Final Fantasy XV

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  1. Namhcir86
    Dec 11, 2016
    9
    Final Fantasy 15 is the first great entry since 12. If you are looking for a game of old like those in the 8 bit era you will be disappointed, but it is a very good modern final fantasy game and probably the way the series will head into the future. The major downside to this game which caused me to give it a 9 instead of 10 was the repetitive side quests and a little too short of mainFinal Fantasy 15 is the first great entry since 12. If you are looking for a game of old like those in the 8 bit era you will be disappointed, but it is a very good modern final fantasy game and probably the way the series will head into the future. The major downside to this game which caused me to give it a 9 instead of 10 was the repetitive side quests and a little too short of main campaign. The volume of content helps make up for the short campaign as you will spend a ton of time doing everything that needs to be done, roughly about 100 hours. I still give it a 9/10 as this is my favorite battle system in a final fantasy ever, and is the reason I love the game so much. I would have to say Final Fantasy is getting back on the right track, while this entry is not as good as most of the Ps1/Ps2 titles, its close. The real downside to this game is I feel that the replay value will be a bit low compared to past entries due to the repetitive side quests, which will deter completionists from completing the game multiple times. All in all I still give this game a solid 9.

    Pros:
    - The Barney-like dialogue of FF13 trilogy is gone.
    - Believable and memorable characters, good storyline albeit short for my taste.
    - Best combat system in the franchise to date imo if you don't have a preference for turn based vs. action (turn based is never coming back, so stop rating a game a 1 just because its action)
    - High difficulty encounters do require proper execution.
    - Throwback to previous FF's with various easter eggs.
    - Realistic Setting

    Cons:
    - Sidequests are a little boring and repetitive.
    - Short main storyline
    - Magic system is broken overpowered and trivializes a lot of hard encounters, also wish it wasn't consumable based (probably the reason for its power level).    … Expand
  2. consolfreak1982
    Jan 23, 2017
    9
    As a huge Fan of the Final Fantasy Series (ranked as followed: 8, 7, 4, 6, 10, 12, 9, 13) its an Understatement to say that I was lookin Forward to 15. And after seing "Brotherhood" and "Kingsglaive" my Hype got beyond any measure.
    So I locked myself up with the game along with the official Piggyback Guide (man I love those!).
    And since i gave this game the highest score there is on here    As a huge Fan of the Final Fantasy Series (ranked as followed: 8, 7, 4, 6, 10, 12, 9, 13) its an Understatement to say that I was lookin Forward to 15. And after seing "Brotherhood" and "Kingsglaive" my Hype got beyond any measure.
    So I locked myself up with the game along with the official Piggyback Guide (man I love those!).
    And since i gave this game the highest score there is on here you can already guess what I think about it.
    FF15 is outstanding.
    And sure not without its flaws.
    Yes, the ending chapters leave some to be desired (Ive seen worse though lol).
    The Magic and Summon System is Overall completely unneccessary (for the main Story Content it is).
    There are no real Towns or Cities to explore, those that are in the game leave too much to be desired (no chatting with random People, no exploring townspeople houses).
    "Safe Areas" where you can Rest, fuel the Car or shop items all look the same which leaves a copy/paste Feeling.
    Side Quests are mostly fetch quests, lots of running here and there.
    No direct commands for Team Mates. Overall difficulty (Main Story) way too easy, especially with plenty of items at Hand.
    The loading times are insanely Long and there are way too much of them especially when you fast travel.
    The camera is hectic and disturbed and even at its best moments it leaves some to be desired still since I often had a Feeling I dont really have all the control of things that I would Need.

