Final Fantasy XVI

 PlayStation 5
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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8567 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6,528 out of 8567
  2. Mixed: 693 out of 8567
  3. Negative: 1,346 out of 8567
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  1. 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!
  2. ChristianVi
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    a great experience
    good music
    good show
    good character
    I Have too much FUN
  3. Nightstalker02
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    Combat: 10/10
    Story: 10/10
    Music: 10/10
    Performance: 9.5/10 (just need an option to turn off motion blur, which is coming soon)
    Acting: 10/10

    The most epic boss fights in a game ever, you'll need a break after fighting one.
  4. Alanff
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    Definitely one on best final fantasy, the history is amazing , and the battle engine awesome!
  5. Untimely03
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy 16 is truly a GOTY contender in my eyes. The combat is very engaging, the soundtrack really gets you into the feel of the game, the graphics truly feel next-gen, although can be interrupted by the inconsistent 60-FPS, but isn’t a deal breaker. The game still looks fantastic. The story-telling in FFXVI is incredibly well done, and is supported very well by the “Active TimeFinal Fantasy 16 is truly a GOTY contender in my eyes. The combat is very engaging, the soundtrack really gets you into the feel of the game, the graphics truly feel next-gen, although can be interrupted by the inconsistent 60-FPS, but isn’t a deal breaker. The game still looks fantastic. The story-telling in FFXVI is incredibly well done, and is supported very well by the “Active Time Lore” feature in the game, which helps fill some holes if you ever feel lost, which I truly do appreciate. The character writing for the main cast is also really well done, and really made me resonate with Clive, Jill, Cid, and the others. All in all, fantastic game, and an absolute MUST PLAY!… Expand
  6. Nadeau428
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    This gamei s insane. Let no one tell you this game is boring or repetitive. You can make this game as easy or hard as you like.
  7. AzureAgst
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    FFXVI is one hell of an RPG. With an in-depth world & narrative, a wide array of well-written characters, addicting combat, and a banger of a soundtrack, this game has quickly skyrocketed to become one of my all-time favorites. Great job, CBUIII.
  8. Ryze123
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    Visuals top
    Music top
    Storytelling top
    Gameplay top

    Finally a non open world game. Tired of these long ass boring ****
  9. magunus
    Jul 8, 2023
    10
    "Final Fantasy XVI" is an RPG filled with an incredible story and captivating characters. Its beautiful graphics and intricate world-building mesmerize players, providing an immersive adventure. The combat system is exhilarating and strategic, making it a must-play for fans of the FF series.
  10. makotoast
    Jul 4, 2023
    10
    One of my favourite games of all time. Stellar music, boss fights, combat, voice acting, narrative, graphics and characters.
  11. NeisanKun
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have played for almost 60 hours and finished the game. Best game ever made.
    Never cried so much from a fiction.
    Masterpiece.    … Expand
  12. Anthony_strife
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    This game story took me back to the good final fantasy coming out in the west days 90s era.
    The combat is pure fun DMC style, the NG+ Final Fantasy mode and Ultimaniac are amazing.
    Game of the year for me.
  13. Sasafras
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    Had an amazing time playing this game the only down side is I feel like I’ll never get to experience something as amazing as this game again. Yoshi p and His team did a great job!
  14. Hy0gA
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    Despite haters, the game brings a lot of excitement. I'm with 12 hours playtime, the music its the best part.
    I hope this game gets the audience that it deserves, its very well made.
  15. CTswag420
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    FF16 lives up to the hype. The game is graphically beautiful with compelling characters and a gripping story. The gamplay is extremely satisfying and engaging. I don't think you could ask much more from a game. It makes the most of the PS5 and I hope to see more games like it in the future!
  16. Sebv87
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is an amazing story driven AAA game, on of the best FF games in my opinion and definitely better than any trash xbox has dropped in the last 4 yrs … Expand
  17. Mikui
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    What a great experiences from this game!
    Great graphics, great stories, great music, great combat, great fantasy. I’m so excited! I think FF16 can be the best one of Final Fantasy series. Thank you Yoshi-P and his team! I hope this game will spread all over the world!
  18. HerpDerp88
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. FFXVI’s gameplay is nothing short of exhilarating. Simplistic though it may begin, through progression, the combat becomes deep, complex, and extremely satisfying. Combat feels intuitive, simple, yet complex enough to offer variety. With “Devil May Cry-esque” combo style, when you finish a particular long fight with one of the Eikon’s final abilities (Mastered Flames of Rebirth being my personal favorite) you feel as powerful as Mythos should. Additionally, the game adds seamless transitions from in-game combat to cinematic combat in the form of QTEs (Dodge, Strike, and Clash) which enhance the spectacle without distracting you from the action.

