Final Fantasy XVI

 PlayStation 5
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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8567 Ratings

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  1. Jaidenbrkl1
    Sep 5, 2023
    8
    Just started playing FF16 and it is great. I’m not kidding, it’s REALLY great. Great gameplay, fantastic graphics, a intriguing story, great mechanics, and overall, if there is any Final Fantasy game that you should start playing other than FF7 Remake and FF15, this is your best bet. I give it a 8.5 out of 10.
  2. King_of_RE
    Sep 5, 2023
    10
    Absolutely amazing game, only people who hate this are losers who want their idiotic turn based combat back. Well guess what, you can't get it back, deal with it.
  3. 46king
    Sep 5, 2023
    10
    Gameplay and music is so amazing!! one of the best games of the year! .
  4. gotygow2018
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nem zerei o jogo e estou viciado nesse jogo! Espero que eles adicionem dangeons pro jogo ficar ainda mais desafiador, o melhor final fantasy junto com o 7 remake! Incrível!… Expand
  5. pirs_san
    Sep 5, 2023
    10
    on etait prévenu est square enix nous a offert le jeux que le studio nous avais promis un jeux tres action avec des combats de primordial dantesque j ai acheté ce ff16 en connaissance de cause et je ne suis pas deçus. apres je peux comprendre que les gens soit frustré de ce jeux tres action mais vous etiez prévenu donc saccagé la note pour ça ces nul.
  6. Unforgiven118
    Sep 5, 2023
    10
    Amazing game and story. Big fan of Final Fantasy and this game didn’t disappoint.
  7. Thislifetime
    Sep 5, 2023
    10
    So far, best game of 2023! Second place goes to Resident Evil 4 Remake and third place....maybe Dead Space Remake. I personally don't care for Baldur's Gate, mostly because it has outdated 90s combat and zelda also never interested me. Hogwarts Legacy was decent, possibly my 4th place this year and then....Jedi Survivor. But all that can still change, because there's tons of great gamesSo far, best game of 2023! Second place goes to Resident Evil 4 Remake and third place....maybe Dead Space Remake. I personally don't care for Baldur's Gate, mostly because it has outdated 90s combat and zelda also never interested me. Hogwarts Legacy was decent, possibly my 4th place this year and then....Jedi Survivor. But all that can still change, because there's tons of great games coming late 2023.… Expand
  8. George_Jungle
    Sep 5, 2023
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Another disappointing entry since FFXIII and another AAA bumble that shows how far the gaming industry has fallen.
    Visuals are fine I guess though the facial expressions of characters remains unchanged since the PS3 era. Music is mostly good with highs and lows. Story is somehow better since the Devs understood that they don't need to shy away from mature themes and presentation. Still underdeveloped though.
    Characters are mostly empty husks except for Clive and Cid and that is very obvious with Jill that simply exists in the game just for the hero to have the most boring romance ever made in a videogame. The fact that you don't have a proper team like every other mainline entry to follow you at all times doesn't help either.
    Combat is one of its strongest points, indeed plays like DMC but suffers from the fact that it takes too long to acquire new Eikons which give you new abilities to experiment. Areas are either straightforward or some semi open spaces that offer nothing for those who search every nook and cranny. Just empty MMO garbage with a bit of FFXIII feel.
    As for it's best aspect, that is the main story boss battles that look and play gorgeously, even the Eikon battles that don't exactly offer any difficulty or skill to prevail, just spectacle. It's probably the easiest FF I ever played and even action mode(normal) offers almost no challenge at all.
    It's worst aspect and that which infuriated me the most are the unnecessary and immensely boring side quests (around 100 of those, excluding monster hunts) that along with some tedious story moments made progress a slog. Around 50% of the main story I started skipping every cut scene from the side quests. Videogames are meant to be fun above everything else and to me it felt like doing work/chore of the worst kind. Game Devs, we don't need an RPG to be a 100 hours long to think that our money is well spent. With 30 hours of quality we're content, something you don't seem to understand and for that you'll eventually go out of business. Fun and escapism are the key words,got it?

    PS. People who give FFXVI 0-1 are dumb, but those who it 9-10 are window lickers and paid shills and deserve every garbage AAA title that comes their way. As for me this Final Fantasy is the Final nail in the coffin, I've had enough really.    … Expand
  9. jaggerjacks
    Sep 5, 2023
    5
    Final Fantasy 16 has honorable qualities. But I feel it's the most overrated game of 2023. Most of its flaws (and it has many) would never have been tolerated on a game called "Fall of Crystals" and designed by a random studio.

