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
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  3. Negative: 1,346 out of 8567
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  1. Minty777
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Wonderful game, the story and "vibe" is as Final fantasy as you can get.

    Yoshi-P was very clear from the start that it was an action RPG, he delivered in spades.

    Play it
  2. SaltyChips
    Jul 2, 2023
    10
    Incredibly fun sequences, a beautiful world, and a solid final fantasy type story, this game has it all. Personally, I think the characters are well built although I wish side quests would focus more on the characters rather than helping with menial tasks. Certain parts of the game may drag on but there's always something around the corner to make up for it. Plus the combat is great and isIncredibly fun sequences, a beautiful world, and a solid final fantasy type story, this game has it all. Personally, I think the characters are well built although I wish side quests would focus more on the characters rather than helping with menial tasks. Certain parts of the game may drag on but there's always something around the corner to make up for it. Plus the combat is great and is fun as long as you switch up your attack patterns.… Expand
  3. Soodhmdan55
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    A very wonderful and fun game, and the fighting and battles are very exciting and epic. Indeed, it is a game that deserves the award of the year
  4. GreatBushmaster
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    TOP-1 PS5 game at the moment. A masterpiece story. Incredible characters. All aspects of the game are good.
  5. bestberto_
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Extremely impressed with the story and the combat. This is still Final Fantasy in spirit, and has finally turned me around on the need for turn based combat. If the plot and writing are this good, with a combat system I enjoy, tradition isn’t so important after all.
  6. danar
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Outstanding story, characters, and worldbuilding earn the right to depart from what fans expect from Final Fantasy.
  7. Mauriciofs
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Jogo épico e que faz uma importante virada de chave na franquia Final Fantasy!
    Uma narrativa forte e um gameplay frenético, fazem desse jogo um forte candidato a jogo do ano.
  8. iNoiZx
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    Great entry to the series, it's dark setting and modernized gameplay really makes this game a nice experience. The team behind this shines with their experience with the work on FF14. Any person who hates this game cause of it's difference and new functionalities should face that each Final Fantasy made a lot of unique additions per entry. That's what the series is about. Sharing someGreat entry to the series, it's dark setting and modernized gameplay really makes this game a nice experience. The team behind this shines with their experience with the work on FF14. Any person who hates this game cause of it's difference and new functionalities should face that each Final Fantasy made a lot of unique additions per entry. That's what the series is about. Sharing some universe related stuff but each with its own story, world and functionalities. Also the fact, that it's hated because the release on PS5 first is completely nonsense, final fantasy is historically a Sony first series. Would be interested if these guys also going to review bomb Starfield if it's released on Xbox only.… Expand
  9. Alexron07
    Jul 3, 2023
    10
    I finished the game, the side quests are free creative and engaging. Never got board while playing the story. It is one of the best game that I played for a long time. I downloaded the whole sound track to listen to while driving around
  10. Tetsuwan
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Disclaimer: I lost interest in FF games after FFIX. While I tried every FF game since, they never quite held my interest after the PS1 titles. I’m the odd duck that thought FFVIII was the best FF game and XVI, to me, feels like this gen’s embodiment of what VIII was. Beautiful game, dark undertones, amazing, serious adult characters that feel more dramatic. It’s a slow burn for the firstDisclaimer: I lost interest in FF games after FFIX. While I tried every FF game since, they never quite held my interest after the PS1 titles. I’m the odd duck that thought FFVIII was the best FF game and XVI, to me, feels like this gen’s embodiment of what VIII was. Beautiful game, dark undertones, amazing, serious adult characters that feel more dramatic. It’s a slow burn for the first two hours but it just keeps on building, getting better and better and more intriguing by the minute. It’s Game of Thrones with a Japanese visual vocabulary. Love it. PS: I hate that MC became a thumbs up/thumbs down these days with 0s and 10s :(… Expand
  11. Xedmed
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    This game is phenomenal. Game of the year I say (and yes I did complete Totk before saying that). The game is a visual marvel. It's characters are all exceptionally likeable. Plus the growth paths they go on are unbelievable. The side quest generate this amazing rich world, where you see your base grow, and the people directly benefit from your input. The combat is frantic, taking all theThis game is phenomenal. Game of the year I say (and yes I did complete Totk before saying that). The game is a visual marvel. It's characters are all exceptionally likeable. Plus the growth paths they go on are unbelievable. The side quest generate this amazing rich world, where you see your base grow, and the people directly benefit from your input. The combat is frantic, taking all the best bits of DMC5 and a few of the better action RPG's of the past 5 years. The influence of so many other games are seen in this. 10/10. I'm only 50% of the way through and can't recommend it enough.… Expand
  12. OnigiriP
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    Great combat and a great soundtrack, eikon battles are massive and epic.
    you can do a lot of combinations thanks to the eikon mechanics you can also equip other eikon abilities to a specific eikon, the hunt system and the exploration is great, lots of open areas to explore and of course, the story is great, amazing at it's core!
  13. Jhonnata
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    O jogo é muito bom, tanto a história como personagens e jogabildade. A maioria das críticas negativas são caixistas frustrados por não terem jogos em sua consola.
  14. RyeMoo
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    This game is an absolute banger! Great music, story and action. I like the new action style too. This is a system seller!
  15. Shaun38
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece. Eikon on Eikon battles are some of the most epic gameplay scenes I've ever played through in a video game.

