Final Fantasy XVI

 PlayStation 5
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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8567 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 1,346 out of 8567
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  1. Xanos12
    Jun 23, 2023
    3
    FFXVI is more movie than game.
    No other FF game comes close to how little gameplay there is.
    It feels like nothing is progressing, many, many sequences, lots of meaningless chatter. As mentioned here before: the exaggerated action scenes conceal the lack of substance, and I find them very unspectacular. There was one sequence that somehow got to me, but then this fight is abruptly    FFXVI is more movie than game.
    No other FF game comes close to how little gameplay there is.

    It feels like nothing is progressing, many, many sequences, lots of meaningless chatter. As mentioned here before: the exaggerated action scenes conceal the lack of substance, and I find them very unspectacular.

    There was one sequence that somehow got to me, but then this fight is abruptly interrupted without any further explanation, and everyone just goes their separate ways?

    Everything seems to be running smoothly, no one clashes with anyone else, there is hardly any interaction between them, just... somehow completely boring chatter. Honestly, for me, it's unfortunately exhausting. If it weren't for Final Fantasy being at the top, I would have already turned off the game and watched the story in a short 5-minute YouTube video; that's all it would be.

    The atmosphere barely grabs me, and despite the beautiful design, the landscapes are... meh, I simply don't feel anything. They can't even make the clouds move :~P. Even with a day/night cycle, it seems they had to cut corners.

    The combo system feels like it's only progressing slowly. I'm still using the same effective combo, but now there are two Esper abilities with long cooldowns added, much like MMORPGs such as FF14.

    The character Clive himself is also so boring and doesn't convince me at all. Apparently, it's normal for him to duel head-to-head with Espers (without abilities), while on the battlefield, all the soldiers are instantly massacred (by the way, the Domini can destroy an entire army instantly... why even have cannon fodder? Because of action and stuff?). It's nice that he has noble combat training, but as a player, that doesn't convince me why he has to throw himself into every melee without fear (and is convinced he will win? Espers are not an issue, but with a Dragoon, we have to catch our breath). I'd prefer useful and logical abilities that are more immersive than him already being a 'machine' instantly, and everyone finds it normal with Clive, blessing or no blessing.

    The world hardly invites exploration, the things you find couldn't be more uninteresting, and even the item system itself is very limited. There isn't much choice, not much to try. Instead of getting new things, everything is just +1, +2, +3, which seems to save resources, time, and creativity.

    Oh yeah, after an important story progression, the main quest tells me to get new armor from the old lady... but due to said progression, I already have the best armor (even purple rarity) available, and the old lady doesn't have anything even remotely better.

    The fact that you can only play as one character makes the gameplay itself unfortunately very monotonous, and did it really take so much time to develop just around one character? The locations are enclosed areas, scripted, and even on the ground, Clive's animation sometimes looks very clunky.

    The enemies seem uninteresting and interchangeable. The side quests are the same old rubbish as every mediocre RPG these days. What Ubisoft dominates with its 1000 markers on the map, meaninglessly completing incomprehensible side quests is the dominant feature of RPGs without exception.

    And the most important thing that has been missing since FF13: an outstanding soundtrack. A big part of the FF series was always its magnificent soundtrack, which one nostalgically listens to even today and fondly remembers the old parts. Music is an absolute component of a game if it wants to be remembered for a long time    … Expand
  2. ihaha
    Jun 24, 2023
    2
    It's a mediocre action game. Not bad but nothing special either. It falls flat where it matters though, hence my score. I expected a good RPG game, not the best, but at least a decent attempt. Sadly this game went in a different direction and I didn't like it. The graphics are alright, but it's better to play it in fidelity mode. Performance mode drops to high 20s which is unacceptable.It's a mediocre action game. Not bad but nothing special either. It falls flat where it matters though, hence my score. I expected a good RPG game, not the best, but at least a decent attempt. Sadly this game went in a different direction and I didn't like it. The graphics are alright, but it's better to play it in fidelity mode. Performance mode drops to high 20s which is unacceptable. I'm not a new gamer. I've played games that failed to run at a consistent framerate, but experiencing often drops from 60fps to something like 42 and even 29 is where I draw the line. Sadly the image quality suffers too, from the very aggressive dynamic resolution implementation, the image appears blurry and muddy. As a long time FF fan, I say skip this one. I regret not refunding it when I still could… Expand
  3. flamec4
    Jun 24, 2023
    0
    This is a very shallow RPG. It strips out many RPG elements like items, status effects, elemental effects, party control, shallow mmo-like sidequest design, etc. In a desperate ploy to attract call of duty players and gta "modern gamers" this game just ends up being even more polarizing then FFXV A
  4. halsolo
    Jun 27, 2023
    0
    I thought I might not play FF anymore due to the very poor performance of the previous title, but after seeing the PV of the latest title, I had very high expectations, so I bought it. But after seeing the PV of the latest game, I was very excited and decided not to buy it. The screen is dark, the characters are not very attractive, the battle is monotonous with only button-pushing, andI thought I might not play FF anymore due to the very poor performance of the previous title, but after seeing the PV of the latest title, I had very high expectations, so I bought it. But after seeing the PV of the latest game, I was very excited and decided not to buy it. The screen is dark, the characters are not very attractive, the battle is monotonous with only button-pushing, and the story becomes boring in the middle. I am surprised that this game has a user score of 8.… Expand
  5. Binyabik
    Aug 8, 2023
    7
    I really wanted to like it but there are soooo many issues.

    It's hardly an RPG besides talking to people it's an action game but: For all the hype around the DMC combat designer the combat is not good enough and doesn't go deep enough to be enjoyable. The combat just doesn't go deep enough and offer enough. Enemies are either too easy (normal mobs) or boring (too much health but    I really wanted to like it but there are soooo many issues.

    It's hardly an RPG besides talking to people it's an action game but:

    For all the hype around the DMC combat designer the combat is not good enough and doesn't go deep enough to be enjoyable. The combat just doesn't go deep enough and offer enough.

    Enemies are either too easy (normal mobs) or boring (too much health but no challenge).

    The same few monster types repeat over and over and over.

    The world is... empty? Like it's FF13 all over again. Sure there are huge areas but they have no purpose. There is nothing to discorver, hardly anything to do. If you are lucky there is a treasure chest somewhere which 99% of the time alone contain crap mats you already have 1000s of.

    All side quests are kill x or collect flowers and 99% of them don't tell an interesting story.

    The crafting system is a joke. Every few chapters you get the newest items, no farming needed ever if you have been killing monsters (besides the 3 best items in the game, which are also more or less handed to you).

    The world as such and the people in it are mostly a..holes. There is no nuance. Everybody either helps "Cid" or is against you. It's all black and white.

    The graphics are nice but too close to FF XIV, same goes for their overall design and aesthetic. That's of course personal taste but I hate it.

    I will stop here but I definitely feel this game has a lot of issues and flaws and doesn't deserve the high rating it received. It's not bad but it's definitely not great.

    There is of course some great stuff in this game. The story at points is awesome. Graphics are mostly good. The soundtrack is amazing. Some boss fights are insane (but way tooo long).

