Final Fantasy XV

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  1. GamerGirl2
    Dec 2, 2016
    10
    What Square Enix made with this game was put the best that western and jrpgs have. People that never played a FF game before are playing and fans will enjoy too. The game has a good story, it is a fact, but you will need to watch the movie Kingsglaive to full understand whats is going on. The way they tell the story is not bad, it is just different. The most important here is the journeyWhat Square Enix made with this game was put the best that western and jrpgs have. People that never played a FF game before are playing and fans will enjoy too. The game has a good story, it is a fact, but you will need to watch the movie Kingsglaive to full understand whats is going on. The way they tell the story is not bad, it is just different. The most important here is the journey on itself.… Expand
  2. LoverRPG
    Dec 2, 2016
    10
    The critics are right, this game is very awesome. What I liked in FFXV is that game is very simple. Not casual but simple in every way. The battle system is very good, and like in all FF game, you will have easy enemies that just need to push some button, but the game also have the hard ones and impossible dungeons to defy you in every way. Play it now.
  3. voyvoy1125
    Dec 4, 2016
    10
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  4. xxSxx
    Dec 2, 2016
    10
    This game has everything to offer for the RPG-lover.
    For me this is exactly what I wanted, 10 hours in the game and it feels great to me, the landscape is beautiful and the fights are fast.
    This game is great, not perfect. But I've fallen in love with this world.
  5. gonzila
    Dec 2, 2016
    10
    Registered an metacritic accout just to make a small review about FFXV.

    PROS: + Fenomenal visual effects (I mean magic effects, particles, warps, etc) + Great in-game CGI's + Unexpected plot twists + Beautiful world + Combat system (this one is really sick) + Memorable characters + This game will overwhelm you with emotions. + Sectets. This game is full of secret dungeons and    Registered an metacritic accout just to make a small review about FFXV.

    PROS:
    + Fenomenal visual effects (I mean magic effects, particles, warps, etc)
    + Great in-game CGI's
    + Unexpected plot twists
    + Beautiful world
    + Combat system (this one is really sick)
    + Memorable characters
    + This game will overwhelm you with emotions.
    + Sectets. This game is full of secret dungeons and cool items, which you can't find if you will not explore the world
    + Very cool bossfights
    + AMAZING soundtracks
    + Interesting weapons
    + Great skill tree system
    (+ Chocobos)

    CONS:
    - Nasty bugs: visual bugs with water, shadows: sometimes combat bugs are happening, for example when weapon literally slides monster's face and u are missing (misses are not a game mechanic in this game)
    - This game doesn't looks like it was in development for 10 years (but the game still great)
    - Side quests are pretty boring (as for me)
    - Surviving in combat is all about healing potions if you're not doing side quests a lot
    - TOO MUCH HEALING POTIONS, really, EVERY hard fight will require 5+ healing potions with a not bad perfomance
    - Exploring the world is kinda boring (as for me).
    - Bossfights are looking strange sometimes due to some combat bugs (but they still looks great)
    - Noctis is too naive sometimes
    - Ridiculous auto-save system (u may fight a boss/clear a dungeon for 30-40 minutes, and when you'll die, you'll have to do it again (sometimes you will need to ride there again))
    - Bosses are sometimes easier then ordinary monsters. This looks kinda weird: chosen one Noctis can fight powerful level 40 big badass dragon, but he can't fight usual level 35 little demon, which is not a boss at all

    SEMI-CONS/PROS:
    +- This game is in fact "divided" in two parts:
    1) First part of the game is all about killing monsters and farming money, resourses, leveling (feels like you're playing in single-player typical MMORPG with a really badass combat system).
    2) Second part of the game (when you will complete game in a ~70%) this game transforms from "singleplayer MMORPG" to RPG game with a great overall plot and gameplay.

    In conclusion I have to say the only one thing: despite the fact that this game has such a cons, this game still 100% worth your money. FFXV will make you happy, sad, sometimes angry, sometimes it will be "jaws dropping", but overall impressions after you complete the game will be more than good.
    Even after such a bugs and cons I can boldly give a 10 rating for this game just because of pros.