    I played this with the Ring of Timely Focus equipped the entire time, so I can’t speak much about the difficulty save for it wasn’t as challenging as Elden Ring, but I also played it on story focused mode. I never felt underpowered or overpowered.

    Nothing more can be said about the writing accomplishments of the Final Fantasy writers other than they are some of the best in the industry and the writing in Final Fantasy XVI was nothing short of magnificent. Every story beat, every main quest, every side activity came with a compelling human story. Stories about slavery, prejudice, life, death, nihilism, everything in between give the story a more adult feel which is only made better with the atmosphere, characters, and score. Final Fantasy XVI is probably the first game in which the side missions felt just as important as the main questline. Even the dreaded “fetch” quests were brilliantly incorporated, and none felt like a chore.

    While the graphics won’t win it any awards competing with the graphical powerhouses by the likes of God of War Ragnarok, Last of Us Part II, or Horizon Forbidden West, the graphics in FF16 are a touch more improved than its predecessor FF15. Fidelity and textures aside, the environments themselves looked handcrafted and hand placed. The detail of each settlement, the topography, the atmosphere was expertly rendered making the world feel lived in, beautifully serene yet grim. From the forest, deserts, marshes, cities, hamlets, etc., the level designers have done so well with their world-building that I couldn’t help but to take a moment to admire the world around me no matter how trivial or insignificant they were to the story writ large.

    While much of the story has you follow open-world corridors, once you’ve run through the entirety of each territory, the map feels more akin to open sandboxes such as what Bioware achieved with Dragon Age II. But that’s not to say that this was poor design. On the contrary, the overall story benefits from the more linear paths to help players get invested in the lore of the world which by the way is a new feature during cutscenes.

    Amazingly orchestrated, FF16’s musical tracks perfectly encapsulate the atmosphere of the world expertly. Nothing more to say. It’s a Final Fantasy game afterall. My only complaint was the music that triggered when mounting your Chocobo which sometimes took me out of a serious moment with its goofier theme.

    I finished my first playthrough with a total of 64 hours of gametime. There is a New Game + feature in which you keep all your items and gear, but I haven’t embarked on that journey yet. However, I imagine that you can easily get more than 100+ hours of content out of this title which is becoming more of a rare oddity with recent RPG titles. And there are hopes of future DLC.

    In all my playtime, I NEVER experienced anything remotely buggy or glitchy. And as of this review, Final Fantasy 16 has not have a single update since launch and it doesn’t really need one. I should need to tell you how rare that is in today’s world.

    SUMMARY: This game is a masterpiece in my eyes. From the characters, the world, the story, its’ themes, its atmosphere, the musical score, the gameplay, the scale, everything just feels good, and I would hope after reading this review, you will give it a try. And if you are a fan of Final Fantasy as a whole, you must pick this up, you won’t be disappointed.    … Expand
  19. CuteBlini
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    Whoever gave this game a 0 hasn't played the game at all.

    Final Fantasy XVI is one of the best games I have played this year and easily beats it's predecessor. (Btw I love FF XV, played through it multiple times and plan on doing so in the future)

    The characters are compelling, the world is amazing and I couldn't stop playing.

