Final Fantasy XVI

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8567 Ratings

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  1. Jekio
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Breathtaking graphics, amazing story, nice characters and awesome gameplay. I'm loving it!
  2. FatMikeNJ
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Not turn base but amazing so far! Well worth the wait! I hope the pc version works on the steam deck as well!
  3. OdinX1985
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    FF16 desires to be the best in the series however it does fall short but doesn't mean it's not a great FF game because it is. I hold dear to this franchise since FF6 when I first played any FF game when I was a kid. Loved the franchise ever since and that will never change. FF16 has improved what FF15 lacked in even though I feel FF15 did somethings better in my opinion. But that said FF16FF16 desires to be the best in the series however it does fall short but doesn't mean it's not a great FF game because it is. I hold dear to this franchise since FF6 when I first played any FF game when I was a kid. Loved the franchise ever since and that will never change. FF16 has improved what FF15 lacked in even though I feel FF15 did somethings better in my opinion. But that said FF16 is a step up and when I say this is by story, combat, and characters and my word the soundtrack is god tier possibly the best ost in a FF game it deserves a Grammy nomination for how gorgeous the soundtrack is. Voice acting is well done but a few hit and misses. FF16 is a game that has influences of God of War, DMC and Game of Thrones and a few others. It blends well to the overall arc and FF16 has the most appropriate lore menu to know the world and set of characters and environments. You can switch different types of abilities that you get as you progress in the game to do heavy combo attacks. You can make the game easier for you if you put necklaces like extra Gil, extra exp or successful dodging. I highly recommend you don't but if you find yourself struggling then by all means. The soundtrack is a masterpiece and it defines what a jrpgs are about! Any jrpg fans knows when you hear Latin chants and orchestra music you know stuff is gonna be epic. Characters are all great in their own way. But some don't get enough screen time and it's hard to care for them. Boss fights are epic, poetic it vastly the best part in the game. Now the bad.. technical issues. FF16 was never supposed to get a day one patch but was not the case however the patch didn't do nothing to fix the issues regarding the frames in performance mode and I mean it drops all over and that's not good especially when it was never supposed to get one til later after release. Hopefully the next patch fixes this issue. Side-Quests..well they are okay some are rewarding and some are just bland. Motion blur is terrible.

    From my experiences with FF16 with 20 hours playtime I can say it's a masterpiece in it's own way with a few minor issue that needs to be fixed asap. Other how great the story is, this not an open world but a liner road with semi open fields and valleys. Party is two or three depending on who is with you. If you need healing your K-9 will heal you if you ran out of potions. Crafting is a basic as it can get if you have the materials then your all good. The game does have a training grounds to test out your new abilities and there is an arcade mode you try out to get high scores in previous locations and play the bosses again if you like.

    My final score for FF16 is a 10, however this doesn't mean it's a perfect 10. I have debated if I should give it a 9 but if you fix the issues on a technical side it deserves a 10. FF16 bares out to be the best along side FF10 and 7 og.    … Expand
  4. Teufelsrochen
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Top Game Top Grafik selten so ein Epos an spiel gesehen.
    Und an die Kinder hier die ein Review-bombing machen , kommt runter und akzeptiert das Sony einfach die besten Single Player Games macht.
    Hier in Verbindung mit Squareenix!
  5. Benz31
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Magnifique jeu j'ai bien les **** clein d'œil à GOT l'attaque des titans juste un petit défaut j'aurais aimé les combat un petit peu difficile je suis pas un habitué de la saga ff mais j'ai bien aimé le renouveau de la licence qui prend des risques
  6. Hunter_expert99
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. no hagais caso a la guerra de consolas es un gran juego pero si haceis caso MexicanGamer de mierda ,Saselandia de mierda y poliwar93 de mierda.… Expand
  7. simfoe
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Terrific story and characters. A marked improvement on FF15. Combat might not be to everyone's tastes but I liked it. Final Fantasy has always been about pushing the envelope and trying new things and this is no different.
  8. Zoro987
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy 16 is not a perfect game. It by far the best Final Fantasy to come out in quite some time. I’m absolutely shocked this game is being hated on. I’m assuming it’s because it’s not turn based? Either way this game should be looked at for what it’s done for the series. Yoshi P and creative business unit 3 thank you for all you do for us Final Fantasy fans. You have reminded meFinal Fantasy 16 is not a perfect game. It by far the best Final Fantasy to come out in quite some time. I’m absolutely shocked this game is being hated on. I’m assuming it’s because it’s not turn based? Either way this game should be looked at for what it’s done for the series. Yoshi P and creative business unit 3 thank you for all you do for us Final Fantasy fans. You have reminded me why I love this series so much.… Expand
  9. Multiversal1994
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Fantastic game, through and through a true Final Fantasy title that pulls all the best from the old titles and builds and expands upon the themes portrayed in older titles.

    Soundtrack 10/10 Soken once again proving he is the true way forward to the franchise taking after Uematsu. Gameplay 9/10 The fluid action combat in this game feels amazing. Easy to pick up, hard to master. Plenty of    Fantastic game, through and through a true Final Fantasy title that pulls all the best from the old titles and builds and expands upon the themes portrayed in older titles.

    Soundtrack 10/10
    Soken once again proving he is the true way forward to the franchise taking after Uematsu.

    Gameplay 9/10
    The fluid action combat in this game feels amazing.
    Easy to pick up, hard to master. Plenty of customization in the skills you want to use.

    Story 10/10
    Gripping story right from the beginning. Pulls you in and doesn't let you go.    … Expand
  10. ace99
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Absolutely amazing game and easily the best I have played in years. The combat is so much fun and the story and characters are so incredibly compelling. Square Enix really knocked it out the park this time! :)
  11. Serenityinaz12
    Jun 25, 2023
    5
    Giving it a 10 is ridiculous the character models are so bad for PS5 it’s laughable as is the performance. I like the new mature theme of the story but the combat sucks and the animations/effects are way too exaggerated and flashy all over the screen. Another mediocre Final Fantasy after the last good one being X
  12. jonmax11021981
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Master piece... I would like to vote 11 as note!!! Perfect game and one of the best games that I played ever...
  13. AHalfNickel
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Best Cid is best Cid 10/10
    Helps that this is one I truly do love, and it is a 10/10 to me.
  14. Yozora_caelum60
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    What an incredible game what a feeling on this final fantasy xvi I don't have the words a big congratulations to the team of Yoshi P for the work provided !!
  15. debiru_ita
    Jun 24, 2023
    6
    FFXVI is definitely a good action game, with a good story and just as much does not reflect what one would expect from a Final Fantasy. the strengths of the game revolve totally around the narrative plot that makes you want to keep going to see how the story evolves.
    On the gameplay level I find the cutscenes far too invasive, totally unnecessary side quests, and a total lack of the gdr    FFXVI is definitely a good action game, with a good story and just as much does not reflect what one would expect from a Final Fantasy. the strengths of the game revolve totally around the narrative plot that makes you want to keep going to see how the story evolves.
    On the gameplay level I find the cutscenes far too invasive, totally unnecessary side quests, and a total lack of the gdr aspects.
    The combat system resolves itself with a continuous rotation between eikons to spam the moves having coldowns with no need for tactics or reasoning, all for the purpose of staggering the opponent over and over again to do some damage.

