Final Fantasy XVI

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8567 Ratings

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  1. XOXAJLEEXOX
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    I don't how all the hate this game got but it's been outstanding, storyline is out of this world, cutscenes is unreal, combat is very good and the graphics are unbelievable. Side missions are very good. People should actually play the game before reviewing bombing because of jealousy they can't play it. I'd like to thank square enix for this game, it truly had been a amazing project thatI don't how all the hate this game got but it's been outstanding, storyline is out of this world, cutscenes is unreal, combat is very good and the graphics are unbelievable. Side missions are very good. People should actually play the game before reviewing bombing because of jealousy they can't play it. I'd like to thank square enix for this game, it truly had been a amazing project that you have worked on.… Expand
  2. Nana111
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Amazing. The visuals, the action, and the story are all captivating and wonderful.
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  3. TerrenceG
    Jul 7, 2023
    6
    Just okay. Lots of cutscenes and decent action but personally find the game loop a bit one-note. Story quest, 3 side quests, a couple bounties, then on to the next story chunk.

    Worth checking out but not at the full price point
  4. djtsubasa88
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    An incredible experience, a true Final Fantasy. Fun gameplay and fascinating story. Yoshida a true master for Final Fantasy!
  5. EpsilonEagle
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Final fantasy XVI rappresenta un punto di rottura ed un enorme balzo evolutivo per la serie così come fece il VI a suo tempo soprattutto per la scrittura, la narrazione cinematografica, i personaggi e la realizzazione tecnica sbalorditiva. Adempie in pieno a tutto ciò che un amante dei giochi di ruolo potrebbe sognare grazie ad un combat system stratificato, profondo e galvanizzante (pocoFinal fantasy XVI rappresenta un punto di rottura ed un enorme balzo evolutivo per la serie così come fece il VI a suo tempo soprattutto per la scrittura, la narrazione cinematografica, i personaggi e la realizzazione tecnica sbalorditiva. Adempie in pieno a tutto ciò che un amante dei giochi di ruolo potrebbe sognare grazie ad un combat system stratificato, profondo e galvanizzante (poco importa che sia in tempo reale), una colonna sonora ed un impianto audio fuori parametro (compreso il magistrale doppiaggio in italiano degno di un film in CG Square Enix), una storia ed una narrazione mai così adulte, profonde e capaci di toccare l'anima di ogni videogiocatore ed una realizzazione tecnico- artistica ai vertici delle produzioni Ps5. Se avete amato action RPG come lo splendido Tales of Arise non potrete non amare anche questo capitolo della fantasia finale che mette da parte gli aspetti anime più superficiali e leggeri per definirsi un dark fantasy realistico, ogni dettaglio è stato curato maniacalmente e non c'è posto per il non sense o personaggi bislacchi. L'unico difetto è che prima o poi finisce. Bellissima la lore e la possibilità di richiamarla con un tasto contestualmente a quello che succede in quel momento a schermo(sistema similare ma molto meno raffinato e completo lo aveva già intrapreso triangle strategy).Personalmente lo reputo alla pari di esclusive come the last of us 2, Gow, Uncharted etc. dai quali non ha nulla da invidiare.Totale.… Expand
  6. mizukihaio
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    A Final Fantasy for your friend who has never played FF before. Great story, accessible, fun combat, and beautiful graphics.
  7. Scwabzz
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    It is a bit different from the FF games I have played in the past but either way it is an amazing game. The story and gameplay really make it for me! Only flaw I would say is that it doesn’t really feel like an JRPG anymore as it feels a lot more like an action game now but the story makes up for it and I recommend to atleast try out the demo!
  8. Exile_Rika
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Game runs perfectly on my PS5, the gameplay is a lot of fun, and the story of the game is phenomenal. The team behind the game certainly have put a lot of love into this game and it shows, I know already that this is my game of the year.
  9. DarthFaber
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    It's a great return in to the top of final fantasy saga! Finally, welcome back
  10. MustPlayReviews
    Jul 6, 2023
    6
    Final Fantasy 16 is a visually stunning game with impressive particle effects, showcasing the power and size of the eikons. However, the art direction has some poor choices, including excessive chromatic aberration and motion blur that cannot be disabled. The game lacks color variation, with most of the visuals appearing dark and lacking depth. The sound design is outstanding, with anFinal Fantasy 16 is a visually stunning game with impressive particle effects, showcasing the power and size of the eikons. However, the art direction has some poor choices, including excessive chromatic aberration and motion blur that cannot be disabled. The game lacks color variation, with most of the visuals appearing dark and lacking depth. The sound design is outstanding, with an emotionally moving score and excellent voice acting, although there are issues with voice placement and compression. The gameplay introduces an unconventional combat system that can be exhilarating but becomes monotonous during basic fights. The combat lacks strategic elements present in previous Final Fantasy titles, making encounters less engaging. The performance of the game is not very impressive, with frame drops and stuttering in the performance mode. The story, however, is a standout, featuring compelling character struggles and emotional storytelling. The world of Final Fantasy 16 is dark and war-torn, filled with pain and hopelessness, but also the determination to protect and make things right. Despite its flaws, Final Fantasy 16 is worth playing for those who can overlook its visual and gameplay issues. I give it a grade of D and question the high scores it has received any game that has chromatic aberration loses a tier from me purposely damaging the picture quality is unacceptable… Expand
  11. sapphicvalkyrja
    Jul 7, 2023
    6
    Were it not for the existence of FFXV, this would be my least favorite Final Fantasy. While the game has a solid combat system and jaw-dropping Eikon battles, the character writing is some of the worst in the series history, the plot is several hours too long, and many plot threads and characters are dropped from the narrative with absolutely no pay-off. The sidequest designs showcase theWere it not for the existence of FFXV, this would be my least favorite Final Fantasy. While the game has a solid combat system and jaw-dropping Eikon battles, the character writing is some of the worst in the series history, the plot is several hours too long, and many plot threads and characters are dropped from the narrative with absolutely no pay-off. The sidequest designs showcase the worst elements of MMO sidequests (which is often more tolerable in actual MMOs), and the RPG elements are so muted that they should have been removed entirely.… Expand
  12. Alisan1379
    Jul 7, 2023
    5
    This game is an amazing experience, an story that have been written so well combined with a great gameplay that is getting bigger , more exciting..., and a fantastic music by (soken)
    And actually game is 60fps , and has a good side quest that make you understand the world of the game better.after playing this game for 28 hour , I would say it's the best final fantasy series that I played,    This game is an amazing experience, an story that have been written so well combined with a great gameplay that is getting bigger , more exciting..., and a fantastic music by (soken)
    And actually game is 60fps , and has a good side quest that make you understand the world of the game better.after playing this game for 28 hour , I would say it's the best final fantasy series that I played, and it's my GOTY.❤️❤️    … Expand
  13. F_Vodevil
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Absolutely perfect game, Yoshi-p has done it again! This man is single handedly fixing the reputation of square Enix.
    I cannot get enough of the epic story, great battle system and RPG elements.
  14. Mgp6129
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Story is very good and well paced. Combat is fun, fluid, and they have a very creative way of teaching new people how to start playing action combat (if you don’t abuse it).
  15. FuzzReviews
    Jun 24, 2023
    8
    The game has utterly incredible and fantastical moments that are almost completely squandered by boring, pointless RPG tedium. It’s baffling that such unreal set pieces and stellar combat is broken up by sections of utter rubbish. This is the games biggest issue, besides this bizarre pacing the game is astounding. The story falls a little flat yet the combat, art direction, HUD, music andThe game has utterly incredible and fantastical moments that are almost completely squandered by boring, pointless RPG tedium. It’s baffling that such unreal set pieces and stellar combat is broken up by sections of utter rubbish. This is the games biggest issue, besides this bizarre pacing the game is astounding. The story falls a little flat yet the combat, art direction, HUD, music and acting are all highlights representing the very best in games. I would still recommend this game, if you’re willing to do some boring RPG side quests.… Expand
