Final Fantasy XVI has an average rating of 93% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics have slightly different opinions – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (5/5), the worst by Game Informer (8.5/10). The game was released on June 22, 2023 for PC and PlayStation 5. Metacritic score is 88, players on RAWG rate the game 85%.
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What critics praise
„Final Fantasy XVI will change what we think of the franchise moving forward. It’s groundbreaking on so many levels, elevating the thirty-five-year old series to new heights.“
„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.“
Final Fantasy XVI has an average rating of 93% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics have slightly different opinions – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (5/5), the worst by Game Informer (8.5/10).
When was Final Fantasy XVI released?
Final Fantasy XVI was released on June 22, 2023.
What platforms is Final Fantasy XVI available on?
Final Fantasy XVI is available for PC and PlayStation 5.
Is Final Fantasy XVI worth playing?
Yes. With an average rating of 93%, Final Fantasy XVI is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it.
What games are similar to Final Fantasy XVI?
Games similar to Final Fantasy XVI are for example Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin, Outriders, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, Crisis Core: -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion and Life is Strange: True Colors.
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Critics consensus
Slightly different opinions
Spread of ratings
15 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 7,5
Best rating
5/5
HardcoreGamer
Worst rating
8,5/10
Game Informer
The distribution of rating
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Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)
Ranking
#32
of 280 games released in 2023
better than 89 % of games
#26
of 245 games released in 2023 on PC
better than 90 % of games
#13
of 118 games released in 2023 on PS5
better than 90 % of games
#7
of 67 games released in 2023 on Xbox Series X|S
better than 91 % of games
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.
Final Fantasy XVI will change what we think of the franchise moving forward. It’s groundbreaking on so many levels, elevating the thirty-five-year old series to new heights. The combat is highly engaging and invites creativity and experimentation by giving players a bevy of tools to play around with. The story is beautifully written, and although it takes nods from other fantasy properties, it builds...
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Final Fantasy XVI has only been beaten 1 times and is better than most games compared. Our recommendation - the game is worth playing.
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