Final Fantasy XVI

 PlayStation 5
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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8567 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 6,528 out of 8567
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  3. Negative: 1,346 out of 8567
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  1. Lexternon
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Es un juegazo a pesar de algunos fallos técnicos que espero se solucionen próximamente con un parche.
    Tiene unas batallas épicas.
  2. subaruisnigh
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    The combat is a masterpiece and the story is great, the characters are so good and relatable, the Kaiju fights are masterpiece and the world is beautiful
  3. Vagiasthanasis
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Excellent Storytelling, a compeling and interseting story, superb cinwmatography, insane graphics, stellar battle system,eecond to none voice acting,,exemplary music.
    This is one of the greats up there with ff5-6-7-12
  4. Korv8
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Haven't finished the game yet, but I'm enjoying It a lot. The graphics are reeally good, the combat system is pretty good (there's an action mode, don't equip the first rings or your character is going to play for you), and the story is awesome. I saw people complaining about the cutscenes... If like me you enjoy RPGs and their stories, you're gonna like It. If you don't, go play EldenHaven't finished the game yet, but I'm enjoying It a lot. The graphics are reeally good, the combat system is pretty good (there's an action mode, don't equip the first rings or your character is going to play for you), and the story is awesome. I saw people complaining about the cutscenes... If like me you enjoy RPGs and their stories, you're gonna like It. If you don't, go play Elden Ring and you'll be fighting with 0 cutscenes the whole game.
    I really like the Final Fantasy franchise, and really enjoyed the turn based fights. But it isn't turn based anymore for a long time... Even with FF XVII Remake. This is no different.
    If you like RPGs and you like the Final Fantasy franchise, I believe you'll enjoy playing this game.    … Expand
  5. palladiumtwnsvn
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    People really need to stop reviewbombing. I'm talking to XBOX owners. What will give you the fact that you put this game and the rest of Sony's games with 0 points? Maybe we should just enjoy gaming and stop console wars that look like sandbox games. Now I'm talking to the Final Fantasy fans who are review-bombing the game for the "bad" combat system that "ruined" the game. PleasePeople really need to stop reviewbombing. I'm talking to XBOX owners. What will give you the fact that you put this game and the rest of Sony's games with 0 points? Maybe we should just enjoy gaming and stop console wars that look like sandbox games. Now I'm talking to the Final Fantasy fans who are review-bombing the game for the "bad" combat system that "ruined" the game. Please understand that everything in this world is changing. PLEASE give this game a chance, it has a great story, great characters and GREAT music. It IS the spirit of FF. I completed 40% of the game and I have not regretted the second pre-order in my life. This game has received the highest rating in the series for 17(!) years, not counting the FFXIV addon. Give this game a chance and you won't regret it. The combat system feels fresh if you haven't been into slashers before, or you'll feel right at home if you're an experienced DMC player. Don't miss this game.… Expand
  6. Earendil1x
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Good combat system, cinematic eikon fights, engaging story.
    Lots of similarities to Final Fantasy XIV
  7. Solis429
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    10 de 10 sin ninguna duda, lo disfrute de inicio a fin. Parte fuerte y sigue así hasta la mitad donde empieza a caer pero en sí ya es espectacular. Nada más que decir que la espera valió la pena, y en unos meses a Starfield en PC.


