Final Fantasy XV

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  1. Laurermd
    Mar 21, 2017
    7
    No tenía muchas esperanzas en este Final Fantasy o en los Final Fantasys en general, visto ya los últimos. Quizás por eso me sorprendió gratamante. Está lejos del sobresaliente pero es un juego que cumple.

    La historia o yo no me enteré bien, o la cuentan mal. Pero bueno, podría estar mejor, va de más a menos. Lo mejor son el colegeo de los protas, Aunque Ignis parezca sobrar más que    No tenía muchas esperanzas en este Final Fantasy o en los Final Fantasys en general, visto ya los últimos. Quizás por eso me sorprendió gratamante. Está lejos del sobresaliente pero es un juego que cumple.

    La historia o yo no me enteré bien, o la cuentan mal. Pero bueno, podría estar mejor, va de más a menos. Lo mejor son el colegeo de los protas, Aunque Ignis parezca sobrar más que Coentrao en el Madrid.

    Los gráficos están bien, aunque muchas texturas lo petaban, en la época de los 128 bits,,,
    El diseño de (personajes,enemigos,escenarios,mundillo) muy bien.

    El rol en este juego se queda muy corto, para llegar seguramente a más público. Pero de verdad, muy
    básico, el sistema de combate muy visroso pero menos estratégico que el sistema de juego de
    Sidosín Sidane con sus centros. SIento la comparativa otra vez con el Real Madrid. Los combates son
    en tiempo real obviamente, of course.

    El mundo abierto... bueno, yo los Final Fantasy los prefiero como antes.

    Tiene una buena banda sonora.

    Conclusión: Si le quitas el nombre de Final Fantasy, es un buen juego. Ahora que con ese nombre si es verdad que es muy mejorable.    … Expand
  2. Eclaire9
    Apr 4, 2017
    7
    While I'm happy that the game was finally released after a decade of waiting. It feels underwhelming, the number of characters that you can use (and that I can't switch to using any one of them as I please is a great letdown) and the battle system feels like a mess most of the time, I can see that there are similarities with FF12's battle system but somehow this game's version of it isWhile I'm happy that the game was finally released after a decade of waiting. It feels underwhelming, the number of characters that you can use (and that I can't switch to using any one of them as I please is a great letdown) and the battle system feels like a mess most of the time, I can see that there are similarities with FF12's battle system but somehow this game's version of it is chaotic. The story itself was ok, it's definitely new though you would feel that once you start the game, the story has already "played out" and it's like being trapped on the middle of the story already, like you're supposed to understand everything on hand (I know that there's the movie and the anime but that feels more like damage control since they must've felt that the story could've been told in a much better way).

    While I don't hate everything about the game, I love how they tried to make it seem like an "open world" game though it's clearly not. I still feel like the game's world is way too small and the quests are too repetitive for a game that's been in development for YEARS. Also, I found that this is the easiest FF I've played so far (and i've played almost every FF out there starting from FF3). Though the reason for that is they wanted to be accessible to the newcomers to the series but it feels like a letdown for long time fans.    … Expand
  3. Nekotori
    Apr 4, 2017
    7
    Final Fantasy XV is a decent game, not ground breaking but it is fairly enjoyable on its own little way. The graphics is too notch especially how the hair and food looks like, the battle system too is quite fun and satisfying except for the consumables being too overpowered making you literally immortal just by chugging potions and elixirs. The sound design is somewhat decent but not asFinal Fantasy XV is a decent game, not ground breaking but it is fairly enjoyable on its own little way. The graphics is too notch especially how the hair and food looks like, the battle system too is quite fun and satisfying except for the consumables being too overpowered making you literally immortal just by chugging potions and elixirs. The sound design is somewhat decent but not as memorable as the previous Final Fantasy games.

    The story however is a complete mess, it goes all over the place, you can kinda get the gist of it but there is this lingering aura that it was rushed and incomplete. It also didn't helped that the missing story parts are sold as DLC. The characters too had little character development and their twists were lacking in impact. All in all, Final Fantash XV may not be for everyone but it is certainly not a very bad game as other people claim it to be.    … Expand
  4. Vay
    Apr 18, 2017
    6
    This game aims high but very rarely hits the mark.

    I am a long time Final Fantasy fan. Unfortunately XV is quite similar to XIII in that it is not an awful game but is very far from a masterpiece also. What Final Fantasy has always sold itself on is story. This is the number one gripe I have with the game. I can forgive the rough open world idea, the endless fetch quests, the    This game aims high but very rarely hits the mark.

    I am a long time Final Fantasy fan. Unfortunately XV is quite similar to XIII in that it is not an awful game but is very far from a masterpiece also.
    What Final Fantasy has always sold itself on is story. This is the number one gripe I have with the game. I can forgive the rough open world idea, the endless fetch quests, the inconsistent combat, and wonky camera, but I can not forgive the story that was delivered. If your main enjoyment from previous FF's has been story then you are most likely going to be disappointed by this entry.

    The pacing is alarmingly irregular. At the early stages of the game there is none to little story (or motivation) around to drive you forward, but as you come to the end exposition gets thrown at you all at once and you will be pushed towards the end of a story you've only just been starting to understand. In the early chapters you will be told to collect weapons to help your country, only to have this discarded as important by the next chapter where communing with aeons suddenly becomes what it is you have to do. Focus is the main thing this story needed but there is a lack of it at both ends; there is very little clear idea of what it is you're actually working towards at the beginning, and near the end so much is going on all at once that it is hard to pinpoint what the story is trying to tell you. Characters will routinely have things happen to them rather than developing themselves through choices and actions. The four main characters you spend your time with are likable but rarely step out of the sterotypes you are introduced to at the start. New characters will be introduced only to disappear very soon after and become largely irrelevant to the grand scheme of things. A lot of events will happen off screen with little attempt to explain them further to the viewer who might be confused by what exactly has happened.

    The combat is passable. I found myself enjoying it immensely at the beginning but it soon becomes boring and rigid. There isn't much variation to mix things up and battles seem to be either ridiculously easy or unfairly hard with little comfortable middle. Attacking certain parts of enemies is a fun idea but it doesn't add much to the strategy or flow of battle. The best execution in battles is the tactics you can order your friends to make, and the team attacks you can trigger with them. These are gratifying and fun to watch as well as essential to a lot of harder fights, but even with this good addition the combat doesn't do much to entice you to enjoy it for it's own sake. Magic was as much of a dealbreaker for me as it seems it was for most people but more variety would have been nice and it was simply easier just to attack away then throw magic half the time.

    The open world is again passable. Bogged down with meaningless fetch quests and tedious car journeys, the best way to travel is by chocobo but don't expect your exploration to be rewarded. You can come across quest givers with broken down cars, or a person in distress requiring a potion, but what I've just described is the extent of the complexity to these discoveries. These people have nothing new to say or bring to the game as a whole and you will find yourself cursing when finding them after a short while. The world is pretty and the diversity of enemies is good, I will give it that. I did enjoy fishing but the repetitive banter which is a symptom elsewhere is at it's worse when doing so. You will hear the same lines over and over and don't expect to grow to love them- it mars what is otherwise quite a fun minigame. I didn't even bother with the pinball machine game after trying it once so can't talk extensively about that but it certainly didn't win me over.
    The day/night cycle changes up what enemies you will encounter but you will run into a problem I mentioned earlier, in that a lot of these fight are unfairly hard and a chore to get through. In fights like this your winning depends more upon the amount of potions and phoenix downs you've got handy than actual skill.

    The music is something I can applaud, and the soundtrack is one of my favorites of all Final Fantasy games. It's done incredibly well apart from a few town hubs (Lestallum I'm looking at you) being repetitive and annoying. Alongside this the inclusion of being able to buy previous game's soundtracks is inspired. In other positive notes the villain did as well as they could of done considering the story; they were both threatening and entertaining and it is a real shame more backstory couldn't have been discovered on them, as I was very interested. Photography is another inspired move alongside cooking; there's something about looking at photos while eating a dinner you choose yourself that feels cosy and familiar. It is in these moments that the game feels like something more special and worthy of our time.    … Expand
  5. ixakin
    Apr 20, 2017
    7
    Great story, badly told.
    Poor magic powers, poor summons and you can not summon when you want.
    Great artwork, graphics and excellent OST. Could have been a 10/10 Final Fantasy game with only a little bit of more work. I had played all final fantasy games since VII, except MMORPG (XI and XIV). Final Fantasy saga has lost its essence, despite XV has a great story it seems a group of    Great story, badly told.
    Poor magic powers, poor summons and you can not summon when you want.
    Great artwork, graphics and excellent OST.

    Could have been a 10/10 Final Fantasy game with only a little bit of more work. I had played all final fantasy games since VII, except MMORPG (XI and XIV).
    Final Fantasy saga has lost its essence, despite XV has a great story it seems a group of teenagers roaming the world. Photos, fishing, camping,...
    I think Final Fantasy saga needs mature histories like this one (XV) but well told, not as this one. Lots of magic, summons,... and remove all unnecessary teenagers stuff. Greatest Final Fantasy (VII) didn't have this stuff.. and it was the best of all.    … Expand
  6. El112119
    Apr 30, 2017
    8
    Final Cut-Fantasy 15

    That's all i could say....the game has potential at the start and a riveting and interesting plot...but as you pass through Chapter 13 the story gets more loose ends...as many events are unexplained..but the good thing about this game is the Gameplay and the world itself is massive that's the only thing i could say positive to this game...i really wanna like it..but    Final Cut-Fantasy 15

    That's all i could say....the game has potential at the start and a riveting and interesting plot...but as you pass through Chapter 13 the story gets more loose ends...as many events are unexplained..but the good thing about this game is the Gameplay and the world itself is massive that's the only thing i could say positive to this game...i really wanna like it..but chapter 13 just make this game go mediocre cause of it.....and the worst thing is..it's the shortest FF game i have played...i'm waiting for a update to explain chapter 13...if they do that..i'll give it a 9 but as of it's state right now an a 8 deserves it.....that's all    … Expand
  7. JinIluminado
    Apr 18, 2018
    8
    Não gostei da forma como a história foi contada (ou talvez eu só não esteja muito acostumado a forma como os japoneses contam histórias), mas gostei bastante do gameplay.
    Essa nota é mais pelo "sentimento". Não consigo definir em palavras muito bem o por quê dela, mas creio que reflete a relação que tive com o jogo.
  8. 8onAlatso
    Aug 6, 2017
    8
    I love this franchise and at the same time, I struggle with it because, I feel they cant live up to the hype. Not because these games suck, they are beautiful and amazing, but after soooo many releases, how do you continue to impress? Cool as game but tough think back to from FF2-7.
  9. Hurrikhan
    Jan 28, 2023
    1
    I've wasted a few hours playing this god-awful game. This one of the worst of the serie, maybe on par with XIII.

