Final Fantasy XVI

 PlayStation 5
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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8567 Ratings

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  1. MoWuwei
    Jul 16, 2023
    9
    The boss battle performance was stunning, and the combat was impressive. I recommend everyone to avoid doing side quests and skip the dialogue for less important main quests to make it more streamlined and compact.
  2. Cristoca
    Jul 17, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelente.
    Nenhuma crítica quanto ao jogo.
    Superou as expectativas!!!!!!!!!!    … Expand
  3. sixeightsix19
    Jul 23, 2023
    10
    Probably the best game I've ever played overall. The story is top notch and utterly engrossing. The character development and accompanying voice acting is incredibly deep and moving, creating a strong emotional connection to the characters. Is is this connection and care about the characters that drives me to continue progressing in the game. But honestly, that's not enough: the combatProbably the best game I've ever played overall. The story is top notch and utterly engrossing. The character development and accompanying voice acting is incredibly deep and moving, creating a strong emotional connection to the characters. Is is this connection and care about the characters that drives me to continue progressing in the game. But honestly, that's not enough: the combat system is absolutely the very best RPG combat system I've yet to encounter. Never a dull moment, with tons of variety and fun to be had. The animations are superb and the combat flows fluidly and without a hitch in a very fast paced and enjoyable manner. I've played a ton of RPGs and nothing compares to this milestone achievement of a combat system they have here: I absolutely love it! And I can't speak enough to the beautiful graphics (I Play in graphics mode on PS5) and the performance in Graphics Mode on PS5 is good. I won't say it's great as this is quite a demanding game for the PS5 hardware, though I'm sure a modern video card would run it at like 60 + fps without a hitch. The PS5 in Graphics mode runs 30-40 fps I'd say (at least that's how it feels when I play). Again, "Good" performance not "Great" but more than satisfactory for me and doesn't take away from the gameplay. Going into this game I didn't expect I'd love it nearly as much as I do. I'm 20+ hours in, so not too far in, but the gameplay loop, story, graphics, diversity in environments and characters, etc., are all top notch and the boss fights are especially rewarding and challenging. 10/10.… Expand
  4. Drazeann
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Buy it, what are you waiting, you gant a great game? this is your game .....
  5. Kryptonsoul
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    With people review bombing they have just shown that they have nothing else better to do but hate on something truly brilliant with their low IQ responses and trying to push their own unrealistic views on the game. Since playing from 1997 I’ve seen a lot of changes over the years. This experience was amazing. Combat is vastly deep and customisable with summons being the highlight of theWith people review bombing they have just shown that they have nothing else better to do but hate on something truly brilliant with their low IQ responses and trying to push their own unrealistic views on the game. Since playing from 1997 I’ve seen a lot of changes over the years. This experience was amazing. Combat is vastly deep and customisable with summons being the highlight of the time spent with the game. Yes improvements can be made in some areas but this game has shown that the devs put so much effort and love into the game. This game is a must buy for veterans and new comers. Ignore the idiots of the internet because this game is lead contender for GOTY.… Expand
  6. Rhinno
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This game is amazing 10/10. Best Cid
  7. gabehigh
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This isn’t the best FF game? Gtfo, if you wouldn’t think that FF4 or FF6 (arguably some of the best in the series) wouldn’t be 1000x better remade into this play style and quest design, you are insane.
  8. kujaligula
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Final fantasy 16 es la revolución de la saga , se reinventa en combates , atraviesas grandes y colosales escenarios con una historia cruda y real Gráficamente hermoso y un diseño de arte impresionante
  9. rylock
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    A genuinely moving and heartfelt game that has stayed in my mind weeks after completing it. It touches on themes of suffering, loss and of pushing through terrible adversity with love and grace.

    Some of the best video game performances ever, especially Clive as played by Ben Starr. It also features incredible action sequences and set-piece moments that are truly mind blowing. The    A genuinely moving and heartfelt game that has stayed in my mind weeks after completing it. It touches on themes of suffering, loss and of pushing through terrible adversity with love and grace.

    Some of the best video game performances ever, especially Clive as played by Ben Starr. It also features incredible action sequences and set-piece moments that are truly mind blowing. The characters are almost all endearing and it leaves you wanting more time with them.

    The best Final Fantasy of the modern era.    … Expand
  10. ProjectRaxyn
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I just beat Final Fantasy XVI.

    I haven't cried over a video game in a LONG time, but good lord man, this broke me. Final Fantasy XVI is 1000000% my game of the year, and has reinvigorated my love for video games as a hole. It's in my top 10 video games of all-time now. I'm truly thankful to Square Enix for this incredible work of art. ;-;    … Expand
  11. Derangedxzombie
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    After FF15, and the huge disappointment that was, I didn't expect Square Enix to then release an excellent remake of FF7. Followed by a next entry after 15 that blows 15 out of the water.

    Visuals: 10/10 This game is a visual treat, everything from the different clothing materials and how they react to lighting, armour, weapons, environment, monster design, eikon design, characters. Not    After FF15, and the huge disappointment that was, I didn't expect Square Enix to then release an excellent remake of FF7. Followed by a next entry after 15 that blows 15 out of the water.

    Visuals: 10/10

    This game is a visual treat, everything from the different clothing materials and how they react to lighting, armour, weapons, environment, monster design, eikon design, characters. Not to mention the great detail gone into animation. The combat is fast, detailed and a real spectacle to watch - as are the large and epic eikon battles that feel like a blockbuster movie.

    This really feels like a PS5 game, textures are sharp and detailed. Lighting is wonderful with bloom as you exit indoors and ray tracing. Frames feel fine despite having it on 'graphics' mode. The only noticeable slow down was during an intense eikon battle cut scene, and was very slight. Audio: 10/10

    The music is fantastic. Depending on the moment (light hearted, exploring, dramatic/tense, epic battles etc) the game perfectly manages to capture these moments with a great OST. Sound effects are good, from the creatures to the rustling of plants you run through and chaos during battles. Voice acting is Hollywood quality, it gives the atmosphere of a more dour/serious medieval movie. British talent used, and different emotions/moments are captured very well. Gameplay: 10/10

    Thought has gone into this game in this regard. Combat is fun, you can fight with Clive's sword and do some different attacks, but thanks to eikon abilities, the amount of attacks/magic or chained movies you can do is impressive. They also look great. You can also evade and if timed right - can get a stronger hit in. Eikon battles other unique styles of fighting each time, one is a throwback to Panzer Dragoon (Sega Saturn) another slow and heavy like a wrestling match, others much faster. You can upgrade your combat abilities too as well as weapons and equipment. Though this is a character/narrative driven game like those before it, you won't be able to fully change your weapon class/clothing. You can select a difficulty level (story or action focussed) and can even wear 'easy mode' rings that make combat simple, not what I'd recommend but if you're quite new you this type of game or find it hard, you can still enjoy everything it has without the difficulty beings an issue.