    I love the work that Noaki Yoshida and his teams have done on Final Fantasy 14, but my admiration for them shouldn't blind me to criticism.
  10. ZajebioSSa
    Sep 5, 2023
    7
    The game is very uneven, from the storyline to the quests but still i was nice adventure.
  11. sandy0711
    Sep 5, 2023
    10
    Incredible game and this is my favorite FF game !! .
  12. Solidsnake00901
    Sep 4, 2023
    9
    Another Excellent entry into the Final Fantasy series. It may be different from previous titles but the story really carries the experience. The inspirations from Game of thrones couldn't be any more obvious. Can't wait for the DLC that was just announced!
  13. FAQ661
    Sep 4, 2023
    10
    This is my best Final Fantasy game amaizing graphics combat and music .
  14. KanjiSan
    Sep 4, 2023
    9
    Thoroughly enjoyed the game and characters. Would highly recommend. Story - 10/10
    Music - 10/10
    Combat Mechanics - 7/10
    Upgrade Systems - 8/10
  15. Spinokkk
    Sep 4, 2023
    9
    It is a great game, the combat is nice and the new update makes the game more vivid.
    But i would like that SQUARE ENIX adds post game contnent on the next dlcs they announced, it might sound dumb but i hope they read this so they can consider it and this is just because in the phase repetition mode is the ending mission but aside of that you have it active before the ending which feels a    It is a great game, the combat is nice and the new update makes the game more vivid.
    But i would like that SQUARE ENIX adds post game contnent on the next dlcs they announced, it might sound dumb but i hope they read this so they can consider it and this is just because in the phase repetition mode is the ending mission but aside of that you have it active before the ending which feels a little, thanks.    … Expand
  16. thecoolusername
    Sep 4, 2023
    10
    Amazing Game! Amazing Game! Amazing Game! Amazing Game! Amazing Game! Amazing Game!
  17. PS-Dyon
    Sep 4, 2023
    10
    Excelente game, enredo extremamente bem elaborado porém totalmente necessário assistia às CGs para entender a história o que agrega em muitas horas de jogo o que para mim foi excelente. Minha crítica vai para os personagens que tem expressões robóticas feitas manualmente e acabam não trazendo o sentimento do personagem.
    Gráficos são uma mistura de "está muito lindo" com "podiam ter feito    Excelente game, enredo extremamente bem elaborado porém totalmente necessário assistia às CGs para entender a história o que agrega em muitas horas de jogo o que para mim foi excelente. Minha crítica vai para os personagens que tem expressões robóticas feitas manualmente e acabam não trazendo o sentimento do personagem.
    Gráficos são uma mistura de "está muito lindo" com "podiam ter feito melhor aqui e ali".
    Em suma é um jogo longo, com história bem estruturada, gráficos muitos gostosos de se ver, personagens secundários cativantes com participação importante na história principal.
    Tem New Game+ o que é excelente pra quem amou o jogo como eu.
    Sim ele possui MUITOS extras para fazer além da campanha principal e mais extras ainda a serem feitos após o término do jogo.    … Expand
  18. Gropisfgc8
    Sep 4, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece! Amazing history, cool gameplay, charismatic characters and one of the best protagonist I have ever seen in a videogame, just one of the best videogames I have played in my life
  19. YKER
    Sep 4, 2023
    0
    Demasiado repetitivo, aburrido... Lo mismo de siempre mismos personajes, cero inovación,
  20. JuanMa28
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    One of the best final fantasy games, I'm from the 80's first RPGs, I was a bit skeptical about the Battle system, but it delivers amazing, and the story and soundtrack are overkill
  21. bucs
    Sep 4, 2023
    9
    just about to give up on any fun ps5 games this year and along comes this well done work of gaming. If you buy it you can get to the final boss, unlike most games today.
  22. twoman45
    Sep 4, 2023
    10
    voice acting is amazing! Love this game!!! .
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  23. 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.
  24. winman
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    Love this game so much!
    Stroy so good!
    Characters so amazing ! .
  25. Emanuelmacedo
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mudanças perfeitas feitas nesse game ! A ideia de portadores de Summoners ficou incrível e ação do game é intensa além da história incrível… Expand
  26. CireWolf
    Sep 3, 2023
    0
    The first thing I have ever say is: don't waste your time and don't waste your money with this fake game
    The reason is the ridiculous gameplay button smashing, and the BORING and anonymous story.
    The graphics is late old gen, on the same level of a PS4 porting, but with terrible framerates drop and popup.
    And in the end I'm severely disappointed by this FF
  27. alexander185
    Sep 3, 2023
    9
    Non ho mai provato un Final Fantasy per via della tipologia di gioco, mondo di gioco troppo grosso, troppe missioni e gameplay un pò complesso. Dopo aver visto che questo era più action e meno JRPG e la trama sembrava molto interessante e più matura, l'ho voluto provare.
    Tecnicamente il gioco è ben fatto, l'unica cosa che non convince granchè sono i movimenti dei personaggi durante i    Non ho mai provato un Final Fantasy per via della tipologia di gioco, mondo di gioco troppo grosso, troppe missioni e gameplay un pò complesso. Dopo aver visto che questo era più action e meno JRPG e la trama sembrava molto interessante e più matura, l'ho voluto provare.
    Tecnicamente il gioco è ben fatto, l'unica cosa che non convince granchè sono i movimenti dei personaggi durante i dialoghi. Per il resto non ho riscontrato bug o altri problemi. La grafica è piacevole, da il meglio di se durante gli scontri e le boss fight, dove c'è una quantità enorme di effetti di luce e particelle su schermo che riescono a mettere in difficoltà il frame rate facendolo scendere anche sotto i 30 fps.
    La trama è ben scritta, in alcune fasi è veramente emozionante e ti lascia a bocca aperta. La storia, comunque, viene spesso interrotta da missioni di minore importanza, che servono ad allungare un pò di più il gioco e alcune di esse sembrano essere un pò noiose e poco interessanti.
    Il gameplay e i combattimenti sono molto divertenti anche se la gestione dell'inventario e le abilità non sono granchè, alcuni oggetti sono inutili e i guill servono solo, per la maggior parte, a comprare le pozioni.
    La cosa che mi ha impressionato più di tutto sono le Boss fight, delle vere e proprie sequenze cinematografiche, il tutto accompagnato da una colonna sonora da pelle d'oca.
    Concludendo, nonostante sia il mio primo Final Fantasy, mi ha lasciato senza parole, la storia principale è un capolavoro, è una delle più belle che mi son goduto negli ultimi anni, e a me, soggettivamente, è quello che conta di più in un videogioco insieme al gameplay. Perciò si merita un bel 9, poteva raggiungere la perfezione ma purtroppo ha anche vari difetti. Diventa così, il mio primo Final Fantasy, uno dei miei giochi preferiti di questa generazione, tant'è che l'ho dovuto rigiocare una seconda volta.    … Expand
  28. Nippsulat
    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
  29. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    9
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!! ffxvi
  30. chodysan
    Sep 3, 2023
    9
    This is a great ff game. I love the medieval setting and how it’s an arpg. It feels great and plays great. I would highly recommend Al anyone and everyone play it.
  31. Lorenlp90
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    Un Final Fantasy que a pesar de nuevos conceptos y sistema de combate, tiene toda la esencia de la saga. Tiene las mejores invocaciones (eikons) de cualquier juego y u a historia que aunque baja el ritmo cuando pasa a una fase más abierta, está también en el Top de la saga. Como fallo, el protagonista no es de los más carismáticos. Muy divertido y obligatorio a fans de la saga y neófitosUn Final Fantasy que a pesar de nuevos conceptos y sistema de combate, tiene toda la esencia de la saga. Tiene las mejores invocaciones (eikons) de cualquier juego y u a historia que aunque baja el ritmo cuando pasa a una fase más abierta, está también en el Top de la saga. Como fallo, el protagonista no es de los más carismáticos. Muy divertido y obligatorio a fans de la saga y neófitos en los final fantasy.… Expand
  32. hugo0
    Sep 3, 2023
    9
    história bem contada, combate viciante, background dos personagens bem elaboradas! 10/10
  33. tchouprine
    Sep 3, 2023
    4
    A good game marred by a terrible optimization. Decided to give a fair two months for devs to come up with some good fixes, only to be utterly disappointed by the complete lack of any. And it's not even multiplatform, come on!
    UPD 03.09.23 – still stutters, don't believe the hype (if there's any)
  34. Traumvita
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    Best Final Fantasy game in 20 years. Little light on the RPG elements but it does everything else so great. Great visuals. Great story and characters. 10/10 OST. Combat is great. Game is a little too easy which can make the combat not feel as rewarding but it’s very fun to experiment with your own flashy combos. Probably the best boss fights I’ve ever seen in a video game. I’d recommend toBest Final Fantasy game in 20 years. Little light on the RPG elements but it does everything else so great. Great visuals. Great story and characters. 10/10 OST. Combat is great. Game is a little too easy which can make the combat not feel as rewarding but it’s very fun to experiment with your own flashy combos. Probably the best boss fights I’ve ever seen in a video game. I’d recommend to modern final fantasy fans and fans of actions games. Plus if you have a PS5 and looking for a good current gen only games get this 100%. Clive is also easily one of the best FF protagonists ever. Some personal cons for me is there’s no elemental weaknesses. You get all the eikon abilities and fire isn’t weak or strong against certain enemies and vice versa. Side quests for the most part is basic and mind numbing but they do at least add to the world and some to the story. Late game side quests are actually good and worth your time. Some inbetween chapters can be a bit sluggish and fetch quest at times but other than that it’s an amazing game I would recommend to anyone.… Expand
  35. Limitless504
    Aug 4, 2023
    9
    Good story, great character development, good designs, good graphics frame rate is not a stable 60 but you can turn off motion blur now and great combat. Would highly recommend, definitely game of the year. This game also got review bombed the 0's are unrealistic they're spammed by people that don't like the series so read the real reviews if you're curious on buying it
  36. Whatthefreak
    Jul 17, 2023
    9
    An incredible return to form for the franchise with insanely over the top boss fights I've never seen the likes of before in any other game. Intriguing story and characters and everything I could hope for from a final fantasy game. The only fault for me is a non-existent end game, once you beat the story there's basically nothing to do, bar optional chronolith trials that took me about 1An incredible return to form for the franchise with insanely over the top boss fights I've never seen the likes of before in any other game. Intriguing story and characters and everything I could hope for from a final fantasy game. The only fault for me is a non-existent end game, once you beat the story there's basically nothing to do, bar optional chronolith trials that took me about 1 or 2 hours to find and beat. Despite this, a must play for anyone looking for a good story driven game.… Expand
  37. ereleos
    Sep 3, 2023
    0
    Single most boring game of the franchise, in the company of ff13. Please do not buy this bland attempt of making a button-masher kid-GoT "cinematic experience" if you look for anything cerebral in games.
  38. eroeru
    Sep 3, 2023
    0
    My thumb is sore from mashing square and my mind is dull from the drab story, dull characters and abhorrent worldbuilding.
  39. dd789
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    FF16 is amazing,
    and can't wait for the PC release. .
  40. Aceball
    Aug 28, 2023
    5
    How the mighty have fallen, I used to be crazy about final fantasy games but this is the worst of the lot, story is very game of thrones, combat is button mashing and there are far too many cutscenes, it's an empty shell of what a final fantasy game should be.

