A single-player action RPG set in a high-fantasy world where warring nations and powerful summoned Eikons shape political intrigue and personal vengeance. Players control Clive, a former shield bearer whose life is upended by tragedy. Engage in fast-paced, tactical real-time combat that blends heavy weapons, Eikon-driven abilities, and cinematic set pieces. Deeply narrative-driven, the game emphasizes character development, expansive locales to explore, and dramatic boss encounters while offering layered combat customization through combos, parries, and skill upgrades.
About the story
The sun is setting upon the land of Valisthea. For centuries, people have flocked to her Mothercrystals to partake of their blessing—the abundant aether that fuels the magicks they rely upon in their everyday lives. As the aether begins to fade and the lifeless deadlands spread ever further, so too does the struggle for possession of the final flickers of the Mothers' light grow ever more fierce. Yet amidst the gathering storm, there are those who believe that the legacy of the crystals has shaped mankind's destiny for long enough.
Platforms
PC PS5 Series X|SGenres
Adventure Role-playing (RPG)Themes
Action Fantasy
Languages: English and 13 more
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Media
Critic Reviews
Digital Chumps
By Nathaniel StevensFinal 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.
Cubed3
By Coller EntragianFinal 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.
Gaming Age
By Chris LaramieOverall Final Fantasy XVI is one of the best entries in the series.
Comunidad Xbox
By Samuel RamírezFinal Fantasy XVI is a bold and visually stunning work. We could say that it redefines what Final Fantasy can be in the coming years. Although it moves away from many of the classic JRPG mechanics.
Generación Xbox
By Javi StrikerFinal Fantasy XVI is a truly worthy installment of Square Enix's most successful franchise, with a main story that has me hooked from the first moment. It has characters that you care about and with good development, in addition to being technically good despite the problems on Xbox Series X / S, it surpasses Final Fantasy XV and its technical problems in all aspects, so if you have been a fan of the saga, we are facing one of the best installments of recent years.
