Final Fantasy XVI

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8567 Ratings

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  1. Kaseladen
    Jun 29, 2023
    6
    As a very quick breakdown:
    Pros:
    Voice acting is solid Gameplay works great for bosses Eikon fights after the first two start getting super fun Cid and Byron are great characters Good music Cons: Inconsistent writing (We have no proof on crystals being an issue, but we're gonna nuke them all even though nothing's improving as we do so. Why does only one eikon summon egi's or offer    As a very quick breakdown:
    Pros:
    Voice acting is solid
    Gameplay works great for bosses
    Eikon fights after the first two start getting super fun
    Cid and Byron are great characters
    Good music
    Cons:
    Inconsistent writing (We have no proof on crystals being an issue, but we're gonna nuke them all even though nothing's improving as we do so. Why does only one eikon summon egi's or offer blessings. Where the **** is Leviathan)
    Pacing is garbage, you'll get cool scenes and plot rolling then you're suddenly set to go do MMO fetch quests for the next 2-3 hours
    Non-bosses are literally nothing
    Clive somehow manages to be super passive despite spending the first part of the game on a revenge quest. Even later he's just kind of swept along
    Side quests suck, I've found 4(?) well written ones. The rest are throw away and rewards suck. Post timeskip you start getting 'renown' for them which is a promise that maybe someday you'll get a good reward if you do enough
    Crafting sucks, all items are super boring and thats all you find with explorign
    As mentioned above, exploration, even for more linear structured areas, is non-existeint
    Characters that are interesting like Benedickta don't get enough screentime
    Characters that DO get screentime like Jill are nothing characters
    Eikon unlocks are very drip fed throughout the story (with only 4 options per Eikon)
    Lack of customizable controls    … Expand
  2. LudosInStercore
    Jun 29, 2023
    9
    A fantastic cinematic game! Every character is fleshed out and there is character development for every character. This game made me feel so many emotions. The gameplay is phenomenal and is fresh. There is a bit of a learning curve at the beginning but by the end I had a flow for all my abilities. The eikon battles are particularly spectacular. The side quests can be a bit repetitive butA fantastic cinematic game! Every character is fleshed out and there is character development for every character. This game made me feel so many emotions. The gameplay is phenomenal and is fresh. There is a bit of a learning curve at the beginning but by the end I had a flow for all my abilities. The eikon battles are particularly spectacular. The side quests can be a bit repetitive but there were still some really nice character moments that happened during side missions. The story is mature and questions the morals of the society that is Valisthea. The time skips also really help you feel how much had happened in Clive's (main characters) life and allows full character development. The relationships he builds also feel natural and genuine because of these time jumps. The story climax had me crying. On a note for those who are wary because of the review bombing I don't feel these are worthy. Yes there is less diversity in terms of skin colour in this game then perhaps in others however I don't feel this is deserved. The story and themes are what are important and those are very mature and raise social issues in their own way. Don't let review bombing stop you from playing what is a very well thought out game that has clearly been a labour of love!… Expand
  3. Madremia
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    The game is great.
    From an story perspective not sure what game are the haters playing, this is the most complex and mature themed final fantasy in years.
    The gameplay is very hack slashy, think devil may cry, and that is a good thing. The whining about the system is missing the point on whay you should focus on this game, if you want a more rpg turn based experience go play persona,    The game is great.
    From an story perspective not sure what game are the haters playing, this is the most complex and mature themed final fantasy in years.
    The gameplay is very hack slashy, think devil may cry, and that is a good thing.
    The whining about the system is missing the point on whay you should focus on this game,
    if you want a more rpg turn based experience go play persona, this is not for you.
    it is a solid 8, but giving a 10 to annoy the trolls.    … Expand
  4. SoManySaltySJWS
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    A great game, very stylish and a refreshing take on the final fantasy lore. Instant classic.
  5. Pazmeta
    Jun 29, 2023
    1
    Wow I came in with high expectations after ff15. Everyone saying it's better than ff15. Omg it's probably one of the most boring action rpgs I've come across. I enjoy the combat. Even the action set pieces. But the story puts me to sleep. Not a fan of the medieval either. 15 is way better than this boring slog and yet was hated.
  6. dilliamson
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy XVI is a remarkable addition to the franchise, delivering an unforgettable experience that combines captivating storytelling, thrilling combat, and breathtaking Eikon battles. This game feels like a return to form for the single player FF's.

    The storytelling in Final Fantasy XVI is masterfully executed, taking the time to explain lore and characters to create the rich and    Final Fantasy XVI is a remarkable addition to the franchise, delivering an unforgettable experience that combines captivating storytelling, thrilling combat, and breathtaking Eikon battles. This game feels like a return to form for the single player FF's.

    The storytelling in Final Fantasy XVI is masterfully executed, taking the time to explain lore and characters to create the rich and immersive world of Valisthea. Characters relationships are deeply developed, making them relatable and memorable. Clive's story keeps players emotionally invested, resulting in a captivating journey from start to finish.

    The combat system sets a new bar for other action games. Each battle is a spectacle, filled with fast-paced movements, strategic decision-making, and skillful combos. The result is a dynamic and thrilling experience that keeps players engaged throughout their adventures. For those not familiar with action games, the accessibility options make the combat easy to pick up, especially if you're more interested in story.

    The Eikon battles in Final Fantasy XVI are awe-inspiring showcases of power and scale. These massive encounters with Final Fantasy's summons leave a lasting impression with stunning visuals, mesmerizing animations, and changing set pieces. Each clash with an Eikon tops the last, I found myself at the edge of my seat the whole ride.

    Visually, the graphics are a feast for the eyes. The detailed environments and towns create a world that feels more grounded than other AAA games, while still keeping the fantastical theme we'd expect in a Final Fantasy game.

    The musical score of Final Fantasy XVI is a masterpiece in its own right. Enchanting melodies and stirring orchestrations perfectly complement the game's atmosphere, enhancing the emotional impact of every moment. Soken's soundtrack leaves a lasting impression and will surely be regarded as some of his greatest work.

    FFXVI is a remarkable addition to the franchise, earning its place among the greats. With its engrossing story, thrilling combat, and awe-inspiring Eikon battles, Yoshi-P and the team at CBU3 delivered a gaming experience that is nothing short of epic.    … Expand
  7. Bobert381
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    If you enjoyed what they did with Final Fantasy 7 remake you'll enjoy this one. Story is a big part of the game which is okay since it's done right. Combat is great as well, graphics are out of this world good and no one should stop you from picking this game up.
  8. Davelorino
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    Incredible. The narrative, combat and visual style is all perfect. Really cool how they let you scale up or down the difficulty of combat so you can choose a more involved experience for when you're feeling like a challenge but also there's an option for an easier setting if you feel like more of a narrative focused experience.
  9. justasandfox
    Jun 29, 2023
    9
    *MINOR SPOILERS*

