Final Fantasy XVI

 PlayStation 5
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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8567 Ratings

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  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. TheDude222
    Jul 4, 2023
    9
    Rare for me to love a game so much that I can tell and see how much room for improvement there is. I overall give it an 8.5 so I'll be rounding up. This game honestly is up there with GoW(2018) for me. The story and characters and world I'll remember for a long time if not for forever and I hope to see more from the ff16 universe even with them saying this is a complete package. Glad toRare for me to love a game so much that I can tell and see how much room for improvement there is. I overall give it an 8.5 so I'll be rounding up. This game honestly is up there with GoW(2018) for me. The story and characters and world I'll remember for a long time if not for forever and I hope to see more from the ff16 universe even with them saying this is a complete package. Glad to have experienced it and will be going through Ng+ immediately. Definitely give it a recommend for any action game lovers.… Expand
  2. xdelmeehanx
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    Great game. It a gorgeous, fully-fleshed out world. Definitely has the GoT story vibe but it’s done well. Voice acting is incredible. The combat system is flashy. My only gripe is how incredibly easy it is but there is at least hard mode after you beat it.
  3. Alukun
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    Disfrutandolo como un niño, totalmente recomendable!
    Un nuevo punto de vista para la saga, pesa mas lo positivo que lo negativo.
    Mantiene la esencia pero con un punto mas adulto.

    100% recomendable a todo fan y personas que se inicien en la saga.
  4. DanijelM
    Jun 26, 2023
    5
    I wanted to give it a 10 but then I saw gay characters in the game and NO! I don't play games with this woke BS.
  5. Liadran
    Jul 9, 2023
    10
    Very well-made game, continuing to make changes to ensure the franchise survives. I highly recommend everyone play this game.
  6. PavPav
    Jun 24, 2023
    7
    Quite dated level design,empty world.
    Great cutscenes and good story.
    Was expecting more from FF series
  7. Altair0043
    Jul 7, 2023
    10
    Simplente espectacular. Combates, ambientación, historia.. Cuándo sale el próximo?
  8. Apaxican
    Jul 4, 2023
    10
    I rate it at 9.5, but rounding up to 10. This game is incredible. The story, gripping that you want to know what happens next. The combat, so satisfying that you get excited when battling. The music, phenomenally done and memorable. The characters, well written and leaves you rooting for them. The world, beautiful with wonderful and grandiose sights. The lore, interesting that leaves youI rate it at 9.5, but rounding up to 10. This game is incredible. The story, gripping that you want to know what happens next. The combat, so satisfying that you get excited when battling. The music, phenomenally done and memorable. The characters, well written and leaves you rooting for them. The world, beautiful with wonderful and grandiose sights. The lore, interesting that leaves you in wonderment. Its the kind of game that gets you to feel genuine emotion from excitement, to anger, to sadness, to laughter. It is games with stories and even combat gameplay like this one that made me fall in love with gaming. Top tier.… Expand
  9. AztecEX
    Jun 28, 2023
    9
    Очень классная игра. Боевая система лучше чем в DMC5. Сюжет интересный, персонажи тоже. Хочется узнать историю главного героя и к чему это всё приведёт. Битвы с Эйконами самый сок. Не пожалел, что купил игру по предзаказу. Из минусов, не самая лучшая производительность. Во всем остальном игра классная.Очень классная игра. Боевая система лучше чем в DMC5. Сюжет интересный, персонажи тоже. Хочется узнать историю главного героя и к чему это всё приведёт. Битвы с Эйконами самый сок. Не пожалел, что купил игру по предзаказу. Из минусов, не самая лучшая производительность. Во всем остальном игра классная.
  10. Trunker
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    Great game.
    GOTY for sure.
    Haters will hate because is a reflection of how miserable they are inside.
  11. alm1234
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    The best advice I can give you is to literally ignore the Negative Reviews, they are just embarrassing

    About the game... The game has an awesome Story, Characters, World Building, Gameplay, and several fights which I would consider one of the best in gaming history. Side Quests begin shallow, but halfway they become decent, with some specifically being really good and offering    The best advice I can give you is to literally ignore the Negative Reviews, they are just embarrassing

    About the game...

    The game has an awesome Story, Characters, World Building, Gameplay, and several fights which I would consider one of the best in gaming history.

    Side Quests begin shallow, but halfway they become decent, with some specifically being really good and offering extra Lore and narrative.

    About performance, the Quality mode is flawless, but the performance one needs some improvements, for a new player I would tell you to play in Quality mode.

