Final Fantasy XVI

 PlayStation 5
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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8567 Ratings

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  1. brdjn
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    This is the best Final Fantasy since Final Fantasy IX. Nothing more to say.
  2. Rpgcrow
    Jun 26, 2023
    7
    I'm giving the game a very strong 7
    It deserves all the praise it is getting but it does have one very big glaring flaw.
    That's how long and frequent the cutscenes are and the game feels very unbalanced with its gameplay to cutscene ratio. It feels like the game is 50% cutscenes 40% gameplay. Now that can make this game someone's new favorite final fantasy game expecially if someone enjoy    I'm giving the game a very strong 7
    It deserves all the praise it is getting but it does have one very big glaring flaw.
    That's how long and frequent the cutscenes are and the game feels very unbalanced with its gameplay to cutscene ratio.
    It feels like the game is 50% cutscenes 40% gameplay.
    Now that can make this game someone's new favorite final fantasy game expecially if someone enjoy cinematic game experiences.
    Sadly I am not one of the.
    And I personally can't give the game anything higher then a 7.
    But what the game does well it does really well.
    The combat is fun, the story and characters are great, the world in engaging .
    Clive is the best Final fantasy protangists we had in a long time.
    The action set pieces are spectacular But sadly the game constantly slows down and a crawl and I personally can't give it anything higher then 7 despite my praise due to how much I'm forced to put the controller down. Overall a good game and I recommend it to most people it just has its glaring flaws like most modern final fantasy games    … Expand
  3. Szamotah
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    For what its trying to be it’s a 10. An absolutely epic story with some of the most insane cinematic sequences in gaming history. FF lives and dies by the attachment you feel for the characters. Clive and Cid are perhaps the best the series has to offer.

    The battle system is also fun and engaging, especially win you unlock new abilities. The boss battle are absolutely incredible, some of    For what its trying to be it’s a 10. An absolutely epic story with some of the most insane cinematic sequences in gaming history. FF lives and dies by the attachment you feel for the characters. Clive and Cid are perhaps the best the series has to offer.

    The battle system is also fun and engaging, especially win you unlock new abilities. The boss battle are absolutely incredible, some of the best in gaming.

    Is the level design great, no. Are the side quests good, not really. Is there deep customization, no. If you’re looking for that stuff, there are plenty of RPGs that will do that better.

    Take FF16 for what it is, an amazing interactive story with very solid combat    … Expand
  4. Felipecrf40
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esse jogo está perfeito, épico! Não caiam na pilha de fãboy, invejoso, recalcado e doente que briga por plástico kkkk… Expand
  5. YukioD
    Jun 24, 2023
    6
    Cara esse final fantasy parece um light returns com devil may cry e asura's wrath, a questão e só que tem uma historia muito boa, não que seja ruim mais não tem como dar uma nota maior que 6, a batalha muito simplificada, falta elementos de rpg, linearidade, missões secundarias pobres e fora de ritmo e muitas outras coisas, fica complicado defender.
  6. Bryu98
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    A real final Fantasy, with his flaws like the sub quest. But every final Fantasy has flaws and i love them all
  7. radrocke
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    This is one of the best Final Fantasy series. The story, graphics, directing, and combat are all perfect. Thanks to the producers.
  8. richomack360
    Jun 26, 2023
    6
    Great looking, but weak side quests, questionable voice acting and the usual poor storytelling by Square Enix let this game down. Not as good as FF7 Remake, but better than FF15
  9. Minifoy
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    Very good game with a nice story ! À lot of sensation ! -1 for the framerate
  10. lucianobaiense
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Excellent, characters and an amazing story, graphics and perfect soundtrack. The RPG elements (side quests, crafting, etc.) were simplified to attract new players, trying to make an action/rpg mix light, I preferred something denser in that aspect, but it doesn't make the game any less amazing.
    Congratulations squarenix, congratulations Naoki Yoshida and the whole FFXVI team!
  11. gorrooo
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Wish i could give this game a 9.5 until the performance problems are fixed and the terrible motion blur is gone

    Cons: This is NOT a complex game, with multiple builds and stats or elemental damage to care about. does have performance issues, even tho they were not even close to the frame drops i had with Zelda recently. And its content can be quite repetitive if you feel like doing    Wish i could give this game a 9.5 until the performance problems are fixed and the terrible motion blur is gone

    Cons: This is NOT a complex game, with multiple builds and stats or elemental damage to care about. does have performance issues, even tho they were not even close to the frame drops i had with Zelda recently. And its content can be quite repetitive if you feel like doing 100%.

    Now with the pros
    - One of the best stories of the final fantasy franchise, has an good amount of drama, action, romance and on a good pace.
    - The soundtrack is AMAZING, specially on big fights
    - Visuals are beautiful, nothing that will change the games as it is, but it still really impressive.
    - Gameplay feels good, fast with a few variations of skills.
    - Hunts are cool, wish it was more of them.

    Seriously, its a final fantasy like any other, really loved the action improvement related to 15 bloaty weapon system. Soundtrack is perfect, graphics are amazing and all this technology to present a good story.

    Sad about it score tho, people are complaining that the game CBU3 showed its not what they had in mind    … Expand
  12. Alicexu888
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    I absolutely adore this game! And highly recommend it!

    The core of any Final Fantasy game is its strong story and characters, and I frankly don't care if the game is "too linear" or "not open world" as long as the story is riveting and well delivered. In fact, it's sometimes nice too not have to worry about FOMO with open world games or get upset over the illusion of choice when your    I absolutely adore this game! And highly recommend it!

    The core of any Final Fantasy game is its strong story and characters, and I frankly don't care if the game is "too linear" or "not open world" as long as the story is riveting and well delivered. In fact, it's sometimes nice too not have to worry about FOMO with open world games or get upset over the illusion of choice when your choice actually has no impact on what happens. And what a ride this game is! I'm frequently alternating between raising my fist in euphoric victory or having goosebumps erupt on my skin--especially during the eikon fights. The narrative scale is big--delving into several different warring nations with very different cultures. The cast is huge. Clive is a compelling protagonist to meet during childhood (there is a slight bittersweet feeling since you know that BAD STUFF is going to happen to such a good-hearted and promising kid) and follow through adulthood.

    The side characters are well fleshed out. Channeling Game of Thrones, not everyone is safe, yet their deaths don't feel contrived. The voice acting is phenomenal! Shout out to Cid! I've played several other Final Fantasy games (with a few recurring characters that usually take minor roles), and FF16's is my favorite Cid.

    The cinematics are beautiful. Other people have mentioned frame dropping but I have luckily not noticed any issues with that on performance mode. I enjoy the battle system. I'm more of a grind, overlevel, and become OP kind of person (ie opposite of Dark Souls). I actually found the fighting style pretty complicated if I wanted to fight smartly/do combos instead of button mashing. It is so satisfying getting a simple perfect dodge followed by counter. There are so many possible eikon-driven combos to try out as you progress through the game. And you can respec your abilities at any time for free.

    There is so much I could go on and on with. Such a goooood game!    … Expand
  13. Rafarr87
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best final fantasy all time, un solo de aire fresco a una saga que necesitaba algo así.… Expand
  14. EB40
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    It’s a change for the franchise with the fighting system but why are people complaining about that? Like your ass has never played an action oriented game before lol. I like turned based rpgs also…some of you folks fight the wrong battles. If some of you were this up in arms about racism and the injustice in the world as you are about final fantasy and review bombing games then the worldIt’s a change for the franchise with the fighting system but why are people complaining about that? Like your ass has never played an action oriented game before lol. I like turned based rpgs also…some of you folks fight the wrong battles. If some of you were this up in arms about racism and the injustice in the world as you are about final fantasy and review bombing games then the world would be a better place for people. Smdh… Expand
  15. Moonze
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    De lo mejorcito que he jugado , historia brutal, sistema de batalla no es tan simple como se pinta , a cualquier persona que sea dan le va a encantar y si nunca has jugado perfecto para iniciarse
  16. RyuFrog
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    My jaw has never dropped so many times from a game. Definitely a must play.
  17. Toba
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    All though I'm not much of a fan of dmc gameplay overall the game is really good once you unlock more eikon abilities. I literally made an account to give my review on this.

    Things I like 1.voice acting is top tier 2.Story is really good. 3. A very dark theme final fantasy 4. Everyone I know that not into final fantasy bought this game Things I don't like 1. Very slow start and take a    All though I'm not much of a fan of dmc gameplay overall the game is really good once you unlock more eikon abilities. I literally made an account to give my review on this.

