And as with other online RPGs, you’ll have to pay to play. The game costs $12.95 a month, which includes one character; each additional character is an extra $1 per month. Some of the game’s missions can be performed solo, but the real fun is to band together with other players, ride Chocobo creatures (imagine giant chickens), fight enormous monsters and continuously build up character points. Players can text chat during the game via an on-screen keyboard, but it can be awkward and time consuming so an optional USB keyboard is highly recommend.