Final Fantasy XV

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  1. benjito
    Nov 10, 2021
    6
    La historia es bellísima, digna de cualquier anime o película. El juego y su sistema de combate, retador y en muchas ocasiones gratificante, prácticamente no hice grind y aun así con mi buena dosis de pociones logre acabar el juego..

    aqui el gran problema viene con su famoso "mundo abierto" que no tiene nada de nada.. aburridisimo caminar y caminar para solo ir venciendo cualquier    La historia es bellísima, digna de cualquier anime o película. El juego y su sistema de combate, retador y en muchas ocasiones gratificante, prácticamente no hice grind y aun así con mi buena dosis de pociones logre acabar el juego..

    aqui el gran problema viene con su famoso "mundo abierto" que no tiene nada de nada.. aburridisimo caminar y caminar para solo ir venciendo cualquier cucaracha que te encuentres. Por algo pusieron el carro seguramente.

    normalmente cualquier jrpg me motiva a hacer grind, pero este ha sido de las pocas excepciones, como dicen muchos.. increíble haber esperado 10 años para un juego que se nota tuve más de una dirección y en algún punto no supieron que hacer

    de hecho en cuanto el juego se vuelve totalmente lineal después de leviathan, da un brinco de calidad enorme, pero en mi opinión ya es demasiado tarde.    … Expand
  2. 2run
    Apr 25, 2020
    10
    Its a great final fantasy game bu it could be better if they used the potential from this game.
  3. rickiller88
    Apr 9, 2020
    3
    I've tried to like this game, but I just gave up today. The first time I've played it was back in it's release year, then last year, and finally, now. First, the story is kinda weak, it should work alone, aside from the movie and anime, but if you haven't watched them, then is really hard to stay conected with the story line and characters. Second, the game play is boring, at a firstI've tried to like this game, but I just gave up today. The first time I've played it was back in it's release year, then last year, and finally, now. First, the story is kinda weak, it should work alone, aside from the movie and anime, but if you haven't watched them, then is really hard to stay conected with the story line and characters. Second, the game play is boring, at a first glance, it seems that we have an entire open world full of life to explore, but a few minutes of gameplay is enough to see that this hugeness is an illusion, in reality, the world is poor in variety, deepness and things to do, and it seems that the developers just put them there to make the game last longer, to increase it's lenght.
    Third, the combat system is bad. I like hack and slash combats, but what they did here is far from good, it's not palatable when you are used to play games like DMC.
    It's really a shame, this game took ten years to be released, they had time enough to make something better.
    I bet that Lost Soul Aside, game in development by a single person, will be more catching than FFXV.
    After years trying to play and like this game, today is the day that I finally give up.
    Final Fantasy VI is still my number one!    … Expand
  4. raptus21
    Dec 6, 2019
    8
    I completed game in more than 180 h and must say that time wasn't wasted. I like combat system here, quests, hunts, graphics and interactions between characters. Nice after-game game, good car, generally speaking there are not many things to dislike about FF XV. But the game is not perfect unfortunately. Main drawbacks are story and repeatable content. All dungeons are the same. AndI completed game in more than 180 h and must say that time wasn't wasted. I like combat system here, quests, hunts, graphics and interactions between characters. Nice after-game game, good car, generally speaking there are not many things to dislike about FF XV. But the game is not perfect unfortunately. Main drawbacks are story and repeatable content. All dungeons are the same. And longest ones I was splitting into three days to not get totally bored. There is lots of backtracking, which makes game longer than it should be, but after reaching "empire" part of story I wanted even that backtracking back. Who made the main plot here?… Expand
  5. Pattyballs
    May 9, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was splendidly surprised by this game. I must say it’s my first time playing a Final Fantasy game (I know that’s heretical to say) however I enjoyed my time with the game as the world was interesting to explore. I know there was an accompanying anime that came out with the game, however I did not watch it and was still able to follow the story without much trouble. The story does have some “Holy **** moments that were exciting to play. The Boss fights are definitely the highlight of the game as well as the characters that accompany you. However the endgame is the most problematic part of the game. The 3rd act is marred by tedious and bland dungeons that slow the momentum of the game down. However this game is not for everyone as the JRPG mechanics are sometimes difficult to learn. However I look back fondly at this game which took me roughly 25 hours to complete. I know this game went through development he’ll but I think Square Enix got more things right with this game than they did wrong.… Expand
  6. SuperK27
    May 9, 2020
    8
    Great game, great chemistry between the brotherhood, the story is fine, issues with specific characters and bugs here and there, recommend the Royal or Windows edition.
  7. ProfAmateur
    May 21, 2020
    7
    Story is very good and the open world interessting to explore.
    negativ: the xbox one version so so bad programmed, it feels like yo play with 20 fps
  8. LicetAliena
    Nov 19, 2020
    8
    I've heard A lot of Final Fantasy fans say this game is bad, but I've recently beaten Final Fantasy 7 and enjoyed this game more, probably because it's modern. This game is great for anyone trying to get into Final Fantasy though it's not the traditional Final Fantasy. I really enjoyed this game from beginning to end and sunk 15 hours into it on the first day of playing. The late part ofI've heard A lot of Final Fantasy fans say this game is bad, but I've recently beaten Final Fantasy 7 and enjoyed this game more, probably because it's modern. This game is great for anyone trying to get into Final Fantasy though it's not the traditional Final Fantasy. I really enjoyed this game from beginning to end and sunk 15 hours into it on the first day of playing. The late part of the story is pretty crazy lots of things happen. There's a lot more to it than you'd think there would be. Recommend this game to anyone who is a fan of RPGs and adventure games.… Expand
  9. NxtDoc
    Apr 1, 2021
    6
    In the opening Final Fantasy XV claims that it is a Final Fantasy for both old fans and new ones. This is an odd statement. But once the combat starts you begin to know why it is said.

