Final Fantasy XVI

 PlayStation 5
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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8567 Ratings

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  1. woodoosticka
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    It’s been an awesome game! 41 hours in and only 52% the way through the game!
  2. Lalo3000
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Un grandioso juegazo, obra maestra, uno de los mejores juegos del año, es mas es el goty de este año, este final fantasy 16 entra en las obras maestras de los videojuegos
  3. FallinGoddess
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy 16 will undoubtedly withstand the test of time and take its place as one of the best games to ever grace a new gen system best looking game of all time never seen a game this beautifully polished undeniably unbelievable Yoshi p is the greatest of all time the man the myth the legend whatever he touches he makes sure it’s perfect, also pet torgal ! 10/10
  4. Gurranq
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Stellar game, what a ride! Comes highly recommended if you like strong combat and story.
  5. freedesu
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    FFシリーズの中で一番好きな作品になりました。
    従来のFF15やFF7Rのシステムなどを活かされた部分も多々あり気合の入っている続編と言えます。
    良い点 ストーリーが少し大人向けではあるが細かい所の解説サポートがあるので素晴らしいと思いました。 演出が素晴らしかった。これ以上の作品は見たことがないほど楽しませてくれました。 音楽が場面のイメージと一致し盛り上げてくれた。珍しくサウンドトラックなど購入し聞きたくなるほどであった。 声優の演技が良く気になる点はほぼなかった。 気になった点 モーションブラーがあるので見ずらい場面がありましたがこちらは後日パッチで修正され選べるようになる予定だそうです。 スキルの演出がド派手すぎて相手の行動が読めない場合がある。    FFシリーズの中で一番好きな作品になりました。
    従来のFF15やFF7Rのシステムなどを活かされた部分も多々あり気合の入っている続編と言えます。

    良い点
    ストーリーが少し大人向けではあるが細かい所の解説サポートがあるので素晴らしいと思いました。
    演出が素晴らしかった。これ以上の作品は見たことがないほど楽しませてくれました。
    音楽が場面のイメージと一致し盛り上げてくれた。珍しくサウンドトラックなど購入し聞きたくなるほどであった。
    声優の演技が良く気になる点はほぼなかった。
    気になった点
    モーションブラーがあるので見ずらい場面がありましたがこちらは後日パッチで修正され選べるようになる予定だそうです。
    スキルの演出がド派手すぎて相手の行動が読めない場合がある。
  6. Ashwood1982
    Jun 27, 2023
    1
    I finished the game last night so i wanted to leave a review. Don't buy the hype, there is no way to actually see if the people leaving these reviews have played the game. I am a long time Final Fantasy fan. I have played all FF games. The positive reviews read like they were written by a PR agency which should be an indicator that they are fake. here is the actual score of the game fromI finished the game last night so i wanted to leave a review. Don't buy the hype, there is no way to actually see if the people leaving these reviews have played the game. I am a long time Final Fantasy fan. I have played all FF games. The positive reviews read like they were written by a PR agency which should be an indicator that they are fake. here is the actual score of the game from someone who has done a full play through.

    Score as a Final Fantasy game: 0.025/10
    Score as an action game: 3.2/10
    Score as a Dark Souls Clone: 9.5/10

    First this is the worst story i have ever seen in a video game. Beware the toxically positive FF14 community that try to flame anyone who brings a valid criticism to anything Yoshi P touches. It is disconnected with the only good character leaving after 18% of the game. The ending was terrible but honestly a fitting conclusion to this horrible game.

    Cons:
    -All the bad elements of FF14 were copied and pasted into this game. All your quests will have you talking to multiple people who don't matter to waste your time. All the monsters and areas were copied from FF14 and had their graphics slightly up-ressed. The story is mostly copied from shadow bringers expansion. All the character models are slightly up scaled graphics of FF14.

    -A death or two is impactful, killing everyone is just lazy story telling.