    However for every high and Woah! that was insane there are such deep lows... when i finished the game I was more annoyed and happy to be done with it more than anything else.    … Expand
  6. Nerulas
    Jun 26, 2023
    3
    Visually beautiful, FF16 fails like so many other console games in terms of accessibility. Controller mapping type A, B, or C is a slap in the face to anyone who relies on mapping actions.
  7. FF_Dancing_Mad
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    I have played and completed every Final Fantasy game including spinoffs and sequels, and 16 feels like the most “complete” entry since 12 and the best since 9. It has pain, sorrow, loss, development, tragedy, epic soundtrack, memorable moments and battles, and a complete understanding of what Final Fantasy is all about. Yes, combat is action oriented. That does NOT change the core elementI have played and completed every Final Fantasy game including spinoffs and sequels, and 16 feels like the most “complete” entry since 12 and the best since 9. It has pain, sorrow, loss, development, tragedy, epic soundtrack, memorable moments and battles, and a complete understanding of what Final Fantasy is all about. Yes, combat is action oriented. That does NOT change the core element of the series. Times change and so should we. It is innovative and fun. Favorite entry since 9. Thank you Yoshida and company for a well made and truly special masterpiece of a game. By the way, those upset about it not being turn based, Octopath Traveler exists.… Expand
  8. hightyross
    Jun 25, 2023
    1
    c'est en aucun cas UN FINAL FANTASY.... c'est en gros le Beatthemall de square... Le devil may cry de square en gros... les graphimes sont moyens.. les visage sont figés on dirait des statues sans emotions.. ya pas de souffle epique ! c'est couloir, combat, couloir, combat.... il reste plus rien de final fantasy.... c'est navrant, ya pas d'equipe a s'occuper ... tu geres rien... tu tapesc'est en aucun cas UN FINAL FANTASY.... c'est en gros le Beatthemall de square... Le devil may cry de square en gros... les graphimes sont moyens.. les visage sont figés on dirait des statues sans emotions.. ya pas de souffle epique ! c'est couloir, combat, couloir, combat.... il reste plus rien de final fantasy.... c'est navrant, ya pas d'equipe a s'occuper ... tu geres rien... tu tapes des sacs a pv en permanence...., tu es accompagne par CID et un clebard et c'est tout... tu aurais mis un skin devil may cry , ca aurait ete pareille

    les potions servent a rien... c'est des combats de kaiju ...., et puis graphiquement c'est date... c'est impossible qu'un FAN DE LA SAGA, ou un puriste des final fantasy aiment ça .... ou alors les gens sont lobotomiser a couper d'injection COVID et pro macron :rire: et comprennent plus rien mdr

    au lieu de sortir ça, apres le 7 remake , UN FINAL FANTASY 8 REMAKE, aurait comble bon nombre de fans et ensuite faire une REMAKE du 9 par exemple , comme le fait CAPCOM en ce moment avec ses resident evil .... là c'est monopoliser des equipes pour rien.....

    enfin bon ... navrant ce qu'est devenu la sage en 2023    … Expand
  9. Ekerson
    Jun 25, 2023
    1
    By far and away the worst Final Fantasy ever. Only 3 items slots and they all just progressive upgrade. No classes, no spells, no enemy resistance, no party, no jobs, no strategy at all. If you have time you can beat game with triangle only as enemies never are a threat. Enemies are just HP sponges there to do flashy combos on. Characters are all forgettable and one dimensional . StoryBy far and away the worst Final Fantasy ever. Only 3 items slots and they all just progressive upgrade. No classes, no spells, no enemy resistance, no party, no jobs, no strategy at all. If you have time you can beat game with triangle only as enemies never are a threat. Enemies are just HP sponges there to do flashy combos on. Characters are all forgettable and one dimensional . Story is very basic and predictable. Music is meh, nothing about it is catchy or standing out. Its a Devil May Cry wannabe, Clive looks like Dante and acts like him. Game is on rails, no explanation at all. Worst of all I wasted $70 and 20 hours of my life.… Expand
  10. Sardon
    Jun 26, 2023
    4
    4/10 for Beautiful visuals (best I've ever seen), Decent story, good voice/acting, and good music. I was SOO excited during the first couple of hours, then my disappointment started rising while continually wondering "it'll get better soon!", but it never did.

    Other than that, there really is no "game" here. It's like a really long movie where you need to pick up the controller and mash    4/10 for Beautiful visuals (best I've ever seen), Decent story, good voice/acting, and good music. I was SOO excited during the first couple of hours, then my disappointment started rising while continually wondering "it'll get better soon!", but it never did.

    Other than that, there really is no "game" here. It's like a really long movie where you need to pick up the controller and mash buttons once in a while, then put it back down.
    You walk through a tunnel with NO exploration, no choice in gear, no use for any of the crafting stuff you pick up, no use for money, no variety in combat.. It's like an infant's book that you read where you push buttons once in a while to make funny animal sounds to add interaction. Won't deny that the book/story is interesting, but I'd really like an actual game to play in there.    … Expand
  11. cognacplays
    Jun 23, 2023
    9
  12. austin_ray
    Jun 25, 2023
    0
    Removed what makes Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy... Seems like a fun action game but does not match the name of the game. Resolution and frame rate deff could use some help. Not a fan of the motion blurr.
  13. Dissidia1213
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    The story, the combats, the cutscenes, the music, the art... This game is simply a masterpiece.
  14. allynhamilton20
    Jun 24, 2023
    2
    This is unfortunately the end of a legendary jrpg series, on the surface this is a ok, if somewhat tedious western arpg, bit it is a far cry from the heights of the series
    Devil may fantasize 16 is the result of corporate trying to make more money using established franchises and taking a jrpg and turning it into the more profitable warpg, goodbye old friend we had fun
  15. Knightsofblood
    Jun 26, 2023
    1
    Its missing that final fantasy feel from the past games.
    It felt too animated, and movie like instead of being what it truely is. A game.

    75% cutscenes. Made me wanting more from the game, I wish we had more to explore.

    The story was a bit cookie cutter.
  16. klkevinkl
    Jun 24, 2023
    2
    This is an action RPG that feels like it's afraid to commit to the action or the RPG. Weapons are just there for stats, not for variety. Combos are encouraged, but damage multipliers for doing so barely go up, so it's better to just button mash short combos. Many side quests feel repetitive and might offer something lore rewarding, but usually not. Many of those "come walk with me andThis is an action RPG that feels like it's afraid to commit to the action or the RPG. Weapons are just there for stats, not for variety. Combos are encouraged, but damage multipliers for doing so barely go up, so it's better to just button mash short combos. Many side quests feel repetitive and might offer something lore rewarding, but usually not. Many of those "come walk with me and talk" style cutscenes. Yet, no party members. The world might not be as empty as FF15, but still feels quite empty and doesn't help distract from the sense of linearity. Cutscenes are excessive and are definitely huge problems in the Eikon transitions. It's made worse by the QTEs in said fights. It looks amazing, but the style over substance makes for poor gameplay.

    There's also A LOT of parallels to .hack//G.U that I cannot unsee.    … Expand
  17. JoeChip85
    Jun 23, 2023
    4
    This is no Final Fantasy ... but rather a Devil May Cry? Cheap GOT copy? Mostly mediocre action game...
    I don't even know where to start. Let it be said, I am a huge Final Fantasy fan and have played them all. My favorite video game series. So it almost hurts to give a warning for this game.
    At least, if you're expecting a Final Fantasy. Sure, the series has evolved, and I'm not expecting    This is no Final Fantasy ... but rather a Devil May Cry? Cheap GOT copy? Mostly mediocre action game...
    I don't even know where to start. Let it be said, I am a huge Final Fantasy fan and have played them all. My favorite video game series. So it almost hurts to give a warning for this game.
    At least, if you're expecting a Final Fantasy. Sure, the series has evolved, and I'm not expecting a turn-based battle system or who knows how many other traditional things of the series here. But what is served up here is simply disappointing.
    I would just like to point out some of the biggest criticisms.
    - Graphics not worthy of a PS5. The performance mode can't even hold the 60 FPS. There are always beautiful sceneries, but overall character models very often look wooden, faces mask-like, and the environments poor in detail, gray and boring
    - they tried GOT but its just boring, confusing
    - battles are unbalanced. Exp is worthless. Sometimes easy enemies of from an 2 minute fight give more exp than a Boss fight. Leveling is useless.
    - No humor anymore, what Final Fantasy has always been about
    - the world is for the most part simply inspired by the Middle Ages. No more own newly created fantasy worlds like in the other parts. No effort has been made here. You constantly walk through some ugly castles, it's just sad. Many cities look the same, just gray and dreary. - In the game there is just fighting, and the opponents endure so much, so that such a fight just lasts a quarter of an hour. "Bullet Sponge" is what they call it in shooters. Then comes another eternal sequence and you can run around for five minutes. Fighting, watching eternally long sequences. No tactics are necessary, just stamina because the enemies have no end of life force. Just press the buttons, dodge boss enemies sometimes. Sometimes you get the feeling that they wanted to use the Souls series, which is in no way successful.
    - I personally couldn't sympathize with any of the protagonists.
    - German synchronization seems inappropriate. Lips out of sync and sometimes the character's mouth doesn't move at all when someone speaks. I don't expect this in a multimillion dollar game from Square Enix called Final Fantasy.
    - the game "moves" funny. It all kind of reminds me more of a Double A game. A lot of it seems unpolished. You can also see the origins of the developer who made the Final Fantasy 14 online role-playing game.

