Final Fantasy XVI

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8567 Ratings

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  1. bluecollarjenny
    Jul 9, 2023
    6
    I guess the best way to put this is.. I am bored. FF has always been a story driven RPG and I feel like it’s been sacrificed for flashy combat. I am about 40% through the main missions (I have also completed every side quest thus far) and to continue on just feels like a chore and a drag. Everything feels bland and the main story is full of filler to a point where there isn’t a sense ofI guess the best way to put this is.. I am bored. FF has always been a story driven RPG and I feel like it’s been sacrificed for flashy combat. I am about 40% through the main missions (I have also completed every side quest thus far) and to continue on just feels like a chore and a drag. Everything feels bland and the main story is full of filler to a point where there isn’t a sense of pacing or urgency. I am disappointed as I was very excited for the next entry, and now I can’t even see myself finishing the game.… Expand
  2. cmghiold
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Amazing combat and story! One of the best mainline FF's in a ling time. Really improved on the flaws of 15.
  3. Gregdel
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Best Final Fantasy since Final X, and probably one of the best ever. Strong Game of Thrones and Lord of the Rings vibes, that’s PERFECT! The bad reviews are surely trolls or PS haters cause this game is a masterpiece. The visuals, the story, the characters, the music, the gameplay… top notch. This game is a reason to have a PS5.
  4. Static1400
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Excellent fast paced gameplay.
    Amaizing graphics
    Great story.
    Loving every minutes of it !
  5. xCoNDex
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    June 22 (About 10 hours) It is a true must have, an epic adventure that has managed to surpass god of war by far, just enjoy the game, it is a true masterpiece.

    Edit June 26 (Almost 40 hours): For those who complain that the game is very simple, until you get to the new game plus, a tip, play without accessories, use only Torgal's cures (No potions) and try not to always carry the    June 22 (About 10 hours) It is a true must have, an epic adventure that has managed to surpass god of war by far, just enjoy the game, it is a true masterpiece.

    Edit

    June 26 (Almost 40 hours): For those who complain that the game is very simple, until you get to the new game plus, a tip, play without accessories, use only Torgal's cures (No potions) and try not to always carry the best weapon, and that's it You have the hard mode working perfectly

    I keep my word, this is a **** must have for everyone.    … Expand
  6. rubykid15
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This is a a really good FF Game at it's core.

    - Story is well done and the VA works is consistent enough that it keeps you drawn in. - Combat is far more than "2 buttons" that people clearly havent experimented with. Doing epic juggle combos with Torgal and swapping through 3 weapon types feels great. - The boss battles both normal and Kaiju feel epic and have great pacing. The    This is a a really good FF Game at it's core.

    - Story is well done and the VA works is consistent enough that it keeps you drawn in.
    - Combat is far more than "2 buttons" that people clearly havent experimented with. Doing epic juggle combos with Torgal and swapping through 3 weapon types feels great.
    - The boss battles both normal and Kaiju feel epic and have great pacing. The cinematics QTEs of it all is fun to watch and play. I have never seen such an aggressive way of killing a ninja but it sure as hell felt cool to see and portrayed a different way of ending a fight on a boss than ever before.
    - Music is perfection and properly catches the tonal vibes every single time.

    Genuine cons, but not enough to bring down the score
    Lack of post-story content. It's certainly a finished product with NG+ potentially being the extra content to do. Post game boils down to simiulated score attack and Hunts if not completed.    … Expand
  7. bosox162
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This game is beyond great. The story hooks you in the very beginning and doesn't let go. The characters are well-acted and well-voiced. The music, as is always the case with Final Fantasy games, is perfection. No, it's not your turn based Final Fantasy combat, but it's better because of it. Every fight, even the ones against regular enemies is fun.

    Boss fights are taken to another level    This game is beyond great. The story hooks you in the very beginning and doesn't let go. The characters are well-acted and well-voiced. The music, as is always the case with Final Fantasy games, is perfection. No, it's not your turn based Final Fantasy combat, but it's better because of it. Every fight, even the ones against regular enemies is fun.

    Boss fights are taken to another level and have an epic feel to them. Whether its an Eikon battle or Clive vs. Big Baddie, you need to learn patterns and react quickly. There are also a lot of ways to customize your play with different Eikon abilities and charms.

    Speaking of charms, the game is accessible to anyone. If you aren't great with action games and just want the story, you can put on charms to help you auto-dodge, heal, etc. If you want a challenge, leave them all off. You don't need to have ever played any other Final Fantasy games to hop into this one, but there are a lot of fun easter eggs if you have played the rest.

    The visuals are stunning. From the cities, to character models, to lush forests, it's a joy to just take in the scenery. The people downvoting the game likely have never played it and are engaging in petty "console wars." There is almost nothing not to like about this game if you are a fan of JRPGs and/or action style games. I've put 20 hours into it so far, and can't wait to play more.    … Expand
  8. Solis429
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    10 de 10 sin ninguna duda, lo disfrute de inicio a fin. Parte fuerte y sigue así hasta la mitad donde empieza a caer pero en sí ya es espectacular. Nada más que decir que la espera valió la pena, y en unos meses a Starfield en PC.


    Un buen año con juegos como Final Fantasy XVI, Tloz totk y esperemos que bethesta no la cage con Starfield.
  9. Sherwood
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Easily the best Final Fantasy in a long while. The game really shines during the huge boss battles. I haven't seen gameplay and scope this impressive since God of War 3. The story, visuals, gameplay and music are all beyond anything seen this gen. The game really is impressive.
  10. Kaw117
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This game is an absolute masterpiece in story telling,music, Cinematography, Gameplay,polish and fluidity. A few Performance issues here and there but that's really my only complaint, I can see why some won't like the more linear focus but in a age of thousands of open world games And only a handful being actually truly good and immersive this game Is a welcome change, and the LegendaryThis game is an absolute masterpiece in story telling,music, Cinematography, Gameplay,polish and fluidity. A few Performance issues here and there but that's really my only complaint, I can see why some won't like the more linear focus but in a age of thousands of open world games And only a handful being actually truly good and immersive this game Is a welcome change, and the Legendary Devil May Cry style combat is definitely imprinted into this game making one hell of a Great Action game once You start getting more abilities for combos (it does start off Limited and slow tho at first to be fair). Clive is my new favorite FF protagonist and Cid and Jill are amazing party members to+ you can Pet the dog!!! Overall a Total Overall W for me 10/10 GOTY choice… Expand
  11. Ocioman
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Jugadas mas de 20 hrs al juego desde el lanzamiento, me he encontrado con un titulo maduro, divertido y épico. Los giros argumentales están muy bien hilados, los diálogos son interesantes y los NPC siempre tienen algo que contarnos, gráficamente es precioso, los mapas tienen unos detalles sin precedentes, los efectos están muy bien logrados y la iluminación...eso requeriría mas de 10000Jugadas mas de 20 hrs al juego desde el lanzamiento, me he encontrado con un titulo maduro, divertido y épico. Los giros argumentales están muy bien hilados, los diálogos son interesantes y los NPC siempre tienen algo que contarnos, gráficamente es precioso, los mapas tienen unos detalles sin precedentes, los efectos están muy bien logrados y la iluminación...eso requeriría mas de 10000 caracteres para describir lo bien que acompaña al juego. Los personajes están escritos con mucho peso y personalidad.

    Lo único a lo que podría poner "pegas" es en el ámbito de combate, si bien está muy bien hecho y es divertido como ninguno carece de debilidades elementales, estados alterados y cosas de esa índole, faltó mas Final Fantasy pero para nada perjudica el resultado final.    … Expand
  12. UpperGoddom
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Absolute masterpiece. The game has some of the best boss fights to ever exist in GAMING. They are cinematic, engaging and jaw dropping. All the while, in between are some of the most gripping and dark storytelling the medium has been graced with.
  13. Xalmo43
    Jun 23, 2023
    7
    XVI does Final Fantasy well enough that it deserves a higher score then what many people are giving it.. The game lacks in RPG elements keeps it from being a 10/10 which is a shame. YoshiP needs to start adding more interesting forms of gearing to his games if he wants to stay ontop.

    I believe many negative reviews are due to people simply being unable to afford a PS5 for one game.    XVI does Final Fantasy well enough that it deserves a higher score then what many people are giving it.. The game lacks in RPG elements keeps it from being a 10/10 which is a shame. YoshiP needs to start adding more interesting forms of gearing to his games if he wants to stay ontop.

    I believe many negative reviews are due to people simply being unable to afford a PS5 for one game. While its true, Sony has literally 0 good games worth buying the console for, you can just do what I did and buy the console at Wal-Mart and eventually return it after beating XVI.

    Another reason the game is getting bad reviews is due to 3rd world countries banning it, namely Saudi Arabia. This may explain why many ESL comments are on here saying its a "bad" game.    … Expand
  14. dagamerguy
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Amazing story with tight combat. Music by Soken is amazing. Excited to try Final Fantasy Mode as well. Fans will be upset that it's not like the old FF games, but I love the scale of every fight.
  15. Jaldore
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Outstanding game with an new and unique take on the FF formula.