    They probably had not named it Final Fantasy would not have received so much criticism sometimes even gratuitous    … Expand
  16. MisamoAlex
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Todas las críticas negativas ni siquiera han de haber jugado ni 10 horas, la historia es muy buena, el personaje principal es muy bueno, tiene muy buenos personajes secundarios, las misiones secundarias dan mucha información extra y no solo están para rellenar, ha tenido combates que son los mejores que he jugado en cualquier videojuego, el apartado gráfico es muy lindo, va fluido, solo se han caído los fps dos veces y apenas ha durado 1 segundo. En conclusión una obra maestra.… Expand
  17. cybr0n
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    Don't listen to the steaming pile of haters who are hating simply because it's cool to hate on the latest FF. Most of them probably nintendo lackeys who are sad their beloved asset flip new zelda is no longer a contender for GOTY. FF16 oozes quality and amazing sequences that could only be done by the masters of RPG and almost every single moment you spend inside this game is time wellDon't listen to the steaming pile of haters who are hating simply because it's cool to hate on the latest FF. Most of them probably nintendo lackeys who are sad their beloved asset flip new zelda is no longer a contender for GOTY. FF16 oozes quality and amazing sequences that could only be done by the masters of RPG and almost every single moment you spend inside this game is time well spent. If you own a PS5, then this is considered one of the killer apps you've been waiting for ever since you bought one. Enjoy one of the best games of this generation!… Expand
  18. raffaelevecchio
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    It' s a awesome game with a combat system really good and a fantastic story. Thank you Yoshi P
  19. khloe0318
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am an FFXIV player, so perhaps I am being somewhat lenient in my assessment. However, even with that being said, I think this game deserves praise. The scenario, combat system, worldview, characters, and music all come together at a very high level. In particular, I was struck by the process in which Clive and Jill support each other and regain their humanity. Without a doubt, I think they will be the best couple in the FF series.… Expand
  20. mikulover39
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    amzing game, awsome combat , amzing story and characters, amazing japanese voice acting, just a maazing time
  21. gargoyle81
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Not the best FF I've ever played, but this is the best team they could have for a new entry in the franchise that isn't just a Remake or a Spin Off.
    Really hoping for a PC port soon so I can replay it at 60fps from start to end.
  22. PedroR0
    Jun 23, 2023
    7
    Es muy buen juego, espectacular en sus efectos visuales, buena música, buen protagonista, más que aceptable historia. Normalmente a un juego así le pondría un 8/10 pero como alguien que ha jugado casi todos los FF anteriores me molesta que se hayan alejado tanto de la fórmula original haciéndolo casi irreconocible.
    Debieron lanzarlo con otro nombre.
  23. azalea_plus
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    "FINAL FANTASY XVI" captivated me with its incredible storytelling, immersive action, and stunning visuals. The graphics are outstanding, making you feel like you're playing a movie. It offers a wealth of engaging elements that kept me entertained for hours on end without getting bored. It's a must-play masterpiece!

    amazing game!!
  24. Cunningplan
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Incredible game that hits highs not seen since it's tenth entry. The story is absolutely incredible and the combat is deep yet approachable. Voice acting is second to none.
  25. azmatchap
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    what the hell are people talking about this game is incredible and this comes from a PC Gamer I bought ps5 just for this game and it didn't disappoint . can't wait for pc release
  26. koleiki
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Fantastic game, fantastic story. Love everything about it. Don't let the low rating trolls ruin your enjoyment of a fantastic game
  27. omelnw
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    10/10 Story
    8/10 gameplay
    1000/10 Music and BGM Take a risky leap in the Final Fantasy series by transforming yourself from a turn-based RPG into a full-fledged Action RPG style game, and the team did not miss this leap. Can make the new gameplay of Final Fantasy XVI fun, exciting and not too difficult for players who are not familiar with it. Called to be in the middle of the    10/10 Story
    8/10 gameplay
    1000/10 Music and BGM

    Take a risky leap in the Final Fantasy series by transforming yourself from a turn-based RPG into a full-fledged Action RPG style game, and the team did not miss this leap. Can make the new gameplay of Final Fantasy XVI fun, exciting and not too difficult for players who are not familiar with it. Called to be in the middle of the admirable. And can definitely continue to develop further

    The unique focus of this game series They maintain their standards well. Both the story that is heavy and full Both are profound both dark drama and happy hope The background music is excellent, the price is reasonable, the fighting scenes are fun and exciting. The cutscenes also played background music that fit the story.

    There may be some drawbacks. For example, the frame rate will drop slightly in some cutscenes. or gameplay that is not extreme to one side may not be liked by fans extreme from both the turn-based and action sides.

    I personally believe this game has the ability to be GOTY, but it would be difficult. Because this year's competitors look very strong, for best score and music, I think this game must be received for sure XD.    … Expand
  28. Manetank
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    As an 35 years old FF veteran, who loved all previous FF games, im beyond amazed, how hateful are people nowadays, i feel sorry for anyone giving this game 0, because theres no justification for that even, if you are not fan of franchise. For me this is best ff game since ff 10 . Period.
  29. Valzan1a
    Jun 24, 2023
    7
    It's an enjoyable game but it's not rpg imo. It's an action hack n slash. The combat is repetitive. There isn't really a skill tree. It's just abilities which you can only have 2 per element slotted. It's boring after a while especially with how spongey some enemies are. The story is the only thing keeping engaged. I don't knock square enix for trying to appeal to a broader audience I justIt's an enjoyable game but it's not rpg imo. It's an action hack n slash. The combat is repetitive. There isn't really a skill tree. It's just abilities which you can only have 2 per element slotted. It's boring after a while especially with how spongey some enemies are. The story is the only thing keeping engaged. I don't knock square enix for trying to appeal to a broader audience I just pine for the old school Final fantasy days. It's a decent game for what it is but I can't justify all the 10/10s.… Expand
  30. Lionheart1041
    Jul 12, 2023
    10
    Epic gameplay and it remembers to be fun without overcomplicating things, keeps you engaged all the way to the end, a "Must-Play" entry in the Final Fantasy series!
  31. gonopoc499
    Jul 6, 2023
    1
    If you have never seen a top-notch visual production like Game of Thrones or a Marvel movie and have never played a good ARPG game, you might enjoy this game. The only good thing about this game is that it is short and can be finished in a short time.
  32. sneakysnake128
    Jun 27, 2023
    5
    Such a disappointment. Completely lacking in interesting characters, a frustratingly poor story, and samey combat that is both too easy and monotonous. Play Octopath 2 instead of you want a Final Fantasy experience.
  33. Okiepokiesmokie
    Jul 3, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have been looking forward to this game since it was announced. I hoped it would be 2023 game of the year. I still think it deserves GOTY and I loved my experience, especially with the boss battles, combat, and characters. However, there were some unexpected low lights, mainly about story (unexpectedly) and game systems (especially crafting).

    it is a game that was built "in scope" and on time. Many of my wishes are for systems which could've likely been added with infinite time and resources. But game companies don't have those, so I can appreciate that. However, I did not expect to be disappointed by the story in the way I was, so that is really unfortunate. Still it has one of the best game stories I've played in recent memory and I really applaud it for that! I want other game devs to take the story in this game as inspiration; I just had maybe unfair levels of expectation for the story which I feel did not totally play out.

    Voice Acting - 10/10, honestly, I'd say 11/10. IMO there has never been better voice acting in a video game, period. Every actor gave themselves to their role, you could feel their pain, happiness, sadness, hope.

    Music - 10/10, There were no misses for me on the music. Every track was beautiful, emotional, fitting! The music was gorgeous. Soken NAILED it, you can feel his and his team's passion and talent.

    Eikon/Boss Battles - 10/10, The spectacle of these battles is something I've always dreamed of in video games. It's like dreams coming to life. Beautiful, immersive, exciting. Every Eikon battle, I felt delighted and a little anxious. Every single one kept me on the edge of my seat wondering what was next! I LOVED these, I could never wait for the next one, what a treat!

