Final Fantasy XVI

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8567 Ratings

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  1. Gilizy
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Engaging story with non stop jawdropping events..awesome battle system..its been a while since the latest FF this interesting..
  2. Jules28
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    First of all, please ignore ALL the comments related to the war console and hate on PS5 exclusives, and try the demo to be 100% sure you want this game.
    Said that, Final Fantasy XVI is the best entry of the saga in a looooong time.
    Mechanics: It is a really fun game. You can decide if you want to play it easy, or a little bit more hard. It is not a souls game, so don't expect to do the    First of all, please ignore ALL the comments related to the war console and hate on PS5 exclusives, and try the demo to be 100% sure you want this game.
    Said that, Final Fantasy XVI is the best entry of the saga in a looooong time.

    Mechanics: It is a really fun game. You can decide if you want to play it easy, or a little bit more hard. It is not a souls game, so don't expect to do the bosses 20 times, but if you choose action mode and you don't use the rings, you can have a nice experience that requires a bit of technique. Of course as you progress in the game it gets easier, like basically in every game.

    Exploration: It is like Final Fantasy XII. Almost exactly, if you don't like that this is not the game for you. I loved it.

    Graphics: They are amazing, the characters are really expressive and the scenarios are beautiful. There is a lot of different scenarios, unlike FF XV. Sometimes the NPC faces are a little bit stiff.

    Music: GOD

    Story: This part is 100% subjective, that is why I started my review recommending to play the demo. The game is dark and gloomy and sometimes it has a lot of dialogue and cinematics. If you don't like that, this is not the game for you. If you like complex, rich and interesting lore, this is the game for you. Of course as EVERY JRPG in history, it has its fantastic and weird elements, so expect that.
    I loved the story, I get really attached to the characters and really got me emotional.

    In conclusion I LOVED THIS GAME, and I love to see the way the saga is taking. Also the publishing was clean with no delays and an amazing marketing. The game doesn't have issues regarding bugs, it is very polished.    … Expand
  3. Koxenep
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Years ago that not get a great history like this FF. This plus the quickly gameplay make it awesome
  4. Annemal326
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Only about 20 hours in but I'm 100% emotionally involved. The characters are believeable, loveable, and relatable. The story is completely captivating and the action is top notch. Coupled with the graphics, I can honestly say this is one of the better Final Fantasy games, maybe top 5 -- and as a 41 yr old gamer, I've played them all ;)
  5. YRG
    Jun 26, 2023
    6
    I have played every Final Fantasy game since FFVII and through the entirety of the story of this game, and have done quite a few of the side quests too, overall I agree with other reviewers that it is the best mainline FF game in a decade, that is if you don't consider FFVII Remake and FFXIV Shadowbringers and Endwalker. I believe all those games had a significantly better story thanI have played every Final Fantasy game since FFVII and through the entirety of the story of this game, and have done quite a few of the side quests too, overall I agree with other reviewers that it is the best mainline FF game in a decade, that is if you don't consider FFVII Remake and FFXIV Shadowbringers and Endwalker. I believe all those games had a significantly better story than FFXVI. But certainly this game is better than XII, XIII, and way better than XV since the latter was a development nightmare and felt unfinished. However, like most FF games after FFX, this game has quite a few flaws.

    Story: Without any spoilers, I was very disappointed with how the story progressed, beyond the first 5-6 hours. At a point about a quarter into the story, it was very clear to me how it is going to progress. The problem with Final Fantasy after FFX is that their stories has become derivative. This felt like a repeat of FF Type-0 story and a poorer version of FFIX story with some elements of Shadowbringers. The script was very poor clear from the fact that the player was literally told at many points what they should think of the story. The best part of the story is Clive, who is the most relatable main character since Tidus of FFX. But the villain is very boring and one-dimensional. Overall, the story arch was very disappointing and in my opinion they dropped the ball with the ending and ruined Clive's arch entirely. I would not give this game any score above 7 based on story alone.

    Quests: The quests, even in the main story, can be very tedious at times. Lots and lots of fetch me this and that quests in the main story line that slow down the story in crucial moments and generally feel like fillers. Side quests are even worse. Ever since playing Witcher 3, my bar for quest quality has risen. Many of the quests here felt more like errands/chores than actual quests. I would give the quests a 6 at most.

    Gameplay: This was the most disappointing element to me. PlayStation has no shortage of great action games, namely God of War, Horizon, and Uncharted; and FF has always been the main reason I have bought a PlayStation as it was a defining JRPG; with this game, it no longer is and that is sad. If you are new to FF and enjoy action games you may be fine with this. RPGs need not be turn-based necessarily, albeit I greatly enjoy games like Dragon Quest. When I compare this game to other RPGs, such as Elden Ring, or action games like God of War, the gameplay is neither here nor there, and is quite shallow. a 4 or 5 is the best here.
    Music: The highlight of this game and the only reason I am giving it a score above 5. Very timely and epic, and on-point throughout the story. A 10 here.

    Performance: This game certainly suffers from framerate issues as others have experienced, even in frame rate optimized mode. A 5 here.

