Final Fantasy 14's Yoshi-P says 'if the question is whether I was shocked' by the mixed reception to Dawntrail's story, 'the answer is no, not really'

Koana, a main character in Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail, stares thoughtfully at a book in his hands.

Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail has had some time to simmer in the minds of its fanbase—and while I've had a blast with everything outside of it, the main scenario quest line has left me a little less enthusiastic than usual.

The issues it has, though, are complex ones. Dawntrail's story is one of those pesky mixed bags that gets stuck in my craw. It's full of great ideas with some really fun moments, but its plot beats and dialogue are both executed in ways so messy they nearly spoil the whole exercise. Ultimately, Dawntrail suffers from a bumpy script and an inability to properly prioritise its cast, which is a shame.