Final Fantasy XV

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5428 Ratings

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  1. Arruwo
    Nov 5, 2021
    10
    Undoubtedly the best Final Fantasy game today.

    It offers everything you would expect from a great jrpg action game. Fast and fun gameplay, an intriguing and interesting story, and a beautiful and vast world to visit.

    A paradise for lovers of the genre.
  2. Greenh0rn
    Nov 5, 2021
    4
    Terrible Open World with boring side quests
    Confusing story told over different media
    absolutely laughable boyband characters
    Battle system is chaotic and mindless

    Miss the good old FF Games...
  3. HeilTurtle
    Nov 2, 2021
    8
    This is my first Final Fantasy game and I loved it. The story was sometimes a bit confusing but I still loved the story. The combat is on point and the Boss fights are amazing! Before I played this game I always thought that Final Fantasy was some kind of "Weeb Game" but I was absolutely wrong! I definitely recommend this game to everyone.
  4. Frosstype
    Oct 28, 2021
    9
    The best thing about this game is the epic scenarios, music, sound design, graphics (for its time), and the BEAUTIFUL ANIMATIONS! The combat is where this game lacks a lot in but for me it wasn't much of a hassle and it didn't tilt me off the planet ever which is a plus for me. It can be fun at times but its never going to be the REASON why I love playing this game. I just love movingThe best thing about this game is the epic scenarios, music, sound design, graphics (for its time), and the BEAUTIFUL ANIMATIONS! The combat is where this game lacks a lot in but for me it wasn't much of a hassle and it didn't tilt me off the planet ever which is a plus for me. It can be fun at times but its never going to be the REASON why I love playing this game. I just love moving around in this world! It's so calming and heart warming with beatiful vistas with the epic story moments making me immersed in the game. It just statisfies me in such a good way. Story is a bit weird with how parts of it is segmented into 4 DLCs and a movie which then makes the base story very lacking cause otherwise its much better with those parts included.… Expand
  5. urys_Bamyr
    Sep 13, 2021
    9
    Exceptional game, and extraordinary Final Fantasy.
    The fast-paced action gameplay full of attacking approaches is really fun to play, including projections, unique parries, chain attacks, chain combos, etc ...
    The protagonists are all charismatic and unique in their own way, just like the villain Ardyn. One of the best villains to have appeared in the Final Fantasy series. The    Exceptional game, and extraordinary Final Fantasy.
    The fast-paced action gameplay full of attacking approaches is really fun to play, including projections, unique parries, chain attacks, chain combos, etc ...
    The protagonists are all charismatic and unique in their own way, just like the villain Ardyn. One of the best villains to have appeared in the Final Fantasy series.
    The landscapes are breathtaking, the soundtrack is sublime, the graphics are top notch, and the Lore is simply epic.
    I loved, in particular, the exploration of the world of Eos riding the Chocobo, in search of the numerous and incredible dungeons hidden in the game map.
    A highly recommended game, if you love action jrpg, and if you love open world games.    … Expand
  6. Smithy_VonKarma
    Sep 12, 2021
    3
    Sold on a misleading marketing and lies. This game is not what Square Enix promised.
  7. 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.
  8. felipelucktt
    Aug 17, 2021
    7
    Um bom jogo, nada além disso. Mundo e personagens que parecem instigantes, mas que são incrivelmente desperdiçados.
  9. Szntax
    Aug 15, 2021
    8
    One of the good ones, Great Story, Nice Plot, nice gimmicks. I like the car, the enemies, the quests and I accept the fighting System, overall one of my Favorites!
  10. KinaLox
    Aug 14, 2021
    9
    A majestic openworld and a great action jrpg game.
    This is basically Final Fantasy XV.
    The best road trip game that you can experience today. If you are curious to know in how much time, and in witch sense it was made this game, I will answer to you now. 3 years of development. Exactly, just 3 years for making a huge and wonderful multimedia world, with a great openworld game    A majestic openworld and a great action jrpg game.
    This is basically Final Fantasy XV.
    The best road trip game that you can experience today.
    If you are curious to know in how much time, and in witch sense it was made this game, I will answer to you now.
    3 years of development.
    Exactly, just 3 years for making a huge and wonderful multimedia world, with a great openworld game (together with the Luminous Engine), a beautiful anime, and an epic movie.