    The music is phenomenal and perfectly sets the tone of whatever is happening on screen. The English localization for this game is excellent. The story is well-paced and the characters voice acting feels like something you would see in a movie or prime time television show. The combat is different from previous    Outstanding game with an new and unique take on the FF formula.

    The music is phenomenal and perfectly sets the tone of whatever is happening on screen.

    The English localization for this game is excellent. The story is well-paced and the characters voice acting feels like something you would see in a movie or prime time television show.

    The combat is different from previous iterations, but it is fast and exciting with a focus on different Eikon powers that you gain throughout the game. It offers a good sense of progression while being easy to learn and satisfying to master.

    This is a groundbreaking game that delivers a cinematic and thrilling experience. 10/10.    … Expand
  16. Gigggachad
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    A masterpiece. it's a 9.5 for me guys they did really well in this game thanks for yoshi p and his team
  17. JankMedia
    Jul 6, 2023
    6
    It's not a bad game by any means but it's also not very good for what it is. FFXVI is a really shallow cinematic action game at it's core. There's lot of cut scenes, combat is fun but repetitive. The game is incredibly easy, not necessarily a bad thing but for those expecting something like actual DMC or Souls, it isn't happening. The game is incredibly easy/forgiving.

    XVI was clearly    It's not a bad game by any means but it's also not very good for what it is. FFXVI is a really shallow cinematic action game at it's core. There's lot of cut scenes, combat is fun but repetitive. The game is incredibly easy, not necessarily a bad thing but for those expecting something like actual DMC or Souls, it isn't happening. The game is incredibly easy/forgiving.

    XVI was clearly designed with a mass audience in mind. Some people are going to love it, some aren't. The thing that surprises me most is just how shallow it is, it really is just running from A to B while killing low level enemies followed by a relatively easy boss and then an even easier Eikon fight. It's lowest common denominator style gameplay in 2023. This game would even be considered basic in terms of gameplay if it released on the PS3 back in 2008.

    I can't even comment on any RPG mechanics because they are non-existent. Yes, you go up levels and you can craft gear. However, the gear you craft is locked to game progression, meaning that there is usually one 1 item to choose from and it's a +1 of whatever you can buy in the store. The upgrade system is a standard skill tree but for combat only. Don't expect to cast buffs/debuffs/libra. None of that is in XVI. It's purely hack and slash gameplay with cool down timers for special attacks.

    It has the stagger system as seen in other FF games but it does not utilize it well, very uninspired compared to FFXIII and FF7R. Enemies also feel like damage sponges. I'm enjoying the game but honestly have no idea what the hype is about. It genuinely feels like playing a remastered PS3 title.    … Expand
  18. Fuzi0n
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Probably the best Final Fantasy ever made. The gameplay is amazing, the story is extremely compelling and the music is extremely beautiful. Yoshi-P and his team pulled off and amazing feat. :)
  19. Renzokuken
    Jun 23, 2023
    7
    To preface this, I'm a long time FF fan, I fundamentally disagree with a company building a series of RPG games off the money of long term fans, then throwing them to the wayside in order to make action games, under some false pretence that turn based RPG's don't sell.

    That said, I'll put that to one side in this review and be strictly objective, I'm 23 hours into my play through and    To preface this, I'm a long time FF fan, I fundamentally disagree with a company building a series of RPG games off the money of long term fans, then throwing them to the wayside in order to make action games, under some false pretence that turn based RPG's don't sell.

    That said, I'll put that to one side in this review and be strictly objective, I'm 23 hours into my play through and have just passed the second time skip, this review will be spoiler free, however.

    The Good:
    The graphics are excellent.
    The soundtrack is good, Soken is putting in the work yet again and doesn't disappoint.
    Set piece battles are an absolute visual treat, probably some of the best in the franchise, they're really spectacular.
    The main cast of characters are all very likable.
    The voice acting is for the most part fantastic
    Combat is flashy and looks excellent
    The plot is good, if you put in the reading hours.
    The world is very pretty.

    The Bad:
    Performance is abysmal, graphics mode runs at a decently stable 30fps, performance mode runs at anything between 30 and 45fps and jumps around constantly, I found myself playing on graphics mode as a stable frame rate is less distracting than one that jumps around all over the place, still I'd have taken a graphical downgrade for a stable 60fps performance mode.
    Combat is visually flashy, but lacks any depth, you evade, hit stuff with square x4 then triangle, and use your abilities on cooldown, there is no other meaningful strategy involved.
    During my 23 hours with the game I've noticed quite a bit of reuse of bosses, the one that stands out are the dragoon bosses, I'm not sure if we're just going though the whole colour pallet but so far I've fought a silver, white and black one.
    Combat is laughably easy, and difficulty options are locked behind new game plus, enemies engage you in groups but attack you one by one, completely breaking any immersion, not that it matters since anything that isn't a mini boss or boss, never gets a hit in because you stun lock them with all your attacks or one shot them all with AoE abilities.
    Equipment, crafting and just items in general are massively gutted and mostly pointless
    Quest, chest and combat rewards give you materials for crafting most of the time, leaving you feeling cheated, as they're feeding you items for a pointless system.
    Side quests are bland and boring, they feel like MMO fetch quests.
    The plot makes sense, but you need to do a large amount of outside reading in order to understand it, if I can't understand a plot without external help, that's a bad plot. Also it's a real rollercoaster in terms of pacing, one minute I'm in some hype set piece encounter then the next I'm gathering apples for some reason, and these peaks and troughs happen throughout the game.
    The world is very empty, there isn't much of anything to discover by going off the beaten trail.
    The set piece battles are either VERY simplified versions of regular combat, or entirely QTE events, they're extremely impressive to look at, but not very interesting to play.

    All in all, this game is a middling action game, it gets a decent amount right, but all the bits it gets right are the bits I'm not playing, they're the bits I'm watching. It pains me to know we lost the best RPG's in the history of video games, and this is what's wearing its skin.    … Expand
  20. FlintEastwood
    Jun 25, 2023
    6
    An extremely uneven game, that starts off with so much promise only to rapidly go downhill.
    The fun combat beomes stale, repetitive and unchallenging. The story, full of intrigue, goes nowhere. The characters became less and less interesting. The dialogue goes from being quite well written to full of cliché. Everything great about the game disappears at the 15 hour mark.
    At its best, in    An extremely uneven game, that starts off with so much promise only to rapidly go downhill.
    The fun combat beomes stale, repetitive and unchallenging. The story, full of intrigue, goes nowhere. The characters became less and less interesting. The dialogue goes from being quite well written to full of cliché. Everything great about the game disappears at the 15 hour mark.
    At its best, in the first act, the game is as good as it gets. But it deteriorated so fast to the point I couldn't wait for it to end.
    The game has many other glaring faults (bad technical performance, terrible lip sync, a crafting mechanic that you may as well just ignore, an empty feeling world that doesn't much incentivise exploration, other areas that are just corridors, the worst and most uninspired sidequests I've ever seen, and an extremely mediocre soundtrack). These can be forgiven when the story and characters and engaging enough, but become more annoying when you lose interest in main body of the game.
    One of the most disappointing gaming experiences I can remember, made all the worse because it started off so well. Don't base your purchase decision on the outstanding demo, it isn't representative of the rest of the game.    … Expand
  21. vvv123
    Jul 7, 2023
    7
    Overall I enjoyed the game, I liked the story, the lore, and I'm happy I played it. It's not a bad game. However, there were some flaws that took out a bit of the enjoyment and I finished the game with an impactful ending with mixed feelings. The beginning, some parts in the middle and the end were the most engaging. It does miss some of the magic and balance that I felt in FF7 RemakeOverall I enjoyed the game, I liked the story, the lore, and I'm happy I played it. It's not a bad game. However, there were some flaws that took out a bit of the enjoyment and I finished the game with an impactful ending with mixed feelings. The beginning, some parts in the middle and the end were the most engaging. It does miss some of the magic and balance that I felt in FF7 Remake regarding gameplay and characters.

    Pros:
    - The story: carries the game, the cutscenes were great where it mattered. The demo was amazing, first 3-4 hours are intense, then it flattens a bit but overall it picks up at certain points as you progress. I did feel like I was on a lifelong journey with the characters and by the end it was sad to come to a close. Fantasy, especially geo- political based, is my favourite genre so it contributed to me enjoying the game and the world.

    - Soundtrack and visuals

    - Combat: was generally good, the precision dodge then attack was rewarding. The boss fights were fun and challenging!

    - Eikons: being the central part of the game/story was interesting

    - No puzzles or getting lost thanks to Torgal!

    Cons:
    - Cutscenes: I prefer story-based games but this one suffers from too many cutscenes. At times I felt like I was watching the game, sitting on the sidelines vs being immersed in it.

