Final Fantasy XVI

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8.1

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  1. Gonzalodmv
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos de la saga sin duda, entra en el top 3 mejores bandas sonoras de la historia de Final Fantasy, el combate es un sueño, sin caídas de FPS por muchos enemigos que haya. La música dinámica está súper bien implementada y la historia está a otro nivel los giros que van haciendo. Lo único malo es el no dejar lugar a la exploración haciendo de esto una aventura menosUno de los mejores juegos de la saga sin duda, entra en el top 3 mejores bandas sonoras de la historia de Final Fantasy, el combate es un sueño, sin caídas de FPS por muchos enemigos que haya. La música dinámica está súper bien implementada y la historia está a otro nivel los giros que van haciendo. Lo único malo es el no dejar lugar a la exploración haciendo de esto una aventura menos aventura.… Expand
  2. Kir1to
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    História do jogo é interessantíssima e muito bem amarrada. O combate está excelente! É possível criar vários combos e sequências de ataques insanas, além do combate dos eikons que está muito épico.
  3. skelswap
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    I was very excited for Final Fantasy XVI prior to its release, and through all of my hours in the game so far, it has thoroughly delivered. The storyline is gripping and there has already been multiple strongly emotional moments, many coming after or during the climactic Eikon boss battles. The game only gains more depth and fun the further into it you play, and the linear structure of theI was very excited for Final Fantasy XVI prior to its release, and through all of my hours in the game so far, it has thoroughly delivered. The storyline is gripping and there has already been multiple strongly emotional moments, many coming after or during the climactic Eikon boss battles. The game only gains more depth and fun the further into it you play, and the linear structure of the game works very well here with how it lets you experiment with the action while also balancing the experience thoroughly. The game’s graphics and music are also phenomenally good, and it feels like the first truly next-generation Final Fantasy to me. I can’t wait to play more of this game, but I have reached far enough in it to tell that it is absolutely a 10/10 video game, not because it has absolutely no flaws, but because it is so incredibly fun and jaw-droppingly beautiful to experience.… Expand
  4. Lenoxkydo
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    The game excels on its sensational combat, splendid story and its spectacular beauty, the battles of the Eikons are the highlight of the game.
  5. Elvis_Jadjiski
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Um game magnífico, altas Boss fight de qualidade, história empolgante baseada em game of thrones e trilha sonora épica
  6. KK_Y
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This is the best game of 2023, a masterpiece that you can't put down. Such a magnificent masterpiece can only be enjoyed on PS5 consoles
  7. Ashen_1
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    One of the generation best
    The story is great, excellent plot and writing with great and shocking twists and development of events.
    The characters are very interesting, every character even the least important characters have their own personality, backgrounds and goals. The protagonist (Clive) is one of the best, his story and how he changed after all what happend is pleasing. The    One of the generation best
    The story is great, excellent plot and writing with great and shocking twists and development of events.
    The characters are very interesting, every character even the least important characters have their own personality, backgrounds and goals. The protagonist (Clive) is one of the best, his story and how he changed after all what happend is pleasing.
    The gameplay is just perfection, kinda similar to FFXV’s gameplay but faster. The abilities that Clive has and how you can combine them to make a combo is thrilling.
    The music is unsurprisingly fascinating. There’s the quite, calm and peaceful osts, and there’s the dramatic and thrilling osts and both are perfect.    … Expand
  8. yagkira
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Uno de los mejores final fantasy, historia, personajes, banda sonora, graficos lo tiene todo
  9. SnowFever
    Aug 18, 2023
    10
    a Real Final Fantasy with epic bosses the only thing the game missing is Gilgamesh Hunt
  10. fharscool
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    The story goes back to the beginnings of final fantasy in the medieval style, the fluid combat is very good, the visuals are extremely impeccable and the effects are magnificent, it is a great game and very well done, if there is something that Square Enix knows how to do, it is without a doubt Final fantasy.
  11. AtomosFabian
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy XVI es una obra maestra, la historia, el diseño de personajes son increíbles. El sistema de combate creado por Ryota Suzuki es muy inmersivo y gratificante, El apartado gráfico y el diseño de escenarios es impresionante. La banda sonora compuesta por Masayoshi Soken es fantástica. Logran llevar a Final Fantasy XVI a otro nivel de calidad!
  12. AHalfNickel
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Best Cid is best Cid 10/10
    Helps that this is one I truly do love, and it is a 10/10 to me.
  13. Kaw117
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This game is an absolute masterpiece in story telling,music, Cinematography, Gameplay,polish and fluidity. A few Performance issues here and there but that's really my only complaint, I can see why some won't like the more linear focus but in a age of thousands of open world games And only a handful being actually truly good and immersive this game Is a welcome change, and the LegendaryThis game is an absolute masterpiece in story telling,music, Cinematography, Gameplay,polish and fluidity. A few Performance issues here and there but that's really my only complaint, I can see why some won't like the more linear focus but in a age of thousands of open world games And only a handful being actually truly good and immersive this game Is a welcome change, and the Legendary Devil May Cry style combat is definitely imprinted into this game making one hell of a Great Action game once You start getting more abilities for combos (it does start off Limited and slow tho at first to be fair). Clive is my new favorite FF protagonist and Cid and Jill are amazing party members to+ you can Pet the dog!!! Overall a Total Overall W for me 10/10 GOTY choice… Expand
  14. sasso
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    FF 16 Is One of the biggest games of the year and a great starting point for the series
  15. Clarguolo
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. People reviewing about plot being about revenge clearly havent finished the game...

