Final Fantasy XVI

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5821 Ratings

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  1. Zortrax
    Jun 26, 2023
    9
    Final fantasy XVI is a very refreshing experience for the series.

    The graphics are amazing, the gameplay is very cool, much better than its predecessor and the history it's like a spin-off of the Game of Thrones.

    I will give a 9 just because the fights are so nice and do not happen all the time.
  2. moenie
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    FINAL FANTASY IS DEAD. LONG LIVE FINAL FANTASY.
    It's the best sentence to describe what this game is and isn't. The cinematic quality, the direction, the voice acting, the beautiful score, the storytelling, the sheer spectacle of everything this game has to offer in its story component is seriously one of the highest highs this industry has achieved, pops to the whole team at CBU3.
    And    FINAL FANTASY IS DEAD. LONG LIVE FINAL FANTASY.
    It's the best sentence to describe what this game is and isn't. The cinematic quality, the direction, the voice acting, the beautiful score, the storytelling, the sheer spectacle of everything this game has to offer in its story component is seriously one of the highest highs this industry has achieved, pops to the whole team at CBU3.
    And on the other side, the game feels like a deathbed song of the FF franchise as we always knew it. The RPGs components are stripped to their minimum, so much so that they feel like an after-thought, there just to fill a checkbox that the games prior always put as a prerogative (yes, even XV, even if it fails and falls flat when trying to do so). Player expression and discovery is chopped down to achieve the game grand scope, and the side quests have sadly fallen back into the quantity over quality approach that the we thought we were beginning to leave behind with FF7R, although, and the critics fail to mention this, in the second half of the game they take a turn for the better, and some of them are particularly good. Another thing i see often mentioned is how the story becomes jumbled and convoluted in the final third of the game: did this people ever play Final Fantasy? In almost every FF game the story becomes extremely weird and some might say esoteric, and more often than not you find yourself having to kill God. What did these people expect?
    It's called Final Fantasy, it IS Final Fantasy.
    When the game achieves its peaks, it's the most Final Fantasy we ever got in 15 years. But at the same time it constantly tries to be a different game. It tries, and it tries too hard. That's why it's a beautiful, incredible game that feels like a friend with whom you've fallen out touch many years ago. Even if you still talk to him from time to time, even if you respect him for what he is now, there's a part inside of you that wants that friend back, and have fun like in your childhood, but that friend isn't there anymore, he's grown into a different person. And you're here, not there. You will never be.
    I absolutely recommend the game. If the RPG component was more sophisticated, i would have given it a 10/10. Still, it's an absolutely stunning game, do not sleep on it. This were my thoughts.    … Expand
  3. GamingisPassion
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    This game is amazing, it really is.

    Personally it's one of my favorite games from last 3 years and overall top 3 game of 2023. I'm the type who absolutely loves FF7 Remake and it's modern combat, so i'm only welcoming FF 16 combat. It's long, fun, sad, impressive, beautiful (graphics) and simply epic video game. Lots of monsters, bosses to fight with, lots of great characters and so on.    This game is amazing, it really is.

    Personally it's one of my favorite games from last 3 years and overall top 3 game of 2023. I'm the type who absolutely loves FF7 Remake and it's modern combat, so i'm only welcoming FF 16 combat. It's long, fun, sad, impressive, beautiful (graphics) and simply epic video game. Lots of monsters, bosses to fight with, lots of great characters and so on. As many have mentioned, side quests are meh at best, but that's my ONLY negative about this game.

    Perfromance will be improved 100%. At least they actually have two modes to choose from and i have zero issue playing the game 30fps, because it's just so good. But i'm also the type who finished Resident Evil 4 on PC (2007 release) without mouse patch, because game itself was simply so good, that i didn't even care how i played it. GOTY? yes ABSOLUTELY!    … Expand
  4. Hiiro
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This games is Awesome.
  5. Justhowitis
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    With the release of FFXVI, 2023 is officially one of the best years in video game history and that's only first half of the year, there's entire other half of amazingness yet to come. Would have never expected gaming to get good again. Huge Thank You! to entire team who worked on FFXVI, incredible work.

    Thank you for making gaming good again!
  6. ARBO2k9
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    FF16 has been perfect so far. Characters are possibly the best I've ever seen in a FF game since FF10. It's dark, fun, and looks fantastic. Cannot be anymore happy with it.
  7. Tunez
    Jun 23, 2023
    9
    CBU3 were completely clear and transparent on the type of game this would be throughout its development, and this game delivers based on that transparency.

    Pros: -Phenomenal story. Extremely dark tones and feels very mature. This game will invoke a lot of emotion as you explore Valisthea and the hardships it’s people encounter. Clive is probably one of the best written characters in    CBU3 were completely clear and transparent on the type of game this would be throughout its development, and this game delivers based on that transparency.

    Pros:
    -Phenomenal story. Extremely dark tones and feels very mature. This game will invoke a lot of emotion as you explore Valisthea and the hardships it’s people encounter. Clive is probably one of the best written characters in all the series and his struggle with finding himself and his purpose in the world makes for an interesting ride.
    -The politics of Valisthea runs very deep and if you are into that sort of stuff, there is tons to learn and experience with the power struggle over the mother crystals
    -Active Time Lore. Simply the greatest thing ever created to help you keep track of all lore in the game from the current conflicts taking place to all the characters they introduce.
    -Combat feels amazing, albeit it does take some time for you to gain access to more abilities as the story progresses, but when it all comes together and you put the time into it, you can do some pretty incredible combos. Cons:
    -Side quests can be a bit dull, not all. Later in the game the side quests do branch off and are quite interesting and emotional. - Main story does jump all over the place since there’s a bunch of stuff happening in the world , but comes together.
    -rpg elements are streamlined and less focus on party control, but these and many more classic features that were put to the side were addressed by the dev team
    -lack of exploration in large areas. The game is very linear, but it was designed this way purposely, however I do wish they made some hidden dungeons or secret nooks to unveil new items and gear.    … Expand
  8. RazielAU
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    I'll be honest, I walked into this game unenthusiastically and expecting the worst as this was not the Final Fantasy I knew, and more importantly, it wasn't FF7 Rebirth, which I was more excited for at the time of FF16's release. But being about half-way through the game, all I can say is: I was wrong. It is different, but it took me by storm and I'm enjoying this a lot more than I wasI'll be honest, I walked into this game unenthusiastically and expecting the worst as this was not the Final Fantasy I knew, and more importantly, it wasn't FF7 Rebirth, which I was more excited for at the time of FF16's release. But being about half-way through the game, all I can say is: I was wrong. It is different, but it took me by storm and I'm enjoying this a lot more than I was thinking I would. If I had to describe the game, FF16 is what you'd get if you asked the writer of Game of Thrones to come up with a story for a Final Fantasy game, and then asked the developers of the Witcher 3 to help make the game. But while it is very similar to the Witcher, the combat is far more polished and engaging. I also love how the title is more adult oriented, not shying away from sexual themes, violence and coarse language.

    Everything is extremely high detail, getting close to walls and surfaces reveal a ton of detail and it's mind boggling seeing how much of it is often on display in the same area. The lighting & shadows is some of the best I've seen in any game. And some of the forests in the game look basically photorealistic. Loading times is also very fast. I feel like this is the first truly next-gen title, offering similar visual quality to Demon's Souls, but done at a much larger scale with huge open environments and tons of detail in every direction. It's extremely impressive.

