Santiago Leguiza
PCGamesNFFXIV Endwalker review – end times in Eorzea
Published 12/15/2021
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / Mac - 12/7/2021
Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker
Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker is the fourth expansion pack to Final Fantasy XIV Online. The expansion takes the story to the "finale" of the Hydaelyn–Zodiark arc. In addition to adding new areas, the expansion pack increases the level cap to 90 and debuts two new character classes, Sage and Reaper.
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- Square Enix Creative Business Unit III
- Publisher
- Square Enix
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92
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The critic average is 92 across 17 scored reviews, with a 20-point spread. Critics mostly agree, but there is some useful variation in the individual reviews.
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Adam Beck
Hardcore GamerReview: Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker
Published 12/15/2021
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Read originalHirun Cryer
GamesRadar+Final Fantasy 14 Endwalker review: "Ensures FF14’s legacy as one of the best MMOs" | GamesRadar+
Published 12/10/2021
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Read originalOscar Taylor-Kent
PC GamerFinal Fantasy 14: Endwalker review
Published 12/10/2021
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Read originalAlexander Cope
Windows CentralFinal Fantasy 14 (FFXIV) Endwalker PC review: The new gold standard for modern MMORPGS
Published 12/8/2021
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Read originalChris Carter
DestructoidReview: Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker – Destructoid
Published 12/7/2021
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Read originalAustin King
Screen RantFinal Fantasy XIV: Endwalker Review-In-Progress - To The Moon & Back
Published 12/4/2021
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