    Its a solid 9, a great game with some improvement opportunities in terms of variation of activities. But solid 10/10 story , setting and characters.

    Cant believe cry babies putting 0 because they are salty xD    … Expand
  16. Jgiron28
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    An absolute masterpiece story is amazing and this game really hits the feels too it has everything any gamer could ask definitely GOTY contender with out a doubt one of the best games in 2023
  17. Abdulrahman021
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    this is a must play game honestly its so good one of the best single player games in the past 5 years the story is out of this world its so good the gameplay and combat system is so good aswell i cant express how good this game is its really a must play game and i promise you wont regret playing it from soundtracks to boss fights its a perfect game
  18. kishter
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    After a lot of years waiting for a good final fantasy and this comes to fulfill the space betwen ff12 and now. I really love the dark story and the mature of dialogues.
    *Battle system is like playing devil may cry, dragon dogma y final fantasy, What can a rpg lover could ask?
    *Characters are so lovely and you can pet you DOG, dude GOTY. I pet my Doggy torgal every battle since i cannot    After a lot of years waiting for a good final fantasy and this comes to fulfill the space betwen ff12 and now. I really love the dark story and the mature of dialogues.
    *Battle system is like playing devil may cry, dragon dogma y final fantasy, What can a rpg lover could ask?
    *Characters are so lovely and you can pet you DOG, dude GOTY. I pet my Doggy torgal every battle since i cannot resist.

    Game have space to improve a little more like motion blur option to turn off.
    *Oh btw if you speak spanish and hate spain subs dont worry, this game have a real Spanish sub and no the trash spain voice.
    10/10    … Expand
  19. King_sony
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Best game this year. A wide and beautiful world, interesting side missions, smooth and enjoyable gameplay, one of the best games I have ever played
  20. lowely
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    재밌는 스토리, 재밌는 전투, 액션RPG 로 돌아온 파이널판타지16 성공적인것같습니다.
  21. Yozora_caelum60
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    What an incredible game what a feeling on this final fantasy xvi I don't have the words a big congratulations to the team of Yoshi P for the work provided !!
  22. 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
  23. Pouyaghanbari73
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This is one of the best final fantasy game i ever played
    Everything in the game is perfect
  24. Cesaralex
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Juegazo digno de GOTY, gameplay increible, graficos bestiales, digno de la mejor consola next-gen la playstatiin 5.
  25. Zodiarkgeom
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Uno de los mejores final Fantasy que he jugado, ha sobrepasado todas mis expectativas, viendo trailers pensé que era muy fácil, pero la dificultad está muy bien equilibrada, no puede ser más épica la historia, el rendimiento en mi caso ha sido impecable, lo juegos desde una LG C3 que produce fluidez extra, la música es impecable, 100% recomendado
  26. Rengar_
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    One of the best games ever. The combat, the story, epic boss battles, insane level design, gorgeous graphics, epic music. Don’t listen to the bad reviews, they’re probably xbots or woke media. A Masterpiece, loved every moment truly GOTY.
  27. CaptainTunisia
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    I love everything about FF16: Story, combat, score, lore, characters. It is the best game I played this year.
  28. Wulrax
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Would recommend, another great Final Fantasy game. And yet another game suffering from review bombing.
  29. allowthisfam
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    (Played: FF7 and FF8 when they were still new Late 90s/00s)
    (Enjoyed: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 15, too, though incomplete)
    FFXVI is up there with the best. Ground breaking cutscenes, I'm invested in the story enough to willingly do sidequests. Has references to past Final Fantasy and popular media. Super grandiose and larger than epic world-building, characters and themes. Definitely plays    (Played: FF7 and FF8 when they were still new Late 90s/00s)
    (Enjoyed: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 15, too, though incomplete)

    FFXVI is up there with the best.
    Ground breaking cutscenes, I'm invested in the story enough to willingly do sidequests. Has references to past Final Fantasy and popular media. Super grandiose and larger than epic world-building, characters and themes. Definitely plays Game of Thrones... and thats a positive. Mix with Devil May Cry and Witcher 3, and it actually creates something new for the series.