    Final Fantasy XV is a solid game. However, it has some glaring issues. The combat is clunky, and very chaotic. There is no strategy in the combat system, as with older FF games. It is inferior and    In the opening Final Fantasy XV claims that it is a Final Fantasy for both old fans and new ones. This is an odd statement. But once the combat starts you begin to know why it is said.

    Final Fantasy XV is a solid game. However, it has some glaring issues. The combat is clunky, and very chaotic. There is no strategy in the combat system, as with older FF games. It is inferior and takes away a very enjoyable element of FF of old. And the summoning is awful. You must meet a oddly specific set of scenarios for you to summon. Very lame, and bad idea.

    The Regalia is more of a nuisance than anything else. Driving is boring, and cumbersome. Noctis is a enjoyable character, and his supporting cast is decent enough, but forgettable.cast is decent. But fairly forgettable.

    All in all, FF XV is solid but it's poor Combat design, lame Summon system, side chores, long load times even on on blurry Xbox One, and shallow leveling system make it a poor entry In the iconic series.    … Expand
  10. Bixin69
    Aug 4, 2020
    8
    O jogo é íncrivel, porém comparando aos outros FF este parece ser o mais méh de todos
  11. Valkillmore
    May 31, 2021
    6
    Incredibly uninspired and boring ass narrative BUT the combat was fun and the driving was cool i guess.
  12. keaganjames
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Upon completion of Final Fantasy XIII, I was left with a bad taste. I felt somewhat empty. I thought back on my time with the game, and it's characters. I reflected on the journey we'd taken and whilst I have to say there were some memorable moments, nothing stood out.

    Because of this, it would be over 10 years before I would play another Final Fantasy. As a die-hard fan of the series, I never thought this would happen, but after the series thirteenth instalment, I just didn't feel like playing yet another Final Fantasy. I purchased them all, from XIII-2 through to the remaster of Final Fantasy VIII, but never played them.

    With the release of Final Fantasy XV: Royal Edition on Xbox Game Pass, I decided that it was time to give the franchise another go. I mean, with the remake of Final Fantasy VII out so soon, there's no better time right? That was a little under two weeks ago and have just now completed the story, and over 100 side quests, I can safely say that I'm back and eagerly await what both VII and XVI have to offer.

    Final Fantasy XV grips you from it's opening cinematic, which left me wanting to know exactly what was in-store for Crown Prince Noctis and his band of merry men, a group of characters who if seen out of context, you'd be forgiven for thinking they were boy-band rejects.