    Final Fantasy XV is much more than just a videogame, it's a truly big and awesome experience.
    And surely one of the most beautiful and fascinating Final Fantasy game experience ever made.    … Expand
  11. MetaRogue
    Aug 12, 2021
    8
    Final Fantasy XV is the product of a literal decade of development and a significant number of changes made during its conception. Such a monumentally lengthy duration of hard work on a highly anticipated game brings a fairly hefty level of expectation that is often invariably difficult to meet. In most instances highly anticipated games, like FFXV, don't match the hype and fall short ofFinal Fantasy XV is the product of a literal decade of development and a significant number of changes made during its conception. Such a monumentally lengthy duration of hard work on a highly anticipated game brings a fairly hefty level of expectation that is often invariably difficult to meet. In most instances highly anticipated games, like FFXV, don't match the hype and fall short of the mark. This is unfortunately the truth with Final Fantasy XV, but at the same time it isn't a complete catastrophe of a game. Final Fantasy XV also happens to be the first Final Fantasy game that I've ever played and that's a good thing because my expectations are practically non-existent and because the game is designed as much for veterans as it is for newcomers.… Expand
  12. Avaton
    Jul 18, 2021
    8
    I loved the journey I took with this game.
    Something very special, exciting, and yeah simple, but at the same time absolutely fantastic.
    The things I loved most are, the brotherhood between the 4 protagonists (Noctis, Ignis, Gladio and Prompto) really exciting and well done, and which shines especially in the end of the game. The charismatic villain, Ardyn Izunia, and his story of    I loved the journey I took with this game.
    Something very special, exciting, and yeah simple, but at the same time absolutely fantastic.

    The things I loved most are, the brotherhood between the 4 protagonists (Noctis, Ignis, Gladio and Prompto) really exciting and well done, and which shines especially in the end of the game.
    The charismatic villain, Ardyn Izunia, and his story of personal revenge.
    And the truly beautiful and characteristic dungeons of the world, all different and all unique.

    And this is already more than enough to recommend this fantastic game. But adding the great soundtrack and great gameplay, this has become a must.    … Expand
  13. gotas
    Jul 16, 2021
    7
    this game had the potential to become a masterpiece. Some aspects of the game are fantastic, like the relation between the characters, the music, the beauty of the word. But the story is so badly told because of the struggles in the development of the game. Some elements appear just one time or some characters just desapear from the story. After all i can say that i really recomend it, itthis game had the potential to become a masterpiece. Some aspects of the game are fantastic, like the relation between the characters, the music, the beauty of the word. But the story is so badly told because of the struggles in the development of the game. Some elements appear just one time or some characters just desapear from the story. After all i can say that i really recomend it, it never gets boring and it has some amazing moments.… Expand
  14. Oleryn
    Jul 1, 2021
    9
    After all the open world games I've played in the last 5 years, I've found this Final Fantasy XV the perfect example of good open world games.
    Freedom, for explore a beautiful and gorgeous world, with beautiful dungeon and powerful enemies.
    And focus on the plot, where the epic Boss fights found a truly spectacular place. I'm really satisfied by this game, and I can safely recommend    After all the open world games I've played in the last 5 years, I've found this Final Fantasy XV the perfect example of good open world games.
    Freedom, for explore a beautiful and gorgeous world, with beautiful dungeon and powerful enemies.
    And focus on the plot, where the epic Boss fights found a truly spectacular place.

    I'm really satisfied by this game, and I can safely recommend it to anyone in search of a good action jrpg, with a spectacular open world.    … Expand
  15. Ben_ben
    Jul 1, 2021
    3
    Disgusting story ruin the splendid world. Stupid boss logic make the beautiful character ostentation.
  16. itachi_uchiha
    Jun 3, 2021
    10
    One of the best games I’ve ever played. Great characters and fantastic soundtracks. Recommended!
  17. Ultyn
    May 31, 2021
    10
    I think that this is, essentially, the biggest and surely greatest Final Fantasy game ever made.

    It's like The Witcher 3 of the Final Fantasy games. A wonderful and majestic world, with incredible monsters, beautiful city's, and an epic story. I was fascinated by the long journey of this Final Fantasy XV world, culminating with the an epic battle for become the Last King of Lucis.    I think that this is, essentially, the biggest and surely greatest Final Fantasy game ever made.

    It's like The Witcher 3 of the Final Fantasy games.
    A wonderful and majestic world, with incredible monsters, beautiful city's, and an epic story.
    I was fascinated by the long journey of this Final Fantasy XV world, culminating with the an epic battle for become the Last King of Lucis.

