Final Fantasy XVI

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  1. dilliamson
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy XVI is a remarkable addition to the franchise, delivering an unforgettable experience that combines captivating storytelling, thrilling combat, and breathtaking Eikon battles. This game feels like a return to form for the single player FF's.

    The storytelling in Final Fantasy XVI is masterfully executed, taking the time to explain lore and characters to create the rich and    Final Fantasy XVI is a remarkable addition to the franchise, delivering an unforgettable experience that combines captivating storytelling, thrilling combat, and breathtaking Eikon battles. This game feels like a return to form for the single player FF's.

    The storytelling in Final Fantasy XVI is masterfully executed, taking the time to explain lore and characters to create the rich and immersive world of Valisthea. Characters relationships are deeply developed, making them relatable and memorable. Clive's story keeps players emotionally invested, resulting in a captivating journey from start to finish.

    The combat system sets a new bar for other action games. Each battle is a spectacle, filled with fast-paced movements, strategic decision-making, and skillful combos. The result is a dynamic and thrilling experience that keeps players engaged throughout their adventures. For those not familiar with action games, the accessibility options make the combat easy to pick up, especially if you're more interested in story.

    The Eikon battles in Final Fantasy XVI are awe-inspiring showcases of power and scale. These massive encounters with Final Fantasy's summons leave a lasting impression with stunning visuals, mesmerizing animations, and changing set pieces. Each clash with an Eikon tops the last, I found myself at the edge of my seat the whole ride.

    Visually, the graphics are a feast for the eyes. The detailed environments and towns create a world that feels more grounded than other AAA games, while still keeping the fantastical theme we'd expect in a Final Fantasy game.

    The musical score of Final Fantasy XVI is a masterpiece in its own right. Enchanting melodies and stirring orchestrations perfectly complement the game's atmosphere, enhancing the emotional impact of every moment. Soken's soundtrack leaves a lasting impression and will surely be regarded as some of his greatest work.

    FFXVI is a remarkable addition to the franchise, earning its place among the greats. With its engrossing story, thrilling combat, and awe-inspiring Eikon battles, Yoshi-P and the team at CBU3 delivered a gaming experience that is nothing short of epic.    … Expand
  2. RedEyesLulu
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    An absolutely fantastic mediaeval story that gripped me from start to finish with emotional fulfilling moments, the characters are unique, and their sidequests are great too.
    Hands down best game of all time we will never see game this beautifully crafted and polished the level of detail is levels above everything can’t wait to buy this again on PC
  3. TorgalFanGirl
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    this game is the game I've been waiting for. it includes everything! perfect story, best graphics of all time stunningly polished to perfection, soundtrack out this world sokkan the greatest of all time, even emotionally heart feeling, and much more!!!. thank you Square Enix for this divine masterpiece! # FFXVI GOTY
  4. Caitin_
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    No spoiler review. This game is a must play, firstly this is best looking next generation game of all time,The way the story is told and the character development that exists is insane, from all characters, it is a game that makes you feel all type of emotions and is very enjoyable to complete. Personally, it's GOTY.
  5. InsaneWB91
    Jun 29, 2023
    9
    Was hesitant bc I’ve never really played final fantasy well since ff10 but I gotta say it’s an amazing game and worth every penny if you like gow or any other action adventure game with rpg elements or are just a final fantasy fan then you’re going to absolutely love this game. Must buy 9 outta 10 for me
  6. makotoast
    Jul 4, 2023
    10
    One of my favourite games of all time. Stellar music, boss fights, combat, voice acting, narrative, graphics and characters.
  7. Ind1g0
    Jul 25, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is genuinely the best game i've ever played. The experience was unreal, it made you feel every emotion possible. first off the story, its done perfectly. the pacing is great(granted you do some side-quests lol) and a it never gets boring and every time you stop playing it leaves you itching to play more and continue the stellar story
    next the side-quests. they are some of the best side-quests i've ever seen. often side-quests just become grindy and they never have much depth but those issues aren't here.
    the quests are beautiful, happy, sad, impactful, and most importantly it doesn't feel like a completely different game from the story when you do them. it blends together so well and you actually feel like the things you do make an impact on the characters and people of the game and the amount of dialogue random Npcs have is pretty incredible. their just fun to do as well, and the rewards you get are great like various upgrades or one where at the end of a side quest line you get the best sword in the game (not counting new game+ gear) so i definitely recommend doing them.
    next the music. Jesus christ someone went hard with these. its some of the best **** ive heard in my life and when i finished the game i literally saved like 25 songs to my personal playlist so that should give you a good idea on how good the music is. As for the ending song it will make you **** cry and feel hopeful at the same damn time.
    next is combat.
    now for older and newer ff fans no it is not turn based
    however it seems like its a little harder to make turn based work in modern games( excluding persona)
    i just don't think it would work here with this game and turn based isn't nearly as popular as it once was
    it just doesn't seem like what a-lot of modern players want
    turn based fanatics can go on about turn based is better or it fits more or it takes way more skill or blah blah games aren't about being good at it or about the game being insanely difficult its about having a fun beautiful experience and this has that in spades.
    to keep it kinda short the combat is **** awesome and epic. the combos you can pull of are satisfying and i adore the eikon powers and i'm betting and hoping you will too.
    dodging feels satisfying landing strong attacks feels satisfying and its just all around super fun
    it never gets boring either, certainly didn't for me.
    the boss fights are....this game has the best boss fights of anything ever
    towards the ending i got so excited about fighting the final boss i was **** up quick time events cause i was so excited and **** and i accidentally pressed a bunch of wrong buttons. (yes it has quicktime events however they arent annoying and were actually very satisfying to pull off)
    it helps that they are paired with the most godly music you'll ever hear so..yeah.
    they are satisfying and so damn fun to fight and its also an insane spectacle cause this games graphics are **** unreal. i took so many screenshots throughout the game cause it looks too good and idk how they did this but they did and its perfect.

    now we get to characters
    holy hell where to start... how about with clive our main guy.
    hes such a good main character youll find yourself loving his interactions and personality from the start.
    he actually shows emotion too like hell cry and laugh. albiet not a loud one but he will chuckle and smile frequently and he's very logical cause sometimes you'll find yourself saying his exact line before he can.
    every other character is like this too. you'll feel for them you'll love them you'll be happy and sad for them
    Clive certainly wont outshine everyone by a wide margin, in fact you may find yourself loving other characters more than him and i certainly wouldnt blame you for that.

    for example and lets just use one cause this is **** long enough already

    Cid
    from the first line you can tell **** i'm gonna love this guy"
    and you'll be right
    everything about him, his character his humor his voice his beliefs and his interactions with other characters is done flawlessly.
    the only complaint is i want more with him but wanting more isnt really a good complaint is it
    i think it give you plenty especially since his death elevates the story

    now cid is not in the game for too long
    he dies after the first 25% of the story buut the impact he makes on the characters the world the story, to Clive and most importantly to you, is incredible.
    you just have to play it to understand

    now for the ending
    now i may have put spoilers but i will never spoil an entire ending but this had me **** crying and it was just so beautiful, the perfect ending to this game and probably anything ever.
    the songs that play at the end are literally some of the best songs you'll ever hear and the end of the story will change you.

