Final Fantasy XVI

 PlayStation 5
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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8567 Ratings

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  1. GirlGoneGamer
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Looking at the reviews posted on here I noticed 1 simple trend, xbox fan boys. These reviews haven’t even played the game. As a fan of the franchise since it was on the NES I can tell you this game was awesome, the fact you can play the beta and pick up the story along with keeping currency was an awesome take, the game play isn’t as boring as people make it unless you use multiple assists to make it easier with one hand. The story is articulate and a wonderful masterpiece especially looking at the open areas. This game is GOTY with nothing coming close to it.… Expand
  2. Kitoalarco
    Jun 28, 2023
    4
    Algunos críticos deben jugar otro juego, pues para nada es perfecto y para nada de 10...juego poco creativo, repetitivo.
  3. CalvoConRetraso
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    The Best final fantasy ever created! The history Is amazing the combat mechanics are awesome AND the graphics aré out of this world.
  4. Mikebellamy
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Definitely this game ranks among my favourite FFs along with VII, IX and X

    The dark fantasy tone, the world building and characterization along with its endlessly fun and intense combat has been a breath of fresh air for thr Francisco.

    The love and care developers have put into this game is present in every detail.

    Would recommend 100% and canr wait to replay it on New Game +    … Expand
  5. dajungle
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Look, if the thing that makes a final fantasy for you is not the plot, or the characters, or the writing, or anything else but its the fact it has turn based combat and thats all that matters then this is not the final fantasy for you. But if the thing thats most important for you is the story, The characters, the world, the themes, then this is the most "final fantasy" the series has been since the ps2 era. Any and all of the negative reviews ate gonna tell you the fact its action instead of turn based and the fact that *some* of the sidequests aren't quite at the quality of most witcher 3 sidequests mean its bad and I'm here to tell you those people don't understand what this franchise was always trying to be. Its good action combat if thats you're thing but if like me the gameplay was never the main draw of Final Fantasy and it was the plot, the characters, the themes of hope and friendship that drew you in, then this is the best single player final fantasy since the golden age and you owe it to yourself to give it a chance!… Expand
  6. Steff86
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    10/10 easily going to be GOTY. Amazing story, combat, graphics, voice acting definitely the best FF game since X
  7. Edson45R
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    o melhor Final Fantasy já lançado, vai servir como porta de entrada pra muitos novos fãs da franquia
  8. SickK
    Jun 29, 2023
    9
    One of the best games i played in recent years, yes it is no typical rpg, its a "game of throne / Devil May Cry Final fantasy", witch is an amazing combination.

    Not everyone have to appreciate the game, if its not their taste, but boy, everyone needs to appreciate that this is a Full Triple A Masterpiece. Everything under an 8 is an insult in my humble opinion. -Oh Sidequest are    One of the best games i played in recent years, yes it is no typical rpg, its a "game of throne / Devil May Cry Final fantasy", witch is an amazing combination.

    Not everyone have to appreciate the game, if its not their taste, but boy, everyone needs to appreciate that this is a Full Triple A Masterpiece. Everything under an 8 is an insult in my humble opinion.

    -Oh Sidequest are mostly fine, but they do disturb the pace hard at some point, and are really dragging