    -This game has more adult material in it than all the Grand Theft Autos combined. Using the F word every third word and screaming it does not make something better. It does not make a setting darker. It is just lazy story telling.

    -Completely disconnected narrative. After beating the game and getting to the end nothing in this story makes sense. There are cheesy cut scenes that have cringe dialogue with unlikable characters that talk about things that have no connection with the actual story in the game. The only likable character exits the game at around 18%,

    -Unfulfilling end and conclusion. Nothing is accomplished or saved at the end. You are left filling empty and fatigued after getting to the end. I had to force myself to finish this game just so i didn't feel bad about spending all the money of buying it.

    -Really terrible boss fights and cut scenes. This game is like junk food in the boss fights. Only tastes good for 15 minutes after it comes out and leaves you with a stomach ache and regret over making bad life choices. This was made for the Instagram generation that needs a ton of flashing lights and movement to keep their interest for more than 2 min. You can't even tell what is going on in most of the fights. Again this was another aspect copy and pasted from FF14. The initial Ifirit shceme in the main game (after the prologue), has the same background as FF14. It is pure lazyness.

    -Length of game: The initial playthrough took me around 22 hours (over 75% of this time was doing really poorly designed fetch quests that required me to go to multiple locations and talk to npcs that don't matter to waste my time, like FF14). That was with completing every side quest, crafting every weapon available on normal difficulty, and completing every hunt. I have never clocked in less than 80 hours on an original FF game. Like FF7 remake after finishing the game you are forced to play through it again on a higher difficulty to feel like you have truly beaten the game. This allows lazy devs to use a small story and game twice to make it feel like its larger.

    -There are so many more cons but i think the story being so bland and terrible is the biggest one.

    Pro:

    This is probably the best dark souls game ever made. That is what all the development resources went into. Do you want to have scored events where you can flex you Epeen to your friends or the internet with how much better you are than them? There is a score based on battle performance for every level, zone, and trial.

    In the same vein on "Final Fantasy" difficulty every fight is a struggle to manage your resources to win as you get later into the game. It requires perfect dodges and giving screen prompt commands that no longer appear on the screen and you just have to know what to press during mini cinematic events.

    Conclusion: this is the worst Final Fantasy game ever made. It is a bad action game, but a great dark souls like difficulty game once you beat it and can do a second play through on the original intended difficulty. My review is based upon this being marketed as a main line Final Fantasy game.    … Expand
  7. Tailed-Raven
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    This game is phenomenal. People trying to say it's not a FF game are just stuck in the early 2000s and don't get me started on Xbox player being mad. Super great story and characters and addicting game loop
  8. Aragonking
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Después de 50 horas está en mi top 3 de FF, la historia, la narrativa y los persigue son impresionantes, la jugabilidad tambien es muy buena y técnicamente tiene de los momentos más épicos vistos en un videojuego, la BSO magistral.
  9. angelsarahh
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    My favourite game off all time. The open world, the gameplayeikon fight, the soundtrack, and the graphics make it one of the best games of all time period
    Gameplay: perfect
    Graphic: perfect
    Story: perfect
    Music/Sound: perfect
    Eikon Fights: perfect
  10. Class6ix
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    This game was amazing, just minor performance issues hold it back from being perfect for me
  11. Mageochef
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Still working on finishing it at the moment but I have to say gameplay, story, and overall content it is just amazing. Truly got me by the feels in so many ways from super happy to sad then most of all pissed not just for the ppl in the MSQ but the side quest (I mean this in how is caught me). There is some who you will want to punch in the face yourself or want to hug them just toStill working on finishing it at the moment but I have to say gameplay, story, and overall content it is just amazing. Truly got me by the feels in so many ways from super happy to sad then most of all pissed not just for the ppl in the MSQ but the side quest (I mean this in how is caught me). There is some who you will want to punch in the face yourself or want to hug them just to comforted them. The combat is some of the most refreshing I have played in a long time and you can do so much with it even up or down how hard the game is on the fly (thank you for that SQ) I am so happy with this that I can't wait to get to new game plus but so not going to rush this I want to savor this for as long as possible. Yoshi P needs to teach the rest of the gaming companies how to run a game for the players because this is it just like FFXIV is it for the MMO side.… Expand
  12. SnowmanVIII
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    For decades I've said my favorite game ever made was Final Fantasy VIII. This year that changed. XVI is the best piece of media ever created.
  13. rokugahanfuji
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    Great music and cut scenes.
    I felt many times that "this is Final Fantasy".