    You can ride a chocobo and navigate the large world, this isn't an open world game like Skyrim, but rather a vast sand box of large open areas interconnected. You can fast travel or cookie explore them on foot, including various towns. You can hold the touchpad at any time including cutscenes to pause and get instant information (up until that point in the story) on the character's you're with, their empires or kingdom they are from. The location, lore etc. This is a great addition as this game has a fairly in-depth story and without this, it'd be easy to lose track of some information/names etc. Storyline: 10/10

    It's hard to fault the story in any way. Enix put a lot of thought into this game's world, everything is there for a reason, and all elements, all kingdoms, characters etc are grounded in the same story. Nothing feels out of place or incoherent (like almost all of FF15). Thanks to the detailed world and backstories given, along with the great voice acting. The story already has some of it's work cut out, but it doesn't slack in any way. It is interesting and engrossing, you feel for the character's and grow attached to them, some moments or interactions might make you smile, other big moments will shock or upset you. Also this is an adult game, it feels like LoTR, Elden Ring etc in tone. There's blood and violence, there's sexual innuendo, swearing and grounded/serious atmosphere.

    Summary: 10/10

    This is either as good as FFVII or close. As things stand this will very likely be in the running for GoTY. If you have a PS5, you'd be crazy you skip this game.

    (Ignore the 0/1* reviews. This is review bombing from people that haven't played the game and they were submitted on the day of it's release)    … Expand
  12. Felmachado
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    I loved Everything about the game!( no the performance mode). The visuals are great with a cgi quality, great characters and Amazing story! All the references to others games of the series made me smile all the time. This is such a great game!
  13. puganj
    Jun 25, 2023
    9
    Awesome game.
    The bad reviews are just xbox and nintendo toxic fans hating on it.
    Which is sad
  14. AzazelSC
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    The game feels like the most Final Fantasy game of the past decades. Everything except the battles feel so old school. Is the perfect blend of old and new and the best game on ps5 so far.
  15. Arturos
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    One of the best final fantasy games, i've been waiting to play it for a long time and i'm not disappointed, despite all the drama and console wars made by children final fantasy VXI doesn't deserve all this hate
  16. Zeon1982
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    Final Fantasy 16 is an awesome game despite it's not in the same genre as past entries. Square Enix put they're heart and soul into making this game and it shows. The awesome story and jaw dropping cinematic gameplay had me glued to my seat. The challenging gameplay was difficult at first but once you've learned and practiced for a while, it feels so rewarding. The side quest were boring,Final Fantasy 16 is an awesome game despite it's not in the same genre as past entries. Square Enix put they're heart and soul into making this game and it shows. The awesome story and jaw dropping cinematic gameplay had me glued to my seat. The challenging gameplay was difficult at first but once you've learned and practiced for a while, it feels so rewarding. The side quest were boring, they felt like MMO style fetch quests.… Expand
  17. GreyGreyGrey
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    It feels so perfect and dark. Great flow and epic Story. Thx for that masterpiece
  18. langedan
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    Amazing game. Coming from playing FF XIV for 10 years I already knew that the game that they were developing was AMAZING, and now I can confirm it!
  19. jepalome
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Great game. Combat system is new. I like the graphics a lot. The story has a lot to discover.
  20. sabin16
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    Honestly I am surprised by the low scores. This game is amazing, indeed is a departure from the traditional FF,but in the right direction. The combat is amazing, if you know how to use it, Eikon battles as well, the story is one of the best FF in years, and the characters well developed and have a interesting evolution. The score is great and as usual the music doesn't disappoint. I didn'tHonestly I am surprised by the low scores. This game is amazing, indeed is a departure from the traditional FF,but in the right direction. The combat is amazing, if you know how to use it, Eikon battles as well, the story is one of the best FF in years, and the characters well developed and have a interesting evolution. The score is great and as usual the music doesn't disappoint. I didn't encounter any bugs so the game is well polished. This might be my game of the year.… Expand
  21. Jennyraide
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    Even with all his numerous issues, this game is an incredibile experience and a rare case in which the AAA quality hits you with all its power. Yes, the RPG elements are superfluous, maybe the standard difficulty Is too easy, but in front of all the things that they did right i just don't understand how you can say this is not a great videogame.
  22. Zeggey
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Final fantasy 16 is almost everything I want in a final fantasy game fun combat good level exploration and a great story
  23. HOHO2244
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    It’s been a long time since a game was so shocking, and it’s also memorable after the end. I hope to launch a DLC.
  24. PieterCornelius
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    I love this game. The Eikon battles and the vistas are amazing. The team did an amazing job on this one. Everything a final fantasy should be.
  25. WarrickAngel
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    This game is a masterpiece!!! The story, combat, everything about this game is a masterpiece. Thank you Square Enix for making this wonderful game. Looking forward to future main line games this is a huge leap visually best game of all time point blank period
  26. tmsrq8
    Jul 5, 2023
    10
    10/10 deserves it music is amazing gameplay keeps getting better and better and the characters are amazing and have depth and you can tell they poured their love into the game .
  27. 1wingedkefka
    Jul 6, 2023
    10
    Nothing else comes close to being as good as Final Fantasy XVI. This is and will always be the best game of all time.
  28. Warrior_of_Doom
    Jul 19, 2023
    10
    The overall score is based on how much fun I personally had with every component of the game
    and the overall experience.
  29. minargit
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    One of the best mainline FFs I've played. Not for everyone, but it's best to play it yourself
  30. demonspawn
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Getting sick of spam 0 stars from angry nerds, game is great and worthy of the praise.
  31. Supremepoocha
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Truly peak final fantasy with amazing combat and E-IKONIC boss fights. Don't listen to the noise, judge for yourself. The side content can feel a bit MMO-like but you don't need to do those. An easy 10.
  32. Tailed-Raven
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    This game is phenomenal. People trying to say it's not a FF game are just stuck in the early 2000s and don't get me started on Xbox player being mad. Super great story and characters and addicting game loop
  33. Renryu
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    I'm only halfway through but it's already in my top 5 Final fantasy games.
    It helps to go in with an open mind, don't expect the FF of old, it hasn't been turn based in over two decades.
  34. Lenoxkydo
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    The game excels on its sensational combat, splendid story and its spectacular beauty, the battles of the Eikons are the highlight of the game.
  35. Laxus1
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Absolutely unbelievable story, dark & gritty. Some of the cleanest & most satisfying combat you will play, magnificent voice acting & brilliant music.
  36. Axelrendon
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    It is a very good game with a spectacular plot, only sometimes the combat becomes monotonous and repetitive.
  37. Andromedus
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This game is a masterpiece! Doesn't matter how many review bombs it gets, it's worth your time. The story, characters, visuals, action, and the music! People will find reasons to pick at it, but those who have actually played it will continue to enjoy it regardless.
  38. Manson_fan25
    Jun 23, 2023
    9
    Absolutely phenomenal! I reduced the score because of the very linear nature and lack of rpg elements.
  39. GonerWithABoner
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Add a verification step to user reviews already, Metacritic.

