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. Rafa04
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This game is amazing regardless the frame drops this game has, it is so flawless and I didn’t see any bugs or glitches. The Story is incredible, the characters are fantastic, the combat is ridiculous good and I’m just into 16 hours and the Game is a true Goty Contender and a must play for those who has PS5.
  2. Skillerone
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Great game. The story, music, gameplay - everything is top tier. Purchase and play is a must
  3. Ruskste
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Didn’t really like the previous game but this one is awesome, the story is engaging the graphics look good
  4. Jmlive92
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game...my first final fantasy experience and I really enjoyed it...loved the story...combat is fantastic...music phenomenal...breaking the final fantasy barrier… Expand
  5. BigDad02
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Infelizmente mais mais uma vez aqui estão os caixistas para falar mal por falar pelo simples fato de ser um jogo de Playstation.

    Como alguém que jogou o game posso afirmar que é um jogaço. Extremamente cativante, com um ritmo bem ajustado e uma construção muito boa da história e personagens principais. A gameplay é excelente e as batalhas com os Eikons e bolsas são épicas. É uma obra    Infelizmente mais mais uma vez aqui estão os caixistas para falar mal por falar pelo simples fato de ser um jogo de Playstation.

    Como alguém que jogou o game posso afirmar que é um jogaço. Extremamente cativante, com um ritmo bem ajustado e uma construção muito boa da história e personagens principais. A gameplay é excelente e as batalhas com os Eikons e bolsas são épicas. É uma obra grandiosa !    … Expand
  6. Ksmooth87
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    We have been waiting for a new mainline Final Fantasy game for YEARS and this one is special so far…from the voice acting, atmosphere, graphics, combat, music etc is SUPERB…despite some performance issues the game so far is a 10/10 and definitely a HEAVYWEIGHT GOTY contender with ease. For those that are hating they must be living under a rock
  7. Saito666999
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    Literally a Masterpiece.

    If you haven’t played the game yet, just let me tell you this, STFU AND STOP REVIEWBOMBING EVERYTHING
  8. woodtomx
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    I have not been able to put this game down since I bought it! This is GOTY so far!
  9. Agitamaster
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    The moust beautiful game in The word. Gente não tem como não gostar desse jogo, o jogo está lindo, leve e tem loadings instantâneos, quem comprar vai gostar, jogo muito divertido.
  10. Thisdidudgr
    Jul 13, 2023
    10
    Absolut wunderbares Spiel. Trotzdem neu Kampfsystem es ist ein Abenteuer. Sehr empfehlenswert
  11. Endymion_Var
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Solo puedo decir; ¡Que gran juego!!!
    Esta ambientacion tipo juego de Tronos, esta ambientacion mediaval, le va genial
    El juego es una maravilla graficamente, y esto de ver a los Eones es increible.
    El rendimiento del juego es muy fluido; en modo resolucion se ve increible y el modo rendimiento se ve bien y se siente la fluidez.
  12. Nogoalsn
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    Probably one of the greatest video games ever made. Not only is the story awesome, but the combat is also awesome and gets better with time. Some of the best music in gaming.
    Biggest negative has to be the pacing.
  13. Alltime
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Me parece un exelente juego en momentos de combates tiene escenas espectaculares así como cinemáticas alucinantes, su historia te deja sin aliento en algunos momentos es espectacular lo estoy disfrutando como nunca.
  14. YazanS
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Story, graphics, gameplay and character development.. what more you will ask for in a game!
  15. Marquess
    Jul 18, 2023
    10
    Jogo incrível, com gráficos, jogabilidade, enredo... tudo crocante!! Aconselho comprar a mídia física, porque no futuro vai valer ouro.
  16. Kingofcod
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    The gameplay is fantastic and the visuals are good boss fights are bad ass and story was also good ignore the bots that gave it a bad score saying it's not final fantasy. Play it u won't be disappointed
  17. GreyGreyGrey
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    It feels so perfect and dark. Great flow and epic Story. Thx for that masterpiece
  18. Wenditek
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Historia impresionante, efectos visuales next gen, eikons jugables con increíbles batallas nunca antes vistas en un FF, estilo de combate mejorado y muy adictivo, esto es una obra maestra.
  19. chrisak10
    Jul 2, 2023
    10
    One of the best action/adventure games I’ve ever played. People are upset they almost completely abandoned the RPG elements and I get that. I’ve only played 3 final fantasy games before this and loved that element about them. But this, like the few I’ve played has a great story and wonderful characters. What square enix has created is fantastic. If you can forgive the change, and enjoyOne of the best action/adventure games I’ve ever played. People are upset they almost completely abandoned the RPG elements and I get that. I’ve only played 3 final fantasy games before this and loved that element about them. But this, like the few I’ve played has a great story and wonderful characters. What square enix has created is fantastic. If you can forgive the change, and enjoy action games at all, this is a must play.… Expand
  20. Kyw0113
    Jul 7, 2023
    10
    Good game!best game!fantastic game~!
    l am playing very fun final fantasy 16.
  21. Kmee0507
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Growing up playing Final Fantasy X I always had one dream and it was for that style of game to come out but with actual fluid combat. Well I am happy to report that game now exists in Final Fantasy XVI. This game is remarkable in so many aspects: the story is constantly propelling you forward, the side activities incentivize going out of your way to meet new characters and help them out,Growing up playing Final Fantasy X I always had one dream and it was for that style of game to come out but with actual fluid combat. Well I am happy to report that game now exists in Final Fantasy XVI. This game is remarkable in so many aspects: the story is constantly propelling you forward, the side activities incentivize going out of your way to meet new characters and help them out, and finally the combat is downright magnificent. For a long time I held the belief that Sekiro had the best combat of any video game but I think its finally time for a new top contender in this game. The combat is so fast and so fluid and so kinetic its practically hypnotic. I highly recommend this game for the incredible environments and combat alone.… Expand
  22. Shouta_Rakuu
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Great combat, brilliant music (obviously). Generally loved it all so far, gripping story, over the top Eikon battles. Struggled to put it down. One of my new favourites in the franchise now!
  23. npcfstam
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Absolutely Phenomenal. The sheer attention to detail and polish is astounding. If you are also fan of narrative games, this FF has the boldest and most mature story to date.