    The story is ridiculous.
    The combat is boring.
    The music is meh.
    The graphics are lacking.
    The controls are bad.

    I dream of the day Square would make a FF at the level of the VI
  10. ryxerg
    Oct 11, 2017
    8
    "Bachelor party gone wrong" maybe it can sums up Final Fantasy XV

    Final fantasy xv is a great game with open world and many interaction. The game itself offering many exploration such as dungeon and side quest of killing monster in late or mid game. Most of the people think the story is BAD or "THE WORST FINAL FANTASY GAME EVER". but for me its epic. you will never see the game with    "Bachelor party gone wrong" maybe it can sums up Final Fantasy XV

    Final fantasy xv is a great game with open world and many interaction. The game itself offering many exploration such as dungeon and side quest of killing monster in late or mid game. Most of the people think the story is BAD or "THE WORST FINAL FANTASY GAME EVER". but for me its epic. you will never see the game with story like this. okay it really short, but the content of the story is good. the battle system are like Kingdom Hearts; you can attack with weapon, you can transform to wield more than one weapon, your friends can help you in battle and you can interact with your friends in battle.

    The grinding system is good. you can challenge yourself with many monster that can be find in side quest. or you can just randomly fight monster when you explore the world of final fantasy xv.
    my favorite thing about Final Fantasy XV is about the friendship, the bond between main char and the side kicks cant be found in any Final Fantasy game (i think). Its just like you can play with your friend even though you play it alone.

    I finish my FF XV game in 58 hours. that is include doing some quest (almost 70% done) and doing some random exploration. my second attempt i got only 30 hours that i focus only on doing the main story line.    … Expand
  11. Source87
    Oct 12, 2017
    8
    Final Fantasy XV Review: A ballad of the past and future.

    A Final Fantasy for fans and first-timers: Developer SquareEnix , boldly declares as you begin your journey into the fifteenth iteration of the legendary JRPG series. In the past decade rpg’s like Fallout, the Mass Effect trilogy and the Witcher series have undergone a quantum leap in open-world exploration and gameplay, while    Final Fantasy XV Review: A ballad of the past and future.

    A Final Fantasy for fans and first-timers: Developer SquareEnix , boldly declares as you begin your journey into the fifteenth iteration of the legendary JRPG series. In the past decade rpg’s like Fallout, the Mass Effect trilogy and the Witcher series have undergone a quantum leap in open-world exploration and gameplay, while the aging Final Fantasy series has been sharply criticized for forgoing such advances in favor of staying true to series traditions, but with Final Fantasy XV, SquareEnix is endeavoring to breath new life into the aging juggernaut by introducing a massive open-world to explore and a new action-based combat system. While SquareEnix is largely successful in reinvigorating the franchise with more modern gameplay mechanics, they, unfortunately, stumble when it comes to delivering the exhilarating narratives the series has become known for.

    By far Final Fantasy XV’s most dramatic departure from tradition is found in its vast and vivid open world of Lucis. While older Final Fantasy’s, like VI & VII, have had semi-open worlds the amount of said world to explore was always limited by story progression. Final Fantasy XV shrugs this tradition by granting the player complete freedom to explore, complete side quest, and progress story content at their leisure. The world is mainly comprised of two environments, one more desert oriented and the other more reminiscent of a wooded forest dotted with rivers, lakes, and marsh lands. Spread throughout the world are numerous outpost and small towns where your party can gain valuable intel on the surrounding area, join hunts to track down dangerous daemons and enjoy status buffing meals from diners and local tipsters. Towns also provide you with an opportunity to stock up on valuable items like potions and elixirs from stores and take advantage experience boost by staying at hotels and caravans. You will need to take full of advantage of these resources as you explore the Kingdom of Lucis, as the world is filled with numerous and dangerous demons waiting to bring Noctis and friends quest to an early conclusion. Of course, this giant world would be wasted if it didn’t have anything to do in it, luckily, Final fantasy XV is full of quest to entice you to stray from the beaten path of the main story. The downside is that most of the quest are basic fetch quest, that while encouraging exploration of the world, offer little in terms of reward or excitement. One quest line literally had me travel to the same farm multiple times to simply harvest vegetables. Of course, with any Final Fantasy the best content is saved for the end game and that remains true with Final Fantasy XV, giving you the opportunity to unlock high level dungeons to truly test your skills.

    While Final Fantasy XV’s open-world is an attractive first for the series, it was the combat that kept me engaged throughout my sixty-eight-hour play-through. Longtime fans of Final Fantasy are no doubt familiar with the series traditional turn-based combat, but for the first time in the series, in an effort to attract new fans who may have been turned off by the more methodical pace of the older entries, Square is introducing a new action-combat system that is more akin to the Kingdom Hearts franchise. Let’s be clear: I love turn-based combat and would love for Final Fantasy to continue to innovate in that style; having said that, the new action-combat system in Final Fantasy XV is, to put it simply, exhilarating.

    The action of XV is fast paced and a little hectic, I often found myself engaging one group of enemies and had a second or third group join the fray, requiring me to reconsider my tactics on the fly. Luckily, nearly every enemy has a set of weakness and strengths that Noctis and party are fully capable of exploiting, whether it be an enemy weak to a certain weapon type; like lances or great swords, or the traditional magic elements of fire, ice or thunder. To accompany the fast-paced action combat, Noctis has an assortment of warping and phasing abilities that enable the young prince to overcome the direst of encounters. A quick tap of the square(X on Xbone) allows Noctis to phase through incoming attacks and, sometimes, gives Noctis the opportunity to inflict a powerful parry attack. If you find yourself being overwhelmed, a simple push of triangle (Y) will warp Noctis to safety allowing you to regenerate HP and MP and deliver a devastating warp-strike attack upon returning to the fray. As for your party members, while you cannot control them directly, they still serve an important role in combat. By performing certain actions in battle, like attacking an enemy from behind, you can perform a blindside attacks or social link attacks which allows Noctis and a party member to perform a short combo with significantly more damage. Unlike previous Final Fantasy, you do not have direct control of the party durin    … Expand
  12. DrDRA
    Mar 6, 2018
    10
    Ну что, пришла пора обсудить такую великолепную игру как Final Fantasy XV, сразу хочу сказать что в те, типо старые классические и т.д. и т.п. я не играл и играть не собираюсь, как минимум из-за того, что пошаговая боевая система вызывает отторжение своей глупостью, но это проблема большинства таких игр, пожалуй тут только Персона 5 реально выходит вперед, но мы не о Персоне.
    ФФ 15 это    Ну что, пришла пора обсудить такую великолепную игру как Final Fantasy XV, сразу хочу сказать что в те, типо старые классические и т.д. и т.п. я не играл и играть не собираюсь, как минимум из-за того, что пошаговая боевая система вызывает отторжение своей глупостью, но это проблема большинства таких игр, пожалуй тут только Персона 5 реально выходит вперед, но мы не о Персоне.
    ФФ 15 это воистину восхитительное и удивительное приключение, меньшего и сказать нельзя. Игра, своим великолепным сеттингом пусть и не уникально, но удивительно миксует в себе магию и технологические достижения, за одно это уже можно ставить 910.
    Музыка сделана очень достойно, я бы даже сказал круто.
    Визуально игра страдает, но это проблема консолей, а не игры. На ПК я думаю игра будет выглядеть просто великолепно.
    Сюжет в конце слегка разочаровывающий, но очень сильный и стройный, вначале позволяющий нерасторопно исследовать мир, а потом начиная адский круговорот событий, которые захватывают игрока настолько сильно, что оторваться почти невозможно.
    Боевая система на данный момент одна из лучший. Наравне с ней только новый Ассасин Ориджинс. Дерьмак 3 рядом со своими бесполезными комбо даже рядом не стоял.
    Отдельно нужно вывести эпичность этой игры в плане призыва богов, эти сцены прям играют на струнах души. У меня все. 1010    … Expand
  13. fumo
    Nov 17, 2017
    8
    创新的高速战斗系统，广阔的开放地图，孱弱的剧情表现力，发售时并非完整状态。
    更新补丁后能同时接多个狩猎任务，但玩最初版本的时却很麻烦。
    支线并不包含印象深刻的剧情，完全游离于主线之外，即使钓鱼很有趣，烹饪菜谱也值得收集，但掩盖不了用小游戏随意填充游戏时间的意图。 将伊格尼斯在水都的剧情做成DLC是最大的败笔，导致剧情衔接出现了巨大的问题。    创新的高速战斗系统，广阔的开放地图，孱弱的剧情表现力，发售时并非完整状态。
    更新补丁后能同时接多个狩猎任务，但玩最初版本的时却很麻烦。
    支线并不包含印象深刻的剧情，完全游离于主线之外，即使钓鱼很有趣，烹饪菜谱也值得收集，但掩盖不了用小游戏随意填充游戏时间的意图。
    将伊格尼斯在水都的剧情做成DLC是最大的败笔，导致剧情衔接出现了巨大的问题。
  14. thedudethatreve
    Feb 21, 2018
    9
    So first I’m gonna go over the flaws like how the gameplay is a mess I can’t tell you how many times I blocked and nothing happened also the game has to ways to play be a **** play on easy were it is impossible to die getting rid of any stakes or any other difficulty were you have to grind for the whole game also fighting is repetitive as hell and whenever I can summon it takes 5 years toSo first I’m gonna go over the flaws like how the gameplay is a mess I can’t tell you how many times I blocked and nothing happened also the game has to ways to play be a **** play on easy were it is impossible to die getting rid of any stakes or any other difficulty were you have to grind for the whole game also fighting is repetitive as hell and whenever I can summon it takes 5 years to register other complaints involve chapter 14 dragging but I partly blame that on myself because I decided to fight the iron giant twice with the ring but chapter 14 was very mysterious and I think it was supposed to make us mad to feel like Noctis also the ending was so anticlimactic also there were things in trailers that just don’t happen like everything in the trailer for final fantasy 15 when it was named final fantasy either don’t happen or is just less exciting in the actual game but my only complaint that really took away from the game was that Noctis and Luna just don’t have a personality until chapter 10 and 11 even though it would be the most useful for them a personality for chapter 9! Sorry for that tangent
    Ok finally we are at the positives first I really all the hunts those should get really intense and some could always have some scripted climatic moments the open world also always felt so big and wide it always felt like there was something but it always felt real it always feel like some place you can just go with it felt like there was history everywhere. Also some people complain that you need to watch a movie and a anime to understand the plot but no you totally don’t need to watch that **** I didn’t need watch some anime to understand this game hey the game is this thing called subtilty were they tell you the same stuff but they don’t go out to tell you, you have to not be a dumb ass to understand it So you remember when I rambled all about the game play well I lied because I don’t know how but they just made it work the bosses are so cool and each enemy fells challenging enough to make you think on which weapon to use and yeah I said that the block was not reliable but in my opinion it makes feel that much better when you finally get the block and perry it feels so good. And now the best thing about the Final Fantasy 15 was the characters each character bonches off of each other so much Ignis is always the straight thinker who takes care of everyone prompto is the descent comic relief who has a actually good and unexpected backstory and Gladio is the straight thinker who always tells Notis when he is being a dumbass which happens a lot. And I can’t even get into any of the other characters without getting into spoilers so please go play this amazing game for yourself    … Expand
  15. BlokSztor
    Dec 30, 2017
    9
    I have to say it. I never player FF games before and now time strikes. I played i payed 30$ and ... It was worth it. Game is sick story is sick and there is even moment when i started cryin like a little baby. I don't know why that game have 7.6 score maybe coz' something changed in story of world FF but for me a first timer it was good experience and i recommend that game for every singleI have to say it. I never player FF games before and now time strikes. I played i payed 30$ and ... It was worth it. Game is sick story is sick and there is even moment when i started cryin like a little baby. I don't know why that game have 7.6 score maybe coz' something changed in story of world FF but for me a first timer it was good experience and i recommend that game for every single one player around the world. It's totally worth to buy it. :)… Expand
  16. Split_Decay
    Jun 16, 2018
    10
    FFXV, wow, it has all you could ever want and more. This was the first FF game I have ever played and to be honest it was very good, being new to the franchise and style of play had me skeptical but soon as I instigated the play and nestled into to the lore and story it was feeling interesting immersive and very "Fantasy" based.