    When you start it just doesn't feel like a final fantasy game, after a while the boss fights really ramp up and the combat is alot    How the mighty have fallen, I used to be crazy about final fantasy games but this is the worst of the lot, story is very game of thrones, combat is button mashing and there are far too many cutscenes, it's an empty shell of what a final fantasy game should be.

    When you start it just doesn't feel like a final fantasy game, after a while the boss fights really ramp up and the combat is alot more engaging although it just doesn't feel like final fantasy.

    From ff 1 until ff10 ff games had a staple ingredient, an engaging party, deep story, everyone in your party had their own character and a deep story, you synergised with your party. The only thing they did right was the deep story even if it was a bit of a game of thrones rip off It's ok saying every ff game needs to be different but you still need the same basic ingredients to make it an ff game, If this is the way ff games are going I will save my money when 17 comes out.

    Whatever happened to square? I mean the game is largely successful but the difference is ff16 will be forgotten about in 2 or 3 years, ff 7 8 9 and 10 are still talked about more than 20 years later.

    Take a good look at baldurs gate 3, ok yes of course it's an entirely different type of game but what i mean is its very very different from bg 1 and 2 but has kept the basic ingredients that made the originals great, that's why it's 96%, this is currently 87%.

    87% is a good score but that's the difference between good and great.

    It's not 1998 now, we wait 7 years to get a new ff game, 1 doesn't come ever year, we wait 7 years and they release this devil may cry with ff summons and flashy graphics.    … Expand
  41. CharlyZiock
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    A fresh Final Fantasy that takes the series further. Really looking forward to the DLC content to enhance the main story and characters.
  42. zreofate
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    I want DLC right now!! Thanks Yoshi-P !!!! .
  43. Juanbelsan
    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.
  44. Therealfitted54
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    Final fantasy 16 is Ryota Suzuki's magnum opus and shows how good ps5 games can look and feel. The combat is 100% top 3 of all time while the characters are charming and bring heavy emotion to this game and its story. although side quests aren't shown to their true and full potential, they can still offer a great time. Overall, I very much enjoyed my time with ff16 and is my personal GOTY.
  45. Florentay_olle
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Every time I launch the game, I feel like I'm coming home. It's a world where I play as the main character, who is very well written. He's cute, kind, responsible, self-sacrificing, saving others, protecting the weak, and saving many from danger. I adore him and am a fan of him. Besides him, there are many other wonderful characters in the game, such as the …(spoilers spoilers spoilers) …, and other people who help save the world with us.

    I can explore new places, fight monsters, and make new friends. Each character in the game has their own story and motives, and I immerse myself so much in their world that sometimes I forget it's just a game.

    But I know that soon I will have to say goodbye to this world (I've almost finished it, progress 94%). I will miss my favorite characters and places. But I also know that the game will stay with me for life. I will remember it, listen to its music, and relive its events over and over again.

    I am writing this message and crying

    Update 2 September 2023:
    I just finished playing the game and I am crying. It is a masterpiece, but for me it is not a happy ending, and the ending seems open-ended, I still don't understand if the main character and his brother survived, and what happened to Jill? I would like to know their fate, I would like Clive to return to Jill alive, and for them to go on a journey as Jill wanted. It's so sad. I hope there will be a DLC and we will see their fates, I want Jill and Clive to be together.    … Expand
  46. Elkalb
    Sep 2, 2023
    8
    Very solid. Enjoyed the story and big set pieces, all the ingredients of a great game, just has a few flaws. Didn’t really enjoy most of the side quests for example. Although 15 was a weaker overall game, it had lower lows but higher highs, I look back fondly on the bonds between the characters as something quite special. Final Fantasy XVI is a very good game and probably a very good entryVery solid. Enjoyed the story and big set pieces, all the ingredients of a great game, just has a few flaws. Didn’t really enjoy most of the side quests for example. Although 15 was a weaker overall game, it had lower lows but higher highs, I look back fondly on the bonds between the characters as something quite special. Final Fantasy XVI is a very good game and probably a very good entry for newcomers.… Expand
  47. AmirHesamG
    Jul 26, 2023
    9
    Fantastic game, strongly suggested, very exciting gameplay which will not feel repetitive ever during the game, very good story , nice musics,... surely will be among nominees of GOTY, if not the GOTY itself.
  48. TaddyMas0n
    Sep 2, 2023
    1
    I’ve never been so bored playing a FF game. The entire thing is a repetitive loop: talk to villagers, run through super linear areas fighting bad guys and opening 1000 doors with R2 (for no good reason), boss battle, repeat. When in dialogue the character models and their animations are shameful and look like they were created during the PS3 era.
    Weapon upgrading is also linear. After each    I’ve never been so bored playing a FF game. The entire thing is a repetitive loop: talk to villagers, run through super linear areas fighting bad guys and opening 1000 doors with R2 (for no good reason), boss battle, repeat. When in dialogue the character models and their animations are shameful and look like they were created during the PS3 era.
    Weapon upgrading is also linear. After each boss you can buy ONE new sword, belt, arm piece and that’s it.
    As for exploration, well.. there isn’t any.    … Expand
  49. happy74
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    This is the game that make me play FFso good .
  50. Chmamaaadodo
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    Amazing jrpg experience with incredible story and battle mechanics. Totally the best final fantasy part alongside with final fantasy VII.
  51. CurryNO30
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    FF 16 is the best game of 2023.
    good story, great character and great music.
    It's the best experience.
  52. firstevil87
    Sep 2, 2023
    7
    Ultima Mithos?
    Every time a new Final fantasy is released, we say: "this is the most divisive ever".
    And it is also true here. Never a game had highs so high, and lows so low that rating it is just a matter of taste, rather than objective merits. Let's start with the good: the story! This is the best final fantasy story in a very long time, with characters both memorable and    Ultima Mithos?
    Every time a new Final fantasy is released, we say: "this is the most divisive ever".
    And it is also true here.
    Never a game had highs so high, and lows so low that rating it is just a matter of taste, rather than objective merits.

