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  1. Jul 2, 2023
    10
    This is without a doubt the best game ever made and for its time the best looking game of all time period I want play this in a cinema god damn!

    This game here is the best game ever made. Sure you may have your opinions but it's pretty much agreed worldwide that this game is perfect and deserves the praise it gets. The story, the gameplay, the fights, the bosses, eikon (summon) fights,
    This is without a doubt the best game ever made and for its time the best looking game of all time period I want play this in a cinema god damn!

    This game here is the best game ever made. Sure you may have your opinions but it's pretty much agreed worldwide that this game is perfect and deserves the praise it gets. The story, the gameplay, the fights, the bosses, eikon (summon) fights, the soundtrack, and pretty much everything else is perfect, Everyone should get the chance to experience this masterpiece.
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  2. Jul 2, 2023
    10
    The greatest video game of all time best game I have ever played in my life, everything about this game is flawless cant say anything negative about it.

    one of the best games ever created if not the best. The story, gameplay, bosses/eikon summon fights, and soundtrack all god tier the peak of gaming this made everything that came out look awful thankful being able to play this masterpiece
  3. Jul 2, 2023
    10
    Ніколи не думав, що скажу таке про гру Final Fantasy, але стрімкі бої XVI, мабуть, є її найсильнішою стороною і, безумовно, однією з найкращих у серії. Ви також будете час від часу брати участь у битвах Ейкона, де стикаються масивні міфологічні істоти. Спрощене управління не представляє особливої складності, але епічні протистояння демонструють захоплюючу, кінематографічну анімацію у всійНіколи не думав, що скажу таке про гру Final Fantasy, але стрімкі бої XVI, мабуть, є її найсильнішою стороною і, безумовно, однією з найкращих у серії. Ви також будете час від часу брати участь у битвах Ейкона, де стикаються масивні міфологічні істоти. Спрощене управління не представляє особливої складності, але епічні протистояння демонструють захоплюючу, кінематографічну анімацію у всій красі. Моє перше проходження Final Fantasy XVI тривало близько 45 годин. Я виконав усі побічні квести, створив усі види зброї, переміг у кожному полюванні, перевершив усі випробування, а потім одразу ж взявся за New Game+ у режимі Final Fantasy - еквівалент хардкорного режиму в цій грі. Я хотів заново пережити історію, щоб краще зрозуміти її нюанси розвитку персонажів. Хотілося почути вражаючий саундтрек від початку до кінця, і ще раз оцінити його віртуозний діапазон, міць і красу. Я хотів підняти ворогів у повітря, жонглювати ними, а потім вдарити їх об землю, перш ніж прикінчити їх ідеально розрахованим заклинанням. Це все просто так, так добре. А фінал гри змусить навіть дорослого чоловіка заплакати Expand
  4. Jul 5, 2023
    10
    I did write a longer review for this game. It's over 3,000 words (roughly 20,000 characters) but Metacritic only allows 5,000 characters. I wish I could explain my point fully. But for the sake of honest scoring. I will give this game a 10. Not that it's perfect, but my final score is 9.5 and they don't have .5 scale on this so I top up to 10. It's super engaging combat, deep characterI did write a longer review for this game. It's over 3,000 words (roughly 20,000 characters) but Metacritic only allows 5,000 characters. I wish I could explain my point fully. But for the sake of honest scoring. I will give this game a 10. Not that it's perfect, but my final score is 9.5 and they don't have .5 scale on this so I top up to 10. It's super engaging combat, deep character development, beautiful music, emotional story, marvelous semi-open world landscapes, fantastic art direction, fully detailed models and clothing, rich in lore and side stories. To sum it up: XVI has a combat of hybrid Devil May Cry, spectacles of Godzilla, sidequests of FFXIV, music of grand orchestra, story of a perfect mix between Final Fantasy, Attack on Titans, and Game of Thrones (with so so much better ending). My Game of The Year. Expand
  5. Jul 5, 2023
    10
    【English】
    I was very satisfied not only with the beauty of the game but also with the challenging battles.
    The performance during the battle with the bosses was also thrilling and filled me with emotion! Although the game is not a completely open world, you can feel the vastness of the world and enjoy the fun of exploration. There are also memory-collecting and viewing elements that
    【English】
    I was very satisfied not only with the beauty of the game but also with the challenging battles.
    The performance during the battle with the bosses was also thrilling and filled me with emotion!
    Although the game is not a completely open world, you can feel the vastness of the world and enjoy the fun of exploration.
    There are also memory-collecting and viewing elements that allow you to delve deeper into the backbone of the characters, and I recommend it to those who want to enjoy the entire world setting.
    Photo mode is also a nice touch.

