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It an awesome game, but the monthly payments can be a hassle. But really, it's SO worth the $13 dollars a month. The graphics are great, the gameplay won't get boring because of the constantly changing world, and the story-- its kind of weird and confusing, but that's not the point. The whole game overall is perfect.

Don't bother listening to the people writing the negative reviews. They probably haven't gotten far because of the frustration, so they can't really call it a "good game". But I don't blame them, it's hard to level up. Maybe for others, its easier. Most of the negative reviewers don't have any descrpition of playing the game, so they don't have the experience and right to say it's a bad game. They only complain about how pricy the whole thing is. Also, some complain about the time and how much you really need on your hands to play the game. Well, im 14 and I'm not a no-life guy, but I have 3-5 hours to squeeze in any day. But hey, that's my life.

If you don't have much time on your hands to play this game or $12.95 for every month, I wouldn't really go for it. There are other MMORPGs though, like Phantasy Star Online, Ultima Online, or Everquest (I've only played Phantasy Star). Although this isn't the greatest MMORPG ever made, it's still an excellent game.

This is one of the greatest FFs ive ever played. The best way to summarize it is that this game is a Real Time Final fantasy Tactics. You can choose your race, what kingdom you want to start in, and what Job you want to be. As you complete quests, you can unlock more Jobs. When you reach level 18, you have the choice of adding a sub-job, which adds variety.

Some people say the controls are wierd. There not that wierd once you change a few things. In the game, go to the main menu, then go to config, and change the keyboard setting to compact. this makes the controls 10 times easier.

The graphics are nice and the music is top-notch. What also good about this game is its EXTREMELY high replay value. Dont wanna fight, master 10+ crafts such as Blacksmith, GoldSmith, carpenter, and more. Dont wanna do that? Grow a garden or go fishing. Dont wanna do that? Open your own bazzar and sell items at your own prices.

Forming parties is the key thing in this game. Battles can be much easier once you form parties. Its also good to have a mix of jobs in a party. Your party should not consist only of attackers or Mages. It should be a combo of both. One good idea is An attacker, a tank (person who takes all the damage), an Black mage, and a Healer (Bard or White Mage).

Overall this game is a mustbuy. Read the other reviews if you dont believe me.

By the way. If anyone wants to form a party and is in the Kjata server, contact me. My name is Acton and im a lvl. 5+ Galkan Monk. Im willing to join any plarty

<br /> I really feel I have to clear ALOT of false information on ffxi.<br /> <br /> 1.) YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BUY THE GAME AGAIN TO PLAY AFTER THE 3 MONTH PERIOD. THE ONLY THING THAT IS ERASED AFTER THIS PERIOD IS THE CHARACTERS YOU MADE. IF YOU WANT TO START AGAIN WITH NEW CHARACTERS, YOU MAY DO SO. IT IS..NOT..REQUIRED TO 'BUY THE GAME AGAIN' AS SO MANY OF YOU HAVE..FALSELY..STATED. UNDERSTAND THIS.<br /> <br /> I have been playing ffxi on and off for the last year, since the day it was released. It is a very engaging, brilliantly made MMORPG by square. I have put over 350+ hours into the game, and with no regret. I highly recommend this game to any MMORPG fan, or an Final fantasy fan looking for something different in a game.<br /> <br />