    Let's start with the good: the story!
    This is the best final fantasy story in a very long time, with characters both memorable and charming.
    The plot gives some "game of thrones" vibes that combine political intrigue with supernatural calamity.
    Regardless of your personal taste, it is undeniable that Square put effort into crafting an unforgettable world.

    But now there is the bad...
    This game doesn't want to be a game, the part when you are in control seem more often then not an afterthought.

    The "meaty" part of the gameplay is the combat and, for a final fantasy, it is very disappointing.
    Turn based combat has been replaces with a devil may cry action swordfest.
    Any resemblance of planning and "tactic" gets thrown out of the window due to a hectic speed and magic effects covering the screen.
    At points you would just button mash randomly because you don't see what you are doing or if anyone is attacking you.

    Worst, there are no status aliments, or elemental damage so any new power is mostly (not always but mostly) cosmetic.
    Personally, I would have preferred a more distinct "look and feel" for any new "power up" (a different weapon?).

    Even worse, the party system has been completely ditched in favour of AI companions that pop in here and there, with no control over their equipment and stats.
    Only Torgal, a canine companion, can be somehow controlled, but it never feels impactful or rewarding or tactical.

    Having said that, when the system clicks, it can be very fun, but not much final fantasy.

    Outside of combat, the game doesn't shine at all, despite having a wonderful world that kills any desire to explore it.

    In conclusion, if what matters to you the most in a final fantasy is the story, this will keep you entertained.
    If you are looking for gameplay and exploration and all the little things that made final fantasy special, I am afraid you will be disappointed.    … Expand
  53. somovbiu
    Sep 2, 2023
    1
    - horrible voice acting like FFXV
    - horrible voice audio quality comparable to Google Translate, maybe sampled with 10-dollar mics?
    - the same enemy comes back again and again, so annoying, like in animes. - unnatural conversations, no human being talks that way, not even the famously weird Japanese people, let alone Europeans - horrible parry system, the last time I saw this kind of    - horrible voice acting like FFXV
    - horrible voice audio quality comparable to Google Translate, maybe sampled with 10-dollar mics?
    - the same enemy comes back again and again, so annoying, like in animes.
    - unnatural conversations, no human being talks that way, not even the famously weird Japanese people, let alone Europeans
    - horrible parry system, the last time I saw this kind of crappy parry was in Vampyr. In general the combat is too boring, clicking square and using special powers occasionally
    - horrible missions. Japanese games always have tons of filler quests, that's just plainly stupid
    - horrible graphics performance on ps5, and it's a ps5 exclusive? Frucking ridiculous    … Expand
  54. Vitormans
    Sep 1, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is good game,ending let me cry.. .… Expand
  55. AfroSamorai
    Sep 1, 2023
    8
    Good game, the art and graphics were amazing one of the first games to fully utilize the PS5, the characters are alright but the side missions were just boring still overall a good game that i would recommend
  56. GirlGoneGamer
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Looking at the reviews posted on here I noticed 1 simple trend, xbox fan boys. These reviews haven’t even played the game. As a fan of the franchise since it was on the NES I can tell you this game was awesome, the fact you can play the beta and pick up the story along with keeping currency was an awesome take, the game play isn’t as boring as people make it unless you use multiple assists to make it easier with one hand. The story is articulate and a wonderful masterpiece especially looking at the open areas. This game is GOTY with nothing coming close to it.… Expand
  57. ozumakuma
    Sep 1, 2023
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Up until the part where Jill gives Clive her powers I would have given this game a 9, possibly 10 but when they completely sideline her before the final hours of the game, it didn't go down well with me at all. She and Torgal should have been there for everything in the end. Origin was just an annoying plot device ending.… Expand
  58. DrgnmastrAlex
    Sep 1, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'd give this an 8.5 in general, but there's no option for that sadly. There's a great deal I enjoy about the game, and the best parts of FF16 have to do with its characters, dialogue, lore, presentation, and the boss fights and Hunt Mark side quest. There's a few points where the game has some pacing issues, namely due to early side quests (basically before the 50% mark in the game's story) and how the game is attempting to balance periods of combat with cutscenes. That said, if this is a major issue for you, you've never played much of the Final Fantasy franchise (or JRPGs in general), have you?

    This is where I transition to talking about the combat, which is where a lot of the controversy and most polarized and negative criticisms exist. I think a lot of people expected this to play more like Devil May Cry 4/5 or Bayonetta, but that direction would hurt how Square-Enix is trying to open up the game to both JRPG fans and newcomers. The game plays a lot more like NieR: Automata/Replicant, and the enemy variety matches that. The level of complexity in combat is the same in FF16, where you're going to style on most enemy/mob encounters, which serve to put the game's pacing in a somewhat formulaic pattern: narrative/lore/dialogue, exploration, combat, exploration, some more combat, maybe a few sidequests involving a fetch quest or special enemies, then the next part of the main story. The only times you die are when you're fooling around too much. In that regard, the game is easy and very forgiving, but it's still reminding you that there's some challenge.

