Final Fantasy XVI

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8567 Ratings

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  1. SnowFever
    Aug 18, 2023
    10
    a Real Final Fantasy with epic bosses the only thing the game missing is Gilgamesh Hunt
  2. tjholowaychuk
    Aug 18, 2023
    5
    I’m a long time FF fan, I grew up with the series but this one is just not good unfortunately.

    The characters are bland, the setting is uninteresting and lacking the typical FF charm, level design is linear and bland, world traversal is bland (just a map), music is ok but sometimes just annoying and pretentious, performance is bad, graphics are mediocre unless you’re in a cutscene. The    I’m a long time FF fan, I grew up with the series but this one is just not good unfortunately.

    The characters are bland, the setting is uninteresting and lacking the typical FF charm, level design is linear and bland, world traversal is bland (just a map), music is ok but sometimes just annoying and pretentious, performance is bad, graphics are mediocre unless you’re in a cutscene. The only good thing I can say about this game is the enemy designs can be quite nice, and the boss battles are decent, and some cutscenes are really epic and stunning.    … Expand
  3. Best1One
    Aug 18, 2023
    0
    Bad game. Bad Story, playing like an arcade game, Eikons is just arcade Sega style button mashing in a soulless caves.

    Final Fantasy 7 remake in the other hand is a masterpiece.
  4. steffox
    Aug 18, 2023
    6
    I played FFXVI has a action game (not a FF) but even so, I'm really contrasted about it... And sadly nothing much will be remembered.

    1) The main story is good... not epic. Some scenes could have been better thought (like the fight against Odin) 2) The gameplay is cool but... Once you find the right abilities then... You stick to it and never change you strategy in battle. Battles    I played FFXVI has a action game (not a FF) but even so, I'm really contrasted about it... And sadly nothing much will be remembered.

    1) The main story is good... not epic.
    Some scenes could have been better thought (like the fight against Odin)

    2) The gameplay is cool but... Once you find the right abilities then... You stick to it and never change you strategy in battle. Battles repeat themselves and become kinda annoying.

    3) Where's my elemental damages gone? Fire VS Fire is okay?

    4) Enemy variety is super weak! Soldiers, Wolfs, spiders, and some reskins/color swap. It's terrible! (Elden Ring did an amazing job on that front)

    5) On a technical level, this game feels old.
    Ok it has fast loadings but everything else is dated : No dynamic weather, no night/day cycle, hyper static cutscenes...

    6) Very limited equipment management... You just buy the new sword and off you go.

    7) I did all the sidequests and... Oh boy they are BAD ! Around 60% of my playtrhough I just skipped
    all dialogs and run like hell to the next fight or place where I need to press X for 3 seconds.

    8) The world is annoying. You spend your time teleporting from one checkpoint to the closest to your destination. No sense of real world.

    9) The battle music is cool. All the other musics are... well I don't know... I don't remember any!

    10) The gameplay loop is always the same: You talk to npc, follow a path, kill monsters, teleport to destination, rince and repeat.

    11) Oh and Clive receiving pins from every NPC is just ridiculous! (Take this and they'll let you through... every time!)

    12) ... (I'll stop here... you get the message)

    The only positive in this game are the Eikons fights. (Bahamut is the best one. Truly epic)

    Developers said that the game was like a rollercoster. But it's more like a boat ride on a calm river where you need to paddle a lot. Then comes rapid waters (Eikons fights) that launch you just enough to pass through shallow waters...

