Final Fantasy XVI

 PlayStation 5
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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8567 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6,528 out of 8567
  2. Mixed: 693 out of 8567
  3. Negative: 1,346 out of 8567
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  1. MunizFer
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Tenía mucho tiempo que no me emocionaba tanto con un videojuego. Tiene una perfecta historia que no te dejará indiferente. No esperaba nada de este juego pero me he llevado una gran grata sorpresa. 10/10
  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. MRLOVE2323
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Es increíble que tenga una nota baja de los usuarios solo por un tema de resentimiento. Yo no descargue la demo ni busque sobre el juego para no construir una idea y venir con la mente en blanco con esta entrega y lea disfrute mucho me encanto el juego , gameplay, su historia todo.

    Lo recomiendo y mas para los fanáticos de la saga
  4. Kuno360
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    ¡Asombroso! ¡Puede que no sea un FF tradicional, pero aún tiene esos pilares que nos han encantado durante muchos años!
  5. magdamigue
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    De los mejores FF ! No entiendo el odio de la gente si no hay juegos de este nivel!
  6. Hontoo
    Jun 24, 2023
    6
    I cleared this video game, but I couldn’t find its uniqueness. The sub-quests were boring and the story wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t very good either. I enjoyed the combat system, but there were many scenes where I couldn’t see the enemy’s attack due to excessive effects, which hindered the fun. I think this game is an ordinary game.
  7. azmatchap
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    what the hell are people talking about this game is incredible and this comes from a PC Gamer I bought ps5 just for this game and it didn't disappoint . can't wait for pc release
  8. Thom17
    Jun 24, 2023
    7
    The story is very interesting and good, you always want to know how it continues. The game is a story driven so I already knew it would be good
    Speaking of gameplay, i found it very easy, not boring, but even with bosses its very hard to die. Developers also decided that during boss fights you get to respawn at the moment you died with full hp, and you really have no challenge then.
    Fetch    The story is very interesting and good, you always want to know how it continues. The game is a story driven so I already knew it would be good
    Speaking of gameplay, i found it very easy, not boring, but even with bosses its very hard to die. Developers also decided that during boss fights you get to respawn at the moment you died with full hp, and you really have no challenge then.
    Fetch quests at this time should be very low or nonexistent, but this game has so many of them and it becomes very, very boring.
    Speaking about exploration is personal: I have heard many people saying they prefer this linear way to explore the world, and many others not liking it. Personally I don't find exploration very funny.
    I found very bad their decision to completely eliminate the party, you only have to build the main character and that is very unusual for a JRPG.
    The OST is amazing!
    So I think ffxvi is a good game, but it failed in so many aspects imo.    … Expand
  9. Vegabond85
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    About halfway through, been having an absolute blast with this game. Only criticism I would give it are the side quests are very generic, but luckily they don't seem to be oversaturated. Outside of that, the story is compelling, the combat is great, the world is gorgeous, the characters are personable, and the music is amazing. Would be a solid 10 for me if the side quests were more funAbout halfway through, been having an absolute blast with this game. Only criticism I would give it are the side quests are very generic, but luckily they don't seem to be oversaturated. Outside of that, the story is compelling, the combat is great, the world is gorgeous, the characters are personable, and the music is amazing. Would be a solid 10 for me if the side quests were more fun (I'd rather one good side quests over a bunch of quick fetch quests any day of the week), or if they were just skipped altogether.… Expand
  10. golsori
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This is one of the best FF games ever made. It's not a perfect game because it has a few flaws, but the story, direction, compelling world and combat system made it a special experience.
  11. Spudsii
    Jun 24, 2023
    7
    Well i have to say for a final fantasy game Yoshi-p dropped the ball on this one the game is good but that's it good nothing more, it is very hollow and overall lacking for a ff game i think ff7 remake combat would have been so much better way to go in this game and when i start to think ff15 is a better game i know something is wrong.
  12. Rafaleon96
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Increíble, una historia que te atrapa y jugabilidad frenética, estoy disfrutando cada minuto sin querer que acabe.
  13. Nibbana
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    Im too lazy to write a review so I'm just gonna say that I love the game xd
  14. Raizan-zero
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    As a long term Final Fantasy player I have enjoyed the utter hell out of this game -Great Combat easy to get into but gets deeper as the game goes on (not the single button mashing that the people that have never played this game are claiming it to be unless you use the accessibility items which are ment for the people with disabilities - Great FF story will a lot of great and deep momentsAs a long term Final Fantasy player I have enjoyed the utter hell out of this game -Great Combat easy to get into but gets deeper as the game goes on (not the single button mashing that the people that have never played this game are claiming it to be unless you use the accessibility items which are ment for the people with disabilities - Great FF story will a lot of great and deep moments masterfully voice acted - Music is amazing and really immerses in the world and environment - Avtive lore time is a godsend and all games should have this feature moving forward - Epic ser peices and cut scenes that really bring out the tension Overall would highly recomend to all JRPG fans and even DMC/Bayonetta fans… Expand
  15. Pekomiko35
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This game is flawless in every aspect. The combat, soundtrack, acting and gameplay is outstanding! I've never had so much fun doing melee combat and everytime a hype scene comes up, the music gets so much more intense. FF16 gives you so much goosebumps with the thrill of the game
  16. rwxt
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    It's an amazing game with fascinating storytelling, epic battles, adorable characters, and especially the wonderful BGM. Thank you Yoshida san and team CBU3. I love this game and feeling so grateful for everything.
  17. Tarabyte
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    I honestly can't believe how much negativity there is surrounding this game just because some people have a set-in-stone idea of "what a Final Fantasy game should be". Those are the kind of people who can't open their minds to new ideas. And don't even get me started on the review bombs. Geez. This game is an absolute masterpiece and it's better than I had ever expected it to be. I wasn'tI honestly can't believe how much negativity there is surrounding this game just because some people have a set-in-stone idea of "what a Final Fantasy game should be". Those are the kind of people who can't open their minds to new ideas. And don't even get me started on the review bombs. Geez. This game is an absolute masterpiece and it's better than I had ever expected it to be. I wasn't even planning on buying it initially but the demo won me over. And now that I've spent hours upon hours with it, I can confidently say that it is one of the best games I've ever played.… Expand
  18. Jack_atlas
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    It's true that this game can carry's needs of the players . Please don't hit this game for a **** reason.
  19. Petrokolos
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This is a must play for anyone that loves single player games and especially JRPGs.
  20. FalcoZuero
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    Final fantasy XVI has a combat reminiscent of Devil May cry but with a game of thrones-like story. The combat may look simple at first but if you try approaching it to be as effective and flashy as you can it can get quite interesting. The story is great. Not the best of the FF franchise but it is up there with the good ones. Graphics are great. The world is beautiful. The music is fantastic.
  21. FingsTwoPoint0
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    I would just like to start off by saying anyone who gives any game a rating of "0" does not possess the class to even rate games! I mean come on! Really?!?! This game is FIRE!!!! 1. Awesome combat 2. Awesome visuals 3. Awesome story 4. Awesome soundtrack 5. Awesome voice acting 6. Awesome performance