    -the Crafting System is a mere facade xd    … Expand
  9. Crisobono94
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece, es una maravilla y un juego que hay que jugar si o si. Juegazo.
  10. Andbar
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Combates increíbles y una historia brutal. Contratada como se tiene que contar, el mundo de los videojuegos ya tiene muchos años y hemos crecido, basta ya de jrpg con historias infantilizadas
  11. dmagi
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    I really enjoy the cinematography in almost every cutscene. I remember there was this one ambush scene where if you pay attention you see an axe in the corner of the scene for a fraction of a second. Then 30 seconds later that axe is hurled into a guys shoulder-blade. This game thrives on dramatic irony. You know whats going to happen long before the characters do.
  12. Alltime
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Me parece un exelente juego en momentos de combates tiene escenas espectaculares así como cinemáticas alucinantes, su historia te deja sin aliento en algunos momentos es espectacular lo estoy disfrutando como nunca.
  13. Rengar_
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    One of the best games ever. The combat, the story, epic boss battles, insane level design, gorgeous graphics, epic music. Don’t listen to the bad reviews, they’re probably xbots or woke media. A Masterpiece, loved every moment truly GOTY.
  14. JairoAntonio85
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    One of the Best games i ever played! The music Is fantastic, the combat action Is refreshing and the history Is great!!! The gamer take out the better of the PS5. Is amazing.
  15. Kumasama
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Enjoying the game thoroughly.
  16. Karou
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Just amazing, the story and the boss fights with a masterful ost are really the highlights of the game! The gameplay varies according to the sequences too! I'm at 16 hours of play and frankly for now he has a place in the GOTY race against Zelda
  17. giocactus
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The games is Amazing, The combat system and The story are incredible, but The sidequests are Boring and there’s a lot of final fantasy XIV in this game. In yoshi-P we believe… Expand
  18. SaltyPotato
    Jun 25, 2023
    9
    The best final fantasy game in the series. The story is engaging and the combat always feels fresh and new, though the game might have it's flaws when it comes to exploration and side quests, the pros heavily outweigh the cons. The Eikon battles are reminiscent of the feeling I got when I played God of War 3 for the first time. Needless to say, a masterpiece. I highly encourage everyone toThe best final fantasy game in the series. The story is engaging and the combat always feels fresh and new, though the game might have it's flaws when it comes to exploration and side quests, the pros heavily outweigh the cons. The Eikon battles are reminiscent of the feeling I got when I played God of War 3 for the first time. Needless to say, a masterpiece. I highly encourage everyone to try the demo and then buy the full game if satisfied because it lives up to the hype.… Expand
  19. Higumbothum
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    Honestly this is the first final fantasy in forever I have loved. My favorites in the series (having played them all) my top is ff8 my second place is ff10. I'm playing ff16 stuck to it I love everything about the game it's a masterpiece and honestly might finally dethrone ff8 as my favorite in the series (haven't finished the game yet). The gameplay is perfect, story is amazing, playingHonestly this is the first final fantasy in forever I have loved. My favorites in the series (having played them all) my top is ff8 my second place is ff10. I'm playing ff16 stuck to it I love everything about the game it's a masterpiece and honestly might finally dethrone ff8 as my favorite in the series (haven't finished the game yet). The gameplay is perfect, story is amazing, playing as eikons(summons) is a blast, the soundtrack and visuals are top notch. On top of all that the chefs kiss to tie it all up my favorite musician did the theme song for this game, Kenshi Yonezu is amazing. Yoshi p and the entire square team outdid themselves this game is a masterpiece! It's a must play!… Expand
  20. Ik2012
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    The heir to a legacy truly fulfilled....
    This is the evolution final fantasy needed from amazing combat to a gripping story...
  21. Operatic
    Jul 3, 2023
    3
    The game's biggest downfall is it's identity crisis. Anyone who isn't familiar with this series, all it takes is looking at videos of the older games. It is very obvious how drastically different this installment is. Even if you say "Final Fantasy has always been changing", the argument falls apart when you see just how little of the previous series is left. No game in the series hasThe game's biggest downfall is it's identity crisis. Anyone who isn't familiar with this series, all it takes is looking at videos of the older games. It is very obvious how drastically different this installment is. Even if you say "Final Fantasy has always been changing", the argument falls apart when you see just how little of the previous series is left. No game in the series has changed this much, comparing it to the games released before it. It is wild how intense some of the 10/10s are getting, if the game is critiqued at all. I'd be suspicious of a perfect score on literally any game. As for the identity crisis, it's a valid and hefty critique. What genre is this game? It may be technically an RPG, but it's RPG elements are poorly implemented, and so timid, that it's like they put the bare minimum in. I understand if you like the game, but pretending it's something it's not, is only adding to that identity crisis. It's not Final Fantasy, and it's barely an RPG. That's my personal opinion. If Square Enix branded this a new IP, and didn't try to force the game to be a poorly implemented hybrid of genres, some of the higher scores would be better warranted.… Expand
  22. MRMALAQUIAS
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    Eu ainda não terminei o jogo, estou com 20 horas e até agora até vejo alguns motivos mínimos de reclamação que poderia abaixar alguns poucos décimos da nota, mas arredondando eu daria sim um 10 para a experiência até agora, gráficos lindos, cutscenes extremamente cinematográficas, combate delicioso, uma história que te instiga e a cereja do bolo são as lutas de Eikons, as poucas que tiveEu ainda não terminei o jogo, estou com 20 horas e até agora até vejo alguns motivos mínimos de reclamação que poderia abaixar alguns poucos décimos da nota, mas arredondando eu daria sim um 10 para a experiência até agora, gráficos lindos, cutscenes extremamente cinematográficas, combate delicioso, uma história que te instiga e a cereja do bolo são as lutas de Eikons, as poucas que tive até agora são simplesmente inesquecíveis e uma das coisas mais épicas que já vi não só em um vídeo game mas em qualquer mídia, um jogo realmente especial.… Expand
  23. ItsJoeyD
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    FF16 has got me emotional bros... it's been over two decades since the last time Final Fantasy has been this good (FFX, 2001). XII and XV had their strengths but were messy overall, and XIII of course was a complete garbage fire. But XVI is a totally different beast -- it is a glorious triumphant return, and it may surpass them all.

    Final Fantasy X was one of those games that make the    FF16 has got me emotional bros... it's been over two decades since the last time Final Fantasy has been this good (FFX, 2001). XII and XV had their strengths but were messy overall, and XIII of course was a complete garbage fire. But XVI is a totally different beast -- it is a glorious triumphant return, and it may surpass them all.