    Characters - 10/10, Everyone is so well realized, even the most basic NPC in the Hideaway has something to share about themselves with Clive. The characters are deep, relatable, fun to interact with, interesting to learn about. I also think the character based side-quests are really effective.

    Combat 9/10 - The combat REALLY worked for me. As a person who loves FF eikons, enjoys action combat, but also enjoys simple, easy to understand systems, this combat system felt satisfying and fun. I have never experimented more with different builds mid-playthrough in a game. Normally I to find the most efficient way to engage with combat systems and don't experiment much, but this one encouraged me to try new abilities and I really enjoyed that! The only thing I wish is we could've used our ability points to customize the companion characters' fighting styles.

    Side Quests - 8/10, I think some will say there were too many side quests, but I'm not sure about that. I think there was a good amount. The dev team said they wouldn't just "make you kill 5 wolves for no reason" and they definitely delivered on that. Every side quest had a reason and they were effective for world building. I would've preferred more focus on the main characters in the side quests rather than side NPCs like Quintin, Martha, and L'ubor. Side Quests to help you learn more about Barnabas or Ultima for example could've helped and I didn't really care for those 3 hub characters.

    Game Systems - 7/10, This 7 sadly pains me, because Active Time Lore is a huge for me, I think every story game should have this. I read every entry multiple times. To the low lights: a massive low light for the game is crafting. It's really disappointing. As a person who loves to explore and see every inch of the map, at first I was excited that there were so many items to also collect. But there is no purpose for the literal 1000 bloody hides you will collect, despite helping Mid make a workshop. I was so excited, maybe we can use the Workshop to do projects for the hideaway? But no. The game really needs some use for all the crafting items you are given. The forge is ok, but all of the weapons are just straight upgrades. I wish there were some options, even if basic "make this one to do more will damage", or "make this one to gain more LB charge", IDK something unique. it was just +stats each time. I really think there was a missed opportunity to use the crafting items. Either make gear for your party members or make cosmetic items for the hideaway, something, anything!

    Story - 7/10, it's an epic FF tale and every aspect of the story related to the Eikons was compelling. Demo story - 10/10. Game story through Bahamut - 10/10. After, it starts falling to 6/10. I hated Barnabas and Ultima and they never paid off as villains for me. it is hard to relate to either of them. I had higher expectations for the villains as a CBU3 fan. I left the game adoring Clive, Jill, Joshua, Torgal and Dion. I did every side quest, and upon doing that and heading for Origin, I had real hope that we could give these characters peace. To end on tragic ambiguity was just gut wrenching. Did you have to? It was such painful ending that it did sour the journey for me a little.    … Expand
  34. quantexyq
    Jul 16, 2023
    9
    this is a solid Final fantasy, if you are into a political/historical story then it there, the music is second to non, the characters are fairly well written, and the gameplay for people who are into action, a must play if you ask me. side note: if you dont like doing side quests then you might not get the most enjoyment out of this game, its really heavy on the side quests and i adds alotthis is a solid Final fantasy, if you are into a political/historical story then it there, the music is second to non, the characters are fairly well written, and the gameplay for people who are into action, a must play if you ask me. side note: if you dont like doing side quests then you might not get the most enjoyment out of this game, its really heavy on the side quests and i adds alot to the story and makes you get attached to the people of this world, dont sleep on the side quests.… Expand
  35. sonixgamerx
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Sem dúvida um dos melhores FFs de todos os tempos, tem tudo o que um fã de FF e de DMC quer e ama! História, drama, gameplay com combos maravilhosos e o Torgal!
  36. Slynessity
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    Far exceeded my expectations. What a ride! Great English cast as well, I tend to play these in Japanese by tried English for this one and was not disappointed.
  37. MrNitsu
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    Por mucho que le duelan es un Final Fantasy muy Final Fantasy. El regreso de la saga por todo lo alto
  38. EA_ArchAngel
    Jul 12, 2023
    10
    Great story, and gameplay. Over 100 hrs invested getting platinum. I enjoyed every minute of it.
  39. OliveiraEverton
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Dando nota "10" só pra fazer contra ponto contra as notas "0" que foram dados.
  40. HardPunkKore
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    I love this game. Besides FF7R I haven't been able to say that about a FF game since FF9. This games has it all, a rich and impactful story of adventure with well written characters who grow, a fun battle system that never gets old, and a score that heightens the games most memorable moments. 2023 has been a great year for gaming, and Spiderman2 has yet to hit. But FF16 will be in strongI love this game. Besides FF7R I haven't been able to say that about a FF game since FF9. This games has it all, a rich and impactful story of adventure with well written characters who grow, a fun battle system that never gets old, and a score that heightens the games most memorable moments. 2023 has been a great year for gaming, and Spiderman2 has yet to hit. But FF16 will be in strong consideration for Game of the Year. Why are you still reading this? Go play the game already!!!… Expand
  41. Derek_Boone
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    Easily the best Final Fantasy game since FFX. This game is a masterpiece in storytelling, gameplay, world building, and graphics making this the most worthy time sink you can get on the ps5. You won't regret it.
  42. Sythalin
    Aug 2, 2023
    7
    It's highly debated back and forth, but God of Dragon Ball May Cry is a pretty decent game for what it is. I do tend to agree with the majority though - it's far more God of War/Devil May Cry game with a Final Fantasy skin than a true "Final Fantasy" game.

    The world is gorgeous and very detailed. However, it's also very empty. They attempted to fix the major complaint of FF13 where    It's highly debated back and forth, but God of Dragon Ball May Cry is a pretty decent game for what it is. I do tend to agree with the majority though - it's far more God of War/Devil May Cry game with a Final Fantasy skin than a true "Final Fantasy" game.

    The world is gorgeous and very detailed. However, it's also very empty. They attempted to fix the major complaint of FF13 where the majority of the maps were corridors, but failed to fill them with anything substantial. Zones are wide open spaces with a few patches of monsters here and there and 1-2 towns, which are also mostly empty. Quite honestly, the game really could've benefited if they would've make it a seamless world instead of broken into chunks.

    Combat is primarily where the game is compared to GoW/DMC, and rightfully so. Combat encounters either button mashing or QTE for major fights. For standard enemies... well it's basically the same still. There are a total of 38 abilities (no counting combat basic skills) and you can assign a total of 9 active at a time. Optimally, you'll end up choosing a mix that is maximizing stagger and pure damage. Unforunately, this makes the majority of skills "useless" in comparison. I didn't even bother testing/using the majority of the available skills once I found a combination that pretty much erased even elite enemies.

    The main story is okay. It's nothing super special, and nothing really felt unique. Besides for the "combat skins" and NPCs, this is really the only thing that was "Final Fantasy"esque, and it was unimpressive overall.

    Side quests get extremely tedious and boring very quickly, and that's amazing since you don't get the majority of them until towards the end of the game. And at that point, almost every quest is 3 minute or longer dialog, that you can thankfully skip through. At the start of the game, I was all in for sitting through the side stories. After hitting the end point of the game where they dump 15 side quests at once, it got to the point I just started skipping through the dialog for anyone that wasn't a "main" character.

    Crafting/gear progression is a complete joke. The option to craft progession gear (green) is pointless. Once you start rolling through the story and side quests, the materials for your next major weapons (blue quality+) are pretty much literally thrown at you. By the time you unlock a crafting recipe, you either already aquired all the materials or will be getting them very shortly after. They may as well just scrapped this entire system and given out the gear upgrades directly.