    On the positive side, I can say that the story is sometimes interesting, and you want to know more. Also, some of the staging seems cool, though at the same time completely over-the-top and silly and more reminiscent of a monster beat em up game.

    The short version of the conclusion is that it is simply an action game, without having anything to do with a role-playing game or Final Fantasy. If you just want fat action and bombast, you might be satisfied, but then often annoyed by the sometimes simply eternal cutscenes, which are also kind of boring.    … Expand
  18. GrieverXIII
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Amazing game with some of the best boss fights in all of gaming. Well written characters and dialogue and phenomenal voice acting.
  19. EchoSPG
    Jun 23, 2023
    4
    I've read some people saying to judge this game for what it is and not what it isn't. Well what it is is a Final Fantasy game that is missing a lot of stuff I enjoy about Final Fantasy, so there you go.

    I can only wonder what FF17 is going to be like if this is a hit. Will we be calling in air strikes and attack dogs? Maybe shooting hookers? I really think I'd rather be playing FF13    I've read some people saying to judge this game for what it is and not what it isn't. Well what it is is a Final Fantasy game that is missing a lot of stuff I enjoy about Final Fantasy, so there you go.

    I can only wonder what FF17 is going to be like if this is a hit. Will we be calling in air strikes and attack dogs? Maybe shooting hookers?

    I really think I'd rather be playing FF13 than this, and that's a thought I'd have believed to be impossible to have up until now. What a waste.    … Expand
  20. beliatcho
    Jun 23, 2023
    1
    I became suspicious that this is ff16
    The game has no identity a lot of cinematic scenes with boring ease in facing bosses The studio must download an update that fixes this problem of course without mentioning the disastrous performance on PS5
  21. diLesnock
    Aug 12, 2023
    7
    "People don't like turn based RPGs anymore" - well tell that to the huge player base of the recent Baldur's Bate 3.

    First of all, I don't mind the shift to action as long as it's done right. Take FF7R as example, although a more action-oriented it still kept the essence of FF series including strategy and allowing players to stop and think when things get more complex. Unfortunately,    "People don't like turn based RPGs anymore" - well tell that to the huge player base of the recent Baldur's Bate 3.

    First of all, I don't mind the shift to action as long as it's done right. Take FF7R as example, although a more action-oriented it still kept the essence of FF series including strategy and allowing players to stop and think when things get more complex. Unfortunately, FF16 battle-system lacks depth and challenge. It is a combat formula that requires little to no thought process and thus become monotonous rather quickly.

    I still had a lot of fun with FF16. There are vast moments of awe with stunning boss battles, some exciting Eikon fights and cutscenes. The game is surely intended to be a visual spectacle and it indeed achieves on that. The soundtrack is amazing as expected from a Final Fantasy game.

    However, as a hardcore FF fan I can't help to be less critic about what I would expect from a FF mainline game.

    In FF16 we have an intriguing cast of characters with complex backgrounds, but regrettably underutilized. With no group party, you're spending the greater part of the story playing with a single character accompanied by a dog. As cute as it sounds, in the other hand you don't get too emotionally attached to the characters as they don't accompany you during most part of your journey.

    RPG elements like secret dungeons, interesting equipment, and elemental spells are absent, leaving exploration and character progression feeling shallow. You will never find anything interesting within chests as the best equipment are made by the blacksmith. There are no secret dungeons with secret bosses that would reward you some set upgrade or special items. Talking about items the only ones you'll use in this game are Potions and High-Potions, there are no Phoenix Down as there are no party members, no Antidotes as there are no status effects like poison or haste or anything similar. Therefore, there is no incentive at all to detour your linear path and waste a lot of your time exploring an empty environment just for additional crafting material that you will never use.

    The boss fights are a visual spectacle as mentioned, but in the end, it feels more like a missed opportunity as they mostly drag out too long and present no real challenge. I wish they'd allowed the hardest difficult to be played since the beginning to make these fights a little more interesting.

    FF16 leaves me feeling that it would fit better as a spinoff rather than a mainline game. I don't mind the experimentation but if this is the formula intended moving forward than as a hardcore fan it gets me worried about the future of the series. In the end it feels the gameplay are just there to fill the gap between a movie and a game, because that's ultimately what FF16 feels like, a huge movie with a lot of filler battles in between.    … Expand
  22. Landsharkfl1
    Jun 24, 2023
    2
    Sadly I didn't enjoy this game, performance issues really make you lose the feel of the game. Final fantasy has always been ground breaking even ff14 with it's open world map. Unfortunately I dont see mich that has improved with this title and the motion blur makes it hard to look at. I think the story was decent but I am having a hard time adjusting to the performance of this game whichSadly I didn't enjoy this game, performance issues really make you lose the feel of the game. Final fantasy has always been ground breaking even ff14 with it's open world map. Unfortunately I dont see mich that has improved with this title and the motion blur makes it hard to look at. I think the story was decent but I am having a hard time adjusting to the performance of this game which in my opinion is not playable to the full extent yet. I think this game came out to early, hopefully doc can help in the future to bring this game to the final fantasy standard.… Expand
  23. Rainpresis
    Aug 7, 2023
    6
    One of the most boring Games I’ve ever played……I am a big fan of Final Fantasy since FF7 for PS1….. I played every FF after the 7 on the release and have been always hyped about it. FF16 is a phenomenon, the game have the most epic scenes of all the series and has a great story also…. But everything else is really boring, all NPCs are boring , every dialogue in the game is boring, even theOne of the most boring Games I’ve ever played……I am a big fan of Final Fantasy since FF7 for PS1….. I played every FF after the 7 on the release and have been always hyped about it. FF16 is a phenomenon, the game have the most epic scenes of all the series and has a great story also…. But everything else is really boring, all NPCs are boring , every dialogue in the game is boring, even the main missions that lead to a main quest are boring….. the battle is something else apart, in the beginning is fun, but after 10hrs you just can’t support anymore….. it is a endless square button hit with some variances between, zero strategy…. Just hit that button like crazy…..I thought it couldn’t be worst than FF15, but actually is…. FF15 problem was the lack of storytelling and good cutscenes….. FF16 only have storytelling and cutscenes, nothing more….. probably if you combina the Good parts from 15 and 16 it would be an awesome game….. unfortunately I don’t think square is able to make epic games anymore….… Expand
  24. LunaAzzurro
    Jun 24, 2023
    4
    Do you like tutorial messages? Cause if you don't, you're gonna have a bad time.
    I'm about 3hrs into the game and I'm still getting messages telling me how to do things or what something does. These aren't your optional kind of popups, they pause the game and take over your screen automatically every time. Fighting a boss with a new mechanic, well let's just explain how to do that    Do you like tutorial messages? Cause if you don't, you're gonna have a bad time.
    I'm about 3hrs into the game and I'm still getting messages telling me how to do things or what something does. These aren't your optional kind of popups, they pause the game and take over your screen automatically every time. Fighting a boss with a new mechanic, well let's just explain how to do that mechanic even though you've done a similar one before...but this ones a different button.

    The button mashing isn't all that bad in my opinion, but the abilities leave a lot to be desired. From what I've seen they have 1-2 tiers aside from not learned. I can't imagine there's more since they always say "MASTERED" at what I assume to be the final level of the ability. It does have a variety of things to learn as you go through the game though, gaining more to learn as you get through the story.

    I enjoy story based games with a lot of cinematic stuff for me to watch, but many people don't want this and I can see why others are upset about it. I do enjoy the cinematics but even I have to say they probably should have eased up on them and given more gameplay.

    I saw someone else compare the levels to FF XIII's hallway levels, and I don't disagree. Though these feel worse. At least in XIII there were small pathways that made it more maze-like. This just has big obstacles that you go around.

    The FPS is terrible. I have the game set to prioritize framerate and it still feels like it's running around 30-40FPS most of the time. I have the game running from the internal SSD in the Ps5, there is no reason this game should not be running at the very least 60FPS almost constantly. Instead, I have the complete opposite.

