•The first cross-platform massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) which allows gamers to connect to the same gaming world-whether they are playing on Playstation 2, PC or XBOX 360 •Live in a persistent world with time and climate changes that range from full day/night cycles to desert sandstorms, thunderstorms, fog, and snow •Form parties by utilizing various integrated communication tools, including easy-to-use Playonline Chat and Playonline Mail •Explore over 100 areas, from forests and ice plains to castles and dungeons •Customize characters with a host of physical traits and jobs -- gain the ability to equip and switch support jobs at any time
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The first cross-platform massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) which allows gamers to connect to the same gaming world-whether they are playing on Playstation 2, PC or XBOX 360
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Live in a persistent world with time and climate changes that range from full day/night cycles to desert sandstorms, thunderstorms, fog, and snow
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Form parties by utilizing various integrated communication tools, including easy-to-use Playonline Chat and Playonline Mail
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Explore over 100 areas, from forests and ice plains to castles and dungeons
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Customize characters with a host of physical traits and jobs -- gain the ability to equip and switch support jobs at any time
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61 of 65 found the following review helpful:
READ BEFORE PURCHASE!! VERY IMPORTANTMay 20, 2006
By Charles F. Oerter
"allbluchucks"
I just wanted to post this to let customers know NOT TO BUY used copies of the game, or betas. I noticed one person selling the beta, it will not work, that is a rip off. The beta stopped working April. Also, some people have said they installed it and decided against playing, or that they just played a little bit. Loading this game onto your xbox latches that game onto that particular console, once you use the enclosed codes no other system can use it.
Therefore, if you buy a copy that has had its codes used, you will spend 5 hours loading the game and then come to find that you bought the instruction book. The game's codes will not work and you will be unable to play tha game. The people selling used copies should know this, it says it all over the box and book and it is dishonest to sell such an item used.
17 of 17 found the following review helpful:
Final Fantasy XI: Good but not AmazingAug 26, 2006
By A. Hanevich
"The Missing Poet"
I have logged over 150 hours with Final Fantasy XI. It has an addictive leveling system, engaging quests, and fun community. However the graphics in the game are not awe-inpspiring, leveling quickly becomes very hard, and novelty starts to wear thin.
I love this game and the world of Vanadiel, so it is hard for me to be honest about its faults; faults that have even induced me to take several month breaks from the game. First, you lose experience when you die, and can even level down, which has more than once made me throw my controller with considerable force. Second, after you reach certain levels, lower level monsters now grant you no expereince points, forcing you to fight harder and harder monster and nearly requiring a party to do so. 3) The path for the story often moves along steadily and then suddenly throws a nigh impossible battle in your path forcing you to turn aside for weeks to level up enough (or recruit enough friends) to get by.
If you stand to face some extremely frustrating moments you will engage in one of the greatest MMORPGs ever. The art style, the weapons/armor, the story, and the people who play this game rock. It is an experience I am glad I became a part of.
37 of 44 found the following review helpful:
Let's ClarifyOct 11, 2006
By Andrew R. Turner
"Andrew"
I had never played this game on the PC or XBox 360 before I purchased it, so I was definitely apprehensive. I asked around and none of my friends had played either format, so no help there! They were, however, playing WoW and described the game to me, how the monthly fees work, etc.
After watching one of my friends play for two hours straight in a large party of characters defeating one of the "bosses", I thought it may be something I'd enjoy to consume time or maybe just get into.
The reason I bought this game is due to my interest in FF since the games were first introduced on Nintendo - loved them! To me, being a part of the world I had been so interested in years ago seemed pretty cool. After purchasing this game I liked it so much that I went out and purchased the PC version so I can play on a laptop when I'm away from home.
If you are thinking about buying this game, please let me provide you with simple advice:
1. This is NOT a "hack-n-slash" game where your only objective is to kill monsters. There are skill progressions, sub jobs, advanced jobs, crafts and plenty of missions and quests to keep you busy for a LONG LONG time.
2. Yes, there are online fees for FFXI. It's on the back of the box stated clearly. Do you HAVE to get an XBox Live Gold account? NO! Silver members also get to play but only have to pay the fee for the FFXI server.
3. So what's the complaint about $13.00/month to get updates, play with thousands of other people and have great support from Sqare Enix (who also deals with cheaters) and be able to play with an XBox Live Silver account? You'll hear none from me!
3. The graphics aren't superb like the newer game titles, but it was released in 2003! What do you guys expect? I appreciate the difference in HDTV format and updated sound enough to play it on the 360.
4. I didn't know that a USB keyboard was required to play the game, but the set I bought for my PC worked fine when plugged into the USB port on the console.
5. I've been playing for two months now and have made hundreds of online acquaintences from other countries and have enjoyed the tatics used to play the game. I plan on making it a mainstay in my free-time.
P.S. - If you don't have enough intellect or are too young to play Age of Empires or other in-depth stragegy games, I wouldn't suggest this game to you as it's not "easy".
11 of 12 found the following review helpful:
Enjoy!Jun 04, 2007
By g10tto
"Chris"
Most will overlook the obligatory "This thing will take up all your free time" warning as "Just another MMO!" or "I'll play it so much because it's fun."
No.
It will subsitute your life /expressly/ for the reason that it basically forces you to spend 8 hours a day on the "grind". Yep, 8 hours will get you your first five levels in a day, but after that...well, hope you have a cushion to sit on, otherwise your bum will be raw. Also be prepared to wait on /other/ peoples' daily schedules (to be specific, 5 others' time) since you have to gather and organize a party to do anything.
I say this because it's true. It's like working a full-time job.
Oh, but the graphics are good, cutscenes are cool, and the people are nice...
10 of 11 found the following review helpful:
You wil need time and moneyJul 07, 2007
By Hector Roman
"Hector J"
My advices: 1) Each box of the game have a password therefore you cannot resell or len it (if used). 2) It's online ONLY. You need an broadband internet connection. 3) You have to pay a monthly fee ($12 ~ $20). 4) A 20 GB hard drive will fall short in the meantime. 5) You need an USA credit card with local address. 6) Install it overnight (while you sleep) because it takes a long time to download the updates and patches. 7) Not for casual gamers. It will take several hours a day. It's like a job. If you have a life of your own you won't enjoy this game.
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