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

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

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

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

    I feel like they didn't have enough time to make the story better, and wish they delayed the game and forced the original plan of having it on 2 discs instead of trying to fit everything on 1. HOWEVER, all-in-all, I am still giving this game a 9/10 purely due to how ridiculously spectacular and epic some of these fights were. Along with the music, they had me tearing up - did not know that it was possible to feel such emotion from shear epic-ness. This is, in some ways, the most FF game of all FF games, and I'm not talking about the combat or RPG elements. Some of the experiences really brought out the little kid glee in me, and would have been something my younger self might have imagined inside his head and would have LOVED to play. Definitely a must-play for any FF fan, if you can look past the flaws and see XVI for what it is - it is more (and yes sometimes, less) than a game, but it is still an EXPERIENCE that you don't want to miss.    … Expand
  10. Fristie
    Jun 29, 2023
    9
    Loving the game's new direction so far. Nice storytelling and combat.
    Performance and gfx are sometimes a bit off though.
    I sincerely hope to see more FF games like this.
  11. InsaneWB91
    Jun 29, 2023
    9
    Was hesitant bc I’ve never really played final fantasy well since ff10 but I gotta say it’s an amazing game and worth every penny if you like gow or any other action adventure game with rpg elements or are just a final fantasy fan then you’re going to absolutely love this game. Must buy 9 outta 10 for me
  12. 1000needles
    Jun 29, 2023
    8
    10/10 Story
    10/10 Characters
    10/10 Voice Acting
    Combat 8/10 ( gets stale at times)
    Music 10/10
    Graphics 9/10
    If i had a major criticism it would be the side quest. The game bombards the player with them and they are boring . Previous Final Fantasy games the side quests were subtle and enjoyable.
    All in All its a very enjoyable game and deserves a place in the Game Awards
  13. RainbowPhoenix
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    Just simply a masterpiece. Don't know how they did it, the 1 year of polishing the game after already finishing the game but they beat my highest expectations and delivered the impossible. Was an incredible and compelling thrill ride to the very end one the best games of all time. I mean the passion that is on display throughout the hours of playtime... wow! 10/10! Sony/Square enix neverJust simply a masterpiece. Don't know how they did it, the 1 year of polishing the game after already finishing the game but they beat my highest expectations and delivered the impossible. Was an incredible and compelling thrill ride to the very end one the best games of all time. I mean the passion that is on display throughout the hours of playtime... wow! 10/10! Sony/Square enix never fails to deliver
    The Eikons fights the **** Eikon fights no game has ever delivered this level portion of depth out this world the pun intended just play the game !    … Expand
  14. JessieShivah_
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    This game is just perfect in my eyes everyone else I know agrees, an emotional narrative, amazing side characters, everything I hoped for, game of the year for sure, the best game I’ve ever played no load times playing for 80 hours.
  15. Darkknight1980
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    This is the best final fantasy game I have ever played. I love the easiness this game provides you to get along with the story. I love its epic boss battles which is example for many games to come.
  16. fuerstrainier
    Jun 29, 2023
    4
    Looking at these positive ratings here I am really surprised. I played around ten hours now and think I will abandon the game entirely, although I love the franchise, even the latest entries. This "game" is in my mind not only not an RPG but not a game at all in my mind. I am not sure why I as a player am here for. The game constantly interrupt me after a single button click.
    The world has    Looking at these positive ratings here I am really surprised. I played around ten hours now and think I will abandon the game entirely, although I love the franchise, even the latest entries. This "game" is in my mind not only not an RPG but not a game at all in my mind. I am not sure why I as a player am here for. The game constantly interrupt me after a single button click.
    The world has nothing in it to explore, which is a slap in the face after coming from Elden Ring. The combat system is rudimentary at best and the leveling system is none existing.
    I really wanted to like this game, but after I fell asleep while playing, this entry in my beloved franchise clearly doesn'value my time enough to go on.    … Expand
  17. LeonEvans
    Jun 29, 2023
    1
    First, I want to address peoples comment on how people can give 0 to this game. The question is how can someone give 10, which is an absolute perfect when there is no perfect in this world. 0 and 10 are the exact same rating except it’s the polar opposite. The only difference is people actually had to PAY for this game. So it is more likely 0 would exist if they didn’t like the game.First, I want to address peoples comment on how people can give 0 to this game. The question is how can someone give 10, which is an absolute perfect when there is no perfect in this world. 0 and 10 are the exact same rating except it’s the polar opposite. The only difference is people actually had to PAY for this game. So it is more likely 0 would exist if they didn’t like the game. Whereas, fanboys or people with low expectations and the inability to review would give it a 10 for satisfying a couple of category or for just not being bad. If perfect existed in your world, then it is clear that you don’t know what you are talking about. Ever think your spouse or job or anything else in life is perfect?

    Now that’s out of the way.

    The game clearly has a great artistic feel from music to graphics. I would even say it’s one of the best for environment / feel they are trying to portray like every Final Fantasy. However, that has become the base for a very long time. Over 20-years. It’s like voice acting is expected in games today, so it doesn’t get a 10 for having great music or graphics which it’s already known for as a Final Fantasy title.

    That being said, what makes the game suffer is really the creative direction & gameplay of the series. The title is one of first MAIN titles given a rating of M, which says something. That something being their target market is no longer towards the light-hearted adventurous players. You can tell that they are totally targeting the Western audiences with the Brute character designs, blood, gore, and sexual themes etc.

    This in of itself makes it a Western RPG not. Japanese RPG.

    It’s medieval Europe and I will praise they did not bow to the Woke crowd and adjust to include Blacks. It’s not like they included Asians. No gaming company should bow to the Woke on creativity, that’s why Disney is failing so horribly. At any rate, being set in medieval Europe I would have enjoyed the series a lot more if it had a different Art Direction.

    It seems like the Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin was just the beginning of the Dark Gore style art. XVI reminds me a lot of it. It really started with XV but these type of art direction is only captivating to Western players. Previously, even during the PS1 era, a lot of people hated JRPGs or video games in general. They only started climbing aboard gaming during Xbox 360’s release. That has caused the FPS genre to take off. These players are often polar opposites.

    This game basically threw away what final elements it had as an JRPG (started at FF13) in attempt to capture the Western audiences. Notice the art-style changes vs Tales of, Persona, Xenoblade etc.

    One of the most important and greatest things about JRPG is its enormous world, and ability to travel around the world. I’m not talking about travelling around an island or a country but an airship with the ability to dive in water or into the air to roam the world. That has completely disappeared.

    The second, is the light-hearted main characters, elements that appeal to teenagers or younger audiences. It is clear to me from the art direction, that they no longer want to appeal to younger audiences except probably the older Western generation from the PS1 and 360 eras. Look at the difference between popular games like Minecraft, Roblox, Fortnite etc vs the New Final Fantasy Art styles. This has bothered me, because I prefer light-hearted characters opposed to brutes of the Western games.

    I remember someone made a video talking about Cloud, how he looks like a girl and they can’t take him to a bar for a beer like Thor. Brutes are the character designs of the Western society. It’s like how woman look like crap in video games for West vs Japanese designs. So I don’t like their art and creative direction. This game atmosphere reminds me of Vagrant Story from the 90s or the Stranger of Paradise closer to the 2020s. The atmosphere is one of the same, dark, gloomy, etc not magical like Final Fantasy games should be. It is a very Westernized Design for western audiences. Reminds me of another art style Elden Ring.

    Other JRPGs like Tales of, Xenoblade, Persona, etc all is taking a very light-hearted approach but Final Fantasy games are becoming what you call Western RPG not JRPG.

    Battle system
    I always like new battle systems and learning about them. I don’t really care if it’s button smashing or strategic like Marvel Midnight Suns, it’s all fine to me. However, this is more button smashing.