    - Great Combat, mob variety and epic boss battles. - Great art direction (did you know that in-game textures have a watercolor effect if you look close? Kind of like a painting, gives the whole game a feel like the    Absolutely Phenomenal. The sheer attention to detail and polish is astounding. If you are also fan of narrative games, this FF has the boldest and most mature story to date.

    - Great Combat, mob variety and epic boss battles.
    - Great art direction (did you know that in-game textures have a watercolor effect if you look close? Kind of like a painting, gives the whole game a feel like the concept art).
    - Excellent voice acting and acting in general.
    - Beautiful landscapes and sense of scale.
    - Meaningful world building through optional sidequests (the sidequests themselves are pretty relaxed)
    - Excellent pacing. Despite the game encompassing the comings and goings of multiple characters and factions, it is very cohesive (especially the Active Time Lore system).
    - THE SOUNDTRACK. Soken is a master, and the sheer variance in OSTs (216 tracks composed for the game) mean that every story arc feels different from the one before because tracks are seldom reused. Whilst always retaining a very high quality.
    - Replayable arcade content means you dont have to restart the whole game if you want to relive one of the many awesome boss fights the game has to offer.
    - Dialogue is great, will make you feel emotions (sad, happy, funny, angry).

    Need I say more? Pay no heed to    … Expand
  24. JR2
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    Exelente juego, gran historia, excelente gameplay, como siempre gran diseño de personajes, favorito contendiente a GOTY.
  25. CloudySensei
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I rate games from combat, music, story, and this game sets the bar so high with all three "masterpiece" I don't know how square enix is gonna top this one… Expand
  26. Wasabi2
    Jul 10, 2023
    10
    I love this game. Music and combat are soo nice. So far the story is very good.
  27. Gurranq
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Stellar game, what a ride! Comes highly recommended if you like strong combat and story.
  28. martinknight29
    Jul 6, 2023
    10
    Gameplay 10/10
    Story 10/10
    Characters 10/10
    Villains 9/10
    World 10/10
    It was an amazing experience.
  29. seandox
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    It is a new formula with a mature story and great characters, the best soundtracks.
  30. PainfulTimez
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Absolutely Brilliant! One of the best games I have played in a very long time
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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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