    Un buen año con juegos como Final Fantasy XVI, Tloz totk y esperemos que bethesta no la cage con Starfield.
  8. Gigggachad
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    A masterpiece. it's a 9.5 for me guys they did really well in this game thanks for yoshi p and his team
  9. Lunafreyya
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    A great installment with a new proposal, the magic is felt in the game, it is a most pleasant experience, the game works very well for me, I have not had performance problems, graphically it is beautiful and I am enjoying the experience in Japanese n.n
  10. Dmm582
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Amazing! May not be a traditional FF but still has those mainstays we’ve loved for many years!
  11. zeackcr
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    FFXVI is a good game and the best FF ever made.
    -Story has great pacing, many consistencies and explosive moments
    -Characters are relatable and some have interesting arcs -Performance is great during battle -The action combat has so much dept and every enemy can be countered in a satisfying way -Exploration is full with amazing scenery and interesting rewards -Side quests are    FFXVI is a good game and the best FF ever made.
    -Story has great pacing, many consistencies and explosive moments
    -Characters are relatable and some have interesting arcs
    -Performance is great during battle
    -The action combat has so much dept and every enemy can be countered in a satisfying way
    -Exploration is full with amazing scenery and interesting rewards
    -Side quests are interesting and a nice break to have
    -The sex and nudity on screen feels tantalizing and bold way to be inspired from GOT.
    More specifics pros are: great party member, nice magic effect, build customization, great equipment design, simply yet rewarding itemization etc...
    These points make this game the best FF in the series, showing truly how the series have evolved now.
    This is FFXVI and a true Final Fantasy. This is an RPG not a JRPG. Yoshi-P was being honest as always that this is an FF made to appeal larger audience.
    As a long time fan I hope Square Enix will keep going evolving the series, because now the future of FF is bright.    … Expand
  12. Yunom
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    For me personally a 10! I really don't get all the 0s. The playstyle is fun, if you consider it to easy, don't play on easy mode or maybe play it once and then choose the "Final Fantasy Mode". I also like the story and especially the main Character, he is really interesting. Revenge-plot is there, but not all the way through.
    And yes, the game ist linear most of the time, but not as bad as    For me personally a 10! I really don't get all the 0s. The playstyle is fun, if you consider it to easy, don't play on easy mode or maybe play it once and then choose the "Final Fantasy Mode". I also like the story and especially the main Character, he is really interesting. Revenge-plot is there, but not all the way through.
    And yes, the game ist linear most of the time, but not as bad as FF XIII. And I appreciate a linear game after all the open world games...Don't get me wrong, I like open world, but we are flooded with this. The graphics are beautiful, and I had no issues with frame drops...maybe I don't have an Eye for it, but nothing really stood out to me.
    The side-quests are dull most of the time, but I liked them nontheless, because some told me a thing or two about the world and most are done in a short amount of time so you don't have to spend minutes or hours on a dull side-quest. But if you don't like them, they are not necessary to play, just leave them be. And yes, you only play one Character, but I had my fun with it, I don't always need to play 3 or more Characters at the same time. And the music in correlation with the gameplay, it's just so much fun! :) I also like the cutscenes...there are many, but I love that! It's a personal preference, if you don't like it, than yeah, maybe you won't like this game, but I love it...should I say any more of what I love and like? No xD I think you get it :)    … Expand
  13. JuandiMelilla
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    juagazo que ya les gustaría tener a los usuarios de Xbox, estas obras maestras son sólo posibles en PlayStation, donde disfrutar de los videojuegos es salud
  14. Jekio
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Breathtaking graphics, amazing story, nice characters and awesome gameplay. I'm loving it!
  15. Moonmanxs
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Beautiful game, nice action, having a blast, cant put it down. f**k the haters
  16. Vocke
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    For me personally the best FF experience I've had in the last 20 years and a step in the right direction.

    The combat is challenging and you need some time to get into but once you're there it's so rewarding to make those flashy combos.

    The story is a blockbuster to watch and that's exactly what I want from a FF title.
  17. Khalblack
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game tá incrível, nível final fantasy de sempre, só é uma pena não ter a mecânica de vários personagens igual no final fantasy xii



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  18. Enohpiris
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This is one of the best games in 2023. A beautiful game with stellar combat, a mesmerizing story, and top-notch voice acting. Do yourself a favor and try out the demo before buying because I have no qualms about saying you WILL get sucked into this world and not stop until the credits roll.
  19. teknano
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    People are very blatantly review bombing the game, so here are some of the things I've noticed

    -"Side-quests are unrewarding" some side-quests are unrewarding item wise yes, but even then they still have a story that will be revisited later on by different side quests, some side quests even have features they unlock; slight SPOILER, for example you unlock chocobo riding around level    People are very blatantly review bombing the game, so here are some of the things I've noticed

    -"Side-quests are unrewarding" some side-quests are unrewarding item wise yes, but even then they still have a story that will be revisited later on by different side quests, some side quests even have features they unlock; slight SPOILER, for example you unlock chocobo riding around level 24ish from a sidequest, after a certain point you also get memories/collectables that are stored in Cives room, so saying side quests don't have any value is an intellectually dishonest statement.

    -"The game isn't an RPG" Sure the game doesn't allow you to fully customize your parties abilities, but you can change out Clives eikon based abilities to what you desire, and there are plenty of abilities to combine, it may not be a classic RPG system, but the elements are still there.

    -"Bad pacing" This is somewhat understandable about 40% through the game, but the story just had a pivotal moment, and can't maintain a super engaging/exciting story directly after something like that, no game or show can. Some people even go as far to say cutscenes arent skippable, which is just plain out false, you just need to pause and hold triangle...

