasy monsters, and acquire unique abilities and equipment. All the classic elements from the series that you have come to know and love are waiting. Embark on the adventure of a lifetime to help reforge the fate of Eorzea.
Key Game Features
- All the hallmarks of the Final Fantasy franchise, including genre-leading graphics and high-definition real-time cutscenes that advance the game's rich storyline. Incredible new graphics engine that delivers a high level of detail and quality.
- A flexible class system that allows players to change to any of the eighteen different classes on the fly simply by changing their equipped weapon or tool.
- Guild-based activities focused on catering to players with different gaming styles
- Breathtaking musical score by renowned Final Fantasy series composer Nobuo Uematsu.
- Cross platform play on Playstation 3 and Windows PC and Robust gameplay features -- such as Free Companies, story-driven player–vs-player content, and primal summoning -- to bring players together.
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Game Overview
FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) for Windows PC and PlayStation 3 that invites you to explore the realm of Eorzea with friends from around the world. 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. Set out alone or enlist the aid of friends as you undertake epic quests, battle familiar FINAL FANTASY monsters, and acquire unique abilities and equipment. All the classic elements from the series that you have come to know and love are waiting. Embark on the adventure of a lifetime to help reforge the fate of Eorzea!
Story Overview
Eorzea. A Land embraced by Gods and forged by Heroes. Seeking control of this realm and its abundant crystal resources, the Garlean Empire sends forth a massive host on a campaign to conquer its southern neighbor. Driven by madness, the commander of the invading forces silently plots to tear the moon from the heavens and hurl it down upon the land. The people of the realm soon learn of this foul scheme, and join their hands in prayer in an eleventh-hour attempt to entreat the aid of the gods, only to see their endeavors fail. From within the moon emerges Bahamut, an ancient terror seething with rage fueled by countless generations of imprisonment. Sensing the tug of Fate, a powerful magus channels the last of his strength to send Eorzea’s heroes into a temporal rift. There they wait, untouched by the flames of destruction, until they are needed again. Those heroes are you, and the hour of awakening is now. Come and witness a realm reborn.
Key Features
- All the hallmarks of the FINAL FANTASY franchise, including an engaging storyline, genre-leading graphics, and HD real time cut scenes
- Robust gameplay features such as player-run Free Companies, story-driven player-vs.-player content, and a unique summoning system, all designed to accommodate a dynamic player community
- Incredible new graphics engine that delivers a high level of detail and quality on both the PlayStation 3 and Windows PC platforms
- A flexible class system that allows players to change to any of the eighteen different classes on the fly, simply by swapping their equipped weapon or tool
- Breathtaking musical score by renowned FINAL FANTASY series composers
- Cross-platform play on PlayStation 3 and Windows PC
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Customers like the entertainment value of the game, mentioning it’s engaging, stunning, and thrilling. They also praise the quality of the product as excellent, epic, and playable. Customers are also satisfied with the storyline, graphics, and ease of use. However, some customers have reported issues with the code and value of this game.
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Customers like the quality of the video game. They say it's an epic game, addictive, and rewarding in terms of gameplay. They also say the game is entirely playable, and fun to do. Customers also mention that the combat is more fun on a controller. Overall, they say it’s a really well made game.
"...The game itself, in my opinion, is near flawless. This is a review for the console version as that is the product version I bought...." Read more
"...combat is more fun on a controller for meUI works better than would think on a consoleperformance isn't bad some load screens..." Read more
"...Overall it's a really well made game. I just thought I'd share some gripes, most other reviews tend to cover everything else." Read more
"...This version is absolute trash. I have not played this game for the PC mind you. I imagine it at least looks better...." Read more
Customers like the graphics in the video game. They say the graphics are beautiful, detailed, and colorful. They also love the layout and customization. Overall, customers say the game is unique, addicting, and fun.
"...The movement and navigation in FF XIV are a plus in my book. Everything is nice and fluid and there are no rough spots at all when you are moving..." Read more
"...You can customize appearance to a decent degree not only picking race, sex and "class" but religion, sub race, voice and birthday...." Read more
"...+'slooks fine, maybe not as well as other platforms but don't see them firstcombat is more fun on a controller for me..." Read more
"...Also the attacks are very pretty and colorful, and I really do enjoy it quite much. It's very addicting...." Read more
Customers find the storyline engaging, superior to other MMOs, and well written. They also appreciate the colourful maps, quirky story, and fulfilling progression. Overall, they describe the game as an epic world of high fantasy and social interaction.
"...The story has been consistently entertaining and engaging and the quests have been very diverse after 20+ hours in...." Read more
"...The story and dialog is well written, and I found myself enjoying the characters I interacted with as much as my own...." Read more
"...But this game just didn't have a compelling narrative. And again, the cutscenes were SO underwhelming...." Read more
"...The story is superior to other MMOs and if you wanted you can Solo and have the single player experience...." Read more
Customers find the controls easy to get used to, especially on the PS3 remote. They also say the game is easy enough for the casual player but deep enough for more. They say the story is superb, easy to immerse into, and there is no challenge or skills required.