  16. Strider_Roshin
    Jul 7, 2023
    7
    If you asked my opinion at the 80% mark I would have put this game at a 9/10 easily. However the best aspect of the game (the story) fell off a cliff once it became more about the true villain of the game (which is near the end). If you don't care about a good story then the combat is fantastic, but it's a bit of an ability spam game rather than using your actual weapon. The itemizationIf you asked my opinion at the 80% mark I would have put this game at a 9/10 easily. However the best aspect of the game (the story) fell off a cliff once it became more about the true villain of the game (which is near the end). If you don't care about a good story then the combat is fantastic, but it's a bit of an ability spam game rather than using your actual weapon. The itemization is nearly non-existent. There are some great side quests; however, there are way too many of them, and a lot of them feel like fetch quests. The combat is also a bit too easy. I hear NG+ makes it better, but after experiencing the disappointing story once I'd rather not relive it.… Expand
  17. AyyDee
    Jul 4, 2023
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really wanted to like this iteration of FF but it I found myself falling asleep while playing a few times.
    The combat is OK..... Slash, slash, slash, limit break, eikon abilities, cooldown, repeat. It reminds me of FFXIV with a little active combat, on top of that the best Eikon, Odin.... isn't even unlocked until pretty much the end of the game. The game basically wants you to complete it first to then start having fun with having all the abilities and skills for new game plus. I'm sorry but I don't have the time or energy to play through everything AGAIN to get the best weapon to play arcade me for a high score.... What happend to all the cool side quests, dark aeon.... sorry Eikons, thing that you WANTED to do. Oh wow a few monster hunts.... AND!?!?!......
    there are about 5 side quest worth doing, all the rest are just to wasted your time to say the game took longer to complete then what it should of, generic fetch quests, run around needlessly for a few gil and creating items you will probably never use because all the stuff worth your time is pretty much at the end of the game. At the end of a cutscene a chracter says he wants to have a word with Clive, only for me to run across the other side of the hideaway to say two sentences that he could of just said in the original cutscene.... its a constant run around, of needlessly filler.
    The story is good, but again I feel the game keeps purpose postponing and slowing everything down on purpose and its quite annoying.
    The only character that had an impact for me was Cid.
    In short because I cant be bothered to write anymore... the game is mediocre, its FF, but only because of the Eikons, Crystal's and other nuances of the final fantasy series. Not a fan of the direction its headed and this just goes to show by the sale that have dropped by 90%. Please don't believe the hype.    … Expand
  18. bugforce
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy XVI is a stunning game with beautiful graphics that truly showcase the power of next-generation consoles. The attention to detail in every aspect of the game world is impressive and immersive. In addition, the combat encounters are thrilling and keep the player engaged throughout the entire adventure. While the game is already challenging, having a higher difficulty optionFinal Fantasy XVI is a stunning game with beautiful graphics that truly showcase the power of next-generation consoles. The attention to detail in every aspect of the game world is impressive and immersive. In addition, the combat encounters are thrilling and keep the player engaged throughout the entire adventure. While the game is already challenging, having a higher difficulty option would be a great addition for those looking for an even greater challenge. Overall, Final Fantasy XVI is a true testament to the capabilities of modern gaming technology and a must-play for fans of the series.… Expand
  19. YuyuGumshoe
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Created an account just to rate this game. I didn't finish it yet, but it's a master piece to me. I absolutely don't understand all the 0 reviews, mostly saying "it's not a final fantasy game". Final Fantasy always changed over the years. Just shows that people buy a game for the name and not for what the game is. The combat is very well done. I never had any bad frame drops and this gameCreated an account just to rate this game. I didn't finish it yet, but it's a master piece to me. I absolutely don't understand all the 0 reviews, mostly saying "it's not a final fantasy game". Final Fantasy always changed over the years. Just shows that people buy a game for the name and not for what the game is. The combat is very well done. I never had any bad frame drops and this game runs perfectly on release, unlike a lot of other AAA games. If this game is not your cup of tea, that is fine. But giving it bad reviews just for review bombing it, is just wrong. The story is interesting, the characters are well made and I personally have a lot of fun with it, especially since it's in a mideval setting again. Yoshi-P did amazing on this one.… Expand
  20. AndieXYZ
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    What a game!!!! So much presence and dedication in this game. Instantly has become one of my favorite games ever!
  21. Jeku84
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un juego sublime. La batalla de eikon es epica.Entra en el top 3 de los mejores juegos de final fantasy… Expand
  22. Ryph
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    A fantastic breath of fresh air for a series I've dearly loved for thirty years. My GOTY!
  23. ViceCrusader
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy is a Japanese science fantasy anthology media franchise created by Hironobu Sakaguchi and developed and owned by Square Enix (formerly Square). The franchise centers on a series of fantasy and science fantasy role-playing video games. The first game in the series was released in 1987, with 16 numbered main entries having been released to date.
  24. padorog370
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Sumérgete en una aventura emocionante y épica con Final Fantasy 16, el último título de la legendaria franquicia. Esta entrega cautiva desde el primer momento con su fascinante mundo, personajes memorables y una historia profunda que te mantendrá enganchado durante horas.
  25. Jay11_1220
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This game has amazing cinematics beautiful graphics one of the best stories I have ever seen in a video game definitely the best Final Fantasy story. Also the gameplay is so smooth and satisfying and we all know gameplay is King I hate to see all the Xbox fans that are upset it did not come to their platform review bombing this game it deserves so much more.
  26. CloudStrife777
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    Excellent game, very good soundtrack, very dynamic combat mode, the story is exquisite, I would add the way to also be able to play it in turns for the fans (so it would blow everything up) and good to improve the graphics that were like for ps4
  27. tripplex
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A great game, great music, beautiful graphics, epic scenes that are not inferior to cinema… Expand
  28. Nocto13100
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    Excellent game! Its been a long time a Final Fantasy didnt transport me in a very good story. The Licence Final Fantasy come back in force with this episode XVI
  29. fabianop
    Jul 4, 2023
    7
    The game is very linear. Items acquired around the world and in battles are practically useless. It has no puzzles or challenges. The character evolution system is superficial. There are many, many cut scenes. It doesn't feel like Final Fantasy.
  30. oYazmat
    Jul 12, 2023
    7
    Now that I have finished it, I can give my honest review:

    Visuals 10/10
    Storytelling 9/10
    Combat System 8/10
    Side quests 8/10
    Story 6/10
    Monsters Variation 5/10
    Abilities System 4/10
    Side content 3/10

    In terms of a general appreciation, I can give it a 7/10
  31. Razalgul
    Jul 14, 2023
    6
    +nice graphics +story good overall (just badly paced)
    +great score
    +feels epic =fight system not bad but gets repetitive fast
    -boring, really bad side quests
    -ability tree can be ignored -crafting can be ignored, very simple
    -empty world with nothing to do other than the main quest
    -too linear
    -no RPG in FF16
  32. SeekDWay
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    Giving this 9/10 only because I don't own a console and don't plan to own one. Please ensure your games are released in a timely fashion on PC.

