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Best MMORPG out now (April 2004)

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: April 13, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This game is amazing, period. You don't have to be into Final Fantasy because the plots of the different games don't continue. This game is in no way connected to other Final Fantasy games except for very occasional in game appearances. Anyone can pick it up and play. The game is centered around partying for exp (after level 10) so there is a ton of interaction with others. The game is structured so that you are NEVER left with nothing to do, unlike some current online RPGs. If you have played, are playing, or haven't played an MMORPG before, this is a great game for beginner/advanced RPGers.

Have any of you actually tried to play this game?

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: June 27, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Disregard the other reviews. This game is a very rewarding experience. I'm going to attempt to address a few issues of concern.

1. The leveling is difficult - Well, not really. This is definately a party-based game. However, there are times and even classes that are dedicated to soloing. You need to be smarter than a Galka to be able to play this. The leveling is meant to get tougher, as in any FF game, and often theres more to it then just fighting. There are numerous other quests and missions to do with a party as well.

2. Language barrier - Built-in translator.

3. Problems with having high system resources - What do you think this is? 1998? Of course the newer games are going to need more resources. Try playing Doom 3 on a Voodoo 5 and tell me how it works out.

4. Classes meshing together - Not true whatsoever. All races can perform any job well, depending on the skill of the player. I've been with Galka white mages that could outheal a Taru. I am a Taru myself, and have been very successful with non-mage jobs. If you dont like having unbalanced stats, pick a Hume. That's what they're there for.

5. Horrible Controls - Why do you think they put 100+ keys on a keyboard? So you utilize them maybe? This game requires you to use the entire keyboard. The learing curve is a bit steep, but if you're more than just the average 14-year old that knows how to use AIM and IE, its easy to master.

6. Monthly fee - Ok, so maybe the price is a little steep. However, I personally like my servers maintained and tuned to where I can get less than 150 ping from Japan to Florida while 3000+ other people are connected as well. If you're actually going to play FFXI, chances are that the time you put in will be more than worth it. I wish that it was as easy to be entertained in real life for 12.95 a month.

Listen to someone who's played the game for more than an hour and can do so without drooling on the keyboard. This is the most open-ended and fun (though not the best) FF game out on the market. Very rewarding and still offers a challenge to seasoned EverQuest and Diablo players.

This game IS awesome

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: June 25, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Wow... I can't believe that some people don't like FFXI. It shocks me. Like other people have said, this game is awesome. You can never be bored playing this game. Even if there is nothing to do, there are always people to talk to.
And leveling up is NOT SLOW. I gained about 4 levels partying for two hours one night, and I'm not exxagerating.
This was the first Final Fantasy game I ever played, and it got me hooked. There are so many places to go and so many things to see... I'm level 31 and there is still so much I haven't done yet.
And it's true, you don't know the story when you first start playing, but that's what makes it fun! When you get higher rank and fame, you LEARN the story!
Definately buy this game... its the most fun I've ever had playing a computer game.

A major dissapointment

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 4 / 8
Date: June 22, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I've been playing Final Fantasy since I was about in the fifth grade. I bought Final Fantasy XI because I buy all of the new Final Fantasy games for a personal collection and I enjoy the game. When I installed this game the first week was ok, then it went horribly downhill.

The Final Fantasy series aren't noted for their acual gameplay, they're noted for their fantastic storylines and their unique themes. Final Fantasy only gave us an extremely small storyline. The Unique theme is still in effect, which is basicly a world after the world united to revolt against their oppressive conquestor (Or something like that).

As I stated, the storylines are just horrible and small. Your story lines go along with your nation. I remember that I was in the Elvaan (one of the races) kingdom and the story line was revolving around someone who broke some king's tomb and raiding an Orc's Encampment... at least this was how it was at the start.

Some of the other reviews state that the negative reviews are only written because we havn't spent enough time on the game. Frankly I dont see a point in spending the $10+/month for an online game where all I do all day is run around and kill rabbits and worms.

Some dismiss my claims by saying that it's more fun with friends, thinking that I did not play with friends (I did).

The game is extremely dull and unchanging. If it is true that it gets better later on then that means you would have to spend an extremely long time of being bored and spending money just to get there.

