Final Fantasy XVI

 PlayStation 5
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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. Xanos12
    Jun 23, 2023
    3
    FFXVI is more movie than game.
    No other FF game comes close to how little gameplay there is.
    It feels like nothing is progressing, many, many sequences, lots of meaningless chatter. As mentioned here before: the exaggerated action scenes conceal the lack of substance, and I find them very unspectacular. There was one sequence that somehow got to me, but then this fight is abruptly    FFXVI is more movie than game.
    No other FF game comes close to how little gameplay there is.

    It feels like nothing is progressing, many, many sequences, lots of meaningless chatter. As mentioned here before: the exaggerated action scenes conceal the lack of substance, and I find them very unspectacular.

    There was one sequence that somehow got to me, but then this fight is abruptly interrupted without any further explanation, and everyone just goes their separate ways?

    Everything seems to be running smoothly, no one clashes with anyone else, there is hardly any interaction between them, just... somehow completely boring chatter. Honestly, for me, it's unfortunately exhausting. If it weren't for Final Fantasy being at the top, I would have already turned off the game and watched the story in a short 5-minute YouTube video; that's all it would be.

    The atmosphere barely grabs me, and despite the beautiful design, the landscapes are... meh, I simply don't feel anything. They can't even make the clouds move :~P. Even with a day/night cycle, it seems they had to cut corners.

    The combo system feels like it's only progressing slowly. I'm still using the same effective combo, but now there are two Esper abilities with long cooldowns added, much like MMORPGs such as FF14.

    The character Clive himself is also so boring and doesn't convince me at all. Apparently, it's normal for him to duel head-to-head with Espers (without abilities), while on the battlefield, all the soldiers are instantly massacred (by the way, the Domini can destroy an entire army instantly... why even have cannon fodder? Because of action and stuff?). It's nice that he has noble combat training, but as a player, that doesn't convince me why he has to throw himself into every melee without fear (and is convinced he will win? Espers are not an issue, but with a Dragoon, we have to catch our breath). I'd prefer useful and logical abilities that are more immersive than him already being a 'machine' instantly, and everyone finds it normal with Clive, blessing or no blessing.

    The world hardly invites exploration, the things you find couldn't be more uninteresting, and even the item system itself is very limited. There isn't much choice, not much to try. Instead of getting new things, everything is just +1, +2, +3, which seems to save resources, time, and creativity.

    Oh yeah, after an important story progression, the main quest tells me to get new armor from the old lady... but due to said progression, I already have the best armor (even purple rarity) available, and the old lady doesn't have anything even remotely better.

    The fact that you can only play as one character makes the gameplay itself unfortunately very monotonous, and did it really take so much time to develop just around one character? The locations are enclosed areas, scripted, and even on the ground, Clive's animation sometimes looks very clunky.

    The enemies seem uninteresting and interchangeable. The side quests are the same old rubbish as every mediocre RPG these days. What Ubisoft dominates with its 1000 markers on the map, meaninglessly completing incomprehensible side quests is the dominant feature of RPGs without exception.