    The characters are well polished something you see in many    FFXV, wow, it has all you could ever want and more. This was the first FF game I have ever played and to be honest it was very good, being new to the franchise and style of play had me skeptical but soon as I instigated the play and nestled into to the lore and story it was feeling interesting immersive and very "Fantasy" based.

    The characters are well polished something you see in many high budget games, the quad team that you play with throughout the game felt great making me want to play with them rather than seeing them and then going "meh ok let's go kill something".

    The story was a little confusing to start with as I didn't know much about the characters or the factions or game worlds or the God's or the various unique animals but in someway it felt as if that made it more fun more adventurous and something which hooked me from start to end.

    Aspects of the game like the limited driving and travel of the world, as well as the this weapon is best for this monster mechanic let it down for me a bit but not by much.

    Overall this was a awesome game, had loads fun and really enjoyed it. However this to me seems like a game that I would only play once so future or even past installments of this franchise I wouldn't go hunting for, as I feel this was a one time thing and it's style and genre is not all for me.    … Expand
  17. MelvinBGG
    Feb 23, 2018
    10
    BEST Final Fantasy game of all time! Finally, we have an FF game that focuses more on the characters and their relationships rather than BS expositions and background information. I also MUCH prefer this fast-paced Action combat system to the slow garbage turn-based systems of the past. 10/10
  18. strapixtyine
    Feb 25, 2018
    10
    one of the best games ive ever played! the open world is so immersive and detailed and i love the designs of the bosses! some of the most challenging bosses in a game but thats why their awesome
  19. Uchihalegend
    Mar 8, 2018
    10
    it is by far the best game that i have everit is by far the best game that i have ever played!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  20. SpikeySpiegel
    Mar 2, 2018
    10
    Possibly the single greatest video game ever made. Everything from the music, characters, gameplay to the visuals is absolutely unparalleled! (Also: Ifrit is by far the greatest Boss battle in gaming history.)
  21. Darkvenom39
    May 27, 2018
    9
    Final fantasy 15 is a remarkable and beautiful game ! It really dose give me butterflies in my belly in any aspect ! The combat is fun and nice, the world is massive and beautiful the story is good (though you have to play the demo and watch the anime and the movie witch are fantastic in order to get the full picture of the game.), and what the game has to offer is a ton of stuff such asFinal fantasy 15 is a remarkable and beautiful game ! It really dose give me butterflies in my belly in any aspect ! The combat is fun and nice, the world is massive and beautiful the story is good (though you have to play the demo and watch the anime and the movie witch are fantastic in order to get the full picture of the game.), and what the game has to offer is a ton of stuff such as fishing and bounty hunting and even camping with friends and exploring the world. The dlc's are fun and majestic with so much emotion and feelings in to it and once you complete the dlc's you get rewarded in the actual game !!! but i think that square enix should have waited more with this game and released it on the PS5 and PC rather than the current generation cuz' the game doesnt feel polished and smooth. But overall its a fantastic game !… Expand
  22. ArthurJackie
    Mar 24, 2018
    8
    Excelente jogo. Prendeu minha atenção por boas horas do inicio ao fim, Tem uma história boa. Com alguns furos em alguns momentos, e em outros um pouco confusa se o jogador não está bem atento. A gameplay é simples e bem fluida, o que por um lado é bom, porém, em alguns momentos, a simplicidade demasiada pode frustras alguns jogadores oldschool de final fantasy, Quanto as missões o jogadorExcelente jogo. Prendeu minha atenção por boas horas do inicio ao fim, Tem uma história boa. Com alguns furos em alguns momentos, e em outros um pouco confusa se o jogador não está bem atento. A gameplay é simples e bem fluida, o que por um lado é bom, porém, em alguns momentos, a simplicidade demasiada pode frustras alguns jogadores oldschool de final fantasy, Quanto as missões o jogador sempre tem a opção de seguir a história principal ou as sidequests de exploração. Os personagens são bem trabalhados e criados, e pode-se perceber a evolução, principalmente do protagonista, durante a gameplay.
    Só não leva meu 10 devido aos furos que citei antes!    … Expand
  23. J401K
    May 15, 2018
    7
    I played this when it first released and its an underwhelming game despite all the hype and controversy associated with it. I liked the modern day setting for the game is interesting given past games are either fantasy era with steam punk/,magic elements or futuristic and high tech. With that in mind, it does not feel like a FF game.

    The combat seems ok but its nothing special. Magic    I played this when it first released and its an underwhelming game despite all the hype and controversy associated with it. I liked the modern day setting for the game is interesting given past games are either fantasy era with steam punk/,magic elements or futuristic and high tech. With that in mind, it does not feel like a FF game.

    The combat seems ok but its nothing special. Magic is almost non-existent and very basic compared to past games and while you can summon creatures and entities, they are usually situational. Story was kind of jumbled and doesn't make a whole lot of sense without the new content they released. There are sections of the game that seem like they borrowed ideas from the Metal Gear Solid and Resident Evil franchises. Driving around in the car is cool for a while but it quickly becomes boring. Unfortunately they tied this aspect of the game as a way to build up your AP to unlock skills. A few of the boss fights are cool.

    Ultimately, you're better off playing the complete or "Royal" edition as it has all the content that was supposed to be in the game when it first released. If you're a fan of the newer FF games, you might like this but fans of the older games are going to want to steer clear.    … Expand
  24. Lulcy
    Jun 27, 2019
    10
    Rough edges can't stop the game from delivering an emotional, endearing and charming journey between 4 lovely chocobros.
  25. dugefreshest
    Apr 19, 2018
    9
    I am truly enjoying this game. Clear departure from older games in the series, but very fun. The main negatives for me are 1) On XBox One platform I have experienced multiple game freezes and other glitches such as not being able to exit combat 2) Creating and using spells is a hassle. Have to switch to magic and then aim where you want it to go. Can't really target enemies easily (orI am truly enjoying this game. Clear departure from older games in the series, but very fun. The main negatives for me are 1) On XBox One platform I have experienced multiple game freezes and other glitches such as not being able to exit combat 2) Creating and using spells is a hassle. Have to switch to magic and then aim where you want it to go. Can't really target enemies easily (or at least that I have been able to figure out) 3) Really explains combat as you go, but doesn't explain elemancy well. Such as using coins to create experience spells. Much of that is hard to figure out 4) Fishing game is great, but doesn't explain lures or how to figure out what fish are in a spot. 5) I find it annoying that items keep popping up again on the map. Would have preferred to just find and move on with more items to find out there. Tough for completion-ists like myself to make sure we found everything. 6) Stopping the damned car. When you want to stop and get out the car it doesn't pull over and parks sooooooo far past where you wanted to. Annoying 7) Repeated attacks from above by the Imperials, even when your already in a quest hunt. Gets tiring fighting them over and over again. But I guess it's nowhere as tedious as the original games where you would randomly have to fight monsters.