    Overall, the game is very pretty, and feels like the majority of development went into doing only that. Everything that makes a RPG feel like "Final Fantasy" felt like it was tacked on, or missing entirely, just so the IP can be in the title. They could've completely removed all the FF IP and it would be solid on it's own. Even FF15 felt more like a "Final Fantasy" game than this did. But again, even though this is most definitely "God of Dragon Ball May Cry", it was a solid game to play through.    … Expand
  43. juegos13686
    Jul 14, 2023
    10
    Juego muy entretenido, accion pura y dura, me emocione con su historia y su puesta en escena, recomendado para todo fan de la saga FINAL FANTASY
  44. doug10_troiano
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Estou com 20h de jogo e posso dizer que as batalhas dos eikons e os gráficos estão épicos, gameplay insana a jogabilidade e muito boa mas o ponto forte é a história a cada capítulo fica a curiosidade de saber mais e qual será o final dela. Infelizmente como nada é perfeito as missões secundárias são um porre e senti a falta de mais equipamentos para fabricar e equipar porém nada disso tiraEstou com 20h de jogo e posso dizer que as batalhas dos eikons e os gráficos estão épicos, gameplay insana a jogabilidade e muito boa mas o ponto forte é a história a cada capítulo fica a curiosidade de saber mais e qual será o final dela. Infelizmente como nada é perfeito as missões secundárias são um porre e senti a falta de mais equipamentos para fabricar e equipar porém nada disso tira o brilho do título… Expand
  45. Gr33nMind
    Jul 11, 2023
    8
    Good game, not genre-defining or something like a masterpiece. It's a solid game but a departure from RPG with inventory & party management that defined the FF series. I had a good time but felt bored from some tiresome fetch side quest.
  46. casualty327
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Easily one of the best Final Fantasy games! I put it right there with Final Fantasy 7.
  47. mabohaliqah
    Jul 1, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I only didn't like the 4 seconds that bahamut was in. it made me dislike his character.… Expand
  48. RolMustang
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    El inicio puede hacerse un poco lento, ya que hay mucho dialogo para introducir la historia, y uno solo quiere explorar y pelear para ver las mecánicas, pero una vez que agarra ritmo, no baja su intensidad. Respecto a las mecánicas de batalla y de mapa, es bastante similar a ffvii remake.
    Tanto las misiones principales como secundarias son variadas, por lo que el juego no se hace monotono    El inicio puede hacerse un poco lento, ya que hay mucho dialogo para introducir la historia, y uno solo quiere explorar y pelear para ver las mecánicas, pero una vez que agarra ritmo, no baja su intensidad. Respecto a las mecánicas de batalla y de mapa, es bastante similar a ffvii remake.
    Tanto las misiones principales como secundarias son variadas, por lo que el juego no se hace monotono ni repetitivo. Por mi parte, recomiendo un 100% este juego aunque no seas un fanatico de la saga final fantasy.    … Expand
  49. Bakkatsuki
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    10/10 to support the game. It has a lot of problems, but it’s still a great game with goods characters, story and a beautiful world. Lov it
  50. Xenomorph_kills
    Aug 3, 2023
    7
    A new vision for the franchise but not with its many flaws. For every amazing moment this game provides through epic cutscenes, it is met with the absolute low with side quests involving simple item fetch quest that take just about equal amount of time in this 60 hour game. The gameplay is flashy but no depth. The main character is greatly fleshed out while the side charaters are one noteA new vision for the franchise but not with its many flaws. For every amazing moment this game provides through epic cutscenes, it is met with the absolute low with side quests involving simple item fetch quest that take just about equal amount of time in this 60 hour game. The gameplay is flashy but no depth. The main character is greatly fleshed out while the side charaters are one note and forgettable.… Expand
  51. Gman1984
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    My Game of The Year so far. Great combat, great story, great visuals, greats music, awesome action sequences and cut scenes. Final Fantasy successfully reinvents itself once again. Highly recommended.
  52. Seig1986
    Jul 15, 2023
    10
    All the characters were so important, excellent game, I recommend everyone to play it, impressive soundtrack, the only bad thing is having to beat the game to choose the maximum difficulty.
  53. Carlos077
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    Este juego ha Sido una grata sorpresa, es mi segundo final fantasy y no había quedado tan enganchado a un juego como con este nuevo título, me gusta mucho el modo de combate,la historia sobre todo es un deleite
    Que buen trabajo hicieron
  54. Flex301
    Jun 24, 2023
    8
    Best final fantasy since IX, but...
    Beautiful graphics, incredible OST, good lore, great characters.. so? Why not a 9? Or a ten?
    Well, the combat is so easy. And no, I'm not talking about the necklaces with auto attack and **** Ig the game probably has a new game plus... But that doesn't really fix anything. Imo dodging the enemies should be more difficult, or their attack animations    Best final fantasy since IX, but...
    Beautiful graphics, incredible OST, good lore, great characters.. so? Why not a 9? Or a ten?
    Well, the combat is so easy. And no, I'm not talking about the necklaces with auto attack and **** Ig the game probably has a new game plus... But that doesn't really fix anything. Imo dodging the enemies should be more difficult, or their attack animations should me more faster, because I only died like 2 times in 9 hours.    … Expand
  55. AlexApex
    Jul 19, 2023
    7
    I am a long time FF fan and I played many other action, rpgs, and action-rpg games. FFXVI is a good game but it has many core fundamental flaws that prevented me from giving it a higher score. I already wrote this before but got the 403 error, thanks metacritic, I apologize if you're reading this twice.

    Flaws Include. 1. Easy difficulty with little to no challenge even on action    I am a long time FF fan and I played many other action, rpgs, and action-rpg games. FFXVI is a good game but it has many core fundamental flaws that prevented me from giving it a higher score. I already wrote this before but got the 403 error, thanks metacritic, I apologize if you're reading this twice.

    Flaws Include.

    1. Easy difficulty with little to no challenge even on action mode. The mobs of enemies are just punching bags that barely do anything. They don't dodge or block and barely attack, some have a guard but that's easily circumvented. The enemy variety is small, you fight the same scorpions on different locations and every nation has a big guy with a big hammer or axe. The combat gameplay is amazing but there really is no incentive to make the best combos or to improve on them like in the game this was inspired by, DMC.

    2. Little to no itemization. You upgrade your sword very easily, and it's always a minor/flat increase like +5 damage/stagger. All the accessories mostly decease cooldown or increase damage of eickon ability, the only cool accessory is the berserker ring which actually does something. Your belt and wrist guard are no different to your sword, it's all defense and vitality increase. The only thing you can customize are your eickon ability and you can only really upgrade them once to improve them. The other upgrade is just to move it to another slot. Every battle gives you a lot of materials to upgrade or craft. It's very easy to get your best in slot gear, no thinking required.

    3. No RPG system. There are no buffs or debuffs in this game. Get hit with bad breath? Well it only does damage. No poison, haste, stop, paralyses, doom, etc. No elemental wheel. No way to strategize and exploit enemy weakness. All you do is just wail on them with your sword until stagger breaks, use limit break, hit them with all of your abilities, rinse and repeat.

    4. Too many side quests. At first the game starts you with only 2 or 3 in the early game which is fine but then amps up the frequency. Before the final boss I had more than 10 side quests that popped up. This really ruined the pacing. Near the end it felt like an MMO and trust me I played quite a few, you start by picking everything up at once, skip dialogue/cutscene, go here, kill that, collect this, go back to npc, accept reward. And some side quests felt meaningless, they could've been taken out and some MSQuest could've been sidequests.

    5. Quick time events are meaningless. The QTE are cool but it pauses the game for like 5 or 6 seconds just to press one button. There is no skill required and it just ruins the flow of battle. Kingdom Hearts II and older God of War games did it better. Those scenes would be better if it didn't have them so I could grab some snacks and enjoy the awesome Kaiju battles instead.