    I like the story a lot when it's not being interrupted by tutorials, but it doesn't entirely feel like an FF series game. At the same time that's not a bad thing, it's much more adult themed and less kid friendly.

    If this game was released as another title without all of the FF theme's we're used to it would have been a flop. The only reason I want to even finish it is my love for the series and the hope I'm clinging to that it will improve and the tutorials will eventually stop.    … Expand
  25. lyekay1
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    Absolutely fantastic. Was sceptic of it not being open world, but the worlds are large and you can easily transport between the. Acting, combat, graphics, top tier!
  26. Rickrbrum
    Jun 26, 2023
    3
    If you don't like to play videogames, that's it.
    Press a button, watch a scene. Repeat, for 50 freaking hours! Final Fantasy it's over! And games are dying.

    It good looking. I'll give that.
  27. anglologan
    Jun 25, 2023
    2
    Weak story
    Weaker characters (all these FF protagonist are starting to blend together)
    Half assed DMC wannabe, but sorry Clive is no Dante
    NOT AN RPG. Cannot stress that enough this is a glorified action game they're trying to pass off as an rpg. There is no choice that matters in this game. Not in your character not in the major story.
  28. Missor
    Aug 12, 2023
    0
    Bad gameplay, bad plot and bad Final Fantasy game
    All the time used for making the shiny particles for the cinematics battle should have better used to create an actual game, instead of a movie with qte
    Adding the cringe plot and the absolutely linearity of the whole game, I can safely suggest you to just avoid, and don't waste any minute of your time with this
  29. TFDIX
    Jun 28, 2023
    9
    As a long time fan of ff and long time xiv player i tried not to go in with my hopes too high.
    But once again CB3 has delivered another excellent entry.
    While the story and some side quests can be a snooze, the highs outweigh anything else. The boss fights were spectacular each felt like a final boss in itself. Soken also delivered once again on the ost and i cannot wait till it    As a long time fan of ff and long time xiv player i tried not to go in with my hopes too high.
    But once again CB3 has delivered another excellent entry.
    While the story and some side quests can be a snooze, the highs outweigh anything else.
    The boss fights were spectacular each felt like a final boss in itself.
    Soken also delivered once again on the ost and i cannot wait till it releases.
    I am looking forward to the future of the series and any updates to xvi they decide to make    … Expand
  30. Cyrui
    Aug 20, 2023
    0
    This is the worst Final Fantasy game I've played
    And I've played them all.
    If I have to say what are the biggest issue with this, the easy button smashing gameplay is probably the biggest. Especially considering the fact that it's an action. The other issue are definitely the boring plot and the literally 0 exploration, a criminal sin on my point of view. It's not worth your time and I    This is the worst Final Fantasy game I've played
    And I've played them all.
    If I have to say what are the biggest issue with this, the easy button smashing gameplay is probably the biggest. Especially considering the fact that it's an action.
    The other issue are definitely the boring plot and the literally 0 exploration, a criminal sin on my point of view.
    It's not worth your time and I feel scammed by the marketing moves made by Square Enix for this forgettable trash    … Expand
  31. Wimpher
    Jul 10, 2023
    10
    I really don't know what to say here except, my god....
    I think a FF game has FINALLY topped the original FFVII. This game is perfection. Some of the finest art direction, story and music in any game I have played. And the gameplay is immersive and addictive. I can't take my hands off this game.
    After FFXV, I had no hype for this whatsoever until the demo came out....and even then I was    I really don't know what to say here except, my god....
    I think a FF game has FINALLY topped the original FFVII. This game is perfection. Some of the finest art direction, story and music in any game I have played. And the gameplay is immersive and addictive. I can't take my hands off this game.
    After FFXV, I had no hype for this whatsoever until the demo came out....and even then I was expecting nothing less than disappointment. Holy hell how things have turned around.    … Expand
  32. GamesEater
    Jun 23, 2023
    6
    Disappointing. The combat system is over-simplified, and lacks of variety. Armors and weapons are just improved versions of the previous ones without specificities, no magic and abilities are reduced because of the combat system. The game is a big corridor, with no exploration. Environments graphics are just mediocre+ for such a high budget game, animations are MEH, and designs aren'tDisappointing. The combat system is over-simplified, and lacks of variety. Armors and weapons are just improved versions of the previous ones without specificities, no magic and abilities are reduced because of the combat system. The game is a big corridor, with no exploration. Environments graphics are just mediocre+ for such a high budget game, animations are MEH, and designs aren't original much. I felt like i wasn't playing a Final Fantasy at all, and my excitment just dropped after 6-7 hours when i understood this would be all of it. At least actors are very good and dialogues are decently written. Facial expressions are somehow good, and narration is nice. The scenario is OK, but where is the FANTASY ? Staging and dramatization lack of strength. There was once a time when Square Enix wanted to make a masterpiece when they made a Final Fantasy game : this time is gone. Now, they want to make anything to sell more copies, whatever it is, and during the game you can feel and see the specifications book being checked. What a shame for such an excellent franchise. So sad that this company has lost its pride… Expand
  33. Jmlive92
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game...my first final fantasy experience and I really enjoyed it...loved the story...combat is fantastic...music phenomenal...breaking the final fantasy barrier… Expand
  34. tavaresun
    Jul 1, 2023
    9
    Well i need to say, they hit the point, but don't expect a classic rpg, this one its much action gameplay and linear storyline.
  35. Samsam420
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    Game of the year, Xbox fanboys are review bombing this game, so people need to offset those bs bad reviews.
  36. Dirtydoflamingo
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    This has gotta be the top 3 in the franchise, definitely worth your time. It was known for years this was an action game, haters still bought, and ff hasnt been turn based for years so those are redundant complaints. The complaint that "its just game of thrones" are from A. People who never seen it, or B. people that just conflate dark fantasy with it and even C.People always cry when ffThis has gotta be the top 3 in the franchise, definitely worth your time. It was known for years this was an action game, haters still bought, and ff hasnt been turn based for years so those are redundant complaints. The complaint that "its just game of thrones" are from A. People who never seen it, or B. people that just conflate dark fantasy with it and even C.People always cry when ff is better that their favorite game. Ignore the review bombs, never seen more copium lmfao … Expand
  37. Goddessasy
    Jul 3, 2023
    10
    This is the best video game, I’ve ever played. It should come with a warning label that says, "Every game after this you play will feel like a utter disappointment."

    Gameplay 10/10 Storytelling 10/10 Original Sound Track OST 10/10 Bosses / Eikon Fights 10/10 Open World we love the medieval uk setting 10/10 Character Development / NPCS 10/10 British / Around UK accents voice acting 10/10    This is the best video game, I’ve ever played. It should come with a warning label that says, "Every game after this you play will feel like a utter disappointment."

    Gameplay 10/10
    Storytelling 10/10
    Original Sound Track OST 10/10
    Bosses / Eikon Fights 10/10
    Open World we love the medieval uk setting 10/10
    Character Development / NPCS 10/10
    British / Around UK accents voice acting 10/10
    Side Quest 10/10
    Hunts 10/10
    So on so on this is best game of all time    … Expand
  38. Pampapero
    Jul 5, 2023
    10
    Enfin un très bon final fantasy ! Un grand bravo à Naoki et son équipe. Good Job
  39. Tsukiyomi04
    Jul 8, 2023
    9
    The story is just crazy good. With the boss fights this game is a clear 9/10.
  40. Elebax
    Aug 22, 2023
    1
    A really bad game
    Not only because the plot of Final Fantasy 16 is basically a boring and padded story, but also because his gameplay is just not good (and not fun) to play.
    It feels like watching a bad fantasy movie drama. Ending up to create just an even more empty, dull, anonymous and literally worse Final Fantasy game than all the latest entries.
    Severally disappointed
  41. Zax33
    Aug 26, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jogo muito ruim jogos bons era os antigos parece quanto mais os anos passa mais os jogos vai ficando pior… Expand
  42. Ophenix
    Jun 24, 2023
    6
    The game isn’t bad but it isn’t worth paying 70$ for. The combat is boring, like, really boring one button combo, and the story is fun but nothing special.

