Final Fantasy XV

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5428 Ratings

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  1. Kentinouch
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    A very good trip with friends.
    Awesome music, cool open world.
    The only bad point is the conclusion, which is too much quick and in a little mess.
    But a very good moment with this game. Thanks Square
  2. gamingtime
    Jul 31, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. (I experienced this game when it first came out, so it may not be accurate for the current version) You can really see that this game is just unfinished. The lacking of POI in maps, a story not making much sense and the final linear train part are just bad. They can really take a few more years to polish this game before selling it. The music is fantastic though, I really like it.… Expand
  3. storygamer
    Jan 22, 2023
    8
    Final Fantasy XV has a special atmosphere. The open world parts are interesting and full of side quests. But these are a bit repetitive. Also the indoor levels get boring after some hours. But worth playing!
  4. Kjoske
    Aug 26, 2020
    8
    Hat Spaß gemacht. Nur wie bei fast allen Openworld Games verliert man sich in den Nebenquest.
  5. SpaceOrbis
    Oct 13, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Final Fantasy 15 was a game I picked up via the PlayStation Now service. It also boasts the distinction that it is the first of the long-running series of games that have actually completed.

    The story itself is fairly basic. It is about a soon-to-be king named Noctis going on an adventure with three of his best friends on a worldwide adventure. Along the way, you will face everything from foot soldiers to a mountain size monster. The world is vast and the number of things to do and people to see is nearly as big as the world itself is. You could easily clock in over 50-100 hours if you wanted to and still have things to do.

    You can fish, hunt down monsters for bounties, play a few games, and order food. It also has a great ending to the game's story. One of the best of any game I have ever beaten.

    Next to Final Fantasy 10 this may be one of the best games in its lineup.    … Expand
  6. waserati
    Sep 23, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. SPOILERS.

    Ok, so starting out this game shows massive promise. Amazing party dynamic, great exploration, good gameplay. It's not until you find out that your kingdom was invaded by the enemy does this game go down the drain. I'm rating this a 2 instead of a 0 because of what i listed above (and also the ending is dope). But, here's the thing, without DLC this game is unplayable. Plot holes everywhere you can imagine, it's unreal how many there are. So many characters introduced only for it to go nowhere. With DLC, it's better but i still have trouble playing it. The worst part about this game is the female MC. WHy does she exist? i don't understand. I don't care who she is, what she does, and her death i could care less about. She was there and then not anymore. You know the MC loves her, but you don't know WHY. i've never played a game where the female love interest is as flat as a piece of paper, because her screentime spans around 10 minutes. UP the movie made me cry with the death of the female MC without any words being said. And yet this game can't do that? Why didn't they expand the story to make her a playable character? At the very least make us care about her. But no, she dies, the MC is distraught, and at the end of the game you see them in heaven married but you don't give a f***. Yes, the death of Noctis is sad, i get it. It's emotional. But jesus christ, fill the plot holes, make the female MC more likeable, and please make the hunt system better, it's like FFXII but on steroids and meth. FFXII system was long but it was good with equipment that was useful, in this game you can just use Star of the Rogue and vaporize every boss in the game.    … Expand
  7. Sirflyness2012
    Sep 30, 2020
    4
    No where near square potential felt under developed, acting wasn’t anything special, combat was stale and unchallenging. Long gone the days of square soft.
  8. Uncl3s4mbr
    Jul 24, 2023
    10
    One of my favorite games of all time, and I was surprised to notice that is my favorite Final Fantasy. The history cloud be better explained, but even though the game is amazing. It’s a true Final Fantasy game with very nice drama, soundtrack, heroes, classic monsters, etc.
    It’s started the trend for a more action combat system perfected by FF VII Remake and FF XVI. The Royal Edition fixed    One of my favorite games of all time, and I was surprised to notice that is my favorite Final Fantasy. The history cloud be better explained, but even though the game is amazing. It’s a true Final Fantasy game with very nice drama, soundtrack, heroes, classic monsters, etc.
    It’s started the trend for a more action combat system perfected by FF VII Remake and FF XVI. The Royal Edition fixed a few history gaps. It’s hard to hold the tears drop every time I finish this game.    … Expand
  9. hector_bcn98
    Dec 22, 2022
    8
    Contra todas las críticas, considero que la decimoquinta entrega es un gran juego. Gráficos, jugabilidad, sistema de combate, duración, el mundo abierto que propone (pese a la conducción), misiones... Solo le falla la historia, que casi con toda seguridad es la peor de toda la saga.
  10. taki12982
    Nov 8, 2020
    7
    Having to watch the movie to understand the beginning already was a bad sign. The story is mehh lots of stuff missing even after playing the DLC's and royal edition with an extra story. All this the fact Tetsuya Nomura was pretty bad and that Square Enix made us wait a decade for this.