    Played it... ended it... barely remember it.     … Expand
  5. zebarisan
    Aug 18, 2023
    10
    I admit I haven’t really played FF titles since maybe FFIII, but I’ve tried the demo in a “why not” manner and got completely surprised by how grandiose it was. Combat is just butter smooth, and you can’t help but feel epic. I went out and bought a copy instantly, surprised how quick those 3hrs of prologue flew by. The main game didn’t disappoint, and what makes this my GoTY is howI admit I haven’t really played FF titles since maybe FFIII, but I’ve tried the demo in a “why not” manner and got completely surprised by how grandiose it was. Combat is just butter smooth, and you can’t help but feel epic. I went out and bought a copy instantly, surprised how quick those 3hrs of prologue flew by. The main game didn’t disappoint, and what makes this my GoTY is how seamlessly it fuses the action with a superb narrative, so many twists and turns and amazing, memorable characters. I can see how long-standing fans might feel this game is too much of a departure from the FF formula, but for me, it’s a game that surpassed all my expectations and made me feel “yes, this is what a modern video game should be like”.… Expand
  6. JellyMan_33
    Aug 18, 2023
    8
    Overall big fan of the game, it was a blast, and there is a lot to love here.

    Visuals- It's gorgeous, some of the best animations in gaming. The character models at times can be a tad hit or miss, but the locales, the cutscenes and the animations during fights are sublime! Sound- We all know FF kills it here always. Once again it's very strong, the musical score is varied, with    Overall big fan of the game, it was a blast, and there is a lot to love here.

    Visuals- It's gorgeous, some of the best animations in gaming. The character models at times can be a tad hit or miss, but the locales, the cutscenes and the animations during fights are sublime!

    Sound- We all know FF kills it here always. Once again it's very strong, the musical score is varied, with more darker tones but still has some upbeat songs as well. There's enough variety to keep you going in a longer game. It's not the best ever but still very very good.

    Gameplay- This will divide some fans, it has for a couple years and iterations now. It's fun, the different stances definitely increase the enjoyment of the combat, and it does take awhile for you to get all of these for sure. I'd say it did get a bit repetitive for me personally, just felt too similat to other action games. Just another version of different stances etc, this time it's eikons with grant different spells. It was fun, but in my opinion not the best facet of the game, and I still found myself wishing for a classic turn based rpg more "ff10 style" But this is the route they chose to go and its alright.

    Story- Okay, so plot is actually where this game shines a bit! The characters are well voice acted and actually have some personality. I found myself really liking Clive and his story with his family and all that happens in the world. It is back to more high fantasy feel, but the whole eikon branded people concept with nations fighting over its' users etc was well pushed. Pacing int he story felt good as well, there were some well timed twists and just as you settle in things will pick up or shock you.

    Okay, so great game, it's not groundbreaking. It's not a 9 or 10 out of 10. Very much recommend playing it, it's worth full game price, especially if you're an action game/ final fantasy fan. I still wish for a new final fantasy brings back the FF10 approach of cinematic turn based, but I think those days are done :( Fun, action game with some great visuals and music, gameplay will get repetitive throughout a pretty hefty story that keeps you going!    … Expand
  7. Turrix
    Aug 18, 2023
    0
    Not a decent action game
    And not even a decent Final Fantasy game
    If I had to describe my experience with this game the word Disappointment fit my description of the game Final Fantasy 16 trying to put a major point on the plot side, but it failing to actually deliver on the context side. Because the writing is pretestuose, and often it's it don't make sense at all, just for emphasize    Not a decent action game
    And not even a decent Final Fantasy game
    If I had to describe my experience with this game the word Disappointment fit my description of the game
    Final Fantasy 16 trying to put a major point on the plot side, but it failing to actually deliver on the context side. Because the writing is pretestuose, and often it's it don't make sense at all, just for emphasize the cinematic story of the boring main character turning all the others in the corner of the whole thing. The gameplay is a mono-button gameplay. It feels like they try to build the most easy action game ever. And the technical side is still clunky, especially when you notice the pop up textures at the end of every single cutscenes of the game.
    Overall I was expecting much more from the development team choose by Square Enix for this, and instead we facing another game that don't deserve to be called Final Fantasy.
    And as a longtime fan this is a huge disappointment    … Expand
  8. Wahba
    Aug 18, 2023
    9
    What an achievement !
    One of the best cinematic experience I've ever play .eikons battles guarantee Non stop adrenaline , with a very good combination of game of thrones + attack on Titan. Insane gameplay with a various of audiovisual moments. I spend 60 to complete story+ all side quests
  9. Yotttabyte
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    Just an incredible game with Devil May Cry combat style. The history is amazing and has also some of the hardest and saddest moments I’ve ever lived in a videogame, it’s a must play if you have a PS5, or just wait for it to come to another plataform.
  10. SuperDuck23
    Aug 17, 2023
    9
    Final Fantasy XVI is purely spectacular in almost every way. The cinematic combat and boss fights are strengthened by a compelling story and a cast of memorable characters that are a joy to spend time with. A large number of side quests leave a lot to be desired, but they don't outweigh the positives. If it was a little leaner, this could have been a masterpiece. It comes close though andFinal Fantasy XVI is purely spectacular in almost every way. The cinematic combat and boss fights are strengthened by a compelling story and a cast of memorable characters that are a joy to spend time with. A large number of side quests leave a lot to be desired, but they don't outweigh the positives. If it was a little leaner, this could have been a masterpiece. It comes close though and is a fine addition to the long-running series.… Expand
  11. 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 !!
  12. Cc2680
    Aug 17, 2023
    7
    FF16 is An interesting take for the new addition to the FF series but ultimately I found it to be in the middle as far as the series goes.