    I would write more but I don’t have time to waste on this review. It’s a hype, and fanboy game. Maybe it will appeal to Western players more, who knows? I guarantee you that a lot of the 10/10 reviews are also fake as I stated nothing in this world is perfect, especially if you paid $$$ for it.

    To me, it wasn’t worth the $150. I don’t think it was a life changing game. There was nothing revolutionary about the game.    … Expand
  18. WarrickAngel
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    This game is a masterpiece!!! The story, combat, everything about this game is a masterpiece. Thank you Square Enix for making this wonderful game. Looking forward to future main line games this is a huge leap visually best game of all time point blank period
  19. rtoale
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    Peak gaming. The demo had me sold but damn, what a masterpiece. Been gaming for 40 years and the last game that really pulled my heart strings like this was Ocarina of Time. Buy it.
  20. Caitin_
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    No spoiler review. This game is a must play, firstly this is best looking next generation game of all time,The way the story is told and the character development that exists is insane, from all characters, it is a game that makes you feel all type of emotions and is very enjoyable to complete. Personally, it's GOTY.
  21. TorgalFanGirl
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    this game is the game I've been waiting for. it includes everything! perfect story, best graphics of all time stunningly polished to perfection, soundtrack out this world sokkan the greatest of all time, even emotionally heart feeling, and much more!!!. thank you Square Enix for this divine masterpiece! # FFXVI GOTY
  22. RedEyesLulu
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    An absolutely fantastic mediaeval story that gripped me from start to finish with emotional fulfilling moments, the characters are unique, and their sidequests are great too.
    Hands down best game of all time we will never see game this beautifully crafted and polished the level of detail is levels above everything can’t wait to buy this again on PC
  23. AcateFr
    Jun 29, 2023
    9
    Jeu exceptionnel sur beaucoup d'aspects, quelques défauts et quelques manque pour un FF, mais l'aventure est extraordinaire et elle vaut le coup.
  24. Obisaro
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    I don't know what anyone else could want from a Final Fantasy game? Smooth and exciting combat, an impactful story, nuanced characters, and massive Eikon battles.
  25. bodohxboxfan
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    diam lah xboxfan dah lah bodoh brain issue babi ko ingat bagus ko pun game babi xbone fan
  26. mokamo
    Jun 29, 2023
    9
    Great story and combat tho I didn’t like some of the dialogue and the outfit of Clive
  27. MoguMg
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    A beautiful debut for the former Heavensward staff at CBU3. The story is heartwrenching, exciting, romantic, tragic and hopeful throughout. The main cast is wonderful with each voice actor doing an incredible job, elevating the story countless times. Combat is incredibly satisfying with lots of combo potential in each and every eikon's kit. Above everything else, the music and the bossA beautiful debut for the former Heavensward staff at CBU3. The story is heartwrenching, exciting, romantic, tragic and hopeful throughout. The main cast is wonderful with each voice actor doing an incredible job, elevating the story countless times. Combat is incredibly satisfying with lots of combo potential in each and every eikon's kit. Above everything else, the music and the boss encounters elevate this game to a level I never thought was possible. By the end of the game, I felt like I had beaten 6 different final boss fights over my 40 hours. I love FF16 and hope this studio can go on to make many more incredible games.… Expand
  28. Opiekun
    Jun 29, 2023
    9
    FF XVI is amazing piece of art,

    it's not perfect by any means but I don't think there is something like a "perfect game" because a lot of opinions comes from personal preferences. We like and dislike different things. And the things that I PERSONALLY like about the game were so good that I didn't mind few flaws that the game have. After finishing the game I'm so invested in it that I    FF XVI is amazing piece of art,

    it's not perfect by any means but I don't think there is something like a "perfect game" because a lot of opinions comes from personal preferences. We like and dislike different things. And the things that I PERSONALLY like about the game were so good that I didn't mind few flaws that the game have. After finishing the game I'm so invested in it that I want more of this world and its characters.

    It's FINAL FANTASY game and feels like one. If you like good looking and sounding game, fun combat, rich world, excellent story and interesting characters then I think you will enjoy FINAL FANTASY XVI.    … Expand
  29. Wizar
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    Excellent action rpg, whilst it may not appeal to all classic turn-based Final Fantasy fans it does absolutely have a FF story, it's full of the same charm you'll see from the heavier bits of FFXIV.
  30. Chavamp
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Es increíble volver a sentir la esencia de Final Fantasy de nuevo en esta entrega llena de buena historia, excelente combate y gameplay, llevo 20 horas y estoy contento, cuento el tiempo para volver a jugarlo.

    Algo importante es que la nueva partida plus será atractiva para volver a jugarlo, cosa que haré sin duda
  31. kaohew
    Jun 29, 2023
    8
    This is not my type of FF , but not a bad game. The action combat system is fun, the graphic is awesome, the music is epic. The storyline is just normal.. not a amazing story. need more character build. Side quests a bit boring , feels like MMORPG quests. The world and maps looks nice but nothing much too explore. I like the game, but hope the development team cam improve on making aThis is not my type of FF , but not a bad game. The action combat system is fun, the graphic is awesome, the music is epic. The storyline is just normal.. not a amazing story. need more character build. Side quests a bit boring , feels like MMORPG quests. The world and maps looks nice but nothing much too explore. I like the game, but hope the development team cam improve on making a standalone game.… Expand
  32. Iem_addict
    Jun 29, 2023
    9
    Beautiful graphics and slick combat. Just wish there were less cutscenes and more real time gameplay.

    I suppose though that the cutscenes are important for story progression.

    Playing the demo at the moment and hopefully the full game will arrive in the post today
  33. Adrifv8
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Todos hemos jugado a un Final Fantasy, y todos tenemos nuestro favorito (muchas veces el primero en jugar o acabar).Entiendo las criticas al cambio, es una saga, pero no los 0.Si somos criticos seamos serios.Llevo 25 h y el juego pinta muy bien y engancha.Os imaginais a dia de hoy que nota tendria ffX????.Le pongo un 10 por esas notas injustas de 0 que veo y sin fundamento, la mayoría sinTodos hemos jugado a un Final Fantasy, y todos tenemos nuestro favorito (muchas veces el primero en jugar o acabar).Entiendo las criticas al cambio, es una saga, pero no los 0.Si somos criticos seamos serios.Llevo 25 h y el juego pinta muy bien y engancha.Os imaginais a dia de hoy que nota tendria ffX????.Le pongo un 10 por esas notas injustas de 0 que veo y sin fundamento, la mayoría sin jugarlo mas de 5h....
    La bso muy bien, los combates entretenidos graficos muy chulos con caidas eso si.Solo espero q cuando nos pongamos a puntuar q seamos justos con el producto q tenemos.larga vida a los videojuegos y felicidades a square por el gran trabajo q tiene este PEDAZO DE FINAL FANTASY.    … Expand
  34. PrinceofJJ
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Without going into spoilers, words can’t even describe how amazing this game is. From the music, to the story and the characters and the combat, everything feels so familiar. Don’t listen to what people say about it not being “Final Fantasy” or been too much like “Devil May Cry”. Everything that makes a game Final Fantasy is there. Amazing music, Always fantasy (chocobos, moogles, spells,Without going into spoilers, words can’t even describe how amazing this game is. From the music, to the story and the characters and the combat, everything feels so familiar. Don’t listen to what people say about it not being “Final Fantasy” or been too much like “Devil May Cry”. Everything that makes a game Final Fantasy is there. Amazing music, Always fantasy (chocobos, moogles, spells, and summons). But the number one thing is story. And this game has a compelling story from beginning to end. Straight 10/10… Expand
  35. theSteesh
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    After being cautiously optimistic about this, I found I couldn't stop playing it.