    Also rip episode Noctis, Freya (a character we barely know about), and that other **** I forgot about
  11. Esk7
    Nov 10, 2020
    9
    An exceptional game with well-developed main characters and the relation between them. The combat is fun and the story is well-told, even if it may feel a bit rushed at some point. You must play the DLCs, they complete the main story.
  12. 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.
  13. T_leaf
    Jan 4, 2021
    7
    An overall positive experience with some fundamental issues. I really enjoyed the story, characters, visuals, and overall gameplay. The controls are lacking and take away from the experience at times. Some features especially around the driving mechanic were frustrating and hard to get used to. The EXP system and hotel integration was really strange and unfortunately left me intentionallyAn overall positive experience with some fundamental issues. I really enjoyed the story, characters, visuals, and overall gameplay. The controls are lacking and take away from the experience at times. Some features especially around the driving mechanic were frustrating and hard to get used to. The EXP system and hotel integration was really strange and unfortunately left me intentionally skipping certain things I would have liked to try in order to maximize EXP gains. The characters were very well made, and very reliable - no complaints on this. The basic combat system was fun but some of the finer details like Summons, special weapons, etc felt rushed and poorly implemented.… Expand
  14. Haplo1
    Jan 2, 2021
    5
    Overall very disappointing and felt clunky and disjointed. Had a ton of potential but fell on its face, felt rushed and unfinished. Fighting mechanics and camera were awful. Complete lack of gear and no Ultima weapons. I hope they redeem the franchise in 16....
  15. CoinYew
    Sep 24, 2022
    10
    an amazig game with an amazing story and mechanics, what else is great? characters, graphics and so much more to talk about! even tho i sucked at the game lol
  16. Solidwisdom
    Feb 6, 2021
    7
    This game was prety good but definitely not the top 3 of my fav ff. Some parts are really epic espically when it plays the real boss theme and your fighting a boss but everything else was just average and couldev been much better. I don’t really like the 4 male characters only. Open world was mostly empty with not much to do. Just overall I recommend it as a rent but now you can get it forThis game was prety good but definitely not the top 3 of my fav ff. Some parts are really epic espically when it plays the real boss theme and your fighting a boss but everything else was just average and couldev been much better. I don’t really like the 4 male characters only. Open world was mostly empty with not much to do. Just overall I recommend it as a rent but now you can get it for very cheap so for its price its worth playing once.… Expand
  17. RTCWFAN
    Jun 21, 2023
    9
    Never played a Final Fantasy title before and this one convinced me to give this world a try. Beautiful game with a strange story and many hours playtime. Overall rating: 8.6.
  18. Ben_ben
    Jul 1, 2021
    3
    Disgusting story ruin the splendid world. Stupid boss logic make the beautiful character ostentation.
  19. 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.
  20. aeroslimshady
    Jul 28, 2023
    10
    Very good game. One of the best I've ever played. Oh and don't bother with the DLC. They ruin this game's perfect ending.
  21. felipelucktt
    Aug 17, 2021
    7
    Um bom jogo, nada além disso. Mundo e personagens que parecem instigantes, mas que são incrivelmente desperdiçados.
  22. Traumvita
    Sep 6, 2023
    9
    Game has several issues but also does a lot right. Visuals are good. Soundtrack is top notch. I personally found the gameplay loop to be addicting, Story is solid by itself without all the extra junk. Characters are the best part. Noctis and his bros have such great chemistry. I personally enjoyed the open world and what it had to offer. It’s not done the best but it’s also unique. Isn’tGame has several issues but also does a lot right. Visuals are good. Soundtrack is top notch. I personally found the gameplay loop to be addicting, Story is solid by itself without all the extra junk. Characters are the best part. Noctis and his bros have such great chemistry. I personally enjoyed the open world and what it had to offer. It’s not done the best but it’s also unique. Isn’t your typical Ubisoft world where you gotta run around and do a hundred different tasks. That said, I consider 15 to be Ana amazing game and honestly one of the best entries in the series.… Expand
  23. 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.
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. Avid_StoryLover
    Nov 19, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So I've played almost every game in the series and have been a long time fan. This is my least favorite in the series, though I still enjoyed it. But yeah let's get into my issues with the game. Keep in mind this will review the game pre dlc
    First the combat between not being able to see what I'm doing when fighting hordes of enemies to magic being a joke it's already mostly autopilot. And not being able to switch between characters is a huge negative. Now the summons while they look awesome the requirements to trigger some of them are ridiculous and too specific. Another thing the side missions in this game are a joke and mostly boring fetch quests. As far as the gameplay ff7 remake took everything this game tried to do and did it leagues better.
    Now for the story... The game was not finished there are sections of the game missing. They remedied this in the dlcs but for a game series known for its story this is a sin. I even missed main elements of the story because I didn't do a specific thing in it's too large too empty open world. Open world does not mean key elements of the story should be missable mgsv made this mistake too. Also they didn't show noctis's homeland being destroyed no pre rendered or anything it just kind of happens. They could have used scenes from the movie. But anyway what I got from the story I did like.
    So on a final note I enjoyed the game but they really needed more time with and it needed a more stable direction.    … Expand
  28. 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
  29. Xapu
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    The best Final Fantasy game ever played.

    Amazing soundtrack
    Amazing plot
    Amazing characters

    Absolutely recommend to every true Final Fantasy fan
  30. Ityral
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Pad in hand, the game is fun to play, and it works.
    The spirit of the journey is there, the well-written characters are there, the plot accompanied by an interesting Lore as well.
    But what amazed me the most was the wonderful world to explore. I loved dungeons, enemies and bosses, and found spells and Summons to be particularly spectacular. Epic like the classic chapters of the    Pad in hand, the game is fun to play, and it works.
    The spirit of the journey is there, the well-written characters are there, the plot accompanied by an interesting Lore as well.

    But what amazed me the most was the wonderful world to explore.
    I loved dungeons, enemies and bosses, and found spells and Summons to be particularly spectacular.
    Epic like the classic chapters of the series.

    A light adventure and at the same time full of contents and things to discover.
    I can definitely recommend it to Action jrpg lovers.    … Expand
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#58 Best PS4 Game of 2016
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#6 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2016

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 109 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 89 out of 109
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 109
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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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