Final Fantasy XV

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  1. nestle12345
    Aug 7, 2017
    0
    Story: Dreadful, full of plotholes, don't even bother trying to understand it.
    Gameplay: Worst gameplay of all time, camera continuously getting in the way, hold down x and square and hope for the best.
    Music: Good. Sidequests: Shoot yourself in the head because that's way more enjoyable than doing these. Open world: It is very open, with a lot of space... and that's it, just space.    Story: Dreadful, full of plotholes, don't even bother trying to understand it.
    Gameplay: Worst gameplay of all time, camera continuously getting in the way, hold down x and square and hope for the best.
    Music: Good.
    Sidequests: Shoot yourself in the head because that's way more enjoyable than doing these.
    Open world: It is very open, with a lot of space... and that's it, just space. Nothing worth mentioning goes on, except for helping the occasional broken down car. WHAOSOCOOL.
    Second-half of the game: Get yourself some chips and a soda, put on some netflix, lay back and hold down the analog stick forward, because all you will be doing is going in a straight line from here on out.
    Overall: False advertisement, none of the trailers from 2006-2013 (that basically sold the game for a lot of people) contain anything in the final game.    … Expand
  2. Sevenfold71
    Sep 24, 2017
    10
    Dire que l'attente de ce jeu était longue est peut dire, espérant que le jeu soit bon. Et bien pour moi c'est le cas. Conquis du début à la fin. On pourra cracher sur quelques quêtes secondaires un peut soporifiques, à des graphismes qui souffres d'une distance d'affichage vraiment moyenne effectivement, syndrome "THE CREW" est présent dans le jeu, vous aurez des textures vraimentDire que l'attente de ce jeu était longue est peut dire, espérant que le jeu soit bon. Et bien pour moi c'est le cas. Conquis du début à la fin. On pourra cracher sur quelques quêtes secondaires un peut soporifiques, à des graphismes qui souffres d'une distance d'affichage vraiment moyenne effectivement, syndrome "THE CREW" est présent dans le jeu, vous aurez des textures vraiment inexistantes au loin, mais de "près" le jeu reste joli grâce à de nombreux effets réussis et de jolis paysages et une pâte artistique plutôt réussie. Pour le gameplay il est relativement bon, fun, dynamique, accessible et quelques idées vraiment sympathiques notamment grâce à la bande de noctis car chaque personne a sa propre spécialité. Quelques séquences d'infiltrations sont également présentent, certes pas les plus intéressantes mais bon elles sont pas longues. Niveau scénario, je trouve le jeu vraiment cool, alors c'est pas l'avis de tous le monde, mais je trouve la relation entre les 4 potes vraiment bien foutus, avec des moments vraiment très prenants et une fin que je trouve émouvante sans vouloir spoiler. J'ai vraiment été touché pas les personnages du jeu et l'histoire de Noctis. Alors certes le spitch est en soit pas très recherché, mais personnellement c'est le genre d'histoire que j'aime beaucoup. J'ai donc été pris directement dans le jeu et immédiatement plongé dans ce groupe de pote, l'ambiance ma vraiment conquis. L'un des points les plus forts du jeu, reste la bande son, elle est juste magnifique, les thème musicaux sont excellents et la VF de bonne qualité. Bref un jeu qui m'a conquis par son ambiance, son gameplay, et l'histoire sympa, certes ma note est un peut exagérée mais c'est un véritable coup de cœur pour ma part.… Expand
  3. BasilZero
    May 28, 2017
    9
    Game: Final Fantasy XV
    Genre: Action RPG
    Developer: Squareenix System: Playstation 4 (PS4) Total Score: 89/100 Value Score: 8.9/10 Number of Hours to complete main story: 46 hours • Story: 8/10 • Characters: 9/10 • GamePlay: 8/10 • Graphics: 8/10 • Sound: 9/10 • Music: 10/10 • Length: 10/10 • Replay Value: 9/10 • Player Value: 8/10 Pros +Great and engaging combat    Game: Final Fantasy XV
    Genre: Action RPG
    Developer: Squareenix
    System: Playstation 4 (PS4)
    Total Score: 89/100
    Value Score: 8.9/10

    Number of Hours to complete main story: 46 hours

    • Story: 8/10
    • Characters: 9/10
    • GamePlay: 8/10
    • Graphics: 8/10
    • Sound: 9/10
    • Music: 10/10
    • Length: 10/10
    • Replay Value: 9/10
    • Player Value: 8/10

    Pros
    +Great and engaging combat system
    +Great character interactions and cutscenes
    +Fantastic OST that also consists of songs from different FF games
    +A lot of fanservice for those that have a long history and nostalgia of the game series through items, monsters, etc
    +Very lengthy, takes about 45 to 50 hours to complete at normal mode
    +Consists of a lot of sidequests, hunts and optional dungeons which increase replay value
    +New Game+ is available
    +Multiple difficulty modes
    +Decent number of mini games such as Justice monsters and fishing
    +Social media options such as uploading photos taken

    Cons
    -Magic system and summon system are not as great as previous FF games (summons are done rarely and magic you create or combine with items/elements)
    -A lot of plot holes and off screen events between characters
    -Major storyline involving major characters tied to DLC
    -Some glitches occur where it prevents you from completing a sidequest
    -Plot is weakly explained through NPCs which you have to get near and is at random at some parts alongside a lot of reading some items on throughout the game's locations
    -A lot of updates which can be annoying especially if you are playing through the game and it changes something drastically.
    -Driving mechanics are horrible and are on rails
    -Some visual aspects look like last gen (PS3 gen or even from PSP gen)
    -Some voiceovers are hard to understand due to music playing over the conversations
    -Special events such as Chocobo Moogle Carnival, can only be accessed at certain times during event periods    … Expand
  4. Drakon
    Feb 26, 2017
    9
    While this game is far from perfect, and I mean far, somehow, I have found that none of that even matters. What this game boiled down to for me was fun, pure fun, with an interesting if lacking story, lots of good ideas, and over all a package that manages to be worth the price. Somehow, I even would go to the extent of saying this game is one of my favorites of all time. It is quiteWhile this game is far from perfect, and I mean far, somehow, I have found that none of that even matters. What this game boiled down to for me was fun, pure fun, with an interesting if lacking story, lots of good ideas, and over all a package that manages to be worth the price. Somehow, I even would go to the extent of saying this game is one of my favorites of all time. It is quite good, with a highly relatable cast, which I found surprising, I related most to Noctis, which I didn't see coming seeing as he is royalty, but when it comes down to it, he felt human, and suffered from many of the same human issues as anyone else. Combat is fast and fun, there isn't a simple thing to compare it to, maybe something like bayonetta or devil may cry, but at the same time completely different. My only issue with combat is it never challenges the player, and it never really grows, it gives you the entire tool kit at the beginning and it is really a skill and numbers game from then on. The story like I said before, while lacking, it still tells a full story where all motives are clear, and all plot points minus one or two make sense. The world is simply beautiful and exactly what you might come to expect from the FF series, but in a open world. The later half of the game does go linear which is more of a strength to its story telling, although execution doesn't hit every beat in this later half. The long and short of it is this game will make you laugh, cry, and more than anything, it will make you care, maybe not about the bigger conflict, but about the protagonists. While the game makes storytelling sacrifices, that only stands to strengthen the 4 friends characters throughout the story, and if nothing else, that made the journey one worth taking, for me not just once, but three times, and many more to come over the years.
    A few things to note:
    Chapter 13 is hit or miss from person to person, I enjoyed it, many didn't, that is all I will say to avoid spoilers.
    They are going beyond the release to fix fan complaints with the game, this team has insane dedication to the fans, and it is refreshing to see this level of dedication, hopefully all will help to better the experience!
    There is a jumping puzzle in the end game, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND you see it through to the very end, it is one of the more difficult, yet fun things I have seen in games in the last few years, and while it doesn't always appear to fit the game's style, it feels good to conquer it.    … Expand
  5. itchipod
    Dec 25, 2017
    5
    The only thing I like is the combat which is very fun. Story is very lacking, not much monsters to kill, and everything from traveling to interacting with NPCs is a chore.
  6. Femto90
    Apr 21, 2020
    0
    Unfinished garbage, played it at release and it was literally unfinished, full of bugs etc It's kinda better now after more than 2 years but it means nothing to me. Hell they just now adding the villains backstory in the game, **** this piece of ****
  7. treken1
    Nov 9, 2017
    3
    Final Fantasy se ha caracterizado por ser una saga con una historia densa y profunda, con cientos de líneas de diálogo y por un mundo basto y mastodóntico. Este proyecto ha tenido cientos de problemas en su desarrollo, y al final han recortado parte de lo que debía traer para meterlos en otros formatos, como la película y las series de anime que perfectamente podrían haber sido parte delFinal Fantasy se ha caracterizado por ser una saga con una historia densa y profunda, con cientos de líneas de diálogo y por un mundo basto y mastodóntico. Este proyecto ha tenido cientos de problemas en su desarrollo, y al final han recortado parte de lo que debía traer para meterlos en otros formatos, como la película y las series de anime que perfectamente podrían haber sido parte del videojuego, tanto la película como parte del prólogo, y el anime como flashbacks. No me siento identificado con lo que ha hecho sentir este Final Fantasy, teniendo en cuenta lo que he sentido en otros momentos de mi vida. Si este es el camino que Square Enix ha decidido tomar, que no cuenten conmigo. ¿Mundo abierto? ¿Y la narrativa, mero complemento de relleno? Bah, otra más que no sabe que hacer para sacar dinero.… Expand
  8. terminalsonata
    Nov 2, 2017
    10
    I've rated this the way I have for one reason: the team at SquareEnix that supports FFXV has taken such a battering from players, and yet continue to try to do right by them. They are continuously adding to the story of the base game for free, and have made the Season Pass more than worth it with the Episode DLCs, with the carnivals/festivals, and the upcoming multiplayer, Comrades.I've rated this the way I have for one reason: the team at SquareEnix that supports FFXV has taken such a battering from players, and yet continue to try to do right by them. They are continuously adding to the story of the base game for free, and have made the Season Pass more than worth it with the Episode DLCs, with the carnivals/festivals, and the upcoming multiplayer, Comrades.

    When's the last time a developer has done things at the detriment of their own bank account to try to make the fans happy? With such dramatic failures like No Man's Sky and Mass Effect: Andromeda getting nothing, I will happily give major props to this game.

    Perhaps if I had played it for the first time when it first came out, I would have been of the same mind as many people here, but I came in just a few months ago, and I am so happy with this game. It's the first game I've cared about enough to play for long enough to reach platinum with it. And the fact that the good stuff keeps on coming.

    Yes, the game could have been better, and it's sad to see what happened with Final Fantasy versus 13, but given how much I enjoy this game as it is now, it would be disingenuous of me to give it anything shy of a 10.

    if you're on the fence, and this review caught your attention as you're trying to decide whether you want to hop on board with this game, do it and remember that this is a game to have fun with. Final Fantasy has been a trendsetter for decades when it comes to games, and they can't evolve without leaving concepts behind in favor of new ones. Keep in mind that they built this game as part of a complete universe, and that you WILL want to take in all other media to get a good idea of the story. Final Fantasy XV: Kingsglaive is something like $5 USD on PSN, and free if you're subbed to Netflix (right now). Final Fantasy XV: Brotherhood is free on YouTube. There's even a free sidescroller that's like the old days of 1990s gaming dealing with the main character's father on PSN.

    The DLCs are story important, although you'll want to play those after you finish the main game if you're one of those sorts that hate spoilers. Episode Gladiolus and Episode Prompto are out, with Ignis coming in December. The upcoming multiplayer Comrades is supposed to be important to the story, as well, and so long as you have the Season Pass, all four of these are covered inside of it!

    Yes, the devs have produced crack like the Choco-Moogle Carnival, and the Assassins Festival, but these two were/are free, and all in total good fun.

    This is a game you're meant to have fun with beyond the main plot, and it does it well.    … Expand
  9. PavelCech
    Aug 30, 2018
    0
    I am experienced gamer, played dozens of similar games by end. FF XV says it is for First Timers so I was curious. The result - no its not. From my point of view this is cheap looking and crap feeling game with 10+ years old mechanics and graphics. But what I dislike most are main characters. They are all looking unmature, like EMO gay singer group (like Backstreet Boys). Their stupidI am experienced gamer, played dozens of similar games by end. FF XV says it is for First Timers so I was curious. The result - no its not. From my point of view this is cheap looking and crap feeling game with 10+ years old mechanics and graphics. But what I dislike most are main characters. They are all looking unmature, like EMO gay singer group (like Backstreet Boys). Their stupid haircut, simple dialogues makes me feeling I must have installed different game for PEGI 3 or something. The quests are simple, straight nothing special and predictable. System of skills and everything is half interesting in comparison to Skyrim for instance. If you are First Timer you must love japanese style of games or skip this garbage. It will be completely waste of time for you.… Expand
  10. Rustaman
    Jul 9, 2017
    8
    Yeah, not the best game in the series, but that does not make it bad. The game has very good battle system, a colorful challenge summoned and raznostoronnii soundtrack
  11. ant1998
    Oct 29, 2017
    7
    The game has a lot of charms but unfortunately there so many things that ruin the experience.

    Characters: Besides the boyz and the main antagonist, the rest of the characters are filler and they are just there for the sake of being there. Iris, Cindy, even Luna were never expanded upon and developed. Hell, if you skip some cut scenes you might not even know of Luna at all. Iris and    The game has a lot of charms but unfortunately there so many things that ruin the experience.

    Characters: Besides the boyz and the main antagonist, the rest of the characters are filler and they are just there for the sake of being there. Iris, Cindy, even Luna were never expanded upon and developed. Hell, if you skip some cut scenes you might not even know of Luna at all. Iris and Cindy get a couple of meaningless dialogues that show nothing about their emotions and relationship.

    The open world: Even though its open world, it doesnt feel like one. The game is littered with gas stations that are identical, boring sidequests mostly involving you collecting or hunt something. The places although aesthetically pleasing, offer no story. They just are there for the sake of being an open world. And every time you want to travel somewhere far you have to 'drive' the regalia which feels like a loading screen.

    The combat: The combat is very smooth and fun but at times it can be frustrating due to the awful camera. The camera would rotate crazily if you're in a dungeon or when you try to warp around and often enough its blocked by trees or other objects so you cant even see noct or the enemies. The dodging system doesnt work that well either especially when there are a lot of enemies. But overall it works fine and its really fun can be deep with different customizations.

    The bosses and enemies: One of the best things about this game is the awesome enemies and bosses. Some of them having you fly in the air and doing aerial combat which is freaking sick. The bosses are epic and satisfying to fight with godlike music. Seriously the music makes the fight a million times better.

    The boyz, camping and stuff: For the first half of the game, you're gonna spend majority of your time with the boyz fighting monsters, camping, taking photos, chilling in the regalia, fishing, ride chocobos, chatting, etc. This is actually the best part of the game in my opinion. It helps you see the emotional bond between them and its relaxing to play.    … Expand
  12. Bibit
    Aug 25, 2018
    3
    It was going ok, I was enjoying the general gameplay but the story ruined it.
  13. Offyourocker
    Apr 3, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i really didn't like that "just us pals" feel of the game. i always end up turning voice volume down eventually in games, and this is one of the fastest in a while. driving or walking anywhere will stuff meaningless and repetitive banter down your throat. putting that aside, a lighthearted adventure between friends seems like a really dumb thing to do after your father was killed and your kingdom crushed. enemies are a nuisance. seriously. i don't know which is worse, the seemingly endless fetch quests, or the literally endless spawning enemies that try to get in your way. the world is too big and if you're trying to get anywhere that isn't part of the main road you need to sprint, BUT there's a virtually meaningless stamina bar. if you time it right, your stamina bar completely refills. all this serves to do is keep you from falling asleep while trying to get places you can't with your car. trust me, there are plenty of those. finally, when they steal your car. they steal your car! even if it's only temporary, it's like they took the best part of the game away from you and force you to walk/sprint literally everywhere until you get it back.… Expand
  14. Anyudmegvolt
    Dec 27, 2020
    10
    Had to push myself for years to start it. But it was totally worth it, one of the best stories ever made.
  15. Cytyc
    Jan 3, 2022
    10
    When I took the platinum trophy, after over 150 hours of gameplay, I finally understood the true meaning of this Final Fantasy XV.
    Traveling with your friends.
    This is the point of Final Fantasy XV. I realize this is an extremely rare theme to find in a video game today, but Final Fantasy XV makes this concept to its fullest potential. Thus creating a unique memory on how to live an    When I took the platinum trophy, after over 150 hours of gameplay, I finally understood the true meaning of this Final Fantasy XV.
    Traveling with your friends.
    This is the point of Final Fantasy XV.
    I realize this is an extremely rare theme to find in a video game today, but Final Fantasy XV makes this concept to its fullest potential.
    Thus creating a unique memory on how to live an adventure together.
    With its ups and downs, it manages to stand out for its honest and unique message.
    A fantastic masterpiece for the current and future generations to come.    … Expand
  16. STEntertainment
    Dec 18, 2016
    2
    If you're a fan of the old school Final Fantasy games this isn't for you. In an attempt to attract new and old fans Square-Enix has failed in making a game either side wants. It's the first button masher Final Fantasy game. That pretty much says it all. A fast paced, action rpg with elements of fantasy. Geared towards teen boys. I wasn't really expecting much anyway this time around, but aIf you're a fan of the old school Final Fantasy games this isn't for you. In an attempt to attract new and old fans Square-Enix has failed in making a game either side wants. It's the first button masher Final Fantasy game. That pretty much says it all. A fast paced, action rpg with elements of fantasy. Geared towards teen boys. I wasn't really expecting much anyway this time around, but a small sense of hope was lingering in the back of my head. But alas, all hope was gone when a cover version of "Stand By Me" was played in the intro of the game, That set the mood for the entire game. A buddy/bromance coming of age story with button mashing....No thanks. By the end of the game, one is just happy to be done with it.… Expand
  17. thekindsirpoopo
    Dec 24, 2016
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gameplay - 3/10
    At its current state it is still filled with bugs and no where near as polished as it should be. Fighting is as simple as holding down attack and dodging buttons. It's cooler to watch than control. Tactics for other characters is weak and boring. I don't know how many times I tried to pick up an item, open a door or hop on a chocobo and I jumped 10 times before actually accessing the desired task. You constantly tip toe in dungeons and towns forcing you to sprint and kill your stamina. Just let me run dammit! Summons? Cool but random. Just let me summon them like previous games.