    So, after reading all of this you may think why the hell i even thought of giving this game anything more than a 6 or 7. And to be honest, I do too after reading it lol (just kidding).
    But despite all those flaws (some of them to get patched still in future updates) FF15 is a masterpiece.
    The characters are extremely well done and I really cared for them. The Story is evolving and gripping, the overall game world is just a sight to behold and full of mystery - it begs to be explored.
    The fighting in General is also exceptionally addictive and the gameworld is breathtakingly beautiful and Exploring it gets rewarded. Theres Content to Keep you playin for about 200hours if you are that dedicated.
    The combat feels just great. Switching between Weapons/Fighting Styles makes up for plenty of great Encounters, some post game Content (Mob Hunts, Menace Dungeons) will test even the skilled FF Veterans.
    FF15 has so much charme and aesthetics, its production values Show in almost every aspect of the game.
    It has its flaws, and I can somewhat understand all Fans that are disappointed, as there are many parts of the game that leave more than just one Thing to be desired still.
    My heart screams 10/10, but I leave it at a 9, simply because that there are many things that could have been way better. Its been promised to be updated constantly, with some paid DLCs as well as free ones, along to some Major Changes in the game itself (so theres hope that at least the technical flaws like the camera and loading times will get patched) - so FF15 will also be big in 2017 still.
    It may not be the best of the series (but judging this is beyond any human measure lol), but for me as a die hard FF Fan I was captivated as much like no other RPG could in the last years - a Thing that only FF does to me, and this makes FF so magical and Special to me.    … Expand
  3. SonicClancy
    Dec 8, 2016
    9
    +Incredible Enemies, Monsters and Bosses
    +Exciting Combat
    +Beautiful Open-World to Adventure
    +Helpful Buddy Companions

    -Beautiful with Glitches
    -No Save Point in Combat Zone

    Final Fantasy XV is the one of imperfect and long development game.
  4. FrigidYeti
    Dec 7, 2016
    10
    Awesome game! Highly recommend to any long term final fantasy fans and all of the newcomers to the series! Ive had tons of fun with this game! Best one since FFX IMO
  5. quincentiple
    Dec 5, 2016
    7
    Note: Reviewed after finishing the main story in 36 hours of gameplay. I have not completed any quests post main story.

    Story - It is worth noting that you should not play this game without watching Kingsglaive first as it would make very little sense others. The story starts strong and ends strong. It is an epic universe and I found myself really caring about the fate of the Kingdom    Note: Reviewed after finishing the main story in 36 hours of gameplay. I have not completed any quests post main story.

    Story - It is worth noting that you should not play this game without watching Kingsglaive first as it would make very little sense others. The story starts strong and ends strong. It is an epic universe and I found myself really caring about the fate of the Kingdom of Lucis The middle section of the game is riddled with plot holes however and the pacing of the story is inconsistent. You should also take your time to read notes left around the world and listen to radio broadcasts as unfortunately they often contain important story information that is extremely easy to miss. 7/10.

    Characters - Usually I'd bundle this with the story, but the 4 main characters are so strong in this game I had to make a new section. It has been a long, long time since I felt an emotional connection to video game characters on this level (Eli and Joel in the Last of Us the only ones that come to mind). They compliment each other perfectly, they make witty banter that never repeats itself too often and you genuinely want to see them succeed for each other. Even Pronto, who I felt was a weaker character at the beginning, turned into a favourite of mine. 10/10

    Music and Presentation - The world is gorgeous and the environments varied. It's not on The Witcher 3 level in this regard, but it beats 9/10 modern RPG's in this section. Deserts were barren and harsh, swamps were atmospheric and dark, cities were bustling and grand.
    The music was a let down by usual FF standards but the fact you could listen to old FF soundtracks while travelling in the Regalia (the name of the car in the game) was a nice touch. 7/10.

    Gameplay - I've read other reviews that laud the combat system as some kind of masterpiece. This was not the case for me. As you would know the series has moved away from the turn-based combat into a free-style action RPG type game with hints of RPG influences like potions/buffs/team-skills/etc, this work really well at times, but horrendously bad at other times. The main issues being 1. Fighting multiple enemies at ones and 2. fighting in certain environments.
    1. I found targeting in the game to be a real issue when fighting hordes of enemies, which the game seeming to want to switch me to a wrong target at times, often putting my squishy Noctis right into the heat of the battle. Then you would often be presented with a quick-time event to try to dodge an incoming attack, these quick-time events though were inconsistent and often impossible to complete, making for frustrating battles.
    2. When fighting in areas inside or under the cover of tree's the camera often had no idea what to do mean you often could not see the creature you were fighting or even Noctis himself, again less than ideal. 5/10