    The game excels with music and over the top graphic spectacles but I found the games pacing to be really rough. I felt like the story got worse the further It went but overall it’s solid enough. It’s pretty nice graphically but the world felt a bit    FF16 is An interesting take for the new addition to the FF series but ultimately I found it to be in the middle as far as the series goes.

    The game excels with music and over the top graphic spectacles but I found the games pacing to be really rough. I felt like the story got worse the further It went but overall it’s solid enough.

    It’s pretty nice graphically but the world felt a bit boring for a FF game. The combat was fine but it wasn’t a really big point for me since it’s only kind of interesting during the bosses. I’m fine With it but I don’t think The system is super amazing and I felt like this game is often fighting it self.It feels too long for this kind of combat but it wants to avoid your standard rpg elements that you would see in other ff games. I think it would have been better if they just stuck to making it an action game without all the half hearted “rpg elements” which don’t really add anything like the itemization and crafting mechanic that feels there for the sake of it


    I also feels there’s just too many cutscenes or they’re way too long. I realize ff has had a big focus on them since ff7 but those felt way more natural and it’s not nearly as over whelming compared to this game where there’s so many scenes and just constant dialogue.

    I don’t think it’s a bad game but I don’t see it as a great game either. 7 to 7.5 out of 10    … Expand
  13. HoakP
    Aug 17, 2023
    0
    Final Fantasy 16 is far from being a Final Fantasy game, and instead it's an even worse Final Fantasy than Final Fantasy 15.
    This alone say a lot about how much this FF16 disappoint me as a longtime fan of the franchise
    Stay far away from this boring Final Fantasy 16
    Because it's a mess
  14. d4ntes
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    Yes, this is true Final Fantasy. For me, it was a lot better than Final Fantasy XV. It has all that is needed to be masterpiece: great characters, breathtaking visuals, beautiful soundtrack, epic boss battles, engaging story, fluid and rewarding combat system, interesting side quests. Everything is top quality in this game, so it deserves 10/10.
  15. Denis3Meter
    Aug 16, 2023
    0
    I only made this account to write this review because i don't understand all the good critic this game gets. It is one of the most empty games i have ever played. Everything that would make a final fantasy game a final fantasy game is not existent here.
    There are no weaknesses, no resistence and no real spells that would give you an advantage in combat.
    This game is so repetetive that i    I only made this account to write this review because i don't understand all the good critic this game gets. It is one of the most empty games i have ever played. Everything that would make a final fantasy game a final fantasy game is not existent here.
    There are no weaknesses, no resistence and no real spells that would give you an advantage in combat.
    This game is so repetetive that i have to stop playing after just one hour.
    The Ps5 Port is also a complete mess with with 20-40 fps in performance mode and the graphics mode with a 30 fps lock.There is also Motion Blur which you can't turn off. Brother in christ it is 2023. The story is blant and empty, but the voice actors are doing a good job.

