Final Fantasy XVI

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8567 Ratings

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  1. InfinumKitsune
    Sep 12, 2023
    7
    The story was great and the mechanics were... interesting. The overall issue I had with the game is the same issue that most AAA games, especially those coming out of Square Enix lately (mind you this is my favorite studio and favorite franchise of all time), it's more of a movie than a game. There is lackluster exploration with little no reward for. Back to the mechanics, whileThe story was great and the mechanics were... interesting. The overall issue I had with the game is the same issue that most AAA games, especially those coming out of Square Enix lately (mind you this is my favorite studio and favorite franchise of all time), it's more of a movie than a game. There is lackluster exploration with little no reward for. Back to the mechanics, while interesting, they lacked any real substance. I have a love for magic in my fantasy games and there is that element in the game, but honestly it's so underwhelming. Square said they would return to their roots with this game and in a lot of ways, they did, but not enough. This cinematic beauty still leaves a lot to be desired.… Expand
  2. AutisticPS_Pony
    Sep 12, 2023
    2
    Never played it. Will pirate PC version because me so poor I can't buy to play. I will wait the RUNE or TENOKE version of the game. Thank you Sony for investing, very nice! Much love Jim!
  3. auqwe
    Sep 12, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This ending broke me. I cried so hard : ( .… Expand
  4. eshmin
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    Good story, good music, good combat- truly a rollercoaster ride.and I hope the series continues on this trajectory.
  5. bananaapp
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    Such an amazing game from start to finish this will be a final fantasy people will talk about for a long time.
  6. Ab17
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    Este Final Fantasy es el mejor de todos los tiempos y Clive es uno de los mejores personajes de todos los FF.
  7. Bigboss_3zoz
    Sep 11, 2023
    7
    Square keeps playing with the formula until the game lost its identity.
    Unfortunately there is no RPG elements in the game anymore Weak exploration Weak customization Button mashing fights that are repetitive, I no more put any thoughts in the fights like a real Final Fantasy game
    Really disappointed of hoe square keeps experimenting in the game while they had the winning formula
  8. Enrikenarga01
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um Game que preencheu completamente minhas espectativa, me deixou muito satisfeito principalmente sua gameplay que graças a deus não e um jrpg, graficamente incrível sem nenhum erro, ele é um pilar pra saga final fantasy e mais que um jogo, um exemplo de como fazer um jogo.… Expand
  9. FluffusMilo
    Sep 11, 2023
    9
    Even though it barely qualifies as a RPG, Final Fantasy XVI more than makes up for it with its excellent story, characters, gameplay, soundtrack and spectacle. Certainly an accomplishment that Yoshi P and his team can be proud of.

    The game set out to reinvent the wheel and redefine what a Final Fantasy title can be with its switch to a combat system resembling that of Devil May Cry. I    Even though it barely qualifies as a RPG, Final Fantasy XVI more than makes up for it with its excellent story, characters, gameplay, soundtrack and spectacle. Certainly an accomplishment that Yoshi P and his team can be proud of.

    The game set out to reinvent the wheel and redefine what a Final Fantasy title can be with its switch to a combat system resembling that of Devil May Cry. I am happy to report that it has partially accomplished its goal or atleast, where it matters the most.

    The combat system is one of the most satisfying ones I've ever experienced in a game. It depends less on weapon builds or stats, because you only have one weapon type (sword), but more on the Eikon skills you unlock after every major Eikon fight. These skills offer some of the best moves and attacks in the video game industry and it's quite easy to come up with some crazy builds and get the ball rolling. The game also features companions in the form of AI controlled NPCs that fight alongside you. (Torgal is best boy) Although, that is not to mean that they'll play the game for you, you'll still need to do most of the heavy lifting to win the fight.

    One of the biggest highlights of the game is its astounding soundtrack made by Masayoshi Soken. The quality of music he offers with his composition is a true work of art and unbeaten by any game released this year. From the instruments to the vocals, you can just feel the story hidden inside the tracks.

    The game also offers one of the best Final Fantasy stories to date, despite its dark and gritty tone. I would even dare to argue that this tone enhances the story and enables alternative, transparent ways to tell it. It's a story about the bonds of family and friendship, human nature and our will to endure every threat that stands in our way.

    Clive is also one of the best protagonists of the franchise, on the same pedestal as Cloud. The side characters are also a treat and handled like real people trying to survive in a world that wants to enslave and/or kill them. This however, does not mean that the characters act like angsty teenagers all the time. There is a very human and hopeful side to them that really shines through in the dialogue, cutscenes and gameplay. One of the best cast for a mainline Final Fantasy game in a long while.

    THE highlight of the game however, are the Eikon fights, where you turn into a Godzilla-sized Eikon called Ifrit and battle iconic summons such as Garuda, Titan, Bahamut and Odin. The sheer spectacle and outsatnding choreography included in these fights is otherworldly. Adding to that, most of the spectacle happens in-game with the player controlling Ifrit rahter than through cutscenes. At this point of the game, it also becomes very apparent that they did not save any money. They had a huge budget and they used it.

    The only drawbacks to the game however are the insignificance of the RPG mechanics and the complete removal of the traditional turn-based combat. Crafting and equipping a sword with higher numbers is as RPG as it gets and that's about it, which wouldn't have been a problem if Square-Enix hadn't marketed the game as an Action-RPG. I also believe they could have struck a great balance between real-time and turn-based combat like the FFVII remake.

    All in all, Final Fantasy XVI is a game that I will remember for a very long time, due to its outstanding story, excellent characters, unforgettable soundtrack and satisfying gameplay.    … Expand
  10. WithFieryTruth
    Sep 11, 2023
    4
    I tried to post an in-depth review for this game, but the coding on the Metacritic website is as bad as always and gives me a 403 error whenever I try to post it. I guess I'll make a shorter one and hope it's accepted.

    The story, characters and soundtrack are all great, but the combat system is one of the worst I've ever had to endure throughout my life as a gamer, mainly for one    I tried to post an in-depth review for this game, but the coding on the Metacritic website is as bad as always and gives me a 403 error whenever I try to post it. I guess I'll make a shorter one and hope it's accepted.

    The story, characters and soundtrack are all great, but the combat system is one of the worst I've ever had to endure throughout my life as a gamer, mainly for one reason: enemy HP.
    Basically, every enemy in the game has a ridiculous overabundance of health, especially the bosses. It doesn't really add to the challenge of the game; it's just there to artificially prolong it.
    The situation is so bad that the button mashing that is required makes my hand physically hurt to the point where I deliberately have to take breaks from playing just to recover from the pain. This is the first game I've played since Track & Field on the NES where this has happened, and that should say something about how awful it is.