    Things I like 1.voice acting is top tier
    2.Story is really good.
    3. A very dark theme final fantasy
    4. Everyone I know that not into final fantasy bought this game

    Things I don't like
    1. Very slow start and take a while to get into
    2. Not much of a DMC fan.    … Expand
  18. BladeRunner11
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    The game definetely has some flaws such as lack of rpg elements, no major exploration, quite easy difficulty although there are sole opponents that increase difficulty, even with all the flaws the game has heart the developers writers, actors and artists made a game that has heart in its characters story locations and music, it definetely feels as a quality story and acting not seen manyThe game definetely has some flaws such as lack of rpg elements, no major exploration, quite easy difficulty although there are sole opponents that increase difficulty, even with all the flaws the game has heart the developers writers, actors and artists made a game that has heart in its characters story locations and music, it definetely feels as a quality story and acting not seen many times in the game industry, gameplay feels fun and engaging although could have much more depth, I like its characters and game that I bought the deluxe edition and I never buy these type of editions or buy at all I usually rent or sell after completing, if this game had more rpg elements in combat and better difficulty with better exploration this could easily been a 10 and goty.… Expand
  19. RockOCE
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy is a genre of ever evolving and innovating installments. FFXVI doesn't fail to deliver brining with it a refreshingly mature and darker narrative than previous installments and a satisfying new take on combat that pushes the franchise further down the path of transitioning from turn based to more fluid action focused combat which has been evident with installments evolvingFinal Fantasy is a genre of ever evolving and innovating installments. FFXVI doesn't fail to deliver brining with it a refreshingly mature and darker narrative than previous installments and a satisfying new take on combat that pushes the franchise further down the path of transitioning from turn based to more fluid action focused combat which has been evident with installments evolving this way since the FFXII era. Pushes the envelope beyond expectations however is the sheer fun and exhilaration added by Eikon battles, these larger than life battles will have you on the edge of your seat and set a new standard for how satisfying every boss fight should be.

    What has been delivered here may not satisfy a gamer who seeks retro style games with turn based combat, but it has met the standard set by modern RPG competitors and created a uniquely FF spin on what a modern RPG should be. Let's not forget the phenomenal production quality this game provides as well, the soundtrack be Soken never fails to amaze and the world crafted by the amazing art and design teams at Square Enix make this possibly the most immersive and visually stunning experience I have had while sitting on a couch.    … Expand
  20. Musclenerd91
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm only 68% through so far. However this game is hands down the beat game I've played in my life. Yes I have played almost every rpg game. The story is incredible so far, the cutscenese the combat, the boss battles are just so amazing I just can't get enough! I can't wait to do 100% everything and unlock all the items in the game. I would recommend this game to any RPG fan. We have been in a drought for gaming for years now with no good games. Final fantasy 16 hits every note I have been looking for in a game since I was a kid playing legend of dragoon! Play this game!!!… Expand
  21. MrExMode
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    I made this account just get the word out, i love this game and I adore it.
    The Combat is fast and fluid, story is rich and detail with well written characters. I have never felt this emotional since any major release. game took me 64 hours to complete and it took a lot of me who waited for this game for nearly 3 years since the ps5 reveal showcase.
    The game has no bug and perfect but I    I made this account just get the word out, i love this game and I adore it.
    The Combat is fast and fluid, story is rich and detail with well written characters. I have never felt this emotional since any major release. game took me 64 hours to complete and it took a lot of me who waited for this game for nearly 3 years since the ps5 reveal showcase.
    The game has no bug and perfect but I would be lying if the same were said about the performance, 60fps is a mess at the moment and resolution in battle is unacceptable if it's 1080p I would've forgave it's flaws,
    but performance mode is hot mess which resulted me playing the entire game at graphics mode target 30fps which is disappointing.
    but this game is a masterpiece. thank you CBU3    … Expand
  22. gyuhwa
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Cons: The frame is a little disappointing when moving.
    Pros: Frames are better in battle
    The battles are fun and the story immersion in the early stages is okay, so I'm very satisfied with this level of defeat.
    It would be best if the PC version was released with frame optimization in the future    … Expand
  23. AnimeConnoisseu
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Easily the best JRPG released in the last 20 years that hasn't been made by Fromsoft. Final Fantasy 16 helps give a much needed kick to a dying genre. Great gameplay, cinematics, and characters this game has it all.
  24. leingodXIII
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    its amazing on its own, but it felt more like a DmC game.
    -game play wise it lacks FF series mechanics such as elemental weakness, when i first encounter a bomb in phoenix ruins i thought it would absorb fire element ( kinda useless to change element and use triangle button).
    -battling doesnt require much thinking, just perfectly dodge and spam buttons to defeat enemies stylishly like    its amazing on its own, but it felt more like a DmC game.
    -game play wise it lacks FF series mechanics such as elemental weakness, when i first encounter a bomb in phoenix ruins i thought it would absorb fire element ( kinda useless to change element and use triangle button).
    -battling doesnt require much thinking, just perfectly dodge and spam buttons to defeat enemies stylishly like DmC
    -lacks enemy variations
    -teammate battle interaction is almost inexistent

    i like ff16 on its own, but i prefer 7remake mechanics    … Expand
  25. Redwolf18blue
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Loving it so far. The characters, graphics and music are so good. Any free time iv got its my go to! Just as any good game should make you want to do. Only thing I don't like are the names...Clive it just doesn't sit right with me.
  26. Freakyducky
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Gameplay is great, and the story is very captivating. The motion blur is a bit much at times, but I am a bit sensitive with motions. I tend to get motion sickness easy. Love the way the story builds it’s characters as well. It’s a great game that is worth a play.
  27. DarknessWithin_
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy XVI is amazing and on the grandest scale ever seen on a console based game. The artwork is amazing, the gameplay/eikon fights draws you in, and the concepts are completely innovative and jaw-dropping.

    This is truly one of those games you must play before you die. One the best games of all time period. All the trailers they shown wasn’t even 5% the game didn’t spoil anything    Final Fantasy XVI is amazing and on the grandest scale ever seen on a console based game. The artwork is amazing, the gameplay/eikon fights draws you in, and the concepts are completely innovative and jaw-dropping.

    This is truly one of those games you must play before you die. One the best games of all time period. All the trailers they shown wasn’t even 5% the game didn’t spoil anything blessed to have opportunity to play this masterpiece    … Expand
  28. Dsiming
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Wonderful performances, gorgeous battles,It's a good game without a doubt，Not as bad as others say
  29. ImpishGamer
    Jun 28, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Final Fantasy was overall a good game, also this is not the first time Square Enix has strayed from turn-based combat cough * crisis core* sorry something was in my throat anyway as *cough* "Lightning returns.. ah man hold on * drinks water anyways. the music score is as always amazing work. there is definitely an overhaul of mid-fight cutscenes.… Expand
  30. tohff7
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Awesome game for the FF franchise series and has all the ingredients - good storyline, epic soundtrack, and superb/engaging combat system
  31. nafeed
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Since it was announced in 2020 this was my most anticipated game. MMOs aren't my thing so I wasn't very familiar with CBU3 and Yoshida beyond the revival of FF14. However, after playing 16 I will be there for whatever Yoshida and his team do.
    This is easily one of, if not THE BEST mainline final fantasy. The story is mature and dark and make you go through the boss fights in tears. The    Since it was announced in 2020 this was my most anticipated game. MMOs aren't my thing so I wasn't very familiar with CBU3 and Yoshida beyond the revival of FF14. However, after playing 16 I will be there for whatever Yoshida and his team do.
    This is easily one of, if not THE BEST mainline final fantasy. The story is mature and dark and make you go through the boss fights in tears. The score pulls you in, there is not a single bad track. The combat is easily the biggest shift and a perfect one. The game is good and the hype is real.
    I bought a PS5 for this game, and it paid off.
    This game has replaced Final Fantasy 9 as my favorite FF, and has replaced Persona 5 Royal as my favorite game. Turn based combat is still very alive and is admittedly a favorite of mine but I will always welcome change in FF. However, this is MY Final Fantasy    … Expand
  32. xbot1978
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Amazing story, well crafted combat mechanics, captivating environment and iconic boss fights. This is a solid entry for main line final fantasy series and a must try for all rpg and action game fans.
  33. ZerimarAlheim
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    As a fan of the Final Fantasy franchise for 20+ years I find the combat system a fresh take on what we've seen over the years on past titles. I knew the story wouldn't disappoint and I was still impressed. Definitely one of my favorite Final Fantasies.
  34. Yuuzan12
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Lo ame, el sistema de combate, la narrativa, los personajes. La música es muy buena, sobre todo su tema principal, tengo sentimientos encontrados con el final pero fuera de eso me encanto
  35. Wezeney
    Jul 22, 2023
    10
    The game that was to be the definitive PS5 game has arrived, and with it the high expectations that comes with it. This is a different game all together: an effort for Square Enix to maximize its sales worldwide as a AAA title. Meaning that it has to let go some of the tropes that has made the series popular to begin with: turn based battles. This, along with FF XV, is the nail on theThe game that was to be the definitive PS5 game has arrived, and with it the high expectations that comes with it. This is a different game all together: an effort for Square Enix to maximize its sales worldwide as a AAA title. Meaning that it has to let go some of the tropes that has made the series popular to begin with: turn based battles. This, along with FF XV, is the nail on the coffin for that particular mechanics, with the company actually hiring a Capcom veteran to supervise the action sequences. What we have is an enjoyable, albeit simplified mechanics that can be played by those who are not used to action games such as DMC, yet complex enough to be enjoyed at that level. This obviously drew a lot of criticisms from many older fans, hence the 'lower metacritic' scores. However, I do agree with them in some points: this game is uneven. It carries Square's worst traits in the last few years: it's inability to create an open world RPG that is the flavor of today's gaming landscape and its predisposition for them to tell the audience THEIR story, instead of having an audience of 'creating and living' in a story of their own making. This is a linear experience that reminds me so much of FF 13, with characters designs similar to FF XII. The positive side, in term of presentation, Square literally has gone all out and it is an incredibly produced game. You can see that looking at the scope and cost of this project, they literally moved all of their resources here, leaving some projects such as Forspoken, feeling unfinished. However, despite its advancements, it feels literally a primitive game in comparison to Tears of the Kingdom or last year's Elden Ring,, with its focus on emergent gameplay, without sacrificing its narrative. Will it sell millions? For sure. Is it a game changing sequel that will win game of the year? Sadly, it isn't.… Expand
  36. BossPower
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is cool, the fighting is excellent and the story is fantastic but the ending is so sad!… Expand
  37. memodokkan93
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    Game of the Year 2023 I hope Dlcs coming , amazing story with epic fights and great story
  38. markiskyler
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    This game is a love letter to Final Fantasy of old with its story and a modern take on action rpg gaming. I true must play and soon to be game of the year!
  39. MIMBAO
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing dear to heart story amidst the dark setting, gorgeous environments and attention to detail, FF16 stands as a refreshing reinvigoration of the FF franchise. While a lot say it’s not FF, I’d argue it’s completely untrue, not with all the references and similar aspects of the much older FF titles 1-5 no one ever compares it too rather than FF7 onwards. Pair that with Soken’s godly soundtrack and unforgivingly epic spectacles with an amazing cast that leave me jaw dropping, FF16 is without a doubt a strong entry that deserves to be praised unlike the fake controversies stirring up. All in all, my only gripes are the performance mode, and the early side quests which can be basic (but the rewards of story much later pays off). Well, but the highest points are so ridiculously high it overshadows it. I can see why this may not be a game for some, but to those that understand Final Fantasy is a title that constantly evolves itself, I believe this is the right step for the future of the franchise after FF15’s development… Expand
  40. o0sydney0o
    Jun 30, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. About half way through the msq and I have had an amazing ride so far! The graphics are stunning especially the battle cutscenes! I feel pumped up every single major battle!