    - Length of game: I felt the game was too long for the story told. Too much filler at times. Towards the end I just wanted to complete the game. Not sure if I would re-play due to the cutscenes, I would prefer to rewatch those if I wanted to get back into the world vs playing the game again. I have played 50+ hour games such as Fire emblem three houses where there was a lot of story and is geo-political fantasy focused but the difference is the gameplay variety with strategy focus. The strategy aspect seen in political fantasy isn't mirrored in the gameplay in FF16 so there isn't much payoff in the end for spending this long in what should primarily be a game, not a movie. This isn't a strategy game but the combat mechanics could have had this or having more control of a party/team combat special seen in yakuza like a dragon or xenoblade chain attack. Since the combat is more simple vs other action games like Astral Chain for eg, I would have preferred a shorter game around 15-20 hours vs 40.

    - Combat: has breadth but not enough depth. I had no incentive to try other eikon abilities towards the end of the game and there were only three slots. I didn't use the auto features and it still felt quite easy, except during boss fights. No enemy weaknesses to consider which could have been done seeing as the eikons have elemental powers so the player could have been strategic with when to use those abilities. The fights were fun and some challenging but the enemies became a bit repetitive. I only died 4 times (sometimes I didn't look at health bar, never died in Eikon fight) and even if you do they replenish all potions so no need to buy or look for much of them. Crafting didn't feel rewarding and it was possible to even buy the better weapons/armor. The cinematic QTE aren't quick so slows down the game a bit and it's always the same button so I already knew what to press.

    - Side quests: I did all except maybe 5. However, they weren't engaging, animation is bland and too much dialogue for fetch quests, defeating enemies.

    - Characters: I didn't become attached to the characters as a whole and it's probably because a couple of the most engaging ones, including villians, die earlier in the game or aren't featured enough and there is no consistent party. Jill is supposed to be a main character but doesn't seem like one. I became more attached to Clive only at the end. I did however like Joshua and the brotherly bond that was showcased at the end.

    - Exploration: I prefer to find my way to a new area, then the ability to fast travel vs relying on fast travel for main story. But this was probably not included as the environments look nice but are empty.

    - Ending: I thought I understood the ending, but it seems it was ambiguous? I prefer clear endings to games. If I believe my perspective of the ending, it was very impactful but not one I want to return to.

    - Edit: I tried ng+ for about an hour past the demo and I was still using the same combat, just need to dodge quicker and enemies health takes longer to decrease. Environments aren't worth exploring and new crafting materials are lackluster. Game just feels a bit bleak knowing what will happen. Now that I've had longer to sit with the game, it is a bit disappointing as I was excited since it was first announced but not much for me to return to.    … Expand
  22. Goblin_Slayer7
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    One of the greatest final fantasy stories ever written. Huge influence from xiv, great characters and great combat. Few performance issues on framerate mode but nothing serious and probably will be resolve in future update. If you are a ff fan and especially ff xiv fan just play it!!!
  23. Dmm582
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Amazing! May not be a traditional FF but still has those mainstays we’ve loved for many years!
  24. Markbentley7
    Jul 3, 2023
    6
    Worst mainline FF story. Same boring linear level design as 13. Regurgitated world and themes.
    Combat was fun but could have had way more depth. Side quests and 'crafting' system were a huge waste of time.
    Can't believe there was no overworld...just a straight game of thrones intro rip off...
  25. jezechi
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Just doing my part.
    Good graphics, gameplay, story, music, this is FINAL FANTASY title for real gamers.
  26. kpc
    Jul 7, 2023
    7
    First, let me express how exhausting you "fanboy" vs. "hater" reviewers are. You should be moderated off this damn site, as your 0's and 10's contribute absolutely nothing of value to honest, unbiased feedback for informing purchasing decisions. Anyone giving this game a 0 is either completely dishonest or a neurotic gen-x OG FF player still moaning about the "death of a franchise" thatFirst, let me express how exhausting you "fanboy" vs. "hater" reviewers are. You should be moderated off this damn site, as your 0's and 10's contribute absolutely nothing of value to honest, unbiased feedback for informing purchasing decisions. Anyone giving this game a 0 is either completely dishonest or a neurotic gen-x OG FF player still moaning about the "death of a franchise" that started over two decades ago. You'd have us believe for $70 you wanted a 16-bit pixel art game with MIDI music, 20 minute long random trash mob battles, and 32 different consumables for each status ailment. That era has thankfully passed. Take off the rose colored glasses and try to cope with the reality that your ilk are a microscopic fraction of the overall player base modern RPGs are trying to appeal to. If you can't, go play something else rather than childishly review bombing every FF or other RPG title that deigns to bring in action elements. Now for those of you giving 10's... you're not very bright either. Some of you are just boring white knights trying to offset the 0's. Others have no concept of how point based rating scales work, and think a 10 means "I enjoyed it". Your feedback is worthless. Only a handful of video games come anywhere near 10, just like only a handful of Olympic performances have been so close to perfection as to deserve one. Rate honestly.

    That said, here's my opinion: On its own, this is a good game, but not great. As a Final Fantasy title, this does not crack top 5, and top 10 is arguable. First the good stuff: Beautiful graphics, highly detailed environments, some of the best voice acting and original scores not just in FF history, but all of gaming. The story is not terrible, you do at least want to see what happens next and delve into the lore of this realm. Clive is a top five protagonist, a welcome change from all the teen angst. He feels more like Terra than Tidus or Squall, which is great. This Cid is the best Cid ever, and finally the character gets a central role in the story from the beginning rather than his usual "guy who fixes the airship" role in the second half. Mid is a much better twist on the engineer's legacy than Cindy, the Daisy Duke + Cooter mashup in FF15.

    Now the bad stuff: The story and characters are way too similar to FF14. They didn't even bother creating a new character model for Clive; they just used the generic hero of darkness warrior from all the FF14 promos. Ultima is an uncloaked Ascian. Biggs, Wedge, Ysayle and Estinian/Aymeric had their names changed to Gav, Goetz, Jill and Dion with hardly any variation on their personalities or backstories. Primals (ahem Eikons) pull aether to manifest, only through those with the innate power to channel it, and those who can't become tempered (err Akashic). The city states are almost mirror images of those in FF14, from the Holy See (I mean Holy Empire) with its dragoons to the free city of Ul-dah (oopsie Kanver) in the desert with its merchant council maintaining neutrality. I know the FF franchise reuses town names, imperial conquest, eco-disaster, and character archetypes as readily as bringing back the same Espers, Primals, Eikons or whatever the hell those transformers things were in FF13, but this is a bridge too far... way too unoriginal to be praised as a fresh new fantasy world to be explored. Once again SE fails to learn from mistakes and creates a large, semi-open world just to fill it with random reskinned enemies and resource nodes. No secret dungeons, no incentive to wander off the beaten path and explore until the Hunt Board tells you there will be something in one of those empty map sections. Again, feels way too much like an MMORPG, and not in a good way. The same applies to the MMO style fetch quests in the first half of the game... uninteresting and don't really even try to help develop the characters, lest they leave some key narrative untold in optional content. There has to be something in between killing boars and every sidequest discovering a new playable character, though. All Yoshi needs to do is go talk to his SE colleagues who designed DQ11 to learn how it's done, because just porting FF14 fetch quests is lazy. Combat is too easy, even if you take manual control and execute the combos yourself ala Elden Ring... it's fluid and beautiful, but it lacks the heart racing tension of missing a key mechanic and suffering actual consequences. Right up to the final boss, you can just hit a self-heal ability and power through, ignoring any mechanic you like while being invulnerable during animations.

    Overall, I gave it an 7, which I think is generous. I started with 6, but gave it a bonus because it isn't some rich kid whose backstory I know nothing about driving around the countryside in a black space Rolls with his entourage for some reason, occasionally pulling off to have some ramen from the in-game Cup Noodle commercial or club baby seals for leather. At least SE learned something.    … Expand
  27. jhart24
    Jun 23, 2023
    7
    Good game overall. Shouldn't be hard to actually flesh out the RPG elements, exploration, world map, side quests, mini games, and epic dungeons with the budget Square has though. Like, you can change your game and update the combat but there's no excuse for not developing all those other things. Fun game though, combat and story are good, which again they should be with the budget they have.
  28. Ander_
    Jun 24, 2023
    7
    The game is flashy and grand in its cutscene and boss battle, but apart from that, it's very classic in term of game design. Classic in the mean of many boring fetch quests and the format of cutscene-corridor-cutscene-corridor-fight. It's more similar to FF13 in term of design, but with better boss battle and world setting. Ff16 is extremely linear, to the point that they should just makeThe game is flashy and grand in its cutscene and boss battle, but apart from that, it's very classic in term of game design. Classic in the mean of many boring fetch quests and the format of cutscene-corridor-cutscene-corridor-fight. It's more similar to FF13 in term of design, but with better boss battle and world setting. Ff16 is extremely linear, to the point that they should just make it a level base game like dmc or bayonetta instead. Is it final fantasy ? Kind of, it has the world, setting, tone and character, but not the gameplay characteristic. It's ok to move on from turn base, but a JRPG, or RPG in general, have to provide player with ability to make choices, in term of story or gameplay using its mechanic, team, quest, and so on. FF16 lacks that completely. I find FF got stuck in a limbo, half of it want to grow into an action game, half of it still want to keep tie with the FF name, and the result is wierd. Action-wise, it's just ok and not excelent. Rpg wise, it's weak. The only good thing remains after finish is the great cutscene, but if that's all you like, it's better to watch a movie instead.… Expand
  29. GoemonStag
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This game is amazing, from the characters and story to the soundtrack. As a big fan of the series, I must say I'm so very impressed, definitely one of the best games of the franchise.
    I truly don't understand all those 0 reviews.. I mean I do, they are all from a) FF purists b) SJW and c) non-FF fans who say they are because they drown in nostalgia.
  30. Voodoo123
    Jun 27, 2023
    7
    At its best this is an superb quality action RPG with 40+ hrs of playtime and some frankly amazing realtime cutscenes and animations with superior art designs and soundtrack.
    At its worst it struggles to keep pace with its core storyline instead forcing players through slow long periods of drawn out fetch quest style of mission design complete with poorly animated dialogue sequences for    At its best this is an superb quality action RPG with 40+ hrs of playtime and some frankly amazing realtime cutscenes and animations with superior art designs and soundtrack.
    At its worst it struggles to keep pace with its core storyline instead forcing players through slow long periods of drawn out fetch quest style of mission design complete with poorly animated dialogue sequences for the sake of fulfilling its 'world building' RPG quota.