    That being said, I love the comradery between the 4 lead characters. The conversations seem genuine. Even if a little corny at times. Like why is Cindy in a bikini and constantly washing your windshield??? I mean, it's awesome, but really??? Graphics and map are awesome. I really like the story so far, and especially Noctis' and Prompto's characters. Although I seem to get tired of completing quests, I find myself enjoying 2-3 hour sessions before I get bored. Much like Resident Evil 7, I think the franchise was seriously in need of a reboot and they got most things right in my book.    … Expand
  26. gustavorosa77
    Apr 24, 2018
    8
    I am a new fan of ff franchise, never been played other ff, but after i finished the game i stayed at least for a ten minutes paralyzed, just enjoying the final, the story is beautiful, complex and long, i think tha i would spend at least 30 hours to finish but it was only 24, thats the only negative thing tha i can think of this wonderful game
  27. St1llers
    Oct 16, 2018
    8
    Сюжетка топ,аніміції персонажів топ,музика топ, а все остальне таке собі. Рекомендую всім через шикарну і душевну основну сюжетну лінію.
  28. Dark_Huntress
    Jul 2, 2018
    9
    I really love this game, but it's clear it has some flaws. The story is good but they really rushed everything on the second half, plus, DLCs covering plot holes are a cheap strategy to get our money. The open world is stunning and worth the exploration, but the side quests are kind of repetitive.

    However, even with all it's flaws, I keep coming back to this game from time to time. The    I really love this game, but it's clear it has some flaws. The story is good but they really rushed everything on the second half, plus, DLCs covering plot holes are a cheap strategy to get our money. The open world is stunning and worth the exploration, but the side quests are kind of repetitive.

    However, even with all it's flaws, I keep coming back to this game from time to time. The game shines on the small things,mainly the dynamic between the main character and his friends. You really care about these guys, even more than some other characters that the game begs you to care. Exploring the world, driving on scenic roads with your buddies, camping, enjoying the photos taken after a day battling all kinds of creatures, funny idle chats... All these little things add a lot on the experience. The battle system is awesome too, very dynamic and intuitive, you never get tired of it. The creatures you face only make everything better.

    This game is awesome and after all the updates, it's finally at the best form. I don't understand all the hate this game gets but for me, FFXV is among the best games of this generation.    … Expand
  29. ninjagaidenfan2
    Jul 31, 2018
    8
    A great fun game. I couldn't get into the older titles because I'm not a big fan of turned based combat, but this actually entertained me.
  30. Yelmanz
    Sep 29, 2018
    8
    The game is great, and includes many fun features with great quests and many things to do. Though there are many lacking qualities that make it any better. Like for example the mazes can be very annoying. The graphics and sound, and character development is absolutely astonishing. Personally, one of my favourite games.
  31. Jvbcdtm3
    Nov 4, 2018
    9
    Story :7
    Sounds:10
    Gameplay:9
    Mechanics:8
    Details:7.8
    Characters:7.5
    Animations:8.7
  32. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    Legendary game, play it, this game changed my life for good, all I have for this game is LOVE.
  33. bgsglgw
    Nov 21, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Love, love, love this game! Is it perfect, no. Is it awesome, oh yeah! Love the battles and all of the quests. My only complaints, not enough cut scenes and you do not get to choose who you summon. Other than that, I'll play for a long time. Hopefully there'll be more DLC...crossing my fingers. Would love to see Noctis, Iggy, Gladio, Promto & Luna again, yet I doubt there will be a FF Afterlife edition. Again, love this game!… Expand
  34. Yusif854
    Dec 23, 2018
    10
    This game is good after all the updates. 7/10 is not fair. It is 9/10 for me. I gave 10 to balance 0s. This game is way more fun that that overrated game called Red Dead Redemption 2. At least better gameplay and that is all that matters. If it is not fun, why bother, right?
    Pros:
    -Great gameplay and satisfying combat -Good but not great story -Great graphics -Tons of stuff to do    This game is good after all the updates. 7/10 is not fair. It is 9/10 for me. I gave 10 to balance 0s. This game is way more fun that that overrated game called Red Dead Redemption 2. At least better gameplay and that is all that matters. If it is not fun, why bother, right?
    Pros:
    -Great gameplay and satisfying combat
    -Good but not great story
    -Great graphics
    -Tons of stuff to do

    Cons:
    -Some plotholes even after all DLCs
    -Some camera issues but nothing gamebreaking    … Expand
  35. NicoCC
    Jul 24, 2020
    4
    100% Completion and here is what I have to say:

    1. This game was never finished. Apart from the lack of story, as proof of this claim, there is also a part of the map you can clip through that has unfinished roads and bridges. 2. The story is about 10% of the total game or about 20 hours. I have over 200 hours in this game. 3. The battle system is boring. You can literally hold down    100% Completion and here is what I have to say:

    1. This game was never finished. Apart from the lack of story, as proof of this claim, there is also a part of the map you can clip through that has unfinished roads and bridges.
    2. The story is about 10% of the total game or about 20 hours. I have over 200 hours in this game.
    3. The battle system is boring. You can literally hold down one button 85% of the time.
    4. Exploring was a pain. There is a lot of grinding and running around, with little reward.
    5. Music and graphics are literally the best parts of this game.
    6. This game could have been a masterpiece but it was let down by the leadership team.
    7. Tetsuya Nomura needs to retire, go play pokemon or something.
    8. The game is depressing and the fact that it wasn't finished adds to the depression.
    9. Characters are not memorable at all. The antagonist is probably the only memorable character.    … Expand
  36. ZXSth
    Feb 4, 2023
    6
    For all the praise that Final Fantasy XV received upon its release, I was sorely disappointed with this game's flat combat and less-than-compelling narrative elements.

    Much to my chagrin, the way that Noctis, Gladiolus, Prompto and Ignis interacted did not feel much different from other games in the franchise. While there was much less dialogue between characters than in previous    For all the praise that Final Fantasy XV received upon its release, I was sorely disappointed with this game's flat combat and less-than-compelling narrative elements.

    Much to my chagrin, the way that Noctis, Gladiolus, Prompto and Ignis interacted did not feel much different from other games in the franchise. While there was much less dialogue between characters than in previous entries, I did not think that the decrease in quantity equated to a proportional increase in quality.

    Perhaps most surprisingly of all, FFXV's combat felt lacklustre. I was deeply disappointed that I ended u feeling this way, as I believe that more enjoyable combat, in tandem with the solid graphics and overall skeleton of the game, might have gotten me to push past the elements I didn't find enjoyable. I recall making it about halfway through the game before becoming frustrated and abandoning my playthrough.

    Much better than FFXIII, but that is an extremely low bar. If you have never enjoyed a Final Fantasy game (especially a modern one), I do not think this will change your mind.    … Expand
  37. LucasMerlin
    Sep 28, 2019
    4
    Cons
    World felt empty, few NPCs super repetitive in stile.
    City design very weard and poor
    Final chapters in linear matter
    You can't control summons
    Main plot uninteresting
    Easy and stupid battle system

    Pros
    4 Main characters
  38. MazrimTaim14
    Oct 14, 2019
    5
    Only played the base game and not planning to play the Royal Edition any time soon. So disappointed with SE now they are doing things the EA/Ubisoft way. Release unfinished games and selling the rest of the content as DLCs. This is no excuse for a game that has been in development for so long.

    FFXV without chocobos and summos doesnt really feel a final fantasy game anymore. I know    Only played the base game and not planning to play the Royal Edition any time soon. So disappointed with SE now they are doing things the EA/Ubisoft way. Release unfinished games and selling the rest of the content as DLCs. This is no excuse for a game that has been in development for so long.

    FFXV without chocobos and summos doesnt really feel a final fantasy game anymore. I know things adapt or change or it might just be since the game on release was incomplete. The story never moved me. Luna got so little screen time that she felt like a one time character in a series or an anime. Just inserted to give the main character some motivation.

    Side content are also bland. And putting the character development of the other 3 behind a pay wall is just icing to the disappointing cake of FFXV.

    These incomplete and paid extra episodes is not a good sign for the upcoming FF7 remake which I wont play until it is complete, probably by 2025. Lesson learned here in FFXV.    … Expand
  39. Kingdomhear
    Nov 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nonostante le critiche io lo trovo un capolavoro...ottimo gameplay ottima squadra un sacco di cose da fare e la pesca é spettacolare … Expand
  40. warcraftrefund2
    Jan 26, 2023
    0
    Biggest disappointment of the decade for me. Never have I been let down so hard. Go look up the Final Fantasy XV E3 2013 trailer. Not a SINGLE second of that trailer made it into the final game. They completely neutered this game in order to sell their movie (which bombed), and Tabata went on record saying he dumbed down the gameplay so people his age could still play it. They completelyBiggest disappointment of the decade for me. Never have I been let down so hard. Go look up the Final Fantasy XV E3 2013 trailer. Not a SINGLE second of that trailer made it into the final game. They completely neutered this game in order to sell their movie (which bombed), and Tabata went on record saying he dumbed down the gameplay so people his age could still play it. They completely wasted all the characters like Ravus, and Luna is probably the single worst heroine in Final Fantasy history. It is very, very sad.… Expand
  41. Cinnies
    Mar 10, 2020
    9
    Great open world game. With one of the most fun gameplay created for an action jrpg. Simply spectacular.
  42. Maximinoe
    Jun 14, 2020
    1
    This is probably the worst final fantasy game in the entire series.

