Final Fantasy XVI

 PlayStation 5
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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8567 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 1,346 out of 8567
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  1. Justhowitis
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    With the release of FFXVI, 2023 is officially one of the best years in video game history and that's only first half of the year, there's entire other half of amazingness yet to come. Would have never expected gaming to get good again. Huge Thank You! to entire team who worked on FFXVI, incredible work.

    Thank you for making gaming good again!
  2. FrankPlayerOne
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    I think this is one of the best Final Fantasy games out there right now. Top 3 easily for me. The heart of the game is the history itself. Awesome characters, plot and action sequences. Awesome music. God the music...
    The only thing that could do better was the ítems that you can use and grow, there is no much you can do to improve your gear, there isn't so many options.
  3. CharlieBurns75
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    From the graphics, the music, and the voice acting, this is the best FF game I've ever played. The combat system is my new favorite for RPG games and I hope they keep it for future FF games. I don't want to spoil the story for anyone, so I'll just say if you're a fan of Final Fantasy, do yourself a massive favor and play this game.
  4. WhoDis
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Words don't do it justice! Its a top cinema and game experience. Game of the year in my opinion and you must experience it for yourself!
  5. Hakansp12
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    This Game is awesome, its not so childdish Like FF before, its dark fantasy, with epic Boss battles and a very good Story.
  6. frazilio
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Eu estou adorando o jogo, tem problemas sim, principalmente de desempenho, e ainda não aprece totalmente um jogo next gen, ms ele funciona
  7. JonnySnail
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Adorei o combate, sinto que é uma boa evolução para a franquia, a história é ótima e a trilha sonora uma das melhores do ano, o tom adulto da trama e a crueza com que os assuntos são tratados é muito bom, os combates dos Eikons são espetaculares, Clive se tornou um dos melhores protagonistas que a franquia já teve!
  8. Eaydiny
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Story was really good (it had minor unexplained things and sometimes emotions doesnt felt realistic but overall was really good) Main villain wasnt bad but i like side villains more.
    And i think Jill and Clive's relationship should be discovered more
    Gameplay really good u can carry 3 eikons same time and use 3 skills per eikon 2 special and 1 circle button skill. Game has 7 eikon and 30    Story was really good (it had minor unexplained things and sometimes emotions doesnt felt realistic but overall was really good) Main villain wasnt bad but i like side villains more.
    And i think Jill and Clive's relationship should be discovered more
    Gameplay really good u can carry 3 eikons same time and use 3 skills per eikon 2 special and 1 circle button skill. Game has 7 eikon and 30 special skills 7 circle button skills (all different).
    If you master one skill u can use that skill on another eikons slot.
    Magic doesnt deal so much damage in game (not inlucing eikons magic) i mostly used in combos or for flying enemies also charged vers kinda deals ok damage.
    Limit isnt special attack in this game, its kinda like dmc devil form.

    Eikons fights are epic not button spam(sometimes)

    Side quests was balanced between goods and errands. Some sidequest gives u really good info about side characters or lore , some other gives upgrades and some others are just errands.

    It has hunt missions like ff15 it was one of best things in ff15.

    U can learn terms or see character lore by talking loresman in game it really helps and it fsr better than watching video or searching on google.
    Also u can learn things about nations, map and events timeline by talking vivian.
    It has dog assisting and chocobo to ride.(chocobo unlocks after side quest)

    Game isnt open world but kinda like open world. All map isnt connected but cities in a region connected. Ig its good thing cus u dont have to walk all day in map , u have many location to fast travel
    World desing is ok it doesnt have smth epic or bad , it has corridor like part not good but overall ok imo.

    Game isnt hard also if you use auto dodge or item that makes time slow to dodge it makes game so easy.

    Without using them its not that easy but not hard too.
    Game has eikon skill time challenges they are hard to find in map but not that hard to beat i beat all 1st try.