    The music is also good and some of the tracks are total bops (especially the ones in major battles).

    I am loving the story so far and I think it has a really good main romance if you are in to watching a good slow burn ship.

    The side quests are the usual side quests in jrpgs. I actually have been reading them. Normally in jrpgs I like to skip the dialogue for side quests and just get them done. Are some of them “boring” fetch quests? Yes, but there was only one so far that I felt was super boring and could not wait for it to end and it was one of the last ones that I did. I have done every single side quest and hunt when they appear so far. All of the side quests do give better world building and look at the people in the world and how they are dealing with the difficult circumstances so I do recommend doing them. Most of them take no time at all to do. Some of them also lead up to you getting a trophy for the in game trophy shelf (like some of the apples or a chocobo saddle), ability to ride chocobos, or increased potion potency when you use potions. It may not be anything flashy as a reward (so far at least) but it still gives you something and you get more background story. As for the hunts, I really have enjoyed those battles.

    There is basically no exp grinding in this game. I personally look at that as a plus though. I am also not using any of the help rings that the game gives you but you can make the game more difficult or easy to your liking which is nice. I love the battle system as well. It has been very fun especially when you stagger the enemies. There are a handful of characters I really love so far: Clive, Jill, GAV, nektar, Joshua, and of course CID!! Cid in this game has to be one of my favorite characters in the whole entire franchise so far. I 100% recommend anybody to play this game!    … Expand
  41. Dagtaros
    Jun 30, 2023
    9
    Although I don't like medieval settings in games and was hoping for a typical mix like previous Final Fantasy games, I got hooked by the great storytelling and the lovable characters.
    I deducted one point for the gameplay which could be better and feels plain after some battles.
  42. magiciansarcana
    Jun 30, 2023
    9
    Amazing game. Beautiful story, well written characters, fun gameplay, god tier OST. My only issue is minor things like being unable to sprint in towns which can get a lil annoying when doing the side quests .

    Do not listen to the people review bombing for it not being a "Real final fantasy" This game is all final fantasy. It is easily the best final fantasy since X. (not counting XIV)
  43. pakle
    Jul 1, 2023
    8
    This game is F U N.
    1. Combat is top notch.
    2. Animations, cutscenes and graphic are mind blowing and industry defining. 3. Story is great. This game is also NOT an RPG. You can edit your eikons, to a different play style, but there's no gear, stats, minigame, dialogue that will meaningfully change your experience in a way that is unique to you. Gear could not exist, and the change    This game is F U N.
    1. Combat is top notch.
    2. Animations, cutscenes and graphic are mind blowing and industry defining.
    3. Story is great.
    This game is also NOT an RPG. You can edit your eikons, to a different play style, but there's no gear, stats, minigame, dialogue that will meaningfully change your experience in a way that is unique to you. Gear could not exist, and the change would be minimal.
    Gil are just a way to get orchestrion rolls.
    With just a couple of minigames, some hidden secrets, this would be a 11/10.
    AH, side quests are fine. The ones at the beginning are quite boring, later they define the world as well as giving you some materials to craft the strongest weapons.    … Expand
  44. Piplup_Plays
    Jul 3, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While it is a great gameot isn't without flaws. Positives: the story and characters are great and engaging. You feel for the characters and hope specific things happen for them. The interactions and tension between the characters is extremely well written particularly between Clive and Jill. Cid is another stand out character. The soundtrack is also fantastic. Negatives: the combat is not very good, the need for a stagger bar on enemies just drags out fights. They also are very predictable. Kill mob, kill mob, kill mob and then more join with a tanky stagger enemy. There is also no benefit to doing flashy combos as they don't work well on tanky enemies and they are pointless to use on the weak mob enemies. You can't even use what would be super effective moves in this as the opposite elements do no bonus damage, and it feels wrong killing a bomb with a fire attack. They are living fire. The game is also missing main stay enemies like tonberry and cactuar etc. The combat feels like a less fleshed out devil may cry combat. While I do think the story is overall great... the ending sucks so much, it really falls flat at the end. The side quests are 75%-80% garbage fetch quests or go talk to x,y,z. They do have some that are fantastic but it's like 6 side quests. The item customisation/crafting is probably the worst I've seen in a final fantasy game in a long time, and the RPG mechanics are so thin they might as well not exist.

    The game is a great game overall, but it isn't without issues. It is also incredibly easy, which is both a plus and negative.    … Expand
  45. Esotb
    Jul 9, 2023
    9
    I was a bit reluctant at first, as I've played all FF games before and this seemed to different from the others. But it's an excellent gaming experience: superb story, characters and acting, world and lore, music, battle system and oh, those boss battles, so epic, like nothing I've ever played before. I loved everything intros game, even the side quests! It would have been perfect if partyI was a bit reluctant at first, as I've played all FF games before and this seemed to different from the others. But it's an excellent gaming experience: superb story, characters and acting, world and lore, music, battle system and oh, those boss battles, so epic, like nothing I've ever played before. I loved everything intros game, even the side quests! It would have been perfect if party members were controllable and there had been more RPG elements, such as elemental weakness, status, etc. All in all, a great gaming experience and already in my top 3 FF games! Highly recommendable.… Expand
  46. Nyanko1234
    Jul 9, 2023
    9
    I rate this 9.1

    Took me about 41 hours to finish the game. Completed all side quests and Mob Hunt Story - Great, even though storyline is dark, I think its well designed. Gameplay - Not a big action fan but I was able to manage and create my own combos and it was fun. I wish there was more Eikons to choose from or if not, each Eikon to have more abilities to choose from. I think    I rate this 9.1

    Took me about 41 hours to finish the game. Completed all side quests and Mob Hunt
    Story - Great, even though storyline is dark, I think its well designed.
    Gameplay - Not a big action fan but I was able to manage and create my own combos and it was fun.
    I wish there was more Eikons to choose from or if not, each Eikon to have more abilities to choose from.

