Final Fantasy XVI

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8567 Ratings

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  1. drseven
    Jul 6, 2023
    9
    After having played the game with all the additional content, it has been 60 hours of play.

    Pros The most remarkable thing about this game is the story and its narrative, there are points in the game where the narrative meets a powerful audiovisual section, which without a doubt can elevate it to one of the most epic moments in the video game industry. Its cooldown-based combat    After having played the game with all the additional content, it has been 60 hours of play.

    Pros

    The most remarkable thing about this game is the story and its narrative, there are points in the game where the narrative meets a powerful audiovisual section, which without a doubt can elevate it to one of the most epic moments in the video game industry.

    Its cooldown-based combat system is fun and snappy, though you end up getting so powerful that the later stages of the game are a walk. However, the game has an extra difficulty for those who want a greater challenge.

    One of its negative points was the high blur motion that the game presented, it has been recently fixed.

    cons

    The secondary missions are poor, some give you good lore, but at the level of execution it is the simplest of the saga. That causes the game's rhythm to be broken by those moments where Clive becomes an errand boy, it is a point that overshadows the moments that he reaches excellence.

    As a personal request I have found extra content missing such as: chocobo races, card minigames... It has been something that has been present in many FF and gave them duration and magic. In this game the only mechanics are fighting or running errands.

    Conclusion: one of the most epic stories of recent years overshadowed by an unambitious design of missions and extras.    … Expand
  2. peewee23
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    review bombers couldnt even get this game to a 7 lol, in all honesty one of the most exiciting games ive played and most immersive. im a fan of old and new final fantsys and this is a easy 9.5-10
  3. lifeisgreatya
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy has truly peaked with FF7R and now FF16. Both absolute masterpieces.
  4. CharlieBurns75
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    From the graphics, the music, and the voice acting, this is the best FF game I've ever played. The combat system is my new favorite for RPG games and I hope they keep it for future FF games. I don't want to spoil the story for anyone, so I'll just say if you're a fan of Final Fantasy, do yourself a massive favor and play this game.
  5. gima
    Jul 26, 2023
    10
    Such a great story ! I lone this game so much! .
  6. lazyssj
    Aug 3, 2023
    9
    This is a great FF gams that delivers on what was advertised. Highly recommend if you like action-adventure story-based games with great sword combat with various powersets.

    Solid story and interesting lore with likeable characters with a very well-balanced protagonist, Clive Rosfield. The conmbat gameplay is incredibly satisfying with various powersets and great sword combat, although    This is a great FF gams that delivers on what was advertised. Highly recommend if you like action-adventure story-based games with great sword combat with various powersets.

    Solid story and interesting lore with likeable characters with a very well-balanced protagonist, Clive Rosfield. The conmbat gameplay is incredibly satisfying with various powersets and great sword combat, although it is on the easier side so if you are looking for a big challenge, you may be slightly disappointed. It is not so easy that it is boring, but not very difficult either. The boss fights are also some of the best in gaming wit great set pieces, combat, visuals, sound, and atmosphere. Each one feels like it could be an endgame fight. The performance is consistent and the graphics are beautiful. The RPG elements are a bit shallow than previous games in the franchise, not terrible, but not as in-depth and i do miss the party system like in the 7 remake. The exploration in the areas desppite the graphis being great can be a bit weak due to some repititive side quests and uninteresting side characters outside of the main cast, but a few of them are still interesting enough.    … Expand
  7. toptoo
    Aug 3, 2023
    10
    I can’t think of another game in recent memory that gave me chills and legit tears like this one did.
  8. turn77
    Aug 3, 2023
    10
    Love this game!!! Its going up there with 7 and 10 in my top 3. .
  9. Outkastkami1
    Aug 13, 2023
    9
    I loved every second of this game, the story is amazing, the side quest really good. I enjoyed everything about this game. Excited to come back to it on ng+. My only criticism on the game they really couldve brung the quality up on the game, felt like the game was alil blurry and they reslly could've done more with upgrades, equipment and weapons i felt like it had a boring upgrade system,I loved every second of this game, the story is amazing, the side quest really good. I enjoyed everything about this game. Excited to come back to it on ng+. My only criticism on the game they really couldve brung the quality up on the game, felt like the game was alil blurry and they reslly could've done more with upgrades, equipment and weapons i felt like it had a boring upgrade system, ike that was the last thing cbu thought to do but thats my only problem with this game. Everything else was fantastic 9 out of 10 for me honestly think its goty with its story and combat.… Expand
  10. Mung27
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    Absolutely epic game that raises the bar in several areas. Loved every minute.
  11. Vuxendagis
    Aug 27, 2023
    6
    Absolutely stunning graphics. Awesome Eikon battles. And really good story!!

    But Final fantasy is so much more. We we all lovet FF like 6,7,8,9 was not because of graphics. Noy cause of Eikonbattles. I miss the side quests. I miss all the mystery. Theese new FF games are way too easy. A Child could play it. There is alays a questionmark, vivid colors or in this case a dog showing you the    Absolutely stunning graphics. Awesome Eikon battles. And really good story!!

    But Final fantasy is so much more. We we all lovet FF like 6,7,8,9 was not because of graphics. Noy cause of Eikonbattles. I miss the side quests. I miss all the mystery. Theese new FF games are way too easy. A Child could play it. There is alays a questionmark, vivid colors or in this case a dog showing you the way. Every weapon, every armour everything is in front of your eyes in the min quest. There are no chocobos, no open world map, no card games, no fishing. Nothing at all that fills you day besides hunting main quest or obviously easy side quests.

    Better luck next time!    … Expand
  12. Wallins
    Aug 28, 2023
    2
    A shame for an action game and embarrassing to be Final Fantasy in name but not in fact. Final Fantasy 16 fails to entertain me due to a sadly poor writing and the boring and repetitive gameplay, too many quick time events. While the plot is see-saw and mostly forgettable.
    Without interesting ideas, and without scenes of real impact for a player, given the excessive use of CG movies even    A shame for an action game and embarrassing to be Final Fantasy in name but not in fact. Final Fantasy 16 fails to entertain me due to a sadly poor writing and the boring and repetitive gameplay, too many quick time events. While the plot is see-saw and mostly forgettable.
    Without interesting ideas, and without scenes of real impact for a player, given the excessive use of CG movies even for every single Quick Time Event. Note of evidence, a rough, linear and empty level design for all sections of the game make the whole things not worth the price tag    … Expand
  13. FAQ661
    Sep 4, 2023
    10
    This is my best Final Fantasy game amaizing graphics combat and music .
  14. Megalomani
    Sep 9, 2023
    3
    No es final fantasy, animaciones de los npcs como los del final fantasy x, escenarios vacíos y estáticos, historia aburrida y lenta ,solo por dos momentos lo demás es puro relleno cansino y absurdo, lineal y sin complejo sistema de combate, un juego indi tiene más mecánicas que ofrecer vaya castaña ni de lejos esta a la altura de final fantasy 7 remake
  15. Dunknaggets
    Jul 3, 2023
    4
    By attaching Final Fantasy to the title, Square Enix has tricked many gamers into believing this to be a 10/10.

    Does it have high production value? i.e. voice acting, music, story, art design, etc. -Yes. Does the combat feel fun and rewarding? -Fun yes, rewarding maybe not so much. Does the world feel immersive? Does it feel interactive? -The world (story) is fully realized. But you    By attaching Final Fantasy to the title, Square Enix has tricked many gamers into believing this to be a 10/10.

    Does it have high production value? i.e. voice acting, music, story, art design, etc.
    -Yes.

    Does the combat feel fun and rewarding?
    -Fun yes, rewarding maybe not so much.

    Does the world feel immersive? Does it feel interactive?
    -The world (story) is fully realized. But you don't really interact with it directly.

    Is the game polished? Performance steady?
    -Bugs/glitches don't happen, if at all. But you're basically watching a movie so they don't have a lot of opportunities to occur. Performance is not great. Frame rate is pretty all over, and most of the character models aren't really "next-gen" even during cutscenes.

