Final Fantasy XVI

 PlayStation 5
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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8567 Ratings

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  1. Mehna
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Meilleur jeu de l’année ! Un banger absolue ! Meilleur système de combat ! Histoire prenante ! Personnage charismatique !
  2. Leesan
    Jun 23, 2023
    9
    The only complaint I have for this game are the side quest, they are bad, useless and don’t add anything. That being said the Main Story is simply amazing, full of surprises well narrated and very long. The graphics look very nice all (yes even with performance mode) specially on combat were is never a fps drop. The combat is amazing, it looks like DMCV but I have played that game a lot,The only complaint I have for this game are the side quest, they are bad, useless and don’t add anything. That being said the Main Story is simply amazing, full of surprises well narrated and very long. The graphics look very nice all (yes even with performance mode) specially on combat were is never a fps drop. The combat is amazing, it looks like DMCV but I have played that game a lot, although similar the feeling is absolutely different. YES I recommend this game as a loooong time fan of the saga.… Expand
  3. niwdE1337
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    +Very interesting story which keep you hooked
    +Good Combat system
    Easily best game of the year
  4. Abriael
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This is certainly one of the best Final Fantasy games.
    It comes with everything a true fan would expect, including one of the best stories the franchise ever had, some of its most likable characters, and a ton of epic moments.
    The combat is fun and pretty easy to learn but hard to master. Naoki Yoshida and his team have revitalized the Final Fantasy franchise for the second time in a    This is certainly one of the best Final Fantasy games.
    It comes with everything a true fan would expect, including one of the best stories the franchise ever had, some of its most likable characters, and a ton of epic moments.
    The combat is fun and pretty easy to learn but hard to master.
    Naoki Yoshida and his team have revitalized the Final Fantasy franchise for the second time in a row.
    It's hilarioious to see disingenuous haters trying to review bomb this. You've lost folks. This game will be wildly successful. Take up the tatters of your dignity, suck it up, and move on.    … Expand
  5. Maki89
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Perefect Game for me, great World, great Charackters, great Story, great Combat, great World, great Music, great Design. LOVE IT!

    Dont believe this 0/10 Reviews, this people never played the game and they dont know what they are talking about.
  6. BoingBoingBang
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Easily one of the best Final Fantasy games, hell, one of the best action games I've played.
  7. Winici
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Exelente game, game play exelente, combate inovador, gráficos lindos, um marco para a franquia
  8. Gandalfsbeard
    Jul 2, 2023
    9
    Modern approach to gameplay that respects and preserves its roots. At times a bit of an empty world lacking incentive to explore outwith the main plot. Could use some more humour and tongue in cheek dialogue as it does take itself a bit too seriously at times. Seems to be a another case of rushing a game out before it's finished, but still fun to play.
  9. npcfstam
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Absolutely Phenomenal. The sheer attention to detail and polish is astounding. If you are also fan of narrative games, this FF has the boldest and most mature story to date.

    - Great Combat, mob variety and epic boss battles. - Great art direction (did you know that in-game textures have a watercolor effect if you look close? Kind of like a painting, gives the whole game a feel like the    Absolutely Phenomenal. The sheer attention to detail and polish is astounding. If you are also fan of narrative games, this FF has the boldest and most mature story to date.

    - Great Combat, mob variety and epic boss battles.
    - Great art direction (did you know that in-game textures have a watercolor effect if you look close? Kind of like a painting, gives the whole game a feel like the concept art).
    - Excellent voice acting and acting in general.
    - Beautiful landscapes and sense of scale.
    - Meaningful world building through optional sidequests (the sidequests themselves are pretty relaxed)
    - Excellent pacing. Despite the game encompassing the comings and goings of multiple characters and factions, it is very cohesive (especially the Active Time Lore system).
    - THE SOUNDTRACK. Soken is a master, and the sheer variance in OSTs (216 tracks composed for the game) mean that every story arc feels different from the one before because tracks are seldom reused. Whilst always retaining a very high quality.
    - Replayable arcade content means you dont have to restart the whole game if you want to relive one of the many awesome boss fights the game has to offer.
    - Dialogue is great, will make you feel emotions (sad, happy, funny, angry).

    Need I say more? Pay no heed to    … Expand
  10. gdobbsii
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Awesome experience! Music is fantastic. Story is captivating. Gameplay is fun. Instant classic.
  11. Slats
    Jun 25, 2023
    9
    I'm only about 5 hours in, but already feel like going back to the start of the game... the first hour is EPIC, even after the intro, the whole thing plays like a movie. If you like the Witcher and Game of Thrones - obviously Final Fantasy - you are going to love this. The graphics, storyline, characters, voices, and sheer scale of everything is just a touch mind blowing.

    I took a point    I'm only about 5 hours in, but already feel like going back to the start of the game... the first hour is EPIC, even after the intro, the whole thing plays like a movie. If you like the Witcher and Game of Thrones - obviously Final Fantasy - you are going to love this. The graphics, storyline, characters, voices, and sheer scale of everything is just a touch mind blowing.

    I took a point off as the camera moves a little quickly, or is slightly jerky, or something... Can't quite put my finger on why, but something there doesn't quite sit right. Plus I love souls games, and while the fighting mechanics are fantastic here - they aren't quite up to souls level. Close though - which is a BIG compliment.    … Expand
  12. italoipo
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Ahhh you gotta love the double Standard of Metacritic..if a game is Review Bombed for being woke, they act really fast and delete 90% of those Bad reviews..BUT when its the Woke idiots that Review Bomb..strangely not much is happening....
    ANYWAY...great Game, gorgeous Visuals, decent, if a bit slow, Story, Phenomenal Combat.
    One of the Greates FF lately
  13. Bravo514
    Jun 25, 2023
    9
    Absolutely loving this game. It’s a linear, story-driven, game and that’s exactly what I’m looking for right now after open world burnout. I’m a huge fan of the story, which I think will make or break this game for people (if you don’t like the story, you probably won’t like this game).

    Something about this game makes me nostalgic of my early gaming days in the late 90’s early 00’s.    Absolutely loving this game. It’s a linear, story-driven, game and that’s exactly what I’m looking for right now after open world burnout. I’m a huge fan of the story, which I think will make or break this game for people (if you don’t like the story, you probably won’t like this game).

