FFXIV: ARR, the verdict

[celeras]

With my free trial time just about coming to an end, I figured this was as good a time as any to reflect on the experience. I managed to finish the story before going dark, so I'll start there (spoiler free, o'course

Comments

[nino_ffxi]

That video is to funny, was wondering what was going to happen with you just standing there for 30+ secs lmao

[celeras]

Almost wanted to crop down the beginning... but I figured that gets the point across haha

[joey_p]

Ignoring all the obvious lulz mentioned in your post, is it worth trying for nostalgia sake? Bored as fuck.

[celeras]

You mean besides the shit story and shit leveling?

Sorry, there is no nostalgia to be had. It's simply a mediocre game(being generous) with a 2.5s global cooldown, no endgame content, and a single meaningful/difficult encounter in its final dungeon. No depth to the combat, and somehow manages to be easier than it is slow. The destination is an unenjoyable as the journey. And since you're not one to enjoy varied "leveling dungeons" as a bright spot, I can literally not think of a single positive for ya to cling to.

You'd be better off picking up BF4 with me when I finally get it :D

[joey_p]

Awwww yus, good call. Forgot about Battlefield.