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. IDlkcvjasd
    Sep 1, 2023
    3
    Boring as hell. Meaningless cutscenes dragging the length of the game and too many pauses.
  2. Emp55
    Jul 1, 2023
    8
    The game was solid, but lacked in certain areas in regards to being an RPG. The biggest issues were the negligible elemental weaknesses/resistances and how utterly boring the gear system was. Weapons were literally just stat gains when they had so many knobs to turn to make them all have unique and interesting effects instead of "does this have bigger numbers than my current weapon?"

    Side    The game was solid, but lacked in certain areas in regards to being an RPG. The biggest issues were the negligible elemental weaknesses/resistances and how utterly boring the gear system was. Weapons were literally just stat gains when they had so many knobs to turn to make them all have unique and interesting effects instead of "does this have bigger numbers than my current weapon?"

    Side quest quality varied and it felt like a lot of padding. I'd rather have less quests and have them be more meaningful than have a ton of quests that literally don't do anything but increase my playtime with the game arbitrarily. Another HUGE problem was them locking the hard difficulty behind beating the game. The game is mind-numbingly easy and I don't understand why Square is so fond of this archaic practice. Players have different skill levels and it's just as important to satisfy the needs of your higher-skill players as it is your lower. They gave story mode and all these timely accessories for the inept, but competent players have to suffer through a boring experience before they can even feel a hint of challenge and even then, it's forced into a new game + scenario where you already have God-like abilities for the duration of the run. Square, stop it. Just make hard mode available for those who want to partake in the beginning. Your games are too easy.

    The combat system is fun, but lacks depth due to the lack of weaknesses, resistances, status ailments, etc that make Arpgs fun and interesting to play. The only reason to switch up your load out is to try something new. There's no strategic benefit to changing up your abilities.