    And the most important thing that has been missing since FF13: an outstanding soundtrack. A big part of the FF series was always its magnificent soundtrack, which one nostalgically listens to even today and fondly remembers the old parts. Music is an absolute component of a game if it wants to be remembered for a long time    … Expand
  2. ihaha
    Jun 24, 2023
    2
    It's a mediocre action game. Not bad but nothing special either. It falls flat where it matters though, hence my score. I expected a good RPG game, not the best, but at least a decent attempt. Sadly this game went in a different direction and I didn't like it. The graphics are alright, but it's better to play it in fidelity mode. Performance mode drops to high 20s which is unacceptable.It's a mediocre action game. Not bad but nothing special either. It falls flat where it matters though, hence my score. I expected a good RPG game, not the best, but at least a decent attempt. Sadly this game went in a different direction and I didn't like it. The graphics are alright, but it's better to play it in fidelity mode. Performance mode drops to high 20s which is unacceptable. I'm not a new gamer. I've played games that failed to run at a consistent framerate, but experiencing often drops from 60fps to something like 42 and even 29 is where I draw the line. Sadly the image quality suffers too, from the very aggressive dynamic resolution implementation, the image appears blurry and muddy. As a long time FF fan, I say skip this one. I regret not refunding it when I still could… Expand
  3. flamec4
    Jun 24, 2023
    0
    This is a very shallow RPG. It strips out many RPG elements like items, status effects, elemental effects, party control, shallow mmo-like sidequest design, etc. In a desperate ploy to attract call of duty players and gta "modern gamers" this game just ends up being even more polarizing then FFXV A
  4. halsolo
    Jun 27, 2023
    0
    I thought I might not play FF anymore due to the very poor performance of the previous title, but after seeing the PV of the latest title, I had very high expectations, so I bought it. But after seeing the PV of the latest game, I was very excited and decided not to buy it. The screen is dark, the characters are not very attractive, the battle is monotonous with only button-pushing, andI thought I might not play FF anymore due to the very poor performance of the previous title, but after seeing the PV of the latest title, I had very high expectations, so I bought it. But after seeing the PV of the latest game, I was very excited and decided not to buy it. The screen is dark, the characters are not very attractive, the battle is monotonous with only button-pushing, and the story becomes boring in the middle. I am surprised that this game has a user score of 8.… Expand
  5. Binyabik
    Aug 8, 2023
    7
    I really wanted to like it but there are soooo many issues.

    It's hardly an RPG besides talking to people it's an action game but: For all the hype around the DMC combat designer the combat is not good enough and doesn't go deep enough to be enjoyable. The combat just doesn't go deep enough and offer enough. Enemies are either too easy (normal mobs) or boring (too much health but    I really wanted to like it but there are soooo many issues.

    It's hardly an RPG besides talking to people it's an action game but:

    For all the hype around the DMC combat designer the combat is not good enough and doesn't go deep enough to be enjoyable. The combat just doesn't go deep enough and offer enough.

    Enemies are either too easy (normal mobs) or boring (too much health but no challenge).

    The same few monster types repeat over and over and over.

    The world is... empty? Like it's FF13 all over again. Sure there are huge areas but they have no purpose. There is nothing to discorver, hardly anything to do. If you are lucky there is a treasure chest somewhere which 99% of the time alone contain crap mats you already have 1000s of.

    All side quests are kill x or collect flowers and 99% of them don't tell an interesting story.

    The crafting system is a joke. Every few chapters you get the newest items, no farming needed ever if you have been killing monsters (besides the 3 best items in the game, which are also more or less handed to you).

    The world as such and the people in it are mostly a..holes. There is no nuance. Everybody either helps "Cid" or is against you. It's all black and white.

    The graphics are nice but too close to FF XIV, same goes for their overall design and aesthetic. That's of course personal taste but I hate it.

    I will stop here but I definitely feel this game has a lot of issues and flaws and doesn't deserve the high rating it received. It's not bad but it's definitely not great.

    There is of course some great stuff in this game. The story at points is awesome. Graphics are mostly good. The soundtrack is amazing. Some boss fights are insane (but way tooo long).