    The story feels like an afterthought and is poorly paced, with major character events and story events taking place in outside media, which takes away from the game. Its framed as a love story yet the two lovers meet like two times. The world has the same feeling, many of the towns are just copy pasted from California    This is probably the worst final fantasy game in the entire series.

    The story feels like an afterthought and is poorly paced, with major character events and story events taking place in outside media, which takes away from the game. Its framed as a love story yet the two lovers meet like two times. The world has the same feeling, many of the towns are just copy pasted from California with the same 5 NPCs walking around, despite monsters roaming the country side people live like they are in LA. The world is pretty but its just geometry, outside of the car there is little to do in it.

    The characters are bland and hollow. They get little development in the main story and even less in the side content. The camp scenes are nice but the game gives you incentives you away from setting camp in the wild because you can get much more exp from sleeping at an inn. The major arcs and development for each are locked to $5 DLC each. The DLC features some of the best content in the game, but is scummy because that content should've been in the base game. You shouldn't have to pay an extra $15 to fix the problems the developers made.

    The combat system is probably the worst part of the game. You can get through the entire game by holding down the attack button. There is little player choice when it comes to combat and it is easily broken and made trivial by simply carrying healing items. Its like using FFXIII's auto battle feature for the enitre game and not being able to do anything else, the combat is that bad.

    The side content is terrible as well with most making no sense or literally using 3rd party asset monsters. How low can you go?    … Expand
  43. Archop55
    Mar 21, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Игра очень интересная, затягивающая. Так как я давний фанат этой серии игр, я ожидал от этой части многого, и мои ожидания оправдались! Игра понравится не только фанатам, но и тем, кто не был знаком с этой серии игр. О сюжете можете не беспокоиться, с ним все хорошо, По этому моя оценка 9/10,
    -0,5 (неадекватность камеры)
    Еще у меня произошел баг, из-за которого самое мощное существо в игре (Адамантуз 99 ур.) на примерно 65% xp испарилось (при моем 46 ур.), затем тебе дают браслет на 10000 xp (максимум в игре), поэтому пройти сайд квесты у меня не составило ни какого труда. Игра ТОП всем советую)    … Expand
  44. ethynal
    Apr 3, 2020
    9
    Really an exciting surprise this game. A rich and splendid world to explore, complete with a beautiful but simple story, a great cast of protagonists and an epic villain, a truly sublime Ost, and one of the best endings I have ever seen. I was pleasantly impressed by the multimedia universe narrated by this game. So much to become one of the most original and beautiful games that I haveReally an exciting surprise this game. A rich and splendid world to explore, complete with a beautiful but simple story, a great cast of protagonists and an epic villain, a truly sublime Ost, and one of the best endings I have ever seen. I was pleasantly impressed by the multimedia universe narrated by this game. So much to become one of the most original and beautiful games that I have played during this generation. Very beautiful.… Expand
  45. Stranger776
    Apr 10, 2020
    9
    This game definitively has it flaws. The story starts slow and altogether you can feel the troublesome development of the game. The two reasons I really like this game are the lovely characters and the strong emotional moments. Play the DLCs. They are mandatory for character development.
  46. ryman221
    Apr 20, 2020
    6
    6.75 out of 10 - Good game.

    Scoring Scale: 1 - (AWFUL) Among the worst games ever made. The developer should be ashamed. 2 - (VERY BAD) These games are so bad they're insulting. 3 - (BAD) Just bad. Game suffers from a wealth of problems in all areas, very few redeeming qualities. 4 - (MEDIOCRE) A game that has its fair share of serious problems with a few glimmers of quality    6.75 out of 10 - Good game.

    Scoring Scale:
    1 - (AWFUL) Among the worst games ever made. The developer should be ashamed.
    2 - (VERY BAD) These games are so bad they're insulting.
    3 - (BAD) Just bad. Game suffers from a wealth of problems in all areas, very few redeeming qualities.
    4 - (MEDIOCRE) A game that has its fair share of serious problems with a few glimmers of quality sprinkled throughout. More than anything it's forgettable.
    5 - (OKAY) For every positive this game has there is just as many negatives. You may be able to find enjoyment in these games however you will likely be met with equal amounts frustration and disappointment.
    6 - (GOOD) There is a decent amount of fun to be had in these games albeit with a few noticeable drawbacks. Worth checking out at some point especially if on sale.
    7 - (GREAT) A game that has some flaws but all in all is a great game worth every penny of its purchase price.
    8 - (AMAZING) Game of the year contender only allowing for some minor flaws.
    9 - (SUPERB) One of if not the best game released that year, truly special.
    10 - (NEAR PERFECT) One of the best games ever made.    … Expand
  47. chatrabbita
    Apr 24, 2020
    7
    It is just another "hack and slash" game, which can never be on par with other final fantasy game standard. Sure the open-world aspect is great, but the world felt so empty. The storyline is not so impressive. The combat mechanic requires no strategy. It is just another fun game with beautiful graphics and music.
  48. DigitalDevilSam
    Apr 28, 2020
    3
    Great ideas badly executed. Probably the worse produced/directed Final Fantasy next to II. The fact that this is an open world game with essentially has no driving mechanics, you can barely jump fences and is full of invisible walls is criminal. The producers forgot key elements like the Old Kings' weapons. The guys that are ON THE COVER. Little ideas like gaining more XP in hotels andGreat ideas badly executed. Probably the worse produced/directed Final Fantasy next to II. The fact that this is an open world game with essentially has no driving mechanics, you can barely jump fences and is full of invisible walls is criminal. The producers forgot key elements like the Old Kings' weapons. The guys that are ON THE COVER. Little ideas like gaining more XP in hotels and eating different things to buff you mean nothing since the game is ez af and broken because of potions. Lot's of the side missions feel outsourced. The NPCs in towns barely acknowledge what is going on in the game. Of course they run out of time and money to make Niflheim playable, and all the other locations you see on train. They also run of time and didn't include key story elements that were released as DLC. That was profoundly stupid. Also bosses were a pointless QTE fest that you couldn't lose. Noctis's teleporting felt even worse after playing Sekiro. In Sekiro you feel like spiderman, in FF XV Noctis spends 99% of the game teleporting to boulders. Yeah...… Expand
  49. Casualcryptic
    May 2, 2020
    7
    I try to keep reviews relatively spoiler free, but YMMV on what constitutes a spoiler, so consider this a light spoiler warning:

    FFXV is a frustrating game. There are positive aspects of it for sure, and I suspect most gamers will enjoy their time with it, but the things that weigh it down, really weigh it down. The game is about 80% atmosphere and combat, 20% story. You get hit with    I try to keep reviews relatively spoiler free, but YMMV on what constitutes a spoiler, so consider this a light spoiler warning:

    FFXV is a frustrating game. There are positive aspects of it for sure, and I suspect most gamers will enjoy their time with it, but the things that weigh it down, really weigh it down.

    The game is about 80% atmosphere and combat, 20% story. You get hit with a big exposition dump at the beginning of the game and then it's more or less open road until near the end. In other words, this very much isn't the typical FF formula. It's much more open world. That isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it doesn't mesh well with telling a deep and compelling story.

    Story
    Story is one of the biggest weaknesses in FFX. There are major story beats that fall short. Characters who are supposed to be major characters who you get one or two scenes with over the whole game. The villain's backstory is an exposition dump during his final fight with essentially no lead in. The game expects you to watch a companion film to understand part of the early plot, and it doesn't come with all versions of the game. Four major events from the story are taken out of the game so that Square Enix can sell them as DLC and they weren't even available at launch. These sections are not smooth in any way shape or form. In other words, the story is a trainwreck from start to finish, which is sad, because there are some interesting premises in it. The villain is, or seems like he would be, interesting. You don't get to know him, but he seems like the kind of villain you would like to get to know. Same thing with the love interest, and the mentor character. They all would have benefited from more screen time. There's also a lot of worldbuilding in this game, some of which actually comes through well, but most of which isn't super relevant to the game itself. The worldbuilding focusses on cities and politics and such, but most of the game takes place in barren wilderness, which is a bit of an odd back and forth. Of all the FF titles I've played, and I've played a lot, this is the one that probably needed the least complicated of a backstory to shape its overall premise, so the fact that they tried to go extremely complicated, and failed to come through, is a dissapointment.

    Combat
    Combat is actually decent and is one of the highlights of the game. It looks amazing, but it feels only okay. Attacks aren't as weighty as I would like, and the later into the game you get the more you realize just how button mashy the core mechanics really are. There isn't as much complexity or strategy as you would generally expect from an FF title but it can still be enjoyable enough. The major combat hook is that you can teleport from location to location by throwing your weapons. It looks great and it's decently useful. I've heard complaints about the boss fights but I think most of them are about as good as you could hope given the simple combat mechanics. I enjoyed my time fighting Aeons in particular.

    Atmosphere
    This is where the game lives, and is the main reason that the game isn't just a dumpster fire. You have three companions which you start the game with, and you'll never get more. Each has a compelling personality and defining features. Only one has much of a meaningful backstory, but that's back to the story issues. The group chats amongst itself as you play, commenting on everything. They all have useful skills related to being in the great outdoors, photography, and cooking, and you are generally just roaming from town to town, camping in the wilderness, fishing, and hanging out. It's got a good feel to it. Whereas most FF games are entirely combat based, this one almost feels like it has a separate thing going for it in addition to the combat. This is the one aspect of the game that I think really just works. There's a general Southern America vibe to the whole worldspace that really just resonates with what you are doing. It's portrayed in the NPCS, the music, and the architecture, and it all just generally works.

    Of course, then you get into the cities and it's back to typical JRPG high fantasy, and honestly, it's a bit of a dissapointment because the cities are so much less innovative or interesting than the outlands.