    Graphics - 9/10
    No doubt this game is beautiful. There were many moments I had to stare at the scenery before I could carry on. Entering Altissia blew my load. As pretty as the game is, it still lacks the character of previous games. Promto is photographer of the year!

    Music - 7/10
    Yoko Shimomura's contribution to the Final Fantasy series fits well. Main battle themes are awesome and the boss battles give you a real epic feel. If you like Kindom Hearts soundtracks, you'll like this one. One thing I hated was the town music. Other than Hammerhead, I found all town tracks to be SO ANNOYING! The redneck themes in Lucis had me muting the game while I was in towns.

    Story - 2/10
    Hands down the worst and more boring FF story to date. The original concept from Final Fantasy Versus XIII had me excited. I really wanted to feel like this was a modern Final Fantasy with a touch of Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet mixed with the whole "Fantasy based on reality" theme. The relationship with Notic and King Regis is nowhere to be found. So many interesting characters not given a chance to shine such as Lunafreya, Ravus, Iedolas Aldercapt, heck even Arden didn't make as big of an impact. Kingsglaive gives you the background leading up to the game but the game does a poor job of connecting them. The whole Lucis area had me cringing with redneck NPC's and towns. The second half of the game transitions from open world to a much more linear approach but gives you much more story and less redneck BS. Character relationship between the group is ok but I honestly didn't know if Prompto was gonna build up the courage to ask to suck my dick. Either you're gay or not, just stop bugging me with your BS! As a prince/king, Noctis is alright but nowhere near as cool as Cloud or Lightning. I really wanted to see Tetsuya Nomura's version of him.

    Cutscenes - 4/10
    Previous FF games made cutscenes feel like a reward for kicking some serious ass. For the first half of the game, cutscenes feel no different than those from a free MMORPG. The second half is better with actual pre-rendered cutscenes. I will say the scene where Lunafreya gives Notis the ring is one of the most beautiful FF cutscenes I've seen in a while.

    Voice Acting - 1/10
    Complete **** Everyone in Lucis is a redneck except for one douchebag who has a New York Italian accent. Dude even says cliche **** like "bada bing bada boom" and "fa-get-about-it". I kept pretending Ignis was Balthier from FFXII.

    TL;DR
    Beautiful game with mostly good soundtrack killed by lacking story, no polish and an even further push away from the true Final Fantasy feel. Name it something else and it might be seen as a decent game.    … Expand
  18. sudderandomuser
    Jan 3, 2017
    3
    I'm going to review this as both a standalone title, comparing it to other RPGs, and as a Final Fantasy title. I've played every mainline FF title except for I and XI, but recognize some titles may have been better received if they were not under the Final Fantasy title.

    Regardless of how you look at XV, this game is a mess. There are parts that work. The dungeons are fun to explore,    I'm going to review this as both a standalone title, comparing it to other RPGs, and as a Final Fantasy title. I've played every mainline FF title except for I and XI, but recognize some titles may have been better received if they were not under the Final Fantasy title.

    Regardless of how you look at XV, this game is a mess.

    There are parts that work. The dungeons are fun to explore, the music is better than average, the banter livened up some areas, and there are short sections of the game plot which are a nice touch. It provided an amazing amount of laughter at times, but that was not intentional on behalf of the game. The trees and rocks were impressive.

    Sadly, even the positives have negatives attached. Most of the dungeons have no lore or reason for existing, the vast majority of the music is simplistic and wasn't made to fit specific circumstances (i.e. you'll have no You're Not Alone, The Truth Revealed, or Fallen Angel), the banter is largely not related to the plot and offers no insight beyond "bugs are icky" or "Cindy needs to take out a restraining order towards Prompto," and the sections which don't work outnumber those that do. The trees and rocks WERE impressive though.

    There are some aspects which were okay, but too botched to be good. I would say this would be a good first step for an open world FF game, but even Lightning Returns had a more memorable, albeit smaller, open world. This whole world is massive, which I'm sure took some amazing graphic work, but it's so empty in that most of it is just scenery you're meant to drive by and there's not much to discover other than random items in the field. On top of it, the areas aren't built up to have different cultures or heart. To compare it beyond FF, it fares even worse in comparison to anything open world Bethesda makes, and even the world of Dragon Age Inquisition - which filled its world with many fetch quests - since that open world understood the importance of lore and allowing player to discover things when exploring.

    Speaking of boring fetch quests, that's exactly the method this game takes up for its sidequests. There are a couple I'd willingly do that were a bit different, but they by and large just felt pointless. This lack of purpose made even worse by how the open world is abandoned in the second half of the game, as it pulls a reverse FFXIII and becomes linear.

    The worst part of the game happens during this linear part. There's a city that we hear of repeatedly, but when we arrive, we're limited to a small patch of grass. To top it off, I've rarely been as miserable playing a game as I was when I was playing Chapter 13, which dragged on, didn't have the right game mechanics to pull off, and offered nothing rewarding.

    Most of the characters get no development or background, a lot of vital plot points happen off screen, and the plot itself pulls off something I would have thought impossible: Being very simple while also being as disjointed as possible. The plot is told in chunks, flashbacks, or in extra material the game assumes you've seen. I had watched the anime, movie, and played the platinum demo, and even then the latter half of the game had few answers. To avoid going into later spoilers, even the first quest you get opens up a ton of questions: Why would a prince leave without money to the point he has to slay monsters to pay his car bill? If he doesn't have the currency of that area, why didn't the more cautious Ignis think to convert it beforehand? Why does an area still in their Kingdom even use different currency? And that is nothing in comparison to the lack of logic later.

    Even the central theme of friendship is something that doesn't make sense beyond their movements in battle. Prompto, Ignis, and Gladiolus have no relationship to each other and are only there because of Noctis. One of them ends up yelling at Noctis more than acting anything like a friend, another comes across as more of a highly paid servant, and the final member can act like a friend, but then Noctis can be horrible to him in return, completely destroying any sense of that "brotherhood." It does not help that we don't even know much about even their motivations for being there, particularly Gladiolus and Ignis. There were characters in FFII that I knew more about in terms of motives and background.

    I'm fine with trying new things, but it has to be engaging. Most of the battle system was pressing O and occasionally warping while the camera focuses on the wrong place. I would've preferred something more similar to the tactics screen + pause and switch between party members method of Dragon Age games to add a more tactical edge to it.

    Yes, there are sections which work and it might be an "okay" action game by a company without deep pockets, but given how RPGs rely more on story, there's no way this can get a high score when the writing is such a mess and the last half of the game feels unfinished.    … Expand
  19. ElroyJetson
    Apr 3, 2017
    0
    FFINO - Final Fantasy In Name Only.

    If you were a fan of the previous FF classics, stay away from this game. Why, you ask? From a lacklustre, non-engaging story to over-simplified combat, annoying as HELL camera, filler side-quests, barren open world, cars on train-tracks, terrible magic system, and mediocre character customisation – it’s hard to find a reason to play this mess of a    FFINO - Final Fantasy In Name Only.

    If you were a fan of the previous FF classics, stay away from this game. Why, you ask? From a lacklustre, non-engaging story to over-simplified combat, annoying as HELL camera, filler side-quests, barren open world, cars on train-tracks, terrible magic system, and mediocre character customisation – it’s hard to find a reason to play this mess of a game.

    Where do I even begin? The truth is nowhere - don't even waste your time. DO NOT BUY THIS GAME IF YOU WERE A FAN OF PREVIOUS FF CLASSICS LIKE X, VII, OR VI.

    Never have I quit a FF game midway until XV. I got to 5-10 hours in and the complete lack of an engaging story, boring watered down combat system, and the worst side-quests known to mankind ensured that I could no longer continue. If I could give one word to describe this game, it would be: unfulfilling.

    I’m rating this game a 0/10 instead of 4/10 because I’m comparing XV to previous non-MMO mainline FF titles and considering development time. Biggest gaming disappointment of all time.    … Expand
  20. Andyo
    Dec 30, 2016
    3
    I don't normally bother writing reviews for games however, after having played and completed Final Fantasy XV I feel compelled to share my opinion with others in the hopes that this rubbish game doesn't ruin such a great franchise.

    Now don't get me wrong, I bought this game with much excitement and anticipation. I didn't expect this game to be the best game I have ever played, I didn't    I don't normally bother writing reviews for games however, after having played and completed Final Fantasy XV I feel compelled to share my opinion with others in the hopes that this rubbish game doesn't ruin such a great franchise.

    Now don't get me wrong, I bought this game with much excitement and anticipation. I didn't expect this game to be the best game I have ever played, I didn't really have any major expectations. I didn't play any of the tech demos and stayed away from previews etc. In fact, I knew very little about the game prior to playing the full release version.

    I'm not going to bother going into the pros and cons of the game, but let me just say that I gave this game a good 15 hours or so playtime before I could admit to myself that the game was bad. I really wanted to love and enjoy this game, and tried so hard to get into it. But unfortunately I couldn't and each time I played it seemed more like a chore than anything else.

    I feel as though any fan of FInal Fantasy will be going through the 5 stages of grief after playing XV. The first stage being denial, which is likely to account for most positive reviews that weren't paid for by SE.

    If you have yet to play FFXV, save your money and wait for a price drop. If you want to play a fantastic open world RPG then play Witcher 3.    … Expand
  21. Fivluih
    Dec 31, 2016
    5
    If you love listening to emo guys sigh and complain while you endlessly run back and forth on fetch quests, than this is the game for you! This game is an absolutely beautiful piece of **** Amazing to look at, boring and not that fun to play. New levelling, camp element and modding weapons is a cool addition, but in the end the clunky combat system and overall boring gameplay really killsIf you love listening to emo guys sigh and complain while you endlessly run back and forth on fetch quests, than this is the game for you! This game is an absolutely beautiful piece of **** Amazing to look at, boring and not that fun to play. New levelling, camp element and modding weapons is a cool addition, but in the end the clunky combat system and overall boring gameplay really kills the game for me. I would not buy another Final Fantasy game like this. If you're on the fence about this game at all, wait until it's super cheap or give it a pass!… Expand
  22. BoundingSuccubi
    Jan 17, 2017
    0
    Another wasted opportunity for Square. Very little depth. Another story along the lines of FFXIII. No reason for anything, just thrown together. Character customization and party mechanics are awful. Square has lost their ability to tell a captivating story and create characters who have real personality and draw you in and this is just the latest example. I have played every FFAnother wasted opportunity for Square. Very little depth. Another story along the lines of FFXIII. No reason for anything, just thrown together. Character customization and party mechanics are awful. Square has lost their ability to tell a captivating story and create characters who have real personality and draw you in and this is just the latest example. I have played every FF since 1 including Gameboy and I have been let down every title since 12. Square - there is reason you make the online games with jobs and classes and magic and story. Why can't you do that with an offline title? Your fans want it. And now you suck at it. Go back to the basics.… Expand
  23. hulkmaster
    Dec 13, 2016
    0
    If it was "just some JRPG" i would gladly place 8 or 9, because game have its pretty good moments.

    But as Final Fantasy game it lack of too much things. Why would they give that game to Tabata, instead of Nomura?
  24. skillzmcfly
    Dec 31, 2016
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. We all know the best Final Fantasy is [insert the first Final Fantasy you ever played]. Now, this rendition is somewhat of a letdown to me. I have played most Final Fantasys and liked them mostly. Part 15 is among my least favorite. Now, I will try to present my criticism in order.
    Positives: The graphics are gorgeous. The fights are dynamic. And you can ride a chocobo. Sadly, that is about it.
    Negatives: You only get direct control of one of the characters. The fights are confusing and it is hard to stay on one target. The magic system is shallow and I soon started to avoid using magic. Talking about things being shallow: the characters and the story. SPOILER: You are led into a trap for most of the game in what isn't even a real twist. The characters react predictably - you don't get a choice. You get to ride around in a cool car - which takes virtually forever to get anywhere. And you have to do it again and again.
    Throughout the game characters get removed from your party, which I always feel is poor gameplay pacing by producers. At one point all of the weapons you collected get taken away and you have to walk through areas that are made to be a survival horror game. Totally not what I wanted to buy.
    It might be the same case as with FF8 where I only got the hang and the basics of gameplay on my second try, but thus far FF15 is a gorgeous turd. I am almost through - only sidequesting before the endgame - and because I waited so long this game is a major letdown. Boo on you Square.    … Expand
  25. americanbeast
    Feb 4, 2017
    1
    I created a metacritic account just to review this game. Absolute rubbish. A boring world, characters, and a story that requires to watch movies and anime just to understand. You'd think that with a 10 year development time and a massive budget that Square could have come up with something better. The combat is just okay. The final few hours of the game are absolutely terrible. AlsoI created a metacritic account just to review this game. Absolute rubbish. A boring world, characters, and a story that requires to watch movies and anime just to understand. You'd think that with a 10 year development time and a massive budget that Square could have come up with something better. The combat is just okay. The final few hours of the game are absolutely terrible. Also you can't save in most dungeons so if you have time constraints (or the game crashes which happened to me twice) you can lose significant time.

    As long a time fan of the series, I would rank this just above FFXIII as the 2nd worst. Here's to hoping that FFXVI can pick up the pieces.    … Expand
  26. RichterBelmonte
    Dec 7, 2016
    6
    Everyone knows Final Fantasy XV was a flawed venture from the start. Originally a sequel to the XIII series, then hastily transformed into the next major installment in the series after a ridiculous 10 year development time. Leaping from one bad director (though wonderful character designer) to another (Tabata is a terrible game director, for reference, he has only ever worked on FinalEveryone knows Final Fantasy XV was a flawed venture from the start. Originally a sequel to the XIII series, then hastily transformed into the next major installment in the series after a ridiculous 10 year development time. Leaping from one bad director (though wonderful character designer) to another (Tabata is a terrible game director, for reference, he has only ever worked on Final Fantasy VII sequels and XIII sequels and almost all of their stories are terrible – he also seems to have a sort of irreverent attitude toward the rest of the series), where will it fit in in the pantheon of Final Fantasy titans? Somewhere between ‘Better than XIII’ and ‘Worse than most of the rest’.

    Let’s go ahead and do bad news first, shall we? XV’s story is not only incoherent, but tiresome and under developed. It still feels like a sequel to something. It’s not a fully fleshed out narrative in even the most naïve sense. Most of the ‘big moments’ in the story take place off screen, with nameless (though obviously meticulously designed) characters popping in and out of existence with no explanation or reasoning. For instance, the Emperor of the opposing nation ‘Ledolas Eldercapt’ though frequently seen in advertising and Kingsglaive, has one speaking line and appearance in the entire game and then disappears. The only characters that receive any kind of background or laughably ‘development’ are the four main characters Noctis, Prompto, Ignis, and Gladiolus. And by background I mean things like ‘Ignis likes Coffee’, ‘Prompto dislikes bugs’, ‘Noctis likes to fish’, ‘Gladio likes ramen’; incredibly superficial personality traits that really have absolutely no impact on the characters or their lives. At no point in the roughly 50+ hours I’ve spent playing the game did I feel like I had a good grasp of what was happening in the ‘story’, what the land of Eos was about, or what any of the characters had at stake personally. I want to say that the strong relationship between the four main characters is touching, but it has absolutely no depth.