Clarification, MUST READ!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 8
Date: December 31, 2004
Author: Amazon User

<br />I really feel I have to clear ALOT of false information on ffxi.<br /><br />1.) YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BUY THE GAME AGAIN TO PLAY AFTER THE 3 MONTH PERIOD. THE ONLY THING THAT IS ERASED AFTER THIS PERIOD IS THE CHARACTERS YOU MADE. IF YOU WANT TO START AGAIN WITH NEW CHARACTERS, YOU MAY DO SO. IT IS..NOT..REQUIRED TO 'BUY THE GAME AGAIN' AS SO MANY OF YOU HAVE..FALSELY..STATED. UNDERSTAND THIS.<br /><br />I have been playing ffxi on and off for the last year, since the day it was released. It is a very engaging, brilliantly made MMORPG by square. I have put over 350+ hours into the game, and with no regret. I highly recommend this game to any MMORPG fan, or an Final fantasy fan looking for something different in a game.<br /><br />

Best Online Game EVER!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: November 18, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I have played UO and Everquest and let me just tell you this, they are both childs play compared to Final Fantasy. Square just has the money and right programs who put all efforts in making this game the best. Final Fantasy did not win the title for best RPG for nothing. The work that is played into the series really show in this online game. I recommend everyone to play this game becuase it truly is ONLINE FANTASY! And let me just add THIS IS THE FIRST GAME THAT HAS REALISTIC LOOKING PEOPLE AND CHARACTERS!! THEY ARE ACTUALLY CUTE AND HOT!!!

Not for people who want it easy

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 12
Date: September 09, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I have ready alot fo reviews about people whining and complaining that the game is too hard or takes too long, these people obviously need to find a game where everything is handed to you for free without having to work for any of it because thats what they obviously expect.
Now then, if your like me and you like a challenge FFXI is the perfect online game, sure it gets a little repetative at the begining but nothing good comes easy which makes you appreciate your efforts more ( i know i do) and there are plenty of people willing to help you when you first start out ( when i first started i was given gil and items from a random high level who saw me in town)
Now for you graphics whiners
"The game looks cheesy" or "it skips around alot"
CHECK YOUR DAMNED SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS, THE GAME IS NOT GOING TO RUN GOOD ON A P3 800 WITH 64 MEG RAM AND AN ONBOARD VIDEO CARD
THIS IS WHY SE OFFERS A FREE BENCHMARK PROGRAM SO YOU CAN SEE HOW GOOD OR CRAPPY YOUR SYSTEM CAN RUN IT!!!
and for those of you with adequate systems use the FFXI config utility in the start menu and try puting the background and overlay resolutions higher you will be pleasantly surprised.
Finally the cheap people
"$12 is too much to pay for a game"
YOU PAY BECAUSE THEY MAINTAIN THE SERVERS!!! EVERY FREE ONLINE GAME EVER CREATED IS RAMPANT WITH HACKERS AND CHEATERS THATS WHY YOU PAY FOR THE GAME MONTHLY OTHERWISE SE WOULD HAVE NO REASON TO GIVE A CRAP ABOUT KEEPING THE SERVERS UP TO DATE!!!
granted there are still people cheating but there is no possable way to catch and prevent everything which is something you as a player jsut have to accept if you can do this then you can enjoy a beautiful on-line world with almost limitless possabilities and endless hours of fun

Let the buyer beware!

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 7 / 20
Date: November 12, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I think I would have liked this game... unfortunately I never got to play it. I wasted a lot of time installing and setting up this game, setting up an account with PlayOnline, giving them all the registration baloney, including credit card number... setting up passwords for everything, then installing the Final Fantasy XI game itself and setting up an account for that... finally, after all the grief, I clicked the "play" button... oh, the anticipation for the moment.... only to have an error message pop up to tell me that I didn't have the correct video card to play the game.... Hold the phone! I have a state of the art NVidia graphics card with 64 megs of video ram... what do they mean by this?? Well, I call customer support, and guess what? It appears that I don't have the right model of NVidia card... it must be a GeForce series card... the one I have is not supported. If I want to play FFXI I have to go out and buy another video card... well forget that noise. I've already spent enough money on this one game, thankyouverymuch. And I can't even get a refund for the game. Fifty bucks down the tubes. The manufacturer should make the point clear that ONLY certain video cards are supported. And it doesn't help matters that they don't tell you until you have already spent HOURS setting everything up.

