Final Fantasy XVI

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8567 Ratings

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  1. lbadplay
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    I am a big final fantasy fan and have been waiting for this game for so long. Needless to say it was completely worth the wait. I'm always afraid of the end of a story which can sometimes make or break the enjoyment you got from it (looking at you game of thrones) but I can safely say that the story here is amazing from start to finish, it's super captivating and coherent, the world isI am a big final fantasy fan and have been waiting for this game for so long. Needless to say it was completely worth the wait. I'm always afraid of the end of a story which can sometimes make or break the enjoyment you got from it (looking at you game of thrones) but I can safely say that the story here is amazing from start to finish, it's super captivating and coherent, the world is extremely fleshed out, be it from all of the lore components presented or the side quests, the music is incredible and the gameplay is super nervy and fun.
    A masterpiece and one of the greatest narrative games ever !!!    … Expand
  2. Kaesang
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    iki lho game of the year tahun iki, karo sampeyan seng duwe PS5 wajib nikin sampeyan maen iki !
  3. Molooko84
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Ambientazioni, storia, trama, sistema di combattimento.... ti cattura con tutto ciò che offre il gioco
  4. Majorasspain
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Absolutely brilliant. Yoshi p is just what final fantasy needed. He should be out on every final fantasy game going forward
  5. lmwpitt
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Has what I enjoy from a FF game! More please!

    > Fun simple gameplay, adds layers of complexity at the right time. > Ways to vary difficulty level with timeless accessories, very fun and personal. > Eikon fights are used sparingly, tense and suspenseful, and feel epic in scale. > Compelling story and characters, with fun side quests and overall good-to-great VA. > Story is on rails,    Has what I enjoy from a FF game! More please!

    > Fun simple gameplay, adds layers of complexity at the right time.
    > Ways to vary difficulty level with timeless accessories, very fun and personal.
    > Eikon fights are used sparingly, tense and suspenseful, and feel epic in scale.
    > Compelling story and characters, with fun side quests and overall good-to-great VA.
    > Story is on rails, which is what I expect from FF.
    > Worldbuilding is insane. So much lore, I am very grateful for the ATL system and the other lore/recap features within the Hideaway.
    > Gameplay elements are added in alignment with the story.
    > Music, Score & SFX are amazing as with all FF games.
    > Graphics are great, not as great as FF7R, but still great.
    > Never had any noticeable framerate issues, but I hear some people did.

    Disclaimer: Not quite finished the game yet, so I cannot speak to story end nor to any post-credits content.    … Expand
  6. Hthrlln
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Love this game, spent hours playing and still not finished so far. Yes the combat is a little easy but the story and the graphics and amazing!
  7. Dsiming
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Wonderful performances, gorgeous battles,It's a good game without a doubt，Not as bad as others say
  8. MoizAteeq
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    10/10. Highly recommended! One of the best cinematic fight scenes I've ever seen in my life. The story is also great. There were few issues such as the lower difficulty and some lack of character dev/screentime, but otherwise was fantastic. Will win the GOTY 2023 hopefully. Waiting for the DLC now.
  9. Dirtydoflamingo
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    This has gotta be the top 3 in the franchise, definitely worth your time. It was known for years this was an action game, haters still bought, and ff hasnt been turn based for years so those are redundant complaints. The complaint that "its just game of thrones" are from A. People who never seen it, or B. people that just conflate dark fantasy with it and even C.People always cry when ffThis has gotta be the top 3 in the franchise, definitely worth your time. It was known for years this was an action game, haters still bought, and ff hasnt been turn based for years so those are redundant complaints. The complaint that "its just game of thrones" are from A. People who never seen it, or B. people that just conflate dark fantasy with it and even C.People always cry when ff is better that their favorite game. Ignore the review bombs, never seen more copium lmfao … Expand
  10. Luthenix
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    This is THAT game....