    Final Fantasy X was one of those games that make the case for the entire genre. Yoshi-P described the franchise the best I've ever heard in a recent interview when he said simply, "Final Fantasy has the best story, the best characters, the best graphics, and the best gameplay. It has Chocobos and it has Moogles. If it doesn't have all of that, everyone will hate you." It's important to remember how big Final Fantasy once was -- were it not for FFX blowing open the door with its undeniable greatness and high production value, many in my generation would never have stepped through it to experience the more hardcore JRPG's of its time like Nocturne and Persona 4. It really was one of the most prestigious videogame franchises, formerly neck and neck with a series like The Legend of Zelda, and had since then fallen far from grace.

    So it feels amazing to say that finally, after all these years, all those things that once were true about Final Fantasy are true again. I'm sure the effect that Final Fantasy X had on me when I first played it as a kid on PS2, Final Fantasy XVI will have on all the kids who get their mitts on it today. Final Fantasy is back baby.    … Expand
  24. Kantarzo
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    One of the best FF of all time. I highly recommend it.
    Visual 10
    Gameplay 10
    Immersion 10
    song 10
  25. Wesleygogo
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    It is the best final fantasy that I have played.
    There is good story and game play, I have enjoyed it.
  26. maximilaza
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Best FF we could asked for since forever. Combat is deep and satisfying. Story is incredible. Sound and presentation is top notch. Definitely my GOTY
  27. wyq777
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    It's definitely one of the greatest games I have ever played.
    1.Amazing story.I could say that I was so moved after finishing it.I was absorbed in the relationship between Cliff and Jill,also the brotherhood of Cliff and his brother.
    2.Touching music.It is known that Final Fantasy Series is known for its beautiful music.Although some of the pieces are just the remix edition of the former    It's definitely one of the greatest games I have ever played.
    1.Amazing story.I could say that I was so moved after finishing it.I was absorbed in the relationship between Cliff and Jill,also the brotherhood of Cliff and his brother.
    2.Touching music.It is known that Final Fantasy Series is known for its beautiful music.Although some of the pieces are just the remix edition of the former pieces,I can feel that the melodies fit the pace of the game precisely.Honestly I can't find another game,which is released within three years,as awesome as Final Fantasy XVI in music.So I wanna say:bravo,Square Enix.
    3.FF15 is like a semi-finished product.That really disappointed me a lot.But this time,FFXVI came back with a completed story.That is enough,I only ask for so much.
    4.The particle effects...Wow,you know,that's really cool.I love it.Needless to say,you have to play it yourself to experience it,because I can hardly describe it.

    I wanna stress that one should judge it after finishing it instead of in the halfway.Don't be a“Cloud Player”.It's an amazing game you deserve to try.    … Expand
  28. JackMoschet
    Jun 30, 2023
    5
    Do not take the rating on this site seriously. Whether it's 0 or 10, multiple of these entries mention giving the game a misleading score to amplify their side of the discussion. In fact, there's a ton more 10s doing that than 0s. I finished the game yesterday, and here's the meat of some advice: Final Fantasy fans, this isn't Final Fantasy. If you're going in hoping the series kept muchDo not take the rating on this site seriously. Whether it's 0 or 10, multiple of these entries mention giving the game a misleading score to amplify their side of the discussion. In fact, there's a ton more 10s doing that than 0s. I finished the game yesterday, and here's the meat of some advice: Final Fantasy fans, this isn't Final Fantasy. If you're going in hoping the series kept much of anything from it's previous games, you'll be majorly disappointed. It's mostly a brand new series in the ice cream cone, with some FF sprinkles. New players: go for it. You probably don't care about honoring the series or holding it to standards the developers have abandoned. It's fast, flashy, and dark. That's very popular right now, and you'll probably enjoy it. As an FF game, I'd give it a 4. As a new IP, I'd give it a 7. I picked 5, because haters and lovers alike are being utterly bias with their reviews. It's a bit of a sell out move by Square Enix, but some people don't care. It all depends on what you enjoy, and what an honest series means to you.… Expand
  29. Shiro007
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Uma das histórias mais épicas que já vi na história dos games, com cenas cinematográficas, personagens memoráveis, muitas reviravoltas e traições, que realmente explode cabeça, tudo isso com um gameplay muito gostoso e viciante. Na minha opinião, o sistema de RPG podia ser mais complexo pra você sentir melhor a evolução do personagem, pois a evolução dele está basicamente ligada à evoluçãoUma das histórias mais épicas que já vi na história dos games, com cenas cinematográficas, personagens memoráveis, muitas reviravoltas e traições, que realmente explode cabeça, tudo isso com um gameplay muito gostoso e viciante. Na minha opinião, o sistema de RPG podia ser mais complexo pra você sentir melhor a evolução do personagem, pois a evolução dele está basicamente ligada à evolução dos poderes dos Eikons, mas ainda assim, não tira em nada o brilho dessa obra de arte… Expand
  30. evgeniibadl
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    It is just a musterpiece. So good battle and music and graphic. Wow. It was very cool adventure with cool heroes
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 146 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 134 out of 146
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  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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