    It's a beautiful game, no need to say more. Just enjoy the game, it's a benchmark of what a modern AAA title can be.
  33. Deepseaproc
    Jun 25, 2023
    9
    Best it's been since 10. New combat that feels great and a pretty fun story. Only thing that feels lacking is the missing optional bosses and such.
  34. ZYMROD
    Jun 24, 2023
    8
    El juego cumple las expectativas aportando una trama interesante, graficos preciosos, ambientación inmersiva, protagonista carismático, música a la altura y una mezcla de hack n/ slash que cumple pero no sorprende. Siendo los punto malos:

    Lo Malo - El tramo final que se siente apresurado y poco desarrollado. - Las misiones secundarias que son absolutamente irrelevantes y que parecen    El juego cumple las expectativas aportando una trama interesante, graficos preciosos, ambientación inmersiva, protagonista carismático, música a la altura y una mezcla de hack n/ slash que cumple pero no sorprende. Siendo los punto malos:

    Lo Malo

    - El tramo final que se siente apresurado y poco desarrollado.
    - Las misiones secundarias que son absolutamente irrelevantes y que parecen sacadas de un MMO.
    - El desarrollo de personajes secundarios que no convence o no se sienten memorables.
    - El sistema de combate entretiene las primeras horas. Pero sufre el síntoma de los Tales Of, donde pasado cierto tiempo solo terminaras usando tres combinaciones para matar a todo e incluso a los jefes.
    - Los combates cinemáticos "interactivos" entre las invocaciones que es bonito pero jugablemente Meh!
    - El diseño de los NPC que parecen de MMO con animaciones básicas y que ayudan a perder la inmersión.
    - Zonas abiertas o de transición hermosos, pero muy vacíos. Parecen sacados del XIV pero sin alma y nada relevante que visitar.
    - Su excesivo precio USD70, que se reciente mucho con el escaso contenido y desconocimiento de la realidad actual del mercado.

    Siendo sincero el juego, pese a sus defectos vale la pena arriesgarse. Ya que, si lo analizamos en frio es la única entrega decente después del fiasco de la saga Lighting, Noctis y Ace. El juego en cuanto a trama promete y no decepciona pese a las expectativas que generaba la demo.    … Expand
  35. Fausthor
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy returns home to a medieval setting with amazing gameplay, beautiful visuals, and an absorbing story. The game has some of the most charismatic characters in the whole franchise, a similar combat mechanic to FFXV (but vastly improved). A welcoming game to both veterans and new players alike.
  36. Ishme
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    Combat is very fun and you can customize gear, eikons and abilities quite a lot for various combinations and story is great so far, would highly recommend playing the demo first before buying the main game. Overall great game.
  37. TonyStark007
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Things which I liked:
    1. Beautiful scenery: Developers really put effort to create everything looking real. I often feel like I am in a fantasy world. You can see far far away and every part of Valesthia is beautiful.
    2. Music:...Nothing much to say. It's a masterpiece. 3. Combat: Combat keeps getting better and better. You start with just 1 special move and by the end of game you    Things which I liked:
    1. Beautiful scenery: Developers really put effort to create everything looking real. I often feel like I am in a fantasy world. You can see far far away and every part of Valesthia is beautiful.

    2. Music:...Nothing much to say. It's a masterpiece.

    3. Combat: Combat keeps getting better and better. You start with just 1 special move and by the end of game you are a tank. So many different variations that you just want fight to never end.

    4. Story: Its a well developed story. Play this game when you have time and listen to every conversation. Story is rich and although you travel at random places at the start but later it starts to make more sense.

    5. You would want to play it again. Lore is vast and you would want to know more about the world.

    Things that can improve:
    1. Some frame rate drop in forest areas which can be improved. Game can be made more smooth.