    WARNING: Before playing the game you're really MUST SEE "Final Fantasy: Kingsglaive" (a 2-hour CGI movie about plot's beginning), and it will be really good if you will watch anime called "Final Fantasy: Brotherhood", which explains every character's childhood.    … Expand
  6. Blackbox20
    Dec 3, 2016
    10
    Endlich ein Final Fantasy das den Namen verdient trägt.
    Wenn man etwas für games wie Final Fantasy 7, Kingdome Hearts und the Witcher übrig hat wird man dieses Lieben.
    Grafisch eine Bombe auch wenn hier und da schwammige texturen auftauchen. Die Animation der Charakter einfach großartig. Musik minimalistisch in der Open World und Bombastisch in Kämpfen und Dungeons. Story genial. Was    Endlich ein Final Fantasy das den Namen verdient trägt.
    Wenn man etwas für games wie Final Fantasy 7, Kingdome Hearts und the Witcher übrig hat wird man dieses Lieben.
    Grafisch eine Bombe auch wenn hier und da schwammige texturen auftauchen.
    Die Animation der Charakter einfach großartig.
    Musik minimalistisch in der Open World und Bombastisch in Kämpfen und Dungeons.
    Story genial.
    Was soll Ich sagen, hab den ersten Tag 8 Stunden durchgehend gezockt und jede Sekunde geliebt    … Expand
  7. HCVKnight
    Dec 3, 2016
    10
    +Great Exploration.
    +Awesome action/tactical gameplay.
    +Great graphics (astonishing characters models/animation and lightning). +Brilliant open world. +Memorable moments and characters. +Almost perfect performance in all consoles at launch. +Technological masterpiece. +More than 100 hours of fun with great replay value. +Chocobos. +Solid Skills, Magic, Status and Attributes    +Great Exploration.
    +Awesome action/tactical gameplay.
    +Great graphics (astonishing characters models/animation and lightning).
    +Brilliant open world.
    +Memorable moments and characters.
    +Almost perfect performance in all consoles at launch.
    +Technological masterpiece.
    +More than 100 hours of fun with great replay value.
    +Chocobos.
    +Solid Skills, Magic, Status and Attributes systems.
    ~The story takes a little more of time to evolve.
    ~Needs previous knowing of the related FFXV media to understand.
    ~Like any other FF game, there's little more to do off kill foes and explore.
    -The car gameplay is not like GTA.
    -It's not The Witcher 3.
    -It's not a Bethesda RPG.
    -This is a JRPG.
    -10 years making.
    -This is not the most perfect game on the universe(Like any other game).
    -Emo Nsync gay boy band and no girl in main cast(Jesus!).    … Expand
  8. raffortal
    Dec 3, 2016
    10
    Let's start with: What an amazing game all around! Full of passion!

    Just one important tip: Forget about demo! It's an entire new game, lots of improvement. It's actually a masterpiece! You have to play it, yourself! The only thing you can actually dislike this game is that, if you are a long time Final Fantasy Fan, you may actually take a little bit of time to adjust to some    Let's start with: What an amazing game all around! Full of passion!

    Just one important tip: Forget about demo! It's an entire new game, lots of improvement.

    It's actually a masterpiece! You have to play it, yourself!

    The only thing you can actually dislike this game is that, if you are a long time Final Fantasy Fan, you may actually take a little bit of time to adjust to some changes. That's all.    … Expand
  9. Megaman134
    Dec 3, 2016
    10
    A Final Fantasy for fans and first timers . And Square Enix mostly delivers on that promise . If you are a first timer I would recommend it . As for fans of the series , it's definitely worth your time ( unlike FF XIII ) .
  10. FlameDream39
    Dec 4, 2016
    10
    I love it! Only disappointing thing is that you are a bit limited in the ''normal'' zones.
    I have waited 5 years on this game. And the game has reached my expectations.

    Some cool cutscenes, good music and fantastic fights.