    Conclusion: Overall, I was very disappointed after playing 30+ hrs of the story mode and this is going to be one of the more forgettable Final Fantasy games for me. The story was very derivative, and it felt like retelling of FFIX, XIII, XIV Shadowbringers, and Type-0. Final Fantasy games have become derivative and lost their originality. I did not enjoy the direction they took the gameplay and found the quests tedious. I recommend this game to you only if you ARE NOT a Final Fantasy fan. If you are, prepare to be bored and disappointed.    … Expand
  6. Rutilas
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    A bit more complex gameplay during the cinematic fights and it would be an 11/10
  7. Mr_Hadouken
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Such an amazing game. The gameplay is awesome. The music is great. So far the story is great too.
  8. FanaticGamer
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Never been a final fantasy fan until playing this one. Beautiful story telling and large scale fights keep me hooked from start to finish and leaves me never wanting to put my controller down. the side quest can be a little dull but the story and combat more than makes up for that. This is a story that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat never knowing whats gonna happen next. TheNever been a final fantasy fan until playing this one. Beautiful story telling and large scale fights keep me hooked from start to finish and leaves me never wanting to put my controller down. the side quest can be a little dull but the story and combat more than makes up for that. This is a story that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat never knowing whats gonna happen next. The music is also the best music I have heard from any game I have played and does a really good job at matching the intensity of whatever part of the game you are at. Highly recommend playing this… Expand
  9. victormuzza
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Simply a masterpiece. It could have a super hard mode though, but for me the difficulty is perfect. The story, the combat system, the special effects, the voices, the attention to the details, everything is just amazing. It just gets better and better by the hour. It's my favorite Final Fantasy of all time.
  10. xXDanteCrossXx
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    This game is wonderful. It's been years since I've found myself interested in every word voiced and written in a story. This is what RPGs are about. Putting yourself in another shoes and experiencing their story through thick and thin. If you're interested in this game ignore all of the nay sayers it's a story worth the time you sink in.
  11. dewmilan
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    เกมเพลอาจจะรู้สึกแปลกใหม่สำหรับไฟน่อล แต่ปฎิเสธไม่ได้ว่านี่คือเกมที่ดี
  12. fortny
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    final fantasy xvi has best combat performance .
    the story is adult . and everything is good
  13. WreckedJ
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Amazing entry. Played every game since the 1st and this is one of the greatest stories of the lot. Yep it's different, but a shake up is good. The combat, characters, eikons (summons) and story are just first class. Congrats Square Enix, you completely delivered.
  14. Frodo2829
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    It is one of the best experiences i have play, only bad thing is performance mode, but all other things are too strong.
  15. TheBrotherMan
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    I cannot believe the amount of times I was captivated by the story or beauty of this game during my playthrough. The combat is rewarding and satisfying and the story was great.
  16. vimtocreed
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really fun. Looks good and great story and characters. Clive is a beast and Cid is awesome. Plus you get a dog in your party.… Expand
  17. bigdfan8
    Jun 26, 2023
    9
    I am absolutely loving this game. I feel like hardcore fans of final fantasy may not be happy. However, I've always felt Final Fantasy always had amazing stories, but the game play was not for me. 16 is action packed which I love. Side quests would be my only knock on it. They've could had made the more interesting. A couple side quests are but not enough. The story is excellent. The musicI am absolutely loving this game. I feel like hardcore fans of final fantasy may not be happy. However, I've always felt Final Fantasy always had amazing stories, but the game play was not for me. 16 is action packed which I love. Side quests would be my only knock on it. They've could had made the more interesting. A couple side quests are but not enough. The story is excellent. The music is great as well. This is by far my favorite Final Fantasy. For the record before this one, 8 was my favorite. I really enjoyed the story and characters of 8 not game play.… Expand
  18. socold_remix
    Jun 26, 2023
    9
    Pathetic to see people review bombing a game just cause it ain’t on their platform. I enjoyed every second with this game the boss fights were all spectacular the story was interesting the ending left me a bit sour though could’ve been presented better. Combat was great many intense moments. Cast and the voice acting were all amazing too. probably going to be my Game of the Year.
  19. Zeon1982
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    Final Fantasy 16 is an awesome game despite it's not in the same genre as past entries. Square Enix put they're heart and soul into making this game and it shows. The awesome story and jaw dropping cinematic gameplay had me glued to my seat. The challenging gameplay was difficult at first but once you've learned and practiced for a while, it feels so rewarding. The side quest were boring,Final Fantasy 16 is an awesome game despite it's not in the same genre as past entries. Square Enix put they're heart and soul into making this game and it shows. The awesome story and jaw dropping cinematic gameplay had me glued to my seat. The challenging gameplay was difficult at first but once you've learned and practiced for a while, it feels so rewarding. The side quest were boring, they felt like MMO style fetch quests.… Expand
  20. jojosreference
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Great story with deep political lore and combat is very satisfying especially the eikon battles
  21. FRGS
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    A game that no fan expected becomes a wonderful surprise. Focused much more on the action but with an easy-to-learn combat, it scales as the game progresses, and the epic story keeps you inside the game like no other has ever done and demonstrates how the narrative in games can be as or more exciting in games than in any other media.
    The game is a faithful example of the objective that    A game that no fan expected becomes a wonderful surprise. Focused much more on the action but with an easy-to-learn combat, it scales as the game progresses, and the epic story keeps you inside the game like no other has ever done and demonstrates how the narrative in games can be as or more exciting in games than in any other media.
    The game is a faithful example of the objective that the company has when launching new games in the main series of the franchise, which is to bring something new. This may make some fans unhappy in the short term, as well as gain a lot of new fans for the franchise, a behavior we've seen since IX.    … Expand
  22. glaap
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    It's been years since we had a truly epic just overall great AAA game being released, and in my opinion, this is finally it. Yes, it's not perfect, nothing ever is, but all the things people complain about are just so irrelevant when you look at the whole picture. We should applaud the developers for finally releasing a good complete AAA game when everybody else is not giving a damn aboutIt's been years since we had a truly epic just overall great AAA game being released, and in my opinion, this is finally it. Yes, it's not perfect, nothing ever is, but all the things people complain about are just so irrelevant when you look at the whole picture. We should applaud the developers for finally releasing a good complete AAA game when everybody else is not giving a damn about quality anymore, instead of talking about if it fits into a game series where almost every game is so different. Just enjoy it for what it is - as near as we've gotten to a perfect game in years.… Expand
  23. sagemilli92
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Visuals are downright stunning at times. Combat is very deep and fun as hell. I have never played a Final Fantasy game, and decided to purchase after playing the demo. If you like the demo, then you will love the game. Voice acting is immaculate, music is amazing. I am playing it on Quality mode (30 fps), and it runs great. Motion blur is good, and the controls are responsive, so itVisuals are downright stunning at times. Combat is very deep and fun as hell. I have never played a Final Fantasy game, and decided to purchase after playing the demo. If you like the demo, then you will love the game. Voice acting is immaculate, music is amazing. I am playing it on Quality mode (30 fps), and it runs great. Motion blur is good, and the controls are responsive, so it doesn't feel like a sluggish 30 fps. Story is also great, characters are great, and the boss fights are absolutely epic. Game is very polished, the sound is amazing. If you enjoy a good story, with awesome combat, and epic boss encounters, this is the game for you.… Expand
  24. xSilec1
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Awesome Game at all. Great Storytelling, great Action, good graphics and interesting Characters!
  25. Sanael1400
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Fantastic aventur.