    I really want to play game again and know lore better. I just rushed through so far and I think I want to learn more.    … Expand
  38. BeckVF
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muy god y no al review bombing de una compañía o otra otra final fantasy qué sale y va pal goty… Expand
  39. Purple_Rod
    Jun 25, 2023
    9
    The game is good though it is far from perfect it has its ups and downs, the major downpoint would be the lack of a party (technically there is companions such as your hound) and the lack of control of others "party members" . Also I dislike the lack of destructive environment and interactive environment. The game has performance issues when played in performance mode (which I didn't play)The game is good though it is far from perfect it has its ups and downs, the major downpoint would be the lack of a party (technically there is companions such as your hound) and the lack of control of others "party members" . Also I dislike the lack of destructive environment and interactive environment. The game has performance issues when played in performance mode (which I didn't play) and don't recommend. Quality mode is the best mode to play it although it is not the smoother experience when it comes to FPS, it has solid 30 fps and stunning graphics. Overall the game is good and I think it's properly rated sitting at a 88 metacritic score.… Expand
  40. armageddon2431
    Jun 25, 2023
    9
    A massive tonal and mechanical shift for the series, but it's not for the worse imo. Final Fantasy XVI has been some of the most fun ive had on PS5.
  41. Xenkain
    Jun 26, 2023
    9
    A fantastic and beautiful game, the story and the world is amazing FF meets GoT so it's definitely not for the faint hearted. Slick action that is easy to pick up but difficult to master, an excellent addition to the FF family
  42. vahf
    Jun 26, 2023
    9
    This game is amazing, it is one the best Final Fantasy games out there, the battle system is a bit tough getting used to, but fun either way. Definetly Final Fantasy is back with a great story line, Im having so much fun with it. Recomended 10 out of 10....
  43. BigSimba18
    Jun 26, 2023
    9
    Great visuals great combat, story wasn't a super big hit for me. The music was really good. Felt the game needed more weapon choices to spice up combat as well but all in all one of my favorite releases this year.
  44. steada1986
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    i give it as 9/10 as the characters, story, music, world building, easter eggs, side quests and rewards, RPG elements were top notch!
    the only thing stopping from giving it a perfect 10/10 was the combat, while i love the DMC style of combat the game has, it feels lacking in a sense, personally the FF7:R combat system had the perfect blend of action and turn based combat.
  45. AvidGamerX
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    Excellent addition to the franchise. Beautiful graphics, fun story and most importantly, amazingly satisfying gameplay.
  46. makesmewonder
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Phenomenal! One of the best Final Fantasy games ever made! Phenomenal! One of the best Final Fantasy games ever made! Phenomenal! One of the best Final Fantasy games ever made! Phenomenal! One of the best Final Fantasy games ever made! Phenomenal! One of the best Final Fantasy games ever made! Phenomenal! One of the best Final Fantasy games ever made! Phenomenal! One of the best FinalPhenomenal! One of the best Final Fantasy games ever made! Phenomenal! One of the best Final Fantasy games ever made! Phenomenal! One of the best Final Fantasy games ever made! Phenomenal! One of the best Final Fantasy games ever made! Phenomenal! One of the best Final Fantasy games ever made! Phenomenal! One of the best Final Fantasy games ever made! Phenomenal! One of the best Final Fantasy games ever made! Phenomenal! One of the best Final Fantasy games ever made! Phenomenal! One of the best Final Fantasy games ever made!… Expand
  47. FadeD_487
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    It's a masterpiece
    Epic boss fight
    Epic music
    The story is sad and beautiful at the same time
    I only have one complaint: the performance mode isn't great
    Therefore, I recommend playing this game in graphic mode, which is a permanently locked 30 frames per second
  48. WhoDis
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Words don't do it justice! Its a top cinema and game experience. Game of the year in my opinion and you must experience it for yourself!
  49. FinalBaldur
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    FF 16 is amazing modern Final Fantasy game. Completely ignore those Baldur's Gate 3 losers who are trying to review bomb this great game. They actually think that modern FF should have turn based combat. This is biggest nonsense ever!
  50. BillyOcean
    Aug 30, 2023
    5
    An absolute slog with no spirit or life. Cutscenes dragging on at literal 25% normal human conversation comprehension speed. The narrow hallways that connect these cutscenes, "the world", might look really nice, but they are absolutely dead. The extremely dated arrangement of enemies makes the whole thing feel cheap. I just barely emerged from a truly sluggish cutscene and I'm about toAn absolute slog with no spirit or life. Cutscenes dragging on at literal 25% normal human conversation comprehension speed. The narrow hallways that connect these cutscenes, "the world", might look really nice, but they are absolutely dead. The extremely dated arrangement of enemies makes the whole thing feel cheap. I just barely emerged from a truly sluggish cutscene and I'm about to just walk over to the next one, and I see three enemies on the way that I could fight or not. This is the game basically leaving its pacing to me instead of curating it and making sure the whole thing has a rhythm to it - you know, a gameplay loop?! I could not be more disappointed. The fighting is good, but that's because they poached the guy who does the fighting good. The disastrous pacing wrenches you out of the world as often as it can and instead of a gripping high fantasy adventure I'm holding off on saving the world to go serve drinks for some lazy npc. This contrast might be something we could excuse for the ps1 era, but game design and narrative design have achieved a level of grace that we have come to expect in the last DECADE. This game is like sand paper to my brain. Makes me love the absolutely weird ffxv even more when compared to this, which is maybe the most vanilla, by-the-numbers action jrpg of the decade.… Expand
  51. Solidsnake00901
    Sep 4, 2023
    9
    Another Excellent entry into the Final Fantasy series. It may be different from previous titles but the story really carries the experience. The inspirations from Game of thrones couldn't be any more obvious. Can't wait for the DLC that was just announced!
  52. srosebrace
    Aug 14, 2023
    9
    Final fantasy 16 is the newest installment in the beloved final fantasy franchise A new world, new characters, old retuning characters and monsters and a brand new story to tell Ff16 tells one of the most strongest story a ff has ever gotten next to 6 and 14 It’s combat feels smooth and responsive while letting you mix and match with all the eikons (Aka the summons) ability you receiveFinal fantasy 16 is the newest installment in the beloved final fantasy franchise A new world, new characters, old retuning characters and monsters and a brand new story to tell Ff16 tells one of the most strongest story a ff has ever gotten next to 6 and 14 It’s combat feels smooth and responsive while letting you mix and match with all the eikons (Aka the summons) ability you receive throughout the game It’s side characters is what makes the game so much better A highlight has to be cid, Exploring the world may at times feel not as good as the more liner parts of the game but even then the world has so much charm The big battles show how square Enix knows how to hype up stuff while making it feel like a masterpiece The music alone would blow any ff fan away with how beautiful and amazing it is Side quest on the other hand have been a somewhat 50/50 spilt The majority of early side quest are dull and boring with not much effort put in But when you reach the mid to end game quest you start to receive more story focused side quest that can feel emotional and even impactful to the characters you play or go with A most have for final fantasy fans Collapse… Expand
  53. pasini_RD
    Aug 14, 2023
    9
    Combate maravilhoso, trilha sonora marcante, história original e um espetáculo visual! Final Fantasy XVI entrou no hall dos melhores jogos da vida!! Ponto baixo é que poderia ter missões secundárias mais envolventes.. o mundo é denso e envolvente, poderia ser mais explorado nas secundárias. No mais... Recomendo totalmente o game! Valeu cada centavo!
  54. SukinoVerse
    Jun 26, 2023
    9
    Final Fantasy XVI is the most enjoyable title in the mainline series (excluding FFXIV).
    Combat and Eikon's fight are epic and impressive.

    I like straightforward storytelling, pretty much like watching long-epic dark-fantasy dramas.
  55. Fetpro
    Jul 28, 2023
    5
    Un très beau final fantasy dans tout ce qu'il y a de graphique, technologie et une très bonne story comparé à l'opus précédent qui été vraiment bâclé. Cependant il manque quelque chose pour être un vrai ff. J'ai fais le jeu car grand fan de la licence et il m 'as couté cher mais comparé aux autres je ne le ferais qu'une seule fois.
  56. xVenx
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    One of the best games ever produced. Thank you SE and CBU3

    Yes, some people wanted to have an open world, more combos, more rpg elements (even though NG+ gives you a little bit more rpg elements). There is an almost endless list of things that can make a game good. But you can never pack all those things into 1 game, because some things just cancel each other out. If you just take the    One of the best games ever produced. Thank you SE and CBU3

    Yes, some people wanted to have an open world, more combos, more rpg elements (even though NG+ gives you a little bit more rpg elements). There is an almost endless list of things that can make a game good. But you can never pack all those things into 1 game, because some things just cancel each other out. If you just take the game as it is and enjoy it, you will geta peak game experience.    … Expand
  57. the_authority
    Aug 19, 2023
    9
    Clive is hot. Trust me. And the soundtrack is good, too. All around, a wonderful title. It's big, and nasty. Tried fitting the whole thing in my mouth at once. Turns out, I bit off more than I could chew. Easy "A".
  58. Tubey
    Jul 16, 2023
    7
    After the emo boyband car journey that was FF15, 16 represents a minor improvement, with it's more gritty, heavily inspired Game of Thrones aesthetic and story arch, but it drops the ball too often with it's mediocre world building and surprising lack of an RPG 'feel' to it. Too often I'm thinking just how good FF7 Remake was in comparison rather than feel invested in this one.

    I can    After the emo boyband car journey that was FF15, 16 represents a minor improvement, with it's more gritty, heavily inspired Game of Thrones aesthetic and story arch, but it drops the ball too often with it's mediocre world building and surprising lack of an RPG 'feel' to it. Too often I'm thinking just how good FF7 Remake was in comparison rather than feel invested in this one.

    I can see why people, at least initially, were bowled over by it - it has really good presentation, very much 'next gen' with a vast feel to the experience, but the more you play the more humdrum it gets, with the title too often descending into 'when's the next decent fight?' and 'can these characters shut up I'm not interested in what they have to say or do.'

    Also, a Final Fantasy game should never have a protagonist named Clive. Indeed, that sort of represents my overall main problem with 16; there's too much of an attempt to appeal to western audiences, to the point where it's lost a lot of what Final Fantasy is loved for. This feels like Bayonetta x Game Of Thrones rather than Final Fantasy.