    so thats my review
    go play this game RN
    its worth every damn penny
    just take your time and have fun with it and you wont be sorry

    ps i ain't a professional critic.    … Expand
  8. tidus2k3
    Jul 14, 2023
    10
    Prepare to be blown away by the sheer brilliance of FF16. This game effortlessly combines stunning visuals, immersive game play, epic boss fights and a captivating story line to deliver an unforgettable experience. FF16 was my first PS5 game, I was enthralled by the richly detailed world and the seamless mechanics. The game play especially the DMC like combat system is addictive. Clive,Prepare to be blown away by the sheer brilliance of FF16. This game effortlessly combines stunning visuals, immersive game play, epic boss fights and a captivating story line to deliver an unforgettable experience. FF16 was my first PS5 game, I was enthralled by the richly detailed world and the seamless mechanics. The game play especially the DMC like combat system is addictive. Clive, Joshua, Cid, Jill, etc are deeply engaging, and the breathtaking moments leave you breathless. FF16 is an absolute masterpiece that should be celebrated by gamers everywhere. Don't miss out on this incredible adventure!… Expand
  9. si357
    Jul 17, 2023
    3
    Story and cinematic scenes are epic to say the least. Acting is great but there are unnatural and awkward pauses throughout the entirety of the game. Gear is borderline irrelevant as you just craft the next pieces that correspond to the story and guaranteed material drops from bosses. Combat lacks variety as you can just rotate the same skills for maximum DPS, stagger, and damage immunity.Story and cinematic scenes are epic to say the least. Acting is great but there are unnatural and awkward pauses throughout the entirety of the game. Gear is borderline irrelevant as you just craft the next pieces that correspond to the story and guaranteed material drops from bosses. Combat lacks variety as you can just rotate the same skills for maximum DPS, stagger, and damage immunity. There has been a long cry for the mainline series to return to turn-based or ATB at the very least and XVI’s gameplay and combat (or lack there of) have hit this home harder than ever. Trying to be a generic, action RPG won’t get Square Enix there. The heart of the original FF was a party based game similar to Dungeons and Dragons and XVI walked completely away from that. Character diversity is seriously lacking as well. Movies don’t assume the viewer is uneducated and video games shouldn’t either. If you're bad at action games and want something super easy then this is the game for you. Outside of knowing what skills cause the enemies stagger to go down faster it doesn't really matter what combination you choose. Just spam moves and dodge and you'll never see a game over screen. I am ashamed I purchased this game new just adding to undeserved sales numbers. At least we know this game won’t be in contention for GotY.… Expand
  10. Whatthefreak
    Jul 17, 2023
    9
    An incredible return to form for the franchise with insanely over the top boss fights I've never seen the likes of before in any other game. Intriguing story and characters and everything I could hope for from a final fantasy game. The only fault for me is a non-existent end game, once you beat the story there's basically nothing to do, bar optional chronolith trials that took me about 1An incredible return to form for the franchise with insanely over the top boss fights I've never seen the likes of before in any other game. Intriguing story and characters and everything I could hope for from a final fantasy game. The only fault for me is a non-existent end game, once you beat the story there's basically nothing to do, bar optional chronolith trials that took me about 1 or 2 hours to find and beat. Despite this, a must play for anyone looking for a good story driven game.… Expand
  11. Blockism
    Jul 22, 2023
    4
    I don’t understand how this game is receiving such high ratings… Are we playing the same game? Yes there are some cool moments and battles but overall the game feels disjointed. The story is weak, I feel no connection to the characters and when you’re not smashing buttons you’re just running to the next thing. Why am I running to a character 10ft away to continue dialogue from a cutsceneI don’t understand how this game is receiving such high ratings… Are we playing the same game? Yes there are some cool moments and battles but overall the game feels disjointed. The story is weak, I feel no connection to the characters and when you’re not smashing buttons you’re just running to the next thing. Why am I running to a character 10ft away to continue dialogue from a cutscene telling me to run to another point on the map? It just seems lazy. There’s no motivation to replay this game.

    I really expected more from a Final Fantasy game. For me, this isn’t a true Final Fantasy game. It is a game trying to be Final Fantasy (and missing the mark completely) after binging game of thrones.    … Expand
  12. tufu
    Jul 29, 2023
    0
    Regretting purchasing this game, poor frame count, poor combat experience, poor side quests, poor ending, and the gameplay made people feel sleepy.
  13. TheShewolf
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Going down as one of the best entries in the series.
    Just don’t use the preorder bonuses or accessibility items if you don’t need them. they clearly trivialize the game which is quite challenging and literally unbeatable unless played correctly.
  14. ferrri430430
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Game of the year!!! The gameplay is amazing, it's not flawless, but it's a game that you must try!!
  15. urufangu
    Jun 23, 2023
    5
    After 6 hours of start the game there's a lot of cinematics, the gameplay at the moment is simple and too straightforward, I hope it gets better.
  16. Chiichii
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    A MASTERPIECE. 100/10. I'm absolutely thrilled. After two and a half years of waiting I was not disappointed. But on the contrary it exceeded my expectations. I really like the medieval, somewhat gloomy and more mature/serious setting, which you're not normally used to from an FF. From the narrative of the story as well as the interesting characters (with a great voice acting), theA MASTERPIECE. 100/10. I'm absolutely thrilled. After two and a half years of waiting I was not disappointed. But on the contrary it exceeded my expectations. I really like the medieval, somewhat gloomy and more mature/serious setting, which you're not normally used to from an FF. From the narrative of the story as well as the interesting characters (with a great voice acting), the detailed graphic world (which is semi open, with sometimes smaller and somewhat straighter and sometimes larger areas to explore, which I think is good - after all, the focus is on the story) to the great cinematic staging and the breathtaking and perfectly fitting music that make the whole thing even more epic. I have the audio and bass really loud when playing because it's just WOW. And I mean you can pet Torgal! I don't even want to get started on the combat system. It's action-packed and incredibly fun. The boss fights are varied and a highlight. Depending on your own fighting style, Clive's skillset can also be adjusted using the numerous skills that you can learn throughout the game. You don't even have to worry about "wrong" builds, you can experiment freely. The skill points can be freely distributed and reset. And the people who hate the combat system on principle and complain and give 0 points just because it's not turn-based and claim it's not FF. I do not understand you. If it's too hard for you, you can always equip rings to make it easier for you.

    I can say I'm a big FF fan and have played almost all parts of the series and also love turn-based battles but also action-heavy ones. And if you look at the other parts, the classic turn-based combat wasn't in every part. Furthermore, both in this part and in earlier parts, there is a fantasy world in which magic is worked, chocobos, a party, mogs, crystals, the espers (sometimes less important, sometimes more). In this part they were given an important and novel role. And I think that's a good thing. How can you seriously say it has nothing to do with an FF anymore? Final Fantasy as a series itself is always trying out new things and is constantly changing, then and now. And the (alleged fans) who are building something else simply have no idea about FF if you think it's not a "real FF". Don't be so defiant and get your emotions under control. Get involved in the game and give it a chance, Yoshi-P and his team put a lot of love into it and you can feel it. It would/is a pity that the game suffers because of people like that, which it doesn't deserve at all and it's not fair either, because it's a really great game.    … Expand
  17. Liathen
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    A masterclass in what a modern RPG can be.

    The story is phenomenal, and the pacing is on point. Many may say it has "pacing problems" but that is not true, a story properly having moments of high action interspersed with slow quiet moments is not a pacing problem, it's just good storytelling. Games telling a story cannot and should not have constant, uninterrupted action. The    A masterclass in what a modern RPG can be.

    The story is phenomenal, and the pacing is on point. Many may say it has "pacing problems" but that is not true, a story properly having moments of high action interspersed with slow quiet moments is not a pacing problem, it's just good storytelling. Games telling a story cannot and should not have constant, uninterrupted action.