    Sure it's getting review-bombed, but this is one...
    I repeat.
    This is one of the BEST.
    9.5/10    … Expand
  30. violet97
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy XVI is the best game of all time, the graphics is so fantastic, the story is so fantastic, the characters is so fantastic, torgal is so cute btw
  31. Tpach_Aaron
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Es un excelente juego, todo lo que rodeo a la historia, a los personajes, ese giro de acontecimientos, la música es maravillosa, el combate es un obra maestra, he disfrutado este juego de principio a fin y se merece un diez, sin duda de los mejores juegos del año y contendiente a goty
  32. Ahmedamr_z
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    guys this ff was great no like really really great the combat is so goood it enters you soul and the story i cant explain how great this story was i cried and laughed and felt alot in this game its a masterpiece by all means and yeah i almost forgot to mention the boss battels and yeah they were crazyyyy as hell thanks to yoshi p and his team for this game and i don't need to say that theguys this ff was great no like really really great the combat is so goood it enters you soul and the story i cant explain how great this story was i cried and laughed and felt alot in this game its a masterpiece by all means and yeah i almost forgot to mention the boss battels and yeah they were crazyyyy as hell thanks to yoshi p and his team for this game and i don't need to say that the majority of this negative ratings are totally fake… Expand
  33. Flower708
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Esse jogo é incrível e merecia mais reconhecimento de todos. A qualidade dele não é definida por ser um exclusivo de Playstation, mas pelo esforço que o grupo da Square Enix pôs e valeu muito a pena. O jogo não ganhou um 90 + neste site e nem vai ganhar uma avaliação boa dos usuários, mas se você ler isso, saiba que o jogo merece ser jogado por você. História fantástica, gameplayEsse jogo é incrível e merecia mais reconhecimento de todos. A qualidade dele não é definida por ser um exclusivo de Playstation, mas pelo esforço que o grupo da Square Enix pôs e valeu muito a pena. O jogo não ganhou um 90 + neste site e nem vai ganhar uma avaliação boa dos usuários, mas se você ler isso, saiba que o jogo merece ser jogado por você. História fantástica, gameplay sensacional e divertido, batalhas de Eikons que são simplesmente inacreditáveis e uma trilha sonora tão espetacular que parece ser impossível ter sido feito por seres humanos. Por favor, tente ter uma mente aberta e respeite o jogo, não é só ele que sofre que tanto ódio das pessoas, diversos outros jogos igualmente incríveis também. O jogo vale 100 % a pena. Na minha opinião, merece o prêmio Game of the Year, apesar de ser difícil de ganhar, mas torço pelo sucesso porque Final Fantasy XVI é épico e vai marcar quem o jogar.… Expand
  34. Rayado80
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    Simplemente espectacular gráficamente gracias al poder de Playstation 5, excelente historia, maravillosa actuación de doblaje, banda sonora espectacular, será GOTY seguramente!
  35. Lorenlp90
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    Un Final Fantasy que a pesar de nuevos conceptos y sistema de combate, tiene toda la esencia de la saga. Tiene las mejores invocaciones (eikons) de cualquier juego y u a historia que aunque baja el ritmo cuando pasa a una fase más abierta, está también en el Top de la saga. Como fallo, el protagonista no es de los más carismáticos. Muy divertido y obligatorio a fans de la saga y neófitosUn Final Fantasy que a pesar de nuevos conceptos y sistema de combate, tiene toda la esencia de la saga. Tiene las mejores invocaciones (eikons) de cualquier juego y u a historia que aunque baja el ritmo cuando pasa a una fase más abierta, está también en el Top de la saga. Como fallo, el protagonista no es de los más carismáticos. Muy divertido y obligatorio a fans de la saga y neófitos en los final fantasy.… Expand
  36. Khaled5
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This game is the best in the series undisputed, and it is of high quality in terms of cinematic scenes and epic music, which is an identity that indicates Final Fantasy. The style of play is simple and devoid of complications. As for confronting the bosses, it is the best in terms of cinematography and music.
  37. Varkolak777
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Excellent Game as a Final Fantasy fan! I make this Review to counter all the negativo bombing, definitelly GOTY 2023
  38. amritanshu09120
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Play it for the story great visual and some of the most jaw dropping moments ever in any games
  39. engenier94
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Es un excelente juego, tiene todo lo que los amantes de la acción requieren. A parte su historia, es una de las más profundas y espectaculares que he jugado, su banda sonora es maravillosa junto a su apartado gráfico. Es lo que necesitaba a la saga para un renacer. Un deleite las batallas. En resumen, es el mejor Final Fantasy que he jugado hasta la fecha. Bien square.
  40. Benz31
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Magnifique jeu j'ai bien les **** clein d'œil à GOT l'attaque des titans juste un petit défaut j'aurais aimé les combat un petit peu difficile je suis pas un habitué de la saga ff mais j'ai bien aimé le renouveau de la licence qui prend des risques
  41. JairoAntonio85
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    One of the Best games i ever played! The music Is fantastic, the combat action Is refreshing and the history Is great!!! The gamer take out the better of the PS5. Is amazing.
  42. Edumb
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    I'm really enjoying the game, I was pretty excited after 7 years of the last Final Fantasy and this is amazing, the story, bso, voices, we receive a masterpiece in all senses.
  43. DarkHeaven45
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This is the epitome of Final Fantasy game that I always fantasized since I was a kid.

    The super rich Lore combined with Insanely Amazing delivery for the Story and Characters are Perfect. I also like the simplicity of the exp numbers and crafting system and yet giving an exciting Combat with just right difficulty.