    So in reality, this is a mediocre game with an army of die-hard fans waiting to eat it up. If this title was developed by a different studio, and had no relationship to any past titles, it would not be getting the praise it is.

    This is not a bad game. But it is definitely not a great one.

    Really, FFXVI is an interactive movie with okay combat. If you look at the game like that, it's pretty good. But if you look at it like it (should) be looked at, it's not that fun. It gets tiresome walking around, it gets tiresome fighting the same enemies, with nowhere cool to discover or anything interesting to find. It gets very repetitive as far as gameplay is concerned. The story is the only thing that keeps moving, and even that can get a little drawn out after awhile.

    I find it shocking that so many people can be pulled into a stupor and think this game is a GOTY contender. You think pointless equipment options and mundane items are GOTY worthy? You can't even change how Clive looks. He eventually puts on that stupid Castlevania outfit and you get to look at that for the next 30 hours. This game feels like they wanted to do much more but everything got cut.

    For example, characters keep handing Clive these "Seals" which show he has the person's favor, allowing him to be accepted by the local population. But these seals don't unlock anything. You can now start a side quest from a local npc, but you couldn't even talk to them before receiving the seal so it's not like anything changed. Maybe the seal lets you get past a gate, into a new area? No, that's just story locked. The seal is a just a story beat which serves that purpose. It's so dumb, the game always makes this point to make you feel like you're accepted into the community now but it's doesn't even feel necessary. People comment on the mark, but that's it. But it's not like you actually talk to people. They're just side quests and main quests.

    To me, these "Seals" represent the overall feeling this game has. It feels empty and incomplete. It feels mundane and pointless. It feels like a very old game (PS2 era) with fancy graphics and modern flair.

    Will you find enjoyment in FFXVI? Probably. I enjoyed playing it, for the most part. But did it feel like a 10/10? A GOTY? Not even close.

    FFXVI is to action RPGs as Time Crisis is to first-person shooters. All on rails.    … Expand
  16. fabioas1983
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Excelente game superou minhas expectativas, melhor que final fantasy anterior em muitos aspectos, só precisa de patch para o modo performance.
  17. PRM_Dark
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Final fantaxy XVI me ha demostrado que no siempre debes de hacer caso a las críticas profesionales El juego lo único cierto es que baja un poco el nivel en la mitad pero estamos hablando que baja de un 10 a un 9 y no en narrativa sino en forma de llevar las misiones y un poco el ritmo que lleva, el juego apartir de las 25 horas baja el ritmo y es donde pasa a ser un 9 pero a las 35 40Final fantaxy XVI me ha demostrado que no siempre debes de hacer caso a las críticas profesionales El juego lo único cierto es que baja un poco el nivel en la mitad pero estamos hablando que baja de un 10 a un 9 y no en narrativa sino en forma de llevar las misiones y un poco el ritmo que lleva, el juego apartir de las 25 horas baja el ritmo y es donde pasa a ser un 9 pero a las 35 40 horas vuelve a subir el ritmo hasta el final y juro que he llorado con el final, es un juego en el que el Gameplay es muy satisfactorio y completo aunque parezca simple, la soundtrack es bueno... No hace falta ni decirlo, la narrativa creo sinceramente que objetivamente es top 3 pero para mí es mi top 1, es la que más he disfrutado y más emociones he sentido, la dirección de juego, escenas, cinematografía, todo es un deleite audiovisual, los problemas que decían los medios de optimización, misiones simples y vacías... Todo son falacias, las misiones son simples si pero te dan un lore del juego muy importante, esa es la recompensa de las misiones, es cierto que es más un hack and Slash que un RPG pero eso no quita que se deba de criticar el juego por ser lineal, tener misiones simples etc porque hay miles de juegos así y se consideran obras maestras (en la misma saga el ff X y VII). Tambien la forma de llevar las partes +18 como escenas sex, chantajes, conflictos políticos, escenas de romance etc, siento que todo es muy orgánico, se siente real y no como en otros que parece forzado.
    En conclusión, me parece un juego de 10 recomendado 100%, podrás disfrutarlo perfectamente todo el viaje    … Expand
  18. PapaSchu
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Combat is fun story feels like game of thrones this is a FF unlike any other characters are awesome the combat flows nicely and the touch with controlling the dog in combat is fun!!! Can’t wait till I can get more eikon abilities and immerse myself in the world I’m 12 hrs in
  19. Zipperdemon
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Another PlayStation masterpiece! Ignore the review bombing and get the game. Epic and huge in scale with a great narrative and awesome combat.
  20. Eversoul
    Jul 5, 2023
    3
    This game was a huge disappointment for me. The first half was pretty great, but then I got to the halfway mark and just kept asking myself "is this all there is?"

    First off I love action combat in RPGs, but the fighting is so shallow and easy in the game a gnat couldnt drown in it. Enemy variety is abysmal and you stop running into new enemies before the halfway mark and they are all    This game was a huge disappointment for me. The first half was pretty great, but then I got to the halfway mark and just kept asking myself "is this all there is?"

    First off I love action combat in RPGs, but the fighting is so shallow and easy in the game a gnat couldnt drown in it. Enemy variety is abysmal and you stop running into new enemies before the halfway mark and they are all fought exactly the same. No strategy other than depleting a stagger bar then using a couple of big moves and repeat it ad nauseum. Thats egregious for a 20 hour long game

    The world itself utilizes ps3 era design philosophies and feels either extremely lazy or low budget. No dungeons to explore. no meaningful gear to find. no puzzles to solve. no character to build. no party to control. The games side quests feel worse than most korean free to play MMOs. They offer no meaningful rewards or content to do and only try to shove the games main plot point down your throat incessantly in bite sized chunks. There are way too many of these as well and they always pop up in horrible spots totally ruining the pacing of an already weirdly paced story. There are a few things I did enjoy about the game though like some of the characters and a few of the boss fights werent terrible. I also appreciated the grounded approach to story telling, but that almost is fully abandoned by the end with what I can only describe as the "god is the badguy" cliche and you have to prove to him humanity can survive. It really feels out of place in what was a somewhat intriguing political fantasy tale although it did rely on game of thrones tropes too often. All in all I dont HATE the game, but it honestly feels like several steps back from FF12 which is what it seems to want to emulate. It feels watered down and the budget feels like it was only placed in visual fidelity rather than actual game design. Ill say its a personal 7 out of 10 for me.    … Expand
  21. Squall81
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Another case of review bombing, but FFXVI is clearly a masterpiece. Story is engaging, battle system is fun and DMC style, and the soundtrack is magnificent.

    Quality mode is the way to play: It's smooth even if we're talking about 30 fps.

    Regarding the overheating issue, if your PS5 is dusty and encased in a narrow space... well, it's your fault!
  22. Lyu_
    Jun 28, 2023
    3
    Final Fantasy XIV Shadow Bringers was so great that I bought this one. What came out was a reboot of A Realm Reborn.

    It's not even a footnote to HEAVENSWORD, why Joshua was using a false name, why the Dominants were born that way, how Clive was treated for 13 years, and that is not told at all. Don't you realize what was wrong with FF15? Moreover, even the main quests were made to do    Final Fantasy XIV Shadow Bringers was so great that I bought this one. What came out was a reboot of A Realm Reborn.

    It's not even a footnote to HEAVENSWORD, why Joshua was using a false name, why the Dominants were born that way, how Clive was treated for 13 years, and that is not told at all.

    Don't you realize what was wrong with FF15? Moreover, even the main quests were made to do stale errands like the three most important delicacies, and they were nothing but a painful experience. I don't like Artema's motives, like shifting the blame, and I don't feel the need to have more than one Artema.

    Not talking about it is not always a good thing, in fact, FF10, which explained everything, is still talked about as a masterpiece, and Final Fantasy when Sakaguchi was around told all story.

