Final Fantasy XV

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7.8

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  1. playstation4gr8
    Nov 29, 2016
    10
    This is the most expansive final fantasy game to date! I absolutely love this game. It has great combat, a enjoyable story so far and a huge open world.
  2. liljimmyd
    Nov 29, 2016
    10
    After having many hours with this game, I can already say this is a journey to remember. Everyone appears to be talking about 10 year development cycles, however as you are probably aware this iteration of the game has actually only been in development for about 4 years. Yes there are flaws in the game but what it lacks in some areas it more than makes up for with its breathtaking worldAfter having many hours with this game, I can already say this is a journey to remember. Everyone appears to be talking about 10 year development cycles, however as you are probably aware this iteration of the game has actually only been in development for about 4 years. Yes there are flaws in the game but what it lacks in some areas it more than makes up for with its breathtaking world and heart felt characters. As a long term Final Fantasy fan I can honestly say this is the shot in the arm the franchise needed to keep itself going and its achieved that for me and more, Long Live Final Fantasy.

    As a small side note ignore the vote brigades trying to give it a red for what would appear to be no reason. Trolling is not funny its sad buy the game and form your own opinion I'm sure you will be soon swept up in the world of EOS!! Enjoy Friends    … Expand
  3. Dshaney31
    Nov 29, 2016
    10
    After 10 long tumultuous years the wait is finally over. Final Fantasy 15 is finally here and it most definitely did not disappoint!
    I can honestly say that I've never approached a game with more excitement, apprehension, and hype as I have with this one, but after playing it I can honestly say that it was well worth the wait. Final Fantasy 12 was the last entry that I truly enjoyed and    After 10 long tumultuous years the wait is finally over. Final Fantasy 15 is finally here and it most definitely did not disappoint!
    I can honestly say that I've never approached a game with more excitement, apprehension, and hype as I have with this one, but after playing it I can honestly say that it was well worth the wait. Final Fantasy 12 was the last entry that I truly enjoyed and unfortunately because of the tragedy that was and forever will be known as the Lightning trilogy, it's been 10 years since I've been able to sit down and be excited about a main entry Final Fantasy game. Sorry but I don't play MMOs. I'm sure they are great but they're just not for me. The original sprite based Final Fantasy games 1 through 6, and the PlayStation 1 classics will always be near and dear to my heart. They were my favorite games growing up and they will probably always be my favorite games of all time, but that said Final Fantasy 15 feels like the progression that should have come after Final Fantasy 12. It is the perfect blend of everything I enjoy about modern day Western open world RPGs mixed with very essence of what makes jrpgs and Final Fantasy in general great. It even mixes in a few elements from games outside of the RPG genre and is obviously influenced from games like Uncharted and Shadow of the colossus which is definitely a plus in my book.
    From the gameplay to the story and everything in between this game is a complete masterpiece and although there are areas where you can see some of the results of a game that's been in incubation for 10 years, the pros far outweigh any of that and I can honestly say with great confidence that my excitement in this great franchise that is Final Fantasy is fully restored!    … Expand
  4. SorchaNiC
    Nov 29, 2016
    9
    Really great game and definitely worth the wait.

    + Well written characters. + Beautiful soundtrack. + Incredible combat system. + Fun mini games (fishing ♥) As mentioned by other users - take all negative reviews with a pinch of salt. There has been mass coordination between a number of communites online, to downvote and poorly rate this game. Take the advice of trusted websites    Really great game and definitely worth the wait.

    + Well written characters.
    + Beautiful soundtrack.
    + Incredible combat system.
    + Fun mini games (fishing ♥)

    As mentioned by other users - take all negative reviews with a pinch of salt. There has been mass coordination between a number of communites online, to downvote and poorly rate this game. Take the advice of trusted websites and friends before making a decision.    … Expand
  5. zxwushuangji
    Nov 29, 2016
    10
    My personal GOTY, this game is awsome.
    Touching characters
    Impressed combat
    Beautiful and mystery world
    Enjoyable roadtrip
    This is Final Fantasy I expected
  6. DSouls_guy
    Nov 29, 2016
    9
    Final fantasy xv is by far the best game in the long running series in years. FF13 was junk, but 15 is everything i hoped for and much more. The game isnt perfect but after being in development for 10 years the work has paid off. Ive been playing ff games since the Nes days and im happy with ff15 is truly a masterpiece.
  7. theonetheonlyMR
    Nov 29, 2016
    10
    Wow. That's the first i said as the game loaded up. I was met by the beautiful sound of some sensual classical music while the final fantasy logo stared me down. I was ready. The game is immense in the conjunction of fantasy and reality. It weaves itself in and out through the reality that we know, blending so perfectly with the fantasy of imagination that i often find myself getting lostWow. That's the first i said as the game loaded up. I was met by the beautiful sound of some sensual classical music while the final fantasy logo stared me down. I was ready. The game is immense in the conjunction of fantasy and reality. It weaves itself in and out through the reality that we know, blending so perfectly with the fantasy of imagination that i often find myself getting lost in the magical sense. The combat flows like water, something i have seen so many games attempt yet fall short of. The artwork of this game is something of a spectacular to behold. If you enjoy looking at things of beauty, you'll love this game. Everything looks beautiful, even the monsters. The story isn't a world class novel but more like a grade A+ short story that will keep you wondering. Overall the strongest feature this game has to offer is its ability to make you feel immersed in this divine fantasy world. Amazing.… Expand
  8. Dmoniger
    Nov 29, 2016
    10
    One of the best games i ever saw. Great, fun, amazing graphics. Lots of things to do. Simply the best.
    Open world 8/10
    Quests 8/10
    Graphics 11/10
    Fun 10/10
    Music 9/10
  9. Lunamos
    Nov 29, 2016
    9
    Best JRPG you can get in this whole generation.
    +Yet another great open world for an exciting trip and in-depth exploration.
    +At least a finished and polished game. A 10-year-project could easily turn into a project management disaster, but this one survived. +Good graphics, catch up standards of this gen. expecting more potential on a PC. +The best battle system you can get from any    Best JRPG you can get in this whole generation.
    +Yet another great open world for an exciting trip and in-depth exploration.
    +At least a finished and polished game. A 10-year-project could easily turn into a project management disaster, but this one survived.
    +Good graphics, catch up standards of this gen. expecting more potential on a PC.
    +The best battle system you can get from any RPG. Tier-1 ACT-game-quality battle.
    +Music.

    -Bugs.
    -Side ops. SE should learn from CDPR for this.
    -Story telling could be improved.
    -Character. I really really need a female in the team. Simply need a female's voice in the battle to balance their "masculine chaos".    … Expand
  10. jjkurtz
    Nov 29, 2016
    10
    FFXV is easily the game of the year in my opinion. I'll admit that I was skeptical of watching one of the most beloved franchises of my childhood move towards a "hack and slash" RPG. Lots of terrible games, such as Dragon Age 2 for instance, have put such a sour taste in my mouth for this genre that I found myself bracing for the worst. I'm really glad that has not at all been the case soFFXV is easily the game of the year in my opinion. I'll admit that I was skeptical of watching one of the most beloved franchises of my childhood move towards a "hack and slash" RPG. Lots of terrible games, such as Dragon Age 2 for instance, have put such a sour taste in my mouth for this genre that I found myself bracing for the worst. I'm really glad that has not at all been the case so far with FFXV.

    At this point i've sunk about 10 hours of gameplay into the game so far (I haven't been able to put it down since it came out last night) and I've loved every minute of it. Square really nailed this game. The combat is surprisingly fluid and fulfilling, I love the secondary jobs each character has and have very much enjoyed the massive open world with side quests, treasure hunting, dungeons and crafting material spawns. It seems that Square Enix took some of the best parts of previous final fantasy games I loved and expertly crafted them all into one masterpiece.

    The hunt system carried over from FFXII, which was easily the best part of that game. The hunt system in FFXV is every bit as satisfying as it was in FFXII, if not more.

    The sphere grid upgrade system has been massively improved from FFX. There are now multiple sub categories that allow you to upgrade your crew as you see fit, whether that would be focusing on battles, exploring, jobs or whatever way you want to play.

    The magic system is ported in from FFVIII, which I'll admit I used to hate back when VIII came out, but they've refined the draw system to nodes that grant you 60-80 of a specific element and then you can craft whatever spells you want from your menu.

    Outside of that, the chemistry between Noct and his friends is amazing, the banter they have throughout the game has been very pleasing and fun to experience, and I very much enjoyed Promto's random terrible "beat boxing" of the final fantasy victory music after some battles. The music is outstanding in FFXV, and being able to listen to all of the old FF songs while driving in your car just makes the music that much better.

    Many of the bug-bears other people have had with the story or with the car don't really bother me. I've been able to follow the story just fine so far, and while the car does feel like it is on rails to a certain point, I want to point out you CAN still wreck it. I had just started playing and finally finished the missions to get my fancy car all fixed up and went to take it out for a little test drive in manual mode, and I made it to the first turn and ran it straight into a barricade causing it to have to be repaired once again. 10/10. Also, I'm glad the car doesn't go everywhere, otherwise there would be no need for Chocobos to even make an appearance in FFXV, and if the car did go everywhere on the map, people would just complain that there is no use for Chocobos.

    Either way, this game is a solid 10/10 for me. I'm glad that after 10 years I can finally get excited about such a beloved franchise again.    … Expand
  11. omegaxigbard
    Nov 29, 2016
    10
    The game is really beautiful, the environment is great, the battle system is different (but not bad!) and have the option of turn base battle. The story of the game is good and it is developed in a very good way, but lets be clear, ff have better stories. BUT the game itself y focus more in the relationship of the 4 main characters, in their evolution. And it is perfect, is the kind ofThe game is really beautiful, the environment is great, the battle system is different (but not bad!) and have the option of turn base battle. The story of the game is good and it is developed in a very good way, but lets be clear, ff have better stories. BUT the game itself y focus more in the relationship of the 4 main characters, in their evolution. And it is perfect, is the kind of relation you have with your friends, it very real in that way..
    The main story is a little to easy i think but the hunt challengers are really hard and give the balance to the game.
    The camera view are sometime off and you can have some minor visual glitches.
    I have to say, buy the game, everyone would enjoy it, it have a lot of difference with the others ff but this innovation is good, this risk bring some amazing things, just give it a try.    … Expand
  12. ziv741
    Nov 29, 2016
    10
    Do not pay attention to the trolls that rate the game 0 and 1

    Final Fantasy XV is really perfect game
    +Wonderful graphics
    +Great story
    +Awesome characters
    +Fun battle system
    =Game of the Year
  13. DeanKim
    Nov 30, 2016
    10
    Just Great. I waited this game so long and finally square made me play this nad made me happy so much. no need say anything just play it. That is a final fantasy in this world.
  14. weedmunchies
    Nov 30, 2016
    10
    Most fun I've had since bloodborne this generation. I enjoyed the plot, characters, world and especially the addicting combat which I think is the highlight of this game.
  15. fungz84
    Nov 30, 2016
    10
    I'm loving this game. I'm surprised the critics have been so picky and not giving it higher reviews and that Ameritrash games like Killing Floor 2 get higher reviews. What are people expecting? If you have a PS4, Final Fantasy XV is the best game yet. I grew up on Atari, and for critics and people complaining about small things like little graphical details... you are spoiled andI'm loving this game. I'm surprised the critics have been so picky and not giving it higher reviews and that Ameritrash games like Killing Floor 2 get higher reviews. What are people expecting? If you have a PS4, Final Fantasy XV is the best game yet. I grew up on Atari, and for critics and people complaining about small things like little graphical details... you are spoiled and probably started gaming on a ps3.

