Final Fantasy XVI

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8567 Ratings

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  1. Godzillahh
    Jul 7, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy XVI is as close to a 10 as a game has gotten for me in a good while. It's rare to find a game that blends together so many aspects perfectly. From the soundtrack and story, to the gameplay, bosses , eikon fights and characters, CBUIII and Square Enix don't fail to deliver. I can't recommend this game highly enough.
  2. alahrav
    Jul 7, 2023
    2
    Solid combat, incredible Eikon battles, mostly terrible everything else: poor writing, sloggy quest design, largely uninteresting characters (save a couple standouts). The game ping-pongs between highs and lows with disorienting regularity. If not for the disaster that was FFXV, this would be my least favorite FF.
  3. sudoup
    Jul 7, 2023
    10
    It was a fantastic gaming experience that couldn't have been better, despite a few points of dissatisfaction.
  4. Phorit
    Jul 7, 2023
    10
    Best game played in years, the ending is impressive and full of creativity. Character, soundtrack, game play, the emotions in this game will make me smile in years to to come. It is a truly masterpiece and one that deserve to be called art
  5. vanmoran
    Jul 7, 2023
    10
    I haven't played many Final Fantasy games, but I have to say that this game is a masterpiece unlike anything I've seen before. From the music to the story to the characters, everything is wonderfully written.During my 70 hours of play I was blown away by the combat, the graphics and the emotions that were conveyed to me. Despite all the hate this game has received, it remains one of theI haven't played many Final Fantasy games, but I have to say that this game is a masterpiece unlike anything I've seen before. From the music to the story to the characters, everything is wonderfully written.During my 70 hours of play I was blown away by the combat, the graphics and the emotions that were conveyed to me. Despite all the hate this game has received, it remains one of the most beautiful games I've ever played. Thank you for this wonderful journey!… Expand
  6. TIKCUS
    Jul 7, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy XVI is a masterpiece and if you don't play it you will regret, the story is amazing, music is great and you feel great after finishing the game 10/10
  7. Vincentive
    Jul 7, 2023
    10
    This was an amazing game, enjoyed about everything about it, and the story was deep, well-written, and was one of the best stories I've seen in a game, and I loved it, and I really liked the characters, I felt emotionally attached to them. I've also enjoyed the gameplay aswell as the controllable eikons in this game, it was a lot of fun, and I really liked the world I explored, and theThis was an amazing game, enjoyed about everything about it, and the story was deep, well-written, and was one of the best stories I've seen in a game, and I loved it, and I really liked the characters, I felt emotionally attached to them. I've also enjoyed the gameplay aswell as the controllable eikons in this game, it was a lot of fun, and I really liked the world I explored, and the medieval uk setting really helped set the mood, and several scenes shocked me and made me. I can see myself playing this game for a long time. With the amount replay value with new game plus. 10/10… Expand
  8. BraveHeart_
    Jul 7, 2023
    10
    One of the best game this year to come out for the PS5 gaming system. Storyline is top notch and gameplay controls are smooth tight. Boss fights and Eikon fights are very memorable. The demo is available at the PSN store if you want to try it before buying.
    10/10
  9. Kyw0113
    Jul 7, 2023
    10
    Good game!best game!fantastic game~!
    l am playing very fun final fantasy 16.
  10. Twam
    Jul 7, 2023
    10
    Another Masterpiece for PS5. FFXVI runs perfect smooth fluidly with 60 fps and looks great. stylish combat-system. Interesting Story.
  11. SimonExMachina
    Jul 7, 2023
    4
    Please watch SkillUps review. The guy is on point. This game is 70-75% non interactive cutscenes, the rest is an outdated, brainless action game. No RPG mechanics, no chalange, no freedom or player agency. Game is very linear and even when there's an open area there's absolutely no reason to explore. Mission and level design are as basic & repetitive as it gets. Combat is flashy but soPlease watch SkillUps review. The guy is on point. This game is 70-75% non interactive cutscenes, the rest is an outdated, brainless action game. No RPG mechanics, no chalange, no freedom or player agency. Game is very linear and even when there's an open area there's absolutely no reason to explore. Mission and level design are as basic & repetitive as it gets. Combat is flashy but so easy there is no depth or strategy to it.

    Story was ment to be a dark fantasy tale inspired by Game of Thrones but it's juvenile, cheesy anime shlock. Just because there's violence, sex and profanity doesn't make it mature. It's a childs idea of what an adoult story is. Ther's no depth on nuance here, just over the top stupidity.