    The characters are really interesting and the story complex and nuanced, I'd be surprised if it doesn't grip you from the start. All of this is beautifully presented through cut-scenes that look like something straight from a Hollywood CG film. The acting, both visual and vocal is perfect, and of course, it's a Final Fantasy game, so the music is on point as well.

    The only real negative for me is the uninteresting side-quests. These are as boring as they get, but I do feel the main story makes up for that in spades, so I can't really fault the title for it. I know some people have complained about the game's performance, but this hasn't been a problem for me personally. During combat the game seems to lock to 60 fps in performance mode and that's really where I need the performance to be good. During the slower exploration bits, the game runs at a higher quality which drops the frame rate below 60, but I never felt like it negatively impacted the experience for me.

    Overall, I'm glad Square-Enix took their time with the game, it's clear that a ridiculous amount of polish went into it. If anything drastically reduces my enjoyment in the late game I'll update my review accordingly, but so far very happy with everything the game offers.    … Expand
  9. rodrigoreisange
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Um dos jogos mais incríveis que já joguei. Uma experiência obrigatória para os fãs da franquia e também para novos jogadores. Gameplay muito viciante, história absurda e muito bem elaborada. Fico feliz por ter a oportunidade de acompanhar o desenvolvimento da franquia.
  10. Yunom
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    For me personally a 10! I really don't get all the 0s. The playstyle is fun, if you consider it to easy, don't play on easy mode or maybe play it once and then choose the "Final Fantasy Mode". I also like the story and especially the main Character, he is really interesting. Revenge-plot is there, but not all the way through.
    And yes, the game ist linear most of the time, but not as bad as    For me personally a 10! I really don't get all the 0s. The playstyle is fun, if you consider it to easy, don't play on easy mode or maybe play it once and then choose the "Final Fantasy Mode". I also like the story and especially the main Character, he is really interesting. Revenge-plot is there, but not all the way through.
    And yes, the game ist linear most of the time, but not as bad as FF XIII. And I appreciate a linear game after all the open world games...Don't get me wrong, I like open world, but we are flooded with this. The graphics are beautiful, and I had no issues with frame drops...maybe I don't have an Eye for it, but nothing really stood out to me.
    The side-quests are dull most of the time, but I liked them nontheless, because some told me a thing or two about the world and most are done in a short amount of time so you don't have to spend minutes or hours on a dull side-quest. But if you don't like them, they are not necessary to play, just leave them be. And yes, you only play one Character, but I had my fun with it, I don't always need to play 3 or more Characters at the same time. And the music in correlation with the gameplay, it's just so much fun! :) I also like the cutscenes...there are many, but I love that! It's a personal preference, if you don't like it, than yeah, maybe you won't like this game, but I love it...should I say any more of what I love and like? No xD I think you get it :)    … Expand
  11. Vetivs93
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Don't listen to any of these haters. Most of their reasoning is jaded and flawed, the normal plague of crybabies that comes with major releases that are incredible. This game is amazing. I've been a fan of The Final Fantasy series since 9 was released. I've played them all. 16 is one of the greatest the series has produced for so many reasons. YoshiP presents another masterpiece. It is NOTDon't listen to any of these haters. Most of their reasoning is jaded and flawed, the normal plague of crybabies that comes with major releases that are incredible. This game is amazing. I've been a fan of The Final Fantasy series since 9 was released. I've played them all. 16 is one of the greatest the series has produced for so many reasons. YoshiP presents another masterpiece. It is NOT linear btw, since so many people claim it is, it's a controlled open environment. If someone mentions it being linear, it proves they haven't gone through most of the game.… Expand
  12. Enohpiris
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This is one of the best games in 2023. A beautiful game with stellar combat, a mesmerizing story, and top-notch voice acting. Do yourself a favor and try out the demo before buying because I have no qualms about saying you WILL get sucked into this world and not stop until the credits roll.
  13. FF16Forever
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    FF16 is next level amazing, can't wait for the PC release.
  14. PeterTeng
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This is the game that make me buy my first PS.
    This is the game that make me play FF.
  15. RustyNail84
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    The best FF game so far! Truly epic! Well done to square Enix! A must have PS exclusive! Happy gaming!
  16. INvS_Samurai
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This game is amazing. This is easily the best game i have played in 2023.
  17. angelbless
    Jun 23, 2023
    9
    In the midst of saving the world and building friendships, the main theme of Final Fantasy for me has always been knowing how to learn to deal with losses and defeats, and what greater exponent than this latest version of one of the most important series in video game history: Final Fantasy. To avoid spoilers, this is a magnificent game, whose soundtrack and graphics will blow your mindIn the midst of saving the world and building friendships, the main theme of Final Fantasy for me has always been knowing how to learn to deal with losses and defeats, and what greater exponent than this latest version of one of the most important series in video game history: Final Fantasy. To avoid spoilers, this is a magnificent game, whose soundtrack and graphics will blow your mind and whose mechanics shine a lot, especially in action mode. The story falls off a bit at the end, and there are issues with running at 60fps (the patch hadn't been released yet, though it was addressed) but after looking back at the journey taken, the attention to detail, and especially the boss battles, there is no doubt that there is much to appreciate about this game and Yoshi-P's team effort.… Expand
  18. imgodlevelhuman
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This is one of the best games of 2023 and also one of the best games ever made. This is objective fact, you can dislike that fact, but it remains a fact. Very likely GOTY, unless Spider-Man 2 does something incredible. Also, ignore fake negative reviews.
  19. dharma2
    Jun 23, 2023
    9
    The game that was to be the definitive PS5 game has arrived, and with it the high expectations that comes with it. This is a different game all together: an effort for Square Enix to maximize its sales worldwide as a AAA title. Meaning that it has to let go some of the tropes that has made the series popular to begin with: turn based battles. This, along with FF XV, is the nail on theThe game that was to be the definitive PS5 game has arrived, and with it the high expectations that comes with it. This is a different game all together: an effort for Square Enix to maximize its sales worldwide as a AAA title. Meaning that it has to let go some of the tropes that has made the series popular to begin with: turn based battles. This, along with FF XV, is the nail on the coffin for that particular mechanics, with the company actually hiring a Capcom veteran to supervise the action sequences. What we have is an enjoyable, albeit simplified mechanics that can be played by those who are not used to action games such as DMC, yet complex enough to be enjoyed at that level. This obviously drew a lot of criticisms from many older fans, hence the 'lower metacritic' scores. However, I do agree with them in some points: this game is uneven. It carries Square's worst traits in the last few years: it's inability to create an open world RPG that is the flavor of today's gaming landscape and its predisposition for them to tell the audience THEIR story, instead of having an audience of 'creating and living' in a story of their own making. This is a linear experience that reminds me so much of FF 13, with characters designs similar to FF XII. The positive side, in term of presentation, Square literally has gone all out and it is an incredibly produced game. You can see that looking at the scope and cost of this project, they literally moved all of their resources here, leaving some projects such as Forspoken, feeling unfinished. However, despite its advancements, it feels literally a primitive game in comparison to Tears of the Kingdom or last year's Elden Ring,, with its focus on emergent gameplay, without sacrificing its narrative. Will it sell millions? For sure. Is it a game changing sequel that will win game of the year? Sadly, it isn't.… Expand
  20. armarant
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    An amazing story and graphics that drive the series forward in a amazing way. The Side Quests are a step forward for RPG games by immersing you into the lore of the world.
  21. Heshton0987
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Excellent game, it takes the visuals to another level and the narrative is the greatest since the FFX
  22. Cakeyman
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Greatest Final Fantasy game I’ve played in the series, great new mechanics with fresh gameplay makes this game a top contender for goty
  23. AtHoRn65
    Jun 23, 2023
    9
    Great music. Great voice acting. Combat feels good. The over the top fights feel over the top. Easy? Hard? Depends how you play. If you understand the system it's easy. If you've never played a game with this type of combat system it may be hard. Is it the best game I've ever played? No. The story keeps me going. I've felt emotions in the game. If you're looking for number crunching damageGreat music. Great voice acting. Combat feels good. The over the top fights feel over the top. Easy? Hard? Depends how you play. If you understand the system it's easy. If you've never played a game with this type of combat system it may be hard. Is it the best game I've ever played? No. The story keeps me going. I've felt emotions in the game. If you're looking for number crunching damage and emotion through gameplay. Okay, play elden ring. this isn't it. And I love elden ring. But I felt no emotion from the story. This is a story driven game. It requires empathy. Not sympathy.… Expand
  24. Lucianowizzard
    Jun 23, 2023
    9
    Jogo maravilhoso, só precisa correção no modo desempenho. Gráficos ótimos, história incrível, gameplay divertida.
  25. Tiwaien
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This is not final fantasy
    This is PEAK final fantasy
    It has everything I hope for from a game, a final fantasy game
    I dont care what critics said, this is my goty and no one's gonna convice me otherwise
  26. GeraltRUS
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    One of the best Final Fantasy and videogames that I ever played! So enjoyble experience in so many ways. Gameplay, storytelling, OST, it's just WOW! Now I must contue the game and not write this buy))))
  27. DaemonEnaros
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Amazing Final Fantasy game, and I'm glad it's beginning to stand on it's feet again. Is it perfect? No game is perfect. Watch the game on twitch and if you like it get it. Even Asmongold that is a MMO streamer mainly said the game is amazing.
  28. JuandiMelilla
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    juagazo que ya les gustaría tener a los usuarios de Xbox, estas obras maestras son sólo posibles en PlayStation, donde disfrutar de los videojuegos es salud
  29. WooPeR68
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    El juego es una oda a todo lo que FF nos ha mostrado en años, desde los mundos medievales con estilo Europeo, los escenarios sacadados de cuentos clásicos de caballeros y dragones hasta las historias reales de batallas epicas del señor de los anillos, el juego tiene la escencia de los FF clasicos en su historia y el vertigo de los juegos de acción de las nuevas generaciones en su Gameplay,El juego es una oda a todo lo que FF nos ha mostrado en años, desde los mundos medievales con estilo Europeo, los escenarios sacadados de cuentos clásicos de caballeros y dragones hasta las historias reales de batallas epicas del señor de los anillos, el juego tiene la escencia de los FF clasicos en su historia y el vertigo de los juegos de acción de las nuevas generaciones en su Gameplay, todo muy bien hecho en un juego que tuvo el error de no salir en xbox y que por eso esta siendo atacado por subnormales de la marca verde, en fin, mi recomendación es que hagan caso omiso a esa gentuza y disfruten del mejor FF jamás hecho hasta ahora, SQE se sacó del bolsillo un juego tan bello que es imposible no disfrutarlo, por este juego me compre un ps5 y valió cada maldito euro qué pague, FF volvió chatos, y de que manera, alegrando a los usuarios de Playstation y haciendo rabiar a los haters.… Expand
  30. landwalker
    Jun 23, 2023
    8
    I’m only about midway through, but so far this is pretty solid game. Having never played 14, and trying twice and never being able to get through 15, I’m having a blast. It definitely isn’t a 10 out of 10 game, but also isn’t anywhere close to a zero like the review bombers would indicate.