    【日本語】
    美しさだけではなく、バトルもアクションとしてのやり応え十分で、大満足です。
    ボスとの戦闘中の演出も、滅茶苦茶アツくて、感情移入しまくりでした!
    完全なるオープンワールドではなくても、世界の広大さを感じられ、探索の楽しさを味わえます。
    キャラクターバックボーンを深掘りできる備忘録のコレクション・閲覧要素もあり、ゲームを世界観設定ごと楽しみたい人にもお勧めです。
    フォトモード常備なのも、嬉しいポイントですね‼
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  6. Jul 5, 2023
    10
    It's a masterpiece. As a long-time fan, I can say this game deviates from traditional formula in its action gameplay only (and FF12 and FF15 already did that too. This game just did it better). Nearly everything feels extremely polished and top-notch. The story premise and execution, dialogue, acting, music, visuals (technically and artistically), and gameplay responsiveness are all top-tier.
  7. Jul 5, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Can‘t say in Words.. it was amazing love the People the Story the battles the places the Soundtrack Expand
  8. Jul 5, 2023
    10
    Every Game has small flaws, but for me that doesn’t take away anything from my enjoyment level. I’m a long time Final Fantasy fan, and I know some people are upset about the lack of turn based combat, or perhaps the lack of controllable party members….Now I love turn-based combat, but the franchise has been moving away from that direction for decades now, so for me, it seems a silly thingEvery Game has small flaws, but for me that doesn’t take away anything from my enjoyment level. I’m a long time Final Fantasy fan, and I know some people are upset about the lack of turn based combat, or perhaps the lack of controllable party members….Now I love turn-based combat, but the franchise has been moving away from that direction for decades now, so for me, it seems a silly thing to gripe about. In my opinion the strongest aspect of the franchise has always been storytelling, and this game is coming up all aces in that regard. Characters, storyline, music, cinematography all 10/10. The voice acting is utterly top notch. Ben Starr is an obvious standout as our main hero Clive, but there really are no weak-links in this cast, they all have such heart. You may not have the traditional “party” that many FF games have, but you absolutely have a great crew that feel so real. Even the minor side characters have their own stories you can learn about in side quests. And yes, I will admit…some of the side quests are simple “fetch quests” and kinda lame, but quite a few are really great for world and character building. Some are just downright silly, which is a charm all it’s own. All the Clive x serving food quests were pure meme’s by the end, and I grudgingly ended up loving it. This game is absolutely visually stunning. When even the weakest video game, over the shoulder shots look as good as this, what is there to complain about? I certainly don’t know. The explorable area’s are beautiful, the atmosphere’s are perfect, the cinematography in the cutscenes are artful. The fact that we can have such subtlety that speaks volumes in video games today is truly remarkable. And the boss battles!? The Boss battles!!! They are pure unapologetic spectacle!!!! Just wow. Final Fantasy is known for having great music and XVI delivers. Beautiful, heartstring pulling Melodies, as well as straight bangers! My personal favourite thing about all the music was the classic crystal theme that weaved in and out of many songs throughout the game at always just the right time. Going back to combat…although many of us lament the death of turn based, XVI’s combat is very fun. I’m not very good at action games myself, but this system is fluid and very satisfying. Ability tree’s that open up throughout the game are fun to play around with as you can re-spec your ability points at anytime for free. I think some of the hardcore gamers out there who like punishment might have wanted a harder difficulty from the onset, instead of having to wait for New Game+, but as that is definitely not me, I can’t say. XVI had some scepticism to combat, us Final Fantasy fans can be a hard to please lot. With this being the first M rated entry, and the mediaeval setting it was advertising, I think some of us didn’t know how to feel. One worry in particular I remember harbouring myself was, “Is it going to feel like a FF game?” I didn’t want a game that felt like a new dark souls because those are so popular. Well I’m pleased to say with confidence, that this is without a doubt a Final Fantasy game. It has that spark that I personally can’t quantify. That something that’s beyond chocobos, moogles, and magic. No game is perfect, but Final Fantasy XVI is a masterpiece all the same in my eyes. Expand
  9. Jul 7, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy XVI is as close to a 10 as a game has gotten for me in a good while. It's rare to find a game that blends together so many aspects perfectly. From the soundtrack and story, to the gameplay, bosses , eikon fights and characters, CBUIII and Square Enix don't fail to deliver. I can't recommend this game highly enough.
  10. Jul 11, 2023
    10
    Easily one of the best games of the year, could win GOTY of 2023. This game offers an amazing combat system, story, characters, graphics, and simply gameplay overall. I'd recommend, 10/10
  11. Jul 17, 2023
    10
    what an absolute beast of a game.
    This is one of the best games in 2023 .
  12. Jul 24, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Live your life and meet your terms. FFXVI continues with the trend of the saga to always changes, transforms and that is Clive Rossfield. Clive can be anyone of us. That suffers, that has moments of happiness, and seeks to fulfill the goals of his life. A shield, a brother, a Lover, a Friend, a Leader when needed, and even more.

    He is the person that demonstrates that even if you are gifted with a great power, that is not relevant because what actually makes us great are the bonds that affiliate us with our goals to pursue. All to pursue an unknown future that is worth with fighting for. With a more tremendous Sacrifice, there is a greater chance to embrace a better future even though it is not visible. I consider that FFXVI innovates in-game story mecánics that should all future RPGs have and for the future FF it should have a bit more of RPG elements.

    At the end of a Story, a new one begins.
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  13. Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Fun game. Highly recommend anyone to play. Soundtracks in this game are god tier. Main characters are very likeable.
  14. Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Well not perfect.

    I really enjoyed the story, characters and world immensely. Its a beautiful game and I enjoyed it thoroughly.

    I do wish they leaned more into traditional RPG elements though.

    I had a blast
  15. Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy's triumphant return.
    Everything a Final Fantasy fan could want.
  16. Jun 23, 2023
    10
    It's different from old school FF, but Im having lots of fun with it! (30+ hours in)
  17. Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Turn based combat was biggest mistake in gaming history and i'm glad it's never coming back!!! If i could go back in time, i would make sure turn based combat was never invented and they would start with action combat from the very beginning!!!
  18. Jun 26, 2023
    8
    This game is nothing short of a resurrection for the final fantasy saga.Heavy on fast paced and deep combat and somewhat light on the RPG component (which is by design) After all is said and done, when enough time has passed that trolls and envious gamers have lashed upon another exclusivity this will be recognized as one of the best entry in the Final Fantasy franchise.
  19. Jun 23, 2023
    9
    A fantastic return to form. Featuring a compelling world and narrative. Action focused and highly cinematic thru and thru. A must play if you have a ps5 and any interest in action / adventure/ rpgs.
  20. Jul 19, 2023
    10
    Square Enix did not disappoint.

    Just reach level 100 and platinum it. Yup it's not the usual final fantasy but it was great, much better than I'd have expected! I rate it as a 9.9 because it was very close to perfection. However I think it deserves a overall 10 because it is an extremely polished experience. Yes I have watch those video and read those articles condemning it, and maybe
    Square Enix did not disappoint.

    Just reach level 100 and platinum it. Yup it's not the usual final fantasy but it was great, much better than I'd have expected!
    I rate it as a 9.9 because it was very close to perfection. However I think it deserves a overall 10 because it is an extremely polished experience. Yes I have watch those video and read those articles condemning it, and maybe there are some tiny minor issues but overall, especially in hindsight of completely mastering the game, this game is gooooooood.

    ESPECIALLY IN A TIME WHEN SO MANY GAME FAILED TO LIVE UP TO THEIR HYPE. Maybe it's because i have been playing alot of action game in recent years so this game play experience is engaging for me and amongst the best!

    Characters: 9.5/10
    Story: 9.0/10
    Design: 9.7/10
    Gameplay: 9.9/10
    Depth: 9.2/10
    Replayability: 11/10
    Fun: 11/10

    Overall = 69.3/70
    Which is 9.9/10!

    The various arcade mode Replayability and Fun is just so addictive!!!
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  21. Jun 25, 2023
    10
    About half of those review bombing this game are bots. You can verify this by clicking on their names and seeing they only created an account to give this game a 0. Neither the critic nor user scores represent the true rating of this game. Critics are throwing out 60s because of 'lack of diversity' the user score is suffering from bot attacks.

    No matter which game wins GoTY, this game
    About half of those review bombing this game are bots. You can verify this by clicking on their names and seeing they only created an account to give this game a 0. Neither the critic nor user scores represent the true rating of this game. Critics are throwing out 60s because of 'lack of diversity' the user score is suffering from bot attacks.