    Do yourself a favor and just watch a Let's Play of Final Fantasy XVI instead of playing it yourself.    … Expand
  11. Manquele
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    9, pero toca darle el 10, porque metacritic tiene un sistema de mierda dejando que par de cavernicolas tanto de revistas como de casa puedan poner sus notas sin criterio, me hare 16 cuentas mas para darle un 10, par de revistas de mordor dando notas pesimas, ni saben donde se sientan a cagar
  12. eclesis
    Sep 11, 2023
    0
    An extremely mediocre game that manages to be boring for almost 50 hours non stop.
    The gameplay is simplistic and does not even compare to its sources of inspiration: Devil May Cry, God of War etc…
    The game is far too easy and even boss fights are stacked with checkpoints so that you can restart mid-fight in the unlikely case you would die. Fighting is boring and ultra repetitive. The    An extremely mediocre game that manages to be boring for almost 50 hours non stop.
    The gameplay is simplistic and does not even compare to its sources of inspiration: Devil May Cry, God of War etc…
    The game is far too easy and even boss fights are stacked with checkpoints so that you can restart mid-fight in the unlikely case you would die.
    Fighting is boring and ultra repetitive.
    The gear system and abilities system are jokes and are not interesting.
    The item system is useless and you can breeze through the game by using only potions.
    There is no strategy in fights, you just damage, damage, and damage. No status, no magic, nothing… And there are so many explosions of lights that you can not see enemies attacking.
    The pacing of the game is horrible with extremely long cutscenes for the main story where people walk slowly, talk slowly, stare, and repeat the same things over and over. Every motion is slow, taking a quest, giving an item to an NPC, displaying the reward screen. And most of the time you can not speed it up, it’s either skip it or endure it.
    The main story is extremely simple and always repeats the same pattern: The bad guy of the hour appears, side quests to solve to go to the bad guy lair, fight with the bad guy, repeat over and over until the end. The villain of the game is revealed extremely early and from there there will be almost no twists. Everything that happens is easy to anticipate. The relationships between people are strange and very cringy. Even the romance between Clive and Jill is not good. The characters that accompany Clive are dull and uninteresting. Their clothes and designs are so devoid of color and originality that they look like any other random NPC. And since you do not control them, it does not feel like they are part of the adventure. The story is also an uninspired copy/paste of Game of Thrones and Witcher 3 in so many ways that it’s impossible to find a shred of originality in it.
    The side quests are a complete disaster and just MMORPG like side quests, devoid of any interest and impact on the story. You could just skip them and be the better for it. Their pacing and fetching pattern is also horrible.
    The game has 2 lore characters that are here to give the impression that the story is complex and ends up telling you most of the time nothing: One of them tells you: The king will probably do something soon. How is that even smart?
    There is no exploration, no map with free movements. It’s corridor after corridor after corridor.
    The chocobos are nice because they make you gain time. Otherwise they are useless. Same for the Mog.
    The main villain looks like an alien version of Marilyn Manson and does not inspire fear.
    The main character is a little interesting at the beginning but becomes very dull as the adventure goes on.
    Also the power scale does not make sense in this game, with simple thieves challenging your character to fight when he has god-like powers.

    Some of the musical pieces are good, especially during boss fights (except a very strange techno music that is the most horrible thing I have heard in an RPG). But others themes are just copy-paste of older FF music ( FF VIII, FF XIV) that do not have their place in this game.
    The only thing this game has going for it is that it is quite beautiful. But this is often diminished by having a lot of dark and dull environments. This makes the world dull and everything but a fantasy world.

    Also some of the Dominants fights and the last fight are quite epic. It’s such a shame that they are so easy and simple. It removes all sense of stakes and dread.    … Expand
  13. MTMPX
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    It’s one of my favorite FF games! music and combat is so good!! .
  14. glossR
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A good ending is always nice but in my opinion this ending fits good to the game because its dark and like evil.… Expand
  15. Gogonotime
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    This game so good! music is amazing! my GOTY!!!! .
  16. JUICE__
    Sep 10, 2023
    9
    FF 16 is really good but not my favorite of the year. The fact that BG3 has both a higher critic score and user score than FF 16 and TOTK (which isn't affecting this review) is honestly mindblowing and somewhat rigged. Thank you, Square Enix. Also, most of the "zero" reviews on FF 16 are fake (just like most games really) so ignore them
  17. stipex
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Będąc szczerym to jest jedna z najlepszych gier w jaką kiedykolwiek grałem walka w tej grze jest unikalna w porównaniu do wielu innych tytułów fabuła i świat są świetnie napisane tak naprawdę do niczego się nie mogę przyczepić zakończenie nawet najtwardszych umie przełamać gra jest zdecydowanie 10/10… Expand
  18. Lukishere
    Sep 10, 2023
    7
    I love FF from the very beginning, don't get me wrong - I like this game BUT sometimes feels empty and the copy pasted sidequests are really a issue... I love the story, lore and music! I hope in the future with the DLCs they could improve performance and add more value! :)
  19. LJfriedChiken
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    This game seems to have a charm about it. The story and the combat flow smoothly and most - not all - side quests are pretty interesting; they can give a dive on the past of some of the side characters. As the news comes that they are in the works for DLC, I’ll, with no doubt, come back to this game in the future.
  20. vincent-Morgan
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    I bought the game without seeing any trailers or gameplay and now that i completed the game i must say what a game, The dark fantasy the characters are really good!!!!
  21. iMustang
    Sep 10, 2023
    8
    Final Fantasy XVI is truly an experience, even if an incomplete one. With a M rating and a near fully voice-acted game, XVI quickly solidifies itself as one of the boldest entries in the series to date. Taking inspiration from Game of Thrones this world and it’s politics are clearly laid out from the beginning creating immediate interest and investment into our cast of characters. With theFinal Fantasy XVI is truly an experience, even if an incomplete one. With a M rating and a near fully voice-acted game, XVI quickly solidifies itself as one of the boldest entries in the series to date. Taking inspiration from Game of Thrones this world and it’s politics are clearly laid out from the beginning creating immediate interest and investment into our cast of characters. With the focus on eikons (summons) and the dominants they inhabit, XVI quickly creates some of the most unique and memorable characters in the series history, as well as by far the best and most impressive boss battles in video game history. The gameplay with its flashy nature and multiple styles of play was almost always charming to me and a welcome direction for the series. Mix these pretty visuals with great characters and add in another legendary soundtrack, and from the beginning XVI hooks you.

    However, like most Final Fantasy games, this one is far from perfect. With a very straightforward story I would not normally complain about it’s linear nature, but the biggest missed opportunity is most of the landmarks spoken of in the game are ones you never visit. The capitol cities have big designs and we’re clearly detailed by the artists, but you only see them in cutscenes or at most briefly see pieces of them during story segments. This is really disappointing from a game with so much setup in the first act of the story, which leads to the second major disappointment, the story. XVI peaks nearly two-thirds into the adventure and never recovers. What started boldly with intense drive and conviction falls flat after a major threat is addressed, then overstays it’s welcome with a bland final act. The icing on the cake, the ending seems missing. With two DLC expansions on the horizon, I am completely convinced Square Enix is saving the true ending behind a paywall. While I’m excited even now to see how the story concludes, I’m disappointed that Square continues to do things like this with the franchise. There is always a chance I’m wrong about this, and if I am, then I would go so far to say this is one of the weakest endings in the series history.