    This, however, didn't stop me getting distracted by some, okay A LOT, of the games side-quests. They can be repetitive, as there seem to be only a few different formats. It's either, go fight these beasties and return or go get this from here and come back. They are glorified fetch quests if I'm brutally honest, but that didn't stop me getting hopelessly addicted. Each play session usually ended with me handing in "one more quest".

    Getting back to the main quest however, Final Fantasy XV tells a tale of loss, of friendship, and love. It's truly entertaining and keeps you coming back for more. I wouldn't say the main story is very long, maybe 25 hours or so, but sprinkle in a generous handful of side-quests and you'll get your money's worth. Especially if that money was your monthly game pass subscription fee.

    Whilst a lot can be said for the game's content and story, the same can't be said for it's audio. The music in Final Fantasy XV isn't bad by any means, though if I had to describe it in a word, I would have to say it's simply forgettable. The voice-overs, however, are another thing entirely.

    I can speak only for the English voice cast but it is sublime, not a bad performance in the bunch. Standout performances from Ray Chase as Noctis, Robbie Daymond as Prompto and the always-on point Matt Mercer as Cor, the unofficial fifth member of the group. I feel like I could listen to them talk all day, except for Prompto's humming of classic and not-so-classic Final Fantasy themes. All in all, I can't remember the last time a voice cast just felt so right.

    Final Fantasy XV does a lot of things right, and a few things wrong, but there is one thing that is damn near perfect in Final Fantasy XV. Final Fantasy XV is stunning to look at, no matter what it's being played on. For a game that came out back in 2016, it looks just about as good as any game being released today.

    Playing it on a base PS4 or Xbox One S, you'd be hard-pressed thinking it could look any better, that is until you give it a go on a One X or PS4 Pro. I spent the first 10-15 hours of my time with Final Fantasy XV playing on an Xbox One X, in awe of the visuals before I realised it got even better. If you haven't experienced the game on PC, at the Ultra quality preset, on a 1440p High Refresh Rate Ultra-wide Monitor, then you haven't experienced it at all.

    The hairs on the character's heads, the details in the terrain, the scales or fur on the wildlife are all crystal clear. The animations are all buttery smooth at the 120FPS cap and the additional field of view only adds to the immersion. This is one case where seeing truly is believing, and if you can see it then I recommend it. Even if you have to visit a mate's place to do so, as you'll need a pretty beefy system to run the game on it's highest settings, I encourage you to make the trip.

    Final Fantasy XV was a journey filled with a lot of ups, but also a few downs. After spending what must be close to 80hrs with Noctis and his Comrades I can safely say that I am once again in love with the franchise. Whilst I think revisiting XIII with rejuvenated eyes is a bit much, I'm very much looking forward to the remake of Final Fantasy VII and trying those that I've skipped.    … Expand
  13. MetaMan42069
    May 12, 2021
    1
    One of the worst, most misdirected pieces of media of all time. This game had so much potential, but **** the bed every step along the way.
  14. Ultyn
    May 31, 2021
    10
    This is the most enjoyable open world game that I've ever played.

    Riding the chocobos for all Eos it was a beautiful experience, filled with little but very cool moments.
    And adding to this the impressive graphics, the fun gameplay, and the epic lore, we have a great and cool game to play for even more than 100 hours.

    I can safely recommend this to any action jrpg lovers
  15. CheetoPhingers
    Aug 18, 2021
    10
    The best thing in open world game can do is make you want to explore. With the camping and the cooking and the fishing it draws you in. Maybe I'm weird but I really enjoyed finding new fishing holes.
  16. CloudStrife05
    Aug 24, 2021
    9
    Overall, i enjoyed FFXV. I like how the monsters levels were different at night than during the day. It also helps to watch the movie that came out which is a prequel to the game. The soundtrack is also great.
  17. Osako
    Jul 22, 2023
    10
    Without a doubt the best Final Fantasy game I have ever played.
    Exceptional characters, vast and beautiful game world, simply sublime story.
    An epic game, to be experienced as a beautiful journey
  18. Alocu
    Jul 22, 2023
    10
    Um jogo com uma história única e um Lore excepcional, desde que vocês jogadores tenham paciência em acompanhar cada evento.
    Um jogo fantástico e absolutamente recomendado, se você ama o gênero
  19. Tyvil
    Jul 23, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy XV est sûrement le meilleur jeu openworld auquel j'ai joué depuis longtemps.
    (et j'ai joué à beaucoup de jeux en monde ouvert, comme Horizon Zero Dawn, Red Dead Redemption 2, GTAV, TW3, etc.)
    Et je pense que Final Fantasy XV est le jeu openworld le plus amusant et le plus original parmi ceux-ci. FFXV est un CHEF-D'ŒUVRE du genre des jeux en monde ouvert. Une expérience    Final Fantasy XV est sûrement le meilleur jeu openworld auquel j'ai joué depuis longtemps.
    (et j'ai joué à beaucoup de jeux en monde ouvert, comme Horizon Zero Dawn, Red Dead Redemption 2, GTAV, TW3, etc.)
    Et je pense que Final Fantasy XV est le jeu openworld le plus amusant et le plus original parmi ceux-ci.