    No matter which game wins GoTY, this game is the true GoTY. It's not perfect. It has faults. But TotK has even more glaring faults, which for some reason get overlooked(Such as the same bad performance this game is getting dinged for, recycling the same exact map to use again in its world, and the combat being extremely shallow which again, is somehow overlooked in TotK but this game is getting dinged for its combat). If reviewers were truly being objective, I feel like this game would be a 9.5 and TotK a 9.0, but apparently it doesn't work that way. With that out of the way, let me get to the pros and cons.

    -The boss battles. Holy #%#^ the boss battles. I don't think I've ever had such an exhilarating experience in a videogame in all the years I've played them.
    -The sound quality is the best you will ever find. The music is god tier. The sound effects all fit and the voice actors are great. Clive's voice actor is next level phenomenal.
    -The graphics are top-notch.
    -The characters are well done. You can truly feel how broken Clive is and the struggles that he has to surmount in his journey.
    -The world and lore is well crafted. Not for the faint of heart, it shows the cost of war and the grim reality of the human condition.
    -The combat is extremely fun to play. Do not listen to those who say you just 'mash one button'. In order for that to be true, they would've had to equip the accessibility items that basically play the game for them. Those items were created for people who only want to see the narrative and not have any sort of depth to their combat. If you were truly just mashing the attack button, you would do hardly any damage and die. What you're more likely to experience in combat is hitting square to attack, then dodging attacks(R1 button) or parrying as necessary countering right after. Your special attacks(R2+square, R2+triangle, R2+circle) play a huge role. These special attacks can be cycled by eikonic element to have different effects on the bosses. You also have your limit break which can be used by pressing L3+R3 that is on its own separate chargeup meter. One button combat? Stop being disingenuous.

    Now we get to the cons. I cannot rate these as positive things, but they did little to detract from my gameplay experience. However, this may affect some people more than others.

    Cons
    -The framerate issue is well known at this point. It is not a consistent 60 fps.
    -The linearity of the game can be a negative for those who wish to have a complete open world at their fingertips.
    -Playing only as Clive is a minor negative from me. I preferred to be able to play different members of my party.
    -The loot is simplistic and shallow.
    -The combat is indeed too easy, at least in the first playthrough of the story. It would have been nice if a harder difficulty was available from the get go.

    It's a true tragedy that this game is getting lower scores than it deserves because of stupid reasons like SJW agendas and bot attacks. True and objective game reviews are dead.
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  22. Jun 26, 2023
    10
    It's been years since we had a truly epic just overall great AAA game being released, and in my opinion, this is finally it. Yes, it's not perfect, nothing ever is, but all the things people complain about are just so irrelevant when you look at the whole picture. We should applaud the developers for finally releasing a good complete AAA game when everybody else is not giving a damn aboutIt's been years since we had a truly epic just overall great AAA game being released, and in my opinion, this is finally it. Yes, it's not perfect, nothing ever is, but all the things people complain about are just so irrelevant when you look at the whole picture. We should applaud the developers for finally releasing a good complete AAA game when everybody else is not giving a damn about quality anymore, instead of talking about if it fits into a game series where almost every game is so different. Just enjoy it for what it is - as near as we've gotten to a perfect game in years. Expand
  23. Jun 24, 2023
    10
    It's easy to see how marvelous this game is the moment you get to the title screen. 25 hours in and I've enjoyed every single second. It's also the first time in any game I've ever utilized Photo Mode. Truly a technical marvel. No serious complaints whatsoever.
  24. Jul 2, 2023
    10
    Es un juego maravilloso, muy bella su historia y su jugabilidad es muy cómoda, el rendimiento es de mejorar, pero su historia es atrapante y nunca decae, se mantiene interesante en todo momento, la pasé excelente jugando esta obra maestra, gracias por este maravilloso título. Para mi el goty de este año de lejos.
  25. Jun 24, 2023
    10
    One of the best entries of the series.
    Clearly, risks were taken with the gameplay but it was for the best.
    We don't want turn by turn fights anymore, nor another soulslike combat system. Localization, especially british voices, is the best I've seen so far in a game. I regret that some of the reviewers here decided to bomb the rating, and th'at's why I've noted it 10 on 10. Without
    One of the best entries of the series.
    Clearly, risks were taken with the gameplay but it was for the best.
    We don't want turn by turn fights anymore, nor another soulslike combat system.
    Localization, especially british voices, is the best I've seen so far in a game.
    I regret that some of the reviewers here decided to bomb the rating, and th'at's why I've noted it 10 on 10.
    Without that, I would have given an 9 for one reason, there's some frame drops especially on wooden areas.
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  26. Jul 18, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Che regia, che emozioni.
    Uno dei finali emotivamente scritti meglio che abbia mai visto, per non parlare delle bossfight.
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  27. Jun 24, 2023
    10
    A narrativa é instigante, com reviravoltas e arcos e personagens bem construidos.
    A gameplay é divertida, intuitiva e possui recursos de acessibilidade muito interessantes.
    Game irresistível, que preserva a essência da franquia, mas a atualiza e a torna mais acessível para novos jogadores.
  28. Jun 24, 2023
    10
    It is the best RPG in2023, good performance and story, I love this game so that I give it high score
  29. Jun 24, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beautiful visuals, great characters design and persona. Awesome battle system. All seems new and yet familiar like FF we all love and like. This is a new way of playing FF and I really like it so far. It is worth all the money spent to get this amazing game. Expand
  30. Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Really, really good game!
    It's not like the old FF Games, but I love the change of the series.
  31. Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Não terminei ainda mas estou amando o jogo,os combates são divertidos,conforme vc vai pegando o jeito e descobrindo mais combinações de combos as lutas ficam mais empolgantes.
  32. Jun 27, 2023
    9
    As an old and persistent fan of Final Fantasy series, I am luck and happy enough to start my first final fantasy as ff7and ff8 twenty years ago. Guadually I saw the thrive of this series of 7-10 and experienced its "downfall" till 15. Doesn't mean 12-15 is not good, but defects of those is obvious.

    Surely, there is major cons for FF16, lack of traditional RPG's character/gear
    As an old and persistent fan of Final Fantasy series, I am luck and happy enough to start my first final fantasy as ff7and ff8 twenty years ago. Guadually I saw the thrive of this series of 7-10 and experienced its "downfall" till 15. Doesn't mean 12-15 is not good, but defects of those is obvious.

    Surely, there is major cons for FF16, lack of traditional RPG's character/gear development, only one controllable character, etc.
    But after spending 45 hrs and approaching the ending, I can feel the sincerity and devotion of this game's developer that try to continue this series and even restor some of its glory moments. FF is not a series that tweak a bit every time. it changes every generation and tells different stories but still keep the"crystal tale" as its core, that is a "fantasy" rpg story. And FF16 did it.