    While far from perfect, Final Fantasy XVI is still an experience worth playing for any fan of the series. At its core it is fun, beauiful, intense, and impactful. I have far more happy memories with this game than I ever will unpleasant ones, and my opinion can only improve with upcoming DLC. Until then I have to judge the game as it is, and even with that in mind, what we have is still pretty dang great.    … Expand
  22. Ruvik90
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    Flipas loco!!!junela que me maten patos laos pegando palos!!te quedas to pillado!
  23. cracc
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    Incredible game, best ff games !! my GOTY in 2023!! .
  24. spaghettiwest
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    fantastic game. the fights are spectacular, the story is fantastic and epic. the music stays with you and you hear it inside your head while you sleep or while you eat.
  25. VincentValen
    Sep 10, 2023
    9
    Final Fantasy 16 to me is a Masterpiece. Right up there with FF7. This game hurt me with the loss of.... You know if you know... All the sacrifices the characters made. The story, the gameplay. Amazing. I just wish that you could play as the other characters. I feel that was a huge missed opportunity. I put 80hrs into this game before I could give my review and I'm glad I waited. The lastFinal Fantasy 16 to me is a Masterpiece. Right up there with FF7. This game hurt me with the loss of.... You know if you know... All the sacrifices the characters made. The story, the gameplay. Amazing. I just wish that you could play as the other characters. I feel that was a huge missed opportunity. I put 80hrs into this game before I could give my review and I'm glad I waited. The last 20% of this game was the best. Is it really a Final Fantasy game if it doesn't break your heart?… Expand
  26. BigKidPlays
    Sep 9, 2023
    6
    The demo was the best part of the game in hindsight. The rest of the game is so slow, with so many cut scenes, dialogues, long mission completed screens, slow traversal, etc, and it's all made worse by so much filler and useless side quests. Somewhere in here is a decent story (but with a lacklustre ending) with some fun, mindless combat but it's just bogged down in a slog of content thatThe demo was the best part of the game in hindsight. The rest of the game is so slow, with so many cut scenes, dialogues, long mission completed screens, slow traversal, etc, and it's all made worse by so much filler and useless side quests. Somewhere in here is a decent story (but with a lacklustre ending) with some fun, mindless combat but it's just bogged down in a slog of content that doesn't matter. And yes the side quests are that bad... some of the worst I've ever seen. The positives of the game just can't outdo the negatives.… Expand
  27. Patio_Brian
    Sep 9, 2023
    6
    Pros:
    - amazing graphics and cinematics
    - thrillingly epic boss battles - enjoyable, action heavy combat system - some nice music Cons: - boring world and characters - generic and predictable story - boring and repetitive missions and mini dungeons - boring artistic design with dull colour palette I was really looking forward to this new chapter in the Final Fantasy series. The last game    Pros:
    - amazing graphics and cinematics
    - thrillingly epic boss battles
    - enjoyable, action heavy combat system
    - some nice music

    Cons:
    - boring world and characters
    - generic and predictable story
    - boring and repetitive missions and mini dungeons
    - boring artistic design with dull colour palette I was really looking forward to this new chapter in the Final Fantasy series. The last game was refreshingly different but enjoyable and I hoped this new game would continue the tradition. I thought that the medieval setting and the mature rating were good signs and so I allowed myself to get my hopes up for the game. Even the early reviews of the game were all positive, so I purchased the game ready for an excellent experience.

    It started out strong with an impressive opening and I was impressed by its new action heavy battle system. But then after a few hours playing the game's incredibly dreary tone and boring characters began to get to me. I found it hard to emotionally invest in such flat characters and so the actions in the world all had less impact. Despite the game constantly showing off the horrors of its world, the dull characters prevented me from feeling the intended emotions. My hope was that if I kept playing either the tone would lighten up or at least the characters would become more interesting. But that did not happen and I finished the game feeling underwhelmed, despite a fun and epic final boss battle. This game reminded me about how important decent writing is for a game that has a play time of over 30 hours.    … Expand
  28. Linktrifuerza
    Sep 9, 2023
    8
    Final fantrasy XVI es difícil de describir, sin dudad se trata de un gran titulo muy divertido y épico pero llega a ser algo inconsistente en su historia principal, aun así vale completamente la pena si cuentas con un ps5, un imperdible.
  29. Sylphrena1
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    Character- 10/10
    Story - 10/10
    Gameplay - 10/10
    Music - 10/10
    Graphics - 10/10
  30. GyattHunter
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    I've played since the first final fantasy and haven't truly enjoyed myself to this degree since 10
  31. CreepyPinkSocks
    Sep 9, 2023
    4
    For the love of god, stop talking! I'm all for cinematic experiences but this game takes control away from you seemingly every minute or two for lengthy, dry conversations in various (admittedly solid) regional English accents.

    Combat starts promising, with hints of Devil May Cry style spectacle fighter influences but the combat never gets any deeper, just wider so that eventually you're    For the love of god, stop talking! I'm all for cinematic experiences but this game takes control away from you seemingly every minute or two for lengthy, dry conversations in various (admittedly solid) regional English accents.

    Combat starts promising, with hints of Devil May Cry style spectacle fighter influences but the combat never gets any deeper, just wider so that eventually you're just alternating between dodge and square while you wait for your cooldowns to finish. When it comes to side content, this one wears its MMORPG inspirations on its sleeve, and that has absolutely no appeal to me. Boring, meaningless fetch quests and forgettable characters everywhere.

    Boss fights are okay, but most of the good stuff is relegated to cutscenes interspersed with button mashing QTEs and sulky monologues. We were promised God of War 3 but outside of Titan we never even got close to that.    … Expand
  32. Megalomani
    Sep 9, 2023
    3
    No es final fantasy, animaciones de los npcs como los del final fantasy x, escenarios vacíos y estáticos, historia aburrida y lenta ,solo por dos momentos lo demás es puro relleno cansino y absurdo, lineal y sin complejo sistema de combate, un juego indi tiene más mecánicas que ofrecer vaya castaña ni de lejos esta a la altura de final fantasy 7 remake
  33. Guilhermesmsmsm
    Sep 9, 2023
    0
    Jogo fraco dms, história medíocre, ff perdeu a essência, du odiei essa porcaria genérica, virou um hack in slash genérico
  34. Haannss
    Sep 9, 2023
    8
    This game is a huge Final Fantasy, one of the best, most adult stories of the saga, with relatable characters (main and secondary) and memorable moments scattered all over the game.

    The gameplay changes from previous versions, being now a hack 'n slash with some (few) RPG mechanics. That, which isn't necessarily bad, has led to one of the biggest opinon diversity around the game. In y    This game is a huge Final Fantasy, one of the best, most adult stories of the saga, with relatable characters (main and secondary) and memorable moments scattered all over the game.