    I really recommend this games, if you love rpg games, slash and hack games or anime.
    (I'm a weeb, lol)
  11. HotoriTadase
    Dec 4, 2016
    10
    FINAL FANTASY XV is a game that has everything to make you happy. It has a open world, but also, has many linear moments due to story, and the story is VERY good at all. Escaping the flames of war, Noctis epic journey with his best friends is very real and deep. The battle system is so good and the game has the best dungeons in all FF series. I loved Princess Luna, she is so cute and strong.
  12. Gladiolus
    Dec 4, 2016
    10
    The game is so nice and to me the 10 years wait was worth.I played 37 hours and ive finished the main history in 29 hours at the standard difficulty.The side quests are sometimes repetitive but it stills very fun. When you do a secondary quest you can have a flying regalia wtffffff. It has some nagative points but when you get to the point when the game become linear you can expect someThe game is so nice and to me the 10 years wait was worth.I played 37 hours and ive finished the main history in 29 hours at the standard difficulty.The side quests are sometimes repetitive but it stills very fun. When you do a secondary quest you can have a flying regalia wtffffff. It has some nagative points but when you get to the point when the game become linear you can expect some tears in some moments if you love the main characters as i do. Advertisment dont skip the credits trust me… Expand
  13. sotostrk
    Dec 4, 2016
    10
    really really really great and fun game loads of content and side missions, graphics look amazing really got attached to the characters and the story i would love to see the future of final fantasy to look like this
  14. frankncheese213
    Dec 4, 2016
    10
    Fantastic game with great characters and a beautiful open world with so much to do. The combat is simple to understand but has enough depth to keep it fun throughout the game. But no game is perfect so I will say that the car rides can be boring but you can fast travel most of the time and chocobos are very fun to ride. Some people are upset the you can't use summons whenever you wantFantastic game with great characters and a beautiful open world with so much to do. The combat is simple to understand but has enough depth to keep it fun throughout the game. But no game is perfect so I will say that the car rides can be boring but you can fast travel most of the time and chocobos are very fun to ride. Some people are upset the you can't use summons whenever you want but when they do show up it feels more special and epic. Overall Final Fantasy XV is amazing and it only gets better if you take your time and enjoy all the love and care that was clearly put into this game.… Expand
  15. Sasuke_noctis
    Dec 5, 2016
    10
    This game was amazing touching and fun to play i already have 75 hours and idk how it went by so fast because of the enjoyment, the ost is legendary and noctis will be king for a long time
  16. Madara_san
    Dec 5, 2016
    10
    How can anyone hate this masterpiece? The characters are superb and make you feel for them..the music is full of soul and combat is exactly like kingdom hearts, and ppl love the stuff out of that series
  17. Greit
    Dec 5, 2016
    10
    For **** sake the negative reviewers just suck, this game is awesome, true it´s not perfect but has done a great advance in many characterisitcs since the aberration from XIII, the atmosphere its quite awesome, the characters are well developed making you feel that they really share goals, have a true partnership and care for one another (even though I would have like some more like inFor **** sake the negative reviewers just suck, this game is awesome, true it´s not perfect but has done a great advance in many characterisitcs since the aberration from XIII, the atmosphere its quite awesome, the characters are well developed making you feel that they really share goals, have a true partnership and care for one another (even though I would have like some more like in previous games) perhaps the combat may not be for everybody since its somewhat different than those die hard FF fans are acostumed to even though I´ve also played almost every FF game and quite enjoyed this combat system. For the game in general its true there are some gliches and bugs and perhaps there are some strange effects in animations (sometimes their hair seem quite shiny for example) but if you are going to make a big deal for these least reasons in specifict then you should have **** up many other games that have gliches that broked them or at the least made them annoying as **** (I was stuck in skyrim for hours since the ****ing dragons were spinning in a single point or never appeared). My last opinion would be that even though it has made many characteristics that were supposed to attract more new players to the franchise from occident iot still has a lot of appearance thata makes it look quite a lot like a japanese game even though a goal of this game was to attract non japanese players. To finish this if you read some negative reviews that peaople doesnt know anything between a 0 and a 10 since even though it may have many points that they didnt like and should be respected their opinions for that, it´s not a reaosn to **** down the score of game that bad since almost every single reviewer is their first and only one making me think they are just giving this game a bad reputation which hasnt been worth it yet even less since the upgrade of the animations, music, enviroment and chracter design since you could say its more realistic, heck even the clothes were purely desgined for the game since a fashion company was the one in charge of that aspect.… Expand
  18. brenovisk21
    Dec 5, 2016
    10
    I just can not understand why people are down voting this game. It's an awesome game, it's completely blowing my mind.
    I spent until now, 20 hours and I'm in the third chapter yet! It's like I loved this game so much that I'm afraid that it gets to the end before I expect so I keep playing slowly.
    Combat, graphics, history (this is a little confuse if you did not watch the movie before    I just can not understand why people are down voting this game. It's an awesome game, it's completely blowing my mind.
    I spent until now, 20 hours and I'm in the third chapter yet! It's like I loved this game so much that I'm afraid that it gets to the end before I expect so I keep playing slowly.