    So that's what you end up with, a game with an inconsistently good worldspace / atmosphere, decent combat, and the makings of a decent story but rough pacing and storytelling and some questionable marketing decisions surrounding locking parts of the main plot behind DLC and the Collector's Edition.    … Expand
  50. Sitheral
    Jun 14, 2020
    7
    An interesting entry to the series. Its just as good at it is bad at times and much of it is related to the fact that it is an open world game. The world is beautiful, but often feels empty. You will spend a lot of time riding in car and just looking at it and the alternative (long loading) is even worse. Optional quests don't even try to be interesting and even the bazilions of dlcs can'tAn interesting entry to the series. Its just as good at it is bad at times and much of it is related to the fact that it is an open world game. The world is beautiful, but often feels empty. You will spend a lot of time riding in car and just looking at it and the alternative (long loading) is even worse. Optional quests don't even try to be interesting and even the bazilions of dlcs can't help save the story, which is a mess.… Expand
  51. darksweet
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This game revitalize me after the boring XII and XIII kills me i never when modern game anymore. I heard alot of bad things about this game but when i lay my eyes on the game it was pure happiness the world is beautiful the charters are awesome and their funny banters a good character development. the combat is the best i seen in the series chaotic and fun. The story is good linear notThis game revitalize me after the boring XII and XIII kills me i never when modern game anymore. I heard alot of bad things about this game but when i lay my eyes on the game it was pure happiness the world is beautiful the charters are awesome and their funny banters a good character development. the combat is the best i seen in the series chaotic and fun. The story is good linear not twisted but the ending is the best sacrificing you're self for the greater good is not a bad way to die. Because of this game i'm a gamer again. Thanks Tabata… Expand
  52. Ragnarneymar
    Jun 16, 2023
    10
    Très bon jeu ! Un bon scénario et des personnages très attachants, je recommand!
  53. DingerDonger
    Mar 23, 2023
    1
    This isn't a Final Fantasy game, this is an atrocity cobbled together by the husk of a company who now focuses almost exclusively on crappy remakes and gacha games. Play 1-13 (and avoid 7) if you want a good Final Fantasy.
  54. Mehna
    Jun 16, 2023
    10
    Merci pour ce jeu, il n’est pas parfait mais il est très solide, très bon scénario impossible de s’ennuyer, foncer !!
  55. Aaditya_
    Aug 2, 2020
    10
    Great game. Beautiful graphics and wonderful CGI cutscenes. Great Combact and great story.
  56. AleGemini
    Aug 6, 2020
    7
    Gameplay carino, originale rispetto ai suoi predecessori ma con tagli su magie e invocazioni che proprio non mi vanno giù.
    Trama sufficiente, piena di buchi riempiti da dlc, non capisco perché il tizio che l'ha preso da Nonura non abbia voluto tenere l'idea originale.
  57. Toshi_inu
    Jul 22, 2023
    0
    Buena banda sonora, pero la historia esta pesimamente contada, el juego asume que viste la película, el anime, que leíste la novela y viste los mensaje de nomura, el juego por si solo no te explica nada de la historia del juego
  58. 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.
  59. Jplays_07
    Jan 9, 2021
    7
    Pretty good game. A vast open world, good combat system, graphics and textures are nice, the characters’ interactions are interesting and funny lol. The downsides are, its story is kinda lacking. Which is sad, cause it had a lot of potential. Only if they kept the original story of FF Versus XIII, that would’ve been awesome. Second, is the camera controls during battle. its pretty clunkyPretty good game. A vast open world, good combat system, graphics and textures are nice, the characters’ interactions are interesting and funny lol. The downsides are, its story is kinda lacking. Which is sad, cause it had a lot of potential. Only if they kept the original story of FF Versus XIII, that would’ve been awesome. Second, is the camera controls during battle. its pretty clunky as hell especially when you’re surrounded by HUGE mobs of enemies at the same time. Camera goes into a damn seizure and its annoying af. And the face animations look kinda bad too. But hey, its soundtrack is SUPER EPIC tho. It kinda compensates for it. Overall, the game is still really well made. Good Job Square.… Expand
  60. Antoniods
    Jul 1, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gioco senza identità vecchio che non è neanche un Final Fantasy piatto ed anonimo.… Expand
  61. Zeon1982
    Mar 24, 2023
    3
    Bland and boring. What happened to this franchise. The Final Fantasy games on PS1 are some of the best RPG's ever made. Get you're act together Square Enix.
  62. DarkwingSchmuck
    Mar 3, 2022
    6
    Final Fantasy XV is one of the strangest gaming experiences you'll ever have. The narrative execution is a complete disaster (shockingly inept, even), the battle system is messy, there's nothing about it that truly stands out, and everything it actually does well is done better in a host of other open-world games.

    However, Final Fantasy XV is a fun video game -- there is enjoyment to    Final Fantasy XV is one of the strangest gaming experiences you'll ever have. The narrative execution is a complete disaster (shockingly inept, even), the battle system is messy, there's nothing about it that truly stands out, and everything it actually does well is done better in a host of other open-world games.

    However, Final Fantasy XV is a fun video game -- there is enjoyment to be had here. You may find a much better experience with something like Horizon Zero Dawn or Breath of the Wild, but Final Fantasy XV is a perfectly adequate second choice... as long as you didn't wait 10 years for it.    … Expand
  63. Crimson9
    Dec 12, 2022
    5
    After moving away from turn based combat to make the flawed FF12, delving into two MMORPGs, and meandering around with the mediocre FF13, Square Enix attempts and almost succeeds in a return to form for the Final Fantasy franchise with FF15.

    ...Almost. The move away from turn based combat is still not justified as the combat largely seemed to me to be less involved and interesting than    After moving away from turn based combat to make the flawed FF12, delving into two MMORPGs, and meandering around with the mediocre FF13, Square Enix attempts and almost succeeds in a return to form for the Final Fantasy franchise with FF15.

    ...Almost. The move away from turn based combat is still not justified as the combat largely seemed to me to be less involved and interesting than turn based. Its certainly flashier though and thats what Square Enix seems to care about.

    The characters are good but... I mean, the open world design is far from exceptional. Most of the sidequests are dull and the game has a lot of repetition. There's definitely a lot of content here and I appreciate that means a lot for some people. And its all optional so I won't knock it.

    But the mandatory content isnt particularly good. The plot seems rather straight forward at parts and then unnecessarily convoluted at others, and never is it particularly deep and interesting until the end. Somehow, the ending made me emotionally invested and impressed, even though the entire plot leading up to that point wasnt great and occasionally seemed very rushed.    … Expand
  64. Valod
    Mar 24, 2023
    10
    Una Lore epica e coinvolgente, un gameplay divertente e bello da giocare, una colonna sonora semplicemente eccezionale, dei personaggi carismatici e molto intriganti (in particolar modo Ardyn, il Villain), ed una più che ottima grafica rendendo questo gioco di Final Fantasy XV uno dei migliori giochi di Final Fantasy che abbia mai giocato.
    Ed uno dei più ricchi giochi openworld,    Una Lore epica e coinvolgente, un gameplay divertente e bello da giocare, una colonna sonora semplicemente eccezionale, dei personaggi carismatici e molto intriganti (in particolar modo Ardyn, il Villain), ed una più che ottima grafica rendendo questo gioco di Final Fantasy XV uno dei migliori giochi di Final Fantasy che abbia mai giocato.
    Ed uno dei più ricchi giochi openworld, considerando i numerosi ed ottimi dungeons da esplorare, gli epici Boss segreti, ed una quantità di sfide e missioni che vi possono tenere impegnati per oltre 150 ore.
    Una bella esperienza consigliata agli amanti degli Action jrpg e dei giochi openworld.    … Expand
  65. wangzhao8178
    Jan 28, 2023
    6
    boring.............................................................................
  66. aaronnmp96
    Jan 30, 2023
    2
    a huge and empty world and a story of insomnia, It's unfortunate that we have to buy more content to finish the game
  67. IvanMorello
    Mar 15, 2023
    1
    Questo è un gioco che mi ha spezzato il cuore. Ho sperato davvero tanto che fosse presente il doppiaggio Italiano che avrebbe regalato tutta un altra atmosfera ed immersività a questa saga, ma purtroppo non è stato così. Perciò la mia valutazione è negativa.

    Nel caso in cui dovesse essere inserito il doppiaggio Italiano la modificherò
  68. Thom17
    Jun 29, 2023
    4
    Everyone reccomended me not to play this game, but I still wanted to give it a chance.
    This game was really hard to beat for me, not because of its difficulty, but because it was really boring and not interesting at all. There are a lot of issues in this game.
    I'll start by the pros: - The graphic is really amazing - It has one of the best ost I have ever heard in videogames - The villain    Everyone reccomended me not to play this game, but I still wanted to give it a chance.
    This game was really hard to beat for me, not because of its difficulty, but because it was really boring and not interesting at all. There are a lot of issues in this game.
    I'll start by the pros:
    - The graphic is really amazing
    - It has one of the best ost I have ever heard in videogames - The villain is really one of the best in FF's history
    And that's it.

    The cons:
    - The open world is lifeless, boring to explore and not rewarding. - The story might be good, but it is told in the worst way possible, its really hard to understand it without watching any video online. Many things happen and you dont know why. The ending was really amazing, and that makes you angry, because only in the end there are good scenes, and there are some emotional scenes that you just cant feel them, because the game did nothing to make you like the characters.
    - Combat is just boring. You can finish it by using 2 buttons and if you are dying you can easily revive your team.
    - The subquests are really bad, boring and basically useless to complete. There are too much of them and most of them are not that rewarding, plus they add like nothing to the story.
    - The second part of the game was different from the rest of the game. From an open world it becomes a very linear game. - Regalia. Thats the car you can explore the world with. It basically drives alone, you dont have to do anything special if not moving it. Many times it takes ten minutes to go from a place to another and more than once i didnt pay attention to the game and just waited those minutes to arrive at destination...