    Ignis, Prompto, and Gladio have no dialogue about why they’re travelling with the prince, what personal reasons they might have, what reservations they may keep, ideas, motivations, emotions – none of it. There is no bestiary, no glossary of terms, no journal, nothing to help you build the world of Eos and gain a fuller picture of what’s happening. To that point, NPCs are plentiful, but you can only passively ‘listen’ to their inane conversations, (i.e. boy this sure tastes good) they don’t give you hints, talk about current events, or help paint the dull and hollow picture that XV is. It was, and still is, very disenfranchising for such a lauded entry in a story-driven franchise to release and be so barren of purpose, reason, or depth. When ‘Kingsglaive’ and ‘Brotherhood’ were announced, my first initial reaction was ‘Oh **** they’re supplementing poor storytelling in the main game with extra pieces of media’ and I was unfortunately and regrettably correct. To make things more obvious, the ‘main story’ of XV can be completed in less than 20 hours. 20 HOURS. I have a hard time completing Final Fantasy IX in less than 60 hours. The majority of the game is an open world full of fetch quests, hunts, and infuriating load times while waiting for the car to drive you from point A to point B to point A to point B.

    It’s a lot of bad news, I know. The good news isn’t nearly as meaty. The combat is pretty fun. Noctis is very responsive, dodging is easy, and big bosses and daemons are wonderful to look at and fun to bring down. It’s a lot like Kingdom Hearts and a lot not. You can technically ‘auto attack’ by just holding ‘o’, but you can also just mash ‘o’ to attach and perform combos, which I prefer. The downside to the combat is that Noctis doesn’t have abilities or skills like in the demos. No ‘tempest slash’, no ‘jump’, no nothing. It’s just plain attacking for the whole game. The ‘armiger’ ability is okay, and your companions can each have one skill out of a possible three assigned to a hot button for you to command them to do. It gets old quickly. ONLY THREE SKILLS EACH! The **** The ‘ascension’ tree (a poor cousin to X’s sphere grid} is more or less barren of anything worthwhile besides bulk stat upgrades. It’s not 10 strength here, 5 magic there it’s one node that ‘doubles strength based on how manly levels gained’. Only one of those nodes. That’s it.

    The soundtrack is expertly composed by Yoko Shimomura– and honestly any music she ever touches turns to gold, so that’s a big plus. Huge orchestral tracks with bass, violin, opera, and catchy tunes – it’s pretty amazing.

    TL;DR, XV is a half-baked disappointment. It should have remained FF XIII Versus or just disappeared. They shouldn’t have tried to save it like this. The story is asinine, the combat is just okay, and the world is very big, beautiful, and boring.    … Expand
  27. donagher2004
    Dec 17, 2016
    3
    terrible game I couldn't even finish it, characters are boring and the story feels remote .......................................................... !!!
  28. Galenmereth
    Dec 21, 2016
    3
    The game is mediocre in possibly the most frustrating way possible. Some parts truly shine, while other parts are terrible to play and atrociously boring. I can't bring myself to finish it; I've spent 35 hours in the game so far, and every time I think I get the combat, my AI road-trip pals decide to stand in fire for no reason. Or let themselves be surrounded. Or something else stupidThe game is mediocre in possibly the most frustrating way possible. Some parts truly shine, while other parts are terrible to play and atrociously boring. I can't bring myself to finish it; I've spent 35 hours in the game so far, and every time I think I get the combat, my AI road-trip pals decide to stand in fire for no reason. Or let themselves be surrounded. Or something else stupid which I have zero control over. It's beautiful most of the time, and ugly sometimes. The best music is the CD's from the previous games you can buy ingame. The story is... OK? Like a summer blockbuster. It has enormous plot-holes and is in general not interesting. The world is huge, beautiful, and mostly empty. In the beginning the characters talked together in the car and held interesting, character building conversations. Past the midpoint they just... Sit in silence and stare at their phones. Much like I ended up doing. And then I stopped playing.

    I'm disappointed, and frustrated that some parts shine while overall it's just so utterly average an experience.    … Expand
  29. Cloud9000
    Jan 28, 2017
    0
    To be Honest this is Really not good.
    Reviews have to be at least 150 Characters so Let me fill in the blank.
    BADDDDD GAME DONT WASTE YOUR Money unless u like **** games
  30. sweed1234
    May 31, 2018
    0
    This game was a disappointment. It had good music and the game had a good start but after chapter 8 you know the game was rushed and that is when the game took a really bad nose dive. Parts of the game were missing only to be released as DLC way too late (99% of people had already finished the game, no point in mid game DLC, it really needed to be a part of the game from the start). TheThis game was a disappointment. It had good music and the game had a good start but after chapter 8 you know the game was rushed and that is when the game took a really bad nose dive. Parts of the game were missing only to be released as DLC way too late (99% of people had already finished the game, no point in mid game DLC, it really needed to be a part of the game from the start). The game doesn't feel like an RPG and the magic system was bland. Many side quests but a very short main story, way too short. World was beautiful but also too big and empty. The game did not feel like a Final Fantasy game. The game was rushed at the end. The ending was too bland, short, filled with loop holes and dark for my taste.… Expand
  31. GamerZero
    Sep 10, 2017
    0
    If you've never played a Final Fantasy game before you might like this trash. However, if you came in expecting a good story, likeable characters, an interesting world and an exciting adventure where you're drawn in...you will be disappointed. Yes I am a long time FF fan which means I expect good games, this game is garbage.
  32. Pyrolight
    Feb 13, 2017
    9
    Pros
    Fun Gameplay
    Interesting story Amazing main cast of characters Open World Few loading screens Very nice Graphics Steady FPS (Frames Per Second) No Game Breaking Glitches A lot of enemies and bosses Amazing Exploration Great villain Cons Long Loading screens Minor bugs Some side characters Final Fantasy XV is a RPG made by Square Enix which has a lot of mixed    Pros
    Fun Gameplay
    Interesting story
    Amazing main cast of characters
    Open World
    Few loading screens
    Very nice Graphics
    Steady FPS (Frames Per Second)
    No Game Breaking Glitches
    A lot of enemies and bosses
    Amazing Exploration
    Great villain

    Cons
    Long Loading screens
    Minor bugs
    Some side characters

    Final Fantasy XV is a RPG made by Square Enix which has a lot of mixed reviews from love to hate. It has a very hit or miss type of combat and way of travel via car. Final Fantasy has always been a prominent figure in the RPG genre. Final Fantasy VII was a VERY popular game and has set an almost unbeatable standard for the entire franchise. The problem that people have with Final Fantasy XV is the fact it is not Final Fantasy VII which is a very unfair biased that people have The two don’t have very much in common besides the fact that they are called Final Fantasy. Final Fantasy XV is a beautiful game with real characters that you can relate to and feel emotionally attached to the characters. I would say this is my game of the year and many others agree but this has been a very you love it or you hate it type of game. The main cast of character are remarkably done and have a wonderful impact on the game.
    Noctis, Prompto Gladiolus and Ignis are the main group of characters you will be following on your adventure. The main objective of the game is to meet up with Noctis’s “wide to be” Lunafreya. The whole idea of the marriage is political and is meant to stop the war between Lucis and Niflheim. This however was a trap set by Niflheim to take over lucis. Noctis the prince of Lucis finds out about this attack on Lucis once he had left to go to Niflheim. The entire adventure after he finds out about the attack on his kingdom is to get revenge on Niflheim and find Lunafreya.
    They executed weird ideas amazingly, but it did have some problems. There were small thing that annoyed me such as loading times. It takes about a minute for something to load to completion which gets annoying at times however loading times are very rare to come by so you won’t deal with them that much but it is still annoying. I also had some graphical glitches that happened to me but my friend who played the game never experienced any glitches.Some side characters which could have had the potential to impact the story greatly and the player were not given enough screen time and we couldn’t learn about their character.
    The game was rushed and understandably why but it does have some lack of content that should have been added into the game. Most people have a very simple idea about game design and development . The longer it takes to make a game the better it will be, this statement is usually accurate until a certain point. The process of developing this game took 10 years, which was not intentional. When this game was first announced during E3 2006 it was called Final Fantasy Versus XIII. The idea of Final Fantasy Versus XIII was soon dropped and the leading developer left the people who were developing the game after 6 years of development. Final Fantasy XV then went into a state of limbo where the developers were trying to decide what to do with the game. Soon it became known as Final Fantasy XV and was back into the development stage. Square Enix kept the story idea and did some minor tweaks to the characters. Demand from the fans of the game was too large and the game was rushed and incomplete. The developers of Final Fantasy XV say they will be adding things to the story to make it better and have an entire rework on a chapter in the game that nobody really enjoyed. I would rate this game a 9/10. You should buy it especially when the game has been polished.    … Expand
  33. Eulenbaer13
    Mar 1, 2017
    9
    Gameplay/Battle System: 8/10
    Story: 7/10
    Characters: 10/10 Graphics: 10/10 Soundtrack: 10/10 Overall Score: 9/10 This game is about brotherhood and the bond between friends. It has an open world, which is fun to explore, but also many linear moments due to the story, especially in the second half of the game. The battle system is really fun and easy to control. Noctis’ Warp    Gameplay/Battle System: 8/10
    Story: 7/10
    Characters: 10/10
    Graphics: 10/10
    Soundtrack: 10/10
    Overall Score: 9/10

    This game is about brotherhood and the bond between friends. It has an open world, which is fun to explore, but also many linear moments due to the story, especially in the second half of the game.

    The battle system is really fun and easy to control. Noctis’ Warp Strike ability is super cool! In certain areas (like small caves) some objects can block the camera which is a bit frustrating at times. The variety of activities and sheer amount of side quests is incredible. Most of this is entirely optional, so you can enjoy the activities you like and ignore those that doesn't matter to you. Side quests also provide an extra challenge. The game has also some of the best dungeons in the whole series. After a while they might get repetitive and monotone.

    The story is intriguing - there are some scenes that surely touched me and gave me a bittersweet feeling - but fails in the way it is told, because too many scenes shown in trailers were cut or rushed. My only real issue was this lack of cutscenes to explain what happened with some characters after chapter 9.

    The road trip feels organic due to the camaraderie of the main cast. The four guys are so likable and each one of them has their own very well written character. While spending over 60 hours with Noctis, Gladio, Ignis and Prompto I easily got attached to them and their attitudes. Noctis quickly became one of my favorite characters in the whole Final Fantasy series.

    Driving the car is enjoyable; you can listen to old FF soundtracks while driving. The soundtrack is unique and has a high recognition value.

    Final Fantasy XV was the most addictive game I've played in a long time - exceeding my expectations, but at the same time it feels like the game could have been even bigger! Still I find myself smiling while looking over Prompto's photos at camp each night and wouldn't mind re-visiting Eos again. As a long-time fan of the series I can say that this entry falls into my top 3.

    + Beautiful world design
    + Enjoyable road trip
    + Touching and realistic characters
    + Amazing graphics
    + Awesome soundtrack
    + Epic summons
    + Taking pictures with Prompto’s camera
    + Fishing (who thought that this could make so much fun?)
    - The camera can be blocked in smaller areas
    - Some side quests are repetitive and poorly written
    - Lack of cutscenes
    - Trolls trying to down vote this user score

    Please note that there are haters and the so called "Real Final Fantasy (7) Fan(boy)s" who try to vote down this user score and rating the game poorly, because they are not ready for innovation. Don't let them ruin this game for you and play it for yourself, to make your own opinion :)    … Expand
  34. Vickpanchal
    Jul 20, 2017
    10
    Dont listen to everyone giving this game bad reviews. It's one of the most impressive open world games of all time. Most of the people complaining are living in the past, final fantasy is taking a turn for the better. Gone is the boring, tedious and easy turned based combat system. With an open world this big, a turn based system would never work. The combat is new and refreshing andDont listen to everyone giving this game bad reviews. It's one of the most impressive open world games of all time. Most of the people complaining are living in the past, final fantasy is taking a turn for the better. Gone is the boring, tedious and easy turned based combat system. With an open world this big, a turn based system would never work. The combat is new and refreshing and despite what people say it's very engaging and challenging at times. The people who say it's easy are outright lying or they played the game on easy and overleveled to the point where there was no more challenge. Essentially final fantasy 15 is an incredible game with amazing graphics, music, characters, and combat. Ignore all the scores below 5 as they are biased, close minded haters who can't accept change.… Expand
  35. turdking
    Jul 21, 2017
    1
    10 long years I waited for this. What are the paid shills who write the 7-10 score reviews saying?

    - "A Beautiful Open World" - that you can't even explore openly because of invisible barriers. While some parts are nice (the parts shown in the trailer) most of the world feels barren and empty as if it hasn't seen any attention from the developers. The cities are lifeless and there is    10 long years I waited for this. What are the paid shills who write the 7-10 score reviews saying?

    - "A Beautiful Open World" - that you can't even explore openly because of invisible barriers. While some parts are nice (the parts shown in the trailer) most of the world feels barren and empty as if it hasn't seen any attention from the developers. The cities are lifeless and there is absolutely no sense of exploration, any secret area you find usually contains nothing more than a crafting material. Even the need to talk to a NPC merchat is alleviated by allowing you to shop from your car.

    - "easy to learn and fun combat mechanics " - yeah its pretty easy to hold a button down to Auto Attack and a button down to dodge. Its especially easy to learn when you its pretty much impossible for you to die - when you "go down" you simply limp about with your MAX HP draining until another party member can bring you back to your feet. Phoenix Down's are also so plentiful that even when my entire party was wiped out "Downed" Noctis was able to throw a Phoenix Down and we are back in business holding Auto Attack and Dodge - SO FUN.

    - "a lot of depth to the combat that can be reached by the big verity of weapons" - This i don't get. Its fake depth, with the exception of a few , most weapons are re-skinned melee weapons , the game is essentially a Hack-n-Slash. Magic has been dumbed down to 3 basic elements that can be infused to give bonus effects. (not to mention you have to gather materials to craft the spell) Even the summons have been dumbed down to a RNG chance of occurring.

    - "So many side quests you can't hardly focus on the main story (a pro, not a con) and that don't feel at all repetitive" - NOT REPETITIVE? Every single side quest in this game is a shallow attempt at adding depth to a lifeless game. --- Talk to unimportant irrelevant NPC with no memorable quotes or background, go to Point A. Return to NPC. Receive Item. Every "side-quest" has this structure. Think Preston Garvey in FO4.

    - "challenging hunts" - the only challenging thing about the hunts in this game is finding the willpower to continue playing the game long enough to reach the interesting hunts.

    i'm not going to comment on the story because I personally couldn't find the strength to finish it (stopped at Chapter 11)

    People who claim that the bad reviews are from Turn based purists or whatever need to have a serious think about what this game does right. No sense of exploration, simplified and dumbed down RPG mechanics, shallow lifeless world and characters, and don't even get me started on that horrible car.    … Expand
  36. akiranet666
    Dec 23, 2016
    1
    Something is SERIOUSLY wrong!
    God how I wished this was a Final Fantasy game!!! It is only by name.

    If you want to make a flawed action game that:
    i) steals a million ideas from many other games of various genres, however with VERY poor incorporation (cooking, fishing as MAIN SKILLS?) OR
    ii) an action RPG with some Final Fantasy momments...

    WHY THE HELL CALL IT A FINAL FANTASY GAME?
  37. antivirtue
    Dec 10, 2016
    3
    This game pales in comparison to other Final Fantasy games. It pales in comparison to most games at that. Playing this game was sincerely frustrating at points, you would think it would be this wonderful world with just TONS to explore, right? Given how it took a whole decade to make! Haha. Wrong. The story can hardly be called a story due to how badly put together it is. It's upsetting.This game pales in comparison to other Final Fantasy games. It pales in comparison to most games at that. Playing this game was sincerely frustrating at points, you would think it would be this wonderful world with just TONS to explore, right? Given how it took a whole decade to make! Haha. Wrong. The story can hardly be called a story due to how badly put together it is. It's upsetting. Now, you may think that expectations made this game bad for me, well no. I didn't think it was going to be a masterpiece, but I also didn't think it was going to be this much of a let down. Let's talk about its gimmicks promoted as features now.

    The Open World:
    Given how big the entirety of the map is, you'd think that there would be dungeons and cities at every corner, wrong. There are around a dozen or so dungeons and, get this, two whole cities. It's pathetic. There is so much empty space. There are certain points, campsites, called havens and using these is redundant given there's practically always a rest point much more convenient in a little town or at a gas station. There's really no exploration to this game as walking on foot looking for dungeons would be a royal pain in the ass and using a chocobo to find dungeons would be slightly less aggravating, but you'd still end up finding practically nothing in all the empty space which is sprinkled with rather useless items here and there.