    The game always needs a disable motion blur option, which was already confirmed to come at a later patch.~

    All being said, buy this game and enjoy it, ignore people who just review bomb because it's not turn-based and lacks black people, which is the main reason they complain since the game isn't all white people like they like to spread misinformation.    … Expand
  12. ArcZ7
    Jul 17, 2023
    8
    Great story, combat, characters and world. This game is truly nearly perfect but I wish it had bit more stuff to do in the world and the RPG mechanics being more fleshed out rather then just leveling up and watching numbers go up.
  13. YazanS
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Story, graphics, gameplay and character development.. what more you will ask for in a game!
  14. FerRTT
    Jun 25, 2023
    5
    Comprei na intenção de jogar um jogo pesado com um enredo nível Game Of Thrones e Jogabilidade nível devil may cry, mas achei uma história "pesada" que não arisca, bota umas mortizinhas fracas um prota chorão com pinta de Jhon Snow do Paraguai. Jogabilidade com uns combos sem complexidade que tu faz com uma mão.
  15. Unkosan
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Best of the Final Fantasy series
    Summoned beast battles are great
    QTEs that frequently enter during battle are fun
    goty most promising candidate
  16. kratosmuscle
    Jun 25, 2023
    7
    Right now after playing like 30 hours and reaching lv38 I feel like this game is a 7,5 at this moment. If the port wasn't 720p 30-60fps in performance mode but a steady 60 fps this would be an 8 for me. So this number can still change to 8. Now you may ask why not a higher score well the reason is there is too much filler content. If they got rid of all the dumb side content except for theRight now after playing like 30 hours and reaching lv38 I feel like this game is a 7,5 at this moment. If the port wasn't 720p 30-60fps in performance mode but a steady 60 fps this would be an 8 for me. So this number can still change to 8. Now you may ask why not a higher score well the reason is there is too much filler content. If they got rid of all the dumb side content except for the bounties this would have been like a 9 but those side missions really drag down the pacing because the main story is really interesting and the setpieces etc are really a feast to enjoy. But those side quests missions are also a part of the main story where you have to gather stuff to continue the main quest which also feels like stuff that would have been better to get rid of. If you take all the missions from the arcade mode with only the bounties in some of those open spaces then the game would have been a much better experience. So yeah right now I'm really enjoying the game when it comes to the story parts because those are super epic the other stuff should just be rid off. Also the combat is awesome but I feel like being able to put 4 to 5 eikons on the d pad instead of 3 eikons that you can switch through with l2 would have made the combat experience and depth much better as well as an extra button like to expand the normal moveset. Right now there is depth but doesn't even come close to the greats like dmc5. If they added all that stuff the game would have been a masterpiece but right now it's just a good game.… Expand
  17. Elicituss
    Jul 14, 2023
    9
    One of the best games I have played for a long time.The gameplay of the game is extremely fun and it was one of the main reasons I picked up the game. I never liked FF because of the gameplay where you have to control other characters or give orders to them but this one doesn't have that and for me that was the best choice from square enix. The story is phenomenal and it's more matureOne of the best games I have played for a long time.The gameplay of the game is extremely fun and it was one of the main reasons I picked up the game. I never liked FF because of the gameplay where you have to control other characters or give orders to them but this one doesn't have that and for me that was the best choice from square enix. The story is phenomenal and it's more mature compared to other FF and that's really good. The scenarios are phenomenal and one of the most beautiful art design since elden ring. The only negative point of the game is the performance mode which is not stable at 60fps but the quality mode is perfect and the facial expressions in the side missions doest look so good and look like from ubisoft. Overall this game is 9/10 and for me the game of the year despite having played zelda. More unlike zelda this game really is something different from the previous one and not just an addition in gameplay and exploration.… Expand
  18. Jvalero1122
    Jun 26, 2023
    5
    Juegazo, simplemente, juegazo. Gráficamente es genial, la historia es una maravilla, el sistema de combate y el mismo combate es una cosa burtal, guapisimo.
  19. Marvelatit
    Jul 10, 2023
    8
    Great game considering I’m new to final fantasy universe or whatever it’s called great soundtracks epic boss fights the story was good kind off fell out at some point but overall it’s solid and wonderful experience.
  20. Darkaar
    Jun 26, 2023
    5
    Cons.

    No rpg mechanics. Horrible side quests. Tedious animations you see a 100 times. Poor performance in both modes. The game forcefully slows the player down by having the weirdest sprint mechanic plus no sprinting in towns. No exploration, it's a complete waste of time. Crafting system is pointless. Most characters are bland/boring. No party system. Voice acting is hit or miss. Pros.    Cons.

    No rpg mechanics.
    Horrible side quests.
    Tedious animations you see a 100 times.
    Poor performance in both modes.
    The game forcefully slows the player down by having the weirdest sprint mechanic plus no sprinting in towns.
    No exploration, it's a complete waste of time.
    Crafting system is pointless.
    Most characters are bland/boring.
    No party system.
    Voice acting is hit or miss.

    Pros.