    This really cleared the bad taste out of my mouth after playing day 1 release FFXV.

    The story is captivating and some of the fights are sheer spectacles. The combat feels fluid and satisfyin
  36. rudedude
    Jun 29, 2023
    7
    + Cool lore and gripping story (at times)
    + Great boss battles and enemy variety
    + Incredible soundtrack + Beautiful graphics and ray-traced shadows + Interesting DMC inspired take on action combat - Poor story pacing, lots of filler and fetch questing that wastes player time - Poor exploration, world feels empty and unrewarding to explore - Dungeon design is non-existent, very    + Cool lore and gripping story (at times)
    + Great boss battles and enemy variety
    + Incredible soundtrack
    + Beautiful graphics and ray-traced shadows
    + Interesting DMC inspired take on action combat
    - Poor story pacing, lots of filler and fetch questing that wastes player time
    - Poor exploration, world feels empty and unrewarding to explore
    - Dungeon design is non-existent, very linear (some thoughtful design along the lines of Elden ring/persona 5 dungeons would have been better)
    - Side quests often have boring stories and don't yield meaningful rewards
    - Extremely shallow RPG system, huge wasted opportunity with weapon smithing, no choice of builds with weapons just straight upgrades
    - Action combat system is too shallow compared to contemporaries and without a meaningful RPG system the gameplay feels watered down compared to older FF entries
    - Many boring support characters, weak party compared to all previous games    … Expand
  37. Stebed00
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Goty 2023
    Music atmosphere characters story gameplay 10 One of the best final fantasy ever
  38. kyma
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    I have never had such a great gaming experience. I can't hide my amazement. I can't thank you enough, especially for letting me play it with such excellent cinematic graphics.
  39. Kadoosh
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    Despite a few technical issues, FFXVI is a gold standard in storytelling, epic cinematography, mind blowing action sequences, and many more. I also didn't think the gameplay itself would be as deep and enjoyable as it is. Thank you Square, especially Yoshi P for delivering beyond our expectations. Definitely worth buying a PS5 just to experience this masterpiece on launch.
  40. JRPGamer_03
    Jun 29, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Love the gameplay, graphics and cast of characters! Just wished that the ending explored more about what happened to Jill after Clive's fight with Ultima! Looking forward to Tonberry, Cactuar and Leviathan in the future! Hoping that they consider creating a DLC. Thank you for another masterpiece Square Enix! … Expand
  41. Yuutsu
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    This game is probably the closest to perfect experience I’ve had with a ff game. The story is gripping, although darker than what most ff games are. This game is a turning point for the movement of the series
  42. VALORANTkG
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    This game is amazing ! Battle system, specially boss battles are the high point for this game.
  43. CenTrion
    Jun 28, 2023
    9
    The whole game play was a wonderful experience!! Combat was great, summon beast fight was the best boss fights ever. Yet the plot in the late game, weapons system and ability really got rooms to improve.
  44. Neko_
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Simply a perfect game by any stretch. If you any sort of gamer, it is essential that you play this game. Playing this game is a great experience. I cannot express how well this set the groundbreaking for today's gaming world most beautiful polished game of all time best looking game of all time. PLAY IT. Ignore the 0 rating trolls they still live with their parents with bad choices in lifeSimply a perfect game by any stretch. If you any sort of gamer, it is essential that you play this game. Playing this game is a great experience. I cannot express how well this set the groundbreaking for today's gaming world most beautiful polished game of all time best looking game of all time. PLAY IT. Ignore the 0 rating trolls they still live with their parents with bad choices in life aka having a Xbox… Expand
  45. moose_outsider
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    love this. Final Fantasy XVI is a phenomenal game, through and through. A marvelous battle system, incredible story and characters, a wondrous world full of exploration and intrigue, plenty of RPG tropes, and an outstanding soundtrack all highlight why Final Fantasy XVI is truly something special. The last few entries stumbled out of the gates, sowing some doubt about the future of thelove this. Final Fantasy XVI is a phenomenal game, through and through. A marvelous battle system, incredible story and characters, a wondrous world full of exploration and intrigue, plenty of RPG tropes, and an outstanding soundtrack all highlight why Final Fantasy XVI is truly something special. The last few entries stumbled out of the gates, sowing some doubt about the future of the franchise. In stark contrast, Final Fantasy XVI rises to the occasion, restoring the lofty status the series once enjoyed and taking the franchise in a new direction while still honoring its legacy. In a year full of amazing games, Final Fantasy XVI emerges as a frontrunner.… Expand
  46. helloworld_25
    Jun 28, 2023
    9
    The side quests were boring and repetitive, map exploration was non-existent, and I missed some aspects of previous Final Fantasy games such:
    Hidden bosses
    Challenging side quests or dungeons to find ultimate weapons Character customization BUT, the story, soundtrack, and overall feeling that the game left me with after I finished the game more than made up for the negative things.    The side quests were boring and repetitive, map exploration was non-existent, and I missed some aspects of previous Final Fantasy games such:
    Hidden bosses
    Challenging side quests or dungeons to find ultimate weapons
    Character customization

    BUT, the story, soundtrack, and overall feeling that the game left me with after I finished the game more than made up for the negative things. Now one of my favorite Final Fantasy titles if you don't compare to previous games. Eikon battles with classical soundtrack in the background is in themselves worth the price of the game.    … Expand
  47. MeowMeowMix
    Jun 28, 2023
    7
    The game is leaning towards good, but it has too many flaws, hallways with battles in circular arenas is every map it feels like. Action Combat is rarely for me too, there's a few expections, this isn't one of them, but if you like Devil May Cry this'll probably be fine for you. I also miss a real party system too much. I want to go on an adventure with a bunch of people and build them all up!
  48. casifer999
    Jun 28, 2023
    9
    Fantastic game, my only complaints are sometimes the frame rate drops and in some areas the graphics looked out dated. Other than that phenomenal game. 9/10
  49. FFXIIJudges
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy XVI is Greatest game of all time, hands down. Nothing else to say other than that any negative reviews are simply from people who can't stand a game to be so legendary and being salty they can’t play it cause they buy dead Xbox with no games.
  50. Flow4all
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    My goty this year, loved it.

    Nice history, nice characters, enjoyed the visuals a lot, the battle system it's an improvement from 7 remake (Don't feel bad anymore, even if I prefer turn based combat) and It's a game that I would like to replay again in the future.