    Perfectly balanced between the most extreme epicness you have ever seen in a video game without neglecting the moments to explore in depth in the lore of the game in the purest witcher style.
  11. Kalyissa
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Really enjoying the game. Great addition to the Final fantasy Series. Music is amazing kept getting flashbacks to 14.
  12. tohff7
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Awesome game for the FF franchise series and has all the ingredients - good storyline, epic soundtrack, and superb/engaging combat system
  13. nafeed
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Since it was announced in 2020 this was my most anticipated game. MMOs aren't my thing so I wasn't very familiar with CBU3 and Yoshida beyond the revival of FF14. However, after playing 16 I will be there for whatever Yoshida and his team do.
    This is easily one of, if not THE BEST mainline final fantasy. The story is mature and dark and make you go through the boss fights in tears. The    Since it was announced in 2020 this was my most anticipated game. MMOs aren't my thing so I wasn't very familiar with CBU3 and Yoshida beyond the revival of FF14. However, after playing 16 I will be there for whatever Yoshida and his team do.
    This is easily one of, if not THE BEST mainline final fantasy. The story is mature and dark and make you go through the boss fights in tears. The score pulls you in, there is not a single bad track. The combat is easily the biggest shift and a perfect one. The game is good and the hype is real.
    I bought a PS5 for this game, and it paid off.
    This game has replaced Final Fantasy 9 as my favorite FF, and has replaced Persona 5 Royal as my favorite game. Turn based combat is still very alive and is admittedly a favorite of mine but I will always welcome change in FF. However, this is MY Final Fantasy    … Expand
  14. LafaDrake1
    Jul 10, 2023
    10
    Uma obra prima dos games, um jogo digno da franquia Final Fantasy. Essa é a "Melhor Narrativa dos Games" que eu ja presenciei, jogo lindo com lutas muito fantasticas e trilha sonora impecavel!
  15. xbot1978
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Amazing story, well crafted combat mechanics, captivating environment and iconic boss fights. This is a solid entry for main line final fantasy series and a must try for all rpg and action game fans.
  16. averycaptain
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    The game is so amazing. Of course there’re still sth to improve but it is a 10/10 already. The story is good, CBU3 managed the pace of the story in a very well condition. When I thought I was got bored, the game just surprised me again and again as a banger. The combat is so much fun and satisfying when we trying to make different combo and counter. It makes me want to play it again andThe game is so amazing. Of course there’re still sth to improve but it is a 10/10 already. The story is good, CBU3 managed the pace of the story in a very well condition. When I thought I was got bored, the game just surprised me again and again as a banger. The combat is so much fun and satisfying when we trying to make different combo and counter. It makes me want to play it again and again in the new game+.

    The music is so so amazing. Soken sensai is the best!

    What I hope is there would be more conversation and interaction between teammates and Clive. Moreover, I am using graphic mode to play. It is stable but I also hope there’s an update for the performance mode. Last but not least, I hope Clive’s journey could be a franchise. It is a well-written world. It is massive and beautiful. DLCs expansion is a good method to make gamers feel Valisthea in a holistic way! Don’t waste this massive and beautiful realm!    … Expand
  17. yoshijo
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    This is really… really great Final Fantasy. Maybe on par to the legendary V or VI with great combat systems and deep details story.
  18. Sabtiz181
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    It is my first FF game and it is a very amazing game. Better than what I expected.
  19. Tetradin
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    GOTY
    The sheer perfection behind the controls and gameplay of this game can't be simply described with words. The tension you feel in each combat, the engrossing story, sublime music. Tears of the Kingdom has met it's rival for this year's game awards.
  20. ScottyN64
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    I've been a Final Fantasy fanatic for as long as I can remember. Played just about all of them but my very 1st introduction to the series and beloved favorite was F.F.7 Crisis Core, a real time Action RPG. To see it get dethroned by this roller coaster of emotions, incredible adrenaline filling soundtrack & insane combat system is well-deserved with a Tale to go down in The History Books.I've been a Final Fantasy fanatic for as long as I can remember. Played just about all of them but my very 1st introduction to the series and beloved favorite was F.F.7 Crisis Core, a real time Action RPG. To see it get dethroned by this roller coaster of emotions, incredible adrenaline filling soundtrack & insane combat system is well-deserved with a Tale to go down in The History Books. It definitely will be receiving my ballot for 2023's Game Of The Year, because that title alone is an understatement of what it's worth.… Expand
  21. FENRlZ
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    The storyline is just soooo good. I love how SE adapted to Hack and Slack RPG too. The Skill combos, boss battles as well as Eikon battles is just chef's kiss
  22. Torgal
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    This is a marvelous ff game. great gameplay & history, the character designer of Icons is incredible.
  23. Aboutmore
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    The Story and World is really great. like a Movie with the Esper. The Battle System, Cutscene's, Esper, Story, Character and the World is one of the best Games in the last Years. I Love this Game!.
    But: the perfomance bzw Motion Blur is not really good... i hope she fix it with a patch.
    Sorry for my bad Englisch, but i speak and write German.
  24. GloomyConscious
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Game is amazing!!! Definitely noticiable effort, Amazing dark story definitely feels like something that has happened in mid evil times
  25. Saizuchi
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    This is a story of bonding and loss. I love the dynamic between all of the MC, Clive Rosfield, and his side character. The references to Song of Fire and Ice and other dark medical media. Torgal is best boy.
  26. Oblivion28
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    El mejor juego hasta la fecha muy recomendado en jugabilidad gráficos historia es lo mejor de lo mejor un 100 de 100 deberíamos tener más notitas cómo está en juegos todos los meses o años posteriores deberían jugarlo para que ustedes mismos saquen sus conclusiones
  27. zanatk
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    TLDR: Amazing game, if you are a fan of action games similar to DMC, enjoy the intense emotions of Game of Thrones style, this would be a top tier game, highly recommend.

