Testseek.com have collected 28 expert reviews of the Final Fantasy 16 and the average rating is 84%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Final Fantasy 16.
July 2023
(84%)
28 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Fun combat and epic Eikon battles, Engaging narrative and finely crafted cutscenes, Excellent world-building and deep lore, Likeable protagonist, State-of-the-art visuals
Shallow RPG experience, Paper-thin crafting, upgrades, exploration, Sub-par side quests, Lack of customisation, Performance issues
Epic boss battles,Largely engaging storyline,Typical Final Fantasy combat
Semi-open world is bland,Boring, uninspired fetch quest-style side missions
Final Fantasy 16 ticks plenty of boxes - fluid combat, epic boss battles and an engaging story - but for every win, there's a spectacular fail, be it the bland semi-open world devoid of much to do or the uninspired fetch quest-style side quests. It's a ga...
Abstract: Past the pure medieval fantasy, Final Fantasy 16 recaptures a more precious magic from the series' earlier history – a freeness to reinvent so that you might create something to better capture the moment. Fewer series lend themselves better to that idea t...
Published: 2023-06-21, Author: Tom , review by: dailystar.co.uk
This PS5 game had me as soon as I started to hear the various character's names.Odd as it sounds, sword-wielding heroes like Gav, Sid, Rodney and our main protagonist Clive felt so yesteryear, uncool and 1980s British that it fired up my intrigue.And aft...
Published: 2023-07-19, Author: Thomas , review by: nookgaming.com
Final Fantasy XVI crafts a deep world with plenty to explore, builds a multi-faceted story with characters that kept me playing for hours on end, and blew me away with awe at the visuals at times. Adding a genuinely fun customizable combat system kept the...
Published: 2023-06-21, Author: Mat , review by: engadget.com
Abstract: It's back again. This time, it's real-time. With Final Fantasy XVI, the series' creators have decided that the future of the franchise is action-centric and storyline driven. And it's been inspired by epic fantasy series from television. Until now, the Fi...
Published: 2023-06-21, Author: Patrick , review by: dexerto.com
If you meet this game on its terms and embrace Final Fantasy XVI, it will embrace you right back with its huge heart. That kind of game is rare, and it deserves to be cherished. With a cast of characters that are easy to invest in, a story that pays o...
Published: 2023-06-21, Author: Michael , review by: gamespot.com
Incredible story full of stunning moments that are as awe-inspiring as they are emotional, Sharply written dialogue and stellar voice performances that turn characters into legends, Thrilling and deep action combat system that truly shines in spectacular
Dated design conventions sometimes seen in quest structure, Some minor narrative shortcomings that can undermine the game's broader message at times