    The combat is surprisingly deep. If you don't turn on easy mode, it provides an incredible challenge that can be met with a variety of gameplay styles, from a melee focused parry build to a ranged caster that focuses on dodging. The more Eikons you get, the bigger your potential arsenal becomes.

    Graphics are just amazing. There is nothing to say. The visuals are incredible and the vistas sweeping and detailed.

    My single complaint is that there is no kind of mini map or map overlay. Either give us full map accessibility or no map.

    The FF16 team has also said that they will be patching in additional features at a later date, like disabling motion blur, which should help many people.

    And when reading reviews remember this: A game should be rated on what it is, not what it is not.    … Expand
  18. BBBi
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    I am honestly puzzled by the extremely negative reviews. This game has either 10 and 9 reviews or 0. Absolute 0. The other guy says that the game is ok and puts ZERO as score.

    Consider then that we have either 10 or 0 and then....look at the game. Just by looking at it do you think it is 10 or 0? This thing with negative funboyism and flaming has to stop. Don't listen to the trolls.    I am honestly puzzled by the extremely negative reviews. This game has either 10 and 9 reviews or 0. Absolute 0. The other guy says that the game is ok and puts ZERO as score.

    Consider then that we have either 10 or 0 and then....look at the game. Just by looking at it do you think it is 10 or 0? This thing with negative funboyism and flaming has to stop. Don't listen to the trolls. This is a FF for the generations to come but by also taking the hand of the generations in the past.

    PS those that complain that the game has many cutscenes and dialogue, obviously haven't played FF 6,7,8 and 9. If you want to come and review on a FF game, get a life first.    … Expand
  19. GamerGaming
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Amazing game and a must play to all that love RPG’s, unfortunately getting review bombed heavily.
  20. moasmar8
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Top G game It’s literally the most beautiful game I’ve played in a looong time Especially these days where it hard to find a good game give the players what they want
  21. TimmonsXCI
    Jun 24, 2023
    5
    Is it a Final Fantasy game, or is it a hack and slash just branded Final Fantasy? The game seems to walk a fine sketchy line where it can't decide on what kind of game it wants to be.
  22. Steyraus
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Beutifull amazing game...This game feels truly next gen , like it could not work without the modern tech. It's stunning buetiful. Character design and is compeling and attractive in a way no other games do anymore. The combat is just fun, it hooks you in and tantalises your eyes with ever slice and stab...
    Literally the only negative I have is that it's not on Xbox...Alot of My friends    Beutifull amazing game...This game feels truly next gen , like it could not work without the modern tech. It's stunning buetiful. Character design and is compeling and attractive in a way no other games do anymore. The combat is just fun, it hooks you in and tantalises your eyes with ever slice and stab...
    Literally the only negative I have is that it's not on Xbox...Alot of My friends that have a Series X also loved FF15 and they can't play FF16 without dropping hundreds of dollars for one game franchise that was previously multi plat for decades, since the 6th console gen.    … Expand
  23. Pazmeta
    Jun 29, 2023
    1
    Wow I came in with high expectations after ff15. Everyone saying it's better than ff15. Omg it's probably one of the most boring action rpgs I've come across. I enjoy the combat. Even the action set pieces. But the story puts me to sleep. Not a fan of the medieval either. 15 is way better than this boring slog and yet was hated.
  24. Moonmanxs
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Beautiful game, nice action, having a blast, cant put it down. f**k the haters
  25. vimtocreed
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really fun. Looks good and great story and characters. Clive is a beast and Cid is awesome. Plus you get a dog in your party.… Expand
  26. Pupo
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Incredible game. I only wish that it had a better performance and less side quests.
    Damn that ending...    … Expand
  27. vash_payan
    Jun 23, 2023
    5
    It seems to me that the game is too simple. The saga has been innovative on many occasions, but this game has not wanted to take risks and has only offered combat with a lot of brilliance. Disappointing in graphics, story and performance.
  28. Syrax2022
    Jul 1, 2023
    4
    It's like an unfinished game. Long and boring and can't skip the boring scenes, you can only wait and input some stupid QTE and continue waiting.
  29. Craxk
    Jun 23, 2023
    5
    After the exceptional Demo, the game had a solid start.
    The combat was fun and the cut scenes are good, but the story falls off for around the last third of the game.
    The main quest takes all the worst parts of Final Fantasy XIV and puts fetch quests in as filler, The side quests are bland fetch quests with little to no rewards and the rewards you actually do get are useless, and despite    After the exceptional Demo, the game had a solid start.
    The combat was fun and the cut scenes are good, but the story falls off for around the last third of the game.
    The main quest takes all the worst parts of Final Fantasy XIV and puts fetch quests in as filler, The side quests are bland fetch quests with little to no rewards and the rewards you actually do get are useless, and despite the world opening up later in the game it is empty with nothing in it being worth your time.    … Expand
  30. maeghar
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Amazing. The music, art, visuals, story-telling -- this game has it all. I've been playing for hours at a time for the past few days and haven't been able to put my controller down as of yet. Yoshida and his team really put everything into this and it shows. More games need to take note -- a must play.
  31. nostormo
    Jul 12, 2023
    10
    The game is top-notch! The graphics are perfect, the gameplay smart and engaging, the sounds to the point, music score brilliant. Eikon fights are EPIC, look and feel perfect. If you are looking for an engaging game, with a great story, the right mix of cutscenes, and action you are in for a treat! Don't miss this masterpiece.
  32. Braniegk
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    Una historia desarrollada de manera magistral. Personajes con trasfondo y con los que empató as. Sistema de combate muy divertido. Cinemáticas extraordinarias y una música celestial.
  33. roman_emperor
    Jul 17, 2023
    8
    I want to like this game, but, unfortunately, I can't. For all its spectacle and presentation, it has some very glaring flaws. The high are very high, but the lows are very low.

    Pros: When the game ramps up, the spectacle is captivating. The game is load, bombastic, and phenomenal. You feel the power fantasy the game is striving to deliver. This game is what God of War used to be,    I want to like this game, but, unfortunately, I can't. For all its spectacle and presentation, it has some very glaring flaws. The high are very high, but the lows are very low.

    Pros:

    When the game ramps up, the spectacle is captivating. The game is load, bombastic, and phenomenal. You feel the power fantasy the game is striving to deliver. This game is what God of War used to be, what the new installation of GoW should have been, not the lame duck it has become.

    The cast of characters is likeable. Clive, Jill, And Cid are phenomenal characters. I liked spending time with them. I didn't mind not being able to control them. I didn't mind not always having them in my party. The story is very much Clive's story, and Clive is strong enough to carry the narrative on his own.

    The game looks amazing. I played it on Frame “Rate mode” over “Graphics” and it still impressed me on how visually stunning the game is. The amount of detail that went into this game makes it worth owning a ps5. This is next gen gaming, and it was about time we got a game that merited the purchase of the ps5, because after 2 years of its release, almost every title we’ve had has been a ps4 port.

    Cons

    The story is bogged down with a lot of pointless filler. At first it wasn't a problem, but towards the latter half of the game the filler becomes egregious. It dampens the flow of the narrative. Every major chapter completion is mired down by a pointless fetch quest that does not add any value to the overall narrative. These moments should have been made side quests. For example, looking for a hooker has no impact on the overall narrative and should have been written out of the main narrative.

    Side quests are dull and repetitive. Many side quests are "go there, mindlessly kill a few enemies, and come back." While many games follow this formula, the stories tied to them are lackluster. There are very few side quest that had worthwhile interactions. After a while, I just ignored all the talking. I did them only to get for the few rewards they provide.