    The combat is decent, but not great. You can button mash and get by, but when you learn the timing    I’m only about midway through, but so far this is pretty solid game. Having never played 14, and trying twice and never being able to get through 15, I’m having a blast. It definitely isn’t a 10 out of 10 game, but also isn’t anywhere close to a zero like the review bombers would indicate.

    The combat is decent, but not great. You can button mash and get by, but when you learn the timing of combos, the combat because more engaging. I’m personally fine with them moving the series away from turn based since we have other franchises that can fill that niche. It still feels like a final fantasy story, but it is a lot different. With that said, this is the first final fantasy I’m likely to finish since FFX. In my opinion, the more action oriented combat fits the over the top stories FF is know for. On the other hand, I’m a bit annoyed that they went more action, but incredibly powerful characters can’t climb a fence or some fallen stones. I don’t mind the liberality so much, but the obstacles keeping you on course really break immersion. It’s not a home run, but the losers giving it a zero need to get a life. Play it or don’t play it, I don’t really care, but I’m enjoying it. Is it the best game ever, no. Is it a solidly fun experience about half way through, absolutely.    … Expand
  31. PSGAMER_84
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Final Fantasy 16 is one of the best Game from Square Enix. The combat is amazing. Definitely a true GOTY game. I Have too much FUN!! 10/10 MASTERPIECE
  32. xhitthelightzx
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This game is easily as great, if not better than the critic score.
  33. Sebastiansa
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Final fantasy xvi was a different game, but it is a final fantasy game his history was one of the best in the actual generation have a good combat system little bit more simple that I expect but of course much better than xv, so don’t worry, his side quest are more that we already see it in other Rpgs have to go to kill some monsters but I think that although they are not the better questFinal fantasy xvi was a different game, but it is a final fantasy game his history was one of the best in the actual generation have a good combat system little bit more simple that I expect but of course much better than xv, so don’t worry, his side quest are more that we already see it in other Rpgs have to go to kill some monsters but I think that although they are not the better quest they reach her goal that it is expand the universe of FFXVI and tell us more about this amazing and cruel world were our protagonist lives, also the dramatics spins in the history would be leave you with an O on your mouth, some things would be better that it is true, his performance is so bad, hope this would be solved in future patches , I miss the elemental weaks or legendary optional bosses like other ff but in summary that it is an amazing ff game this is the first step on a new gold era of FF. Enjoy in the game and give it a try.… Expand
  34. soliduswasright
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    This is a fantastic action game with some of the best spectacle I've seen since GOW 3 and some of the best voice acting I've heard since the Witcher 3? The main character especially. The music is OST of the Year tier.
  35. Kyokushin
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    been playing for 6 hours now and this game just rocks! Haven't encountered any weak aspects yet and have just scratched the surface.
  36. Selectivimom
    Jun 23, 2023
    9
    Really good game that is once again review bombed as usual. Combat, story and world are vastly superior to Final Fantasy XV. It has a few drawbacks such as side Questa that lower the score to a 9 but it is a very enjoyable experiencia and one of the BEST games to come out this year, no matter what the review bombers say
  37. HugeyBear
    Jun 23, 2023
    8
    First impressions are positive. I’m having a lot of fun. The story is gripping and the combat is fun. Visually it’s great.