    To top it all of the performace is framerate mode is horrible - the game never hits a stable 60fps and runs at a low resolution with extreme motion blure to hide it.    … Expand
  12. Strider_Roshin
    Jul 7, 2023
    7
    If you asked my opinion at the 80% mark I would have put this game at a 9/10 easily. However the best aspect of the game (the story) fell off a cliff once it became more about the true villain of the game (which is near the end). If you don't care about a good story then the combat is fantastic, but it's a bit of an ability spam game rather than using your actual weapon. The itemizationIf you asked my opinion at the 80% mark I would have put this game at a 9/10 easily. However the best aspect of the game (the story) fell off a cliff once it became more about the true villain of the game (which is near the end). If you don't care about a good story then the combat is fantastic, but it's a bit of an ability spam game rather than using your actual weapon. The itemization is nearly non-existent. There are some great side quests; however, there are way too many of them, and a lot of them feel like fetch quests. The combat is also a bit too easy. I hear NG+ makes it better, but after experiencing the disappointing story once I'd rather not relive it.… Expand
  13. 2bsPeach
    Jul 7, 2023
    10
    One of the few things that manage to live up to to, and even outdo, the expectations set in trailers advertising surrounding it even when playing bar gets set higher the more you play you expect more and they give it to you. Easily the best game I have ever played. The graphics were way ahead for its time no new generation game in 2023 or before has ever looked this polished besides FF7One of the few things that manage to live up to to, and even outdo, the expectations set in trailers advertising surrounding it even when playing bar gets set higher the more you play you expect more and they give it to you. Easily the best game I have ever played. The graphics were way ahead for its time no new generation game in 2023 or before has ever looked this polished besides FF7 Remake, the music OST was majestic and went well with wherever you were or situations you constantly face for example the eikon fights the way the game sews cutscenes to cinematically to gameplay during these fights has never been seen before the game gives you too much to take in at once. Also the gameplay / eikon summon fights is so fluidly smooth top notch.
    From start to finish final fantasy xvi doesn’t disappoint 10/10    … Expand
  14. TyphonBigArms_
    Jul 7, 2023
    10
    As far as I'm concerned this is one of the best, if not the best games ever made best game I have ever played in my life. Even when i finished the game i just started over in new game plus. Its so big that you can do just that and still have fun with the beauty of fluid combat.
  15. Altair0043
    Jul 7, 2023
    10
    Simplente espectacular. Combates, ambientación, historia.. Cuándo sale el próximo?
  16. SicEm
    Jul 7, 2023
    10
    The most addictive game I ever played! Can't wait to get my hands on PC version too
  17. Mkhirai
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    The game was worth the wait. One of the best narrative I played since Chrono Trigger. The sound design and gameplay during battles are just perfect. I believe this is the best the series put out so far since FFX. They didn't bother having a mature rating. They made a game based from their vision. I know there are a lot of haters there and I know their true motive, but for me, I just hadThe game was worth the wait. One of the best narrative I played since Chrono Trigger. The sound design and gameplay during battles are just perfect. I believe this is the best the series put out so far since FFX. They didn't bother having a mature rating. They made a game based from their vision. I know there are a lot of haters there and I know their true motive, but for me, I just had one memorable journey playing this game.… Expand
  18. TitanWreckage
    Jul 7, 2023
    10
    Truly, not a single Action Role-Playing /RPG can compare to this game. Way ahead of its time best looking game of all time. Possibly the best game of the last century hands down. “If you hate this game, you hate gaming. Or just clearly hating for no reason Nintendo Zelda fan boys go and touch grass we can see it’s you review bombing 0/10 clowns.” Read the real reviews ignore these sadTruly, not a single Action Role-Playing /RPG can compare to this game. Way ahead of its time best looking game of all time. Possibly the best game of the last century hands down. “If you hate this game, you hate gaming. Or just clearly hating for no reason Nintendo Zelda fan boys go and touch grass we can see it’s you review bombing 0/10 clowns.” Read the real reviews ignore these sad people FFXVI is perfect in any aspect of the game, ost, graphics, story , gameplay, bosses/eikon fights.… Expand
  19. Moongazinq
    Jul 6, 2023
    10
    Excellent game......just remarkable, great story line, great gameplay, perfect interactivity, really sucks you into a world with no limitations from beginning to end with Eikon summon fights on such a grand scale never seen before FFXVI is way ahead of its time astounding
  20. Davja
    Jul 6, 2023
    10
    Great game, engaging story and the right type of ending for a final fantasy
  21. fishdash
    Jul 6, 2023
    10
    I really enjoy this game!!
    amazing gameplay!!
    amazing music!!
    amazing story!!
  22. JankMedia
    Jul 6, 2023
    6
    It's not a bad game by any means but it's also not very good for what it is. FFXVI is a really shallow cinematic action game at it's core. There's lot of cut scenes, combat is fun but repetitive. The game is incredibly easy, not necessarily a bad thing but for those expecting something like actual DMC or Souls, it isn't happening. The game is incredibly easy/forgiving.

    XVI was clearly    It's not a bad game by any means but it's also not very good for what it is. FFXVI is a really shallow cinematic action game at it's core. There's lot of cut scenes, combat is fun but repetitive. The game is incredibly easy, not necessarily a bad thing but for those expecting something like actual DMC or Souls, it isn't happening. The game is incredibly easy/forgiving.

    XVI was clearly designed with a mass audience in mind. Some people are going to love it, some aren't. The thing that surprises me most is just how shallow it is, it really is just running from A to B while killing low level enemies followed by a relatively easy boss and then an even easier Eikon fight. It's lowest common denominator style gameplay in 2023. This game would even be considered basic in terms of gameplay if it released on the PS3 back in 2008.

