Final Fantasy XVI

PC Gamer

Daniella Lucas·Sep 26, 2024

Critic79/100

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Real-time action combat and a darker, grittier setting set this sequel apart.

Rock Paper Shotgun

Edwin Evans-Thirlwell·Sep 20, 2024

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A handsome action-RPG with rad fights and even radder bossfights, shackled to a slow and not-very-satisfying hero story with a lot of filler.

Polygon

Gita Jackson·Jun 21, 2023

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Excellent action wrapped in an awful story

Eurogamer

Edwin Evans-Thirlwell·Jun 21, 2023

Critic60/100

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Eurogamer's review of Square Enix action-RPG Final Fantasy 16, a sizeable medieval epic with thrilling combat let down by some tedious sidequests.

Kotaku

Corey Plante·Jun 21, 2023

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A bold shift to action and a stirring fantasy tale make this the best Final Fantasy in ages

GameSpot

Michael Higham·Jun 21, 2023

Critic90/100

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FFXVI is a bold shift in both gameplay and narrative, yet captures the Final Fantasy magic in stunning fashion, earning a place within the pantheon of incredible entries in the beloved franchise.

Game Informer

Wesley LeBlanc·Jun 21, 2023

Critic85/100

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There's a linear action game in Final Fantasy XVI, and it's the highlight of the experience. But standard RPG tropes slow it down. Still, it's a Final Fantasy worth experiencing.

GamesRadar+

Iain Harris·Jun 21, 2023

Critic90/100

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In ditching turn-based combat for combo-heavy melees, Final Fantasy 16 recaptures the spirit of reinvention that the series lends itself to. This new approach to action coalesces with a world you'll want to explore, and an endearing story which is powerfully executed by its…

Push Square

Robert Ramsey·Jun 21, 2023

Critic90/100

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At its best, Final Fantasy 16 is a jaw-dropping epic of rarely seen proportions. It's pretty much the pinnacle of cinematic spectacle in modern games, and its often gripping, emotional story is only matched by its fantastic combat system. While its overall quality does dip outside of the main plot, this is still a must-play action RPG, and the best single-player Final Fantasy in over a decade.

IGN

Mitchell Saltzman·Jun 21, 2023

Critic90/100

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Final Fantasy 16's story, characters, and worldbuilding are among the best the series has to offer, with exciting and engaging combat, despite it being a departure from what longtime fans may expect.