    If I could use Odin's sword to slice out the poorly paced areas of this title and instead keep the action and cinematics (and cut the large open areas that slow down your progress) and tighten things into a 30hr play window I think this could've been awesome. As it goes its very good if you can filter out the bad. I loved so much of this game but I must say it felt like it dragged its heels at many points throughout my time with it.    … Expand
  31. Aure_X
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Great game. Miles ahead of the last main line final fantasy game. Apart from the bit boring side quest the scenery, battles , cutscenes, story, soundtrack, how the story is not afraid to go dark, worth every penny!!
  32. Alexxxie
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is PHENOMENAL! Something this game has that a lot of games these days don't... is heart. It is dark and sad and sometimes really funny. It makes you care about the world you're playing in. The story is clearly the focus and it shows. Stunning visually and gameplay I personally love the combat. Love the weaving between the Eikon elements, it can be a little unresponsive at times but nothing that impedes your enjoyment of the game. This part might be the most contentious between the player base for sure. But overall this game is a spectacle. It's a ride from start to finish! Totally final fantasy.… Expand
  33. BrettScr1
    Jul 12, 2023
    7
    As always with Final Fantasy games, the music, story, and characters are top notch, with beautiful visuals and textures and well-designed enemies. The environments are varied, and there was just enough exploration to keep them interesting despite being a linear game. At its core, though, there are really only two aspects to this game, the story (told primarily through cut scenes) and theAs always with Final Fantasy games, the music, story, and characters are top notch, with beautiful visuals and textures and well-designed enemies. The environments are varied, and there was just enough exploration to keep them interesting despite being a linear game. At its core, though, there are really only two aspects to this game, the story (told primarily through cut scenes) and the combat (character action game combat with relatively few RPG elements and only one playable character). For me, many of the battles were more long and drawn out than they were challenging and rewarding, the enemies were just a bit too samey with little need to change up strategies, and the excessive particle effects made some battles a strain to my eyes. Overall, this was a good game for me, but not a great one.… Expand
  34. Nilary
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    As an FFXIV player I can say I got what I expected. S tier story, S tier music, S tier characters, I kinda suck at action combat but I got much better over time and the learning curve and progression is fun and meaningful. The peak story moments which gave me goosebumps in FFXIV are much more enhanced in this game. Cried multiple times, cheered on the characters when they were struggling.As an FFXIV player I can say I got what I expected. S tier story, S tier music, S tier characters, I kinda suck at action combat but I got much better over time and the learning curve and progression is fun and meaningful. The peak story moments which gave me goosebumps in FFXIV are much more enhanced in this game. Cried multiple times, cheered on the characters when they were struggling. Felt every single thing the developers intended me to feel.
    I do not understand those people who give negative reviews, this is easily the GotY for me.    … Expand
  35. Himmellaeufer
    Jul 14, 2023
    3
    Is Final Fantasy still an RPG?

    - No status effects - No puzzles - Almost no more RPG mechanics available! - No tactical commands for party members (Torgal does not count) - Linear gameplay - A lot of cutscenes (felt at least 50% of the game) - Loot not balanced, sometimes very bad and not well thought out - Eikons/Espa powers are only visually very chic, no effects on opponents    Is Final Fantasy still an RPG?

    - No status effects
    - No puzzles
    - Almost no more RPG mechanics available!
    - No tactical commands for party members (Torgal does not count)
    - Linear gameplay
    - A lot of cutscenes (felt at least 50% of the game)
    - Loot not balanced, sometimes very bad and not well thought out
    - Eikons/Espa powers are only visually very chic, no effects on opponents whether ice, wind or fire is used.
    - Very often (bosses) confusing because too many effects on the screen.
    - Secondary characters are not illuminated enough, very superficially or not at all
    - Only one weapon can be used, upgrade pointless since a better weapon is found 15-20 minutes later.
    - Equipping items has been greatly minimized. A weapon, a belt, a bracer and three rings/chains. Unfortunately there is nothing more.
    - side quest bad! Very much help person x, search herbs y tasks. No comparison to old FF side quests or even a witcher!
    - No mini games
    - sometimes long ways
    - Few enemy types, no variety, often repeated
    - At times the stylish Eikon/Espa fights are too long, unnecessarily long

    Reminiscent of the gameplay of EA's last Jedi Games, a Devil May Cry (yes, I know Ryota Suzuki) or a God of War.

    Despite all the negative comments, I love the soundtrack, the main character Cliff and the very beautiful world of Final Fantasy 16. I have strong vagant story vibes with a pinch of FF9.

    Unfortunately, Final Fantasy is no longer Final Fantasy. It's now just an action-adventure game that's far from its former strengths. The claim of a role-playing game has been severely restricted or completely lost.    … Expand
  36. Acoello
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Amazing game, with a great narrative, ecxellent combat system and a fine sense of espectacularity. Despite some performance issues related mostly to the performance mode, this game Will be with no Doubts enjoyable for all Time fans and newcomers in the franchise.
  37. Sac1993
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Omg!!! This game is soooo good, the story, the combat and the characters! Beautiful and amazing game! 10/10 everyone buy this game, it’s so beautiful!
  38. tekking
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Amazing story and combat, good variety of skills to level and master. One of the best soundtracks in video games.
  39. CriticFinal90
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Só tenho que agradecer a equipe de desenvolvimento desse jogo fantástico o que fizeram, lutas épicas, mapa com vida ao redor, algo que a square e sony sempre colocam nos jogos de final fantasy.
  40. shockem1000
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    я не знайомий з попередніми версіями FF але ця гра дуже мені сподобалась
  41. Lexternon
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Es un juegazo a pesar de algunos fallos técnicos que espero se solucionen próximamente con un parche.
    Tiene unas batallas épicas.
  42. Lunafreyya
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    A great installment with a new proposal, the magic is felt in the game, it is a most pleasant experience, the game works very well for me, I have not had performance problems, graphically it is beautiful and I am enjoying the experience in Japanese n.n
  43. LetsGoPokemonLu
    Jun 23, 2023
    9
    Addicting and fun, one of the best rpgs I've played in years.
    Combat is brilliant, visuals are outstanding, soundtrack is good. the story is very interesting and overall decent - although it does have some pacing issues later on. the characters are also very interesting.
  44. Netoboomin
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This game is very good, it has one of the best Final Fantasy stories, the best soundtrack, the Eikons fights are memorable and legendary, the combat in this game is a fusion of DMC with FF and it was incredible, this game is different from the standard FF but still it has the soul and heart of Final fantasy, I just loved every time spent in this game
  45. emrakul11
    Jun 26, 2023
    9
    Is not a perfect game but niether what some haters of ps5 will review. A good point of where final fantasy can reborn.
  46. oscarmenjivar
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Best ff in a long time, Great production values. Hope they can patch performance mode
  47. JDear
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This is the closest 10 out of 10 since Bloodborne. 8 years later. Sidequests are kinda bad, reason why is not a proper 1010. Everything else is just close to perfection.
  48. LegendDoom
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    just my goty! i know its nor perfect for anyone. Still the story, characters and voice acting are amazing. the visuals, the smooth combat are great. and just dont forget the soundtrack.... it is phenomenal. ty square for this masterpiece
  49. Maldras
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    El juego mas espectacular que he jugado en mi vida, tanto la historia la jugabilidad los jefes y su musica es increible
  50. teknano
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    People are very blatantly review bombing the game, so here are some of the things I've noticed

    -"Side-quests are unrewarding" some side-quests are unrewarding item wise yes, but even then they still have a story that will be revisited later on by different side quests, some side quests even have features they unlock; slight SPOILER, for example you unlock chocobo riding around level    People are very blatantly review bombing the game, so here are some of the things I've noticed

    -"Side-quests are unrewarding" some side-quests are unrewarding item wise yes, but even then they still have a story that will be revisited later on by different side quests, some side quests even have features they unlock; slight SPOILER, for example you unlock chocobo riding around level 24ish from a sidequest, after a certain point you also get memories/collectables that are stored in Cives room, so saying side quests don't have any value is an intellectually dishonest statement.