    Something about this game makes me nostalgic of my early gaming days in the late 90’s early 00’s. It’s hitting all the classic video game notes. Just a great overall experience, focused on story and epic moments.

    I find the combat very satisfying as well. Im getting pretty good at stringing together pretty awesome combos. There’s quite a bit you can do with the combos that keep things varied and fun. The visuals and sounds really enhance the combat. Feels very impactful.

    Voice acting and cinematics are absolutely top notch and the game is chock full of epic moments.

    I’m playing in quality mode because performance doesn’t hold 60 fps. That’s my only knock on the game. That being said, the 30 fps in quality mode feels good (and looks incredible), especially during combat. The motion blur when looking around can be a little rough.    … Expand
  14. Zatoo0
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    Story & Plot : 10
    Art Direction: 10
    Gameplay Experience: 9
    Level Design & Enviroment: 8
    Progression & System: 8
    Graphics (shadows, textures, light, etc) - 9
    Performance (framerate, bugs, resolution ) - 7
  15. Nocto26
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is one of the most biggest game of 2023. The scenario, the music, the photography, the directing... Everything is at the climax of what we deserve from a Final Fantasy game. The combat gameplay is awesome and omg the eikons... Wow. Thanks Square Enix for that ❤️… Expand
  16. Michael_John308
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Jogabilidade excelente, com ótimos gráficos e história incrível. Está sendo o melhor jogo de 2023 para mim.
  17. jeorgelis
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Uma grata surpresa. Meu primeiro Final Fantasy e simplesmente adorei o jogo. Os combates são épicos e a história fascinante. Loads extremamente rápidos. Queria muito que tivesse uma continuação, mas conhecendo o histórico da franquia FF a chance de isso acontecer beira a zero.
  18. bigdfan8
    Jun 26, 2023
    9
    I am absolutely loving this game. I feel like hardcore fans of final fantasy may not be happy. However, I've always felt Final Fantasy always had amazing stories, but the game play was not for me. 16 is action packed which I love. Side quests would be my only knock on it. They've could had made the more interesting. A couple side quests are but not enough. The story is excellent. The musicI am absolutely loving this game. I feel like hardcore fans of final fantasy may not be happy. However, I've always felt Final Fantasy always had amazing stories, but the game play was not for me. 16 is action packed which I love. Side quests would be my only knock on it. They've could had made the more interesting. A couple side quests are but not enough. The story is excellent. The music is great as well. This is by far my favorite Final Fantasy. For the record before this one, 8 was my favorite. I really enjoyed the story and characters of 8 not game play.… Expand
  19. Rednew
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    It's a great game, the gameplay is a masterpiece, the story is great! The characters make it better!
  20. JudgeSal
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Ignore all the very clear review bombs where people rated this game a 0 -- this game is a MASTERPIECE!
  21. Kaijoshin
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Super spannende Story, exzellent Grafik, schnelles Kampfsystem und für mich eine 10 von 10.

    Kaufempfehlung!
  22. Jhonnata
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    O jogo é muito bom, tanto a história como personagens e jogabildade. A maioria das críticas negativas são caixistas frustrados por não terem jogos em sua consola.
  23. AeternaInsomnia
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    This is a slow burn of a game. But it is worth it. The Witcher 3's heavy story telling + Devil May Cry combat + Final Fantasy elements + Game of Throne's world = Final Fantasy XVI

    It's the perfect game for me. With that said, I can't reccomend it for everyone, it's a very specific taste and the slow burn might turn off a lot of people in the early stages. But once you progress to a    This is a slow burn of a game. But it is worth it. The Witcher 3's heavy story telling + Devil May Cry combat + Final Fantasy elements + Game of Throne's world = Final Fantasy XVI

    It's the perfect game for me. With that said, I can't reccomend it for everyone, it's a very specific taste and the slow burn might turn off a lot of people in the early stages. But once you progress to a pivotal story beat, EVERYTHING changes and it begins to open up.

    I absolutely love it.    … Expand
  24. AlasdairPlays
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    I'm only 7 hours into this game but my god is it amazing, Yoshi-p took everything you may love about FF and put it into this one game. The Music, Story, Characters, Eikons, Setting, Chocobos, Moogles and of course the bestest boy Torgal. Everything about this game just screams THIS IS FINAL FANTASY.

    The combat took a bit getting used to but once you figure it out it becomes so much fun    I'm only 7 hours into this game but my god is it amazing, Yoshi-p took everything you may love about FF and put it into this one game. The Music, Story, Characters, Eikons, Setting, Chocobos, Moogles and of course the bestest boy Torgal. Everything about this game just screams THIS IS FINAL FANTASY.

    The combat took a bit getting used to but once you figure it out it becomes so much fun and engaging. You could just mash one button but you won't have the best nor the easiest time with some of these enemies, stringing together combos and finding what works is what makes the combat in the game.

    Now this isn't to say that the game isn't without some flaws, the performance of the game is somewhat slacking but overall for me anyway wasn't a big issue since I prefer to play on Quality Mode.

    I hope that this is the future for Final Fantasy games for years to come because it just works    … Expand
  25. Tmfcbhk
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    It is great.However the ending is a little disappointing .....................................................................
  26. DarkHeaven45
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This is the epitome of Final Fantasy game that I always fantasized since I was a kid.

    The super rich Lore combined with Insanely Amazing delivery for the Story and Characters are Perfect. I also like the simplicity of the exp numbers and crafting system and yet giving an exciting Combat with just right difficulty.