    The fishing aspect reminded me of Breath of Fire on the Super NES. It's awesome!    … Expand
  16. dallinnguyen
    Nov 29, 2016
    10
    Final fantasy story is great, awesome characters design, the graphic is the best I ever seen, best CGI ever, the world in Final Fantasy XV is so big and beautiful, so many mini games
    I really enjoy living in the world of Final Fantasy XV, highly recommended!!!
  17. Lucius7
    Nov 30, 2016
    10
    All in this game is love...great atmosphere, great characters,awesome combat,dramatic and epic story, and the music...the music should be in a museum..its make with love this game and you think this becouse you watch it all the time. Noctis lucis caelum has come to reclaim the throne.
  18. rara55555
    Nov 29, 2016
    10
    FINAL FANTASY XV is the best roleplaying game this year.
    I'd like the character and a combat system.
    The graphic and the music are magnificent.
    The work which can be expected of future's development of a series.
  19. gabrielbduarte
    Nov 29, 2016
    8
    I will give 8 for now because i started the game now. but in the beginning i liked the graphic, character, combat and the beginning of history.... But i think the square have more potential than this.
  20. Anon_Moose
    Nov 29, 2016
    10
    Honestly it's pretty much the best game I've ever played. Conan "Cuck" O'Brian blatantly lied in his "review" of the game. Everything is amazing, the gameplay is 10/10, and the graphics are so good that even Crysis looks bad in comparison.

    Objectively imho it's perfect
  21. Coradiation
    Nov 29, 2016
    10
    Finally another true final fantasy game.
    this game has soooooo much detail in every little aspect. Character animations are amazing.
    Characters and their storytelling is awesome and make the game really immersive with small dialogs constantly. World is a masterful art piece, feels huge. Combat looked bland at first but gets more fun and diverse once you get used to the mechanics. Fishing    Finally another true final fantasy game.
    this game has soooooo much detail in every little aspect. Character animations are amazing.
    Characters and their storytelling is awesome and make the game really immersive with small dialogs constantly. World is a masterful art piece, feels huge. Combat looked bland at first but gets more fun and diverse once you get used to the mechanics. Fishing is really fun too lol.
    A must buy!    … Expand
  22. mangbhoy
    Nov 29, 2016
    9
    First of all, it's a JRPG. After playing for 10 hours, here's what I think:

    Graphics - 10/10 - very high level of detail in the environment, characters and items; colors, lighting and shadows are used appropriately to affect mood Story - 8/10 certainly not the level of an unraveling story like FF7 but most certainly not the convoluted story as FFXIII; to put it simply, it's a road trip    First of all, it's a JRPG. After playing for 10 hours, here's what I think:

    Graphics - 10/10 - very high level of detail in the environment, characters and items; colors, lighting and shadows are used appropriately to affect mood
    Story - 8/10 certainly not the level of an unraveling story like FF7 but most certainly not the convoluted story as FFXIII; to put it simply, it's a road trip
    Gameplay - 10/10 - a step in a different, but the right direction for the series and created in-line with the narrative
    Sound - 9/10 - I like the variety of sound effects used and the thematic music used at appropriate times
    Replay Value - 10/10 - there's a lot of quests and exploration; and there's more to come!    … Expand
  23. Rboyer1996
    Nov 29, 2016
    10
    Awesome combat, story and characters it is definitely a step in the right direction for the Final Fantasy story. Playing it makes me feel like I'm back in the golden age of final fantasy and thats the greatest compliment that i can give!
  24. Loganc
    Nov 29, 2016
    10
    Beautiful ... mesmerising. This amount of care giving to building the world and the story is one we haven't seen in a lot of RPGs todays that confuse freedom with laziness.
  25. SHAAN07
    Nov 29, 2016
    10
    Final Fantasy XV was definitely worth the wait albeit not a perfect game. However the game hits a lot more than it misses in areas such as the combat, quests and relationships it possesses and builds with the characters over the period of the game. Although some negatives to point out is that the story is sparse in parts and not structured well, the final third act of the game focuses onFinal Fantasy XV was definitely worth the wait albeit not a perfect game. However the game hits a lot more than it misses in areas such as the combat, quests and relationships it possesses and builds with the characters over the period of the game. Although some negatives to point out is that the story is sparse in parts and not structured well, the final third act of the game focuses on the narrative by being the ending we deserve. The reason why some may feel that the third act is rushed is because major advancements can be seen in the final act compared to the previous which may feel slow at times. Apart from the way the story is structured and the occasional glitch almost every other aspect of the game is both stellar and shows much potential for future installments.… Expand
  26. frozefox
    Nov 29, 2016
    9
    Exceptional game! If you are wondering if you should be getting the game, try out the Judgment Disc demo first. Many changes have been implemented since its (the demo) release but it is still a fairly representation of the full game.

    Story wise, many people have commented that it is weak and bland but if you do go around talking to NPCs and interacting with radios etc, you'll come to    Exceptional game! If you are wondering if you should be getting the game, try out the Judgment Disc demo first. Many changes have been implemented since its (the demo) release but it is still a fairly representation of the full game.

    Story wise, many people have commented that it is weak and bland but if you do go around talking to NPCs and interacting with radios etc, you'll come to realise that the story is fairly good. It's just the way its told is slightly unconventional.

    Pros:
    Great graphics
    Great combat
    Great story
    Awesome character development

    Cons:
    Magic graphics limited to the base elements :(
    I don't particularly like to travel for v long distance but of course the car and the fast travel helps a lot.

    All in all an exceptional game!    … Expand
  27. hoonsubin
    Nov 30, 2016
    10
    This game really depends on your preferences and I think it's because the game is nothing that you've seen before. You can't expect what you're getting at, uncomparable with the games that we are used to see. The characters are ether awesome, or annoying, the combat system is ether too simple, or too chaotic, the driving is ecstatically awesome or annoying etc..
    But except the god awful    This game really depends on your preferences and I think it's because the game is nothing that you've seen before. You can't expect what you're getting at, uncomparable with the games that we are used to see. The characters are ether awesome, or annoying, the combat system is ether too simple, or too chaotic, the driving is ecstatically awesome or annoying etc..
    But except the god awful loading time, and god awful side missions, luckily it was right at my ally.    … Expand
  28. Yogi77
    Nov 29, 2016
    10
    Ignore the 0's. This game is beautiful. This game is stunning. It is gorgeous. The story is amazing (Watch Kingsglaive first!!). The characters are likable and humorous.

    Some of these reviews are pathetic. "I've cleared the game in just less than 40 hours." Uh, no, you haven't. The game has been out for sixteen hours. And if you're five, six, seven, even eight hours ahead in    Ignore the 0's. This game is beautiful. This game is stunning. It is gorgeous. The story is amazing (Watch Kingsglaive first!!). The characters are likable and humorous.

    Some of these reviews are pathetic. "I've cleared the game in just less than 40 hours." Uh, no, you haven't. The game has been out for sixteen hours. And if you're five, six, seven, even eight hours ahead in Europe, that is maximum 24 hours. So no, you haven't cleared the game and most of the side quests. Get over yourselves. Nothing but haters putting 0s to put 0s. I gave it a 10 to combat that, but honestly I would give it a 9.

    The combat in this game is spectacular. It makes tedious side quests fun. And believe me, there are some tedious quests. Think World of Warcraft 2004 when every quest was either fetch X number of items, or kill X number of enemies. My sole criticism.

    How can you hate on Noctis and his group of friends? They're the most shelled-out, realistic group of dudes we've seen in a long time. You can relate to them, they make you laugh, they make you cry.

    You have to refill the gas tank, you don't replenish health after battles, you need to actually use those items you save up for the entire game. It's awesome. And even after it all, you can come back to the open world to get what you missed and trust me, you'll not get stuff, because you need to complete the game to get some stuff, you need to be way higher level to get stuff, kill stuff.

    The mini-games are hilarious and awesome. I love how SQE brought back betting on races and what not. Riding chocobos around. Man.

    And the nostalgia. The car. The old FF tunes.

    I've read that you get sucked into a linear portion when you need to advance the story past the open world. What's the problem with that? Story is what makes an RPG, and this one so far is a doozy. I am excited to see what we get when I get there

    Buy this game. Play the heck out of it, you'll be sad when it's done, I'm sure.    … Expand
  29. yumaxz
    Nov 29, 2016
    10
    el mejor final fantasy, es perfecto, valió la pena tanta espera, graficos, jugabilidad historia , mundo abierto, chocbos, musica. todo encaja tan bien que es de los mejor ff que e jugado, super recomendado para viejos seguidores y nuevos
  30. lfan
    Nov 29, 2016
    10
    Just loved it, everything from music, combat, plot and characters, a must-have.
    I've watched both Brotherhood and Kingsglaive and it helps following the plot, I'd recommend watching them first.
  31. SouthernAssault
    Nov 29, 2016
    10
    You are going to see a lot of negative reviews because people are either 1. Hardcore JRPG turn based enthusiasts. 2. Are trolling you because we waited so long and think it would be funny to kill it's score.

    The combat system is amazing with it's quick speed and fluidity, the characters are amazing (please watch the anime Brotherhood and Kingsglaive) and the vibrant world is gigantic.    You are going to see a lot of negative reviews because people are either 1. Hardcore JRPG turn based enthusiasts. 2. Are trolling you because we waited so long and think it would be funny to kill it's score.