    Combat:
    It's tasteless, repetitive and rather devoid of need of any sort of skill. The attack patterns of the monsters are inclined to aim for you even if you're far from them and trying to "hide" to regain health and mana, but they'll still find you and try to attack you. The whole "hiding/crouching" gimmick is practically non-existent throughout the game, so why even implement it? There are no combos, really, and just consists of spamming one button the majority of the time. Trying to be skillful will be rewarded with inescapable incoming damage. Maddening.

    Equipment and items:
    Awful. There are only a handful of weapons in the game and an even much smaller amount of armors/outfits.
    The system for armors and equipment is very lackluster and, get this, each outfit counts as two, one with a jacket and one without. How lazy. Customization is nonexistent and could have added a nice touch to the game. There are accessories, but these don't even appear on your person or your teammates. It's a shame, as customization could have been a nice and easy touch.

    Story:
    Messy, forgettable, poorly brought about.

    Music:
    Forgettable.

    Movement:
    Just including this because it irked me, how the main character has to wipe his hands after every mob not permitting you to run. You can't grab on to any sort of ledge to boost yourself up on a rock for a better vantage point or anything of the sort. Your teammates will get in your way a lot of the time while anywhere. Accidentally running into a wall or object will cause you to bounce back off it. Lengthily. It's a nuisance.

    Driving:
    You aren't really even driving. Why even have a car?

    Characters:
    They're okay, and I use that in the loosest sense. The idea of what little this game is, is countered by the constant pushing of dialogue of how great and long an adventure this was, by the main characters. Which I easily see it could have been had things been executed more properly.

    All in all, this game was disappointing and I wouldn't recommend it.    … Expand
  38. michail89
    Jul 5, 2017
    0
    Graphics are insane
    Musics are good
    Timeplay : Short
    Gameplay : Sucks
    Story : Totally Sucks
    Difficulty : Very Easy
    Side Quest : Repeated boring side quest
    Overall : Boring game and nothing special to be remembered.
  39. SenshudoTV
    Dec 8, 2016
    6
    You were close, so very close to being good..

    Ultimately, the game is pretty fun in places but drops off when it's away from it's high spots. When it's good, it's fantastic, for the other 80% of the time, it's mediocre at best.
  40. Jonnyboi123
    Jan 11, 2017
    3
    this game is dull. the lack of atmosphere due to the dull surroundings lacks any motivation to explore. Graphics are bad and it takes forever to get anywhere. Driving the car is so dull that its a snoze fest. The fighting is ok but its hard to keep track of enemies. The side missions are fetch quests which are awefull. Avoid this game
  41. Zakarius
    Dec 20, 2016
    4
    This game was really painful to complete, esp. from Chapter 13 on. The only thing I really enjoyed about this game was being able to listen to the great soundtracks from previous Final Fantasy games while staring at the screen as the Regalia cruised around, only hoping to recoup the AP I spend on this and that.

    The combat was often a complete disaster in which I couldn't see where the    This game was really painful to complete, esp. from Chapter 13 on. The only thing I really enjoyed about this game was being able to listen to the great soundtracks from previous Final Fantasy games while staring at the screen as the Regalia cruised around, only hoping to recoup the AP I spend on this and that.

    The combat was often a complete disaster in which I couldn't see where the enemy was -- the camera controls in the Wait Mode were often impossible. The only challenging fights were gimmicked -- you had to use a summon to win the fight. The price was also far too high for the quality of the gameplay.

    (For context, I completed the game before the first update & got 78% of the trophies.)    … Expand
  42. SaintRosette
    Dec 22, 2016
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pros:
    The game's beautiful. I particularly loved the opening scene when the characters arrived in Altissia. Overall, I also liked the design of the world for much this same reason.
    The music's also pretty good; though, I prefer the non-Western/Southern sounding pieces (i.e. Somnus as opposed to the music that plays at the outposts). That's mostly a matter of preference than anything else, though.
    Combat can be fun.
    While there are very few of them, the tours were a nice addition to the game.
    I like side quests, so I worked on pretty much most of them before leaving to Altissia, and subsequently finished those before hitting the point of needing to use Umbra to do anything at all in either Altissia or Lucis.
    Realistic food with boosts!
    Experience bonus at inns.

    Cons:
    The side characters are pretty much flat, but I was at least happy with being able to interact with Iris and Aranea, even if they were for short periods of time. Cor, on the other hand, seems randomly thrown in. You see him at the beginning of the game for a short period of time and see him one last time before setting off for Altissia. That's literally it for him.
    Lunafreya is supposed to be extremely important (and to an extent, she is), but it doesn't actually FEEL that way. You learn about her through very brief and few cut scenes until eventually Noctis gets to finally see her. But he never actually gets to interact with her, and as the player, we don't get to actually know her. Also, I've seen that her character section in the guide book claims she's much better than Stella, and Luna's supposed to be independent and strong by comparison. Stella was apparently going to be a damsel-in-distress? But, if anyone saw Kingsglaive, Luna doesn't come across this way at all. If anything, she's extremely troublesome and IS a damsel-in-distress in the sense that 1. she needed to be saved from the Empire in the first place by the Kingsglaive and 2. her irrational and stupid behavior got Nyx into more dangerous situations than would have happened had she just stopped trying to wander off on her own. She reasons every time with Nyx by saying she's not afraid of death, which just makes her come across as suicidal instead of actually caring one way or the other about fulfilling her destiny as Oracle. Had Nyx not been with her, there's a good chance Luna would have died, wouldn't have gotten the Ring of the Lucii, and Noct wouldn't have been able to acquire the ring himself later in the game.
    It's also worth noting that Luna reasons with Noct's dad that she can't join Noctis' group because this would put him in even more danger as a result of the Empire looking for her. She acknowledges she's a danger to Noct, but, for someone who's supposed to come across as selfless and dutiful, she doesn't seem to be concerned about this in regards to her role in Altissia. Noct and his friends are the ones who have to make sure that 1. there's minimal casualties/harm done to the civilians as a result of the Empire stepping in and 2. that Leviathan causes minimal damage to the surrounding area as well. At no point did Luna consider the people and their homes? Or, if she did, there was nothing to show as much.
    In short, Luna had the potential to be a great character, but the little we've seen of her shows otherwise. And her character, for this reason, also seems contradictive/unbelievable.
    Then there are the characters from the Empire itself... We see very little of their Emperor (once in Kingsglaive and one or two times in the beginning of the game). Aside from showing some officers in a cut scene that includes Aranea and Ravus, we never see or hear from the other officers ever again. Aranea's decent somewhat since you do get to interact with her here and there. Ravus...doesn't make a lot of sense. Kingsglaive contradicts what is later shown of the character in the game. He also comes across as an antagonist in the beginning, but the game never follows through with this one scene that shows it. Instead, towards the end of the game, he's dead as a result of Ardyn.
    A lot of important elements end up taking place off screen.
    In comparison to other Final Fantasy titles, the story is extremely short. I only have 100+ hours on the game as a result of side quests and other things on the side. The story itself is probably only between 20-30 hours long, if that.
    I also really wanted to explore Tenebrae, but only Lucis is actually explorable. That was disappointing to me.
    Also, there's a bit about Prompto being an MT in chapter 13, but this just seemed randomly thrown in. Neither Brotherhood nor the rest of the game even hints at as much.
    In terms of combat, the camera can be pretty atrocious. The magic system also is terrible, and I usually refrained from even using it at all. Summons are also random, and I usually only ever get Ramuh.
    Prompto's photography can seriously suck at times.

    Overall, it's good-ish, but it's not the Final Fantasy it should be.    … Expand
  43. Daniel_Keelh
    Apr 14, 2017
    1
    En mi vida he jugado juegos malos, juegos horribles pero pocos juegos que me insultaran como jugador, FFXV es uno de esos pocos elegidos. En FFXV tenemos todos los componentes que pueden convertir un buen juego en uno insultante. El sistema de combate es aberrante, la cámara hace lo que le da la real gana y las asignaciones de enemigos se cambian como les sale de las narices, las magiasEn mi vida he jugado juegos malos, juegos horribles pero pocos juegos que me insultaran como jugador, FFXV es uno de esos pocos elegidos. En FFXV tenemos todos los componentes que pueden convertir un buen juego en uno insultante. El sistema de combate es aberrante, la cámara hace lo que le da la real gana y las asignaciones de enemigos se cambian como les sale de las narices, las magias no sirven de nada y ni en el modo táctico acabas por entender todo lo que pasa en pantalla. El mundo abierto es horrible, un fail completo, misiones estúpidas de recadero soportando a los estúpidos de tus compañeros, a cada cual mas estereotipado. Chorradas y chorradas a kilos para rellenar horas de juego, que si ahora pesca, que si haz fotos, que si vamos de excursión o a correr... lamentable. Y la historia, madre mía la historia, mala no, lo siguiente y todo eso remarcado en la peor OST que haya escuchado nunca en un JRPG y en un FF. En fin, un juego execrable, horrible, ofensivo y que debería hacer que aquí se acabará con el cadáver que es desde el X FF. Good Job Square.… Expand
  44. zephir93
    Dec 29, 2016
    3
    such a product should not be on the market and have a critical and / or sales success (the phantom pain), should throw down the same manufacturer that sells these days. if he had any name (which is not mgs or ff) and an advertising campaign mounted on purpose to sell, it would have been struck down and the company would have gone bankrupt at least having regard to multi-year investments.such a product should not be on the market and have a critical and / or sales success (the phantom pain), should throw down the same manufacturer that sells these days. if he had any name (which is not mgs or ff) and an advertising campaign mounted on purpose to sell, it would have been struck down and the company would have gone bankrupt at least having regard to multi-year investments. disappointed by critics who praised him for the name it bears, and not following the objectivity that meant entering the square blacklist.

    ffxv does not reach in any way the previous saga exalted, resulting in an empty product, incomplete and botched badly. each component of the game is not worthy of a AAA title: a poorly defined graphics, with frequent dips in frame and a hateful camera; a shallow gameplay and mechanical very slow designed to extend the life and unnerve; a meaningless plot, with characters (presented in all these years of trailer) reduced to miserable appearances (lol); longevity of the main quest of 15h, with fetch quests all the same to all, and the only good of the game is successful about the soundtrack (I guess you could say made by third parties), wasted on this failure. ffxv first not to be a ff is not even a video game because it is incomplete, poor in every component and by far the worst chapter in this saga almost waned. goodbye final fantasy    … Expand
  45. minamoto
    Jan 9, 2017
    0
    Easy battle, boring story, and empty world.
    SE and the director give us unethical and dishonesty trailer to increase its sales.
    You will find to many messy story and plot from these game, and it took only 15H to complete the game
    The worst Final Fantasy Franchise ever!! Thank you.
  46. Xunick
    Dec 28, 2016
    5
    This game is a typical Japanese style open world RPG. They just fill the world with "filler" side quests, that are not interesting at all.
    They try to clone the success of Dragon Age and Mass Effect, emphasis on your "buddies". But your buddies are generic prototypes without interesting background story or charm.
    If you think that's fine, it's an FF, we can still play it for the epic    This game is a typical Japanese style open world RPG. They just fill the world with "filler" side quests, that are not interesting at all.
    They try to clone the success of Dragon Age and Mass Effect, emphasis on your "buddies". But your buddies are generic prototypes without interesting background story or charm.

    If you think that's fine, it's an FF, we can still play it for the epic main story.
    You are wrong.
    I don't know how is it possible to come up a game with such nonsense story after so many years of development and iteration. The main story is just as bad as the side quests. It feels like a poorly edited movie, a lot of parts of the story don't connect with each other. The developer running out of time?

    But any way, since the game provided a huge open world, and a kind of robust combat system, I'll give a 5.    … Expand
  47. lukvit
    Jan 10, 2017
    3
    The only reason I bought ps4 is the release of FFXV, I have been waiting for 9 years since the trailer of FF versus XIII. The trailer before showed a girl named Stella will has to fight against Noctis (a magic master vs a weapons master) where the story seem like very attractive and remarkable. However, now they changed and made the story very poor, rushed, incomprehensible and short. ThisThe only reason I bought ps4 is the release of FFXV, I have been waiting for 9 years since the trailer of FF versus XIII. The trailer before showed a girl named Stella will has to fight against Noctis (a magic master vs a weapons master) where the story seem like very attractive and remarkable. However, now they changed and made the story very poor, rushed, incomprehensible and short. This is very disappointing me and most of the FF fans.

    Amongst the FF series game, I love FF type-0 the most as it has excellent story, free style combat system, including 14 playable characters with different weapons, tons of magic can be used, summons that can be controlled in battle, chocobo and flying ship available to be used to explore the open world, same level sadness of ending compared to FFXV. So tell me with a better console, why FFXV can't has the same (or better) contains?    … Expand
  48. Viainfinito
    Feb 17, 2017
    10
    The breath-taking visual is what make the game enjoyable as you explore the fantastical landscapes of Final Fantasy 15. The story is implicit and not fully told as you take the perspective of Noctis and his friends through a journey. The game can be divided clearly into two parts. The first is like an open world game while the second is extremely linear with the plot. The battle system isThe breath-taking visual is what make the game enjoyable as you explore the fantastical landscapes of Final Fantasy 15. The story is implicit and not fully told as you take the perspective of Noctis and his friends through a journey. The game can be divided clearly into two parts. The first is like an open world game while the second is extremely linear with the plot. The battle system is fantastic and dynamic eventhough it can do more with magic variations. The absolute highlights of the game are the Astrals ( and when they decide to help in battle). Definitely the best game of the year for me.… Expand
  49. GlenGames
    Jan 31, 2017
    8
    This was the first FF game I've ever played and the first RPG I ever got into and finished. The game is decent, the fighting can be difficult. One thing I hated was when people talk their mouths don't really move, the audio seems disjointed from what you're seeing. The ending cut scenes were amazing!
  50. jalmass
    Feb 12, 2017
    10
    10/10
    Forget the reviews, forget the feedback, just play the god damn game. Judge for yourself.

    I loved the gameplay, loved the battle system, loved THE MUSIC, loved the story.
    Well done.
  51. solace94
    Feb 18, 2017
    8
    One of the best Final Fantasy Games when it comes to storyline, graphics and the combat system. While mislabeled as an open world game, it gets restricted more near the end of the game. Some combat is more difficult then others and patience is key.

    This is a game that stresses storyline and gets you interested in every turn, car ride, race and major battle. The only downfall is the    One of the best Final Fantasy Games when it comes to storyline, graphics and the combat system. While mislabeled as an open world game, it gets restricted more near the end of the game. Some combat is more difficult then others and patience is key.

    This is a game that stresses storyline and gets you interested in every turn, car ride, race and major battle.

    The only downfall is the summon system, which only comes up when your party is nearly dead and certain summons occur in certain areas.

    The voice work is phenomenal and I suggest watching the Final Fantasy Kingsglaive movie before you play the game.

    8 out of 10 or in my personal scale, a easy 84 out of 100.

    Looking forward to any DLC content that is developed for the game.    … Expand
  52. levinyl
    Mar 1, 2017
    8
    After spending around 20 hours on this game I have to say it is one of my favourites from 2016 - There is a real connection between each of the characters each having their own personality - the road trips are great and I sometimes would rather not drive and just sit back and enjoy the scenery - Also the developers show they care by constantly adding new DLC plus even a carnival which wasAfter spending around 20 hours on this game I have to say it is one of my favourites from 2016 - There is a real connection between each of the characters each having their own personality - the road trips are great and I sometimes would rather not drive and just sit back and enjoy the scenery - Also the developers show they care by constantly adding new DLC plus even a carnival which was added in Jan which was fantastic! If your a fan of RPG and FF then look no further buy this game you will not be let down!… Expand
  53. Nhiamh
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    FFXV is a game that has everything to make you happy. Beautiful open world, great characters, engaging story, amazing graphics and epic music. The gameplay is fun, dynamic and stylish.
    This game was definitely worth the wait!
  54. Lightbearer
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    This review is for people looking for a late unbiased opinion where the player hasn’t been affected by reviews and opinions on others sites. By that I mean from before I started playing the game to the time the credits rolled I haven’t read any reviews on the game. As such I feel that my opinions may vary greatly compared to others as it’s affected by only the game itself.

    In some ways    This review is for people looking for a late unbiased opinion where the player hasn’t been affected by reviews and opinions on others sites. By that I mean from before I started playing the game to the time the credits rolled I haven’t read any reviews on the game. As such I feel that my opinions may vary greatly compared to others as it’s affected by only the game itself.

    In some ways I believe that the best games are those that give you at least one or two experiences that you can’t help but walk away from going wow that was amazing, and after finishing Final Fantasy XV I’ve had far more of those then I feel I can reflect on and as such I’ve come to the conclusion that I may very well be thinking about these moments for a very long time. If I were asked what gave me these feelings I would say it was the way the game gave me experiences that felt extremely unique to my journey that caused them to stand out. Some of these experiences are vastly different from each other, but each carries with them something that struck an emotion out of me that stuck with me from the beginning to the end.