    The optimal way to handle the more challenging combat encounters is to prioritize attacks that deplete an enemy's break gauge, which leaves them staggered for several seconds, before laying higher standard damage attacks on them. Rinse and repeat. This leads to some players using cheese strategies where they cycle through the same three to four abilities and spam combo attacks, never experimenting with using abilities offensively, defensively, and to outmaneuver or reposition. While the game isn't anywhere near as complex as your standard character action game, its combat is the kind where the more you invest and experiment with the different forms and abilities, the more you get in return to really style on enemies. This is particularly helpful against bosses, some of whom will be unforgiving with their attacks in later stages of their fights.

    tl;dr for this part: don't simply spam Ignition, Will-o-Wikes, and Garuda and Odin abilities. You're the problem if you do.

    If people criticizing the game were to say that it gets repetitive and puts a damper on their enjoyment of the game, I'd understand. Many of the more bombastic moments that are meant to excite can fall flat with those who aren't familiar with tokusatsu-styled presentation or thematic elements carried from past games in the franchise. Most valid critiques specify that, but I'm not seeing that among those who rush to parrot the same hyperbolic claims about the combat and story. It's pretty easy to see who among those who rate the game poorly have never actually played the game, and who were among the hate train when excitement over FF16 grew in strength last December. Thankfully, the endeavors of those who sought to derail the game have failed, and I feel FF16 is being reviewed fairly.

    That brings me to where the game shines the most: the boss fights. Perhaps it's a bit detrimental to FF16's overall experience, but it has this narrative and gameplay flow that reminds me of Shadow of the Colossus, where the game's world and encounters are beautiful, but they serve as a means to carry you to story points and boss fights. Each fight carries its own challenges whether you're playing as Clive or during Eikonic Battles. Masayoshi Soken elevates how impressive these fights are with his music and compositions, and they're definitely a vital part to this game's identity.

    I suppose that's a good place to move on to the last part of this review: FF16's identity. A lot of people ask if this can be considered a Final Fantasy game, and even ask if there is a definitive answer to the question "What makes a Final Fantasy game?" Well, if you've been in the fanbase as long as I have (hard to believe I've followed the series for over 20 years), you'll know there's two tonally distinct halves to the franchise. One stems from FF1 through 7, while the other stems from FF Tactics and 9. 8, 10, the 13 trilogy, 15, Stranger of Paradise, the FF7 remakes, and even Kingdom Hearts share this. The other side covers the Tactics series, Vagrant Story, 11, 12, 14, and this game. Playing this game shows it has a tonal blend of both sides, and it all ties together well, though it's clearly hailing from the Tactics line.

    Easily one of the best games of this year. PC players will be in for a treat when they get their hands on FF16.    … Expand
  59. IDlkcvjasd
    Sep 1, 2023
    3
    Boring as hell. Meaningless cutscenes dragging the length of the game and too many pauses.
  60. Zel_dio
    Sep 1, 2023
    10
    كان كل شيء مميز في هذي اللعبه وكأنها لعبه قادمه من 2050 لا استطيع ايجاد اي سلبية في هذي اللعبه ابدا
  61. Garchomped
    Sep 1, 2023
    6
    Sadly this is just "we have god of war at home" with off-brand DMC combat. Also performance is absolute **** in the 60fps mode and the 30fps one genuinely hurts my eyes after more than 10 minutes. 99% of side quests feel like caricatures of MMOs. Levels are ff13 hallways all over again. The gear system is somehow even more braindead than ff15.

    I seriously hope that CU3 never makes another    Sadly this is just "we have god of war at home" with off-brand DMC combat. Also performance is absolute **** in the 60fps mode and the 30fps one genuinely hurts my eyes after more than 10 minutes. 99% of side quests feel like caricatures of MMOs. Levels are ff13 hallways all over again. The gear system is somehow even more braindead than ff15.

    I seriously hope that CU3 never makes another single player FF title.    … Expand
  62. danrezende1
    Sep 1, 2023
    10
    One of the bests stories from the franchise, align with a great and frenetic combat system, graphics, gameplay, and all the "final fantasy attributes". The best point for me was the lore and characters, Very carismatics, deep and strong, making this tittle one of my favourite games of the year, and the FF franchise. Trully recomend for those who want to navegate with a cativant story of aOne of the bests stories from the franchise, align with a great and frenetic combat system, graphics, gameplay, and all the "final fantasy attributes". The best point for me was the lore and characters, Very carismatics, deep and strong, making this tittle one of my favourite games of the year, and the FF franchise. Trully recomend for those who want to navegate with a cativant story of a RPG, with a innovate action gameplay system. The Ekon battles are really epics, loved!… Expand
  63. mccgod
    Sep 1, 2023
    10
    It is the good game !! music is so high !! .
  64. Samus01
    Sep 1, 2023
    0
    First time I've felt asleep while I'm playing a game. This is what I've experienced when I've finished this tremendous boring torture of a game.
    The soporific story clash with a braindead gameplay.
    Poorly written story, bad written characters, bad pacing, objectively zero exploration, zero secrets, and a forgettable and generic art design. Considering all of this, I think that Final    First time I've felt asleep while I'm playing a game. This is what I've experienced when I've finished this tremendous boring torture of a game.
    The soporific story clash with a braindead gameplay.
    Poorly written story, bad written characters, bad pacing, objectively zero exploration, zero secrets, and a forgettable and generic art design.
    Considering all of this, I think that Final Fantasy 16 is indeed the worst iteration of the franchise so far    … Expand
  65. cesar2000
    Sep 1, 2023
    0
    How depressingly bad is this game made?
    Well knowing how 90% of everything are cutscenes connected by almost soulless "gameplay" phases and almost totally devoid of player interaction, I'd say I can't even call this a real game.
    Then I call it Fake Fantasy 16, the shameful crap of YoshiP
    An exhaustive description of this ****
  66. Honoke
    Sep 1, 2023
    0
    One of the worst action games I've had the misfortune to play
    Practically this Final Fantasy 16 is like a game in Beta, where the only complete element is that of the plot while everything else is absent. Especially the boring gameplay at QTE.
    A bitter disappointment
  67. tiavlsldjs
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    FF6,7RE,8,9,10,10-2,12,13,13-2,13-3,15,16 즐긴유저로서.. 16은 진짜 손에 꼽힐만한 시리즈같네요..
    올해의 기대작답게 흥미진진하면서 재미있게 즐겼습니다.
  68. MPK92
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    First time in a long time that I've felt Final Fantasy is back and back in a big way. Changes the formula of the series in some regards, but also keeps a lot of the foundations. Incredible audio/visual presentation. Rich story that's well-written, well-paced, and well-voiced by the cast of interesting characters. Combat feels satisfying and well-balanced. The environments are perfectlyFirst time in a long time that I've felt Final Fantasy is back and back in a big way. Changes the formula of the series in some regards, but also keeps a lot of the foundations. Incredible audio/visual presentation. Rich story that's well-written, well-paced, and well-voiced by the cast of interesting characters. Combat feels satisfying and well-balanced. The environments are perfectly designed and detailed and varied. A remarkable accomplishment overall.… Expand
  69. crisis78
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    This game is my GOTY for sure .
  70. willerkiller
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    Undoubtedly one of the finest Final Fantasy titles in history. This is a shining masterpiece through and through. Exhilarating and fast-paced combat inspired by Devil May Cry. A medieval, dark fantasy setting that is brought to life with jaw-droppingly impressive visuals. A gripping storyline that is carried by wonderful characters. Yoshi-P, Square Enix's very own GOLDEN KING is theUndoubtedly one of the finest Final Fantasy titles in history. This is a shining masterpiece through and through. Exhilarating and fast-paced combat inspired by Devil May Cry. A medieval, dark fantasy setting that is brought to life with jaw-droppingly impressive visuals. A gripping storyline that is carried by wonderful characters. Yoshi-P, Square Enix's very own GOLDEN KING is the mastermind behind this mainline entry in the series. The genius/madman from Capcom Ryota Suzuki was grabbed by him personally to be the Combat Director. Platinum games and the Kingdom Hearts teams also assisted with development. This is a dream game made by a dream team .