    The combat system is amazing with it's quick speed and fluidity, the characters are amazing (please watch the anime Brotherhood and Kingsglaive) and the vibrant world is gigantic. Don't blaze through the story. Try to explore and enjoy Eos and all it's majesty. This game is competing with FF7 as my all time favorite.    … Expand
  32. ivyking007
    Nov 29, 2016
    10
    +amazing combat
    +beautiful soundtrack by yoko shimomura
    +Graphics wise for open world rpg
    +simplistic stories but not bad
    +solid 30 FPS

    -already have latest patches still many bugs and glitches

    already into this game 30 hours , still haven't finished , and still plenty mainline or sidequest didn't complete yet
  33. MrRaviewMagoo
    Nov 29, 2016
    10
    Based on what I've played, which is limited at this point, the game is amazing and takes me back to when Final Fantasy was a gem. The battle system is different but the artwork and music retains the magic that made Final Fantasy such a great series.
  34. TrollOffset
    Nov 29, 2016
    10
    Seriously..... Do not believe the haters. If you love RPGs, you will love this game. If you love brawler Action games, you will like or maybe even love the combat in FFXV. It is that good. This game is a 9.5 in it's current state( a few minor bugs and gripes), but giving a 10 to offset a hater or two.. Now if you are on the fence, here is a few things to keep in mind that answer some ofSeriously..... Do not believe the haters. If you love RPGs, you will love this game. If you love brawler Action games, you will like or maybe even love the combat in FFXV. It is that good. This game is a 9.5 in it's current state( a few minor bugs and gripes), but giving a 10 to offset a hater or two.. Now if you are on the fence, here is a few things to keep in mind that answer some of the haters critiques.

    1. Story- It starts a little slow and takes a few hours until you can feel the flow of the game/ combat. Stick with it! The combat becomes addicting and the world starts to become alive after 3-5 hours. Do side quests, complete hunts, collect gear, do side dungeons make the experience your own! No need to rush.

    2. Graphics/ development cycle: Yes there are a few moments where the graphics look slightly off for AAA budget title. Again just stick with it because I swear they get better and the world becomes more dynamic. As I progressed I had more and more wow that looks AMAZING moments. Again, this game has been in development for 10 years ... 10 years!! That fact is also a positive because with a 10 year dev. cycle comes ton of depth and hidden goodies/ things to do. This game is HUGE!

    3. Characters: Embrace the JRPG protagonists/ antagonists and the weirdness that comes with a game like this. Once you do, you will find their humor and development enriching. There is a ton of depth here. Get past preconceived notions of looks and instead explore the emotions and motivations that lay beneath the surface... they are present in this game and how you interpret the events unfolding is your own unique experience. This way of experiencing a JRPG leads to more rewarding overall experience.

    4. Watch Kingsglaive/5 animated shorts: They add a lot of background for what is going on. It makes the initial wtf is going on moments way less and adds depth to certain characters popping in and out (Example and very minor spoiler: I freaked during that early moment when you see Titus at King Regis side when Noct is leaving on his trip. Only someone who watched Kingsglaive will understand that relationship this early in the game. Two total bad asses with intertwined fates.)

    This is a great game, on the brink of an all time great. FF is back folks, deal with it.    … Expand
  35. DeLaGuardia
    Nov 29, 2016
    10
    FINAL FANTASY XV is a true FINAL FANTASY which shines on its own. We are in front of most possibly the biggest JRPG ever made, and besides that, the world of Eos and its political intrigues set the fundamentals for what any epic tale must be found of.

    Its battle system is a new interpretation of ARPG, melted with all characteristics which makes a FF a true FF (summons, magic, leveling,    FINAL FANTASY XV is a true FINAL FANTASY which shines on its own. We are in front of most possibly the biggest JRPG ever made, and besides that, the world of Eos and its political intrigues set the fundamentals for what any epic tale must be found of.

    Its battle system is a new interpretation of ARPG, melted with all characteristics which makes a FF a true FF (summons, magic, leveling, personalization, etc). We are in front of a great epic tale narrated exquisitely, one of those that recalls the great episodes of the franchise such as FF IV or FF VI.

    However, where FF XV really shines is in its post-game adventures, where the world is laid upon us to explore and disover its many secrets, hidden bosses, ultimate weapons and more which takes around 300 hours to complete.

    An epic Odyssey of dethrone, realms conflicts, maturation and dramatic flavor where we've got to face our destiny against a whole Empire, and the entire World itself.    … Expand
  36. gamingstudent
    Nov 29, 2016
    10
    Wow...just wow, I am amazed by the work done by SE.The story is so good, especially the second half of the game.... AMAZING. The ending was beautiful and the game play is on point!
  37. frazilio
    Nov 29, 2016
    10
    Great game!!!Critics do not understand what it is about!!Ok it has some câmera problems, but they will correct that!!!! Enjoying a lot, it has everything a final fantasy game should have, its fan to play, all the hunting missions are good, and remind me a lot of Final Fantasy 12!!!
  38. AYESRYU
    Mar 11, 2022
    10
    Woooaaaw everthing i wanted, Amazing gamplay,amazig open world, and the story with the royal pack turno exelent,all the DLC are exelent,only need more towns but the game is Master piece.
  39. tyxer
    Apr 22, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, with awesome gameplay and charming story.
    If you enjoy play action jrpg, and you love exploring dungeons in a wonderful openworld, then you should absolutely play this great game.
    I've loved it.
  40. XV_
    Oct 3, 2019
    9
    It's complicated to review a game that was teased more like an event or an experience, I fell in Square Enix's trap and I eat all the media that came before the game: movie and anime episodes, so my time with the game was pretty positive in regards of lore and story. With that in mind, my review goes as follows:

    First things first, the mood of the game it's perfect, it starts as a best    It's complicated to review a game that was teased more like an event or an experience, I fell in Square Enix's trap and I eat all the media that came before the game: movie and anime episodes, so my time with the game was pretty positive in regards of lore and story. With that in mind, my review goes as follows:

    First things first, the mood of the game it's perfect, it starts as a best friends road trip and that feeling of adventure and friendship never gets old, the sound team made an amazing job making every sound feel almost real, things like footsteps, rain, forests at night, even the sounds of the Regalia (your car) when closing or open its door, it may sound dumb but the immersion and the feeling of traveling with friends through the sound design it's outstanding, it also makes the Regalia like a 5th companion to your adventure. Which leds us to another great topic, your party, the developers took the great decision of making a small party that always accompanies you, they feel real and their dialogues are so detailed and at times silly that only helps to build a real bond with them, there's no need to watch the anime episodes about them but it sure helps to stablish and understand some things related to their personality or bond with Noctis, speaking of Noctis, at first I taught that I was going to hate this guy because of his "generic character and design" but the truth is that I really like it, I understood his feelings and decisions, also I firmly believe that is necessary to play this game with japanese audio, I'm not a big fan of the english dub, its not bad but not great, also is pretty noticeable that they took a lot of liberties with Noctis, they feel like complete different persons, where the Japanese is kind of introvert, sweetheart and silly, the English one sounds more stoic, "cool" and it kinda tries to be Cloud, so at least for me, that it's a big no, no. As for the supporting cast, there are some cool characters like Aranea or Lunafreya, they're good but not as good as our main villain, I won't spoil anything but as for me, at least he is now a top tier antagonist on Final Fantasy franchise.

    I really liked how Square Enix dished out unnecessary complex and convoluted stories like the one presented in the first installment of FFXIII, instead, we have a simple "reclaim your throne" kind of story that works for the best, I really liked a lot of the twists and turns, I have no issue with that, but its worth note that there are major events hinted through the game that are just hinted but really important to the overall plot, mainly things in the movie and stuff that happens in the Episode DLCs, its not that they felt so necessary to the plot but they sure feel like holes, speaking of holes, the game has a nice rhythm and passing until you arrive at a point of no return (at 3/4 of the game more or less), it feels rushed and suffers a lot of breaking the immersion.

    As for the gameplay, I have mixed feelings about it, first, is very simple and enjoyable, at times almost addicting, its simplicity compensates with its flashiness and fast passing action, my only problem is that the HP system it's broken, you can kill almost everything if you have enough potions so in order to enjoy it you must put a rule of limited potions, but then again that's a thing that was meant to be solved by the designers, not you. Another negative aspect is the side questing, the world map is massive and so beautiful, it's accompanied by a masterfully crafted soundtrack led by no other than Yoko Shimomura (which make instant classic songs for this already filled with classics franchise), but it kind of feels empty at times, the only thing that makes you do any quests is for the combat, which maybe is no the cup of tea for everyone but it's very fun.

    In the end, the negative aspects didn't were overweighted by the positive ones, its characters felt to me like real friends and its twists and turns were for the most part very interesting and enjoyable, as for the ending, it has a heavy punch that reminded me why I prefer storytelling in videogames over other media.    … Expand
  41. Roo182
    Sep 13, 2019
    8
    I found this to be a very refreshing take on the FF series. Really enjoyed the open world combat, the driving around was great, and some of the end game content was super challenging in a great way. It did fall over a little bit with the story elements, but let's be honest, FF games have a specific style that doesn't always stick with everyone. I loved the landscape and exploring the worldI found this to be a very refreshing take on the FF series. Really enjoyed the open world combat, the driving around was great, and some of the end game content was super challenging in a great way. It did fall over a little bit with the story elements, but let's be honest, FF games have a specific style that doesn't always stick with everyone. I loved the landscape and exploring the world a little more than normally in FF games of old. Overall a great JRPG, and in my opinion the best FF game since FFX… Expand
  42. Volsyden
    Apr 29, 2019
    10
    I don't what people think... to me this game was beautiful. the story was awesome and i LOVED the battles. This game really brings you together and gets you involved with each of the characters. watch the movie first that comes with the game then play it... the movie was also just awesome. THANK YOU square enix for giving this game to the people
  43. ArcCoat
    Jun 12, 2019
    8
    I have a love-hate relationship with this game.
    It's somehow the most amazing game and the worst game at the same time.
    It has so many great concepts, so much potential, but yet so many short comings. FFXV was a development hell, and you can tell that it was. That's right, the game is incomplete... My love gives it a 10 and my hate give it a 5. My real score is 7.5, but I rounded it    I have a love-hate relationship with this game.
    It's somehow the most amazing game and the worst game at the same time.
    It has so many great concepts, so much potential, but yet so many short comings.
    FFXV was a development hell, and you can tell that it was. That's right, the game is incomplete...

