Final Fantasy XVI

 Xbox Series X
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7
#7 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2025

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Hey Poor Player
    Jul 21, 2025
    90
    Genres have bled into each other so much over the years that it can be hard to classify a game like Final Fantasy XVI. Some fans of the series still long for a return to traditional turn-based RPGs, and this definitely isn’t what they’re looking for. When judged for what it is, rather than what some want it to be, Final Fantasy XVI is an excellent action game with a mostly compelling story and great characters. If you haven’t had the chance to play it elsewhere, this Xbox version offers an excellent opportunity to check it out.
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  2. Digital Chumps
    Jul 7, 2025
    90
    Final Fantasy XVI from Square Enix still brings a wonderful story, well-defined characters, and a fantastic adventure on the Xbox Series X. It might not deliver the same graphical ‘wow’ that the other releases do, but it’s still a worthy game to take on for 50+ hours.
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  3. Cubed3
    Jul 7, 2025
    70
    Final Fantasy XVI represents another step toward the event horizon of the branding's identity utterly collapsing. It isn't a bad game, but it fails to connect on a deeper and emotional level than what its past successes achieved. This is largely due to a weak supporting cast that lacks presence and a melodramatic lead who rarely gets chances to have any fun. For all of its faults, Final Fantasy XV attempted to throw whatever it could at players to create a varied experience. Final Fantasy XVI has a few tricks, and they're action and cinematic set-pieces. After about 20 hours, it becomes tiring, and after that the next 20 hours become utterly mind-numbing. It wouldn't be so bad if the fighting were deeper and the level design more fun.
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