    Don’t like the lack of build diversity. It would have been nice to have multiple options here as you only play one character. Also during combat, the ability to switch focus to an enemy of your choosing is not there and this makes for close quarters fights vs lots    First impressions are positive. I’m having a lot of fun. The story is gripping and the combat is fun. Visually it’s great.

    Don’t like the lack of build diversity. It would have been nice to have multiple options here as you only play one character. Also during combat, the ability to switch focus to an enemy of your choosing is not there and this makes for close quarters fights vs lots of enemies to become a bit of a mess. The fights vs the bosses have been great so far except one I won’t name where again it suffers because multiple enemies are on screen and you can’t easily switch focus between the two and a dodge will automatically switch your focus.

    There isn’t very interesting gear options pretty much like most ff games, I think that is an area where square could improve. There isn’t much point in exploration either. I think for a story driven action game it is great but the rpg elements are lacking.    … Expand
  38. vexo09
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Great and engaging story, fun combat, interesting world, epic moments, easily one of GOTY contenders for me.
  39. Red_Finland
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Good Final Fantasy once in a while. Awesome plot, awesome visuals, awesome soundtrack and good fighting mechanics. Masterpiece.
  40. saitamaro
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This is the best Final Fantasy game by far.

    Buy it. Play it.
  41. Ralstlin
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    An amazing game that will be review bombed caught in 2 different fights: The console wars due to PS blocking MIcrosoft/Activision buyout and the Final Fantasy purists hating the game for not being turn based.

    Very sad. Combat is fun, story is very mature, dark and realistic for a fantasy world. More coherent than lots of other FF titles like 8 or 13 or 15. As long as you understand    An amazing game that will be review bombed caught in 2 different fights: The console wars due to PS blocking MIcrosoft/Activision buyout and the Final Fantasy purists hating the game for not being turn based.

    Very sad.