    To me franchises like Call of Duty and Pokemon are pulled by their fans kicking and screaming before they make any big changes, while Final Fantasy on the other hand is the exact opposite of this in that it is the one pulling it’s fans kicking and screaming into the future. I am of course talking about Final Fantasy XV action role playing gameplay(rpg) that has divided some fans, big gameplay changes to the franchise are not new though as seen in the opinions given on Final Fantasy XII and Final Fantasy XIII which are each different, but there’s a chunk of fans and journalists that wish to see Final Fantasy return to it’s turn based origins and they have very strong opinions on this matter. Because of that I have come to the opinion that people will either love this gameplay experience given by Final Fantasy XV or hate it, and if you want to know which camp you reside in your better off just watching some gameplay online or borrowing a copy to decide if it seems fun rather then read this review.

    The story throughout the game goes at a pretty steadily consistent pace and stars protagonist Noctis who is a prince on a road trip with his closest friends where their final destination involves a marriage to an oracle/princess as a sign of peace between too warring nations. The story is probably the shortest main narrative in the franchise that I can think of especially when compared to the last three single player games. Outside the game there are two medias that introduce the plot going in to the game “Final Fantasy XV Brotherhood” and “Final Fantasy XV Kingsglaive” with the first being an short series of animated videos and the second being a CGI movie which is the prologue leading up to the events. I recommend both of them to better understand the plot of Final Fantasy XV if you’re looking to appreciate the main story more, and even though I enjoyed both of them I couldn’t help but wonder if they spent their whole CGI budget on both of them (especially “Kingsglaive”) leaving very little money for cut scenes. Despite all that keep in mind that I didn’t consider the plot bad. However, I would say the main story isn’t a big focus here, the focus resides on the small stories that you and your comrades share/create together in the open world. It’s here that the gameplay and the story merge as characters react to things around them giving insight on current affairs or quick reactions to immediate situations at hand. While Noctis holds the spot light there reside three characters that will accompany him for the bulk of his journey Gladio, Ignis, and Prompto. I found that each one brings something that enhances the party to make them feel more like real characters that I could come to depend on with their own interests and hobby’s as every event feels like a story in itself as the party reacts to each action that occurs both big and small. Beyond that the gameplay is action skilled based where enemies do large amounts of damage so you can't go in hacking and slashing and are forced to focus on defense which I found fun. The world is big filled with mini games and small sidequests to take on and the game truly feels like a journey thanks to the open road. I'll buy the soundtrack and the art is also stunning to look at and admire. I did experience a number of small tech issues like texture popins, but nothing game breaking.

    Final Fantasy XV is a game that has presented me with many great memories filled with joy, laughter, and heartache. It’s a game I will never forget that is truly unique in the way it presents the world, characters and gameplay. Thanks for all the good memories Final Fantasy XV; and just like Noctis put it, what can I say you guys are the best!

    I would say go into more detail, but character limit. I would give it a 9.5, but if I have to round I'll go up :)    … Expand
  55. Willmoy
    Mar 13, 2017
    8
    I thought the game was well done. The game does have some issues with plot,but they're not glaring enough to deter from understanding the gist of the story.Frankly, I probably would have given the game a 9 had it not been for the horrendously done chapter 13 of the game. Anyone who has played the game knows exactly what I am referencing.
  56. matt123
    Aug 8, 2017
    0
    0/10 this game is trash, name one good thing about it i dare you cos i cant find anything good to say at best id give it a 3/10 but from a company this large with this much money and time to put into a game this is a shameful product.
  57. PictoPirate
    Jun 27, 2017
    9
    Easily the best Final Fantasy title in a decade; FFXV comes with a great story, likable characters and a modern battle system. There's hundreds of hours of fun monster battling to be had in a beautiful open world and that would make it good; what makes it great is the relationships between the four main characters.

    Truly a Final Fantasy for fans and first-timers (to crib shamelessly    Easily the best Final Fantasy title in a decade; FFXV comes with a great story, likable characters and a modern battle system. There's hundreds of hours of fun monster battling to be had in a beautiful open world and that would make it good; what makes it great is the relationships between the four main characters.

    Truly a Final Fantasy for fans and first-timers (to crib shamelessly from the opening spiel.    … Expand
  58. badgerryan19
    Jun 19, 2017
    9
    This one has waited on for almost too long. The long awaited Noctis story and it does deliver. With fun combat and very good story, and oh boy that soundtrack which is superb this can stand easily as one of the better FF games we've gotten over the past years.
  59. ravenned
    May 17, 2017
    9
    Let's start with the pros. It is a beautiful world. Seriously. There's a perfect harmony of visuals, music and originality. But it is a little small considering how long the development took. The cities are beautifully made although they're few in number. The enemies and mobs are also very well made, though still relatively few in number (considering the world size). You'll find thatLet's start with the pros. It is a beautiful world. Seriously. There's a perfect harmony of visuals, music and originality. But it is a little small considering how long the development took. The cities are beautifully made although they're few in number. The enemies and mobs are also very well made, though still relatively few in number (considering the world size). You'll find that they're reused quite often. I can't really explain how beautiful the game world is through words. I don't think there's any other game with a world that is quite as well made.

    Combat is also awesome. It's engaging and fast paced. At the start till somewhere in the middle. I have 2 gripes with combat. The extremely low number of equipment, and the fact that skills don't really affect combat much. They don't open new mechanics and combat CAN, eventually, get kind of stale after a while.

    The biggest con: the story. The story... or seemingly non-existent one. If you could do a speedrun, I'd reckon that you could finish the story in an hour. I spent more (LOTS OF) time with miscellaneous quests and leveling up rather than the story itself. Of course, given the crazy beautiful game world, I didn't mind them much at all. But the story was not well told, it was short, lacked depth and it was forgettable. The characters themselves are well made. You grow closer to them not through the story, but through constant interactions with them throughout the game.

    I don't consider the car mechanic a con unlike some other reviewers. Yes, sometimes it feels like a drag. But I understand the design choice made by the developers. If you could fast travel at anytime, you wouldn't be able to appreciate the visuals, and there wouldn't be a reason to put that much effort into world creation. (Also the reason for the chocobo travel mechanic). But if you just want a fast paced action game, this isn't for you. Take a moment to look at the game world around your character. Listen to the beautiful BGM. Listen to the banter from your teammates. Appreciate how well the game is made. Stop **** about how long it takes or how much of a pain it is. And you'll find yourself loving the game more for it.

    Which is why I'm giving this game a 15/10 just because of the beautiful game world, and deducting 6 for the crappy story. 15-6=9/10    … Expand
  60. Fran0995
    Jan 29, 2017
    7
    I must confess, I never played a Final Fantasy Before.

    Therefore, I didn't expect anything for this game when it was released. After playing for around 60 hours and watching all the movies and the anime of this game i can came with a conclusion. Final Fantasy XV is a good game, but not the greatest. It's has some pretty nice graphics and a fluent (yet easy) combat. If you never    I must confess, I never played a Final Fantasy Before.

    Therefore, I didn't expect anything for this game when it was released. After playing for around 60 hours and watching all the movies and the anime of this game i can came with a conclusion.

    Final Fantasy XV is a good game, but not the greatest. It's has some pretty nice graphics and a fluent (yet easy) combat. If you never played any final fantasy before and you ask the question: Is it worth 60 dollars? The simple answer would be no. If you want to buy it, i recommend you to buy the deluxe version, because it has the promise of a better future yet it's present it's not so great.

    The story, is a has huge plot holes that makes you question what was the real intention of it. Many aspects are a disaster yet i find the ending of the game very heart-touching.

    Final Fantasy XV:
    Score 7

    Buying price recommended: 30$ (normal version) 40$(deluxe version)

    Pros:
    +Great mechanics
    +Tons of secondary missions
    +AI Companions are somewhat likeable

    Cons
    -The story is full of plotholes (even with the movies and the anime)
    -The Driving mechanic of the Regalia
    -Combats depends more on Smashing buttons that on tactical
    -Tons of features hidden in the options menu as secondary( This is not necessary a con but i found it after 30 hours of gameplay and made my combat experience so much different)
    -Depends too much on the upcoming dlcs to save the plotholes of the story    … Expand
  61. Taitaloscriba
    Feb 19, 2018
    4
    Da amante di Final Fantasy devo dire che il 15 mi ha deluso tantissimo. Ho giocato tutti i final fantasy escluso i 2 online(11 e 14), e se dopo il 10 hanno quasi rovinato la saga, col 15 hanno dato il colpo di grazia . Open world e combattimenti real time non sono da final fantasy. Storia piena di lacune, evocazioni in quasi 70 ore ne ho viste solo 3(sono automatiche). Non si sente laDa amante di Final Fantasy devo dire che il 15 mi ha deluso tantissimo. Ho giocato tutti i final fantasy escluso i 2 online(11 e 14), e se dopo il 10 hanno quasi rovinato la saga, col 15 hanno dato il colpo di grazia . Open world e combattimenti real time non sono da final fantasy. Storia piena di lacune, evocazioni in quasi 70 ore ne ho viste solo 3(sono automatiche). Non si sente la necessità di rafforzare abilità o armi, avrò potenziato una decina di abilità in tutto, solo per curiosità. Lo scontro finale è guidato e non da nessuna soddisfazione. Grafica bella ma chissene.....La macchina risulta totalmente inutile. Praticamente hanno fatto un GTA coi chocobo XD.… Expand
  62. TECHer
    Jun 26, 2017
    10
    I bought this game! I was sure it is something special and huge. I see many negative comments on this game and I know why they're there...it's because people play it on their own. That's wrong. THIS GAME YOU MUST PLAY TOHETHER WITH YOUR FRIEND! Sharing idies, exchenging emotions of all the epic stuff whats in there, be a crazy quest doer and hunter, u must really PLAY this game toI bought this game! I was sure it is something special and huge. I see many negative comments on this game and I know why they're there...it's because people play it on their own. That's wrong. THIS GAME YOU MUST PLAY TOHETHER WITH YOUR FRIEND! Sharing idies, exchenging emotions of all the epic stuff whats in there, be a crazy quest doer and hunter, u must really PLAY this game to understand what it delivers. When me and my friend finished this game...we were like, OMG that was a masterpiece!!! Noctis will be remembered as an amazing character, he reallt feels like a main role. Everything else is great too, battles, game mechanix abilities are really interesting. This game is damn beautiful too. It is a beautiful game, I was blown away by the ending. It is a great new-gen experience. It also got me to a point - nowadays games are HUGE you should just enjoy every bit of it. Again Just my opinion and I respect what everybody else thinks, neither good or bad about it. Thanks… Expand
  63. NadiNo574
    Oct 11, 2017
    10
    Fantastic game! Not only managed to become my favorite Final Fantasy game but one of my favorite games of all time, the atmosphere, the characters, the voice acting (played it in english and the cast did an incredible job, truly brought those characters to life), the world, the soundtrack, the graphics, it was such a great experience and going through this journey with these awesomeFantastic game! Not only managed to become my favorite Final Fantasy game but one of my favorite games of all time, the atmosphere, the characters, the voice acting (played it in english and the cast did an incredible job, truly brought those characters to life), the world, the soundtrack, the graphics, it was such a great experience and going through this journey with these awesome characters was really one of the best things, especially when it comes to the ending, it was really well done.
    When it comes to the combat system, it felt quite different from what i was used to and once i got a good hold of it i had so much fun with it, i'm surely gonna play this game for a long time.    … Expand
  64. LouieV103
    Nov 17, 2017
    6
    The story of this Final Fantasy, as is with any other Final Fantasy story, is confusing and ultimately dissapointing, so you've been warned.

    But the gameplay is the main reason this game shines and makes you go back to it, if you want an expansive action RPG with tons of content and fun side quests, with character development and a few elements of nostalgia thrown in from previous    The story of this Final Fantasy, as is with any other Final Fantasy story, is confusing and ultimately dissapointing, so you've been warned.

    But the gameplay is the main reason this game shines and makes you go back to it, if you want an expansive action RPG with tons of content and fun side quests, with character development and a few elements of nostalgia thrown in from previous games.

    I recommend this game, although if I may suggest you should wait for a sale of the FULL game which has the season pass, because that "extra" DLC (which should've been sold in the base game anyway) does give more coherence and interesting content, if any, to the story and game in general.    … Expand
  65. klaoaj77
    Aug 7, 2018
    0
    so ein müüülllll ey square kannix nächstes mal bitte bessere spiele machen und net so ein totaler dreck ey
  66. alexandershalin
    Oct 22, 2018
    0
    I registered here just to give this game 0. Worst Final Fanrasy ever! No story, no visible progress, stupid jobs and terrible combat mode. Never ever will buy a game by SE before trying it.
  67. kelldore
    Dec 11, 2016
    1
    **** gartbage, the tutorial alone made me want to rage quit, the **** ass tutorial if **** visual aids, the fact that i was super frustrated 30 seconds into the game should speak volumes on the **** square enix abortion fluid rejects that wrote this. MOTHER**** CANCER, the tutorial will give you **** AIDS , and you will die a horrible death trying to understand these stupid **** tutorial.
  68. jcolin
    Dec 6, 2016
    6
    Summary (tl:dr): Terrible and sometimes baffling design choices hold this game back from being a truly enjoyable experience. Many of the flaws are minor, but get bit by one mosquito and you'll swat the air around you, get bit by a hundred and you're likely to pack up and go back inside.
    -The Open World: This game is technically an open-world game, however it was designed without any of    Summary (tl:dr): Terrible and sometimes baffling design choices hold this game back from being a truly enjoyable experience. Many of the flaws are minor, but get bit by one mosquito and you'll swat the air around you, get bit by a hundred and you're likely to pack up and go back inside.
    -The Open World: This game is technically an open-world game, however it was designed without any of the freedoms that make the open-world format so much fun. Invisible walls are everywhere (one of my biggest pet-peaves in open-world games). One of these walls was a small railing that seperated a road and an accessable area. It would not let me jump over the railing. I had to find an exit. Ultimately, this is the biggest problem with how the developers handled the open-world design. They wanted to give you freedom but they couldn't give up the control. They control where you go, where you can't go and how you get there. This goes against the spirit of open-world games.
    -Magic: Here is one of the baffling design choices, magic is a consumable "item" with a cooldown in this game. It is also wildly overpowered, allowing me to take down the level 54 boss Midgarsormr at level 28. You also cannot really "be" a black or white mage because of the cooldown and limited spell selection. Magic should have been drastically different to allow you to progress as one of those traditional final fantasy staples..
    -Difficulty: Way too easy (played on normal mode). You literally cannot die unless you either choose to, or you run out of healing items, which will probably never happen because they give you a ton and you rarely even need them.
    -Customization: There is no meaningful customization options. You have several skill trees to spend ability points in, however the design of this tree makes it to where you simply cannot specialize in any one style of play. There are no skills that boost your performance with a particular weapon, spell or ability for example. Every stat buff you get applies to every member if your party, so you can't give them any distinguishable rolls either. As a pro, I did like that they added skills that modify wait time mode and the exploration tree let you earn more AP based on the things you did most often.
    Minor Complaints: You get an MP3 player that doesn't work when you would want it to most. In battle, on chocobos and while fishing. (Minor Spoiler) The capstone bonus you get for leveling your chocobo skill is a useless assist in combat, instead of what should have been a speed/stamina/jump/glide increase or something useful and unique. They give you the option to manually drive the car, then immediately take it away for 3 chapters for no real reason (another example of the developer pointlessly dictating how you should play a game marketed as "open-world"). Sexism, the first main female character you meet is designed in an objectified way. Heteronormativity, all the characters are cis and straight.    … Expand
  69. soul5640
    Dec 8, 2016
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Some things are done really well in this one however, there's also some really bad design choices in here that had a big impact on my enjoyment of the game. I've listed below the issues I had with the game, I'll skip the positives because there's so many good reviews on here.

    Party - You're stuck with 4 male characters. In other FF games you can pick from a dozen, in this you can't, which for me is really just lazy development. Also, as if to rub your face in it, there's a couple of times where you might have someone else join your party just for a task, so it's like the game is saying to you that you 'could' have them, but you can't.

    Weapons - the upgrade system is beyond bad. It takes several days of resting and main quests (not hunts) to upgrade each one. This is at a time when you will be trying to stockpile exp, so you're forced to either use up your exp and rest, or not get weapons upgraded. Also you can't chose the order, so if you want to upgrade your sword and have the materials, you will have to wait until all the other weapons are upgraded to the same level first, along with the delays that come with each one. This for me was so annoying I didn't bother.