    Game is amazing, best action combat in years, visually stunning, stellar voice acting, gripping story, endearing characters, gorgeous environments, fun and straightforward side quests, so many references to older Final Fantasy games. This is Final Fantasy, and I'm so glad we have a new mainline game this good.
  40. ShwNa
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    The best game in this year Story 100
    Graphic 100
    Combat 100
    Gameplay 100
    Everything in this game is perfect Mastarpeace
  41. Tarabyte
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    I honestly can't believe how much negativity there is surrounding this game just because some people have a set-in-stone idea of "what a Final Fantasy game should be". Those are the kind of people who can't open their minds to new ideas. And don't even get me started on the review bombs. Geez. This game is an absolute masterpiece and it's better than I had ever expected it to be. I wasn'tI honestly can't believe how much negativity there is surrounding this game just because some people have a set-in-stone idea of "what a Final Fantasy game should be". Those are the kind of people who can't open their minds to new ideas. And don't even get me started on the review bombs. Geez. This game is an absolute masterpiece and it's better than I had ever expected it to be. I wasn't even planning on buying it initially but the demo won me over. And now that I've spent hours upon hours with it, I can confidently say that it is one of the best games I've ever played.… Expand
  42. Squalllll
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Incredible story and lore along with refreshing defined action combat for the series and killer soundtrack. Surely one of the best final fantasy titles of all time
  43. Metacritigod
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Increible. en mi humilde opinion tiene el mejor combate de la saga. la historia es 9/10 la primera mitad es buenisima pero la segunda decae pero igualmente me parece bastante buena. recomendado al 100%
  44. MILIH
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Making according to previous reputation. Although it was a straight road, I enjoyed the story and action. The collaboration between visual beauty and BGM is wonderful. It's not suitable for gamers looking for a degree of freedom, but it's worth buying for those who are willing to enjoy FF16.
  45. gabesoulz
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    gameplay divertida
    bela ost
    história bem dramática
    ambientação impecável

    é o goty, não jeito
  46. Fariavnf
    Jun 23, 2023
    9
    First Final Fantasy game I have played and I'm loving it.
    Combat is great and the music is fantastic, only done with 1/3 of the story but so far it's great.
  47. raiden5
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    Very good game! Story, character, battle, everything is great! Only negative is challenge, and hard mode is absent for first playthrough, why?
  48. Mattguy78
    Jun 23, 2023
    9
    While I agree that the RPG elements being stripped is a tragedy, the story, characters, spectacle, and world make up for it in spades. Wish I could give a perfect 10, but I would say it’s a 9/10 experience.
  49. alan_daki
    Jun 29, 2023
    9
    Buen juego, pero tiene detalles, grandes detalles, que indican que le faltó pulirse.
    Algunos puntos a favor:
    - Una historia increíble, con sus altibajos y enredos locos, pero que cumple su cometido e invita a seguir explorando si tienes la intención de descubrir más. - Un sistema de combate de personaje que se disfruta una vez que decides explorar las diferentes habilidades de Clive,    Buen juego, pero tiene detalles, grandes detalles, que indican que le faltó pulirse.
    Algunos puntos a favor:
    - Una historia increíble, con sus altibajos y enredos locos, pero que cumple su cometido e invita a seguir explorando si tienes la intención de descubrir más.
    - Un sistema de combate de personaje que se disfruta una vez que decides explorar las diferentes habilidades de Clive, encadenar las habilidades y buscar las batallas aéreas.
    - Nektar.