    Hunts are fun. Some of them pose a little challenge, but everything rewards you with material for a crafting system that has absolutely no value, there is little to be gained from them aside from the fun in engaging with them.

    There is a lack of enemy variety. While there is good selection of enemies to fight, the more interesting types are locked behind the campaign. The world of Valisthea is an expansive open world, but you do get some small areas to explore. However, most of these areas have the same three types of enemies: bugs, goblins, and chocobos. These enemies don't really pose a challenge. They’re sponges, but that’s it.

    The combat system is too plain. The game can feel like a one-button smasher most of the time. I have to intentionally make it challenging for myself since most enemies aren't engaging. The only time the combat shines is when you're fighting a mini-boss or boss battle.

    The implementation of an upgrade system baffles. As you progress through the story, the game gives you the gear it wants you to utilize. It drops a lot of upgrade material, but there is absolutely no use for it. There is never a moment you need to worry about crafting or upgrading a weapon or gear. Every boss fight gives you a weapon to "craft". Once you “craft” that weapon, you have no incentive to see the black smith again until after you’ve killed your next boss. Since you can't upgrade these weapons and since they're the strongest weapons between every chapter, you don't have a need to see the black smith. The game should have just given you the weapons.

    The crafting system would have been more sense if none of the weapons in the game had attack values, rather different elemental properties or effects. With all weapons being on par with each other, upgrading could have been more engaging, but that leads into another issue.

    A lot of the strategy from former titles has been stripped from this game. Let’s say one of the swords would have had an ice element to it. It could have been your go to weapon to fight fire type enemies. Everything is so bare bones.

    Every town in the game feels empty. There are lot of towns in the game, but despite how many npcs, there are, most of them feel empty. How difficult would it have been to add shops, smithies, and Inns to these locations? You can’t even rest at an inn to heal your wounds. You either have to die intentionally, or buy potions heal, then buy more potions.

    They say there's some challenge in new game +, but new game + only works if the base game is good enough to pull me back into it.

    I like Final Fantasy. I want these games to success, but this is a great game to buy on sale.    … Expand
  34. doghairdontcare
    Jul 16, 2023
    10
    I clocked in a little over 70 hours at the end of my first playthrough, which includes ALL sidequests, chronolith challenges (out in the wild -- I did not do any redos back at base to "beat records" or any of the sort), and all bounty hunts. Please take this into consideration that when people say this game had too much cutscenes and not enough gameplay -- I believe it was estimated to beI clocked in a little over 70 hours at the end of my first playthrough, which includes ALL sidequests, chronolith challenges (out in the wild -- I did not do any redos back at base to "beat records" or any of the sort), and all bounty hunts. Please take this into consideration that when people say this game had too much cutscenes and not enough gameplay -- I believe it was estimated to be about 11 hours of cinematic cutscenes. Most reviews that are bashing this as merely watching a movie simply either didn't stick through the beginning, or chose to "skip" the gameplay.

    To that point, I felt the sidequests were really great worldbuilding. In fact, side quests towards the end are crucial for understanding how the story wraps up, and it is clear from reading reviews that many people who formulated their opinions simply did not do the quests. Sure the game runs linear through its chapters, but it is by nature of the type of story it's telling. I tried to pace myself to finish all sidequests available before moving on to prevent a pile-up that would cause burnout -- it was very doable for this game. The only thing I did postpone a bit was some of the hunt board, which is basically just going to find a monster out in the wild and slay it.

    Content-wise, there were moments of joy and moments of anguish; fists were clenched, and tears were shed. This is an emotional ride that left me wanting more -- and I do feel compelled to play NG+. I'm a fan of how they documented and organized lore within the game and allow you to read about different locations, history, and character profiles. The fact that NPCs change their dialogue as you walk by them through various parts of the game adds much to the immersion. The voice acting was on point.

    Where this game could improve: pls, the text can be hard to read sometimes. I was playing on a 65" tv and i'm not sitting too far from it; I can't imagine someone playing on a smol monitor. The weapon/equipment system was also lackluster, though abilities more than make up for it in that you have quite a number of combinations of skill sets to choose from -- making your gameplay unique.    … Expand
  35. cry3ngine
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy 16 hat meine Erwartungen übertroffen und mich auf eine emotionale Achterbahnfahrt mitgenommen! Die tiefgründige Handlung, die komplexen Charaktere und die atemberaubende Grafik haben mich von Anfang bis Ende gefesselt. Das Kampfsystem ist eine gelungene Mischung aus Strategie und Action, und die Welt, die geschaffen wurde, ist einfach atemberaubend. Die Entwickler haben esFinal Fantasy 16 hat meine Erwartungen übertroffen und mich auf eine emotionale Achterbahnfahrt mitgenommen! Die tiefgründige Handlung, die komplexen Charaktere und die atemberaubende Grafik haben mich von Anfang bis Ende gefesselt. Das Kampfsystem ist eine gelungene Mischung aus Strategie und Action, und die Welt, die geschaffen wurde, ist einfach atemberaubend. Die Entwickler haben es geschafft, eine epische Fantasiewelt zu kreieren, die mich immer wieder in Staunen versetzt hat. Mit jeder Wendung der Geschichte, mit jedem neuen Ort, den ich erkunden konnte, wurde meine Begeisterung nur noch größer. Final Fantasy 16 ist für mich definitiv ein Meisterwerk und ein Must-Play für jeden RPG-Fan!… Expand
  36. And92
    Jul 6, 2023
    6
    Too easy, even on the highest difficulty I never died.
    Of RPGs it has nothing, much less excels as hack & slash, this game is a limbo where it fails at nothing, I give enough only for the fairly accurate story.
    The FF saga died with 12, a real shame.
  37. gusvar
    Aug 25, 2023
    3
    It's the more boring game I have played this year. It's good looking but an absolute yawn. The good parts are very far from one another.
  38. Mic2070
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    A masterpiece of action, Final Fantasy XVI manages to combine combat only Capcom could make so far with great storytelling, compelling characters brought to life by incredible acting, and amazing setpieces with Square Enix's legendary cinematic quality.
  39. INCA-Channel
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Nach dem sonderbaren FFXV endlich wieder ein Meisterwerk, mehr muss man dazu nicht sagen, Square hat sich was getraut und das wird belohnt. Auf noch viele schöne Stunden in FFXVI
  40. PRABHAV981
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    It's as epic as the series ever has gotten in ages! The music is absolutely incredible, followed by equally exhilarating fast-paced action combat, all tied up by an extensive lore, beautiful and breathtaking cutscenes and a gripping story! Again, the dualsense controller haptics implementation is masterfully done. All in all, it is a MUST BUY PS5 GAME!
  41. hugo0
    Sep 3, 2023
    9
    história bem contada, combate viciante, background dos personagens bem elaboradas! 10/10
  42. LEXGBR
    Jul 4, 2023
    6
    Acredito que a Squarenix querendo popularizar a franquia, removeu muitos elementos de RPG, game muito fácil, semelhante ao que aconteceu com o FFXV, lamentável o rumo que a franquia tomou!
  43. caiocsampaio
    Aug 3, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The battle system is just amazing. The main story is pretty good. Didn't like the main ending villain, but the Game of Thrones feel for the first 90% makes up for it. The only problems are that loot is pretty much useless, making exploration also useless. And the sidequests are a MAJOR slow down to the main quest rhythm, specially towards the final mission when all of the sudden you get like 15 quests that take about 4 hours while you should be going after the bad guy that's about to destroy the world.… Expand
  44. DreamCore90
    Jul 12, 2023
    7
    Too start off, much better than the joke of a game called FF15.