    However for every high and Woah! that was insane there are such deep lows... when i finished the game I was more annoyed and happy to be done with it more than anything else.    … Expand
  6. Nerulas
    Jun 26, 2023
    3
    Visually beautiful, FF16 fails like so many other console games in terms of accessibility. Controller mapping type A, B, or C is a slap in the face to anyone who relies on mapping actions.
  7. FF_Dancing_Mad
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    I have played and completed every Final Fantasy game including spinoffs and sequels, and 16 feels like the most “complete” entry since 12 and the best since 9. It has pain, sorrow, loss, development, tragedy, epic soundtrack, memorable moments and battles, and a complete understanding of what Final Fantasy is all about. Yes, combat is action oriented. That does NOT change the core elementI have played and completed every Final Fantasy game including spinoffs and sequels, and 16 feels like the most “complete” entry since 12 and the best since 9. It has pain, sorrow, loss, development, tragedy, epic soundtrack, memorable moments and battles, and a complete understanding of what Final Fantasy is all about. Yes, combat is action oriented. That does NOT change the core element of the series. Times change and so should we. It is innovative and fun. Favorite entry since 9. Thank you Yoshida and company for a well made and truly special masterpiece of a game. By the way, those upset about it not being turn based, Octopath Traveler exists.… Expand
  8. hightyross
    Jun 25, 2023
    1
    c'est en aucun cas UN FINAL FANTASY.... c'est en gros le Beatthemall de square... Le devil may cry de square en gros... les graphimes sont moyens.. les visage sont figés on dirait des statues sans emotions.. ya pas de souffle epique ! c'est couloir, combat, couloir, combat.... il reste plus rien de final fantasy.... c'est navrant, ya pas d'equipe a s'occuper ... tu geres rien... tu tapesc'est en aucun cas UN FINAL FANTASY.... c'est en gros le Beatthemall de square... Le devil may cry de square en gros... les graphimes sont moyens.. les visage sont figés on dirait des statues sans emotions.. ya pas de souffle epique ! c'est couloir, combat, couloir, combat.... il reste plus rien de final fantasy.... c'est navrant, ya pas d'equipe a s'occuper ... tu geres rien... tu tapes des sacs a pv en permanence...., tu es accompagne par CID et un clebard et c'est tout... tu aurais mis un skin devil may cry , ca aurait ete pareille

    les potions servent a rien... c'est des combats de kaiju ...., et puis graphiquement c'est date... c'est impossible qu'un FAN DE LA SAGA, ou un puriste des final fantasy aiment ça .... ou alors les gens sont lobotomiser a couper d'injection COVID et pro macron :rire: et comprennent plus rien mdr

    au lieu de sortir ça, apres le 7 remake , UN FINAL FANTASY 8 REMAKE, aurait comble bon nombre de fans et ensuite faire une REMAKE du 9 par exemple , comme le fait CAPCOM en ce moment avec ses resident evil .... là c'est monopoliser des equipes pour rien.....

    enfin bon ... navrant ce qu'est devenu la sage en 2023    … Expand
  9. Ekerson
    Jun 25, 2023
    1
    By far and away the worst Final Fantasy ever. Only 3 items slots and they all just progressive upgrade. No classes, no spells, no enemy resistance, no party, no jobs, no strategy at all. If you have time you can beat game with triangle only as enemies never are a threat. Enemies are just HP sponges there to do flashy combos on. Characters are all forgettable and one dimensional . StoryBy far and away the worst Final Fantasy ever. Only 3 items slots and they all just progressive upgrade. No classes, no spells, no enemy resistance, no party, no jobs, no strategy at all. If you have time you can beat game with triangle only as enemies never are a threat. Enemies are just HP sponges there to do flashy combos on. Characters are all forgettable and one dimensional . Story is very basic and predictable. Music is meh, nothing about it is catchy or standing out. Its a Devil May Cry wannabe, Clive looks like Dante and acts like him. Game is on rails, no explanation at all. Worst of all I wasted $70 and 20 hours of my life.… Expand
  10. Sardon
    Jun 26, 2023
    4
    4/10 for Beautiful visuals (best I've ever seen), Decent story, good voice/acting, and good music. I was SOO excited during the first couple of hours, then my disappointment started rising while continually wondering "it'll get better soon!", but it never did.

    Other than that, there really is no "game" here. It's like a really long movie where you need to pick up the controller and mash    4/10 for Beautiful visuals (best I've ever seen), Decent story, good voice/acting, and good music. I was SOO excited during the first couple of hours, then my disappointment started rising while continually wondering "it'll get better soon!", but it never did.

