Final Fantasy XVI

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8.1

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  1. niladridas
    Jun 26, 2023
    9
    Incredible story with amazing boss fights. Combat is just ot of the world l,easy to learn.Only issue is the performance in Performance Mode which is not stable at 60 fps.
  2. Blackbelt2018
    Jul 15, 2023
    10
    Personally, it’s one of the best games I’ve ever played. I have never seen such an epic story like this one. I’ve played a lot of FF games in the past but this one had a different impact on me than the others. I hope this style combat sticks around because it was a lot of fun and you could make some seriously crazy, powerful builds. I don’t usually give reviews but I just completed thePersonally, it’s one of the best games I’ve ever played. I have never seen such an epic story like this one. I’ve played a lot of FF games in the past but this one had a different impact on me than the others. I hope this style combat sticks around because it was a lot of fun and you could make some seriously crazy, powerful builds. I don’t usually give reviews but I just completed the game and felt compelled to leave it a quick review. I became really invested with these characters and the voice acting was top notch. You build really close relationships with so many different characters and you’ll find yourself emotionally sucked in, quick. Now I’m stuck with a video game hangover. Well done, Square Enix. 10/10. Do more of these!… Expand
  3. RealJSkeleton
    Jun 26, 2023
    9
    Final Fantasy 16 is a visual spectacle with fluid but simple combat, epic Boss fights that may be some of the best in any game to date, a masterpiece of a soundtrack, interesting characters and an interesting story/plot that spans both the political side with Empires at odds with each other as well as the magical side which dives into incredible depths of intrigue. The main character,Final Fantasy 16 is a visual spectacle with fluid but simple combat, epic Boss fights that may be some of the best in any game to date, a masterpiece of a soundtrack, interesting characters and an interesting story/plot that spans both the political side with Empires at odds with each other as well as the magical side which dives into incredible depths of intrigue. The main character, Clive, has quite the Character arc that is bound to keep you interested, as well as the surrounding Characters, each of which have their own, unique and interesting personalities.

    The game took me just about 33 Hours focusing mostly on Main Story to complete, and although there is some bloat (main quests that feel like they should have been side quests), the pay off is worth it, as the game continues to develop and lead you to the next big (and often massive) story beat and each grand Boss Fight.

    The Boss Fights alone are impressive in scale and visuals, being sure to leave you on the edge of your seat. The Boss Fights include segments that are "cinematic" in nature, having you react to a timed button press or button mashing in which you often return back to the normal combat. The combat itself is simplistic in nature, having an evade button, an attack button, a magic button, a jump button, and then combos and special ability attacks, but it works well, feels satisfying and overall was appealing.

    The game has a pretty deep ability tree to unlock new abilities as well as upgrade ones currently unlocked, and gives you the option to reset certain abilities to get some ability points back to focus on others you may use more.

    Overall, though not perfect, definitely an incredible game that is a must play and gets a 9/10 from me!
    You'd be crazy NOT to play this game!    … Expand
  4. Zski
    Jul 6, 2023
    9
    After about 25 hours, I feel comfortable reviewing. This game is fantastic. I really feel like this is Final Fantasy getting back to it’s roots while simultaneously experimenting in ways to drive the franchise forward. I grew up with FF4 and FF6, and while this game clearly looks and plays nothing like those two games, it actually follows the formula quite well. It’s almost as if theyAfter about 25 hours, I feel comfortable reviewing. This game is fantastic. I really feel like this is Final Fantasy getting back to it’s roots while simultaneously experimenting in ways to drive the franchise forward. I grew up with FF4 and FF6, and while this game clearly looks and plays nothing like those two games, it actually follows the formula quite well. It’s almost as if they reimagined a 16bit FF game in a 3D world with action combat. To start on the comment, this is the main reason why I couldn’t consider giving this game a 10 score. While I have a lot of good to say about it - it’s fluid, the controls are tight, it’s flashy and rewarding, they really did a great job with it. The issue is that after about 10 hours you unlock so many abilities that it removes any amount of effort or technicality in any of the battles. They all turn into rush the largest enemy, unload one series of power moves, unload the next series of power moves, unload another series of power moves, the enemy is staggered, then use the overpower mode, and suddenly the challenging enemy is at least 75% dead. This works for almost every single enemy encounter that has a tanky enemy, and the encounters with regular enemies just feel repetitive throughout most of the game. It’s just far too easy of a game. So while the combat is great, it feels like they just kept adding layers on top of a formula that came out of the oven too soon. It would have been nice to have some control over other party members, and the wolf is essentially pretty useless. This is even echoed in the weapon system, there comes a point very early in the game where you have more Gil than you have things to spend it on. The combat is miles better than FF15 and FF7R, but there is so much refining that needs to be done. If it weren’t for the excellent story, I think this may have bored me after 15 hours to the point of putting it down.

    So about the story. It’s very busy at first, there are so many moving pieces that try to set the foundation of the lore, but once it starts to connect the dots, man is it good. They do a wonderful job of blending the individual character story lines within the overarching narrative of clashing nations. The flow is executed so well that it’s easy to shift your attention from individual characters story arcs to the overall conflict between nations because they’re both good. As the story progresses, it gets pretty convoluted, but the active time lore helps fill in the blanks, and later on you unlock a system that recaps not only character relationships, but the overall world story. It’s truly a game changer, and they put a lot of effort into it. It will help a lot of the adult gamers who can’t dump 5 hours a day for multiple days in a row by allowing them to get refreshers of what is happening. The only complaint I have about the story is that sometimes the cutscenes make it sound like you’re going on an epic journey to the next place, but then it’s like a 3 minute walk through a marsh you have walked through multiple times already. Just felt odd at times.

    Otherwise, the graphics are excellent. Sometimes they are truly breathtaking, other times they look a bit muddy. The music is phenomenal. The voice acting is good, but those dialogue cutscenes are as awkward as ever, I hope that’s the next big overhaul for them. I don’t understand the complaints about the performance, it’s barely noticeable, and yet when you do notice, it’s not a big deal at all. It’s so weird that is where people got hung up on.