    However, the game has 3 major flaws: 1. Performance issues, even on Frame Rate mode. The frame rate is frequently in the low 40s. I would expect a performance mode to manage 60 fps most of the time. 2. The side quests are as bad and tedious as ever. Combine this with the fact that you get little to no rewards for    Too start off, much better than the joke of a game called FF15.

    However, the game has 3 major flaws:

    1. Performance issues, even on Frame Rate mode. The frame rate is frequently in the low 40s. I would expect a performance mode to manage 60 fps most of the time.

    2. The side quests are as bad and tedious as ever. Combine this with the fact that you get little to no rewards for doing them. It's unfortunate they didn't learn from FF15.

    3. TOO. MUCH. FILLER. The main story has lots of amazing moments, but suffers from too much tedious filler content in between. This makes parts of the story a real drag and makes the pacing very uneaven.

    Overall, a big step up from the FF15 trash, but far from the FF golden days (FF7, FF8, FF9, FF10, FF12). The FF7 Remake is by far a better game.    … Expand
  45. Wenditek
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Historia impresionante, efectos visuales next gen, eikons jugables con increíbles batallas nunca antes vistas en un FF, estilo de combate mejorado y muy adictivo, esto es una obra maestra.
  46. Monsterunter090
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Mega tolles Spiel verstehe nicht wie soo Fake Accounts ständig müll schreiben. Hab ihr keine anderen Hobbys
  47. Joanvimise
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    El juego que ha vuelto a emocionarme y disfrutar de final fantasy. Es Magnífico y el sistema de combate muy ágil y fluido. Mi ps5 no se calienta para nada. Un 10
  48. Templeru
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Great game! don't listen to the obvious review bombing going on. FF16 has matured in so many ways and also refreshing new game mechanics.Great game engaging story.
  49. Cryariversjws
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Best final fantasy in years.
    Totally worth your time.
  50. AcateFr
    Jun 29, 2023
    9
    Jeu exceptionnel sur beaucoup d'aspects, quelques défauts et quelques manque pour un FF, mais l'aventure est extraordinaire et elle vaut le coup.
  51. Homelanderusa1
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is real goty Music gameplay and story is perfect I like this game… Expand
  52. Ibrahim758
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 12222222222222222etfrygdtiye56777777 is a biome have the most amount of diversity of life biome ro biosphere or a good a… Expand
  53. Reached
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    CBU3 has reached back in time and brought back the magic that was a Squaresoft FF with 16.Story, pacing, graphical fidelity, combat, this game looks and feels next gen. The characters have depth and Clive Rosefield is the best FF mainline protagonist since Cloud Strife. Absolute Masterpiece.
  54. HeiSh
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Different style, but such a good quality. Pretty linear, but that's what it is. But the combat is so good and the story is very interesting. Have an open mind and just enjoy the ride.
  55. yngcid
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Everything I was hoping to get from the game, don't listen to the reviews from people who haven't even played the game, they're fools with a single digit IQ and double digit net worth.
  56. Keytch
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    After being deceived by the 15 and all the games after the 10, this game is a very good breath of air.
    Like Yoshida said : "you have a Final Fantasy: a deep story, top-notch graphics, and moving music that ties it all together. Then you need a deep and complex battle system, and on top of that, you need a ton of content. And when you have all that - as long as you also have Moogles and    After being deceived by the 15 and all the games after the 10, this game is a very good breath of air.
    Like Yoshida said : "you have a Final Fantasy: a deep story, top-notch graphics, and moving music that ties it all together. Then you need a deep and complex battle system, and on top of that, you need a ton of content. And when you have all that - as long as you also have Moogles and Chocobos - all is well."

    And all of that have been had to the game    … Expand
  57. VesmodinTyr
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    My new favorite Final Fantasy game! Story is top notch, and gripping, and it is a breath of fresh air to the franchise. The character development is in depth and leaves me hungry for more backstory on each character I encounter. The combat is cutting edge, I do miss the turn based combat, but man this action combat system just fits this game like a glove. Musical score is a 10/10My new favorite Final Fantasy game! Story is top notch, and gripping, and it is a breath of fresh air to the franchise. The character development is in depth and leaves me hungry for more backstory on each character I encounter. The combat is cutting edge, I do miss the turn based combat, but man this action combat system just fits this game like a glove. Musical score is a 10/10 (perfection). My favorite being FFX, it has a been a long wait for this game. It truly is the FF game I have been waiting for all this this time. The minor frame drops and side quest are the only weak points in the game I would say honestly. But the lore that is provided after completing the side quest are well worth the tedious task. And, if the game is played in Frame rate mode I don’t see the drops. I strongly recommend this game, if you want a gripping tale of self discovery, revenge, and high stakes adventure. Sit back enjoy the ride as you immerse your self into Final Fantasy XVI, one of the best tales ever told to date.… Expand
  58. Mijamobux
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Great story, characters and game mechanics! I totally recommend you guys to give it a try. Also, it's not necessary to have played the previous games. Enjoy it!!
  59. Fenrir_murillo
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Perfect!!
    Is simply just amazing, im just hook and cant stop playing and playing
  60. rururapi
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    虽然在支线玩法上有明显的不足，但我个人还是非常喜欢所以给了10分，客观来讲IGN给的9分蛮合理的甚至稍微偏高。
    这是一个很偏科的游戏，可以感受到制作组将几乎所有的精力投入进了剧情表现、召唤兽对战演出以及战斗系统上，而在支线玩法、地图探索自己角色养成上几乎是完全放弃掉了。
    但如果你喜欢这类王道幻想故事，亦或是能沉浸在精彩演出之中的玩家，FF16一定是一款非常值得体验到通关的优秀作品。    虽然在支线玩法上有明显的不足，但我个人还是非常喜欢所以给了10分，客观来讲IGN给的9分蛮合理的甚至稍微偏高。
    这是一个很偏科的游戏，可以感受到制作组将几乎所有的精力投入进了剧情表现、召唤兽对战演出以及战斗系统上，而在支线玩法、地图探索自己角色养成上几乎是完全放弃掉了。
    但如果你喜欢这类王道幻想故事，亦或是能沉浸在精彩演出之中的玩家，FF16一定是一款非常值得体验到通关的优秀作品。
  61. Nadex
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This game is an amazing work of art. The story is fantastic.

    The Final Fantasy basic lore and elements are all there. Music is phenomenal. Combat is freaking epic and insanely fun. I don't understand the few haters who selfishly give these poor scores. This game truly deserves a 10. It's finally a final fantasy game that has everything a modern final fantasy should have. It's quickly    This game is an amazing work of art. The story is fantastic.

    The Final Fantasy basic lore and elements are all there. Music is phenomenal.

    Combat is freaking epic and insanely fun.

    I don't understand the few haters who selfishly give these poor scores. This game truly deserves a 10. It's finally a final fantasy game that has everything a modern final fantasy should have. It's quickly risen to be in my top 3 favorite FF'S and I've played every single main line FF. Please don't be fooled by the whiney people who can't understand how much amazing hard work goes into something this grand. The game is a true work of art that the mass majority of people will appreciate.    … Expand
  62. forspecial
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    So far the greatest PS5 game this year for me. Fantastic story lines, vibrant characters and their battle scene.
  63. ManuelMalpica
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Amazing game for PS5! It’s been 20 hours and I love the fighting, storytelling, characters and boss battles !!!