    The story started out very strong, but ended with cliche "power of humanity/friendship vs jaded nihilism" tropes and was very disappointing. There were so many epic moments throughout, but the end made the journey feel pointless and left a lot to be desired. They were so close to greatness on this one... But that makes the game's flaws all the more frustrating.    … Expand
  3. yagkira
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Uno de los mejores final fantasy, historia, personajes, banda sonora, graficos lo tiene todo
  4. Hoodedsoup
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    Amazing Eikon battles and story telling. Characters are all fully fleshed out and the world feels like its a living place, slightly linear but not in a bad way I just want more areas to explore.
  5. Meppyk
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    我非常喜欢这部作品，我英语水平足够我习惯英语的字幕和配音。所以我能深切感受到台词中蕴含的情感。
    而我切换到中文字幕和日语配音的时候，我能明显感受到演员和台词功底的年轻化，让整个成熟的人物形象变得少年化。
    相比之下，我认为英配更贴合这部作品。 这部作品的演出效果是业界之最。虽然在战斗和剧本上俗套和无聊。但是我不能要求一个游戏在各个方面感受到完美。这部游戏在演出效果上，通过绚烂夺目的特效和宏大壮观的音乐。让我在游玩时目不转睛。它在演出的效果上登上了业界的珠穆朗玛峰。 人物非常可爱。吉尔非常的漂亮。好想让她做我的老婆。 10分。 I really love this work, and my English proficiency is sufficient for me to be comfortable with English subtitles and dubbing.    我非常喜欢这部作品，我英语水平足够我习惯英语的字幕和配音。所以我能深切感受到台词中蕴含的情感。
    而我切换到中文字幕和日语配音的时候，我能明显感受到演员和台词功底的年轻化，让整个成熟的人物形象变得少年化。
    相比之下，我认为英配更贴合这部作品。
    这部作品的演出效果是业界之最。虽然在战斗和剧本上俗套和无聊。但是我不能要求一个游戏在各个方面感受到完美。这部游戏在演出效果上，通过绚烂夺目的特效和宏大壮观的音乐。让我在游玩时目不转睛。它在演出的效果上登上了业界的珠穆朗玛峰。
    人物非常可爱。吉尔非常的漂亮。好想让她做我的老婆。
    10分。
    I really love this work, and my English proficiency is sufficient for me to be comfortable with English subtitles and dubbing. So I can deeply feel the emotions conveyed in the dialogue. However, when I switch to Chinese subtitles and Japanese dubbing, I can clearly sense the youthfulness of the actors and the dialogue, which makes the mature characters appear more youthful. In comparison, I believe the English dubbing is more suitable for this work. The performance of this work is top-notch in terms of visuals. Although it may be clichéd and boring in terms of battles and script, I cannot expect perfection in all aspects of a game. The game captivated me with its dazzling special effects and grandiose music. Its performance reached the summit in the industry. The characters are very cute, and Jill is incredibly beautiful. I really want her to be my wife.
    I give it a score of 10.    … Expand
  6. fulustreco
    Aug 5, 2023
    9
    An excellent story with plenty of plot twist and a strong protagonist. Clive is one of the best lead character on the franchise.
  7. Jaywilda9
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    What’s not to like about the newest and latest entry to the Final Fantasy franchise?. The combat is amazing, from the start it is a little learning curve. However later in the game and receiving new abilities, it is too fun to learn different combinations. The story is intriguing and the cinematic’s are stunning. The different weapons you can craft and armor are cool. Plus the best featureWhat’s not to like about the newest and latest entry to the Final Fantasy franchise?. The combat is amazing, from the start it is a little learning curve. However later in the game and receiving new abilities, it is too fun to learn different combinations. The story is intriguing and the cinematic’s are stunning. The different weapons you can craft and armor are cool. Plus the best feature to some that are not very good at action games (I.E. DMC, Elden Ring, God of War, Star Wars Jedi Survivor or Beyonetta to name a few) they have what I call “accessibility accessories” which can help curve the difficulty for players that struggle with these types of games. I am not done with this game yet but so far I am thoroughly impressed. Definitely one of my top games of the year. This is one i highly recommend to old and new players to play.… Expand
  8. fait23
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    As a Final Fantasy player since the Playstation 1. This game is amazing. Each Final Fantasy tells a unique story and characters. This Final Fantasy brought back the classic, but with modern gameplay mechanics. Thank you SqureEnix for another great Final Fantasy game.
  9. Venom1993
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Its really great game i have been played 8 hours now Its getting better and better
  10. Zackkkkie-Chan
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This game is absolutely phenomenal, and everything that I could ever possibly want from a Final Fantasy Game! My expectations were already high, but this game has exceeded all of them in the best of ways. Easily the greatest game I’ve played in 2023, and well, one of the best games I’ve ever had the pleasure of playing. I’m about 5 hours into the main story, and I can’t wait to see whatThis game is absolutely phenomenal, and everything that I could ever possibly want from a Final Fantasy Game! My expectations were already high, but this game has exceeded all of them in the best of ways. Easily the greatest game I’ve played in 2023, and well, one of the best games I’ve ever had the pleasure of playing. I’m about 5 hours into the main story, and I can’t wait to see what lies ahead!… Expand
  11. safblu
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Fantastic game. Overall a nice game to play, spectacular setting and environment, characters done well. Couldn't have asked for more from a final fantasy game.
  12. Iglisten
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    10/10 all the way around. You can tell CBU3 really loves FF games and this one just has all the nostalgia feels with modern game play and graphics.
  13. Rattata9201
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    El juego es magnifico en casi todos los que intenta. La historia genial,los combates epicos y se sienten muy bien,la banda sonora de las mejores que se han hecho nunca y graficamente muy bueno tambien.100% recomendable
  14. GreenBull0794
    Jun 25, 2023
    9
    Me gusta hasta el momento, sus misiones secundarias son un poco regulares, bueno les habla un fan de la saga y por eso creo que le doy esa nota
  15. Dan_1688
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    I've played almost every main final fantasy game. 1-16. Only one I've missed was 11. And not only as a huge final fantasy fan but as a huge gamer as well I've got to say this is an epic game. The eikon battles are truly a thing of beauty!.
  16. FreddyMerc
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    It brings the magic back to final fantasy. Combat is amazing and so is the story. Love the character development and the progression though the big zones. This final fantasy feels darker than others with the tone of the story and the gravity of the situation. Enjoy this masterpiece.
  17. redditgamer1991
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    Best game ever! I am afraid that this game would he a disppointment. Holy wow, I cannot drop my controller.
  18. Takichiro
    Jun 25, 2023
    9
    Un des meilleurs jeux de l’année 2023.
    Final Fantasy est de retour avec un univers plus sombre et plus mature que ceux dont on a l’habitude avec cette franchise.
  19. Redeagle67
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    One of the best game I ever play I don't know why people rate it 0 just because it's not perfect 60 fps, they didn't know anything about game it's run very fine especially with this amazing graphic, the story is on another level the music is on another level character and side character is on another level, idk why many people hate it just because it's final Fantasy i don't like that muchOne of the best game I ever play I don't know why people rate it 0 just because it's not perfect 60 fps, they didn't know anything about game it's run very fine especially with this amazing graphic, the story is on another level the music is on another level character and side character is on another level, idk why many people hate it just because it's final Fantasy i don't like that much anime game but this different literally God of war if they had world building and build up story, 10/10 goty… Expand
  20. ChatAzur
    Jul 14, 2023
    10
    very nice game.
    It's a game you should definitely play.
    Many thanks to the developers.
  21. Luisdmo
    Jun 25, 2023
    9
    If the second part was same good at the first half of the game, this game could be a 10, sadly this not happened
  22. Kinghood
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game, impressive story. I love how FF took a different turn. The series has been revamped with total darkness, I love it… Expand
  23. iamrkxi
    Jun 26, 2023
    9
    ff16 is an amazing game but It feels some RPG elements could have been better.
    Fidelity mode is the best way to experience the game especially if you are using a big screen or 4k monitor but I expect there will be patches to improve performance, a locked 45fps would be way better.
  24. 1pissedoffgrunt
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    By far one the most fluid final fantasy games to date. The graphics are phenomenal, handled by the superior PS5 chipset and the voice acting is unparalleled, handled by Square Enix's talent acquisition. Set in a medieval Europe-esque type of setting, you follow the protagonist, Clive, on a heart breaking and soul wrenching path of pain, survival, revenge and destiny. Kudos to the SquareBy far one the most fluid final fantasy games to date. The graphics are phenomenal, handled by the superior PS5 chipset and the voice acting is unparalleled, handled by Square Enix's talent acquisition. Set in a medieval Europe-esque type of setting, you follow the protagonist, Clive, on a heart breaking and soul wrenching path of pain, survival, revenge and destiny. Kudos to the Square Enix team, they have made a masterpiece.



