Grrrrreataru!

As much as everybody bashes FFXI, there will always be the diehard review... To say the least, FFXI is by far the most flaired up MMORPG on the planet so far, as we all know that Square (Now Square-Enix) has the crown for making thier RPGs to absolutely fantastic. FFXI has difficult written all over it, period. If anything, the developers melded all thier anger, frustration and hate toward the gamer who can cash a FF game in days and made FFXI. Namely, the experience system is designed to make you quit, if you're a sissy, or keep you playing for hours on end. One of the most sought after quests that unlocks the sub-job ability takes a hefty amount of time. For those angry at FFX's lack of map wandering, you'll be pleased to see the most map ever in an FF ever. Personally, FFXI is the test of the hardcore gamer, and finally we're able to strut our powergaming stuff and actually prove it. FFXI is not for socially inept jerks who think they're all that because they killed Ruby and Emerald. This game requires teamwork in later levels (10+), and generally you want to keep a good hunting partner (s) handy and not make too many enemies. RP is somewhat uncommon, but does exist, I being one of the fervent ones... (Cerberus) The audio is mediocre, and the music score isn't as wonderful as the past games. Obviously, the story is involving, because you're making the decisions. There's plenty to do after you get out of your home town and numerous craft skills with keep you spending gil for days and days. To make it short, Square-Enix knows what they were doing, and FFXI is worth it to the players to help recompense for FF-TSW's big bomb. However, this game is NOT for the undetermined, it requires patience... and lots of it.