    I recommend all people 2 play it!
  64. MotivatedGamer
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    Started this game 4 days game, I just can't stop playing it I've played all mainline final fantasy games except for 2 and 13 and I have platinumed dmc games and ninja gaiden games Pros: -Combat system provides endless possibility for creativity and has a depth that allows complex builds and playstyles with air juggles and jump cancel. Learning how to utilize Torgal properly only extendsStarted this game 4 days game, I just can't stop playing it I've played all mainline final fantasy games except for 2 and 13 and I have platinumed dmc games and ninja gaiden games Pros: -Combat system provides endless possibility for creativity and has a depth that allows complex builds and playstyles with air juggles and jump cancel. Learning how to utilize Torgal properly only extends combos in a satisfying manner. People who bash the combat system in this game "press same button 30 times" just suck at action hack n slash games.
    Story Till now the game hasn't missed any story beat for me. Some lines do feel cringe especially when Clive is trying to act traumatic, but the main story is just epic and full of surprises and hype moments World
    With GOW R and this game I am glad more and more games are ditching the mindless empty open world formula. Open zones in ff16 have distinct personality and are brimming with details. Towns and cities are lively, dungeons have a unique theme Boss
    Boss fights are great and each Boss fight offer a different kind if challenge Eikonic fight This is where game gets hyp since each eikonic fight plays out differently and have their own gimmicks Music
    I am convinced that all the best producers work for gaming industry Cons: Unstable performance mode
    Do yourself a favor and play this game on graphic mode since it provides most conscience as of yet and it's easier to pull of combos. Resolution drops to 720 p on performance mode Lack of party characters Clive has a deep and varied arsenal of combat mechanics, but being not able to command other party members especially when they have a move set is dissapointing. At least make like Torgal Game can be too easy in the first play through. I don't remember dying at all
    Mixed: Side quests are a hit and miss. Some of them are qitcher 3 levels of amazing while other are your usual "collect 10 apples" mmorpg-esq quests In the end all low lives review bombing this game for not being final fantasy enough just prove that they haven't played any old school snes, ps1 era final fantasy game. Through out my entire playthrough not once it felt like I wasn't playing a final fantasy game    … Expand
  65. denjo-t1aO
    Jun 25, 2023
    9
    Even if the fighting was feeling strange at first and the story won’t hold the fast pace of the demo this feels like FF and is now my ne favorite part. i am a fan of the old ones and this one reminded me of FF5.
  66. Gwillz_88
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    After waiting almost 20 years for Square to produce a game that took my attention away from the real world and into a world of fantasy (ff10 being the last one) I'm happy to say that this has delivered. Yes if I could have it my own way I'd still be playing turn based and have a free roam world but I just need to accept that times have changed.

    The cutscenes in this game are something    After waiting almost 20 years for Square to produce a game that took my attention away from the real world and into a world of fantasy (ff10 being the last one) I'm happy to say that this has delivered. Yes if I could have it my own way I'd still be playing turn based and have a free roam world but I just need to accept that times have changed.

    The cutscenes in this game are something else, the combat I can accept, did get boring a couple of hours in but eventually I started to feel sucked into the story and combat and found myself being completely immersed in it's story.

    This game is fantastic and if you stick to it you'll be thankful :)    … Expand
  67. fight155
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    This game is amazing. It offers a rare glorious experience. The excitement of fighting is the best thing. The cut scenes are so beautiful that they completely cover up the irrationality.
  68. Noviibaby
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Masterpiece 10/10 I don’t get the hate, new players to final fantasy can enjoy this just as much as old.… Expand
  69. Joshwanna
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Honestly I can't fault the game. I've always been a huge FF fan and I'm glad they change their games up every time. Could you imagine if all 16 mainline games played the same way? I know I'd get bored. FF16 is the perfect blend of story telling and action combat, especially the way combat feels so silky smooth.Though some side quests can be simple gameplay wise it more than makes up forHonestly I can't fault the game. I've always been a huge FF fan and I'm glad they change their games up every time. Could you imagine if all 16 mainline games played the same way? I know I'd get bored. FF16 is the perfect blend of story telling and action combat, especially the way combat feels so silky smooth.Though some side quests can be simple gameplay wise it more than makes up for the world building.… Expand
  70. Shauny1066
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    This game is perfect, maybe not for every Final Fantasy fan but a game that can be enjoyed by every player new and old. The OST is unbelievable, I mean bravo to who ever was involved in that. Boss fights are big and some are huge each with their own way of fighting ensuring you make a wide use of your techniques I often finished a boss and then dropped the controller in disbelief at what IThis game is perfect, maybe not for every Final Fantasy fan but a game that can be enjoyed by every player new and old. The OST is unbelievable, I mean bravo to who ever was involved in that. Boss fights are big and some are huge each with their own way of fighting ensuring you make a wide use of your techniques I often finished a boss and then dropped the controller in disbelief at what I had just witnessed. Story is great and helps you feel engaged with all the characters you come across on your journey and although the side quests you do for them to begin with may seem pointless they often finalise with a good payoff. I can’t fault the game and I believe that should the game sell well for SE they should consider a direct sequel expanding on the story and the characters.… Expand
  71. QueenCrimsonRed
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    The game is fun, the characters are likable, and the battle mechanics are great. The plot was very interesting, and there are all sorts of dark twists and turns that keep your attention. It’s pretty violent, but I’ve definitely seen worse. The graphic and the soundtrack are stunning.
  72. anhtuanweon
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Màn chơi khá đã mắt,skill hoành tráng,Boss khá là khó nhằn,các NV phụ cho chúng ta thấy sự mạch lạc của cốt truyện,không phải là các NV phụ có tính lặp lại nhàm chán,mà nó cho chúng ta thêm 1 góc nhìn khác của game,vẫn là game Nhật cũng là dạng sức mạnh tình bạn,tình anh em
  73. Lyrical313
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    Giving this game a 9 out of 10. Genuinely some of the most fun I've had with a game in a while. You can definitely tell the amount of love and care that went into this game. It speaks volumes considering Final Fantasy 15 came out incomplete (took two years for all the FF Royal content to come out). This feels like a very complete experience and I couldn't be happier. The combat has beenGiving this game a 9 out of 10. Genuinely some of the most fun I've had with a game in a while. You can definitely tell the amount of love and care that went into this game. It speaks volumes considering Final Fantasy 15 came out incomplete (took two years for all the FF Royal content to come out). This feels like a very complete experience and I couldn't be happier. The combat has been absolutely fantastic, the gameplay, the characters, and the story are all engrossing. If you love action and plot heavy games this is for you!
    Now I will say, the cut-scenes can be long. I dont have a problem with them personally because I find the story very enjoyable, however I could see why some people may have a problem with that. The performance mode definitely needs to be optimized. However, if you play on graphics mode it holds pretty steady.

    Definitely a fantastic game. It may not be for the more traditional final fantasy fan. But if you can get past that, you are in for one heck of an experience    … Expand
  74. LudosInStercore
    Jun 29, 2023
    9
    A fantastic cinematic game! Every character is fleshed out and there is character development for every character. This game made me feel so many emotions. The gameplay is phenomenal and is fresh. There is a bit of a learning curve at the beginning but by the end I had a flow for all my abilities. The eikon battles are particularly spectacular. The side quests can be a bit repetitive butA fantastic cinematic game! Every character is fleshed out and there is character development for every character. This game made me feel so many emotions. The gameplay is phenomenal and is fresh. There is a bit of a learning curve at the beginning but by the end I had a flow for all my abilities. The eikon battles are particularly spectacular. The side quests can be a bit repetitive but there were still some really nice character moments that happened during side missions. The story is mature and questions the morals of the society that is Valisthea. The time skips also really help you feel how much had happened in Clive's (main characters) life and allows full character development. The relationships he builds also feel natural and genuine because of these time jumps. The story climax had me crying. On a note for those who are wary because of the review bombing I don't feel these are worthy. Yes there is less diversity in terms of skin colour in this game then perhaps in others however I don't feel this is deserved. The story and themes are what are important and those are very mature and raise social issues in their own way. Don't let review bombing stop you from playing what is a very well thought out game that has clearly been a labour of love!… Expand
  75. LittleMouse
    Jul 15, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is incredible! I bought a PS5 specifically to play FFXVI, and I have absolutely no regrets.