    I think this game is a banger when it comes to game experience. Eikon battle is breathtaking and never felt so intense playing game before. Also, the music, it is amazing, it fits so well with the game scenes. I`m not sure if I will play the second round but definitely getting DLC if it comes out. My only advice is, play the game yourself, demo is out there for free. You must experience this game yourself and if its not your type, that`s totally understandable but never `not` play this the game because of mixed reviews.    … Expand
  47. Snowberries
    Jul 22, 2023
    10
    I wrote a very long review and accidentally closed the window. I really don't feel like writing it again, so I will only say this: I love this game so much. It's a beautiful cinematic experience with a heavy story focus and a lot of lore to discover. The characters are great, the combat fun, and the world is beautiful. That's honestly all I want out of a game, hence my score.
  48. Dunkki
    Jul 12, 2023
    9
    The story and gameplay are some of the best the industry offers. This game is a spectacle!
  49. KryCheQ
    Jul 23, 2023
    10
    This is the best FF game since 10, and possibly the best story and main character of any FF game. The side quests and combat are a huge leap forward from FF15 and even the FF7 Remake. The amount of story and world building that you discover via side quests is enormous. Active Time Lore system should be implemented in every story heavy game. The music is amazing. The Eikon battles are great.
  50. Alexandra1990
    Jul 23, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game handles love so well. The love between brothers, the love between friends, the love between significant others...the love for country. ...When Ultimas power could not raise Joshua and only healed his body, I knew Clive was gonna destroy all magic.… Expand
  51. DeathGigas
    Aug 8, 2023
    8
    It is absolutely not a Jrpg but an Action Adventure. A clear change from the past
    A step forward for sure compared to that crap that was the XV
    A step forward in terms of Story, Narration, Characters, Lore, Artistic Direction, Direction and Soundtrack Combat System cross and delight, well done, spectacular but the difficulty level is too low. Rpg side non-existent, it's just a decoy. A    It is absolutely not a Jrpg but an Action Adventure. A clear change from the past
    A step forward for sure compared to that crap that was the XV
    A step forward in terms of Story, Narration, Characters, Lore, Artistic Direction, Direction and Soundtrack
    Combat System cross and delight, well done, spectacular but the difficulty level is too low. Rpg side non-existent, it's just a decoy. A game that is basically based on the elements there are no elemental weaknesses and resistances. Absence of altered statuses
    On the one hand, I'm happy for all those who have killed and hated the XIII
    The Bosses have the flaw that once an HP threshold is exceeded if you ever die you start again from that threshold and moreover having all the potions again
    The very superfluous levels, equipment and shops
    This is pretty much a XIII done better
    It's pretty much Linear as much as that, we have pretty much the same sequence exploited. Cutscene, Fight, Cutscene, Fight. Exploration is bare bones not to say empty world. The Dungeons another negative note
    The secondaries are all fetch quests on a positive note they are well written, they improve your knowledge of the world they have created. It doesn't give you much incentive to go out fighting due to the lack of experience they give you and on top of that the rewards are mostly all useless.
    There is a lack of minigames    … Expand
  52. technici
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    This sequence in the game made me feel more than most modern day movies and shows. A literal child goes through a whole hero's journey in 20ish minutes.
  53. BloodDragoonXIV
    Aug 12, 2023
    9
    Perfect story, could have cut some side quests though.

    Eikon battles were really fun and were fun to play and watch.
  54. hohoCH
    Aug 28, 2023
    10
    Actually, it really better than FFXIII and FFXV.

    I think that is the best PS5 game at this moment.
  55. MonaMegistus
    Aug 9, 2023
    0
    A complete depressing disappointment
    After having hoped once again, Final Fantasy 16 is the result of a forced marketing campaign aimed at creating an anonymous game, already seen, and without creative ideas of any kind.
    Easy to play as zero challenge renders mock battles, such as QTE-interlaced light shows and countless cutscenes. The characters are written marginally, and the plot is    A complete depressing disappointment
    After having hoped once again, Final Fantasy 16 is the result of a forced marketing campaign aimed at creating an anonymous game, already seen, and without creative ideas of any kind.
    Easy to play as zero challenge renders mock battles, such as QTE-interlaced light shows and countless cutscenes.
    The characters are written marginally, and the plot is all a pretext.
    I honestly expected much more, but given how Square Enix wants at all costs to transform the franchise into a soulless hustler like this FF16, as an ancient Final Fantasy fan, I don't think I will ever follow this franchise again.
    And I also advise you against wasting your time with this bad chapter    … Expand
  56. TDKGilgamesh
    Jun 25, 2023
    0
    This game is a betrayal to fans of the series. It does less to set itself apart from a simple Hack n Slash adventure than God of War. Assassin's Creed has more RPG Elements at this point and that is sad for a game that is marketed as an RPG Game. Hope this is not the direction that Final Fantasy is headed because if it is then this will be the end of the road for me. If you want to playThis game is a betrayal to fans of the series. It does less to set itself apart from a simple Hack n Slash adventure than God of War. Assassin's Creed has more RPG Elements at this point and that is sad for a game that is marketed as an RPG Game. Hope this is not the direction that Final Fantasy is headed because if it is then this will be the end of the road for me. If you want to play Devil May Cry with a Final Fantasy Skin here it is.… Expand
  57. Irony92
    Jul 6, 2023
    10
    A masterpiece and the most complete game I had for now and such a great graphical, technical, history writing and accessibility game
  58. alqpwoeirutyghd
    Aug 8, 2023
    4
    Bummed about this one. I was wowed by the demo but I deleted the game from my library at the 30 hour mark. Poorly animated dialog sequences that's cringe worthy when it attempts to be edgy. Motion blur that made me feel nauseous and the gameplay grew to be a repetitive chore past the 20 hour mark.
  59. NihylBaxter
    Jun 26, 2023
    4
    Oh boy am I disappointed in this game. Except from the boss fights everything is shallow, too easy, pointless, boring, unfinished and repetitive. This really seals it for me, Final Fantasy is officially dead to me. It’s a shame I paid so much money for this and I would rather watch a let’s play and skip the boring parts! I mean I played a main dungeon drunk and with one hand an one eye andOh boy am I disappointed in this game. Except from the boss fights everything is shallow, too easy, pointless, boring, unfinished and repetitive. This really seals it for me, Final Fantasy is officially dead to me. It’s a shame I paid so much money for this and I would rather watch a let’s play and skip the boring parts! I mean I played a main dungeon drunk and with one hand an one eye and was able to do it. Even the praised combat system is just way too simple and easy. The side quests are a joke ( fight 3 normal enemies for what you take max. 5 mins and get materials you have +50 of it already with which you can’t do anything because you already have everything. There is no flow because you have to stop all the time and everything is slow and needs extra steps to confirm or whatever. I have so many complaints about little things which makes this game just a chore to play for me. Fuxk this game seriously. At the end you are just pressing forward walking through areas where exploration is pointless because you will just find potions and materials you already have enough of to another cutscene to then fight pointless, easy enemies till you arrive at a bossfight which at the end is just an interactive cutscene. This was false marketing and I’m literally mad right now that I bought this crap.… Expand
  60. alomarin
    Aug 12, 2023
    6
    I had big expectations for this game and, in the end, I kind of hated it.
    I wanted to so bad to finish it and sell my physical copy (which I did).
    The first 3-4 hours are amazing, especially the boss fights, then you have to deal with the silly secondary missions, the boring story and the empty world, ugh…
  61. qosimo
    Jun 24, 2023
    6
    25 hours in - probably 2/3 done. Once again I think media site reviews have been paid for. This game is a 6. It strays so far from what Final Fantasy is... the gameplay is not an RPG. Crafting is a waste of time, gear is extremely simple, you can beat all action by just spamming square button. The graphics are good - BUT - it is a game on rails/corridors. Which really kills the RPG25 hours in - probably 2/3 done. Once again I think media site reviews have been paid for. This game is a 6. It strays so far from what Final Fantasy is... the gameplay is not an RPG. Crafting is a waste of time, gear is extremely simple, you can beat all action by just spamming square button. The graphics are good - BUT - it is a game on rails/corridors. Which really kills the RPG part for me - no exploration, no surprises. Going to trade this one in - I honestly dont care about the story going forward would rather play Witcher 3 or RDR2 - real RPGs.… Expand
  62. Blkmoblin
    Jun 26, 2023
    4
    I really wanted to like this game and it had a strong start but only after about 10 hours of gameplay it became the most bland and basic game I've played this year. The hype surrounding this game baffles me. There's nothing unique or especially great about literally anything in this game. The combat is just smashing square and using abilities on cooldown. Super repetitive and requires noI really wanted to like this game and it had a strong start but only after about 10 hours of gameplay it became the most bland and basic game I've played this year. The hype surrounding this game baffles me. There's nothing unique or especially great about literally anything in this game. The combat is just smashing square and using abilities on cooldown. Super repetitive and requires no real strategy. Crafting is completely pointless as you can hardly ever craft new things. You don't have to farm any resources for crafting either because you always have 10x more than you need any time you can craft weapons or gear. Exploration is pointless as well. There are no collectables to find and every area generally looks the same. Side quests are all fetch quests and the only thing you get most of the time is more crafting materials that you don't need for doing them. The main story is just ok, but the comparisons I've heard to Game Of Thrones and Witcher are inaccurate. The voice acting is great and the graphics are decent but unfortunately that's not enough to carry this game, especially at $75 price point. This feels like an early PS4 game. I think the ppl giving this 9s and 10s are just huge FF fans. So if you're not, I would skip this title as it is extremely weak imo. I am about 20hrs in and I am planning on returning it to GameStop.… Expand
  63. Nathaniel_Wu
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    I would give it 9.5/10. FF is always about innovation, they made a leap to do things differently than the previous FF and I appreciate that a lot.
  64. missmimipop
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Best game. I love all FF's games in general. but this game has topped it. As a fan coming from Yoshi P's FFXIV Game as well. This game does so much and fills in a lot of your time with beautiful storytelling and heart wrenching dialogue. It will definitely be something you will love. Don't listen to the bad nay sayers who just think one mindedly. This game is worth a shot. !
  65. Givos
    Aug 4, 2023
    7
    After the demo I had very high expectations. They were only partly fulfilled.
    it's a very linear cut scene heavy action game
    not much replay value for core games a bit too easy The story is ok, but after the demo I expected a GoT-like one - it's not. Loot is very seldom really useful or rewarding Bad 60 FPS Mode (switched to 30) Poor facial animations Great Music and the action    After the demo I had very high expectations. They were only partly fulfilled.
    it's a very linear cut scene heavy action game
    not much replay value
    for core games a bit too easy
    The story is ok, but after the demo I expected a GoT-like one - it's not.
    Loot is very seldom really useful or rewarding
    Bad 60 FPS Mode (switched to 30)
    Poor facial animations

