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The Best Way To Play Final Fantasy XIV Is With The Sounds Off

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That's right. Turn down the sound effects volume. Mute the ambient noise. Silence the interface clicks and beeps and just lose yourself in a soundtrack as lush and varied as the world of Eorzea itself. Here are some of my favorites so far.

Music director Masayoshi Soken has brought together a dazzling array of talent to weave a fantastic musical tapestry that covers the entire game like a warm blanket. Iconic Final Fantasy music has been rejuvenated, original compositions joining them as if they've always been there. It's magical.

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The music in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn is wonderful complex and satisfying that I've found myself stopping to listen multiple times over the past few days. Keeping me from playing is a pretty big deal, considering how hard the launch server congestion has made it to connect.

At least the menu music is lovely.