    So yes, in short, it's a decent action game, at points it's great even, but not really a decent RPG. Final Fantasy in name only. It leaves a fantastic first impression but ultimately can't quite last the pace.    … Expand
  59. ig0tfish
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Game of the year contender! So much content packed into this game. Story is phenomenal and there are so many accessibility options for all types of players.
  60. Gosticouilles
    Jul 16, 2023
    7
    Great game? Yes. Great Final Fantasy? Absolutely not.

    Goods - Amazing and satisfying Combat system - Great Cinematics - The Eikons are epic - Fantastic music Cons - Pacing is weird. When I play a final fantasy, I'm going on an adventure. In 16, you'll go back to a boring HQ in between every missions. - Enemies (FF have a huuuuge log of epic enemies and 16 barely uses them. - Some of the    Great game? Yes. Great Final Fantasy? Absolutely not.

    Goods
    - Amazing and satisfying Combat system
    - Great Cinematics
    - The Eikons are epic
    - Fantastic music

    Cons
    - Pacing is weird. When I play a final fantasy, I'm going on an adventure. In 16, you'll go back to a boring HQ in between every missions. - Enemies (FF have a huuuuge log of epic enemies and 16 barely uses them. - Some of the worst side quests in the gaming history. (Fetching, back and forths, speaking with 3 npcs, saving npcs from the same 3 types of enemies, etc.) - Exploration is not rewarding. Overall, FF16 is amazing but has so much undercooked ideas it makes the game fall short. Some of the main story quests feel like chores and it sadly really breaks the pace of an amazing story.    … Expand
  61. RedyedSpartan
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    20 hours into the game and I can say I’m consistently blown away by how much I’m enjoying it. The combat is cheff’s kiss. The story is full of unexpected thrills, twists and turns. The characters are interesting, awesome and some very funny. Very impressed by the voice acting in this title. It’s definitely one of the best games of the year or of all time for me.
  62. FFirefly
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Pros
    boss fights
    story
    world building
    voice acting
    gameplay
    art direction
    spectacle
    soundtrack

    Cons
    side quests
    pacing
    performance
  63. Cagekkennelz
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Amazing game in every aspect. The combat is smooth and slick at 60fps while the story is gripping rite from rhe start. The abilities look absolutely stunning way better then I have seen on any other consoles. Many fighting style options. Do not miss this exclusive playstation 5 game.
  64. theolife_goeson
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    The Best story and the Best combat I have ever played!
    Im still playing but this is really cool! Can't wait for the next chapter :)
  65. Dhusant1984
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Graficamente um jogo lindo, sistema de combate simples, porém fluído e divertido. A medida que você avança na história o jogo te prende ainda mais, pela história e gameplay. A trilha sonora é uma obra prima, épico do início ao fim. Modo foto poderia ter mais opções para edição e há realmente um excesso de cutscenes em alguns momentos. Mas nada disso atrapalha na diversão. Um acertoGraficamente um jogo lindo, sistema de combate simples, porém fluído e divertido. A medida que você avança na história o jogo te prende ainda mais, pela história e gameplay. A trilha sonora é uma obra prima, épico do início ao fim. Modo foto poderia ter mais opções para edição e há realmente um excesso de cutscenes em alguns momentos. Mas nada disso atrapalha na diversão. Um acerto gigantesco da Square depois de uma leva de jogos que não fizeram o sucesso esperado.… Expand
  66. lokinmodar
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Yoshi-P and the crew did it! Delivered a solid Final Fantasy game. Different, yet familiar. It is all in there and i wish the series keep innovating with new production teams experimenting new takes on the fable of the crystal. The setting and OST are only the tip of the iceberg. A must play!
  67. MichSBack
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    One of the most incredible games, I can't stop playing, the history the combat and all the things about FF, everything made this game a Master Piece. Hope in the future more games follow this example of quality.
  68. dialh
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    A wonderful game with dark story and strong characters. Final Fantasy XVI has changed its original formula but with success, full packed with action, emotion and magic, a must play. I was engulfed in the game since the very beginning and I am eager to go back to its world. Thanks Square for this game.
  69. Matheus_codigno
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy XVI consegue criar uma das melhores histórias para a franquia, com personagens incríveis, batalhas memoráveis, uma ambientação linda e reformulando mais um pouco sua jogabilidade, furou a própria bolhas e veio para atrair novos públicos que nunca deram atenção ao jogos antigos. Tem tudo para concorrer ao GOTY e se tornar o primeiro FINAL FANTASY de muita gente.
  70. PROFETA
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    El mejor juego de acción y aventura del 2023 por parte de SQUARE ENIX con árbol de habilidades, buena narrativa y estilo de personajes. Sin embargo; los escenarios, están bloqueados por una pared invisible, falta más artículos, secretos, imposibilidad de intercambiar con otro personaje en batalla. El sistema de menús es un limitado. Si lo comparo con Tomb Raider, Rise of the Tomb Raider yEl mejor juego de acción y aventura del 2023 por parte de SQUARE ENIX con árbol de habilidades, buena narrativa y estilo de personajes. Sin embargo; los escenarios, están bloqueados por una pared invisible, falta más artículos, secretos, imposibilidad de intercambiar con otro personaje en batalla. El sistema de menús es un limitado. Si lo comparo con Tomb Raider, Rise of the Tomb Raider y Shadow of the Tomb Raider el juego le falta la profundidad de búsquedas opcionales. No es un juego de 10. Considero un juego de 8-9. Tampoco es un juego de 7, 6, 5 o 0. Mi promedio es de tomando el juego con acción y aventura. Sin ser un Final Final al pie de la letra no debería llevar numeración. Es digamos; un buen juego de aventura y acción sin ser un RPG. Cosas que no se merece. Pero como observé algunos 0 le doy 10 porque la nota promedio es de 8,5 al menos debería ser. Hasta que suba a lo que debe ser.… Expand
  71. tumeric
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    What a phenomenal game. I loved the story which hooked me in from the start and propelled me to get through all the quests that advanced it. The combat was very fun, especially all the major and pivotal fights. I’ve never experienced such thrill in previous FF titles, not to say they weren’t fun. I think this has officially become my new favorite Final Fantasy of all time. The music, theWhat a phenomenal game. I loved the story which hooked me in from the start and propelled me to get through all the quests that advanced it. The combat was very fun, especially all the major and pivotal fights. I’ve never experienced such thrill in previous FF titles, not to say they weren’t fun. I think this has officially become my new favorite Final Fantasy of all time. The music, the graphics, the story; all of it was worthy of the FF title. Thank you to the entire team for creating an amazing experience I will treasure.… Expand
  72. tisbomb
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Incredible game. Story,graphics,gameplay all top tier. It steps out of the FF norm and does so in sublime fashion.
  73. Gualamala
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Loved it. Amazing game. I played the demo and felt it deserved a pre-order. My favorite and probably only one I really like in the series.
  74. hobbitwithoutHR
    Jul 7, 2023
    6
    Characters are possibly the best I've ever seen.but somehow like…a dummy of DMC
  75. JusttoCounter
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Very good game! Sadly Baldur's Gate 3 fanboys are right now review bombing both Tears of the Kingdom and Final Fantasy XVI. I'm not sure why or what is their goal, because Baldur's Gate would never win GOTY anyway, but i guess they just want to show how toxic they are.
  76. ghostlytoast
    Jul 5, 2023
    7
    This is a hard game to recommend. Because it’s not just a solid 7/10 experience all the way through. That would be fine, slap a 7 on the box, buy it or don’t, kills a few hours but has no lasting effect. No, quite frustratingly, this game has some awesome 10/10 moments that will blow you away, but they are consistently let down by 4/10 design, some baffling choices and tedious gameplay.This is a hard game to recommend. Because it’s not just a solid 7/10 experience all the way through. That would be fine, slap a 7 on the box, buy it or don’t, kills a few hours but has no lasting effect. No, quite frustratingly, this game has some awesome 10/10 moments that will blow you away, but they are consistently let down by 4/10 design, some baffling choices and tedious gameplay.

