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
  2. Mixed: 693 out of 8567
  3. Negative: 1,346 out of 8567
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  1. Dani1907
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Juego casi perfecto, muy disfrutable excepto para los usuarios de xbox que ni lo han probado y le dan malas notas por ser exclusivo
  2. AKGZero
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    played mostly FFXIV and a few hours in the last few FF games and I have to say the story in this game is absolutely fantastic, the world is engaging and the characters feel like they have agency outside of Clive's story. I'm about 20 hours into the game so far and absolutely loving it
  3. RetroRangerLvD
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    As a huge fan of Final Fantasy games, I gotta say they stepped out of the box in the right direction. The combat is fun and I don't care what anyone says you must perform combos and learn them on the harder difficulty. The cinematic and breathtaking, the characters are amazing, and the story is turning out to be one of my favorites! It's sad that people need to act childish and review bombAs a huge fan of Final Fantasy games, I gotta say they stepped out of the box in the right direction. The combat is fun and I don't care what anyone says you must perform combos and learn them on the harder difficulty. The cinematic and breathtaking, the characters are amazing, and the story is turning out to be one of my favorites! It's sad that people need to act childish and review bomb a game. This game was a day one purchase for me and I do not regret it at all!… Expand
  4. PhantomX_
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    One of the greatest games of this year for sure.
    A wonderful characters with a good story make a great mixture and with a stunning gameplay and , perfect music and osts for every situation and place. All of that together makes a masterpiece.
  5. vapidwolf
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    The game is superb ,better than 7 remake,made an account to try and bring the user score up, because of the idiotic zero scores.
  6. GAMERDOE
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    GAME is amazing, definitely GOTY contender. Alot of the these negatives reviews come from Xbox fan boys who gave redfall a 10. This game is next level
  7. Valsamis
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Just incredible! VA, battle, and story are excellent. It may even be the best FF of all time. I really like the mature path they took.
  8. Nicguyver
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    As a big Final Fantasy fan spending most of my childhood playing Final Fantasy 7, 8, 9 and 10. I can say that this game is huge to me its story is beautiful and told in such a great way that the voice acting looks the part and the characters depth is on point i believe this Final Fantasy game is as good as all the old ones i played. I think Square Enix know what they was doing with thisAs a big Final Fantasy fan spending most of my childhood playing Final Fantasy 7, 8, 9 and 10. I can say that this game is huge to me its story is beautiful and told in such a great way that the voice acting looks the part and the characters depth is on point i believe this Final Fantasy game is as good as all the old ones i played. I think Square Enix know what they was doing with this one and i think this games deserves game of year and i cannot wait to see what they add to this game or where they are going next.… Expand
  9. Saint_Corkov
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    I really was hesitant about playing this game at first. I’m glad I was wrong. I really am more about the old style of FF but honestly this game surprised me and I fell in love with it.
    It has a great main character named Clive who really is looking for his purpose in the world while reconciling with his past. The story of him along with the lore kept me wanting more of the game. Combat is    I really was hesitant about playing this game at first. I’m glad I was wrong. I really am more about the old style of FF but honestly this game surprised me and I fell in love with it.
    It has a great main character named Clive who really is looking for his purpose in the world while reconciling with his past. The story of him along with the lore kept me wanting more of the game. Combat is awesome. Kinda like a cross of DMV/GOW/FF style which at first I didn’t like but once I played it it was so fluid and had great mechanics. Cut scenes are a chefs kiss to quality while the graphics push the PS5 to the limit. Eikon battles are amazing!!!! Characters are very memorable. Can’t wait for more like this but still would like to see the old style of FF gameplay once in a awhile. If they mix it up like that it would be great! Once again I’m glad I was wrong about this game, and I can keep saying more good of it.
    Only cons were, mouths were off when talking and some fps drops. Which isn’t too big of a deal to me since the fps drops was for like a second Great job SquareEnix    … Expand
  10. botozone
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Amazing game, especially if a ff fan. Combat is satisfying and fresh for the series.