    I was mesmerised the whole way through. The story, music, visuals, and voice acting were all so well done. The combat was super fun, and while it initially felt a little simple, figuring out new and more effective combos as I got further into the game gave it so much more depth.

    The world and the characters were brilliant - I really bonded to all of Clive's hideaway family, as well as all of the side quest characters dotted around the world, and I found myself celebrating and mourning every twist and turn of the story with them. Once I had cleared all of the side quests and hunts, and it was time for the final battle, I desperately didn't want to go. It took me most of an evening before I felt ready to leave the hideaway. But holy moly it was worth it - even with the half an hour of sobbing through the credits afterwards.

    I'm not entirely sure how I'm supposed to come back down to reality now that I've finished the game.    … Expand
  76. CactuarJack
    Jul 15, 2023
    10
    A true Epic. The story and the grandiose scale of the Eikons are second to none in the franchise, and the cast of characters rival the best of them. All of the motifs that make Final Fantasy what it is are present with the franchises trademark reinvention of itself and gameplay that comes with each new entry. It might be missing some of the traditional RPG elements towards the beginning,A true Epic. The story and the grandiose scale of the Eikons are second to none in the franchise, and the cast of characters rival the best of them. All of the motifs that make Final Fantasy what it is are present with the franchises trademark reinvention of itself and gameplay that comes with each new entry. It might be missing some of the traditional RPG elements towards the beginning, but by the end of the credits this is debatably my all time favorite in the franchise (Toss up with 7). Hands down the best Final Fantasy in a decade plus, if not the best all time. This is the best Cid of any Final Fantasy game, and imo Clive is the best protagonist in the series. The mature themes are a refreshing and modern take on the franchise. My biggest issues: Elemental magic doesn’t really exist in this game (fire should be strong against ice, etc. They all do the same damage regardless) and the grand amount of crafting materials you pick up throughout the initial play-through don’t go to much use after the midway point of the game even though that’s the majority of rewards from chests and exploration. 10/10 game and the story is gripping and you become invested in these characters and the world. Keep in mind I haven’t completed a new game+, but do have 47/50 trophies and over 75 hours played.… Expand
  77. ColdShugguth
    Jul 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Final Fantasy XVI takes a lot of gameplay and story inspiration from the likes of the recent God of War games and the Devil May Cry series and it shows. The epic Eikon fights, and the hack and slash combat remind me of these games. I personally think these kind of games are fun, it reminds me a lot of .Hack as well. The characters have a lot of depth, and there are some really raw emotional scenes, and Game of Thrones-esque family and political drama. Clive's and Dion's voice actors especially really impressed me in those moments The side quests also have Clive build a lot of relationships with some important side characters that pay off a little past the halfway point in the game. The awesome boss fights and the mystery of the Eikons were exciting enough on their own for a game, but I think what I enjoyed the most was watching Clive grow as a character. He starts out as a 20 something, brooding, revenge seeking, dark hero, who feels he can only trust himself, and he grows up to understand that there are a ton of things he can't do on his own even with his magic. He builds trust and friendships through sidequests and learns that there are things that everyone can do. I thought this theme of a hero building on people's talents through his relationships and learning to accept help when he needs it subverted the dark hero trope in a really special way. I'd love to see more games set in the world of Valisthea… Expand
  78. ramon199720
    Jul 17, 2023
    9
    Otimo jogo, so esperava um mundo aberto como o XV infelzimente.
    Mas o combate e incrivel, a história nem se fala
  79. MedJial
    Jul 17, 2023
    10
    I'm 38 grown ass adulte. Whene i finished the game and saw this scene i broke into tears. No little tears i mean genuin flood gates where open.
  80. matt1789
    Jul 26, 2023
    0
    The worst Final Fantasy ever, slow, boring and with characters without character and sympathy. Unattractive plot and with a repetitive and unoriginal combat system worse than any hack and slash. Beautiful only the graphics even if not very fluid.
  81. JazzieJeff1975
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    I have played almost every Final Fantasy games since 1990. I enjoy how every FF game is unique and its own story. You don’t have to play any of the past games to enjoy the latest in the series. This one does a great job with combat, world building, and story. Great game and outstanding edition to this legendary series.
  82. Lordmarioh
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Yoshi P novamente salvou a franquia. Com uma jogabilidade inovadora pra série, e co, muitos elementos vindos de FFXIV, o jogo conta uma história envolvente e madura. Seguindo os passos de grandes jogos da franquia, como FFVI
  83. Gofrein
    Jul 11, 2023
    6
    The game is not that very bad - but absolutely mediocre.
    1. There is no difficulty - the whole game is completed by pressing one button, square button. Why did not they implement full autoplay then?
    2. Character builds are completely unimportant, as is leveling. 3. Craft is not needed - you will just be given better weapons 4. The game is one continuous deserted identical repeating    The game is not that very bad - but absolutely mediocre.
    1. There is no difficulty - the whole game is completed by pressing one button, square button. Why did not they implement full autoplay then?
    2. Character builds are completely unimportant, as is leveling.
    3. Craft is not needed - you will just be given better weapons
    4. The game is one continuous deserted identical repeating corridor - killed a pack of enemies, killed the boss. Reminds me more of the Diablo series.
    The game is incredibly boring and monotonous. The plot is +- ok, some blood, some drama. Good for 14-16 year kids.    … Expand
  84. lolhhh
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    best visuals action and music in final fantasy whit a great story to boot would reccinend
  85. willerkiller
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    Undoubtedly one of the finest Final Fantasy titles in history. This is a shining masterpiece through and through. Exhilarating and fast-paced combat inspired by Devil May Cry. A medieval, dark fantasy setting that is brought to life with jaw-droppingly impressive visuals. A gripping storyline that is carried by wonderful characters. Yoshi-P, Square Enix's very own GOLDEN KING is theUndoubtedly one of the finest Final Fantasy titles in history. This is a shining masterpiece through and through. Exhilarating and fast-paced combat inspired by Devil May Cry. A medieval, dark fantasy setting that is brought to life with jaw-droppingly impressive visuals. A gripping storyline that is carried by wonderful characters. Yoshi-P, Square Enix's very own GOLDEN KING is the mastermind behind this mainline entry in the series. The genius/madman from Capcom Ryota Suzuki was grabbed by him personally to be the Combat Director. Platinum games and the Kingdom Hearts teams also assisted with development. This is a dream game made by a dream team .

    FFXVI not only has an excellent combat system, but its narrative is also on a supreme level. This is one of my personal favorite storylines in a video game and it impeccably captures the themes of brotherhood, family, nobility, redemption, regret, hope and faith. Furthermore, the whole experience is tinged with a cinematic flourish that will leave you inspired.

