Is Final Fantasy XIV Online Hard? Difficulty Rating 5.8/10

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Is Final Fantasy XIV Online Hard? Difficulty Rating 5.8/10 | HDII

Final Fantasy XIV Online

Full Release (2013)

DIFFICULTY

5.8/10

Moderately Difficult

(14 ratings)

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Difficulty Summary

Final Fantasy XIV Online offers a moderate challenge, balancing accessibility with moments that require focus and adaptation.

Why Players Find It Difficult

Players usually describe the challenge in this game as coming from a few core areas:

PC control schemes may add complexity in action-heavy sections
Some mechanics translate differently than on controller
Some mechanics require practice before they feel consistent
The game includes occasional challenge spikes

Who Will Find It Difficult

Final Fantasy XIV Online may challenge beginners and players unfamiliar with similar games, but experienced players will usually find it manageable after learning its systems. Players who rated games like Final Fantasy XVI, Final Fantasy X, and God of War at a similar challenge level may find Final Fantasy XIV Online broadly comparable in difficulty.

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14 ratings

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Based on 14 ratings on Normal/Default difficulty, the average score is 5.8/10. Most players rated this game around 6.

Developer(s)

Square Enix Product Development Division 3, Square Enix

Publisher(s)

Square Enix

Genre(s)

Role-playing (RPG)

Platform(s)

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Mac

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About Final Fantasy XIV Online

Take part in an epic and ever-changing Final Fantasy as you adventure and explore with friends from around the world. Final Fantasy XIV Online is the 2013 relaunch of the massively multiplayer online role-playing game that takes the wonder of the FF legacy and expands it, allowing you to explore the realm of Eorzea like never before in a Final Fantasy game. Forge friendships, mount chocobos, and board airships as you and your companions create your own unique stories in Eorzea. Adventure alone or join up with friends to undertake epic quests, battle familiar Final Fantasy monsters, and acquire unique abilities and equipment. All the classic elements from the series that you have come to know and love are waiting! Embark of the adventure of a lifetime to help reforge the fate of Eorzea!

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