    FFXVI not only has an excellent combat system, but its narrative is also on a supreme level. This is one of my personal favorite storylines in a video game and it impeccably captures the themes of brotherhood, family, nobility, redemption, regret, hope and faith. Furthermore, the whole experience is tinged with a cinematic flourish that will leave you inspired.

    Trust me when I say that this is not one to miss. After completing the opening segment and witnessing the title card drop, you'll be thanking GOD that you had the privilege to play this game.    … Expand
  71. TopGunZ
    Aug 31, 2023
    8
    Have finished 7,8,9,10,10-2,12,13,15,16, stranger, world, tactics, crisis, 7remake and played a bit of early 14, dirge and some of the first 6. So, I am fairly experienced in FF games. 16 is a technical showcase, it has some of the most epic premises in fantasy videogaming history, one of the best, if not the best use of summons in a FF game, buuuuut... it is a spinoff, not a numbered FF.Have finished 7,8,9,10,10-2,12,13,15,16, stranger, world, tactics, crisis, 7remake and played a bit of early 14, dirge and some of the first 6. So, I am fairly experienced in FF games. 16 is a technical showcase, it has some of the most epic premises in fantasy videogaming history, one of the best, if not the best use of summons in a FF game, buuuuut... it is a spinoff, not a numbered FF. No ailments, no spells, no steampunk/tech elements - too fantasy-y, one character with very shallow progression, very little side content gameplay wise (because the lore in sidequests is superb). In general, a fantastic (pun not intended) game that I would probably rate a 9 if it didn't have the audacity to pose as a numbered FF game. Was more excited with Stranger of Paradise.… Expand
  72. tjhowardwsu
    Aug 31, 2023
    9
    Combat is fantastic and story is fun, definitely some parts where the story is too soap opera like but i lived it... Will be popping in ng+ at some point
  73. PanchoRedFalcon
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    A sensational game with an impeccable lore with an exciting gameplay that takes us back to the origins of the franchise with a tragic and surprising outcome, PURE FINAL FANTASY! Super Recommend!
  74. lagon
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Im fan Final fantasy this experience on this Final fantasy was best fights with summons Boss ,magics, Story and protagonist character… Expand
  75. Bugjam8
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    "Final Fantasy XVI" es una joya imprescindible para cualquier amante de los juegos de rol y la narrativa épica. Ambientado en un mundo intrigante y lleno de magia, el juego cautiva desde el principio con su impresionante diseño visual y una trama rica en detalles. Los personajes están meticulosamente construidos, cada uno con sus propias motivaciones y arcos de desarrollo que mantienen a"Final Fantasy XVI" es una joya imprescindible para cualquier amante de los juegos de rol y la narrativa épica. Ambientado en un mundo intrigante y lleno de magia, el juego cautiva desde el principio con su impresionante diseño visual y una trama rica en detalles. Los personajes están meticulosamente construidos, cada uno con sus propias motivaciones y arcos de desarrollo que mantienen a los jugadores comprometidos en su viaje.

    El sistema de combate es una combinación perfecta de acción y estrategia, ofreciendo una experiencia dinámica y emocionante en cada encuentro. La fluidez con la que puedes alternar entre personajes y habilidades agrega profundidad a las batallas y permite una personalización táctica.

    Uno de los aspectos más destacados es la banda sonora, que una vez más se encuentra entre las mejores de la franquicia. Cada pieza musical complementa perfectamente las escenas y los momentos clave, sumergiéndote por completo en el mundo del juego.

    La historia, llena de giros inesperados y emocionales, te mantendrá enganchado desde el principio hasta el final. Los temas de política, poder y traición se entrelazan hábilmente, creando un relato fascinante que te hará reflexionar incluso después de haber terminado el juego.

    En resumen, "Final Fantasy XVI" es una obra maestra que brilla en todos los aspectos. Tanto si eres un fanático de la franquicia como si buscas una experiencia de juego emocionante y envolvente, este título es una razón más que suficiente para adquirir una consola PlayStation. No te decepcionará y te sumergirá en un mundo de fantasía que difícilmente podrás olvidar.    … Expand
  76. Maxalfaro
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un juego total mente hermoso
    Lo cual yo creo que se puede llegar a merecer un goty una obra maestra    … Expand
  77. MartinKun
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    Gráficos únicos eh historia muy sumergida que te hara llorar love final fantasy love
  78. Neterow2205
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    o jogo é um surpresa incrível. Ambientação, músicas, combate, a história... tudo é muito bem feito e bem executado
  79. Redhu
    Aug 31, 2023
    1
    Bad action game, with a boring story and trash gameplay
    I think it was a truly disappointing experience
  80. Isahg
    Aug 31, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No es un juego que se disfrute tanto, no llega mi a ser un reto. ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ… Expand
  81. bobofango
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    Way under-rated. I think people are just really turned off with the pure action combat. Would I have liked it being turn based instead? Absolutely! But still an amazing game if you dont compare it to other Final Fantasy games.
  82. Ghobo
    Aug 31, 2023
    0
    You know what? I'm sick of Square Enix's attitude of trying to change a franchise like Final Fantasy that already worked.
    And what have they achieved with this practice? I think we all know that already... And Final Fantasy 16 is another bad attempt to try to make a game at all costs different from the previous ones, and failing miserably.
    A listless game, without spirit and without    You know what? I'm sick of Square Enix's attitude of trying to change a franchise like Final Fantasy that already worked.
    And what have they achieved with this practice? I think we all know that already... And Final Fantasy 16 is another bad attempt to try to make a game at all costs different from the previous ones, and failing miserably.
    A listless game, without spirit and without bite, which falls on practically all the aspects on which it rests. Including the sadly poorly written storyline and aseptic gameplay where you only ever press one button.    … Expand
  83. arqqw4
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    Amazing amazing amazing just amazing! .
  84. T4l0n
    Aug 31, 2023
    4
    This game is such a step backward for the series: there's no exploration, there's no airship, there's close to no rpg mechanics, NO MANA, ...