  11. Hotdoglover69
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This is absolutely a phenomenal game! This has to be one of the most gorgeous and best looking games on this console next to Gran Turismo 7.
  12. juanchito0006
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    People just have too many prejudices when playing FF XVI, especially these purist players that think everything old and classic is better and everything new is trash or garbage. Why would you go to Burger King expecting to eat pizza? People need to do some proper research before playing a game. From the very start FF XVI developers stated that the game was going to be full action and theyPeople just have too many prejudices when playing FF XVI, especially these purist players that think everything old and classic is better and everything new is trash or garbage. Why would you go to Burger King expecting to eat pizza? People need to do some proper research before playing a game. From the very start FF XVI developers stated that the game was going to be full action and they were hiring the Devil May Cry combat director. Game is fantastic and there's so much to appreciate about it, top notch performances, great voice acting, beautiful graphics and designs, top class music and the story is so good, this game is a visual spectacle and it surely doesn't deserve the bad review bombing. It will surely be nominated to game of the year award! It's simply a delight to play.… Expand
  13. Eudoxo
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Juego sublime, gráficamente una belleza y el diseño artístico una genialidad, muy bien optimizado aunque hay que tomar en cuenta lo que comentan los analistas acerca de los inconvenientes en modo rendimiento, yo lo estoy en modo calidad y estoy impresionado con la potencia gráfica, cero glitches y cero sobrecalentamiento. No es un Final Fantasy al uso, pero las nuevas mecánicas de combatesJuego sublime, gráficamente una belleza y el diseño artístico una genialidad, muy bien optimizado aunque hay que tomar en cuenta lo que comentan los analistas acerca de los inconvenientes en modo rendimiento, yo lo estoy en modo calidad y estoy impresionado con la potencia gráfica, cero glitches y cero sobrecalentamiento. No es un Final Fantasy al uso, pero las nuevas mecánicas de combates son excelentes, la forma de contar la historia es genial y los combates con los jefes epicos.

    El juego tiene sus claro oscuros, especialmente a nivel de la estructura de las misiones secundarias y la dificultad, puede ser sencillo para los más hardcore, pero recomiendo totalmente que compren el juego, jueguenlo y juzguen ustedes mismo. La nota seria 9, pero le pongo 10 para equilibrar el review bombing, aunque sea poco :(    … Expand
  14. Bnmikll9
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Unquestionably one of the best games I have ever played in this year. Everything is almost perfect, the characters are really likeable; every character has his own personality, background and desires/ambitions. There’s even characters you’ll like from the first scene. The story is just perfect; not everything is just about the protagonist and his companions, the conspiracies and events inUnquestionably one of the best games I have ever played in this year. Everything is almost perfect, the characters are really likeable; every character has his own personality, background and desires/ambitions. There’s even characters you’ll like from the first scene. The story is just perfect; not everything is just about the protagonist and his companions, the conspiracies and events in the world is shocking and exciting.
    The music of the game truly astonishing; depending on the situation, the music vary between calm music in the peaceful moments and dramatic osts in the dramatic/action battles and scenes.
    The gameplay is quite good, excellent actually.
    Every character has its own abilities and way of fight, the abilities of the protagonist (Clive) and how every ability is totally different and unique is perfect. The combos you can do and the abilities you can use combined is pleasing.

    One of the year’s speacials.    … Expand
  15. ThatGuyMan
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    ABSOLUTE BANGER. Game should not have this many zero scores. They all just haters lmao game is amazing
  16. Khaotic88
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Very good story and combat system. Most characters are really well written. Also a beuatifully faithful medieval European setting with the appropriate diversity of the different indigenous European populations.
