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FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers – reviews and rating

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers has an average rating of 90% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – all reviews rate the game the same (9/10). The game was released on July 2, 2019 for PC and PlayStation 4. Players on RAWG rate the game 89%.

Updated Aug 15, 2019

What critics praise

„Fantastic attention to detail, wondrous environments, big bosses, and magnificent music make this one of the best Final Fantasy offerings.“

9/10 Game Informer

Game info

Release date: Jul 2, 2019
Platforms: PCPlayStation 4
Genres: Massively MultiplayerRPG
Developer: Square Enix Business Division 5
Publisher: Square Enix
Reviews count: 2

FAQ

What is the rating of FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers?

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers has an average rating of 90% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – all reviews rate the game the same (9/10).

When was FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers released?

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers was released on July 2, 2019.

What platforms is FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers available on?

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers is available for PC and PlayStation 4.

Is FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 90%, FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. Critics largely agree on the rating.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

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Best rating: 9/10 Game Informer
Worst rating: 9/10 Game Informer

The distribution of rating

2 90

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

#11 of 597 games released in 2019 better than 94 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

Our average2 reviews 90%
Players (RAWG)21 votes 89%

How players rate it

Exceptional 73 %
Recommended 9 %
Meh 14 %
Skip 5 %

21 votes · RAWG

Reviews

9/10

Game Informer Aug 15, 2019

Fantastic attention to detail, wondrous environments, big bosses, and magnificent music make this one of the best Final Fantasy offerings.

4,5/5

HardcoreGamer Jul 8, 2019

Shadowbringers solidifies Final Fantasy XIV as the best MMO on the market. Sure, A Realm Reborn is still a huge barrier to entry, but if players are able to overcome it, they will be treated to not only two phenomenal expansions, but another that tells a story that rivals the best Japanese role-playing games of present and past. It truly feels like a JRPG of yore. The pacing is just impeccable, with...