    Absolutely recommended for who loves action jrpg    … Expand
  18. yaqubian
    May 17, 2021
    2
    This is the Sonic '06 of Final Fantasy games, and I'll list why:

    - The world and town/rest spot NPCs feel like they don't fit the Final Fantasy universe, they are very KKona, and look incredibly generic - Combat is very hard to see, too much FX, can't properly see enemy moves to counter no matter which camera options I use, enemy attacks are not choreographed well, and they're    This is the Sonic '06 of Final Fantasy games, and I'll list why:

    - The world and town/rest spot NPCs feel like they don't fit the Final Fantasy universe, they are very KKona, and look incredibly generic

    - Combat is very hard to see, too much FX, can't properly see enemy moves to counter no matter which camera options I use, enemy attacks are not choreographed well, and they're especially bad when there's plenty of enemies

    - Magic system is horrible, no healing, status spells, feels even worse than FF8 drawing spots, much more sparse, and aiming magic feels bad

    - Open world is mostly void of anything of value, and a complete waste of time

    - Character's movements when they are talking look incredibly awkward

    - Ignis and Prompto are some of the worst and most annoying teammates ever

    - Only get gil from hunts, and hunts feel much worse than FF12 hunts do (could be different in future chapters)

    - Caves and tombs are completely out in the open, not in some faraway, beautiful, mystical area with puzzle(s) and great loot like in other Final Fantasies, so it just feels off, like they just put them in random, unfit places

    - Bad dialogue half the time, makes you roll your eyes

    - Way too much boring fetch-quests are thrown at you

    - Blocking system is abysmal, you have to be incredibly precise, so it just feels like it doesn't work sometimes despite me holding block and having MP

    - Lack of its own memorable music, which is sad because that is one of the main things I look forward to in a Final Fantasy game

    - Royal arms feel bad to use, since they take away health as you use them, but you want to have them assigned to shortcuts to get the stat benefits from them so you're left with 1-2 weapons to deal with the enemies, but each enemy has different weapon weaknesses so, ugh...

    - Ascension is generally worse than previous game's skill trees/license board/etc, just feels like a bunch of things jumbled together a lot of them useless, or of little value.

    - Characters react to negative story situations in a really unnatural way

    - There is judder on 'High' graphics mode, even on PS5, and the game looks bad on 'Lite'

    - You have to watch or buy DLC to get proper introductions to your teammates but, even then, their stories and how their connected to Noctis are bad

    - You have to watch Heavensward movie to get a proper explanation of what happens in the beginning of the game, which I did when it came out, I also bought the game and season pass, but could never get into it no matter how many times I tried over the years because the first few chapters always made me quit the game, now I've gotten further on PS5 because the load times are much better and performance is improved.

    * Keep in mind I stopped at chapter 7, I think FF7 to even 13-2 are much better than this game, and I make the comparison to Sonic '06 because this game just feels like a jumble of things that don't fit together.

    I went over all the negatives, so here's the positives:

    - Monsters look good

    - Summons, they feel good to use and look great

    - Chocobos

    - Ardyn (at least so far) but even his charms couldn't keep me playing    … Expand
  19. Ourflag
    May 8, 2021
    9
    This game has flaws, but I think everything in this game is made with so much heart. At the beginning I found the Noctis a bit annoying, but after the long journey with him and the fellows, he became my favorite character. I think the longer you play this game, the more you'll be touched by the story.
  20. 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
  21. Jeri85
    Apr 25, 2021
    9
    I'm a big fan of final fantasy, even if I had a lot of fun with part 15, but it's not the best.
    Graphics 7-10
    sound/ music 10-10
    gameplay 8-10
    Story 4-10
  22. Ziverbey
    Apr 23, 2021
    10
    amazing game amazing story extraordinary beautiful side missions thanks for everything
  23. renatoelyone
    Apr 23, 2021
    4
    The proposal of the game is good, but the execution is not satisfactory. The game is very repetitive and there are no differences between the cars although it is a free game it could be better worked with more game modes. Overall it is a game that you will play once with friends and then forget about it.
  24. NxtDoc
    Apr 1, 2021
    7
    In the opening Final Fantasy XV claims that it is a Final Fantasy for both old fans and new ones. This is an odd statement. But once the combat starts you begin to know why it is said.

    Final Fantasy XV is a solid game. However, it has some glaring issues. The combat is clunky, and very chaotic. There is no strategy in the combat system, as with older FF games. It is inferior and    In the opening Final Fantasy XV claims that it is a Final Fantasy for both old fans and new ones. This is an odd statement. But once the combat starts you begin to know why it is said.