    Algunos puntos en contra:
    - El increíble sistema de combate no se implementa de manera adecuada en el mundo de Final Fantasy. Por ejemplo, se echa de menos la falta de estados alterados que podrían haber añadido más vida, jugabilidad y complejidad.
    - A medida que avanzas en el juego, la variedad de ataques de los jefes aumenta, pero es tan fácil esquivarlos que se logran evitar todos de la misma manera.
    - Aunque algunas misiones secundarias valen la pena y brindan más contexto sobre la situación en la que nos encontramos, la mayoría pecan de ser simples y repetitivas.    … Expand
  50. Adrifv8
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Todos hemos jugado a un Final Fantasy, y todos tenemos nuestro favorito (muchas veces el primero en jugar o acabar).Entiendo las criticas al cambio, es una saga, pero no los 0.Si somos criticos seamos serios.Llevo 25 h y el juego pinta muy bien y engancha.Os imaginais a dia de hoy que nota tendria ffX????.Le pongo un 10 por esas notas injustas de 0 que veo y sin fundamento, la mayoría sinTodos hemos jugado a un Final Fantasy, y todos tenemos nuestro favorito (muchas veces el primero en jugar o acabar).Entiendo las criticas al cambio, es una saga, pero no los 0.Si somos criticos seamos serios.Llevo 25 h y el juego pinta muy bien y engancha.Os imaginais a dia de hoy que nota tendria ffX????.Le pongo un 10 por esas notas injustas de 0 que veo y sin fundamento, la mayoría sin jugarlo mas de 5h....
    La bso muy bien, los combates entretenidos graficos muy chulos con caidas eso si.Solo espero q cuando nos pongamos a puntuar q seamos justos con el producto q tenemos.larga vida a los videojuegos y felicidades a square por el gran trabajo q tiene este PEDAZO DE FINAL FANTASY.    … Expand
  51. funkata
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    A respectable return to form for the series after the fairly disastrous Final Fantasy 15
  52. solidalon
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    FF 16 is my game of the year because it probably has the best boss fights in gaming history combined with the best soundtrack I have heard in years, the soundtrack will make you feel like the battle is meaningful and not just an ordinary battle and not just in battles but also in the open spaces that you can explore you can feel the passion that went into the soundtrack. Now for the storyFF 16 is my game of the year because it probably has the best boss fights in gaming history combined with the best soundtrack I have heard in years, the soundtrack will make you feel like the battle is meaningful and not just an ordinary battle and not just in battles but also in the open spaces that you can explore you can feel the passion that went into the soundtrack. Now for the story of ff16, I think they were right to make this game rated M because it gave them more opportunities to make the story more engaging and built those critical points in the story that will make you go wow, and for all of that, I think this game is a true 10/10 masterpiece and deserves to be game of the year. And all of those Xbots who give this game a 0 out of 10 are losers.… Expand
  53. latx
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    FFXVI is a good game and the best FF ever made.
    -Story has great pacing, many consistencies and explosive moments
    -Characters are relatable and some have interesting arcs -Performance is great during battle
  54. omegadaxer
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This is the greatest game of all ever. I have played it for 90 hours and am amazed. I know it will be a legend. The story is great, the plot is amazing, and the narrative is incredible. The music is awesome and the score is so good. The graphics and also the way it looks and visuals are all superior to even anything you will see in the real world. What are you doing….stop reading this andThis is the greatest game of all ever. I have played it for 90 hours and am amazed. I know it will be a legend. The story is great, the plot is amazing, and the narrative is incredible. The music is awesome and the score is so good. The graphics and also the way it looks and visuals are all superior to even anything you will see in the real world. What are you doing….stop reading this and go buy this game from the store!… Expand
  55. Odysseass
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is masterpiece.… Expand
  56. Itachioo
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What a game I enjoyed it very much a change of breath from a normal ff game that the frenchise might need tbh.… Expand
  57. Saiyan_Prince
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    The game is an absolute masterpiece, I've been playing the game for more than 24hours and im having the time of my life, music, characters, the Eikons battles, mind-blowing, if you want to buy this game try the demo 1st, that's what i did. Cleive must be right now my fav character in the FF franchise after Cloud Strife. A must buy game 100%
  58. frazilio
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Eu estou adorando o jogo, tem problemas sim, principalmente de desempenho, e ainda não aprece totalmente um jogo next gen, ms ele funciona
  59. phch22777
    Jul 19, 2023
    9
    Extremely well crafted game. Best scenario since FF XII. A bit too linear. Side quests are bad. Shed a tear at the end…
  60. Iveriad
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    There are rooms for improvements, like every other video games I've played.
    But as far as enjoyment goes, Final Fantasy XVI is one of the most enjoyable Final Fantasy game I've ever played in the last 10 or more years.
  61. NBRuJaDo
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    Not a perfect game by any means but its a great beginning for the rest of the franchise. Combat should be harder but story is great.
  62. MrCooki3
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    "Waaah, why isn't it turn-based anymore??"
    Because it's an ever-evolving series... anyone that has actually engaged with it knows this.

    Game is incredible and I'm happy that things seem to be turning around for FF as a whole lately, much to the chagrin of some "fans".
  63. Senkaiden
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    An amazing game! Amazing to look at, amazing to play, and an amazing, almost infinite combo possibilities as combat abilities open up. Story is very good as well. Game of the Year IMO!!
  64. Shiroineko
    Jul 18, 2023
    9
    Amazing graphics, Exciting free-flow combat and Breathtaking Eikon boss fight... Despite many shortcoming, it's still a enjoyable Final Fantasy game.
  65. neocharge
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Amazing game, incredible combat, rich story and unprecedented production. Final Fantasy XVI sets a new bar for quality all around this generation. Clive is the best protagonist since Cloud and the Eikon battles leave me picking my jaw up off the floor every time. A true work of digital art.
  66. Maradum
    Jul 19, 2023
    9
    FF XVI is in many ways a completely new way to play a Final Fantasy game, while providing one of the most FF stories ever. The new action gameplay brings in fresh air, while the story beats, characters and story telling stay extremely true to what makes a FF a FF game.

    The best parts about the game are the main story and the characters. The main plot starts of with political issues,    FF XVI is in many ways a completely new way to play a Final Fantasy game, while providing one of the most FF stories ever. The new action gameplay brings in fresh air, while the story beats, characters and story telling stay extremely true to what makes a FF a FF game.

    The best parts about the game are the main story and the characters. The main plot starts of with political issues, wars because of ressources, a world on the brink due to the Blight, a plague that destroys the land. It gets a lot more supernatural as time goes on and what starts as something we can compare to Game of Thrones, turns into one of the most Final Fantasy stories, not unlike what VI or IX did. The main story is strong, not convoluted, well explained and well written. A great experience from start to finish.

    The characters and their character development is also extremely strong. Main characters have a lot of depth, but also side characters like Gav or even our dog Torgal get a lot of backstory. There are some misses, like Vivian, which has no character arc at all and is just the walking wikipedia of the world.

    The combat feels fast and fresh, overall there are 8 different Eikons, each giving you one basic, three medium and one ultimate skill that you can combine as you like. This offers a lot of combo potential. The combat is definitely more on the fun/power trip side than being hard.

    One of the best features of the game, as in almost every FF, is the soundtrack. It has absolutely amazing arrangements, emotional and powerful parts, some of the best tracks in all of FF.

    On the negative side, we have the quest structure and the RPG systems. There are 70+ sidequests and all of them have the same structure. Talk to quest giver > go to place A (B, C) > random fight > ending dialog. While the writing is great and the substories give a lot of character and world building, having so many of them all gameplay wise being the same and extremely bland feels bad. The same applies to some parts of the main story, where you also do some random fetch quests from time to time. Quest design feels super bad from a gameplay point of view.