    There are some good systems that complement the story and worldview, but I felt there was room for improvement in the story structure.
  14. Victoron
    Jun 27, 2023
    4
    Lo he jugado en play 5 y solo tengan cuidado de meterle mucho vicio, al menos te avisa cuando se calienta, fuera de eso está muy genial, hace tiempo era para que Square Enix se ponga las pilas con la saga, ojalá que logré la notoriedad suficiente para que le den el cariño que se merece la saga, y aliente a que se hagan Remakes de los títulos olvidados como el 5 y el 6, sin nada más queLo he jugado en play 5 y solo tengan cuidado de meterle mucho vicio, al menos te avisa cuando se calienta, fuera de eso está muy genial, hace tiempo era para que Square Enix se ponga las pilas con la saga, ojalá que logré la notoriedad suficiente para que le den el cariño que se merece la saga, y aliente a que se hagan Remakes de los títulos olvidados como el 5 y el 6, sin nada más que agregar estoy muy contento con esta entrega, por favor Square Enix, mucho cuidado con tus decisiones.… Expand
  15. Staj
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    I have platinum every ff game and this game was just so dang beautiful amazing fighting amazing story amazing everything I love this game and I’ll play it over and over
  16. blufang
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    A great evolution of final fantasy storytelling and characters. It’s been a while since I’ve been invested in the plot of a game and they nailed all the main characters in terms of personality and design. The combat is fun and fluid. Every boss fight feels engaging and the diversity move sets makes for great variety with each encounter or whenever you want to shift your play style. TheA great evolution of final fantasy storytelling and characters. It’s been a while since I’ve been invested in the plot of a game and they nailed all the main characters in terms of personality and design. The combat is fun and fluid. Every boss fight feels engaging and the diversity move sets makes for great variety with each encounter or whenever you want to shift your play style. The progression is simple but effective the way any good rpg should be. You don’t have to big yourself down and lookup builds you can just invest your points, money and materials into whatever works for you. The music and environmental design are superb!… Expand
  17. Minifoy
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    Very good game with a nice story ! À lot of sensation ! -1 for the framerate
  18. ROZAY2023
    Jun 27, 2023
    8
    A very refreshing spin on the FF series. It's not perfect. Few issues with camera angles and control, but it makes up for it in gameplay. A real Game of Thrones vibe. If this is the new direction Square Enix is going then it can only get better.
  19. mrron333
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    I started Final Fantasy VIII in 1998, it brought me a fairytale world that I really loved at the time! I really liked the drawing backgrounds! But now that we are at Episode XVI, I experienced this evolution with the series and I have to say that we have arrived and the childhood states have also come true because this game is already so beautifully done visually that I can't find wordsI started Final Fantasy VIII in 1998, it brought me a fairytale world that I really loved at the time! I really liked the drawing backgrounds! But now that we are at Episode XVI, I experienced this evolution with the series and I have to say that we have arrived and the childhood states have also come true because this game is already so beautifully done visually that I can't find words for it! personally, I'm very happy that they left the turn-based battle system and switched to this because it's very addictive! the story is also excellent thank you… Expand
  20. Lakeyboy
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    So far i am 15 hours in. Its really good. Some of the battles are adrenaline packed. The story seems good and the characters are interesting. Could be a 10 if they had more side quests that were more interesting than merely fetching an item or rescuing a person from a creature. Also some glitches like being able to walk right through a killed creature. Much better than 15 so far.
  21. moniicx
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    A mi al principio no me llamaba tanto este FF pero cuando probé el demo quedé impactada xd y fue el motivo por el que lo reserve de inmediato y no me arrepiento ♡