    -"The game isn't an RPG" Sure the game doesn't allow you to fully customize your parties abilities, but you can change out Clives eikon based abilities to what you desire, and there are plenty of abilities to combine, it may not be a classic RPG system, but the elements are still there.

    -"Bad pacing" This is somewhat understandable about 40% through the game, but the story just had a pivotal moment, and can't maintain a super engaging/exciting story directly after something like that, no game or show can. Some people even go as far to say cutscenes arent skippable, which is just plain out false, you just need to pause and hold triangle...

    Overall
    Story 9.5/10, Combat 8/10, OST 10/10, Graphics 9.5/10    … Expand
  51. venzoah
    Jun 24, 2023
    7
    Some of the design choices in the game are downright insulting. The "Active Time Lore" is basically a rebrand of XIII's data logs that are just a very lazy way to deliver a narrative to the player. The mundane slog of fetch quests with the really basic character animations are very FF14 A Realm Reborn esque. The game takes control away from the player at the peak of action with EikonSome of the design choices in the game are downright insulting. The "Active Time Lore" is basically a rebrand of XIII's data logs that are just a very lazy way to deliver a narrative to the player. The mundane slog of fetch quests with the really basic character animations are very FF14 A Realm Reborn esque. The game takes control away from the player at the peak of action with Eikon fights featuring ridiculously long QTE windows. Most of the RPG mechanics were stripped out with almost no itemization or depth to character progression. The result is a very generic action game.… Expand
  52. Tjr0741
    Jun 23, 2023
    4
    Not Final Fantasy. Definitely not a JRPG it feels like more of a mix between a hack n slash and adventure game. If you're a huge Final Fantasy fan like me, you probably won't like this. Had it been named something else, I'd have probably rated it a 6 or 7, the fact that it doesn't play like a final fantasy or feel very much like one causes it to lose points. Other than that it's just an OKNot Final Fantasy. Definitely not a JRPG it feels like more of a mix between a hack n slash and adventure game. If you're a huge Final Fantasy fan like me, you probably won't like this. Had it been named something else, I'd have probably rated it a 6 or 7, the fact that it doesn't play like a final fantasy or feel very much like one causes it to lose points. Other than that it's just an OK game. The story and music are good, but besides that the side quests are boring, the PS5 performance is terrible and constant stutters and fps drops are distracting in frame rate mode while in graphics mode the ghosting is almost unbearable, it's very linear, fighting system is OK but requires very little strategy or talent, there is very little character customization, no party system, I could go on, but thats the important stuff. Basically it's hard to even call this an RPG. I'm probably about halfway through and I'm not really enjoying it.… Expand
  53. Gumpers
    Jun 23, 2023
    8
    A very good game. Combat is fun, story is solid, and music is great! It’s not the best Final Fantasy title by any means.. But it’s certainly better than XV and XIII. A solid B tier game. My only gripes are the lack of an actual party, and too many cutscenes in the first act.
  54. FYoRHa9
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Un juego espectacular Un cambio que se necesitaba en esta franquicia, el mejor FF que han hecho en mucho tiempo
  55. Harry_3454
    Jun 23, 2023
    8
    Serve como uma ótima porta de entrada para a franquia, tem uma história incrível, com referências a Game of Thrones, ótimas boss fights, combate muito prazeroso com um ótimo sistema de habilidades e um dos melhores visuais do PS5. Alguns contras que incomodam um pouco a experiência, muito fácil, missões secundárias tediosas e um modo foto muito pobre com 0 recursos.
  56. Rpgfan85
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The return of the saga to it's Glory days, amazing story, characters, graphics and battle system.
    The Game set a new standar for AAA RPGs.
    If You have a PS5 ir plan on getting one this game is a must Buy.
    It also has the best final battle in any FF.    … Expand
  57. Federico924
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    I'm having chills while playing, last time it happened while I was playing FFX 20 years ago. Well done, Square Enix!
  58. Vocke
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    For me personally the best FF experience I've had in the last 20 years and a step in the right direction.

    The combat is challenging and you need some time to get into but once you're there it's so rewarding to make those flashy combos.

    The story is a blockbuster to watch and that's exactly what I want from a FF title.
  59. oskar73
    Jun 23, 2023
    1
    No es un final fantasy al uso.muy mal rendimiento problemas gráficos y muy oscuro,mucho blur y la historia cae mucho en la segunda mitad
    Vuelve Sakaguchi y haz un final fantasy en condiciones
  60. BellCarZar
    Jun 23, 2023
    0
    Here's another serious case of "Game" pumped up by the critics but full of flaws.
    The 16 flaws of Final Fantasy 16:
    1 - the game is an ignorant action that can be completed by holding down the square button all the time 2 - the framerate dancer slows down the flow of gameplay and cutscenes too often even with the DayOne Patch 3 - flat and linear level design makes corridor exploration    Here's another serious case of "Game" pumped up by the critics but full of flaws.
    The 16 flaws of Final Fantasy 16:
    1 - the game is an ignorant action that can be completed by holding down the square button all the time
    2 - the framerate dancer slows down the flow of gameplay and cutscenes too often even with the DayOne Patch
    3 - flat and linear level design makes corridor exploration useless
    4 - the gameplay becomes repetitive already after the first three hours, given how the combinations of elements do not lead to different results of the battles, marking its disarming superficiality
    5 - texture pop up is ugly to see in 2023
    6 - the plot starts with rhythm and ends with boredom.
    Bringing ridiculous motivations and turning many situations into meaningless bad moments
    7 - there are no minigames
    8 - once the story is completed there is no secret content or endgame. Only the New Game +
    9 - the "dungeons" are all linear, flat and copy paste
    10 - it's too easy even on hard mode. So much so that I could call it a joke even for a casual gamer
    11 - there is no party, only Torgal the dog who can do 2 commands and that's it
    12 - there is no World Map, but only a map menu where you can select the mission...
    13 - The final Boss is an insult compared to all previous Bosses in the game.
    And it's also one of the worst when compared to the Final Bosses of previous Final Fantasy games
    14 - side quests are awful. Deliver flowers, escort items, collect item, etc...
    15 - the "hunts" are not well built and indeed are tedious and essentially useless since they are nothing but mobs that are easy to exterminate
    16 - the inconsiderate and bad use of the Quick Time Events. Because usually in games like God of War they have a more marked value to affect the game itself. But here in Final Fantasy 16 they're overdone, to the point where 99% of enemies are demolished by these Quick Time Events just to disguise a load-up between the end of a battle and the start of a cutscene    … Expand
  61. Otodo
    Jun 23, 2023
    0
    Once again we are faced with a bad new Final Fantasy game.
    I wish I could say I was surprised, but unfortunately I'm not.
    The plot is absurdly banal, to the point that you can already understand how the game will end after 2 hours. (and I've finished the game, completing all the hunt quests, in 31 hours) Clive is a bad protagonist, monochromatic and grumpy with a fixation of    Once again we are faced with a bad new Final Fantasy game.
    I wish I could say I was surprised, but unfortunately I'm not.
    The plot is absurdly banal, to the point that you can already understand how the game will end after 2 hours.
    (and I've finished the game, completing all the hunt quests, in 31 hours)
    Clive is a bad protagonist, monochromatic and grumpy with a fixation of "revenge".....
    The gameplay is a basic and very easy action, to the point that I've never done a single gameover, not even in the secondary hunts, which I found flat and repetitive.
    Adding that the whole game is linear (with some areas that are larger, but practically empty), and taking into account an absence of post game (since the game is literally only the Main Quest for 90%), I consider this Final Fantasy 16 another bad final fantasy game.
    No real challenges, no secrets, no minigames, and no "real" world to explore. And since I didn't like the banal revenge story I'd say it's a complete failure from my point of view.    … Expand
  62. Jesadu
    Jun 23, 2023
    0
    I prefer replay Chrono Cross 200 times rather then make a second run with FF16
    Because Final Fantasy 16 become horribly bad from the second half of the plot
  63. mitcher78
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Reinvention of the saga, finally a new and refreshing Final Fantasy game! Pros: story, graphics, combat... Amazing! Cons: light rpg elements. However a must have.
  64. Gamerboy1991
    Jun 23, 2023
    0
    Another game boosted by the gaming media. You know why? Because they are afraid that if they dont give good review to sony, they wont get review codes and sony will not let them get their hands on the games early.

    So listen carefully, here is a non biased review from a person not afraid of sony: 1. This is not optimised well. Falls below 30fps during battle. 2. Battles are too easy. You    Another game boosted by the gaming media. You know why? Because they are afraid that if they dont give good review to sony, they wont get review codes and sony will not let them get their hands on the games early.