    Other - Two complaints I couldn't fit into any other section.
    1. Saving you game. Particularly in the last 5-6 chapters when the story becomes more linear there are whole sections of the game where it will not allow you to save and where it has not auto-saved recently. This often meant having to play for another 15+ minutes in order to get to a save point so you could turn off your console and go about your day. Very frustrating.
    2. Sprinting. There are sections of the game where it simply will not allow you to use the sprint function for seemingly no reason, causing those sections of the game to drag out as you tip-toe around the area. It may seem like a small complaint but a game taking the wind-out-of-your-sails can leave a sour taste in your mouth.
    Two pros I should mention.
    1. Chocobos. They are back (obviously) and they are a joy to ride, upgrade, race. Perfectly executed... (I just wish I could pick up items around the world without having to get off...)
    2. Mini-games. Justice Monsters 5, which is pinball-espe, is a nice little mini-game and I also enjoyed spending 15 minutes here or there fishing with Noctis.

    Overall - FFXV is a better than good game, but it isn't a great one. The story it tells is great however and the characters are worth the price of admission alone. Just be prepared for a few frustrations along the way.    … Expand
  6. 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
  7. jimmyjoe
    Dec 8, 2016
    10
    This game has a great deal for you to enjoy. It has an open world, side quests, hunts, and minigames. There is a lot to do and explore. I have a blast playing it., and I really enjoy the story. Escaping the destruction of his kingdom, Noctis embarks on an epic journey with his best friends. The story is deep, and emotionally compelling.. The battle system is so much fun! It may take 30This game has a great deal for you to enjoy. It has an open world, side quests, hunts, and minigames. There is a lot to do and explore. I have a blast playing it., and I really enjoy the story. Escaping the destruction of his kingdom, Noctis embarks on an epic journey with his best friends. The story is deep, and emotionally compelling.. The battle system is so much fun! It may take 30 minutes to get use to it, but after that, you then have so much fun fighting monsters and enemies when you get the hang of it all.… Expand
  8. Yerted
    Dec 12, 2016
    9
    After 40 hours in to the game, not sure how far i'm in the main quest but I have more explored the world and done sidequests. The World feels and looks amazing, the beasts are stunning with their sounds and some of the boss fights have been rewarding.

    Some of the design choices on the UI makes things unecessarily unintuitive / dull / silly but the core game is so good that I can forgive    After 40 hours in to the game, not sure how far i'm in the main quest but I have more explored the world and done sidequests. The World feels and looks amazing, the beasts are stunning with their sounds and some of the boss fights have been rewarding.

    Some of the design choices on the UI makes things unecessarily unintuitive / dull / silly but the core game is so good that I can forgive due to this. If they patch the UI oddities on later quality of life updates, my review would be 9/10    … Expand
  9. Vadrael
    Dec 2, 2017
    0
    Iam a long time Final fantasy Fan and waited 10 years for FFvsXIII, i really liked hat ive seen in all the Trailers exept that almost nothing of it was in the game so i felt like they sold a game to me which they lied about.

    After over a year after the Release with a lot of promises from Square Enix the game wasn't better. The Base Game was sold Unfinished in every aspect. * Story: So    Iam a long time Final fantasy Fan and waited 10 years for FFvsXIII, i really liked hat ive seen in all the Trailers exept that almost nothing of it was in the game so i felt like they sold a game to me which they lied about.

    After over a year after the Release with a lot of promises from Square Enix the game wasn't better.
    The Base Game was sold Unfinished in every aspect.
    * Story: So many stuff were cut that its hard to bond with the characters, the story felt partly rushed and had many plot holes which lead me to the 2 of 3 DLCs. The DLCs were obviously made to milk the gamers, All Character DLCs should have been in the Base but instead we were forced to pay for Story relevant content as well as a Movie.

    *Characters: like already said due to cut off content its hard to bond with most characters. Ther are so many characters with a lot of potential but didnt get a chance to shine like Lunafreya which is the most important Character besides Noctis since shes the Heroine and you wont get much to see of her. Some characters were cut off after seeing them once on screen or even never.

    *Open World: Square Enix sure did a number on us here in decieving us having a huge world to explore which is a lie, the world we can explore doesnt have much content, sure if you like a hack and slay like rpg the you get it. All you can do is run around different areas after you unlocked them and kill Monster by just holding a single buttom, all dungeons you will find arent special or have any unique feel to it.