    6. No reason to explore map. Only things worth finding are the notorious marks or eickon trials. Only chest in the world just give you materials you already have or could just buy from an npc.

    There are smaller nick picks I have like your chocobo is just faster walking, no chocobo racing or treasure hunts like in FF9. No mini games to change up gameplay or just to relax like prior entries. Party members don't show up in side quests or respond in any way like in Mass Effect.

    Don't get me wrong, FFXVI is a good game. I love the story, combat, characters, dialogue, eickon battles and set pieces. But I was so disappointment by it that I was not having fun halfway through the game. I had to force myself to get to the end, it felt like a chore. I was gonna give it a lower score but Soken's music is magnificent like always. I will definitely get the album when it comes out. Anyways, thank you for reading.    … Expand
  56. LolBaconSwe
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    The best Final Fantasy I've ever played. Great story, great combat, great characters, great music. My game of the year for sure!
  57. iNoiZx
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    Great entry to the series, it's dark setting and modernized gameplay really makes this game a nice experience. The team behind this shines with their experience with the work on FF14. Any person who hates this game cause of it's difference and new functionalities should face that each Final Fantasy made a lot of unique additions per entry. That's what the series is about. Sharing someGreat entry to the series, it's dark setting and modernized gameplay really makes this game a nice experience. The team behind this shines with their experience with the work on FF14. Any person who hates this game cause of it's difference and new functionalities should face that each Final Fantasy made a lot of unique additions per entry. That's what the series is about. Sharing some universe related stuff but each with its own story, world and functionalities. Also the fact, that it's hated because the release on PS5 first is completely nonsense, final fantasy is historically a Sony first series. Would be interested if these guys also going to review bomb Starfield if it's released on Xbox only.… Expand
  58. Sharrison23
    Jul 5, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy XVI is a spectacular game.

    The story, graphics, music, voice acting, and gameplay are top-tier. FFXVI has some of the greatest combat encounters ever created in a video game that flow seamlessly between cutscene and real-time action with jaw-dropping graphics and visual effects without a hint of loading or visual degradation. A deeply emotional and engaging story, with    Final Fantasy XVI is a spectacular game.

    The story, graphics, music, voice acting, and gameplay are top-tier. FFXVI has some of the greatest combat encounters ever created in a video game that flow seamlessly between cutscene and real-time action with jaw-dropping graphics and visual effects without a hint of loading or visual degradation.

    A deeply emotional and engaging story, with a soundtrack that motivates and pulls at the heartstrings, and astounding vocal performances from the entire English cast.

    White knuckle, fast-paced, action combat with an ability system that encourages experimentation and customization to find your preferred playstyle and ability build. Incredible boss animations and visual effects are the cherry on top.

    The sum of these components makes FFXVI stand out from the rest of the pack.    … Expand
  59. lukorria
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    A worthy part of the series. The gameplay, the graphics, the storyline are all at a high level. Of course, there are certain flaws, but what game doesn't have them? After all, everyone has their own tastes. I personally am fine with it all.
  60. UnexpectedQuaza
    Jul 5, 2023
    9
    Final Fantasy 16 has the best action pieces in video game history. It brings back the awe and epicness of past games like God of War 3. The gameplay is fun although too ability focused which makes combos irrelevant unless you go out of your way to just have fun with the amazing combo system which the game allows you to. The graphics are some of the best there is especially in the finalFinal Fantasy 16 has the best action pieces in video game history. It brings back the awe and epicness of past games like God of War 3. The gameplay is fun although too ability focused which makes combos irrelevant unless you go out of your way to just have fun with the amazing combo system which the game allows you to. The graphics are some of the best there is especially in the final stages and boss battles where the linear levels seem to allow for some amazing visuals that is unfortunately missing in the open world in which 90% of the game takes place. The story is beyond perfect, from the very first time we got our hands on the demo, we knew this was going to be special and I am so happy it was. The highs of this game are beyond anything that has been done in video games and for that reason, I believe this is a must have experience… Expand
  61. maxfrei
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    I really love this game. The story and twists are even better than in Game of Thrones.
    I think the side quests could be more exciting. Sometimes, like 2 out of 10, you just need to fetch or deliver something. I thought about skipping them, but don't do that. Some quests add a lot to the story.

    Overall, I'm happy with the game, I highly suggest you try it.
  62. Saito666999
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    Literally a Masterpiece.

    If you haven’t played the game yet, just let me tell you this, STFU AND STOP REVIEWBOMBING EVERYTHING
  63. Reuben78
    Aug 27, 2023
    0
    was a great game super happy its moved on from all the bugs and glitches of the last instalment. smooth gameplay and good story no regrets in this purchase
  64. Rickpaixao
    Jun 28, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O ponto forte : é a história, os gráficos, o combate
    Ponto fraco : a exploração, sem mundo aberto e sem magias que sempre foram algo de final Fantasy
    Espero que no próximo eles mantenham os pontos fortes e melhorem os fracos!! Mesmo com os problemas citados eu estou amando o game e faz tempo que não leio tudo de um game e não pulo cutscenes!!! A história está esplêndida e épica !    … Expand
  65. ClayLamm
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Leaving a ten because it deserves it. The production values are through the roof, and armed with one of the best combat systems I've ever played outside of the Devil May Cry Series, it's kind of a brainer if it even looks remotely interesting to you.

    All the negative reviews are from people who are mad that it is not turn-based.
  66. Sylar91
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Best game
  67. SoManySaltySJW2
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    It is funny that some of the guys giving the game 0s, have 8,9 reviews on forspoken.
    The game is a solid 8, but giving it a 10 to even the score out.
    The game is just getting a lot of free hate from xboxers because they know they will never get a product of this quality on their door stop console.
  68. jkvlnt
    Jun 27, 2023
    5
    Remember going to your friends house when you were younger and they had the hot new game that everyone was talking about that you hadn’t had a chance to play yet? You’re watching them play and it looks amazing. You see them do so much sick stuff and want nothing more than to have a turn on it yourself. You ask them if you can have a go, and they reluctantly say yes. You walk down aRemember going to your friends house when you were younger and they had the hot new game that everyone was talking about that you hadn’t had a chance to play yet? You’re watching them play and it looks amazing. You see them do so much sick stuff and want nothing more than to have a turn on it yourself. You ask them if you can have a go, and they reluctantly say yes. You walk down a corridor for a minute, and then they snatch the controller back from you and you have to watch while some amazing stuff takes place. Eventually they give you the controller again, and let you run through an empty albeit pretty field where there are a few enemies that amount to nothing but brainless punching bags. That gives you enough time to know that the combat seems super fun with a lot of depth to it if you choose to deep dive into the combo system. But before you can do much else the controller is yanked away again by your friend.
    This is, I think the best of describing Final Fantasy 16. A game that is itself almost desperate to not let you play it. You’ve likely already heard that the combat is great and it certainly is. But the pointless punching back enemies that litter the games empty open area zones aren’t worth engaging with, and that only leaves the bigger fights and boss encounters in the games more linear sections. These can be great, but last about 5 minutes, before wresting control from you to subject you to another 30 minutes of its confusing mess of a melodrama. This is coming from someone who likes melodrama mind you, and I found the demo a great setup for a potentially intriguing albeit simple medieval fantasy revenge story. Within about 10 minutes of playtime outside of what the demo offered, a pattern of jumping from one thing to the next with careless abandon would be how this game attempted to tell its story. At time of writing this I’m about 80% done the story. It’s very clear at this point that they almost immediately abandon any attempt of telling a simple but well put together story, and jumped instead headfirst into something else entirely. It’s got to the point where I just feel myself going comatose whenever some of the atrocious voice work start blathering on; expositing things that should have been either setup earlier to lend themselves to a more cohesive narrative, or explained dynamically as you play. Instead the methodology is to just have you spend 20 minutes after a main quest concludes running around speaking the boring NPC after boring NPC and having the fill in the many blanks. I had a feeling that I would likely struggle to finish the game when I was first hit with such marvellous quest design as:
    Talk to NPC who wants you to talk to three other NPCs. One of the three instructs you to go and find someone in a location you’ve visited dozens of times already. Go there, talk to NPC. “Sorry person you need isn’t here, go here instead”. Find other NPC, talk, quest complete.