    So listen carefully, here is a non biased review from a person not afraid of sony:
    1. This is not optimised well. Falls below 30fps during battle.
    2. Battles are too easy. You only need two buttons to kill bosses
    3. Story is messy and weird
    4. Rated M for clout. Nothing mature about this game
    5. Only good thing is that the main character looks good.
    6. Side characters are meh.

    If I am going to rate this, this is like a game trying hard to be xenoblade chronicles, but failed miserably. Disapointed with square enix for this game and disappointed to the biased media.    … Expand
  65. ILoveSonyPS5
    Jun 23, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the only good game I was hoping sony would release this year. I am pretty sure spider man will be delayed. This game disappointed me. I preordered this game, payed 70 bucks and now I cannot refund it. Thats sony for you. This is not a JRPG. This is an action game like spiderman. I hate it!

    Oh well. Diablo here I come again    … Expand
  66. JonathanGomez18
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Wasn’t expecting much but I was wrong definitely goty very excited to see what comes in the future.
  67. k282
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Amazing story from start to end, the combat is pretty good but the soundtrack is goty material. Overall one of the best ff games!!
  68. 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
  69. Genji1
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Amazing story focused RPG just like you expect from a Final Fantasy game. Action based gameplay is faced is fast paced and flashy, as are the legendary Eikon battles.
  70. Drongor
    Jun 23, 2023
    9
    The story is great . If they will fix the performance mode as promised , will change the score to 10 . Great visuals , epic , great music , top characters , great gameplay and combat .
  71. Nyx0
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This game is truly a work of art. Yoshida brought us yet another profound story with many diverse aspects. People complaining about the amount of cutscenes just don’t have the patience to enjoy the rich story and lore. 9/10 because although the side quests bring interesting perspectives, they aren’t always that fun to do.
  72. subaruisnigh
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    The combat is a masterpiece and the story is great, the characters are so good and relatable, the Kaiju fights are masterpiece and the world is beautiful
  73. Alono
    Jun 23, 2023
    0
    An even worse final fantasy game than FFVII Remake and FFXV
    This is Hugely disappointing, especially from YoshiP
  74. Atreus69
    Jun 23, 2023
    0
    Se me ha desconectado 3 veces por sobrecalentamiento la consola con un juego que no llega a 1080 y 30 fps.Las misiones secundarias son aburridas a más no poder y no sigo escribiendo más para no perder más tiempo con esta porquería.Al Game a ver si puedo recuperar algo antes de que baje precio.
  75. Xander501
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    A fantastic final fantasy game albeit a bit different with the combat, you still have your traditional party however, and the action set peices definitely deliver.
  76. kgauj
    Jun 23, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 1, Bearer related settings are messy
    As for why bearers are being discriminated against, it's too inappropriate to say that it's just a crude reason that they can use magic without crystals. Stop making a story with just persuasiveness or setting and moving the story

    What's more, the main character himself was treated as a bearer, but it's strange that he doesn't have any knowledge about bearers.
    In particular, it's a complete opportunism that Bearer didn't know that if he used too much magic, he would be petrified after living for 28 years.

    The 13 years and 5 years in the game are so bad that the main characters are asleep.
    In particular, the miserable treatment of the bearers and the sub-quests are appealing, but it's strange that Clive and Jill, who have lived in this world all their lives, would say, "I just found out for the first time! We didn't know anything." didn't you think
    It's not made by the player = hero, and the hero's ignorance of the common sense of the world is a complete flaw

    2. Childish political drama and last
    All the politicians are drawn incompetent and the political side is not drawn well at all
    Conspiracies and tactics swirling If you think they're going to do something politically dramatic, no ruler will think about the future Let's plunder the land, for now we're strong, so let's become rulers Only brain muscles that think about things not present
    They're all idiots who don't have any idea what to do when the crystal goes bad
    Childishness that goes on the ground that "a character who is smarter than a screenwriter will never be born"
    It's really hard not to be able to write a detailed depiction of politics even though you half-heartedly incorporate social ideas into a fantasy world.

    Even if you write about politics and slavery, if you want to blow it away at the end and run away from the epilogue without depicting difficult problems, don't write from the beginning.

    3, padding quest
    Find people, collect things, defeat enemies.
    If you have time to do boring errands, draw properly how the hero's 13 years of slave life was harsh and how his resentment against the Dominant of Fire grew.
    I can't imagine even if you said something like you licked the bitterness with just your mouth
    More to the point, it's questionable that the main character's resentment against the Zambrek Empire, which caused the Phoenix Gate to be attacked and forced him to leave the country, is almost completely absent. I don't understand why it's not suitable for the Zambrek Empire.

    4, the goal of Clive's revenge is a farce
    The mystery punch line of whether it was Clive (Efreet) who killed Joshua drawn in the trial version is also as expected, and there is no twist such as misleading, which is disappointing.
    What's more, in the early stages, most of the mystery is revealed, and the main character immediately recognizes herself and immediately reforms, and the process of her suffering and growth is bland and disappointing.
    A man caught in revenge realizes his mistake and struggles with what to do, but since there is no depiction of the period when he was caught in revenge, from the player's point of view, there is no persuasiveness and it is just a child deception.

    5. Character drawing is symbolic and childish dialogue
    The depictions of the dominants of each country are only symbolic, and they are the same characters as you see them, and there is no duality at all.
    None of the characters have a human smell, and this character is like this! I can't feel the emotion behind the words because I only say the words that are set

    6, the world cannot be saved for the hero's purpose
    The purpose of destroying the main character's mother crystal is not directly connected to the story of people living as humans.
    Rather, it accelerates the conflict between countries and people die, and it turns out that it was as expected by the final boss.
    Even if you defeat the final boss, it won't be convenient for the conflicts between countries to disappear after that.
    If you seriously think that if you break the mother crystal, you can't use magic, and the discrimination between bearers will disappear, it's too corny to be amazed

    It's really childish to unify and simplify the root of all evil, and the main character's actions can only be seen as an escape from real troublesome problems.
    It was necessary to solve both the environmental energy problem and the slavery problem, or at least one of them, in a convincing way, but the worst thing is to somehow solve it by defeating the last boss who is the cause of everything.

    8, rip off this work steals elements from other works such as GOT Naruto Hagaren, Dragon Ball Witcher, and manga games, and it's amazing that you don't have any pride as a creator.
    Moreover, it's made up of patchwork quotes that remove the points, so it's not respectful, it's out of place
    Both the story and the world view character settings are a collection of déjà vu    … Expand
  77. Korv8
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Haven't finished the game yet, but I'm enjoying It a lot. The graphics are reeally good, the combat system is pretty good (there's an action mode, don't equip the first rings or your character is going to play for you), and the story is awesome. I saw people complaining about the cutscenes... If like me you enjoy RPGs and their stories, you're gonna like It. If you don't, go play EldenHaven't finished the game yet, but I'm enjoying It a lot. The graphics are reeally good, the combat system is pretty good (there's an action mode, don't equip the first rings or your character is going to play for you), and the story is awesome. I saw people complaining about the cutscenes... If like me you enjoy RPGs and their stories, you're gonna like It. If you don't, go play Elden Ring and you'll be fighting with 0 cutscenes the whole game.
    I really like the Final Fantasy franchise, and really enjoyed the turn based fights. But it isn't turn based anymore for a long time... Even with FF XVII Remake. This is no different.
    If you like RPGs and you like the Final Fantasy franchise, I believe you'll enjoy playing this game.    … Expand
  78. 17_jrpg
    Jun 23, 2023
    6
    FF16 will certainly not meet the expectations of all long-time FF fans because FF16 is completely different from what FF used to be. For newcomers, who are not too familiar with the FF series, this game will surely be just some interesting new action game for them to play.

    What is seen in FF16 is a major departure from FF roots as previous FF games were turn-based/command-based RPGs    FF16 will certainly not meet the expectations of all long-time FF fans because FF16 is completely different from what FF used to be. For newcomers, who are not too familiar with the FF series, this game will surely be just some interesting new action game for them to play.

    What is seen in FF16 is a major departure from FF roots as previous FF games were turn-based/command-based RPGs (FF1-10, 12, 13). FF15 was the first to start in this direction, but FF16 completely abandoned the FF roots & became, as the developers say: "the first official action game in the main FF series."

    The first thing everyone will notice is that FF16 has a very similar battle system to Devil May Cry, but that's because Ryota Suzuki is the battle designer who was responsible for creating the battle system in DMC5. This is why FF16 looks & feels like you're playing a hack & slash game. The battle system has a very simple strategy which is to dodge & attack, when the enemy becomes "stagger" it becomes very vulnerable in a short time & then you need to smash the buttons to deal as much damage as possible to the enemy. Some enemies have a lot of HP & the battle can last quite a long time. There are also no classic party members, you can only control Clive & give orders to Torgal, who in most cases act automatically, while all the others who temporarily join the battle are completely controlled by the AI.

