Final Fantasy XVI

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8567 Ratings

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  1. Davja
    Jul 6, 2023
    10
    Great game, engaging story and the right type of ending for a final fantasy
  2. Jeffmello88
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    A história é bem intrigante, te prende do início ao fim. O sistema de batalha acompanhado do design de personagens e o cenário bem desenhado te faz esquecer que esse jogo não é de mundo aberto.
  3. Timsen375
    Jul 2, 2023
    10
    Nachdem ich das Spiel beendet habe, fehlen mir echt die Worte. Final Fantasy 16 ist ein Ausnahme Titel, den wir so schnell nicht wieder bekommen werden. Der Einstieg, für jemanden der viele Action Spiele gespielt hat, ist vielleicht etwas zu langsam und die Nebenmissionen sind vom Ablauf etwas zu rudimentär, da hört allerdings auch schon die Kritik auf. Ein richtiges Party System und mehrNachdem ich das Spiel beendet habe, fehlen mir echt die Worte. Final Fantasy 16 ist ein Ausnahme Titel, den wir so schnell nicht wieder bekommen werden. Der Einstieg, für jemanden der viele Action Spiele gespielt hat, ist vielleicht etwas zu langsam und die Nebenmissionen sind vom Ablauf etwas zu rudimentär, da hört allerdings auch schon die Kritik auf. Ein richtiges Party System und mehr RPG Elemente wären noch schön gewesen, aber der Bombast der das Spiel bietet ist nicht von dieser Welt. Selbst ein God of War wird in manchen Fällen noch übertroffen, so gewaltig und episch sind manche Szenen. Stellenweise war ich echt sprachlos, weil ich nicht glauben konnte was auf dem Bildschirm passiert. Untermalt wird alles von einem fantastischen Soundtrack. Die Story ist der Wahnsinn, zwar muss man sich erst ein wenig in der Welt zurecht finden, wenn man aber mal den Durchblick hat ist es einfach nur noch genial. Das Kampfsystem selbst zählt zu einem der besten überhaupt und muss sich überhaupt nicht vor anderen Großen Namen verstecken. Final Fantasy 16 hat eine klare Vision, die konsequent durchgezogen wird. Sowas kann nur mit einer 10/10 belohnt werden! Neben God of War Ragnarök ist dass DAS Spiel dieser Generation bisher. Auch kann ich sagen, dass ist GOTY. Einzig Spiderman 2 könnte das noch ändern, aber das müsste gewaltig gut sein. Respekt an Naokida Yoshia und sein Team, für diese fantastische Arbeit!!… Expand
  4. Thrftshopper
    Jun 25, 2023
    6
    I wanted to like it, being a long time Final Fantasy fan, but hardly anything about the game feels like a FF title. It's a decent game on its own but would have been better served being its own IP.
  5. Gigachad2
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    Sehr sehr geiles Spiel, hoffe Sony liefert so weiter und es kommen noch viele geile Games raus
  6. N00neman666
    Jul 2, 2023
    10
    Absolutely awesome. As a fan of the series for over 20 years I think this is the best Final Fantasy game in a long time. If this a glimpse at what the future of this series could be then count me in. Long live Final Fantasy.
  7. jack_the_pres
    Jul 7, 2023
    9
    There will be minor SPOILERS AHEAD

    Cons - Most sidequests are too bland - The overworld has little to no interaction, and the treasure you find while exploring will 90% be crafting materials or consumables - The job fantasy of FF isn't here, and you can issue commands only to Torgal - The cutscenes keep breaking the gameplay constantly, it would've been better if the game worked    There will be minor SPOILERS AHEAD

    Cons
    - Most sidequests are too bland
    - The overworld has little to no interaction, and the treasure you find while exploring will 90% be crafting materials or consumables
    - The job fantasy of FF isn't here, and you can issue commands only to Torgal
    - The cutscenes keep breaking the gameplay constantly, it would've been better if the game worked like God of War 2018 and Ragnarok, where the conversations happen realtime
    - The party does not comment on sidequests, only Clive talking to himself. It would be cool if the party interacted between themselves from time to time too, like FFXV
    - There is a lot of downtime, and some people may find it boring
    - Too much anime, at some moment Clive will win a fight with a super punch in the enemy face
    - I wanted more Eikon fights with more mechanics, ex: Phoenix fight and the beggning of Titan Lost
    - Give me more QTEs!
    - Make the Hunts harder!