    Games doesnt run at 60fps on performance mode its like 45 50 mostly but sometimes drops in 1 or 2 cities also it drops when so much explosion happens.    … Expand
  9. lifeisgreatya
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy has truly peaked with FF7R and now FF16. Both absolute masterpieces.
  10. Gamingking007
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Amazing game ! Definitely game of the year contender!
  11. IronBroadsword
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    First off I am no ff fanboy, as the only titles i like from this series are 6,7,8,9,and 12, though none of which were life changing, and the rest I just can’t stand either because it is too dated or just terrible design and implementation. BUT! I have reached the halfway point after 50 hrs, and thus far it has already become my favourite game of all time. At this point I don’t believeFirst off I am no ff fanboy, as the only titles i like from this series are 6,7,8,9,and 12, though none of which were life changing, and the rest I just can’t stand either because it is too dated or just terrible design and implementation. BUT! I have reached the halfway point after 50 hrs, and thus far it has already become my favourite game of all time. At this point I don’t believe there’s anything that could happen that would affect this review, it’s already made it. This is not your parents’ final fantasy. It is dark, brutal, and visceral in design and story and it reaches the highest highs often, and keeps going higher. The story is such that it is as yoshi p described - a rollercoaster - and it goes from incredible cinematic experiences to extremely calm and low key and back again, which only serves to make the epic stuff hit harder. I won’t say anything else about the story but it is gripping and lacking nothing. The music and visuals have set a new bar for games to strive for, the gameplay is exactly what the series needed and has not only revived ff but also drawn in a huge number of new fans, the boss fights are incredible and the vibes are excellent. If you buy one game this year amongst the other amazing titles, it should be this one. **** totk and starfield, they can’t touch this once in a lifetime experience. Enjoy!… Expand
  12. JusticeisComing
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    I see these kinds of comments all the time in different forums and sites- "Final fantasy is dead and hasn't been good since "insert any year before 2002" blah blah blah". Yet, instead of just not caring (as they claim), those are the same people who constantly hate on new FF games and same people who review bomb them. They review bombed FF 7 Remake and they do the exact same thing withI see these kinds of comments all the time in different forums and sites- "Final fantasy is dead and hasn't been good since "insert any year before 2002" blah blah blah". Yet, instead of just not caring (as they claim), those are the same people who constantly hate on new FF games and same people who review bomb them. They review bombed FF 7 Remake and they do the exact same thing with this one. I have only one question. What's wrong with you people? Are you actually mentally ill or something? Because it just doesn't make sense to keep obsessing about something that you clearly don't like. You are not real Final Fantasy fans and that's absolute fact. You are sad pathetic haters and nothing else. Just to remind you, there are way more people who like modern FF games and also lots of people who like both old and new FF games, so you are obvious minority.… Expand
  13. Kismetatron666
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    Things I like: The central protagonist is down to earth and relatable. The combat is fast paced, engaging, and almost never boring. The Eikonic battles feel like my very beloved kaiju fights. It’s a visually stunning presentation with a world that feels real and lived in. The voice acting is excellent with a lot of emotional high points that don’t feel forced or cringey. Things I don’tThings I like: The central protagonist is down to earth and relatable. The combat is fast paced, engaging, and almost never boring. The Eikonic battles feel like my very beloved kaiju fights. It’s a visually stunning presentation with a world that feels real and lived in. The voice acting is excellent with a lot of emotional high points that don’t feel forced or cringey. Things I don’t like: While it doesn’t bother me as much as others the lack of diversity is still an issue but it doesn’t ruin the game. Diversity is good as long as you’re not doing so because you’re just trying to check off all the boxes. The side quests can be a mixed bag with some being kind of dull to others leaving your jaw dropping or shaking your head in disgust (in a good way).

    Overall this is probably the best Final Fantasy I’ve played since X and maybe in the top 3 of all time. That remains to be seen as I finish this and will update my thoughts on this later.    … Expand
  14. Kaensey
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Graficamente Sublime Storia Pazzesca un FF da sogno, si ritorna un po nel passato con una trama per pubblico adulto, ci voleva.La modalità action, mi piace un casino, per i nostalgici ci sono sempre le i vecchi FF
  15. Asellus
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Le doy un 10 y porque no hay más nota. Un juego que debe ser jugado por la comunidad. Ojala existiera en más plataformas y lo pudieran disfrutar más personas es la única pega que le puedo poner. Tiene algunos aspectos que se pueden mejorar, pero tiene lo que tiene que tener un Final Fantasy. Tiene buena historia, una banda sonora espectacular, personajes maravillosos, un sistema de combateLe doy un 10 y porque no hay más nota. Un juego que debe ser jugado por la comunidad. Ojala existiera en más plataformas y lo pudieran disfrutar más personas es la única pega que le puedo poner. Tiene algunos aspectos que se pueden mejorar, pero tiene lo que tiene que tener un Final Fantasy. Tiene buena historia, una banda sonora espectacular, personajes maravillosos, un sistema de combate diferente pero muy divertido, el conjunto del videojuego lo hace una obra maestra. Por favor no se guíen por lo que digan los demás os invito a que juguéis unas 5 horas y le deis una oportunidad. La guerra de consolas hace daño a videojuegos como este y no se valoran y que si merecen la pena.

    Agradezco al equipo que ha participado en este videojuego, mis mayores felicitaciones. Habéis creado algo maravilloso, no tengo palabras, gracias por devolvernos esa magia que echábamos en falta. GRACIAS!!    … Expand
  16. Tobido05
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    Final Fantasy XVI is my first Final Fantasy and I think it's great. I'm gonna explain to you why that's the case with a pros and cons list.

    Pros: - it looks magnificent (I think it's crazy what 3 year old hardware can do if it is used to its limits) - the combat system is just great and you can do so many different things - the cutscenes are beautiful - the soundtrack fits perfectly and    Final Fantasy XVI is my first Final Fantasy and I think it's great. I'm gonna explain to you why that's the case with a pros and cons list.

