Final Fantasy XVI

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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. Jekio
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Breathtaking graphics, amazing story, nice characters and awesome gameplay. I'm loving it!
  2. FatMikeNJ
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Not turn base but amazing so far! Well worth the wait! I hope the pc version works on the steam deck as well!
  3. OdinX1985
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    FF16 desires to be the best in the series however it does fall short but doesn't mean it's not a great FF game because it is. I hold dear to this franchise since FF6 when I first played any FF game when I was a kid. Loved the franchise ever since and that will never change. FF16 has improved what FF15 lacked in even though I feel FF15 did somethings better in my opinion. But that said FF16FF16 desires to be the best in the series however it does fall short but doesn't mean it's not a great FF game because it is. I hold dear to this franchise since FF6 when I first played any FF game when I was a kid. Loved the franchise ever since and that will never change. FF16 has improved what FF15 lacked in even though I feel FF15 did somethings better in my opinion. But that said FF16 is a step up and when I say this is by story, combat, and characters and my word the soundtrack is god tier possibly the best ost in a FF game it deserves a Grammy nomination for how gorgeous the soundtrack is. Voice acting is well done but a few hit and misses. FF16 is a game that has influences of God of War, DMC and Game of Thrones and a few others. It blends well to the overall arc and FF16 has the most appropriate lore menu to know the world and set of characters and environments. You can switch different types of abilities that you get as you progress in the game to do heavy combo attacks. You can make the game easier for you if you put necklaces like extra Gil, extra exp or successful dodging. I highly recommend you don't but if you find yourself struggling then by all means. The soundtrack is a masterpiece and it defines what a jrpgs are about! Any jrpg fans knows when you hear Latin chants and orchestra music you know stuff is gonna be epic. Characters are all great in their own way. But some don't get enough screen time and it's hard to care for them. Boss fights are epic, poetic it vastly the best part in the game. Now the bad.. technical issues. FF16 was never supposed to get a day one patch but was not the case however the patch didn't do nothing to fix the issues regarding the frames in performance mode and I mean it drops all over and that's not good especially when it was never supposed to get one til later after release. Hopefully the next patch fixes this issue. Side-Quests..well they are okay some are rewarding and some are just bland. Motion blur is terrible.

    From my experiences with FF16 with 20 hours playtime I can say it's a masterpiece in it's own way with a few minor issue that needs to be fixed asap. Other how great the story is, this not an open world but a liner road with semi open fields and valleys. Party is two or three depending on who is with you. If you need healing your K-9 will heal you if you ran out of potions. Crafting is a basic as it can get if you have the materials then your all good. The game does have a training grounds to test out your new abilities and there is an arcade mode you try out to get high scores in previous locations and play the bosses again if you like.

    My final score for FF16 is a 10, however this doesn't mean it's a perfect 10. I have debated if I should give it a 9 but if you fix the issues on a technical side it deserves a 10. FF16 bares out to be the best along side FF10 and 7 og.    … Expand
  4. Teufelsrochen
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Top Game Top Grafik selten so ein Epos an spiel gesehen.
    Und an die Kinder hier die ein Review-bombing machen , kommt runter und akzeptiert das Sony einfach die besten Single Player Games macht.
    Hier in Verbindung mit Squareenix!
  5. Benz31
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Magnifique jeu j'ai bien les **** clein d'œil à GOT l'attaque des titans juste un petit défaut j'aurais aimé les combat un petit peu difficile je suis pas un habitué de la saga ff mais j'ai bien aimé le renouveau de la licence qui prend des risques
  6. Hunter_expert99
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. no hagais caso a la guerra de consolas es un gran juego pero si haceis caso MexicanGamer de mierda ,Saselandia de mierda y poliwar93 de mierda.… Expand
  7. simfoe
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Terrific story and characters. A marked improvement on FF15. Combat might not be to everyone's tastes but I liked it. Final Fantasy has always been about pushing the envelope and trying new things and this is no different.
  8. Zoro987
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy 16 is not a perfect game. It by far the best Final Fantasy to come out in quite some time. I’m absolutely shocked this game is being hated on. I’m assuming it’s because it’s not turn based? Either way this game should be looked at for what it’s done for the series. Yoshi P and creative business unit 3 thank you for all you do for us Final Fantasy fans. You have reminded meFinal Fantasy 16 is not a perfect game. It by far the best Final Fantasy to come out in quite some time. I’m absolutely shocked this game is being hated on. I’m assuming it’s because it’s not turn based? Either way this game should be looked at for what it’s done for the series. Yoshi P and creative business unit 3 thank you for all you do for us Final Fantasy fans. You have reminded me why I love this series so much.… Expand
  9. Multiversal1994
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Fantastic game, through and through a true Final Fantasy title that pulls all the best from the old titles and builds and expands upon the themes portrayed in older titles.