    Trust me when I say that this is not one to miss. After completing the opening segment and witnessing the title card drop, you'll be thanking GOD that you had the privilege to play this game.    … Expand
  86. JosePhCyto
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Best game this year, history, soundtrack,fighting system character designs, the eikon battles OMG!! If you have a ps5 u need to play this gem!!
  87. darthcooper
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This is the first Final Fantasy game I have purchased (after playing the demo). I'm currently still playing, and everything is perfect, from the story to the gameplay. I never was a fan of the series, but that demo got me hooked, and now I am so grateful for the demo, as I would never have even looked at the game. Thank you to everyone involved for their hard work and for making the pastThis is the first Final Fantasy game I have purchased (after playing the demo). I'm currently still playing, and everything is perfect, from the story to the gameplay. I never was a fan of the series, but that demo got me hooked, and now I am so grateful for the demo, as I would never have even looked at the game. Thank you to everyone involved for their hard work and for making the past two days the highlight of my week.… Expand
  88. Spudsii
    Jun 24, 2023
    7
    Well i have to say for a final fantasy game Yoshi-p dropped the ball on this one the game is good but that's it good nothing more, it is very hollow and overall lacking for a ff game i think ff7 remake combat would have been so much better way to go in this game and when i start to think ff15 is a better game i know something is wrong.
  89. abaeta
    Jul 21, 2023
    8
    Sincerelly I'm in love with this game. Story is being awesome, its not childish like foster Final Fantasies, the game grown more, has a great battle, you have more and more things to discover and get hyped with development of the plot. Will not be loved by everyone, but nothing will.

    But I must say that I HATE quick time events and there is a lot in this game, so, I can't give a 10.
  90. Gabrielguti
    Jun 23, 2023
    9
    Excellent music and combat. Dialogues and voice actors did and amazing job. The obscure tone is actually great in this FF. Also, the protagonist is one of the best if not the best of any FF game for me. Finally things doesn't feel childish or more like a human threath in that fantasy world. The game could have been better filling the maps with more content to do like exploring to get moreExcellent music and combat. Dialogues and voice actors did and amazing job. The obscure tone is actually great in this FF. Also, the protagonist is one of the best if not the best of any FF game for me. Finally things doesn't feel childish or more like a human threath in that fantasy world. The game could have been better filling the maps with more content to do like exploring to get more important chests or so. Secondary quests are bad too. Some are good but other don't and that should have been better. Performance should have been better too. There are games like Horizon FW and GOW Ragnarok who kept steady 60 fps with outstanding graphics.… Expand
  91. SMJGoten
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    An excellent game, the combat is amazing and the plot, as epic as it gets.. xbox stans crying a river around here should tell you everything you need to know. Another Square win.
  92. forevergamer
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This game is amazing. I had to stay up all night playing it. The writing, voice acting, and mechanics are very well done. The battle mechanics feel very fluid and you look great while doing it. I have had zero bugs or glitches on PS5 in many, many hours of gameplay and the game runs beautifully. It's 2023. Final Fantasy the franchise is almost 40 years old. The hardcore fans have manyThis game is amazing. I had to stay up all night playing it. The writing, voice acting, and mechanics are very well done. The battle mechanics feel very fluid and you look great while doing it. I have had zero bugs or glitches on PS5 in many, many hours of gameplay and the game runs beautifully. It's 2023. Final Fantasy the franchise is almost 40 years old. The hardcore fans have many games and remakes they can play if they don't like this new amazing game. Thank you devs for making this game. This game really deserves GOTY, truly. Don't listen to the naysayers.… Expand
  93. jinjie476
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Nice game with nice OST and cinematic present skill. I can say it's way better than FFXV in story telling. The Battles are new to final fantasy series and i have no problem with it, we can't always remain same and don't have any innovation. We can get different battle like turn based in old series , action in FFXV , Half action in FFVII REMAKE and also new action play style in FFXVI. I amNice game with nice OST and cinematic present skill. I can say it's way better than FFXV in story telling. The Battles are new to final fantasy series and i have no problem with it, we can't always remain same and don't have any innovation. We can get different battle like turn based in old series , action in FFXV , Half action in FFVII REMAKE and also new action play style in FFXVI. I am those kind of people that can accept new things. I am waiting for FFVII：Rebirth now and i hope i can finish Trilogy of the FFVII Remake Series. And also hope we can get more Final Fantasy main series in the future and more nice JRPG in the future without any political correct.… Expand
  94. Lonos
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    It's possibly the most complete new AAA game that came out this year. It has great combat even though it's sadly a bit on the easier side, great boss battles, AMAZING soundtrack and a great story that keeps you on the edge. Pacing is pretty inconsistent at times going from set piece to set piece back to back and then doing filler stuff for an hour after that though. Despite it's issuesIt's possibly the most complete new AAA game that came out this year. It has great combat even though it's sadly a bit on the easier side, great boss battles, AMAZING soundtrack and a great story that keeps you on the edge. Pacing is pretty inconsistent at times going from set piece to set piece back to back and then doing filler stuff for an hour after that though. Despite it's issues it's a great experience overall… Expand
  95. Astaralis
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Game deserves 8 or 9 at most, but I'll give it a 10 because of the SILLY review bombing. It's a strong new start for a series that suffered massive letdowns with Fabula Nova Crystallis project and that mess called FFXV. It's now back with gorgeous storytelling, visuals and boss fights, plus mature tones that suite 2023 worldwide gamer masses and are reminiscent of older FFs like FFVI andGame deserves 8 or 9 at most, but I'll give it a 10 because of the SILLY review bombing. It's a strong new start for a series that suffered massive letdowns with Fabula Nova Crystallis project and that mess called FFXV. It's now back with gorgeous storytelling, visuals and boss fights, plus mature tones that suite 2023 worldwide gamer masses and are reminiscent of older FFs like FFVI and FFT. I hope CBU3 will stay in charge for FFXVII, and that they will listen to all our feedback and critisism. If they fix overall difficulty, exploration and side content while keeping great worldbuilding, action combat, story and music, next FF might be a groundbreaking action rpg on par with God of War.… Expand
  96. troublefete
    Jul 3, 2023
    0
    Plus un film qu'un jeu et une liberté ridicule
    Gameplay moyen
    Scénario absurde
    Bon graphismes
  97. Rob88
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    this game is amazing
  98. Onur84
    Jun 24, 2023
    3
    Grafik Story und Charaktere sind super ...
    Aber .. Das ist kein Final Fantasy mit taktischen Tiefgang..
    Dafür ein scheiß Tasten-bashing .
    Das ist eher ein Devil may cry im Final Fantasy Universum..

    Ich hab mich bei keinem final fantasy mehr gelangweilt wie hier . (kampfsystem )


    Zum Schluss wird es mit den nebenquests nur noch zur Qual R.I.P FINAL FANTASY
  99. JennBee
    Jun 23, 2023
    6
    Yeah, the music, story and graphic are pretty good. But there's maybe five minutes of gameplay between every 20 mins of cutscenes. It's more like an interactive anime with Quick Time Events (in 2023?). Fights are kinda boring and are easy and accomplishable by 1 button spam. Story is ok but it tends to drift from itself and gets dragged on at times. Side quests are weak and boring. With soYeah, the music, story and graphic are pretty good. But there's maybe five minutes of gameplay between every 20 mins of cutscenes. It's more like an interactive anime with Quick Time Events (in 2023?). Fights are kinda boring and are easy and accomplishable by 1 button spam. Story is ok but it tends to drift from itself and gets dragged on at times. Side quests are weak and boring. With so little actual gameplay, I'm not convinced it's much of a game l. Nice to look at, but probably not 70 dollars worth.

    And def not game of the year.    … Expand
  100. jamitman
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    It's one of the best PS5 games of the year. Great action, great chracters and great voice acting :)
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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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