    Also the new added action battle system gives a lot fun and battle between eikons is astonishing, which is highly recommend to play by yourself. Watching walkthrough video won't give you that.

    Based on FF16 did its job(tell a complete "fantasy" story) and action game play style and soul shaking eikon battles, I would give it 10. Then minus what is missing(the traditional RPG part) -1. Thus 9.

    Wish I could see a DLC of it to tell continued story of it and make up what is missing in it.
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  33. Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Gameplay is great. Visuals are great. Soundtrack is amazing. Performance could be better, but overall a great game.
  34. Jun 28, 2023
    9
    This game is massive fan service to Final Fantasy veterans. Seeing Eikons (summons) on the PS5 having full cinematic fights is wonderful. The combat is much more inline with an action game but its is not pushing like Devil May Cry. The ability to choose whichever Eikons you want (and associated elemental powers) without being forced to play a "meta" of sorts is refreshing. While I wouldThis game is massive fan service to Final Fantasy veterans. Seeing Eikons (summons) on the PS5 having full cinematic fights is wonderful. The combat is much more inline with an action game but its is not pushing like Devil May Cry. The ability to choose whichever Eikons you want (and associated elemental powers) without being forced to play a "meta" of sorts is refreshing. While I would love a turn based FF entry with modern graphics, I feel like those days are over. Bravely Default and Octopath Traveler can scratch that itch.

    The world is beautiful and feels alive. You spend a lot of time walking through forests and small villages and the number of NPCs is sufficient. The side quests in the beginning are very short but it is more of a tutorial. Later side quests have a bit more story to them without being distracting. The rewards may seem small but this is a lower number RPG if that makes sense (ie XP is rewarded in 10-15XP increments for killing an enemy with 5-6 giil).

    The characters are easy to love (or hate in terms of enemies) and is so much better than the characters of FF15. It is easy to tell that Yoshie P. was brought in to help with the story and characters. Speaking of story, it is very very dark and deserves its M rating. It does not shy away from the harder topics.

    "It doesnt feel like Final Fantasy" argument is overused. To me, this is part of the third generation of FF and it feels amazing. FF 1-6 were first gen, FF7-10 were the 2nd gen venturing into 3D, with FF 12-16 being more experimental.

    Cons:
    - Wish there was a traditional 3-4 member party system vs only playing as Clive
    - Normal mode feels Easy

    Background: I was worried about how FF16 would end up until I played part one of the FF7 Remake. The more action oriented focus is here to stay and for anyone wanting turn based RPGs, play Octopath Traveler. admittedly I was not a fan of FF 12-15 but loved the story of FF14. I am also a huge fan of Devil May Cry having played all of the games (same applies to FF).
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  35. Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Лучшая игра на PS5. Тут основной упор на сюжет и битвы больших айконов, они сделаны феноменально. Сюжетно пока одна из лучших игр в который я когда либо играл, он сам очень драматичный и эмоциональный, постановка так же хороша. Музыка от Сокена великолепна.
    Геймплей чем то похож на ДМЦ или байонету. Боевая система хорошо проработана и не даст заскучать до конца игры. И она стала чисто
    Лучшая игра на PS5. Тут основной упор на сюжет и битвы больших айконов, они сделаны феноменально. Сюжетно пока одна из лучших игр в который я когда либо играл, он сам очень драматичный и эмоциональный, постановка так же хороша. Музыка от Сокена великолепна.
    Геймплей чем то похож на ДМЦ или байонету. Боевая система хорошо проработана и не даст заскучать до конца игры. И она стала чисто экшеновой и олдфагам это может не понравится, но зато гораздо динамичнее. В общем наконец то получили реально крутую финалку со времен выхода фф12 (ремейк не в счет)
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  36. Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Es el juego más increíble que he jugado nunca. Combates muy divertidos y épicos. Historia excelente, adulta y con giros que te dejarán de piedra. Soken ha hecho un trabajo espectacular con la banda sonora, lo mejor que he escuchado nunca. Espero que los siguientes Final Fantasy sean con la base de FFXVI. Disfrutad de esta joya, mí goty.
  37. Jul 30, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy XVI is definitely off tone in direct comparison to the other games. That much is true. It wants to establish atmosphere and does that by forcing itself to be as "mature", dark, gritty and miserable as it can be by having graphical violence, sex and other elements all the time that DID exist in FF but wre glossed over by the fact it was in the old games that were from the 90s.Final Fantasy XVI is definitely off tone in direct comparison to the other games. That much is true. It wants to establish atmosphere and does that by forcing itself to be as "mature", dark, gritty and miserable as it can be by having graphical violence, sex and other elements all the time that DID exist in FF but wre glossed over by the fact it was in the old games that were from the 90s. This makes it very hard to enjoy some scenes if you expect something similiar and that is the one thing that I fully admit can be too off for an FF. Nevertheless for what it wants to tell you, it utilizes these things well but I think this would have fit better for a Drakengard game because Drakengard and Nier are full of misery, violence and sex.

    Action combat: It is true that this is vastly different but if we are being honest, this is nothing new. Final Fantasy since XII re-invents its combat system all the time. XIII had a teeny-tiny bit of its system but XII was different, XV war different and heavily action focuses - and you could also only control Noctis before the patches, btw. - and here it is even more action packed. The switching of the summons is nothing special. They did that in Lightning Returns with the immediate costume changes for Lightning. Whether you like the change or not, you must be extremelly picky to say the combat and the boss battles are bad. However I would have liked if they at least gave the other party memvbers a small health bar below Clives and rudimentary commands that Clive could give them - similiar to Torgal. Their AI also needs improvement.

    Sidequests: Yes, it is undeniable. There are sidequests, especially early ones that do not tell a rewarding enough story but the ones that are good, are really good. A few of the bounties are also good and if can even do the time attack monoliths if you want a challenge. Overall I like that the sidequests and bounties made use of every single "somwhat of a village or bigger space." Especially some of the villages you might not even know of. They are not really there for much but it is a nice discovery. And again if people want to complain: Elden Ring and Zelda is full of repetitive, no value tasks. That is not an opinion. I played them for long enough and I would criticise them for that as well, because a lot of it is also "just there." So all of those games and not just Final Fantasy could do better. FF especially should bring back some minigames for the sidequests. In their essence repetitive sidequests that are drawn out because of constant conversations are not necessarily greatly executed.

    Story: Touching as always - especially the further it goes. A good chunk of it was in Lightning Returns as well. But what it wants to tell and how it presents it is beautiful. It gets a little corny but THAT is Final Fantasy. But it has pacing issues.

