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Aww Amazing!: 9.0/10 across 126 ratings. This score says: bump it to the top of your backlog.
Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers
Jul 2, 2019|Japan|Role-playing (RPG)
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- Main
- 40h
- Main + extras
- 60h
- Complete
- 275h
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Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers is a 2019 Role-playing (RPG) game rated 9.0/10 from 126 ratings, with a main story of about 40h, available on Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S.
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This is a Expansion leaning into Role-playing (RPG), with a main story around 40h. Check form, fantasy, and time commitment.
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RATE THIS9.5/10
Shadowbringers has only further solidified XIV's status as one of the greatest Final Fantasy games ever made.
Read full review ↗9/10
Even though some ambitious additions need a little refinement, Shadowbringers' fearless execution pays off in spades.
Read full review ↗9.4/10
Coupled with a striking new world to explore, Shadowbringers' poignant and character-driven story is one of the best in the entire series.
Read full review ↗Final Fantasy 14: Shadowbringers is one of the best MMOs available for both fans and newcomers
Read full review ↗9/10
Stale mechanics and features can't bring down an epic experience featuring cool characters, incredible bosses, and a spectacular soundtrack
Read full review ↗9.5/10
Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers is more XIV, and right now that's something I'm still happy with. The story delivers with its effortless whimsy and urgency, the battles are filled with spectacle, and the core fundamentals have only gotten better over time.
Read full review ↗Shadowbringers’ story is triumphant, the artistry inspiring. There are rough patches—pacing woes and overzealous changes to beloved jobs—but Shadowbringers rises above those stumblings. It cements Final Fantasy XIV’s place within the series alongside cherished titles like Final Fantasy VII, and it marks the absolute redemption of an initially troubled game.
Read full review ↗8/10
Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers is, mechanically, the strongest entry in the franchise but the narrative falls short of being truly great.
Read full review ↗9.8/10
The main story, while intriguing, may leave you wanting more; battles and music are definitely where patch 5.2 shines brightest.
Read full review ↗8/10
Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers is the strongest start to an expansion since Heavensward.
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