    Great Music and the action was quite good    … Expand
  66. JeffCyn
    Aug 23, 2023
    0
    At the end of the day, Final Fantasy 16 is a forgettable and boring game. And also a quite crap action game.
    Normally when you play an action game you expect to find some kind of challenge in it, right? Well...
    This is not the case here. Because in Final Fantasy 16 there's virtually 0 challenges. 0 secret Boss, 0 minigames, 0 exploration, 0 post game And, since this isn't a jrpg game,    At the end of the day, Final Fantasy 16 is a forgettable and boring game. And also a quite crap action game.
    Normally when you play an action game you expect to find some kind of challenge in it, right? Well...
    This is not the case here.
    Because in Final Fantasy 16 there's virtually 0 challenges.
    0 secret Boss, 0 minigames, 0 exploration, 0 post game
    And, since this isn't a jrpg game, Final Fantasy 16 fails in all front    … Expand
  67. raigon25
    Jul 2, 2023
    9
    Spent 62 hours playing through the whole game main story, side quests and thoroughly enjoyed it. time to wait for the Final Fantasy
  68. ZajebioSSa
    Sep 5, 2023
    7
    The game is very uneven, from the storyline to the quests but still i was nice adventure.
  69. LunaresArienal
    Aug 23, 2023
    6
    I can't believe how this game is both the best and the worst FF of all times.

    All exaggeration apart, it really has some fantastic features and some terrible ones, particularly for a game that was shipped in 2023 rather than 2003. The game is fantastic because the story is epic and melancolic, the combat design is great and dynamic (although sometimes repetitive) and the art is    I can't believe how this game is both the best and the worst FF of all times.

    All exaggeration apart, it really has some fantastic features and some terrible ones, particularly for a game that was shipped in 2023 rather than 2003.

    The game is fantastic because the story is epic and melancolic, the combat design is great and dynamic (although sometimes repetitive) and the art is amazing. The eikon battles are really great and memorable video game moments. The dynamic battles were a surprise but quite satisfactory in the end. As a souls player, having to learn patterns and parry / avoid felt familiar.

    The problem is all that greatness comes between a lot of mediocre content.
    Most of the secondary characters are not memorable (to say the least : let's not even talk about female representation). Most of the side quests are really, really lame (come on, so many fedex quests in a AAA game from 2023 ?). Also the bestiary is disappointing, there are just variations of like 10 enemies in the end.
    Apart from the main story, most of the dialogues were just variations of "the world is ending but please help me find my dog", but much longer and more boring. All of the story's epicness is swallowed in dullness.

    Finally, some features just really suck ?

    Two examples that just add unnecessary friction :
    * When you are doing one of those fedex quests and collect three items for someone, when you have them, the game opens a pop-up menu where you have to manually click each of those three items, to end the quest.
    * Some doors (probably to change zones and load the new zone) require that you push R2 for a couple of seconds.

    I really had trouble reaching the end of the game because of all the friction and boring moments but I HAD to reach the final battles and the end of the story.    … Expand
  70. Zfong4
    Aug 22, 2023
    5
    The demo was the most interesting part of the game. Bought the game and hated virtually every minute of the repetitive game - from lacklustre game of throne wannabe main quest line to stupidly dumb fetch quests. Major regret!
  71. CrazedBuffoon87
    Jun 25, 2023
    5
    Its an amazing story with awesome graphics and fun gameplay. I never thought id play another final fantasy that made me feel like when I was a kid... Best of all: it's devoid completely of wokeness
  72. fishhelmet
    Jun 26, 2023
    5
    The story and graphics are pretty great but everything else about the game is mediocre at best and tedious at worst. The combat is repetitive, the progression system is about an inch deep and I would barely call this an RPG let alone a final fantasy game. This is about half of a great game, the bones are there but there's little else.
  73. bonnieloup
    Jun 24, 2023
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fantastic combat and even more fantastic storyline. A total new vision for Final Fantasy which is worth trying and embrace.… Expand
  74. nazuha
    Jun 25, 2023
    9
    Certainly not the innovative part.
    But I saw an example of how that doesn't mean it's mediocre.
    Everything was put together to a high standard, and it was an immersive gaming experience all the way through.
    What would you recommend for an RPG? I would confidently recommend this game!
  75. WritinqInStone
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy 16 is one of the best games ever made, never seen a game to ever look like this it’s just so… perfect, the 1 year + polishing made this look unreal, I want to thank everyone who worked on ff16 keep up with what you’re doing this is masterpiece no new gen game has came out to the standard of this game point blank don’t miss out playing this do not sleep on this game trust me
  76. sloarisx
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    This is one of the best games that I've played recently. I love how they try to do a more interesting and intriguing battle system. The main story is extremely well-written, and the graphics are really well-polished. I finished the game in 4 days because it's just too good, and I can't stop playing it. As far as I've concerned, this is still the Final Fantasy that I love.
  77. mega124
    Jul 2, 2023
    10
    Hace poco lo compré (fue difícil evitar spoilers para ese tiempo), llevo +25 horas jugando y me ha fascinado. Merece una gran nota; la ambientación, la historia, el soundtrack, la mecánica de combate y la interacción con los personajes lo hace un gran contendiente para ser uno de los mejores juegos del año.

    Simplemente increíble. Salvo ciertas cositas: como los side quests. En su    Hace poco lo compré (fue difícil evitar spoilers para ese tiempo), llevo +25 horas jugando y me ha fascinado. Merece una gran nota; la ambientación, la historia, el soundtrack, la mecánica de combate y la interacción con los personajes lo hace un gran contendiente para ser uno de los mejores juegos del año.

    Simplemente increíble. Salvo ciertas cositas: como los side quests. En su mayoría me resultan simples, pero eso no le quita mérito al gran trabajo que han realizado.

    He leído tantas críticas negativas, pero lo que vale es tener un criterio propio y ser objetivo.    … Expand
  78. Falconis
    Jun 24, 2023
    5
    Massively over hyped. A well made but shallow action with no meaningful RPG mechanics. All flash, no substance.
  79. Joruto88
    Aug 4, 2023
    4
    The game is very boring, the side quests(bring 3 meals to people, fetch something) are primitive. The fights are simple, bring down the posture, unleash special attacks and repeat. Defeating some random wolfs and crabs takes about as much effort and time as defeating a Dominant with demigod lke powers. The maps are narrow corridors connecting battle arenas with 5 enemies. The cutscenesThe game is very boring, the side quests(bring 3 meals to people, fetch something) are primitive. The fights are simple, bring down the posture, unleash special attacks and repeat. Defeating some random wolfs and crabs takes about as much effort and time as defeating a Dominant with demigod lke powers. The maps are narrow corridors connecting battle arenas with 5 enemies. The cutscenes after boss battles are interrupted wit victory screens. There is no exploration, loot is useless.… Expand
  80. Andryu180
    Aug 5, 2023
    0
    I play on a 83'' OLED and having to play at 30 fps on such a big screen is a horrific experience. I can't play in 30 fps and 30 fps shouldn't exist anymore in 2023, 60 + fps should be the minimum standard. Unfortunately, performance mode in this game is super choppy, fps constantly drop below 48 thus disengaging vrr and causing microstutters. I can't give anything other than 0 because II play on a 83'' OLED and having to play at 30 fps on such a big screen is a horrific experience. I can't play in 30 fps and 30 fps shouldn't exist anymore in 2023, 60 + fps should be the minimum standard. Unfortunately, performance mode in this game is super choppy, fps constantly drop below 48 thus disengaging vrr and causing microstutters. I can't give anything other than 0 because I paid 80 euros but i can't play the game because it hurt my eyes. I'll give an actual vote if a patch is released that improve the performance mode and I can actually play the game… Expand
  81. Darkerasu16
    Jun 24, 2023
    2
    Final Fantasy XVI, uma das franquias mais icônicas e reverenciadas da indústria de jogos, tem sido conhecida por suas histórias cativantes, personagens complexos e gráficos impressionantes. No entanto, com o lançamento de Final Fantasy XVI, fica evidente que o jogo não conseguiu atender às expectativas em termos de jogabilidade desafiadora e gráficos atualizados. Nesta crítica exploro asFinal Fantasy XVI, uma das franquias mais icônicas e reverenciadas da indústria de jogos, tem sido conhecida por suas histórias cativantes, personagens complexos e gráficos impressionantes. No entanto, com o lançamento de Final Fantasy XVI, fica evidente que o jogo não conseguiu atender às expectativas em termos de jogabilidade desafiadora e gráficos atualizados. Nesta crítica exploro as principais falhas do jogo, incluindo a jogabilidade fácil e os gráficos que deixam a desejar, lembrando até mesmo os visuais do PlayStation 2.