    Characters: Clive and Joshua and their dynamic are really good.

    Music: The boss theme, prelude and main theme are all fantastic and properly used.

    Metacritic is extremely pathetic and deletes everything I mention about the idiocies of the review bombs, so I will mention it again: The review bombs of 0s are extremely idiotic and pathetic. Even if you do not like the game, there is no reason for it to be a 0. This is still a high-quality game. People are also foolish enough to claim this is not an RPG just because it is pretty action-heavy. The game has everything that an RPG has. If you want to see which kind of people downvote the posts and the game, check their profile. Many of them were just here to give Zelda a 10 and have nothing else - at least a lot of the older reviews. That should tell you everything.
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  38. Jun 23, 2023
    10
    you can say that it is the best of this year, excellent graphics and gameplay and the story and music on another level
  39. Jun 27, 2023
    10
    I created an account to post this opinion.
    It's to counter those who post zero points without even playing.
    You say the combat in this game is monotonous? You don't understand anything about the accessory system, the system of abilities, it's obvious that this is not the opinion of a real player. Of course people have their likes and dislikes, so I don't think it should be praised by
    I created an account to post this opinion.
    It's to counter those who post zero points without even playing.
    You say the combat in this game is monotonous?
    You don't understand anything about the accessory system, the system of abilities, it's obvious that this is not the opinion of a real player.

    Of course people have their likes and dislikes, so I don't think it should be praised by everyone.
    I can relate to a lot of the low reviews from people who have played the game properly.
    It's not that there isn't a single thing that I myself found lacking.
    But I despise those who try to manipulate the score with childish and miserable feelings just because they don't like the way FF16 is rated.

    I've also seen some people say that the higher rated reviews lack specificity and that the lower rated reviews are more specific and helpful.
    Do you have any idea how many days it's been on sale now?
    People who like this game are voluntarily taking spoilers into consideration.
    I don't want to take away from anyone's enjoyment, so I can still only give abstract impressions on social media.