    FFXV est un CHEF-D'ŒUVRE du genre des jeux en monde ouvert.
    Une expérience originale aux idées ludiques qui fait de ce grand jeu surprenant un véritable bijou.

    Passant du film épique Kingslaive à l'anime Brothrthood, en passant par le jeu principal et ses DLC, Final Fantasy XV est une œuvre vraiment unique et en même temps belle dans la façon dont elle a été réalisée.

    Le jeu propose :

    - un monde ouvert merveilleux, plein de monstres, de beaux donjons, de secrets, d'armes et de Lore, tout à découvrir.

    - des mini-jeux mignons et amusants, tels que la pêche, le flipper et les courses de Chocobo

    - des montures, telles que l'emblématique Chocobo et la Regalia avec toute la musique des précédents jeux FF

    - un système de combat JRPG entièrement actionné.
    Dynamique, rapide, fonctionnel et amusant.

    - une histoire simple, mais très belle.
    Avec l'une des meilleures fins que j'aie jamais vues.

    - l'un des meilleurs méchants de la série FF, Ardyn

    - une tradition épique

    - de l'Invocation exceptionnelle

    - une superbe OST

    - etc

    Pour toutes ces raisons je vous conseille fortement de donner une chance à ce jeu incroyable et immense, car ce n'est pas qu'un jeu mais une expérience de vie merveilleuse et originale.    … Expand
  20. okagho
    Jul 23, 2023
    10
    Played all FF-s before this. This game is just a masterpiece.
    Everything in this game screams high quality!
    From amazing soundtrack, Japanese voice over (so much better than English one), gameplay, motion capture, mindboggling graphics, level of polish, characters that grow on you and you really are interested in ther reactions at the end of the game... And most importantly story! At    Played all FF-s before this. This game is just a masterpiece.
    Everything in this game screams high quality!

    From amazing soundtrack, Japanese voice over (so much better than English one), gameplay, motion capture, mindboggling graphics, level of polish, characters that grow on you and you really are interested in ther reactions at the end of the game... And most importantly story! At first i was sceptical about this "boy band" but after some time you realize there is so much depth in them especially in latter part of the game!

    Just play this game and dont judge the book by its cover ;) You will thoroughly enjoy it and you will be sorry that this camp trip adventure is over when you finish it    … Expand
  21. shuzhy
    Jul 24, 2023
    9
    A fierce Final Fantasy game.
    Maybe not perfect in writing, but with top notch qualities, especially if you look at the wonderful openworld, the fast but great gameplay to play, and the simply divine soundtrack.
    It requires a bit of spirit from the player to follow the mood of the game. And that is that of a trip with your friends.
    Once you get the mood, you will love this game
  22. Ekobo
    Jul 24, 2023
    10
    Indubbiamente uno dei migliori giochi di Final Fantasy che abbia mai giocato. (e li ho giocati praticamente tutti)
    Final Fantasy 15 è un action jrpg che riesce a creare un senso unico ed originale del viaggio di gruppo. Quella sensazione di scoperta, di mistero, di avventura che è bello ritrovare in un jrpg odierno, e che eleva la qualità complessiva del gioco. Un gioco che, in ogni caso,    Indubbiamente uno dei migliori giochi di Final Fantasy che abbia mai giocato. (e li ho giocati praticamente tutti)
    Final Fantasy 15 è un action jrpg che riesce a creare un senso unico ed originale del viaggio di gruppo. Quella sensazione di scoperta, di mistero, di avventura che è bello ritrovare in un jrpg odierno, e che eleva la qualità complessiva del gioco. Un gioco che, in ogni caso, offre:

    - una grafica davvero elevata, per gli standard dei giochi openworld odierni
    - una storia coinvolgente, seppur narrata con strumenti multimediali, come un film ed un mini anime gratuito, Brotherhood
    - una OST ottima
    - un gameplay davvero divertente, in particolare modo per gli strumenti offerti al giocatore, un arsenale di più di 12 tipi di armi differenti, ognuna con i suoi perry e combo unici.
    - una Lore affascinante
    - personaggi carismatici (in particolare modo Ardyn)
    - dungeons ottimi da esplorare
    - Summons epiche
    - minigiochi, come la pesca o la corsa dei Chocobo
    - un epilogo ottimo, ed onestamente tra i migliori realizzati per la serie principale di Final Fantasy

    Insomma, un gioco che ha molto da offrire.
    E, onestamente, da grande fan di lunga data della serie, uno dei miei Final Fantasy preferiti in assoluto.
    Consigliato sia ai fan, e sia agli amanti dei giochi openworld rilassanti.    … Expand
  23. Hivuvo
    Jul 25, 2023
    10
    Definitely one of the best experiences of the generation. I'm enjoying the story and I've had a lot of fun with the spectacular gameplay, and especially with the legendary Astral's the Summons God's of this game. The main villain is super charismatic and the soundtrack is just amazing. A really beautiful experience.
  24. Ez1459
    May 30, 2023
    10
    never played a game in this series coz the others didn't interest me but this one is definitely welcoming for every player
  25. Major_PC_92
    May 19, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. good open world!!!!!! but they are a big default after The chapter 8 the storytelling is to quickly.… Expand
  26. Cerealisopu
    Aug 29, 2022
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The story is meagre. It is just there. Gameplay and combat is great. Locations are unique. The side quest system is really boring. It is like, "Hey Noctis, come do this thing for me, thanks for doing the thing for me!". Also car travel is quite boring, unless you complete the game and you get the flying car. The open world is fun to explore but after progressing in the story enough it gets locked from you. Certain aspects of the story makes no sense whatsoever. Like I am a royal prince but the king just decides to sent just 3 bodyguards after me and the car you get can't even get past ten miles per/hour. The game can be really fun at times especially during the scripted story sections( I mean gameplay not the actual writing) and also the monsters and lore of them is well designed. The graphics are still a little bad, not to be salty but forza horizon 2 came 2 years before this and that game was beautiful… Expand
  27. PhilipJ
    Jul 25, 2023
    9
    One of the most amazing game played on my Xbox.
    If you enjoy exploring vast open world games, and you like action jrpg games, this Final Fantasy 15 menage to be the currently best action interaction of the franchise.
  28. GPillonetto
    Dec 17, 2022
    7
    End of story seems pretty rushed. but overall has nice characters.
    Gameplay is repetitive and combat could be more engaging.
    Boss fights are also very weak.
    Open world is empty
    Graphics feel super dated

    Characters and soundtrack save this game!
  29. DarkRing
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    it has some gameplay and pacing issues but overall one of my favorite Final Fantasy casts and i really got to care for the characters in the game in a way that few other games have ever made me care
  30. Joe2539
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 11 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Vgames
    Mar 8, 2017
    80
    Final Fantasy XV is not the game Square Enix promised us. It’s not an open world game that everyone would enjoy, and even though it looks like they have done a great deal in making it more accessible to newcomers, it has more improving to do. If you are a die-hard Final Fantasy fan, you will have a great time thanks to a beautiful world, easy to learn and fun combat mechanics and a classic story about friendship and love.
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  2. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Feb 4, 2017
    90
    Its flaws and fun come fro the same tangled history, but the latter easily wins the day. [Feb 2017, p.81]
  3. Windows Central
    Jan 3, 2017
    80
    FFXV mostly delivers. While it takes some getting used to, its combat is infectious and fun. Its artwork is utterly breathtaking, and some of its set pieces are awe-inspiring. Its characters are fun and memorable, and the plot is engaging enough to keep pushing you forward. FFXV trips over its own character lore on occasion, with key details either missing or poorly explained, but it's not enough to hinder the experience as a whole.
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