    *Game-play: What iam most furious about is the Magic system, to be honest i tried it once and to see how it all works out and then i never even once used it, i fave no need for Magic which hurts myself and need to be recreated and grind-ed for certain effects after using it 5 times. The battle System is also a joke, simply pressing holding a single button and you get through the entire game.

    In the end the whole game is simply trying to look like a great openworl RPG but the truth is, the game is still unfinished and Square Enix release bad DLC to convince you to working on that part but after over 1 year all i got is a half a**ed Game with a bad story bad game mechanics a hollow World and soon almost 100GB of Final Fantasy XV on my PS4.

    * For all trophy Hunters: this games is a nightmare cause it releases bugged or not proper developed DLC which makes it hard to get all trophies.    … Expand
  10. perpetualjoe
    Nov 30, 2016
    10
    Once again I am filled with a since of wonder and curiosity. Games that can do that for me in this day and age are few and far between.

    Beautiful visuals, really strong characters, a great story (so far), and a combat system that is much improved over the version we saw earlier in demos. Kudos, Square Enix.
  11. MrAptronym
    May 21, 2018
    8
    FFXV is not a perfect game, but it has a character to it and a heart that more than outweighs its rough spots. Final Fantasy has always been about change, and FFXV managed to be different from anything I have ever played before, while also feeling very classically Final Fantasy.

    FFXV's core cast are fantastic and I really came to enjoy their company. Small details like Prompto's    FFXV is not a perfect game, but it has a character to it and a heart that more than outweighs its rough spots. Final Fantasy has always been about change, and FFXV managed to be different from anything I have ever played before, while also feeling very classically Final Fantasy.

    FFXV's core cast are fantastic and I really came to enjoy their company. Small details like Prompto's pictures, or quips from Gladio about taking off your jacket do a lot to get you invested. A similar care was taken with the world, and I was honestly astounded by some of the tiny details you can find. The plot seemed genuine and heartfelt, and some of the cutscenes and bosses are downright breathtaking. Combat has a surprising depth to it. When you start doing well you really feel incredibly powerful while zipping across the battlefield.

    That said, there are some hang-ups. The most noticeable are the load times. (and I hope the game comes to PC just for this alone) They are horrendous, and they make fast-travel into a huge hassle. I also have issues with magic which is incredibly powerful, but generally unusable due to friendly fire. I may need it for optional bosses I haven't tackled yet, but mostly I just regretted wasting AP on the skill tree. FFXV also has some of the most groan-inducing and obvious product placement I have ever seen. I can handle the prominently Coleman camping gear, Lady Yunafreya's wedding gown being made by (and credited to) an actual designer? Okay, I guess. But a quest about Cup Noodle, filled with praise? That knocked me right out of the game. Additionally, the second half of the game feels rushed. I like the idea of the game becoming more linear and speeding up as it approaches the climax, but the game honestly feels like it could have been 10 hours longer, both in terms of plot and location. There are also a couple sections that play at stealth or horror... they are not good. Finally, there is the car which, while a nice idea, was so restricting and time-consuming that I would often go make food or even read a couple pages out of a book while riding.

    Overall though, FFXV really sold me on both its world and its characters, and I thoroughly enjoyed the combat. Looking back after beating it, I remember the strong emotional moments, Prompto's picture album and some exciting fights, not the mediocre car rides or forced survival horror sections.    … Expand
  12. jasonxoc
    Dec 3, 2016
    10
    I don't know why people are saying bad things about the story or character acting. I'm following / understanding the story and I'm invested in it. It's a JRPG so you have to actually pay attention to the story if you want to follow it. There is so much character to this game and the combat is ridiculously fun. This will be one of the few games I re-play and can't wait to the play FF7I don't know why people are saying bad things about the story or character acting. I'm following / understanding the story and I'm invested in it. It's a JRPG so you have to actually pay attention to the story if you want to follow it. There is so much character to this game and the combat is ridiculously fun. This will be one of the few games I re-play and can't wait to the play FF7 remake if this is the direction.… Expand
  13. Axtwa
    Dec 2, 2016
    10
    El juego es lo mejor que se ha hecho en los últimos 100 años. Y quién me diga lo contrario no tiene ni idea de videojuegos, por que yo tengo el gorro de la verdad.
  14. MonokumaPop
    Dec 3, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This review might contain spoilers:

    FFXV is a game that truly touched my heart and dare I say one of my fave FF installments.
    Indeed it is different with its open world approach and action combat. But I assure you that the story is an FF like story. Though it is quite short (I'd say around 10-15 hours of story while the rest are roaming in the open world).
    At first the story seemed pretty simple and boring to me, a boy band traveling around having fun with no actual motive, so I didn't really enjoy it. I had more fun doing the side stuff than continuing the story.
    But when chapter 6-7 came...That's when the story turned a lot better.I felt emotional throughout chapter 7 till 15.
    SE did a great job in playing with my heart.
    As for the Open world, its great.
    The world is beautiful and big and theres a lot of stuff to do which are very enjoyable.
    The characters are great, they all have lovely personalities and while it isn't so noticeable, character development does accur with all of them. Especially towards the end.
    Now the reason while I gave this game an 8 instead of a 9-10 is because:
    -There are still bugs in the game.
    -The camera isnt perfect, sometimes while in a talking scene/battle it pans out to a totally different direction from what it should focus on.
    -The combat feels great but it does need slight tweaking.
    -The story felt short and some parts of it came by surprise with no real explanation, would be nice if SE would elaborate on those parts a bit more instead of throwing them as a plot twist.
    - lip syncing on non cut scene conversations look a bit weird.

    Overall this game is great. and while it does have technical issues it holds a warm place in my heart.
    my suggestion to anyone who is going to start playing this game:
    Don't rush it. Take your time with roaming the open world, doing side quests and spending time with Noct's crew. It is all worthwhile and makes the ending even more bitter sweet than it already is.    … Expand
  15. Noxtace
    Dec 4, 2016
    9
    Before I start off my review, I feel the need to clear up a few misconceptions surrounding this game.This game was NOT in development for 10 years; it was stuck in conceptual hell during the first 6 years since its announcement as Verus XIII. Secondly, you should NOT expect to be drawn in to the game, if you're going in blind. Watch the Kingsglaive and the Brotherhood anime, although it'sBefore I start off my review, I feel the need to clear up a few misconceptions surrounding this game.This game was NOT in development for 10 years; it was stuck in conceptual hell during the first 6 years since its announcement as Verus XIII. Secondly, you should NOT expect to be drawn in to the game, if you're going in blind. Watch the Kingsglaive and the Brotherhood anime, although it's not mandatory, I highly recommend it. Also, understand and experiment with the combat. Do the basic tutorials provided by the game and watch some tutorial videos on Youtube. Trust me, you'll appreciate the combat A LOT more and you'll enjoy it.

    The first hour of the game is like a novel, starts off boring and gradually gets interesting and fun throughout. I love the combat, it's simple yet complex at the same time. The animations are truly next level. Graphics are beautiful. I love the chocobros, their dynamic and chemistry truly showcases the brotherly bond outside and during the combat. The soundtrack is beatiful. The world is lively. The story is probably the most disappointing part of the game, i expected a compelling story, but it's decent and simple, nothing more and nothing less. The voice acting is ok. There are a lot of questionable and annoying technical aspects in the game. The camera is bad.    … Expand
  16. Sebastiaan
    Nov 30, 2016
    8
    Despite it's camera flaws and tedious side quests, Final Fantasy is back. It's best asset is the majestic and vast world which is filled with very detailed creatures, a lot of them familiar.

    The story is vague and it's players poorly used, except for the four. Their story is about brotherhood.
  17. GSinadinos
    Dec 2, 2016
    9
    FINAL FANTASY XV is a game with a lot of drive and ambition, and, it succeeds in meeting it most of the time. There are hiccups, but they should be relatively simple to patch. The graphics are beautiful, as I have come to expect with the FINAL FANTASY series. The story is interesting, and the battle mechanics are a happy medium between niche and simplified.