    This game is a must play and the devs nailed it with this one!! Thank you to    I would just like to start off by saying anyone who gives any game a rating of "0" does not possess the class to even rate games! I mean come on! Really?!?! This game is FIRE!!!! 1. Awesome combat 2. Awesome visuals 3. Awesome story 4. Awesome soundtrack 5. Awesome voice acting 6. Awesome performance

    This game is a must play and the devs nailed it with this one!! Thank you to everyone who helped make this game!!    … Expand
  22. et12321et
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    It's amazing, I feel like I've watched a movie, with the character's journey, I can feel that the production team put so much effort into the experience. Although there are still some minor shortcomings, it is definitely not to the extent that you can maliciously give a low score.
  23. debiru_ita
    Jun 24, 2023
    6
    FFXVI is definitely a good action game, with a good story and just as much does not reflect what one would expect from a Final Fantasy. the strengths of the game revolve totally around the narrative plot that makes you want to keep going to see how the story evolves.
    On the gameplay level I find the cutscenes far too invasive, totally unnecessary side quests, and a total lack of the gdr    FFXVI is definitely a good action game, with a good story and just as much does not reflect what one would expect from a Final Fantasy. the strengths of the game revolve totally around the narrative plot that makes you want to keep going to see how the story evolves.
    On the gameplay level I find the cutscenes far too invasive, totally unnecessary side quests, and a total lack of the gdr aspects.
    The combat system resolves itself with a continuous rotation between eikons to spam the moves having coldowns with no need for tactics or reasoning, all for the purpose of staggering the opponent over and over again to do some damage.