    Night - I like the concept of the day/night cycle, but trying to get about at night is annoying. Loads of hunts are at night and you often run into mountains/trees because you just can't see them until they are right in front of you. If you have to take a set path, you often can't even see if and just run about until you stumble upon it.

    Summoning - I think in my 50+ hours I have done 3 or 4 summons. They are so underused in this game and seem to be random occurrences, which is really a shame. In all FF games these have been a focus, in this one they are a rarity. Also, only a few are in game, where is ODIN etc?????

    Combat - the worst feature. You can out-level a mob severely and still get knocked down etc because the instant you start a fight, they all go for Noctus so you get swamped. Also, levels mean nothing in this game. I entered a level 55 dungeon at level 70 and didn't even make it to the end boss, the lead up bosses knocked me about like pinball until I just got fed up and turned off the game. I don't understand why the franchise was so desperate to move away from turn based, this was when it was most successful and the transition is poorly executed and nowhere near as enjoyable.

    Magic - Severely underused in the game. Previous FF games have usually found a strong niche for this, here it's more of a 'use a few times then not bother' mechanic.

    Travel - you have car, which you can't upgrade to a flying car until AFTER you complete the game. You can't drive off the roads, so it's basically a tram without the tramlines. Also, you will frequently find yourself fast traveling back to your car and then immediately fast traveling to your mission objective, the whole traveling concept is poorly implemented and just clunky.

    Menu - could have been much more user friendly and intuitive.

    Story - Completely loses cohesion about the 75% mark. I know it could be said this is staple for FF by now but still, at least try to make a story line that doesn't fall apart before it's even done.

    Not all open world - By the end you will have spent hours in corridors and confined maps. It has parts of 'open world', but much less than previous FF games. There's basically one open world area, but you will visit other areas are that just A to B routes.

    Items - there's a tiny fraction of usable items compared to previous FF games and the way you use some of them is confusing. Phoenix downs, for example, you buy them, but you never actually 'use' them, they are used automatically. The game does not tell you this however.

    Leveling - The storing exp idea is interesting but has issues. It leads the player into wanting to stock up exp, leading to hours of playing with no sense of progression or getting stronger. Even when you do level up, it feels minimal, I jumped from level 40 to 70 and didn't feel any big improvement, which kind of made me feel like the hours of grinding I put in were wasted.

    Camping - interesting but mostly not used. By end game my cooking skill was 3, most of time you will stack exp then use a hotel for the exp multiplier. You can buy meals for the stat boosts so why bother missing exp at camp?

    Fishing - Fun but annoying if you lose a lure, how do you know where to get it again? You shouldn't need to rely on google for info.

    Overall, the game has good points but given there's been so many entries in this franchise now, there's really no excuse for the poorly implemented issues listed above - SQUARE should really know better and should have made a much more polished game, especially with apparently 10 years in the making.

    Worth getting? Yes, but probably only on sale.

    Worth the hype? I'm really very sad to say no, it's not.

    I love FF games but feel this one has a lot of let down.    … Expand
  70. governadorma
    Jan 5, 2017
    4
    Para um jogo que está há mais de 10 anos em produção é uma vergonha, ainda mais quando se trata de uma empresa renomada, tal como a Square. São tantos problemas em um único game que citarei apenas alguns: missões secundárias repetitivas e desmotivadoras, que se resumem no defasado sistema de leva e traz de determinado item de um ponto A ao B; ausência de magias e summoners; falso "mundoPara um jogo que está há mais de 10 anos em produção é uma vergonha, ainda mais quando se trata de uma empresa renomada, tal como a Square. São tantos problemas em um único game que citarei apenas alguns: missões secundárias repetitivas e desmotivadoras, que se resumem no defasado sistema de leva e traz de determinado item de um ponto A ao B; ausência de magias e summoners; falso "mundo aberto" (os personagens não trafegam livremente por todo ele, por exemplo: você não consegue atravessar um córrego, tem de contorná-lo até encontrar uma ponte parte para fazer a travessia; você não tem total liberdade para controlar o Regalia (automóvel utilizado para longas distância - vai tudo no automático) e a versão melhorada dele que o transforma em "avião" consegue ser mais absurda ainda; narrativa confusa; árvore de habilidades desinteressante; jogo de pescaria monótono... ...ah, cansei...… Expand
  71. seraphsfist
    Dec 22, 2016
    4
    As a long term fan (over 20yr) of the Final Fantasy series I found this game to be a disappointment overall. While nowhere near as bad as XIII, it is not the franchise redeeming title I had hoped for.

    Gameplay: I was initially really looking forward to the open world action combat, and at the start of the game I still was, but as the hours passed and the combat remained the same    As a long term fan (over 20yr) of the Final Fantasy series I found this game to be a disappointment overall. While nowhere near as bad as XIII, it is not the franchise redeeming title I had hoped for.

    Gameplay:

    I was initially really looking forward to the open world action combat, and at the start of the game I still was, but as the hours passed and the combat remained the same stagnant affair of warping around/block/parry while potion spamming to keep idiot party members alive (they will die to almost everything unless overlevelled), it became clear that things will get no better.

    Bosses have absolutely no difference in tactics than normal fights, they have more HP and hit a little harder, that is it. Magic is almost completely useless and boring. You only get 3 flavour of spells, Fire, Ice and Lightning, and using them almost always damages your own party members.

    Quests are almost all fetch quests in mmo style, there are only about 20 or so quest givers in the whole world, most have a quest chain where they want you do to the exact same task but in a different location or a harder target each time (e.g. find red frogs here, next quest - find yellow frogs here).

    You can undertake hunts to enemies which are more powerful than usual, and while this is a fun diversion you can only pick up one hunt quest at a time, the vast majority of your time spent hunting is the long drive to and from the quest givers, if you could pick them all up at once it would only take you an hour or two to complete them all.

    Story:

    The story is definitely a strong point in the first half of the game, but the pacing is completely broken, and by the final half you just want it to end because you realise the developers have rushed the last part and it's no longer any fun.

    Character:

    This is a much hyped aspect of the game, with people claiming character development is a strong point. Within the game itself there is BARELY any character development amongst your characters. If you count 4 men making reactive superficial smart ass wisecracks at eachother for hours as development then so be it, but compared to FFX's journey which managed to flesh out 7 characters, FFXV just falls completely flat. They are about as compelling as Vaan from FFXII. The game does a good job at point of soliciting an emotional reaction from the player, but this is due to the situations you are witnessing, you could replace the characters involved with almost any generic puppet and the scenes would still have the same impact.

    Despite all of the above, I did have fun with this game (albeit just under 85 hours to do everything without a guide, very short for full completion of a FF game).    … Expand
  72. xellos81
    Dec 11, 2016
    1
    you have plenty of reviews to read here...
    I'm going to be quick

    Is just garbage putted in a sparkling bag... that'all
    Don't waste your time on this, really

    And also, I bet that square enix is paying for reviews, and created some fake user review... because.. it's not possible to give 6 or more to FFXV
  73. hyhy19
    Dec 29, 2016
    2
    This game is just a cooking and camping simulator.

    Full of boring fetch quests.
    Brainless combat. just mashing one button.
    Terrible storytelling.
    Lots of important events occur offscreen.
    Terrible AI party.
    Load of hype cutscenes from 2013-2016 trailers not even in the game.
  74. Tryium
    Jan 3, 2017
    6
    Oh boy, where to start... Almost a very good game, but a bad Final Fantasy.

    It's been a long time (not 10 years, but...) that i've been waiting for this game. The promises of an open world final fantasy was good. The story was looking good at that time, mysterious, with a lot of cutscene, implication between Noctis and his father, good combat ect. The combat are very nervous, but    Oh boy, where to start... Almost a very good game, but a bad Final Fantasy.

    It's been a long time (not 10 years, but...) that i've been waiting for this game. The promises of an open world final fantasy was good. The story was looking good at that time, mysterious, with a lot of cutscene, implication between Noctis and his father, good combat ect.

    The combat are very nervous, but took a long time to master it perfectly. It's not casual friendly so it's hard to master. The summons are few, but still massively impressive to watch and a pleasure for the eye every time they appear.

    The graphics are just... beautiful. The artistic direction have never been this close to perfection in a Final Fantasy as i remember. The world feel like everything that surround you is alive, the landscape are beautiful and so on.

    The music, oh god the music, they are candy for the ear. Perfect.

    BUT. the story is... confuse, not good, not well taled, well not a final fantasy story after all... Too many scenes have been cut from what you can see in the trailer. You're not attached AT ALL to any characters, except your band mates, the bad guy isnt really one, his motivations unclear and the final battle is laughable in any way (i dint get how to fight to be honest). The conclusion is... not that interesting and the final chapter try to bring some good but again, fail to tell a story.

    The side quest are basic, but we were hoping for more "story telled" side quest, instead of boring fetch quest, and not quiet rewarding after all.

    In conclusion,it's a good way to start the final fantasy franchise, the game IS good and the story is better than FFXIII, but god, never again, please, stop screwing the final fantasy stories...    … Expand
  75. SocioStache
    Jan 10, 2017
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Before I begin, let me tell you how much I PERSONALLY love this game. It is one of my favorite games of the year, if not all time. However, that does not mean that I can give it a high score. In fact, my favorite subtitle for this game is "The Flawed Masterpiece".

    Let me begin by stating everything good about the game. The world looks very nice; they did a good job on the aesthetic appeal of the world. The attention to detail is pretty good (you can see your characters get dirty or wet depending on the area). The voice acting in English and Japanese are pretty good, and most of the characters themselves are fairly likeable. The combat is AMAZING! It's no Dark Souls, Dragon's Dogma, or Witcher 3; but it's well done and feels amazing and fluent, aside from some unresponsive controls at times. Ardyn is one of my personal favorite Final Fantasy villains, even if there was very little character development for him (or anyone else for that matter). And finally, the second half of the story is pretty good. Not great, just pretty good.

    Alright, now here's the fun part...

    This game took a LOOONG time to make; the development was restarted on two separate occasions. Naturally, that means that a lot of content was cut. After Tetsuya Nomura's departure from the development team in 2015, the rest of the crew had to scramble to finish a game without their creative expert. This lead to the gameplay being DRASTICALLY downgraded (look at the 2014 trailers for proof), the world being cut down by almost 90% (the original world map is nonexistent, and most of the original 785 square-miles is condensed into a smaller, 24-ish square-mile map), the story being rewritten, and entire chunks of the game being cut. Originally, the game would be around 3 acts long. The first act would be around 1/6 of the length of the game. It focused on Noctis's childhood, his relationship with his father, and the early lives of his future boy-bandmates. The second chunk was going to be much shorter, and told the part of the story where the tension built between Niflheim and Lucis, eventually leading to the events of Kingsglaive (the movie). The third act is the only part we got to play, and is the game itself. So sadly, rather than getting 50-75 hours of story gameplay that we were PROMISED a couple of years ago, we got a 20-25 hour game, a mediocre movie, and a five-episode anime. While the extra multimedia is not BAD, per se, it certainly doesn't get any points, considering it's basically the developers' laziness to create more game.

    The world, as I said, was supposed to be around 10-15 times the size of Grand Theft Auto V, and would be fully explorable. It would be empty in a lot of areas, but since one of the focuses of the game was "road trip", much of it would be glanced over as you drove past it anyway. Niflheim, Insomnia, Altissia, and Tenebrae were going to be completely open, as well as some other kingdoms now under Niflheim rule. Sadly, near the last six months of development, the team got overwhelmed by the sheer amount of area they still needed to make. They decided to cut out most of the world and condense the main parts, which resulted in the game being delayed by two months.

    The gameplay was originally going to incorporate more cover elements and even some free-running like the Assassin's Creed or Uncharted franchises. While the gameplay we got is still great, it's painful to see all the cut content that they showed just two E3s ago.

    The story is mostly trash. Like previously stated, the story was going to be wider in scope originally, focusing more on the relationship between Noctis, a boy who can foresee the deaths of others due to a near-death accident in his childhood, and his friends, family, and fiancé. As he grew to adulthood, the burden of his responsibilities as prince became too much to bear, and he grew defiant, refusing to accept his place in the world. As the tension between Noctis and his father grew, so did the tension between Niflheim and Lucis, the two largest kingdoms in Eos. Under the stress, King Regis began to crack and lose control of his power, kingdom, and his only son. As a last effort to restore peace, he arranged for Noctis and Lunafreya to be married ahead of schedule, which will hopefully bring peace to the two nations. After Noctis's departure, though, full-scale war broke out against Niflheim (not that skirmish they had in the movie), and Regis was killed. Over Noctis's whole lifetime, however, scientists noticed the length of the days slowly shortening, as well as the mysterious arrival of creatures dubbed "daemons". And as the war began, Niflheim apparently learned to harness these monsters. The mysterious chancellor of Niflheim, Ardyn, was also supposed to have more development up to the reveal in chapter 13 in-game. Almost all of this was cut.

    There are some pathetic nitpicks, like the "airship" you get; but all in all: Final Fantasy XV is not the VII-killer we were promised.    … Expand
  76. joannako
    Feb 14, 2017
    4
    I was so disappointed to be disappointed by this game. I've loved FF series since FFX and was so looking forward to a new full FF game. I really tried liking this game but I couldn't.

    First off, don't really like the reality based theme with the route 66 and all. Where are the beautiful fantasy worlds that you get to immerse yourself in like you often times do when playing the FF games?    I was so disappointed to be disappointed by this game. I've loved FF series since FFX and was so looking forward to a new full FF game. I really tried liking this game but I couldn't.

    First off, don't really like the reality based theme with the route 66 and all. Where are the beautiful fantasy worlds that you get to immerse yourself in like you often times do when playing the FF games? There's just one huge "hey y'all" area with hours of walking around, driving a car with real-time minutes going by and even the chocobos don't really help. You're just bored, utterly bored.

    But hey, how about the side quests? Those are always fun in a FF game right? Wrong. Go to the science lady, pick up some frogs. Go to her again, pick up frogs. And again and again. If you get tired doing that, go to the dog tag guy and pick up some dog tags. Over and over and over again. Yeah but there are hunts aren't there like in all FF games? Yes, but you can only pick up ONE at a time, so good luck going picking up hunts individually from all around the hey y'all-world. Well, you can always take the car to pick up hunts, it only takes maybe 8 real life minutes or so. Or you could go do the fishing side quests and sit there an hour and thinking nothing is happening and I'm hating this game. Fishing, what a nice side quest. Not.

    Leveling up. Oh I love it, it is so addicting!! Well, not in this game. Actually, there really isn't any fun in leveling up. Ascension grid? Yeah it's there. That's about it.

    Acquiring new weapons and spells, that's also fun in FF games. This games gives you the option of, oh about 3-5 weapons from which to choose from per character in the entire game. You're welcome. Actually you're lucky there isn't so many choices, comparing your old weapon to the new is difficult, since the screen is really poorly constructed. Spells, nah, don't bother, they're consumables and will very likely hurt you too if not kill you in combat.

    The storyline in short is uninteresting. The only time I got excited was the zombie-apocalypse like warehouse, only to find out that this is about it, the story is about to come to an end. I thought I was maybe half-way or not even that. And then Noctis gets a moustache. I mean wtf? At that point I stopped believing in this game and quit playing.

    The graphics are nice at least. But there's no addiction to this game and when there's no addiction, it probably isn't a very good game. I mean why else would you play a game, any game? Because it's addictive and you want to keep on playing on and on because it's so fun and addictive. If you're like that, then there's nothing for you in this game.    … Expand
  77. Gloin
    Dec 21, 2016
    3
    Really poor gameplay.
    fake loading screen with the car travel when you go somewhere for the first time can take up to 5 6 min when you just shouldn't look at the screen and do something best with your time.
    the camera is unable to follow with the high speed gameplay of the fight even at the highest sensitivity. the "open world" is filled with wall and barriers you can't jump above that    Really poor gameplay.
    fake loading screen with the car travel when you go somewhere for the first time can take up to 5 6 min when you just shouldn't look at the screen and do something best with your time.
    the camera is unable to follow with the high speed gameplay of the fight even at the highest sensitivity.
    the "open world" is filled with wall and barriers you can't jump above that forces you to go back constantly to the road and remove all feeling of open world you could have.
    There is no difficulty at all, being a hit and run or hold square and hit when you should.
    And to sum it up they change the rule of the gameplay (second life bar when you can only use item) on the last fight which is really poor game concept to say the least.
    The story is nice and the character mildly interesting that is all the pro i could come up with after 50h of gameplay.    … Expand
  78. ShiningLion
    Dec 8, 2016
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Because this probably matters to some reviewers, I've played all of the FF games from 4-15 (minus the MMOs), and the sequels of the ones that have them.