    All in all, the game is fantastic, but not perfect. I haven’t enjoyed a FF game as much as I enjoyed this one for multiple generations now.    … Expand
  5. cat15
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    My favourite final fantasy so far, amazing soundtrack, good combat and a wonderful story 10/10
  6. KatanaJoe89
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Some of the best voice acting I've heard, cutscenes are beautiful and the gameplay had fun slick action. Loveable characters and a rich detailed world to explore with lore and interesting history.
  7. Tekpoak
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Un hermoso juego, con una historia oscura con personajes memorables, la mejor fantasia que puede tener un videojuego.
    El sistema de combate es lo mejor que tenemos a dia de hoy.
    Obra maestra.
  8. BigBalmore
    Aug 10, 2023
    9
    Much better than I expected it to be. I highly recommend playing FF16! Try it. You won’t regret it!
  9. Seawarrior
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Combat is extremely fun. Love the story. Game is gorgeous. Havent had any issues with frame rate, but slight drops or being at 30 fps doesn’t stop my enjoyment of the game. Final fantasy fans seem to be split between people enjoying the direction square is going and what final fantasy hasn’t been since 1999. Can’t wait to play on the final fantasy difficulty.
  10. Rayado80
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    Simplemente espectacular gráficamente gracias al poder de Playstation 5, excelente historia, maravillosa actuación de doblaje, banda sonora espectacular, será GOTY seguramente!
  11. jmsbrolic
    Jun 25, 2023
    9
    I'M about 20 hours in. The game is amazing. Combat is awesome, story is great, visuals are solid, and while the side quests are simple, they really add to insight to the story / world.

    Much better than FF15! And while it is heavily combat based, I love it!
  12. Mc_Lowin1663
    Jul 16, 2023
    10
    Great game! This game is DMC5 type of action(but more) with GoT inspired anime lore and i'm 100% in for it!
  13. Kadusan
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Um jogo incrivel espetacular, Uma qualidade sem tamanho a historia o combate mais um exclusivo do playstation feito de forma perfeita, sou grato por ter um ps5
  14. Tra_Plays
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    So far I’m loving ff16. It feels like a fresh take on an old game series and I’m all for square enix trying out different experimental approaches to their game series. The story is engaging, combat is fun, and the characters are interesting. The action scenes are breath taking as well. Outside of some dull side quests and a bit of a rough patch concerning frame dips at times I’d say it’sSo far I’m loving ff16. It feels like a fresh take on an old game series and I’m all for square enix trying out different experimental approaches to their game series. The story is engaging, combat is fun, and the characters are interesting. The action scenes are breath taking as well. Outside of some dull side quests and a bit of a rough patch concerning frame dips at times I’d say it’s all around an excellent game.… Expand
  15. Fahren
    Jun 26, 2023
    9
    A great game with insane moments that will definitly be remembered a loooong time. The game is far from beeing perfect but the gameplay is really plaisant when mastered and i enjoyed pretty much every character.
  16. Yukso
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Awesome game, stunning graphics and fantastic story.
    I would give it a solid 8 out of 10, but considering how many trolls there are, who clearly have some sort of hate towards ff in general, I give it a 10.
  17. ShinySoda
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    I have been anticipating this game for quite a while now and being 48% through the game I can say it has not been a let down so far.

    First off, the game is absolutely gorgeous. The graphics are amazing, and each different country you visit has a massive difference in scenery which keeps it fresh and exciting. The music you hear really adds to it, and I am absolutely in love with some    I have been anticipating this game for quite a while now and being 48% through the game I can say it has not been a let down so far.

    First off, the game is absolutely gorgeous. The graphics are amazing, and each different country you visit has a massive difference in scenery which keeps it fresh and exciting. The music you hear really adds to it, and I am absolutely in love with some songs already. There's a mix of songs you expect to hear in a RPG and some unexpected but still absolutely amazing songs keeps every boss fight fun.

    While the different types of modes is something that has not often been seen before, I do like the idea behind it. Yes, you can decide to equip all the timely accessories if you know combat is just not your thing, making it so you truly have to press one button to get through fights. But, if you're up for a bit more of a challenge or want to experiment more yourself, you can mix and match to find out what your best pick is. For example, I only use the ring for Torgal cause I know otherwise I might have difficulty remembering everything. It's useful, and keeps my gameplay fun!

    On the subject of fights, the Eikon battles I have done so far are truly something else. You never know what to expect beforehand, and sometimes the over the top attacks make you sit at the edge of your seat. They keep it exciting and fresh with cinematic strikes and dodges, making you feel like you're really doing the fight even though it has a cutscene vibe around it.

    The story is one that I find absolutely amazing. It starts off in a way you expect after the demo, but the further you get into the story more twists and turns reveal itself. Some expected, some unexpected. There have been times I have been shouting at my screen for something I did not expect happening and truly taking me by surprise.

    The side quests are an absolutely must do. While they might look like simple quests, they are essential for the lore building and give you an insight on how the people live inside this world, what their opinions and culture are. Some are absolutely heart breaking, others just really cute and a good time.

    The ATL is something I find super useful in cutscenes. If you do not want it, you do not need to use it. Everything is explained later on, but if you are really, really curious about something the characters mention it is there for you to read up on and get even more immersed. I feel it allows the characters in the game to really talk about what is going on with the knowledge they should have instead of overexplaining everything for the sake of the player.

    Some additions later on in the game that I do not want to spoil add to this, allowing you to read more about the lives, opinions and allegiances you have with characters. Again, if you just want to rush the game for the sake of completing it you do not have to do it, but to me it all adds to the experience and immersion.

    All in all, I find this game an amazing game I keep coming back to and can't wait to see what happens next. It might not be to everyone's tastes, but I implore everyone to think critically about the 0 reviews. This game is doing an amazing job of telling a story which has different layers and does not try to hide the more dark sides of the world of Valisthea.

    I have 2 minor points that annoy me sometimes, but are in no way a reason for me to look at the game in a bad light. Motion blur cannot be turned off (yet), and while it is not always noticable it is something they should patch in cause I always turn it off in my games as soon as I can.

