Final Fantasy XVI

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8567 Ratings

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  1. Fleebee
    Jun 27, 2023
    2
    This should have been a 5/5. The franchise has had enough time to mature and there have been enough heavy hitters from other studios to show what works .
    But it takes RPG and Hack and Slash and jumps between being either as a scale goat depending on which one it’s failing at satisfying . The demo is the best it gets and the quality , specifically with little things like lip syncing and npc    This should have been a 5/5. The franchise has had enough time to mature and there have been enough heavy hitters from other studios to show what works .
    But it takes RPG and Hack and Slash and jumps between being either as a scale goat depending on which one it’s failing at satisfying . The demo is the best it gets and the quality , specifically with little things like lip syncing and npc interactions take a nosedive as soon as you’re roped into the full version.
    2 gil    … Expand
  2. Darthadex
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Amazing game, has you on the edge of your seat from the start, the essence of what a Final Fantasy is is in good hands with Yoshi-P and his team.
  3. GerardRushe
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    Definitely a different vibe from this FF but the most fun I've had with a FF game (excluding FF7 Remake) since FFXII....maybe even since X!
  4. OriginalDrGonzo
    Jun 27, 2023
    0
    This game is Final Fantasy in name only. Absolutely nothing about it hearkens back to what Final Fantasy used to be. There are no party members, it is not an RPG and they say the F word more times than a Limp Bizkit song. Final Fantasy XIV is the last great Final Fantasy to ever be made if this is the direction the series is going.

    It would make more sense to call this game something    This game is Final Fantasy in name only. Absolutely nothing about it hearkens back to what Final Fantasy used to be. There are no party members, it is not an RPG and they say the F word more times than a Limp Bizkit song. Final Fantasy XIV is the last great Final Fantasy to ever be made if this is the direction the series is going.

    It would make more sense to call this game something completely else because Final Fantasy it is not. Do not waste your time or your money. You can't manipulate stats to make "builds", it's extremely linear and is filled to the brim with gore. You can't equip new weapons or armor, there are no side activities, no secret bosses or anything like that. It's basically the Last of Us, everything to look at and nothing to do. I remember when one of the developers said they were concerned about the direction Final Fantasy gameplay was going. They were correct.

    Imagine taking Kingdom Hearts and doing to that what they have done to this game. Naoki Yoshida, I expected better from you.    … Expand
  5. Toba
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    All though I'm not much of a fan of dmc gameplay overall the game is really good once you unlock more eikon abilities. I literally made an account to give my review on this.

    Things I like 1.voice acting is top tier 2.Story is really good. 3. A very dark theme final fantasy 4. Everyone I know that not into final fantasy bought this game Things I don't like 1. Very slow start and take a    All though I'm not much of a fan of dmc gameplay overall the game is really good once you unlock more eikon abilities. I literally made an account to give my review on this.

    Things I like 1.voice acting is top tier
    2.Story is really good.
    3. A very dark theme final fantasy
    4. Everyone I know that not into final fantasy bought this game

    Things I don't like
    1. Very slow start and take a while to get into
    2. Not much of a DMC fan.    … Expand
  6. Alexis1989
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    One of the best Final Fantasy and videogames that I ever played
    Characters so great.
    music so crazy.
  7. SonyStudio
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is wonderful. The story gets 10/10. The combat is refreshing compare to previous series. However like Final fantasy xv the ending is not what everyone wanted.… Expand
  8. RyuFrog
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    My jaw has never dropped so many times from a game. Definitely a must play.
  9. shidoshido
    Jun 27, 2023
    2
    The quality is low as an action RPG. Enemy patterns are easily predictable and there are not many options for my actions. There is no fun in choosing equipment. It is like an indie game with a cheesy movie attached to its surface.
  10. Moonze
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    De lo mejorcito que he jugado , historia brutal, sistema de batalla no es tan simple como se pinta , a cualquier persona que sea dan le va a encantar y si nunca has jugado perfecto para iniciarse
  11. Danguapo
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Square Enix Magnum Opus and possibly the greatest in game story of all time.
  12. MrMagic1999
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Great game the low ratings are only toxic people and not open minded for new things. The story, mechanics and graphics are great.
  13. Miguel9494
    Jun 27, 2023
    5
    Me gusta la jugabilidad y la forma de los personajes , las gráficas son excelentes que no se compara a los anteriores final fantasy
  14. Unkosan
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Best of the Final Fantasy series
    Summoned beast battles are great
    QTEs that frequently enter during battle are fun
    goty most promising candidate
  15. Talbis
    Jun 27, 2023
    7
    Is it a bad game? No, hell no, it's a good game, great even! It just doesn't feel like Final Fantasy... The core of FF games is the characters, the party and here we don't have a party. We're solo so much and supporting characters pop up here and there, but they're not always with you, so there is no building bonds between the characters... or between you and the characters. The mainIs it a bad game? No, hell no, it's a good game, great even! It just doesn't feel like Final Fantasy... The core of FF games is the characters, the party and here we don't have a party. We're solo so much and supporting characters pop up here and there, but they're not always with you, so there is no building bonds between the characters... or between you and the characters. The main character therefore isn't being challenged, he doesn't evolve or change or grow as a person... He's the same at the end as he was at the start. Then there's the loot. The loot is boring. It's the most barebones stat increase (your +5 to attack). There's no fun there, no elemental effects, no flair... a sword is a sword, nothing more. Then the whiplash effect of the storytelling and gameplay is separated. There is no blend of story and gameplay. The story is given to you as cutscenes and gameplay is a whole other thing. That's the old-school way to approach storytelling in games and it just doesn't work. The game takes away the control from the player so often and in such a jarring way... The gameplay itself is amazing, fighting feels great! The thing is, this is like Devil May Cry more than Final Fantasy! I like both, I like Bayonetta too... I... I just want my jRPG to be a jRPG... Levels are pointless, gear is pointless, and everything I expect from a Final Fantasy is just an afterthought.