    Great music, combat and visualy stunning.
    Loved alle the character and Clive may be one of the best FF protagonists !
  26. RedSwagDragon
    Jun 26, 2023
    9
    15 hours in. The story is great visual perfection, great action and boss fights definitely GOTY contender.
  27. sinuer
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy 16 successfully builds upon the legacy of the franchise, delivering an enthralling and immersive gaming experience. The character of Clive stands out as a well-developed and relatable protagonist, drawing players into a richly woven narrative. The combat systems, with their dynamic and strategic elements, keep players on their toes and offer hours of thrilling gameplay.Final Fantasy 16 successfully builds upon the legacy of the franchise, delivering an enthralling and immersive gaming experience. The character of Clive stands out as a well-developed and relatable protagonist, drawing players into a richly woven narrative. The combat systems, with their dynamic and strategic elements, keep players on their toes and offer hours of thrilling gameplay. Additionally, the innovative Eikons system adds depth and complexity to battles, further enhancing the overall experience. Final Fantasy 16 is a must-play for fans of the series and an excellent entry point for newcomers looking for an unforgettable journey in a captivating world.… Expand
  28. Croowzx
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    What a wonderfull game. I've 50 hours on it and everything is still perfect. The soundtrack are really great, the character design and storyline are really dark without any taboo and (if you have some feelings) can make you smile, cry, get angry and a lot of others emotions. The graphics are amazing (you can stop anywhere and just enjoy the view for 5 or 10 minutes). The combat system isWhat a wonderfull game. I've 50 hours on it and everything is still perfect. The soundtrack are really great, the character design and storyline are really dark without any taboo and (if you have some feelings) can make you smile, cry, get angry and a lot of others emotions. The graphics are amazing (you can stop anywhere and just enjoy the view for 5 or 10 minutes). The combat system is really nervous (a lot more than the FF15) and can be personalized a lot.
    Hadn't such a great time since FFX. All i can say is : Thank you, Square Enix.    … Expand
  29. joyloop
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Don't be fooled by the haters! Today if a game is not a soul Like or Zelda it is destroyed by criticism! Ff16 is a feast for the eyes and the heart, the game starts quietly but from the first eikon onwards it becomes grandiose, spectacular! The boss battles are something never seen before, perhaps only God of war reaches such a graphic marvel, but here are also the amazing music that makes everything epic! The combat system is fun and devastating! And while some may miss the turn-based combat, this game is 100 percent Final Fantasy, a true fan won't be disappointed! However, it has 3 flaws, which if they were improved in the next chapter we will have perfection. 1. Monsters encountered during exploration really too simple 2. Motion blur can not be disabled 3 management of 'equipment of the character too Basic. Guys, this game must be rewarded, brave for its finally mature themes, brave in the new gameplay, magnificent and spectacular to see!… Expand
  30. Kido12345
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    The gameplay is so cool, the game story is really interesting, I don't even want to put the ps5 controller out of my hand hahaha
  31. TastyRiff88
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    The game really is a solid 9/10; outside of a few issues I have with the camera and the itemization, it’s an incredibly satisfying experience. It’s a 10/10 mostly just to keep the 0/10 simps at bay.
  32. Pizarro
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    A game for the current gen.
    ActionRPG that we FF fans needed. Multiple fighting combinations, amazing thrill story, veriety of modes for all tastes. Amazing graphics and visual scenes that get you to fall in love the more you play.
    Another FF success well deserved.
    If you have a PS5 this is mandatory game for your collection.
    Have fun and enjoy, its all worth it ❤️
  33. jordz
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Took a minute to get into it but absolutely loving it now. Seen a lot of complaints about combat or side quests etc etc. Comabts brilliant if you learn it and play it properly and nothing wrong with the side quests, their no different to any other game lol.

    Anyone who calls it a 1 button mashing game shouldnt be playing video games, they dont know what their doing and are playing it wrong.
  34. Bevin_Kacon
    Jun 26, 2023
    7
    Good story and decent combat when the game actually lets you play it. Too many generic characters and too many long winded dialogue cutscenes where nothing is happening. 7/10 on a good day.
  35. ActionCombat
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Unbelievable combat, extremely well crafted and satisfying. I have completed the game and was left with an itch for a harder challenge, that is where I came across Ultimaniac mode in New Game+. The difficulty blew me away, you are forced into learning the combat's full potential and using all of Clive's tools as perfectly as possible. It is similar to DMC's style meter. I cannot ask for aUnbelievable combat, extremely well crafted and satisfying. I have completed the game and was left with an itch for a harder challenge, that is where I came across Ultimaniac mode in New Game+. The difficulty blew me away, you are forced into learning the combat's full potential and using all of Clive's tools as perfectly as possible. It is similar to DMC's style meter. I cannot ask for a better action combat for Final Fantasy than this. The combat even stands as high as some of the best action game's ever made, DMC, Bayonetta, Ninja Gaiden, Nioh, Sekiro, Kingdom Hearts etc.… Expand
  36. ErMoyReyes1
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Juego que engancha desde el principio, el combate está muy bien, aunque a veces los enemigos parezcan esponjas, pero me ha encantado.
  37. Treeh
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Everything from the story, music gameplay is what final fantasy is all about this is next generation final fantasy. GOFTY 2023
  38. Zwez
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Absolutely love this game. It has great gameplay, phenomenal music and good visuals which I care in most games.It is not a perfect game by all means as it has some issues in story pacing which started getting bad after joining cid and very few rpg element.But overall boss fights are amazing and some of them are one of the best I've seen in my gaming history.
  39. sonic171717
    Jun 26, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Eikon battle is amazing.
    I personally like the characters as well.
    I played it 60 hours in 4 days and enjoyed it a lot.