    Combat is fun, story is very mature, dark and realistic for a fantasy world. More coherent than lots of other FF titles like 8 or 13 or 15. As long as you understand it is an Action Story game style God of War and enjoy it by what it is and not by what you expected it to be, its a masterpiece.    … Expand
  42. Labinlima
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    It's possibly the most complete new AAA game that came out this year. It has a great combat even if it's sadly a bit on the easy side, great boss battles, AMAZING soundtrack and a gripping story that keeps you on the edge. Pacing is very inconsistent with sometimes going from set piece to set piece back to back and then doing filler stuff for 10 hours after that though. Despite it's issuesIt's possibly the most complete new AAA game that came out this year. It has a great combat even if it's sadly a bit on the easy side, great boss battles, AMAZING soundtrack and a gripping story that keeps you on the edge. Pacing is very inconsistent with sometimes going from set piece to set piece back to back and then doing filler stuff for 10 hours after that though. Despite it's issues it's a great experience overall. Square should add an actual hard mode that's seperate from NG+ mode though. Game is easy as is and NG+ mode isn't really that much harder either despite remixing enemies and bosses especially in side content.… Expand
  43. Sergiopunky2
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Me encanto el combate, siento que es una buena evolución para la franquicia, la historia es buenísima y la banda sonora de lo mejor del año, el tono adulto de la trama y la crudez con la que se tratan los temas es muy buena, los combates de Eikons son espectaculares, Clive se convirtió en una de los mejores protagonistas que ha tenido la franquicia.
  44. Kamui33
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This game is great.
  45. KashiVGaming
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    FFXVI is an stellar new entry into the timeless franchise that is Final Fantasy. The action oriented combat, although a departure from the series roots, is top notch and ensures an enjoyable experience throughout. The combat has surprising levels of depth and the “Magic Burst” mechanic, similar to Devil May Cry Nero’s Exceed, allows players to flex their more technical muscles. This gameFFXVI is an stellar new entry into the timeless franchise that is Final Fantasy. The action oriented combat, although a departure from the series roots, is top notch and ensures an enjoyable experience throughout. The combat has surprising levels of depth and the “Magic Burst” mechanic, similar to Devil May Cry Nero’s Exceed, allows players to flex their more technical muscles. This game is far from a Hack-and-Slash title that I have seen others compare it to. The story also delivers and is one of the better Fantasy stories told. The game does a great job establishing its narrative and there is a great sense of understanding about each characters actions and emotions. This game will go down as one of my personal favorites of all time and is the perfect marriage of action greats like Devil May Cry, and the masterful story telling of Final Fantasy.… Expand
  46. Vagiasthanasis
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Excellent Storytelling, a compeling and interseting story, superb cinwmatography, insane graphics, stellar battle system,eecond to none voice acting,,exemplary music.
    This is one of the greats up there with ff5-6-7-12
  47. Kraf
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This is a great Final Fantasy game. Yes, it has action combat, but I feel it still has great tactical combat too. If you played the demo, and liked it, you should love the whole game. Story is excellent to me so far, and is umong the top FF stories for me so far.As a long time fan of this series, I am enamoured with the game. I cannot put it down.
    I want to talk about review bombing.    This is a great Final Fantasy game. Yes, it has action combat, but I feel it still has great tactical combat too. If you played the demo, and liked it, you should love the whole game. Story is excellent to me so far, and is umong the top FF stories for me so far.As a long time fan of this series, I am enamoured with the game. I cannot put it down.
    I want to talk about review bombing. Review bombing has become such a joke that every game is review bombed these days, and it has lost all meaning. Sometimes, yes it may be deserved, but sometimes it feels like people are just being resistant to any forward movement in a series. It used to be that you may trust user reviews more than critic reviews, but those days are in the past.
    I love this game, and I don't get the hate.    … Expand
  48. daviometcalf
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This game is absolutely incredible! It is the best final fantasy yet in my opinion. I highly recommend everyone play this game. It is that good. The game is incredible.
  49. Phoenix0192
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    The game is beautiful and amazing soundtrack is amazing gameplay is amazing and it never felt repetitive for me if you loved ff15 you will love this
  50. palladiumtwnsvn
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    People really need to stop reviewbombing. I'm talking to XBOX owners. What will give you the fact that you put this game and the rest of Sony's games with 0 points? Maybe we should just enjoy gaming and stop console wars that look like sandbox games. Now I'm talking to the Final Fantasy fans who are review-bombing the game for the "bad" combat system that "ruined" the game. PleasePeople really need to stop reviewbombing. I'm talking to XBOX owners. What will give you the fact that you put this game and the rest of Sony's games with 0 points? Maybe we should just enjoy gaming and stop console wars that look like sandbox games. Now I'm talking to the Final Fantasy fans who are review-bombing the game for the "bad" combat system that "ruined" the game. Please understand that everything in this world is changing. PLEASE give this game a chance, it has a great story, great characters and GREAT music. It IS the spirit of FF. I completed 40% of the game and I have not regretted the second pre-order in my life. This game has received the highest rating in the series for 17(!) years, not counting the FFXIV addon. Give this game a chance and you won't regret it. The combat system feels fresh if you haven't been into slashers before, or you'll feel right at home if you're an experienced DMC player. Don't miss this game.… Expand
  51. DOUG_EX_1989
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Definitely the game is wonderful, both graphically and gameplay, very frenetic, optimal performance, has one or another pull in performance mode, I play it in quality mode and it is a beauty everything, landscapes, scenarios, art, now I understand why Yoshi-P said he was on another level, FF returned to his glory but with a new skin, 10/10 I give him because he has earned it, a formidableDefinitely the game is wonderful, both graphically and gameplay, very frenetic, optimal performance, has one or another pull in performance mode, I play it in quality mode and it is a beauty everything, landscapes, scenarios, art, now I understand why Yoshi-P said he was on another level, FF returned to his glory but with a new skin, 10/10 I give him because he has earned it, a formidable game in all aspects.… Expand
  52. Chunkimonke
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    I don’t quite understand the hate. It’s been made pretty clear that this isn’t going to be turn based. The other main complaint I’ve seen is the combat being stale or boring. If you’re playing on the action focused mode and you don’t have the assistance rings equipped the combat system is rich. If you want to turn your brain off and press square you can do that, but that’s not how the gameI don’t quite understand the hate. It’s been made pretty clear that this isn’t going to be turn based. The other main complaint I’ve seen is the combat being stale or boring. If you’re playing on the action focused mode and you don’t have the assistance rings equipped the combat system is rich. If you want to turn your brain off and press square you can do that, but that’s not how the game is meant to be played. That’s just the easy mode setting. I found the plot, although not original to be engrossing the entire way. The voice acting sells the characters, and although Clive is a edgy protagonist it works well with seeing him develop with the story. The graphics are amazing, I personally didn’t have any noticeable frame rate issues and I never saw an issue with the motion blur. The soundtrack instantly goes up with some of the greats of gaming and should easily be the best this year. The only complaint I’ve had after 40 hours of play are the side quests. A lot of them are just go here get this or kill this, but I’ve never cared that much about side quests. This game is great, and it pushes the FF series into the future. A large franchise like this can’t be as successful as they want if they stay in the 90s.… Expand
  53. TalionSwift
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This game is amazing! Absolutely love the way the story is told and the politics. It is very cool. I've loved all of the main characters, Clive at the top and Cid is fantastic. The combat feels very fluid, and yeah it does remind me of devil May cry in all the best ways. And the music. Oh god the music, this guy knows how to do it. It's so epic, and even the more somber / slower tunes areThis game is amazing! Absolutely love the way the story is told and the politics. It is very cool. I've loved all of the main characters, Clive at the top and Cid is fantastic. The combat feels very fluid, and yeah it does remind me of devil May cry in all the best ways. And the music. Oh god the music, this guy knows how to do it. It's so epic, and even the more somber / slower tunes are really nice. I think they knocked it out of the park with this game, I hope they keep it up for final fantasy 17 whenever that occurs. Looks like tears of the Kingdom has a rival for game of the year.… Expand
  54. LeoAlc
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This is game is simple amazing, it has the Square Enix and Final Fantasy DNA, a dense story and world, interesting characters, stuning graphics, it's a good game with his roots in the classical Final Fantasy style.
  55. sorawild
    Jun 23, 2023
    9
    You people really need to get over FF not being turnbased anymore. Its been 20 god damn years since the last turnbased FF game (FFX-2).
  56. frankzang
    Jun 23, 2023
    9
    It’s been a while since a played a new final fantasy game, and with this one I’m having a delightful experience so far, from gameplay to cinematics, I’m enjoying it all!
  57. Crispy_Bacon
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Amazing graphics and attention to detail. One of the best games of the year by far.
  58. Michaelhawj
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Story is great
    Cid, Jill, Clive are awesome characters
    Gameplay/Combat is great
    Soundtrack is great
    Graphic is very good. Not on same level to Horizon Forbidden West
  59. vleedthrough
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Final fantasy XVI is just an amazing game in many levels.
    The art style, graphics, story, characters and gameplay are just beyond imaginable.
    I think square enix just created another masterpiece that deserves to be up there with the very best entries in the franchise.
  60. TheCoker
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    The star of the show is the new battle system. The boss fights are among the best for the series. The voice acting is superb. I feared the Eikon fights would be a gimmick, but far from it, they are part of what makes this game special. The game feels very much like a classic FF game, only the full action combat is what can be labeled "different". Mature rating used to tell a story withThe star of the show is the new battle system. The boss fights are among the best for the series. The voice acting is superb. I feared the Eikon fights would be a gimmick, but far from it, they are part of what makes this game special. The game feels very much like a classic FF game, only the full action combat is what can be labeled "different". Mature rating used to tell a story with difficult topics, not just violence for the sake of violence. CBU3 continues to show they know how to tell stories. Having Torgal control share the same buttons as the potions was not a good idea. Still need to do the endgame to see where it ranks among the series.… Expand
  61. RedNanaki
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Well it’s not surprising that people are review bombing the game their is a reason why this game is high 88 because it’s good game combat is amazing and story it’s amazing
  62. Marion20
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Hope this is the future of Final Fantasy! The game’s combat feels fluid and amazing while the story and spectacle compliments it to make an experience. Though it needs certain options available at launch (more button remapping, motion blur etc.), the game feels complete.
  63. sparkinthedark
    Jun 24, 2023
    8
    Bought ps5 to play this game just as other fav titles likes ff3(ff6) and ff9 in prior console

    Story- I'm realizing that this wasn't quite FF14 level in terms of story. It's good, but it didn't pull the heartstrings and had some missed emotional moments. It's really awkward when the orchestra is going and characters are crying and it doesn't resonate out. It didn't have the feeling of    Bought ps5 to play this game just as other fav titles likes ff3(ff6) and ff9 in prior console

    Story- I'm realizing that this wasn't quite FF14 level in terms of story. It's good, but it didn't pull the heartstrings and had some missed emotional moments. It's really awkward when the orchestra is going and characters are crying and it doesn't resonate out. It didn't have the feeling of intense satisfaction at the end of it all. Voice Actors were mostly good. There were moments I asked in a husky voice, "Clive, can you stop whispering in that hustky voice all the time?" But overall, the storyline was good. 7/10

    Graphics - few moments where frame rates were an issue. Panning camera too much can cause a bit of motion sickness. I understand the limitation of the hardware and can't wait until the PC version comes out. 9/10

    Gameplay - It was nice to try out different skills and carry them into the fight. But I carried a specific set of abilities into each climatic fights. I wished the mounting and dismounting were a bit faster and didn't reset my camera angle, as that would've made ability point farming a bit less clunky. Non boss encounters were short and sweet. Boss encounters were great. Having unknown number of health bar resets kinda made the "health bar" feel pointless. Couple of boss fights didn't build up in intensity with phase changes and missed the mark for me. Overall, it was mixed in with some awesome fights like with titan and let downs and monotone ones. 8/10

    Sounds and Music - Not much to say. Soken is the real God here. 10/10

    Conclusion - After buying the PS5 for this title and having so much anticipation to the point of getting jealous of the people playing early, do I think it was worth $570? Afraid not. Maybe half of that? Maybe I'm spoiled by FF14 moments. But in slightly longer version of both shadowbringer and endwalker, the highs were so much higher as were the lowest of the lows. Setting them as the gold standard for me, I think this game is a good game and entertainment, but a new standard it is not.    … Expand
  64. Xalmo43
    Jun 23, 2023
    9
    XVI does Final Fantasy well enough that it deserves a higher score then what many people are giving it.. The game lacks in RPG elements keeps it from being a 10/10 which is a shame. YoshiP needs to start adding more interesting forms of gearing to his games if he wants to stay ontop.