    I think it's time to research once again why those works were so popular back then.

    And The music is too classical, which kills the original battle background music of FF.

    Final Fantasy should have hot progressive rock battle music, like Nobuo Uematsu's, and fixed battle music, and FF14 does that.

    Why didn't it? They said, "We made it classical to fit the worldview of Game of Thrones homage"? Don't ficking kid yourself, even FF11 even came out with a progressive block in the assault area! The only ones that didn't are Tactics and 12.

    As for battles, they are exhilarating, but there is no freedom of strategy. In that sense, it feels very monotonous. Where is the variety of black magic? Why can the enemies use Cure and Protect, but not Clive?

    The UI is also hard to look at and doesn't fit Final Fantasy.

    It fits because of the game design of Bayonetta and Devil May Cry.

    However, it is not all bad. The direction of the action is not bad, and I hope that the ATB of Final Fantasy 7 Remake and the action of this game will be combined well. That is what I think is the perfect Final Fantasy battle system, and the command elements should not be discarded.

    There were some good parts, I enjoyed it until the midway rush, then it stalled after Artema came out. It's sad, Yoshida, because I had very high hopes for it.

    I love your Final Fantasy 14 very much and still enjoy playing it. Why didn't you ask Natsuko Ishikawa to do it? You knew that Maehiro's A Realm Reborn scenario was not well received.

    He shines because he is a planner and battle designer, I don't want you to adopt his narrative.

    Yoshida, Takai, and Maehiro should leave Ivalice.    … Expand
  23. 90sAznNerd
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy XVI (FFXVI) marks a welcome return to the series' high fantasy roots, backed by modern gameplay mechanics and storytelling. The game presents a magnificent new world, packed with magic, medieval aesthetics, and mythical creatures, a refreshing shift from the futuristic environments of recent installments.

    STORY: FFXVI tells a rich, mature tale filled with political    Final Fantasy XVI (FFXVI) marks a welcome return to the series' high fantasy roots, backed by modern gameplay mechanics and storytelling. The game presents a magnificent new world, packed with magic, medieval aesthetics, and mythical creatures, a refreshing shift from the futuristic environments of recent installments.

    STORY:

    FFXVI tells a rich, mature tale filled with political intrigue, ancient prophecies, and moral quandaries, reminiscent of earlier Final Fantasy entries. The narrative beautifully balances the human drama with the grandeur of its fantasy world. Characters are well-realized, each with their distinct motivations and growth arcs, making them compelling and relatable. However, the story can sometimes feel a bit too complex and confusing, perhaps a common trait for the franchise.

    GAMEPLAY:

    The combat system is a blend of real-time action and strategic command-based elements, giving players the best of both worlds. It retains the complexity and tactical depth of previous games while incorporating a sense of urgency and dynamism seen in more action-oriented titles. The character progression system is deep and rewarding, providing players with an array of customization options to suit their preferred play style. The inclusion of iconic Final Fantasy summons, portrayed with unprecedented scale and cinematic flair, further elevates the experience.

    VISUALS AND SOUND:

    Square Enix outdoes itself in the visual department. The game is breathtaking, featuring highly detailed character models, stunning environments, and impressive special effects. The music, as always, is phenomenal, combining classic themes with new compositions that perfectly accentuate the emotional highs and lows of the story.

    PERFORMANCE:

    On the technical front, FFXVI runs smoothly on next-gen consoles, offering a consistent framerate and quick load times. There have been a few reported minor glitches, but nothing game-breaking. It's expected these issues will be addressed in future patches.

    CONCLUSION:

    Despite minor hiccups and a sometimes convoluted plot, Final Fantasy XVI stands as a notable entry in the franchise. It beautifully intertwines tradition and innovation, blending a return to high fantasy with contemporary gameplay mechanics and storytelling. For fans of the series or newcomers looking for a rich JRPG experience, FFXVI is a journey worth embarking on.    … Expand
  24. DutchPotato
    Jul 14, 2023
    4
    Would maybe be interested in slogging through the painfully dull story if the combat wasn't also equally uniteresting to due to how painfully easy the game is. After Yoshi P bragged about how the game was finished months ago and wouldn't need a day one patch you would think the games performance would be able to atleast hold a somewhat consistant 60fps in what is supposed to be a fastWould maybe be interested in slogging through the painfully dull story if the combat wasn't also equally uniteresting to due to how painfully easy the game is. After Yoshi P bragged about how the game was finished months ago and wouldn't need a day one patch you would think the games performance would be able to atleast hold a somewhat consistant 60fps in what is supposed to be a fast paced action game but I guess that's simply expecting too much from this team. Probably the only good thing about the game are it's visuals and the games impressive boss fights. The sheer spectacle of these fights combined with an outstanding soundtrack make these fights feel truly epic, they're also some of the few fights in the game that don't immediately melt to mindlessly spamming your abilities and actually seem fairly well balanced for the games mechanics, unlike regular and "elite" enemies which make up the majority of the games combat. Unfortunately they're too few and far and simply aren't worth putting up with the meandering busy work the game puts in between them.… Expand
  25. Matorif
    Jul 2, 2023
    7
    ce jeu ne mérite clairement pas un 10.c est un jeu au-dessus de la moyenne Les graphismes sont bien et la musique est très belles.le scénario est correct. Par contre le combat est sympas les 5 premières heures puis c est toujours pareil rien de transcendant. Le rythme du jeu est catastrophique et il faut éviter les longues cessions de jeu sinon le jeu devient ennuyant.
    Les quetes annexes    ce jeu ne mérite clairement pas un 10.c est un jeu au-dessus de la moyenne Les graphismes sont bien et la musique est très belles.le scénario est correct. Par contre le combat est sympas les 5 premières heures puis c est toujours pareil rien de transcendant. Le rythme du jeu est catastrophique et il faut éviter les longues cessions de jeu sinon le jeu devient ennuyant.
    Les quetes annexes sont nullissime mais il faut les faire pour débloquer des améliorations. Ce jeu à trop de défaut pour être le jeu de l année je comprends pas tous ces 10.
    Encore les journalistes on peut comprendre ils ont peur de plus recevoir les jeux en avance des éditeurs.    … Expand
  26. KaduBR
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    the history is 10/10. gameplay and graphics too, i loved this game so much. He is not perfect (for exemple, bad fps sometimes) but is amazing game! The narrative he has makes up for the lack of performance
  27. thedarkknight07
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    One of the best entry in the series. Amazing music, game play, combat everything is top notch. High quality production value. Must play.
  28. Carcrasher34
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    Overall an amazing game. Some minor issues such as frame rate inconsistencies keep it from being a masterpiece, but the combat is simple and fun, the voice acting is solid, the story is good enough to keep me interested, and the fidelity is top tier. If you're wanting a final fantasy that's modern, but done way better than Versus 13/15, this is it. Worth the day 1 price point of 69.99usd.
  29. Redfiery
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    It took a while to get into the game after the demo area but the story managed to draw me in and every moment I find myself wanting to know what is going to happen next. The combat was dull initially but I tried to spice things up by trying different combos and it ended up really fun. Boss battles can be quite intense because potions are limited and you need to read their moves to dodge orIt took a while to get into the game after the demo area but the story managed to draw me in and every moment I find myself wanting to know what is going to happen next. The combat was dull initially but I tried to spice things up by trying different combos and it ended up really fun. Boss battles can be quite intense because potions are limited and you need to read their moves to dodge or parry them and this makes them engaging. Eikons fight are on an epic scale with accompanying OST which can make your hair stand. My concerns with the non-existent towns are also put to rest when I finally entered Martha's Rest. The vibe of the place combined with the OST brings back memory of entering Kalm for the first time in FF7. Definitely a top 5 FF for me.… Expand
  30. Cufotv
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    The game is a big improvement from the last final fantasy’s . The story is very good, the combat is very good, the characters are very likable .
  31. Shawnm27
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    The combat system, story, and characters make this the best FF in years. Love it
  32. outrun
    Jun 23, 2023
    9
    A true masterpiece, the best final fantasy game in many years. Fun, engaging combat with a healthy learning curve, and a touching, impactful story.
  33. YoshiPTheGoat
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    The game is absolutely incredible! I don't think another game has lived up to the hype like Final Fantasy XVI has done. Nearly flawless in every way. Game of the Year, Game of the Decade, and possibly Game of the Century! Give Yoshi P his throne and let this man rest Try the demo and you’ll Buy final fantasy 16 trust me 10/10 ignore review bombing 0 scores they have no purpose like theirThe game is absolutely incredible! I don't think another game has lived up to the hype like Final Fantasy XVI has done. Nearly flawless in every way. Game of the Year, Game of the Decade, and possibly Game of the Century! Give Yoshi P his throne and let this man rest Try the demo and you’ll Buy final fantasy 16 trust me 10/10 ignore review bombing 0 scores they have no purpose like their sad life… Expand
  34. indiana1127
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    I wasn't expecting it, but it was interesting. It would have been better if the map was bigger and there were bigger cities and such.
  35. Rioshz
    Jun 24, 2023
    10