    They probably had not named it Final Fantasy would not have received so much criticism sometimes even gratuitous    … Expand
  24. olimpN7
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Лучшая игра на PS5. Тут основной упор на сюжет и битвы больших айконов, они сделаны феноменально. Сюжетно пока одна из лучших игр в который я когда либо играл, он сам очень драматичный и эмоциональный, постановка так же хороша. Музыка от Сокена великолепна.
    Геймплей чем то похож на ДМЦ или байонету. Боевая система хорошо проработана и не даст заскучать до конца игры. И она стала чисто    Лучшая игра на PS5. Тут основной упор на сюжет и битвы больших айконов, они сделаны феноменально. Сюжетно пока одна из лучших игр в который я когда либо играл, он сам очень драматичный и эмоциональный, постановка так же хороша. Музыка от Сокена великолепна.
    Геймплей чем то похож на ДМЦ или байонету. Боевая система хорошо проработана и не даст заскучать до конца игры. И она стала чисто экшеновой и олдфагам это может не понравится, но зато гораздо динамичнее. В общем наконец то получили реально крутую финалку со времен выхода фф12 (ремейк не в счет)    … Expand
  25. dark_hox
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is a masterpiece. The best FF by far, The story
    The combat
    The world
    The characters are all perfect. One of the best games i ever played in my life    … Expand
  26. Camzillasmom
    Jun 24, 2023
    4
    I played each Final Fantasy game since the early 90ties and enjoyed FF15. After playing Final Fantasy 16 for more than 8 hours, I have to say that I am concerned and disappointed about how superficial the series will become if it continues on this path.

    The story is okay, the graphics beautiful and the fights can be complex but else than that, it plays and feels more like a visual novel    I played each Final Fantasy game since the early 90ties and enjoyed FF15. After playing Final Fantasy 16 for more than 8 hours, I have to say that I am concerned and disappointed about how superficial the series will become if it continues on this path.

    The story is okay, the graphics beautiful and the fights can be complex but else than that, it plays and feels more like a visual novel with hack and slash elements then a complex Final Fantasy game that I have gotten used to from the past.
    The Side Quests are the shallowest I have completed in any FF game consisting of go fetch, find, fight, take back with no interesting twists or well hidden items. For me, just not enough effort by the developers...
    Clive's encouraging sentences towards his companions during fights is limited to 3. So after hearing "Get them boy" or "You know what to do, boy" various times in a fight with tons of encounters that I have to fight through... - I just want to turn off the sound all together.
    The corridor-like areas feel empty, dead and there is not much to discover. The shops only sell 3 potions, so they reduced the content overall.
    Outside towns it's even worse - sometimes you have to go through an area various times to do the Side Quests and hearing Clive say, after you've passed the vinyard area at least 3 times before: "This must be the vineyard" is just ridiculous!
    We all know, the Final Fantasy series can produce visual masterpieces, but I would have liked to see a better future of Final Fantasy in FF16 - one that has - apart from a gripping story - life with interesting Side Quests and a surprising, complex world.

    While FF15 was bursting with side activities like fishing, cooking and chocobo races - which were not mandatory and could totally be avoided by pure action lovers - at least it was those activities that put life into the game. FF16 contains only 3 "activities" which alternate and mix up until the end of the game interrupted by Cut-scenes: Walking - Hack'n'Slash - Shopping. This may be enough for others but certainly not for me and it really doesn't deserve a higher rating than FF15.    … Expand
  27. GreyGreyGrey
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    It feels so perfect and dark. Great flow and epic Story. Thx for that masterpiece
  28. Manetank
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    As an 35 years old FF veteran, who loved all previous FF games, im beyond amazed, how hateful are people nowadays, i feel sorry for anyone giving this game 0, because theres no justification for that even, if you are not fan of franchise. For me this is best ff game since ff 10 . Period.
  29. omelnw
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    10/10 Story
    8/10 gameplay
    1000/10 Music and BGM Take a risky leap in the Final Fantasy series by transforming yourself from a turn-based RPG into a full-fledged Action RPG style game, and the team did not miss this leap. Can make the new gameplay of Final Fantasy XVI fun, exciting and not too difficult for players who are not familiar with it. Called to be in the middle of the    10/10 Story
    8/10 gameplay
    1000/10 Music and BGM

    Take a risky leap in the Final Fantasy series by transforming yourself from a turn-based RPG into a full-fledged Action RPG style game, and the team did not miss this leap. Can make the new gameplay of Final Fantasy XVI fun, exciting and not too difficult for players who are not familiar with it. Called to be in the middle of the admirable. And can definitely continue to develop further

    The unique focus of this game series They maintain their standards well. Both the story that is heavy and full Both are profound both dark drama and happy hope The background music is excellent, the price is reasonable, the fighting scenes are fun and exciting. The cutscenes also played background music that fit the story.

    There may be some drawbacks. For example, the frame rate will drop slightly in some cutscenes. or gameplay that is not extreme to one side may not be liked by fans extreme from both the turn-based and action sides.

    I personally believe this game has the ability to be GOTY, but it would be difficult. Because this year's competitors look very strong, for best score and music, I think this game must be received for sure XD.    … Expand
  30. TengGaming
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    A game well define for next generation experience combat is fun, story and it RPG elements it’s a must play masterpiece from square Enix.
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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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