    Jogabilidade fácil:
    Uma das maiores decepções em Final Fantasy XVI é a jogabilidade excessivamente fácil. A série Final Fantasy sempre foi conhecida por seus desafios estratégicos e combates envolventes, mas neste novo título, o nível de dificuldade é simplesmente insatisfatório. As batalhas são extremamente simplificadas, exigindo pouca estratégia por parte do jogador. A falta de desafio tira a sensação de conquista e progressão, deixando os jogadores com uma experiência tediosa e sem emoção.

    Gráficos desatualizados:
    Outro aspecto notável que prejudica a experiência de jogo em Final Fantasy XVI são os gráficos desatualizados. Considerando os avanços tecnológicos na indústria de jogos, esperava-se que o jogo apresentasse visuais de alta qualidade, imersivos e deslumbrantes. Infelizmente, os gráficos deste jogo lembram os visuais limitados do PlayStation 2, uma geração de console bem anterior. Os personagens e ambientes parecem desprovidos de detalhes e texturas realistas, o que resulta em uma experiência visual decepcionante e desatualizada.

    Impacto na imersão:
    A jogabilidade fácil e os gráficos desatualizados de Final Fantasy XVI têm um impacto direto na imersão do jogador. A falta de desafio e a simplicidade dos combates retiram a sensação de estar em um mundo fantástico e épico, reduzindo a motivação para continuar jogando. Além disso, os gráficos desatualizados prejudicam a capacidade do jogo de transportar os jogadores para um mundo rico e visualmente envolvente. A imersão é um elemento crucial em qualquer jogo de RPG, e é lamentável que Final Fantasy XVI falhe nesse aspecto.

    Conclusão:
    Em suma, Final Fantasy XVI não atende às expectativas dos verdadeiros fãs da franquia e não consegue manter o alto padrão estabelecido por seus antecessores. A jogabilidade fácil e a falta de desafio tiram a emoção e a satisfação da experiência de jogo, enquanto os gráficos desatualizados comprometem a imersão e o envolvimento do jogador. Esperava-se muito mais de uma franquia lendária como Final Fantasy, mas infelizmente, este jogo não alcança o patamar de excelência estabelecido pelos seus predecessores. É uma decepção para os fãs da série e para a indústria de jogos como um todo.    … Expand
  82. buyersremorse
    Aug 9, 2023
    4
    I'm 25 hours into this game and I have no choice but to give up. I could force myself to finish but I've definitely hit my threshold, it's just too boring. I've played 6, 7, 8, 9, 10/2, 12, and 15 and this one is the worst of them all. There is nothing here. Exploration is pointless because the vast world only exists for you to fight the same small roster of enemies over and over again,I'm 25 hours into this game and I have no choice but to give up. I could force myself to finish but I've definitely hit my threshold, it's just too boring. I've played 6, 7, 8, 9, 10/2, 12, and 15 and this one is the worst of them all. There is nothing here. Exploration is pointless because the vast world only exists for you to fight the same small roster of enemies over and over again, so they can drop 2 gil and crafting ingredients for a crafting system you'll NEVER use once. There's no gear loot to really speak of, no minigames, superbosses or collectables. The world is one big barren content wasteland, you're not going to be stumbling into any secrets, dungeons or fun diversions here, just crafting ingredients as far as the eye can see. Elemental affinities are gone, as are status ailments, oh, and magic only exists in the form of a single reskinned projectile depending on your Eikon flavour of choice. No party system either, just a couple of NPCs and a dog that follow you around silently. You'll forget they're even there. Story "high points" are always followed up by hours of mind-numbing busywork for poorly animated NPCs who task Clive with bread deliveries and menial labour. The sidequests are honestly terrible, like they're something out of 2009, and even if there WAS interesting lore behind them, you're going to be too uninterested to care/notice because of the terrible presentation and coma-inducing dialogue. The discount DmC combat is fun at first but grows very routine since you just demolish enemies 24/7 with no effort whatsoever. You can string together endless combos and for your efforts maybe you'll be rewarded with a 5% exp boost and fractionally more crafting ingredients than normal.

    Don't throw away your money like I did.    … Expand
  83. Moatasem
    Jun 24, 2023
    1
    I honestly feel deluded and slightly betrayed because I pre-ordered this game based on the hype trailers square enix released. I have been playing the game for almost 25 hours now and I am extremely disappointed with the game. I never thought a main final fantasy entry could be this bad. I respect people who enjoy the game, but I look at the amazing triple A games we saw this year and theI honestly feel deluded and slightly betrayed because I pre-ordered this game based on the hype trailers square enix released. I have been playing the game for almost 25 hours now and I am extremely disappointed with the game. I never thought a main final fantasy entry could be this bad. I respect people who enjoy the game, but I look at the amazing triple A games we saw this year and the last couple of years and I can't help but feel that this game doesn't stand slightest bit of chance against these other games (God of war, FF7 remake for example). Everything in the game screams half baked. Combat is repetitive, non challenging, non tactical. I wish the combat could be compared to devil may cry or Bayonetta. I would've enjoyed it if it did. At the very least DMC had combo structures and tactics behind it. This game simply doesn’t, you rely on a standard combo that you can mix with magic bursts. You basically only unlock two additional basic moves: stinger, and a helm breaker. Combat goes like this: combo and mix magic bursts and evade when needed. Release all your eikonic abilities, wait for them to cool down and keep doing the same combo with magic bursts and evade when needed. All the flashy stuff you saw in trailers are eikonic abilities that need cool down to be used again. Magic has no effect on enemies. Facing a fire lava beast? Blast him with fire and it will take damage with no problems. No poison or sleep or silence effects. Need to buff your attacks? Use an item. Want to heal? Use a potion. Can you ask the dog to heal you? Yes, but it does almost no effect.

    Graphics is just another giant mess. They opted for a non open world game and we ended up with poorly lit, barren areas with players having to literally crank the brightness slider to the highest possible to be able to play the game. At the very least FF15 felt fun to roam the world. That game had day and night cycles, interesting missions and hunts, party member to keep you company and make the game fun and enjoyable to play despite it having a dark sad story, when you rested at night and cooked a meal you felt you were relaxing like the characters. That game was made with love.

    Games like god of war and ff7 remake were both linear games and had beautiful environment designs and ran near perfectly smooth with no issues. I don't know what to say about the story except that I felt I have been experiencing a cliche play displayed at an underground theater for amateurs. I hate to be so harsh, but there's nothing remotely exciting for me in this game at this point and I feel sad about wasting 70 USD. I have to be so critical because I am a big fan of the final fantasy franchise. I always expect immense creativity from square enix especially when it comes to final fantasy games but this game is just a sad half baked product that feels extremely disappointing.    … Expand
  84. TheSirKnightly
    Jun 24, 2023
    1
    This game is a wreck. The motion blur effects and shaky cam are some of the worst, most nauseating I have ever experienced, and aren't even limited to combat/running...even the menus are not fixed. Combine that with combat that feels nothing like a Final Fantasy game (infinite ranged attacks, no mana, no elemental weakness mechanics). And don't even get me started on the animations...noneThis game is a wreck. The motion blur effects and shaky cam are some of the worst, most nauseating I have ever experienced, and aren't even limited to combat/running...even the menus are not fixed. Combine that with combat that feels nothing like a Final Fantasy game (infinite ranged attacks, no mana, no elemental weakness mechanics). And don't even get me started on the animations...none of the characters know how to hold or swing a sword properly (even Cloud with his giant hunk of steel looks better). If you're going to have realistic looking weapons, maybe motion-capture on someone who knows how to use a real weapon.… Expand
  85. BMBender
    Aug 4, 2023
    4
    Somehow, SqE made action combat more boring than endless cut scenes ( of which there is a mind numbing amount) If you think game of thrones was the hight of creative endeavor and are willing to sit through it again with name changes you may like the story. IM kinda waiting for a news report of Martin and/or HBO suing SqE over this. Prob 5 or more hrs of dialog is literally lifted wordSomehow, SqE made action combat more boring than endless cut scenes ( of which there is a mind numbing amount) If you think game of thrones was the hight of creative endeavor and are willing to sit through it again with name changes you may like the story. IM kinda waiting for a news report of Martin and/or HBO suing SqE over this. Prob 5 or more hrs of dialog is literally lifted word for word.

    Production value is obviously high, however polishing a turd is still a polished turd.