    Say what you want about FF15, yes it was unfinished and rushed but it took risks and had a great vision about the future of the series, FF16 is is an average action game masquerade as a Final Fantasy.
  85. earthman1
    Aug 30, 2023
    10
    So amazing !
    The game that make me buy my first PS5 .
  86. Ultramadmax2505
    Aug 30, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So i just finished the game, probably still kinda stunned by what just happened at the end, but anyways. As a relatively new ff fan, i don't know heeps about the other games, having only played ff XV, seen snippets of ff VII and putting a few hours into ff XIV. But i must admit, as a fan of bombastic spectacle, this game blew me away. The highlight here are definitely the boss fights. Especially the one against the Eikons. The eikon fights are all unique in someway, and impress with stunning visuals, captivating music, and fun movesets. The final boss was honestly, and I have played a few Games in my time, by which i mean a ton, was probably one kf the best, if not even the best fights i have ever fought, in all regards, music was awesome, moveset was challenging, visuals were unbelievably creative and appealing, and the villain is cool too. So Yes, the fights are great, abilities are interesting and all fun to use.
    Music was also on point, even tho the main battle theme plays through most of the game. But I don't really see this as a flaw, because that theme seems more like Clive's Theme, and not really the battle theme, so i can understand that. Also the theme fn slaps.
    Story was great ( even tho very cutscene heavy, which personally im not the biggest fan of) characters are well written, very funny at times, but also heartfelt, emotional, and Just really sweet at times.
    Gear and items are a more laidback System of the game, with Not a lot of personal effort required to be effective, since the Equipment doesn't do a whole lot.
    So Yeah. Honestly, i really really enjoyed my time, i wish i could play more with These characters, and i really hope more people try this game out    … Expand
  87. Conmanus
    Aug 30, 2023
    4
    So disappointing. This game is very boring. I actually find my mind wandering while playing the game. The world feels pointless and dead. The gameplay is far too easy and braindead with no way to up the difficulty. The 'performance' mode runs like crap- literally looks/feels like a 30fps game. Quests are simply npc's saying "go see ___", walk 30 steps, press x to talk to npc, walk back toSo disappointing. This game is very boring. I actually find my mind wandering while playing the game. The world feels pointless and dead. The gameplay is far too easy and braindead with no way to up the difficulty. The 'performance' mode runs like crap- literally looks/feels like a 30fps game. Quests are simply npc's saying "go see ___", walk 30 steps, press x to talk to npc, walk back to first npc. Everything about the way this game plays is paint-by-numbers and goes beyond boring into the realm of irritating.

    I'm usually into narrative-driven, cinematic games, and since that's what people kept saying was this game's strength, I spent the $95 CAD... I feel ripped off. This game proves to me that a big cinematic story doesn't save, or even help, when the gameplay and tech aspects are this boring/bad. Even the demo section made the game seem like it had some promise because they obviously put more time into polishing it- but soon after you pass that section you'll notice things like character models, cinematics, and sidequests drop off dramatically in quality. This feels like a game an indie studio would make in 2015, but with plagarized high-budget cinematics spliced in every 30 seconds to pad it out.

    I wouldn't like this game if it had been made by a small team of indie devs, but the fact that Sqaure Enix and CBUIII made this with the budget they had does make me hate it a little more. This is because they have no excuse for how lazy this game feels. i feel like the writers of the game really tried to do their job, but everyone else on the dev/publisher teams just couldn't care less. Square Enix sucks, and I should have known better. Why would I pay $95 to a company whose last release was Forspoken!? Because I thought CBUIII had some integrity.

    The people giving this 10's are either devs who worked on it or their family and friends. No one could play this for more than 6 hours and not be bored to tears.    … Expand
  88. BillyOcean
    Aug 30, 2023
    5
    An absolute slog with no spirit or life. Cutscenes dragging on at literal 25% normal human conversation comprehension speed. The narrow hallways that connect these cutscenes, "the world", might look really nice, but they are absolutely dead. The extremely dated arrangement of enemies makes the whole thing feel cheap. I just barely emerged from a truly sluggish cutscene and I'm about toAn absolute slog with no spirit or life. Cutscenes dragging on at literal 25% normal human conversation comprehension speed. The narrow hallways that connect these cutscenes, "the world", might look really nice, but they are absolutely dead. The extremely dated arrangement of enemies makes the whole thing feel cheap. I just barely emerged from a truly sluggish cutscene and I'm about to just walk over to the next one, and I see three enemies on the way that I could fight or not. This is the game basically leaving its pacing to me instead of curating it and making sure the whole thing has a rhythm to it - you know, a gameplay loop?! I could not be more disappointed. The fighting is good, but that's because they poached the guy who does the fighting good. The disastrous pacing wrenches you out of the world as often as it can and instead of a gripping high fantasy adventure I'm holding off on saving the world to go serve drinks for some lazy npc. This contrast might be something we could excuse for the ps1 era, but game design and narrative design have achieved a level of grace that we have come to expect in the last DECADE. This game is like sand paper to my brain. Makes me love the absolutely weird ffxv even more when compared to this, which is maybe the most vanilla, by-the-numbers action jrpg of the decade.… Expand
  89. jamesxpktro
    Aug 30, 2023
    10
    I really loved this game, I know its not a classic FF play mode style but this is pretty fun to play and the story is very fulfilling
  90. Loraxe
    Aug 30, 2023
    0
    The worst waste of time I've made this year
    Because "playing" ff16 isn't fun at all, since it's basically 85% cutscenes, and the story is even a boring and sluggish dull mess. While the gameplay is button smashing meet bullet sponge mobs + cinematics qte bosses (all scripted).
    Hugely disappoint experience imho
  91. WyvernRosfield
    Aug 30, 2023
    9
    Soy fanático de la saga, o de entregas específicas más bien, como lo son el 7 original, 8, X, XV, 7 Remake y ahora este.
    Debo decir que al menos en lo que tengo de experiencia en esta saga este ha sido el lore más construido que he visto en Final Fantasy, una reimaginacion, las invocaciones ahora son Eikons controlados por los Dominantes, es un giro de tuerca o reimaginacion a la saga en    Soy fanático de la saga, o de entregas específicas más bien, como lo son el 7 original, 8, X, XV, 7 Remake y ahora este.
    Debo decir que al menos en lo que tengo de experiencia en esta saga este ha sido el lore más construido que he visto en Final Fantasy, una reimaginacion, las invocaciones ahora son Eikons controlados por los Dominantes, es un giro de tuerca o reimaginacion a la saga en muchos aspectos narrativos.
    Debo decir que el juego me ha encantado, le daría 10 de 10, pero hay un punto que me sigue pareciendo algo flojo... y fue el combate, no es malo, pero siento que pudo haber sido muchísimo mejor, eso, y que las misiones secundarias son un pasillo lineal como lo es la historia también, cosa que en los juegos no necesariamente es malo, pero cae en la repetitividad, en mi corazón yo le pondría un 8 a este juego, pero siento que es el mejor intento hasta ahora de llevar un Final Fantasy a un nuevo público, quizá sea una nueva puerta a un juego ya evolucionado tomando de base este.    … Expand
  92. acclen
    Aug 29, 2023
    10
    FF16 is so good!!
    music combat soooo good !!! .
  93. TTTE
    Aug 29, 2023
    8
    I absolutely love the story telling and character development in this game however the combat is so lack luster that I gave up since it felt like I had to take an endurance test for my thumbs between scenes in a movie.
  94. Bartivann
    Aug 29, 2023
    9
    Great mature story, amazing and complex combat, likeable characters and many side activities make this game a great deal for your money. It took me 60 hours to finish this game and I will surely come back to beat this game on a higher difficulty setting. What is also important for some people is the fact that getting a 100% completion is a fantastic experience
  95. SteveAdams
    Aug 29, 2023
    8
    At this point, my 10/10 score is only to balance out the infantile, review bombing 0/10 scores being left by spiteful X-Bots or players who can't accept a different kind of Final Fantasy game.
    Hopefully people will see these reviews for what they really are, and not take them too seriously.
    I will come back and complete my proper review once I have completed the game. I am however sure    At this point, my 10/10 score is only to balance out the infantile, review bombing 0/10 scores being left by spiteful X-Bots or players who can't accept a different kind of Final Fantasy game.
    Hopefully people will see these reviews for what they really are, and not take them too seriously.
    I will come back and complete my proper review once I have completed the game. I am however sure this will be a fairly high score as I have been having a great time in the 10/12 hours I have played so far.
    The plot grabbed my interest from the start and the voice acting has been excellent. The audio quality and music have been top notch so far.
    Visually the game looks gorgeous and has some of the most impressive action set pieces I have ever seen.
    Having a blast with FF16 so far and looking forward to how the plot unfolds.