    It's really a phenomenal game, really worth playing and the price tag! Just be aware that it's not a jRPG title, this is a character action game. If you go into it like me, expecting an epic jRPG game, you will come out both disappointed and satisfied at the same time. Final Fantasy is changing... and I am not sure if I'm allowed to love it, I am unsure if the future of the franchise is bright. I mean, I was harsh on Bethesda for gutting Fallout 4's RPG mechanics... so I should be critical here too, it's just fair... but this one is so damn good... Ehhh...    … Expand
  16. Doreen1023
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Although there are some disadvantages.
    But the defects cannot obscure the virtues
  17. Bepo
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    So far I am 15 hours into the game. The new combat system, music, character designs are all very well put together. I can't give the game a perfect score due to the lacking RPG/gear elements and performance.
  18. EB40
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    It’s a change for the franchise with the fighting system but why are people complaining about that? Like your ass has never played an action oriented game before lol. I like turned based rpgs also…some of you folks fight the wrong battles. If some of you were this up in arms about racism and the injustice in the world as you are about final fantasy and review bombing games then the worldIt’s a change for the franchise with the fighting system but why are people complaining about that? Like your ass has never played an action oriented game before lol. I like turned based rpgs also…some of you folks fight the wrong battles. If some of you were this up in arms about racism and the injustice in the world as you are about final fantasy and review bombing games then the world would be a better place for people. Smdh… Expand
  19. July17AT
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    FFXVI is a beautiful game with fun action gameplay and traditional RPG elements. Despite what Yoshida would have us believe however it does still feel like a JRPG however I'd say it is a rather unique and revolutionary take on the genre as a whole. It reminded me a lot of games like Dragon Age, DMC and Dragon's Dogma. The Eikonic battles are fantastic and the cast is awesome. You canFFXVI is a beautiful game with fun action gameplay and traditional RPG elements. Despite what Yoshida would have us believe however it does still feel like a JRPG however I'd say it is a rather unique and revolutionary take on the genre as a whole. It reminded me a lot of games like Dragon Age, DMC and Dragon's Dogma. The Eikonic battles are fantastic and the cast is awesome. You can really feel the inspiration drawn from XIV here, mainly in several of the boss mechanics and asthetic. The combat feels fluid and although you can get by just mashing square that is no fun, it is much better enjoyed doing combos and making different builds. The music is probably my biggest highlight of the game. My one complain would be that I wish the area for hunt fights was more visible.… Expand
  20. Erickqe
    Jun 27, 2023
    4
    Tiene muchas misiones que se sienten como si fueran secundarias, los graficos no son tan tan buenos para que tenga caidas de framesen el gameplay y el gameplay es bueno las primeras 2 horas depsues se siente q con solo tocar botones se pasa todo el juego,
  21. MoonWalker456
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Having played all Final Fantasy games leading up to this one, it's clear that this game takes everything people love about these games and pulls no punches with its execution. Whether it be the addicting combat creating so many different ways to approach any enemy or it's gripping story alongside its lore system to make it accessible and easier to understand at any point in the game. VeryHaving played all Final Fantasy games leading up to this one, it's clear that this game takes everything people love about these games and pulls no punches with its execution. Whether it be the addicting combat creating so many different ways to approach any enemy or it's gripping story alongside its lore system to make it accessible and easier to understand at any point in the game. Very hard not to recommend this game to anybody with a PS5!… Expand
  22. Choxz
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What a truly masterpiece !

    I finished the main story after 48 hours of play, 10 hours ago, and I still haven't recovered from this masterful ending, just as I still haven't recovered from the fact that I've just concluded one of my greatest gaming experiences. This game is adventure with a capital A !    … Expand
  23. hasaat
    Jun 27, 2023
    7
    I'll rate the game from 3 different angles.