    Other than that, there really is no "game" here. It's like a really long movie where you need to pick up the controller and mash buttons once in a while, then put it back down.
    You walk through a tunnel with NO exploration, no choice in gear, no use for any of the crafting stuff you pick up, no use for money, no variety in combat.. It's like an infant's book that you read where you push buttons once in a while to make funny animal sounds to add interaction. Won't deny that the book/story is interesting, but I'd really like an actual game to play in there.    … Expand
  11. cognacplays
    Jun 23, 2023
    9
  12. austin_ray
    Jun 25, 2023
    0
    Removed what makes Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy... Seems like a fun action game but does not match the name of the game. Resolution and frame rate deff could use some help. Not a fan of the motion blurr.
  13. Dissidia1213
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    The story, the combats, the cutscenes, the music, the art... This game is simply a masterpiece.
  14. allynhamilton20
    Jun 24, 2023
    2
    This is unfortunately the end of a legendary jrpg series, on the surface this is a ok, if somewhat tedious western arpg, bit it is a far cry from the heights of the series
    Devil may fantasize 16 is the result of corporate trying to make more money using established franchises and taking a jrpg and turning it into the more profitable warpg, goodbye old friend we had fun
  15. Knightsofblood
    Jun 26, 2023
    1
    Its missing that final fantasy feel from the past games.
    It felt too animated, and movie like instead of being what it truely is. A game.

    75% cutscenes. Made me wanting more from the game, I wish we had more to explore.

    The story was a bit cookie cutter.
  16. klkevinkl
    Jun 24, 2023
    2
    This is an action RPG that feels like it's afraid to commit to the action or the RPG. Weapons are just there for stats, not for variety. Combos are encouraged, but damage multipliers for doing so barely go up, so it's better to just button mash short combos. Many side quests feel repetitive and might offer something lore rewarding, but usually not. Many of those "come walk with me andThis is an action RPG that feels like it's afraid to commit to the action or the RPG. Weapons are just there for stats, not for variety. Combos are encouraged, but damage multipliers for doing so barely go up, so it's better to just button mash short combos. Many side quests feel repetitive and might offer something lore rewarding, but usually not. Many of those "come walk with me and talk" style cutscenes. Yet, no party members. The world might not be as empty as FF15, but still feels quite empty and doesn't help distract from the sense of linearity. Cutscenes are excessive and are definitely huge problems in the Eikon transitions. It's made worse by the QTEs in said fights. It looks amazing, but the style over substance makes for poor gameplay.

    There's also A LOT of parallels to .hack//G.U that I cannot unsee.    … Expand
  17. JoeChip85
    Jun 23, 2023
    4
    This is no Final Fantasy ... but rather a Devil May Cry? Cheap GOT copy? Mostly mediocre action game...
    I don't even know where to start. Let it be said, I am a huge Final Fantasy fan and have played them all. My favorite video game series. So it almost hurts to give a warning for this game.
    At least, if you're expecting a Final Fantasy. Sure, the series has evolved, and I'm not expecting    This is no Final Fantasy ... but rather a Devil May Cry? Cheap GOT copy? Mostly mediocre action game...
    I don't even know where to start. Let it be said, I am a huge Final Fantasy fan and have played them all. My favorite video game series. So it almost hurts to give a warning for this game.
    At least, if you're expecting a Final Fantasy. Sure, the series has evolved, and I'm not expecting a turn-based battle system or who knows how many other traditional things of the series here. But what is served up here is simply disappointing.
    I would just like to point out some of the biggest criticisms.
    - Graphics not worthy of a PS5. The performance mode can't even hold the 60 FPS. There are always beautiful sceneries, but overall character models very often look wooden, faces mask-like, and the environments poor in detail, gray and boring
    - they tried GOT but its just boring, confusing
    - battles are unbalanced. Exp is worthless. Sometimes easy enemies of from an 2 minute fight give more exp than a Boss fight. Leveling is useless.
    - No humor anymore, what Final Fantasy has always been about
    - the world is for the most part simply inspired by the Middle Ages. No more own newly created fantasy worlds like in the other parts. No effort has been made here. You constantly walk through some ugly castles, it's just sad. Many cities look the same, just gray and dreary. - In the game there is just fighting, and the opponents endure so much, so that such a fight just lasts a quarter of an hour. "Bullet Sponge" is what they call it in shooters. Then comes another eternal sequence and you can run around for five minutes. Fighting, watching eternally long sequences. No tactics are necessary, just stamina because the enemies have no end of life force. Just press the buttons, dodge boss enemies sometimes. Sometimes you get the feeling that they wanted to use the Souls series, which is in no way successful.
    - I personally couldn't sympathize with any of the protagonists.
    - German synchronization seems inappropriate. Lips out of sync and sometimes the character's mouth doesn't move at all when someone speaks. I don't expect this in a multimillion dollar game from Square Enix called Final Fantasy.
    - the game "moves" funny. It all kind of reminds me more of a Double A game. A lot of it seems unpolished. You can also see the origins of the developer who made the Final Fantasy 14 online role-playing game.