    I believe many negative reviews are due to people simply being unable to afford a PS5 for one game.    XVI does Final Fantasy well enough that it deserves a higher score then what many people are giving it.. The game lacks in RPG elements keeps it from being a 10/10 which is a shame. YoshiP needs to start adding more interesting forms of gearing to his games if he wants to stay ontop.

    I believe many negative reviews are due to people simply being unable to afford a PS5 for one game. While its true, Sony has literally 0 good games worth buying the console for, you can just do what I did and buy the console at Wal-Mart and eventually return it after beating XVI.

    Another reason the game is getting bad reviews is due to 3rd world countries banning it, namely Saudi Arabia. This may explain why many ESL comments are on here saying its a "bad" game.    … Expand
  65. BrazilianLegacy
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Imperdível. O jogo está incrível tanto a jogabilidade como a história. Simplesmente uma obra de arte. Música desse jogo è demais.
  66. andreim
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Very good game, a unique experience. Ignore the bots with 0 score those are fake this game is like no other.
  67. 1714742610
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    The best of beast, way batter then God of war and Devil may cray, they got the most stunning visual performance
  68. Vomitpoop
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Incredible game. Got it early and this is the best Final Fantasy I’ve ever played. The story and characters are similar to Game of Thrones, where the houses are at war with each other. The game is Rated M, so it’s very bloody and has much darker tones than any previous FF. The combat and soundtrack are by far the best I’ve seen in FF. The bosses and Eikons are unbelievable, never seenIncredible game. Got it early and this is the best Final Fantasy I’ve ever played. The story and characters are similar to Game of Thrones, where the houses are at war with each other. The game is Rated M, so it’s very bloody and has much darker tones than any previous FF. The combat and soundtrack are by far the best I’ve seen in FF. The bosses and Eikons are unbelievable, never seen anything like it. If you see low user scores on this website, it’s Xbox and PC fanboys upset that they can’t play the game. This website needs to stop allowing random user scores. They are not opinions, they’re platform trolls who have nothing better to do with their lives.… Expand
  69. TurnBasedisDead
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Turn based combat is dead and thank god for that. In fact, all FF games before FF 7 (og) are outdated and meh games. Final Fantasy got actually good with 7th entry and X was also solid, but real innovation started with FF 7 Remake where they finally made combat good and modern. FF 16 is equally good. Thank god this old nonsense is gone forever! This game is a must buy, GOTY and masterpiece!
  70. AKnight2049
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Best mainline offline final fantasy game in a decade. Spectacular action, design and story, plus they actually finished the game this time! Has to be said that for all their faults, Square Enix are on fire with this beloved franchise at the moment. Bring on FFVII Rebirth!
  71. Gamecriticpro
    Jun 23, 2023
    9
    Combat is extremely fun, boss battles are insane, voice acting is incredible. The story stumbles at times, map design isn't always the best, and side quest design is very basic and dated. Also for the love of God square let us turn off motion blur, I beg you.
  72. PlusAlpal
    Jun 23, 2023
    9
    There are a lot of people who unfairly reviewing this game. Anyone that reviews it as a 0 is basically saying that this game is on the same level as The lord of the rings Gollum, just think about that. The cinematic and soundtrack should automatically give this game at least a 6/10.

    The good: The cinematic's are absolute fire, they are so good i get chills every time an epic fight    There are a lot of people who unfairly reviewing this game. Anyone that reviews it as a 0 is basically saying that this game is on the same level as The lord of the rings Gollum, just think about that. The cinematic and soundtrack should automatically give this game at least a 6/10.

    The good:

    The cinematic's are absolute fire, they are so good i get chills every time an epic fight breaks out.

    The soundtrack is a godsend best in the franchise by far, maybe in all of gamine. Though that is a bold statement.

    The combat is very fluid and smooth and does a very good job pacing itself, it's not too over the top, but it's not sluggish either.

    The story has grabbed me by the ba*ls and has not let go.

    The world map, i like that it isnt open world, there are too many games like that so it's a breath of fresh air and its great.

    The flaws:

    The frame rate can dip to about 40 fps during exploration which i personally don't mind, but you do notice it.

    The difficulty is too easy, i have only died once so far and that was only because i wasn't paying attention to my health.

    The skills you can acquire are too simplified, don't get me wrong i dont want a giant skill tree with hundreds of skills, but i would of liked something like ff10 or ff12 where you can buy like +50 health and things like that, but for each eikon, like each eikon has their own set of stats. So equipping Titan has immense defense and counter ability's, but has problems dishing out power but has like +500 extra health.

    The exploration is a bit weak, not much to loot, but maybe there will be later. Most things you loot are potions, but i always find myself with max potions anyway.

    No game is perfect and that goes for this game to, i haven't beaten the game yet probably 10 hours in, just unlocked ifrit, and that battle was honestly the first difficulty spike. But even so i'm still giving this game a 9/10, because the things it does well, it does very well.

    P.S: don't read the reviews that are 0, their trolls, people who put 5/10 or 6/10 are fine, because this game was never going to make every single soul happy, and those reviews are actually honest and give valid points unlike the trolls.    … Expand
  73. Ragnarneymar
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Masterclass du jamais vu ! On en veut beaucoup des comme ça ! Jeux de l’année.
  74. geraldRford
    Jun 23, 2023
    9
    This game may not be perfect, but giving it a negative score is absurd. The story is excellent, the characters are well fleshed out, the combat is fun and intuitive when you actually try, and the music is phenomenal. Not to mention that this is a game that looks stunning.
  75. Bleedyl
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    What a journey. I love this game.
    From the cinematics to the action-gameplay i was stunned through my whole gameplay.
    Eventhough there are some flaws in the performance, i was absolutely spellbound on the screen. Cannot understand the critics. I love that the sidequests are short, so they dont require me to walk half a globe, and the pacing of the story was perfect. Not too short    What a journey. I love this game.
    From the cinematics to the action-gameplay i was stunned through my whole gameplay.
    Eventhough there are some flaws in the performance, i was absolutely spellbound on the screen.

    Cannot understand the critics. I love that the sidequests are short, so they dont require me to walk half a globe, and the pacing of the story was perfect. Not too short paced and not unnecessarily streched,

    The only thing i can agree is that there is no depth in the gear system and no status effects. But in return you can make builds through your abilities. The arcade mode and ng+ provide an extra challenge for everyone who this game was too easy.    … Expand
  76. Dtyd_
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    COMBAT has me HOOKED!

    Developing and executing combos with various Eikon abilities has been my #1 favourite thing to do in this game!

    Not just the combat, the darn story has me going through a rollercoaster of emotions! I am seriously satisfied with the game and would definitely recommend it- 10/10

    This is definitely an FF game.
  77. Xapa
    Jun 23, 2023
    9
    I can't give my actual rating but I would give it a 9.2 for non final fantasy fans or 9.6 for final fantasy fans.

