Final Fantasy XV: Windows Edition

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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1392 Ratings

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  1. Shinjetsu8
    Mar 8, 2018
    8
    Find it difficult to justify a 10 for this game - there are certain quests that should be time reliant, such as the broken down car on the highway, took me 5 in game days to get around to clearing that from my journal and he was still there, waiting by his car. That aside, this game is gorgeous. I'm running it on 4790k with 1070 and 16gig of ram and I'm getting 60fps on the highestFind it difficult to justify a 10 for this game - there are certain quests that should be time reliant, such as the broken down car on the highway, took me 5 in game days to get around to clearing that from my journal and he was still there, waiting by his car. That aside, this game is gorgeous. I'm running it on 4790k with 1070 and 16gig of ram and I'm getting 60fps on the highest settings. The story is great, I recommend watching Kingsglaive first as it means you start with the knowledge of the story they expect you to have. Otherwise it can be slightly confusing.

    Overall this is a very strong game. The combat takes some getting used to, unlike other Final Fantasy games, you're not in direct control of all party members so they don't always do as you'd expect, but over time you'll come to rely on their skills and they will save you from yourself when you charge in against 9 enemies. The soundtrack is sublime, listening to old FF games on the road is amazing. The car should offer more freedom, although it's understandable that they've not allowed GTA style freedom in going offroad. The side activities are fantastic, I've enjoyed Chocobo's and Fishing and Cooking and everything around they've left to do. It genuinely feels like a roadtrip with your mates, some side scenes and conversations that aren't essential just add to the game world.

    Overall, brilliant. The second half of the game (where you're on a more linear path) could do with some form of expanding, but overall it's a very, very good game.    … Expand
  2. gibbstar
    Mar 7, 2018
    10
    This game is great on the PC: running very high settings and averaging 75+ fps in battles and higher just roaming (1080p, not UHD). Everything looks beautiful, the game performs well, and I haven't had so much fun on a FF title since FF VII. Sure, the Honest Trailers gets it spot on, but that's not a bad thing in this case.
    My only gripe is with some of the control layouts they have for    This game is great on the PC: running very high settings and averaging 75+ fps in battles and higher just roaming (1080p, not UHD). Everything looks beautiful, the game performs well, and I haven't had so much fun on a FF title since FF VII. Sure, the Honest Trailers gets it spot on, but that's not a bad thing in this case.
    My only gripe is with some of the control layouts they have for navigating the menus, but that can be re-assigned and anything else can get tweaked via mods. Definitely worth the wait. Those poor suckers and their consoles...    … Expand
  3. Drive637
    Mar 7, 2018
    9
    A PC port under the best auspices.

    If ever you've been waiting for whatever reason to get hold of the fifteenth Final Fantasy, then the Windows Edition may be the best reason for you to take the plunge. The best not because it is perfect but since it is remarkably comprehensive and worthy of the $50 demanded. Patches did a lot of good to this game and the PC version might be the best    A PC port under the best auspices.

    If ever you've been waiting for whatever reason to get hold of the fifteenth Final Fantasy, then the Windows Edition may be the best reason for you to take the plunge. The best not because it is perfect but since it is remarkably comprehensive and worthy of the $50 demanded. Patches did a lot of good to this game and the PC version might be the best possible way for players to take full advantage of this incredible story set in an astoundingly good-looking port.

    Yes FF XV does have several defaults. Yes the secondary quests are repetitive. Yes the scenario is fragmented as it suffers here and there from gaping narrative holes. That's why a story-driven-DLC-based aftercare has been set into motion in order to try to mitigate the problems. All the content released so far is included in this edition so you'll go for the most complete version currently available. I just hope the forthcoming narrative DLCs will keep fleshing out the story even more as FFXV's universe deserves it. Overall, Gladio's, Prompto's and Ignis' related content is not the best ever released on the market but that isn't the goal. The aim here is to fill up again the holes left by the base game's story and theretofore it worked out properly for the concerned parts.

    FFXV is a beautiful tale adorned with an astonishingly rich and nervous combat system giving way to the most dynamic and furiest dustups the series has ever known and it throws you into an intense stunningly rendered road trip-like journey filled with stupendously strong emotional moments delivered by four memorable characters.    … Expand
  4. dmax
    Mar 7, 2018
    10
    The best version of FFXV, 60FPS max settings looks amazing. The addition of all the DLC and QoL updates in this make everything a much better experience than it was at launch. If you have a beefy PC then FFXV will shine even more so on your rig.
  5. Noctisfaron19
    Mar 7, 2018
    10
    Best game and best quality.thanks square enix and nvidia.the game is awsome but even gtx1080ti can not release 60 fps on 4k ultra
  6. iFlo59
    Mar 6, 2018
    9
    Although he already went out on console, I was able to redo the game on my computer. I am satisfied to play it, because I can play it in optimal condition. However, SQUARE ENIX should have gone out at the same time as the console, because I had to redo him. The game remains excellent, but I lower the score of a point for the lack of reactivity on behalf of SQUARE ENIX on this matter.
  7. oriondc
    Mar 6, 2018
    0
    Hyped up Windows edition with no mouse support. What a joke. No way to zoom in/out, weird movements like my character is drunk (takes forever for him to actually stop moving). Looks great but to me is unplayable without actual mouse/keyboard support. They want me to plug in a controller to my PC to play this? What on earth is the point of that?
  8. vgmkyle
    Mar 6, 2018
    10
    Definitely the magnum opus of the FFXV Universe. Compared to the console counterparts, especially XBOX ONE, this game looks lush and fluid and actually loads fast. It's understandable that people have the issues they have with the game, but the developers have been honest and upfront with improvements and I admire that. Maybe, FFXV isn't perfect, but if you are going to play this game thisDefinitely the magnum opus of the FFXV Universe. Compared to the console counterparts, especially XBOX ONE, this game looks lush and fluid and actually loads fast. It's understandable that people have the issues they have with the game, but the developers have been honest and upfront with improvements and I admire that. Maybe, FFXV isn't perfect, but if you are going to play this game this is the version to go with!… Expand
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85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 29
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  1. MMORPG.com
    Sep 18, 2018
    90
    Final Fantasy XV may not feel like an older game from the franchise, but that doesn't mean it's bad. I grew up with the older Final Fantasy game and while XV is different, that doesn't make it a bad game in the franchise. I enjoyed my time spent in game and look forward to doing more.
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  2. RPG Fan
    May 23, 2018
    83
    While FFXV is at times engrossing and beautiful, it can also feel like a pretty, hollow shell. The last quarter of the game feels rushed, as if the developers had to wrap things up under pressure, and that's after waiting over a decade for this to come out. While it is not the stellar titan we hoped for, it's certainly Final Fantasy, and we can all be thankful for that.
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  3. GameStar
    Apr 3, 2018
    84
    The PC port of Final Fantasy 15 is a monster regarding scope, but the gameplay isn't on par with older series milestones.
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