    It’s ironic that they said they used the first season of Game of Thrones as thematic inspiration for the game, because the way they tell the story in this game feels as though you get to watch the first episode of the first season, then they skip you all the way to season five and just occasional stop the game dead in its tracks to give you a 30 minute lore recap on key events that you just don’t get to take part in but are seemingly crucial to the story. The cutscenes are of course superbly well done. But so much of the exposition is delivered not through the actual cutscenes but through these stiff and lifeless conversations that aren’t animated in the slightest. Character says line, long pause, character responds, long pause. Rinse and repeat.

    Though the game isn’t open world, the game is still too open world; a symptom of this death grip the game has on the notion of needing to be perceived as an RPG.
    The zones that you can explore feel akin in scope to something like a Hyrule Field in Ocarina of Time. Only difference being that in Ocarina of Time the Field serves as an access point to all the key areas of the game. The zones in FF16 serve no purpose other than prolonging your access to the linear segments that are actually fun. Once you’ve run through them once, they serve no function other than the occasional side quest that may pop up there, and trust me when I say side quests in this game are the last thing you want to waste your time on.

    Many times over the team said that this game was an action RPG. There is no RPG in here. If they’d just accepted that maybe they wanted to make an action game that would take you at most 20hrs to clear that was all linear with well designed levels and great combat, I think it could work. Unfortunately the need to maintain the series pedigree or not stray too far from the known path renders the game a mess, a pretty one with some fun to be had of course, but a mess nonetheless.    … Expand
  69. Holycrazia
    Jul 5, 2023
    9
    An amazing game. Story wise we are on a high level. Graphics and set pieces are out of this world. Holy moly some cinematic battles! They beat even god of wars. Some of the side quests are a bit underwhelming but most are good, and are making the game world feel even more identifiable to our world. I can in all earnest recommend this game to everyone who like fantasy and like a good storyAn amazing game. Story wise we are on a high level. Graphics and set pieces are out of this world. Holy moly some cinematic battles! They beat even god of wars. Some of the side quests are a bit underwhelming but most are good, and are making the game world feel even more identifiable to our world. I can in all earnest recommend this game to everyone who like fantasy and like a good story with some memorable characters. There are many, but I can identify all of them, and put names to their faces. Which means you become close to these characters and feel even more for them!… Expand
  70. Andrenguyen1992
    Jul 12, 2023
    10
    GamingisPassion
    Jun 25, 2023
    10 This game is amazing, it really is. Personally it's one of my favorite games from last 3 years and overall top 3 game of 2023. I'm the type who absolutely loves FF7 Remake and it's modern combat, so i'm only welcoming FF 16 combat. It's long, fun, sad, impressive, beautiful (graphics) and simply epic video game. Lots of monsters, bosses to fight with,    GamingisPassion
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    This game is amazing, it really is.

    Personally it's one of my favorite games from last 3 years and overall top 3 game of 2023. I'm the type who absolutely loves FF7 Remake and it's modern combat, so i'm only welcoming FF 16 combat. It's long, fun, sad, impressive, beautiful (graphics) and simply epic video game. Lots of monsters, bosses to fight with, lots of great characters and so on. As many have mentioned, side quests are meh at best, but that's my ONLY negative about this game.

    Perfromance will be improved 100%. At least they actually have two modes to choose from and i have zero issue playing the game 30fps, because it's just so good. But i'm also the type who finished Resident Evil 4 on PC (2007 release) without mouse patch, because game itself was simply so good, that i didn't even care how i played it. GOTY? yes ABSOLUTELY!    … Expand
  71. ghxmz
    Jul 1, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece of a game, simple as that. The only reason the user score isn’t higher is because of the review bombing. You can truly tell that a lot of effort went into making this game.
  72. Yine
    Jul 6, 2023
    10
    Definitely game of the year for me. Great storyline, seemingly boring side quests but very well reflecting the world and characters. Engaging combat system that could be slightly more complicated/difficult. Beautiful world. Finally, the corridor nature, which still gives the opportunity to "sightseeing" - after all open worlds, a nice difference.
    The game has a few flaws and not    Definitely game of the year for me. Great storyline, seemingly boring side quests but very well reflecting the world and characters. Engaging combat system that could be slightly more complicated/difficult. Beautiful world. Finally, the corridor nature, which still gives the opportunity to "sightseeing" - after all open worlds, a nice difference.
    The game has a few flaws and not "understandable" treatments - some "things" could have been done better, but it definitely deserves a 10. ;)    … Expand
  73. SpyKicksIn
    Jul 3, 2023
    9
    An amazing adventure with colorful characters, great music, awesome combat system and staged scenes, but boring side quests.
  74. Biest2Biest
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    Best Game I've played in a few years. Yes I also love the strategy oriented FF Games but this Gameplay feels just so nice and nothing compares to its finesse.
  75. ashvanden
    Jun 30, 2023
    9
    Gameplay: 9
    Music: 10
    Graphics: 9
    Story: 10

    Gameplay is fun and satisfying.
    Music is so good it may be on the same level as Final Fantasy VIII
    Graphics are top notch especially the Eikon battles and the art style is immediately recognizable as Final Fantasy art style
    Story is great

    A must play for anyone that loves videogames
  76. Fouadtvc
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    This is a real Final Fantasy in its DNA! From the themes to the music, it has it all. I’ve been playing FF for 20 years and this game makes me very happy. Compelling story, complex characters, visually stunning combat system and … the Eikons!! Wow! FF old timers like me will recognize lot’s of references and newcomers will discover something so powerful I hope they wanna try other FF asThis is a real Final Fantasy in its DNA! From the themes to the music, it has it all. I’ve been playing FF for 20 years and this game makes me very happy. Compelling story, complex characters, visually stunning combat system and … the Eikons!! Wow! FF old timers like me will recognize lot’s of references and newcomers will discover something so powerful I hope they wanna try other FF as well :)

    Don’t listen to those old timers that hate change, please give it a try, the story is gonna get you hooked and you’re gonna love the characters like good old friends.    … Expand
  77. llamek
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    História adulta para mim é um ponto muito forte, está incrível!
    O combate começa lento com poucas habilidades mas á medida que a história progride o jogo desbloqueia muitas mais e fica frenético !
    As batalhas de chefe... Sem palavras ... De arrepiar!
    Adorei e recomendo muito! Venham mais FF neste mundo incrivel!
  78. Ndogg
    Jun 24, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game, solid story with a few drawbacks.

    As a long time final fantasy fan I will admit that I wasn't looking forward to the action oriented combat system shown in early trailers however, after having played the demo my opinion was quickly changed and I was excited to jump into the game on launch day.

    Having played roughly 45-50hrs and completing the main quest I would say don’t go into this game with the expectation that this is an rpg. FF16 is a story driven action game with little exploration and very little in the way of loot, crafting and gear. The combat can be engaging but is overall very limited when it comes to your basic attacks. Combat generally consists of hacking and slashing, weaving magic, lunging, dodgeing, priming your weapon for a heavy attack and commanding Torgal. Most basic abilities can be unlocked in the first few hours and doesn’t really deviate as you progress. You will however, obtain and have access to eikon abilities which can change up the pace and provide some variety to combat.