    The audio balance between cutscenes, or just roaming the world and battles is a bit weird at times. The battles are so much louder I have to tell my friends I cannot hear them at the moment. At the same time, it does give you an extra layer of immersion. So like I said it is not exactly things to look at the game in a bad light, just slight things that might annoy you at certain points.    … Expand
  18. Yacerkaan
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This game is masterpiece like you can get all what you need and want the system combat is a masterpiece the story is a masterpiece the characters are all well designed
  19. truekingnoctis
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    The game is perfect almost in every single way, the only thing i feel that could have improved is having an open world instead of a world selection screen.
    Nevertheless I give this 10/10
  20. GAMERDOE
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    GAME is amazing, definitely GOTY contender. Alot of the these negatives reviews come from Xbox fan boys who gave redfall a 10. This game is next level
  21. Valsamis
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Just incredible! VA, battle, and story are excellent. It may even be the best FF of all time. I really like the mature path they took.
  22. Vegardo
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Don't listen to the review bombing. This is one of the best game I have played in the series. Best way to describe it is GOT on steroids. Good mature story that keep on surprising and is not afraid to take chances. Also, the gameplay is realy fun! Music and graphics on top ,as always from Square
  23. Gamerboy22
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This game is incredible!! Great story! Awesome action and great characters!
  24. Peiper45
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Gutes final fantasy kein woke müll einfach mal eine super mega Story und auch sehr Einsteiger freundlich bin echt begeistert
  25. Musicaltravesty
    Jun 24, 2023
    8
    Different, but definitely worth your time. FF XVI abandons much of what is found in other itirations of the series, but the soul is preserved. Fan service is sufficiently present, but still, this game asks you to keep an open mind to what could be. It is by no means a perfect game, but it has kept me riveted from the get go. Forget the reviews. Experience this game for yourself. You won'tDifferent, but definitely worth your time. FF XVI abandons much of what is found in other itirations of the series, but the soul is preserved. Fan service is sufficiently present, but still, this game asks you to keep an open mind to what could be. It is by no means a perfect game, but it has kept me riveted from the get go. Forget the reviews. Experience this game for yourself. You won't be disapointed.… Expand
  26. Imapen
    Jun 25, 2023
    9
    それでも高い次元で融合したシナリオ、音楽、グラフィックやコンボを追求したくなるアクション、胸に刺さる声優の演技など非常に満足感の高い体験だった。

    ただストーリー的にちょっともう少し説明してほしい箇所等はいくつか見受けられた。 思ったより召喚獣バトルの種類が多くなかったので、DLC等で出来たらいいなー。 でも総合して素晴らしかった、徹夜でゲームやったのなんか久しぶりだ。    それでも高い次元で融合したシナリオ、音楽、グラフィックやコンボを追求したくなるアクション、胸に刺さる声優の演技など非常に満足感の高い体験だった。

    ただストーリー的にちょっともう少し説明してほしい箇所等はいくつか見受けられた。
    思ったより召喚獣バトルの種類が多くなかったので、DLC等で出来たらいいなー。

    でも総合して素晴らしかった、徹夜でゲームやったのなんか久しぶりだ。
  27. goregons_05
    Jun 26, 2023
    8
    FFXVI isn't the worst game ever like many people online would have you believe. However, it certainly isn't perfect by any means, and has a number of flaws holding it back from all of it's potential of being a truly great game.

    Pros: * For every weak character in the cast, there are at least two strong and well-written characters. One particular highlight for me was a character    FFXVI isn't the worst game ever like many people online would have you believe. However, it certainly isn't perfect by any means, and has a number of flaws holding it back from all of it's potential of being a truly great game.

    Pros:

    * For every weak character in the cast, there are at least two strong and well-written characters. One particular highlight for me was a character you'll meet early on named Cid, who oozes with charm, personality, and might just be the best Cid in the series.

    * The voice acting is absolutely stellar. Almost every single character in the main cast is voiced beautifully and helps carry the scenes even when they are particularly lacking (which will be elaborated on.) Ben Starr in particular does an excellent job as Clive, to the point where his voice during some particularly emotional scenes brought me to the brink with tears.

    * The battle system is very good, although the amount of time before it truly expands and the many hours between the unlocking of new skills will make some encounters tedious.

    * The accessibility and optimization in this game is excellent, from the various rings included to the Active Time Lore feature. (The latter I had to use many times, and although I did not use the former many times, I hope that the rings can help someone's experience.) Besides the current lack of the option to remove motion blur (which is to be patched,) I hope that many games as a whole will take a page from FFXVI's book and implement these features into their games.

    * The soundtrack is amazing, enough said.

    * There are certain over-the-top battles roughly every 7-9 hours, and they are the best moments in the game. Some of them are perhaps even some of my favorite moments in the series, which considering the many moments so far, is hard to accomplish.

    Cons:

    * The women aren't really written that well, and considering the other characters and relatively well-written LGBTQ+ characters in this game (whom were actually confirmed as queer, to my extremely pleasant surprise), it's truly such a shame that they round out as the weakest of the cast. Our main heroine is a great character when the writers allow her to BE one, and a certain character (those whom have finished the game might have a solid guess on who) deserved so much more than what she was given.

    * Without giving much away as well, while the antagonists often pose a threat, but there were very few who ultimately intrigued me. Many of them are very weak in terms of writing.

    * The pacing is not too awful, but just enough to detract from the experience. FFXVI ultimately has one of the same, and biggest, flaws of Endwalker: after an extremely large climatic event that rocks your socks off and makes you invested in what happens next, there is often a boring quest that while contributing to the plot, takes you out of the suspense that the story was meant to make you feel.

    * Near the third act, there are many reused mobs that make the game rather predictable in terms of action. I actually counted one mob adjacent to a miniboss used about four times within the span of the third act, and that's not counting how that boss can be boiled down to a recolor with different colored attacks. (And, while the recolor reason is somewhat valid in that case, there are some bosses that do not get that excuse.)

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    Overall, if you are looking for an Action RPG with an emphasis on a solid gameplay with great characters, then FFXVI is absolutely the game for you. However, do not expect a revolutionary combat system or story, and as with almost every game, please be sure to come in with your expectations mildly tempered.    … Expand
  28. Moidiene
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Only a couple hours into this and you can totally feel the love that went into it.

    From story, world building to character design everything just feels so much like that old school FF feel. The music is also amazing and really invokes feelings of power, mystery and emotion.
  29. Jabur
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Definetely a top 3 of the franchise. Amazing combat, superb story. The side quests gives a Lot of insight about the world, and the map Works great for a non open world game. A must play for the fans of the franchise and ps5 owners.
  30. love_dig_it
    Jul 15, 2023
    9
    I've been playing Final Fantasy games for over 2 decades and I thought this game was amazing, really loved the story. Are there things that could have been better? Sure, but the overall experience was everything id hoped the game would be. Definitely will be replaying this for years to come!
  31. Drolnar
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Très bonne surprise , l'intérêt du jeu débute réellement au bout de 5h , un chef-d'œuvre du jeu vidéo
  32. Macrophage
    Jun 26, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In short, this game is great with a very entertaining combat, epic soundtrack and good story. However, there were some parts of the story did not give the feeling of the moment (e.g. you feel that the characters are emotionless).… Expand
  33. Donatty
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    This game will be the next goty for sure. Outstanding visuals and combats. If you are with any doubt about play it, give a chance and ignore the players that just see it from the youtube. This is definety a final fantasy game.
  34. PariahComplex
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Very enjoyable game so far, people who say "too many cutscenes", have you played a final fantasy?! People who say "you can just spam one button and beat everyone", well, unequip your timely rings that allow you to combo and dodge with one button, not complicated. It does have some frame rate drops but honestly, what game doesn't til patches come out. Remember cyberpunk, the one you peopleVery enjoyable game so far, people who say "too many cutscenes", have you played a final fantasy?! People who say "you can just spam one button and beat everyone", well, unequip your timely rings that allow you to combo and dodge with one button, not complicated. It does have some frame rate drops but honestly, what game doesn't til patches come out. Remember cyberpunk, the one you people were sending death threats about "another delay" then death threats it wasn't perfect, now your praising it like you loved it from the beginning. My best guess is 90% of these zero reviews are people mad it's an exclusive and also the same people lauding Xbox for buying companies to get exclusives and laughing at Sony players.