    My love gives it a 10 and my hate give it a 5. My real score is 7.5, but I rounded it up to 8, because I understand the context in which it was made.
    FFXV turned out to be a mediocre game that could have easily been a game of the year title...    … Expand
  44. WimpyAdderLY
    Sep 6, 2019
    8
    My first FF game. Really enjoyed it. I think it does have some things to work on but it has heart and a lot of fun can be had with it.
  45. marcelskerps
    Sep 18, 2019
    10
    eu amo todos os games dessa franquia , joguei todos desde o nintendo! e esse não foi diferente, a história é magnifica , impossível não se emocionar, o enredo que aborda sentimentos de irmandade , companheirismo e amizade, mesmo que eu goste de romantismo nos outros games da franquia , eu gosto mais dessa temática de amizade! muito bom recomendo as dlcs tbm, e claro o royal pack que tornaeu amo todos os games dessa franquia , joguei todos desde o nintendo! e esse não foi diferente, a história é magnifica , impossível não se emocionar, o enredo que aborda sentimentos de irmandade , companheirismo e amizade, mesmo que eu goste de romantismo nos outros games da franquia , eu gosto mais dessa temática de amizade! muito bom recomendo as dlcs tbm, e claro o royal pack que torna tudo mais completo!… Expand
  46. Datto
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Great characters.
    Awesome world.
    Perfect music.
    Touching story.

    An unfinished masterpiece.
  47. Neia
    Nov 5, 2020
    10
    Jogo com gráficos perfeitos, com um final emocionante, game muito a pena, a saga do noctis
  48. NathanDrake42
    Aug 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't care what anyone says its the most epic game ever to exist. It's a sad end but a sacrifice for the greater good. LONG LIVE IGNIS, GLADIO, PROMTO and PRINCE NOCTIS.… Expand
  49. beershady
    Dec 16, 2020
    10
    This game was my introduction to the final fantasy series and i have been a long fan of it ever since. In almost all of them you gang up with your companions, avenge someone dear to you and meanwhile save the whole damn planet with cool swords and magic. final fantasy xv continues this tradition and also tells a good story. the only downside some people might be upset about is that theThis game was my introduction to the final fantasy series and i have been a long fan of it ever since. In almost all of them you gang up with your companions, avenge someone dear to you and meanwhile save the whole damn planet with cool swords and magic. final fantasy xv continues this tradition and also tells a good story. the only downside some people might be upset about is that the story progresses rather slow. you dont fully get into it until chapter 9. but if you think you wont be bothered by that, than i absolutely recommend it.… Expand
  50. Cacau-05
    Jan 11, 2022
    8
    Gosto da forma que eles fazem o jogo durar, você pode ficar fácil umas 200 horas perdido no mapa fazendo missões aleatórias (algumas bem repetitivas). Uma variedade enorme de armas e de possibilidades de combinações com os seus parceiros. O anel achei um pouco apelativo, mas pelos menos agiliza a vida para matar os monstros mais fracos. A história é boa também, um pouco confusa em algunsGosto da forma que eles fazem o jogo durar, você pode ficar fácil umas 200 horas perdido no mapa fazendo missões aleatórias (algumas bem repetitivas). Uma variedade enorme de armas e de possibilidades de combinações com os seus parceiros. O anel achei um pouco apelativo, mas pelos menos agiliza a vida para matar os monstros mais fracos. A história é boa também, um pouco confusa em alguns momentos, talvez assistir os filmes antes de jogar pode ajudar a entender. Acho a economia do jogo um pouco desbalanceada, não faz o menor sentido encher o tanque do carro por apenas 5g por exemplo... acho que a economia poderia trazer o nível de imersão que falta em alguns momentos, é muito fácil locomover pelo mapa pagando quase nada.… Expand
  51. Tokujiro
    Feb 18, 2022
    9
    I love this game. I played this game twice and I really enjoyed everything. Graphics, battle system, stories, characters etc. The only problem I noticed when playing this game on PS4 is the slow loading time. Overall this is a great and memorable game I have ever played.
  52. zwarrior
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Best game I ever played. The strip was perfect the fighting mechanics were amazing. Love the characters all have their very own personality with makes them all stand out. Best game I ever played
  53. Steyraus
    Apr 25, 2021
    10
    It took me a while to come around with this game as its full to the brim with origional and inovation concepts and gameplay systems. It was also a bit of a sausage fest for most of the beginging of the game. Eventually combat gels and you get a cute girl along for the ride and the next thing your imersed in a buetifull relaxing and dangerous world.. They have nailed the road trip theme andIt took me a while to come around with this game as its full to the brim with origional and inovation concepts and gameplay systems. It was also a bit of a sausage fest for most of the beginging of the game. Eventually combat gels and you get a cute girl along for the ride and the next thing your imersed in a buetifull relaxing and dangerous world.. They have nailed the road trip theme and I think this is a game people will come back to over the years and realise just what an amazing game it is.… Expand
  54. EurosauRuss
    Apr 25, 2019
    9
    One of the best game i have ever played . amazing graphics amazing story . like always awesome OST some of the songs are pure awesomness.
  55. Moh3n
    Nov 8, 2019
    9
    Good game perfect story..good gameplay..good ending ..but must change the ride car rules
  56. iMustang
    Mar 26, 2019
    8
    If there's one thing that comes to mind when I talk about this game, it's that it's something that's never been done before. This applies to nearly everything, the gameplay, the story, everything. Truly this was a unique experience one can only get by not just playing the story, but exploring the world as much as possible doing as many quests as they can along the way. If you only focus onIf there's one thing that comes to mind when I talk about this game, it's that it's something that's never been done before. This applies to nearly everything, the gameplay, the story, everything. Truly this was a unique experience one can only get by not just playing the story, but exploring the world as much as possible doing as many quests as they can along the way. If you only focus on the story, you're looking at a small corner of a wide canvas. On a note about the story though, I must say once again, they did something that's never been done before. While it's not how I would have wanted things to go, that doesn't make the writing bad to me, on the contrary I respect the unique style of story they tried to tell that they could only capture with the 'Road Trip' experience. Also, props to them for creating easily the most evil villain of the franchise's history. I've never loved to hate a character more in any form of fiction.

    In short, this was not my favorite Final Fantasy game, but it could be argued to be the greatest. It's not a perfect game, but it is an amazing one worth the 10 years we waited. Here's to a bright future for the franchise!    … Expand
  57. Metamand
    Nov 8, 2019
    9
    Definitely a work of art. I like the gameplay. The game is great and still holds the spirit of the saga. Great characters but the storytelling is kind of poor, but the experiences that you can live on your own are amazing.
  58. Cesare24
    Aug 14, 2020
    10
    Un juego que me dio alrededor de 100 horas de mucho entrenamiento, la narrativa es muy buena, los gráficos diría que regulares, las mecánicas de pelea me encantaron y la música es la mejor de todos los tiempos de los videojuegos
  59. Ziverbey
    Apr 23, 2021
    10
    amazing game amazing story extraordinary beautiful side missions thanks for everything
  60. soahknam
    Feb 22, 2021
    10
    As a fan of final fantasy, until today only FFVII AND FFXV have had my rating of 10. FFXV is one of the best games of the ps4 generation, the gameplay, graphics, music are great, what more can I say .. .. you have to play it.

    Story: 9
    Gameplay: 10
    Music: 10
    Visuals: 10

    Personal score: 10 A MASTER PIECE !!
  61. rickmaruu_BR
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    Pra min é o melhor final fantat q já joguei, o final do jogo me fez chorar as 2 vzs q finalizei , jogo perfeito
  62. vizyTulu
    Aug 18, 2021
    10
    A surprising and really cool action game to play.
    The best aspect of the open world games are certainly the exploration aspect, and in this Final Fantasy XV wins.
    I've also really liked the incredible work done with the battle system, dynamic and fun to play.
    A true surprising game, that he end up to becomes one of my favorite open world games ever played.
  63. Efere
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    When someone thinks about what a Final Fantasy is, the first thing that comes to their mind is an epic story.
    While the second thing that comes to mind is a great OST.
    And this Final Fantasy XV possesses both of these qualities. An overall epic story, even if told on multiple media, and a simply spectacular OST. If you wonder how much it has to offer, I can only answer that it has    When someone thinks about what a Final Fantasy is, the first thing that comes to their mind is an epic story.
    While the second thing that comes to mind is a great OST.
    And this Final Fantasy XV possesses both of these qualities.

    An overall epic story, even if told on multiple media, and a simply spectacular OST.

    If you wonder how much it has to offer, I can only answer that it has a considerable amount of beautiful and really interesting content that can keep you hooked for over 200 hours, to complete all the secondary, dungeons, minigames and explorations of the open world.

    Ultimately, a Final Fantasy game with all the trimmings.
    Highly recommended.    … Expand
  64. Ekobo
    Aug 10, 2022
    10
    L'amore e l'emozione che questo gioco è stato in grado di regalarmi è l'unica volta in cui le abbia mai provate in un gioco open world oggi.
    Il gioco open world più rilassante che abbia mai giocato, e con dei protagonisti, Noctis, Ignis, Gladio e Prompto, tutti caratterizzati egregiamente. Compreso il carismatico e mitico villain principale Ardyn.
    Final Fantasy 15 mi ha trasmesso le    L'amore e l'emozione che questo gioco è stato in grado di regalarmi è l'unica volta in cui le abbia mai provate in un gioco open world oggi.
    Il gioco open world più rilassante che abbia mai giocato, e con dei protagonisti, Noctis, Ignis, Gladio e Prompto, tutti caratterizzati egregiamente. Compreso il carismatico e mitico villain principale Ardyn.
    Final Fantasy 15 mi ha trasmesso le stesse sensazioni che ho provato giocando ai mitici Final Fantasy per PS1, come FF7, FF8 e FF9. Un viaggio tra amici originale, e dalla Lore incredibilmente epica, soprattutto se seguite tutti i fili narrativi di questo universo narrativo.
    Posso ritenermi più che soddisfatto, e da fan della saga ed amante dei giochi open world, lo posso consigliare a tutti coloro che amano le avventure rilassanti, in un mondo fantasy/moderno con l'eccezionale stile artistico di Amano    … Expand
  65. Tidu
    Jun 1, 2022
    9
    FF 15 is an original FF game. Love the characters and the road trip mentality. Storylines have returned in par with previous good titles like 12. Open world is a plus ➕
  66. leiares
    Jun 14, 2022
    9
    I've played my first Final Fantasy about 26 years ago, and I can guarantee that this game respect the reputation of all his little brothers. The story, the MUSIC oh my god, the graphics, the ending. The four friends and his journey, the interactions, it's simply amazing! This game will bring you joy and sadness, nostalgia, melancholy and a lot of emotions, well done SquareEnix!
  67. completeunit
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Final fantasy xv will always be my favourite it was my first one and not my last. I have played this game on every platform it’s available on from Ps4 to Stadia this game to me is one I always go back to and replay when I want too.The stunning graphics straight from the start will drag you further into the game as you see what else the game can give you all the way down to the battleFinal fantasy xv will always be my favourite it was my first one and not my last. I have played this game on every platform it’s available on from Ps4 to Stadia this game to me is one I always go back to and replay when I want too.The stunning graphics straight from the start will drag you further into the game as you see what else the game can give you all the way down to the battle system which is perfect in anyway it can be. 6 years later and the game is super cheap now and it’s worth the grab either way… Expand
  68. Joe2539
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
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  69. Gabrie
    Jul 23, 2017
    10
    Final Fantasy XV é um dos jogos mais incríveis que já joguei ,mais especificamente meu terceiro favorito ,e o jogo que me lançou a essa franquia incrível .Reconheço que o jogo não é perfeito e sei quais são seus defeitos (missões secundárias fracas ,elementos da história mau explicados ) ,mas nada disso tira o brilho do jogo e suas qualidades ofuscam de forma enorme os defeitos ,comoFinal Fantasy XV é um dos jogos mais incríveis que já joguei ,mais especificamente meu terceiro favorito ,e o jogo que me lançou a essa franquia incrível .Reconheço que o jogo não é perfeito e sei quais são seus defeitos (missões secundárias fracas ,elementos da história mau explicados ) ,mas nada disso tira o brilho do jogo e suas qualidades ofuscam de forma enorme os defeitos ,como ótimos personagens ,um lindo mundo aberto ,grande quantidade de conteúdo ,gráficos lindos ,trilha sonora linda ,ótimo sistema de combate e exploração e etc...… Expand
  70. TitanOras
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    Perhaps it might surprise you if I told you that, as a longtime fan of the series, after personally trying to play Final Fantasy XV, I fell in love with it.