    Pros 1.) The game has an incredible story. 2.) The combat, if you're willing to experiment has quite a bit of depth. Mixed 1.) The graphics are amazing although the game at this time has some performance issue when playing on performance mode. 2.) There are quite a lot of    I can't give my actual rating but I would give it a 9.2 for non final fantasy fans or 9.6 for final fantasy fans.

    Pros
    1.) The game has an incredible story.
    2.) The combat, if you're willing to experiment has quite a bit of depth.

    Mixed 1.) The graphics are amazing although the game at this time has some performance issue when playing on performance mode.
    2.) There are quite a lot of cutscenes (over 18 hours) for people who don't like cutscenes you probably won't like this game. 3.) Some quests can be boring, these quests do help expand on the world though. I will not explain why they expand on the world due to possible spoilers, but if you approach the game with the story in mind I'm sure you can piece it together.

    Bad
    1.) Motion blur is currently an issue but we are told it will be addressed.
    2.) You will run into popping, that is in every game bit I will include it since I know people don't like it. 3.) There is a lack of minigames which is a staple for a lot of final fantasy games.
    4.) The customization and item selection is not very good.
    5.) There is a lack of diversity in the total amount of regular enemies you fight, maybe between 13-20 different normal enemies others are pallet swaps.

    Overall what I look for in a game is a good story and for it to be fun to play, and this game does that.
    Yes the game has flaws, but the overall experience with is has been positive.

    Lastly, for everyone saying you can beat the game with 2 buttons, you're right, but you should check your equipment, I think you have the auto combo and auto dodge rings equipped. Also for everyone saying that the game doesn't even hit 30 fps in combat, digital foundry created a video on it, and I'm assuming you're referencing that since I can't even notice the frames drop, it's 99% 30 fps on graphics mode with a 1% drop in populated cities. The game also stays at a consistent 60fps when in combat in performance mode and drops when outside of combat.

    It's fine to critique the game, but you should probably know what you're talking about when doing so.    … Expand
  78. TheLastPlay
    Jun 23, 2023
    9
    Historia y narrativa increíble, muy buen lore del mundo y personajes muy carismáticos. Combates muy dinámicos y momentos muy épicos. La banda sonora pone los pelos de punta. Todo esto es solo una pequeña parte de lo gran juego que es final fantasy XVl.Recomendable 100%
  79. Micr0_87
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This is one of the most polished games across the board I've ever played. Amazing storytelling, interesting and deep characters, great cutscenes, good pacing, the best combat system in any action game, great customization options for combat, godlike music, stunning graphics,...

    10/10
  80. Chavamp
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Es increíble volver a sentir la esencia de Final Fantasy de nuevo en esta entrega llena de buena historia, excelente combate y gameplay, llevo 20 horas y estoy contento, cuento el tiempo para volver a jugarlo.

    Algo importante es que la nueva partida plus será atractiva para volver a jugarlo, cosa que haré sin duda
  81. Barda90
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Sensacional, melhor jogo de todos os tempos, mecânica muito boa que funciona, mapa bastante detalhado, personagens carismático e lutas marcantes que só final fantasy 16 proporciona para os fans de verdade.
  82. Stilva
    Jun 23, 2023
    9
    FFXVI is a great action rpg.
    The story is up there with some of the best stories in the FF series
    Graphics are incredible Music is phenomenal The combat is great and although the game isn't hard or requires skill like in the Souls games for example, you still need to dodge or parry and it has decent depth regarding the builds you can do Characters in this game are decent and the voice    FFXVI is a great action rpg.
    The story is up there with some of the best stories in the FF series
    Graphics are incredible
    Music is phenomenal
    The combat is great and although the game isn't hard or requires skill like in the Souls games for example, you still need to dodge or parry and it has decent depth regarding the builds you can do
    Characters in this game are decent and the voice acting has quality
    The exploration is something that needed more work in my opinion, it's just not enough
    Ignore all those trolls that rate a great game like this 0 or 1, those scores are not to be taken seriously obviously.

    Story - 9,5/10
    Graphics - 9/10
    Music - 10/10
    Combat - 9/10
    Characters - 9/10
    Exploration - 8/10    … Expand
  83. calbak
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    The game is great. A good return to form for Final Fantasy. You can argue that the story is a bit bland, but that's what classic FF did, and it's not bland, but predictable at points, wich is not inherently bad.

    The gameplay, music and graphics are amazing, so it's a great entry pointing on the right direction.
  84. obj_correct
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Perfection. Good story, good music, good combat- truly a rollercoaster ride. It's gorgeous, too. Glad they did away with the RPG BS and went all on in action, and I hope the series continues on this trajectory.
  85. phillipjamesbit
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Im really enjoying this game so far!! I always look forward to the new final fantasy games. I love how each one is different in a way but still has great music and great story
  86. zeackcr
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    FFXVI is a good game and the best FF ever made.
    -Story has great pacing, many consistencies and explosive moments
    -Characters are relatable and some have interesting arcs -Performance is great during battle -The action combat has so much dept and every enemy can be countered in a satisfying way -Exploration is full with amazing scenery and interesting rewards -Side quests are    FFXVI is a good game and the best FF ever made.
    -Story has great pacing, many consistencies and explosive moments
    -Characters are relatable and some have interesting arcs
    -Performance is great during battle
    -The action combat has so much dept and every enemy can be countered in a satisfying way
    -Exploration is full with amazing scenery and interesting rewards
    -Side quests are interesting and a nice break to have
    -The sex and nudity on screen feels tantalizing and bold way to be inspired from GOT.
    More specifics pros are: great party member, nice magic effect, build customization, great equipment design, simply yet rewarding itemization etc...
    These points make this game the best FF in the series, showing truly how the series have evolved now.
    This is FFXVI and a true Final Fantasy. This is an RPG not a JRPG. Yoshi-P was being honest as always that this is an FF made to appeal larger audience.
    As a long time fan I hope Square Enix will keep going evolving the series, because now the future of FF is bright.    … Expand
  87. Ren_Playroom
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Trully a masterpiece, deserves a "Must Play" and defently Game of the Year!
  88. Solis429
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    10 de 10 sin ninguna duda, lo disfrute de inicio a fin. Parte fuerte y sigue así hasta la mitad donde empieza a caer pero en sí ya es espectacular. Nada más que decir que la espera valió la pena, y en unos meses a Starfield en PC.


    Un buen año con juegos como Final Fantasy XVI, Tloz totk y esperemos que bethesta no la cage con Starfield.
  89. bosox162
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This game is beyond great. The story hooks you in the very beginning and doesn't let go. The characters are well-acted and well-voiced. The music, as is always the case with Final Fantasy games, is perfection. No, it's not your turn based Final Fantasy combat, but it's better because of it. Every fight, even the ones against regular enemies is fun.

    Boss fights are taken to another level    This game is beyond great. The story hooks you in the very beginning and doesn't let go. The characters are well-acted and well-voiced. The music, as is always the case with Final Fantasy games, is perfection. No, it's not your turn based Final Fantasy combat, but it's better because of it. Every fight, even the ones against regular enemies is fun.