    For example the combat, it looks and feels amazing. Fighting smaller enemies gets dull relatively quickly but the larger enemies with the stagger bar are always fun. You’ll be dodging, countering, staggering and then letting rip with your most powerful moves, it feels great. That is until later on when enemies get much more numerous, now you’re spending most of the fight worrying about attacks coming from offscreen, picking off little guys with a few swipes until you can take on the bigger guy. And don’t think you’ll be able to attack the little guys you want, nah, the game will decides who you attack at this point, wanna go after the annoying magic **** you’ll have to dodge your way over to him away from all the other guys swarming you.

    Combat also looks incredible, each attack from you and your enemy is accompanied with flashy particle effects that are just beautiful. That is until later on (again), get ready for an absolute bukakke of bloom and particle effects filling your screen, especially in boss fights. You’re dodging flaming shockwaves from falling comets and sidestepping the dancing arcs of lightning crackling above your head. Oh you missed barely conceivable blue glow underneath you, now you’ve been penetrated by an ice spike and your day is ruined. Although that’s not to say bosses are hard, they’re not. They are however an incredible spectacle to behold. But how does a boss battle feel epic if it’s easy, well you make it really **** long apparently. I’m sure some of the bosses go on for over an hour, or at least it feels like it. And when you have multiple phases of doing pretty much the same thing, over and over, followed by some cutscenes with QTEs and then an Eikon section, followed by another boss phase and then a QTE cutscene. Well it can drag on a little.

    So that’s over, I’ve just punched a dragon into oblivion, cracked a continent and been to outer space in an epic showdown and I’m still only a third of the way through. What next? How can you possibly top that? You want me to do what? Pick some flowers? Um… Okay. Yeah The lows can get a little jarring, after the epic, admittedly overlong highs. Especially when more than a few side quests consist of, talking to a quest giver, fast travelling to a place to talk to another person and then fast travelling back to the quest giver.

    So why play? Well, the story is well worth it. It actually kept me going until the end when I was done with everything else. And the good parts of the game are there in abundance, and you will enjoy them. But it will be harder to overlook the equally abundant issues for some people. Which is why this game seems so divisive.

    I will say this, to give this game a 10 you have to overlook some pretty egregious issues. To give it a 0 you have to overlook everything the game gets right. These reviews are best ignored. Do your research, read as many reviews as possible and if it looks like the issues won’t ruin the game for you, go and get it. You won’t be sorry.    … Expand
  77. siegdubhy
    Jul 2, 2023
    7
    This is a very good game... but from mainline FF titles I expect no less than greatness.

    Audio and video (10/10) - I don't think further comment is needed. Combat gameplay (10/10) is great. It is fun, fast, fluid, challenging (at least in NG+) and it simply works. RPG elements (5/10) - here lies my first issue. It is both too simple and too complex. FF games work with relatively    This is a very good game... but from mainline FF titles I expect no less than greatness.

    Audio and video (10/10) - I don't think further comment is needed.

    Combat gameplay (10/10) is great.
    It is fun, fast, fluid, challenging (at least in NG+) and it simply works.

    RPG elements (5/10) - here lies my first issue.
    It is both too simple and too complex. FF games work with relatively complex RPG elements (FF8, FF10 and FF12) or with simple ones (all the others). This is somewhere in between.
    Crafting (and looting material) before NG+ feels pointless. It does pick up later on, but still, not that much fun.
    The skills themselves could use more customization (upgrades).

    Side quests (4/10) - probably my biggest issue.
    Some side quests are great in building up the world, most of them feel just like generic fillers and some (the big quest chains) in the end feel pointless.
    FF never really was about all those long winded side-stories and stretched out world building through long dialogues.
    Honestly, 90% of side quests simply bored me. The other 10% I consider great.

    Open world (4/10) - bad move.
    Open world games are usually bloated with content of varying quality/repetitiveness, that's pretty much the point of having an open world.
    Here we simply have a web of linear narrow paths (FF XIII anyone?) with a bunch of backtracking and barely any point in exploring unless you are told to by quests or marks.
    Lack of typical FF endgame content is also a big problem.

    Main story (8/10) - well it is epic, but...
    In all honesty - there's not much of it at all. Lots of character building, lots of world building, but the crisis story itself - not only it doesn't feel like it's in the spotlight, but also it is incomplete.
    We were promised a "complete experience", yet I feel we didn't get it at all.
    The questions it left unanswered will probably require FF XVI-2 to resolve - not a terrible thing, but I would rather they said it's not a fully closed composition from the start.

    All in all I give it 7/10 .
    I am slightly disappointed.
    I don't feel the pull to replay the story or try to shove it down someone's throat as a must-see.
    I'm not sure there were any really memorable moments there. Sure, the Eikon battles were epic, but that's not enough.
    The game feels like it tries to be a few things, but stops halfway through (especially the open world RPG bit), as if being scared that going all the way would be a bad thing (who knows, it could have been worse like that).
    For me FF games were always about the story, about finishing a game and feeling content with the conclusion and everything leading up to it. This one didn't scratch that itch at all.
    Hoping for FF XVI-2 to redeem this.    … Expand
  78. MeowMeowMix
    Jun 28, 2023
    7
    The game is leaning towards good, but it has too many flaws, hallways with battles in circular arenas is every map it feels like. Action Combat is rarely for me too, there's a few expections, this isn't one of them, but if you like Devil May Cry this'll probably be fine for you. I also miss a real party system too much. I want to go on an adventure with a bunch of people and build them all up!
  79. TooBarFoo
    Jun 28, 2023
    7
    So this is not a bad game, far from it, but it's also not a great game. As a FF game it is even weaker. While I've never been a turn based fan I did like the FF7 remake blended gameplay, I think it's aa shame that was not developed further here. This is a fairly good action game dragged down by a below par open world with quests from the early 00's and mostly bland NPC's. But the game isSo this is not a bad game, far from it, but it's also not a great game. As a FF game it is even weaker. While I've never been a turn based fan I did like the FF7 remake blended gameplay, I think it's aa shame that was not developed further here. This is a fairly good action game dragged down by a below par open world with quests from the early 00's and mostly bland NPC's. But the game is hidden within hours and hours of cut scenes with a few QTE at the best moments. I think SE needs to play God of war to learn how a story can be told in modern games. I've given it a 7 as when it's good it can be very good but I'm being generous as you have to wade through hours of mediocre to find the good bits. I'm thinking those giving this a 10 have only played COD and FIFA up till now… Expand
  80. naix221
    Jul 12, 2023
    6
    Graphics for the game look great but the performance is so poorly optimized it hardly ever feels great to play for those that like smooth gameplay. Doesn't matter if you use performance mode.