    Just buy it, it's amazing.
  16. MatheusMMM
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Jogo fantástico, reinventou a franquia mais uma vez e assim conseguiu atrair novo público pra Final Fantasy, Nota 10
  17. Huan_SenPai
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Too many good cutscenes just like an usual Final Fantasy does. xiv but it's real time action. No turnbase? this is a test of your reflexes!
    And Try Parsing
  18. djsalassound
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Es un pedazo de juego de lo mejor de 2023 GOTY!!! y que me coma la polla una y otra vez el hijo de puta de Jaen
  19. kyuuka
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Combat and action are top notch, and some cutscenes are jaw dropping and make action movies look silly compared to this. This game knows what it wants to be and it's pretty good at it. My 2023 goty for now
  20. 3zizuz
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    I was entraced by the voice acting and the abundance of emotions the characters exhibit.. the Game play is addictive and the story keeps pulling you in then throws you head first into the sky when these eikonic beasts duke it out on a collosal scale.

    I was very upset at first when the game felt stage based and linear but was quickly reminded of how the world of Final Fantasy XIV felt and    I was entraced by the voice acting and the abundance of emotions the characters exhibit.. the Game play is addictive and the story keeps pulling you in then throws you head first into the sky when these eikonic beasts duke it out on a collosal scale.

    I was very upset at first when the game felt stage based and linear but was quickly reminded of how the world of Final Fantasy XIV felt and I was in awe of the nature, design and music.

    Love this game from top to bottom
    An exhilarating experience that I hope to happen again in my life time ❤️    … Expand
  21. Davelorino
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    Incredible. The narrative, combat and visual style is all perfect. Really cool how they let you scale up or down the difficulty of combat so you can choose a more involved experience for when you're feeling like a challenge but also there's an option for an easier setting if you feel like more of a narrative focused experience.
  22. GT2040GamingPR
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Gran juego me a encantado la verdad soy fan de Final Fantasy y se los anteriores FF siempre me a gustado asi de combates de turnos pero este cambia todo eso a hackslah la historia muy buena los combates epicos una banda sonora increíble lo estoy disfrutando como no se imaginan un gran juego le doy mi merecido 10
  23. Andbar
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Combates increíbles y una historia brutal. Contratada como se tiene que contar, el mundo de los videojuegos ya tiene muchos años y hemos crecido, basta ya de jrpg con historias infantilizadas
  24. Doreaga-Sr
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Final fantasy 16 is the best so far yet. Im glad its not a jrpg those type of games arnt popular no more. Game looks and feel amazing and the story keeps me intrigued. From a player who has the game and is enjoying it. Good job square enix/soft.
  25. RovCal21
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Easily in my top 3 favourite ffs. Just behind ff9 and ff8 I belong to that gang who hasn't properly enjoyed an ff since ffx. I haven't played 11 or 14 But 16 is back to glory.
  26. Lencho
    Jul 2, 2023
    10
    El videojuego está increíble, tiene sus cosas como todo pero en general está excelente... su historia, banda sonora y como luce el juego en general... tiene unos gráficos increíbles, el diseño y desarrollo de personajes es sublime!
  27. mnhattt080902
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really enjoyed the story and music in the game, it reminds me of playing FFX and earlier, although the game no longer has turn based mechanics, the change is appropriate because the game doesn't have a loading screen… Expand
  28. P4E4T4O
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Another masterpiece :)
    10/10 all Final Fantasy series's :) toooooooooooooooop
  29. Keln
    Jul 3, 2023
    10
    Outstanding.

    The spectacle, the soundtrack, oh my god. Those alone are enough to warrant a 10. Solid cast of characters. Solid voice acting. The themes of discrimination and slavery are met with nuance and variety. Combat plays nicely, very permissive on the first playthrough (NG+ has more difficulty options) Wish RPG elements were pushed a bit further, as itemisation is just a    Outstanding.

    The spectacle, the soundtrack, oh my god. Those alone are enough to warrant a 10.

    Solid cast of characters. Solid voice acting. The themes of discrimination and slavery are met with nuance and variety.
    Combat plays nicely, very permissive on the first playthrough (NG+ has more difficulty options)
    Wish RPG elements were pushed a bit further, as itemisation is just a matter of "equipment new equipment to get marginal increase in stats".
    Accessories aren't really providing the variety I was hoping they would.

    Still a massive recommendation. Will probably get it on PC to enjoy the glorious PC performances eventually.    … Expand
  30. Dady121314
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    I like the new system in fighting, amazing work , amazing story and cut scenes PERFECT
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#16 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2023
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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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