  17. Accountforff16
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    I will start by saying this game is not a perfect game. However, after the sadness of ff15 this is a phenomenal come back. There are performance issues and the battle system could be better, but where has a story this immersive and memorable ever shown up in a game. Some people complaining about the cuts cents and whatever but any true final fantasy fan knows that the biggest thing thatI will start by saying this game is not a perfect game. However, after the sadness of ff15 this is a phenomenal come back. There are performance issues and the battle system could be better, but where has a story this immersive and memorable ever shown up in a game. Some people complaining about the cuts cents and whatever but any true final fantasy fan knows that the biggest thing that sets ff apart from other series in the genre is its amazing ability to tell a story. And tell a story it did. Never have we had a story this realistic and mature. It shows the negatives of war and the loss of life. It doesn't just sugarcoat everything to be happy go lucky and Clive and Jill for life!!!!… Expand
  18. darkknight86
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This game is great! It is nice to see Final Fantasy go back to a medieval setting with a much more mature story. Graphics and gameplay are top notch and with two settings at the start of the game you decide what best fits your gaming style on whether to have an action focused experience or a story focused experience. I haven't beaten the game yet and would say I'm probably 60% throughThis game is great! It is nice to see Final Fantasy go back to a medieval setting with a much more mature story. Graphics and gameplay are top notch and with two settings at the start of the game you decide what best fits your gaming style on whether to have an action focused experience or a story focused experience. I haven't beaten the game yet and would say I'm probably 60% through the story but cannot wait to check out the NewGame+ mode afterwards. A great addition to the final fantasy franchise and 100% worthy of the name. Ignore the negative reviews and if anything try out the demo and decide for yourself because like always trolls are going to troll and haters are going to hate.… Expand
  19. cptelmo
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Best Final Fantasy since almost two decades.
    The story is fascinating. I love the combat system.
    And I find the design of the world very well done.
    I don't notice the 30 FPS in graphics mode at all, unlike in other games.
  20. NeuromancerZero
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    I have been playing Final Fantasy since FF7 on the PSOne and have been following the numbered series ever since. Some entries in the series were not as important or impressive as the ones I had the chance to play. However, FF16, despite setting aside some RPG aspects, returns with what has always made Final Fantasy unique. To my surprise, it's not just the RPG elements that keep this gameI have been playing Final Fantasy since FF7 on the PSOne and have been following the numbered series ever since. Some entries in the series were not as important or impressive as the ones I had the chance to play. However, FF16, despite setting aside some RPG aspects, returns with what has always made Final Fantasy unique. To my surprise, it's not just the RPG elements that keep this game alive to this day. It's the unique way it narrates events and presents a rich and immersive universe. Every moment of the game is wonderful… Expand
  21. Dhusant1984
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Graficamente um jogo lindo, sistema de combate simples, porém fluído e divertido. A medida que você avança na história o jogo te prende ainda mais, pela história e gameplay. A trilha sonora é uma obra prima, épico do início ao fim. Modo foto poderia ter mais opções para edição e há realmente um excesso de cutscenes em alguns momentos. Mas nada disso atrapalha na diversão. Um acertoGraficamente um jogo lindo, sistema de combate simples, porém fluído e divertido. A medida que você avança na história o jogo te prende ainda mais, pela história e gameplay. A trilha sonora é uma obra prima, épico do início ao fim. Modo foto poderia ter mais opções para edição e há realmente um excesso de cutscenes em alguns momentos. Mas nada disso atrapalha na diversão. Um acerto gigantesco da Square depois de uma leva de jogos que não fizeram o sucesso esperado.… Expand
  22. Carloscascant
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Un videojuego excelente que tiene toda la escencia de final fantasy una obra maestra imprescindible para cualquier fan verdadero de la franquicia uno de los mejores final fantasy junto con el 14 el combate es sobresaliente y muy profundo los bosses son los mejores de la franquicia a la par de los del 14 la historia mi favorita de la saga y club e es uno de los mejores protagonistas deUn videojuego excelente que tiene toda la escencia de final fantasy una obra maestra imprescindible para cualquier fan verdadero de la franquicia uno de los mejores final fantasy junto con el 14 el combate es sobresaliente y muy profundo los bosses son los mejores de la franquicia a la par de los del 14 la historia mi favorita de la saga y club e es uno de los mejores protagonistas de final fantasy más bien me parece el mejor de a saga sin ninguna duda uno de mis candidatos a goty… Expand
  23. MG926