    (Main Plot - Characters) Top, the story was very captivating and the serious tone felt strange considering it's a Final Fantasy game but it was so welcome Loved it. ((10 out of 10)) (Graphics - Character Models - Music) Amazing, The music was awesome, the graphics was breathtaking. the character models was amazing for the most    I'll rate the game from 3 different angles.

    (Main Plot - Characters)

    Top, the story was very captivating and the serious tone felt strange considering it's a Final Fantasy game but it was so welcome Loved it.

    ((10 out of 10))

    (Graphics - Character Models - Music)

    Amazing, The music was awesome, the graphics was breathtaking.

    the character models was amazing for the most part, there were some parts however that felt a bit off but overall was great.

    ((9.5 out of 10))

    (Fight Mechanic - Quests - Exploration - Equipment)

    This is where the game lacks a lot in my opinion, and I'll go in details.

    Fighting system: gets better as you continue playing, but still feels chaotic and most of the time you won't understand what is actually hitting you with all the effects screen, for a game that wants you to be precise and dodge parry they sure made it hard to do that, especially when you cast some spells, you won't see anything, literally, yes I'm looking at you wind girl.

    Quests: Outright BORING, I literally felt sleepy each time I'm doing quests and with the amount of boredom I starting skipping all the dialogs just get it over with, and even with that was really bad :(.

    Exploration: Seriously, I see a shiny item guarded by a tough enemy, killed the enemy, only to find it's "2 Gil" or this damned "Sharp Fang", I lost interest in exploring mid game and just followed the main quest, really poor.

    Equipment: Man, this was soooo lazy, no interesting item whatsoever, no perks no nothing, upgrading your weapon means (from 5 to 10 attack) that's it, even the best weapon in the game, accessories the same (Increase damage - Reduce Cooldown), no creativity

    This part is where the game lacks so much.

    (( 4 out of 10))

    Overall the game gets carried heavily by the story and the graphics, the gameplay was just lacking so much unfortunately.

    Final Verdict: 7.8 out of 10, and no thanks to the gameplay of the game.    … Expand
  24. NoPLZ
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    So for any game a 10/10 it doesn't mean it's perfect. This game is an actual rollercoaster, you have some incredible highs that then decend to some low to start going back up. Those down are often the sidequests that are not bad in themselves but rather that some can break the pacing while others provide some really interesting situations, specially the ones that are tied to main storySo for any game a 10/10 it doesn't mean it's perfect. This game is an actual rollercoaster, you have some incredible highs that then decend to some low to start going back up. Those down are often the sidequests that are not bad in themselves but rather that some can break the pacing while others provide some really interesting situations, specially the ones that are tied to main story beats. Hunts are awesome, and the design of finding them could have been used for the actual sidequest imo. Story is amazing probably the best in the series, not for the "seriousness" but for its actual telling of the story, it lets things breathe and set in. Active Time Lore is amazing and it needs to be present in more games that present such a major scope of concepts and characters, so useful. Combat is incredible, however action character games can be as fun as you want them to be. Just like in Devil May Cry games you can beat them by just spamming "Stinger", such as you can beat this game by just button mashing. However, you can make tham as fun as you want them to be, you can stay in the air an perform the sickest of combos and never touch the ground, or you can be a parry/counter machine, you can be an allrounder of mixing both. It al depends on you. And im not even getting on the Eikon vs Eikon battles that demands to be seen on your own. Soken is a beast, Major orchestrial arrangements to some industrial 90's rock songs and some techno here and there, incredible truly the master of music genre. In the end as any game ever created it has flaws but it has the things there to make them be shove to the background. 10/10 and i hope they keep taking risks and doing something different in future installments.… Expand
  25. Vicnix
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Ignore all the trolls on here. Game is incredible, yes its lacking in minor details, but overall an experience you'll remember.

    Gameplay - 10/10
    Story - 10/10
    Music - 10/10
  26. yagkira
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Uno de los mejores final fantasy, historia, personajes, banda sonora, graficos lo tiene todo
  27. maeghar
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Amazing. The music, art, visuals, story-telling -- this game has it all. I've been playing for hours at a time for the past few days and haven't been able to put my controller down as of yet. Yoshida and his team really put everything into this and it shows. More games need to take note -- a must play.
  28. benerio
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Best Final Fantasy ever. Almost every elements of this game is next level. Story is great, battle system is breathtaking (yeah don't ever use those easy-mode accessories and you're in for quite a challenge), graphics and art direction are the best I've seen. And the music...oh my, the music should win every awards.

    I've never been gripped by an FF game like this in two decades.
  29. Hakura007
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    This is the first time that I have been so in love and blown away by a Final Fantasy game since 10. It's groundbreaking. FF is back on the top. FF has ALWAYS innovated and took risks. This is now my favorite FF of them all and I LOVE the more mature themes!
  30. MagicMusiclover
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    Engrossing story, fast chaotic combat, amazing graphics and epic boss fights. FFXVI feels like a Hollywood Summer block buster that some how finds a way to top it’s self with each boss fight.
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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
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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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