    Graphics are good, game is fun, if you want more challenge as mentioned don't equip timely rings so you control all aspects of your combat instead of one button, some framerate issues, give it time for an update if thats something that bothers you.    … Expand
  35. Worldshaking
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Epic Boss and Eikon battles. Rich lore. Unforgettable characters. Fun and exciting battle system. Dark story. Fantastic soundtrack. This is my favorite Final Fantasy so far. Can’t wait for FF7 Rebirth and what the next FF.
  36. Zeeeerak
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
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  37. psjay
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy 16 is a milestone in the FF series and a milestone in PS5. Although the aging engine makes the picture performance not amazing, it is really fun. I love this game!！
  38. Asellus
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Le doy un 10 y porque no hay más nota. Un juego que debe ser jugado por la comunidad. Ojala existiera en más plataformas y lo pudieran disfrutar más personas es la única pega que le puedo poner. Tiene algunos aspectos que se pueden mejorar, pero tiene lo que tiene que tener un Final Fantasy. Tiene buena historia, una banda sonora espectacular, personajes maravillosos, un sistema de combateLe doy un 10 y porque no hay más nota. Un juego que debe ser jugado por la comunidad. Ojala existiera en más plataformas y lo pudieran disfrutar más personas es la única pega que le puedo poner. Tiene algunos aspectos que se pueden mejorar, pero tiene lo que tiene que tener un Final Fantasy. Tiene buena historia, una banda sonora espectacular, personajes maravillosos, un sistema de combate diferente pero muy divertido, el conjunto del videojuego lo hace una obra maestra. Por favor no se guíen por lo que digan los demás os invito a que juguéis unas 5 horas y le deis una oportunidad. La guerra de consolas hace daño a videojuegos como este y no se valoran y que si merecen la pena.

    Agradezco al equipo que ha participado en este videojuego, mis mayores felicitaciones. Habéis creado algo maravilloso, no tengo palabras, gracias por devolvernos esa magia que echábamos en falta. GRACIAS!!    … Expand
  39. Vithok
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Épico a más no poder. Una obra maestra. Lo mejor: narrativa cuidada, gameplay y OST.
  40. SorryDaSlayer
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    This is the first Final Fantasy game I’ve ever played I’m about 12 hours in and I love it with all of my being. Will update score when I finish the game but right now it is a solid 9. In a recent single player gaming world where most of the new releases are open world games that are completely empty with nothing but dull side quests and the same activity to repeat, this game was theThis is the first Final Fantasy game I’ve ever played I’m about 12 hours in and I love it with all of my being. Will update score when I finish the game but right now it is a solid 9. In a recent single player gaming world where most of the new releases are open world games that are completely empty with nothing but dull side quests and the same activity to repeat, this game was the freshest breathe of air ever. The linear kinda railroaded experience and focus on story is absolutely stunning visually and heartbreaking emotionally. I love this game and if you enjoy fantasy or just good story telling in general you will to. Also the combat designed by the guy who designed Devil May Cry’s combat is just a plus to what is already an amazing game. Play it!… Expand
  41. BlackOrion
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Expongo los puntos que hacen que para mi sea uno de los mejores FF (no esperaba nada desde el XII):
    -Historia adulta que te atrapa de principio a fin al mas puro estilo game of thrones.
    -Apartado artístico sublime. -Banda sonora es un 10, toma mucha fuerza en cada situación. -El nuevo estilo de combate dirigido por el director de combate de devil may cry es muy divertido, nada de los    Expongo los puntos que hacen que para mi sea uno de los mejores FF (no esperaba nada desde el XII):
    -Historia adulta que te atrapa de principio a fin al mas puro estilo game of thrones.
    -Apartado artístico sublime.
    -Banda sonora es un 10, toma mucha fuerza en cada situación.
    -El nuevo estilo de combate dirigido por el director de combate de devil may cry es muy divertido, nada de los sistemas toscos de anteriores entregas implementando el action rpg.
    -Personajes carismaticos y con profundidad que se van construyendo paso a paso y sin marchas forzadas.    … Expand
  42. earlyybird
    Aug 9, 2023
    9
    I wish I could give this game a perfect score, and it's so close to getting it, but unfortunately most of the side quests are just terrible. They are optional thankfully, but they're just complete garbage. It's really awkward to see in comparison to the rest of the game. Other than that the game is amazing!
    Fantastic characters, beautiful settings, wonderful music, and an engaging story.    I wish I could give this game a perfect score, and it's so close to getting it, but unfortunately most of the side quests are just terrible. They are optional thankfully, but they're just complete garbage. It's really awkward to see in comparison to the rest of the game. Other than that the game is amazing!
    Fantastic characters, beautiful settings, wonderful music, and an engaging story. Combat is fun and bosses are incredible.    … Expand
  43. victini9
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Great story, enjoyable gameplay. Must play game for sure. People hate it just because no black people in game
  44. dundiditt
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    I had an absolutely amazing time playing this brilliant game. Great storytelling, superb musical score, nice graphics and atmosphere. From what I gathered this game was several years in the making and it shows! The time, care and effort are obvious from start to finish. It may not win GOTY, because of the highly anticipated Starfield, BG3, spiderman and more, but it definitely deserves toI had an absolutely amazing time playing this brilliant game. Great storytelling, superb musical score, nice graphics and atmosphere. From what I gathered this game was several years in the making and it shows! The time, care and effort are obvious from start to finish. It may not win GOTY, because of the highly anticipated Starfield, BG3, spiderman and more, but it definitely deserves to be nominated.… Expand
  45. AlexMercer047
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    An absolutely gorgeous game with a best gameplay this year and best graphics with best boss fights ever been made in history !
  46. guiacr
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    A great addition to the franchise, a visceral FF, with very dynamic combat and one of the best stories in games.
    You realize that the game is really good when almost all the criticisms are "this is not RPG" or "runners in full ps5", when in fact these are not negative points, just personal taste of each one.
  47. JrDouble
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    I have been playing Final Fantasy games since VII in 1997 (which had remained by favorite until VII Remake took it's place). This is now my new favorite Final Fantasy game, surpassing even VII Remake. I love the shift to action-orientated combat and feel it is exciting, rewarding, and a true spectacle. I only wish the world was a bit more filled-out and graphics in low-lit areas a bit lessI have been playing Final Fantasy games since VII in 1997 (which had remained by favorite until VII Remake took it's place). This is now my new favorite Final Fantasy game, surpassing even VII Remake. I love the shift to action-orientated combat and feel it is exciting, rewarding, and a true spectacle. I only wish the world was a bit more filled-out and graphics in low-lit areas a bit less murky, but other than those items this is now the greatest Final Fantasy game ever made and a must play.… Expand
  48. bmcarbaugh
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    It's excellent. Everything I've wanted from a mainline single-player Final Fantasy since 10. A lovingly crafted, linear, narrative roller coaster ride, with a kickass battle system that is an absolute joy to interact with.