    Story seems fine, but nothing memorable overall at least in my opinion, even with reading every entry I'm still not really getting any hint of what the reviews giving this a 10 are talking about.    Graphics for the game look great but the performance is so poorly optimized it hardly ever feels great to play for those that like smooth gameplay. Doesn't matter if you use performance mode.

    Story seems fine, but nothing memorable overall at least in my opinion, even with reading every entry I'm still not really getting any hint of what the reviews giving this a 10 are talking about. It's a very predictable and average story, the boss battles carry most of the impact.

    Quests are terrible and dated, something straight out of FFXIV. I've yet to do a quest that isn't find item, deliver item, or kill some random fodder monsters. No real story or impact to any of them, easily skippable dialogue.

    The world map for a game like this was a terrible decision and really takes away from the world but then again the world as you see it in the game is mostly linear zones with multiple tiny holes you crawl through over and over or overly dark castles. With the rare exception of the quest zones which are mostly just empty and ignored other than completing some required quests or searching for the hunt mark.

    Gameplay is enjoyable, but mostly only during boss fights, the combat system while nothing really new for action is more or less well done and feels polished. I think the magic burst system is probably the least enjoyable part of it but there are work arounds to not use it. Overall the Eikons get boring and 1 dimensional, you get a new ability and it's shiny but most of them are only useful if they do high stagger or high damage without massive recharge times and a long cast... most are in-between or take too long.

    By the end of the game you'll feel extremely tired of playing Clive typically, his combat style never changes and he's all you get.

    Equipment is boring except for the one that enhances your combos after precision dodges, crafting might as well just be buying weapons.

    This game is definitely not a 10/10 or 9/10, that implies it's near perfect. I think a maybe a 6 or 7 is the fairest score, 7 if you don't care about performance. The highs of the game are the boss battles and the lows seem to be everything in-between.    … Expand
  81. KanaPham
    Aug 6, 2023
    8
    Story: I'm not a fan of mid 19th century europe thing so I don't have high anticipate or enjoy that kind of story like. But FFXVI lacking the humor the silly character interact with each other which is the charm of original FF series, it's just so serious.

    Graphic: the most appreciated part of the game. It's worth the AAA title but since the game is dark theme so almost 70% of the    Story: I'm not a fan of mid 19th century europe thing so I don't have high anticipate or enjoy that kind of story like. But FFXVI lacking the humor the silly character interact with each other which is the charm of original FF series, it's just so serious.

    Graphic: the most appreciated part of the game. It's worth the AAA title but since the game is dark theme so almost 70% of the environment look dark and death, which is in the end I cannot enjoyed the environment at all.

    World: I don't mind with the map point thing cause FF is not elden ring, let be real GOW also have same world map loading point like this. But again the feeling it gave me different from FFVX' world, FFXV world is also empty but stunning.

    Music: always be the field Square is the expert. It's not perfect as FFVII remake but cannot complain anything.

    Character: no development in character at all, even the timeline of the game is years. No deep down in character personality or growth aspect, only Clive have more story telling and other is very plain and straight forward, even Clive he is so straight forward person type since the beginning till the end. Not wrong since that is the thing he is emphasized for but I feel so unreal. Jill is big disappointing for me. I was looking forward for her back story but it's just over dramatic with lacking story content.

    Combat: combat is fun enough with me but really not hard even with a person cannot play soul game like me. You just need patient repeat dodge and waiting for eikon skill to replenish and slowly reduce the enemy health (even with high difficult monster hunt). And no party member can be control is the huge minus.
    I had so much fun with the combat, but as long as going sometime feel like chores because you have no choice other than control Clive.

    50% side quest are not necessary. They can reduce the quantity then not so much complain.

    In conclusion, I enjoyed the game for sure and the story sometime got me well but I don't think I can play NG+ and come back time to time like I did with FFXV. I hope next main line will be less serious less emperor more fantasy more world building, like old FFIX FFX. And please It's Final Fantasy, don't kill the party fighting thing, we need companion in action.    … Expand
  82. Thislifetime
    Sep 5, 2023
    10
    So far, best game of 2023! Second place goes to Resident Evil 4 Remake and third place....maybe Dead Space Remake. I personally don't care for Baldur's Gate, mostly because it has outdated 90s combat and zelda also never interested me. Hogwarts Legacy was decent, possibly my 4th place this year and then....Jedi Survivor. But all that can still change, because there's tons of great gamesSo far, best game of 2023! Second place goes to Resident Evil 4 Remake and third place....maybe Dead Space Remake. I personally don't care for Baldur's Gate, mostly because it has outdated 90s combat and zelda also never interested me. Hogwarts Legacy was decent, possibly my 4th place this year and then....Jedi Survivor. But all that can still change, because there's tons of great games coming late 2023.… Expand
  83. Fatall
    Jul 4, 2023
    3
    I'm fine with real-time combat. What is i'm not fine with is that the game feels very shallow. It's simply not deep enough for Final Fantasy. No elemental weaknesses, useless crafting system and atrophied RPG elements, no secret bosses/weapons, one strategy against almost every boss and so on.

    Graphics are good, but no more than that (and there are problems with FPS even in performance    I'm fine with real-time combat. What is i'm not fine with is that the game feels very shallow. It's simply not deep enough for Final Fantasy. No elemental weaknesses, useless crafting system and atrophied RPG elements, no secret bosses/weapons, one strategy against almost every boss and so on.

    Graphics are good, but no more than that (and there are problems with FPS even in performance mode). Characters are all boring except for Cid (maybe it's the best Cid in all FF games). There is absolutely no incentive to explore locations, because most of them are bland and the loot is pretty useless.    … Expand
  84. LewJamEyre
    Aug 25, 2023
    9
    FF16 is my game of the year so far in 2023 and I give it a 9/10.

    Final Fantasy 16 is the latest entry in the long-running and beloved RPG series from Square Enix. It is a game that tries to balance the old and the new. The game’s story is set in the world of Valisthea, a land divided by six nations that are powered by giant crystals called Mothercrystals. Each nation has a special    FF16 is my game of the year so far in 2023 and I give it a 9/10.

    Final Fantasy 16 is the latest entry in the long-running and beloved RPG series from Square Enix. It is a game that tries to balance the old and the new.

    The game’s story is set in the world of Valisthea, a land divided by six nations that are powered by giant crystals called Mothercrystals. Each nation has a special person called a Dominant, who can summon and control a powerful beast called an Eikon. The game’s protagonist is Clive Rosfield, a former prince of Rosaria and the older brother of Joshua, the Dominant of Phoenix. Clive’s life is turned upside down when his kingdom is attacked by Ifrit, the Eikon of Fire, who kills his father and scars him with a mysterious mark. Clive then embarks on a quest for revenge, joining forces with his childhood friend Jill and a charismatic rebel leader named Cid.