    The gameplay changes from previous versions, being now a hack 'n slash with some (few) RPG mechanics. That, which isn't necessarily bad, has led to one of the biggest opinon diversity around the game. In y opinion, the game is really enjoyable as it is, but it's true that can be a little bit repeatitive at the beggining, when you lack a range of abbilities and everything is about pressing square and triangle plus evading. Later on, that range of abbilities will give diversity to some extent. Anyway, I did miss some more RPG mechanics: some altered status and elemental affinities and weaknesses would have been nice, maybe not as many as in the previous games, but a shortlist of them would have been possible to implement on a hack 'n slash game. When it comes to the difficulty, no: it's not a difficult game. Just as FF I, II, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XII and XV weren't difficult. After leveling up and farming a little bit, you could destroy any enemy with a single attack, except for Weapons, Dark Eons, Omegas and wathever secret enemies. Ff franchise has never been a franchise of difficult games. They never had to. I died in the original FF VII only facing Emerald and Ruby Weapons, not before. So don't pay to much attentions to those saying is too easy. I feel they have never played a Final Fantasy before.

    The art direction is very good regarding character design, but even better with the enviroments, giving the world of Valistea its own personality. Graphics are just amazing when it comes to visual effects and lighting, while music is just superb. Negative points come, however, for the spanish dubbing, lacking Spanish from Spain.

    And the biggest cons of the game in my opinion: one, it lacks some more secondary missions, with better rewards or material motivations to follow them, like weapons or whatever. The economy system of the game is broken, being pieces of music the most expensive item you will buy. And finally, the game also lacks secret content: that is a foundamental of every Final Fantasy, and this one is empty of it. Maybe they keep it for future DLCs, but it always has been a core of every FF (except for the XV that doesn't even count for me). Some huge secret enemies apart from the hunts, secret eikons, weapons... That os what I really missed out. Much more than a turn based combat, much more than anything, because it was really enjoyable going for all that hidden content to make your team over powered.

    Anyway, in the end a Final Fantasy is about walking side by side with your character through a wonderful story. And this one is one of the games that has made me feel more emotions of the whole franchise. That's all I was asking for.    … Expand
  35. on3st4b
    Sep 9, 2023
    6
    The game is beautiful graphically, combat is flashy and looks nice at the start at least.
    The main story is boring and cliche, you can see everything coming from miles away.
    Side quests are a joke to say the least. Pick items, deliver them to an npc an the camp, go back for the reward. Combat system or the luck of it, just pick 3 eikon abilities and spam them, makes no difference, you    The game is beautiful graphically, combat is flashy and looks nice at the start at least.
    The main story is boring and cliche, you can see everything coming from miles away.
    Side quests are a joke to say the least. Pick items, deliver them to an npc an the camp, go back for the reward.
    Combat system or the luck of it, just pick 3 eikon abilities and spam them, makes no difference, you will win every fight with that tactic. You just need to spam your buttons and you win.
    Eikon battles are boring and use the same spam the 2 abilities and do a combo every now and then. The battles are way too long, its like watching a bad anime and hitting/spaming the buttons every now and then.
    There are no RPG elements in it, crafting system is useless and not required, leveling system is non existing.
    You just gain a level and attributes are automatically assigned.
    To sum up my thoughts, the game is very linear, lacks RPG elements/mechanics, the story is cliche..
    I'm ~20 hours in and every time i run it i start wondering "why am i doing this ?"

    6/10    … Expand
  36. Thanos616
    Sep 9, 2023
    6
    I really do not understand, why user and critic review are so high. This game is for me, the worst game in FF saga I ever played. The graphics is awful and old, in some occasions it is a dissaster, I could close my eyes and pretend that visual doesn't matter to me, but what I can't really stand is horrible combat system, I don't know how they could release something like that, it's boringI really do not understand, why user and critic review are so high. This game is for me, the worst game in FF saga I ever played. The graphics is awful and old, in some occasions it is a dissaster, I could close my eyes and pretend that visual doesn't matter to me, but what I can't really stand is horrible combat system, I don't know how they could release something like that, it's boring and repetitive as hell. The only one thing I really love about this game is boss fights, and great story, but gameplay and visual is horrible disaster.… Expand
  37. AGreeNer
    Sep 9, 2023
    8
    Final Fantasy 16 captivated my heart with its enthralling narrative, intriguing characters, and breathtaking visuals. Let's delve into the highs and lows that influenced my score.

    Story & Performances: The narrative, albeit somewhat predictable, remained engaging. The journey propels players through uncharted territories; albeit linear at first, there's more exploration as the game    Final Fantasy 16 captivated my heart with its enthralling narrative, intriguing characters, and breathtaking visuals. Let's delve into the highs and lows that influenced my score.

    Story & Performances: The narrative, albeit somewhat predictable, remained engaging. The journey propels players through uncharted territories; albeit linear at first, there's more exploration as the game progresses. Sadly, these expanses lack intriguing discoveries.

    As for performances, the cast delivered impeccably. Clyde, Cid, Jill, and Benedicta showcased stellar portrayals, setting a high bar for immersion. Though the side characters could benefit further development, the primary ensemble held their own brilliantly.

    Gameplay: The gameplay was satisfying. The build and ability diversity suggest multiple play styles, keeping things fresh. Boss battles stand out, not for their complexity, but for their awe-inspiring aesthetics.

    Side Quests: Admittedly, these were a letdown. Although they occasionally provided insights into the broader world, they often felt more like hindrances than delights. A scant few offered valuable rewards, but the majority seemed like uninspired filler. For completionists, wading through lackluster side quests can be tedious.

    RPG Elements: A crucial component for any Final Fantasy title, yet they seemed underwhelming here. While Clyde's abilities offered some build variety, the armor and weaponry system felt lackluster. Armor and weapon progression tied too closely to main missions, with few exceptions, which diminished player choice. Trinket equipping introduced some depth, but its impact felt minimal.

    To end on a positive note, despite my criticisms, I truly cherished my time with FF16. It stands as a memorable title in the series, and my favorite since FF12.