    Final fantasy XV is a game that really suffered its bad development, it could have been one of the greatest game of all time, but there are many missed things that just cant be unseen. I really wanted to enjoy it, but it felt like the game did nothing to be interesting in any way.    … Expand
  69. TheSirKnightly
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Had to quit FF16 because it sucked so much, but came back and played this and realized how much of a gem it is by comparison.
  70. probono
    Jun 24, 2023
    0
    It's just not Final Fantasy. FF16 showed me what a true entry looks like, and now I can't play this one anymore.
  71. Eders
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    An absolutely recommended game to play
    Final Fantasy 15 is undoubtedly one of the best Final Fantasy games out there today, and a very unique and unforgettable experience, especially if you like big adventures stories with travel themes
    And if you truly love action jrpg games, it becomes practically a must-play
  72. Marcovalente88
    Jul 17, 2023
    0
    Gioco proprio brutto, personaggi senza spessore trama quasi inesistente e gameplay confusionario
  73. DeathGigas
    Aug 8, 2023
    4
    STAY AWAY
    It's the worst FF ever created
    Incomplete, full of plot holes, bad characters, bad combat where you just need potions and phoenix down
    Side quests all to throw away
  74. DeLeon
    Aug 10, 2023
    8
    It's a good game, but not on par with previous games in the franchise. They should have finished the game before releasing it. Hopefully the royal edition fixes that
  75. eroeru
    Sep 3, 2023
    9
    An absolute gem compared to the burning pile of mindless trash that is 16. Manages to retain some qualities of slower turn-based ff and yet also delivers on exploration. The characters and setting are fresh, the world vibrant. F ff16.
  76. Yoshihito
    Apr 17, 2020
    8
    A flawed, but ultimately great, Final Fantasy.

    I was originally going to score this a bit lower, but this has been a game that I've played more than any other that has released in the last year. Does it have some issues? Sure. Is it fun? Definitely. You can't please everyone so if you're expecting a more traditional Final Fantasy title, this probably isn't for you. But this was    A flawed, but ultimately great, Final Fantasy.

    I was originally going to score this a bit lower, but this has been a game that I've played more than any other that has released in the last year. Does it have some issues? Sure. Is it fun? Definitely. You can't please everyone so if you're expecting a more traditional Final Fantasy title, this probably isn't for you. But this was definitely for me.    … Expand
  77. Amargosa
    Nov 13, 2021
    7
    Good game. Good open world fun. But totally botched and ruined by the finale. This game is a wonderful example how you can ruin a great game at the end nonetheless.
  78. Hellmasker87
    Jul 7, 2020
    5
    omg, what is this? not a ff seriously.
    ffxv is an incomplete game
    there is not something good in this game.
    story, combat system, fetchquest, world empty, boss, little on-screen minor characters
    easy game, potion and phoenix down and you can win all battle
    all boring
    I just want to say one thing .. F. U.C. K. Y.O.U. square-enix
  79. ZaPaAl
    Jan 27, 2021
    7
    This game is a mess. It has lot's of fun elements, but on the other side, it is choked by game design disturbances and by a story that was obviously hacked apart to generate more money via DLCs.

    One of the questionable decisions was giving the player obvious cheat equipment right from the start. This is even worse with the Royal Edition. Those items can not be removed and permanently    This game is a mess. It has lot's of fun elements, but on the other side, it is choked by game design disturbances and by a story that was obviously hacked apart to generate more money via DLCs.

    One of the questionable decisions was giving the player obvious cheat equipment right from the start. This is even worse with the Royal Edition. Those items can not be removed and permanently clog your inventory. The menus are no fun to navigate and the worst is, you are expected to utilize something like 8 different weapon and 4 magic categories and only have 4 usable slots available. So adapting to different encounters requires pausing the game and navigating through cumbersome menu screens. And then the gind ... seriously, at one point you would be expected to grind something like 24 hours, for 2 items you don't need, by WATCHING, not playing, a totally mind numbing betting "game" over and over ...

    Graphically it's nice, the warping in fights and generally the first 2/3 of the game offer many missions and challenges. Especially the dungeons are full of nice little dialogues. But 2 of your 3 "friends" have an annoying Know_it_all attitude, wheres the main protagonist hardly does anything else then sulk.

    The story is plain confusing and does not make much sense and character development hardly exists. Not even the main atagonist is really explained. A lot of this is because of the ripped content. It's ok for the open world part, but against the end it really spirales down into a depressing and quite unsatisfying end. And then there is the issue of total overleveling and that just by daring to do a few side missions. Ofcourse I did all I could before the end. In result, for the last third of the game I was about at double the levels I should have been ... nihilating any kind of challenge in an already far to easy game.

    I liked the game for many hours, but the end chapters, due to the destroyed story, just killed it for me.    … Expand
  80. streame
    Jun 21, 2020
    2
    It's a spit in the face to the fans of the series. The game is empty and boring, the plot is badly written. You don't relate to characters, and the fact, that side missions about Noctis' friends are realeased as separate DLCs is a sign of disgusting greediness. Easily the worst installment of the series.

    Too bad, because the designers did an amazing job. But despite the looks, all other    It's a spit in the face to the fans of the series. The game is empty and boring, the plot is badly written. You don't relate to characters, and the fact, that side missions about Noctis' friends are realeased as separate DLCs is a sign of disgusting greediness. Easily the worst installment of the series.

    Too bad, because the designers did an amazing job. But despite the looks, all other parts of the game are terrible.    … Expand
  81. Redman_07
    Jul 6, 2023
    10
    i truly do not understand where the "hate" comes from.

    I will never ever forget the journey i had, with "my friends". The quality, soundtrack, graphics it was a masterpiece. Yes, it had some flaws, i get it. But why disctract yourself from an epic journey?! the game feels very personal, you bond with your brothers and overcome everything together. Gameplay was also very very good! it was    i truly do not understand where the "hate" comes from.

    I will never ever forget the journey i had, with "my friends". The quality, soundtrack, graphics it was a masterpiece. Yes, it had some flaws, i get it. But why disctract yourself from an epic journey?!
    the game feels very personal, you bond with your brothers and overcome everything together.
    Gameplay was also very very good! it was new for many, but that doesn´t mean it was bad in any way.
    exploring this world, cruising with the gang, beautiful landscapes, gossip at the campfire...
    at the end you have to choose a picture...i almost cry just thinking about that. Give it a try, you won´t be dissapointed, if you allow it.    … Expand
  82. guiletheguiles
    Sep 2, 2019
    8
    Best FF since FFX. I just wish the story was complete at launch, but that didn't ruin the game for me.
  83. christhewiz
    Oct 11, 2020
    5
    Seldomly felt so bored. Terrible underwhelming fights, tedious, cheesy and boring dialogues, ... Never has FF been such a sub-par experience.
  84. Voodoo123
    Mar 7, 2018
    7
    +Beautiful inspired open world
    +Wonderful character designs
    +Interesting moments like cooking meals to buff attacks +Side characters exhibit personality traits throughout the game to entertain you +Best in class sound design -Ropey / dated game mechanics -needlessly convoluted storytelling style that feels disjointed from the gameplay With so many excellent open world action RPGs    +Beautiful inspired open world
    +Wonderful character designs
    +Interesting moments like cooking meals to buff attacks
    +Side characters exhibit personality traits throughout the game to entertain you
    +Best in class sound design
    -Ropey / dated game mechanics
    -needlessly convoluted storytelling style that feels disjointed from the gameplay

    With so many excellent open world action RPGs to choose, FFXV while an engaging experience, as a standalone product is too disjointed. I recommend watching Kingsglaive bluray before you play this as the film functions as an intro to the game. If you're a FF fan though this is a must play! Just dont go in expecting a modern style RPG, its more like an interesting if quirky Japanese mish mash of art and rpg lite game ideas ...    … Expand
  85. 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
  86. Ultima12
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Royal Edition adds a ton of content and this game went from an 8 to a 9. The joy and sheer amount of content earn this game high marks in my opinion
  87. Umbra7
    Dec 24, 2019
    1
    Just play Breath of the Wild, any TES/Fallout game or ANY other JRPG, really. This game is a jack of all trades, master of none type of deal – and when I say master of none, I actually mean to say that it fails terribly at accomplishing any of the things it set out to do. Sidequests are boring, story is rubbish, combat system is an actual joke and an insult to anyone who likes the idea ofJust play Breath of the Wild, any TES/Fallout game or ANY other JRPG, really. This game is a jack of all trades, master of none type of deal – and when I say master of none, I actually mean to say that it fails terribly at accomplishing any of the things it set out to do. Sidequests are boring, story is rubbish, combat system is an actual joke and an insult to anyone who likes the idea of active combat; the list goes on.

    The only nice thing I have to say is that it's easily one of the most gorgeous games out there right now. Couldn't get myself to skip even a single cutscene because that's where FFXV really shines. Everything else though, SE should be ashamed to be associated with.