    The writing is wonderful, the world is like Ivalice with extra mud, and the voice acting / animation is about as good as it gets for a game with this kind of scope,    It's excellent. Everything I've wanted from a mainline single-player Final Fantasy since 10. A lovingly crafted, linear, narrative roller coaster ride, with a kickass battle system that is an absolute joy to interact with.

    The writing is wonderful, the world is like Ivalice with extra mud, and the voice acting / animation is about as good as it gets for a game with this kind of scope, in 2023. I will also add that this is hands-down my favorite Cid in the entire franchise.

    My only complaint (aside from how British people pronounce chocobo "chokka-bo") is it's a little monochrome, if you catch my drift. Not unusual for a jrpg, and yeah yeah, it's a "euro medieval" setting, whatever. Dhalmekians should be brown. Hugo should look like Raubahn from 14, at minimum. It's an ongoing distraction that mars an otherwise great game. Even Game of Thrones, which this entry liberally borrows from, has more color in the cast than what you see here. It breaks new ground in other departments (Dion!) but yeah. That aspect I don't love.    … Expand
  49. Dariu
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Love this game. Story, Gameplay. 10/10. Go buy it it’s fun as hell. I’m an older guy so I remember final fantasy being turn based but this gameplay will be able to reach a wider audience.
  50. FTC
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Another FF game means it's time for another round of review bombing!

    Seriously, just ignore all of the negative reviews. Utterly none of them were written by intelligent lifeforms.
  51. xodestroxo
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    lol 7.2 user score. you morons will complain about a game like this and drool over FF7 remake, one of the most mechanically shallow games ever made.

    FF16 is hopefully a new chapter and a new standard moving forward for FF main series games in general. outside of the MMO's, this is the first solid installment we've seen in nearly 20 years. the soundtrack is fantastic, the combat is    lol 7.2 user score. you morons will complain about a game like this and drool over FF7 remake, one of the most mechanically shallow games ever made.

    FF16 is hopefully a new chapter and a new standard moving forward for FF main series games in general. outside of the MMO's, this is the first solid installment we've seen in nearly 20 years. the soundtrack is fantastic, the combat is FINALLY customizable and has more depth than a puddle, unlike 15. The characters and story are both great, there's a bit of skipping around in the timeline which i've never been a fan of when FF does it, but it pays off later on.

    Honestly this game's review score should be nowhere close to XV or FF7 remake, it's on a whole other level. If you have a PS5, check it out for sure.    … Expand
  52. irinafer
    Jul 16, 2023
    10
    Great game! Absolutely loved everything about it. This is game of the year right here everyone. I have seen a number of people spread misinfo about this game but trust me and just play the game. This has to be the best Final Fantasy game ever made.
  53. FF16isAmazing
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    Amazingly Phenomenal Final Fantasy Game, one of the best in the entire series! Both FF 16 and FF 7 Remake are Amazing games and both belong into Top 5 FF games of all time! I'm extremely hyped for FF 7 Remake Part 2. Final Fantasy series is right now better than it has been over last 10 years and that's amazing. 2023-2024 is best time ever to be modern Final Fantasy fan!

    Also ignore    Amazingly Phenomenal Final Fantasy Game, one of the best in the entire series! Both FF 16 and FF 7 Remake are Amazing games and both belong into Top 5 FF games of all time! I'm extremely hyped for FF 7 Remake Part 2. Final Fantasy series is right now better than it has been over last 10 years and that's amazing. 2023-2024 is best time ever to be modern Final Fantasy fan!

    Also ignore every review that gives less than 7/10, these people don't even own the game.    … Expand
  54. Gorgola34
    Jun 23, 2023
    9
    De los mejores FF, es un juegazo brutal increíble, los combates, la historia, los personajes Buff... Recomendado 100% JUEGAZO
  55. Soodhmdan55
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    A very wonderful and fun game, and the fighting and battles are very exciting and epic. Indeed, it is a game that deserves the award of the year
  56. playgamer_23
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    O jogo tá incrível, mais uma vez a Square acertando em cheio no final fantasy, já o console do fracasso não tem nada pra jogos, se contentam com jogos medíocres q sai no mediogopass.
  57. XxHawkx2
    Jun 23, 2023
    9
    Very good game. Very good combat system, incredible lore. An amazing game!!
  58. Zellot_OG
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    judge this game for what it is vs. what you thought it would be. Please discount the 0 scores because they are review-bombing this game. Take scores that are 6 out of 10 or 7 out of 10 more seriously because at least some people try to be objective and maybe this wasn't to their liking. Here's what this game gets right.

    +Amazing fleshed-out story that spans 20 years. +Great writing    judge this game for what it is vs. what you thought it would be. Please discount the 0 scores because they are review-bombing this game. Take scores that are 6 out of 10 or 7 out of 10 more seriously because at least some people try to be objective and maybe this wasn't to their liking. Here's what this game gets right.