    The only downside for me is I want to see the scene that Clive return to Jill, instead of only implications.    … Expand
  40. dirtybiffen345
    Jun 26, 2023
    9
    Final Fantasy 16 is by no means perfect, but with the gripping narrative, combined with stellar combat and a beautiful and well realized world, i dare say it’s pretty darn great.

    The emotional beats of the story, coupled with the rather well thought out political aspects of FF16’s world, kept me engaged and had me keeping up to date with the various in-game lore systems until the end of    Final Fantasy 16 is by no means perfect, but with the gripping narrative, combined with stellar combat and a beautiful and well realized world, i dare say it’s pretty darn great.

    The emotional beats of the story, coupled with the rather well thought out political aspects of FF16’s world, kept me engaged and had me keeping up to date with the various in-game lore systems until the end of the campaign and beyond. Similarly, i never grew tired of the combat mechanics as the game constantly offered me new tools to experiment with, and new interesting bosses to fight (My god the boss fights are epic).

    All in all, the game is quite good. Though there are numerous side quests that are boring and repetitive combined with the story suffering from some pacing issues at times, the positives highlighted above simply outweigh these short comings for me personally. As a long time final fantasy fan, this game delivered unto me most of what i wanted, and in some areas such as the boss encounters, even exceeded my expectations.    … Expand
  41. tifax
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Goty rien d’autre à dire les xbots vous pouvez aller jouer en 30fps à tout vos jeux next gen
  42. Shadowninja1605
    Jun 26, 2023
    5
    Absolutely incredible!!, an amazing game from start to finish, with great writing, captivating characters, and fluent and flashy combat
  43. Pattara
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Very enjoyed!! THE BOSS BATTLE ARE INSANE!!!! The music is incredible. I don't know why people hate this game.
  44. BraindeadXbot
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    The game burns Xbots ass, so it must be a 100/10. Ff16, Spiderman 2 and Tear of the kingdom the 3 gotys of the year, unlike ****
  45. alissonvisa
    Jun 26, 2023
    0
    A nota eh zero pq esse game fez tudo de forma superficial, se ele tem craft, eh um craft basico, se ele tem combate eh um combate basico, nao se engane pelas animacoes bonitas, se torna repetitivo e sem profundidade ao longo do game, pois voce so tem um personagem pra jogar e a progressao nao eh complexa e nem cheia de opcoes. NPCs sem vida, side quests ridiculas que vc pode skipar e naoA nota eh zero pq esse game fez tudo de forma superficial, se ele tem craft, eh um craft basico, se ele tem combate eh um combate basico, nao se engane pelas animacoes bonitas, se torna repetitivo e sem profundidade ao longo do game, pois voce so tem um personagem pra jogar e a progressao nao eh complexa e nem cheia de opcoes. NPCs sem vida, side quests ridiculas que vc pode skipar e nao vai perder nada. Qualidade do jogo como um todo eh bem questionavel, podemos ver varios titulos de 2023 que foram executados de forma muito mais detalhada, e que eh notavel o esforco de desenvolvimento nele, ja FF 16 passa a sensacao de que tentou ser algo mas saiu do forno antes da hora.… Expand
  46. BigWeebShawny
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    The game is amazing! The story only gets better and better the longer the game goes, the combat gets deep and fun, and the world is amazing and tackles the aspects of slavery in a very strong way. This will go up with one of the best Final Fantasy games ever!!
  47. CLos55
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Here to combat children who don't want you to have a good time. Sure this game has downtime but the uptime is way worth it. I have played every console released FF and this one is amazing. Your only hurting yourself if you don't play it.
  48. Haviebabie44
    Jun 26, 2023
    9
    Despite the frame rate dipping quite often during exploration, despite some stiff animations during side quests (for the most part), despite the normal repetition of combat-scene-combat-side quest-scene the franchise is known for, despite the accents that warrant subtitles, this game is perfect. The frames will be patched. The animations aren’t unlike most AAA games right now. The combatDespite the frame rate dipping quite often during exploration, despite some stiff animations during side quests (for the most part), despite the normal repetition of combat-scene-combat-side quest-scene the franchise is known for, despite the accents that warrant subtitles, this game is perfect. The frames will be patched. The animations aren’t unlike most AAA games right now. The combat provides so much depth. Every ability has some hidden quirk to it that if employed just right, will make you say “woah”. Different abilities have different abilities and the enemy variety will have you finding new ways to defeat them without ever making your arsenal feel stale. The scenes are perfectly acted with the right emotions, music to accompany them, and scenarios that will have you stressed out, shocked, happy, or vengeful. It’s very well done. When you’re thrown into a fight the game makes you feel the excitement before it, then rewards you with a great set piece afterwards. To those that don’t like tons of dialogue, why would you buy a game like this then complain afterwards??
    Without dialogue the world doesn’t build. The stakes aren’t defined. The interpersonal relationships and social issues the game wants to explore aren’t explored….. plus…. There’s a skip cutscene option. The amount of enemy variety is nuts. There were more enemies than I expected. Some fights I didn’t even expect to happen. As they say it’s “easy to learn, hard to master,” but I’ll definitely be playing Final Fantasy Mode to see how well I can do. Literally everything I expected, plus way more than I asked for.    … Expand
  49. zipbangcrash
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    This is an incredible, sweeping game. Everything I have wanted from a FF title for many, many years at this point. 10/10. - next time, let us all play right away though. Seriously.
  50. megdtsss
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    It was a wonderful gaming experience and I decided to review it for the first time.
    Everyone has their own rating, but there is no reason to give it a zero.
    It took me 48 hours to complete the game.This game experience is what I was looking for. I couldn't stop crying at the end. The exciting story, presentation and graphics are great. I did feel like the pace slowed down in the    It was a wonderful gaming experience and I decided to review it for the first time.
    Everyone has their own rating, but there is no reason to give it a zero.
    It took me 48 hours to complete the game.This game experience is what I was looking for.
    I couldn't stop crying at the end.
    The exciting story, presentation and graphics are great.
    I did feel like the pace slowed down in the middle of the game to connect the story,
    The scenes at the end of the game were exciting again.