    Pros
    - The protagonist is my favorite one
    - This is one of the best FF stories. Some may argue the final bad guy has a predictable purpose and that's fine, because the other characters make the story deep enough so you can care about what will happen to them
    - The cast is really great, with Cid being my favorite one too
    - The combat system may look flat, but there is a lot of things that you can do by combining eikonic abilities, you can weave your attacks with torgal to greatly extend combos, and is just good to hit things in this game
    - The soundtrack is simply perfect
    - There is no bad boss fight in this game, that includes eikon vs eikon battles
    - Hunts are REALLY great
    - The active time lore is one of the best resources and ideas I've seen implemented in a game with this many political parties
    - There's a lot of tools you can use to understand the world lore (that btw is really good too)

    This is in my top 3 FF list now, with IX and XII. Although there is a lot of cons, the pros are really high to me, and the story kept me engaged while playing, even if it might bore some people. If it wasn't for RE4 Remake, probably I'd have this as my GOTY.    … Expand
  8. Rafaleon96
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Increíble, una historia que te atrapa y jugabilidad frenética, estoy disfrutando cada minuto sin querer que acabe.
  9. WorstLantern
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Each and every second of it is taking my breath away. Not only does FF16 have a fantastic tale, but it also offers a magical fighting system that is both satisfying and fluid. Without a question, any Final Fantasy enthusiast should give this latest installment a shot.
  10. GensuiSakazuki
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    A feast for the eyes, an incredible experience, a dynamic and cohesive universe filled with incredible attention to each and every detail, Final Fantasy XVI succeeds where XV had failed in bringing us a complete and heart wrenching story !
  11. qqatjapan
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Or the game has its imperfections, but it's certainly a top-notch game and deserves a high score.
  12. betacritic1
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    The game is beautiful and amazing soundtrack is amazing gameplay is amazing and it never felt repetitive for me if you loved previous FF you will love this.
  13. bhattacharya17
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    The game is truly truly incredible. Ignore the loser xbots review bombing it who have nothing going on in their lives. Definitely one of the best games I have ever played. Period
  14. nyczkazu
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    10/10 Demo is great, story is great, the combat is great.
    This game is really enjoyable if people actually gave it a chance instead of trying to gate keep and bash on the game before even trying it.
    It has something for everyone. If you want to just enjoy the story and not worry about combat you can equip auto pilot gear for that. If you want to be more action focused you can take them    10/10 Demo is great, story is great, the combat is great.
    This game is really enjoyable if people actually gave it a chance instead of trying to gate keep and bash on the game before even trying it.
    It has something for everyone. If you want to just enjoy the story and not worry about combat you can equip auto pilot gear for that. If you want to be more action focused you can take them off.
    This is as much of a Final Fantasy game as any other. Stop calling your selves a FF fan if all you know how to complain about is that it's not a turn base. Turn base doesn't make final fantasy The Lore does. Also it's a Final Fantasy game as long as the creators says so. Stop gate keeping.    … Expand
  15. LilLehmann
    Jun 25, 2023
    7
    Final Fantasy 16 is the game I needed but didn't get completely. Story is damn good and interesting every second. The new combat system is glorious and a lot of fun. Characters are well written and fit perfectly. I love that the world is again broken up into linear sections which not only allows for nicer areas but doesn't feel as cluttered as in FFXV. Now for the criticisms. No game hasFinal Fantasy 16 is the game I needed but didn't get completely. Story is damn good and interesting every second. The new combat system is glorious and a lot of fun. Characters are well written and fit perfectly. I love that the world is again broken up into linear sections which not only allows for nicer areas but doesn't feel as cluttered as in FFXV. Now for the criticisms. No game has disappointed me as much this year as FFXVI. As a developer, how can you rave about how well the game runs and not notice that it very often has severe frame drops, even in cutscenes and very often goes down to 720p in performance mode and even then doesn't keep the 60fps .. I don't know what i would recommend to people if they want to have a next gen experience that in quality mode you have 4k(upscaled) and 30fps that is not next gen, in performance mode you have 1080p(but very often 720p) and 35-60fps that is too no Next Gen I'm really disappointed and I'm starting to wonder if the developers want to make our hobby bad for us.… Expand
  16. onioni
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There are many movies, but the story is interesting, so there is no problem
    my favorite in the FF series    … Expand
  17. 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
  18. Frodin28
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    I dont get the people saying 0 out of 10, this game is a brilliant Jrpg with action elements and it does everything that pretends to be very well.
  19. Agastia
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    The world building and game design are very good.
    All specifications are focused on the story and action, and unnecessary specifications are simplified to the extreme, making the player's experience very good.
    The visual production of the story and boss battles is particularly outstanding, and this is something we have never experienced before. The action is very flexible and there    The world building and game design are very good.
    All specifications are focused on the story and action, and unnecessary specifications are simplified to the extreme, making the player's experience very good.

    The visual production of the story and boss battles is particularly outstanding, and this is something we have never experienced before.