    If you have a ps5, must buy.
  51. Vaelfor
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    My most likely goty. Fighting mechanics are very good for action ff game. Characters are good. The mature setting is something i've wanted to see for a long time. Some people say that the story is not good, but i beg to differ. Best story since ff10. I would actually go as far as to say that for me, FF16 is the best FF game since FF9, since the religion related story of FFX wasn't reallyMy most likely goty. Fighting mechanics are very good for action ff game. Characters are good. The mature setting is something i've wanted to see for a long time. Some people say that the story is not good, but i beg to differ. Best story since ff10. I would actually go as far as to say that for me, FF16 is the best FF game since FF9, since the religion related story of FFX wasn't really doing it for me. The only negative is the somewhat unstable framerate.… Expand
  52. Biggun
    Jun 28, 2023
    0
    C'est le pire Final Fantasy jamais créé. Ca n'est pas un JRPG mais un action RPG lambda très action les textures sont grossières les personnages sont sans charismes la difficulté est au plus bas le gameplay est ultra répétitif. Et le jeu est tellement mal optimisé qu'il fait surchauffer les consoles PS5.
  53. Noske
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    SPOILER-FREE

    Amazing new game getting reviewbombed, what's new? People hating anything that is new & good because it's ''cool'' with 0 points / knowledge of the game others than some game journalist reviewers found on Youtube. If you enjoy Final Fantasy & Action-based combat this game is for you, great starter for new players to the franchise. -Great story, graphism & immersion.    SPOILER-FREE

    Amazing new game getting reviewbombed, what's new? People hating anything that is new & good because it's ''cool'' with 0 points / knowledge of the game others than some game journalist reviewers found on Youtube.

    If you enjoy Final Fantasy & Action-based combat this game is for you, great starter for new players to the franchise.

    -Great story, graphism & immersion.

    -Music being the most amazing part for me, Soken never disappoint.

    -The combat is really fun once you unlock multiples Eikons moves & combo with those.
    My only complain would be that some combats (outside tutorial) feels too easy once you master the combat system. Thankfully the Final Fantasy mode (Hardmode unlocked at NG+) makes this concern forgettable, even tho it would have been nice to have a higher difficulty right at the start.

    -NG+: Like I said before, it add a great new difficulty but also new enemies & mechanics.

    This game is a solid 9/10 & must-play if you own a PS5, sadly since it's getting reviewbombs by childs, speaking of the 0/10, with non common sense or valid criticism, I put it at 10/10.

    PS: Not sure about getting it? There is a amazing demo for free if you don't want to spend your cash blindly that let you discover the story. A second demo unlock after you finish the first one which focus more about the combat system.    … Expand
  54. Jmlive92
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game...my first final fantasy experience and I really enjoyed it...loved the story...combat is fantastic...music phenomenal...breaking the final fantasy barrier… Expand
  55. MarkovIV
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    a true return to a triumphant FINAL FANTASY narrative. Eikon battles are what i've dreamed when as a kid, watching summons blur out and shine the whole screen, finally taking place in action and unfolding before our very eyes. Also, Soken is a genius.
  56. Hawai4Kill
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. IMO.. Game of the year História magnífica, desenvolvimento de personagens muito bem feito, elementos de cenário que recebem a importância em momentos específicos da história, como a flor do príncipe Dion e a engrenagem na missão da Mid, o desenvolvimento do Joshua até o derradeiro fim. Simplesmente incrível… Expand
  57. Crimson9
    Jun 28, 2023
    6
    Best Final Fantasy game to come since FF12. The story is great, the characters are great, the world building is fantastic. Square has taken a big step forward in these areas. On the other hand, everything regarding gameplay here (the combat, the sidequests, the level design, the customization, the progression, etc.) is extremely subpar. FF fans as usual are happily living in a bubble whereBest Final Fantasy game to come since FF12. The story is great, the characters are great, the world building is fantastic. Square has taken a big step forward in these areas. On the other hand, everything regarding gameplay here (the combat, the sidequests, the level design, the customization, the progression, etc.) is extremely subpar. FF fans as usual are happily living in a bubble where they aren't even able to grasp the steep decline of this series.… Expand
  58. yeyelectro17
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No he jugado Zelda jugue resident y creo que es el mejor juego del año hasta el momento una historia muy buena la mejor de los ultimos 6 final fantasy mucho mejor que el 15 que 7 remake, unos graficos buenos con un diseño de arte muy bueno, unos combates al estilo devil may cry, unas batallas con jefes muy epicas cada vez subiendo mas el nivel de epicidad unas secundarias no al nivel de witcher 3 pero si muy notables que te ayudan adentran mas en la historia, creo que lo platinare desde el God of War Ragnarok no platinaba uno y ya llevo casi 60 horas del juego, Lastima por la gente y la prensa que carece de objetividad ya que el juego aunque no tiene una mala puntuacion deberia tener aun una mejor todo el juego completo en mi canal de youtube @yeyelectro… Expand
  59. Ghostagent
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    I typically prefer turn based but this game is amazing. Music, story, presentation, combat, graphics all superb.
  60. xManGod
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    If you like to enjoy the show . trust me the game is really worth playing..
  61. Lyu_
    Jun 28, 2023
    3
    Final Fantasy XIV Shadow Bringers was so great that I bought this one. What came out was a reboot of A Realm Reborn.

    It's not even a footnote to HEAVENSWORD, why Joshua was using a false name, why the Dominants were born that way, how Clive was treated for 13 years, and that is not told at all. Don't you realize what was wrong with FF15? Moreover, even the main quests were made to do    Final Fantasy XIV Shadow Bringers was so great that I bought this one. What came out was a reboot of A Realm Reborn.

    It's not even a footnote to HEAVENSWORD, why Joshua was using a false name, why the Dominants were born that way, how Clive was treated for 13 years, and that is not told at all.

    Don't you realize what was wrong with FF15? Moreover, even the main quests were made to do stale errands like the three most important delicacies, and they were nothing but a painful experience. I don't like Artema's motives, like shifting the blame, and I don't feel the need to have more than one Artema.

    Not talking about it is not always a good thing, in fact, FF10, which explained everything, is still talked about as a masterpiece, and Final Fantasy when Sakaguchi was around told all story.

    I think it's time to research once again why those works were so popular back then.

    And The music is too classical, which kills the original battle background music of FF.

    Final Fantasy should have hot progressive rock battle music, like Nobuo Uematsu's, and fixed battle music, and FF14 does that.

    Why didn't it? They said, "We made it classical to fit the worldview of Game of Thrones homage"? Don't ficking kid yourself, even FF11 even came out with a progressive block in the assault area! The only ones that didn't are Tactics and 12.

    As for battles, they are exhilarating, but there is no freedom of strategy. In that sense, it feels very monotonous. Where is the variety of black magic? Why can the enemies use Cure and Protect, but not Clive?

    The UI is also hard to look at and doesn't fit Final Fantasy.

    It fits because of the game design of Bayonetta and Devil May Cry.

    However, it is not all bad. The direction of the action is not bad, and I hope that the ATB of Final Fantasy 7 Remake and the action of this game will be combined well. That is what I think is the perfect Final Fantasy battle system, and the command elements should not be discarded.

    There were some good parts, I enjoyed it until the midway rush, then it stalled after Artema came out. It's sad, Yoshida, because I had very high hopes for it.

    I love your Final Fantasy 14 very much and still enjoy playing it. Why didn't you ask Natsuko Ishikawa to do it? You knew that Maehiro's A Realm Reborn scenario was not well received.

    He shines because he is a planner and battle designer, I don't want you to adopt his narrative.

    Yoshida, Takai, and Maehiro should leave Ivalice.    … Expand
  62. Solidsnake69
    Jun 28, 2023
    6
    I think this game is a bit overrated. The good: cool combat, story.

    The bad: exploration is pointless, the combat is ludicrously easy, side quests are horrible and meaningless.
  63. Caos_cesar
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Battle system, specially boss battles are the high point for this game. Ande believe me, they very HIGH.