    Been trying to play this for now over 8 hours and it just isn't getting any better.

    I want my money back.    … Expand
  16. zackgooo
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    The game has for sure some flaws, but overall I think it’s truly great. Didn’t regret buying it, and I also got the platinum trophy
  17. xJIgsawJayx
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    After putting in 76 hours into the gaming and finishing it, I can honestly and highly recommended FF16 to new and old FF fans. This game has amazing voice acting in English and Japanese , the combat starts off slow but as you gain new abilities and upgrade ,it opens up and becomes one of the best looking and best feeling combat systems to date. The story, in my opinion never has a dullAfter putting in 76 hours into the gaming and finishing it, I can honestly and highly recommended FF16 to new and old FF fans. This game has amazing voice acting in English and Japanese , the combat starts off slow but as you gain new abilities and upgrade ,it opens up and becomes one of the best looking and best feeling combat systems to date. The story, in my opinion never has a dull moment and the side quests though sometimes repetitive add to the world, characters, story and start to change some areas within game in real time. I can not praise it enough… Expand
  18. Goldmembah
    Aug 16, 2023
    8
    Peleas de jefes excelentes y también su historia, lo que no me gustó nada es que el personaje no corre y camina muy lento en los pueblos y el mundo abierto, además caminas 10 muertos y te salta una cinemática y luego otra y las misiones secundarias dan pereza de hacer, parece que solo las pusieron para rellenar el juego.
  19. BaldursCore
    Aug 16, 2023
    0
    Final Fantasy 16 is another example of bad Final Fantasy game
    Over the absence of role play game aspects, ff16 try to be an "action game for dumbies" to the player since it's structure is so weak that isn't able to sustain any kind of strategic approach, making every single battle just a ignorant button smash war. And even the plot isn't good at all.
    This isn't what I personally want    Final Fantasy 16 is another example of bad Final Fantasy game
    Over the absence of role play game aspects, ff16 try to be an "action game for dumbies" to the player since it's structure is so weak that isn't able to sustain any kind of strategic approach, making every single battle just a ignorant button smash war. And even the plot isn't good at all.
    This isn't what I personally want from a Final Fantasy game    … Expand
  20. Evenstar1985
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    After 84 hours of fully completing this game, I have to say this one is a great game, the more action combat was a nice change the series might have needed, though some may not agree cause they took away the turned based RPG element of the game.

    Story was great, Soken is a mastermind with the amazing music, beautiful world of Valisthea, and great characters (and doggo), and OMG the    After 84 hours of fully completing this game, I have to say this one is a great game, the more action combat was a nice change the series might have needed, though some may not agree cause they took away the turned based RPG element of the game.

    Story was great, Soken is a mastermind with the amazing music, beautiful world of Valisthea, and great characters (and doggo), and OMG the Eikon vs Eikon boss fights, I'm so jealous of people that haven't tried it yet or when they will experience it for the first time when it releases on PC.    … Expand
  21. Danilovl05
    Aug 16, 2023
    2
    Jogo mono botão so aperta quadrado o jogo todo, fora que esta aquecendo os ps5
  22. Raymanxiv
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    This game absolutely blew me away. I am a long time fan of Final fantasy picking up my first one when I was around 6 years old. I personally am a fan of any gaming style delivered in a good way. Loved the game keep it up square but don't forget about your old audience either.
  23. sweetjay
    Aug 16, 2023
    2
    The game is very engaging at the beginning with lots of cinematic and epic battles with interesting stories. However, from the mid-game, this game fails hard with repetitive combat, boring fetch quests as a part of the main storyline, and the cheap JRPG-like cutscenes making conversation boring. Other modern Final Fantasy games did much better than this. This one feels rushed and notThe game is very engaging at the beginning with lots of cinematic and epic battles with interesting stories. However, from the mid-game, this game fails hard with repetitive combat, boring fetch quests as a part of the main storyline, and the cheap JRPG-like cutscenes making conversation boring. Other modern Final Fantasy games did much better than this. This one feels rushed and not polished. I regret buying it on PS5 and will never trust Sony's marketing ever again without reading the actual review. I love Final Fantasy, this one just sucks hard.… Expand
  24. JTK04
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    I little background. I am an old school FF player. I started with FF1 on the original NES and my favorite Final Fantasy game is Final Fantasy 6(3). I haven’t enjoyed a single player Final Fantasy since 12. Now the review.