    Overall, very streamlined,    FINAL FANTASY XV is a game with a lot of drive and ambition, and, it succeeds in meeting it most of the time. There are hiccups, but they should be relatively simple to patch. The graphics are beautiful, as I have come to expect with the FINAL FANTASY series. The story is interesting, and the battle mechanics are a happy medium between niche and simplified.

    Overall, very streamlined, very fun, and it will take you on a memorable and engaging journey if you allow it.    … Expand
  18. hoseinbhz
    Dec 9, 2016
    9
    I am a first timer...
    it is a vast world of huge amount of activities. The graphic a very good but not excellent because of bad water textures and trees branches are solid but in the other aspects it is perfect.
    game play in the battles is great..greater than God of War series but i cant understand why the square enix works the road really bad.. driving ... other drivers and else...    I am a first timer...
    it is a vast world of huge amount of activities. The graphic a very good but not excellent because of bad water textures and trees branches are solid but in the other aspects it is perfect.
    game play in the battles is great..greater than God of War series but i cant understand why the square enix works the road really bad.. driving ... other drivers and else...
    the game is great. you will love it.    … Expand
  19. Irvamon
    Dec 12, 2016
    9
    I like everything about this game, probably except the story. Every final fantasy is meant to different. People comparing with older fantasies may need to think twice as things have changed and it is impossible to satisfy everyone.

    Even if they change something in the game, the chances are the amount of people who turn from disliking to liking it will be just as many as the ones that    I like everything about this game, probably except the story. Every final fantasy is meant to different. People comparing with older fantasies may need to think twice as things have changed and it is impossible to satisfy everyone.

    Even if they change something in the game, the chances are the amount of people who turn from disliking to liking it will be just as many as the ones that turn the other way around.

    In an era where reviews, endings, bugs, stories, and secrets can be uploaded and easily accessible within hours after a game's release, we need to carefully sort what we see online before we play the game. I prefer not to start the game with any prejudice.

    If you don't like it then its not the game for you, If you do then it is for you.

    I personally tried it without looking at any review or spoilers whatsoever and I like it a lot.    … Expand
  20. TylerDurden85
    Mar 24, 2017
    8
    One of the best Final Fantasy games in a long time, however the story is a mediocre rehash of previous final fantasy games (not naming which ones to avoid spoilers). The gameplay was also held back by some clumsiness in close quarters combat. I still recommend it for final fantasy and action RPG fans, it's a solid game.
  21. sjwilkin
    Jan 25, 2017
    7
    It is very fair to suggest that this game is unfinished and clearly rushed. For the most part the game works as an open world hack n slash however it all falls away and apart around the half way point
    Whilst I loved the open world, it did feel very empty and soulless. Only a handful of pit stops with the same cut and paste layout are spaced out sparingly across the map.
    Story wise, it is    It is very fair to suggest that this game is unfinished and clearly rushed. For the most part the game works as an open world hack n slash however it all falls away and apart around the half way point
    Whilst I loved the open world, it did feel very empty and soulless. Only a handful of pit stops with the same cut and paste layout are spaced out sparingly across the map.
    Story wise, it is a mess.... I couldn't make head nor tails of it. Horror show, nearly laughable.
    It is fun to play and admittedly I did put over 40 hours in but it lacks serious direction and purpose.
    Here is hoping the DLC fills in the blanks and eventually becomes a complete game.    … Expand
  22. ProfessorMundy
    Apr 7, 2017
    9
    FFXV is the perfect next installment to the ever evolving FF franchise. The game offers its first open world style game which, though is not perfect, is still leagues ahead of the extremely linear worlds we've been given the last few main games. The story can be a bit confusing, admittedly, as you might want to watch some of the side content to get a better idea for it. The fluid and funFFXV is the perfect next installment to the ever evolving FF franchise. The game offers its first open world style game which, though is not perfect, is still leagues ahead of the extremely linear worlds we've been given the last few main games. The story can be a bit confusing, admittedly, as you might want to watch some of the side content to get a better idea for it. The fluid and fun combat system, the amount of weapons, accessories, abilities, and quests at your disposal should keep you busy enough to get your money's worth!