    +Amazing fleshed-out story that spans 20 years.
    +Great writing and voice acting.
    +Great world-building.
    +Game of the year type music that is varied, bombastic and subtle in places.
    +Active Time Lore - you can choose to use it or not.
    +Accessibility of combat for those wanting only story. - Choose to use the accessories or not.
    +Sandbox gameplay that makes all of the abilities useful in any fight with infinite combo potential limited only by your imagination and skill level. You choose your playstyle and can change it at any point without consequence.
    +Amazing boss battles that we haven't seen since God of War III and Asura's Wrath. Very few games had me say "Wow" or "Holy **** as this game has consistently.
    +/- Streamlined RPG elements that are hit for some and a miss for others. This re-enforces the change to combat.
    +/- Very simple side quests early on but by the middle and end are FANTASTIC and add to the main story and side characters. The side quests also level up your potions and open up more crafting abilities.
    +/-Inconsistent pacing for some but it was for me, moments where the game breaths and tries to let you soak in the environment and world.
    -Inconsistent frame rate and poor implementation of motion blur on Performance mode.
    +Very consistent Graphics mode where it does not detract from the gameplay.
    +New game plus with very hard encounters and new mob placements throughout the story.
    +Arcade mode for those that want to compare their actions skills with others.

    There are so many other little things that make this game great that people just gloss over.

    It's really sad that people are mistaking the developers' vision for this game with "bad game" design. It's perfectly fine to not like their choices, but it doesn't make the game objectively bad, only not your taste. I don't play the Zelda games because it's not my thing or preference but you would never see me rate it a 0 out of 10 because it's 30 fps barely an open world, with shalow story, etc. It's still a 10 out of 10 game for most.

    Judge this game for what it is and you will love it. Do not go in with any expectations. It is its own thing and I LOVE IT. The ambient NPC dialogue, the references to prior FF games, using voice actors from 14 in a very funny way (Estinien as a dragoon, and Urianges as the voice of the "traiter" in the prologue. There is a lot to love and this game objectively cannot be a 0 out of 10, that is just absurd.    … Expand
  59. Macoveronez2
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    a great game, definitely one of the best games of the year with breathtaking boss fights, thanks yoshi-p for this masterpiece
  60. Agsman90
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Can't say I'm a die hard final fantasy fan, but I've enjoyed playing 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13-1 and 15. This comes 2nd for me after 7/remake. The story and sense of adventure and progression is awesome and well thought out. The OST is amazing, really gets me in the feels most times. The COMBAT! I'm having a hard time deciding where I place this in ranking compared to ff7 remake. I love the DMC influence and speed of combat, just feel sooo powerful, but I love ff7 remake's tactical real time combat. But yh, this game I'd really give a 9.5 ( the 0.5 being my love for the overworld and airships etc from FF of old, the lack of isn't a game breaker though) I love it.… Expand
  61. xJoy
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    I played almost half the game and the storyline is brutal in beautiful ways and magnificent dialogues, the gameplay is awesome if want more challenging walk-through select action focus and don't use the helpful gameplay accessories.
    its for me one of the greatest games every Thanks square enix and all staff who work hard to made this masterpiece.
  62. Xuflit
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Some of the review is from the people that didnt play the game, or just being ignorant and denial, the game is superb, from the graphic, story, and music even the combat is revolutionary from prev ff franchise, its how i vision the world of final fantasy while its still on low poly or pixel form, the world is beautiful, and the story of saving the world is what final fantasy is about, thisSome of the review is from the people that didnt play the game, or just being ignorant and denial, the game is superb, from the graphic, story, and music even the combat is revolutionary from prev ff franchise, its how i vision the world of final fantasy while its still on low poly or pixel form, the world is beautiful, and the story of saving the world is what final fantasy is about, this is the truest final fantasy game ever be, and nothing can change that… Expand
  63. Ylixon
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Exactly what FF is all about : Moogles and Chocobos, summons, crystals, Cid, incredible boss fights, beautiful musics, amazing and endearing characters and a story that makes you wanna replay the game. (and refs to other FFs obviously)
  64. manujm23
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    el mejor final fantasy desde final fantasy XII, su inspiracion en juego de tronos esta muy bien hecha, los personajes son icreibles, sobre todo el prota y jugablemente, platinum games y el director de combate de devil may cry, nada mas que añadir, simplemente brutal, para mi el GOTY en lo que va de año
  65. kyuuka
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Combat and action are top notch, and some cutscenes are jaw dropping and make action movies look silly compared to this. This game knows what it wants to be and it's pretty good at it. My 2023 goty for now
  66. engenier94
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Es un excelente juego, tiene todo lo que los amantes de la acción requieren. A parte su historia, es una de las más profundas y espectaculares que he jugado, su banda sonora es maravillosa junto a su apartado gráfico. Es lo que necesitaba a la saga para un renacer. Un deleite las batallas. En resumen, es el mejor Final Fantasy que he jugado hasta la fecha. Bien square.
  67. PolarisRZR
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    The game is stunning. The gameplay is good and requires actual skill if you're not using accessibility options. There aren't any drops in quality if you actually take care of your playstation.
  68. PeterCCC
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    I think that the story is the best of Final Fantasy series.

    Try this game if you have PS5.
  69. Vkane01
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Amazing and thrilling battle, graphics, story. The best FF in recent years.
  70. orionsacuroa
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    20 hours in loving the combat and the rpg light elements. up til now its ranking in my top 5 favorite final fantasy's
  71. Villaindeadshot
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Sadly for no real reason people are trying to review bomb. But in truth it’s a fantastic game with great gameplay and story.
  72. MrSynology
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    I wouldn't usually post a review but with the review bomb happening I have decided to add my opinion.
    I'm about 15 hours in, so far I think the game has been close to perfect. The setting and world design have been phenomenal, the way the game doesn't shy away from showing the sheer brutality of the people in power, all the little interactions between main and non playable characters.    I wouldn't usually post a review but with the review bomb happening I have decided to add my opinion.
    I'm about 15 hours in, so far I think the game has been close to perfect. The setting and world design have been phenomenal, the way the game doesn't shy away from showing the sheer brutality of the people in power, all the little interactions between main and non playable characters. These nuances really drive home the story. Yes, it builds slowly at the start but this allows you to get to know the characters properly before they start throwing new ones and new plot lines at you. Yes, it is linear at the start, but that is because they want to set the story in motion before opening up. The gameplay is so smooth, you can see the devil may cry influence - there is a touch of the souls-bourne fought difficulty too. This leaves fast paced, technically rewarding fights. Yes, they introduce new mechanics slowly, but this gives you time to master the new tools you have been given. I'm loving everything about this game to the moment and expect I will play through more than once, which is a rare thing for me.    … Expand
  73. freshtodhef
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    I’ve been playing Final Fantasy since 6 and this is by far one of my favorite entries in the series. The game earns its mature rating not just from the violence and language, but from the grown up storyline featuring complex relationships and power dynamics rarely seen in a JRPG. I do think there’s room for improvement but overall this is a huge step forward for a series that’s lost itsI’ve been playing Final Fantasy since 6 and this is by far one of my favorite entries in the series. The game earns its mature rating not just from the violence and language, but from the grown up storyline featuring complex relationships and power dynamics rarely seen in a JRPG. I do think there’s room for improvement but overall this is a huge step forward for a series that’s lost its way over the past few entires, with the exception of the online MMO.… Expand
  74. ToastyRoach
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    The game is a masterpiece! yes it has certain things I would have liked changed like adding a top right mini map but I can’t put the game down the story the combat the music the graphics I mean it has it all. Ive been sleeping 2 or 3 hours and back to playing it’s absolutely amazing!!
  75. playpod
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Giving it a ten specifically to counter the asshats who are review bombing.
  76. HakkaNoTogame
    Jun 26, 2023
    9
    This game hooked me story wise just from the short time I had with the demo. Upon playing the main game it is my driving factor. Such a fantastic story so far.. I have not beaten it yet, but I doubt that will change. The combat is not super complex but once you learn it better you can pull off some very cool flashy moves. However, I think the combat from the FFVII Remake is the perfect mixThis game hooked me story wise just from the short time I had with the demo. Upon playing the main game it is my driving factor. Such a fantastic story so far.. I have not beaten it yet, but I doubt that will change. The combat is not super complex but once you learn it better you can pull off some very cool flashy moves. However, I think the combat from the FFVII Remake is the perfect mix of turn based and character action and kind of wish it was implemented here. I thought I was not going to like just playing as one character, but it hasn't bothered me much. Clive is a pretty decent protagonist.. not the best FF has to offer but fine nonetheless. As an aging, working gaming I am also glad this doesn't have open would bloat. Overall a great character action game with rewarding flashy combat and a truly fantastic story that will hook you from the start.… Expand
  77. Rutilas
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    A bit more complex gameplay during the cinematic fights and it would be an 11/10
  78. Shaan7
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Great story
    Great combat
    Great characters
    Great music