    I am so glad that I'll still able to play this game in my life.
  44. Phelipp
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    O jogo proporciona uma experiência única, a história prende do começo ao fim. O combate à certaram muito
  45. Newtype06
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Absolutely incredible experience from start to finish. This game was focused in the best way. It does what it does WELL.
  46. Xenomorph121
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Probablemente el juego con mejor epicidad que hay. Bien, al grano, el combate es extraordinario, casi tan dinámico como el Devil May Cry 5, en contenido hubiera preferido que fuera más lineal y no con espacios tan abiertos, pero por la historia se entiende, la exploración te recompensa muy poco, sólo en las misiones secundarías es cuando vale la pena, aunque algunas son pesadas; la músicaProbablemente el juego con mejor epicidad que hay. Bien, al grano, el combate es extraordinario, casi tan dinámico como el Devil May Cry 5, en contenido hubiera preferido que fuera más lineal y no con espacios tan abiertos, pero por la historia se entiende, la exploración te recompensa muy poco, sólo en las misiones secundarías es cuando vale la pena, aunque algunas son pesadas; la música y la historia es lo que te deja impactado, una buena narrativa, con un ritmo que parece una montaña rusa; el rendimiento es el único "pero" caídas en algunos momentos de exploración, pero nunca en combate lo cual es raro. Un juego que he disfruta y con un final que me ha dejado en shock.… Expand
  47. Chris08
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    This is one of the best games of 2023 and also one of the best games ever made. Very likely GOTY, unless Spider-Man 2 does something incredible.
  48. iagocustodio
    Jul 4, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy XVI entrega tudo que um amante de fantasia procura. O Jogo te envolve de uma maneira única com personagens incrivelmente bem desenvolvidos e me transportou para outro universo. O Clive é um dos melhores protagonistas que já vi. Determinado, destemido e que se precisar fará o que for preciso para mudar o mundo. Mesmo que isso cause consequências imensas para todos. VocêFinal Fantasy XVI entrega tudo que um amante de fantasia procura. O Jogo te envolve de uma maneira única com personagens incrivelmente bem desenvolvidos e me transportou para outro universo. O Clive é um dos melhores protagonistas que já vi. Determinado, destemido e que se precisar fará o que for preciso para mudar o mundo. Mesmo que isso cause consequências imensas para todos. Você entende o personagem e sente o mesmo que ele. É uma experiência única. O Combate é gostoso demais. Poderia ser mais difícil? Poderia. Mas serviu de forma muito satisfatória pro seu proposito. Há muito tempo não me divertia tanto com um jogo e principalmente com a história que é COLOSSAL de tão ABSURDA! Me emocionei demais com fim dessa jornada que vai estar pra sempre em meu coração. Foi uma Honra jogar FFXVI! NOTA 10!… Expand
  49. PRM_Dark
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Final fantaxy XVI me ha demostrado que no siempre debes de hacer caso a las críticas profesionales El juego lo único cierto es que baja un poco el nivel en la mitad pero estamos hablando que baja de un 10 a un 9 y no en narrativa sino en forma de llevar las misiones y un poco el ritmo que lleva, el juego apartir de las 25 horas baja el ritmo y es donde pasa a ser un 9 pero a las 35 40Final fantaxy XVI me ha demostrado que no siempre debes de hacer caso a las críticas profesionales El juego lo único cierto es que baja un poco el nivel en la mitad pero estamos hablando que baja de un 10 a un 9 y no en narrativa sino en forma de llevar las misiones y un poco el ritmo que lleva, el juego apartir de las 25 horas baja el ritmo y es donde pasa a ser un 9 pero a las 35 40 horas vuelve a subir el ritmo hasta el final y juro que he llorado con el final, es un juego en el que el Gameplay es muy satisfactorio y completo aunque parezca simple, la soundtrack es bueno... No hace falta ni decirlo, la narrativa creo sinceramente que objetivamente es top 3 pero para mí es mi top 1, es la que más he disfrutado y más emociones he sentido, la dirección de juego, escenas, cinematografía, todo es un deleite audiovisual, los problemas que decían los medios de optimización, misiones simples y vacías... Todo son falacias, las misiones son simples si pero te dan un lore del juego muy importante, esa es la recompensa de las misiones, es cierto que es más un hack and Slash que un RPG pero eso no quita que se deba de criticar el juego por ser lineal, tener misiones simples etc porque hay miles de juegos así y se consideran obras maestras (en la misma saga el ff X y VII). Tambien la forma de llevar las partes +18 como escenas sex, chantajes, conflictos políticos, escenas de romance etc, siento que todo es muy orgánico, se siente real y no como en otros que parece forzado.
    En conclusión, me parece un juego de 10 recomendado 100%, podrás disfrutarlo perfectamente todo el viaje    … Expand
  50. Haunt33rr
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    Screams Asura's Rath energy, took me 77hr to complete, I could not remove myself from my seat, too compelling, fun and suspenseful(and emotional).

    Looking for a good game? This is one
  51. Osman5678
    Jul 2, 2023
    10
    Es un juego maravilloso, muy bella su historia y su jugabilidad es muy cómoda, el rendimiento es de mejorar, pero su historia es atrapante y nunca decae, se mantiene interesante en todo momento, la pasé excelente jugando esta obra maestra, gracias por este maravilloso título. Para mi el goty de este año de lejos.
  52. Akira311
    Jul 12, 2023
    10
    Insane game. I'm on my second playthrough now, and it's so much fun.