    Graphs and history are also great, The game is a must have.
  64. Agastia
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    The world building and game design are very good.
    All specifications are focused on the story and action, and unnecessary specifications are simplified to the extreme, making the player's experience very good.
    The visual production of the story and boss battles is particularly outstanding, and this is something we have never experienced before. The action is very flexible and there    The world building and game design are very good.
    All specifications are focused on the story and action, and unnecessary specifications are simplified to the extreme, making the player's experience very good.

    The visual production of the story and boss battles is particularly outstanding, and this is something we have never experienced before.

    The action is very flexible and there are tons of combo routes.
    Responses and character movements are very smooth and highly exhilarating.    … Expand
  65. Floxgo
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Ah, Final Fantasy, is a series beloved by countless fans around the world. This particular installment does not fall from the series even changing from the turn-based aspect of previous games it still manages to bare no effort into providing a masterpiece of a game with the action and combat. Trust the developers and Yoshi P to deliver a great game and I can say they delivered.
  66. TFDIX
    Jun 28, 2023
    9
    As a long time fan of ff and long time xiv player i tried not to go in with my hopes too high.
    But once again CB3 has delivered another excellent entry.
    While the story and some side quests can be a snooze, the highs outweigh anything else. The boss fights were spectacular each felt like a final boss in itself. Soken also delivered once again on the ost and i cannot wait till it    As a long time fan of ff and long time xiv player i tried not to go in with my hopes too high.
    But once again CB3 has delivered another excellent entry.
    While the story and some side quests can be a snooze, the highs outweigh anything else.
    The boss fights were spectacular each felt like a final boss in itself.
    Soken also delivered once again on the ost and i cannot wait till it releases.
    I am looking forward to the future of the series and any updates to xvi they decide to make    … Expand
  67. MehTa
    Jun 28, 2023
    1
    If you want to play Animal Crossing as an FPS, or God of War as a turn based rpg, then this game is for you. Change most of what you know about the series. No playable party. Hack and slash combat. This game would have made a great new IP, but it struggles to find it's identity by using the name Final Fantasy without taking much more than gods and creatures from the series. So little ofIf you want to play Animal Crossing as an FPS, or God of War as a turn based rpg, then this game is for you. Change most of what you know about the series. No playable party. Hack and slash combat. This game would have made a great new IP, but it struggles to find it's identity by using the name Final Fantasy without taking much more than gods and creatures from the series. So little of the series is in this installment, and the main reason it's getting positive reviews is not because it's "Final Fantasy" but because it feeds the masses very generic and addicting aspects of modern gaming. Do not play this game expecting Final Fantasy, but if you are familiar with the Devil May Cry series, it might be for you.… Expand
  68. Sammael
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Easily my favorite Final Fantasy since the PS1 days. Get it, you won’t regret it.
  69. LuisRodrigues
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    The game is amazing!!! The story and the characters are fantastic and the new combat is awesome. Definitely worth playing
  70. hmiraval
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    I was waiting for a final fantasy, that is up to final fantasy x and I found it!
    10/10!
  71. Arrrchaic
    Jun 28, 2023
    8
    Amazing, spectacular, possibly my personal most favorite game of all time. Expectations were blown completely out of the park. My only major gripes are that some of the side quests aren't exactly streamlined, and that it isn't on PC. Abolish console exclusives!!! Excited for the PC release.
  72. GameLover898
    Jun 28, 2023
    9
    Love this game, especially the fantasy fighting. Very close to DMC and GOW. If they could improve the sub-tasks and gear upgrading system, I absolutely will give 10. I have never played FF series before. I am a fan of souls like games and GOW series.
  73. Felmachado
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    I loved Everything about the game!( no the performance mode). The visuals are great with a cgi quality, great characters and Amazing story! All the references to others games of the series made me smile all the time. This is such a great game!
  74. LolBaconSwe
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    The best Final Fantasy I've ever played. Great story, great combat, great characters, great music. My game of the year for sure!
  75. Xedmed
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    This game is phenomenal. Game of the year I say (and yes I did complete Totk before saying that). The game is a visual marvel. It's characters are all exceptionally likeable. Plus the growth paths they go on are unbelievable. The side quest generate this amazing rich world, where you see your base grow, and the people directly benefit from your input. The combat is frantic, taking all theThis game is phenomenal. Game of the year I say (and yes I did complete Totk before saying that). The game is a visual marvel. It's characters are all exceptionally likeable. Plus the growth paths they go on are unbelievable. The side quest generate this amazing rich world, where you see your base grow, and the people directly benefit from your input. The combat is frantic, taking all the best bits of DMC5 and a few of the better action RPG's of the past 5 years. The influence of so many other games are seen in this. 10/10. I'm only 50% of the way through and can't recommend it enough.… Expand
  76. TriMagic
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy XVI will undoubtedly withstand the test of time and take its place as one of the best games to ever grace a home new generation system

    Also ignore those hate reviews spamming 0 that’s Xbox and Nintendo fans that have nothing to do with their life stay salty
  77. Zygardemaster77
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Don't listen to the review bombers, they're all trolls or people whove never played a FF game, this game is absolutely amazing for fans of devil may cry, final fantasy, and rpg fans altogether. The story is great and the combat is some of the best, imo a contender for game of the year.
  78. bbrounin
    Jun 28, 2023
    9
    Very fun game! It’s not your grandma’s FF but it’s a great story and delivers on what they were trying to do.
  79. Joeyman517
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    This game is one of the best things I've ever played amazing storytelling soundtrack and combat
  80. Alexfalcon02
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Tiempo jugado +50 Hrs. Un gran juego, Tiene una historia muy interesante con grandes personajes, un gameplay con estilo Hack and slash muy divertido con diferentes estilos de combate por los diferentes eikons, una música que probablemente sea el soundtrack del año, misiones secundarias mejorables, pero con algunas interesantes y un rendimiento mejorable pero que sea prometido mejorar conTiempo jugado +50 Hrs. Un gran juego, Tiene una historia muy interesante con grandes personajes, un gameplay con estilo Hack and slash muy divertido con diferentes estilos de combate por los diferentes eikons, una música que probablemente sea el soundtrack del año, misiones secundarias mejorables, pero con algunas interesantes y un rendimiento mejorable pero que sea prometido mejorar con futuras actualizaciones.… Expand
  81. Dirtydoflamingo
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    This has gotta be the top 3 in the franchise, definitely worth your time. It was known for years this was an action game, haters still bought, and ff hasnt been turn based for years so those are redundant complaints. The complaint that "its just game of thrones" are from A. People who never seen it, or B. people that just conflate dark fantasy with it and even C.People always cry when ffThis has gotta be the top 3 in the franchise, definitely worth your time. It was known for years this was an action game, haters still bought, and ff hasnt been turn based for years so those are redundant complaints. The complaint that "its just game of thrones" are from A. People who never seen it, or B. people that just conflate dark fantasy with it and even C.People always cry when ff is better that their favorite game. Ignore the review bombs, never seen more copium lmfao … Expand
  82. jacktea007
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    For me is 9.5 out of 10 however Metacritic doesn’t have 9.5 so I put 10. I haven’t play a good Final Fantasy game since the best last one is Final Fantasy 12, Final Fantasy 7 remake is great as well. But Final Fantasy 16 improve in RPG element into Action RPG style like you don’t have to wait turn by turn which is great. And graphic on FF16 is excellent, quality mode it run 4k render fromFor me is 9.5 out of 10 however Metacritic doesn’t have 9.5 so I put 10. I haven’t play a good Final Fantasy game since the best last one is Final Fantasy 12, Final Fantasy 7 remake is great as well. But Final Fantasy 16 improve in RPG element into Action RPG style like you don’t have to wait turn by turn which is great. And graphic on FF16 is excellent, quality mode it run 4k render from 1440p in 30 fps and performance mode we run 1080p most time but hiccups 720p if heavy scene, frame rate issues run 40-50 fps in most scene and but we are human of course we are greedy and hoping can get 60 fps in 1440p and 30fps in 4k but we in 2023, no much downgrade unlike watchdog or Tom Clancy games and the graphic is excellent and more demanding I am satisfy. And Clive can use multiple type of summon beast(dominant) and use their skill which is awesome and you really like most of the characters in this game and no annoying character. I mean is an excellent game, you don’t have to listen to the website review and play your own way.… Expand
  83. Kitoalarco
    Jun 28, 2023
    4
    Algunos críticos deben jugar otro juego, pues para nada es perfecto y para nada de 10...juego poco creativo, repetitivo.
  84. Gamer2068
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Rare that I pick up a new game and has me playing 6+ hours the first day alone. I put more hours in it since released day. I’m entertained by the story. Keeps getting better. Progression en well paced give me time to assimilate new skills and practice. Visuals are very good. Cut scenes are so good and enjoy watching them very much. Combat is fun. Like I say usually even new games got meRare that I pick up a new game and has me playing 6+ hours the first day alone. I put more hours in it since released day. I’m entertained by the story. Keeps getting better. Progression en well paced give me time to assimilate new skills and practice. Visuals are very good. Cut scenes are so good and enjoy watching them very much. Combat is fun. Like I say usually even new games got me playing an hour or two a day but this one keeps me engaged longer.… Expand
  85. CKaedhan
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Visuals are beautiful, artistic direction is perfect, the music is divine, the gameplay is a masterpiece (don't listen to game journalist playing tutorials on easy mode).