    Regarding the RPG systems, they are barely there and it feels like they added them just because they HAVE to be in a Final Fantasy. The sword and armor is basically just „number go higher“ without any actual value or system. Either go full action RPG and scrap that completely, or take a system like FF VII Remake, where you get a weapon from each Eikon, you can power up that weapon to make that Eikons abilities stronger, for example.

    Overall an amazing game and a top 5 FF for me!    … Expand
  67. Ariskal
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    one of the best game i ever played, if you new in Final Fantasy series you must play this game first and if you guys already have ps5 this game is must have for PS5 owner
  68. gscharlau
    Jun 26, 2023
    9
    Um excelente jogo que certamente concorrerá a GOTY 2023. Com uma história densa e cheia de reviravoltas, o jogo oferece momentos épicos e batalhas grandiosas. As reclamações que são apresentadas não são procedentes, pois ele permanece um RPG. Não tão focado em builds e complexidade de habilidades, como um Elden Ring ou FF VII Remake mas permite sim focar em habilidades e evoluções queUm excelente jogo que certamente concorrerá a GOTY 2023. Com uma história densa e cheia de reviravoltas, o jogo oferece momentos épicos e batalhas grandiosas. As reclamações que são apresentadas não são procedentes, pois ele permanece um RPG. Não tão focado em builds e complexidade de habilidades, como um Elden Ring ou FF VII Remake mas permite sim focar em habilidades e evoluções que mudam a gameplay conforme as escolhas.
    A história começa lenta, creio que até para ambientar o jogador no mundo complexo que é esta narrativa e, conforme vai evoluindo, a aceleração e reviravoltas são de explodir cabeças.
    As batalhas são excelentes também pois, com o domínio das habilidades e timming correto, torna-se prazeroso lutar. Com certeza, se ficar só apertando quadrado não se desfruta de todo potencial, mas ele é acessível a grande parte e tipos de jogadores.
    Recomendo Fortemente!    … Expand
  69. njugen
    Jun 25, 2023
    9
    One of my top 3 Final Fantasy games of all time. Great story, characters and simple yet slightly complicated combat depending on which enemy you're facing (no timely accessories). The boss fights and hunts are challenging by mechanics without going too much overboard, giving multiple adrenaline rushes to the player. The ability to adjust play style and combos based on abilities offered asOne of my top 3 Final Fantasy games of all time. Great story, characters and simple yet slightly complicated combat depending on which enemy you're facing (no timely accessories). The boss fights and hunts are challenging by mechanics without going too much overboard, giving multiple adrenaline rushes to the player. The ability to adjust play style and combos based on abilities offered as more AP are earned, is another big plus. Soundtrack is definetly top tier, as well as the large area and linear narrative with no totally open world roaming in favour of the storytelling. Speaking of the narrative, this game contains a lot of cutscenes both inside and outside battles, helping it amplify immersion without the need of all out open worlds just for the sake of it.

    Negative aspects would be the side quests, although providing a clearer picture of the politics and the land of Valisthea in a good manner, they are not rewarding beyond giving more insight into the lore. Also, the character is barely customizable beyond buying/upgrading gears and gaining more abilities from the ability board, which sometimes makes this aspect less interesting than it needs to be.

    But all in all, a 9/10 definetly. Although it misses a few marks mentioned above, it really doesn't become boring when other aspects make up for it. This is clearly a game which was created with much passion in its attempt to bring something new to the Final Fantasy franchise and to satisfy a broader audience, while putting its full focus on the narrative.

    For people who put great story first and gameplay second, FFXVI is a good addition to our collection.    … Expand
  70. mokamo
    Jun 29, 2023
    9
    Great story and combat tho I didn’t like some of the dialogue and the outfit of Clive
  71. Beavssj3
    Jul 17, 2023
    10
    The story and voice acting are gripping. So happy to have a good Final Fantasy game again.
  72. LuisRodrigues
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    The game is amazing!!! The story and the characters are fantastic and the new combat is awesome. Definitely worth playing
  73. NN010
    Jul 17, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy XVI is an excellent character action-RPG with unforgettable boss fights, a tight & fluid action-combat system & an amazing story that quickly proves itself to be more than just Game of Thrones-lite & brings its own distinct feel separate from anything that came before it in the Final Fantasy franchise while still feeling like a Final Fantasy game (especially if you got intoFinal Fantasy XVI is an excellent character action-RPG with unforgettable boss fights, a tight & fluid action-combat system & an amazing story that quickly proves itself to be more than just Game of Thrones-lite & brings its own distinct feel separate from anything that came before it in the Final Fantasy franchise while still feeling like a Final Fantasy game (especially if you got into the franchise with XIV like I did). A true testament to the flexibility & ever-changing nature of the Final Fantasy franchise. Shame about the lacking difficulty & bad early-game side quests though…

    Ratings

    Creative score (story, gameplay, voice acting, art direction): 9.5/10

    Technical score (graphics, audio, performance)): 8.5/10

    Business Practices score: 6/10 (points mainly detracted for the whole PS5 timed exclusive thing)