    Not familiar with Final Fantasy much besides XV and the remake for 7 and this blows both out of the water. Play it!
  53. Wisclock
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    The game is very good the plot is nice and kinda different from previous FFs the combat is pretty cool. Love that the game is not open world cuz I kinda tired of open worlds. Not all games need to be open world is like Metal Gear Solid V for me the open world crap killed that game.
  54. guiacr
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    A great addition to the franchise, a visceral FF, with very dynamic combat and one of the best stories in games.
    You realize that the game is really good when almost all the criticisms are "this is not RPG" or "runners in full ps5", when in fact these are not negative points, just personal taste of each one.
  55. Bailgxer34
    Jul 7, 2023
    10
    Uno dei migliori Final Fantasy mai sviluppati dai buoni amici di Square Enix. Le avventure magiche di Clive Rosfield sono uno spettacolo per gli occhi conditi da una lacrima onnipresente. Si poteva far di più sul versante Gameplay e secondarie, ma per il resto trama, musiche, recitazione, doppiaggio omnilinguistico e direzione è stato un capolavoro. Il XV non ci arriva neppure lontanamenteUno dei migliori Final Fantasy mai sviluppati dai buoni amici di Square Enix. Le avventure magiche di Clive Rosfield sono uno spettacolo per gli occhi conditi da una lacrima onnipresente. Si poteva far di più sul versante Gameplay e secondarie, ma per il resto trama, musiche, recitazione, doppiaggio omnilinguistico e direzione è stato un capolavoro. Il XV non ci arriva neppure lontanamente vicino. Una dolcissima coccola per tutti i fan della saga, che son contento abbiano quasi del tutto superato la questione del "Non è un FF senza turni gne gne." Nel suo, un piccolo capolavoro!… Expand
  56. MHuggler
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    This game has only pros, highlights for story and graphics, the game play has changed a bit for action RPG than turn based RPG but I need to say that they did a great job. This game had the potential to be the game of the year! Congrats for Square Enix.
  57. Atomicspence
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    What an absolute masterpiece in storytelling. This just might be the best Final Fantasy entry of all time.

    I have never been more enthralled with a story and characters in any media. The ending was one of the most beautiful endings to a story I've had the pleasure of witnessing.

    How lucky are we that we were able to experience something like this.
  58. Timsen375
    Jul 2, 2023
    10
    Nachdem ich das Spiel beendet habe, fehlen mir echt die Worte. Final Fantasy 16 ist ein Ausnahme Titel, den wir so schnell nicht wieder bekommen werden. Der Einstieg, für jemanden der viele Action Spiele gespielt hat, ist vielleicht etwas zu langsam und die Nebenmissionen sind vom Ablauf etwas zu rudimentär, da hört allerdings auch schon die Kritik auf. Ein richtiges Party System und mehrNachdem ich das Spiel beendet habe, fehlen mir echt die Worte. Final Fantasy 16 ist ein Ausnahme Titel, den wir so schnell nicht wieder bekommen werden. Der Einstieg, für jemanden der viele Action Spiele gespielt hat, ist vielleicht etwas zu langsam und die Nebenmissionen sind vom Ablauf etwas zu rudimentär, da hört allerdings auch schon die Kritik auf. Ein richtiges Party System und mehr RPG Elemente wären noch schön gewesen, aber der Bombast der das Spiel bietet ist nicht von dieser Welt. Selbst ein God of War wird in manchen Fällen noch übertroffen, so gewaltig und episch sind manche Szenen. Stellenweise war ich echt sprachlos, weil ich nicht glauben konnte was auf dem Bildschirm passiert. Untermalt wird alles von einem fantastischen Soundtrack. Die Story ist der Wahnsinn, zwar muss man sich erst ein wenig in der Welt zurecht finden, wenn man aber mal den Durchblick hat ist es einfach nur noch genial. Das Kampfsystem selbst zählt zu einem der besten überhaupt und muss sich überhaupt nicht vor anderen Großen Namen verstecken. Final Fantasy 16 hat eine klare Vision, die konsequent durchgezogen wird. Sowas kann nur mit einer 10/10 belohnt werden! Neben God of War Ragnarök ist dass DAS Spiel dieser Generation bisher. Auch kann ich sagen, dass ist GOTY. Einzig Spiderman 2 könnte das noch ändern, aber das müsste gewaltig gut sein. Respekt an Naokida Yoshia und sein Team, für diese fantastische Arbeit!!… Expand
  59. Noctis89
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Excelente juego, le mecánica me encanta y el sonido es espectacular. Es el final fantasy más cercano a ser un juego perfecto
  60. ildemaro
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    me encanto simplemente se sintió un regreso de la saga bastante bueno, los que lo critican es simplemente porque no disfrutan nada los videojuegos otra obra maestra.
  61. SpaceTime_
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Gráficos excelentes, cinemáticas magníficas, buen combate. Historia épica muy interesante. Sin duda amigos esto es cine.
  62. tamara703
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Game is phenomenal. Story. Characters, gameplay, everything is so crisp. And this coming from someone who rarely play final fantasy. Good job on this one though
  63. Andrenguyen1992
    Jul 12, 2023
    10
    GamingisPassion
    Jun 25, 2023
    10 This game is amazing, it really is. Personally it's one of my favorite games from last 3 years and overall top 3 game of 2023. I'm the type who absolutely loves FF7 Remake and it's modern combat, so i'm only welcoming FF 16 combat. It's long, fun, sad, impressive, beautiful (graphics) and simply epic video game. Lots of monsters, bosses to fight with,    GamingisPassion
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    This game is amazing, it really is.