    I am so glad that I'll still able to play this game in my life.
  27. heisman0
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    FF16 completely reinvented the series for what it is and im all here for it. putting the DMC director on was a great decision and im very pleased with what was brought to the table. Couple that with an interesting story and incredible art direction, graphics, and characters and you find yourself with a gripping 20-hour experience
  28. MaqiMk1
    Jun 25, 2023
    9
    It’s unfair this game is getting undeservedly bad reviews. I understand everyone has differing opinions, but many of the sub 7 reviews are simply review bombing because of console wars et al. I am loving this new style of FF and really appreciate the more focused approach on its story. For someone that just doesn’t have the time nor the attention these days to put 50+ hours into games justIt’s unfair this game is getting undeservedly bad reviews. I understand everyone has differing opinions, but many of the sub 7 reviews are simply review bombing because of console wars et al. I am loving this new style of FF and really appreciate the more focused approach on its story. For someone that just doesn’t have the time nor the attention these days to put 50+ hours into games just for exploration alone, this has been a breath of fresh air. Graphics are top notch, music and sound is brilliant and combat is extremely fun and addictive. Getting to know these characters more and more and how the story is evolving is a joy. Really hoping these fake reviews stop soon and something Metacritic can eventually remedy. All in all, another fantastic game this year, it’s great to be a true gamer and not a fanboy, with an already growing list of potential GOTY’s.… Expand
  29. MattWe27
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Such a Great Game, the story and combat is perfect, while it lacks in the rpg elements and side quests the other aspects of the game make up for it and give a great experience.
  30. Ventus777
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Long time fan of the franchise and have to say it's up there with the bests. Storytelling, characters, and world building is fantastic, which is to be expected from CBU3. Combat is a good change of pace and is fun and addictive.
  31. AKGZero
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    played mostly FFXIV and a few hours in the last few FF games and I have to say the story in this game is absolutely fantastic, the world is engaging and the characters feel like they have agency outside of Clive's story. I'm about 20 hours into the game so far and absolutely loving it
  32. botozone
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Amazing game, especially if a ff fan. Combat is satisfying and fresh for the series.
  33. Bnmikll9
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Unquestionably one of the best games I have ever played in this year. Everything is almost perfect, the characters are really likeable; every character has his own personality, background and desires/ambitions. There’s even characters you’ll like from the first scene. The story is just perfect; not everything is just about the protagonist and his companions, the conspiracies and events inUnquestionably one of the best games I have ever played in this year. Everything is almost perfect, the characters are really likeable; every character has his own personality, background and desires/ambitions. There’s even characters you’ll like from the first scene. The story is just perfect; not everything is just about the protagonist and his companions, the conspiracies and events in the world is shocking and exciting.
    The music of the game truly astonishing; depending on the situation, the music vary between calm music in the peaceful moments and dramatic osts in the dramatic/action battles and scenes.
    The gameplay is quite good, excellent actually.
    Every character has its own abilities and way of fight, the abilities of the protagonist (Clive) and how every ability is totally different and unique is perfect. The combos you can do and the abilities you can use combined is pleasing.

    One of the year’s speacials.    … Expand
  34. Dbosko
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    I got my peak FF vibes back, you can see the amount of work behind this... this game is incredible!! The only negatives: sidequests kinda repetitive and boring, framerate mode sucks, but dear god... the eikon fights come up for it a million times. Well done yoshi P! Don't mind if you direct this stuff until FF20
  35. Azizqpdi
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    The best game I have ever play , the world it’s beautiful and amazing, good job to Sony
  36. megdtsss
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    It was a wonderful gaming experience and I decided to review it for the first time.
    Everyone has their own rating, but there is no reason to give it a zero.
    It took me 48 hours to complete the game.This game experience is what I was looking for. I couldn't stop crying at the end. The exciting story, presentation and graphics are great. I did feel like the pace slowed down in the    It was a wonderful gaming experience and I decided to review it for the first time.
    Everyone has their own rating, but there is no reason to give it a zero.
    It took me 48 hours to complete the game.This game experience is what I was looking for.
    I couldn't stop crying at the end.
    The exciting story, presentation and graphics are great.
    I did feel like the pace slowed down in the middle of the game to connect the story,
    The scenes at the end of the game were exciting again.

    This game experience is a treasure for me.
    Thank you for making this game.    … Expand
  37. Citrone39
    Jun 26, 2023
    9
    This is the best Final Fantasy among the new ones! Exciting battles, pretty graphics, and interesting story.
  38. socold_remix
    Jun 26, 2023
    9
    Pathetic to see people review bombing a game just cause it ain’t on their platform. I enjoyed every second with this game the boss fights were all spectacular the story was interesting the ending left me a bit sour though could’ve been presented better. Combat was great many intense moments. Cast and the voice acting were all amazing too. probably going to be my Game of the Year.
  39. web_hed
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    This games rules!! A return to form for FF.

    Story, pacing, combat, voice acting, art direction, and graphics are incredible - the type of game you can't put down.

    11/10
  40. PlagueFields
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    The game is absolutely fantastic. The story is dark, with a lot of twists, Clive is an emotionally complex character and the game play is incredibly fun and intuitive that gets more complex overtime
  41. koopak
    Jun 26, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was a nonbeliever in the changes making this an action oriented game and after playing the demo I was outraged. now however after playing the game up to the killing of Garuda I am a huge fan of this new direction.
    no need to worry about the changes though since each final fantasy offers a unique combat system there may be a switch to a fully controllable party in the next installment of final fantasy.    … Expand
  42. Jsol
    Jun 26, 2023
    9
    Why is this game getting review bombed? Don't listen to the BS the game is great. Perfect, no but the most fun I've had with a FF title in a long time. Get a life people, and let normal folks enjoy stuff. Freaking haters
  43. rrrosfield
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Really loved the game, especially the world building.
    All the characters were memorable. Only gripe were that some of the side-quests are boring but the main quest is amazing.
  44. Kostas_Spirou
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    What a magnificent spectacle this game is, I'm honestly in awe.
    This was perhaps one of my most anticipated games, it looked absolutely phenomenal and I'm actually surprised how it actually lived up to the hype.
    I was a little bit sceptical at first, because the combat felt very simple, but once you get the first 3 Eikons, it feels way better, the amount of abilities you get to unlock    What a magnificent spectacle this game is, I'm honestly in awe.
    This was perhaps one of my most anticipated games, it looked absolutely phenomenal and I'm actually surprised how it actually lived up to the hype.

    I was a little bit sceptical at first, because the combat felt very simple, but once you get the first 3 Eikons, it feels way better, the amount of abilities you get to unlock as you progress throughout is kind of crazy, there are many Eikons to get by progressing the main story, and every single one has a different moveset, which makes combat feel fresh.

    Also I got to say, I was expecting the exploration to be way more restrictive but it's actually the opposite, there's a good amount of exploration, many side quests and areas to explore, and you can even hunt down monsters for materials to craft equipment. It takes a while for the game to open up though, it's very linear in the beginning, and has a lot of cutscenes that can be annoying, but once it opens up, it gets significantly better.