    Here's to hoping that FFXV is the only game in the series to get shafted this hard, and that FFXVI is going to be an actual game again rather than an interactive movie type of thing.    … Expand
  88. Rockboss
    May 21, 2020
    6
    After 13 I thought it can't get any worse. Well, then came 15. I loved the graphics, fighting was kind of fun. Unfortunately the sidequests and characters rather annoying. BUT the core of the game, the core of what FF is about: the story was a disaster. When you spend tenth of Millions in production why not one million in a first class book or story writer? FF deserves it.
  89. filip92
    May 10, 2023
    8
    My first FF game. After around 25 hours, it was a beautiful experience and a nice tale about the friendship.I will start with pros first. Played it on performance mode and it goes smoothly on PS5. Landscapes are nice,but what i most liked are the bossfights with epic set pieces. Bossfight with Ifrit was phenomenal.The game story time is on point. Not too much, not too short. Now, as forMy first FF game. After around 25 hours, it was a beautiful experience and a nice tale about the friendship.I will start with pros first. Played it on performance mode and it goes smoothly on PS5. Landscapes are nice,but what i most liked are the bossfights with epic set pieces. Bossfight with Ifrit was phenomenal.The game story time is on point. Not too much, not too short. Now, as for the cons - Sometimes there are boring parts where you fight with the same dull enemies . Side quests are not fun, i beat maybe 7,8 of them and i quit. Checkpoints are sometimes really far far i away, so it can happen you beat 2 sub bosses, you die after that and you start over. I found it preety annoying since this is not a soulsborne like game. But dont get me wrong, it happened 3,4 times during my playtrough. All in all, Noctis is a great character, and it was a good experience...… Expand
  90. Fizard
    Jan 3, 2017
    10
    Man, there are always more and more haters nowadays. Most of the negative reviews are people saying they are FF fans and blaming everything because the game wasn't what they expected. Unfortunately they must understand that people change (and also Square's public). I am a FF fan and played most of them. I was introduced to the RPG games in Final Fantasy Mystic Quest. I didn't even knewMan, there are always more and more haters nowadays. Most of the negative reviews are people saying they are FF fans and blaming everything because the game wasn't what they expected. Unfortunately they must understand that people change (and also Square's public). I am a FF fan and played most of them. I was introduced to the RPG games in Final Fantasy Mystic Quest. I didn't even knew what RPG was that time. After some time I played FF VII and that one got me. Liked most of them from VI to X (part 1, forget part 2). And after that all of them (offline) were disappointing to me.

    FF XV was the only one that tried to go back and focus on a good history (at least a little). I'm not saying was the best and Square could really explore A LOT more of the history (even on all the other characters). There were a lot of gaps and after chapter 8 it seems that they rushed to finish the game. It's obvious they focused mainly on the friendship instead of explaining more of the villain, the empire, all the other characters and even Luna. They tried to do a LOT of new things like fishing, car travel, food, minigames in-game that I really liked, but I'd trade it for more history. That was the only thing that made this FF not perfect for me. Some bugs ALL games can have, even more with open world and with dynamic fight, I don't focus on the little problems. Seems like those negative "Fans" plays the game just to search for problems.

    I am realistic, you can't compare this game with others. But this was one of the most realistic and dark story of Final Fantasy. It's one of the only FF that people die (not just one), get hurt, are bad, mean, scared. This game shows that some actions have consequences. If you want to do something very difficult it has a price. It's not like most of them that they all get out of a war unharmed.

    If this game could explain more of the history with DLCs it's going to be awesome.
    Summing up:
    + Reality
    + Battle (the only dynamic FF I really liked)
    + Friendship (the story is totally based on the friendship of the 4 of them)
    + Minigames and extra stuff
    + Graphics (Summons chilled me every time with more then only one animation per summon)
    + Dungeons
    - Lack of explanation (could expand and explain a lot more of the story, rushed from mid to end)
    - Too much secondary quests instead of main quest with few history (just make something for a person without a good history to make it most of the time)
    - Lack of characters. They focus so much in the 4 of them but I think it could be more characters involved (like Aranea, Iris and some others with more history on them). This is the first FF with so few characters.    … Expand
  91. Metayerju
    Aug 30, 2019
    6
    Alternate good - especially at begnining - and bad - especially at the end. Feeling of unfinished game. At some moment some totally empty enviromement. The second part of the game is a coridor.
  92. yoho
    May 4, 2023
    8
    Despite several issues due to it's very complicated development, I can only recommend playing FFXV. Mostly for its characters development and a little bit for its story (do the DLCs after you finish the game and watch short Ardyn movie, it brings a lot to the lore).
  93. tomvs123
    Nov 30, 2019
    2
    This is a hard thing to do, being that this is the only Final Fantasy game that had absolutely nothing for me. Well, at least now there's a Final Fantasy that I like less than 13.

    Here's basically what's missing: - Well-told story - Well-thought-out world - Intriguing characters - Intelligent character actions/motivations - Multi-dimensional villains - Intelligent strategy-based    This is a hard thing to do, being that this is the only Final Fantasy game that had absolutely nothing for me. Well, at least now there's a Final Fantasy that I like less than 13.

    Here's basically what's missing:

    - Well-told story
    - Well-thought-out world
    - Intriguing characters
    - Intelligent character actions/motivations
    - Multi-dimensional villains
    - Intelligent strategy-based combat

    I bought the game over a year ago, played about two hours then, and realized at that time that it had nothing for me. It looked graphically outdated, so I waited until now, when I got a PS4 Pro to force myself to finish the game. And, there was a steady stream of disappointment throughout, beating the game in 17 hours, doing almost none of the optional side quests.

    The combat system is simply dumb. I miss the times in X where you could intelligently use magic, character rotations, equipment variations, enemy weaknesses, and special skills to take down enemies that would be otherwise impossible though just auto-attacking. But in XV, auto-attacking, using potions, and cinematic button-presses gets you though everything. They chose style over substance here, which I suppose makes sense now that Final Fantasy is mainstream.

    The world makes no sense. It's great that they've got magical airships, ancient stone cities, and trailer parks all in the same game, but there's a lack of worldbuilding and exposition that would allow a skeptical person accept this. Overpowered monsters roaming around within walking distance of small settlements (with no protection) full of people also make no sense. They could have at least posted some high-level guards outside of these.

    The main characters are okay, I suppose, but required that you either like or accept the millennial way of life. You're basically playing as a millennial who mopes around, being seemingly dragged by his friends to complete his duties. And he experiences no growth at all through any of this. Well not until that near-end point where he suddenly loses his millennial tendencies with little reason as to why.

    The main story is not very cohesive. It primarily consists of obtaining relics and god powers so that you can become the next king. Yeah, no studying, understanding of the people you'll govern, or improving the lives of your people. Just picking up things. And you don't find out until near the end that you needed all of those relics and powers to defeat the main villain. How convenient.

    The main villain makes no sense. He seems to want to kill you, but instead strings you along and makes you suffer throughout your thing-collection journey. It's like he's not a real person, but simple plot tool to keep the story going.

    As for some of the main plot points, it takes powerful moments from the Final Fantasy franchise and throws them in here half-assed. If you've played all of the previous games, you'll know them when you see them. I was shocked how how simple and lacking of depth they were. The story is simply not well-told. I sometimes think that because of the time spent making the story, the creators got so used to the world and lore, that they inadvertently left out important facts and information that someone new to the world needs to know to understand what's happening.

    So yeah, that's it. This is one of the worst games I've ever played. I guess I'm just old now and don't understand what kids like these days...    … Expand
  94. Nunomagalhaes
    Sep 2, 2019
    9
    "fortunately,you can change the graphic performance,for a better experince,because if didn't, I wouldn't play if o didn.t have"but...
    is the first FF i play,This iS an amazing Open world, great Enemy design,the world is great, because it looks real,but is fantasy at the same time,combat in real time is great, soundtrack is very good, graphics in menu,choose constant resolution,is better,    "fortunately,you can change the graphic performance,for a better experince,because if didn't, I wouldn't play if o didn.t have"but...
    is the first FF i play,This iS an amazing Open world, great Enemy design,the world is great, because it looks real,but is fantasy at the same time,combat in real time is great, soundtrack is very good, graphics in menu,choose constant resolution,is better, almost perfect,in full resolution,have some problems,history úntil now is good,rpg elements are very good to,leveling up...etc,if you like Open world, choose this, because you are going to love this game.    … Expand
  95. 22446688Bb
    Jul 3, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The latest fantasy game 15 game leader offers diverse ideas with an epic story and shocking events you must buy from now… Expand
  96. Fischel5
    Dec 18, 2018
    10
    My favorite FF since FF10, one of the best modern RPGs. Amazing music, story, play and graphics, Watch the FFXV movie and anime before playing the game. It will be you more background story that goes with the game. Enjoy!
  97. 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
  98. Gallbond
    Jan 3, 2022
    8
    ♂4 настоящих мужчины всю игру показывают, как выглядит настоящая мужская дружба♂
  99. Arkames
    Mar 6, 2017
    7
    A história não está bem contada ou cadenciada, além do mais o protagonista é muito melindroso e cheio de mi mi mi, Gladius é bem mais tri.

    Depois que se aprende bem como usar o sistema de deslocação do Noctus, as batalhas até que melhoram, porém tem horas que está um confusão infernal de tanto inimigo, deixando difícil de entender onde está o Nuctus e o que ele está fazendo, contudo,    A história não está bem contada ou cadenciada, além do mais o protagonista é muito melindroso e cheio de mi mi mi, Gladius é bem mais tri.

    Depois que se aprende bem como usar o sistema de deslocação do Noctus, as batalhas até que melhoram, porém tem horas que está um confusão infernal de tanto inimigo, deixando difícil de entender onde está o Nuctus e o que ele está fazendo, contudo, geralmente ele irá precisar urgentemente de um "ELIXIR", o cara é um viciado!

    O que salva um pouco é o grande mapa, onde pode-se gastar bastante tempo fazendo side quests em busca de (PA), recomendo desde logo aprender a ganhar esses PA, passando pela pescaria à andar nas galinhas amarelas "Choco", comer, andar de carro...

    Vale a pena se pagares um preço razoável.    … Expand
  100. ziko_xman
    Dec 11, 2020
    8
    + Epic music
    + Great atmosphere
    + Awesome characters
    + I dig the combat when set to Wait mode
    + Fishing :D
    + Roadtrip feeling
    - Long travel / Loading
    - Sometimes bugs when accepting quests or characters being stuck
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Critic score distribution:
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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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