![]() However fans, especially ones bothered by the dramatic tonal shift in the story, left it with a mixed 6.6 User Score.Īlthough not for everyone, Final Fantasy XI has had a remarkable run despite being in the shadow of World of Warcraft. Critics largely praised X-2, especially its combat, and it settled at an impressive 85 Metascore. It has a positive 7.9 user score versus XIII’s mixed 7.3.įinal Fantasy X-2 is one of a couple of games on this list where critics and fans didn’t see eye to eye. However, fans seem to enjoy XV more than they did XIII, at least for now. Final Fantasy XV’s Metascore still could change over time, but it seems for now to have settled at 83. Here we have the most recent entry into series, released just days ago. Still despite the stigma it still carries, it surprisingly still received decent scores from critics, and that user score isn’t as bad as you would imagine. Final Fantasy XIII was one of the most controversial Final Fantasy games ever released because of how linear it was for the majority of the game. ![]() While its 6.8 user score isn’t great, its first expansion, Heavensward holds an impressive 86 Metascore, and an improved 7.7 user score.Īlthough tied with A Realm Reborn at 83, we’ll give Final Fantasy XIII tie-breaker thanks to its stronger 7.3 user score, something we’ll do the rest of the way considering how many ties we have. While far from universal acclaim, the second iteration of Final Fantasy XIV was much more well received by both critics and players, thanks to dramatic changes in its gameplay. However the not so great taste of XIII was still in the mouths of some reviewers, and many saw it as one step forward, but a few steps back in other areas. ![]() The change in combat style was divisive, and the Majora’s Mask style timer was not a great fit for a Final Fantasy game, at least not this one.įinal Fantasy XIII-2 was seen by some as a step in the right direction as it was far less linear than its predecessor. ![]() It was eventually rescued heroically from total embarrassment after a change of staff that put Naoki Yoshida at the helm.īoth fans and critics alike were not thrilled with the dramatic change in gameplay seen in Lighting Returns, the finale of the XIII saga. ![]() For most other than its most loyal fans, the original Final Fantasy XIV was a boring mess that sent the franchise into a tailspin after lukewarm response of Final Fantasy XIII. ![]()
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