    Hasta el momento me está gustando mucho, llevo 26 horas y es increíble. Me ha gustado el desarrollo que han tenido los personajes y quiero mucho a Torgal. ♡ Las misiones secundarias no son tanto de mi agrado xd También me ha    A mi al principio no me llamaba tanto este FF pero cuando probé el demo quedé impactada xd y fue el motivo por el que lo reserve de inmediato y no me arrepiento ♡

    Hasta el momento me está gustando mucho, llevo 26 horas y es increíble.
    Me ha gustado el desarrollo que han tenido los personajes y quiero mucho a Torgal. ♡

    Las misiones secundarias no son tanto de mi agrado xd

    También me ha parecido que es algo fácil ;( aún quitando los anillos, pero ya veremos en el NW+.
    y me hubiera gustado intercambiar entre personajes como en el FF7 REMAKE.

    Por el momento para mi es muy buen juego♡    … Expand
  22. NotAFFfan
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    IF when i was a child someone had told me that in the future i could play the cutscene of the summons in FFIX i wouldn’t believe them. This game is the sweet dream of every ffix player and ffxiv. Of course it’s not the “ff that every child should play because they grow up better” and the structure of subquest it’s a lot similar to ffxiv (MMO) so i guess someone could not like it, but geezIF when i was a child someone had told me that in the future i could play the cutscene of the summons in FFIX i wouldn’t believe them. This game is the sweet dream of every ffix player and ffxiv. Of course it’s not the “ff that every child should play because they grow up better” and the structure of subquest it’s a lot similar to ffxiv (MMO) so i guess someone could not like it, but geez the writing is so good. The Eikon battle are a mixed feeling if final fantasy and dragon ball. In this FF the RPG component is the build of the skills and accessories, it’s not like previous ff with materia system or Junction. Some build are good to clear easily, others are helpful to kill bosses. And the combat system is super funny, pls stop using rings for noobs and wait for FF mode in ng+.
    Boss fights are always unique.
    OST are a masterpiece.
    The cities live.
    Can’t believe how good this game is.
    Cons: don’t have minigames. I guess was not too hard to implement a chocobo treasure quest like ff9. Or a Gold Saucer in the end game.
    That’s it, pls do a favor to yourself and play the game    … Expand
  23. Henriquee97
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    Juego casi perfecto, si no fuera por problemas de rendimiento. A destacar su historia, de las mejores de PS5.
  24. Piipe
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    Square Enix proves one again they have the magic to make an amazing gaming experience like no other developer. This is an epic adventure that will have you on a roller coaster of emotions and fun battle system that makes you question if you ever really liked turned-based games. My only complain is that the performance mode was not ready to launch, hope they do something about it in future updates.
  25. Lyrical313
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    Giving this game a 9 out of 10. Genuinely some of the most fun I've had with a game in a while. You can definitely tell the amount of love and care that went into this game. It speaks volumes considering Final Fantasy 15 came out incomplete (took two years for all the FF Royal content to come out). This feels like a very complete experience and I couldn't be happier. The combat has beenGiving this game a 9 out of 10. Genuinely some of the most fun I've had with a game in a while. You can definitely tell the amount of love and care that went into this game. It speaks volumes considering Final Fantasy 15 came out incomplete (took two years for all the FF Royal content to come out). This feels like a very complete experience and I couldn't be happier. The combat has been absolutely fantastic, the gameplay, the characters, and the story are all engrossing. If you love action and plot heavy games this is for you!
    Now I will say, the cut-scenes can be long. I dont have a problem with them personally because I find the story very enjoyable, however I could see why some people may have a problem with that. The performance mode definitely needs to be optimized. However, if you play on graphics mode it holds pretty steady.