    This game experience is a treasure for me.
    Thank you for making this game.    … Expand
  51. Ruskste
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Didn’t really like the previous game but this one is awesome, the story is engaging the graphics look good
  52. DoctorZack
    Jun 26, 2023
    5
    This is basically the exact same game as Final Fantasy XIII but with Yoshi-P's credibility covering for it and the fanbase's backlash scorn from Final Fantasy XV.

    Linear and chapter built
    Characters are forgettable and uninteresting
    You will basically need the data log to understand anything going on
    Even common battles are extremely long winded and repetitive.

    The only plus is Torgal
  53. 1pissedoffgrunt
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    By far one the most fluid final fantasy games to date. The graphics are phenomenal, handled by the superior PS5 chipset and the voice acting is unparalleled, handled by Square Enix's talent acquisition. Set in a medieval Europe-esque type of setting, you follow the protagonist, Clive, on a heart breaking and soul wrenching path of pain, survival, revenge and destiny. Kudos to the SquareBy far one the most fluid final fantasy games to date. The graphics are phenomenal, handled by the superior PS5 chipset and the voice acting is unparalleled, handled by Square Enix's talent acquisition. Set in a medieval Europe-esque type of setting, you follow the protagonist, Clive, on a heart breaking and soul wrenching path of pain, survival, revenge and destiny. Kudos to the Square Enix team, they have made a masterpiece.



    Oh, also, to the people reading this.... the majority of people giving this game a 0/10 are only doing so because it's a Playstation 5 exclusive as of this time. Do a little digging, you'll see that they gave xbox exclusives a 10/10. This game is worth it, don't buy into their frustration.    … Expand
  54. hokiesfan
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Great story, gameplay, characters, and world building. Highly recommend to both new and long time fans of Final Fantasy.
  55. sasso
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    FF 16 Is One of the biggest games of the year and a great starting point for the series
  56. Kallumross
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    My first time really playing a final fantasy game and I’m really enjoying it the story is very interesting the combat is fun and the characters are well written definitely my game of the year so far.
  57. Wildrums-
    Jun 26, 2023
    8
    Mon premier FF et honnêtement je suis très content du titre proposé par Square enix. Je le conseille vivement au joueur et joueuse qui aime cette typologie de jeu (solo narratif).

    L'histoire ++
    Direction artistique ++
    Les doublages (Fr) ++
  58. Grianne
    Jun 26, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. FF16 is a very good game, but has some flaws. First off the combat is fun but kind of feels like DMC on easy difficulty or Force Unleashed or the early God of War games it's often a whirling power fantasy, which feels slightly off from the story driven game. Perhaps the FF7 Remake style combat would've been better. As for the story it is darker and deeper and I want to address professional reviews. 1 comment I heard was the lack of diversity well in this game it makes sense given the slavery aspect the bearers face and even having some of the bearers say they would rather stay slaves than join your rebellion would not go over well from a brown person NPC. Also there have been comments about the female characters not being allowed to be strong, well that's just **** the idea in this world magic takes a toll on the user and after 20 years of fighting as Shiva Jill is reaching the end of what her body can take. She is strong and pushes through until the curse nearly kills her. Finally the downsides are the simple subquests they are often fetch quests rather than deep story beats, and early on a cutscene occurs almost every 10 steps. It gets better later, but in the beginning it is full MGS levels of cutscenes.… Expand
  59. Abibboy83
    Jun 26, 2023
    5
    No es mal hack & slash, pero FINAL FANTASY ya perdió su identidad. No es como la saga Xenoblade que mantiene su estilo, o la saga Tales of, que aunque la historia sea mas madura en Arise, mantiene la identidad de la saga, final fantasy desde el 12 es un mal intento de agradar a todos los jugadores y esto termina por no gustar ni a antiguos fans ni a posibles nuevos jugadores.
  60. Dannymarz
    Jun 26, 2023
    4
    I’m not happy with the performance mode. Story is pretty bland too. Wish they’d stick with turn based style combat.
  61. DreamCastGuyy
    Jun 24, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Said it would be 60fps and it can hardly run it at 60 and the game dips down to 720p when playing at times and gets like 30fps. Like how can you even play this crap like that. And don’t get me started on the cut scenes cause that’s over have the game right there. Love, DreamCastGuy… Expand
  62. johnl475
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    FF16 is a new breath of fresh air that the team over at Square-Enix have given to the Final Fantasy Franchise. The story elements of the game gets very dark and twisted and comes with a Mature rating. If you are easily lost in a story lie no worries Square added a feature so you can easily go back over things. The graphics are gorgeous but the best thing is the combat! The combat is fluidFF16 is a new breath of fresh air that the team over at Square-Enix have given to the Final Fantasy Franchise. The story elements of the game gets very dark and twisted and comes with a Mature rating. If you are easily lost in a story lie no worries Square added a feature so you can easily go back over things. The graphics are gorgeous but the best thing is the combat! The combat is fluid and engaging however if you want to button mash just one button the options are thru the use of accessories but you give up other items that are better suited. The game does have newgame plus after its completed and in turns adds new items to collect.… Expand
  63. pomalost
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Amazing story with even better combat,hope they will release some kind of dlc.
  64. RubenRL1996
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor final fantasy de las últimas décadas.

    Banda sonora de 10
    Combate de 10
    Historia de 10
    Gráficos 10

    Lastima que algunos lo verán por YouTube    … Expand
  65. Firelawa1
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Yes sir Final Fantasy is back!

    The music is outstanding, the game looks unbelievable and the story keeps you on your toes. Game has the classic FF summons and enemies as well as spells and the game even pays homage to the classics with old-school pixel art and 8-bit arrangements of old themes.