    The game just doesn’t have a lot to offer in terms of story so it’ll throw bosses at you in groups of 5 hoping you don’t notice there’s not much happing there. Graphics are gorgeous in terms of graphic fidelity but the design is very    The game isn’t bad but it isn’t worth paying 70$ for. The combat is boring, like, really boring one button combo, and the story is fun but nothing special.

    The game just doesn’t have a lot to offer in terms of story so it’ll throw bosses at you in groups of 5 hoping you don’t notice there’s not much happing there.

    Graphics are gorgeous in terms of graphic fidelity but the design is very gray, brown and black. The lack of color in the game is hard to miss, it’s like the decided we should have a throwback to the PS3’s brown days.

    I’d wait till they patched in more content, maybe fleshed out the battle system before paying for the game, and even then I would wait for a sale.    … Expand
  43. Dejey
    Jun 24, 2023
    6
    After dedicating 10 hours to the main story of Final Fantasy 16, I am eager to share my initial impressions. For context, the full story is estimated to be around 40-50 hours long.

    **Background**: I entered the world of FF16 with a clean slate, having shielded myself from media and fan discussions. Consequently, my expectations were somewhat malleable, and I was surprised to discover that    After dedicating 10 hours to the main story of Final Fantasy 16, I am eager to share my initial impressions. For context, the full story is estimated to be around 40-50 hours long.

    **Background**:
    I entered the world of FF16 with a clean slate, having shielded myself from media and fan discussions. Consequently, my expectations were somewhat malleable, and I was surprised to discover that FF16 leans heavily into the action genre.

    **The Highlights**:

    *Story*:
    With a creative lineage tracing back to the renowned Final Fantasy 14, FF16 delivers a promising narrative. Though only in its early stages 10 hours in, the story is engaging and shows potential for greatness. However, the absence of party members and side characters is palpable, and the side stories thus far are underwhelming. The side quests seem like an afterthought and do not contribute meaningfully to the narrative.

    *Soundtrack*:
    The soundtrack of FF16 is an auditory delight. I find myself consistently immersed in the game’s music, a noteworthy achievement considering my usual habit of muting in-game sounds in favor of my own playlists.

    **Room for Improvement**:

    *Combat*:
    The combat mechanics in FF16 are simple yet somewhat satisfying. However, having recently played Ghost of Tsushima, the combat in FF16 feels less fluid and polished. While the abilities are enjoyable, the combat system lacks depth, especially for ardent action game enthusiasts.

    *Party Dynamics*:
    A cornerstone of the Final Fantasy series has been the camaraderie and strategic interplay between party members. FF16’s lack of controllable party members is a missed opportunity. Witnessing an AI-controlled ally unleash impressive abilities only underscores the absence of player agency over the party.

    *Customization and Economy*:
    Customization in FF16 is virtually non-existent. The game offers no substantial gear, party, or appearance customization options. Additionally, the in-game currency, Gil, lacks purpose. There's little challenge in acquiring gear, and the game does not incentivize exploration.

    **The Drawbacks**:

    *Pacing and Cinematics*:
    The pacing is a major detractor; it is marred by an excessive number of cutscenes that disrupt the flow of gameplay. There are instances where cutscenes are placed too closely together, which detracts from the immersion and feels like poor design.

    *World Building and Side Quests*:
    The game world feels barren. While populated with creatures, there is a dearth of meaningful content or discoveries. Side quests do not remedy this issue, as they neither offer substantive rewards nor enrich the lore.

    **Final Verdict**:
    As an action game, Final Fantasy 16 garners 7/10, potentially stretching to an 8/10 if one can overlook the simplified combat system. However, as a member of the Final Fantasy lineage, it falls short, earning a 6/10 in my book.

    There is a solid foundation here, but the game needs refinement. A more intricate combat system and the inclusion of party mechanics could elevate the experience.

    While the story is a focal point, the game leans too heavily on it at the expense of other elements. For some, watching a “YouTube movie” compilation of the game's story might prove more enjoyable than playing it firsthand.

    In conclusion, Final Fantasy 16 is an adequate action game with an engaging story but fails to live up to the storied legacy of its predecessors.

    Future games looking to build on this foundation have a lot of work. This will be a forgettable game in final fantasy's history.    … Expand
  44. SolidSnake1231
    Jul 8, 2023
    10
    Dear god I don't know what to say honestly after 128 hours and 2 playthrough not only is this one of the best Final Fantasy games but also one of the best Action RPG's ever. Every aspect is high quality the voice acting, gameplay, boss fights, graphics and the music holy moly the music is amazing seriously if your a veteran of the FInal Fantasy series or not please give this game a try ifDear god I don't know what to say honestly after 128 hours and 2 playthrough not only is this one of the best Final Fantasy games but also one of the best Action RPG's ever. Every aspect is high quality the voice acting, gameplay, boss fights, graphics and the music holy moly the music is amazing seriously if your a veteran of the FInal Fantasy series or not please give this game a try if you have PS5 or get it on PC when it comes out it'll be worth the wait and price I can't recommend it enough.… Expand
  45. nomaddc
    Jun 24, 2023
    5
    I have not finished beating the game yet, but here what I can say so far:
    - Story is compelling and captivating enough for me to enjoy it.
    - A lot of good UI additions, such as in-cutscene access to lore. - Combat is easy to pick up, but has a nice amount of depth. - That said I'm not sure that will last until the end, combat is getting rather repetitive and new batches of abilities    I have not finished beating the game yet, but here what I can say so far:
    - Story is compelling and captivating enough for me to enjoy it.
    - A lot of good UI additions, such as in-cutscene access to lore.
    - Combat is easy to pick up, but has a nice amount of depth.
    - That said I'm not sure that will last until the end, combat is getting rather repetitive and new batches of abilities don't seem to be enough to keep it fun and interesting.
    - Performance is horrible for the level of graphics they have. Performance mode makes it even worse without giving even a stable 60fps. God of War Ragnarok had much more compelling graphical fidelity while also running fairly well on performance mode, for comparison. FF16 perf is insulting and is easily why I took off 2 points.
    - It is a departure from the classics in almost every way.
    - There is no party really.
    - Equipment is rather uninspired and boring, with amulets maybe being the highlight and we're talking here about an exciting "X ability does 10% more damage".
    - You also only get to equip the main character.
    - Only weapon has visuals, rest of the gear does not change the character look.
    - I feel like I would rather have something closer to FF6 gameplay, the action twist has not been working for mainline FF entries so far (IMO) and seems to still be a failure.
    - Cutscenes are great, QTE are fine and don't (so far) get overused.
    - Characters are interesting and a lot are well written.
    - Most of the levels are extremely linear for better or worse.
    - Open areas are a chore to explore early on because of all the running you have to do. This is addressed a bit further into the game, so I would suggest waiting with exploration until then.
    - That said there's not all that much to explore.
    - Side quests are hit or miss. Some are good and have nice little stories. Some are blatant fetch quests.

    Overall I feel like it's a decent game, but it's nowhere near GOTY or 10/10. If they fix the performance I would give it back its 2 points and it would be a solid 7/10. It does what it sets off to do fairly well, still hits that FF story feel. I play these games mostly for the story, and that's the part that is good here too, hence potentially 7/10. Combat is really a miss I think, and RPG systems are shallow and disappointing, I doubt I will be replaying this one. I've expected more from the talented team behind it, especially since they seemed to have demonstrated in the past that they understand what is it that people like about older FF games. They don't. It's a bit sad to see FF slowly lose its JRPG DNA. There are way better action games out there, I don't understand why do they want to shoehorn themselves into this already overpopulated genre.    … Expand
  46. Sasuke_noctis
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    I thnk this game embodies what a final fantasy game is, I think it is one of the best games in the franchise and one of the greatest games ever.
  47. Madara_san
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    I think this game is what final fantasy as a franchise really needed, I know it is the hot debate that it doesn't feel like "final fantasy" but when we look back at all the great games of the series 16 embodies it to the core, and has one of the best storylines I have ever seen in a game, the battles continue to get better as they go and that is so rare to see in a game, SOKEN is a geniusI think this game is what final fantasy as a franchise really needed, I know it is the hot debate that it doesn't feel like "final fantasy" but when we look back at all the great games of the series 16 embodies it to the core, and has one of the best storylines I have ever seen in a game, the battles continue to get better as they go and that is so rare to see in a game, SOKEN is a genius and this OST is an instant classic.… Expand
  48. NapoMMC
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    For me I think it's an average of a solid 8.5 but I will give it a 10 for the story and the characters. The combat is good, fluid, flashy and makes your character feel strong. It can be improved but it's good. The story is really good and I loved it. I will play this game again for sure.
  49. ELGuztavos
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    Amazing game. Best Final Fantasy game ive played since crisis core for the psp
  50. ZoltonMD
    Jul 3, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy XVI is a wonderful adventure.
    Still a little crazy like before but more adult. I`m glad the series are keep developing and become the real blockbuster.
  51. Maxlad
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    This game is phenomenal! Combat is very exhilarating and fluid. It feels really great to play. Some parts of the game are linear in design with really beautiful scenery. They also have more open and explorative sections of the game. Everything is very well designed and feels fun to play.