    Overall score (my thoughts on a game’s overall quality, does not consider the business practices unless they are detrimental to the experience): 9.5 out of 10    … Expand
  74. Zvone13
    Jul 19, 2023
    10
    Ameazing game. Up there in my top 5 with Last of us, God of war, Ghost of tsushima and Deamons Souls.
  75. ersonic
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    The best game i play in 20 years.
    history 10/10
    Graphycs 10/10
    ost 10/10
    gameplay 10/10
  76. stoickobra
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    literally a masterpiece. i am absolutely obsessed with everything about this game. Clive, Torgal, Jill and Cid are some of the most endearing character s in anything i’ve played lately. still playing through it (very sad)
  77. xCid
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    10/10 the evolution that Final Fantasy needed. Amazing history and lot of fun fights.
  78. Redgman
    Jun 24, 2023
    8
    I absolutely love this game. As a lifelong FF fan I love the route they took with this. It's not perfect but man it's a fresh take at one of the most beloved franchises in history. I really only have 2 issues. 1. All the blood and gore is great BUT no dismemberment? Hate that. It's already mature and the blood is everywhere so go ahead and let me cut ppl and monsters up for real.
    2.    I absolutely love this game. As a lifelong FF fan I love the route they took with this. It's not perfect but man it's a fresh take at one of the most beloved franchises in history. I really only have 2 issues. 1. All the blood and gore is great BUT no dismemberment? Hate that. It's already mature and the blood is everywhere so go ahead and let me cut ppl and monsters up for real.
    2. The sword scabbard design for Clive is so different and such an intentional choice that the fact the sheathing and unsheathing animations clearly have the blade slice thru the side of it is just wrong. Do it right and make it make sense.    … Expand
  79. Luke_shogun
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Meu jogo favorito lançado em 2023, história magnífica, gráficos lindos, personagens carismáticos e gameplay imersiva
  80. CallmeLucifer
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best games that PS5 can have, it is a game that all you need to have is the powerful PS5 to play this gem. It is a game that we can play all the time, some on PS5, others through YouTube.… Expand
  81. OthoGx
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muy buen juego , el mejor desde Final Fantasy 10, con muchas cosas buenas, y si crítico algo es solo que ya no ahí efectos negativos en molbol y varios más… Expand
  82. Slicebraver
    Jun 25, 2023
    9
    I think it's a very good game. I can say also that is a good FF, but this game surely has some lack, i can't understand why elemental weaknesses/resistances and statuses are not present. I would also more secrets, minigames and quests. But i can say that not all FF of the past are perfect (i've played all the FF except the 6). So, for me this game is Final Fantasy (not like XIII and XV)I think it's a very good game. I can say also that is a good FF, but this game surely has some lack, i can't understand why elemental weaknesses/resistances and statuses are not present. I would also more secrets, minigames and quests. But i can say that not all FF of the past are perfect (i've played all the FF except the 6). So, for me this game is Final Fantasy (not like XIII and XV) with his highs and lows.
    It's a very good game, but not perfect and neither excellent.
    Vote: 9    … Expand
  83. FanaticGamer
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Never been a final fantasy fan until playing this one. Beautiful story telling and large scale fights keep me hooked from start to finish and leaves me never wanting to put my controller down. the side quest can be a little dull but the story and combat more than makes up for that. This is a story that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat never knowing whats gonna happen next. TheNever been a final fantasy fan until playing this one. Beautiful story telling and large scale fights keep me hooked from start to finish and leaves me never wanting to put my controller down. the side quest can be a little dull but the story and combat more than makes up for that. This is a story that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat never knowing whats gonna happen next. The music is also the best music I have heard from any game I have played and does a really good job at matching the intensity of whatever part of the game you are at. Highly recommend playing this… Expand
  84. DaveZarek
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Just finished this game on 47 hour mark. And im gonna say the quality and the care thats been put into this is over the top. Excelent story, Voice Acting, Combat Desings, Soundtracks, Visuals, etc. Im not usually put to tears with a story, but this made me even tear in a sidequest. You can tell the lovie and care and effort that CBU3 put into this. 10/10 Experience.
  85. mgsa31
    Jun 28, 2023
    9
    I've been a final fantasy fan since 97 with the 7th game and I love the direction the series is taking. The combat is engaging and dynamic, the story is gripping and entertaining, and I've enjoyed both aspects more in this game than in some of the previous FFs. The dialogue and voice acting is possibly the best in the series. The game would be a 10 if some of the RPG elements likeI've been a final fantasy fan since 97 with the 7th game and I love the direction the series is taking. The combat is engaging and dynamic, the story is gripping and entertaining, and I've enjoyed both aspects more in this game than in some of the previous FFs. The dialogue and voice acting is possibly the best in the series. The game would be a 10 if some of the RPG elements like exploration, gear system, and side quests were a bit deeper. All together this is my favorite FF game in quite a while and I love that we have a darker more mature installment.… Expand
  86. justasandfox
    Jun 29, 2023
    9
    *MINOR SPOILERS*

    Definitely not a perfect game, I would say quite far from one, the flaws others have mentioned with I also agree with, however my rating is not a mistake - details below. Pros: - Battles: man, some of these were way over the top, in a very good way. I found myself experiencing new emotions during some of them - not knowing whether to laugh at the ridiculousness of    *MINOR SPOILERS*

    Definitely not a perfect game, I would say quite far from one, the flaws others have mentioned with I also agree with, however my rating is not a mistake - details below.

    Pros:
    - Battles: man, some of these were way over the top, in a very good way. I found myself experiencing new emotions during some of them - not knowing whether to laugh at the ridiculousness of what I'm seeing on-screen, cry at the music, or be awestruck. Definitely had more than a couple "what the hell is this game?" moments, and needing to take a break before playing again.
    - Sound: there were absolutely some bangers and orchestral masterpieces in here. Soken has really taken up Uematsu's mantle well. Some of my now all-time favorite battle/boss themes are in this game. There was a "music producer" in the reviews talking about how combat is louder than idle music... Yes... This was by design... And the cool thing about this is that regular enemy combat music is just another louder rendition of the zone/area music that doesn't break a single beat in transitioning in/out - felt that this was really cool and added to the immersive experience.
    - Combat: don't agree with others saying that this is just hack and slash. The combat can go as deep as you want, or as shallow. Once you unlock the final Eikon, there is literally a button that allows you to do all sorts of crazy combos and another one that makes parrying slightly easier but much more rewarding. Parrying in this game is not an easy feat when you're trying to do it intentionally but it is VERY FUN and the dopamine reward is well worth the risk for players like me. But yes, you can beat the game by pressing one button, if you're into that. You can equip accessories that play the game for you too, if you're into that. Or you could actually learn the combat system and take a deep dive and find out why Suzuki says that the combat in this game is his magnum opus.
    - World building/lore: side quests could have been done better, but the good ones did really well to immerse you in the world. I was afraid of the Active Time Lore breaking immersion, but it didn't, and I appreciated the in-game lore book, which definitely ADDED to the story but is not required at all to understand what's going on.
    - VA: mostly amazing.