    As a die hard Final Fantasy(played all of them except FFXII), this is a complete different FF, the gameplay is similiar to FF7R and DMC altogether. I still haven't finish the game but i've already played many hours and the gameplay it's pretty nice once you get the gimmicks. This game has one of the best cutscenes i've seen in gaming industry, the eikons battle are truly iconic and

    As a die hard Final Fantasy(played all of them except FFXII), this is a complete different FF, the gameplay is similiar to FF7R and DMC altogether. I still haven't finish the game but i've already played many hours and the gameplay it's pretty nice once you get the gimmicks.
    This game has one of the best cutscenes i've seen in gaming industry, the eikons battle are truly iconic and action packed.
    The story is pretty good with awesome characters, that are so iconic as Auron, Cid(FF7), etc.
    The game soundtrack doesn't disappoint bringing ones of the best OST since FFX and one of the best of the franchise.
    For me the only issue that really exists is the lack of exploration, since in fact the rewards are bad and you do not feel really rewarded for exploring every corner of the map. Sidequest are ok, people always complain about most being fetch quests, but they are exactly the same people who play hours of MMO's with the exactly same issues.
    FF saga clearly is changing, and im ok with that if they bring a good story, OST and gameplay.
    My real score is 9/10, but to opposite the agenda that is being made against the game im giving a 10/10.    … Expand
  36. Bot_reviewer420
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amma give it 0.................................................................... ..............................



    ooopss sorry i forgot the 1 ,its a 10    … Expand
  37. Gurubross
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    En la era del Nintendo 64, lo poco que había como juego épico de fantasía oscura podría haber sido Ocarina del Tiempo, la franquicia a cambiado mucho su estética hasta entonces, nunca me atrajeron los Final Fantasy hasta ahora, este juego tiene un estilo tan adulto, sobre la fantasía, que atrae bastante, su jugabilidad es muy adictiva, y sus gráficos de efectos de luces muy llamativos, loEn la era del Nintendo 64, lo poco que había como juego épico de fantasía oscura podría haber sido Ocarina del Tiempo, la franquicia a cambiado mucho su estética hasta entonces, nunca me atrajeron los Final Fantasy hasta ahora, este juego tiene un estilo tan adulto, sobre la fantasía, que atrae bastante, su jugabilidad es muy adictiva, y sus gráficos de efectos de luces muy llamativos, lo recomiendo totalmente, no siempre todos los juegos deben abrumarte de cosas, muchas veces se prefieren juegos más directo, ya que entre tantos títulos de altas horas de juego, no se puede con todos.… Expand
  38. ray0531
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This FF16 has an excellent story performance, shocking and varied music, and the skillful action of the summoned beasts are very good, and a good counter-attack to the flaws of FF13.15 storytelling.
    This time it is expected to be for light gamers and those who have never touched FF before, so I hope it will have a wider audience.
    So it's a shame that some of the elements of past works    This FF16 has an excellent story performance, shocking and varied music, and the skillful action of the summoned beasts are very good, and a good counter-attack to the flaws of FF13.15 storytelling.
    This time it is expected to be for light gamers and those who have never touched FF before, so I hope it will have a wider audience.
    So it's a shame that some of the elements of past works are weakened this time.
    But I am more optimistic and excited about the development of FF's future works.
    I hope that those who have never touched FF or want to play it easily will try FF16.
    CBUIII's STUFF also gives great recognition    … Expand
  39. Xepas
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    I loved the game, it's a shame that some people give it a 0 and haven't even played it.
  40. hiko945
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    PROS: Great story, characters in this game are likeable, Visually stunning, profound lore with active time lore (great features). Also, the ending of this game is very satisfying. I planned to New Game + right away to experience new challenges.
    CONS: performance issues, motion blur, 50% side quest I didn't like, lack of RPG elements.
    Conclusion: The best Final Fantasy game since Final Fantasy 12
  41. tomopa
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Short load times and very comfortable. I like action games, so I enjoy the battle system in this game. I think that some subquests are boring and movement is an improvement point.… Expand
  42. gggeist
    Jul 1, 2023
    5
    Reading all the reviews talking about this being a mature FF game is wild. The story definitely falls short in a lot of aspects. This game is an identity crisis for FF. Still kind of fun though I guess.
  43. Acsid
    Jul 3, 2023
    5
    I was so hyped up for this game, the only reason I bought a PS5...
    With just about 95 hours into the game after exploring, grinding, I'm level 50, completed all the side quests and memory board.
    First instinct was to watch every cut scene to get the whole story, But D*mn... There's just SOOOO many. What happened to old style Final Fantasy,? The kind that started the whole thing... Parties,    I was so hyped up for this game, the only reason I bought a PS5...
    With just about 95 hours into the game after exploring, grinding, I'm level 50, completed all the side quests and memory board.
    First instinct was to watch every cut scene to get the whole story, But D*mn... There's just SOOOO many.
    What happened to old style Final Fantasy,?
    The kind that started the whole thing...
    Parties, exploration, dungeons
    The combat is ok, just ok.
    The camera angles are really bad during the fight, and without a mini map (a small complaint) your pulling to the world map to see what direction your wound up facing after a fight. Minor annoyance, but it's there.
    What we end up with is basically an interactive movie unless you do the (mostly sadly lacking) side quests.
    At this point I'm at the end, the final battle? And I skip cut scenes, fast forward through dialogue.
    It's such a slog...
    Is it a good game? Yes indeed it is, Is it a great game? (Like most people believe)?
    Nah...
    Definitely not the "game of the year" Disappointing    … Expand
  44. Arngrim560
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Final fantasy is back and for the first time the history is mature, Clive is one on the best characters made, the combat is addictive and really fun, the music is just unreal, the eikon battles are just perfect and the plot unbeatable.
    Here is my pretty 10, the return of the king deserves it. Haters posting 0 for envy and bland things can eat it, even doing review bombing cant stop this    Final fantasy is back and for the first time the history is mature, Clive is one on the best characters made, the combat is addictive and really fun, the music is just unreal, the eikon battles are just perfect and the plot unbeatable.
    Here is my pretty 10, the return of the king deserves it. Haters posting 0 for envy and bland things can eat it, even doing review bombing cant stop this beast.
    Yoshida and his team made it again, thanks for this master-piece!.    … Expand
  45. Q8AKIRA
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 1.absolutely fantastic ! 2.Wonderful story
    3.masterpiece
    4.fantastic journey
    5.Great ending    … Expand
  46. Laleb
    Jul 9, 2023
    0
    A ps5 videogame has repetitive wooden animations, bad graphic, small empty maps, ridiculous chocobo riding and side missions. I see a ton of game of thrones references here. When they dont it sucks. For Japmaniacs only...
  47. Risolu
    Jun 26, 2023
    6
    Gameplay is good but misses alot of tactic. No debuffs nor buffs which made FF games interesting. The Story is good but I hoped for a different conclusion especially with villians motivation. The game is sadly build like a single player MMO. The Sidequest are really boring and just fetch quests. The crafting system is horribly lacking. The hunt system shouldn't be in a single player game,Gameplay is good but misses alot of tactic. No debuffs nor buffs which made FF games interesting. The Story is good but I hoped for a different conclusion especially with villians motivation. The game is sadly build like a single player MMO. The Sidequest are really boring and just fetch quests. The crafting system is horribly lacking. The hunt system shouldn't be in a single player game, not to mention how every hunt is just a resin of mobs from the story. The game is baby easy, there is not the slightest challenge and that there is an easy mode option too is really funny. I think 6/10 is really justified.… Expand
  48. MikeScates
    Jun 24, 2023
    7
    It's not that bad a game - it's just not an FF game. Story wise yes, it's as convoluted as any other FF game. Music is on point as always is with FF games. Just the combat is well off pace. Outside of eikon battles (just did the Typhon fight, which was awesome), the combat lacks impact. Combos are great to pull off, air juggling with Garuda brings me Nero vibes from DMC, but enemiesIt's not that bad a game - it's just not an FF game. Story wise yes, it's as convoluted as any other FF game. Music is on point as always is with FF games. Just the combat is well off pace. Outside of eikon battles (just did the Typhon fight, which was awesome), the combat lacks impact. Combos are great to pull off, air juggling with Garuda brings me Nero vibes from DMC, but enemies feel spongy. Parrying and dodging are too op and the windows should be shortened. They should of made this a non mainline FF game to appease some of the back lash from die hard turn based fans. Doesn't deserve the hate it's getting from the fanbase , but doesn't deserve the praise either. It's just a good game - 7/10.… Expand
  49. Kaligusto
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Muy bueno y entretenido su historia me encanto y sus gráficos me fascinaron
  50. alahrav
    Jul 7, 2023
    2
    Solid combat, incredible Eikon battles, mostly terrible everything else: poor writing, sloggy quest design, largely uninteresting characters (save a couple standouts). The game ping-pongs between highs and lows with disorienting regularity. If not for the disaster that was FFXV, this would be my least favorite FF.
  51. Killking241
    Jul 6, 2023
    3
    The story ends so bad it feels like i did so much work for nothing waste of my time I guess the gameplay is ok but still not worth it to me
  52. GraysonChriss
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    The best game I've ever played, it has performance issues but it's playable, my ps5 never overheated.
    The difficulty is good, of course if the help mode is not activated.
  53. Rinaldus
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    Long time fan of the series just dropping in to show my support for this absolute gem of a Final Fantasy. Easily the best modern mainline Final Fantasy, and very potentially one of the best of all time.