    On the positive side, I can say that the story is sometimes interesting, and you want to know more. Also, some of the staging seems cool, though at the same time completely over-the-top and silly and more reminiscent of a monster beat em up game.

    The short version of the conclusion is that it is simply an action game, without having anything to do with a role-playing game or Final Fantasy. If you just want fat action and bombast, you might be satisfied, but then often annoyed by the sometimes simply eternal cutscenes, which are also kind of boring.    … Expand
  18. GrieverXIII
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Amazing game with some of the best boss fights in all of gaming. Well written characters and dialogue and phenomenal voice acting.
  19. EchoSPG
    Jun 23, 2023
    4
    I've read some people saying to judge this game for what it is and not what it isn't. Well what it is is a Final Fantasy game that is missing a lot of stuff I enjoy about Final Fantasy, so there you go.

    I can only wonder what FF17 is going to be like if this is a hit. Will we be calling in air strikes and attack dogs? Maybe shooting hookers? I really think I'd rather be playing FF13    I've read some people saying to judge this game for what it is and not what it isn't. Well what it is is a Final Fantasy game that is missing a lot of stuff I enjoy about Final Fantasy, so there you go.

    I can only wonder what FF17 is going to be like if this is a hit. Will we be calling in air strikes and attack dogs? Maybe shooting hookers?

    I really think I'd rather be playing FF13 than this, and that's a thought I'd have believed to be impossible to have up until now. What a waste.    … Expand
  20. beliatcho
    Jun 23, 2023
    1
    I became suspicious that this is ff16
    The game has no identity a lot of cinematic scenes with boring ease in facing bosses The studio must download an update that fixes this problem of course without mentioning the disastrous performance on PS5
  21. diLesnock
    Aug 12, 2023
    7
    "People don't like turn based RPGs anymore" - well tell that to the huge player base of the recent Baldur's Bate 3.

    First of all, I don't mind the shift to action as long as it's done right. Take FF7R as example, although a more action-oriented it still kept the essence of FF series including strategy and allowing players to stop and think when things get more complex. Unfortunately,    "People don't like turn based RPGs anymore" - well tell that to the huge player base of the recent Baldur's Bate 3.

    First of all, I don't mind the shift to action as long as it's done right. Take FF7R as example, although a more action-oriented it still kept the essence of FF series including strategy and allowing players to stop and think when things get more complex. Unfortunately, FF16 battle-system lacks depth and challenge. It is a combat formula that requires little to no thought process and thus become monotonous rather quickly.

    I still had a lot of fun with FF16. There are vast moments of awe with stunning boss battles, some exciting Eikon fights and cutscenes. The game is surely intended to be a visual spectacle and it indeed achieves on that. The soundtrack is amazing as expected from a Final Fantasy game.

    However, as a hardcore FF fan I can't help to be less critic about what I would expect from a FF mainline game.

    In FF16 we have an intriguing cast of characters with complex backgrounds, but regrettably underutilized. With no group party, you're spending the greater part of the story playing with a single character accompanied by a dog. As cute as it sounds, in the other hand you don't get too emotionally attached to the characters as they don't accompany you during most part of your journey.