    Sure I had to work hard to follow all the sections of the plot, including film, anime and game, but I found the whole thing worth it, with a rather mature, intriguing and really beautiful story overall. Especially the Ardyn story,    Perhaps it might surprise you if I told you that, as a longtime fan of the series, after personally trying to play Final Fantasy XV, I fell in love with it.

    Sure I had to work hard to follow all the sections of the plot, including film, anime and game, but I found the whole thing worth it, with a rather mature, intriguing and really beautiful story overall. Especially the Ardyn story, the Astrals Lore and the awesome ending.
    As for the gameplay, I found the right evolution that the franchise deserves.
    Yes, because having played all the previous Final Fantasy games, I say that Final Fantasy XV has the most fun and satisfying gameplay of all.
    A fun action experience, with a wonderful world to explore.

    This is the classic case of "don't judge a game before you are actually playing it".
    Definitely recommended by me.

    P.S.: * especially if you love Action jrpg    … Expand
  71. Elisabetjana
    Mar 2, 2017
    10
    As a newcomer to the series I loved this game. It played out like a mix between witcher and dragon age and I loved it! It's got beautiful visuals and a big open world with tons of missions and side quests that feel fresh. Haven't been this excited playing a game since Skyrim. I was extremely pleasantly surprised with this game!
  72. pepevv25
    Jul 10, 2017
    9
    Muy buen juego si te gusta el rol, grandes personajes gráficos y jugabilidad, la historia esta mal contada y el juego no esta muy bien traducido al castellano. Gran juego para divertirse un buen rato sobretodo si os gustan los action rpg. Totalmente recomendado, pero no os espereis el mejor JRPG.
  73. Ibanez89
    Oct 11, 2017
    8
    Eventhough I have given this an 8, I have clocked over 150 hours into this game and I can safely say that this is one of the best modern games I have played.
    This game has some of the most addictive gameplay with a very deep and emotional story. If you're interested in the lore behind FFXV, make sure to watch Kingsglaive and/or Brotherhood to understand the lore otherwise it will be very    Eventhough I have given this an 8, I have clocked over 150 hours into this game and I can safely say that this is one of the best modern games I have played.
    This game has some of the most addictive gameplay with a very deep and emotional story. If you're interested in the lore behind FFXV, make sure to watch Kingsglaive and/or Brotherhood to understand the lore otherwise it will be very disjointed.

    The graphics? Some of the best I've seen, especially for console. The world looks absolutely stunning. I couldnt help but return to Galdin Quay and just take in the surroundings. Unfortunately there is a bit of sacrifice to FPS overall, but its usually a consistent 30fps depending on how much is going on.

    The quests? Usually great, but there are some terribly boring side quests. (Dont get me started on that frog hunting quest.)
    Most of the quests involve collecting things and earning Gil/items, but each tier will get harder to collect these things as you need to fight your way to them to make the quests interesting. There are also some relaxing moments where you can fish for ages and try to reel in the best fish possible.

    The combat? When it works, it works amazing but when it doesn't it sucks. The only way it doesn't work is when you are between trees and other terrain which warps the camera to a point where you cant see anything. Aside from that, its incredible as like with other FF games, you have a plethora of weapons and get better ones along the way if you invest the time into the more difficult tasks. You also need to switch weapons depending on the enemy you are up against so you cant just yolo with one weapon through the entire game.

    The story? I didn't think a game could make you feel every single emotion from start to end. This is of course if you dig the story.

    The progression system? Not as good and in depth as FFX for example, but its still very rewarding and unique. Its divided into different categories from your overall team stats, to abilities you obtain. The AP grind isnt too bad either. After a while, you can unlock perks of getting AP throughout various exploration criteria and activities so obtaining AP will eventually flow naturally.

    The characters? I love them. They all have their own personalities and the development of each character is fantastic. Its as if they are imitating real life situations and also reference things from todays culture which I really appreciated. Eventhough they can be cheesy at times, I couldn't help but laugh and relate to some of the things they said or did.

    The end game? This is where it shines the most and where the countless hours kick in. Naturally throughout your first story playthrough, there would be so much you have missed and also things that unlock once you finish it. No spoilers here, but this game gets ridiculously hard and at the same time is riddled with excitement (putting aside those boring quests)

    I can highly recommend this game. I'm sure there is a lot I have missed in this review but I think I have covered the main things. Eventhough the combat system is entirely different to the other titles, it works. Once again, the only things dropping it down to an 8 for me are the slow loading times, combat glitches, fps drops and the early game since it starts off a bit boring and you're adapting to a new play style, but give it a chance and push through!. The rest of the game is amazing.    … Expand
  74. Kamiyasi
    Feb 26, 2017
    9
    Final Fantasy XV is pure fun. I found that it offers engaging elements that one would expect from an open world RPG such as gear and loot, leveling, skill trees, and quests; but it also throws in a lot of new mechanics and details that make the world feel expansive and fresh. I really enjoy the characters and how the play off of one another, and traversing the world is fun whether it's byFinal Fantasy XV is pure fun. I found that it offers engaging elements that one would expect from an open world RPG such as gear and loot, leveling, skill trees, and quests; but it also throws in a lot of new mechanics and details that make the world feel expansive and fresh. I really enjoy the characters and how the play off of one another, and traversing the world is fun whether it's by car, chocobo, or on foot. The complaint I've heard the most from people is that they were unsatisfied with the later part of the game; but 30+ hours in and I'm still having as much fun as I did in the beginning, and I don't think a game losing focus later on should have that level of bearing on the experience as a whole.… Expand
  75. The_Log
    May 18, 2017
    9
    Please ignore the ridiculous fanboy hate for this game. The fact that people are giving this game 0's and it still has a user score of 7.5 is enough to tell you that the game is good as hell. If you are on the fence, I recommend it. The story IS there, you just have to look a little deeper than the surface to get it, which is why Final Fantasy fans hate it. They are used to a spoonfedPlease ignore the ridiculous fanboy hate for this game. The fact that people are giving this game 0's and it still has a user score of 7.5 is enough to tell you that the game is good as hell. If you are on the fence, I recommend it. The story IS there, you just have to look a little deeper than the surface to get it, which is why Final Fantasy fans hate it. They are used to a spoonfed story. The combat is great, and this game is a huge breath of fresh air for the Final Fantasy series. Sure it has its flaws, but the good greatly outweighs the bad. The reason for the negative user scores is that everyone wants this game to be Final Fantasy Versus 13, which it is not. But if you go in with normal expectations, this game will be a great deal of fun.

    If you have never played a Final Fantasy game, this is the best possible time to start.

    For the record, I have been playing Final Fantasy my whole life, but have been disillusioned with the series since X-2. This is just what I needed to get back on board.    … Expand
  76. yeflynne
    May 25, 2017
    8
    there is so much uncalled for hate lol the game is more graceful than all those reviews.

    im gonna be 100% honest and very critical. pros music is good story is always interesting and gripping and the open world is relaxing and fun and challenging. i often am reminded of road tripping thru america. characters grow on you a ton with the story events. there are females, but your    there is so much uncalled for hate lol the game is more graceful than all those reviews.

    im gonna be 100% honest and very critical.

    pros
    music is good
    story is always interesting and gripping and the open world is relaxing and fun and challenging. i often am reminded of road tripping thru america. characters grow on you a ton with the story events. there are females, but your battle squad is the 4 bros korean boy band that wrecks ass.
    gameplay is good.. the battle and entire game is essentially witcher 3 in final fantasy flavor in a very good way. i think this game is around the same or higher level of fun than witcher 3, there are more weapon types in this game.
    items are simple.. i like the simplicity.. it's not as complex as witcher 3 but there is some crafting where you get recipes to give to blacksmiths. mostly you collect treasure to give to your people of your kingdom of lucis and they give you BANK like thousands GIL yknow. racks on racks. you can sort items and buy and sell while sitting in the car to your next quest, so right when u finish you finished the car ride / loading
    the story is good.. i actually like it and it's everything this game couldve delivered. truly relates to many serious themes on planet earth, fighting for peace and freedom and stuff. when bad ppl take over.
    noctis is a really good character.. he is realistic with depth and masters his powers etc and the variety of events thru the day cycle is so interesting like night monsters vs daytime ones

    i actually really like this game and appreciate it

    graphics are fine.. i get constant 60 fps on the high graphics settings there's also a dedicated lite mode to make sure you get 60.

    cons
    rushed, in a good way, to keep momentum, but the story encompasses his whole life in a matter of hours which can feel like the progression is breezing by fast, which feels good at times, unlike witcher 3 where he literally doesnt change at all lol
    i want more luna freya
    leviathan summon needs to splash more water lol
    i think they couldve fleshed out so many parts like noctis as a kid being with luna. how about a dungeon or two. like in old games. and that wouldve built so much better support to appreciate the progressions of the story. im glad they are patching in more of the story..
    MORE INGREDIENTS omg i think 2000 more ingredients should be added and way more recipes. having like 200 dishes to make is cool but i think we need way more food every update. like make a onion model then color it white and make it smaller boom garlic model.. and so on.
    more gear pls there is like 30 gear pieces of armor to wear haha

    i think if the game had a prologue: luna section where you play with her and noct as kids and her growing up would be so badass and add so much to the game.