"...The battle sequences are pretty straightforward and engaging with lots of different battle skills to use and learn...." Read more
"...You have your hotbars to show your skills, and the interface is resizable (Medium-Large-Small sizes for each window.)..." Read more
"...It has its flaws but it is also easy to immerse into and when i saw the 15$ price point and a 30 day free trial as an past and present MMO player..." Read more
"...somethings I'm not so sure about but for the most part, they make it super easy even for a beginner...." Read more
Customers find the entertainment value of the video game to be engaging, stunning, and thrilling. They also say the game is very immersive, challenging, and keeps them busy. Customers also mention that the storyline and world are intriguing.
"...The battle sequences are pretty straightforward and engaging with lots of different battle skills to use and learn...." Read more
"...The story has been consistently entertaining and engaging and the quests have been very diverse after 20+ hours in...." Read more
"...It's like an mmo but with a more action feel. Skills and abilities are hot keyed to your L2and R 2 buttons and when those fill up you can add more..." Read more
"...areas are expansive and there are a lot of enemies, as well as many quests to do...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the speed of the video game. Some mention that the pacing is much quicker, and they didn't notice any stuttering or lag. They also feel like they could play at a casual pace and still accomplish things. However, others say that logging into the game is very time consuming and requires a lot of steps. They mention that it takes a while to get into the gameplay, and that it's a huge time sink.
"...Loading times are much slower than PC so my friends do have to wait for me to pop up.Other than that, this game is a drug...." Read more
"...and you have to avoid it. The pace is much quicker...." Read more
"...word to describe it since it isn't that inovative and it can be quite repetitive at times...." Read more
"...It takes a while to get into, but it's so that it can explain almost everything about the game...." Read more
Customers find the value of the physical video game software to be low. They mention that the monthly fee is not worth it, the game is an absolute ripoff, and the disk has no use. Some say that the game has little content for the price.
"...So, I'm disappointed at the price, but I'm frustrated that it's not even mentioned in the game description...." Read more
"...old and their cash shop (pay real money for game stuff) is shamelessly over expensive...." Read more
"...Only downside is there was not much content for 50's at launch like with most MMOs, patch is in December which should really bring some life to the..." Read more
"...on the PS3 since 2017, if you buy it you're just buying a worthless hunk of plastic that you can't do anything with I'm pretty irritated that they..." Read more
Customers find the code for the video game software useless and complicated. They also mention that the codes are already used and the registering program is complicated.
"...Cons- Registration was just freaking horrible in this game. They have couple websites which allow you to register, WTF!..." Read more
"...when I do this....it resets everything on the ps3 and the code is useless.Okay, so I try to register on the computer...." Read more
"...If you want this game, you have to buy it brand new because the code has not been used. I am not sure if the seller knew this or not...." Read more
"...COUNTLESS registration requirements and the server crashes LITERALLY every minute. Have to start registration process(es) over from scratch...." Read more
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The true test came with the early access function, which was made available to those who pre ordered the game, this has caused many gamers much heartache and sorrow (myself included) with Square Enix due to the over crowded servers, login restrictions, constant maintenance, and much more. Despite the bad rap that has developed the past week and a half with the early access, I was still determined to carry on with my pre order and see what the offical launch would bring.
As of today, I have to honestly say that I had NO serious (so far) issues whatsoever regarding login and server problems. The only "minor" setback i had was the initial login..It told me the world i tried to get in was crowded. So i backed out waited a few minutes and was able to log back in. No big deal. But it seems that judging by the comments I've read on forums and support pages online, that i am one of the fortunate few that has not encountered any sort of major issue. One remedy i used to ensure somewhat smooth game play was that i switched from a NA server over to a JP server and having been playing since for more than a few hours. ( I did this during early access. The NA servers were trash!)
Aside from the server issues on to the game.
Upon starting the game, you can create your very own character. (if you haven't done so thru the beta app) Let me just say that the process in creating a charter is NEVER easy hahahahah, So just be prepared to spend at least an hour or more to creating that "perfect" character to represent you in the world of Final Fantasy :P
What really done it for me was the soundtrack....boy the soundtrack. The soundtrack on this game is superb by far and i believe Nobuo Uematsu composed the score..the soundtrack fits perfectly with the game. A perfect 10 is all I can say...
The movement and navigation in FF XIV are a plus in my book. Everything is nice and fluid and there are no rough spots at all when you are moving about. You can jump around if you like and you can even navigate and battle in FIRST PERSON VIEW!!! The battle sequences are pretty straightforward and engaging with lots of different battle skills to use and learn. The battle system is very much the same as Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy XII. Enemies free roam and you can choose to attack. Most of the enemies you encounter at first will not attack you but as you progress more in the game, they become more hostile towards you, which can be put a strain to your character because they WILL attack and follow you, so RUN AWAY.
Depending on what class you are, you are in for a treat, especially with a wide array of weapons and armor that you can put to the test as you go out and battle! ( I don't want to give it all away)...another neat perk in the game that stood out was the self regeneration of health. When in the heat of battle, you can simply run away if your health is low, and when you have gone some distance, your health will begin to regenerate at a fast rate (the enemies' health regenerates too!!!). It is a neat addition, esp if you are NOT a spellcaster, you don't have to worry about healing up ALL the time...although having a few potions is preferable...