    Soundtrack 10/10 Soken once again proving he is the true way forward to the franchise taking after Uematsu. Gameplay 9/10 The fluid action combat in this game feels amazing. Easy to pick up, hard to master. Plenty of    Fantastic game, through and through a true Final Fantasy title that pulls all the best from the old titles and builds and expands upon the themes portrayed in older titles.

    Soundtrack 10/10
    Soken once again proving he is the true way forward to the franchise taking after Uematsu.

    Gameplay 9/10
    The fluid action combat in this game feels amazing.
    Easy to pick up, hard to master. Plenty of customization in the skills you want to use.

    Story 10/10
    Gripping story right from the beginning. Pulls you in and doesn't let you go.    … Expand
  10. ace99
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Absolutely amazing game and easily the best I have played in years. The combat is so much fun and the story and characters are so incredibly compelling. Square Enix really knocked it out the park this time! :)
  11. Serenityinaz12
    Jun 25, 2023
    5
    Giving it a 10 is ridiculous the character models are so bad for PS5 it’s laughable as is the performance. I like the new mature theme of the story but the combat sucks and the animations/effects are way too exaggerated and flashy all over the screen. Another mediocre Final Fantasy after the last good one being X
  12. jonmax11021981
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Master piece... I would like to vote 11 as note!!! Perfect game and one of the best games that I played ever...
  13. AHalfNickel
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Best Cid is best Cid 10/10
    Helps that this is one I truly do love, and it is a 10/10 to me.
  14. Yozora_caelum60
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    What an incredible game what a feeling on this final fantasy xvi I don't have the words a big congratulations to the team of Yoshi P for the work provided !!
  15. debiru_ita
    Jun 24, 2023
    6
    FFXVI is definitely a good action game, with a good story and just as much does not reflect what one would expect from a Final Fantasy. the strengths of the game revolve totally around the narrative plot that makes you want to keep going to see how the story evolves.
    On the gameplay level I find the cutscenes far too invasive, totally unnecessary side quests, and a total lack of the gdr    FFXVI is definitely a good action game, with a good story and just as much does not reflect what one would expect from a Final Fantasy. the strengths of the game revolve totally around the narrative plot that makes you want to keep going to see how the story evolves.
    On the gameplay level I find the cutscenes far too invasive, totally unnecessary side quests, and a total lack of the gdr aspects.
    The combat system resolves itself with a continuous rotation between eikons to spam the moves having coldowns with no need for tactics or reasoning, all for the purpose of staggering the opponent over and over again to do some damage.

    They probably had not named it Final Fantasy would not have received so much criticism sometimes even gratuitous    … Expand
  16. MisamoAlex
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Todas las críticas negativas ni siquiera han de haber jugado ni 10 horas, la historia es muy buena, el personaje principal es muy bueno, tiene muy buenos personajes secundarios, las misiones secundarias dan mucha información extra y no solo están para rellenar, ha tenido combates que son los mejores que he jugado en cualquier videojuego, el apartado gráfico es muy lindo, va fluido, solo se han caído los fps dos veces y apenas ha durado 1 segundo. En conclusión una obra maestra.… Expand
  17. cybr0n
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    Don't listen to the steaming pile of haters who are hating simply because it's cool to hate on the latest FF. Most of them probably nintendo lackeys who are sad their beloved asset flip new zelda is no longer a contender for GOTY. FF16 oozes quality and amazing sequences that could only be done by the masters of RPG and almost every single moment you spend inside this game is time wellDon't listen to the steaming pile of haters who are hating simply because it's cool to hate on the latest FF. Most of them probably nintendo lackeys who are sad their beloved asset flip new zelda is no longer a contender for GOTY. FF16 oozes quality and amazing sequences that could only be done by the masters of RPG and almost every single moment you spend inside this game is time well spent. If you own a PS5, then this is considered one of the killer apps you've been waiting for ever since you bought one. Enjoy one of the best games of this generation!… Expand
  18. raffaelevecchio
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    It' s a awesome game with a combat system really good and a fantastic story. Thank you Yoshi P
  19. khloe0318
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am an FFXIV player, so perhaps I am being somewhat lenient in my assessment. However, even with that being said, I think this game deserves praise. The scenario, combat system, worldview, characters, and music all come together at a very high level. In particular, I was struck by the process in which Clive and Jill support each other and regain their humanity. Without a doubt, I think they will be the best couple in the FF series.… Expand
  20. mikulover39
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    amzing game, awsome combat , amzing story and characters, amazing japanese voice acting, just a maazing time
  21. gargoyle81
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Not the best FF I've ever played, but this is the best team they could have for a new entry in the franchise that isn't just a Remake or a Spin Off.
    Really hoping for a PC port soon so I can replay it at 60fps from start to end.
  22. PedroR0
    Jun 23, 2023
    7
    Es muy buen juego, espectacular en sus efectos visuales, buena música, buen protagonista, más que aceptable historia. Normalmente a un juego así le pondría un 8/10 pero como alguien que ha jugado casi todos los FF anteriores me molesta que se hayan alejado tanto de la fórmula original haciéndolo casi irreconocible.
    Debieron lanzarlo con otro nombre.
  23. azalea_plus
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    "FINAL FANTASY XVI" captivated me with its incredible storytelling, immersive action, and stunning visuals. The graphics are outstanding, making you feel like you're playing a movie. It offers a wealth of engaging elements that kept me entertained for hours on end without getting bored. It's a must-play masterpiece!