    8/10 overall because it's fun, memorable, story is hot, characters are cool and good examples of real life young people archetypes music is really good omg but shortness of length and lack of detail means it's not perfect 10 or near perfect 9 just an 8 like good

    i love the group combos and all that. honestly the game is really fun and if it was released with an independent title it would be a 10/10 for many but with the final fantasy expectations some ppl are mad when they lose lmao

    most of the bad reviews state outright they were losing at the game hahaha

    oh and also there needs to be a journal.. like in witcher 3.. with a bestiary.. and completed quests.. and everything so you can review the info and appreciate the game. also the script is pretty good in my opinion.. i would say the entire script is casual then concise, funny, meaningful. and the game is not easy.. i have died more in final xv than i did in witcher 3 on hard mode. witcher 3 on hard mode is easy as **** compared to the first area of the world of ruin which i cant even get past and im 5 levels above the recommended level.

    the summons are available based on elements so if youre near water, you can summon leviathan etc it wouldnt make sense to do a water summon in the middle of the desert.. so when the weather is raining you can cast the raining thunder summon etc. and i appreciate how the summons of nature actually work with the game's nature weather system.    … Expand
  77. maestro_machine
    Feb 22, 2017
    10
    FFXV is an exciting, and emotional game with a story about brotherhood, coming-of-age, and tragedy. The battle system is fast-paced, flashy and is very satisfying. The open world is enormous, and the only downfall of the game is how long it takes to travel from place to place, at times. Later in the game, the player would have to be smart about where they are going, so that they can warpFFXV is an exciting, and emotional game with a story about brotherhood, coming-of-age, and tragedy. The battle system is fast-paced, flashy and is very satisfying. The open world is enormous, and the only downfall of the game is how long it takes to travel from place to place, at times. Later in the game, the player would have to be smart about where they are going, so that they can warp nearby using the regalia (car), and make the trip alot shorter. The game gives the player "the feels" at its conclusion. Absolutely loved the game, and I continue to play it as DLC comes out. It's a game worth getting the platinum trophy on; it isn't that difficult to get the platinum either.… Expand
  78. Madareon
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    My favourite game of the year is awesome, dont hear the opinion of the joses, this game is better than the witcher 3, thanks to game for give me this master piece
  79. Ffan
    Apr 15, 2017
    10
    I played all the numbered FFs, except the MMOs. XV is definitely a Final Fantasy game and it is a great one too. It reminds me of FF 6, 7 and 8 (which is a great thing). Boy, the ending was a tearjerker. If Square Enix could add Hard Mode (raise the prices really high on potions, etc.) and 2-3 more chapters near the end game (after Chapter 8), that would make the game even better. OtherI played all the numbered FFs, except the MMOs. XV is definitely a Final Fantasy game and it is a great one too. It reminds me of FF 6, 7 and 8 (which is a great thing). Boy, the ending was a tearjerker. If Square Enix could add Hard Mode (raise the prices really high on potions, etc.) and 2-3 more chapters near the end game (after Chapter 8), that would make the game even better. Other than that, great FF Square Enix! XV will make it to my Top 5 of all time.… Expand
  80. Sevenfold71
    Sep 24, 2017
    10
    Dire que l'attente de ce jeu était longue est peut dire, espérant que le jeu soit bon. Et bien pour moi c'est le cas. Conquis du début à la fin. On pourra cracher sur quelques quêtes secondaires un peut soporifiques, à des graphismes qui souffres d'une distance d'affichage vraiment moyenne effectivement, syndrome "THE CREW" est présent dans le jeu, vous aurez des textures vraimentDire que l'attente de ce jeu était longue est peut dire, espérant que le jeu soit bon. Et bien pour moi c'est le cas. Conquis du début à la fin. On pourra cracher sur quelques quêtes secondaires un peut soporifiques, à des graphismes qui souffres d'une distance d'affichage vraiment moyenne effectivement, syndrome "THE CREW" est présent dans le jeu, vous aurez des textures vraiment inexistantes au loin, mais de "près" le jeu reste joli grâce à de nombreux effets réussis et de jolis paysages et une pâte artistique plutôt réussie. Pour le gameplay il est relativement bon, fun, dynamique, accessible et quelques idées vraiment sympathiques notamment grâce à la bande de noctis car chaque personne a sa propre spécialité. Quelques séquences d'infiltrations sont également présentent, certes pas les plus intéressantes mais bon elles sont pas longues. Niveau scénario, je trouve le jeu vraiment cool, alors c'est pas l'avis de tous le monde, mais je trouve la relation entre les 4 potes vraiment bien foutus, avec des moments vraiment très prenants et une fin que je trouve émouvante sans vouloir spoiler. J'ai vraiment été touché pas les personnages du jeu et l'histoire de Noctis. Alors certes le spitch est en soit pas très recherché, mais personnellement c'est le genre d'histoire que j'aime beaucoup. J'ai donc été pris directement dans le jeu et immédiatement plongé dans ce groupe de pote, l'ambiance ma vraiment conquis. L'un des points les plus forts du jeu, reste la bande son, elle est juste magnifique, les thème musicaux sont excellents et la VF de bonne qualité. Bref un jeu qui m'a conquis par son ambiance, son gameplay, et l'histoire sympa, certes ma note est un peut exagérée mais c'est un véritable coup de cœur pour ma part.… Expand
  81. BasilZero
    May 28, 2017
    9
    Game: Final Fantasy XV
    Genre: Action RPG
    Developer: Squareenix System: Playstation 4 (PS4) Total Score: 89/100 Value Score: 8.9/10 Number of Hours to complete main story: 46 hours • Story: 8/10 • Characters: 9/10 • GamePlay: 8/10 • Graphics: 8/10 • Sound: 9/10 • Music: 10/10 • Length: 10/10 • Replay Value: 9/10 • Player Value: 8/10 Pros +Great and engaging combat    Game: Final Fantasy XV
    Genre: Action RPG
    Developer: Squareenix
    System: Playstation 4 (PS4)
    Total Score: 89/100
    Value Score: 8.9/10

    Number of Hours to complete main story: 46 hours

    • Story: 8/10
    • Characters: 9/10
    • GamePlay: 8/10
    • Graphics: 8/10
    • Sound: 9/10
    • Music: 10/10
    • Length: 10/10
    • Replay Value: 9/10
    • Player Value: 8/10

    Pros
    +Great and engaging combat system
    +Great character interactions and cutscenes
    +Fantastic OST that also consists of songs from different FF games
    +A lot of fanservice for those that have a long history and nostalgia of the game series through items, monsters, etc
    +Very lengthy, takes about 45 to 50 hours to complete at normal mode
    +Consists of a lot of sidequests, hunts and optional dungeons which increase replay value
    +New Game+ is available
    +Multiple difficulty modes
    +Decent number of mini games such as Justice monsters and fishing
    +Social media options such as uploading photos taken

    Cons
    -Magic system and summon system are not as great as previous FF games (summons are done rarely and magic you create or combine with items/elements)
    -A lot of plot holes and off screen events between characters
    -Major storyline involving major characters tied to DLC
    -Some glitches occur where it prevents you from completing a sidequest
    -Plot is weakly explained through NPCs which you have to get near and is at random at some parts alongside a lot of reading some items on throughout the game's locations
    -A lot of updates which can be annoying especially if you are playing through the game and it changes something drastically.
    -Driving mechanics are horrible and are on rails
    -Some visual aspects look like last gen (PS3 gen or even from PSP gen)
    -Some voiceovers are hard to understand due to music playing over the conversations
    -Special events such as Chocobo Moogle Carnival, can only be accessed at certain times during event periods    … Expand
  82. Drakon
    Feb 26, 2017
    9
    While this game is far from perfect, and I mean far, somehow, I have found that none of that even matters. What this game boiled down to for me was fun, pure fun, with an interesting if lacking story, lots of good ideas, and over all a package that manages to be worth the price. Somehow, I even would go to the extent of saying this game is one of my favorites of all time. It is quiteWhile this game is far from perfect, and I mean far, somehow, I have found that none of that even matters. What this game boiled down to for me was fun, pure fun, with an interesting if lacking story, lots of good ideas, and over all a package that manages to be worth the price. Somehow, I even would go to the extent of saying this game is one of my favorites of all time. It is quite good, with a highly relatable cast, which I found surprising, I related most to Noctis, which I didn't see coming seeing as he is royalty, but when it comes down to it, he felt human, and suffered from many of the same human issues as anyone else. Combat is fast and fun, there isn't a simple thing to compare it to, maybe something like bayonetta or devil may cry, but at the same time completely different. My only issue with combat is it never challenges the player, and it never really grows, it gives you the entire tool kit at the beginning and it is really a skill and numbers game from then on. The story like I said before, while lacking, it still tells a full story where all motives are clear, and all plot points minus one or two make sense. The world is simply beautiful and exactly what you might come to expect from the FF series, but in a open world. The later half of the game does go linear which is more of a strength to its story telling, although execution doesn't hit every beat in this later half. The long and short of it is this game will make you laugh, cry, and more than anything, it will make you care, maybe not about the bigger conflict, but about the protagonists. While the game makes storytelling sacrifices, that only stands to strengthen the 4 friends characters throughout the story, and if nothing else, that made the journey one worth taking, for me not just once, but three times, and many more to come over the years.
    A few things to note:
    Chapter 13 is hit or miss from person to person, I enjoyed it, many didn't, that is all I will say to avoid spoilers.
    They are going beyond the release to fix fan complaints with the game, this team has insane dedication to the fans, and it is refreshing to see this level of dedication, hopefully all will help to better the experience!
    There is a jumping puzzle in the end game, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND you see it through to the very end, it is one of the more difficult, yet fun things I have seen in games in the last few years, and while it doesn't always appear to fit the game's style, it feels good to conquer it.    … Expand
  83. terminalsonata
    Nov 2, 2017
    10
    I've rated this the way I have for one reason: the team at SquareEnix that supports FFXV has taken such a battering from players, and yet continue to try to do right by them. They are continuously adding to the story of the base game for free, and have made the Season Pass more than worth it with the Episode DLCs, with the carnivals/festivals, and the upcoming multiplayer, Comrades.I've rated this the way I have for one reason: the team at SquareEnix that supports FFXV has taken such a battering from players, and yet continue to try to do right by them. They are continuously adding to the story of the base game for free, and have made the Season Pass more than worth it with the Episode DLCs, with the carnivals/festivals, and the upcoming multiplayer, Comrades.

    When's the last time a developer has done things at the detriment of their own bank account to try to make the fans happy? With such dramatic failures like No Man's Sky and Mass Effect: Andromeda getting nothing, I will happily give major props to this game.

    Perhaps if I had played it for the first time when it first came out, I would have been of the same mind as many people here, but I came in just a few months ago, and I am so happy with this game. It's the first game I've cared about enough to play for long enough to reach platinum with it. And the fact that the good stuff keeps on coming.