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    I’m convinced most of the “0” ratings from people here who are just miserable and have some sort of hard on when it comes to hating Final Fantasy games. The game has some flaws for sure, it’s not too deep on the rpg side of the action rpg genre but the action is phénoménal. Realistically the combat is as complex as you want to make it which works with all levels of gamers. It’s a finalI’m convinced most of the “0” ratings from people here who are just miserable and have some sort of hard on when it comes to hating Final Fantasy games. The game has some flaws for sure, it’s not too deep on the rpg side of the action rpg genre but the action is phénoménal. Realistically the combat is as complex as you want to make it which works with all levels of gamers. It’s a final fantasy game, there are lots of story elements that drive the game. If you came into this expecting less cutscenes then I presume you also walk into Pizza Hut and get disappointed when they don’t have steak and cheese subs. The story is very well done and really captivating. The side quests feel a bit MMO style to me, which is not great but they pick up towards the middle of the game and really help with world building. The game is not open world, but does a good job breaking the zones apart in a way that doesn’t feel tight, and doesn’t really reward exploration which I feel they could have done a better job at. Overall, it’s a great game with tons of fun elements that give final fantasy fans something to be excited about. I would give this game a 9/10 as a solid new installment in the final fantasy series, they continue to do what everyone loves and give us a fresh take on the series. I rated it a 10 here specifically to offset some of the miserable, insufferable people who gave “0”s to a game that was clearly developed with a lot of passion and love. One person even gave this game a 0 while rating Redfall a 10, get a life, seriously.… Expand
  24. bugforce
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy XVI is a stunning game with beautiful graphics that truly showcase the power of next-generation consoles. The attention to detail in every aspect of the game world is impressive and immersive. In addition, the combat encounters are thrilling and keep the player engaged throughout the entire adventure. While the game is already challenging, having a higher difficulty optionFinal Fantasy XVI is a stunning game with beautiful graphics that truly showcase the power of next-generation consoles. The attention to detail in every aspect of the game world is impressive and immersive. In addition, the combat encounters are thrilling and keep the player engaged throughout the entire adventure. While the game is already challenging, having a higher difficulty option would be a great addition for those looking for an even greater challenge. Overall, Final Fantasy XVI is a true testament to the capabilities of modern gaming technology and a must-play for fans of the series.… Expand
  25. Crispy_Bacon
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Amazing graphics and attention to detail. One of the best games of the year by far.
  26. FF16Forever
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    FF16 is next level amazing, can't wait for the PC release.
  27. TheRealScotty
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    At first I was worried about the combat system but, I am very pleased with what they have done with this. The narrative is awesome and to me the characters seem very well written so far. I am very excited to continue playing through the story.
  28. Tiwaien
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This is not final fantasy
    This is PEAK final fantasy
    It has everything I hope for from a game, a final fantasy game
    I dont care what critics said, this is my goty and no one's gonna convice me otherwise
  29. Dalton2099
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Incredible action, emotionally driven story that doesn't need to be super deep. The Medieval setting is fantastic. They do a wonderful job at pulling at your heart strings, making you care about the NPCs you meet during your journey. It's not a play safe happy story. Its filled with blood, death, consequences, and really makes you despise the antagonists. The battles get much harder as theIncredible action, emotionally driven story that doesn't need to be super deep. The Medieval setting is fantastic. They do a wonderful job at pulling at your heart strings, making you care about the NPCs you meet during your journey. It's not a play safe happy story. Its filled with blood, death, consequences, and really makes you despise the antagonists. The battles get much harder as the game progresses. You cant just button mash square as some would have you believe. You will be killed.

    I REALLY love how they used Aions in this. Instead of summoning for help, you BECOME them, and get to have Glorious Giant Kaiju Battles. Ifrit really comes off as a giant, fire breathing monster of destruction. If you like world building, lore, character development and really feeling like you're part of this world you'll love this game. Side quests might seem irrelevant, but many are you getting to know more about the people, the world, and learning the knowledge of the games history.    … Expand
  30. Phelucia
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Awesome story and great gameplay. A of the best of FF series. Must play. Overpriced.
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#16 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2023
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Metascore
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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