    I can't even comment on any RPG mechanics because they are non-existent. Yes, you go up levels and you can craft gear. However, the gear you craft is locked to game progression, meaning that there is usually one 1 item to choose from and it's a +1 of whatever you can buy in the store. The upgrade system is a standard skill tree but for combat only. Don't expect to cast buffs/debuffs/libra. None of that is in XVI. It's purely hack and slash gameplay with cool down timers for special attacks.

    It has the stagger system as seen in other FF games but it does not utilize it well, very uninspired compared to FFXIII and FF7R. Enemies also feel like damage sponges. I'm enjoying the game but honestly have no idea what the hype is about. It genuinely feels like playing a remastered PS3 title.    … Expand
  23. martinknight29
    Jul 6, 2023
    10
    Gameplay 10/10
    Story 10/10
    Characters 10/10
    Villains 9/10
    World 10/10
    It was an amazing experience.
  24. Gabriel101
    Jul 6, 2023
    10
    An absolute tour de force of bombastic action, Kaiju battles and chocobos, a must play for any PS5 owner whether you’re a long time final fantasy or new to the series.
  25. Temsik
    Jul 6, 2023
    4
    A action hack and slash game skinned as a Final Fantasy. This may be the game that was imagined by the creators when making previous FF games, however it is not what FF fans have followed the series for.

    overall it fells as if this game had an action battle system, and a extremely complex story and the development time was spent on graphics. After those elements were completed other    A action hack and slash game skinned as a Final Fantasy. This may be the game that was imagined by the creators when making previous FF games, however it is not what FF fans have followed the series for.

    overall it fells as if this game had an action battle system, and a extremely complex story and the development time was spent on graphics. After those elements were completed other things were added to try to fit into an action RPG category.

    The good:
    Graphics are very good, could be argued as the best graphics for a game.
    Voice acting is very good and professional.
    The active lore system is a great addition to get additional information.

    The Bad:
    No elemental importance negating strategy and no magic system with the current magic being laughable.
    No party system and any members damage assistance is minimal enough to not be noticed.
    The story is so overwhelmingly complex, notes are needed in order to keep up... hench the creation of the active lore system.
    Equipment is an afterthought as if it was previously set to auto upgrade as the story progressed and then changed at the last moment.
    Treasure chests and items were an afterthought and can be skipped completely.
    Using the rings for those who didn't want the action battle system turns the combat system into a single button masher battle system and makes the game un playable. This also locks the player into no being able to use accessories.

    Overall if you like the graphics and are interested in the story, watch it on streaming or YouTube while doing something that is actually entertaining.    … Expand
  26. luispinto99
    Jul 6, 2023
    10
    This is one of the best video games in very long time. It's more similar to FF7Remake, than 90s FF games and that's how it needs to be. This is what modern FF is and if you don't like it, move on to somethin else.
    This game is amazing. This is easily the best game i have played in 2023.
  27. Killking241
    Jul 6, 2023
    3
    The story ends so bad it feels like i did so much work for nothing waste of my time I guess the gameplay is ok but still not worth it to me
  28. MustPlayReviews
    Jul 6, 2023
    6
    Final Fantasy 16 is a visually stunning game with impressive particle effects, showcasing the power and size of the eikons. However, the art direction has some poor choices, including excessive chromatic aberration and motion blur that cannot be disabled. The game lacks color variation, with most of the visuals appearing dark and lacking depth. The sound design is outstanding, with anFinal Fantasy 16 is a visually stunning game with impressive particle effects, showcasing the power and size of the eikons. However, the art direction has some poor choices, including excessive chromatic aberration and motion blur that cannot be disabled. The game lacks color variation, with most of the visuals appearing dark and lacking depth. The sound design is outstanding, with an emotionally moving score and excellent voice acting, although there are issues with voice placement and compression. The gameplay introduces an unconventional combat system that can be exhilarating but becomes monotonous during basic fights. The combat lacks strategic elements present in previous Final Fantasy titles, making encounters less engaging. The performance of the game is not very impressive, with frame drops and stuttering in the performance mode. The story, however, is a standout, featuring compelling character struggles and emotional storytelling. The world of Final Fantasy 16 is dark and war-torn, filled with pain and hopelessness, but also the determination to protect and make things right. Despite its flaws, Final Fantasy 16 is worth playing for those who can overlook its visual and gameplay issues. I give it a grade of D and question the high scores it has received any game that has chromatic aberration loses a tier from me purposely damaging the picture quality is unacceptable… Expand
  29. mc3027
    Jul 6, 2023
    10
    Really enjoyed this breath of fresh air to the series. The story really draws you in. After the lack of a comprehensive story and mythology in its predecessor, Final Fantasy XVI shows that there’s still life in the series after all.
  30. gonopoc499
    Jul 6, 2023
    1
    If you have never seen a top-notch visual production like Game of Thrones or a Marvel movie and have never played a good ARPG game, you might enjoy this game. The only good thing about this game is that it is short and can be finished in a short time.
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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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