    The side quests in the game are great. Some of them are quite the same and don't really add much to    This game is phenomenal! Combat is very exhilarating and fluid. It feels really great to play. Some parts of the game are linear in design with really beautiful scenery. They also have more open and explorative sections of the game. Everything is very well designed and feels fun to play.

    The side quests in the game are great. Some of them are quite the same and don't really add much to the overall world. Most of them near the latter end of the game have amazing story lines.

    I will only say a few thing about the overall story in Final Fantasy 16. I wouldn't want to spoil anyone on this fantastic story. The narrative in this game is probably one of the best narratives since FF10.

    We're not just embarking on a new FF journey. We are stepping into a new era.    … Expand
  52. Woodley1400
    Jul 3, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy XVI has so many exceptional qualities. The narrative, the music, the combat, the characters, and the world in XVI are all near the top of this franchise. It is quite a bit different from earlier games in the series, but it fits well within the franchise’s long-standing practice of innovation. There is plenty of optional content in side quests, hunts, and optional dialogue.Final Fantasy XVI has so many exceptional qualities. The narrative, the music, the combat, the characters, and the world in XVI are all near the top of this franchise. It is quite a bit different from earlier games in the series, but it fits well within the franchise’s long-standing practice of innovation. There is plenty of optional content in side quests, hunts, and optional dialogue. All of that adds to the world-building, even if it can be a bit mundane at times. There are some minor areas that I think the game could have been even stronger, but none of the flaws detract from the title's excellence.… Expand
  53. Lux-Brumalis
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    It's a really good game. It has performance issues which is why it doesn't have a perfect score IMO.
  54. ESWIN
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    For the overall game I will give it a 9.5. The only thing the needs perfection is the side quest. And after see the comments of the review bomb I have to give it a 10 as this game deserves a much better score than 88.
  55. Castlony
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    This game is made for you to enjoy Great fights great places thank you square einx for this game
  56. lorent
    Jul 2, 2023
    10
    The NPCs in the game are depicted in a profound manner, and their living environments feel very realistic. Each character is beautifully rendered, which is a valuable aspect in today's games. Although the explorable areas are not extensive and there aren't many surprises, every moment in the game is filled with visually captivating scenes. The environmental art is meticulously crafted, andThe NPCs in the game are depicted in a profound manner, and their living environments feel very realistic. Each character is beautifully rendered, which is a valuable aspect in today's games. Although the explorable areas are not extensive and there aren't many surprises, every moment in the game is filled with visually captivating scenes. The environmental art is meticulously crafted, and the characters' ways of life, movements, and actions are unlike anything seen before.

    However, it is regrettable that the storyline lacks profound philosophical elements, and it is also a shame that the characters deliberately avoid nudity. Would moderate nudity be considered vulgar? I am currently 39 years old, and I believe that adults have the right to experience various profound experiences in games, including the possibility of more realistic violence or nudity.    … Expand
  57. Kroztty
    Jun 24, 2023
    7
    Just another game inflated by the press, came out broken and shut up, it seems that the PS5 was going to take off.
  58. Nogoalsn
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    Probably one of the greatest video games ever made. Not only is the story awesome, but the combat is also awesome and gets better with time. Some of the best music in gaming.
    Biggest negative has to be the pacing.
  59. Kyw0113
    Jul 7, 2023
    10
    Good game!best game!fantastic game~!
    l am playing very fun final fantasy 16.
  60. AwesomeAndrew
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    Combat is top Tier, story actually is actually entertaining graphics are fantastic especially with the amazing set pieces you get placed in. This is actually my 1st ff game ever and I'd recommend it to anyone who haven't played ff.
  61. Flow4all
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    My goty this year, loved it.

    Nice history, nice characters, enjoyed the visuals a lot, the battle system it's an improvement from 7 remake (Don't feel bad anymore, even if I prefer turn based combat) and It's a game that I would like to replay again in the future.

    If you have a ps5, must buy.
  62. Haunt33rr
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    Screams Asura's Rath energy, took me 77hr to complete, I could not remove myself from my seat, too compelling, fun and suspenseful(and emotional).

    Looking for a good game? This is one
  63. Sorzus
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Yeah, it’s a 10. I stayed clear of information leading up to it’s release, but I knew from bits I saw here and there that it would be an action based Final Fantasy, and it impressed me greatly. I have only ever played Final Fantasy XIV, and other entries in the series never interested me for personal playing, as great as I knew they were from watching playthroughs and through hearsay. NoneYeah, it’s a 10. I stayed clear of information leading up to it’s release, but I knew from bits I saw here and there that it would be an action based Final Fantasy, and it impressed me greatly. I have only ever played Final Fantasy XIV, and other entries in the series never interested me for personal playing, as great as I knew they were from watching playthroughs and through hearsay. None but XIV caught my heart, though. So, I gave this game a shot, because Final Fantasy veteran friends encouraged me too, and as well as the fact that I know Naoki Yoshida would never and has never let me down. He and his team delivered. The combat is amazing, with so much wonderful freedom to make it as easy or as difficult as you like. It is incredibly flashy, and incredibly fun. The game can be a cake-walk if you wish it, or it can be an incredible challenge. And I love that freedom immensely. Next is the worldbuilding, lorewise and visually. It blew me away, with a feature that let you constantly check lore relevant to cutscenes if you paused during them to catch yourself up. In addition, there are multiple other ways to constantly check on all of the lore and context of events. The world itself is wonderful, and the characters drew me in with ease, I came to love so many of them, and hate others as I should. They did well to create raw emotion in storytelling, and the voice actors’ went above and beyond. Visually, the attention to detail in this game will never stop blowing me away, I notice the tiniest details in every scene or every place I wander. And it all runs so smoothly, like a dream.

    Story? It was a journey, an incredible one. I highly recommend it for that alone, even if combat doesn’t matter to you, the story is worth every penny. Do yourself a favor and avoid all spoilers, ride this journey from start to finish, you wont regret it. And I can't forget Masayoshi Soken for yet another masterclass of music to pair with it.