    My rating suffered a slight deduction due to the trophy unlock system requiring a game replay. A note to developers: please reconsider such mechanisms. They're more irksome than rewarding.    … Expand
  38. Luisvi
    Sep 9, 2023
    8
    Buena historia con un gran combate, aunque con unos fallos de exploración y misiones secundarias propios de anteriores generaciones.
  39. ClaytonCarmine
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy XVI has become one of the best games of the year for me, right behind HI-Fi Rush and the hotly anticipated Forza Motorsport! The game is very beautiful, large-scale, epic, it is one of the most expensive games in the Hack And Slash genre, as well as just games in general, Sqare Enix outdid themselves and created a real masterpiece; I already bought a game for a piece ofFinal Fantasy XVI has become one of the best games of the year for me, right behind HI-Fi Rush and the hotly anticipated Forza Motorsport! The game is very beautiful, large-scale, epic, it is one of the most expensive games in the Hack And Slash genre, as well as just games in general, Sqare Enix outdid themselves and created a real masterpiece; I already bought a game for a piece of **** called Ps5, and now I'm waiting for the release on XBOX, thanks a lot to Sqare Enix for this monumental bible!!… Expand
  40. meetle
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    One of the best FF game ever ,love the story and combat !! .
  41. kingoftheking
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    Definitely the best game of the year 2023. Incredible plot, gameplay, everything is at the highest level. It's 10/10.
  42. Spencersboy
    Sep 9, 2023
    9
    Yoshi-P delivers a Final Fantasy masterpeice. Locked 60fps with beautiful visuals, and combat that puts bayonetta and Devil may cry to shame.
  43. AnaLesbiGame
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    I've played it twice and in hard mode it's wonderful. The story of Clive and Josua is great, all the characters once again have that "magic" of the previous games. Final Fantasy is back.
  44. The_legend72
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
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  45. title78
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    his is one of the best video games in long time , it's just wow!! .
  46. jinnbapho
    Sep 8, 2023
    5
    Boss fights were cinematic, but the story and side missions become a slog very quick. Absolutely 0 RPG elements as well. No real customization or loot at all.
  47. Cxden
    Sep 8, 2023
    7
    ff16 is a welcome addition to the final fantasy lineup taking you on a quest through the medieval time period set in a fantasy world. whilst the combat lacks compared to ff7r the story creates intrigue learning all about the mothercrystals and political state of the world. one drawback of the story was the unnecessarily long cutscenes which took up half of the playthrough wanting to get toff16 is a welcome addition to the final fantasy lineup taking you on a quest through the medieval time period set in a fantasy world. whilst the combat lacks compared to ff7r the story creates intrigue learning all about the mothercrystals and political state of the world. one drawback of the story was the unnecessarily long cutscenes which took up half of the playthrough wanting to get to the next icon fight which was the highlight of the graphical showcase paired with an epic soundtrack. Overall I found the traversal limited to linear world which felt more confined then open and rpg mechanics that felt empty and more linear feeling like a chore to upgrade equipment and no sense of exploration. Side quests felt repeated fetch quests and lackluster story additions.… Expand
  48. KAMANAYEEEEEEHA
    Sep 8, 2023
    7
    Kinda linear but I had fun. Not your typical Final Fantasy but I it’s pretty good.
  49. fritangaplayed
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Easily the best game of the year. This game is a true masterpiece, so much so that any xbox fan and pc can never understand, and I say this as a huge xbot myself.
  50. CriticoDubioso
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Game of the year! Would support and purchase any future DLC! Phenomenal eikon battles and cutscenes. Story and characters are great and better than FF15
  51. vIPROLL
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Fantastic story, great characters, combat is fun and probably the best game I have played in a long time. I know there is a lot of competition this year for goty but this is my choice.
  52. Vagrantglass
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy XVI - PS5

    Gameplay - 10
    Story - 10
    Sound - 10
    Music - 10
    Graphics - 10

    Final Score 10/10✨✨✨

    So far this is my game of the year, incredible story, fun gameplay with the whole Eikon Switching. Banging music, awesome characters. Play it!
  53. Blueking640
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    An epic adventure set in an intriguing world with solid characters, good gameplay, an amazing soundtrack and some of the most unforgettable boss fights I have played in a long time.
  54. Lupin_Tercero
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Un excelente Juego de principio al final, con personajes con sus personalidades sólidas, buenos argumentos y buena jugabilidad. El final me hizo un nudo en la garganta... Un gran trabajo por parte de Square Enix.
  55. Eriksnb
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo extremamente bem feito na questão de história, peca um pouco nas conversas que quebram o ritmo do jogo, mais se vc não liga pra isso é um jogão!… Expand
  56. Mauleonel188
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    sim duda el mejor juego de todos los final fantasy !! el arte y las batallas son impresionantes y la historia te atrapa bastante rapido.
    joyita
  57. CristanoR99
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    Top o jogo, excelente jogabilidade, gráfico e história muito boa. Recomendo para que é fã da série.
  58. klopsha22
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    Amazing boss battles and mind-blowing graphics with a soundtrack to match them. Overall a terrific package.
  59. Kazymierz
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    One of the better Final Fantasy games in the series. Admittedly, the combat is a strong departure from older titles, but this game makes up for it with the story. While not perfect, the story is absolutely one of the better ones in the series.
  60. Pommes
    Sep 8, 2023
    6
    Oooofff... after going through the game by 86%, I finally quit due to exhaustion. The nice graphics and the amazing cinematics really kept me going, but the 'timed challenges' were the last nail in the coffin which I gladly accepted as opportunity to go back to games that are fun and feel less like work. The game is well executed, don't get me wrong, but as expected from an announced AAAOooofff... after going through the game by 86%, I finally quit due to exhaustion. The nice graphics and the amazing cinematics really kept me going, but the 'timed challenges' were the last nail in the coffin which I gladly accepted as opportunity to go back to games that are fun and feel less like work. The game is well executed, don't get me wrong, but as expected from an announced AAA title, the developers didn't take any risks, so they delivered a smooth experience that hurts nobody, so smooth it is sadly really boring for me. Every mission (which is odd for itself for an rpg) follows exactly the same structure, the side-quests are boring as hell, character customisation is really flat and building of an own party is simply not there (most of the time I didn't even knew who as in my automatised party, neither did I care. The developers tried really hard to make the game more mature and dark, I think. I however miss the fat chocobo summons... I hoped for a good FF game but got a slippery devil may cry spin-off with boring 'press two buttons' action focussed combat. I am very sorry my friends, I really wanted to like it, but sadly, I don't. Maybe I have come to the point where I should avoid triple A titles completely and focus on smaller indie titles that are not afraid to take the risk of targeting a smaller audience, but deliver a unique experience.… Expand
  61. fenixloder
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    el mejor juego del año para mi y de los mejores que e jugado, buena historia, persoanjes, graficas, jugabilidad y en especial la musica, no hay ningun otro juego que te tenga tanto hype en una boss battle como este y sera dificil de experimentar en otros juegos algo asi despues de jugar este.
  62. Saifi33
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    Pros: - Some of the boss fights in this game are nothing short of astonishing. I don’t think I can play another game and feel satisfied with the bosses anymore, they are simply incredible.
    - Soundtrack is magnificent, just like all the other FF games. (Especially the boss fights)
    - The combat system is great, especially as you progress through the game and learn how to combo different    Pros: - Some of the boss fights in this game are nothing short of astonishing. I don’t think I can play another game and feel satisfied with the bosses anymore, they are simply incredible.
    - Soundtrack is magnificent, just like all the other FF games. (Especially the boss fights)
    - The combat system is great, especially as you progress through the game and learn how to combo different moves/abilities.
    - The story is very compelling, it’s a bit confusing at first but it’ll all make sense as you progress through the game.
    - Incredible voice acting, especially from the main character.

    Cons:
    - There are over 70 side quests, many of which are very similar to each other and it may eventually become tedious. (Luckily, many of them are pretty short)
    - The will be subjective, but I thought the was pretty easy. In summary, when this game is good, it’s good, VERY GOOD.    … Expand
  63. Juravlik
    Sep 8, 2023
    9
    Great game. Not perfect, but a good and mature FF game.
    Pros: Great characters, amazing emotional story, great gameplay.
    Cons: Repetitive side quests, no turn based combat, lack of character armor options.
  64. DarkxHeero
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    NOTA: 10
    Historia: 10
    Gameplay: 10
    Graficos: 10
    Batalha com Chefes Épicas !!!