    Unfortunately in the way of enemies you wont find much variety (looking at you big enemy with giant axe) and you will be engaging with many of the enemies in the same way. The mobs are slow and will generally walk circles around you attacking ever so often making for quick work. Boss fights and mini boss fights are attack> dodge>eikon ability>dodge>attack… until they stagger and are eventually defeated. You do get access to a limit break which outputs more damage but it doesn’t add much to the gameplay. Overall the combat is lacking diversity and could have used move variety. In saying that, it is still enjoyable and creating combos is stylish and fun.

    The game lacks a core party and Clive is essentially the only character you will be playing as, characters such as Jill will come and go as non-playable characters in your party to join you on your adventures. I personally would have liked some control over the party, similar to the commands that you can give Torgal as well as gear and accessories for the companions.

    Characters in the game are interesting and mostly fleshed out save a few which appear after a time skip. Clive is a great character and the VA did an amazing job, the same can be said for most VA’s in the game. The graphics are phenomenal and the environments are spectacular with the exception of side quest npc’s. Performance does take a hit as a result of the games fidelity and I would recommend the graphics mode for fps consistency.

    The story is very interesting but prepare to sit through hours of cutscenes. This wasn’t an issues for me personally as I found them enjoyable and engaging. The pacing however, can be very off at times. You will find yourself often entering a new town only to have to find a way to get past a gate and into the next area. By often I mean always. You will always need to find a friend of Cid’s, you will always need to get some kind of crest from them, you will always need to talk to npcs around town and you will always need to kill a few enemies for them. These side quests are obvious padding and in my opinion should have been left outside of the main story. It is very jarring to have just defeated a walking nuke only to run errands for a respected member of a small town.

    Overall its a solid game with a lot to offer including some GOW3 level boss fights so if spectacle is something you enjoy I couldn't recommend this game more. With all my criticisms I still enjoyed the game thoroughly and recommend anyone it looking for a solid action game.    … Expand
  79. Horo
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Easily one of the best games i've ever played. It's worth it to get a PS5 to experience this masterpiece.
  80. Sharkx7
    Jun 25, 2023
    8
    Jogo muito bonito,batalhas épicas ,só não dou nota máxima pois acho que o jogo se tornou muito rack'n Slash do que RPG,mas ainda sim é um ótimo jogo.
  81. Josemadf
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    Me parece un juego increíble, una historia fascinante y unos gráficos increíbles, que no alcanzaran los 120fps o 60fps, me es indiferente si puedo disfrutar de una historia y un juego de adultos con una increíble historia.
  82. Coolchubbz
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    Someone who has played every single FInal Fantasy I have enjoyed each one in the unique way don't let lovers who review bomb games try and ruin it for you. FF16 is a fresh new take and fully enjoying it, story is amazing and the characters a fleshed out. Could be the one of the best and fun main line titles to come out in years 10/10
  83. Niquari
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    The low review scores for this game are moronic. As someone who has tried other FF games and couldn't get into them but still enjoyed what I did get through, this game is still very similar to the ones before. It welcomes newcomers with a simpler combat style and linear story progression other then that it's the same game with swords and magic.
  84. Eucliuss
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    For long final fantasy fan I think this game is amazing.

    Battle: I like the battle here as it's polished action based with RPG elements, compare it to FF XV this one more mature than that World/World map is great, I won't put any spoilers here but for some people it's like corridor style, I understand that point of view however this one much better than vacant world map like final    For long final fantasy fan I think this game is amazing.

    Battle: I like the battle here as it's polished action based with RPG elements, compare it to FF XV this one more mature than that

    World/World map is great, I won't put any spoilers here but for some people it's like corridor style, I understand that point of view however this one much better than vacant world map like final fantasy XV to be honest, I played a lot of FF games and I love world map based like FF VI, FF VII, FF VIII, FF IX, but FF XVI style also really great.

    To compare with FF XVI WAYYYY MUCH BETTER THAN FF XII to be honest..

    For some FF "Fans" who put low score I believe whatever SE try to do you will always give 0 because they never tired to complaints, futuristic world (we don't need this futuristic **** it's not FF), Turn based RPG (Turn based is outdated, give us more freedom and actions), more actions (this things is crap we want turn based RPG), World map like FF XV (bloody vacant world, why you give us crap like this), wide area to explore but not world map (bloody hell this one is corridor what are you doing developers?)

    In the end haters gonna hate.    … Expand
  85. RoosBoosTheMoos
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    If you own a PS5, this is truly a must play. From graphical fidelity, to epic large scale battles, to the excellent soundtrack, and to a surprisingly gripping story, this is the first game on PS5 that truly feels like it takes advantage and is worthy of the hardware that it runs on.
  86. Tuluian
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    Not even done with the game and I know this will be my GOTY. Absolutely phenomenal in all ways and it makes me care about everyone, even the side characters. I’ve done every side quest that pops up just to stay in the world a little bit longer.
  87. BraindeadXbot
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    The game burns Xbots ass, so it must be a 100/10. Ff16, Spiderman 2 and Tear of the kingdom the 3 gotys of the year, unlike ****
  88. xSilec1
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Awesome Game at all. Great Storytelling, great Action, good graphics and interesting Characters!
  89. TheBrotherMan
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    I cannot believe the amount of times I was captivated by the story or beauty of this game during my playthrough. The combat is rewarding and satisfying and the story was great.
  90. fortny
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    final fantasy xvi has best combat performance .
    the story is adult . and everything is good
  91. dewmilan
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    เกมเพลอาจจะรู้สึกแปลกใหม่สำหรับไฟน่อล แต่ปฎิเสธไม่ได้ว่านี่คือเกมที่ดี
  92. Aastoria
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    N’en déplaise aux quelques personnes qui ne s’y connaissent pas du tout assez en marière de développement de jeux pour en parler, Final Fantasy 16 est une belle et franche réussite. Un des derniers bastions du jeu-vidéo où on ne se fout pas complètement des fans, où on leur en donne pour leur argent et où la qualité est au rendez-vous.
    Avis aux quelques personnes qui pourraient se laisser    N’en déplaise aux quelques personnes qui ne s’y connaissent pas du tout assez en marière de développement de jeux pour en parler, Final Fantasy 16 est une belle et franche réussite. Un des derniers bastions du jeu-vidéo où on ne se fout pas complètement des fans, où on leur en donne pour leur argent et où la qualité est au rendez-vous.
    Avis aux quelques personnes qui pourraient se laisser convaincre par des avis négatifs sans vraie pertinence et qui ne sont au mieux qu’une opinion personnelle et subjective sur ce que doit être une oeuvre : foncezz, vous en aurez pour votre argent. Foncez tête baissée    … Expand
  93. griever_
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    I created a metacritic account to say this. If you click on on the profiles of the idiots review bombing this as 0, you'll see that they are the same people that rated 10 on Diablo IV. The game that most people are 1 shotting every mob and elite, the game that I can solo every boss and stand still while press 1 singular button. Yep, same people.

    Now for the real review. For people    I created a metacritic account to say this. If you click on on the profiles of the idiots review bombing this as 0, you'll see that they are the same people that rated 10 on Diablo IV. The game that most people are 1 shotting every mob and elite, the game that I can solo every boss and stand still while press 1 singular button. Yep, same people.