    They somehow pulled it off. Let go of your dogmatic beliefs of what FF is 'supposed' to be. Whatever it is, it's inaccurate. FF has been pushing itself into new territories since its    Long time fan of the series just dropping in to show my support for this absolute gem of a Final Fantasy. Easily the best modern mainline Final Fantasy, and very potentially one of the best of all time.

    They somehow pulled it off. Let go of your dogmatic beliefs of what FF is 'supposed' to be. Whatever it is, it's inaccurate. FF has been pushing itself into new territories since its very first sequel, and always subscribed to the notion that you should never rest on your laurels. After a number of missteps since FFXII, the series has finally come back into its own.    … Expand
  54. totalvamp
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    Don't mind all the retards giving it a 0, they are braindead zealots hellbent on just spouting their equally retarded takes with lies and nonsense. While there are some issues like the FPS at only certain points in the story, nothing what they morons are saying is true. I bet they don't even play the game and just watched some idiot streamer or read the eurogamer nonsense review.

    Good    Don't mind all the retards giving it a 0, they are braindead zealots hellbent on just spouting their equally retarded takes with lies and nonsense. While there are some issues like the FPS at only certain points in the story, nothing what they morons are saying is true. I bet they don't even play the game and just watched some idiot streamer or read the eurogamer nonsense review.

    Good points:
    - Characters / Acting
    - Visuals
    - Spectacle
    - Fluid combat

    Bad points:
    - PS5 limitations causing backgrounds and other stuff to blur at times
    - Lip syncing not always on point
    - Quite predictable story

    Giving it a 0 would classify you as a braindead moron that needs a reality check or get off the internet.    … Expand
  55. Tunafreya
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    The game plays like a movie as much as it is a movie that plays like game. The music is extremely wonderful for me. I don’t often play action games too much anymore but I’m always feeling like I want to try hard again and again for the satisfaction.
  56. VLRibeiro
    Jun 30, 2023
    6
    It’s a good game, just not a Final Fantasy game. I played 60% of it already, it’s a straight line as it gets and in summary: press square until it hurts.
  57. thatswhatuget
    Jul 2, 2023
    10
    People have to understand that THIS IS a Final Fantasy game. Accept it and move on.
  58. Albertozaton
    Jul 19, 2023
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Normally in real life I am paid to run errands. I paid 70USD buying this game and I have the feeling that most part of the game is about going from A to B to speak with someone or get something and then return to A to finish the quest with and extremely bad designed npc (those faces, those movements when leaving tbe conversation...)
    I'm a die-hard FF fan. Where are the magics? Where is the looting/item customization? Why the only freedom I have to make Clive stronger is to go after any quest to the blacksmith and buy the mandatory sword? I'm an almost at the end of the game but it is taking effort to turn on the PS5 and keep playing. I think I have died once so far so where is the challenge? In my mind FF games where about leveling up, finding better gear, exploring, using magics and state ailments. I understand the new direction, more action focused, but not at any price. It is 2023 and I had to download FFVI to play it at the same time because 16th makes it really difficult to be motivated. I got to the point that if it was possible I would kill all those people in the hideaway. All of them. All of them so woke, so good people. Come on.

    Benedikta and Kupka where very nice villains, but they leave very quickly. The eikon battles are like a film, you mostly do not need to do anything at all. The world is stunning, that is true. And the story as well, credit where is due    … Expand
  59. Simbosan
    Jul 27, 2023
    3
    Such a poor entry, maybe worse than FFXV, I lasted longer there.

    It's a game of 'walk down narrow passage' see a room ahead. Know with 100% certainty that there is a damage sponge monster. Take fkn ages to down said, monster. Continue, another passage, another arena. Guess what damage sponge monster. Utterly devoid of ANY imagination. How can it be this derivative? Take a break    Such a poor entry, maybe worse than FFXV, I lasted longer there.

    It's a game of 'walk down narrow passage' see a room ahead. Know with 100% certainty that there is a damage sponge monster. Take fkn ages to down said, monster. Continue, another passage, another arena. Guess what damage sponge monster. Utterly devoid of ANY imagination. How can it be this derivative?

    Take a break for a cup of tea, PS5 turns off, would you like to continue? Sure! Where did it save? BEFORE damage sponge monster. Swear, and turn off PS5. Sod this bag of ****

    They looked at souls likes and thought, that's what FF is all about! Lots of heavily scripted dodgy boss fights

    Last FF game for me, I'm out    … Expand
  60. Jovi_seph
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    About 10+ hours in and loving everything about the game. A 9 due to the frame rate not being locked at 60 for performance mode, but other than that a phenomenal game worthy of playing. Story reels you in and wanting more and and the combat feels very fluid and natural. The characters are phenomenal, the boss fights are epic, and the voice acting and OST is amazing..

    To those giving the    About 10+ hours in and loving everything about the game. A 9 due to the frame rate not being locked at 60 for performance mode, but other than that a phenomenal game worthy of playing. Story reels you in and wanting more and and the combat feels very fluid and natural. The characters are phenomenal, the boss fights are epic, and the voice acting and OST is amazing..