    Yes, the game could have been better, and it's sad to see what happened with Final Fantasy versus 13, but given how much I enjoy this game as it is now, it would be disingenuous of me to give it anything shy of a 10.

    if you're on the fence, and this review caught your attention as you're trying to decide whether you want to hop on board with this game, do it and remember that this is a game to have fun with. Final Fantasy has been a trendsetter for decades when it comes to games, and they can't evolve without leaving concepts behind in favor of new ones. Keep in mind that they built this game as part of a complete universe, and that you WILL want to take in all other media to get a good idea of the story. Final Fantasy XV: Kingsglaive is something like $5 USD on PSN, and free if you're subbed to Netflix (right now). Final Fantasy XV: Brotherhood is free on YouTube. There's even a free sidescroller that's like the old days of 1990s gaming dealing with the main character's father on PSN.

    The DLCs are story important, although you'll want to play those after you finish the main game if you're one of those sorts that hate spoilers. Episode Gladiolus and Episode Prompto are out, with Ignis coming in December. The upcoming multiplayer Comrades is supposed to be important to the story, as well, and so long as you have the Season Pass, all four of these are covered inside of it!

    Yes, the devs have produced crack like the Choco-Moogle Carnival, and the Assassins Festival, but these two were/are free, and all in total good fun.

    This is a game you're meant to have fun with beyond the main plot, and it does it well.    … Expand
  84. Rustaman
    Jul 9, 2017
    8
    Yeah, not the best game in the series, but that does not make it bad. The game has very good battle system, a colorful challenge summoned and raznostoronnii soundtrack
  85. Anyudmegvolt
    Dec 27, 2020
    10
    Had to push myself for years to start it. But it was totally worth it, one of the best stories ever made.
  86. Cytyc
    Jan 3, 2022
    10
    When I took the platinum trophy, after over 150 hours of gameplay, I finally understood the true meaning of this Final Fantasy XV.
    Traveling with your friends.
    This is the point of Final Fantasy XV. I realize this is an extremely rare theme to find in a video game today, but Final Fantasy XV makes this concept to its fullest potential. Thus creating a unique memory on how to live an    When I took the platinum trophy, after over 150 hours of gameplay, I finally understood the true meaning of this Final Fantasy XV.
    Traveling with your friends.
    This is the point of Final Fantasy XV.
    I realize this is an extremely rare theme to find in a video game today, but Final Fantasy XV makes this concept to its fullest potential.
    Thus creating a unique memory on how to live an adventure together.
    With its ups and downs, it manages to stand out for its honest and unique message.
    A fantastic masterpiece for the current and future generations to come.    … Expand
  87. Pyrolight
    Feb 13, 2017
    9
    Pros
    Fun Gameplay
    Interesting story Amazing main cast of characters Open World Few loading screens Very nice Graphics Steady FPS (Frames Per Second) No Game Breaking Glitches A lot of enemies and bosses Amazing Exploration Great villain Cons Long Loading screens Minor bugs Some side characters Final Fantasy XV is a RPG made by Square Enix which has a lot of mixed    Pros
    Fun Gameplay
    Interesting story
    Amazing main cast of characters
    Open World
    Few loading screens
    Very nice Graphics
    Steady FPS (Frames Per Second)
    No Game Breaking Glitches
    A lot of enemies and bosses
    Amazing Exploration
    Great villain

    Cons
    Long Loading screens
    Minor bugs
    Some side characters

    Final Fantasy XV is a RPG made by Square Enix which has a lot of mixed reviews from love to hate. It has a very hit or miss type of combat and way of travel via car. Final Fantasy has always been a prominent figure in the RPG genre. Final Fantasy VII was a VERY popular game and has set an almost unbeatable standard for the entire franchise. The problem that people have with Final Fantasy XV is the fact it is not Final Fantasy VII which is a very unfair biased that people have The two don’t have very much in common besides the fact that they are called Final Fantasy. Final Fantasy XV is a beautiful game with real characters that you can relate to and feel emotionally attached to the characters. I would say this is my game of the year and many others agree but this has been a very you love it or you hate it type of game. The main cast of character are remarkably done and have a wonderful impact on the game.
    Noctis, Prompto Gladiolus and Ignis are the main group of characters you will be following on your adventure. The main objective of the game is to meet up with Noctis’s “wide to be” Lunafreya. The whole idea of the marriage is political and is meant to stop the war between Lucis and Niflheim. This however was a trap set by Niflheim to take over lucis. Noctis the prince of Lucis finds out about this attack on Lucis once he had left to go to Niflheim. The entire adventure after he finds out about the attack on his kingdom is to get revenge on Niflheim and find Lunafreya.
    They executed weird ideas amazingly, but it did have some problems. There were small thing that annoyed me such as loading times. It takes about a minute for something to load to completion which gets annoying at times however loading times are very rare to come by so you won’t deal with them that much but it is still annoying. I also had some graphical glitches that happened to me but my friend who played the game never experienced any glitches.Some side characters which could have had the potential to impact the story greatly and the player were not given enough screen time and we couldn’t learn about their character.
    The game was rushed and understandably why but it does have some lack of content that should have been added into the game. Most people have a very simple idea about game design and development . The longer it takes to make a game the better it will be, this statement is usually accurate until a certain point. The process of developing this game took 10 years, which was not intentional. When this game was first announced during E3 2006 it was called Final Fantasy Versus XIII. The idea of Final Fantasy Versus XIII was soon dropped and the leading developer left the people who were developing the game after 6 years of development. Final Fantasy XV then went into a state of limbo where the developers were trying to decide what to do with the game. Soon it became known as Final Fantasy XV and was back into the development stage. Square Enix kept the story idea and did some minor tweaks to the characters. Demand from the fans of the game was too large and the game was rushed and incomplete. The developers of Final Fantasy XV say they will be adding things to the story to make it better and have an entire rework on a chapter in the game that nobody really enjoyed. I would rate this game a 9/10. You should buy it especially when the game has been polished.    … Expand
  88. Eulenbaer13
    Mar 1, 2017
    9
    Gameplay/Battle System: 8/10
    Story: 7/10
    Characters: 10/10 Graphics: 10/10 Soundtrack: 10/10 Overall Score: 9/10 This game is about brotherhood and the bond between friends. It has an open world, which is fun to explore, but also many linear moments due to the story, especially in the second half of the game. The battle system is really fun and easy to control. Noctis’ Warp    Gameplay/Battle System: 8/10
    Story: 7/10
    Characters: 10/10
    Graphics: 10/10
    Soundtrack: 10/10
    Overall Score: 9/10

    This game is about brotherhood and the bond between friends. It has an open world, which is fun to explore, but also many linear moments due to the story, especially in the second half of the game.

    The battle system is really fun and easy to control. Noctis’ Warp Strike ability is super cool! In certain areas (like small caves) some objects can block the camera which is a bit frustrating at times. The variety of activities and sheer amount of side quests is incredible. Most of this is entirely optional, so you can enjoy the activities you like and ignore those that doesn't matter to you. Side quests also provide an extra challenge. The game has also some of the best dungeons in the whole series. After a while they might get repetitive and monotone.

    The story is intriguing - there are some scenes that surely touched me and gave me a bittersweet feeling - but fails in the way it is told, because too many scenes shown in trailers were cut or rushed. My only real issue was this lack of cutscenes to explain what happened with some characters after chapter 9.

    The road trip feels organic due to the camaraderie of the main cast. The four guys are so likable and each one of them has their own very well written character. While spending over 60 hours with Noctis, Gladio, Ignis and Prompto I easily got attached to them and their attitudes. Noctis quickly became one of my favorite characters in the whole Final Fantasy series.

    Driving the car is enjoyable; you can listen to old FF soundtracks while driving. The soundtrack is unique and has a high recognition value.

    Final Fantasy XV was the most addictive game I've played in a long time - exceeding my expectations, but at the same time it feels like the game could have been even bigger! Still I find myself smiling while looking over Prompto's photos at camp each night and wouldn't mind re-visiting Eos again. As a long-time fan of the series I can say that this entry falls into my top 3.

    + Beautiful world design
    + Enjoyable road trip
    + Touching and realistic characters
    + Amazing graphics
    + Awesome soundtrack
    + Epic summons
    + Taking pictures with Prompto’s camera
    + Fishing (who thought that this could make so much fun?)
    - The camera can be blocked in smaller areas
    - Some side quests are repetitive and poorly written
    - Lack of cutscenes
    - Trolls trying to down vote this user score

    Please note that there are haters and the so called "Real Final Fantasy (7) Fan(boy)s" who try to vote down this user score and rating the game poorly, because they are not ready for innovation. Don't let them ruin this game for you and play it for yourself, to make your own opinion :)    … Expand
  89. Vickpanchal
    Jul 20, 2017
    10
    Dont listen to everyone giving this game bad reviews. It's one of the most impressive open world games of all time. Most of the people complaining are living in the past, final fantasy is taking a turn for the better. Gone is the boring, tedious and easy turned based combat system. With an open world this big, a turn based system would never work. The combat is new and refreshing andDont listen to everyone giving this game bad reviews. It's one of the most impressive open world games of all time. Most of the people complaining are living in the past, final fantasy is taking a turn for the better. Gone is the boring, tedious and easy turned based combat system. With an open world this big, a turn based system would never work. The combat is new and refreshing and despite what people say it's very engaging and challenging at times. The people who say it's easy are outright lying or they played the game on easy and overleveled to the point where there was no more challenge. Essentially final fantasy 15 is an incredible game with amazing graphics, music, characters, and combat. Ignore all the scores below 5 as they are biased, close minded haters who can't accept change.… Expand
  90. Viainfinito
    Feb 17, 2017
    10
    The breath-taking visual is what make the game enjoyable as you explore the fantastical landscapes of Final Fantasy 15. The story is implicit and not fully told as you take the perspective of Noctis and his friends through a journey. The game can be divided clearly into two parts. The first is like an open world game while the second is extremely linear with the plot. The battle system isThe breath-taking visual is what make the game enjoyable as you explore the fantastical landscapes of Final Fantasy 15. The story is implicit and not fully told as you take the perspective of Noctis and his friends through a journey. The game can be divided clearly into two parts. The first is like an open world game while the second is extremely linear with the plot. The battle system is fantastic and dynamic eventhough it can do more with magic variations. The absolute highlights of the game are the Astrals ( and when they decide to help in battle). Definitely the best game of the year for me.… Expand
  91. GlenGames
    Jan 31, 2017
    8
    This was the first FF game I've ever played and the first RPG I ever got into and finished. The game is decent, the fighting can be difficult. One thing I hated was when people talk their mouths don't really move, the audio seems disjointed from what you're seeing. The ending cut scenes were amazing!
  92. jalmass
    Feb 12, 2017
    10
    10/10
    Forget the reviews, forget the feedback, just play the god damn game. Judge for yourself.