    Truly a love letter to all previous games of the franchise.
  66. archaicreap
    Jun 26, 2023
    0
    If you adore the early final fantasy games (even the newer ones like FFVIIR) then this game isn't for you. The RPG elements are just an illusion and the game feels like a DMC ripoff that you can easily purchase for way less money. The Devs promised that there would be no boring side quests but they are all just your typical fetch quests that you find in any other game without the heftyIf you adore the early final fantasy games (even the newer ones like FFVIIR) then this game isn't for you. The RPG elements are just an illusion and the game feels like a DMC ripoff that you can easily purchase for way less money. The Devs promised that there would be no boring side quests but they are all just your typical fetch quests that you find in any other game without the hefty price tag. The only thing close to being true final fantasy game is having previously known summons now fulfill a role equivalent of Dante's weaponry from DMC3.… Expand
  67. totoyou
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    The combat in Final Fantasy 16 gives me a strong sense of exhilaration when I play well, and I'm satisfied. I like the story and the world view. There are some things that bother me, but more than that, it was a wonderful experience.
  68. Meatmops96
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Definitely one of the best Final Fantsy releases! The story is phenomenal! The combat is pretty easy, its not overly complicated and some people may not like that but honestly final fantasy is about the storytelling. Thanks again Square for making a great game!
  69. Ndonnine
    Jun 26, 2023
    4
    Just let your girlfriend play and you watch cuz this is just a joke. They spent 6 years making cut scenes and forgot to make the game.

    In reality, you should want to keep turning this game on and playing... But you may never finish it or find the will to turn it on. Lets be frank: this isn't a game. It's a game of thrones ripoff cinematic story with a few action combat scenes that you    Just let your girlfriend play and you watch cuz this is just a joke. They spent 6 years making cut scenes and forgot to make the game.

    In reality, you should want to keep turning this game on and playing... But you may never finish it or find the will to turn it on.

    Lets be frank: this isn't a game. It's a game of thrones ripoff cinematic story with a few action combat scenes that you control.

    There's basically no exploration. You maybe play 1/7th of the actual the game. The rest is cut scenes. Combat is over simplified... So much that it's impossible to die. Weirdly, you can make the game even easier by adding newbie rings... No clue why you would.

    There's so bad arse cut scenes with some big things that you basically hit r1 or square.... And these cut scenes battles take WAY TOO LONG.

    If I have to hit x then hold r2 to open another door I'm going to throw the game in the trash. Any reason a dev does something like this is: they are daft and lack any knowledge of gaming.

    Equipment is stupid- you just buy new crap everytime you go to a town.. no real variety or even a need to update your gear. It's thoughtless. Yes, the graphics are good 90% of the time. Sometimes the character models drop textures - super weird.

    Voice acting is mostly good....    … Expand
  70. Dissidia1213
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    The story, the combats, the cutscenes, the music, the art... This game is simply a masterpiece.
  71. Nurya
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    A true masterpiece of storytelling, gameplay and visuals. The theme is truly perfect and the combat is literally the best in action videogames history. A must play that it’s being review bombed by xbox players, this game is the best FF in ages and one of the best EVER
  72. Gabfax
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    This game is the best game of 2023. A good Game of Final Fantasy Throne. :P
  73. Meppyk
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    我非常喜欢这部作品，我英语水平足够我习惯英语的字幕和配音。所以我能深切感受到台词中蕴含的情感。
    而我切换到中文字幕和日语配音的时候，我能明显感受到演员和台词功底的年轻化，让整个成熟的人物形象变得少年化。
    相比之下，我认为英配更贴合这部作品。 这部作品的演出效果是业界之最。虽然在战斗和剧本上俗套和无聊。但是我不能要求一个游戏在各个方面感受到完美。这部游戏在演出效果上，通过绚烂夺目的特效和宏大壮观的音乐。让我在游玩时目不转睛。它在演出的效果上登上了业界的珠穆朗玛峰。 人物非常可爱。吉尔非常的漂亮。好想让她做我的老婆。 10分。 I really love this work, and my English proficiency is sufficient for me to be comfortable with English subtitles and dubbing.    我非常喜欢这部作品，我英语水平足够我习惯英语的字幕和配音。所以我能深切感受到台词中蕴含的情感。
    而我切换到中文字幕和日语配音的时候，我能明显感受到演员和台词功底的年轻化，让整个成熟的人物形象变得少年化。
    相比之下，我认为英配更贴合这部作品。
    这部作品的演出效果是业界之最。虽然在战斗和剧本上俗套和无聊。但是我不能要求一个游戏在各个方面感受到完美。这部游戏在演出效果上，通过绚烂夺目的特效和宏大壮观的音乐。让我在游玩时目不转睛。它在演出的效果上登上了业界的珠穆朗玛峰。
    人物非常可爱。吉尔非常的漂亮。好想让她做我的老婆。
    10分。
    I really love this work, and my English proficiency is sufficient for me to be comfortable with English subtitles and dubbing. So I can deeply feel the emotions conveyed in the dialogue. However, when I switch to Chinese subtitles and Japanese dubbing, I can clearly sense the youthfulness of the actors and the dialogue, which makes the mature characters appear more youthful. In comparison, I believe the English dubbing is more suitable for this work. The performance of this work is top-notch in terms of visuals. Although it may be clichéd and boring in terms of battles and script, I cannot expect perfection in all aspects of a game. The game captivated me with its dazzling special effects and grandiose music. Its performance reached the summit in the industry. The characters are very cute, and Jill is incredibly beautiful. I really want her to be my wife.
    I give it a score of 10.    … Expand
  74. richomack360
    Jun 26, 2023
    6
    Great looking, but weak side quests, questionable voice acting and the usual poor storytelling by Square Enix let this game down. Not as good as FF7 Remake, but better than FF15
  75. Castio92
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    An amazing story, an incredibile combat system. An incredibile journey, as every final fantasy is.
  76. Milanssj
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    A Masterpiece!
    The story, characters, music, gameplay and cinematics are all mind blowing!
    Sure, the linearity might not be everybody's thing and yes, the sidequest design is a little dated but that is not enough to bring this game down.
  77. JohnHamad5050
    Jun 24, 2023
    0
    You can watch this game on YouTube and you will not miss anything. You watch a cutscene then walk for 5 minutes and another cutscene. The game play is repeatitive and the abilities are not satisfying. I miss the old FF, it was at least unique.
  78. xxMANUxx
    Jun 26, 2023
    1
    Demasiados 10, ahora que venga Cait y lo vea. Porque de 10 no es. Lo que si es normal es que si hay más usuario de Playstation esto se llene de 10 en esta hipócrita guerra de consolas. No es 10, no es 9. Tiene fallos y esos mismos fallos en otras plataformas se juzgan durísimamente por la gran mayoría de los usuarios de metacritic de PlayStation. Y sino que me expliquen porque losDemasiados 10, ahora que venga Cait y lo vea. Porque de 10 no es. Lo que si es normal es que si hay más usuario de Playstation esto se llene de 10 en esta hipócrita guerra de consolas. No es 10, no es 9. Tiene fallos y esos mismos fallos en otras plataformas se juzgan durísimamente por la gran mayoría de los usuarios de metacritic de PlayStation. Y sino que me expliquen porque los multiplataformas tienen menos nota en xbox que en play. Hipócritas!!… Expand
  79. Luis1092
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Un juego de otro nivel, una obra maestra en todos los sentidos JUEGAZOOOOOOO GOTY 2023
  80. joysxnpai
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Series Final Fantasy yg terbaik menurutku dan yg paling menegangkan dari segi pendalaman karakternya yg sangan bagus dan yg paling saya apreisasi dari game ini adalah cutscenenya yg angle cinema photograficknya buaaaagusss banget, pokoknya kalian yang udah punya PS5 wajib main game ini.… Expand
  81. Killerpaul
    Jun 25, 2023
    0
    I hate this game. I waited 10 years for Final Fantasy 15, and I waited 7 years for Final Fantasy 16. How many more years do we have to wait for the next Final Fantasy? We're all in our 20s to 40s now, and how many generations of Final Fantasy can we actually play? The truth is, players have spent a long time waiting for a game they love, but when the game finally comes out, it disappointsI hate this game. I waited 10 years for Final Fantasy 15, and I waited 7 years for Final Fantasy 16. How many more years do we have to wait for the next Final Fantasy? We're all in our 20s to 40s now, and how many generations of Final Fantasy can we actually play? The truth is, players have spent a long time waiting for a game they love, but when the game finally comes out, it disappoints its name.