    I'm not sure how to express my disappointment with this game after 10 long years of waiting excitedly, ever since that first trailer quoting Shakespeare and depicting Noctis unleashing hell on the insurgents trying to take over Lucis. We can only imagine what this game would have been if Nomura had remained the director instead of Tabata, if it had vaguely resembled the original Versus 13 story instead of this rebranded one, if it had had the more complicated battle features the early trailers showed conceptualized, and most of all, if fans hadn't thrown an absolutely **** fit over 13's gameplay and linearity (which is no more or less linear than 10, but no one complains about that) and scared the developers into changing a game that was probably linear with a good story into a game that is sort of open-world and has a horribly paced story that feels incomplete and unrewarding.

    There were so many moments I was actually confused as to what I was supposed to do next. With the option to screw around doing fetch quests and a main quest line telling me to press onward into the plot, and what level it was appropriate to do it at, I eventually felt that by exploring the world more I was over-leveling and went to go forward with the story. I'd gotten a bit bored of all the dilly-dallying and shilly-shallying watching four men go glamping while the rest of their kingdom is literally at war, so on I went.

    Altissia and the Leviathan sequence are perhaps the best part of the entire game. These were the only moments I felt truly moved by the plot in an emotional way, the only moments the events unfolding seemed significant, and even the gameplay of this section was outstanding. The interview with the First Secretary reminded me of the courtroom scene in Chrono Trigger, and despite that Leviathan was basically a no-fail auto-battle, the cinematics and ensuing drama were a spectacle. During the FMV scene with Luna and Noct, I was awe-stricken. The art and visuals made me think "this is one of the most beautiful things I've seen in my life." I felt overjoyed to get to experience something like this.

    If only I'd have known that the plot completely falls apart and nothing more rewarding is to come, I'd have considered that the tragic ending and quit the game right there. Everything from here on just made me question what the hell went wrong in the making of this game. There is a time travelling dog that no one but Noctis seems to know about. This breaks the entire story. You are given the option to travel to the past before the events of Altissia. I was so excited thinking the game was about to take a time-travel twist a la Chrono Trigger, and that the guys would realize they needed to do something to change the outcome, to save Luna. Maybe if I collected all 13 royal arms this time I could go back and be strong enough to prevent that tragedy? But considering the high levels required to visit some of the dungeons which house the royal arms, I figured they'd be revisited later in the plot, so I pushed forward. By the time I hit the time lapse and the so-called "final battle" I thought I was at the mid-point of the game and that it'd be a false ending, and I'd have to time-travel and get the rest of the royal arms to get the real ending. NOPE. I finished the game with just 9 of the 13 royal arms, leaving me to wonder, what even was the point of collecting those?

    Summons are a letdown, hardly ever seeing them other than Ramuh. Magic was so limited. Look at what Nyx can do with the ring of the Lucii in Kingsglaive (summon the Old Wall), but all Noctis, the actual king of Lucis, can do are a few weak spells that rarely even work on basic mob enemies, and sure as hell don't work on bosses. Really?

    The story felt so rushed and so weak after Luna's departure from it, and all the other character deaths were completely unceremonious, happening off-screen and for almost no reason. Ravis's role in the story and motivations are still unknown. And what of the Empire? Did they all turn to daemons? Is the Empire truly a threat that is gone now? Surely they have various levels of rulers throughout the kingdom and aren't gone entirely. What of Noctis's ultimate sacrifice in the end? A Pyrrhic victory: the world gets daylight back and no daemons but the kingdom of Lucis, which is already reduced to a wasteland, literally has no heir to the throne now. So am I expected to believe their continued survival will be peaceful and there won't be continued warring over rulership? We’re supposed to accept all the characters we were supposed to have grown to love (but didn’t get enough backstory or development to love) are all dead but it’s okay because a bunch of rednecks hulled up in Lestallum survived? Yay?! The final "dream" scene was a depressing stab at a happy ending that didn't happen.    … Expand
  79. dypsomaniart
    Mar 8, 2017
    0
    boring slow uninspiring gameplay, so much time wasted just travelling and doing pointless boring stuff, random story that didnt get me in, boring fetch quests and fights. After ps4 patch 1.05 the graphics seemed even worse, muddy blurry bad looking game with bad framepacing. I tried several sessions to get into it but couldn't. And god the music was terrible. Traded it in for a new game.
  80. gross1187
    Dec 5, 2016
    6
    I had a lot of fun playing, (gameplay isolated from other factors is great) however I'm pretty disappointed in the plot. I really felt like the writers disregarded any sense of rational choice when it comes to the actions of the enemy-- there were too many times when the Imperials seem to have an incredible chance to bring the whole story to an end, and choose not to for a silly reason.I had a lot of fun playing, (gameplay isolated from other factors is great) however I'm pretty disappointed in the plot. I really felt like the writers disregarded any sense of rational choice when it comes to the actions of the enemy-- there were too many times when the Imperials seem to have an incredible chance to bring the whole story to an end, and choose not to for a silly reason. Overall, the story felt overwhelmingly man-made unlike some other Final Fantasy titles. I truly hope a sequel is developed that tightens up the plot.… Expand
  81. ElKorko
    Dec 20, 2016
    3
    Este juego no se merece todo lo recibido tiene falta de contenido en la parte de historia si solo vas a pasártela te pasas el juego en menos de 20 horas , tiene algún que otro bug y las misiones secundarias son algunas muy repetitivas.

    Me esperaba mas de este juego pero no vale tanto la pena.
  82. crescentsmile
    Dec 22, 2016
    3
    I have been playing Final Fantasy since FF7. This... this felt nothing like a Final Fantasy to me. The story is just completely lacking. You don't feel drawn to the characters in any fashion. I found myself 20 hours into the game and had accomplished very little. Initially I felt the new combat system was pretty interesting, however it was apparent after awhile that it simply doesn't takeI have been playing Final Fantasy since FF7. This... this felt nothing like a Final Fantasy to me. The story is just completely lacking. You don't feel drawn to the characters in any fashion. I found myself 20 hours into the game and had accomplished very little. Initially I felt the new combat system was pretty interesting, however it was apparent after awhile that it simply doesn't take any skill, however it is still satisfying when you get in a good rhythm. You don't need to think very much. I think that's what bothers me about this game - it takes out the thinking aspect. The car driving, the meal preparing and the photography really just turned me off of this game. The game is gorgeous, which is awesome. However it's like they created the entire game around you looking at things. Driving the car is pointless and annoying. Taking pictures of random things is cheesy and serves no purpose. Long drawn-out scenes of making food is just laughable. I really don't want to spend a quarter of my game play looking at different dishes of food. I love being able to build out my characters and that aspect is also gutted. Even the magic system and summoning is gutted. I can see how this might appeal to a wider general audience, however the lack of depth just left me feeling empty and is making it feel harder to come back to.… Expand
  83. Renzokuken
    Dec 10, 2016
    4
    The good:
    - Graphics are excellent for the most part, some minor frame sync issues but otherwise fantastic.
    - Soundtrack is great, some tracks feel like out of place tie-ins but otherwise it's good. - The open world feels alive, and it's a real pleasure to explore during the first 9 chapters/post-game. The Bad. - The Story makes absolutely no sense and reeks of cut content. - The    The good:
    - Graphics are excellent for the most part, some minor frame sync issues but otherwise fantastic.
    - Soundtrack is great, some tracks feel like out of place tie-ins but otherwise it's good.
    - The open world feels alive, and it's a real pleasure to explore during the first 9 chapters/post-game.

    The Bad.
    - The Story makes absolutely no sense and reeks of cut content.
    - The characters are bland and character development is almost non-existent, with most characters not even introduced.
    - The final six chapters are dire, with incredibly linear environments.
    - Set piece bosses look fantastic but are essentially huge QTE events.
    - Combat is shallow and doesn't evolve as you progress, you hold circle to kill, and hold square to not die, and press triangle to warp into range so you can continue to hold circle to kill.
    - During most battles enemies attack in large packs, telegraphing of attacks is poor, so evading damage is a matter of either luck or just not attacking at all.
    - Companion AI is bad, you have zero control over them, and you'll spend a good chunk of most boss fights either soloing or picking them up off the ground.
    - 9.4gb day one patch (might be higher if buying after the date of this post).
    - Loading times are horrendous.
    - Side quests are almost entirely fetch/kill quests.
    - Chapter 13 is the most tedious, poorly designed section of a game I've ever had the displeasure of playing.
    - The ending.    … Expand
  84. NotMyFinalForm
    Jan 14, 2017
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Battle system is mostly braindead button mashing, no skill or strategy required. The story is rushed and unfinished. The world is basically empty. The sidequests are either a fetch-quest or killing something a hundred times each. The loading screens are constant and all over the place. The driving is boring and it takes a lot of time. The dungeons are intriguing at first but then you realize they are all actually extremely dull an uninteresting.

    So what exactly is good about this game? I have no idea. Maybe the graphics... Although there was a cut-scene near the end of the game were we see some aeons battling it out and it was pretty good. That was the one and only highlight of the story, if you can call this unfinished rubbish with plotholes everywhere a story at all.

    I wish I was joking but I am not. This game needed like 1 or more years in the oven to be honest. It had potential but in its current state the game's simply unfinished.    … Expand
  85. drwho13
    Dec 9, 2016
    4
    I haven't written a review online in ages but seeing the scores hover around 80-85 is blowing my mind.

    I'm trying to think of a Final Fantasy that I've played that's worse than this one. I'm hard pressed to think of one. The combat system is pretty good. It's fun at least. Other than that the story is at best nonsensical and at worst completely terrible. It's not an awful game    I haven't written a review online in ages but seeing the scores hover around 80-85 is blowing my mind.

    I'm trying to think of a Final Fantasy that I've played that's worse than this one. I'm hard pressed to think of one.

    The combat system is pretty good. It's fun at least.

    Other than that the story is at best nonsensical and at worst completely terrible.

    It's not an awful game because it tugs on the nostalgia strings enough but it's certainly one of the worst in the series.    … Expand
  86. dimasok
    Dec 12, 2016
    1
    Garbage story, garbage characters, garbage open world, garbage length.

    The only good things about it were the vistas when driving, the flying Regalia, the music and the summons (when you actually met the requirements to summon them (*sigh*).

    Anyways, I would nominate FFXV as the worst game I played this year easily.
  87. Truthhurts
    Jan 24, 2017
    0
    Bad combat with little to no input (hold down circle and do nothing else) besides throw a "grenade" spell every now and then, story makes no sense and is incomplete unless you watch animes and movies that cost money (that are terrible btw)

    This is what 10+ years of constant reimagining of a rpg will do, give you a inconsistent broken mess that pleases no one except the fanatical    Bad combat with little to no input (hold down circle and do nothing else) besides throw a "grenade" spell every now and then, story makes no sense and is incomplete unless you watch animes and movies that cost money (that are terrible btw)

    This is what 10+ years of constant reimagining of a rpg will do, give you a inconsistent broken mess that pleases no one except the fanatical fanboy (but what doesnt please weird people like that?)

    As a real FF fan who grew up with the Final Fantasy series stay far away or rent the game if you are curious just how low this legendary franchise has fallen thanks to the industries obsession with trying to reimagine franchises and fix things that are not broken, 1 extra point for the cringe worthy banter that is only their to distract you from how bad the gameplay is    … Expand
  88. DarkSoul7007
    Dec 28, 2016
    6
    Wow—a game that has actually compelled me to take my time to write a review. To users that rated this game on Day 1 of release…thanks for nothing.

    This game is a solid 6. It will entertain you and doesn’t get off to an awful start, but the game continues to collapse after the first ~5 hours in. For brief moments this game feels like it could be an 8 or 9 (i.e. esper summons, certain    Wow—a game that has actually compelled me to take my time to write a review. To users that rated this game on Day 1 of release…thanks for nothing.

    This game is a solid 6. It will entertain you and doesn’t get off to an awful start, but the game continues to collapse after the first ~5 hours in. For brief moments this game feels like it could be an 8 or 9 (i.e. esper summons, certain battle sequences or CGI scenes). However, those moments are fleeting and soon enough you are cast back into the shell of a game which utilizes many half-assed mechanics.

    STORY: 4/10--All reviewers are on the same page with this one--the story is disjointed, it feels like parts are left out, not enough context/background is provided. There is very little reason to empathize with the characters and fight for them. If this game was developed with the idea that people would be watching Kingsglaive or going back and purchasing it, then shame on the devs. This game needs to stand on its own and it doesn't. If story is important to you, then either watch the movie or pass on FFXV (they plan to patch the story--Crazy!!). I can't imagine it even making sense with the movie as many key events happen off-screen or are simply not explained. These were key opportunities to show impactful events (i.e. deaths, permanent injuries, political events).

    Music: 7/10--This could be an 8 if there was more music. I don't find the tracks to be very original, memorable or something that will blow you away. However, the menu music is relaxing and catchy, the combat music is fitting. I found myself getting a little amped up when I heard the specific music that plays when an esper summon becomes available. It's got a very **** is about to go down" feel to it. So, where's the problem? As you travel the world you'll notice almost every place you stop in the open world plays the SAME honky-tonk country song. In almost every FF game you can attach a song to a town or villain and I can't do that with FFXV. There's just not enough here.

    COMBAT: 8/10--Combat is fun. It's not very complicated and with a little bit of effort you can become powerful enough to make most battles a nonthreat. With practice, it's cool to switch between weapons on the fly and to match-up to the enemies weakness by weapon type or element. Blocking and parrying is simple, but feels great nonetheless. Magic is very powerful when crafted properly, but I found the crafting system to be a little annoying and equipping magic takes up one of your weapon slots. Missing from this game (to my knowledge) are classic FF spells like Haste, Berserk, Holy, Ultima, Meteor, and so on. There is only Fire, Thunder and Ice which can be modified to stop, poison and kill enemies (with a few other unmentionable buffs).

    GAMEPLAY: 6/10--FFXV has several minigames and other mechanics such as cooking, but they're not implemented in any meaningful or enjoyable way. Fishing is rather boring as is the pinball game. Cooking can give your party serious stat boosts, but require camping which means you earn 1.0x your exp when resting (as opposed to a cheap hotel which may give 1.5x). So what actually happens before a tough battle is you will go rest at a hotel to cash in your XP at 1.5x or 2.0x, then go rest again at a campsite to cook. It's silly and annoying. Sure, there is chocobo racing, but it just gets you medals. Don't expect to obtain Knights of the Round from this minigame. Some reviewers have raved about the roadtrip feel to this game. It was cool at first, but I shortly found myself using fast travel whenever possible. The relaxing car ride also feels very out of place in terms of the story and some of the prompts you receive before driving at night get old really fast as you cannot skip it. There is so much more to say on all the mechanics in this game, but the short of it is it all feels sort of rushed and there to "check the box".

    WORLD DESIGN: 5/10: The mix of openworld and linear story feels like two different games literally stitched together by a few lines of code to transport you between the modes. There are a couple of cool places in the world, but you don't spend enough time there. Go Google "final fantasy towns" and click the wikia page. Every FF except very early ones) has really unique towns you can remember by name, by site, by the music. FFXV breaks that with a bunch of identical roadstops playing the same music. The towns are not unique or fun to explore. The only reason to explore is to pickup random glowing dots (items) on the ground which actually detracts from looking at the world.

    I could go on, but I'm at the max char limit. This is quite the game to analyze...it really is a frankenstein of development. Even the graphics and voice-acting can be stellar in some areas, and HORRID the next. Supposedly there are great dungeons accessible AFTER the story. Huh? You have to ask, what kind of game were they trying to make???    … Expand
  89. Carlitoxic
    Feb 17, 2017
    6
    I`m extremely disappointed with FFXV and Square- enix. I am not going to expect for anything from the next Final Fantasy. A good game (beautiful world, dungeons, long and great combat) but the story is very badly counted and it is very short. I feel defrauded after seeing all the trailers that I saw from FFXV not Versus.
  90. wesker2012
    Jan 2, 2018
    7
    Great introduction of Final Fantasy into an open world game. The first half of the game is super chill, relaxing, and fun to play. The second half of the game/story feels like a different game than the first half though. It felt rushed and not very well put together. Not everything was explained.
  91. Turbodowg
    Apr 20, 2017
    9
    As a new comer to the series I really enjoyed Final Fantasy XV. I've been gaming since the 80's and played many RPG's, but could never get into the FF series. I've enjoyed many turn based JRPG's and now I think about it, regret not playing the older FF games so I''ll be sure to play them, starting with the remake of FF7 on PS4.

    Anyway, I bought the game in a sale and thought I'd give it    As a new comer to the series I really enjoyed Final Fantasy XV. I've been gaming since the 80's and played many RPG's, but could never get into the FF series. I've enjoyed many turn based JRPG's and now I think about it, regret not playing the older FF games so I''ll be sure to play them, starting with the remake of FF7 on PS4.