    The game’s story spans several decades and covers multiple perspectives, as Clive and his allies face various enemies and challenges in their journey. The story is full of twists and turns, betrayals and revelations, tragedies and triumphs. It is also full of memorable characters, both heroes and villains, who have their own motivations and personalities. The game’s voice acting is superb, especially for Clive (Ben Starr) and Cid (Ralph Ineson). The game’s soundtrack, composed by Masayoshi Soken, is also excellent, featuring a mix of orchestral, rock, and electronic music that fits the mood and tone of each scene.

    The game’s combat system is one of its strongest points. It is an action-based system that requires fast reflexes and strategic thinking. Clive can use various weapons, such as swords, daggers, axes, and spears, each with their own movesets and combos. He can also use magic abilities that are derived from the Eikons he encounters, such as fire, ice, lightning, earth, wind, and water. He can switch between weapons and magic on the fly, creating dynamic and fluid combat scenarios. He can also dodge, parry, block, and counter enemy attacks, adding more depth and challenge to the combat.

    The game’s combat system also features an innovative mechanic called Active Time Lore (ATL), which allows Clive to access information about the enemies he faces, such as their weaknesses, resistances, behaviors, and lore. This information can help Clive to exploit their vulnerabilities or avoid their strengths. ATL also allows Clive to interact with the environment during combat, such as using objects as weapons or cover, or triggering environmental hazards or events that can affect the battle. ATL adds more immersion and variety to the combat system, making it more engaging and rewarding.

    The game’s graphics are another highlight of Final Fantasy 16. The game looks stunning on the PlayStation 5 console, showcasing impressive details, lighting effects, textures, animations, and particle effects. The game’s environments are diverse and beautiful, ranging from lush forests and snowy mountains to desolate wastelands and futuristic cities. The game’s character models are realistic and expressive, conveying emotions and personality through facial expressions and body language. The game’s cutscenes are cinematic and spectacular showing off epic battles and dramatic moments.

    The game’s graphics are not perfect though. The game suffers from some technical issues such as framerate drops, pop-in,
    screen tearing but its miniscule so its not noticeable.

    The game’s content is another area where Final Fantasy 16 shines,

    The game offers plenty of content for players to enjoy such as side quests, mini-games, collectibles, challenges and secrets.

    Some of this content is fun and rewarding such as hunting rare monsters, playing card games, finding hidden lore, helping out NPCs.

    The game also features a New Game Plus mode which allows players to replay the game with all their progress and items carried over as well as access to new content and features such as alternate endings, extra bosses, and harder difficulty levels.    … Expand
  85. Asharac
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Absolutely amazing. Wonderful return to the soul of the series. Stutters visually every now and then but looks and plays wonderful without a patch. Glad I chose PS5 for their commitment to story driven games, sorry XBOX.
  86. Acidmilku
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Music is amazing! Story has so many plot twists so far and being able to be a summon is amazing! Battle mode is really dynamic and I love the blood aspect they added 10/10
  87. muhanned100
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Final fantasy 16 It is the true meaning of the word reinvention good action combat Legendary cinematic , focus in action
  88. Thundercat01
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Great story, great combat, great visuals, great music. Best game on the PS5 to date.
  89. NOOBZRL
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Even if there are certain issues with the rhythm and branching of the game, the previous nap when the summoning beast appears is still worth it… Expand
  90. Jsylv
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    the story and the gameplay is really extraordinary it's true that the game is lacking but the rest and really a marvel that we forget it's lacking
  91. raparecido
    Jul 5, 2023
    7
    Absurdo com a franquia.

    Falta inúmeros elementos de RPG. Falta variação de tipos de danos (corte, pancada, fogo, gelo), falta resistência física e mágica. Falta variação de builds e variações no estilo de combate. Não estou me referindo ao combate em turnos, mas na variação de gameplay. FFXVI é um ótimo jogo de ação linear (um irmão gêmeo de Devil MayCry) do tipo que você curte a    Absurdo com a franquia.

    Falta inúmeros elementos de RPG. Falta variação de tipos de danos (corte, pancada, fogo, gelo), falta resistência física e mágica. Falta variação de builds e variações no estilo de combate. Não estou me referindo ao combate em turnos, mas na variação de gameplay.

    FFXVI é um ótimo jogo de ação linear (um irmão gêmeo de Devil MayCry) do tipo que você curte a experiência de ZERAR ele uma vez, mas um péssimo jogo de RPG (falta expiração em The witcher 3, em FFXII, entres outros jogos).    … Expand
  92. RealFFGamer
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy 16 and Final Fantasy 7 Remake are best Final Fantasy games of all time, They are both modern (real time combat), have perfect voice acting, amazing graphics and amazing story (yes FF7 Remake story is even better than the OG, because they added and improved so many things). Hype for FF 7 Part 2!!!
  93. iCyanRyu_
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    Great game overall. Didn't like the story much at the end but it pretty much feels like final fantasy. Other than that i had no bugs encouter but few framrate dips.. not game breaking tho. I would say wait until price drop. Don't feel like it's worth $70 somehow. Finally I wish they made the story at least more compelling by making it longer.. I mean it is long but some sections feltGreat game overall. Didn't like the story much at the end but it pretty much feels like final fantasy. Other than that i had no bugs encouter but few framrate dips.. not game breaking tho. I would say wait until price drop. Don't feel like it's worth $70 somehow. Finally I wish they made the story at least more compelling by making it longer.. I mean it is long but some sections felt rushed and not explained properly… Expand
  94. V1s13N
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Finally a really good singleplayer Final Fantasy game.

    - Epic and emotional story - You see cutscenes which is good, it always makes the game better - The storytelling is out of this world - Soundtrack is maybe one of the best in the series - Good graphics - Incredible gameplay mechanics - Its linear which is good for a jrpg, i dont want to explore empty worlds that doesnt respect    Finally a really good singleplayer Final Fantasy game.

    - Epic and emotional story
    - You see cutscenes which is good, it always makes the game better
    - The storytelling is out of this world
    - Soundtrack is maybe one of the best in the series
    - Good graphics
    - Incredible gameplay mechanics
    - Its linear which is good for a jrpg, i dont want to explore empty worlds that doesnt respect my time
    - Characters are lovely, very well designed
    - I like the voiceovers

    So all typical aspects of a good final fantasy are given here.

    The only critic i have is that in performance mode there are some dips here and there.
    But to be honest if a Zelda BotW/TotK gets away in 30 fps mode with dips to    … Expand
  95. Mrjoker21
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Final fantasy XVI es sin duda un excelente juego, completé el juego y nunca tuve ni un solo problema con el sin mencionar que su campaña, jugabilidad y gráficos son excelentes.
  96. myprime0086
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Why are politically correct people so angry? Because there are no black people? the female characters are so pretty? They are selfish people who have no respect for others. This game is a master piece. This game should not be treated like this by selfish haters and xbox fanboy
  97. N64Lizard
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fantastic game, with a story and awesome characters.… Expand
  98. Gag21
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    One of the best FF games. Great for someone new to the series. New dark tone feels fresh and action combat from dmc combat director is accessible yet fast paced and deep.
  99. Eudoxo
    Jun 24, 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. La nota seria 9, pero le pongo 10 para equilibrar el review bombing, aunque sea poco :(    … Expand
  100. SpUd95
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    First FF game I've ever played and it's sold me into the series. The graphics, the story, the characters are all top notch! Although I don't think it'll win GOTY (Zelda will) mark my words, it'll get a nomination!
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 146 Critic Reviews

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