    Combat, graphics, history (this is a little confuse if you did not watch the movie before play), soundtrack, everything. Even the way you level up is perfect. In these 20 hours, I saw only one bug, Gladiolus turns invisible for a while and I just could see his sword but in fact, the game is so good that this bug made me laugh at the time.

    DUNGEONS. Yes, this final fantasy has amazing dungeons to explore. One of the best parts of exploration.
    The game also has side quests. Hunts, treasures, ingredients, weapon improvements, all kind of quest. I was not walking through the world doing nothing in these 20 hours in fact, I'm pretty busy right now!

    So, fan of final fantasy or not, if you like RPG, buy it. I have to play more to have a definitive opinion although a game that made happy for 20 hours, knowing that it's just the beginning, already convinced me that it's worth it.    … Expand
  19. Hammerwolf
    Dec 5, 2016
    10
    FFXV is an incredible and gorgeous game. A lot like Witcher 3, where you are spending hours upon hours getting lost in sidequests. The game is incredibly addictive, and the combat (although tricky at first) is rewarding and fun.
  20. Honest__Reviewz
    Dec 6, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a beautiful game. Final Fantasy XV is truly amazing and haven't liked an FF game so much since X.
    It has some issues following a proper narrative line, but if looked in-depth the story is there.
    The interaction between the 4 characters is awesome and even though I had a boys band feeling from the trailers, all of that has been dissipated upon playing.

    Wow, this game.. This story... This idea.. I will be trekking m future kids of the game that revived a franchise and a game that made me cry multiple times    … Expand
  21. legmaco2012
    Dec 5, 2016
    10
    Final fantasy XV is a welcome edition to the stellar franchise. The characters are loveable and the world is huge and vibrant. As a person who actually have played all FF games for all systems and own them all. This is well underway to hit my top 5 of all time favorites.

    It's main drawpoint... It's fun to play!
  22. Daniel3018
    Dec 5, 2016
    10
    Great experience for the new final fantasy players, It's good to have a Monster hunter like style with good graphics, and plots. Look forward to the season pass!!
  23. Cloverd
    Dec 6, 2016
    10
    + Attractive universe
    + Gorgeous action
    + Fantastic BGMs
    + Awesome story
    + Beautiful graphics

    - Disappointing storytelling
    - Slow car

    TABATA WILL REPAY YOUR 10 YEARS WAITING WITH THIS AWESOME GAME.
  24. jimyslash
    Dec 6, 2016
    10
    I really don't understand the bad critics on this game. I played with all FF games since the first one. I hated the 12 and the 13. But this one is a masterpiece. My top 5 would be:
    1- FF7
    2- FF15
    3- FF6
    4- FF9
    5- FF10
  25. zakeador
    Dec 6, 2016
    10
    is a good game. Has a great history. Made me cry and laugh. A game for the memory. Final fantasy has returned. His characters are incredible. Eos is a huge and intriguing world. The gameplay is very good, the combat system is visually incredible.
  26. Theregalia
    Dec 6, 2016
    10
    This is definetly one of the hardest felt stories I've ever played, the emotion between father and son... Best friends and lovers is insane and the gameplay system one of the funnest ever
  27. Kingregis
    Dec 6, 2016
    10
    Wow, this game.. This story... This idea.. I will be trekking m future kids of the game that revived a franchise and a game that made me cry multiple times
  28. ThePianist
    Dec 6, 2016
    10
    Please, take a few moments of your time to read this:

    There is one thing you should take note of; I cannot and will not call this a review. I think burdening a game that is in the scale of Final Fantasy XV with a number is beyond my capabilities. That said, I simply scored it the maximum possible score, as I foremost desire for this review to be read. So, please, join me for a not so    Please, take a few moments of your time to read this:

    There is one thing you should take note of; I cannot and will not call this a review. I think burdening a game that is in the scale of Final Fantasy XV with a number is beyond my capabilities. That said, I simply scored it the maximum possible score, as I foremost desire for this review to be read. So, please, join me for a not so brief yet somewhat important talk.

    Final Fantasy XV has two major flaws:

    The first and less burdening flaw lies in its side quests. Many of them consist of simply fetching stuff with no background story at all of the world or the characters we are in. Thus, no drive to really explore these quests is really created, making most people who can't enjoy such a thing feel discontent from the game.
    The second flaw is actually important and in the end, takes away a lot from Final Fantasy XV. We have here an amazing story, which I assume was written with love and thought. But it's.. simply put, badly executed. Missed cut scenes, cut content, way few explanations, fewer "meetings" in the story with important characters in the game, like King Regis, Luna, even the Emperor and most of all, a feeling of a work that didn't get enough time to be completed. Was it the development hell from which it had to be saved, or a lack of concern for storytelling? I don't really know. Even the material that came with the movie and the anime don't correct this bad side of the game. The story is just not handled right. What I need to clear though is that, while many people say or believe the story is bad, they are actually far from correct. The story is brilliant, the way that is presented though... Far from it.

    And so, I get to the main point I wanted to talk with you. Why can't I review this game, or why can't I shake this feeling in my heart that it's a ten, despite its clear flaws? (Take in mind I have never played another FF game)

    That is truly a simple thing. I immersed myself in this beautiful world and explored it -and still am- with all my being. It's truly a marvel how a world so alive can be created through a computer. You cannot help but enjoy traversing through this world, through its lakes, its dessert, its mountains, its towns, its many many dungeons. The vastness of it, its beauty, the amazing music, the fun of exploration, the different beasts that come with it are all simply connected by a trivial thing. The relationship of its core cast. Those four young characters, albeit a somewhat generic and mainstream J-BoyBand, are connected so deeply and their relationship is crafted so well that you can't escape from their "spell". All those side quest problems, or even the execution of the main story, are somewhat if not completely forgotten due to the simple relationship of four characters. As you enjoy traveling with them, eating with them, indulging in their hobbies, getting stronger, you'll see four splendidly crafted characters - and their in between relations - that keep you immersed in the world. And suddenly, all the aforementioned problems, although visible and still there.. are simply cast aside. So much that, by the end of the game, you are afraid to proceed to the last mission, simply because you don't want your journey to end. You don't want to say goodbye to these characters.

    There is where Final Fantasy shines. That's the reason why I cannot simply give you a proper review. This game is a work of art and the next evolution of video games. Those of us who believe in the potential of video games as art cannot simply ignore this. And more importantly, those who didn't manage to escape from the "spell" are bound to fondly think of this world for some time to come.

    Conclusion: Many people will not understand this game and won't go past its flaws. I agree that the way the story is handled is a massive blow to its concept, which is beautiful. That's the reason why it has received mixed reviews up till now. It's also the reason why its true aim that I mentioned before is somewhat "hidden". But, I at least hope that after reading this, even you people who have come to dislike the game would see it in a new light. It's a way forward in the Art of Video Games. And you should at least-as video gamers - recognize that.    … Expand
  29. Andomgon
    Dec 6, 2016
    10
    Hermoso, FFXV tiene un sistema de juego muy divertido y completo, la musica es simplemente maravillosa y la historia te deja marcado para siempre, amo a FFXV
  30. Lunafreyanox
    Dec 6, 2016
    10
    I fell in love with the game imediatly with the song stand by me done wonderfully by Florence... This game has a lot of heart and soul and I just love it.
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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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