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. Soulhunter1313
    Jul 3, 2023
    10
    The story is phenomenal, combat is fun, music is
  2. warrick11
    Jul 3, 2023
    10
    It was a beautiful story
    At the end of the story, I cried.
    and I want DLC please!!!
  3. Commonsense3
    Jul 4, 2023
    10
    "The Best looking boss fights that you'll see in any video game"

    This game is VERY cutscene heavy, just like FF7R was I'm about 75% of the way through the game. Here's a list of pros and cons Pros: • Visuals • Boss fights • Story • Characters • MUSIC • Voice acting Cons: • The best accessories are given at the start (auto dodge, auto combo rings) • Performance • Side Quests (can be    "The Best looking boss fights that you'll see in any video game"

    This game is VERY cutscene heavy, just like FF7R was

    I'm about 75% of the way through the game. Here's a list of pros and cons

    Pros:
    • Visuals
    • Boss fights
    • Story
    • Characters
    • MUSIC
    • Voice acting

    Cons:

    • The best accessories are given at the start (auto dodge, auto combo rings)
    • Performance
    • Side Quests (can be ignored)
    • Might just be me, but it feels like some of the later Eikon abilities do less damage than the Pheonix Equivalent. The high moments in this game are so incredibly high that i can look past the issues. Performance will most likely be fixed down the road and the side quests are optional.