    Personally it's one of my favorite games from last 3 years and overall top 3 game of 2023. I'm the type who absolutely loves FF7 Remake and it's modern combat, so i'm only welcoming FF 16 combat. It's long, fun, sad, impressive, beautiful (graphics) and simply epic video game. Lots of monsters, bosses to fight with, lots of great characters and so on. As many have mentioned, side quests are meh at best, but that's my ONLY negative about this game.

    Perfromance will be improved 100%. At least they actually have two modes to choose from and i have zero issue playing the game 30fps, because it's just so good. But i'm also the type who finished Resident Evil 4 on PC (2007 release) without mouse patch, because game itself was simply so good, that i didn't even care how i played it. GOTY? yes ABSOLUTELY!    … Expand
  64. 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
  65. TheDirtyStayOut
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Excellent game, you have to be a real piece of work to review bomb this one. Best story, best action, graphics, music, and great gameplay. All across the board amazing. In contention for game of the year in my opinion…And ive played every major title for every system from the last 30 years.
  66. LoeVae
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Im a long time FF fan and i love this game. After the intro is a bit of a slow burn with hallway corridors but it opens up afterwards similar to FF12. The writing is phantastic. I wish there would be more RPG elements but considering how great everything else is, its just a small qualm. If you dont like story driven games with a ton of cutscenes, its not for you but it should be expectedIm a long time FF fan and i love this game. After the intro is a bit of a slow burn with hallway corridors but it opens up afterwards similar to FF12. The writing is phantastic. I wish there would be more RPG elements but considering how great everything else is, its just a small qualm. If you dont like story driven games with a ton of cutscenes, its not for you but it should be expected for a Final Fantasy Fan… Expand
  67. Sorzus
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Yeah, it’s a 10. I stayed clear of information leading up to it’s release, but I knew from bits I saw here and there that it would be an action based Final Fantasy, and it impressed me greatly. I have only ever played Final Fantasy XIV, and other entries in the series never interested me for personal playing, as great as I knew they were from watching playthroughs and through hearsay. NoneYeah, it’s a 10. I stayed clear of information leading up to it’s release, but I knew from bits I saw here and there that it would be an action based Final Fantasy, and it impressed me greatly. I have only ever played Final Fantasy XIV, and other entries in the series never interested me for personal playing, as great as I knew they were from watching playthroughs and through hearsay. None but XIV caught my heart, though. So, I gave this game a shot, because Final Fantasy veteran friends encouraged me too, and as well as the fact that I know Naoki Yoshida would never and has never let me down. He and his team delivered. The combat is amazing, with so much wonderful freedom to make it as easy or as difficult as you like. It is incredibly flashy, and incredibly fun. The game can be a cake-walk if you wish it, or it can be an incredible challenge. And I love that freedom immensely. Next is the worldbuilding, lorewise and visually. It blew me away, with a feature that let you constantly check lore relevant to cutscenes if you paused during them to catch yourself up. In addition, there are multiple other ways to constantly check on all of the lore and context of events. The world itself is wonderful, and the characters drew me in with ease, I came to love so many of them, and hate others as I should. They did well to create raw emotion in storytelling, and the voice actors’ went above and beyond. Visually, the attention to detail in this game will never stop blowing me away, I notice the tiniest details in every scene or every place I wander. And it all runs so smoothly, like a dream.

    Story? It was a journey, an incredible one. I highly recommend it for that alone, even if combat doesn’t matter to you, the story is worth every penny. Do yourself a favor and avoid all spoilers, ride this journey from start to finish, you wont regret it. And I can't forget Masayoshi Soken for yet another masterclass of music to pair with it.

    Overall, a 10, it deserves all the praise, because it is clearly a labor of love. There’s much more side features I didn’t even mention that alone will make me replay it again and again. I thank Square Enix for yet another amazing game, and hope to see more like this in the future.    … Expand
  68. Ulriken
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Everything I wanted in a Final Fantasy game is here. I'm enjoying a more mature story, a great cast with their personal stories, a combat that flows perfectly, landscapes that are a feast for the eye, and a magnificent soundtrack. The letdown were the side quests, but not enough to give the game a score shorter than 10/10.
  69. Calidade
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Tanto odio por parte de los usuarios? de verdad tenemos que consentir esto? Metacritic sois unos cabrones, permitís esto.