    I've played this game for about 50 hours and it's a masterpiece, to say the least. The finish feels like the revival of the Final Fantasy series.
    It is made not for nagging critics, but for game fans who genuinely love the game.
    The battles, the movies and the story are all carefully designed for our maximum enjoyment.
    The immersive experience is unprecedented and you never know when to stop playing.
    The system that allows you to customise the difficulty of the action is really great.
    The story and battle presentation are also very FF-like, beautiful and 'cool!' I want you to see it with your own eyes.
    I urge you to see it with your own eyes.
    For me, it's definitely the best FF ever.
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  40. Jun 24, 2023
    10
    面白いか面白くないか書く場所。そしてこのゲームは最高に面白いです。
  41. Jun 23, 2023
    10
    SPECTACULAR GAME ,been a while since a game had me feeling like this , the story is amazing really grew attached to the characters, combat was a joy , Eikon fights truly a spectacle, graphics and MUSIC chefs kiss
  42. Jun 24, 2023
    10
    One of the best modern entry Final Fantasy in over 17 years. Ignore these butthurt xtards who clearly couldn't get their hands on the game.
  43. Jun 23, 2023
    10
    As a casual player who adore this series so much, I can really appreciate the changes Square Enix has been experimenting with each entries, not every single one clicks with me, but Final Fantasy 16 I feel like the spectacle and the new trajectory the game is heading to is what I have been searching for in a Final Fantasy game, playing it feels like watching a grand finale of the franchiseAs a casual player who adore this series so much, I can really appreciate the changes Square Enix has been experimenting with each entries, not every single one clicks with me, but Final Fantasy 16 I feel like the spectacle and the new trajectory the game is heading to is what I have been searching for in a Final Fantasy game, playing it feels like watching a grand finale of the franchise and reading a heartfelt letter from the developers to us fan. Thank you Square Enix for creating such an experience that I could never forget. Expand
  44. Ziq
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Very beautiful game, captivating story the plot twists remind the good series of the last decade , worth your money.
  45. Jun 23, 2023
    10
    After playing the demo I pre-ordered it. This is the first time I've ever done it and I'm glad I did. This has an amazing story, fun and complex combat system and amazing music. It ticks all the boxes. This is my Game of the Year. Well Done Creative Business Unit 3!
  46. Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Here we we again with stupid review bombs, get a life Final Fantasy 16 is a 90+ game, brought down by woke reviews
  47. Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A bold (and complete) story, a great battle system, fleshed out characters, and the ire of insecure, jealous people. This game has comers from all fronts: Xbots, FF know-it-alls, people who pretend to care about racial injustice and try to find solutions in a make-believe world. You can see the scores. This review is not a way to counteract that. It is simply the truth. Expand
  48. Jun 29, 2023
    10
    Story focused strong new entry by square enix. Indeed, a very dark story. However, gameplay is novel for this series and it's really fun
  49. Jun 30, 2023
    10
    What a great experiences from this game!
    Great graphics, great stories, great music, great combat, great fantasy. I’m so excited! I think FF16 can be the best one of Final Fantasy series. Thank you Yoshi-P and his team! I hope this game will spread all over the world!
  50. Jun 24, 2023
    10
    The game is a perfect mix of got, real time rpg mechanics and great visuals. Do not listen to the haters, the game is a soiid 8 , but giving it a 10 to balance the score
  51. Jul 19, 2023
    10
    Amazing game. Story is good. Combat is fun. I would recommend it for anyone to try.
  52. Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. este juego es unos de los mejores que jugue de la franquicia , la musica , la jugabilidad , la historia son increíbles , las peleas de los eikons son epicos , agradezco mucho a square enix de hacer un hermoso juego . en mi opinion es uno de los mejores juegos de este año . Expand
  53. Jun 23, 2023
    10
    I awesome game story and love action and graphic amazing and love audio control and I know Xbox people write bad reviews not and try out before judge good day
  54. Jun 23, 2023
    10
    I cant describe how amazing is this game xoxoxoxoxoxxoxoxoxoxoxoxxoxoxoxxoxo
  55. Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Beautiful game!!! Great story, well done combat system and great graphics!!! Worth every penny invested!!! I recommend!!!
  56. Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Outstanding game. Excellent story, characters, combat and graphics. Only downside is the iffy framerate.
  57. Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Final fantasy,the series will never stop changing, giving players a full sense of freshness. It has a great story, amazing music and exciting performances.The fighting is super super cool .The experience of this game is very good and I feel very happy that the defects do not obscure the virtue。The sixteenth Final Fantasy  is what i what.I'm already looking forward to what the next FinalFinal fantasy,the series will never stop changing, giving players a full sense of freshness. It has a great story, amazing music and exciting performances.The fighting is super super cool .The experience of this game is very good and I feel very happy that the defects do not obscure the virtue。The sixteenth Final Fantasy  is what i what.I'm already looking forward to what the next Final Fantasy will bring us. By the way, torgal is best. Expand
  58. Jun 23, 2023
    8
    I am on the side of the 0/10 reviews, largely due to the profanity and graphic depictions and sounds of sexual relations, which I don't find artistically significant or stylish like the creators of this and the HBO show 'Game of Thrones' think they are (or at least can be monetized to be). FF7R had profanity too (all the characters swear) but for some reason when they do it it is cuteI am on the side of the 0/10 reviews, largely due to the profanity and graphic depictions and sounds of sexual relations, which I don't find artistically significant or stylish like the creators of this and the HBO show 'Game of Thrones' think they are (or at least can be monetized to be). FF7R had profanity too (all the characters swear) but for some reason when they do it it is cute whereas when these FFXVI characters do it it's crude and, really, boring. I have only decided to give it a "green" rating due to the musical artistry of Mashayoshi Soken. But make no mistake: the 10/10 reviewers are just as troll as the 0/10 reviewers. This is a culture war. And when you play the game of thrones you win or you....yeah Expand
  59. Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Square has gone back to the roots and finally we got the best Final Fantasy game since 1 or 2 decades (besides FF7 Remake). They focused on the strength, which made this series so popular. A beautiful story, strong characters and an enjoyable combat system. For me it is one of the best games of the year in its category so far. BUT it just can’t hold up with their greatest classic titles ofSquare has gone back to the roots and finally we got the best Final Fantasy game since 1 or 2 decades (besides FF7 Remake). They focused on the strength, which made this series so popular. A beautiful story, strong characters and an enjoyable combat system. For me it is one of the best games of the year in its category so far. BUT it just can’t hold up with their greatest classic titles of this series FF7 and FF9 from the story perspective and also related to RPG elements. The game falls slightly short of its expectations. Expand
  60. Jun 23, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its a great game especially when it comes to the story. Yes I will admit there's certain things they could of shown better for the other main characters instead of just clive. But in the end they also get development. Especially Jill and Joshua. The side quests are actually not that bad, there way... better than most of the side quests from previous final fantasy games. You saying ffxv is better than ff16 is like a huge insult to creaters and devs that actually care for the final fantasy storytelling unlike ffxv. I will admit the gameplay is very fun and cool and the bosses have there own type of fighting style unlike ffxv. But what I was going to save is even though it has that the game is still a bit too easy. I hoping yoship makes it way harder for us because the bosses are fun cool to fight. Unlike again FFXV! So I do hope we get some dlc content. Because u know what?! The game deserves it. The first final fantasy game in a long time that actually has a really good story. That's all I really wanted from a final fantasy game in so long. The gameplay they could easily fix. Not the story. There's a little bit of nitpicks and stuff they didn't show but other that it was a really good story. Expand
  61. Jun 23, 2023
    10
    To put it simply, this game is nothing less than a MASTERPIECE! Some of the best combat I have ever experienced in a game, as well as the most amazing boss fights and soundtrack. And to top it all off, the cutscenes and cinematic boss fight features were amazing!! This is peak gaming and I recommend this game to everyone
  62. Jun 24, 2023
    10
    A masterpiece of action RPGs. Final Fantasy XVI delivers a great story and incredible mechanics.
  63. Jun 25, 2023
    10
    Best final fantasy since ix, what a great story a la game of thrones. Can't say enough good things.
  64. Jul 8, 2023
    10
    It is not classic style of old school final fantasy. This game is open for the new era of final fantasy series. This game combine rpg, action and beautiful cutscenes in one. This game is the new way for FF in the future.
  65. Jul 7, 2023
    9
    El juego me pareció bastante bueno.
    La ambientación, la historia, el gameplay, los personajes, la banda sonora, todo buenísimo.
    Pero si tiene sus puntos negativos, las misiones secundarias la mayoría de relleno, el gameplay es divertidísimo pero el juego es muy fácil, los componentes rpg son bastante limitados, el villano final bastante decepcionante. PERO se compensa con una historia
    El juego me pareció bastante bueno.
    La ambientación, la historia, el gameplay, los personajes, la banda sonora, todo buenísimo.
    Pero si tiene sus puntos negativos, las misiones secundarias la mayoría de relleno, el gameplay es divertidísimo pero el juego es muy fácil, los componentes rpg son bastante limitados, el villano final bastante decepcionante. PERO se compensa con una historia buenísima, los personajes de los mejores de la franquicia (Cid y Clive WOW), la banda sonora épica y memorable sin duda de lo mejor del juego.
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  66. Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Great combat and world-building, topped off with fantastic music and stunning visuals. An all-too-welcome breath of fresh air for the Final Fantasy franchise
  67. Jun 25, 2023
    9
    Me encanto 10 de 10, es un juego fabuloso, el sistema de combate no puede ser más perfecto, los personajes incluso los más segundarios se te quedan en la mente, tienen una profundidad increíble, el juego te ayuda de una manera muy efectiva por si te pierdes con algo de la historia, simplemente perfecto.✨️
  68. Jun 26, 2023
    10
    It's a good game I like its combat system a lot You should check it out. Ps5 is the best platform to play it.
  69. Jun 24, 2023
    9
    Excellent game. Reminds me a lot of the Ff7 remake. Would recommend.

    Combat can be a bit much on the button mashing side, but makes up for it with skills.
  70. Jun 25, 2023
    10
    O jogo é muito bom, A história é boa, os gráficos muito bons. Quando a queda de FPS, como estou jogando no modo que prioriza gráficos, não esta me incomodando.
  71. Jun 29, 2023
    9
    Loving the game's new direction so far. Nice storytelling and combat.
    Performance and gfx are sometimes a bit off though.
    I sincerely hope to see more FF games like this.
  72. Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is a masterpiece. The best FF by far, The story
    The combat
    The world
    The characters are all perfect. One of the best games i ever played in my life
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  73. Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Another masterpiece :)
    10/10 all Final Fantasy series's :) toooooooooooooooop
  74. Jun 24, 2023
    10
    ff have always been too western mixed for a jrpg but it's so perfectly done
  75. Jun 28, 2023
    10
    After putting in 76 hours into the gaming and finishing it, I can honestly and highly recommended FF16 to new and old FF fans. This game has amazing voice acting in English and Japanese , the combat starts off slow but as you gain new abilities and upgrade ,it opens up and becomes one of the best looking and best feeling combat systems to date. The story, in my opinion never has a dullAfter putting in 76 hours into the gaming and finishing it, I can honestly and highly recommended FF16 to new and old FF fans. This game has amazing voice acting in English and Japanese , the combat starts off slow but as you gain new abilities and upgrade ,it opens up and becomes one of the best looking and best feeling combat systems to date. The story, in my opinion never has a dull moment and the side quests though sometimes repetitive add to the world, characters, story and start to change some areas within game in real time. I can not praise it enough Expand
  76. Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Es increíble que tenga una nota baja de los usuarios solo por un tema de resentimiento. Yo no descargue la demo ni busque sobre el juego para no construir una idea y venir con la mente en blanco con esta entrega y lea disfrute mucho me encanto el juego , gameplay, su historia todo.