    There is no rpg
    There is no adventure There is no exploration There is no FF Protip: pop Got into your DVD, grab a PS controller, every 5/10 minutes randomly mash square and L1 for a couple minutes. You have now "played" FF16 and saved yourself $70    … Expand
  86. DSterling
    Jun 25, 2023
    4
    Decent game, doesn’t feel like a Final Fantasy main game. More a spin off of some sort. It has the original FF troupes with Chocobos, moogles, Summons but the combat system feels like a they struggles to match previous troupes from FF and are forcing them into the game. Side questing is lacklustre and unenjoyable, levelling up/grinding doesn’t feel rewarding, gearing and equipment feelsDecent game, doesn’t feel like a Final Fantasy main game. More a spin off of some sort. It has the original FF troupes with Chocobos, moogles, Summons but the combat system feels like a they struggles to match previous troupes from FF and are forcing them into the game. Side questing is lacklustre and unenjoyable, levelling up/grinding doesn’t feel rewarding, gearing and equipment feels forced. Doesnt feel like it has any replayablity. Just feel like the charm and love that went into the old games is gone and this is a game to bring fans into the series by flashing great graphics. Main character feels like a squall clone. Very linear game play. You tricks you into thinking it’s open world but it isn’t at all. Decent game but because it has the FF tag it’s disappointing. Feel like it’s time to stop think Square will come through this time and just let it die.… Expand
  87. sex69
    Jun 30, 2023
    10
    Action is the best.
    RPGs are the best.
    The open world was the best.
    In the second half of 2023, in the second half, Final Fantasy 16 and Lies of P are the most fun.
    The best games from June to September are Final Fantasy 16 and Lies of P.
  88. Elite_Soldier
    Jun 27, 2023
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game started off strong, with solid pacing, a strong premise, interesting characters and dialogue, but the game's quality quickly plummets. Themes of War, Racism, Classism and Environmentalism all take a backseat to the typical “diety is an ass" plot. They had a chance to keep this story grounded in the human conflict like the precious Game of Thrones they admire, but instead go for this nonsensical villain who can't mind break Clive when he had ample chances to do so.

    Spoiler Thoughts:
    The story
    -They ruin Joshua's character; as an adult, he just waffles and riddles all the time; he'd talk about his brother's fate as if he had some revelation to reveal to the player when we first meet him, but he didn't; he's just some clueless wanderer with awful dialogue.
    -Annabella appeared to be a really interesting character at first, but by the end, that wasn't the case; she did things that seemed like she had knowledge that would be revealed later on, but instead, she was just a generic evil mother with no depth, no redeeming qualities and no character arc.
    -Speaking of character arcs, they don't exist in this game. Clive had one at the start where his motivations changed from vengeance to saving the world, but that was the only interesting one; otherwise, all the characters are one tone with no development.
    Endgame Story
    -Ultima and Barnabas, were disappointing villains, just generic bad guys.
    -Ultima was just a generic monotone evil deity who wants no free will. So the game's theme is "defying fate". What interesting thing can we as players take away from it? Absolutely nothing!
    The Sidequests
    -The sidequests are terrible; I completed them all and regret wasting my time; they are simply fetch quests or killing generic bandits/monsters. There were no interesting side villains or plots. At least some companions had tailored sidequests, but it was such a waste of time as there was no character arc or deepening of our understanding of the character in a MEANINGFUL way.
    -The sidequests were also always low budget, with everyone just standing there with 0 expressions and talking monotonously, it was a real snoozefest. We didn't need 100 different sidequests; Focus on Quality over Quantity!
    The companions
    -The companions don't even have their own opinions; they just suck up to Clive or exist. The vendors, Joshua, and Jill are dull and with no development. Jill has some but it was just to be a damsel and do nothing by losing her powers.
    -Gav and Cid were the only interesting hideaway companions.
    The protagonist
    -Clive was interesting as a kid and in his twenties because he had interesting exchanges with everyone, but he becomes boring in his thirties. I wish he had a smidgeon of personality or depth but he stays flat, anyone who could have had an interesting dialogue with him is gone like Cid.
    The good
    -I will say that the boss fights with Benekdita, Hugo, and Dion were spectacular, but with the main villains being ass, the sidemissions being bloated, and none of these characters getting proper development, it just feels like this game is just short-lived spectacle with no depth.
    The Gameplay
    -Combat was pretty good at first, but after you've mastered everything the combat has to offer by the 20 hour mark, then onward it just feels like you turn your brain off and use muscle memory to get a victory. This combat would have felt more appropriate for a 20-hour experience like DMC rather than FF, which was 50 hours long for me. You gain new abilities, but it doesn't make the game any more enjoyable; you still have to dodge and spam supers to reduce health, because your normal hits barely do anything anyway.
    -Gameplay could have had longevity if there were RPG elements in it, but without them, the game's combat drags. Weapons and armour were simply chosen based on higher stats, and rings had minor effects such as +5 damage, which were completely useless when your base damage is like 400.
    -The maps have no interesting loot. Chests contain useless items such as +5 salt. You realise the illusion of exploring pretty quickly, where you find you are wasting your time and are best off doing objectives.
    Conclusion
    Overall, the game was interesting until Anabella died, after which it died. Sidequests are a pain. The gameplay becomes monotonous. Pacing is hampered by some main quests that also have long fetch quests. There were no interesting characters left alive. Interesting characters such as Benedikta, Hugo, Cid, and Anabella perish. Dion was interesting but becomes lifeless when joining the crew.
    Marketing
    -I don't like how marketing lied about the sidequests being deep.
    -They also made it appear as if there would be a deep story, instead, it was a straightforward story of man versus deity, but with tedious Kingdom Hearts waffle dialogue. They didn't even use flashbacks for Valthesia in the past, instead, we just get boring exposition from Ultima. The game struggles with telling but not showing.    … Expand
  89. George_Jungle
    Sep 5, 2023
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Another disappointing entry since FFXIII and another AAA bumble that shows how far the gaming industry has fallen.
    Visuals are fine I guess though the facial expressions of characters remains unchanged since the PS3 era. Music is mostly good with highs and lows. Story is somehow better since the Devs understood that they don't need to shy away from mature themes and presentation. Still underdeveloped though.
    Characters are mostly empty husks except for Clive and Cid and that is very obvious with Jill that simply exists in the game just for the hero to have the most boring romance ever made in a videogame. The fact that you don't have a proper team like every other mainline entry to follow you at all times doesn't help either.
    Combat is one of its strongest points, indeed plays like DMC but suffers from the fact that it takes too long to acquire new Eikons which give you new abilities to experiment. Areas are either straightforward or some semi open spaces that offer nothing for those who search every nook and cranny. Just empty MMO garbage with a bit of FFXIII feel.
    As for it's best aspect, that is the main story boss battles that look and play gorgeously, even the Eikon battles that don't exactly offer any difficulty or skill to prevail, just spectacle. It's probably the easiest FF I ever played and even action mode(normal) offers almost no challenge at all.
    It's worst aspect and that which infuriated me the most are the unnecessary and immensely boring side quests (around 100 of those, excluding monster hunts) that along with some tedious story moments made progress a slog. Around 50% of the main story I started skipping every cut scene from the side quests. Videogames are meant to be fun above everything else and to me it felt like doing work/chore of the worst kind. Game Devs, we don't need an RPG to be a 100 hours long to think that our money is well spent. With 30 hours of quality we're content, something you don't seem to understand and for that you'll eventually go out of business. Fun and escapism are the key words,got it?

    PS. People who give FFXVI 0-1 are dumb, but those who it 9-10 are window lickers and paid shills and deserve every garbage AAA title that comes their way. As for me this Final Fantasy is the Final nail in the coffin, I've had enough really.    … Expand
  90. Stanard
    Jun 28, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. love the story
    love the character
    love the combat

    -1 cuz the ending mean now I have to wait for DLC    … Expand
  91. Eudoxo0
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    Juego sublime, gráficamente una belleza y el diseño artístico una genialidad, muy bien optimizado aunque hay que tomar en cuenta lo que comentan los analistas acerca de los inconvenientes en modo rendimiento, yo lo estoy en modo calidad y estoy impresionado con la potencia gráfica, cero glitches y cero sobrecalentamiento. No es un Final Fantasy al uso, pero las nuevas mecánicas de combatesJuego sublime, gráficamente una belleza y el diseño artístico una genialidad, muy bien optimizado aunque hay que tomar en cuenta lo que comentan los analistas acerca de los inconvenientes en modo rendimiento, yo lo estoy en modo calidad y estoy impresionado con la potencia gráfica, cero glitches y cero sobrecalentamiento. No es un Final Fantasy al uso, pero las nuevas mecánicas de combates son excelentes, la forma de contar la historia es genial y los combates con los jefes epicos.

