Final Fantasy XI

Arthur — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:08:32 +0000

Final Fantasy XI is the first online Final Fantasy Game to be released and is also one of the few cross-platform MMORPGs (massively multiplayer online role playing games) on the market. It has been released for the PC, the Sony Playstation 2 and Microsoft’s Xbox 360. Players from across the globe can access the game through a single international host. This means there are no local hosts or region locks that would limit a player’s access into the game world.

As the first Final Fantasy game without set characters, players are given the task of creating and customizing their own character. This enables a player to determine the name, gender, physical features and other facets of the character they will play in the game. Characters then live and fight using skills and abilities determined by a player-selected job class. Progress in Final Fantasy XI is marked by character levels which raise through experience points and doing story line advancing missions and accomplishing in-game quests for rewards.

Like most MMORPGs, Final Fantasy XI features real time combat, deviating from the original turn-based action of previous games in the franchise. True to its Final Fantasy origins, the game allows players to access the different magic, skills and summons seen in other Final Fantasy Games. The in-game currency is Gil, which is the traditional Final Fantasy currency. Items such as Hi-Potions and Phoenix Downs also appear in game.

The job class system of the game is similar to the one used in Final Fantasy III and Final Fantasy Tactics. Players may choose to change their job classes at any time in certain game locations. Also, players have to option of selecting a secondary job to compliment the main job of their character. This allows players to access a larger number of skills and abilities and greatly enhances the variety of character customization options in the game.

The main storyline focuses on a characters quest to unit three kingdoms against the Shadow Lord who was defeated in the Crystal War. This sets off players into the game world as they explore new lands and gain in strength as they accomplish their goal.

Being a cross-platform online game, Final Fantasy XI’s releases have been geared towards ensuring that the game and its new expansions continue to run smoothly on all platforms. There are constantly new patches and fixes aimed towards fixing known bugs in the game. These new updates not only keep the online game running, but is constantly expanding it with new quests, events and items that will further enrich the playing experience for the gamers.

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Final Fantasy XI