    ...I don't understand why people would review bomb the game...Even if it didn't meet expectations in their head I don't understand how you can give the game a 0
  79. U-r-retard
    Aug 19, 2023
    10
    One of the best Final Fantasies ever made. Charismatic characters, amazing soundtrack, wonderful graphics and visuals, and lots and lots of action, I loved it!

    A serious contender for the best game of the year, the only one likely to have a chance of dethroning the equally wonderful Tears of The Kingdom. It will certainly take as the best RPG of the year and best soundtrack, simply a    One of the best Final Fantasies ever made. Charismatic characters, amazing soundtrack, wonderful graphics and visuals, and lots and lots of action, I loved it!

    A serious contender for the best game of the year, the only one likely to have a chance of dethroning the equally wonderful Tears of The Kingdom. It will certainly take as the best RPG of the year and best soundtrack, simply a wonderful game.

    Completing the game leaves a bittersweet aftertaste and the desire for more.

    The most purists may yearn for more turn-based combat, or complain about the game being more westernized in terms of history or combat, but even so, it remains an excellent gaming and Final Fantasy experience.

    The game's weakest points are some secondary missions that break the excitement of some moments and the good rhythm in the game; and some small graphical inconsistencies that sometimes happen, but definitely, it's one of my favorite games of the year and ever.    … Expand
  80. nastjuska
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    Best ff game in the last 20 years. Likable characters, combat is very fun. Could do without the pointless filler side missions, but they are optional. The summon battles are really epic.
  81. airvascoah
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    With epic scene depiction and delicate plot performance, it's time to teach those big companies how to make a game
  82. Hadyfanai
    Sep 3, 2023
    9
    I'm playing this game since ps1, except ff 11, I played all of them, it's not a 10 compare to final fantasy, also it has some issue with frame rate and it's noticeable, also most of sub quests are not worthy to try, but ff 16 has the best story telling of the history. Another think gameplay isn't like any final fantasy, but it's awesome.
  83. Arquus
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    That’s an amazing game I love the characters and the design of everything I was new into that kind of battle system and I think than everything turned out to be really challenging.
    -Totally recommend to everyone! But please, over 18
  84. jeanfff7
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    I am enjoying every moment in the game. It’s a very solid 9! They just need to improve the framerate!
  85. SammiKid
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    FF is back and at the top of its game! I haven't been invested this much in FF for a long time.
  86. Arnaldomendes
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    A masterpiece , a game full next step for games rpg . It is awesome that shows that the same people who said of other action rpg from another japonese company is not said here ! Innovaton there is a 100 ! Here is a mistake , for the other poor graphics it is ok , here why so much ? Wheres the roots ? To resume , ff16 is AWESOME and no less than a 100 ! But it doesnt have an automaticA masterpiece , a game full next step for games rpg . It is awesome that shows that the same people who said of other action rpg from another japonese company is not said here ! Innovaton there is a 100 ! Here is a mistake , for the other poor graphics it is ok , here why so much ? Wheres the roots ? To resume , ff16 is AWESOME and no less than a 100 ! But it doesnt have an automatic 100 score like his friend of the goblin with Green hat ! Honest players will understand !… Expand
  87. bubz17
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Excellent game. I never finish single-player games, but this one made me keep wanting to play and find out what happens next. Awesome story, combat, mechanics, music, and everything else.

    The only issue I currently have with the game is the frame rate in certain areas, which hopefully they will patch eventually.
  88. Olthehuman94
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Ignore the 0 scores. They are clearly posted by zero IQ individuals or 35 year old men stuck in the past wanting the same game they has I through X
  89. Grinjow
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a perfect game, I'm soo excited of playing this game during 20 hours. This is one of the best games in 2023. A beautiful game with stellar combat, a mesmerizing story, and top-notch voice acting. Do yourself a favor and try out the demo before buying… Expand
  90. lowely
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    재밌는 스토리, 재밌는 전투, 액션RPG 로 돌아온 파이널판타지16 성공적인것같습니다.
  91. Linkx519
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Final fantasy 16 is amazing. Probably in my top 5 FF games. I encourage you to play this game if you havent already.
  92. Only_A_User
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Até agora o melhor jogo lançado para PS5.