    Todos los que se quejan son usuarios de Xbox en su mayoría queriendo destrozar las puntuaciones y vosotros no haceis nada.
    Al resto, os podeis morir, que no haceis ningun bien a la sociedad
  70. Quadity
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    A masterpiece in many different ways. Combat, music, story and voice acting are all stellar. Performance mode is kinda bad, but I think this game plays great in quality mode.
  71. Terwilliger
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    One of the best FF games out there, a welcome change has been made to the combat, one where reflex and reaction are more important for survival.

    The story is one of the darker stories to grace a mainline FF, there’s plenty of gruesome deaths and other things to earn the game that M rating. The OST shines, one of the best in an FF since Nobuo Uematsu was responsible for the compositions.    One of the best FF games out there, a welcome change has been made to the combat, one where reflex and reaction are more important for survival.

    The story is one of the darker stories to grace a mainline FF, there’s plenty of gruesome deaths and other things to earn the game that M rating.

    The OST shines, one of the best in an FF since Nobuo Uematsu was responsible for the compositions.

    The graphics are good, the performance mode needs some improvement as there are noticeable dips in the frames, however the frame pacing makes them tolerable and they’re not affecting the combat at all which is important.

    This game is fantastic and I’m glad Sony offered SE the best deal to lock this game down.    … Expand
  72. andnotmetoo
    Jul 1, 2023
    10
    Great game! Probably the best in the series.
    Performance mode is perfectly balanced.

    I was expecting something worse, but this game surprised me and exceeded my expectations. I would advise anyone to play it.
  73. Cmota
    Jul 2, 2023
    10
    I love this game. I love to play RPG-style games, and I'm not locked into specific genres. A big pain point for me is my play style is casual. I just want to have fun and be immersed, and this game delivers. I love the cutscenes, the cool fight scenes, when executed correctly, feel like a reward, and the combat has a lot of depth and strategy by trying to take the least amount of damage. II love this game. I love to play RPG-style games, and I'm not locked into specific genres. A big pain point for me is my play style is casual. I just want to have fun and be immersed, and this game delivers. I love the cutscenes, the cool fight scenes, when executed correctly, feel like a reward, and the combat has a lot of depth and strategy by trying to take the least amount of damage. I really like how it doesn't start complex with a hundred menus and eases you into things, and doesn't make itself to be the same old systems, just re-skinned. As well as it doesn't make me feel tired like other games with bad story and just tons of missions like Assassins Creed or Diablo they are good games in their on rights but I just feel tired after playing them. I recommend this 5/5 it's one of the top games for me… Expand
  74. Fausthor
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy returns home to a medieval setting with amazing gameplay, beautiful visuals, and an absorbing story. The game has some of the most charismatic characters in the whole franchise, a similar combat mechanic to FFXV (but vastly improved). A welcoming game to both veterans and new players alike.
  75. 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
  76. Kiryttho
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    O jogo é sensacional. A muito tempo eu não sentia a sensação do meu coração bater tão forte durante uma gameplay. O jogo não muitos atributos de nova geração, mas não tem defeitos. A única incômodo é que gostaria de ter todas as dificuldades disponíveis e não apenas depois de finalizar.
  77. jamitman
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    It's one of the best PS5 games of the year. Great action, great chracters and great voice acting :)
  78. SD_DOGAN_03
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    final fantasy 16 is a beautiful game both gameplay, graphics, and story. ff16 is a game you have to play and shows what the ps5 can do
  79. Freezy1129
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    Best Final Fantasy ever! I would even argue best rpg ever. I love this game!
  80. Heshton0987
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Excellent game, it takes the visuals to another level and the narrative is the greatest since the FFX
  81. juniortiger
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    I awesome game story and love action and graphic amazing and love audio control and I know Xbox people write bad reviews not and try out before judge good day
  82. 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 ❤️
  83. AAEllingsen
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    This review is based on playing through the entire game, I have not done every single hunt but I have done every side quest in the game.
    The short of it is that so far this is goty, no question about that because this is a strong package with so many strong parts. One thing to note though is that this is imho not an rpg but rather an action game with a really well written and strong    This review is based on playing through the entire game, I have not done every single hunt but I have done every side quest in the game.
    The short of it is that so far this is goty, no question about that because this is a strong package with so many strong parts. One thing to note though is that this is imho not an rpg but rather an action game with a really well written and strong story.

    On toward those parts.
    The parts that can not be question, unless you want to hate on the game for some reason.
    Graphics: 10. The game looks great, the areas looks great, the art design is top level.
    Voice acting: 10. Everyone delivers and every performance is belivable.
    The game works, so no reason for a 0 now is there.

    What is my opinion man.
    The story: 10. The phasing, how the story goes from peaks to peaks with time between to build the world and characters. And those peaks, wow, simply wow.
    The music: 10. Soken does his magic once again. The music always fit what is going on. Epic fight = epic music. A moment to relac = calm music. And so on.
    Controls: 10. The way the game is controlled is explained very well, outside and inside combat it simply works as it should.
    Combat: 10. I notice that the man in charge has worked on Devil May Cry 5 AND Dragons Dogma. The combat is visual, cool, fast, responsive, epic when it needs to, with a low level for entry but a with a lot of room to master.
    Accessibility: 10. There are two difficult levels and other ways to make the combat work for different players.
    Side quests: 10. Mentioning this since some seem to disslike the early ones. The early ones are there for a reason to tell you something, the first ones are short. Later on in the game they fill out the main story and the world at large.