    This is currently my game of the year, in this era of sequels and remakes, this does come as a completely fresh and new experience that has been sorely missed in many regards. This game gives a solid foundation of    TLDR: Amazing game, if you are a fan of action games similar to DMC, enjoy the intense emotions of Game of Thrones style, this would be a top tier game, highly recommend.

    This is currently my game of the year, in this era of sequels and remakes, this does come as a completely fresh and new experience that has been sorely missed in many regards. This game gives a solid foundation of story building along with an easy way to access information in most cutscenes if you are ever wondering who or what is going in, even the world to lead to this moment.

    The Action - Gameplay of this is stellar, the fighting feels very smooth, and each new ability unlock gives an excitement to try out and see if you want to change your full set to adapt this into your moves. Fighting is flashy, the stagger system adds element of strategy whether wish to pump out raw damage or stun enemies to dish it out, I found both viable but merely matters how you enjoy playing which is nice. The only complaint I have, is once you find your groove, it can be hard to mix it up, towards certain point I found -my- combo and everything extra never got used enough to find if viable, since the flow of combat was so smooth already.

    The Story - From the beginning you find it wholesome enough, but it shows its fangs and sinks its dark gritty teeth in and refuses to let go. It is extremely well thought out, even sub quests lead to expanding the world and characters, but the world feels alive, once it catches you, you want to just keep going through. You'll have characters love, others absolutely despise, and death is not lightly here, if you know Game of Thrones, you'll know every character is at risk of departing too early.

    Which can be a drawback, losing certain characters that added a mood that made it easier to deal with situations and brought humor or joy to even out those dark moments can be a hindrance. The story is solid up to about 75% way in, pacing does get little weird with certain motivations to feel for certain characters coming up short and not as climactic as feels it should have been. The good news is the ending does pay off well, feeling epic throughout as did previously and gives a satisfying conclusion.

    Graphics - Per usual Final Fantasy games have amazing graphics, emotions can be easily read in cutscenes by facial expressions alone, the landscape is gorgeous, and many details are laid about to add to the world building, if know where to look. There are some moments in the sub quests where character interactions are bit lackluster, there is issues with running 60fps even on performance mode, and I experienced very few glitches in landscape, granted none of this felt bad to knock this, only to mention, but was plans to patch these issues in works already.

    The Devs - I feel this is important to add in current sphere of gaming, compared to many other games that are triple A, the devs that were behind this game actually -care- about their players and the product they made. There is no microtransactions, no plans to milk us for profits or battlepass stuff, we get to experience a solid story, with solid gameplay.

    As final summary, obviously this game is not the shining perfect beacon to end all be all, I would certainly change somethings, even in the story. However, this an amazing game for people wanting darker stories and feeling epic, letting you battle however you feel comfortable with plenty of options. That said, concerning this whole review bombing, I felt to add my own review as I know this game and the team behind it deserve better.    … Expand
  28. TerryGF
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Es un juego impresionante de principio a fin, lleno de batallas épicas, la banda sonora es excelente, su sistema de juego es muy dinámico, no puedes parpadearen las batallas con su infinidad de combinaciones de combos, definitivamente Final Fantasy que no te puedes perder !
  29. ZerimarAlheim
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    As a fan of the Final Fantasy franchise for 20+ years I find the combat system a fresh take on what we've seen over the years on past titles. I knew the story wouldn't disappoint and I was still impressed. Definitely one of my favorite Final Fantasies.
  30. ManakaKisaragi
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    One of the best games this generation, it pushes the narrative ambitions of the franchise and the medium to new territory. With spectacular graphics, epic boss fights, deep and complex characters and a carefully crafted lore and mythology, it is worthy of the franchise's name, while taking it into interesting new directions in tone and gameplay. The superb music is no surprise either.One of the best games this generation, it pushes the narrative ambitions of the franchise and the medium to new territory. With spectacular graphics, epic boss fights, deep and complex characters and a carefully crafted lore and mythology, it is worthy of the franchise's name, while taking it into interesting new directions in tone and gameplay. The superb music is no surprise either. Strongly recommended. My favorite FF game since FFVI.… Expand
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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
  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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