    To those giving the game a 0 are just a bunch of losers that want to see the game/franchise fail due to it not being what they want (turn based) or it being exclusive to PlayStation. Get a life and stop trying to bring down all the hard working people that have put in everything to give us this game. How miserable of a person must you be to come and give a 0 just to review bomb the game? Get the game and experience it for yourself rather than listening to a bunch of no-lifers. The game has been out less than 2 full days so it’s clear they haven’t even completed all the content… most probably haven’t even played it.    … Expand
  61. zugzug15
    Jul 9, 2023
    7
    Story - 10, music - 10, graphics - 9, crafting - 6, spells - 5, combat - 6.

    The story and music are amazing and the ps5s graphics are awesome. The lack of spells with elemental traits that matter is a bit puzzling. Crafting is only for the latest equipment which will always just be a slight stat increase. Gil is almost worthless except for buying in game soundtrack. The combat is    Story - 10, music - 10, graphics - 9, crafting - 6, spells - 5, combat - 6.

    The story and music are amazing and the ps5s graphics are awesome. The lack of spells with elemental traits that matter is a bit puzzling. Crafting is only for the latest equipment which will always just be a slight stat increase. Gil is almost worthless except for buying in game soundtrack. The combat is flashy but once you find the combo that works for you it gets repetitive and boring and I found myself avoiding battles while traveling because I would rather use my time and combos on storyline battles. I do think this is a problem with it being single character focused and if they had done stories and battles with other party characters (Jill, Jonathan, Cid) it might have kept it a bit fresher.
    A mini map in the top corner or a compass would have been very helpful as well as I found myself constantly checking the map to make sure I was heading the right direction.

    Its a fun game that is heavy on cut scene stories but story itself makes the game so worth it.    … Expand
  62. Lardar
    Jun 25, 2023
    9
    About 10 hours in and really enjoy the game not a perfect 10. but have to give it a 9. Nothing is perfect but this is close. Been a huge fan of the series ever since the SNES and i for one enjoy the new combat system. Looking forward to playing this one multiple times to the end.
  63. Fates
    Jul 15, 2023
    10
    Sure, there are some critical points in this game ( mostly concerning the gameplay aspect ) but the story, the characters and everything else is so beautiful that i cannot not love this game
  64. TheHambro
    Aug 21, 2023
    8
    I’ve never been into Final Fantasy. Yes, I know there are some really good games, and yes, I know Final Fantasy is all loved by many. I’ve only played one game, and that was the remake of Final Fantasy VII on the PS4. I didn’t think I could truly get myself into it, that is, until Final Fantasy XVI rolled around.

    I view the series as a light hearted adventure: fun, whimsical,    I’ve never been into Final Fantasy. Yes, I know there are some really good games, and yes, I know Final Fantasy is all loved by many. I’ve only played one game, and that was the remake of Final Fantasy VII on the PS4. I didn’t think I could truly get myself into it, that is, until Final Fantasy XVI rolled around.

    I view the series as a light hearted adventure: fun, whimsical, charming, etc. However, I truly did not expect the brooding and oppressing take on Final Fantasy XVI, and as an older gamer, I truly appreciate it. The story and side quests didn’t always have a happy ending, and they were incredibly well written and engaging throughout. Boss fights. Boss fights are **** epic; all I’m going to say. A couple of gripes I had is the lackluster crafting system, and the performance.

    Final Fantasy XVI is a damn good game, and if the series can keep this tone going, then you will have made a fan out of me!    … Expand
  65. djape
    Jun 25, 2023
    9
    Awesome instalment. Plays great and looks fantastic too. More would be welcome too I think ✌️
  66. Jules28
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    First of all, please ignore ALL the comments related to the war console and hate on PS5 exclusives, and try the demo to be 100% sure you want this game.
    Said that, Final Fantasy XVI is the best entry of the saga in a looooong time.
    Mechanics: It is a really fun game. You can decide if you want to play it easy, or a little bit more hard. It is not a souls game, so don't expect to do the    First of all, please ignore ALL the comments related to the war console and hate on PS5 exclusives, and try the demo to be 100% sure you want this game.
    Said that, Final Fantasy XVI is the best entry of the saga in a looooong time.

    Mechanics: It is a really fun game. You can decide if you want to play it easy, or a little bit more hard. It is not a souls game, so don't expect to do the bosses 20 times, but if you choose action mode and you don't use the rings, you can have a nice experience that requires a bit of technique. Of course as you progress in the game it gets easier, like basically in every game.

    Exploration: It is like Final Fantasy XII. Almost exactly, if you don't like that this is not the game for you. I loved it.

    Graphics: They are amazing, the characters are really expressive and the scenarios are beautiful. There is a lot of different scenarios, unlike FF XV. Sometimes the NPC faces are a little bit stiff.

    Music: GOD

    Story: This part is 100% subjective, that is why I started my review recommending to play the demo. The game is dark and gloomy and sometimes it has a lot of dialogue and cinematics. If you don't like that, this is not the game for you. If you like complex, rich and interesting lore, this is the game for you. Of course as EVERY JRPG in history, it has its fantastic and weird elements, so expect that.
    I loved the story, I get really attached to the characters and really got me emotional.

    In conclusion I LOVED THIS GAME, and I love to see the way the saga is taking. Also the publishing was clean with no delays and an amazing marketing. The game doesn't have issues regarding bugs, it is very polished.    … Expand
  67. Sannikov123
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Great Game ! No time to explain need to get back to the game ! And btw metacritic user scores are a joke always full of hate.
  68. Arcticsurface
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    I have no words for this game, its so freaking entertaining and good, that apart from its shaky performance, everything else about it is simply *chef's kiss*.

    Unfortunately, the game is somewhat stained by mentally challenged basement dwellers that are preaching "lack of diversity" in a high fantasy video game where people turn into giant divine monsters, thinking its some sort of    I have no words for this game, its so freaking entertaining and good, that apart from its shaky performance, everything else about it is simply *chef's kiss*.

    Unfortunately, the game is somewhat stained by mentally challenged basement dwellers that are preaching "lack of diversity" in a high fantasy video game where people turn into giant divine monsters, thinking its some sort of "historical re-enactment of the true life story of the one and only Clive Rosfield and the land of Valisthea", and "score-bombing" a game I doubt they even finished or played at all, completely spitting on the original vision and the hard work of the developers and the artists, and the entire crew that brought the game to life, trying to get their way through bullying, and demanding "answers" as if they're entitled to ANYTHING. Do not be fooled, those disgusting things, make even "non-white" youtubers and reactors cringe at the absolutely, positively pathetic reason that they're "boycotting" the game for, to those people, I can only say one thing: get help.    … Expand
  69. kiki12
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Awesome game, story, best final fantasy to date, ignore that usely review bombing
  70. Scorpion1223
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    Awesome game. The best final fantasy in the last 10 years. Perfect. A more mature story.
  71. jwrenolds95
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Absolutely fantastic, as a massive FF fan of past games I believe this is a true step forward for the franchise. The cinematic scenes are amazing, the combat is so fun and you can really mix up your playstyle in many ways. I would agree that the regular RPG elements are not the same as past games but this is clearly an story driven, action focused game with elements of an RPG attached.Absolutely fantastic, as a massive FF fan of past games I believe this is a true step forward for the franchise. The cinematic scenes are amazing, the combat is so fun and you can really mix up your playstyle in many ways. I would agree that the regular RPG elements are not the same as past games but this is clearly an story driven, action focused game with elements of an RPG attached.

    For example, the world building and environments are great. You see a town/place and it feels lived in, the people actually feel human and there's a veritable amount of lore/extra stuff to find out as you wonder around. They clearly planned this out to not feel generic and it shows. There are linear parts BUT you can explore larger areas to your heart's content. Yes yes, the side quests there are a few and they aren't Witcher 3 style quests (at least so far) but they are incredibly voice acted and add a lot to the lore/story. You learn about the world through these and there are some interesting tidbits thrown in.