    Lo recomiendo y mas para los fanáticos de la saga
  77. Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Final fantasy 16 is as close to a perfect gaming experience as any game could be. The story is engaging and the characters have personality and are extremely well acted. The developers seemed as if though they focused on a couple of key areas to perfect instead of just being good at several things. The biggest focus being the story and combat with both being executed to near perfection.Final fantasy 16 is as close to a perfect gaming experience as any game could be. The story is engaging and the characters have personality and are extremely well acted. The developers seemed as if though they focused on a couple of key areas to perfect instead of just being good at several things. The biggest focus being the story and combat with both being executed to near perfection. The flaws most notice are the lackluster consistency in performance mode with the framerate jumping all around but in graphics mode it is very stable and very clean. A good patch will fix up any technical issues so all in all this game shipped in a fantastic state.

    I definitely recommend this game a hundred times over.
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  78. Jun 24, 2023
    10
    It's amazing, I feel like I've watched a movie, with the character's journey, I can feel that the production team put so much effort into the experience. Although there are still some minor shortcomings, it is definitely not to the extent that you can maliciously give a low score.
  79. Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This is one of the best FF games ever made. It's not a perfect game because it has a few flaws, but the story, direction, compelling world and combat system made it a special experience.
  80. Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This is the most incredible game I've played this year ! The game play ,the action , the story and the music ...just omg ! It's an experience I've never felt before. It's a 10 for me
  81. Jun 24, 2023
    10
    The future of action RPG’s. flawless combat, gripping narrative, and quality of life improvements across the board. Also, those who are participating in the diversity boycott based on diversity reasons are misguided. There are lots of different types and colors of people in this game, and the creators had a specific vision for world building. My friend and I are playing the entire game onThe future of action RPG’s. flawless combat, gripping narrative, and quality of life improvements across the board. Also, those who are participating in the diversity boycott based on diversity reasons are misguided. There are lots of different types and colors of people in this game, and the creators had a specific vision for world building. My friend and I are playing the entire game on the couch together, I’m white and he’s black, and sometimes, when a poignant moment about slavery or living together in peace happens, we’ll say “6 out of 10, too many white people”. Might as well laugh about the absurdity. If you’re willing to deal with the dark subject matter, you’ll see a wonderful tale of hope. Expand
  82. Jun 24, 2023
    10
    An amazing final fantasy with good story, a epic music and good characters, It is one of the best games of the year
  83. Jul 4, 2023
    9
    Şu ana kadar 20 saat oynadım. 2023'ün en iyi oyunu bana göre bu şuan. Hikayesi başarılı, çok güzel bir dünya kurmuşlar, ilerleyen zamanlarda unuturuz diye her şeyi anlatan 3 farklı arayüz eklenmiş, timeline, ansiklopedi ve kişi ilişki infografiği, oyunun sevdiğim yönlerinden biri bu oldu çünkü çok fazla kişi, ülke, mekan ve olay var, yıllar da için işine girince kafam karışıyordu, bununlaŞu ana kadar 20 saat oynadım. 2023'ün en iyi oyunu bana göre bu şuan. Hikayesi başarılı, çok güzel bir dünya kurmuşlar, ilerleyen zamanlarda unuturuz diye her şeyi anlatan 3 farklı arayüz eklenmiş, timeline, ansiklopedi ve kişi ilişki infografiği, oyunun sevdiğim yönlerinden biri bu oldu çünkü çok fazla kişi, ülke, mekan ve olay var, yıllar da için işine girince kafam karışıyordu, bununla birlikte bunu da çözmüşler.
    Masayoshi Soken fanı olarak müzikleri çok iyi atmosfere sokuyor, oynarken zevkten kaynaklanan bir sırıtmayla oyunu oynuyorum.
    Aksiyon combatı çok yakışmış, farklı combolar yapabiliyoruz, tatmin ediyor.
    FFXIV oyuncusu olarak Yoshi-P'den şüphem yoktu fakat ellerindeki grafik motorundan dolayı korkularım vardı fakat iyi kullanmışlar. Bazı sahnelerin render mı yoksa gerçek zamanlı mı olduğunu anlamıyorum. Ama daha iyilerini gördüğümüz için en iyi grafikli oyun demiyorum kesinlikle. Özellikle 2. ve 3. seviye sinematikler kötü olmuş, bunları tek düzgün yapabilen oyun şu ana kadar Horizon Forbidden West'di.
    1 puanı kırma nededim oyunun Playsation 5'de çıkması ve PC'de çıkmaması. Zayıf alet yüzünden 30 fps'de aşırı bir motion-blur ile oynamak zorunda kalıyorum ve başımı döndürüyor. Quality modu 1440p 30 fps sunuyor, Performance modu 1080p 60 fps sunuyor fakat 45-50 fps arasında geziyor ve frametime düzgün değil. Quality modunda en azından istikrarlı bir fps ve frametime var. Bir de 1080p sanki 720pde renderlanıp fsr1.0 gibi bir teknikle upscale yapılıyor. Bu da resmin daha da bulanık görüntülenmesine sebep oluyor gibi.
    Güncelleme: Oyunu 65 saat gibi bir sürede yan görevleri yaparak bitirdim.
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  84. Jun 25, 2023
    10
    Everything about this game is flawless and I think one of it not the greatest game ever made! From the ost,cinematics, the story and lore , the characters … everything is amazing , the review bombers are being unfair to the fans and new fans of this game by trying to smite it! This game is lives up to the hype and exceeds!
  85. Jun 28, 2023
    9
    Final fantasy es un juegazo ,seguro que no merece un 10 , pero menos aun merece esta reviuw bombing de unos troles que ni lo an jugado.un cordial saludo a los amantes de los videojuegos.
  86. Jun 26, 2023
    10
    This is easily one of the best games in the series. The action combat is incredible. The story has me on the edge of my seat. Let's be honest, game journalists insert their brainwashed Western-political beliefs into everything nowadays and if you were to review this game objectively it certainly isn't a 6/10. This game is fun. The story, graphics, music, and battles are all top-notch. IfThis is easily one of the best games in the series. The action combat is incredible. The story has me on the edge of my seat. Let's be honest, game journalists insert their brainwashed Western-political beliefs into everything nowadays and if you were to review this game objectively it certainly isn't a 6/10. This game is fun. The story, graphics, music, and battles are all top-notch. If that's something you enjoy, buy this game! Expand
  87. Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Bir final fantasy hayranı olarak çok beğendim hem aksiyon hem duygu yüklü anları gerçekten güzel bir oyun olmuş ..kesinlikle oynayın
  88. Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Ffxvi nos muestra una faceta renovada y acertada de como un juego de culto debe mantenerse vigente a las nuevas generaciones de jugadores, emotivo maduro y pulido, una gran joya para la ps5.
  89. Jun 28, 2023
    9
    Solo comento para ofrecerles a todos los haters, adultos con baja autoestima y mononeurona de la guerrita de consolas, unos pañuelos. Los necesitan para los lagrimones que no paran de soltar. Y algo para el ácido estomacal y la bilis que los está matando por dentro.

