This review contains spoilers
A fantastic storyline about overcoming nihilism and accepting suffering as a vital part of life; a part of life that serves to highlight those precious moments of happiness we share with our loved ones, to forge ahead so that we might see a brighter tomorrow. Heartfelt, honest and unflinching in its execution.
While the problem of "filler" smaller quests remain and some express frustration with the expansion's new quest design, it brings much needed moments of variety in the main questline of FFXIV that have been lacking since ARR (kill x, collect y, go z, etc), and it brings it along with the three best base expansion trials so far, some of the best zones in the game, a fantastical soundtrack, and two incredibly fun jobs to play. We shall see how the patches develop this experience, but as of now this was a great way to capstone the Hydaelyn and Zodiark MSQ content arc of the game.
While the problem of "filler" smaller quests remain and some express frustration with the expansion's new quest design, it brings much needed moments of variety in the main questline of FFXIV that have been lacking since ARR (kill x, collect y, go z, etc), and it brings it along with the three best base expansion trials so far, some of the best zones in the game, a fantastical soundtrack, and two incredibly fun jobs to play. We shall see how the patches develop this experience, but as of now this was a great way to capstone the Hydaelyn and Zodiark MSQ content arc of the game.