    Anyway, I bought the game in a sale and thought I'd give it a go and got hooked within the first hour. The game world is stunning, it blends reality with fiction beautifully. It's a really great cross over to have real world shops, hotels, houses, restaurants, towns and resorts blended with fantasy landscapes and creatures. I love how one minute you are in a modern town doing fetch quests for 'normal' looking people and the next in the middle of a battle with a giant beast surrounded by surreal landscapes.

    Quests are varied enough to keep you occupied. The main story is not particularly deep but is interesting enough to keep you playing. A few have complained about story and I presume they are hardcore fans who have seen better from the series but as a newcomer I didn't mind. Roaming the world and creating your own unique story through exploration was imo more enjoyable than watching lengthy cutscenes.

    The main characters are okay, they do seem a bit dated like earl 00's emo kids and don't really look like royal warriors, but I've played as much more bizarre characters in JRPG's before so it wasn't game breaking. It would have been nice to have a bigger range of costumes that changed the style of the characters so I could make them look better suited to my tastes.

    I liked the combat it wasn't perfect but it worked although simple. FF XV is not a hard game and some aspects have been made overly simple but I presume that's to ease in new comers, As someone who understands and has played many RPG's a deeper battle system would have been welcome.

    The map is large and your main mode of travel is by car or Chocobo. The car is manual or auto but manual driving doesn't give full control which is annoying. Chocobo however are super fun to run around on.

    The graphics look great, character models are good and the environments detailed. Sound is decent and voice acting is reasonable.

    I'd definitely recommend this game and look forward to playing past and future FF games.    … Expand
  92. Endinion
    Aug 15, 2017
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The final fantasy franchise was built around characters and stories. Multiple characters gained our affection, both villains and heroes, Sephirot, Zell, Stainer, Mika, etc. Every time I played I final fantasy game I prepared my self for some of the most joyful hours of my life. This was not the case.
    Final Fantasy XV is shallow, the characters are not developed, the story is poorly presented and incredibly short, the world is absurdly small with one area, one city and one linear dungeon, giving the player no sense of exploring a world.
    One of the greatest tools for a story teller is empathy, I felt none for the characters or the world, except the very last moment, where a Father must kill his son to save the world, that moment was good, but only because of the Movie.
    The game play and graphics are the only good thing about the game, that's why it gets 3, but those things should come in second, because I still love to replay any final fantasy previous to X, but sure as hell I won't replay final fantasy XV ever.
    Disappointed.    … Expand
  93. Glittery
    Feb 5, 2017
    9
    It feels like I haven't enjoyed a Final Fantasy this much in a long time. XIII disappointed me and worse it became a trilogy. Thankfully it's over so now onto XV! Likable charming characters, a beautiful world to explore, an amazing soundtrack, various mini-games and optional dungeons to enjoy, funny banter/character interactions. The combat is simple but enjoyable. By the end of the gameIt feels like I haven't enjoyed a Final Fantasy this much in a long time. XIII disappointed me and worse it became a trilogy. Thankfully it's over so now onto XV! Likable charming characters, a beautiful world to explore, an amazing soundtrack, various mini-games and optional dungeons to enjoy, funny banter/character interactions. The combat is simple but enjoyable. By the end of the game I was very attached to these boys. More so than I usually get in other Final Fantasy games. Rather than long periods of silence they will make comments throughout on various subjects which makes it feel like you're really on a journey with a group of friends. Its something I hope they include in their next games. Before I forget: make use of the photography functions. It plays a clever role in the end.

    Now for the problems. The story kind of feels as if they were rushed. I very much recommend watching the movie and the anime before playing this. It's not ideal but if you skip them you're not getting the full detailed picture in regards to certain plot elements and character backstories. Another issue is the lack of screen-time for the main love interest and heroine Luna. It made it difficult to care about her. While the game excelled in the brotherhood theme not so much for the romance. I didn't expect it to overshadow the friendship aspect but just a bit more of her would have gone a long way to making certain scenes more meaningful.

    That about covers it for me. Ultimately I was satisfied with the game and it left me wanting to see more of these characters so I look forward to the character episodes dlc.    … Expand
  94. Yughred
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    This game has its flaws, but it's well worth your time for its scenes alone.
    Scene: 12/10 the best scenes I've ever seen in a game. Every architecture in game is state of art, especially for Altissa and The Citadal. They put a great deal of efforts to create those various styles of buildings and delicate carvings on them.
    Story: 6/10 Has a good potential, but is badly unwounded. The    This game has its flaws, but it's well worth your time for its scenes alone.
    Scene: 12/10 the best scenes I've ever seen in a game. Every architecture in game is state of art, especially for Altissa and The Citadal. They put a great deal of efforts to create those various styles of buildings and delicate carvings on them.
    Story: 6/10 Has a good potential, but is badly unwounded. The story picks up in the final few chapters, but for the beginning I really had no idea what they are talking about.
    Battle: 3/10 very badly executed. Except for dazzled visuals, there's absolutely No achievement gained after slaying a powerful adversary. All boss fights are extremely boring, basically all you need to do is to attack.
    Dungeons: 9/10 I especially like the last imperial base. That dungeons is so long and keeps making people wonder what had happened here. But because of the existence of the ring, there's no challenging passing it.
    Extra bonus: +1 road trip feeling, pretty like the yatch travel to Altissa.
    +1 photo system
    +1 people's conversation
    +1 a feeling of reality, especially when you walk on train
    +1 beautiful cutscenes
    Negative:
    -1 most items you picked up is useless.
    -1 battle system no variation
    -1 Don't like the king's accompanies, many meaningless conversations.
    Total:9.5/10    … Expand
  95. 945
    Jun 10, 2017
    6
    As a hardcore final fantasy fan for nearly a decade and waiting for this game to come out for a half of a decade I feel like I was punished for my devotion to this game. This game takes everything you love about the final fantasy universe and cuts it down to a barebones minimalistic and trendy piece of garbage. Final Fantasy is supposed to be a magical realm of wonder and awe but instead,As a hardcore final fantasy fan for nearly a decade and waiting for this game to come out for a half of a decade I feel like I was punished for my devotion to this game. This game takes everything you love about the final fantasy universe and cuts it down to a barebones minimalistic and trendy piece of garbage. Final Fantasy is supposed to be a magical realm of wonder and awe but instead, we get a boring lifeless world with pointless fetch side quests. zero spells, a 10-hour main storyline filled with plotholes which lead to an incomplete and incoherent storyline with travelling that takes WAY to long to get anywhere and will literally waste your time trying to get from point A to B.

    Pros:
    - Combat animations are good.
    - The soundtrack is wonderfully done.
    - 4 main protagonists are likeable.
    - Day/Night Transitions look nice.

    Cons:
    - The open world is a barren wasteland filled with little to nothing to do.
    - There is a huge amount of downtime in this game when going from point A to B.
    - Exploration offer's zero rewards as items are static and can be bought it stores.
    - Poorly balanced combat, the fights are either way too easy or way too hard.
    - Levelling your characters really does not offer anything significant to your hero's ability.
    - Combat does not evolve whatsoever from the start of the game to the finish.
    - Huge lack of skills for the team that get outclassed by the next unlocked skill, Noctis does not have a single skill other than the armiger and warp striking.
    - Fighting monsters and enemies in the world always will always feel like a one-sided fight/you have all this power and you fight enemies with no magic or ability skills.
    - 2 cities in the entire game. (no this is not a joke)
    - The inability to simply go up to and have a conversation with a single NPC in the game. (FF1 had this and so did every other FF game so why not this one?)
    - The most incoherent storyline that tells you the who, what, where, when but then fails to tell you the why and how in the main storyline. (THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF ANALYZING A STORY!)
    - Kingsglaive, the Brotherhood anime, justice monsters five, and kings knight where a complete waste of resources and could have been just used for FFXV.
    - To understand the entire game world you must buy the official strategy guide for footnotes.
    - All story cutscene options give you the same outcome.
    - Cup Noodle commercial quest... (I really wish I was kidding but I am not)
    - No spell

    The worst part is that hardcore fans of this series which should have been the number one priority in pleasing were punished for being hardcore fans and by watching all the active time reports as soon as they came out should benefit a person not hurt their experience If you where someone like me who watched the ATR's then guess what, you just witnessed literally the first 7 chapters of the game's cutscenes chopped from the game and presented in a random order. I thought I saw maybe 1-3% of what the game had to offer but instead, it was more like 40-45% of what the game had to offer. So instead of trying to make a truly great and genre changing RPG like Tabata claimed, instead we get a generic world full of borrowed outdated and overused mechanics from games like Uncharted, Farcry and Skyrim. I could have forgiven all that if the story was no rushed to death... This is a statement from Hajime Tabata about the complaints about the story in FFXV "We didn't want to create a comprehensive and perfectly balanced story in this game" -HT. So he went with the walking dead style of storyline telling where you don't tell you audience jack and expect them to come up with their own fan theories and outlooks for the game!?!? Because if that is was the intention to make a game with a BS story line then mission accomplished. You could have made an actual RPG game with actual good storytelling but Tabata didn't want to? Absolute total BS excuse... This game had so much potential and how this sold 5 million copies blows my mind...    … Expand
  96. Playingall
    Jul 26, 2017
    10
    It is one of the best Final Fantasy that I have ever played. The graphics are awesome, the history is interesting and there is a lot, but a lot of secondary missions and the world of the game is really beautiful, with a lot of places and dungeons to explore and items to find in this world. You will probably want to do all the hunts, level up and do all the missions if you start to play it.
  97. Gamingdevotee
    Aug 6, 2017
    10
    Final Fantasy XV is the newest title in the long-running Final Fantasy and as a veteran to the series I was incredibly excited to play the newest entry. I didn't get the chance upon release unfortunately as real life took a lot of my time away from me, but when I finally got to play the game I had nothing but a blast.

    The development of the game was a bit rocky, that much is clear, the    Final Fantasy XV is the newest title in the long-running Final Fantasy and as a veteran to the series I was incredibly excited to play the newest entry. I didn't get the chance upon release unfortunately as real life took a lot of my time away from me, but when I finally got to play the game I had nothing but a blast.

    The development of the game was a bit rocky, that much is clear, the thing is about the game though is that despite this rough time pre-release when the game came out it wasn't a mess or a disappointment, or even bad in any way, in fact quite the opposite as the game was fun, entertaining and even good. The feeling however was strange because it was still quite rough around the edges with a few little hiccups here and there.

    Despite these flaws though the game never really let me down when playing it however, which was the most surprising factor.

    Now to be more specific, this game clearly has a lot of love put into it from start to finish and really is a Final Fantasy for first timers and newcomers probably being the closest to the original in terms of feeling since the pre-VII titles. With the story whilst being a bit rushed in the later half still had some very epic and otherwise emotional moments. The characters were some of the most likable characters to have ever been introduced and the world was beautiful from start to finish.

    It may not have been perfect, but overall it was a fun ride and isn't that the most you can ask for in a game?    … Expand
  98. GOKU9333
    Aug 6, 2017
    10
    I want to say that I love this game, It has awesome music, graphics, story and characters. I give it a 10. I recommend this game 100%. You have to play this game once in your life, I assure you that you never going to leave it , you are going to come back always to play it.
  99. oklolo
    Aug 11, 2017
    3
    This game was a disappointment. It seems that this game was too long into development that they decided to just publish it in order to get some revenue. But let's go to the review.

    First the core thing in any RPG. The story. It fails to get you invested in the characters. The have removed a large part of the narrative and made it into an also disappointing movie. Without the movie you    This game was a disappointment. It seems that this game was too long into development that they decided to just publish it in order to get some revenue. But let's go to the review.

    First the core thing in any RPG. The story. It fails to get you invested in the characters. The have removed a large part of the narrative and made it into an also disappointing movie. Without the movie you lose a lot of the backstory needed to understand the characters. I cannot even understand the logic behind this.

    Then the characters. They seem well thought and well written, but none of the gameplay supports this. The characters seem superficial. There's the distant hero, the cook/driver, the tough/camping guy and the photograph guy. Maybe it's just me, but I cannot identify with either of them. I don't care about these characters. Also you cannot control any other guy than the hero (compared to older FF) and there's a lack of women in your squad. So all guys and superficial characters, means that this game is aimed at very young boys and not mature guys (like the ones that have played the first FF games).

    So no gripping story and no interesting characters. But let's go to the gameplay.

    You've got a car! And you move great distances with a car. And it's the most boring thing in this game. Dude I've got a car in real life. Putting fuel in it, or listening music in the car, or getting bored while driving is not an experience that most seek. Only if you're very young and haven't experienced this, then you'll might find it interesting. I load up the game, excited to play the hero, and I'll have to wait 6 real life minutes in order to reach my destination. Meh I'll watch some videos on my phone, or go make a coffee in order to stay awake from the boredom.

    The open world is very sparse! I get bored walking (or riding the chocobo) from point to point, for hunting and generally explore the world. I they could shrink the whole world by 50% then it would be perfect. A few steps and here's something interesting.

    Oh the fighting...! I don't feel that I'm doing anything heroic. I'm definitely not getting bored, but the only thing that makes you feel like a hero, isn't there! I don't decide any strategy for the squad (see FF13), I don't have the choice of actions (see all FF), I don't have an option to pick priorities for the characters (see FF12), no special skills (see FF7), no variety of magic (see FF8). There's nothing special. I can only chose the type of weapon I will use. This makes all enemies the same. I'm leveled up enough, I can kill it. No thought/skill required. This means no challenge to make you feel like a hero.

    Next.... The controls... are "disconnected".

    I'm in a town. I push max forward the stick and the hero is slowly walking. DUDE just run! I don't have time for this. If I wanted to walk, I would press lightly forward. I want to change direction. NOPE. The character needs to think about it. In a few seconds you change direction. Meanwhile I'm raping the controller with my fingers as if its not even listening.

    The same in dungeons or open world. I press max forward. The character runs fast. I'M HAPPY! Then he slows down for no reason! DAMN IT DUDE! Are you tired? I click the left stick in order to force him to run again. He runs for a few feet and then slows down again. RAGE! It's like I'm controlling a bored horse and I have to hit it every few feet in order to run fast.

    This is how I feel like a hero. I'm whipping the hero in order to run!

    Oh and the AI of the other characters. First of all they're usually in the way! WHY OH WHY do you make them run in front of you?! DUDE I'm the leader. I run forward and YOU ALL follow my lead. Nope! After a few feet they run in the same direction as you and pass you. But YOU DONT KNOW WHERE IM GOING YOU IDIOT! I'm the one that controls the game! Just follow me.

    The controls make you disconnected from the character. I want to feel that I'm controlling the character, not that I'm fighting the character for control. And this is constant!

    And another thing. I DONT CARE ABOUT THE PHOTOS. Dude we're trying to save the world and you're asking me "who do you want to take photos of?". I don't care dude. I'm not here for the photos. Not even in real life people care about photos, unless it's someone naked or in embarrassing funny situations. And I haven't seen any photos like this in the game. It's photos of four dudes smiling and/or acting tough and If you're lucky there's some picture of an NPC character. Imagine how ridiculous would be to take a photo of Sephiroth in FF7, or Squall in FF8. The moment they would see you taking a photo, either of them would break your camera on the spot. This silly superficial photo thing breaks the whole immersion.

    The creators in this game seem to lack direction. It seems that the guys that made the previous FF games have left and the latest games lack this glue that makes the games special. Maybe it's just me...    … Expand
  100. AJFreeney
    Nov 25, 2018
    0
    Played this game for 8 hours so far and nothing good to report. Apparently, the game expects you to have watched a 1-hour movie about the story in this game because it can't be bothered to do it itself so basically I have no idea what is going on. The quests are boring, most of them consist of finding things or killing things and that's pretty much it. The combat just doesn't work at all,Played this game for 8 hours so far and nothing good to report. Apparently, the game expects you to have watched a 1-hour movie about the story in this game because it can't be bothered to do it itself so basically I have no idea what is going on. The quests are boring, most of them consist of finding things or killing things and that's pretty much it. The combat just doesn't work at all, it's annoyingly slow and is seriously dull, some of the things you fight fairly early on just one shot you and then you have to hide behind a rock and wait for Ignis to heal you. The story is actually boring as hell, where so far I have driven to a gas station, fixed the car, driven down to a beach to catch a boat, not caught the boat and driven to some random city and then entered a cave behind a waterfall. The characters are seriously dull with three of them being the most uninteresting people ever and Promptus providing a couple of primary school jokes now and then. I cannot understand why people play this game. I have the Royal Edition and haven't played any of the DLC yet, which I'll probably get round to but it just strikes me that this game isn't a Final Fantasy game. Where are the cool steampunk sci-fi cities and boss fights? If anyone wants to give me a good reason to keep playing then holla back.… Expand
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#58 Best PS4 Game of 2016
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#3 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2016
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#6 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2016

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 109 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 89 out of 109
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 109
  3. Negative: 0 out of 109
  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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