    RPG elements like secret dungeons, interesting equipment, and elemental spells are absent, leaving exploration and character progression feeling shallow. You will never find anything interesting within chests as the best equipment are made by the blacksmith. There are no secret dungeons with secret bosses that would reward you some set upgrade or special items. Talking about items the only ones you'll use in this game are Potions and High-Potions, there are no Phoenix Down as there are no party members, no Antidotes as there are no status effects like poison or haste or anything similar. Therefore, there is no incentive at all to detour your linear path and waste a lot of your time exploring an empty environment just for additional crafting material that you will never use.

    The boss fights are a visual spectacle as mentioned, but in the end, it feels more like a missed opportunity as they mostly drag out too long and present no real challenge. I wish they'd allowed the hardest difficult to be played since the beginning to make these fights a little more interesting.

    FF16 leaves me feeling that it would fit better as a spinoff rather than a mainline game. I don't mind the experimentation but if this is the formula intended moving forward than as a hardcore fan it gets me worried about the future of the series. In the end it feels the gameplay are just there to fill the gap between a movie and a game, because that's ultimately what FF16 feels like, a huge movie with a lot of filler battles in between.    … Expand
  22. Landsharkfl1
    Jun 24, 2023
    2
    Sadly I didn't enjoy this game, performance issues really make you lose the feel of the game. Final fantasy has always been ground breaking even ff14 with it's open world map. Unfortunately I dont see mich that has improved with this title and the motion blur makes it hard to look at. I think the story was decent but I am having a hard time adjusting to the performance of this game whichSadly I didn't enjoy this game, performance issues really make you lose the feel of the game. Final fantasy has always been ground breaking even ff14 with it's open world map. Unfortunately I dont see mich that has improved with this title and the motion blur makes it hard to look at. I think the story was decent but I am having a hard time adjusting to the performance of this game which in my opinion is not playable to the full extent yet. I think this game came out to early, hopefully doc can help in the future to bring this game to the final fantasy standard.… Expand
  23. Rainpresis
    Aug 7, 2023
    6
    One of the most boring Games I’ve ever played……I am a big fan of Final Fantasy since FF7 for PS1….. I played every FF after the 7 on the release and have been always hyped about it. FF16 is a phenomenon, the game have the most epic scenes of all the series and has a great story also…. But everything else is really boring, all NPCs are boring , every dialogue in the game is boring, even theOne of the most boring Games I’ve ever played……I am a big fan of Final Fantasy since FF7 for PS1….. I played every FF after the 7 on the release and have been always hyped about it. FF16 is a phenomenon, the game have the most epic scenes of all the series and has a great story also…. But everything else is really boring, all NPCs are boring , every dialogue in the game is boring, even the main missions that lead to a main quest are boring….. the battle is something else apart, in the beginning is fun, but after 10hrs you just can’t support anymore….. it is a endless square button hit with some variances between, zero strategy…. Just hit that button like crazy…..I thought it couldn’t be worst than FF15, but actually is…. FF15 problem was the lack of storytelling and good cutscenes….. FF16 only have storytelling and cutscenes, nothing more….. probably if you combina the Good parts from 15 and 16 it would be an awesome game….. unfortunately I don’t think square is able to make epic games anymore….… Expand
  24. LunaAzzurro
    Jun 24, 2023
    4
    Do you like tutorial messages? Cause if you don't, you're gonna have a bad time.
    I'm about 3hrs into the game and I'm still getting messages telling me how to do things or what something does. These aren't your optional kind of popups, they pause the game and take over your screen automatically every time. Fighting a boss with a new mechanic, well let's just explain how to do that    Do you like tutorial messages? Cause if you don't, you're gonna have a bad time.
    I'm about 3hrs into the game and I'm still getting messages telling me how to do things or what something does. These aren't your optional kind of popups, they pause the game and take over your screen automatically every time. Fighting a boss with a new mechanic, well let's just explain how to do that mechanic even though you've done a similar one before...but this ones a different button.