    Final Fantasy XV is a solid game. However, it has some glaring issues. The combat is clunky, and very chaotic. There is no strategy in the combat system, as with older FF games. It is inferior and takes away a very enjoyable element of FF of old. And the summoning is awful. You must meet a oddly specific set of scenarios for you to summon. Very lame, and bad idea.

    The Regalia is more of a nuisance than anything else. Driving is boring, and cumbersome. Noctis is a enjoyable character, and his supporting cast is decent. But fairly forgettable.

    All in all, FF XV is solid but left me yearning for FF of old. If FF continues in this hack and slash direction, I'll sadly have to leave the franchise for good    … Expand
  25. 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
  26. SonyStudio
    Mar 9, 2021
    10
    Don't think the graphic is on ps4 level. The story line was splited up into too many parts. Need a lot of money to understand the story
  27. PJitsatienporn
    Mar 8, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Final Fantasy XV is a game published on 29 November 2016 by square enix company. This game called to be one of the best games in 2016. However, it’s still have disadvantage things like bugs and uncomplete story.
    First start with Final Fantasy XV’s false. Uncomplete story. If anyone who want to know the whole story of Final Fantasy XV, he or she must watch animation “Final Fantasy XV : brotherhood” also with movie “Final Fantasy XV : kingsglaive” but it’s still shorter compare with previous episode (about 24 hours). Bugs, Final Fantasy XV have many bugs also with long load game time with cause from limitation of budgets and times. (Many people think that this game has use 10 years to develop but the true is it’s use only 3 years instead).
    But, in disadvantage things, Final Fantasy XV still have more good part like great character design for both male and female character designs, Real time battle which allowed player to controlled up to 4 characters at the same time. Open world, player can control the character to move other from the main story to farming and boss hunting to get better equipment which has level from very easy to very hard. Also, with another mode of gameplay like take a photo, cooking food and fishing.
    Finally, even Final Fantasy XV still have disadvantage things, but the good part is more. So, many gamers and fans of this game are supposed that Final Fantasy XV is one of the best games in 2016.    … Expand
  28. AbOUt_rIght
    Mar 1, 2021
    6
    Originally I gave it an 8/10 when I first played it back in 2016 and I remembered that I enjoyed the main story.

    Yesterday I finished the game a second time, and I completed all the side quests, all the dungeons and all the hunts, I have to give a 6. The story is incomplete and lazy. From the start, the game tries to make you care about Noctis and his fiancee and their wedding. But    Originally I gave it an 8/10 when I first played it back in 2016 and I remembered that I enjoyed the main story.

    Yesterday I finished the game a second time, and I completed all the side quests, all the dungeons and all the hunts, I have to give a 6.

    The story is incomplete and lazy. From the start, the game tries to make you care about Noctis and his fiancee and their wedding. But there is no context, no backstory (I'm not talking about all the external materials like the comics, novels, anime and Kingsglaive movie. Because I paid for a full price for a game, if I have to also consume all the external media to fully understand the story, F you). I never felt for both even though I really liked Luna as a character. Later in the game, the story is all over the place, and everything happens outside of your acknowledgement, you are just told that something happened but you are never involved, so how should I as a player care for any outcome?

    The combat is the only positive thing I have to say about the game. It is really fun and engaging and there are so many different styles you can try.

    Then the dungeons, the f-ing dungeons. Whoever designed those dungeons are basically saying "F you" while laughing their arse off. Those dungeon designs are some of the worst I've ever expüerienced in all the video games I've played. They are dull, lazy, repetitive and atrocious:
    - there are so many long and linear corridors, they are so long, why? long and without anything happening, they just feel like fillers to make the dungeon longer and your backtracking process more boring
    - there is no shortcut to the sealed door dungeons, so you have to go through the normal dungeon all the way, why?
    - Noctis's movement is so imprecise, he always moves a few steps after he jumps, this makes some platforming sections even more atrocious. Did the devs already test the game? If so, then they designed this piece of **** on purpose. So much time wasted just because Noctis couldn't land on the spot he was supposed to and he falls.

    I could go on for another 5k words but I don't want to waste any more of my time on this game. it's a 6. F the dungeons.    … Expand
  29. 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 !!
  30. Manziflex
    Jan 28, 2021
    8
    I like to play with it every now and then, it's not a bad pastime. pity that the graphics pulled up on ps5, you can not go beyond 30 frames per second. Every now and then it turns into boring.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 109 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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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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