    Sem dúvidas vai estar, no mínimo, disputando o GOTY desse ano.
  93. Braindeadgaming
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Great game! Performance needs a bit of help but still plays great. The story is mind blowing
  94. DefineDestiny_
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Believe the hype, I was skeptical at first tried the demo, best demo of all time, bought the full game instantly after that experience and you’ll say the same if you tried it.. , I went blindly into Final Fantasy 16 knowing nothing about it except for the trailers of the game. Hours into the game I can only agree this game is a masterpiece perfection 10/10 definitely play this game ignoreBelieve the hype, I was skeptical at first tried the demo, best demo of all time, bought the full game instantly after that experience and you’ll say the same if you tried it.. , I went blindly into Final Fantasy 16 knowing nothing about it except for the trailers of the game. Hours into the game I can only agree this game is a masterpiece perfection 10/10 definitely play this game ignore the review bombing hating on this game clearly still live with their parents jobless. Hope this game gets game of the year best title I have ever played loved every second of it… Expand
  95. assassingajeel
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    10/10 best final fantasy I have ever played since 7 and 10. Does stuff better than ffxv and ff7 remake. Combat 10/10 story 10/10 sidequest 10/10. Everything you love from ff is here. The evolution of the franchise is now in ff16. The rpg elements are present and useful. The skill tree is massive with new abilities and moves. Also the eikon battles are sick and the QTE don’t get in the way10/10 best final fantasy I have ever played since 7 and 10. Does stuff better than ffxv and ff7 remake. Combat 10/10 story 10/10 sidequest 10/10. Everything you love from ff is here. The evolution of the franchise is now in ff16. The rpg elements are present and useful. The skill tree is massive with new abilities and moves. Also the eikon battles are sick and the QTE don’t get in the way of combat. If you are still on the fence about ff16 then I suggest you play the demo and see you will like. All in all I think this game did a excellent job… Expand
  96. bonggvi
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    amazing game. completed the whole game and this is truly one of the best games of the year
  97. Pralex
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This had been a beautiful experience as a final fantasy fan. I have played every single final fantasy and kingdom hearts game on their original console to even re buying the games for my mobile phone. This game has implemented all the games they have done in the past 9-10 installments. From how it traverses the game to its combat. The story has been a breath of fresh air as it starts in a darker fantasy world similar to ffxiv shadowbringer and endwalker. The travel of this game reminds me of the classic final fantasy 10 where you are in segments but it still has an open travel for the full world. This give the game a less bloated feel like most other open world games where it has something to do just to have something to do at every five pixels. I was one of the few that enjoyed 15 but I’m glad that I’m not the only one that enjoys 16 I have loved playing this game and all that it has to offer as a gaming experience. I’m also really happy that they announced it’s an actual finished game upon release. With no patch 1.01 that I got for issues that usually occur during other game releases. I hope that 16 will have installments similar to 7,10, and 13. I’m excited to see what else they can cook up with this story.… Expand
  98. rockies
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolutely amazing The game could benefit from further optimization for a smoother experience, especially during intense battles.
    Battles are accessible and straightforward, allowing players to defeat bosses with just a couple of buttons, which may appeal to those seeking a more casual gaming experience.
    The story offers a unique and intriguing narrative that may be unconventional for some, providing a refreshing change from traditional storytelling.
    The game's mature rating adds a certain level of sophistication and depth to the overall experience, showcasing its commitment to tackling more complex themes.



    The main character's design is visually stunning and highly appealing, adding to the game's overall aesthetic charm.



    While the side characters may not have received as much attention as the protagonist, they still contribute to the overall narrative, enhancing the game's world and offering additional perspectives.
    If I were to rate this game, it would be comparable to an ambitious endeavor, drawing inspiration from titles like Xenoblade Chronicles, albeit with its own unique approach. Despite some disappointments, I commend Square Enix for their efforts, and it's important to acknowledge the diverse range of opinions within the gaming media.    … Expand
  99. Montelowii
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Lo que mas me encanto de este juego fue su historia, me sorprendio mucho, sinceramente no esperaba algo tan crudo y épico, comence jugando final fantasy desde la 6 entrega y para ser honesto en cuanto historia el 16 es muy superior a cualquier final fantasy. El lore es lo mejor, te hace querer saber más y más de los personajes, te atrapa porque te atrapa, sobre todo si te gusta todo loLo que mas me encanto de este juego fue su historia, me sorprendio mucho, sinceramente no esperaba algo tan crudo y épico, comence jugando final fantasy desde la 6 entrega y para ser honesto en cuanto historia el 16 es muy superior a cualquier final fantasy. El lore es lo mejor, te hace querer saber más y más de los personajes, te atrapa porque te atrapa, sobre todo si te gusta todo lo medievo.

    El gameplay es ágil, aunque en modo rendimiento si note caidas de frames sobre todo cuando hay muchos enemigos en pantalla, no soy de esa gente que se vuelve loca por eso, pero si es notorio el desempeño, me gusto mucho el sistema de combos, no son dificiles, incluso sin los anillos de auto, me ubiese gustado que el modo difícil estuviera desde el inicio, porque sinceramente es el final fantasy mas sensillo de jugar ( llevo cerca de 25 horas) no se cuanto dure el juego y no he tenido un desafio en el cual me acabe mis pociones).

    Por último debo decir que Square va por buen camino, aunque extrañe los combates por turnos, (aunque sea los pudieron poner opcionales y que fueran al estilo Persona pero con la escencia de final fantasy ) este nuevo modelo de combate me parece bueno, no tan genial como DMC pero es cumplidor, y Clive es un personaje de los que vas a Amar un gran héroe, en resumen yo si recomiendo el juego es de lo mejor del año para jugar.

    Nota: No he notado calentamiento excesivo en mi ps5, no se si sea porque en mi cuarto hay minisplit, pero no he notado un sobrecalentamiento, terminare el juego y actualizare si mi consola se sobrecalienta.    … Expand
  100. Saint_Corkov
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    I really was hesitant about playing this game at first. I’m glad I was wrong. I really am more about the old style of FF but honestly this game surprised me and I fell in love with it.
    It has a great main character named Clive who really is looking for his purpose in the world while reconciling with his past. The story of him along with the lore kept me wanting more of the game. Combat is    I really was hesitant about playing this game at first. I’m glad I was wrong. I really am more about the old style of FF but honestly this game surprised me and I fell in love with it.
    It has a great main character named Clive who really is looking for his purpose in the world while reconciling with his past. The story of him along with the lore kept me wanting more of the game. Combat is awesome. Kinda like a cross of DMV/GOW/FF style which at first I didn’t like but once I played it it was so fluid and had great mechanics. Cut scenes are a chefs kiss to quality while the graphics push the PS5 to the limit. Eikon battles are amazing!!!! Characters are very memorable. Can’t wait for more like this but still would like to see the old style of FF gameplay once in a awhile. If they mix it up like that it would be great! Once again I’m glad I was wrong about this game, and I can keep saying more good of it.
    Only cons were, mouths were off when talking and some fps drops. Which isn’t too big of a deal to me since the fps drops was for like a second Great job SquareEnix    … Expand
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#16 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2023
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#1 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2023

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87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 146 Critic Reviews

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