    I loved the gameplay, loved the battle system, loved THE MUSIC, loved the story.
    Well done.
  93. solace94
    Feb 18, 2017
    8
    One of the best Final Fantasy Games when it comes to storyline, graphics and the combat system. While mislabeled as an open world game, it gets restricted more near the end of the game. Some combat is more difficult then others and patience is key.

    This is a game that stresses storyline and gets you interested in every turn, car ride, race and major battle. The only downfall is the    One of the best Final Fantasy Games when it comes to storyline, graphics and the combat system. While mislabeled as an open world game, it gets restricted more near the end of the game. Some combat is more difficult then others and patience is key.

    This is a game that stresses storyline and gets you interested in every turn, car ride, race and major battle.

    The only downfall is the summon system, which only comes up when your party is nearly dead and certain summons occur in certain areas.

    The voice work is phenomenal and I suggest watching the Final Fantasy Kingsglaive movie before you play the game.

    8 out of 10 or in my personal scale, a easy 84 out of 100.

    Looking forward to any DLC content that is developed for the game.    … Expand
  94. levinyl
    Mar 1, 2017
    8
    After spending around 20 hours on this game I have to say it is one of my favourites from 2016 - There is a real connection between each of the characters each having their own personality - the road trips are great and I sometimes would rather not drive and just sit back and enjoy the scenery - Also the developers show they care by constantly adding new DLC plus even a carnival which wasAfter spending around 20 hours on this game I have to say it is one of my favourites from 2016 - There is a real connection between each of the characters each having their own personality - the road trips are great and I sometimes would rather not drive and just sit back and enjoy the scenery - Also the developers show they care by constantly adding new DLC plus even a carnival which was added in Jan which was fantastic! If your a fan of RPG and FF then look no further buy this game you will not be let down!… Expand
  95. Nhiamh
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    FFXV is a game that has everything to make you happy. Beautiful open world, great characters, engaging story, amazing graphics and epic music. The gameplay is fun, dynamic and stylish.
    This game was definitely worth the wait!
  96. Lightbearer
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    This review is for people looking for a late unbiased opinion where the player hasn’t been affected by reviews and opinions on others sites. By that I mean from before I started playing the game to the time the credits rolled I haven’t read any reviews on the game. As such I feel that my opinions may vary greatly compared to others as it’s affected by only the game itself.

    In some ways    This review is for people looking for a late unbiased opinion where the player hasn’t been affected by reviews and opinions on others sites. By that I mean from before I started playing the game to the time the credits rolled I haven’t read any reviews on the game. As such I feel that my opinions may vary greatly compared to others as it’s affected by only the game itself.

    In some ways I believe that the best games are those that give you at least one or two experiences that you can’t help but walk away from going wow that was amazing, and after finishing Final Fantasy XV I’ve had far more of those then I feel I can reflect on and as such I’ve come to the conclusion that I may very well be thinking about these moments for a very long time. If I were asked what gave me these feelings I would say it was the way the game gave me experiences that felt extremely unique to my journey that caused them to stand out. Some of these experiences are vastly different from each other, but each carries with them something that struck an emotion out of me that stuck with me from the beginning to the end.

    To me franchises like Call of Duty and Pokemon are pulled by their fans kicking and screaming before they make any big changes, while Final Fantasy on the other hand is the exact opposite of this in that it is the one pulling it’s fans kicking and screaming into the future. I am of course talking about Final Fantasy XV action role playing gameplay(rpg) that has divided some fans, big gameplay changes to the franchise are not new though as seen in the opinions given on Final Fantasy XII and Final Fantasy XIII which are each different, but there’s a chunk of fans and journalists that wish to see Final Fantasy return to it’s turn based origins and they have very strong opinions on this matter. Because of that I have come to the opinion that people will either love this gameplay experience given by Final Fantasy XV or hate it, and if you want to know which camp you reside in your better off just watching some gameplay online or borrowing a copy to decide if it seems fun rather then read this review.

    The story throughout the game goes at a pretty steadily consistent pace and stars protagonist Noctis who is a prince on a road trip with his closest friends where their final destination involves a marriage to an oracle/princess as a sign of peace between too warring nations. The story is probably the shortest main narrative in the franchise that I can think of especially when compared to the last three single player games. Outside the game there are two medias that introduce the plot going in to the game “Final Fantasy XV Brotherhood” and “Final Fantasy XV Kingsglaive” with the first being an short series of animated videos and the second being a CGI movie which is the prologue leading up to the events. I recommend both of them to better understand the plot of Final Fantasy XV if you’re looking to appreciate the main story more, and even though I enjoyed both of them I couldn’t help but wonder if they spent their whole CGI budget on both of them (especially “Kingsglaive”) leaving very little money for cut scenes. Despite all that keep in mind that I didn’t consider the plot bad. However, I would say the main story isn’t a big focus here, the focus resides on the small stories that you and your comrades share/create together in the open world. It’s here that the gameplay and the story merge as characters react to things around them giving insight on current affairs or quick reactions to immediate situations at hand. While Noctis holds the spot light there reside three characters that will accompany him for the bulk of his journey Gladio, Ignis, and Prompto. I found that each one brings something that enhances the party to make them feel more like real characters that I could come to depend on with their own interests and hobby’s as every event feels like a story in itself as the party reacts to each action that occurs both big and small. Beyond that the gameplay is action skilled based where enemies do large amounts of damage so you can't go in hacking and slashing and are forced to focus on defense which I found fun. The world is big filled with mini games and small sidequests to take on and the game truly feels like a journey thanks to the open road. I'll buy the soundtrack and the art is also stunning to look at and admire. I did experience a number of small tech issues like texture popins, but nothing game breaking.

    Final Fantasy XV is a game that has presented me with many great memories filled with joy, laughter, and heartache. It’s a game I will never forget that is truly unique in the way it presents the world, characters and gameplay. Thanks for all the good memories Final Fantasy XV; and just like Noctis put it, what can I say you guys are the best!

    I would say go into more detail, but character limit. I would give it a 9.5, but if I have to round I'll go up :)    … Expand
  97. Willmoy
    Mar 13, 2017
    8
    I thought the game was well done. The game does have some issues with plot,but they're not glaring enough to deter from understanding the gist of the story.Frankly, I probably would have given the game a 9 had it not been for the horrendously done chapter 13 of the game. Anyone who has played the game knows exactly what I am referencing.
  98. PictoPirate
    Jun 27, 2017
    9
    Easily the best Final Fantasy title in a decade; FFXV comes with a great story, likable characters and a modern battle system. There's hundreds of hours of fun monster battling to be had in a beautiful open world and that would make it good; what makes it great is the relationships between the four main characters.

    Truly a Final Fantasy for fans and first-timers (to crib shamelessly    Easily the best Final Fantasy title in a decade; FFXV comes with a great story, likable characters and a modern battle system. There's hundreds of hours of fun monster battling to be had in a beautiful open world and that would make it good; what makes it great is the relationships between the four main characters.

    Truly a Final Fantasy for fans and first-timers (to crib shamelessly from the opening spiel.    … Expand
  99. badgerryan19
    Jun 19, 2017
    9
    This one has waited on for almost too long. The long awaited Noctis story and it does deliver. With fun combat and very good story, and oh boy that soundtrack which is superb this can stand easily as one of the better FF games we've gotten over the past years.
  100. ravenned
    May 17, 2017
    9
    Let's start with the pros. It is a beautiful world. Seriously. There's a perfect harmony of visuals, music and originality. But it is a little small considering how long the development took. The cities are beautifully made although they're few in number. The enemies and mobs are also very well made, though still relatively few in number (considering the world size). You'll find thatLet's start with the pros. It is a beautiful world. Seriously. There's a perfect harmony of visuals, music and originality. But it is a little small considering how long the development took. The cities are beautifully made although they're few in number. The enemies and mobs are also very well made, though still relatively few in number (considering the world size). You'll find that they're reused quite often. I can't really explain how beautiful the game world is through words. I don't think there's any other game with a world that is quite as well made.

    Combat is also awesome. It's engaging and fast paced. At the start till somewhere in the middle. I have 2 gripes with combat. The extremely low number of equipment, and the fact that skills don't really affect combat much. They don't open new mechanics and combat CAN, eventually, get kind of stale after a while.

    The biggest con: the story. The story... or seemingly non-existent one. If you could do a speedrun, I'd reckon that you could finish the story in an hour. I spent more (LOTS OF) time with miscellaneous quests and leveling up rather than the story itself. Of course, given the crazy beautiful game world, I didn't mind them much at all. But the story was not well told, it was short, lacked depth and it was forgettable. The characters themselves are well made. You grow closer to them not through the story, but through constant interactions with them throughout the game.

    I don't consider the car mechanic a con unlike some other reviewers. Yes, sometimes it feels like a drag. But I understand the design choice made by the developers. If you could fast travel at anytime, you wouldn't be able to appreciate the visuals, and there wouldn't be a reason to put that much effort into world creation. (Also the reason for the chocobo travel mechanic). But if you just want a fast paced action game, this isn't for you. Take a moment to look at the game world around your character. Listen to the beautiful BGM. Listen to the banter from your teammates. Appreciate how well the game is made. Stop **** about how long it takes or how much of a pain it is. And you'll find yourself loving the game more for it.

    Which is why I'm giving this game a 15/10 just because of the beautiful game world, and deducting 6 for the crappy story. 15-6=9/10    … Expand
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  1. BaziCenter
    Feb 14, 2017
    70
    After so many years of development, Final Fantasy XV is not what I expected it to be. The universe is immense and beautiful and the characters are just fine. But the story is short and disappointing and the gameplay suffers from lack of depth. FFXV is a good game, but it can never bring the former glories back to the series.
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  2. Edge Magazine
    Feb 14, 2017
    70
    Even as you reflect on the rarity of a blockbuster that's willing to take real risks, you'll be left with the uncomfortable realisation that ten years wasn't quite long enough, after all. Those jagged edges are, in the end, just a little too sharp. [Feb 2017, p.110]
  3. New Game Network
    Feb 7, 2017
    83
    Despite a divided feel, torn between what it was and what it plans to be, Final Fantasy XV has a lot to offer. If you're a diehard JRPG fan, then it's a positive sign that the series can cross over to a new format. And if you're just looking for an open world adventure, Final Fantasy XV certainly has that in spades, while doing just enough things differently to separate it from the likes of Dragon Age and Elder Scrolls.
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