    The game opens with "A great FF experience for new and old fans" and it truly does deliver on that promise.    … Expand
  23. 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
  24. Diabolical3b
    Dec 6, 2016
    10
    At the time of writing this, I have invested 68 hours into the game. My actual number is a 9.5/10

    Going into the game I had consumed the media SE wanted me to consume; Kingsglaive and Brotherhood. These did add to the world and backstory of the characters. I was able to look past some perceived character flaws because of them. Brotherhood showed me who these men were and what to expect.    At the time of writing this, I have invested 68 hours into the game. My actual number is a 9.5/10

    Going into the game I had consumed the media SE wanted me to consume; Kingsglaive and Brotherhood. These did add to the world and backstory of the characters. I was able to look past some perceived character flaws because of them. Brotherhood showed me who these men were and what to expect. I never went into the game thinking something coming out of Japan wouldn't have some of their weak character tropes. I do think watching these extra pieces helped immerse me in the story.

    My main little gripes were about controlling vehicles like turning the chocobo while rotating the camera or the stiffness of driving the regalia in general. The camera on bigger foes was not my favorite, but I never found myself losing because of it. I still got the job done. My third little annoyance was the repetitive dialogue in certain parts... "Talk about backseat fishing" after most casts for hours. The story pacing does change after chapter 9, sure, but you have to realize the gravity of the situation. What had just happened in Altissia. I believe it was made to send your reality crashing down around you and create a dismal view on the world in the process. As a whole I enjoyed the story and the story arc. I liked the end. The jump in time took a small leap of faith, but who knows how those crystals work?

    The pros list is almost everything else in the game to me. I just came off of beating Xenoblade Chronicles, and besides the story, this game did everything better. (XC had a really fresh story that made you reconsider where you stand morally).The combat in FFXV is sublime, the world feels as big as it is, but not too big, the main fights are not difficult enough to discourage you, but are wonderful spectacles. The list goes on. From the outset of watching Brotherhood, I knew they were forging something special with these relationships. They even broke out of their respective tropes by the end. You get to see the genesis and evolution of each of them. What they say or don't say in some cases lets you in on the real information of who they are.

    When I finished the story, I immediately wanted more. I dove back in and am now 23+ hours into the after-game. I want to do everything I can. I want the best weapons. I want to explore everything. I want to do every side quest (they are better and more varied in this game than most). While I was playing through this game I felt like I was playing something enormously important. I still feel that way in the after game. I can't get enough. Nothing besides the cup noodle ad took me out of it like all of these complaints I'm seeing. I went in with high expectations and somehow the game delivered to ME and exceeded them. I really hope people try this for themselves and don't just take number reviews, because it IS worth your time.

    Thank you for reading.    … Expand
  25. hamoonbeigi
    Dec 10, 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.
  26. thefabbening
    Dec 3, 2016
    10
    Its just to sad to see haters of the game rate it low without even actually playing it or giving it a chance just because its "different". Well sorry haters this game is really good. The wait was worth it and the game is both fun to look at and to play. This game is an 8.5 for me but I'm only giving it a 10 to supplement the negative reviews trolls leave here.

    PROS: -Beautiful open    Its just to sad to see haters of the game rate it low without even actually playing it or giving it a chance just because its "different". Well sorry haters this game is really good. The wait was worth it and the game is both fun to look at and to play. This game is an 8.5 for me but I'm only giving it a 10 to supplement the negative reviews trolls leave here.

    PROS:
    -Beautiful open world with SO MUCH to do
    -Combat is fun, flash and actually not easy (You can't attack away)
    -Plenty of diverse side quests
    -Characters are great and not annoying and boring as some other users say
    -Boss battles are fun
    -Great soundtrack (including even all the past FF soundtracks)
    -Summons are amazing to look at

    CONS:
    -Camera can get messy at times
    -Summons are random
    -A few bugs in combat, traversal, and in dialogue
    -Some side quests can get repetitive
    -Story doesn't seem so focused    … Expand
  27. voyvoy1125
    Dec 4, 2016
    10
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  28. 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
  29. 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.
  30. riham5
    Dec 13, 2016
    10
    Just finished this game and all I can say is this Is one of the best games this year! Good story, awesome fighting, great characters that you WONT forget anytime soon! and the replay value is high. A Must for RPG fans!!!
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 109 Critic Reviews

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  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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