    Overall
    Story 9.5/10, Combat 8/10, OST 10/10, Graphics 9.5/10    … Expand
  20. Lxg1k
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Realistically i would game either a 9.0 or a 8.5 out of 10. But im giving a 10 because of the review bombers. It is simply discusting to give this game a score bellow a 6. Even if you dont like the game you have to admit that the soundtrack, story, voice acting and combat are stellar in this game. I've seen reviews that say the game is average and give a 0 out of 10, sorry but that meansRealistically i would game either a 9.0 or a 8.5 out of 10. But im giving a 10 because of the review bombers. It is simply discusting to give this game a score bellow a 6. Even if you dont like the game you have to admit that the soundtrack, story, voice acting and combat are stellar in this game. I've seen reviews that say the game is average and give a 0 out of 10, sorry but that means it is at least a 5.

    The game of course has its problems, like sidequests and exploration, sometimes the pacing is weird. Also the dialogue in some sidequest is awkward i can see some finding the combat repetitive.

    in a nutshell the main story is a 9, the soundtrack is a 10, the combat is 9.5, extras such as exploration, and sidequests i give it a 6. Overall i give it a 9 since combat, soundtrack and presentation are the main focus of this game.

    Ps: Also for all other reviewers, review the game for what it is, not for what it isnt.    … Expand
  21. rarzemos
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Vuamos godny, solo tu puedes hacer juegos asi de calidad, solo los que lo juegan por youtube les duele
  22. Xander501
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    A fantastic final fantasy game albeit a bit different with the combat, you still have your traditional party however, and the action set peices definitely deliver.
  23. AustinWells
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Overall a really great time and amazing story! FINAL FANTASY 16 was well worth the wait for me!
  24. xARC4NEx
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This is a fantastic game! My favorite Final Fantasy is FFX, then VI and then VII. However, this is pretty close to VI and VII. The combat is soooo good and addicting and, while this has a darker story, it is very thought provoking and takes risks. Characters are fantastic and voice acting is superb. The story is linear and this is a zone-based game rather than open world, but it is a goodThis is a fantastic game! My favorite Final Fantasy is FFX, then VI and then VII. However, this is pretty close to VI and VII. The combat is soooo good and addicting and, while this has a darker story, it is very thought provoking and takes risks. Characters are fantastic and voice acting is superb. The story is linear and this is a zone-based game rather than open world, but it is a good mix between XIII’s linearity and XV’s open world. Performance does suffer if you want 60fps but it’s still well worth it. The problem that you’ll see here on Metacritic is that many Final Fantasy fan boys miss the golden days of Final Fantasy (FF1 - FF10). They are angry that the franchise is evolving (combat system, party system, etc.). This game is very divisive, as was FFXV. However, though their opinion may be valid, I recommend that you try the game regardless. This is a FANTASTIC game. If you like story and good combat, this is for you. Don’t let these scores deter you from trying. Form your own decision, like I did. This may not be your Final Fantasy of the old days, but this is still a great game!… Expand
  25. ivander8642
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Compre la versión coleccionista y no me arrepiento de lo que gasté, su historia es muy buena, asi como su banda sonora, su jugabilidad totalmente distinta pero algo muy divertido que a la final de eso trata los videos juegos, personajes muy entrañables, es decir un Final Fantasy a toda regla.
  26. zoodomata
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    It's been a long time since I felt an emotion of this proportion in a final fantasy game, it's as if this game had been released in the "golden age" of square. Bringing a different and heavier story, the game is balanced in many aspects : good graphics; magnificent soundtrack; pace mixed between slow cutscenes but with high adrenaline combats; it's good at everything it proposes, but notIt's been a long time since I felt an emotion of this proportion in a final fantasy game, it's as if this game had been released in the "golden age" of square. Bringing a different and heavier story, the game is balanced in many aspects : good graphics; magnificent soundtrack; pace mixed between slow cutscenes but with high adrenaline combats; it's good at everything it proposes, but not caring much about rewarding you for exploration or other rpglistic scopes, the negative points of the game are easily acceptable when compared to the whole work.… Expand
  27. Weaponized
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    This game is just... wow, amazing combat, amazing story, amazing soundtrack. As someone who grew up with Final Fantasy and other action games, I couldn't be happier!
  28. simfoe
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Terrific story and characters. A marked improvement on FF15. Combat might not be to everyone's tastes but I liked it. Final Fantasy has always been about pushing the envelope and trying new things and this is no different.
  29. gabesoulz
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    gameplay divertida
    bela ost
    história bem dramática
    ambientação impecável

    é o goty, não jeito
  30. Christian93
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Great story!! Good characters. Great combat system. One of the best FF I have played.
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#16 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2023
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87

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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