Another thing is that there are TONs and i mean TONS of different quests that you can venture into and it is relatively hard to level up killing monsters alone in the game, so it is pretty obvious to take on quests to gain additional exp points. You can also gain exp points by performing various tasks that are associated with the guild and class that you are in. If you are a carpenter, you can gain massive amounts of exp by performing various synthesizing projects with items that you can buy or find on your travels.
Also you get to chose the different types of guilds to join in the game. Again, as you progress further, different guild opportunities become available to you. For example, you can join a carpenter's guild, a lancer's guild, a leather worker's guild..and so on. Eventually, you can become a well rounded character..but the option is up to you. You may other wise choose to hone you craft in skill in ONE particular guild such as i.e Lancer or Gladiator...but the choice is yours :) There is still sooooooo much more about the game that i haven't really covered but i have covered the bare essentials here.
The game so far is right up my alley and i am glad that i have made the investment. On the same token, I am going to be realistic here and say that i am not ignorant of the possibility that i may exp a server issue in the future. It is just that so far it has been a rather pleasant exp, but if something were to happen oh well. It is just a game. No need to lose sleep over it. I don't need to play everyday like some people :) Just kidding. ;) but enjoy the game if you have bought it and if not look in to and do your research first before buying it so that you KNOW what you are getting yourself into. :) enjoy
*******************************Update: 9-3-2013****************
Although my enthusiasm (was) and still is strong with this game, I have been encountering a few server issues lately along with the rest of my fellow gamer acquaintances. And these issues are most certainly nothing new to Square Enix as they are doing COUNTLESS maintenance even now as we speak. One of the BIGGEST issues is the lack of space for the servers and the worlds being constantly full. It seems my stroke of happy play time has come to an abrupt end. Despite the bad rap that has obviously become manifested, please, I ask that you maintain patience with the game. But then again, you may ask yourself, "just how much longer must I wait?".....Good question. But if you love the game, just as much as I do, you'd wait. :O)
Battle System:
Starting with FFXI and running through the original XIV, the battles had been... boring, for lack of a better word. It was basically you could do a fight while watching TV, looking over every 45 seconds to see if you have enough TP built up to hit your macro.
FFXIV battles are much more like World of Warcraft (or other modern MMOs.) The red circles show up to show what the area of the enemies attack is (if it's a cone it will show the cone, etc.) and you have to avoid it. The pace is much quicker. You have your hotbars to show your skills, and the interface is resizable (Medium-Large-Small sizes for each window.) There are combos between some of your skills, so you get used to using them in a certain order - but there isn't a need for 15 hotbars on your screen like in WoW. I'd say it's a pretty happy balance between being stale and being overloaded with too much to do. I'm very happy with this.
Classes:
Okay, so there are jobs and there are classes. You start out with basic classes, and once you hit 30 in one class and 15 in another (the combinations vary) you can undertake a quest to gain a job. The job is just a crystal that you equip, and it gives you access/turns you into that class while you have that gear set on. Each class is tied to a weapon-type. If you played FFXI, then it's pretty much the same thing but more streamlined. Basically, to switch to a different class or job, you just need to switch to a specific type of weapon. For example, to change into a Dragoon you would equip a polearm. To switch to a Black Mage, just equip a wand.
One of my favorite things about ARR is this feature. You don't need to go to a town or talk to a NPC. How many times have you been in a dungeon/instance and the tank or healer had to leave? As long as you're not in combat, you can switch classes. Also, once you get to a high enough level (I think it's 15) you can bring a number of skills from one class/job to your current one. Quick example: Conjurer gets Protection at level 8 and you switch over to a Warrior. You can choose to bring Protection to cast on yourself while your a Warrior.
Community:
I played FFXI for 2 years and that community is very mature and extremely helpful. ARR is the new shiny toy in the genre. The community is helpful and nice. I would be shocked if the community doesn't replicate FFXI community after a month.
PVP:
Square is going to add two forms of PvP to A Realm Reborn. The first is a `casual' form of PvP set to launch with the game. This will allow players to do battle in 4v4 or 8v8 arrangements.
Square Enix is also making unique gear sets and even separate PvP skills available as rewards for participating in PvP. The second will feature large scale battles. There is no open world PVP.
Like every highly anticipated MMO, it has been difficult at times to log in. This is like the new ride at the theme park or the best place to get Sunday morning breakfast in your town. Everyone knows about it and is trying to get a spot. This is a thread among every MMO. SWTOR had 3 hour wait queues and GW2 was up there for a while. No MMO has a perfect launch.
PS3 and PC play on the same servers, so you can party with your friends regardless of what you're playing on.
I've been playing Final Fantasy since the original on the NES, with my favorite being FF6. The music, classes, story and environment are all here. I stepped into ARR with a very cautious mindset.
As an old-school Final Fantasy fan, I'm happy to say that this game reminds me of the glory years back on the NES, SNES and PS1.