    Combat is fun. (way to easy tho)
    Story is decent.
    Music is decent.
    Set pieces are amazing.

    Overall the game is mid with an okay story and combat    … Expand
  21. TizzyWizzy
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Is this a FF game? Absolutely! The game play mechanics have obviously evolved, as they do in every single iteration of the mainline games, going all the way back to FFII. The concern that I had was, does it change enough to distract from the games story, lure, and it's ability to entertain me from start to finish. Quick answer, no. Not nearly close. This is a FF game that has matured forIs this a FF game? Absolutely! The game play mechanics have obviously evolved, as they do in every single iteration of the mainline games, going all the way back to FFII. The concern that I had was, does it change enough to distract from the games story, lure, and it's ability to entertain me from start to finish. Quick answer, no. Not nearly close. This is a FF game that has matured for its core audience base and evolved to allow for an expanded one.… Expand
  22. giovanaldo
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    For me it’s all about the history and combat system. It’s been a while since I felt so many emotions playing a game. Totally worth it
  23. manymoney
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    Truly the most kino video game in my life. Story is powerful and touching, the execution of it is just spectacular. Love every second of worldbuilding via sidequests. Combat is fluid and amazing, I've never been this excited to an action game for a long time. The things that could've done better from this game— for me— is its gearing system and needed more party interactions. The fpsTruly the most kino video game in my life. Story is powerful and touching, the execution of it is just spectacular. Love every second of worldbuilding via sidequests. Combat is fluid and amazing, I've never been this excited to an action game for a long time. The things that could've done better from this game— for me— is its gearing system and needed more party interactions. The fps problem is a minor issue to me for it's barely affecting my gameplay, though visually it could be a little jarring but I hope they'll be fixing that. CBU III really do cooked… Expand
  24. Doreen1023
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Although there are some disadvantages.
    But the defects cannot obscure the virtues
  25. MrMagic1999
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Great game the low ratings are only toxic people and not open minded for new things. The story, mechanics and graphics are great.
  26. Simular
    Jun 27, 2023
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After doing all the sidequest and main mission. I can say that this game needed more time through its concept. It has the right ideas but poorly executed. You can still have fun but that fun will deteriorate as soon as half way through. Most of the abilities you obtain are gatekeep by point system in that you can obtain by gaining reputation points by doing side quests in which most are so boring.

    Pros:
    - scenery/graphics
    - cinematics
    - world building
    - combat ( Although it gets so easy you almost don't need to use health regenation)
    - Boss battle are really cinematic.
    - Music slams. Only thing in this game that is perfect. Headquarter music was soothing. Fighting sequence is good. Everything is good in each section.
    - Voice acting is good

    Cons
    - Side character development is trash. No talking in between. Silent. Jill especially. It's silent in between cinematic. The most development they had was through side quest that will most likely be missed because of how poorly structured most of the side quests are. People will most likely miss it.
    - Combat is way too easy.
    - Side quest are too much like a worse version of a ubisoft side quest until you get to the late game in which you wrap up each character focus quest. It's get this, get that. I need help and this wouldn't be a problem if the combat was so easy. Each mission takes 1 minute combat and a bunch of talking.
    - chest that I notice that drop something good is one. Most of the time, they were materials that can be gained elsewhere
    - exploring is redundant in that most of the section are explored via quest but the things you loot is literally 10 gil. Most of the items except consumables are 10k plus. Although this is negated with the hunt system in which you hunt beast that either give you upto 20k gil and materials for legendary weapon/armor/gloves
    - Weapons are cosmetics that provide only attack/defense upgrade. The special weapons do not have any special effects. Atleast add special effects if the weapons is crafted by titan material for example
    - The torgal system should have included more characters. For example, up d pad could either be jill/torgal/etc. You can input which character are "controlled" in which could have mediated that fact that there isn't a party system.

    Thoughts that I really did not mind
    - Some people want more rpg elements but that's fine with what they are trying to build. It's an action-adventure game.    … Expand
  27. Yuutsu
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    This game is probably the closest to perfect experience I’ve had with a ff game. The story is gripping, although darker than what most ff games are. This game is a turning point for the movement of the series
  28. ViktorKain
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    I waited to finish the game before reviewing it. This is currently my game of the year. Outstanding from beginning to end.
    The gameplay is some of the best in the business. The story, music and graphics are also top of the line.
    It is nice to have a triple A game release with no season pass, cut content, and no microtransactions.
  29. Nadoo
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    This game is wonderful. I can’t fathom why would anyone rate this masterpiece with less than an 8. I absolutely loved this game.
  30. csfree
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Excellent game. Retains spirit of Final Fantasy while providing a new polished experience. Only complaint I have so far is a lack of ability to change abilities during Eikon fights. But can easily just restart back to the previous check point. Otherwise, epic epic epic
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#16 Best 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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