    Definitely a fantastic game. It may not be for the more traditional final fantasy fan. But if you can get past that, you are in for one heck of an experience    … Expand
  26. EnglishDevil
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    If only this game had more RPG-related mechanics and better loot incentives to explore the world and perhaps playable party members outside of just Clive and sort of Toragal? Such as Jill, Cid, etc. then we truly could have had a true 'god game' masterpiece on our hands. With that said Final Fantasy 16 is still an excellent game but I would say it's around a 9/10 rather than a 10 which itIf only this game had more RPG-related mechanics and better loot incentives to explore the world and perhaps playable party members outside of just Clive and sort of Toragal? Such as Jill, Cid, etc. then we truly could have had a true 'god game' masterpiece on our hands. With that said Final Fantasy 16 is still an excellent game but I would say it's around a 9/10 rather than a 10 which it very much had the potential to be. It has excellent combat albeit with repetitive enemies a lot of which are too easy. Insane over-the-top boss fights the likes of which are the best I've come across in terms of spectacle and cinematic flair, but not necessarily for mechanical complexity or difficulty which I think this game should have embraced more.… Expand
  27. Machado95
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    The game has amazing graphics, a fun and addicting combat system, amazing story so far, amazing soundtrack and gives you some final fantasy nostalgia. Well done CBU3 and square enix
  28. Brucethemoose14
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    Ignore the haters and read some real reviews! Gameplay is a lot of fun in this game and I'm a big fan of the story! If you love swords, magic and dogs then here's your game! In all seriousness, the fighting system is excellent, if your familiar with 7 remake and 15 then you'll pick it up in no time. The use of a dog partner to team with you is awesome as he can help you juggle enemies orIgnore the haters and read some real reviews! Gameplay is a lot of fun in this game and I'm a big fan of the story! If you love swords, magic and dogs then here's your game! In all seriousness, the fighting system is excellent, if your familiar with 7 remake and 15 then you'll pick it up in no time. The use of a dog partner to team with you is awesome as he can help you juggle enemies or give you a heal when you need it. I'm not done with the game yet but so far i feel that I've already gotten my money's worth. The graphics are beautiful, however there are moments where it feels like it's almost too much in the faster cut scene battles. The mechanics of some of the cut scenes where you button mash feel kinda redundant, like not very important even though I know its to help immerse you into the gameplay, so maybe it will be built upon as the games go on. I highly recommend this to FF fans, and don't let these haters throwing shade for no reason discourage you from purchasing this game.… Expand
  29. Faria19451
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Its a Fantastic game, one of the best Final Fantasy games in years, i recommend this game to everyone who enjoys the Final Fantasy series.
  30. ziffgetsmeta
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    6 hours in, and the game is amazing so far! The story is like GOT when it was still good. World building is solid, characters complex and compelling. Even the item descriptions are written from a fun POV. The Active Time Lore system feels innovative and should be added to every new game with so many characters and locations.

    It’s not really an RPG, but that’s ok! It’s an evolution of    6 hours in, and the game is amazing so far! The story is like GOT when it was still good. World building is solid, characters complex and compelling. Even the item descriptions are written from a fun POV. The Active Time Lore system feels innovative and should be added to every new game with so many characters and locations.

    It’s not really an RPG, but that’s ok! It’s an evolution of the series where you can spend more time actually playing than tweaking your team’s build out in menus. Combat feels fun and your character gains new abilities often enough to keep things fresh. The game looks beautiful on a PS5 in graphics mode. Locations feel alive, with so much diverse terrain. There has been no shortage of epic battles and big spectacles. I haven’t played a game this hard to put down in a long time. The review bombers are plain wrong. Trust the critics on this one and everyone else who is giving actual reviews.    … Expand
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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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