    Boss fights are taken to another level and have an epic feel to them. Whether its an Eikon battle or Clive vs. Big Baddie, you need to learn patterns and react quickly. There are also a lot of ways to customize your play with different Eikon abilities and charms.

    Speaking of charms, the game is accessible to anyone. If you aren't great with action games and just want the story, you can put on charms to help you auto-dodge, heal, etc. If you want a challenge, leave them all off. You don't need to have ever played any other Final Fantasy games to hop into this one, but there are a lot of fun easter eggs if you have played the rest.

    The visuals are stunning. From the cities, to character models, to lush forests, it's a joy to just take in the scenery. The people downvoting the game likely have never played it and are engaging in petty "console wars." There is almost nothing not to like about this game if you are a fan of JRPGs and/or action style games. I've put 20 hours into it so far, and can't wait to play more.    … Expand
  90. Gregdel
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Best Final Fantasy since Final X, and probably one of the best ever. Strong Game of Thrones and Lord of the Rings vibes, that’s PERFECT! The bad reviews are surely trolls or PS haters cause this game is a masterpiece. The visuals, the story, the characters, the music, the gameplay… top notch. This game is a reason to have a PS5.
  91. skmoyer
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This game is phenomenal at all levels. Best combat, visuals, directiom, and story. If you like god of war type games, you'll love this game.

    People giving this game a zero make no sense. They are just upset about the change in style of the game to more action focused. There is no justification to give this game a zero even if ur perhaps not a fan of the story or direction.
  92. sazizisam
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Amazing game,
    Been playing this since the game is released.
    Especially Sokin's music, goose bump ^^
    Love it,
  93. xCoNDex
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    June 22 (About 10 hours) It is a true must have, an epic adventure that has managed to surpass god of war by far, just enjoy the game, it is a true masterpiece.

    Edit June 26 (Almost 40 hours): For those who complain that the game is very simple, until you get to the new game plus, a tip, play without accessories, use only Torgal's cures (No potions) and try not to always carry the    June 22 (About 10 hours) It is a true must have, an epic adventure that has managed to surpass god of war by far, just enjoy the game, it is a true masterpiece.

    Edit

    June 26 (Almost 40 hours): For those who complain that the game is very simple, until you get to the new game plus, a tip, play without accessories, use only Torgal's cures (No potions) and try not to always carry the best weapon, and that's it You have the hard mode working perfectly

    I keep my word, this is a **** must have for everyone.    … Expand
  94. dagamerguy
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Amazing story with tight combat. Music by Soken is amazing. Excited to try Final Fantasy Mode as well. Fans will be upset that it's not like the old FF games, but I love the scale of every fight.
  95. Jaldore
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Outstanding game with an new and unique take on the FF formula.

    The music is phenomenal and fits the tone of whatever is happening on screen. The English localization for this game is excellent. The story is well-paced and the characters voice acting feels like something you would see in a movie or prime time television show. The combat is different from previous iterations, but it is    Outstanding game with an new and unique take on the FF formula.

    The music is phenomenal and fits the tone of whatever is happening on screen.

    The English localization for this game is excellent. The story is well-paced and the characters voice acting feels like something you would see in a movie or prime time television show.

    The combat is different from previous iterations, but it is fast and exciting with a focus on different Eikon powers that you gain throughout the game. It offers a good sense of progression while being easy to learn and satisfying to master.

    This is a groundbreaking game that delivers a cinematic and thrilling experience. 10/10.    … Expand
  96. Kaw117
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This game is an absolute masterpiece in story telling,music, Cinematography, Gameplay,polish and fluidity. A few Performance issues here and there but that's really my only complaint, I can see why some won't like the more linear focus but in a age of thousands of open world games And only a handful being actually truly good and immersive this game Is a welcome change, and the LegendaryThis game is an absolute masterpiece in story telling,music, Cinematography, Gameplay,polish and fluidity. A few Performance issues here and there but that's really my only complaint, I can see why some won't like the more linear focus but in a age of thousands of open world games And only a handful being actually truly good and immersive this game Is a welcome change, and the Legendary Devil May Cry style combat is definitely imprinted into this game making one hell of a Great Action game once You start getting more abilities for combos (it does start off Limited and slow tho at first to be fair). Clive is my new favorite FF protagonist and Cid and Jill are amazing party members to+ you can Pet the dog!!! Overall a Total Overall W for me 10/10 GOTY choice… Expand
  97. Gigggachad
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    A masterpiece. it's a 9.5 for me guys they did really well in this game thanks for yoshi p and his team
  98. rubykid15
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This is a a really good FF Game at it's core.

    - Story is well done and the VA works is consistent enough that it keeps you drawn in. - Combat is far more than "2 buttons" that people clearly havent experimented with. Doing epic juggle combos with Torgal and swapping through 3 weapon types feels great. - The boss battles both normal and Kaiju feel epic and have great pacing. The    This is a a really good FF Game at it's core.

    - Story is well done and the VA works is consistent enough that it keeps you drawn in.
    - Combat is far more than "2 buttons" that people clearly havent experimented with. Doing epic juggle combos with Torgal and swapping through 3 weapon types feels great.
    - The boss battles both normal and Kaiju feel epic and have great pacing. The cinematics QTEs of it all is fun to watch and play. I have never seen such an aggressive way of killing a ninja but it sure as hell felt cool to see and portrayed a different way of ending a fight on a boss than ever before.
    - Music is perfection and properly catches the tonal vibes every single time.

    Genuine cons, but not enough to bring down the score
    Lack of post-story content. It's certainly a finished product with NG+ potentially being the extra content to do. Post game boils down to simiulated score attack and Hunts if not completed.    … Expand
  99. UpperGoddom
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Absolute masterpiece. The game has some of the best boss fights to ever exist in GAMING. They are cinematic, engaging and jaw dropping. All the while, in between are some of the most gripping and dark storytelling the medium has been graced with.
  100. JingerJingle
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    It's fine that not everyone loves it. To me, it's the best game of 2023.
    But still, I don't understand what is the justification for many people to give 0 to this game
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  1. Positive: 113 out of 121
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  1. PLAY! Zine
    Jul 4, 2023
    90
    If Final Fantasy XV was meant to take the stray path, the 16th instalment made that path reach a worthy goal. Switching the old formula from a turn-based RPG to an all-out action-packed game may sadden some long-time fans. But the simple yet emotion-filled plot makes up for it, despite the sometimes awkward adult themes. Final Fantasy XVI somehow manages to stand on its own as one of the flashiest games ever and be a truly EIKONIK experience in every other aspect. Though wishing for the next one to rely a bit more on some of the traditional strengths of the series surely is a justified desire.
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  2. Cubed3
    Jul 3, 2023
    80
    While it would be easy to look at Final Fantasy XVI from certain angles and proclaim something looks rough when looked at as a single package and a sum of its whole, this is a fantastic game. The cinematic flair, crazy action combat and extremely involved story with a nice side dish of world building make this a game worth playing. This is likely to appeal to fans of most character action games but also to those who just want another cool Final Fantasy to get lost in. Absolutely get this game.
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  3. IGN Adria
    Jul 2, 2023
    90
    Final Fantasy XVI may not be the game that all fans of this legendary JRPG series were expecting, but the final product is a spectacular action game that will not leave anyone feeling indifferent.
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