    I feel like a large amount of people will love this, I feel like it will be judged unfairly based on what people wanted it to be but go into it with a fresh face not expecting the old, this is Final Fantasy and to me I am having a blast. We have been blessed by the Mothercrystals folks go and enjoy it!    … Expand
  72. Robertfltn
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Great story and combat system. Really engaging game. My personal GOTY so far.
  73. Gemesi92
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    best FF ever made, who gave bad votes probably it's better go back to play fifa. It's since FF9 we don't have a game like this.
  74. Confused234milo
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    As someone who kept away from final fantasy for years and only recently played the 7 remake 15 and 14 final fantasy 16 has absolutely blown my expectations away. After what i assume is mid-way through the game i can confidently say this is one of my favorite game's that I've played through.
  75. Jake68k
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Honestly one of the best all time final fantasy games ive ever played. Honestly hasnt been a good final fantasy game since FF10 imo *besides FF7remake* hoping this puts Sqaure back on track and brings final fantasy back to its old gold standard!
  76. engineeric28
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Absolutamente maravilloso, a nivel de narrativa es excelente. El audio es impresionante usando los Pulse 3D. Digno de llevar el nombre Final Fantasy.
  77. Dady121314
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    I like the new system in fighting, amazing work , amazing story and cut scenes PERFECT
  78. arm7114
    Jun 25, 2023
    9
    This game is the my favorite in the series. The story, visuals, and sound are top tier and the new combat system makes it more accessible to fans of the third person view hack-n-slash the likes of Devil May Cry and Greek Mythology God of War games 1 thru 3. With a strong influence from the absolute amazing scale in God of War 3.
  79. Talkativesg66
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    Game is great real high quality game ah must play.. real game of the year material.
  80. XbotsSuckAss
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    An amazing game. Don't listen to the haters saying this isn't a FF game or the Xbox fanboys trying to give it 0/10s because it's not on Xbox. This one of the best games of the year. The story and gameplay are amazing. The graphics are incredible and the music will leave you in tears because it's so good. This is my favorite FF game since FF7 on the PS1. Square Enix really outdid themselvesAn amazing game. Don't listen to the haters saying this isn't a FF game or the Xbox fanboys trying to give it 0/10s because it's not on Xbox. This one of the best games of the year. The story and gameplay are amazing. The graphics are incredible and the music will leave you in tears because it's so good. This is my favorite FF game since FF7 on the PS1. Square Enix really outdid themselves this time and this is a game I've been waiting for them to make for a long time as a longtime FF fan.… Expand
  81. 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
  82. PainfulTimez
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Absolutely Brilliant! One of the best games I have played in a very long time
  83. DAVIDRB
    Jun 27, 2023
    5
    Bon jeux pour cette année 2010…. Seul bémol c’est qu’ils fait cracher ma PlayStation lors des cinématiques….
  84. DHarland
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    I'm currently starting a New Game+ after finishing the game the first time around and already I think this is at least the best FF since FF10. Epic, amazing visuals, sublime combat and compelling story.
  85. freel27
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    I’m glad Square Enix made this an action RPG. Turn-based hasn’t ever appealed to me. This is my first Final Fantasy game and I really like it so far. I can’t think of any negatives. An overall enjoyable experience.
  86. TheForest99
    Jun 25, 2023
    9
    awesome game,not perfect but it's a great piece of love to the franchise
    Well Done! Square
  87. AAEllingsen
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    This review is based on playing through the entire game, I have not done every single hunt but I have done every side quest in the game.
    The short of it is that so far this is goty, no question about that because this is a strong package with so many strong parts. One thing to note though is that this is imho not an rpg but rather an action game with a really well written and strong    This review is based on playing through the entire game, I have not done every single hunt but I have done every side quest in the game.
    The short of it is that so far this is goty, no question about that because this is a strong package with so many strong parts. One thing to note though is that this is imho not an rpg but rather an action game with a really well written and strong story.

    On toward those parts.
    The parts that can not be question, unless you want to hate on the game for some reason.
    Graphics: 10. The game looks great, the areas looks great, the art design is top level.
    Voice acting: 10. Everyone delivers and every performance is belivable.
    The game works, so no reason for a 0 now is there.

    What is my opinion man.
    The story: 10. The phasing, how the story goes from peaks to peaks with time between to build the world and characters. And those peaks, wow, simply wow.
    The music: 10. Soken does his magic once again. The music always fit what is going on. Epic fight = epic music. A moment to relac = calm music. And so on.
    Controls: 10. The way the game is controlled is explained very well, outside and inside combat it simply works as it should.
    Combat: 10. I notice that the man in charge has worked on Devil May Cry 5 AND Dragons Dogma. The combat is visual, cool, fast, responsive, epic when it needs to, with a low level for entry but a with a lot of room to master.
    Accessibility: 10. There are two difficult levels and other ways to make the combat work for different players.
    Side quests: 10. Mentioning this since some seem to disslike the early ones. The early ones are there for a reason to tell you something, the first ones are short. Later on in the game they fill out the main story and the world at large.

    There are a lot of 10 here, but the thing is that the game is just such a strong package singe the parts in this package are all so strong. And there I managed to review this story heavy game without a single spoiler perhaps I should have written meh and marked it as a spoiler.    … Expand
  88. HonestReviews66
    Aug 21, 2023
    8
    Just finished main story with some sides, circa 35 hours and that's because I skipped many cut scenes late on. My thoughts...

    Some of the best graphics ever displayed on a console. Truly 'next-gen.' Music was amazing throughout. Atmosphere and world-building were great. Voice acting was stellar. Combat was decent. Side mission were appalling. Apparently they get better late on but by    Just finished main story with some sides, circa 35 hours and that's because I skipped many cut scenes late on. My thoughts...

    Some of the best graphics ever displayed on a console. Truly 'next-gen.' Music was amazing throughout. Atmosphere and world-building were great. Voice acting was stellar. Combat was decent.

    Side mission were appalling. Apparently they get better late on but by then I had learned to ignore them. Early ones are truly criminal and an insult to the player's time and intelligence.

    THIS IS NOT AN RPG. There is no reason to do those side missions because the loot is common and found elsewhere (except for a small handful of late-game missions) and there is nothing to craft. Bosses drop materials which are crafted into the next weapon you're 'supposed' to have. Each sword only has two stats. There is no armour and no real 'build.'

    Story is great at first but gets boring late on. There is over a dozen hours of cut-scenes and whilst some look great, many are just talking. I started skipping all cut-scenes late on.

    The mission design is out-dated. Walk, kill enemies, walk, kill enemies. Cut scene. Rinse and repeat. Even though you have different elemental powers, THERE IS NO ELEMENTAL DAMAGE! Fire swords hurt fire enemies the same as frost enemies. WHAT. AN. OVERSIGHT. It's all just for show.

    Boss battles are epic and the main reason to play this game. Gorgeous, over the top and beautiful.

    No mini-games or the ability to play as another character, other than brief moments where you become a monster. Gets stale after a while. Mechanics could have done with some variety.

    Too easy. Just keep spamming the same few abilities and you'll destroy 90% of the enemies, which lack variety. Hard mode is only unlocked for NG+ and most people won't have the stomach for a second playthrough.

    Generally, I was disappointed because I had high hopes of something deeper and more strategic. FF7R is much better. That said, why would I still give it an 8? Well, there are a handful of moments in this game that are simply jaw-dropping and set a new bar. The epic boss battles are unbelievable, the graphics are gorgeous (although the game struggles to maintain 60fps in same simple areas) and you can easily get lost in the deep lore of the world.

    Definitely worth playing, if only to see what you bought a PS5 for. I'm tired of indie games that look like 16bit games. I bought a PS5 because I wanted futuristic graphics, and this is it.