    Cons:
    - Story: started off strong, but ended a bit weak in my opinion, and we all know what CBU3 is capable of story-wise, so this was disappointing. Not sure if they ran out of time or what, but the latter parts of the story feel rushed and not well fleshed-out.
    - Difficulty: first playthrough is on the easier side - NG+ addresses this but I wish some of the features were in the base game, e.g. no button prompt for QTEs. A big disappointment from me is that the no-damage challenge medals are still awarded even if the player puts on all Timeless Accessories or plays on story-mode. This completely invalidates the reward for it being a supposed challenge.
    - RPG elements: they've taken the XIV approach to systems like dungeons (mobs -> boss -> mobs -> boss -> mobs -> big boss, which works in an MMO but was monotonous here), elemental weaknesses (none, though I can understand this would have been weird to balance and also for lore reasons), status ailments (none), equipment upgrades (none, this was such an EASY thing to flesh out, but they didn't), exploration almost none. I wouldn't say the game is linear - some have compared this to XIII and I would heavily disagree. However, exploration is rarely rewarded meaningfully, except to find hunts I suppose. Would have loved to see better rewards or secrets.
    - Side quests: they went with the XIV flavor for this which meant a lot of them were fetch or go here kill this type quests. Rewards were basically meaningless, but as mentioned above, some did bring more story and world/character building which was good, others... well I think about half of them could have easily been culled and some other ones could have been made less tedious. Definitely needed some work here.

    I feel like they didn't have enough time to make the story better, and wish they delayed the game and forced the original plan of having it on 2 discs instead of trying to fit everything on 1. HOWEVER, all-in-all, I am still giving this game a 9/10 purely due to how ridiculously spectacular and epic some of these fights were. Along with the music, they had me tearing up - did not know that it was possible to feel such emotion from shear epic-ness. This is, in some ways, the most FF game of all FF games, and I'm not talking about the combat or RPG elements. Some of the experiences really brought out the little kid glee in me, and would have been something my younger self might have imagined inside his head and would have LOVED to play. Definitely a must-play for any FF fan, if you can look past the flaws and see XVI for what it is - it is more (and yes sometimes, less) than a game, but it is still an EXPERIENCE that you don't want to miss.    … Expand
  87. cringeOpinion
    Jul 2, 2023
    8
    This is a very average Final Fantasy game that lacks polish.
    Pros:
    - Clive is a great protagonist, one of the best in the series. Jill is a good love interest and Cid is one of the best characters in the series. - Graphics are incredible. - Eikon fights are an awe inspiring spectacle. - Real time action combat is an improvement over some of the hybrid approaches attempted in the past.    This is a very average Final Fantasy game that lacks polish.
    Pros:
    - Clive is a great protagonist, one of the best in the series. Jill is a good love interest and Cid is one of the best characters in the series.
    - Graphics are incredible.
    - Eikon fights are an awe inspiring spectacle.
    - Real time action combat is an improvement over some of the hybrid approaches attempted in the past.
    - The game is a finished product. Its not obvious that some parts were released in an incomplete state.
    - Active time lore is a nice system and implemented well. The text is very brief and digestible and adds to game.

    Cons:
    - The lack of a party that you can switch between in combat makes it not feel like a FF title. Characters not commenting, talking or doing skits while exploring ruin immersion.
    - The ability system is stupid. You can at level 40 unlock everything and respec at will to have whatever loadout you want. Any additional leveling is just for stats.
    - Sidequest & Journal UI ruin suspension of disbelief. Older titles had quests but they where given that taxonomy by their nature. Making a distinction between types of quests in the UI ruin the suspension of disbelief and distract from the roleplaying in the game.
    - Sidequest pacing is just bad. Having a bunch of busywork to do right before an interesting story point ruins the fun.
    - The small mob variety ruins immersion. There's like 10 types of enemies that get re-used throughout the game. It gets boring relly quickly.
    - Treasure in the game tends to be crafting materials you will never use.
    - The story is really not that memorable and the ending is not satisfying.

    Overall I would not recommend someone purchase a PS5 to play the game like I did. It might be nice to get if you have nothing to play, but watching someone else play it will probably be just as satisfying if you only care about the plot. Then you can atleast skip the annoying sidequests.    … Expand
  88. dide6
    Jul 16, 2023
    10
    Absolument magnifique. Une histoire, un gameplay et de la musique fantastiques !!
  89. Mungo_Park
    Jul 16, 2023
    10
    I loved every FF game, this one makes no exception and for now it’s the best I’ve played. I’m totally immersed in this world, combat (I play action mode without any rings) is fantastic, graphics (in performance mode) and boss fights are so epic. After 32 hours I don’t want it to end. I don’t understand why side quests have bad reviews : they allow to understand and deepen many charactersI loved every FF game, this one makes no exception and for now it’s the best I’ve played. I’m totally immersed in this world, combat (I play action mode without any rings) is fantastic, graphics (in performance mode) and boss fights are so epic. After 32 hours I don’t want it to end. I don’t understand why side quests have bad reviews : they allow to understand and deepen many characters and aspects of this world. This game is all I love from video games.… Expand
  90. Israel11
    Jul 16, 2023
    10
    I cried like a baby. Beautiful story
    this game is absolutely amazing!! .
  91. LunarKnight
    Jul 17, 2023
    9
    Amazing story. Amazing gameplay. Amazing cast and characters.
    Side quests could be better.
    Exploration wasn’t bad but it wasn’t the best either and could’ve been to be more rewarding. Having played other entries in the series I couldn’t help but compare XVI to the others so I am trying to review this game from the perspective of a newcomer (which I might add was not easy). That being said    Amazing story. Amazing gameplay. Amazing cast and characters.
    Side quests could be better.
    Exploration wasn’t bad but it wasn’t the best either and could’ve been to be more rewarding.
    Having played other entries in the series I couldn’t help but compare XVI to the others so I am trying to review this game from the perspective of a newcomer (which I might add was not easy). That being said I noticed many common mechanics were missing like elemental weakness, secret bosses, secret challenges, etc, which left me wanting more by the time I finished the game and all of its side quests.
    All in all the game is amazing for what it is and I enjoyed the experience.    … Expand
  92. DanmaMax
    Jul 18, 2023
    9
    Игра понравилась. Музыка шикарна, катсцены тоже красивые. Гемплей в целом за 32 часа прохождения не душил. Да, открытый мир не особо интересен, да и дополнительные квесты не привлекли. Да, игра линейная и местами однообразная. Но впечатление осталось очень положительное. Не так много игр хочется пройти до конца, но эта одна из них.Игра понравилась. Музыка шикарна, катсцены тоже красивые. Гемплей в целом за 32 часа прохождения не душил. Да, открытый мир не особо интересен, да и дополнительные квесты не привлекли. Да, игра линейная и местами однообразная. Но впечатление осталось очень положительное. Не так много игр хочется пройти до конца, но эта одна из них.
  93. Mainiamanic
    Jul 19, 2023
    8
    Very fun game overall, more so action-oriented than rpg but had a lot of fun with it
  94. guiletheguiles
    Aug 7, 2023
    8
    I've been saying that Final Fantasy XV is the best FF to come out since FFX. FFXVI is here to challenge this thought.