    amazing game!!
  24. Cunningplan
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Incredible game that hits highs not seen since it's tenth entry. The story is absolutely incredible and the combat is deep yet approachable. Voice acting is second to none.
  25. azmatchap
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    what the hell are people talking about this game is incredible and this comes from a PC Gamer I bought ps5 just for this game and it didn't disappoint . can't wait for pc release
  26. koleiki
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Fantastic game, fantastic story. Love everything about it. Don't let the low rating trolls ruin your enjoyment of a fantastic game
  27. omelnw
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    10/10 Story
    8/10 gameplay
    1000/10 Music and BGM Take a risky leap in the Final Fantasy series by transforming yourself from a turn-based RPG into a full-fledged Action RPG style game, and the team did not miss this leap. Can make the new gameplay of Final Fantasy XVI fun, exciting and not too difficult for players who are not familiar with it. Called to be in the middle of the    10/10 Story
    8/10 gameplay
    1000/10 Music and BGM

    Take a risky leap in the Final Fantasy series by transforming yourself from a turn-based RPG into a full-fledged Action RPG style game, and the team did not miss this leap. Can make the new gameplay of Final Fantasy XVI fun, exciting and not too difficult for players who are not familiar with it. Called to be in the middle of the admirable. And can definitely continue to develop further

    The unique focus of this game series They maintain their standards well. Both the story that is heavy and full Both are profound both dark drama and happy hope The background music is excellent, the price is reasonable, the fighting scenes are fun and exciting. The cutscenes also played background music that fit the story.

    There may be some drawbacks. For example, the frame rate will drop slightly in some cutscenes. or gameplay that is not extreme to one side may not be liked by fans extreme from both the turn-based and action sides.

    I personally believe this game has the ability to be GOTY, but it would be difficult. Because this year's competitors look very strong, for best score and music, I think this game must be received for sure XD.    … Expand
  28. Manetank
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    As an 35 years old FF veteran, who loved all previous FF games, im beyond amazed, how hateful are people nowadays, i feel sorry for anyone giving this game 0, because theres no justification for that even, if you are not fan of franchise. For me this is best ff game since ff 10 . Period.
  29. Valzan1a
    Jun 24, 2023
    7
    It's an enjoyable game but it's not rpg imo. It's an action hack n slash. The combat is repetitive. There isn't really a skill tree. It's just abilities which you can only have 2 per element slotted. It's boring after a while especially with how spongey some enemies are. The story is the only thing keeping engaged. I don't knock square enix for trying to appeal to a broader audience I justIt's an enjoyable game but it's not rpg imo. It's an action hack n slash. The combat is repetitive. There isn't really a skill tree. It's just abilities which you can only have 2 per element slotted. It's boring after a while especially with how spongey some enemies are. The story is the only thing keeping engaged. I don't knock square enix for trying to appeal to a broader audience I just pine for the old school Final fantasy days. It's a decent game for what it is but I can't justify all the 10/10s.… Expand
  30. Lionheart1041
    Jul 12, 2023
    10
    Epic gameplay and it remembers to be fun without overcomplicating things, keeps you engaged all the way to the end, a "Must-Play" entry in the Final Fantasy series!
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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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