    "Final Fantasy 16," let's just call it "Devil May Cry 16."

    First of all, it lacks any RPG elements. The equipment system, at least, is just for show, and it has almost no gameplay value.

    Secondly, the character development is terrible, except for Bahamut. In this game, only Bahamut's character design is successful. The main character and the female protagonist are both failures. One is only focused on revenge, and the other lacks any presence.    … Expand
  82. AZYMO100
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Gameplay 13/10
    Story 11/10
    RPG 7/10

    Overall 11/10

    Torgal 100/10
    Cid 100/10
  83. Trond_MC
    Jun 26, 2023
    2
    The pros:
    - pretty graphics
    - fantastic music
    - good sound effects and voice acting
    - pretty cutscenes (a good thing in this movie game for sure)

    The cons:
    - WAY too many cutscenes/movieclips
    - combat is childlike easy
    - loading/popins
    - super boring repetitive side quests
    - uneven frame refresh in open world
  84. xNico_ITA
    Jun 26, 2023
    9
    A wonderful return of a legendary saga.
    Ottimo lavoro a Yoshida e a tutto il team eccezionale di Final Fantasy XVI!
  85. NibNob
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    I like the game very much. I had fun from start to end. I don't think I need to say more :)

    Make up your own mind about the game and don't let the critics influence you.
  86. Rattata9201
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    El juego es magnifico en casi todos los que intenta. La historia genial,los combates epicos y se sienten muy bien,la banda sonora de las mejores que se han hecho nunca y graficamente muy bueno tambien.100% recomendable
  87. MrSynology
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    I wouldn't usually post a review but with the review bomb happening I have decided to add my opinion.
    I'm about 15 hours in, so far I think the game has been close to perfect. The setting and world design have been phenomenal, the way the game doesn't shy away from showing the sheer brutality of the people in power, all the little interactions between main and non playable characters.    I wouldn't usually post a review but with the review bomb happening I have decided to add my opinion.
    I'm about 15 hours in, so far I think the game has been close to perfect. The setting and world design have been phenomenal, the way the game doesn't shy away from showing the sheer brutality of the people in power, all the little interactions between main and non playable characters. These nuances really drive home the story. Yes, it builds slowly at the start but this allows you to get to know the characters properly before they start throwing new ones and new plot lines at you. Yes, it is linear at the start, but that is because they want to set the story in motion before opening up. The gameplay is so smooth, you can see the devil may cry influence - there is a touch of the souls-bourne fought difficulty too. This leaves fast paced, technically rewarding fights. Yes, they introduce new mechanics slowly, but this gives you time to master the new tools you have been given. I'm loving everything about this game to the moment and expect I will play through more than once, which is a rare thing for me.    … Expand
  88. Amarysso
    Jun 26, 2023
    4
    "A great opportunity wasted".
    I start from the most obvious problem of this new chapter: the combat mode. I stopped enjoying the brand particularly since it moved to action-type gameplay, but even if you want to postpone this, the fact that you can only mesh one key to finish the game says a lot about the care reserved for this new chapter. The skill corollary is very poor and very little    "A great opportunity wasted".
    I start from the most obvious problem of this new chapter: the combat mode. I stopped enjoying the brand particularly since it moved to action-type gameplay, but even if you want to postpone this, the fact that you can only mesh one key to finish the game says a lot about the care reserved for this new chapter. The skill corollary is very poor and very little customizable, making the experience quite tedious and repetitive.
    Although this is a game, unfortunately there is very little enjoyment of this aspect. FFXVI is a beautiful feature film with wonderful visual effects and excellent music, but which lacks real moments of pure gameplay, weak in the lack of RPG elements that made the franchise unique. The party system does not exist and the only character you have a minimum of control over is the protagonist, making the various secondary characters mere puppets of presence.
    Grinding and side missions are useless, you can easily follow the main quest alone to get to the ending without too much difficulty.
    We go back to the origins with the lore based on crystals in a medieval world, but it is not enough to save a botched and disappointing plot, from many points of view. The villains are empty and without any real purpose and the secondary characters are only fit to the small portion of the story they experience first hand, making them immediately forgettable.
    The pace of the game starts fast and pressing, and then disappears behind very long corridors that lead nowhere, endless and unskippable cinematics where nothing is added to the plot and where not even the last game elements that are presented (such as bounties) can save the game from its bitter and disappointing ending.
    Overall, only the environmental lore (which however is rendered useless in its final explanation) and the music are saved. I wish I could say the storyline is a strong point, but sadly that's not the case. It could have been much more, but instead...    … Expand
  89. Punkzito
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    A real FF. It adapts well to new times without losing its identity. Excellent game and I support GOTY
  90. Reneead
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy 16 is one of the best Game!
    Gameplay: awesome
    Graphic: awesome
    Story: awesome
    Music/Sound :awesome
  91. Feny_X
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    The latest instalment in the legendary franchise brings a new spin on everything. The dark story, politics, characters, new real-time combat system, breathtaking visuals and locations and the most beautiful music all comes together to create this masterpiece. Recommend to every PS5 user. A must play.
