Square Enix Final Fantasy XIV- A Realm Reborn (PS3)

I have been looking forward to this game for ages! At first the servers were overflowing with players meaning a lot got left out on their 30 days free subscription. I was one of those people. I was denied access for at least 10 days and was left very mad, complaining to Square Enix and throwing a tantrum on forums.However once Square got their act together and fixed the server problem I saw why they were overflowing: because it is a good game. They were completely caught off guard with regards to players especially in Japan. But once I got into the game, made some friends and joined a guild things were turning out to be quite good! That was until I had to move house and lost internet access on my PS3. Point is if you have a good internet connection - use it! This game is enjoyable!Sure it's also got the average MMORPG baddies but who is going to put them in their place? YOU are! With free patches on the way for extra content you will not be disappointed. This game is enjoyable for both beginners and veterans.

After playing on the PS4 beta and enjoying it a lot i decided to get this for my PS3 to upgrade in April. Even on the PS3 the graphics are beautiful. All 3 starting cities are well designed and look stunning.The main story is interesting and makes you feel a part of the world. Even the side quests make you feel involved and not like they are just tacked on as filler. The dialogue is well written and is funny in parts although i would draw your attention to the fact it has a 16 certificate. There is quite a bit of swearing in it at times but nothing that most kids wont have heard anyway. Just be aware its not for younger children.I havent played all the classes yet but the ones i have feel unique and not like in other games where they feel too similar. Crafting is also more involved than your regular "collect materials and press button" way of doing it.The dungeons i have been in were fun and actually require tactics to do the harder stuff.There seem to be regular updates that add a lot. Today patch 2.2 was released with an immense amount of content, almost enough to be an expansion for other games.If like me you have been playing MMOs for a long time, back as far as Ultima and Everquest, and you are bored of the same old stuff then Final Fantasy A Realm Reborn is worth a look at.Playing on a controller felt weird at first but now i actually prefer it to keyboard and mouse. It is still playable using those on a PS3 though and i would still suggest having a keyboard for chatting as using the controller to talk to people is near impossible.

After downloading the game, installing it, downloading the patch and registering with Enix I was 9 hours into my weekend. After that I had dry eyes staring at the screen reading what the characters should have had voice actors for.There is plenty of stuff to wade through to learn how to do a few pointless tasks but when you want to interacting with others or attacking/defending or even what to to do!! Its up to you to figure it all out with your little PS3 controller. This format suits PC game play so I really hope by about 19 hours I will come back and give this a big 5 starts, but I don't know if my patience will last that long.

A really great game in the MMORPG genre. I wouldn't say I am the msst experienced MMO player in the world, but I havw played my fair share of them and this would have to be my favourite one at the time of writing this.I bought the PS3 version at release as I've always been a huge fan of the Final Fantasy series. I have also played the PC and PS4 versions of this game however.Final Fantasy 14 has many great features. As is to be expected with a Final Fantasy game, you really get immersed in the rich world and story with fantastic lore and interesting characters. The user interface can be modified to suit your play style, which is a must for MMOs. One of the great things Square Enix have done with this game is the controls for the console versions. It may take some getting used to, as it is quite novel, but once you've had some practice with it you will realise how intuitive and well designed it is.As I said, I played it on a few different platforms, the PS3 version is wlll worth it if you're considering it over the PC version and prefer console gaming. The only drawbacks to the PS3 version is that the graphics are inferior compared to the potential on the PC and that you may not have a keyboard on the PS3 for chatting (highly recommend it).The PS4 version however has significantly better graphical performance comared to the PS3 version, and also has the addition of the touchpad on the new dualshock controller.Overall it is a great game if you're a fan of either MMOs, RPGs or the Final Fantasy series!

The game itself is terrific. I wasn't sure about playing an MMO, but as I was a Final Fantasy fan I took the plunge. I played solidly for a couple of years, and have made some dear friends as a result. That's why I gave 5 stars - it was a lovely experience which got me through some tricky times. BUT - this particular version of the game (PS3) is no longer supported. By which I mean it will not work. Anyone buying this will be paying for an expensive coaster. This version of the game should simply be withdrawn from sale, or at least have it made very, very clear in the description.