    The button mashing isn't all that bad in my opinion, but the abilities leave a lot to be desired. From what I've seen they have 1-2 tiers aside from not learned. I can't imagine there's more since they always say "MASTERED" at what I assume to be the final level of the ability. It does have a variety of things to learn as you go through the game though, gaining more to learn as you get through the story.

    I enjoy story based games with a lot of cinematic stuff for me to watch, but many people don't want this and I can see why others are upset about it. I do enjoy the cinematics but even I have to say they probably should have eased up on them and given more gameplay.

    I saw someone else compare the levels to FF XIII's hallway levels, and I don't disagree. Though these feel worse. At least in XIII there were small pathways that made it more maze-like. This just has big obstacles that you go around.

    The FPS is terrible. I have the game set to prioritize framerate and it still feels like it's running around 30-40FPS most of the time. I have the game running from the internal SSD in the Ps5, there is no reason this game should not be running at the very least 60FPS almost constantly. Instead, I have the complete opposite.

    I like the story a lot when it's not being interrupted by tutorials, but it doesn't entirely feel like an FF series game. At the same time that's not a bad thing, it's much more adult themed and less kid friendly.

    If this game was released as another title without all of the FF theme's we're used to it would have been a flop. The only reason I want to even finish it is my love for the series and the hope I'm clinging to that it will improve and the tutorials will eventually stop.    … Expand
  25. lyekay1
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    Absolutely fantastic. Was sceptic of it not being open world, but the worlds are large and you can easily transport between the. Acting, combat, graphics, top tier!
  26. Rickrbrum
    Jun 26, 2023
    3
    If you don't like to play videogames, that's it.
    Press a button, watch a scene. Repeat, for 50 freaking hours! Final Fantasy it's over! And games are dying.

    It good looking. I'll give that.
  27. anglologan
    Jun 25, 2023
    2
    Weak story
    Weaker characters (all these FF protagonist are starting to blend together)
    Half assed DMC wannabe, but sorry Clive is no Dante
    NOT AN RPG. Cannot stress that enough this is a glorified action game they're trying to pass off as an rpg. There is no choice that matters in this game. Not in your character not in the major story.
  28. Missor
    Aug 12, 2023
    0
    Bad gameplay, bad plot and bad Final Fantasy game
    All the time used for making the shiny particles for the cinematics battle should have better used to create an actual game, instead of a movie with qte
    Adding the cringe plot and the absolutely linearity of the whole game, I can safely suggest you to just avoid, and don't waste any minute of your time with this
  29. TFDIX
    Jun 28, 2023
    9
    As a long time fan of ff and long time xiv player i tried not to go in with my hopes too high.
    But once again CB3 has delivered another excellent entry.
    While the story and some side quests can be a snooze, the highs outweigh anything else. The boss fights were spectacular each felt like a final boss in itself. Soken also delivered once again on the ost and i cannot wait till it    As a long time fan of ff and long time xiv player i tried not to go in with my hopes too high.
    But once again CB3 has delivered another excellent entry.
    While the story and some side quests can be a snooze, the highs outweigh anything else.
    The boss fights were spectacular each felt like a final boss in itself.
    Soken also delivered once again on the ost and i cannot wait till it releases.
    I am looking forward to the future of the series and any updates to xvi they decide to make    … Expand
  30. Cyrui
    Aug 20, 2023
    0
    This is the worst Final Fantasy game I've played
    And I've played them all.
    If I have to say what are the biggest issue with this, the easy button smashing gameplay is probably the biggest. Especially considering the fact that it's an action. The other issue are definitely the boring plot and the literally 0 exploration, a criminal sin on my point of view. It's not worth your time and I    This is the worst Final Fantasy game I've played
    And I've played them all.
    If I have to say what are the biggest issue with this, the easy button smashing gameplay is probably the biggest. Especially considering the fact that it's an action.
    The other issue are definitely the boring plot and the literally 0 exploration, a criminal sin on my point of view.
    It's not worth your time and I feel scammed by the marketing moves made by Square Enix for this forgettable trash    … Expand
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#16 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2023
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#1 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2023

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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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