    Ninguém esta preparado para essas lutas incriveis !!! Squareenix com o FFXVI elevou o patamar dos games a outro nível jamais vistos !
  65. terryuse
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Fantastic game and Eikon fight is amazing! so good!! .
  66. Esat
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    The story is great , this game gives you a chill.
    There could be some bad reviews but one of the best games of 2023
  67. Victikur
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    El mejor juego de ps5 por el momento.
    Simplemente una maravilla que debería jugar todo el mundo.
  68. DemonFoxKyubi
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    First entry to final fantasy and loving every single bit of it great action and mechanics , really like the bosses in the game with high quality cut scenes, exploration and items could’ve been a bit better but but nonetheless really GREAT story worth every penny highly recommend.
  69. xabbott
    Sep 7, 2023
    6
    Great visuals, sound, and overall presentation. However, the gameplay is pretty basic, it's a simple action game. Even if you aren't good at real time combat, you'll be fine if you spam dodge and avoid stepping in fire. The bigger issue is the story and characters were like a basic cable version of Game of Thrones. The boss fights are awesome and one of the only reasons I kept going. I didGreat visuals, sound, and overall presentation. However, the gameplay is pretty basic, it's a simple action game. Even if you aren't good at real time combat, you'll be fine if you spam dodge and avoid stepping in fire. The bigger issue is the story and characters were like a basic cable version of Game of Thrones. The boss fights are awesome and one of the only reasons I kept going. I did every quest and every side quest. A lot of the side quest are bad but some of them are the only good quest in the entire game. I enjoyed FF15 and FF7R more than this and I would only recommend this to die hard FF fans.… Expand
  70. canwinpc
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Phoenix reflection in Joshua’s eye is one of my favorite shots in the series. And also made me bawl my eyes out!… Expand
  71. stealth16
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Love the story and action gameplay!
    XVI is my TOP 3 final fantast games .
  72. Smigolpro
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Um dos melhores Final Fantasys que já joguei, uma game enorme de inimigos, todos com suas identidades próprias, as batalhas contra os Chefes são muito épicas, história fenomenal, recomendo à todos.
  73. Adinsmoor
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy XVI is a breath of fresh air that the series has needed in a while. First the game length I completed the story in 60 hours, with side quests and hundreds at about 66 hours. Currently in the 100th hour in New Game plus in Final Fantasy mode. That out of the way let’s get started with the story. It is probably one of the most captivating stories in the franchise, it keeps youFinal Fantasy XVI is a breath of fresh air that the series has needed in a while. First the game length I completed the story in 60 hours, with side quests and hundreds at about 66 hours. Currently in the 100th hour in New Game plus in Final Fantasy mode. That out of the way let’s get started with the story. It is probably one of the most captivating stories in the franchise, it keeps you invested from beginning to end. Along with the story, the characters are just as captivating. Clive is probably the most surprising character because from the outside looking in you think he’s the typical Square Enix protagonist who has this chip on his shoulder but in reality while he holds so much resentment for the sins he’s committed he is still a hopeful character that pushes on for a better world and cares for the ones close to him. Cid is the most fun character because of his quick wit. Then there is Jill who you know she has done bad things and Clive’s road for atonement is as much hers as it is his. They game even goes as far as making you hate a character because the character is supposed to be hated as well as characters you feel sorry for because of the position that they are in. The game is linear storywise, which isn’t a bad thing and the world being zoned instead of being completely open world really helps. One big problem with open world games is you get the story started then next thing you know you fell off the beaten path completely. Early in the game your map is more of a pathway but it does open up fairly quickly and the zones are pretty large. The combat system starts out restrictive but once you open up more Eikon abilities you have more to play with and when you master abilities you can mix and match your abilities no matter what Eikon you have assigned. The Eikon’s are the massive summons of the game and while you can only use Ifrit in the Eikon battles you are able to drawn upon 8 different Eikon abilities throughout the game and you draw your magic from those abilities. The use of the Eikon abilities is similar to that of the Eidolon abilities in Final Fantasy IX where you use their ability. Side quests can be a mixed bag. Yes there are quite a few fetch quests which in modern day RPGs that’s what they are but there are some that land you some items that you may want to make it through your journey. But that being said all the side quests do add important context to the world and it’s people. As far as creatures go you do get a lot of you classics like Bombs, Chocobos, Ahrimans, Adamantoise, Malboros, dragons, and so on and so forth. As far as difficulty it falls in line with the final fantasy franchise so don’t go in expecting souls like difficulty. As far as gear it’s your typical final fantasy style where you get better equipment, you don’t use the other equipment unless you reforge it. Some of the accessories buff your stats or lower the cooldown time for Eikon abilities. Finally the score for the game is magnificent. Find the Flame makes the hairs stand up every single time I hear it. I put it up there with classic final fantasy themes like One-Winged Angel, Liberi Fatali, Apocalypsis Noctics, The Red Wings theme, Terra’s Theme, and the Final Fantasy theme. Hands down Final Fantasy XVI can easily be considered a contender for game of the year and if you have a PS5 I highly recommend picking it up.… Expand
  74. JuanMarcos34
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    Ya voy a la última misión del juego, o eso creo y lo he encontrado fenomenal. Las primeras no se, 30 horas? Eran sorpresas y sorpresas de cosas novedosas que se superaban una tras otra. Tenía mucho que no jugaba un juego diferente e innovador. Espero que el final no me decepcione.
  75. X314XHAWKs
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Absolutely loved this game it has shot up to my #1 favorite FF game not an easy thing to do everything about this game is a 10
  76. nepgamer
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Amazing game with amazing story, characters, music, gameplay with epic spectacles boss fights. Although the rpg elements have been toned down quite a bit i feel like everything else with high highs makes up for it. Overall it is fantastic and i love how this game caters to every type of gamers.
  77. Arngrim560
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Final fantasy is back and for the first time the history is mature, Clive is one on the best characters made, the combat is addictive and really fun, the music is just unreal, the eikon battles are just perfect and the plot unbeatable.
    Here is my pretty 10, the return of the king deserves it. Haters posting 0 for envy and bland things can eat it, even doing review bombing cant stop this    Final fantasy is back and for the first time the history is mature, Clive is one on the best characters made, the combat is addictive and really fun, the music is just unreal, the eikon battles are just perfect and the plot unbeatable.
    Here is my pretty 10, the return of the king deserves it. Haters posting 0 for envy and bland things can eat it, even doing review bombing cant stop this beast.
    Yoshida and his team made it again, thanks for this master-piece!.    … Expand
  78. dundiditt
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    I had an absolutely amazing time playing this brilliant game. Great storytelling, superb musical score, nice graphics and atmosphere. From what I gathered this game was several years in the making and it shows! The time, care and effort are obvious from start to finish. It may not win GOTY, because of the highly anticipated Starfield, BG3, spiderman and more, but it definitely deserves toI had an absolutely amazing time playing this brilliant game. Great storytelling, superb musical score, nice graphics and atmosphere. From what I gathered this game was several years in the making and it shows! The time, care and effort are obvious from start to finish. It may not win GOTY, because of the highly anticipated Starfield, BG3, spiderman and more, but it definitely deserves to be nominated.… Expand
  79. FuniFuni
    Sep 7, 2023
    6
    Stunning visuals, great voice acting and very good soundtrack.
    The story and characters were fine... could have been better.
  80. Kenosios
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    This game ist amazing. Combat feels really good and I am really hooked to the story. As a first time Final Fantasy play this game is delivering.
  81. dj_funky
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    so so good on my ps5! runs and plays great! smooth like butter. Hoping we get a DLC soon, i'm ready for more.
  82. Startrash
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Wow this is such a rich game of emotions, feelings, music and intense battle, I absolutely love it
  83. Daemon789
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    The game is great. A good return to form for Final Fantasy. You can argue that the story is a bit bland, but that's what classic FF did, and it's not bland, but predictable at points, wich is not inherently bad.