    Overall, a 10, it deserves all the praise, because it is clearly a labor of love. There’s much more side features I didn’t even mention that alone will make me replay it again and again. I thank Square Enix for yet another amazing game, and hope to see more like this in the future.    … Expand
  64. Pietro2023
    Jul 8, 2023
    10
    Jogo ótimo um ótimo RPG campanha em média 50 horas e pra platina mais de 100 horas jogo ótimo
  65. Zonif
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazingqoaoaslekemrjfifkslapaosjdnrnfnfockdndndidjfngkzlaosuehrbfnfixidjdjskdkdkid… Expand
  66. tchouprine
    Sep 3, 2023
    4
    A good game marred by a terrible optimization. Decided to give a fair two months for devs to come up with some good fixes, only to be utterly disappointed by the complete lack of any. And it's not even multiplatform, come on!
    UPD 03.09.23 – still stutters, don't believe the hype (if there's any)
  67. Re2626ff
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    O jogo é muito bom, a história é interessante, as lutas de chefe são épicas e a música é insanamente boa, mas sinto falta de alguns elementos de RPG.
  68. TheCrimsonCat89
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    Such a fantastic game from the gameplag, to characters, storytelling, worldbuilding, and art direction! Both newcomers to Final Fantasy and series vets like myself will not be disappointed. There is something to offer for everyone in the game, especially since YoshiP of FF14 fame was in charge of spearheading the team's production. The game is timed exclusive, so in less than 6 months,Such a fantastic game from the gameplag, to characters, storytelling, worldbuilding, and art direction! Both newcomers to Final Fantasy and series vets like myself will not be disappointed. There is something to offer for everyone in the game, especially since YoshiP of FF14 fame was in charge of spearheading the team's production. The game is timed exclusive, so in less than 6 months, PC Xbox gamers will be able to enjoy this masterpiece of a game. Easily GOTY!… Expand
  69. Dubs27
    Jun 24, 2023
    5
    The gameplay is amazing the story and cinematics is amazing. Loving it so far best final fantasy since X. Can't wait to get further in the game. Will be sad once it's over
  70. Nibbana
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    Im too lazy to write a review so I'm just gonna say that I love the game xd
  71. knight69
    Jun 24, 2023
    6
    Good gaming but not a Final Fantasy, a Clone of Devil May Cray, no Party members, only some companions (One at time) not upgradables and not changing weapons/armours, too Easy, only After ending game there Is a game+ with difficult selecting, RPG section are very low, Battle sustem are pure action, no magic ( Fira Blizzard ultima), no status altered, no fire/water/ICE/earth weakness. Very,Good gaming but not a Final Fantasy, a Clone of Devil May Cray, no Party members, only some companions (One at time) not upgradables and not changing weapons/armours, too Easy, only After ending game there Is a game+ with difficult selecting, RPG section are very low, Battle sustem are pure action, no magic ( Fira Blizzard ultima), no status altered, no fire/water/ICE/earth weakness. Very, very disappinted, Very good graphics, fantastic soundtrack, good story (already seen).… Expand
  72. eni-the-elf
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    I haven't finished the game yet, but I absolutely LOVE the game ao far. I think the motion capture and graphics are beautiful. The world is bleak, but it is expected and told why throughout the story. I think this is one of their best games yet

    Personally speaking I LOVE open world games and tbh after replaying FFXV I am glad this one isn't open world for the sheer reason that the story    I haven't finished the game yet, but I absolutely LOVE the game ao far. I think the motion capture and graphics are beautiful. The world is bleak, but it is expected and told why throughout the story. I think this is one of their best games yet

    Personally speaking I LOVE open world games and tbh after replaying FFXV I am glad this one isn't open world for the sheer reason that the story in FFXV felt overshadowed by how open world it was. Also the combat system in this game is a lot more fun, but also...people need to get over themselves.

    Turn-based is never going to be a thing again unless you buy games like Fire Emblem. Even FFVII-Remake is not turned based and is technically not open world either. Also I think a lot of these Xbots need to jump off Sony's and Square Enix's ass about it releasing first to the PS5. Square Enix used to release a good portion of there games as a Playstation exclusive until FFXIII.

    Don't listen to the negative reviews trying to bring down this game for silly reasons. This is a wonderful game, fun to play even despite the world being so bleak but there's a reason behind it, and the main character Clive is not only relatable but the acting is fantastic, believable and gets me crying as well or feeling a tug at my heartstrings.    … Expand
  73. LilacZ
    Jul 2, 2023
    8
    I'm writing the review as a long time FF fan including FF14. In summary I think the game delivers an amazing experience and the most of the major gameplay elements are satisfying. However as many others, I feel the pains from lack of missing FF elements that we've come to expect from the series.
    I have finished the game, done everything the first playthrough can offer.
    Pros: -    I'm writing the review as a long time FF fan including FF14. In summary I think the game delivers an amazing experience and the most of the major gameplay elements are satisfying. However as many others, I feel the pains from lack of missing FF elements that we've come to expect from the series.
    I have finished the game, done everything the first playthrough can offer.

    Pros:
    - Visually stunning, worlds, setpieces, spells during fights, everything really
    - Amazing sound and music, even the minor NPCs are voiced and sound good
    - Combo system is great, the way MC fights feels amazing
    - Characters, the cast is filled with likeable characters and are mostly well written

    Mixed:
    - Fully fleshed out lore sections, would have preferred other aspects to be as fleshed out
    - Cutscenes and QTEs, great but there's simply too much
    - Heavily influenced by FF14, this carries both good and bad

    Cons:
    - Missing FF mechanics, stats, element affinities, party customization, job changing, limit break moves. These things being missing actually influences a lot of the cons
    - Gearing and looting system very muted, limited effects and small value changes makes most gear boring.
    - Overarching fight strategy revolves around only stagger bars and dodging(or parry) with moveset of your choice, and the amazing combat cannot carry it the entire way
    - Sidequests are bottom tier and do not belong in an action game like this. It ruined pacing and enemy diversity    … Expand
  74. tnt101
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    My very first review of a game on Metacritic, I am a u40 gamer who loves FF franchises very much. But I do not like ff16 from what has been shown in trailers. so to be honest I didn't have a high expectation and didn't Pre-order this game. Until the demo is released, it's just mind-blowing and I make a PO for a physical copy right away.

    So far so great, the game makes me happy, and    My very first review of a game on Metacritic, I am a u40 gamer who loves FF franchises very much. But I do not like ff16 from what has been shown in trailers. so to be honest I didn't have a high expectation and didn't Pre-order this game. Until the demo is released, it's just mind-blowing and I make a PO for a physical copy right away.

    So far so great, the game makes me happy, and can't leave my sofa, perfect feeling when you have low expectation but received an amazing game experience. Love the game very much.    … Expand
  75. GoDavid
    Jul 20, 2023
    10
    Yes, the game is not your typical Final Fantasy combat rpg type of game, but the new fresh action combat rpg will bring a lot of new players and fans into the series. As usual, the music is top noch! Best video game OST of the year IMO. The Boss fights in this game is Insane!!!!! Definitely my top 5 final fantasy game of all time.
  76. RoyalAkuma
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Hihi,

    You like stories, good way of telling a story. You remember why FF was a FF back in the day ? Music, themes, scenario, scenic, graphics... All the lore of the world. They managed to bring tools to sum up and tells a whole story and that's pretty awesome. It's a full disgrace it's getting review bombed, people jealous of not having a ps5 ?? To me, it's on pair with Totk.    Hihi,

    You like stories, good way of telling a story.
    You remember why FF was a FF back in the day ?
    Music, themes, scenario, scenic, graphics... All the lore of the world.
    They managed to bring tools to sum up and tells a whole story and that's pretty awesome.
    It's a full disgrace it's getting review bombed, people jealous of not having a ps5 ??

    To me, it's on pair with Totk.
    Goty will be between those two except if there's another big shots going out until december !

    A word for anyone that has work on that : Thank you so much !!!!!! :D    … Expand
  77. peterlol
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    The combat is sooo much better than ff7r, I enjoyed ff7 a lot and was disappointed that there wasn’t enough cool movements to do, but this game got so much ability you can mess around. The story is decent, Clive evolve through the game and even though the side quests is a bit dull, it adds information that make player immerse into the story. Preordered the physical deluxe and the map is aThe combat is sooo much better than ff7r, I enjoyed ff7 a lot and was disappointed that there wasn’t enough cool movements to do, but this game got so much ability you can mess around. The story is decent, Clive evolve through the game and even though the side quests is a bit dull, it adds information that make player immerse into the story. Preordered the physical deluxe and the map is a really neat collectable just to hang in the room… Expand
  78. Tri_Magick
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy 16 well we’ll we’ll they've done it again! Captivating adventure, unforgettable experience. Lost for words to fully express the way this game makes a player feel in this dark/sad mediaeval setting. It is unique and you need to find out for yourself what makes it so. An instant classic, no two ways about it. First experience is always the best one ! I recommend everyone shouldFinal Fantasy 16 well we’ll we’ll they've done it again! Captivating adventure, unforgettable experience. Lost for words to fully express the way this game makes a player feel in this dark/sad mediaeval setting. It is unique and you need to find out for yourself what makes it so. An instant classic, no two ways about it. First experience is always the best one ! I recommend everyone should play this 10/10… Expand
  79. Jyangl87
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    I have never write any reviews because I am lazy. I literally created an account to write a review here. This is one of the best game I ever played. There is no way you can rate this game anything less than a 9. No games are perfect. You have to admit that this is great game whether you like this kind of game or not. People need to be objective. issues such as frame rate issue, racial,I have never write any reviews because I am lazy. I literally created an account to write a review here. This is one of the best game I ever played. There is no way you can rate this game anything less than a 9. No games are perfect. You have to admit that this is great game whether you like this kind of game or not. People need to be objective. issues such as frame rate issue, racial, not traditional RPG, too easy etc those have nothing to do with the fun of the game. Just enjoy the combat, story and exception BGMs.… Expand
  80. TH-Schnapps
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    This is one of the best game
    action combat 10
    graphic 10
    sound 10
    story 10