    El juego tiene sus claro oscuros, especialmente a nivel de la estructura de las misiones secundarias y la dificultad, puede ser sencillo para los más hardcore, pero recomiendo totalmente que compren el juego, jueguenlo y juzguen ustedes mismo.    … Expand
  92. Limiting
    Jul 3, 2023
    10
    Such a beautiful story driven game with a delightful combate system and memorable characters. Is a shame the 2023 GOTY will be for Zelda because this Is trully a GOTY.
  93. Chrisanity
    Aug 23, 2023
    6
    Where do I begin here, having loved the FF7 part one remake I have been looking forward to this game. I’ll start with the positives, the story was immersive with great graphics on the cutscenes and great voice acting. you grew a bond over time with the characters, the main objectives were clearly marked and progressed the story appropriately, and although I saw instances where cheery musicWhere do I begin here, having loved the FF7 part one remake I have been looking forward to this game. I’ll start with the positives, the story was immersive with great graphics on the cutscenes and great voice acting. you grew a bond over time with the characters, the main objectives were clearly marked and progressed the story appropriately, and although I saw instances where cheery music was playing when something tragic or intense was happening during a few cutscenes or right after the cutscene it was great music for the most part. The eikon battles had me feeling like I was controlling a power ranger megazord so that was pretty fun and exiting. -As much as I tried loving this game I simply found too many things that I personally didn’t enjoy, I couldn’t explore the beautiful world as much as I wanted too since there was no incentive to do so! You would find like 2 Gil in a corner of a map or a few steelsilk after defeating a tanky creature.
    -The side missions are absolutely mediocre, take plates of food to 2 people… take apples to 3 people. I couldn’t believe how lazy and uncreative these missions were written into the game, there’s a handful of decent ones but for the most part they’re terrible.
    -The combat was somewhat new and refreshing at the beginning but I didn’t really feel any reward for defeating a majority of the bosses in the game, instead of making them challenging to fight it feels as though they just slap more HP on them.
    Overall the game consists of watching a 30 minute cutscene then you fight a few enemies in between, do/or don’t do some terrible side quests, reach your new destination/objective and watch another 10 minute cutscene. Rinse and repeat.    … Expand
  94. Kenmei
    Jul 3, 2023
    9
    For those people worried about how much different this game is to past games, don't worry about that. Final Fantasy is a series that's been known to make drastic changes to it's formula over the mainline entries and this is no different. It's not a turn based battle system anymore but that shouldn't matter in the long run if the gameplay that's here is good and it's great. The actionFor those people worried about how much different this game is to past games, don't worry about that. Final Fantasy is a series that's been known to make drastic changes to it's formula over the mainline entries and this is no different. It's not a turn based battle system anymore but that shouldn't matter in the long run if the gameplay that's here is good and it's great. The action styled combat is terrific. With tons of battle options and things to do, it's really fun, especially the Eikon or summon fights that serve as easily the biggest draw in my book to get people to play this game. The story is very well done, albeit with the caveat that it dives deep into a few tropes that I personally HATE towards the end of the game. But it's not afraid to have a heavy dose of a level violence that surprised me alot when compared to past games as well as depicting multiple sex scenes that, while not graphic, were here. In past games, it was a wonder if the characters even knew what that word meant but it's very clear here. The influence of Game of Thrones is so beyond obvious it might as well not even be said, but I love that they weren't afraid to go the extra mile here for a more mature experience. The characters feel realistic and most of the voice performances were outstanding, most particular the actor for the main character Clive. It really brought me in to the experience. My main gripe, outside of the tropes, is that the middle portion of the story can drag badly after one of the most climatic fights in the whole game and that the experience feels more linear then I was hoping for with a lack of side quests until the very end of the game when they stuffed it to the brim with them. Overall this is an experience that I will recommend to every RPG and Action game fan I can. Do not let the people complaining about this "Not being their Final Fantasy" dissuade you from playing one of the best FF games ever. It's probably in my top 3 FF games ever, with it being a few terrible tropes away from it getting a 10 for me.… Expand
  95. resh_aykut
    Jul 14, 2023
    9
    "My 56-hour FFXVI journey came to an end today. Whenever i start playing a final fantasy game, i never want to these beautiful journeys end. Because each final fantasy game is unique to me. There is so much to say about the game. The characters and story are brilliantly written, the battles are breathtaking, the level designs are stunning, and oh, all those epic Masayoshi Soken soundtracks"My 56-hour FFXVI journey came to an end today. Whenever i start playing a final fantasy game, i never want to these beautiful journeys end. Because each final fantasy game is unique to me. There is so much to say about the game. The characters and story are brilliantly written, the battles are breathtaking, the level designs are stunning, and oh, all those epic Masayoshi Soken soundtracks since 14, it's a pure work of art by Naoki Yoshida." Deserves Game of the Year award more than anything.

    I still can't get the ending of my head. Whole game was such a unique experience for me and this song hits so hard...    … Expand
  96. mordecai35
    Jun 28, 2023
    9
    Honestly, I give it a 7, but to counter the zero score trolls I've bumped it up to a 9.

    The game is a bit slow, dry dialogue at times, and an overuse of cutscenes, but later in the game it really picks up and the story gets a bit more personal. I enjoyed the 52 hours I got out of it and will likely play it again someday.
  97. MazePLn
    Jul 9, 2023
    9
    I just beat that phenomenal FF game I have 2 big issues with it, that hold that game off being 10/10 and take place among 7, 9, X. First of all the sub-quests are terrible, and I will let it slide but few of them are implemented as a main quest and you need to do them to advance the story. The second is purple jelly sky… OMG what a disgrace for the graphics from Square, it happens to soon,I just beat that phenomenal FF game I have 2 big issues with it, that hold that game off being 10/10 and take place among 7, 9, X. First of all the sub-quests are terrible, and I will let it slide but few of them are implemented as a main quest and you need to do them to advance the story. The second is purple jelly sky… OMG what a disgrace for the graphics from Square, it happens to soon, and all the sky and locations become ugly, and the music is far worse than before. I will let it slide if after beating the game you can turn it off to do all the side activities, maybe they will add it in DLC. Because of that decision, I beat the game and I am selling it, and I wanted to platinum it. I don’t understand they can do that sky just before the last boss not in 2/3 of the game. Sad…… Expand
  98. LastImmortal
    Jun 28, 2023
    9
    The game is very well done for what it is. I'd have liked a little more options for equipment/upgrading, harder difficulties and more endgame..but it's still the best game SE has released since DQ11. The games semi-linear but the maps open up quite a bit, it's a nice change of pace to underwhelming and fluff filled open world titles. The story and music are very solid. Some of my favoriteThe game is very well done for what it is. I'd have liked a little more options for equipment/upgrading, harder difficulties and more endgame..but it's still the best game SE has released since DQ11. The games semi-linear but the maps open up quite a bit, it's a nice change of pace to underwhelming and fluff filled open world titles. The story and music are very solid. Some of my favorite FF songs are now from this game. The combats not as in depth as say a DmC game, but it's still a load of fun and still has its challenges (I collected every Meda of Valor without cheat rings and it was quite challenging). Side quest have the FF14 fetch feel at the start but get much better later in the game where they include a lot more lore, character development and better rewards. This is a solid entry with a very flushed out cast. The VA is incredible and the Story is well paced. Awesome job SE.… Expand
  99. DeathSpiral
    Jun 26, 2023
    7
    Very excited when Yoshida released 16... I Pre-ordered game because of faith of him.... and.... sigh

    Graphic: (9/10) Great and stunning scenes. Very nice. But the frame drops frequently. Story: (3/10) Telling is very bad. Does this guy want revenge? Why did this guy give up so easily? This guy wants to save people but not himself and his loved ones? Added sub-stories to the main    Very excited when Yoshida released 16... I Pre-ordered game because of faith of him.... and.... sigh

    Graphic: (9/10)
    Great and stunning scenes. Very nice. But the frame drops frequently.

    Story: (3/10)
    Telling is very bad. Does this guy want revenge? Why did this guy give up so easily? This guy wants to save people but not himself and his loved ones?
    Added sub-stories to the main story so they extended play time. Have to stop or drop the game because of storytelling. Sub-stories are boring but it is rewarded at the end.
    But the ending is............ It doesn't have depth of story and also not enough narratives to convince the player. Ending makes it even worse.

    Music: (10/10)
    One of the main reasons to play ff16. Normally music reminds me how great the game was... but I don't want to think about this game

    Battle: (8/10)
    Not an easy game, but there are modes and items to make the game easy. Which was very good. Button pressing game but it has more depth in 2nd playthrough.
    However, do they expect us to play the 2nd playthrough with this? Also, you can't play with other team members.

    GamePlay: (7/10)
    UI is not comfortable. No running in the village. Can't mark the object if you are not on the map. Useless Trophies. Some of the event scenes are too long or short of explanation. Couldn't balance the events.

    Overall: (37/50)
    Very disappointing game from Yoshida. He told us he focused on the story. But it's not good. It's for him and his team members only. I don't mind if it's not a RPG, or old FF style. But this was a failure of the FF franchise.
    The game wants to be a 'Sony' style game. I see why. It worked somehow, but lost FF styles. Yoshida called himself a gamer, but I think he misunderstood.
    His ego and mind just works with his team mates, but not work with FF fans or other gamers. It's about time to let the FF franchise go. Never going to buy the game from Yoshida again.    … Expand
  100. Kadoosh
    Jun 29, 2023
    10
    Despite a few technical issues, FFXVI is a gold standard in storytelling, epic cinematography, mind blowing action sequences, and many more. I also didn't think the gameplay itself would be as deep and enjoyable as it is. Thank you Square, especially Yoshi P for delivering beyond our expectations. Definitely worth buying a PS5 just to experience this masterpiece on launch.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 146 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 134 out of 146
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 146
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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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