    There are a lot of 10 here, but the thing is that the game is just such a strong package singe the parts in this package are all so strong. And there I managed to review this story heavy game without a single spoiler perhaps I should have written meh and marked it as a spoiler.    … Expand
  84. L3games03
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story is so good and unique the gameplay top tier and fun the graphics look amazing the world and travel system are really good the characters are interesting none of the main cast is boring (Gav,Cid,Jill...) and overall a great game with amazing experience also the voice acting top tier also the ending was really sad … Expand
  85. Pietro2023
    Jul 8, 2023
    10
    Jogo ótimo um ótimo RPG campanha em média 50 horas e pra platina mais de 100 horas jogo ótimo
  86. MisamoAlex
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Todas las críticas negativas ni siquiera han de haber jugado ni 10 horas, la historia es muy buena, el personaje principal es muy bueno, tiene muy buenos personajes secundarios, las misiones secundarias dan mucha información extra y no solo están para rellenar, ha tenido combates que son los mejores que he jugado en cualquier videojuego, el apartado gráfico es muy lindo, va fluido, solo se han caído los fps dos veces y apenas ha durado 1 segundo. En conclusión una obra maestra.… Expand
  87. Homelanderusa1
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is real goty Music gameplay and story is perfect I like this game… Expand
  88. Malvavisco
    Jul 12, 2023
    10
    Increíble en todos los aspectos, destacando historia y combate. Mi goty de este año.
  89. brdjn
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    This is the best Final Fantasy since Final Fantasy IX. Nothing more to say.
  90. RedyedSpartan
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    20 hours into the game and I can say I’m consistently blown away by how much I’m enjoying it. The combat is cheff’s kiss. The story is full of unexpected thrills, twists and turns. The characters are interesting, awesome and some very funny. Very impressed by the voice acting in this title. It’s definitely one of the best games of the year or of all time for me.
  91. SMJGoten
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    An excellent game, the combat is amazing and the plot, as epic as it gets.. xbox stans crying a river around here should tell you everything you need to know. Another Square win.
  92. Nadinux
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy XVI é uma obra-prima do mundo dos videogames que eleva a franquia a patamares nunca antes alcançados. O combate neste jogo é simplesmente fenomenal, oferecendo uma experiência visceral e empolgante que cativa desde o primeiro golpe desferido. Cada ataque é fluido e responsivo, permitindo aos jogadores executarem combos impressionantes e desencadearem habilidades especiais deFinal Fantasy XVI é uma obra-prima do mundo dos videogames que eleva a franquia a patamares nunca antes alcançados. O combate neste jogo é simplesmente fenomenal, oferecendo uma experiência visceral e empolgante que cativa desde o primeiro golpe desferido. Cada ataque é fluido e responsivo, permitindo aos jogadores executarem combos impressionantes e desencadearem habilidades especiais de tirar o fôlego. A variedade de personagens jogáveis e seus estilos de luta únicos adicionam uma camada extra de profundidade ao combate, garantindo que nunca haja um momento de tédio.

    Além disso, o enredo de Final Fantasy XVI é uma obra-prima narrativa que tece uma trama cativante e emocionalmente envolvente. Os personagens são ricamente desenvolvidos e suas jornadas são repletas de reviravoltas e surpresas impactantes. Cada diálogo e cena tem um propósito claro e contribui para a construção do mundo complexo e fascinante em que o jogo se passa.

    É seguro dizer que Final Fantasy XVI é o ápice da franquia.    … Expand
  93. Webby360G
    Jul 5, 2023
    10
    Absolutely loving it. I tell you what. The little details for me make it great. The more you move the stick the faster you run, no hud when exploring, the combat is the best in the series I've played for years. The story is very cool so far. Cid is the best character.
  94. saitamaro
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This is the best Final Fantasy game by far.

    Buy it. Play it.
  95. BiohazardX1995
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Much better than I expected, increíble epic boss fights, phenomenal soundtrack, great gameplay and very good graphics, what else can You ask for a Game?
    A plus is that it has a long duration and it is highly replayable.
  96. GonerWithABoner
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Add a verification step to user reviews already, Metacritic.

    Game is amazing, best action combat in years, visually stunning, stellar voice acting, gripping story, endearing characters, gorgeous environments, fun and straightforward side quests, so many references to older Final Fantasy games. This is Final Fantasy, and I'm so glad we have a new mainline game this good.
  97. 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
  98. ulises1
    Jul 3, 2023
    10
    Mi goty de lo que va de año. No es perfecto, es un tanto pasillero, las luchas con muchos enemigos son caóticas y hay secundarias muy simples, pero en todo lo demás es un 10. Mejor juego de ps5, sin duda.
  99. Lamecalv
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    I cant describe how amazing is this game xoxoxoxoxoxxoxoxoxoxoxoxxoxoxoxxoxo
  100. FYoRHa9
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Un juego espectacular Un cambio que se necesitaba en esta franquicia, el mejor FF que han hecho en mucho tiempo
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  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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