    The story is one of my favorite stories the series has to offer, it's pretty dark and serious, has so many twists and turns, and arguably some of the highest peaks in any game I've ever played. The cutscenes are gorgeous and the boss fights are absolutely jaw-dropping, not only in terms of spectacle but also in terms of gameplay, they're so god damn fun, probably the highlight of the entire game actually.
    Even the characters are very well written, Clive is my favorite protagonist in the series, and the side characters are very likeable and relatable in many ways. Their side stories are actually interesting, you can really tell how much love and effort was put into the story overall.

    As expected, the soundtrack is incredible, even though there's one moment in the game where the music didn't really fit in my opinion, every other track is amazing and very much fitting, I found myself either humming some melodies or even singing along to some songs as I was playing.

    What blew me away though is the Thousand Tomes, which works as some sort of a library for the game's world and lore where every single piece of information can be found there. It's honestly so important and useful, so much information and things to read so you can keep up with the story, learn about the characters, the monsters, the wars, the secrets of the world and pretty much everything the game has to offer. I actually reached the max level because I spend so much time collecting everything and it was a blast, for the first time ever in a videogame I genuinely loved reading, and finding out new information was always very exciting.

    That being said, I do have some few complaints to make, with the most obvious one being the tedious side quests, I actually did all of them yes, I spend way too much time in this game, it took me 77 hours to finish it because I did everything in the world and then finished the main story, and honestly... the side quest I genuinely liked were very few, specifically near the end of the game. Most side quests for like 80% of the game are actually kind of boring, they're not badly written in fact it's the other way around, the stories they tell are decent, it's just that all of them are somewhat the same, you go somewhere, kill someone or collect something, go back to the person you first talked to, thats it.

    Another issue is the amount of fetch quests specifically in the middle of the story, from 40% all the way to 60%, the pacing slows down and there's just a lot of random fetch quests that actually feel like filler content.

    Other than that, even with the issues I have, I'm in love with this game, playing it for the first time felt like a dream come true. What a beautiful experience, It's just so close to being a masterpiece.

    Final Rating: "Excellent" ~ 9.5/10.    … Expand
  45. Jgiron28
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    An absolute masterpiece story is amazing and this game really hits the feels too it has everything any gamer could ask definitely GOTY contender with out a doubt one of the best games in 2023
  46. Bboymad
    Jun 23, 2023
    8
    I have never owned a PS home console in my life... until now. After intense consideration to splash the cash, I caved and purchased the PS5 with FFXVI bundle solely to be able to play this game as well as eventually all of the rest of the modern FF released in the last 15 years or so.

    I have just 2 words for my experience so far... Kyrie Eleison! The graphics, art-style and    I have never owned a PS home console in my life... until now. After intense consideration to splash the cash, I caved and purchased the PS5 with FFXVI bundle solely to be able to play this game as well as eventually all of the rest of the modern FF released in the last 15 years or so.

    I have just 2 words for my experience so far... Kyrie Eleison!

    The graphics, art-style and cinematography is absolutely stunning! My jaw dropped wide open just watching the intro cut scene. Crisis Core on the Switch, I think, prepared me with an insight as to how the combat mechanics would work and, more generally, all of the newer mechanics and systems this game provides.
    These are all certainly a huge change from the turn-based and conservative FF JRPGs I'm so heavily used to by now, but I am incredibly entertained and do not see it taking away from my experience whatsoever.

    I am currently playing on game on action mode, as I am also a fellow masochist that always plays any game on the most difficult mode from the start, and I am thoroughly enjoying the rewards of being challenged in battles. My only critique yet is the lack of a "nightmare" or "souls-like" mode of difficulty from the beginning, only because I consider myself a veteran in the ARPG / multitasking-reaction-battle category and I imagine, like most games that don't involve player skill as its core mechanic, the game will only become easier as I don't think there is a player-skill ceiling to master once I optimise my equipment. I may yet be surprised, however, but for now this is the only thing holding me back from giving this a 10. You think I'm being unfair? Because difficulty is not of the essence of the franchise? Go cry in a corner, peasanty square-smasher.

    In terms of actual performance, my expectations were incredibly high as I viewed (as an outsider) the PS series as the gold-standard of performance hardware alongside PC. Gratefully, the 60 FPS HD promised to me has definitely been delivered and I haven't yet noticed any visible frame drops on performance mode. I will admit that the FPS drop is noticeable on the max. graphical mode, but as I do not own any 4K output, there's no reason for me to use this setting!

    With everything considered, I can completely see why Sony decided to showcase FFXVI with a console bundle. This is 100% what a flagship software title should live up to.

    I've never experienced the endorphin tingles for 30 minutes straight without being on cocaine before, and I have FFXVI to thank for that.    … Expand
  47. Earendil1x
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Good combat system, cinematic eikon fights, engaging story.
    Lots of similarities to Final Fantasy XIV
  48. Slappyjigg
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    This game is astounding, and really has the soul of Final Fantasy in it. The story is riveting and complicated (especially if you like diving deep into lore and the nuances of different nations and characters, their relationship to the story and to each other). The music is phenomenal as well, thanks to Mashayoshi Soken (the composer of the fantastic score of Final Fintasy XIV). He evenThis game is astounding, and really has the soul of Final Fantasy in it. The story is riveting and complicated (especially if you like diving deep into lore and the nuances of different nations and characters, their relationship to the story and to each other). The music is phenomenal as well, thanks to Mashayoshi Soken (the composer of the fantastic score of Final Fintasy XIV). He even wrote the music while in the hospital battling cancer! the visuals are, of course, top tier, and as usual Final Fantasy is looked at to set the bar of what's possible in gaming currently, and what the current gen systems are capable of.

    This is really one of my favorite Final Fantasy games of all time. It differs from other FF games in that it's far more action-oriented, swapping heavy stats and customizable weapons and armor for a more streamline crafting system that gives you choices but doesn't interfere too much in your performance and progression. You only control Clive, the main character, and give commands to his trusty hound, but get guest party members at different times through the story. The locales and regions you visit throughout the game are a combination of fairly large open areas to explore and story-driven corridors (not NEARLY as bad at Final Fantasy 13). Plot progression is clearly the name of the game and the driving force behind the team's decision to guide you through some simplified dungeons which lead you through room-to-room battles. Though it may seem disappointing that some area's are fairly simple in their design, the story at the end and the battles to get there definitely make up for it.