    Sacrificing turn based gameplay was worth for this gem. It's been a while since a solo player FF felt like an actual fantasy.
  86. Castlony
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    This game is made for you to enjoy Great fights great places thank you square einx for this game
  87. RayAshes
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece / soundtrack /story /gameplay/characters/everything was peak fiction
  88. Madara_san
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    I think this game is what final fantasy as a franchise really needed, I know it is the hot debate that it doesn't feel like "final fantasy" but when we look back at all the great games of the series 16 embodies it to the core, and has one of the best storylines I have ever seen in a game, the battles continue to get better as they go and that is so rare to see in a game, SOKEN is a geniusI think this game is what final fantasy as a franchise really needed, I know it is the hot debate that it doesn't feel like "final fantasy" but when we look back at all the great games of the series 16 embodies it to the core, and has one of the best storylines I have ever seen in a game, the battles continue to get better as they go and that is so rare to see in a game, SOKEN is a genius and this OST is an instant classic.… Expand
  89. Sasuke_noctis
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    I thnk this game embodies what a final fantasy game is, I think it is one of the best games in the franchise and one of the greatest games ever.
  90. sangine
    Jun 28, 2023
    9
    Solo comento para ofrecerles a todos los haters, adultos con baja autoestima y mononeurona de la guerrita de consolas, unos pañuelos. Los necesitan para los lagrimones que no paran de soltar. Y algo para el ácido estomacal y la bilis que los está matando por dentro.

    Un abrazo. Ánimo!
  91. Fenix9421
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    A masterpiece cinematc experience. Amazing art complimented by the breath-taking music that only Soken could write and a great (if not a bit FF-tropy) story that keeps you on the edge of your sit. It has been years since a game literally made me feel goosebumps like the combination of the music, art and story did at the game's first big reveal. Combat cannot be described as anything otherA masterpiece cinematc experience. Amazing art complimented by the breath-taking music that only Soken could write and a great (if not a bit FF-tropy) story that keeps you on the edge of your sit. It has been years since a game literally made me feel goosebumps like the combination of the music, art and story did at the game's first big reveal. Combat cannot be described as anything other than excellent too, just be warned that the game is as match of a movie as it is a hack-and-slash. If you are not into long cutscenes and scripted interactive spectacles (even if they are supported by amazing visuals, a complelling story and a breath-taking music) you may not be able to get full-value out of thi s game. But if you are, or if you are a fan of DmC-style combat even a bit, you owe it to yourself to play this game, yesterday.

    In the age of unoriginal live service and micro-transaction meat-grinders, FFXVI reminds why we once discussed if video games are art.    … Expand
  92. TooBarFoo
    Jun 28, 2023
    7
    So this is not a bad game, far from it, but it's also not a great game. As a FF game it is even weaker. While I've never been a turn based fan I did like the FF7 remake blended gameplay, I think it's aa shame that was not developed further here. This is a fairly good action game dragged down by a below par open world with quests from the early 00's and mostly bland NPC's. But the game isSo this is not a bad game, far from it, but it's also not a great game. As a FF game it is even weaker. While I've never been a turn based fan I did like the FF7 remake blended gameplay, I think it's aa shame that was not developed further here. This is a fairly good action game dragged down by a below par open world with quests from the early 00's and mostly bland NPC's. But the game is hidden within hours and hours of cut scenes with a few QTE at the best moments. I think SE needs to play God of war to learn how a story can be told in modern games. I've given it a 7 as when it's good it can be very good but I'm being generous as you have to wade through hours of mediocre to find the good bits. I'm thinking those giving this a 10 have only played COD and FIFA up till now… Expand
  93. ronchalant
    Jun 28, 2023
    5
    It's an absolutely beautiful game, and the story itself is fairly good. That said, I really want to enjoy this more, but there are too many nagging problems. Mainly: it's a lot of cutscenes and locked dialogue with periodic action and gameplay. If you just want a story then I think you'll enjoy it, but I prefer games that tell a story - not stories that occasionally let you run the mainIt's an absolutely beautiful game, and the story itself is fairly good. That said, I really want to enjoy this more, but there are too many nagging problems. Mainly: it's a lot of cutscenes and locked dialogue with periodic action and gameplay. If you just want a story then I think you'll enjoy it, but I prefer games that tell a story - not stories that occasionally let you run the main character from place to place. Skill Up claimed the game was 75% cutscenes, and while I think that's a slight exaggeration, it's not that far off. And much of the "action" is moving from one place to another, battling minor groups of enemies who pose no threat.

    The enemies are redundant and far too easy. You can make it more interesting by mixing up your style and rotating different kinds of attacks, but aside from bosses and "cinematic mode button selection" I honestly think I could beat the game just using the basic attack over and over.