So, if you want to play Final Fantasy XI, just make sure you have all the correct hardware, are willing to spend an evening parked at your computer for set up, and have your credit card handy for those monthly PlayOnline payments. Knock yourself out. For me, I just chalk that one up as a learning experience.

High expectation yet was disappointed

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 9 / 29
Date: November 22, 2003
Author: Amazon User

First off, I would like to say that I am a big fan of FF series. I've played the NES, SNES, GAMEBOY, PSX, etc version of this serie. I've loved everyone of it.

Secondly, I have played quite a few Massive Multiplayer Online games in the past 6 years or so. I really do enjoy the MMO atmosphere of interacting with other.

Now for the review of this supposedly great title. I really anticipated this title to come on this side of the Pacific for a very long time. How can I go wrong with a title like Final Fantasy and Square.

When it came out, I was a little dissapointed that there won't be any server on this side of the Pacific. I live on the east coast, that mean lag might be an issue because its basically on the other side of world that I am trying to connect to. At first I was goign to say screw it and forget about this title, however, something inside me told me that its Final Fantasy and I have to buy it...foolishly I gave in to my inner demon desire.

Oh cool, I got the game, stratergy guide and a nice mouse pad with poster also as a bonus. Opening the box reveal 5 CDs. So pop in the CD #1 to run the setup, error...you need playonline. Ok, no problem, look through the CDs found 1 that is by itself so pop that in. Install it. Register. Download the update, which download some 7000+ files... That took around 45 minutes. Ok, its cool, I am almost done.

So after around an hour total, I get to start installing the actula final fantasy game. Put in CD1 and install it. It stop and CD3. CD4 is the expansion and have to be install separately. No problem. Took around another 35 minutes to install the 4 CDs. I have a P4-2.5GHz, 52x CD-rom, and 1g of ram. I am pretty sure if it will take you much longer if you have slower system.

So after an 1hr 45minutes, I guess I am done and ready to play. WRONG!!. When I connect to FF XI, it start downloading patches again. This time around 1300 big files. Estimated time on the timer was 2 HOURS 10 minutes. The 1300+ files is rougly 2CD worth of data.... so I let it run and hope I don't loose connection or anything. After around 2 hours it was done. It took another 15 minutes or so for the 1300 files to install, will probably take longer on slower computer again.

So after 4 hours of installation, I get to start the game. Error, can't play yet. Have to setup playonline handler and buy and id to create a character. WTF!?!!! is this? Ok, I already wasted 4 hours, might as well do what it said. So bought an ID, it was free (didn't know that at first). So another 1/2 hour of creating handler and setup id. I got my first character and on my way to adventure.

Got pass the intro and start moving, accidentally hit the WINDOWs key, ERROR! Program not in full window mode, terminated....kick me back to playonline. Oops, np, I will just log back on. ERROR... character in use, please try again later. WTF!!!!! Had to wait like 10 minutes, and was able to log back on again. Had to watch the whole freaking intro again for the character. The controll was inferior to any other PC games I have played. Basically this game is completely design to use the num-pad. A lot of the short key are on the num-pad. From open menu to movement, to enaging enemy...The graphics are inferior to game such as Earth and Beyond.

Anyway, I managed to find my way to the hunting ground. Killed a few mob and got a headache from the death of the 1/4 of my brain cells. I have no idea how Square managed to sell 400k copies of this title. I wonder how many of those 400k account is actually still subscribing after the first 30 days.

Cons:
-Pixelated graphic
-Installation took around 5 hours on cable modem
-Monthly cost is very high
-Game control poorly design
-Lack of MMORPG admostphere for some reason. Missing that spark that keep you playing.

Pros:
-It carry the Final Fantasy name in the title

Buying the game then have to paid to play it????LOL

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 7 / 21
Date: March 24, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This really suck. Why the hell would you want to buy a game then pay a monthly due to play the game. i want my money back. Heck the game is not cheap...$46.. then $13 every month. yeah right. Definitely a ripoff. Diablo II is much better. you buy game then you play online for free (still a very fun online exp.). Worst decision I have made buying this game. Just not sure if it is worth $156 for the year (maybe more depending on your online exp.). I can buy another game console with that price...lol

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