    The gameplay, music and graphics are amazing, so it's a great entry pointing on the right direction
  84. hyperreality-
    Sep 7, 2023
    4
    The game is just a massive slog. There's like a handful of good moments, and the remaining 50 hours is just painfully boring. the side quests are trash, the story derails into nonsensical jrpg tropes mixed with a below average shonen, the side characters are neglected (especially jill), the villains are uninteresting and extremely annoying, Clive gets no development after the 10 hour mark,The game is just a massive slog. There's like a handful of good moments, and the remaining 50 hours is just painfully boring. the side quests are trash, the story derails into nonsensical jrpg tropes mixed with a below average shonen, the side characters are neglected (especially jill), the villains are uninteresting and extremely annoying, Clive gets no development after the 10 hour mark, exploration is nonexistent, combat is too easy even on FF mode, RPG systems are pathetic and tacked on, etc.

    Worst FF to me. the 4 points come from the crystalline dominion section of the game, and shiva and odin's eikon abilities.    … Expand
  85. kuzon64
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy XVI is a 2023 action role-playing video game developed and published by Square Enix. It is the sixteenth main installment in the Final Fantasy series, and was released for the PlayStation 5 on June 23, 2023.

    The game is set in the fictional land of Valisthea, which is divided into six realms blessed by Mother Crystals. The story follows Clive Rosfield, the firstborn son of    Final Fantasy XVI is a 2023 action role-playing video game developed and published by Square Enix. It is the sixteenth main installment in the Final Fantasy series, and was released for the PlayStation 5 on June 23, 2023.

    The game is set in the fictional land of Valisthea, which is divided into six realms blessed by Mother Crystals. The story follows Clive Rosfield, the firstborn son of the Archduke of Rosaria, as he embarks on a journey to avenge his father's death and stop a mysterious group known as the Ifritian Order.

    FF16 features a real-time action combat system that allows players to control Clive and his party members in battle. The system is designed to be fast-paced and fluid, and allows players to chain together combos and abilities. The game also features a variety of weapons and abilities that can be customized to suit the player's playstyle.

    In addition to its combat, FF16 also features a strong story and cast of characters. The story is dark and mature, and deals with themes of revenge, loss, and redemption. The characters are well-developed and relatable, and the voice acting is top-notch.

    The game's visuals are also impressive, with stunning environments and character models. The soundtrack is equally impressive, with a mix of orchestral and electronic music that perfectly complements the game's setting and tone.

    Overall, Final Fantasy XVI is a great game that offers a fresh take on the series. The combat is fast-paced and fun, the story is engaging, and the characters are memorable. If you're a fan of action RPGs or Final Fantasy in general, then you should definitely check out FF16.

    Here are some of the pros and cons of the game:

    Pros:

    Fast-paced and fluid combat system
    Strong story and cast of characters
    Stunning visuals and soundtrack
    Plenty of customization options
    Challenging difficulty modes
    Cons:

    Some technical issues (e.g., framerate drops)
    Side content is not as engaging as the main story
    Lack of post-game content
    Overall, Final Fantasy XVI is a great game that is sure to please fans of the series and action RPGs in general. It has a lot to offer, including a fast-paced combat system, a strong story, and memorable characters. If you're looking for a new RPG to sink your teeth into, then FF16 is definitely worth checking out.    … Expand
  86. 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
  87. amstans
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    I played the first Final Fantasy games when they came out. When they stopped getting released on Nintendo consoles I had no access to them. Have played the newer ones on Playstation and I have to say that this one is the best of the newer games (after FF10). The music, the graphics, the story, the cadence... everything about this game is Final Fantasy. Very polished and enjoyable. ThereI played the first Final Fantasy games when they came out. When they stopped getting released on Nintendo consoles I had no access to them. Have played the newer ones on Playstation and I have to say that this one is the best of the newer games (after FF10). The music, the graphics, the story, the cadence... everything about this game is Final Fantasy. Very polished and enjoyable. There are lots of cut scenes, which I normally don't like, but they outdid themselves on these and I actually watched them.… Expand
  88. Ptallica
    Sep 7, 2023
    7
    Eu definitivamente não sou jogador de final fantasy, o jogo e lindo, a história tava boa, a jogabilidade... ok pra boa, mas e muitaaa história, não consegui terminar, sou com 26 horas e com 70% da campanha e não aguentei mais. Vou dar uma pausa e tentar terminar depois
  89. RLHGaming
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    This game brought me back to my childhood. But not the childhood I had, the one I wished I had had.. where the PS1 / PS2 cinematics were the actual gameplay. The boss fights are incredible, the story is captivating and the combat can be intense. Timing is everything and it can be punishing sometimes. Tons of skills, tons of builds. My vote for GOTY.
  90. Alexera
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Básicamente el mejor juego que he jugado en PlayStation 5 lo amo no entiendo por qué tantas críticas negativas, simplemente es el mejor.
  91. yoko12a
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Music is amazing!!
    Soken is god!! .
    .
  92. Tombanner
    Sep 7, 2023
    3
    This game is far from a Role Playing Game, unless you’re defining it in a literal sense. At times it’s barely a game. Final Fantasy 16 is plagued with long, boring cutscenes and 1 dimensional gameplay with little to no challenge. The story is somewhat decent although if you want to compare it to the rest of the series it’s easily one of the weakest.

    The only redeeming qualities is the    This game is far from a Role Playing Game, unless you’re defining it in a literal sense. At times it’s barely a game. Final Fantasy 16 is plagued with long, boring cutscenes and 1 dimensional gameplay with little to no challenge. The story is somewhat decent although if you want to compare it to the rest of the series it’s easily one of the weakest.

    The only redeeming qualities is the voicing acting, Cid and the world building, but unfortunately none of that outweighs the negatives.    … Expand
  93. felpscastro
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    A true masterpiece!!! This is what next generation must look like. A true good história, a beautiful design and a enjoyable gameplay, without any incomplete contente or poor optimization
  94. darkpeter
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    Best game I’ve played in a long time ,the characters, the story, and combat are so good
  95. UDIQ10
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    i love this game ! anaming music and good fighting mechanics .
  96. Tyrant58
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I recommend to play this game twice. Once story based, and then the Final Fantasy mode. In the story mode you’re going to experience the world of FF16. Do every side quest. It’s really interesting. Then in Final Fantasy Mode you can experience the games main story line only. It’s great and extremely sad. It’s literally a story about people fighting to live their lives as they want to. There are only a few happy moments for them. The rest of the story is just sadness and death. I experienced this more, while playing the second time and only playing the main story quests. That’s why I recommend it.