    As far as performance, I'm playing in graphics (fidelity) mode. There's a performance mode that target's 60fps, but it's far more variable and you can tell it bounces around in framerate depending on what's going on. Graphics mode is far more stable at 30fps, looks sharper and cleaner, and "shows off" the game a little more.

    My only gripe are the side quests, in how they seem to REALLY stand out in comparison to the story. All RPG's have side quests, be it fetch quests or "kill this monster and save my village", but after defeating a huge, towering God and seeing what Clive can do as he battles these massive Eikons (summons), it's a bit jarring whenyou return from one of those huge fights with ground-breaking implications on the story and have to pick up soil for a gardner who wants to grow fruit, or collect limestone to help someone make a knife. The developers try so hard to make Clive feel like a badass, and in battles and especially in the Eikon fights they succeed, but those simple quests right afterwards really put a leash on him.

    Overall, I HIGHLY recommend the game, for first-timers and old Final Fantasy veterans alike. Turn up the sound, enjoy the amazing sound effects and high-impact bass thuds of those epic fights with top-tier orchestrated music, and get lost in the world of Valisthea.    … Expand
  49. Burning_Jensen
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    I love Torgul
    Best boy/10
    Who's a good boy? Torgul is!
    I can't wait for YoshiP and Yoshida-san to collaborate!
  50. Dexuz
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    A Masterpiece. Se nota que esta hecho con cariño de parte de alguien que ama los videojuegos. Recomendado.
  51. hoangdvh
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    GOTY 2023 here. Although not as good as FF7R gameplay, but the graphics, storyline and music are really better.
  52. VFB-Fan93
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This game is a significant evolution from previous games in the series. This game is more of a character action game than an RPG, and it focuses more on quick reflexes than on character-building RPG mechanics. The combat is described as excellent for an action RPG but is a bit lacking when compared to other character action games. The game has an epic, 50+ hour story filled withThis game is a significant evolution from previous games in the series. This game is more of a character action game than an RPG, and it focuses more on quick reflexes than on character-building RPG mechanics. The combat is described as excellent for an action RPG but is a bit lacking when compared to other character action games. The game has an epic, 50+ hour story filled with unforgettable characters, outstanding worldbuilding, an incredible soundtrack, and numerous spectacular moments.… Expand
  53. Huan_SenPai
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Too many good cutscenes just like an usual Final Fantasy does. xiv but it's real time action. No turnbase? this is a test of your reflexes!
    And Try Parsing
  54. moongrim
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    One of the best Final Fantasy games of all time, so sorry Xbots I know things are really bad for you guys but you can still buy a Sony console so it's not all bad.
  55. Joel_hkg
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Um jogo simplesmente incrível, eu nunca fui muito fã de FF, mas esse tem um combate que realmente está me deixando animado
  56. LoeVae
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Im a long time FF fan and i love this game. After the intro is a bit of a slow burn with hallway corridors but it opens up afterwards similar to FF12. The writing is phantastic. I wish there would be more RPG elements but considering how great everything else is, its just a small qualm. If you dont like story driven games with a ton of cutscenes, its not for you but it should be expectedIm a long time FF fan and i love this game. After the intro is a bit of a slow burn with hallway corridors but it opens up afterwards similar to FF12. The writing is phantastic. I wish there would be more RPG elements but considering how great everything else is, its just a small qualm. If you dont like story driven games with a ton of cutscenes, its not for you but it should be expected for a Final Fantasy Fan… Expand
  57. SimonHTY
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Overall: 10/10
    Music:10/10 (Best of the best)
    Stroy:9/10
    Graphics:9/10
    Gameplay:9/10

    A wonderful game of PS5
  58. valyuu
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    - The combat is fun if you give it a proper chance, learn the combos, and utilize the different tools you're provided with. You can finish the entire game spamming square, just as you can finish any turn-based FF spamming basic attack, if you hate yourself.
    - Eikon battles are kept simple, but as the big spectacles they were advertised to be. Each one increases in complexity, they are    - The combat is fun if you give it a proper chance, learn the combos, and utilize the different tools you're provided with. You can finish the entire game spamming square, just as you can finish any turn-based FF spamming basic attack, if you hate yourself.
    - Eikon battles are kept simple, but as the big spectacles they were advertised to be. Each one increases in complexity, they are definitely not all like the first two.
    - The story is a lot less Game of Thrones and more Final Fantasy and has that feeling to its core. You only occasionally notice where the inspiration may have been incorporated.
    - Best Cid
    - Clive is an incredibly well-developed main character that I loved from the very early parts of the game through to the end.
    - Side-quests are world-building extensions. They range from fetch quests to interesting lore tidbits. Entirely skippable if they're not your thing. Some have a very good story.
    - Played through the entire game on graphics mode and it looked amazing. Can't comment on performance mode.
    - I do have nitpicks about the game, but they didn't take away any enjoyment while playing. Such as:
    - magic-system could be more expansive,
    - You have party members by your side most of the time, you just can't control them. More banter would've been nice.
    - Few incentives to explore, but it is possible to do so.    … Expand
  59. SifAstraea
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    I consider this to be the Final Fantasy the saga needed, to move on and to grow up and be on the same level of its fans.

    The story is simply easy to follow, intriguing, enjoyable, and also keeps you in a constant cliffhanger wanting to know what will follow. Sometimes it feels predictable and it end up surprising the player. Characters are great so far, both the good ones , the villains    I consider this to be the Final Fantasy the saga needed, to move on and to grow up and be on the same level of its fans.

    The story is simply easy to follow, intriguing, enjoyable, and also keeps you in a constant cliffhanger wanting to know what will follow. Sometimes it feels predictable and it end up surprising the player.

    Characters are great so far, both the good ones , the villains and secondary neutral characters, combat is extremely fun and addicting. It should have a harder option on the base game for the action combat enjoyers, but we got new game plus for that.

    The world, graphics, art style, etc are incredibly detailed and beautiful.

    I hope Final Fantasy continue to grow in this direction, and i recommend interested people to start with this new entry.    … Expand
  60. Kameh
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Je suis choqué de ce jeu, il est d’une qualité rarement égalé ! Je suis sous le charme des personnages et de l’ambiance ! Merci pour ce jeu !
  61. benerio
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Best Final Fantasy ever. Almost every elements of this game is next level. Story is great, battle system is breathtaking (yeah don't ever use those easy-mode accessories and you're in for quite a challenge), graphics and art direction are the best I've seen. And the music...oh my, the music should win every awards.

