FFXIV: Stormblood Review – The Golden Era of Final Fantasy XIV

By Jonathan Leack

It’s been nearly seven years since I first played Final Fantasy XIV. Although its transition to A Realm Reborn was dramatic, its quest to reach its potential didn’t end there. Heavensward made yet another large step toward greatness, strengthened by a compelling theme and superior world design. More recently, the game has seen important quality of life changes and content additions that have helped shape…

  • Outstanding visuals and musical score
  • A huge upgrade in level design
  • Red Mage and Samurai are exciting and flashy
  • Memorable characters backed by effective development
  • Swimming gameplay is a surprisingly big addition
  • Leveling experience is often boring
  • A few jobs need a lot of work

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Jonathan Leack
Jonathan Leack

Although Jonathan Leack began covering the gaming industry in 2009, his earliest roots date back to 2004 when he wrote his first of many reviews to come. Equipped with a B.S. in Computer Information Systems and several information technology certifications, he provides a unique perspective that is technological and business conscious. Having acquired the role of Executive Editor in 2016, his mission is to make GameRevolution a gaming site that thoughtfully considers the consumer perspective, and has a knowledgeable presence of PC gaming, console, hardware, and eSports coverage.

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