    The gameplay is great and it only gets demanding in Final Fantasy mode. But with new game plus it’s still doable. A great game. Especially for people who have never played a Final Fantasy Game before. And for people who loves game of thrones.    … Expand
  97. Penilha
    Sep 6, 2023
    9
    A great game, what stuck me the most in this FF was the story! Story worthy of arresting you to know the outcome. The battle mode pleased me even running away from the standard turn-based duels. One of the items that frustrated me was the dropped frames and my ps5 literally overheated, but I still managed to platinum the game. Needless to say, the Eikons' battles are epic.
  98. reloadmana
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    I really love the characters ,especially Clive and jill and I want more DLC!!
  99. So8
    Sep 6, 2023
    7
    Acheté le premier jour de sa sortie, après des années de développement et un budget alloué conséquent, je vais faire une liste des forces et faiblesses :

    Forces : - Les combats de boss, c'est ce qui fait monter la note. C'est pour moi la grande force, les combats ont rarement atteint ce niveau épique. En particulier deux combats. - Les musiques, certains thèmes sont très bons. D'autres    Acheté le premier jour de sa sortie, après des années de développement et un budget alloué conséquent, je vais faire une liste des forces et faiblesses :

    Forces :
    - Les combats de boss, c'est ce qui fait monter la note. C'est pour moi la grande force, les combats ont rarement atteint ce niveau épique. En particulier deux combats.
    - Les musiques, certains thèmes sont très bons. D'autres ont une boucle trop courtes et deviennent redondantes mais c'est rare. Le parti pris de la musique qui devient un genre d'électro ne m'a pas plu.
    Mais de façon générale ça va.
    - Le gameplay, style DMC, m'a plu, les combos s'enchaînent très bien et visuellement ça envoie.


    Numéro d'équilibriste :
    - Le scénario oscille entre le bon et le moins bon. La fin je l'ai trouvé très bonne et sujette à des interprétations. Cependant je trouve le coeur de l'histoire pas assez développé. Des batailles sur tout le continent à la GOT, et en quelques combats c'est vite expédié...
    - Les personnages principaux sont très inégaux, j'ai trouvé Shiva très fade. Joshua, à l'inverse, est réussi.
    Clive, du mal à m'y attacher...
    - Les graphismes, ça oscille entre le magnifique sur certains plans et sur le dégueulasse sur d'autres plans.

    Faiblesses :
    - La DA, deux ou trois lieux ont mis une petite claque, mais pas plus. C'est pourtant une force des FF. - Les quêtes secondaires infâmes, je n'en pouvais plus, c'est à 90% du temps de la livraison. -Les PNJs, aucun effort. C'est générique est trop ancien. - L'aspect "cinématique" quand ce n'est pas important, c'est vieillot encore une fois. On sent que le budget est passé dans les cinématiques de boss. - La facilité du jeu même en new game +, c'est le FF le plus facile que j'ai fait.
    - Pas de faiblesses/forces chez les ennemis, donc autant utiliser les attaques les plus puissantes.
    - L'aspect RPG, la montée de niveau, les armes et l'arbre de compétences j'ai trouvé ça pitoyable. On sent que ce n'était pas la priorité, voire même pire, ça a été délaissé.

    Le ressenti que j'ai eu c'était les montagnes russes, avec des phases excellentes pendant une heure suivi de deux ou trois de platitude.

    À faire si vous avez la PS5, à ne pas acheter la PS5 pour ce jeu si vous ne l'avez pas.    … Expand
  100. Gamer1988
    Sep 6, 2023
    8
    Edit 06/09/2023: Updated score to 8 as now finished the game and the last few hours of the game are literally insane.

    Take note that most 10/10 reviews come from on or immediately after release - you can't get through a 40 hour plus game that quickly. Review after 40 hours. In short, a good game with HUGE flaws that hold it back from achieving its full potential. The good:    Edit 06/09/2023: Updated score to 8 as now finished the game and the last few hours of the game are literally insane.

    Take note that most 10/10 reviews come from on or immediately after release - you can't get through a 40 hour plus game that quickly.

    Review after 40 hours. In short, a good game with HUGE flaws that hold it back from achieving its full potential.

    The good:

    EIKON FIGHTS are some the best video game moments I've ever had (think god of war 3 material) - this is the highlight and what the game basically uses to push you through some of the negatives I've listed below. FF16 relies on these moments VERY heavily.

    SOME of the characters are great such as Clive, Jill, Cid, and Benedicta.

    The story and lore are interesting (when it actually gets going).

    Visually it's impressive, although performance mode is pointless (does not hit 60fps but I'm not that bothered about using fidelity).

    Combat is excellent, but has its flaws.

    The score - omg, one of the best video game soundtracks I've ever heard.

    The bad:

    Side quests are appalling - I would say 85% of them are not worth your time. Boring with little to no reward. If you plan to play this game PLEASE do not bother with them. Hopefully you'd have a diff experience to me.

    Exploration - pointless. Large semi-open world areas with basically nothing in them. You see something glinting, go and collect it, wow I got 2 gil for coming over to this patch of grass.

    Enemy variety - you're fighting the same enemies over and over.

    Combat strategy - no enemies have weaknesses, nothing like that. Every fight becomes the same. People comparing this to DMC and Bayonetta - the combat is not even close to the depth and breadth of those combat systems.

    Using Eikons - great that you get a total of 7 eikons to use but you can only have 3 equipped at any one time - this feels like a waste. Even 1 more would have given combat more depth.

    Environments - while they look impressively detailed, you cannot interact with them. For example, some of the market towns have bustling markets but you can only actually buy something from one vendor. It makes them feel shallow - it's all just for show. Take Tears of the Kingdom for example - you go into a store and you can actually look at the difference products and buy them - this creates a sense of emersion that FF16 is sorely missing.

    Facial animations - more akin to PS3 era as opposed PS5 era. It doesn't come close to something like TLOU2, HFW, or Uncharted 4 for example. It breaks the emersion.

    The ugly:

    Pacing - what really lets it down for me and what has actually made me decide to put it down after 40 hours without actually finishing it. There are stretches in this game that are so boring it makes the game a chore to play. This is true even of the main quest line. Be prepared to be killing a god one minute and then, I kid you not, delivering some apples to three people the next. Or some soup. I can't do it anymore. I expect I'm missing out on one final Eikon fight but the push through the boringness is simply not worth it for me.

    In summary FF16 failed to completely commit to what it wanted to be (action game) and tried (and failed) to mix in some bare bones RPG elements.

    10/10 games are supposed to be innovative - I can't think of a single thing FF16 does that many of other games haven't done before. Even god of war 3 ticks the epic boss fight box.

    Note also that, as usual, mainstream critics (generally speaking) did not call any of this out.    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 146 Critic Reviews

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