    Pros:
    - it looks magnificent (I think it's crazy what 3 year old hardware can do if it is used to its limits)
    - the combat system is just great and you can do so many different things
    - the cutscenes are beautiful
    - the soundtrack fits perfectly and drags you in this great fantasy world

    Cons:
    - the side quests are often quite boring because you mostly run from one npc to another, but sometimes the stories, that they tell you, make up for it. - performance mode doesn't give you stable 60 fps (the world and view make up for it and the fps seem to rise once you get in a fight)

    Conclusion:
    The game is overall really great and the story is beautifully written. I couldn't list cons without there being an upside to them so i think that says something. I'd recommend this game, also to anyone who hasn't played a Final Fantasy game before this one. Great game 9/10!    … Expand
  17. Pupo
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Incredible game. I only wish that it had a better performance and less side quests.
    Damn that ending...    … Expand
  18. seojoon98
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    The rather stuffy way of moving and the way the quest was carried out was disappointing, but the overwhelming direction and story will remain in my memory for the rest of my life.
  19. peewee23
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    review bombers couldnt even get this game to a 7 lol, in all honesty one of the most exiciting games ive played and most immersive. im a fan of old and new final fantsys and this is a easy 9.5-10
  20. Augustoff7
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy XVI é um jogo muito bom, ótimos gráficos, ótimo sistema de batalha, trilha sonora impecável, adorei o jogo.
    Todo respeito a CBU3 pelo excelente trabalho.
    Aos que fazem review bomba, pensem em quanto muitas pessoas trabalharam e dedicaram anos de sua vida para a criação de um jogo desse tamanho, muitos gamers hj em dia se esforçam para gostar de videogame, precisam aceitar    Final Fantasy XVI é um jogo muito bom, ótimos gráficos, ótimo sistema de batalha, trilha sonora impecável, adorei o jogo.
    Todo respeito a CBU3 pelo excelente trabalho.
    Aos que fazem review bomba, pensem em quanto muitas pessoas trabalharam e dedicaram anos de sua vida para a criação de um jogo desse tamanho, muitos gamers hj em dia se esforçam para gostar de videogame, precisam aceitar que não são mais gamers.....    … Expand
  21. wingdaibest
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    It's a great game.

    Combat system is amazing. Eikon battles are sick af. Music is god tier.
    Some side quests are not interesting. But there are still some amazing side quests.
    (Sorry for my poor English)
  22. jboonzaier
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Well not perfect.

    I really enjoyed the story, characters and world immensely. Its a beautiful game and I enjoyed it thoroughly.

    I do wish they leaned more into traditional RPG elements though.

    I had a blast
  23. King_sony
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Best game this year. A wide and beautiful world, interesting side missions, smooth and enjoyable gameplay, one of the best games I have ever played
  24. Nakoo
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    Awesome Game, but motion blur sucks and framerate is not stable. Gameplay gets more interesting the further you get.
  25. Kijotemalo
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Un juego epico!!! Graficos un 10, historia un 10, sistema de combate un 10. Una maravilla. Totalmente recomendado.
  26. tparedesa1991
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    As a fan and a player of the whole series I have never enjoyed so much a final fantasy game since FFIV, FFVI, FFVII, FFVIII and FFIX. I really think it is a masterpiece, the soundtrack, the graphics, the story, character development and gameplay are amazingly enjoyable. I am very glad that Square Enix after so many years has managed to put back the series on the right track and I reallyAs a fan and a player of the whole series I have never enjoyed so much a final fantasy game since FFIV, FFVI, FFVII, FFVIII and FFIX. I really think it is a masterpiece, the soundtrack, the graphics, the story, character development and gameplay are amazingly enjoyable. I am very glad that Square Enix after so many years has managed to put back the series on the right track and I really hope they continue to do so.… Expand
  27. MOVEONLOSERS
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy HAS NOT been TURN BASED for TWENTY YEARS now. Move on LOSERS. If you want TURN BASED combat, then this series is NOT FOR YOU anymore and has not been for you, FOR A LONG TIME.

    It's like asking Doom Eternal combat and movement to be as basic as Doom 1993 or Resident Evil to be FIXED GAMER ANGLES.

    This is ridiculous.
  28. FadeD_487
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    It's a masterpiece
    Epic boss fight
    Epic music
    The story is sad and beautiful at the same time
    I only have one complaint: the performance mode isn't great
    Therefore, I recommend playing this game in graphic mode, which is a permanently locked 30 frames per second
  29. SorryDaSlayer
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    This is the first Final Fantasy game I’ve ever played I’m about 12 hours in and I love it with all of my being. Will update score when I finish the game but right now it is a solid 9. In a recent single player gaming world where most of the new releases are open world games that are completely empty with nothing but dull side quests and the same activity to repeat, this game was theThis is the first Final Fantasy game I’ve ever played I’m about 12 hours in and I love it with all of my being. Will update score when I finish the game but right now it is a solid 9. In a recent single player gaming world where most of the new releases are open world games that are completely empty with nothing but dull side quests and the same activity to repeat, this game was the freshest breathe of air ever. The linear kinda railroaded experience and focus on story is absolutely stunning visually and heartbreaking emotionally. I love this game and if you enjoy fantasy or just good story telling in general you will to. Also the combat designed by the guy who designed Devil May Cry’s combat is just a plus to what is already an amazing game. Play it!… Expand
  30. pollybish
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    The characters and moments in this game are better than anything I have ever seen. They deserve all the praise for this great game, and with the absolutely incredible music score from Soken, this is something everyone should at least try out.
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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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