  92. sonixgamerx
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Sem dúvida um dos melhores FFs de todos os tempos, tem tudo o que um fã de FF e de DMC quer e ama! História, drama, gameplay com combos maravilhosos e o Torgal!
  93. Bluelaynn
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Personnellement, je trouve que Final Fantasy 16 est sublime. La gameplay est l'un des plus dynamiques jamais créé dans un FF me faisant presque penser à un Devil May Cry. L'écriture du jeu et les cinématiques ont été faites pour nous touchées et nous projeter à l'intérieur d'un Univers du Moyen-Âge avec une couleur bien plus sombre que ce que Square Enix a pu créer auparavant . Pour moiPersonnellement, je trouve que Final Fantasy 16 est sublime. La gameplay est l'un des plus dynamiques jamais créé dans un FF me faisant presque penser à un Devil May Cry. L'écriture du jeu et les cinématiques ont été faites pour nous touchées et nous projeter à l'intérieur d'un Univers du Moyen-Âge avec une couleur bien plus sombre que ce que Square Enix a pu créer auparavant . Pour moi c'est donc un grand oui. C'est un jeu qui m'en met plein les yeux et que j'adore explorer. Il est important de mentionner que si vous voulez jouer à Final Fantasy 16 soyez prêt à gérer votre manette différemment si vous ne voulez pas spammer seulement deux touches. Pour ce qui est des options de la manettes, je vous conseille d'ailleurs de prendre les paramètres de type B. Il est davantage aisé de réalisé les attaques maintenues ou de réaliser des combos avec les compétences spéciales ( Pouvoirs de l'émissaire/Bénédictions) du jeu.… Expand
  94. Nicrid
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    More of a 9/10 for me, but I feel strongly enough that I'd like to counter some of the infantile review-bombing by self-entitled fools.
    This game is fantastic, it's beautiful, emotional, and compelling. Doesn't quite top the 7 Remake, in my mind, but it does everything it sets out to do remarkably well.
    The dark fantasy setting works for the story, and while it is a very different entry    More of a 9/10 for me, but I feel strongly enough that I'd like to counter some of the infantile review-bombing by self-entitled fools.
    This game is fantastic, it's beautiful, emotional, and compelling. Doesn't quite top the 7 Remake, in my mind, but it does everything it sets out to do remarkably well.
    The dark fantasy setting works for the story, and while it is a very different entry into the series, it still manages to feel like a Final Fantasy game, in no small part because of the predictably brilliant music score, and breathtaking environments.
    Characters are interesting and endearing, in the same way as other casts across the series. And despite the grittier nature of the narrative, they still have heart and soul.
    It may not be my personal favourite Final Fantasy game, and it clearly isn't for everyone, but it is still very much a masterpiece, and should be acknowledged as such.    … Expand
  95. invertedzero
    Jun 26, 2023
    8
    There is a lot that could have been better about this game, but as with most modern FF games, does what it does well fantastically.

    Definitely a worthwhile playing experience, but also certainly over-hyped. The combat is my biggest issue and point of contention with this game. It doesn't even meet action-RPG standard, it's a straight beatemup/hacknslash. There are literally other genres    There is a lot that could have been better about this game, but as with most modern FF games, does what it does well fantastically.

    Definitely a worthwhile playing experience, but also certainly over-hyped. The combat is my biggest issue and point of contention with this game. It doesn't even meet action-RPG standard, it's a straight beatemup/hacknslash. There are literally other genres of game with more RPG elements to the combat than this game. That said, boss battles are always a great spectacle, which make it entertaining in itself.

    The cinematics, storytelling and dialogue aren't without flaws, but are definitely one of the game's strengths, even if some of the characters are a little dull. Also tries a little too hard to gain the 'M' rating at times.

    Overall for me, it's not the attempt to mature the franchise setting that makes or breaks the game (after all it should be expected that each FF numbered game will take place in a unique setting), but the lack of depth to the combat outside of basic enjoyment of spamming attacks and creating hac and slash combos that's the disappointment.

    Soundtrack is 10/10 and massively assists the setting and amplifies the drama, but then again shouldn't really expect anything less from a FF OST.

    I understand the onslaught of review bombs, as there are a ridiculous amount of 10s also being given, sometimes thoughtlessly caught up in hype, and giving a more reasonable score like a 6 to 9, doesn't do much to alter it, but from what I've played so far, it's a lop-sided 8, with elements of the game that are 10/10 frustrated by other elements that are more in line with a 6 or 5/10. So I guess it depends on what you choose to focus on    … Expand
  96. Citrone39
    Jun 26, 2023
    9
    This is the best Final Fantasy among the new ones! Exciting battles, pretty graphics, and interesting story.
  97. moantry
    Jun 26, 2023
    7
    Not a bad game at all. Just got repetitive for me. But the first few hours and especially the last few hours are **** fantastic.

    Its just the side quests that kinda made me not love it as much as I wanted to.

    But for sure get the game!
  98. ckcrowt
    Jun 26, 2023
    9
    A good return to form for Final Fantasy
    Amazing combat and story
    Awesome soundtrack
    Buy it. Play it.
  99. Mathamtel
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Este juego es impresionante! gran historia, jugabilidad increíble y una banda sonora sublime.
  100. amarantmiki
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Perfect Music, Perfect graphics, Different combat system in comparison with other franchise games. But a very very good game. A movie.
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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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