    Others may find these non-issues, and if you enjoy the game by all means have at it. I rather wish I could get my money back.    … Expand
  94. BreadHood
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    It's a beautiful and overall stunning game and you can feel the love and thoughts they put into it every minute of playing.
  95. Mgcarter91
    Jun 28, 2023
    5
    I’m not a fan of what the final fantasy combat system has become. It just feels to hack and slash. This one is also more a movie than a game. You’ll probably enjoy it if you like this style of combat and are more interested in a story, but otherwise I would avoid it.
  96. CCS
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    I feel FF16 has created a very unique style of game. Definitely not for every gamers since it heavily relies on the story but I love a GREAT story and this game is making me feel like watching a tv show that I can’t stop until I see the last episode. You become very attach to the characters and invested in the world. VA has done an amazing work. It’s very immersive with the battleI feel FF16 has created a very unique style of game. Definitely not for every gamers since it heavily relies on the story but I love a GREAT story and this game is making me feel like watching a tv show that I can’t stop until I see the last episode. You become very attach to the characters and invested in the world. VA has done an amazing work. It’s very immersive with the battle cinematography. Graphics are very impactful and beautiful. I know there’s complains about motion but in my case it does not affect or bother me at all. Same with side quests, I enjoy learning more of these npc’s life and environment. Even if it’s just delivering an item, I get to know what impact it does to their life. Is this game for everyone? No. It may be slow or not enough for some players that enjoys just action/gameplay. I would say playing the demo is a really good way to know if this game is for you or not. Would I recommend this game? Absolutely YES! It’s a roller coaster of emotion in the story and excitement watching the fight scenes that is unique and worth experiencing it.… Expand
  97. felcrotic
    Jun 28, 2023
    9
    This game is massive fan service to Final Fantasy veterans. Seeing Eikons (summons) on the PS5 having full cinematic fights is wonderful. The combat is much more inline with an action game but its is not pushing like Devil May Cry. The ability to choose whichever Eikons you want (and associated elemental powers) without being forced to play a "meta" of sorts is refreshing. While I wouldThis game is massive fan service to Final Fantasy veterans. Seeing Eikons (summons) on the PS5 having full cinematic fights is wonderful. The combat is much more inline with an action game but its is not pushing like Devil May Cry. The ability to choose whichever Eikons you want (and associated elemental powers) without being forced to play a "meta" of sorts is refreshing. While I would love a turn based FF entry with modern graphics, I feel like those days are over. Bravely Default and Octopath Traveler can scratch that itch.

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

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

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

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

    Background: I was worried about how FF16 would end up until I played part one of the FF7 Remake. The more action oriented focus is here to stay and for anyone wanting turn based RPGs, play Octopath Traveler. admittedly I was not a fan of FF 12-15 but loved the story of FF14. I am also a huge fan of Devil May Cry having played all of the games (same applies to FF).    … Expand
  98. gin003
    Jun 28, 2023
    4
    I have never been more disappointed in a final fantasy game. Maybe that is why they have given free demo, they know it will hook people because the start of the game is really good. Whole game is 80% watching cut scenes and 20% playing the actual game. Can we really call it an ARPG when most of the time we are just watching cutscenes?!? LOL

    Battle System 4/10: it's ok and fun at start    I have never been more disappointed in a final fantasy game. Maybe that is why they have given free demo, they know it will hook people because the start of the game is really good. Whole game is 80% watching cut scenes and 20% playing the actual game. Can we really call it an ARPG when most of the time we are just watching cutscenes?!? LOL

    Battle System 4/10: it's ok and fun at start then gets really boring after some time. We just mash skill button once on cooldown and keep pressing evade and surely we will win. Where is the mana limitation when using skills? Where is the summons in battle? Ff7 remake battle system is much more fun than this. i thought they are going to make battle more interesting since they approach an ARPG style but hey, i am mostly watching cut scenes anyway LMAO.

    MSQ: 10/10 is actually pretty good.
    Side quests: 4/10 are fetch quest and killing mobs. i thought it is gonna be more innovative than that. Some side quests are actually good if it involves story characters though. i love the mini bosses scattered in map though they are really easy to kill because HEY!!!! Im just spamming all my skills, even the S tier mobs is not challenging. Plus we dont need to waste our time on fetching side npc boooooooring quests!!! Didn't you learn from the FF7 remake problems, its a copy cat of this.

    Mixed feelings with this game. it makes you excited in the main story then makes you sad and bored while doing some other things. Gets Repetitive after 20 hrs and feels like you're doing the same stuff. Tells you there are new things learned but not really. i can tell why some old players are really disappointed in this game. it is because they didn't get to play the game they love in a final fantasy game (no complex battle system approach, reall no summons in battle !?!?! at least make some skill limitations with judt having mana or add new mechanics after x amount of combos you can perform a special move) this is a wash up devil may cry approach.    … Expand
  99. mgsa31
    Jun 28, 2023
    9
    I've been a final fantasy fan since 97 with the 7th game and I love the direction the series is taking. The combat is engaging and dynamic, the story is gripping and entertaining, and I've enjoyed both aspects more in this game than in some of the previous FFs. The dialogue and voice acting is possibly the best in the series. The game would be a 10 if some of the RPG elements likeI've been a final fantasy fan since 97 with the 7th game and I love the direction the series is taking. The combat is engaging and dynamic, the story is gripping and entertaining, and I've enjoyed both aspects more in this game than in some of the previous FFs. The dialogue and voice acting is possibly the best in the series. The game would be a 10 if some of the RPG elements like exploration, gear system, and side quests were a bit deeper. All together this is my favorite FF game in quite a while and I love that we have a darker more mature installment.… Expand
  100. Redman_07
    Jun 28, 2023
    7
    i simply can not go over a 7...i wish i could, but i can´t.
    And here is why:
    - 0 Fantasy, literally, 90% of the colors are black/gray, no other races, no tech, nothing. - 0 rpg elements. Literally 0. you have 2 equip slots, which you just buy the new one the next chapter, clap clap. and a sword, same. - 0 "elements", there are no resistances, no poinsing, no burn, no slow, nothing,    i simply can not go over a 7...i wish i could, but i can´t.
    And here is why:

    - 0 Fantasy, literally, 90% of the colors are black/gray, no other races, no tech, nothing.
    - 0 rpg elements. Literally 0. you have 2 equip slots, which you just buy the new one the next chapter, clap clap. and a sword, same.
    - 0 "elements", there are no resistances, no poinsing, no burn, no slow, nothing, just raw damage
    - 0 fun with sidequests, it´s the basic mmorpg thing
    - 0 party member, no, you do not have a party, just 1-2 characters that somewhat join you in battle and mostly do almost nothing. you can´t equip them, not improve them, nothing.

    why is it still a 7?
    Presentation is great.
    Gameplay is really good, just took a while to get new stuff.
    it is a final fantasy after all, what i mean is, the boss fights, the over the top action and epicness with a great soundtrack (but definetly not as good as the great ones).

    So, what can i say...it often is very slow, awkward, i watch anime and play jrpgs, but in ff16 there is a lot of cringe going on.
    In the end, great game, but 0 RPG, action-adventure, with technical issues, which makes it a 7 not an 8.
    have fun    … Expand
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  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 22, 2024
    100
    Final Fantasy XVI is an excellent game in every way. If you're a fan of the series for the stories and characters, you won't go wrong here, and if you've avoided the series for, say, turn-based combat, the sixteenth installment offers the perfect opportunity to get started with this legend of the gaming industry. [Issue#329]
  2. Riot Pixels
    Oct 30, 2023
    73
    This is a solid RPG/action game. Some elements of the game are unusual and fresh for single-player parts of the Final Fantasy series, but some are too dull and rudimentary.
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  3. PLAY
    Sep 17, 2023
    90
    New numbered FFs are good again. Stunning to look at, with new, punchy combat, and a great yarn, it is, if anything, too focussed, lacking a bit of the weird. [Issue#30, p.78]
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