    Other aspects of the gameplay are nothing special. FF16 does not have the mini-games that previous FF games had. There are a lot of side quests, but they are not particularly interesting because they are very similar to those from MMORPGs like FF14 in that you mostly go from point A to point B, sometimes to point C & back to point A or B, but sometimes maybe to point D. The Hunt system is identical to that of FF12. FF16 has very poor RPG elements, which makes it feel more like an action (hack & slash) game than an RPG.

    The story is very well written & interesting, there are some confusing parts, but as the developers said: "Active Time Lore gives the player all the necessary information if there are any doubts about the story." The characters are also very interesting. After finishing the game, I got the impression that the story of FF16 is like a reimagined story of FF13. Clives is like l'Cie, Dominants are like fal'Cie & the main antagonist is like Bhunivelza. All those who have played the entire FF13 series (FF13, 13-2 & Lightning Returns) will surely notice the similarities, especially when they see the ending which is very similar to the one from Lightning Returns. The only major difference between the two stories is that FF16 is a medieval fantasy about a single hero, & FF13 is a sci-fi fantasy about a group of heroes. Also, the difference is that FF16 has better storytelling than FF13.

    Other aspects of FF16 such as graphics, design & music are excellent so there is nothing special to add here.

    So the conclusion is that FF16 is a good game but it has some flaws. I personally don't find the battle system that appealing because I'm used to the main FF series being an evolution of the turn-based/command-based battle system. The story & characters are great, the flaw is that it is focused on one hero, while all the other characters are just NPCs. Previous FF games have always been about a group of heroes (warriors of light) that the player can control & that are not just NPCs. There are a lot of nostalgic elements in FF16 that are a reference to previous FF games. That nostalgia is most likely to attract long-time FF fans to play FF16 because newcomers won't understand those references.

    So some long-time FF fans will most likely not be very satisfied because they will notice the flaws, while for newcomers FF16 will certainly be new & exciting game.    … Expand
  79. xARC4NEx
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This is a fantastic game! My favorite Final Fantasy is FFX, then VI and then VII. However, this is pretty close to VI and VII. The combat is soooo good and addicting and, while this has a darker story, it is very thought provoking and takes risks. Characters are fantastic and voice acting is superb. The story is linear and this is a zone-based game rather than open world, but it is a goodThis is a fantastic game! My favorite Final Fantasy is FFX, then VI and then VII. However, this is pretty close to VI and VII. The combat is soooo good and addicting and, while this has a darker story, it is very thought provoking and takes risks. Characters are fantastic and voice acting is superb. The story is linear and this is a zone-based game rather than open world, but it is a good mix between XIII’s linearity and XV’s open world. Performance does suffer if you want 60fps but it’s still well worth it. The problem that you’ll see here on Metacritic is that many Final Fantasy fan boys miss the golden days of Final Fantasy (FF1 - FF10). They are angry that the franchise is evolving (combat system, party system, etc.). This game is very divisive, as was FFXV. However, though their opinion may be valid, I recommend that you try the game regardless. This is a FANTASTIC game. If you like story and good combat, this is for you. Don’t let these scores deter you from trying. Form your own decision, like I did. This may not be your Final Fantasy of the old days, but this is still a great game!… Expand
  80. Delusional_
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played in my life.
    I could give it an 11/10, but it's only a 10 because it won't have a sequel.
  81. barril76
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    The action, the soundtrack is very gratefull. Some that I want to accomplish is that the frame rate don't be good
  82. kgiroifow
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Absolute Masterpiece. This is obviously the best final fantasy and the best RPG in years.
  83. ElasticDion
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Best release of the year so far. The story is absolutely fantastic and the combat is just as good.
  84. kuroishere
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Great story, great boss fights, great world, awesome combat, amazing characters
  85. blk_mamba
    Jun 23, 2023
    9
    The only thing against is so far (about 10 hours in) is that it isn't really open world or an RPG. More DMC than FF. But get last that and it's an excellent game.
  86. Lenlenbell
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    If you’re a fan of strong narrative experiences, of stories well done and told, and breathtaking graphics, XVI is the game for you. I loved it.
  87. Akiin
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Definitely one of the best games of all time, godly music, epic story & a deep and satisfying combat system that is fun
  88. klomnoa
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    es un juego exelente de principio a fin, la historia 10, graficos y detalles son alucinantes y para la gente que no lee si no te pones los accesorios de ayuda el juego realmente es un desafio, este juego es un 10 para la buena gente, lametablemente tenemos a los haters que hablan por hablar y encima los boomers que se quedaron en el tiempo y piensan que el FF es todo por turno, este tipoes un juego exelente de principio a fin, la historia 10, graficos y detalles son alucinantes y para la gente que no lee si no te pones los accesorios de ayuda el juego realmente es un desafio, este juego es un 10 para la buena gente, lametablemente tenemos a los haters que hablan por hablar y encima los boomers que se quedaron en el tiempo y piensan que el FF es todo por turno, este tipo de gente no deberia tener derecho a votar si van a hacerlo de manera agrede y pusilanime… Expand
  89. Cesaralex
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Juegazo digno de GOTY, gameplay increible, graficos bestiales, digno de la mejor consola next-gen la playstatiin 5.
  90. Diablorate
    Jun 23, 2023
    7
    It fails to deliver at many points and the main one is performance which is atrocious, it kinda feels scammy that they did implement performance mode which should be 60 fps but in fact it's 30-40 for the majority of time.
  91. srafdssa
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Amazing game, its one of the best Final in series EVER, i hope they will continue this one!!!
  92. Serifos
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Estoy enamorándome del juego.
    Lo tiene todo. Una narrativa ágil, pero que también se toma su tiempo para explicarte las cosas a través de personajes y eventos que te sorprenderán, y te entristecerán en muchos casos. Te sentirás mal por el protagonista, pero madurarás con él. Todos los personajes añaden algo a la historia. Los giros del guión son muy creíbles y encajan a la perfección con    Estoy enamorándome del juego.
    Lo tiene todo. Una narrativa ágil, pero que también se toma su tiempo para explicarte las cosas a través de personajes y eventos que te sorprenderán, y te entristecerán en muchos casos. Te sentirás mal por el protagonista, pero madurarás con él. Todos los personajes añaden algo a la historia. Los giros del guión son muy creíbles y encajan a la perfección con la intención del director al querer contar ciertas cosas.
    La historia es digna de un juego clásico de Square Enix. La jugabilidad es digna del mejor Devil May Cry, mezclado con Final fantasy Crisis Core y Final Fantasy XV. Ha mejorado en todos los aspectos con respecto a los últimos juegos. Es mucho más directo, más perfeccionista en todo lo que hace. Las mecánicas van mejorando cada vez más y la jugabilidad va mejorando de tal manera que la progresión del personaje acaba fusionándose con el propio argumento. Dando lugar a un todo perfecto donde lo único que es mejorable, son los QuickTime events de algunas escenas. Los gráficos son preciosos, la dirección de arte maravillosa. El soundtrack es clásico a más no poder y recuerda al de Final Fanrasy V y VI, mezclado con algunos arreglos a algunos temas con el estilo del VII remake. Es toda una aventura y esta influido por los mejores juegos. Es todo un ejemplo de un cambio a mejor en todos los aspectos. Enhorabuena, Square Enix.    … Expand
  93. Tunisaiyan
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Incredible game. EVERYTHING is top tier

    10/10 Goty 2023.
  94. edgarnier101193
    Jul 26, 2023
    10
    Final thought now that I am 3/4 of the game, against the last kingdom.
    It has a better soundtrack than nier automata. The music in the eikon fights is blended perfectly and the scenes are just epic. The combat gets a little confusing because of the attack effects that distract you, but it adds difficulty. Yoshi p truly demostrated how video games are art too. If this is not game of the    Final thought now that I am 3/4 of the game, against the last kingdom.
    It has a better soundtrack than nier automata. The music in the eikon fights is blended perfectly and the scenes are just epic. The combat gets a little confusing because of the attack effects that distract you, but it adds difficulty. Yoshi p truly demostrated how video games are art too. If this is not game of the year, than I dont know what is, can you tell me? Jaja. My favorite soundtrack is the twinside rooftop, both desert themes, and oracelle. Thank you square enix
    Another review update third and final: OMG, it is a 10!
    Cant believe i am going to say this, but the story is so much better than nier automata, maybe even better than legacy of kain. YOU WONT BE DISSAPOINTED! THANK GOD I AM LIVING TO WITNESS SUCH AN AMAZING GAME.

    The eikons fight get better and better, the combat overall gets more difficult as the game progresses.

    The story is not predictable as some have said in the reviews. Can believe most kids are playing fortnite, please buy this game. 10 out of 10. I am in half of the game, and it will get so much better i am sure. Second review:
    Review update to clarify some comments i have seen against the game:

    Story being slow paced: did harry potter movies were always fast paced? Lol? Is called building up the story, characters etc. And final fantasy 16 did a good job at that.

    Predictable story: i admit that when clive was about to being killed at times, it was predictable that he was going to be saved. But is obvious that will happen, he is the main character! They never die unless context is given for his death. (Something the last of us 2 failed to do).