    Metacritic should have a device linking option to flush out all of these 0/10 reviews that don't even own the game.    … Expand
  4. GuidingAngel_
    Jul 4, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy XVI is a beautiful game, best graphics in video game of all time way ahead of its time, excellent medieval story, good bosses, eikon bosses, a plot magnifies definitely one of the best Final Fantasy games and the world of the story.
    Best game I have ever played nothing has yet to come out on level scale of this looking forward to future of the franchise.
  5. YoshiP_Cookinq
    Jul 4, 2023
    10
    Best game of all time. A truly enjoyable experience right from the moment the game begins all the way through to the ending!
  6. Twam
    Jul 7, 2023
    10
    Another Masterpiece for PS5. FFXVI runs perfect smooth fluidly with 60 fps and looks great. stylish combat-system. Interesting Story.
  7. BraveHeart_
    Jul 7, 2023
    10
    One of the best game this year to come out for the PS5 gaming system. Storyline is top notch and gameplay controls are smooth tight. Boss fights and Eikon fights are very memorable. The demo is available at the PSN store if you want to try it before buying.
    10/10
  8. Vincentive
    Jul 7, 2023
    10
    This was an amazing game, enjoyed about everything about it, and the story was deep, well-written, and was one of the best stories I've seen in a game, and I loved it, and I really liked the characters, I felt emotionally attached to them. I've also enjoyed the gameplay aswell as the controllable eikons in this game, it was a lot of fun, and I really liked the world I explored, and theThis was an amazing game, enjoyed about everything about it, and the story was deep, well-written, and was one of the best stories I've seen in a game, and I loved it, and I really liked the characters, I felt emotionally attached to them. I've also enjoyed the gameplay aswell as the controllable eikons in this game, it was a lot of fun, and I really liked the world I explored, and the medieval uk setting really helped set the mood, and several scenes shocked me and made me. I can see myself playing this game for a long time. With the amount replay value with new game plus. 10/10… Expand
  9. vanmoran
    Jul 7, 2023
    10
    I haven't played many Final Fantasy games, but I have to say that this game is a masterpiece unlike anything I've seen before. From the music to the story to the characters, everything is wonderfully written.During my 70 hours of play I was blown away by the combat, the graphics and the emotions that were conveyed to me. Despite all the hate this game has received, it remains one of theI haven't played many Final Fantasy games, but I have to say that this game is a masterpiece unlike anything I've seen before. From the music to the story to the characters, everything is wonderfully written.During my 70 hours of play I was blown away by the combat, the graphics and the emotions that were conveyed to me. Despite all the hate this game has received, it remains one of the most beautiful games I've ever played. Thank you for this wonderful journey!… Expand
  10. Phorit
    Jul 7, 2023
    10
    Best game played in years, the ending is impressive and full of creativity. Character, soundtrack, game play, the emotions in this game will make me smile in years to to come. It is a truly masterpiece and one that deserve to be called art
  11. sudoup
    Jul 7, 2023
    10
    It was a fantastic gaming experience that couldn't have been better, despite a few points of dissatisfaction.
  12. NinjaNakashima
    Jul 9, 2023
    10
    Absolutely love the game. I have now played 11 final fantasy games over the past 20 years and count this as one of my favorites. The characters are great, the bad guys are very easy to hate, and I found myself becoming attached to so many of the side characters you get to interact with throughout the game. While there might be a few side quests that are rather simple, so many of themAbsolutely love the game. I have now played 11 final fantasy games over the past 20 years and count this as one of my favorites. The characters are great, the bad guys are very easy to hate, and I found myself becoming attached to so many of the side characters you get to interact with throughout the game. While there might be a few side quests that are rather simple, so many of them really flesh out the world or at the very least show you who Clive really is. The combat is fun with many options for different play styles. I'm currently playing through New Game+ and love that there is still some challenges to be had with more enemies and harder fights. I even still find myself doing the side quests and rewatching many of the cutscenes that I loved so much. Much like my other favorites from the FF series, I expect I will be coming back to play this game long after I have gotten the platinum just to live in the world with the characters I love again.… Expand
  13. ApxDuarte
    Jul 9, 2023
    10
    Jogaço!!Realmente uma obra prima da Square, que mais uma vez consegue renovar e manter a alta qualidade da franquia Final Fantasy!Recomendado demais
  14. FFGOTY2023
    Jul 11, 2023
    10
    Solo una parola: EPICO
    questo gioco si merita il goty del 2023
    È un capolavoro assurdo, vedo youtuber che dicono: ma non è granché, il combattimento è noioso (e usavano gli anelli nel combattimento), schivare e difficile perché tutte le mosse occupano la visuale nello schermo, ha cali di fps (scusa ma stai parlando di zelda o FF?). Tutte queste sono cazzate, questo gioco è perfetto, le    Solo una parola: EPICO
    questo gioco si merita il goty del 2023
    È un capolavoro assurdo, vedo youtuber che dicono: ma non è granché, il combattimento è noioso (e usavano gli anelli nel combattimento), schivare e difficile perché tutte le mosse occupano la visuale nello schermo, ha cali di fps (scusa ma stai parlando di zelda o FF?).
    Tutte queste sono cazzate, questo gioco è perfetto, le mappe non ti fanno sentire intrappolato, il combattimento è veramente stupendo ( e con un minimo di testa, le mosse che occupano il campo visivo possono tornare utili se si usa il cervello)
    la storia è una delle più belle mai viste in vita mia, quando si pensa che si è raggiunto il picco massimo in uno scontro ogni volta si ha sempre di meglio, i cali di fps mai avuti, graficamente è spettacolare e i particellari che danno fastidio a chi non ne capisce niente sono invece STUPENDI. Non fidatevi di chi su youtube né sparla perché non hanno niente da fare se non lamentarsi e seguire la massa, compratelo e fidatevi non lo ridarete indietro mai e poi mai. Sto facendo il new game plus e non me ne pento.
    Grazie square che crei vere meraviglie videoludiche.    … Expand
  15. NetQvist
    Jun 27, 2023
    8
    Overall great game, there are some issues that make me drop it from a 10/10 game though.
    -Performance is horrible, and the so called "performance" mode should just be called stutter mode and the quality mode should be "I see triple mode", this game will teach you to look away or turn the camera quickly/slowly to avoid the motion blur.
    -Time wasters everywhere.... so many slow menus and    Overall great game, there are some issues that make me drop it from a 10/10 game though.
    -Performance is horrible, and the so called "performance" mode should just be called stutter mode and the quality mode should be "I see triple mode", this game will teach you to look away or turn the camera quickly/slowly to avoid the motion blur.
    -Time wasters everywhere.... so many slow menus and interrupts to the game that just aren't needed. Why on earth is so many things a hold or double action. Why does the map screen take 5-10 seconds to show etc.
    -RPG system should just have been dumped. Stats are pointless, equipment is pointless, skill trees are pointless. It's more of a devil may cry game than a FF game in the regard of RPG systems and all the mentioned are just cosmetic with increasing the same number without choices.
    -Difficulty is hit and miss, it's way too easy to enjoy the combat system. But the combat system is quite darn good. So having all encounters turn into a easy button mash is sad. Harder difficulties are sadly locked beyond NG+    … Expand
  16. rrafemi
    Jul 13, 2023
    9
    Una aventura fantástica y espectacular, se coloca en mi top de FF. He completado la primera partida en 88 horas

    No le doy un 10 porque no hay componente estratégico. No existen debilidades elementales, ni estados alterados. Las magias casi brillan por su ausencia.