    Oh, also, to the people reading this.... the majority of people giving this game a 0/10 are only doing so because it's a Playstation 5 exclusive as of this time. Do a little digging, you'll see that they gave xbox exclusives a 10/10. This game is worth it, don't buy into their frustration.    … Expand
  25. zipbangcrash
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    This is an incredible, sweeping game. Everything I have wanted from a FF title for many, many years at this point. 10/10. - next time, let us all play right away though. Seriously.
  26. Treeh
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Everything from the story, music gameplay is what final fantasy is all about this is next generation final fantasy. GOFTY 2023
  27. ActionCombat
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Unbelievable combat, extremely well crafted and satisfying. I have completed the game and was left with an itch for a harder challenge, that is where I came across Ultimaniac mode in New Game+. The difficulty blew me away, you are forced into learning the combat's full potential and using all of Clive's tools as perfectly as possible. It is similar to DMC's style meter. I cannot ask for aUnbelievable combat, extremely well crafted and satisfying. I have completed the game and was left with an itch for a harder challenge, that is where I came across Ultimaniac mode in New Game+. The difficulty blew me away, you are forced into learning the combat's full potential and using all of Clive's tools as perfectly as possible. It is similar to DMC's style meter. I cannot ask for a better action combat for Final Fantasy than this. The combat even stands as high as some of the best action game's ever made, DMC, Bayonetta, Ninja Gaiden, Nioh, Sekiro, Kingdom Hearts etc.… Expand
  28. ErMoyReyes1
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Juego que engancha desde el principio, el combate está muy bien, aunque a veces los enemigos parezcan esponjas, pero me ha encantado.
  29. Kido12345
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    The gameplay is so cool, the game story is really interesting, I don't even want to put the ps5 controller out of my hand hahaha
  30. TastyRiff88
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    The game really is a solid 9/10; outside of a few issues I have with the camera and the itemization, it’s an incredibly satisfying experience. It’s a 10/10 mostly just to keep the 0/10 simps at bay.
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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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