    I absolutely loved my 68 hours spent with FFXVI. I was skeptical at first because, honestly, it looked nothing like I hoped a new mainline Final Fantasy would be. But I'm glad Square proved me wrong. The first thing that gripped me into the world of FFXVI was the    I've been saying that Final Fantasy XV is the best FF to come out since FFX. FFXVI is here to challenge this thought.

    I absolutely loved my 68 hours spent with FFXVI. I was skeptical at first because, honestly, it looked nothing like I hoped a new mainline Final Fantasy would be. But I'm glad Square proved me wrong.

    The first thing that gripped me into the world of FFXVI was the story and its presentation. I loved the blend and tone between this dark medieval war story and the fantastical mythos of the franchise. The world building and overall conflict took a while to connect, but the strong emphasis on a character-driven plot kept me going. Mostly, from beginning to end, the story is fantastic. It is as epic as a FF game should be, it's bleak (at times a bit too bleak), joyful, well written, deep and gets crazy by the end.

    But what really drives the story forward are the characters and their dialogues. FFXVI has some of the best written characters and exchanges in the franchise. Clive is a great protagonist, Jill has an impressive backstory, Gav is one of the coolest characters, Dion is complex enough and even Torgal, the dog, gets to shine. Not to mention Cid - the greatest character in the game. Probably the best Cid in the whole franchise. Voice acting, charisma and vivid well-written conversations were key to all this.

    As for gameplay, it may not be as deep as FFVII or innovative as FFX, but it gets the job done better than the likes of FFXV or FFXII. You see, the action mechanics are pretty simple, but they're very accessible, excelling in substance, intensity AND style. It's quite addictive, actually. Especially when it comes to boss fights. Whether you're fighting as an Eikon or going against a tough enemy, this is where the spectacle lies.

    This game looks absolutely beautiful. Probably one of the best looking games out there, currently. It is quite impressive and it keeps throwing new shockingly beautiful things at the screen until the very last scene. And it all comes together with what must be the best Final Fantasy soundtrack since FFXIII. Simply remarkable!

    But for a game that gets so much right, when something goes wrong, it becomes crystal clear.

    It may have an incredible story, but its pacing is all over the place. At one moment you're fighting a god, the other you're collecting flowers. And, yes, this is usually how RPGs goes, but it feels glaring on a game so focused in its own plot. As a result, the writing and rhythm kinda goes a bit off by the final act.

    The ending, for example, it's not bad, but with a tale as depressing as this one, it'd be better for a more direct and sunny finale option. Being bittersweet and ambiguous can work, sure, but not always.

    The amount of sidequests were a low point as well. They're usually very interesting, with some even gifting you with cool scenes, world building and interactions between characters. In fact, some sidequests at the ending are A MUST, for example. The problem is, if you want to experience them, you have to go through the same repetitive objectives and places over and over again. And there are A LOT of them, coming up at the worst times possible during the main quest. There's simply no verticality. You can see this on enemy variety, which is a joke. Even the hunts get stale.

    And last, but not least, FFXVI's biggest flaw is not deciding whether it wants to be an action game or an RPG.

    I miss customization, statuses, skill variety, secret dungeons. It is mostly there, but it's just... not enough. It's different. A party system could've fixed part of that. You have very charming characters helping Clive on his quest, but they're barely there during gameplay and are barely useful. You can't even mess around with Torgal's skills and he's always present.

    Still, in my opinion, Final Fantasy XVI is an amazing game back to back. Its flaws are clear and I get that it looks and plays different enough to avert a few fans. But it is definitely a great entry in the mainline series and might be the best one since FFX.

    Only time will tell. Play it and find out for yourself.    … Expand
  95. Picoman
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Very well acted and presented. A very strong opening sequence sets the tone. Once the option to turn off motion blur is added, I will be starting NG+. Incredible.
  96. Krakyyn
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Have played through about 3/4 the story and I have done every single side quest along the way, explored as much as I could without deviating from the path too much and I have to say that I have genuinely enjoyed this game from everything the story has to offer to the gameplay. I have been playing FF for a long long time and I have always understood that “oh man this character is a badass”,Have played through about 3/4 the story and I have done every single side quest along the way, explored as much as I could without deviating from the path too much and I have to say that I have genuinely enjoyed this game from everything the story has to offer to the gameplay. I have been playing FF for a long long time and I have always understood that “oh man this character is a badass”, but XVI is the first mainline FF game that makes you actually feel like your character is a badass while you play him and not just inside of cutscenes.

    Turn based FF will always be fondly remembered but the seamless combat that XVI showed that it can do is so welcome, and the only people that complain about it don’t know how to work their camera stick at all. I cannot wait to 100% this game.    … Expand
  97. meny82
    Aug 7, 2023
    9
    Heart says: 10.
    Brain says: 8,5.
    The Hand of Enceladus: 0
    .................
  98. BotherSome
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    At this time of remakes and complaints about the lack of new ideas, we got a modern AAA game taking a huge risk, trying to do something new in the existing franchise for decades. The most important advantage of the new part is that despite the huge number of innovations and the rejection of the so-called "canons", the game still looks like Final Fantasy, preserving its identity. It may notAt this time of remakes and complaints about the lack of new ideas, we got a modern AAA game taking a huge risk, trying to do something new in the existing franchise for decades. The most important advantage of the new part is that despite the huge number of innovations and the rejection of the so-called "canons", the game still looks like Final Fantasy, preserving its identity. It may not be the greatest game of all time, but it's definitely one of the best games in the series that will be discussed for many years to come. It is very sad to see how people have turned the discourse into a circle of a game of mathematics, looking only at its meta score, and not at the whole game.… Expand
  99. Jaxgunna
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Its different...... Itd Incredible!! such a refreshing final fantasy and the combat wow
  100. Brianscott13
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Jogo com um sistema de combate excepcional, história brutal e cheia de reviravoltas. Um masterpiece. Um colosso do mundo dos games.
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  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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