    Un abrazo. Ánimo!
  90. Jul 2, 2023
    9
    A masterpiece action game. There's really no rpg or strategy involved and most of the side quests are boring yet well voiced, but the story and characters make the main campaign an absolute joy to play through. The combat is addictive and fun with difficulty that never frustrates.
  91. Jun 25, 2023
    10
    This is a really Great Game So far I have put in about 30 hours into the game and Can't get enough of it, Hopefully, I should be completing it in a week or 2 as I am slowly enjoying the essence of this game and the design by Yoshi P, as I work in Game and VFX Studios and I know the painstaking time it takes to deliver a new IP or a Movie, people who have no knowledge or have never workedThis is a really Great Game So far I have put in about 30 hours into the game and Can't get enough of it, Hopefully, I should be completing it in a week or 2 as I am slowly enjoying the essence of this game and the design by Yoshi P, as I work in Game and VFX Studios and I know the painstaking time it takes to deliver a new IP or a Movie, people who have no knowledge or have never worked in this field should never be allowed to review. As an artist and Director of principal photography, I commend the work done by Square Enix Expand
  92. Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Rare that I pick up a new game and has me playing 6+ hours the first day alone. I put more hours in it since released day. I’m entertained by the story. Keeps getting better. Progression en well paced give me time to assimilate new skills and practice. Visuals are very good. Cut scenes are so good and enjoy watching them very much. Combat is fun. Like I say usually even new games got meRare that I pick up a new game and has me playing 6+ hours the first day alone. I put more hours in it since released day. I’m entertained by the story. Keeps getting better. Progression en well paced give me time to assimilate new skills and practice. Visuals are very good. Cut scenes are so good and enjoy watching them very much. Combat is fun. Like I say usually even new games got me playing an hour or two a day but this one keeps me engaged longer. Expand
  93. Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Finished the game and did all side content.
    The story was incredible! It’s so good I can say that of a FF again. Combat smooth, and more ambitious game I have played on while.
    The firsts side quest and first zones are kinda tutorial and not top tier, but after a certain moment everything just improves. The last missions about the characters are great. Now it’s ng+ for combat content. I
    Finished the game and did all side content.
    The story was incredible! It’s so good I can say that of a FF again. Combat smooth, and more ambitious game I have played on while.
    The firsts side quest and first zones are kinda tutorial and not top tier, but after a certain moment everything just improves. The last missions about the characters are great. Now it’s ng+ for combat content.
    I don't want give spoiler but the post credit scene was a homage to Sakaguchi, it was so beatiful
    Game could use a hard option from begging though
    And omg the music was so on point.
    If I can request something to be more impressive and all round: using eikon abilities for exploration(titan breaks hidden walls, shiva freezing lakes for traversal, garuda claws to access more vertical levels)
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  94. Jun 25, 2023
    10
    Loved the storie.The music is phenomenal and the characters are captivating.
  95. Jun 25, 2023
    10
    Yoshi-P all the way! FF16 Is straight up F'ing fun and looks amazing. The game is really fun like a video game should be. No load screens, great combat........ And a pretty kickass story.
  96. Jun 29, 2023
    10
    The game is great.
    From an story perspective not sure what game are the haters playing, this is the most complex and mature themed final fantasy in years.
    The gameplay is very hack slashy, think devil may cry, and that is a good thing. The whining about the system is missing the point on whay you should focus on this game, if you want a more rpg turn based experience go play persona,
    The game is great.
    From an story perspective not sure what game are the haters playing, this is the most complex and mature themed final fantasy in years.
    The gameplay is very hack slashy, think devil may cry, and that is a good thing.
    The whining about the system is missing the point on whay you should focus on this game,
    if you want a more rpg turn based experience go play persona, this is not for you.
    it is a solid 8, but giving a 10 to annoy the trolls.
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  97. Jul 3, 2023
    9
    Story-10
    Game play-10
    Graphics-10
    Performance-7 (motion blur & FPS are a problem for me)
    FF16 is only the 4th game in the final fantasy world ive played and Im loving it.
  98. Jul 3, 2023
    10
    WOW! Ein richtig schön düsteres Final Fantasy. Die Inszenierung ist klasse, tolle Grafik und Musik. Hochwertige (deutsche) Sprecher. Auch das Kampfsystem überzeugt und ist bombastisch. So muss es sein. Wer auf Herr der Ringe, Game of Thrones, Witcher usw steht, wird hier gut aufgehoben sein. Hoffentlich kommt noch ein Addon in ähnlicher Qualität! Das ist Playstation!
  99. Jun 24, 2023
    10
    As a long term Final Fantasy player I have enjoyed the utter hell out of this game -Great Combat easy to get into but gets deeper as the game goes on (not the single button mashing that the people that have never played this game are claiming it to be unless you use the accessibility items which are ment for the people with disabilities - Great FF story will a lot of great and deep momentsAs a long term Final Fantasy player I have enjoyed the utter hell out of this game -Great Combat easy to get into but gets deeper as the game goes on (not the single button mashing that the people that have never played this game are claiming it to be unless you use the accessibility items which are ment for the people with disabilities - Great FF story will a lot of great and deep moments masterfully voice acted - Music is amazing and really immerses in the world and environment - Avtive lore time is a godsend and all games should have this feature moving forward - Epic ser peices and cut scenes that really bring out the tension Overall would highly recomend to all JRPG fans and even DMC/Bayonetta fans Expand
  100. Jun 25, 2023
    10
    With FF16 you get amazing combat, and Story and Incredible Music, while it's not really an rpg with in depth progression systems, it's still a fantastic action story game.
Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 146 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. 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. 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.
  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]