    Now for the real review. For people complaining about how this is "not Final Fantasy" you completely missed the point of a Final Fantasy game. The first Final Fantasy was created as a last hoorah from the developers as they were going bust, hence the name Final Fantasy. They wanted to tell a story. Final Fantasy has ALWAYS been about the story. I've played every FF except for 3 and 11, let's be real here, the combat was always easy, the hardest fights were always side quests/optional bosses. Sephiroth was a compelling enemy not because he was difficult, but because of his strength and purpose. Kefka was scary not because he was hard to beat but because he wanted to watch the world burn. FFX was memorable because of Tidus's laugh and the sad ending along with the main theme To Zanarkand. When has it ever been about "the combat"? People complaining about combat in FFXVI are simply nostalgic boomers that don't understand Final Fantasy has always been about the story.

    What makes a great Final Fantasy game has always been these elements; great story, compelling characters, epic music often with orchestra arrangements and cutscene CGI ahead of it's time.

    Yet, here I see the same people crying about what makes a Final Fantasy game great.

    Saying the combat is repetitive is simply because you're bad. You have 6 elements with about 4 skills each, that's enough combination for variety. If you think mobs have too much HP that's because you're bad. I've seen streamers at lvl 43 deal 50k stagger damage crying about how much HP enemies and have their audience reiterate that sentiment. I've also seen streamers deal up to 150k stagger dmg and myself at 130k at lvl 40+ My only complaint would be the enemies could be hitting harder in base game

    Another complaint would be that some of the side quests are too length and irrelevant or poorly placed which disrupted the pacing towards the end.    … Expand
  94. rigelia
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy XVI breathes new life into a 36-year old IP while maintaining the spirit of the franchise. Final Fantasy reinvents itself with a thrilling combat system on par with the best-in-class of the Character Action and Action RPG genre while telling a wonderfully-written, dark, mature, and engaging high-fantasy story. The story blends the realness, grittiness, and darkness you’dFinal Fantasy XVI breathes new life into a 36-year old IP while maintaining the spirit of the franchise. Final Fantasy reinvents itself with a thrilling combat system on par with the best-in-class of the Character Action and Action RPG genre while telling a wonderfully-written, dark, mature, and engaging high-fantasy story. The story blends the realness, grittiness, and darkness you’d expect from IPs like the Witcher 3 and perhaps more aptly, Game of Thrones. This only serves, through contrast, to make more profound the themes that you’d expect from a Final Fantasy that are very present in this iteration of the series: the goodness of humanity and the importance of bonds with others. The script was written in English first which avoids some of the awkwardness caused by translation that is common to the genre, and is delivered through a strong cast of central characters with incredible voice acting. Final Fantasy XVI also shines with its boss designs, which surpass just about every other game I’ve played, and are accompanied by one of the best soundtracks in gaming history.

    Where it’s a bit rougher on the edges is in its dated side-quest design system, lack of RPG elements, and some pacing issues in between major story beats. While the side-quest design is superior to many modern RPGs, some of the quests feel less consequential and put-together than quests from other modern masterpieces like the Witcher 3. The lack of RPG elements like powerful gear to find out in the world provide little incentive to explore Valisthea outside of sidequests and hunts. Finally, while Final Fantasy XVI has some of the highest points in gaming during its main campaign, the game will transition into calmer moments in the story that it uses for world and character building. While this is welcome after such intense missions, the execution could be a little bit better, as some of the main quests during these points in the story feel mundane. These calmer story beats also often feature lower-production cutscenes which feel a little disjointed compared to the extremely high-octane missions that feature full motion capture cutscenes at a very high production value.

    No game is perfect, and if it were any other game, the rough edges present in Final Fantasy XVI would warrant docking a point. However, Final Fantasy XVI’s light shines so brightly during its best moments that I can’t consider this game anything but a masterpiece. The high-points in this game surpass every game I’ve played that I would give the same rating to such as God of War, the Last of Us, and the Witcher 3. This allows for some forgiveness for the rougher edges. As an avid Final Fantasy fan who has played every mainline Final Fantasy including FFXIV 1.0, I believe that that this game is the best in the series. It has reinvigorated one of the most storied franchises in gaming history and hopefully ushers in a new age of mature Final Fantasy games that still captures the spirit of the franchise.

    Pros:
    +Incredible combat system
    +Excellent writing
    +Excellent characters with an amazing voice cast
    +Unparalleled boss design that surpasses every other game I’ve played
    +Heart wrenching, engaging, beautiful story
    +A return to Final Fantasy roots
    +One of the best soundtracks in a franchise known for incredible music and frequently wins “best soundtrack of the year” awards

    Cons:
    -Limited RPG elements
    -Limited reasons to explore outside of side-quests
    -Side-quests aren't as good as a few other top story-driven games like the Witcher 3 or God of War
    -Some of the main quests that are meant to serve as calmer world and character building moments after extremely high-octane missions feel a little like filler and disjointed.    … Expand
  95. Paitomaito
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. We all there allot of haters of the game because ATB. But i thunk they need to grow up a pare and look beyond that! I for instant grow up with ff6, chrono trigger and other ATB games. But mine consern and mostely important one is the story and the story is great! The dark lore the loses the grief and hatered of characters in the story is well done. The first time also on lipsynce on the english adiaunce. Keep in mind the game is no near perfect and no game is. But anough talk about ff16 haters. This game is really good because the combat allways put me on the edge of my seat. The party IA is good because when you do damage they do also allot of damage aslong you do allot of damage. I kill 3 mobs they killed 2 of the others the same time on the battlefield. Graphics is great even the motion blurr is hard to delete. Except for 2d games. Music is great composed by Soken and i can see that made the game with there heart and soul. Remember the eikonic battles are for more fun then it is in the normal battles. A nice twist now and then. The weird part i dont understand about the ff16 haters that i dont get is this they didnt complain about ff7 that is not a ff because of the crystals. There is none in ff7 but the lifestream. My take in ff games is the story and that is my highest priority in ff games with the iconnic beast like moogle chocobo etc...
    We just need to look beyond the scale of it time in gaming and not looking the past. Who knows maybe the next installment will be ATB again.    … Expand
  96. moniicx
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    A mi al principio no me llamaba tanto este FF pero cuando probé el demo quedé impactada xd y fue el motivo por el que lo reserve de inmediato y no me arrepiento ♡

    Hasta el momento me está gustando mucho, llevo 26 horas y es increíble. Me ha gustado el desarrollo que han tenido los personajes y quiero mucho a Torgal. ♡ Las misiones secundarias no son tanto de mi agrado xd También me ha    A mi al principio no me llamaba tanto este FF pero cuando probé el demo quedé impactada xd y fue el motivo por el que lo reserve de inmediato y no me arrepiento ♡

    Hasta el momento me está gustando mucho, llevo 26 horas y es increíble.
    Me ha gustado el desarrollo que han tenido los personajes y quiero mucho a Torgal. ♡

    Las misiones secundarias no son tanto de mi agrado xd

    También me ha parecido que es algo fácil ;( aún quitando los anillos, pero ya veremos en el NW+.
    y me hubiera gustado intercambiar entre personajes como en el FF7 REMAKE.

    Por el momento para mi es muy buen juego♡    … Expand
  97. Class6ix
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    This game was amazing, just minor performance issues hold it back from being perfect for me
  98. ProthasBR
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    A real and amazing Final Fantasy title, with all the features loved by real fans.
  99. NCP1997
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Es todo una evolucion de la salga de final fantasy es en mejor y la experiencia de juego esta a otro nivel es una copinacion de accion estilo god of war y una narrativa estilo The Last of Us Part 2
  100. Miguel9494
    Jun 27, 2023
    5
    Me gusta la jugabilidad y la forma de los personajes , las gráficas son excelentes que no se compara a los anteriores final fantasy
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 146 Critic Reviews

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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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