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Final Fantasy XIV Launches To Scathing Reviews
RogueyWon writes "Now that the massively-multiplayer Final Fantasy XIV has been on the shelves for a couple of weeks, the reviews are starting to arrive; and it appears that the game is the subject of a critical battering unprecedented in the history of the main Final Fantasy series. First it was the Amazon user reviews, then Gamespot weighed in, describing the game as a 'step backwards for the genre,' and now IGN has described it as 'an arduous experience that, in its current state, isn't worth playing.' Given the general dissatisfaction that surrounded the release of the (offline) Final Fantasy XIII earlier in the year, many long-time fans of the series must now be wondering whether the magic hasn't departed."
Eh, it's ok...I just feel like the "Fantasy" has been ripped from the series. I find there is far too much focus on technology. I realize the older games had a focus on technology as well, but it just felt different.
It's a shame, because the imagery and character designs since Final Fantasy went 3D have been stunning...but the games don't really go past eye candy for me. Everything just seems to be style over substance when it comes to Final Fantasy.
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Finding gear on the "market" is ala EQ1. 500 toons standing around in the market area. Have to go to each one and "browse" and hope they have the gear your looking for. I spent just close to an hour last night looking for one piece of gear (no luck). To make level 6 gear, you need items from level 20 crafters... There is no "bank". So you are very limited on space. Can't transfer items from one toon to another. No mail system. Tab always selects you first. Graphics kick ass, no doubt. Been an avid gamer and participated in most Beta's through launch since EQ1. This game is two gens behind at least.