    A very flawed, but nevertheless unmissable, epic adventure. Could have been a masterpiece. It's not. But it's still worth a week of smashing through it.    … Expand
  89. Makura
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    I've had high expectations for this game. It managed to surpass them in every sense. It's simply a masterpiece: godly combat system, amazing graphics, captivating story, exemplary english voice acting, perfectly written dialogues and interesting characters.
  90. Falcoz
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Amazing history
    Fluid and awesome Combat system Nice scenaries Cool habilities and builds
    And the thing of eikons and titans is a masterpiece.
    Better than the FF XV
  91. Alexandrapepe
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Jogo muito bom:gráficos incríveis,ótima, jogabilidade,história incrível e uma trilha sonora espetacular.
  92. ImStillOld
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    After XV i was sure this game goes to same category, but HELL NO! Huge improvement!
    This is totally masterpiece! Music gives me goosebumps, voice acting (especially CID) is top tier.
    Plot is dark, sad, surprising and it just flows forward like watching a movie.
    One of the best games ever and it goes starigth to TOP 3 of FF series.
  93. Jackz
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Amazing! The best Final Fantasy game of all time! Clive is the perfect protagonist ever!
  94. Mehbuttrue
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    No need to lie about the issues the game has. Frame drops, graphical quality drop in areas, quite some side quests are not interesting and the msq having fetch quest seems like it was made to extend the duration or world build without much cutscenes. You can clearly feel the FFXIV influence.

    Now all that aside. The story is VERY good, it's a step in the right direction, the combat is well    No need to lie about the issues the game has. Frame drops, graphical quality drop in areas, quite some side quests are not interesting and the msq having fetch quest seems like it was made to extend the duration or world build without much cutscenes. You can clearly feel the FFXIV influence.

    Now all that aside. The story is VERY good, it's a step in the right direction, the combat is well designed, in an Action RPG. Like they said. Action. Rpg. Like 7 Remake, Ys, FFXV, Kingdom Hearts, Nier, Witcher and thousand others. FF hasn't been turn-based since FFXI. Anyone to say otherwise probably never played the series for over 20 years.
    The music has been the most Final Fantasy I've heard lately. The voice acting, the portrayals are really good. As for RPG elements- they're present to anyone who plays RPGs. Leveling, skills, equipment, magic. Final Fantasy elements like magic names, Eikons, crystals, grinding for weapons and all that.
    It's far from the best FF- too many issues that shouldn't have been at launch, but it's definitely a good one. Between 8.5 and 9- definitely not a 10.

    It's alright to dislike things, but to trash it because it doesn't cater to your taste (even tho it hasn't been your taste for years). You're not a gamer or a fan, you're just entitled.
    All that said, I can't wait for Game of the Year, between Resident Evil 4, Starfield, Zelda, FFXVI and what other games come out in the future.
    One thing is for sure, the GotY medley will be lit.    … Expand
  95. itbingu
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    People need to understand FF has always been about reinvention, there's enough characteristics that make this an FF game, no one's keeping you from replaying the older games. Let people enjoy things.
  96. N1er
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Gameplay : adjustable to your play style or ability. Clive feels smooth to handle in and out of combat along with a training room much a like to a training mode seen in most modern fighting games this game is a joy to play no matter your skill level. Story: I'm hooked. The game plunges you into this medieval fantasy realm and gives you the choice of learning the lore through theGameplay : adjustable to your play style or ability. Clive feels smooth to handle in and out of combat along with a training room much a like to a training mode seen in most modern fighting games this game is a joy to play no matter your skill level. Story: I'm hooked. The game plunges you into this medieval fantasy realm and gives you the choice of learning the lore through the perspective of Clive or you can access active lore with the press of a button. Along with NPCs that unlock along the way with the sole purpose of collecting and explaining lore about the world and it's characters. As a fan of darker stories such as Nier: replicant, drakengard and berserk. I find the story here has some comparisons to them without being too dark and heavy. The game knows when to break up these dark and depressing moments without making light of the situation and keeping the gravity of each situation intact. The characters are memorable and well written and certainly have a little sprinkle of past Final Fantasy titles in them, it feels like a natural progression of final fantasy. Graphics: The PS5 works well for this title. Square-Enix have been known to push boundaries of a consoles capabilities in the past, while many game companies now can make beautiful games I wouldn't say this one is lacking either. The magic effects and background scenery are truly breathtaking at times while the backdrop of villages and towns feel somewhat familiar to some I've walked through in real life. Music: Soken has done it again. Incredible sounds of choirs for massive moments, single guitars for quiet moments and even more electronic sounds for SPOILER. Final fantasy xiv fans will be pleased to hear one or two little moments that sound familiar to them but don't get me wrong this isn't just FFXIV with a bit extra. There's an entire new feel for this title and the battle themes will stay stuck in your head. Honestly cannot wait for the soundtrack to be released. Overall: everyone has their right to a personal opinion but it's just that. Personal. My favourite final fantasy games are: FFVI,FF:TACTICS, FF:CRYSTAL CHRONICLES, FFIX, FFXIV and now this is on that list FFXVI. Everything works wonderfully to draw you into this realm, not all of us old players of Final Fantasy are sour and wishing for the old days. I embrace all the new final fantasy fans this title will bring and I'm thankful to the team who brought this to us. If you want to play an older final fantasy they all still exist and you are free to play them at any point but I feel if you are expecting the exact same as 10,20,30 years ago then you might just benefit from embracing something new for a change. Otherwise you are denying yourself this wonderful experience for the sake of your perception of 'tradition'.… Expand
  97. Malignant
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Outstanding game. GOTY status. Not sure why the review bombers are here but I expect that to happen on any game nowadays.… Expand
  98. greg435
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    From the moment I started playing, the game's immersive world and intricate storytelling drew me in. The depth of character development and the vast array of quests and missions kept me engaged for hours on end. The gameplay mechanics were seamless, offering a perfect balance between strategic combat and exploration. The visuals were stunning, with breathtaking landscapes and meticulouslyFrom the moment I started playing, the game's immersive world and intricate storytelling drew me in. The depth of character development and the vast array of quests and missions kept me engaged for hours on end. The gameplay mechanics were seamless, offering a perfect balance between strategic combat and exploration. The visuals were stunning, with breathtaking landscapes and meticulously designed environments. With its gripping narrative, rich gameplay mechanics, and stunning visuals, this RPG game has undoubtedly become a favorite in my collection.… Expand
  99. doctorbudz420
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Amazing game! Amazing visuals! And amazing combat.
  100. DEly
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    An excellent game and most important, a really GOOD FF game.
    - Story is captivating: adventure, mythologies (crystals), and politics. What an FF game always had
    - New combat system: a full action combat system, slow at the beginning, but it gets more and more dynamic through the game - Very endearing character (torgal is so lovely) - I'm pleased they didn't make it an open world,    An excellent game and most important, a really GOOD FF game.
    - Story is captivating: adventure, mythologies (crystals), and politics. What an FF game always had
    - New combat system: a full action combat system, slow at the beginning, but it gets more and more dynamic through the game
    - Very endearing character (torgal is so lovely)
    - I'm pleased they didn't make it an open world, doesn't need to be an open world to be a good game
    - Graphics are very impressive, not the best ones, but still very good
    Yoshi-P and his team really did good work here, I hope more final fantasy will still try new things, after all, that's the essence of FF games    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 146 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 134 out of 146
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 146
  3. Negative: 0 out of 146
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 22, 2024
    100
    Final Fantasy XVI is an excellent game in every way. If you're a fan of the series for the stories and characters, you won't go wrong here, and if you've avoided the series for, say, turn-based combat, the sixteenth installment offers the perfect opportunity to get started with this legend of the gaming industry. [Issue#329]
  2. Riot Pixels
    Oct 30, 2023
    73
    This is a solid RPG/action game. Some elements of the game are unusual and fresh for single-player parts of the Final Fantasy series, but some are too dull and rudimentary.
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  3. PLAY
    Sep 17, 2023
    90
    New numbered FFs are good again. Stunning to look at, with new, punchy combat, and a great yarn, it is, if anything, too focussed, lacking a bit of the weird. [Issue#30, p.78]
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