    OK so after a while longer playing there are some flaws... Dropped to 9/10.
    The performance mode was slightly unstable at times especially in a couple of the big fight sequences.
    As a played through i found myself wanting more choice regarding equipment customisation and variety of equipment.
    A lot of the side quests, especially the early ones, are very simplistic and honestly a bit dull, i thought they could have done better there.    … Expand
  96. ActionCritic
    Aug 29, 2023
    8
    This game is absolutely amazing.
    but it is lacking a lot of elements that makes a game a Final Fantasy.
    While I very much enjoy the combat, a lot. It needs a lot more. Pros: -Masterful Combat -Epic Boss Battles -Complex Story Line -Great Love Story -Combat is better than FF15, I would not be able to go back to 15 and I tried. Missing: -Party System and Switching Party Members    This game is absolutely amazing.
    but it is lacking a lot of elements that makes a game a Final Fantasy.
    While I very much enjoy the combat, a lot. It needs a lot more.

    Pros:
    -Masterful Combat
    -Epic Boss Battles
    -Complex Story Line
    -Great Love Story
    -Combat is better than FF15, I would not be able to go back to 15 and I tried.

    Missing:
    -Party System and Switching Party Members
    -In-Depth Strategy, No Element Weakness that is not very relevant.
    -Customization is extremely basic for weapons, aside what Eikon you use, it doesn't change unlike FF7 Remake weapons
    It's lacking strategy planning overall. :(
    Plenty of combat tactic when fighting, but hardly no need to plan ahead.

    Cons:
    -Story suffers from "This appears now because I said so" syndrome where at any time, Clive could have sense Joshua but no Phoenix feather appeared before the sand town, or Torgal out of nowhere uses that ability but I still think Torgal saved Jill and Clive at the beginning and not Cid.
    The story basically makes things up as it goes along for the sake to tell a story but not really.
    -Enemies are too easy, even without the magic item, once you gain 3 Eikons, you spam abilities to win
    It would have been better if they could have countered it or something.
    -Magic accessory that makes the game easy, it destroys our efforts to gain a worthwhile Platinum Trophy.    … Expand
  97. AtariPup
    Aug 29, 2023
    5
    I’ve played more than half of the final fantasy games and this one is my favorite. I didn’t want it to be over and I’m still sad that I’m done with the game now, like 6 weeks after I finished it. It’s an incredible game. The story is beautiful. The characters are special and wonderful and the graphics are brilliant. I’m not into the mechanics - I love the story and consider myself a casualI’ve played more than half of the final fantasy games and this one is my favorite. I didn’t want it to be over and I’m still sad that I’m done with the game now, like 6 weeks after I finished it. It’s an incredible game. The story is beautiful. The characters are special and wonderful and the graphics are brilliant. I’m not into the mechanics - I love the story and consider myself a casual player and if you select story mode they give you accessories to be able to skip the technical stuff of the battles. There is something here for everyone. I also love that they reduced the male gaze quite a bit and additionally they gave us some major eye candy with Clive. Thanks for remembering that women play games too SE! Anyway - Best game ever.… Expand
  98. Pacheconsky
    Aug 29, 2023
    8
    Buen juego, buenas gráfica en PS5, buena historia pero que se va desinflando. se vuelve muy repetitivo en cuanto a combate, en cuanto te sientes cómodo con una combinación no necesitas variarla mas, el punto mas alto de la historia es el inicio. Buen juego pero lejos de los mejores FF.
  99. AdrianOfSweden
    Aug 29, 2023
    4
    A technically well-made game that suffers from how depressing, dull, and sluggish it is. Everybody is depressed. The main character is depressed. The ending is depressing. There is no fun in the game to make up for how dull the world is. Enemies are bullet sponges and you very early find a pattern to deal with bosses that makes any new encounter repetitive. There is no way to explore andA technically well-made game that suffers from how depressing, dull, and sluggish it is. Everybody is depressed. The main character is depressed. The ending is depressing. There is no fun in the game to make up for how dull the world is. Enemies are bullet sponges and you very early find a pattern to deal with bosses that makes any new encounter repetitive. There is no way to explore and power-level, and you are drip-fed sidequests and rewards that give you slightly better equipment now and then. There are team mates, but they cannot be controlled, and barely do any damage. The cinematic parts of battles have so many effects that it's hard to tell what's going on.

    It's almost as if Square Enix tried to pull a Nier: Automata and Elden Ring (both very good at being melancholic yet fun at the same time), and forgot what makes an FF game Final Fantasy, or how to make an RPG in the first place.

    I spent 64 hours from start to finish, and pretty much regret from bothering finishing it. Being presented with a New Game+ option at the end was almost an insult.    … Expand
  100. faa47w
    Aug 29, 2023
    10
    This games is awesome!! .
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 146 Critic Reviews

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