FINAL FANTASY XIV Online

Buy87%

Very Positive · 86k player reviews · High confidence

Yes, worth buying.

Square Enix · MMORPG · Feb 18, 2014

Player review score
87%
Very Positive
Price
$19.99
Playing right now
All-time peak
22,639
concurrent players
#92 by players on Steam
Achievements
0
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
4
Full audio4 of 4
Subtitles4 of 4

Should I buy FINAL FANTASY XIV Online?

Buy it if you like
  • Story and characters: 153 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Gameplay: 45 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Audio: 16 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • Difficulty: 9 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
  • Crashes: 6 reviews raised it, mostly criticism

Based on 86k player reviews · updated

What players think

The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
42% of themes are praise42% are divided16% are complaints
Story and characters
Players who bring up Story and characters mostly praise it.
153 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The main story is incredibly well written, with characters that actually grow on you and moments that stay with you long after you log out.
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
45 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Gameplay-wise, the combat system is smooth and rewarding, and every class feels unique and fun to play.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
16 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The soundtrack alone is worth the experience.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
15 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Older areas have simple geometry, muddy textures and reused animations.
Controls
Players who bring up Controls mostly praise it.
10 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The HUD is highly customizable and controller support is excellent, but years of menus and systems can feel archaic.

Theme by theme

Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.

Players love
Story and characters153 reviews
Gameplay45 reviews
Audio16 reviews
Graphics15 reviews
Controls10 reviews
Divided opinion
Combat
47% still recommend
Multiplayer
40% still recommend
Interface
67% still recommend
Optimization
100% still recommend
Accessibility
33% still recommend
Players complain
Difficulty
22% still recommend
Crashes
17% still recommend

What you get

Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.

Play modes

  • Co-op
  • Cross-Platform Multiplayer
  • MMO
  • Multi-player
  • Online Co-op
  • Online PvP
  • PvP
  • Single-player

Controller

  • DualSense Controller Support
  • DualShock Controller Support
  • Partial Controller Support

Store features

  • Adjustable Text Size
  • Custom Volume Controls
  • Family Sharing
  • Keyboard Only Option
  • Remote Play on Tablet
  • Save Anytime
  • Stereo Sound
  • Surround Sound

Platforms

  • Windows

Valve device support

Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachinePlayable

Should I buy it now?

Based on Steam price history.

Full price
$19.99

We haven't seen it on sale yet.

3 points recordedtoday · $19.99