    10/10
  20. Segaw366
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    The story, action, and voice acting are all amazing and has me hooked on every second. Pair that with the Godzilla like monster battles with old FF summons and good quality of life items like the active time lore, makes this one of my favorite games this year! Highly recommend if you are any type of FF fan!
  21. cliverosfield
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    the best game this year!
    i like it so much its smooth and fun the story is 10/10 perfect
  22. BigWooders
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    This is easily the best FF title I have ever played. I don't think I've ever felt more invested in a story. A must play for fans of the series. Highly recommend.
  23. unikounio
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    You must play FFⅩⅤⅠ
    It is the most goddest game.
    Thank you for the fantastic journey.
  24. Kashell
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    Increíble juego, la experiencia que desborda de inicio a fin es inigualable, la banda sonora se lucio esta vez, me encanto el nuevo sistema de combate que implementaron, sin duda es una gran mejora en comparación a FF15.

    A pesar de que no cuente una historia similar a la de las anteriores entregas, me gusta ver de nuevo una historia madura y profunda, que quizás no se veían desde la    Increíble juego, la experiencia que desborda de inicio a fin es inigualable, la banda sonora se lucio esta vez, me encanto el nuevo sistema de combate que implementaron, sin duda es una gran mejora en comparación a FF15.

    A pesar de que no cuente una historia similar a la de las anteriores entregas, me gusta ver de nuevo una historia madura y profunda, que quizás no se veían desde la época de PS3.    … Expand
  25. Amburgosson
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    Really good game, one of the best stories, I’ve seen in the past few years. And overall great gameplay und combat.
  26. Eliso
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    I just loved this game, great story, and great mechanics, cannot stop playing it, the main character is quite likable, Just great.
  27. LaFleur786
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Spoilers ahead.
    Has the highest high points of any game I've ever played, but also certain decisions that crushed me and annoyed me more than anything. I'm giving it a 10 despite the inconsistency, as it gave me the things it took away in the first place, and those characters and moments illicit feelings that come rarely in stories. The decision to kill off a certain major character, along with the ambiguity of the ending, crushed me but not in a "good" way that other games such as Nier Automata did. It left me feeling heartbroken and confused in a way no other story has, and although I was so frustrated in the moment, it's made for an unforgettable experience. It has the greatest boss fights in gaming, largely due to the unbridled spectacle and genius music, yet it also manages to interweave the climax of a story arc with those fights in such a cathartic and hype way. The soundtrack is masterful, and now I'm inclined to get into Final Fantasy 14 just to experience Masayoshi Soken's genius work again. Despite some of the feelings this game gave me, I'm completely in love with it and couldn't recommend it enough.    … Expand
  28. Nasser124
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    This game is just a masterpiece, the music the gameplay the story it’s just pure art
  29. Kingofminds
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    A wonderful entry to the Final Fantasy series. Taking it in a brave new direction, this game gets just about as many things right as humanly possible in a game while also simultaneously raising the expectations for the series. Creative business Unit III brings their magic over from Final Fantasy XIV and implements it here with memorable characters, a banging soundtrack, and an immersiveA wonderful entry to the Final Fantasy series. Taking it in a brave new direction, this game gets just about as many things right as humanly possible in a game while also simultaneously raising the expectations for the series. Creative business Unit III brings their magic over from Final Fantasy XIV and implements it here with memorable characters, a banging soundtrack, and an immersive world. The key stand out feature in this game is the Active Time Lore button that allows players to get contextual information in many cutscenes, allowing characters to speak naturally and fluently as if they've lived in the world for years, while simultaneously giving you the information you need to understand those conversations. This effectively does away with awkward insertions in conversations, such as reintroducing someone that everyone should already know, or defining terms that someone would learn as a child. At the end of the day, the game feels very much like a final fantasy title, while allowing it to grow up and mature just like the content it provides.… Expand
  30. Rex_tirano30
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    Expectacular! es poco para describir lo bueno que es este juego. Musica, graficas, jefes, carisma...lo tiene todo.
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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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