    excellent game for me
  81. yatoff7
    Jun 28, 2023
    5
    Increible el sistema de combate, la historia 10/10 sinceramente de las mejores historias de un videojuego puede ofrecer. Si fixean lo del rendimiento del juego y den la opcion de quitar el motion blur.
  82. Hthrlln
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Love this game, spent hours playing and still not finished so far. Yes the combat is a little easy but the story and the graphics and amazing!
  83. Kalyissa
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Really enjoying the game. Great addition to the Final fantasy Series. Music is amazing kept getting flashbacks to 14.
  84. Skep_Bert
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy sixteen is a great game with a good story and great fighting system. It's something new compared to the previous Titels but I have much fun playing it.
  85. mwriteword
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Aside from Final Fantasy XI, I have played through every main-numbered iteration in the series and more than a few spinoffs and sequels (including niche, weird ones that no one remembers like Final Fantasy Fables Chocobo Tales or Final Fantasy Explorers). Having just completed the main story literal hours ago, I can now safely say this is tied for my favorite game in the series with FinalAside from Final Fantasy XI, I have played through every main-numbered iteration in the series and more than a few spinoffs and sequels (including niche, weird ones that no one remembers like Final Fantasy Fables Chocobo Tales or Final Fantasy Explorers). Having just completed the main story literal hours ago, I can now safely say this is tied for my favorite game in the series with Final Fantasy XIV. That is, to say, that is not without flaws or odd points, but what makes the game strong outweighs them in my opinion. And also, I am not a paid critic and therefore have no real *need* for objectivity or impartiality when it comes to my own opinion.

    But what I can say is that, as a longtime fan of the series having engaged with so much of its media to a point of near obsession, is that this game is unbashedly one of the best we've ever gotten, and it is one of the strongest, most cohesive stories in the entire series. If you truly engage with this game on its level and on its terms (read as: take the time to suspend enough disbelief to see the story through and do all the side quests), you are rewarded with a remarkably lively, complex, difficult world filled with tangible, realistic, heartbreaking characters that resonate so deeply and so emotionally that I often find myself in actual tears as I played through. I don't often cry while watching media, not in a way to seem "tough" or "masculine" but the reason is moreso that, while I may tear up and feel incredibly emotional, full-on tears is not the way the emotional resonance manifests for me. But to *actually* cry so much and so often from engaging with a single piece of media astounded me. The payoffs from actually doing the sidequests were so unexpected and great that it made even the boring ones worth it.

    If you are on the fence about this game, or if you are a final fantasy fan unsure of the bold new direction this game takes, do not fret. Take heart and dive in. I promise that this is a Final Fantasy through and through.    … Expand
  86. Floxgo
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Ah, Final Fantasy, is a series beloved by countless fans around the world. This particular installment does not fall from the series even changing from the turn-based aspect of previous games it still manages to bare no effort into providing a masterpiece of a game with the action and combat. Trust the developers and Yoshi P to deliver a great game and I can say they delivered.
  87. Zygardemaster77
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Don't listen to the review bombers, they're all trolls or people whove never played a FF game, this game is absolutely amazing for fans of devil may cry, final fantasy, and rpg fans altogether. The story is great and the combat is some of the best, imo a contender for game of the year.
  88. GameLover898
    Jun 28, 2023
    9
    Love this game, especially the fantasy fighting. Very close to DMC and GOW. If they could improve the sub-tasks and gear upgrading system, I absolutely will give 10. I have never played FF series before. I am a fan of souls like games and GOW series.
  89. Hawai4Kill
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. IMO.. Game of the year História magnífica, desenvolvimento de personagens muito bem feito, elementos de cenário que recebem a importância em momentos específicos da história, como a flor do príncipe Dion e a engrenagem na missão da Mid, o desenvolvimento do Joshua até o derradeiro fim. Simplesmente incrível… Expand
  90. guitarcrazy567
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    This game is fantastic! I'd recommend it to anyone who is already a fan of the franchise, as well as new comers to the world of Final Fantasy.

    The cinematics and boss battles are probably the best I've ever experienced in a video game. The visuals are stunning and the gameplay is very diverse / customizable. Combat can cater to several different playstyles, which also gives the game    This game is fantastic! I'd recommend it to anyone who is already a fan of the franchise, as well as new comers to the world of Final Fantasy.

    The cinematics and boss battles are probably the best I've ever experienced in a video game. The visuals are stunning and the gameplay is very diverse / customizable. Combat can cater to several different playstyles, which also gives the game some incredible replay value. New Game + also keeps the 2nd playthrough fresh. If I had to leave a criticism, it would be the early game MMO style side quests. These get fleshed out better towards the end of the game and contribute to the lore and expansion of the world of Valisthea. A truly satisfied gamer. Looking forward to FFVII Rebirth early 2024!    … Expand
  91. martinstorykapu
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    Do not listen to all the whining and moaning about how ‘this isn’t a Final Fantasy game’ or whatever else - these comments are coming from people who have strange specific standards and need to loosen up and open their minds in order to enjoy something. Things are changing and if you don’t go with it you just ruin the experience for yourself. Come at this game with an open mind and it isDo not listen to all the whining and moaning about how ‘this isn’t a Final Fantasy game’ or whatever else - these comments are coming from people who have strange specific standards and need to loosen up and open their minds in order to enjoy something. Things are changing and if you don’t go with it you just ruin the experience for yourself. Come at this game with an open mind and it is absolutely stellar!! The battle system is unbelievably amazing and the story is quite interesting as well! The game is paced nicely between calmer parts of exploration and intense dramatic cinematic main story bits. At first I felt it was a little repetitive but once you get deeper and unlock all the options in combat it’s really a great mix up of skills and choices! The end to the second Act is *chef’s kiss*

    Well done FF team!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
    (This is coming from a long time FF fan)    … Expand
  92. Raichi
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    FFXVI was one of the best experience with gaming in my life. Clive is the best character in final fantasy of all time
  93. daveyninja
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    Breathtaking visuals, thrilling boss battles, a narrative full of heart, and a world full of wonder. Definitely recommend for any RPG fan, especially those of the FF series. Such an amazing experience playing through this installment. Thank you Square Enix and CBU3!
  94. Tristan77
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    Eikon fights are spectacular. Battle system is fun. Story and characters are good.
  95. VolumezEQ
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    Love the game.
  96. magunus
    Jul 8, 2023
    10
    "Final Fantasy XVI" is an RPG filled with an incredible story and captivating characters. Its beautiful graphics and intricate world-building mesmerize players, providing an immersive adventure. The combat system is exhilarating and strategic, making it a must-play for fans of the FF series.
  97. Sasafras
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    Had an amazing time playing this game the only down side is I feel like I’ll never get to experience something as amazing as this game again. Yoshi p and His team did a great job!
  98. Segaw366
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    The story, action, and voice acting are all amazing and has me hooked on every second. Pair that with the Godzilla like monster battles with old FF summons and good quality of life items like the active time lore, makes this one of my favorite games this year! Highly recommend if you are any type of FF fan!
  99. unikounio
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    You must play FFⅩⅤⅠ
    It is the most goddest game.
    Thank you for the fantastic journey.
  100. XSaber
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Don't be fool by the action game play alone. The game have a rich story and lore that will pull your heart string. The first M rated final fantasy with dark story similar to game of throne. Clive, the MC is the most powerful hero in FF series. The Eikon battle is epic and fast pace like capcom game. Difficulty setting can be set easy for those with slow reaction time. You will have butt clintching moment if play on difficult setting like Eden Ring.… Expand
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87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 146 Critic Reviews

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