Summary
- Release Year: 2013
- Genres: Adventure, Role-playing game (RPG)
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 2, Xbox 360
- Developers: Square Enix
- Publishers: Square Enix
Final Fantasy XI: Seekers of Adoulin Review
Final Fantasy XI: Seekers of Adoulin is the fifth and final expansion pack for Final Fantasy XI, and it was released in 2013. It is the first full expansion for the game in over five years, and it adds a significant amount of new content and features.
Setting
Seekers of Adoulin is set on the western continent of Ulbuka, which is a vast and unexplored land. The continent is home to a variety of new areas, including forests, deserts, mountains, and swamps. There are also a number of new cities and towns, including the capital city of Adoulin.
Story
The story of Seekers of Adoulin revolves around the player character’s involvement in a conflict between the Adoulinian Empire and the Zilart Empire. The Adoulinian Empire is a powerful nation that is seeking to expand its territory, while the Zilart Empire is a technologically advanced nation that is trying to protect its independence. The player character must choose which side to support, and their choices will have a significant impact on the outcome of the conflict.
Gameplay
Seekers of Adoulin introduces a number of new gameplay features to Final Fantasy XI, including:
- Two new jobs: The Rune Fencer and the Blue Mage. The Rune Fencer is a melee damage dealer that uses runes to enhance their attacks, while the Blue Mage is a spellcaster that can learn new spells by defeating monsters.
- A new area system: The Adoulin area system is a new way to explore the world of Final Fantasy XI. Players can now travel between different areas without having to load screens, and they can also interact with the environment in new ways.
- A new quest system: The Seekers of Adoulin quest system is a new way to experience the story of the expansion. Players can now choose from a variety of quests, and they can complete them in any order they want.
- A new crafting system: The Adoulin crafting system is a new way to create items in Final Fantasy XI. Players can now use a variety of new materials to create new items, and they can also learn new crafting recipes.
Graphics
The graphics in Seekers of Adoulin have been significantly improved over the previous expansion, Wings of the Goddess. The new areas are more detailed and realistic, and the character models have been updated. The game also runs more smoothly, even on older computers.
Sound
The sound in Seekers of Adoulin is excellent. The music is catchy and memorable, and the sound effects are realistic and immersive. The voice acting is also top-notch, and it helps to bring the characters to life.
Overall
Final Fantasy XI: Seekers of Adoulin is an excellent expansion pack that adds a lot of new content and features to the game. The new jobs are fun to play, the story is engaging, and the areas are beautiful. If you’re a fan of Final Fantasy XI, then you should definitely check out Seekers of Adoulin.
Score: 8/10
Pros:
- Two new jobs
- A new area system
- A new quest system
- A new crafting system
- Improved graphics
- Excellent sound
Cons:
- Can be grindy at times
- Some of the new areas are very large and can be difficult to navigate
Review Score
8/10
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