    Los combates piden a gritos más combos y acciones. He matado a muchos jefes usando la misma estrategia
  17. Atismay
    Jul 29, 2023
    10
    Great game! Really nice gameplay. Epic fights, excellent music. Side quest could be better, but it can't decrease my perceiving of the game.
  18. GameDial
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    In a time overwhelmed by subpar AAA releases, only rarely does a truly great video game emerge, one that truly resonates and stirs your emotions. This game is an absolute must-play for every PlayStation 5 owner, regardless of whether they have previously experienced Final Fantasy or not.

    It's epic, touching narrative will keep you invested throughout the entire game. Eikon battles sets    In a time overwhelmed by subpar AAA releases, only rarely does a truly great video game emerge, one that truly resonates and stirs your emotions. This game is an absolute must-play for every PlayStation 5 owner, regardless of whether they have previously experienced Final Fantasy or not.

    It's epic, touching narrative will keep you invested throughout the entire game. Eikon battles sets a new standard for scale and spectacle. The combat is fantastic, though some might yearn for a greater level of challenge. They went all out on the soundtrack. Deviating from the open-world formula, this game sidesteps the pitfalls of excessive content, providing a more focused and refined adventure.

    While its strengths are undeniable, there is a longing for more gameplay variety, such as engaging minigames and puzzles. Additionally, expanded customization options overall and especially for party members would have added depth to the gameplay experience.    … Expand
  19. SnowmanVIII
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    For decades I've said my favorite game ever made was Final Fantasy VIII. This year that changed. XVI is the best piece of media ever created.
  20. YamikoFR
    Jul 22, 2023
    8
    FF16 is a good game focus on storyline and boss fight.. If you are looking for an hard game with complexe gameplay this is not for you.
  21. tjsingh725
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Great visuals, fantastic combat, outstanding voice acting and direction. Game is linear but with abundance of open-world games, this feels nice change of pace. Must play for new or returning final fantasy fans, or if you're simply looking for compelling action-adventure.
  22. jackinvestor
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    Great game, with great characters, story and boss battles.

    I have deducted 1 point due to bad performance mode.
  23. cepanutis
    Jul 13, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. [REVIEW IN SPANISH]

    Una vez finalizado el juego, debo decir que estamos ante un título que pudo haber marcado historia en la saga y codearse con la época gloriosa que va desde el VI al IX pero que se queda a medias por el camino debido a problemas importantes que no pueden pasarse por alto.

    Paso a exponerlos:

    > La progresión de personaje es inexistente y subir de nivel no significa absolutamente nada.
    > Tiene el peor sistema de gearing de la saga, y entiendo que es un hack n' slash mayormente... pero es que tanto las armas como el equipo son tan pobres y significan tan poco que no puedes pasar por alto la indeferencia con la que han tratado este aspecto y más en una franquicia como FF. Los accesorios son directamente una broma.
    > La ausencia de elementos es otro deficit importante, da exactamente igual el eikon que equipes que con cualquier puedes hacerle daño a todo, sin importar afinidades etc (un pilar de la saga que ignoran totalmente).
    > La historia tiene algún tramo demasiado bajo que te saca de la trama y del "momentum", sobran bastante y se hace unicamente por alargar el juego de manera artificial.
    > No es ni un open world ni un juego pasillero total... es algo a medio camino que no tiene demasiado sentido, pues la exploración no se premia absolutamente nada más que para encontrar 2 cofres con cualquier consumible o material random.
    > Al malo final le falta bastante fuelle y en ningún momento empatizas con él, te da un poco igual lo que le pase, sus ideas etc... es un personaje poco trabajado y que se ve superado por cualquiera de los dominantes a los que te enfrentas a nivel de carisma.
    > Pasa demasiado tiempo desde que tienes 2 eikon hasta que te dan el tercero. Y qué decir del último el cual directamente estás casi terminando el juego ya cuando lo recibes.

    Y dicho todo esto... por qué le doy un 8? pues porque aún con sus defectos y que se ha renunciado totalmente al género RPG, sigue teniendo una historia muy muy buena que sabe cerrar por lo alto y con unas primeras 12-15h de juego que son increíbles. Si llega a mantener esa dinámica hasta el final hubiesemos hablado de una de las mejores historias de la franquicia, que es decir bastante. En el balance global lo coloco como el mejor FF desde FFX que ya es bastante, por encima del FFXII, del FFXIII y del FFXV. (El XIV no es comparable aquí).    … Expand
  24. Nimmer
    Aug 2, 2023
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really liked the demo and, generally speaking, the first half of the game. The characters were very interesting across the board, the story had me very emotionally invested, the politics between nations was amazing, the world building was excellent. Yes, the side quests and RPG features were pretty lame, but the fantastic gameplay in the fantastic story with it's fantastic characters made none of it matter. If the game kept up with it's quality throughout the entirety of it, I'd be giving it a 9, despite the flaws.