    The action is very flexible and there are tons of combo routes.
    Responses and character movements are very smooth and highly exhilarating.    … Expand
  20. 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
  21. RAGNRXK
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    This is the first review I've done on meta critic but was compelled to write this just because of how epic this game is. The visuals, story, and gameplay are amazing. Although the combat is more similar to games like DMC this I think it is a good thing. The boss battles are jaw dropping. It is worth it to buy a ps5 just to play this game! This is definitely a big improvement over finalThis is the first review I've done on meta critic but was compelled to write this just because of how epic this game is. The visuals, story, and gameplay are amazing. Although the combat is more similar to games like DMC this I think it is a good thing. The boss battles are jaw dropping. It is worth it to buy a ps5 just to play this game! This is definitely a big improvement over final fantasy xv. Ignore the haters and see for yourself this is the best final fantasy yet!… Expand
  22. Zogs
    Jul 1, 2023
    10
    Um Final Fantasy diferente e refrescante, como todos deveriam ser! Excelente narrativa e combate! Que este franchising nunca pare e que agrade diversos tipo de players!
  23. Aseminos
    Jul 1, 2023
    10
    I love every second of this game. Characters have "soul". Story keep you in constant pressure for what gonna be next. And fighting system is very satisfying
  24. AlishaApril
    Jul 2, 2023
    10
    I've not been emotionally invested in a Final Fantasy game since X and XVI brought all those feelings back, it's truly a masterpiece!
  25. All_Lucky_7s
    Jul 2, 2023
    10
    Die-hard Final Fantasy fan here. I might be biased but to be honest, I did not like 8,9,12, and 13. That being said, I realize my bias and can honestly review this game as being really good. It hits like XIV but that is to be expected coming from Yoshi P. All I can say is without giving any spoilers up, this game has an excellent story, good pacing, the best boss fights I've ever played inDie-hard Final Fantasy fan here. I might be biased but to be honest, I did not like 8,9,12, and 13. That being said, I realize my bias and can honestly review this game as being really good. It hits like XIV but that is to be expected coming from Yoshi P. All I can say is without giving any spoilers up, this game has an excellent story, good pacing, the best boss fights I've ever played in a game, and great graphics (There are some frame rate issues here and there). It's nice to see a Final Fantasy mainline entry that is for mature audiences too. Playing FFXVI is such a relief after being let down a bit by FFXV. GREAT GAME!… Expand
  26. cordelialear
    Jul 2, 2023
    9
    I was initially going to give this game an 8, but it's stayed with me so much that I bumped it up to a 9. This is a great game with a number of flaws that I think could have been easily fixed for a better experience.

    I didn't love the side quests. The majority of them seemed nothing more than fetch quests that added little to the story and often didn't even add to the lore or setting.    I was initially going to give this game an 8, but it's stayed with me so much that I bumped it up to a 9. This is a great game with a number of flaws that I think could have been easily fixed for a better experience.

    I didn't love the side quests. The majority of them seemed nothing more than fetch quests that added little to the story and often didn't even add to the lore or setting. Most of them seemed tedious with little payoff when I've played other games with side quests that are legendary. I wish they'd put more work in those quests. There *are* some interesting side quests, but often they should have been in the MSQ! I like bonuses and easter eggs, but quests that are absolutely crucial to character development and even fully understanding the ending should be in the MSQ. Fortunately, there aren't too many quests like this, but it further reveals the weakest part of the game.

    I wish there'd been more character development with some of the secondary characters, though that's probably a preference rather than a weakness. I can imagine some people saying they like the mystery.

    The pros, though I can't list them all:

    Soken's score. Holy everything that's holy. Once again, he does not disappoint!!

    The eikon fights. I think these fights will be this game's legacy and be what people most remember in ten years in the most positive of ways.

    Clive's quest--his quest and motivation are quickly revealed and they are as natural and sympathetic as anything in the series, making him a character you almost immediate cheer on.

    Clive's relationships with the people closest to him--fantastic. They seemed more real and more human than almost anything from any of the previous games in the series. Helps you relate with him and the others more.

    The plot--slow in some places, but overall great and I especially like how the endgame plays out.

    The ending (non-spoilery)--I would have liked more details, but it has stayed with me a lot. I think that's the mark of a good ending and a good story.

    If they announce DLC or a sequel, I'll pre-order immediately. There's far more about it I liked than I disliked and I may play through it again and see what I missed the first time around.    … Expand
  27. NoGameshahaha
    Jul 2, 2023
    10
    FF16 has been perfect so far. Characters are possibly the best I've ever seen in a FF game since FF15. It's dark, fun, and looks fantastic. Cannot be anymore happy with it.
  28. retai3580
    Jul 2, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. THE BEST GAME I HAVE PLAYED FOR A WHILE All the boss fight and especially Titan and Bahamut was amazing.
    The dialogue is amazing I really liked the conversations with the mom and Benedikta.

    If you ever get the chance play it!    … Expand
  29. thefanofgames
    Jul 2, 2023
    10
    Absolute art of a game, its my GOTY and its even better then zelda.
    Amzaing music, eikon battles are epic.
    GOTY 2023!
  30. Josh9999
    Jul 3, 2023
    10
    this game is probably amazing .
    Story: 9
    Gameplay: 9
    Music: 10
    UI: 10
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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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