    I've never been gripped by an FF game like this in two decades.
  62. Tedboiyo
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    One of the best spectacle based games ever made, and a truly worthy successor to asura wrath. Don't come into this game expecting RPG mechanics worth a damn, and you will have a damn good time. Only downside I can think of is the game got filler in the main quest, so be mindful of that.
  63. Ali33
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Really well done game, and it's optimised really well. These review bombs are totally rubbish. Good story, good combat, great graphics.. way better than anything else on ps5 by far.
  64. WyvernWhirlwind
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    Story and gameplay is really good. Has good accessibility options with timely accessories that the game gives you off the jump.
  65. JMMartinez
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos de final fantasy que he jugado, la historia es muy buena, además de la jugabilidad que es de lo mejor. Los gráficos son increíbles y los personajes están muy bien estructurados
  66. TheFFHero
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Anyone who gives this game score below 8 is next level moron or just a troll. FF XVI is high quality video game, one of the best that has released in 2023. Don't tell me you watched trailers, youtube gameplay and thought "oh this looks amazing" and then bought it for 70 dollars just to say "ehh just a 6/10". Hell no. You either don't even own the game or you are one of those absoluteAnyone who gives this game score below 8 is next level moron or just a troll. FF XVI is high quality video game, one of the best that has released in 2023. Don't tell me you watched trailers, youtube gameplay and thought "oh this looks amazing" and then bought it for 70 dollars just to say "ehh just a 6/10". Hell no. You either don't even own the game or you are one of those absolute losers who whines in gamefaqs forums lmao.… Expand
  67. ClemsonPhan88
    Jun 23, 2023
    9
    Created an account to write my first review. Amazing game. No it isn’t a traditional rpg but you can’t rate a game for what it isn’t I’m eating it for what it is. I docked one point for the performance issues that I’m hoping will be fixed with patches.
  68. MG926
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    I’m convinced most of the “0” ratings from people here who are just miserable and have some sort of hard on when it comes to hating Final Fantasy games. The game has some flaws for sure, it’s not too deep on the rpg side of the action rpg genre but the action is phénoménal. Realistically the combat is as complex as you want to make it which works with all levels of gamers. It’s a finalI’m convinced most of the “0” ratings from people here who are just miserable and have some sort of hard on when it comes to hating Final Fantasy games. The game has some flaws for sure, it’s not too deep on the rpg side of the action rpg genre but the action is phénoménal. Realistically the combat is as complex as you want to make it which works with all levels of gamers. It’s a final fantasy game, there are lots of story elements that drive the game. If you came into this expecting less cutscenes then I presume you also walk into Pizza Hut and get disappointed when they don’t have steak and cheese subs. The story is very well done and really captivating. The side quests feel a bit MMO style to me, which is not great but they pick up towards the middle of the game and really help with world building. The game is not open world, but does a good job breaking the zones apart in a way that doesn’t feel tight, and doesn’t really reward exploration which I feel they could have done a better job at. Overall, it’s a great game with tons of fun elements that give final fantasy fans something to be excited about. I would give this game a 9/10 as a solid new installment in the final fantasy series, they continue to do what everyone loves and give us a fresh take on the series. I rated it a 10 here specifically to offset some of the miserable, insufferable people who gave “0”s to a game that was clearly developed with a lot of passion and love. One person even gave this game a 0 while rating Redfall a 10, get a life, seriously.… Expand
  69. gusman
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    I have just finished it. A master piece, the best Final Fantasy ever by far and one of the best games I've played ever. An incredible story, very polished graphics, amazing battles, all merged with the lore of the other FF's... Next FF is going to struggle to surpass this...
  70. orvisdlime
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Its big cinema at home basically. Gameplay is fast and satisfying. The world may not be the biggest but boy is it stunning!
  71. Aszach
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Clearly worth the wait and the Full game is nothing short of amazing along with the demo, Amazing Combat especially if you prefer to fight in Action mode you'll likely want more bosses to fight considering in my PT where I have fighting enemies like a lot and im like 50% completing the game. No matter how you like to get into combat the Story is so great that sometimes you just want to seeClearly worth the wait and the Full game is nothing short of amazing along with the demo, Amazing Combat especially if you prefer to fight in Action mode you'll likely want more bosses to fight considering in my PT where I have fighting enemies like a lot and im like 50% completing the game. No matter how you like to get into combat the Story is so great that sometimes you just want to see the next scene and felt like ok ill invest the story instead of me wanting more combat in short the Combat is great and as well as the story a good balance, memorable characters might I add.

    Side quests are a hit and miss but some great ones really tied up to others charactersa backstory which is good.

    The only downside of the game is it's too easy even if im playing in action mode but that will soon to change once i unlocked the hardest mode in NG+ called FF Mode.

    A solid 10/10, I'm just enjoying this game, and certainly, this game has brought back my love to the main FF series, a truly remarkable job from the Devs.    … Expand
  72. Duncs12345
    Jul 17, 2023
    8
    Final fantasy 16 is an amazing game but an obvious flaws prevent it from being a masterpiece.

    The good; incredible storyline and script, great voice acting, well done character design, fun battle system, engaging boss mechanics, innovative gameplay with the eikon abilities and epic eikon controlled fights, the soundtrack. I believe this is what Square Enix were aiming for, and they have    Final fantasy 16 is an amazing game but an obvious flaws prevent it from being a masterpiece.

    The good; incredible storyline and script, great voice acting, well done character design, fun battle system, engaging boss mechanics, innovative gameplay with the eikon abilities and epic eikon controlled fights, the soundtrack. I believe this is what Square Enix were aiming for, and they have achieved that. The main focus of the game excels.

