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Final Fantasy XVI
Final Fantasy XVI is the first fully fledged action RPG in the mainline Final Fantasy series. Clive Rosfield is on a mission to free mankind from its fate, and must use the Eikonic powers at his disposal to overcome every obstacle his enemies lay before him.
Details
- Released
- June 22, 2023
- Genres
- Action · Role-playing (RPG) · Adventure
- Publisher
- Square Enix
- Platforms
- PC · PS5 · Xbox Series X|S
How it plays
Time to beat · 9 player times (IGDB)
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Final Fantasy XVI Reviews
Professional reviews from gaming critics
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Final Fantasy XVI is an epic in every sense of the word. Consistently sharp writing, a captivating cast of characters, exhilarating combat, and a timeless soundtrack coalesce into an experience that showcases what the PlayStation 5 is capable of at the highest level. It constantly finds ways to top its own scale in remarkable fashion, but never loses sight of the intimate journey its built around.
Final Fantasy XVI is a truly special game that, while not without its issues, had me in awe of its frequent moments of absolute spectacle and emotion.
Highly anticipated Final Fantasy XVI exceeds many of its expectations. Focusing on action and world building, this spellbinding tale of Eikons is a magnificent entry for fans and newcomers alike.
Final Fantasy XVI was revealed to a bit of criticism surrounding how it will move forward from the previous mainline game Final Fantasy XV. Luckily, the team behind Final Fantasy XVI is the same team behind the current team working on the world-acclaimed Final Fantasy XIV. I was unsure of…
Final Fantasy XVI Complete Edition is easily the definitive way to experience Square's latest epic for those who can push the game to its limits on PC.
The Rising Tide works great as one last hurrah with new Eikons and a short but worthwhile adventure that shows a different side of FFXVI.
Another strong aspect of the game is the visuals, which are of remarkably high quality. The environments are diverse and interesting, the character designs are memorable, and the particle effects – as is often the case with Square Enix – are brilliant. I found the soundtrack to be overall less memorable than previous entries, though the songs that did stick in my mind are top-notch.
An action packed Final Fantasy with incredible set pieces and over the top fight scenes that would make the God of War games blush.Final Fantasy is one unique series. Despite the franchise being on its 16th main installment, aptly named Final [...]
Final Fantasy XVI brings players into a world where Eikons are powerful and deadly creatures that reside within Dominants—a single man or woman who is blessed with the ability to call upon their dreaded power.
While Final Fantasy XVI is a vast departure for the series, its core elements are undeniably familiar. Its combat may certainly divide the series’ faithful, given its change from the expected, but this adventure is still nonetheless one that embraces the true spirit of its lineage.