    But the story falls off a cliff at some point as they've built up a "big bad" enemy. Characters that were once interesting either cease to exist or become very bland and predictable. The convoluted politics disappear and the story begins to drag as each and every objective is guessed ahead of time. I was excitedly playing every chance I got and then I was forcing myself to play the game so that I could complete it. And if the big bad was satisfying to kill, I'd maybe be okay with the ending, but the only feeling the ending left me with was dissatisfaction. I didn't care about killing the big bad in this game, at all, and the ending is set up to make the player satisfied with the death of the MC and his pals because they stopped the big bad. But the big bad was lame and uninteresting, so the MC and pals that were the last things I was emotionally invested in died killing a mostly faceless enemy that I didn't care about.

    Also, while the general gameplay is fantastic, the eikon fights were absolutely boring to play comparatively and I found myself disappointed when having to switch from human combat to eikon combat when it really should have been the opposite. Overall, I feel like they fumbled their execution on what could have been an amazing game, leaving the game feeling generic and unsatisfying.    … Expand
  25. Emptilion
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    First time since FF12 that I have been this invested in a singleplayer final fantasy game. Loved every minute of it. It doesn't play like the final fantasies of old, but it sure is the first game in a long time that made me feel the same way I did playing a Final Fantasy game back in the day. You might not have a true party in this game, but this cast of characters might be one of the bestFirst time since FF12 that I have been this invested in a singleplayer final fantasy game. Loved every minute of it. It doesn't play like the final fantasies of old, but it sure is the first game in a long time that made me feel the same way I did playing a Final Fantasy game back in the day. You might not have a true party in this game, but this cast of characters might be one of the best in the entire franchise. I found the story to be really engaging, I felt invested in the world, the gameplay is really fun and the boss fights are the absolute highlights of the game. Watching an FMV was the most hype thing back during the PS1 and PS2 days, and that has kind of been lost now. But the Eikon battles feel like the replacement for that in this game. They are breathtaking. I had a smile on my face during every single one.

    Not every fan is going to be pleased, but for me 13 and 15 were not what I personally wanted out of this franchise, and even 7R made decisions I am not a huge fan of. But FF16 felt like a true return to form to me. I have played every game in this franchise besides 11, and while I still need to let it sink in a bit, I am confident this game is going to rank high among my favourite FF games. Maybe even top 3.    … Expand
  26. Aedan
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. omg clive, i will never foget our time. the battles are ameizing, the story its ameizing, cid! omg cid!… Expand
  27. Sir_Ligma
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    There are no words. This game is gripping, ambitious and just a masterpiece. It's a big change from the usual final fantasy formula but its a good one.
  28. marvsfontanilla
    Aug 2, 2023
    9
    Story: 8
    Graphics: 8,5
    Sound: 9
    Gameplay: 9
    Playtime: +70 Hours (Main Story + Extra)
  29. pigjedi
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    Love the visuals. Love the epic battles
    The combat is fun and fluid. Many options post game as well.
    What can be improved.. Side quests start slow but gets really good at the end. If only they started well too.
    I think the combat can also be improved with maybe elemental weakness? And more options for weapons
    FF is back with 16 and 7 Remake
  30. Zeromus
    Jul 25, 2023
    10
    GOTY DEL AÑO,JUEGAZO,El FF tiene q ser el goty del año,si lo gana cualquier otra empresa ha sido con maletines negros como el tlu2 o cuando salio el FFX q se lo dieron al puto san andreas,menudo juego de mierda de disparitos y drojas,bazofia,¡Final Fantasy es la mejor saga de videojuegos de la historia!
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Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 146 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 134 out of 146
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 146
  3. Negative: 0 out of 146
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 22, 2024
    100
    Final Fantasy XVI is an excellent game in every way. If you're a fan of the series for the stories and characters, you won't go wrong here, and if you've avoided the series for, say, turn-based combat, the sixteenth installment offers the perfect opportunity to get started with this legend of the gaming industry. [Issue#329]
  2. Riot Pixels
    Oct 30, 2023
    73
    This is a solid RPG/action game. Some elements of the game are unusual and fresh for single-player parts of the Final Fantasy series, but some are too dull and rudimentary.
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  3. PLAY
    Sep 17, 2023
    90
    New numbered FFs are good again. Stunning to look at, with new, punchy combat, and a great yarn, it is, if anything, too focussed, lacking a bit of the weird. [Issue#30, p.78]
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