    The bad; invisible walls... a game of this calibre with such impressive map designs shouldn't have so many invisible walls. Chocobo gameplay is fun but under utilised, a Chocobo racing or side quest relying on chocobo battle would have been fun. Adding mini games would have made FFXVI feel less monotonous. Having Torgal was awesome, however his role is limited, I feel that stronger attacks with a cool down and skill tree to progress his abilities would have been achievable and could have added a lot. Side quests and map exploration add good world building but the rewards are pointless so there is no incentive. The gearing and items feel lackluster and there is an illusion of crafting. Therefore, giving meaning to the in game currency, weapons and items would improve the game significantly. The game is too easy, and a harder difficulty should have been available for those who do not have the spare time to commit to a new game plus. The level system seems to be irrelevant to gameplay, as low level enemies appear to receive and deal the same amount of damage as higher level enemies. The story is strong in the first half but later in the game it falls down, I feel that removing at least 10 hours from the second half would have improved the game as it began to feel like a chore.    … Expand
  73. DougieDoug12
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Gorgeous environments, epic story telling, entertaining and addictive combat, innovative chapter replay implementation, amazing voice acting; this game hits all aspects of video game greatness.
  74. murathanalts
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    I have never played such a game in my life. good luck to the maker. I want to have a coffee with the maker. And dont forget stream kylie minogues new song padam padam. and she will relase new album on 22 september call”tension”.

    final fantasy 16, kylie minogue tension! what a year dont forget drinking coffe!
  75. Terminator1218
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Metacritic.com pls do something about the bots rating the game badly for no actual reason
    Like being different from the old games is really not a reason to rate a game badly and seriously ff fans do you still wanna see a turned based ff game where during combat you're just spaming the attack button and watching as the charecter does the animation for yoi in 2023?
    Not a single game deserves    Metacritic.com pls do something about the bots rating the game badly for no actual reason
    Like being different from the old games is really not a reason to rate a game badly and seriously ff fans do you still wanna see a turned based ff game where during combat you're just spaming the attack button and watching as the charecter does the animation for yoi in 2023?
    Not a single game deserves to be treated like this just for being different    … Expand
  76. WarlockRD
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Excelent action game, an ild saga for new times. The combat is excellent but the history is wonderful. I love it.
  77. nicam
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    I like this game, story is good.

    I enjoy the game play.

    Ps5 player must buy.
  78. Dkai
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    First I would like to iterate that I have about 30 hours in the game so far so I’m not finished with the story as of now but can give a good summary as to where my headspace is at with this awesome game!

    This is arguably one of the best FINAL FANTASY games I have had the pleasure of playing for years now beside FFXIV. As a fan of the series my self for over a decade my definition of    First I would like to iterate that I have about 30 hours in the game so far so I’m not finished with the story as of now but can give a good summary as to where my headspace is at with this awesome game!

    This is arguably one of the best FINAL FANTASY games I have had the pleasure of playing for years now beside FFXIV. As a fan of the series my self for over a decade my definition of FINAL FANTASY would be its sprawling worlds and characters that fill it, as well as each games rich story and lore with recurring chocobos, crystals and Cid’s! FINAL FANTASY XVI delivers on all of these fronts giving a deep story with lovable characters, chocobos and YES Cid’s! Moreover It’s amazingly fast action combat for the first time in the series, for my experience I think this combat is so good that I wouldn’t be surprised if it was implemented in future entries.

    FINAL FANTASY XVI also delivers some of the best voice acting in a new mainline FF game to date, every encounter feeling like real people with real problems something you can’t always say with a new FINAL FANTASY game. As expected for FINAL FANTASY, it’s bosses never disappoint and it’s music even more so thanks to Masayoshi Soken’s incredible score, giving some of the most epic experiences I’ve had playing a video game and for those experiences alone I want to see this game at the front of everyone’s minds-this game is truly something special!

    Thanks you CBUIII and Yoshi-P for a new and memorable FINAL FANTASY game!    … Expand
  79. Final77
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Phenomenal game, might be one of the better original games since 2018's RDR2. I would strongly advise everyone to ignore negative reviews, because most of them are fake, those people don't even have PS5 and they have never even tried this game. There's lots of biased people who hate modern FF games, just ignore them.
  80. otavioiarossi
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    Amazing final fantasy game. Linear but epic storytelling with a very enjoyable combat
  81. JoshWeeks47
    Jun 23, 2023
    9
    This game may not seem like a Final Fantasy game from the outside looking in but once you play it, its comes to life before your very eyes. I'm giving it a 9 because some of the side quests are a little dull and a few main scenario quests feel like side quests. But everything else is top tier. The combat, while dull at first opens up once you gain your 3rd Eikon, meaning you arentThis game may not seem like a Final Fantasy game from the outside looking in but once you play it, its comes to life before your very eyes. I'm giving it a 9 because some of the side quests are a little dull and a few main scenario quests feel like side quests. But everything else is top tier. The combat, while dull at first opens up once you gain your 3rd Eikon, meaning you arent constantly waiting on cooldowns. It's fun to mix and match Eikons to create a playstyle that suits the way you play. The store is also very well done. CBU3 definitely know how to grab you and sink their hooks in. I'm about a third of the way through and love it to bits. Some of the graphics could be better, namely character models and enemies but it's nothing worth docking a point. Highly recommend this one if you're a fan of the series as it feels nostalgic. And no I didnt forget about the best part of the game, the MUSIC. Masayoshi Soken is slowly becoming my new favorite composer. The tracks for each location fit the game so well. They dynamically used battle theme is so addictive and makes the action feel alive. 100% a 9/10 from me and the wait was so worth it. Play it.… Expand
  82. Ginzilla86
    Jun 23, 2023
    9
    A gripping story, a dynamic combat system and the gigantic staged esper battles make Final Fantasy 16 (previous playing time: 15 hours) a feast for the eyes, ears and fingers and largely fade away minor flaws such as weak side quests and an unstable frame rate.
  83. ONIBAKU666
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Man sad to see a bunch of xbox fanboys review bombing this masterpiece!
    The story is great, it grips you right from the beginning, the combat is deep, almost like a fighting game, and very rewarding when you learn your timing for complex combos.
    The world is simply amazing with gorgeous set pieces, but what's really emersive about this game is the BOSS BATTLES MY GOD!!! MOST DEFINITELY A    Man sad to see a bunch of xbox fanboys review bombing this masterpiece!
    The story is great, it grips you right from the beginning, the combat is deep, almost like a fighting game, and very rewarding when you learn your timing for complex combos.
    The world is simply amazing with gorgeous set pieces, but what's really emersive about this game is the BOSS BATTLES
    MY GOD!!!
    MOST DEFINITELY A REASON TO BUY A PS5, WILL HIGHLY RECOMMEND!    … Expand
  84. Richard4949
    Jun 23, 2023
    9
    The only complaint is the frame rate issue, but other than that it’s gorgeous. The level of depth to this world and story is amazing. The combat is so fun and without ruining anything there are tons of omg moments. It’s AAA gaming at its very best. This and the re4 remake are 2023’s best games so far!! If you love action/rpgs then go get this game now
  85. Clarguolo
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. People reviewing about plot being about revenge clearly havent finished the game...