    Story: 10
    The story off FF 16 is fresh and interesting. I found my self wanting to go just a bit further each night and not wanting
  25. Knik
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    You have already finished a game and immediately want to forget everything to experience again this intoxication of discovery?

    Final fantasy 16 gave me this effect! Being a Devil May Cry fan, I liked the change to action mode. After all, final fantasy is first and foremost an epic story. The staging is incredible and especially the soundtrack! It's been a very long time since a game    You have already finished a game and immediately want to forget everything to experience again this intoxication of discovery?

    Final fantasy 16 gave me this effect! Being a Devil May Cry fan, I liked the change to action mode. After all, final fantasy is first and foremost an epic story. The staging is incredible and especially the soundtrack!

    It's been a very long time since a game made me experience such strong emotions.    … Expand
  26. Erosto
    Aug 16, 2023
    0
    Terribly boring gameplay, with a badly written plot
    Graphics is just barely old ps4 style but even that isn't a good look unfortunately, with framerates drops
    It's not entertaining, and the whole thing just feel just shallow
  27. iitzKingKongXx
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    MUSIC 10/10
    STORY 10/10
    COMBAT 10/10
    VOICE ACTING 11/10
    Lowest rating is the side quests but I'd still give that a 7/10 Boss fights are also a 11/10
  28. Phono
    Aug 16, 2023
    0
    I've put this in the simple way:
    Baldurs Gate 3 is a much better game than Final Fantasy 16
    For the long explanation: FF16 has a dull and forgettable plot FF16 has a terrible action gameplay without any kind of evolution, 0 personalization, 0 strategy, and 0 fun FF16 has basically just linear and empty map FF16 dungeons sucks And FF16 has 0 endgame contents, literally. Because    I've put this in the simple way:
    Baldurs Gate 3 is a much better game than Final Fantasy 16

    For the long explanation:
    FF16 has a dull and forgettable plot
    FF16 has a terrible action gameplay without any kind of evolution, 0 personalization, 0 strategy, and 0 fun
    FF16 has basically just linear and empty map
    FF16 dungeons sucks
    And FF16 has 0 endgame contents, literally.
    Because when you finish the boring story, there's just nothing more to do

    Mainwhile, Baldurs Gate 3 menage to create a truly great experience for a real gamer.
    For these reason I think Baldurs Gate 3 is much better than this terrible FF16
    And so if I need to give you an advice, just don't waste your time with FF16 because Final Fantasy 16 isn't worth your time and money    … Expand
  29. eliavn1
    Aug 16, 2023
    1
    This is not a game but a very long movie. Tiring. I give it 1 only for the good 5 minute of fighting
  30. deceased_goat
    Aug 16, 2023
    6
    Really disappointed with this entry. I was originally going to hold off as I wasn't overly excited by what I was reading during development, but I pre-ordered last minute. There are some great moments within the game, but unfortunately these are a scarcity amongst the monotony of lackluster side content and a world that doesn't engender the desire to really explore. The world also doesn'tReally disappointed with this entry. I was originally going to hold off as I wasn't overly excited by what I was reading during development, but I pre-ordered last minute. There are some great moments within the game, but unfortunately these are a scarcity amongst the monotony of lackluster side content and a world that doesn't engender the desire to really explore. The world also doesn't feel lived in for me - it feels hollow and devoid of interesting characteristics. The new direction on with the action is not one I favoured. I liked the turn based systems of old, the gambit system from XII, and the hybrid system of FFVII remake, but the full on action didn't peak my interest here. Interestingly I enjoyed FFXV's action orientated approach, but XVI just isn't landing. Overall it's another FF ticked off, but I'll hold fire on getting XVII if it takes the same path.… Expand
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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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