    Not the same as other ff games: i have been checking out the scores of other past ff games, and the only that is well received is final fantasy 9. So is not true that ff 16 is bad when compared to other ff games. However i do admit a change is never well received by others (zelda becoming open world and no more good history, i will never play it again)
    So ff16 being different should affect someone depending on how much of a fan he is to the series. I never played a ff game before, but i have played nier and dmc 3, and ff16 is similar in gameplay.

    No open world: is up to you to decide, i personally hate them because i am fan of games with a history and character development, good voice acting, and music. I dont have time to explore every inch of a map.

    Side missions being boring: at first yes, but once you reach the capital the side missions get more sad and add context to the story and how people are mistreated.

    Score is a solid 9. Is way more elaborated than those recent crappy zelda games, i promise you that.

    9 out of 10, not less than 8 Buy it! Support yoshi p, he and yoko taro are what keeps the game industry alive!

    First review:
    Played the demo and have NEVER played a final fantasy game before. First, the writing, narratives, and cinematics are wow, awesome, best i have ever seen in any video game i have played. The gameplay seems simple though, problaby repetitive, and the enemies are easy to kill. The music is wow, awesome. Will not better than nier automata, but is very nice.

    The plot is very interesting, but too pretentious for my taste.

    Mmmm idk, i give it a 8. It costs 70 dollars, but botw costs 70 dollars too and it is the same game lol. Mmmm if you have a good surround system and tv then yea buy it!. Else just watch it on youtube. But again i played the demo, maybe the game picks up better in gameplay and enemy difficulty after the demo?

    I will buy it.    … Expand
  95. Mkhirai
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    The game was worth the wait. One of the best narrative I played since Chrono Trigger. The sound design and gameplay during battles are just perfect. I believe this is the best the series put out so far since FFX. They didn't bother having a mature rating. They made a game based from their vision. I know there are a lot of haters there and I know their true motive, but for me, I just hadThe game was worth the wait. One of the best narrative I played since Chrono Trigger. The sound design and gameplay during battles are just perfect. I believe this is the best the series put out so far since FFX. They didn't bother having a mature rating. They made a game based from their vision. I know there are a lot of haters there and I know their true motive, but for me, I just had one memorable journey playing this game.… Expand
  96. AustinWells
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Overall a really great time and amazing story! FINAL FANTASY 16 was well worth the wait for me!
  97. wmurphy011
    Jun 29, 2023
    0
    This is not the worst, but is one of the worst FF's ever made. (I've played them all.) It has shallow, clichéd characters, a sub-par story, the most generic soundtrack I've ever heard in a FF game, no real exploration (everything is linear and you simply keep going from point A to point B in different places) and it has extremely (and I do mean 'extremely') shallow gameplay systems. YouThis is not the worst, but is one of the worst FF's ever made. (I've played them all.) It has shallow, clichéd characters, a sub-par story, the most generic soundtrack I've ever heard in a FF game, no real exploration (everything is linear and you simply keep going from point A to point B in different places) and it has extremely (and I do mean 'extremely') shallow gameplay systems. You can't even call this game an RPG because it has almost no RPG elements, whatsoever. It's basically a long action game with 6 different sword slashing moves you can do, and some magic. It's set in a boring world that does not give you that same magical, awe-inspiring feel that you got with FF5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 & 13. It also has the worst side quest content ever put into a FF game. Even worse than FFVII Remake's side quests, and that's really saying something. It is, in reality, a cheaper more stripped down game than FF15, and FF15 was already a pretty bad game compared to the previous games in the series.

    FF16 is, very honestly speaking, considerably worse than 15 and the sales are proving it. This game has only been out for a week and it's already bombing. During it's launch week, physical sales were 74% lower than FF15's launch week's physical sales. It's digital download sales are also far lower at less than 1/3 of FF15's download sales during it's launch week. And both of these figures are already dropping and it's only week 2! At this rate, this game is going to be one of the worst selling FF titles since the SuperNintendo era. And that is saying a lot. By FF standards, this game is tanking.

    On top of all that, players opinions of the game do not match what the main stream critics have been saying, which sends up major red flags. It seems very clear to me that we have yet another case of a major developer paying-off mainstream reviewers for high review scores. I mean, SE were already saying they were worried about the game selling well due to very low pre-order numbers. It seems more than likely that they "spent" some money to try to garner some positive feedback for the game. It obviously didn't work though, since in week 2 of it's release it's sales are plummeting as if off a sheer cliff. Don't be fooled by video game addicted, fanboy reviews. Do your own research. I made the mistake of buying this game (and have beaten all the previous games in the series) and quit playing it at the 6-1/2 hours mark. I just couldn't justify to myself spending any more time playing such a shallow, linear, stripped down, generic game.    … Expand
  98. Nadinux
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy XVI é uma obra-prima do mundo dos videogames que eleva a franquia a patamares nunca antes alcançados. O combate neste jogo é simplesmente fenomenal, oferecendo uma experiência visceral e empolgante que cativa desde o primeiro golpe desferido. Cada ataque é fluido e responsivo, permitindo aos jogadores executarem combos impressionantes e desencadearem habilidades especiais deFinal Fantasy XVI é uma obra-prima do mundo dos videogames que eleva a franquia a patamares nunca antes alcançados. O combate neste jogo é simplesmente fenomenal, oferecendo uma experiência visceral e empolgante que cativa desde o primeiro golpe desferido. Cada ataque é fluido e responsivo, permitindo aos jogadores executarem combos impressionantes e desencadearem habilidades especiais de tirar o fôlego. A variedade de personagens jogáveis e seus estilos de luta únicos adicionam uma camada extra de profundidade ao combate, garantindo que nunca haja um momento de tédio.

    Além disso, o enredo de Final Fantasy XVI é uma obra-prima narrativa que tece uma trama cativante e emocionalmente envolvente. Os personagens são ricamente desenvolvidos e suas jornadas são repletas de reviravoltas e surpresas impactantes. Cada diálogo e cena tem um propósito claro e contribui para a construção do mundo complexo e fascinante em que o jogo se passa.

    É seguro dizer que Final Fantasy XVI é o ápice da franquia.    … Expand
  99. visiblelight7
    Aug 9, 2023
    6
    As a 36 year old who played FF7 to FF10 , the demo had gave me hope this game was going to bring back the ''feels'' and yes it did but only superficially and perhaps 50% of it. It shines in it's music and visuals and EXCELLENT story-telling. Even the cast and characters are well done but the game feels like an empty shell. The towns look good on the outside but there is no interiors toAs a 36 year old who played FF7 to FF10 , the demo had gave me hope this game was going to bring back the ''feels'' and yes it did but only superficially and perhaps 50% of it. It shines in it's music and visuals and EXCELLENT story-telling. Even the cast and characters are well done but the game feels like an empty shell. The towns look good on the outside but there is no interiors to the buildings. There is nothing there to explore. The world has no exploration. I love that they didn't go ''open-world". I was so relieved about it, it was a great decision. However, there's also a fine balance of mystery which is completely lacking from the world. There is no exploration because the world is simply a shell to progress the story. It lacks substance. Do you remember Final Fantasy 7's overworld and sense of mystery? Forget that. There's no ''extratowns'' which are there for you to uncover a mystery, find new camarades to adventure with. All this game does right is 1) Story-telling 2) Voice acting 3)Music 4)Ambiance of old-school final fantasy. That's amazing but that's also only 50-60% of a masterpiece. You are still left with frenetic combat with too many spell particles, no depth at all. It's just not satisfying and becomes boring fast. I promise you after 15-20 hours, you will be sick of the combat. Final fantasy 16 is a great 10 hour experience until you realize that it's not bringing you to the next-level. Your anticipations are crushed. You realize all you are going to do is try to mindnumbingly go through from A to B just so you can see the story unfold in it's greatness but sadly that's not enough. It only temporarily or momentarily capture the ''magic'' of Final fantasy 7,8,9,10 but very short-lived and I really think they nailed 60% of it and did a 10/10 job on those(such as story-telling)...but everything else is just there as a shell. It's sadly so boring I am contemplating skipping everything now. I don't find the repetitive combat any fun anymore. I just want to hear the story it has to tell...I'm considering using youtube for all that. That's what Final Fantasy 16 is for me. I regret spending 103$ canadian for it. I wish I was more patient , that's just too much money but I wanted to support the publisher to tell them they were going in the right direction. Sadly, being in the right direction doesn't mean much when 50% of your game lacking the greatness that was at hand. They needed to build DEEPER story intertwind with DEEPER cities, overworld , MORE MYSTERIES.
    Why they cannot recreate the epicness of Final fantasy 7,8,9 ? It's not just the mediocre combat either. There's something substantial missing about the world exploration....and no I don't mean useless fetch-quests or tedious side-quests that waste your time for hours like most open worlds do(which it avoided)...We needed a spaceship and a world that opens to you which have their own cast of characters to ''find''(Remember FF7? NO not the re-make for Gen-Z adhd).    … Expand
  100. Kyokushin
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    been playing for 6 hours now and this game just rocks! Haven't encountered any weak aspects yet and have just scratched the surface.
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  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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