    Its a solid 9, a great game with some improvement opportunities in terms of variation of activities. But solid 10/10 story , setting and characters.

    Cant believe cry babies putting 0 because they are salty xD    … Expand
  86. violet97
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy XVI is the best game of all time, the graphics is so fantastic, the story is so fantastic, the characters is so fantastic, torgal is so cute btw
  87. Medinho
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Um dos jogos mais incríveis que já joguei. Uma experiência obrigatória para os fãs da franquia e novos jogadores. Gameplay viciante, história absurda e muito bem elaborada. Fico feliz por ter a oportunidade de acompanhar o desenvolvimento da franquia. Jogo todos os ff e esse tem um ssabor realmente especial.
  88. Mulalo
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Story great
    Voice acting surprisingly wonderful ben as clive kill he's role
    Combat is amazing if you know what you are doing.
  89. MyScorpoisgae
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    FFXVI's combat and story far exceeds expectations, Side Quest are boring somewhat but luckily OPTIONAL and the story does have "funny haha" moments in the middle of serious set pieces. 10/10
  90. ChelseazazSwe
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    It's an amazing Final fantasy game. Story, cutscenes, voice actors and music are amazing. It's a must buy game if you have PS5. My only complaint is perfomance, It's playable but still need patch to fix frame-rate up. Overall amazing game 9.5/10
  91. Bobert381
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    If you enjoyed what they did with Final Fantasy 7 remake you'll enjoy this one. Story is a big part of the game which is okay since it's done right. Combat is great as well, graphics are out of this world good and no one should stop you from picking this game up.
  92. Crown02
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    Good story, good music and a good gameplay, i dont give it a 10 because the performance mode is poorly optimised. Thats it.
  93. Lxg1k
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Realistically i would game either a 9.0 or a 8.5 out of 10. But im giving a 10 because of the review bombers. It is simply discusting to give this game a score bellow a 6. Even if you dont like the game you have to admit that the soundtrack, story, voice acting and combat are stellar in this game. I've seen reviews that say the game is average and give a 0 out of 10, sorry but that meansRealistically i would game either a 9.0 or a 8.5 out of 10. But im giving a 10 because of the review bombers. It is simply discusting to give this game a score bellow a 6. Even if you dont like the game you have to admit that the soundtrack, story, voice acting and combat are stellar in this game. I've seen reviews that say the game is average and give a 0 out of 10, sorry but that means it is at least a 5.

    The game of course has its problems, like sidequests and exploration, sometimes the pacing is weird. Also the dialogue in some sidequest is awkward i can see some finding the combat repetitive.

    in a nutshell the main story is a 9, the soundtrack is a 10, the combat is 9.5, extras such as exploration, and sidequests i give it a 6. Overall i give it a 9 since combat, soundtrack and presentation are the main focus of this game.

    Ps: Also for all other reviewers, review the game for what it is, not for what it isnt.    … Expand
  94. Peatorias
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Ignore everyone dive bombing the rating here, this game is honestly standing heads and shoulders above most other games this year. Contender with Tears for best of 2023!
  95. Jayhawk145
    Aug 13, 2023
    8
    The Combat and the ability to customize your playstyle with each unique different skill makes that aspect alone a 10/10. The Boss battles and Ekion fights are a 10/10,

    While a lot of the "side quest" felt like a chore there were some side quests that explored and expanded on the characters and lore. Mix that in with epic Bounty Hunts, cool areas to explore, and Lore to unlock the    The Combat and the ability to customize your playstyle with each unique different skill makes that aspect alone a 10/10. The Boss battles and Ekion fights are a 10/10,

    While a lot of the "side quest" felt like a chore there were some side quests that explored and expanded on the characters and lore. Mix that in with epic Bounty Hunts, cool areas to explore, and Lore to unlock the overall side content is a 8/10

    The Story itself. The first 90 percent of the story, the world-building, and the Arcs that are happening are all engaging and might I say setting up to be a 10/10 climax/conclusion. But near the end of the game, once a lot of the "big reveals", start happening and the overall reason as to why things are the way they are, it all felt overall disappointing with what they ended up doing with the main antagonist, and the official direction the story went just isnt what was probably best, considering how it was being built up. But overall with a dissatisfying conclusion/antagonist the story itself is an easy 7/10 so overall I give FF16 a 8/10.    … Expand
  96. AlexanderWake
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece. One of the best "Final Fantasy" ever. A great dark fantasy story.
  97. gteryui
    Jun 23, 2023
    9
    Really having fun with this game. I was just hoping they added more RPG elements to it. Other than that, it is pretty much a very impressive game
  98. Cyberpunk88
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This has to be goty
    Everything is absolutely perfect with this game. ,level design perfect, audio perfect , the character development perfect , story perfect , the plot perfect , gameplay perfect. This is a 1000 out of a 1000 video game and a must buy .
  99. kyrosoftkin
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    For me, this is my 2023 GOTY for sure. Absolutely phenomenal combat, graphics and story. I absolutely love it!
  100. Blamblam
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    The only bad thing about this game is that i can't stop playing. 10/10 best FF since FFX for me
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#16 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2023
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 146 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 134 out of 146
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 146
  3. Negative: 0 out of 146
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 22, 2024
    100
    Final Fantasy XVI is an excellent game in every way. If you're a fan of the series for the stories and characters, you won't go wrong here, and if you've avoided the series for, say, turn-based combat, the sixteenth installment offers the perfect opportunity to get started with this legend of the gaming industry. [Issue#329]
  2. Riot Pixels
    Oct 30, 2023
    73
    This is a solid RPG/action game. Some elements of the game are unusual and fresh for single-player parts of the Final Fantasy series, but some are too dull and rudimentary.
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  3. PLAY
    Sep 17, 2023
    90
    New numbered FFs are good again. Stunning to look at, with new, punchy combat, and a great yarn, it is, if anything, too focussed, lacking a bit of the weird. [Issue#30, p.78]
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