Final Fantasy XVI is one of the biggest launches of 2023, and reviews are finally out. Does this mainline Final Fantasy title live up to expectations, or does it fall short of greatness? Just How Good Is It? To no one’s surprise, Final Fantasy XVI is another of 2023’s stellar launches, ranking among the year’s best titles.
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Final Fantasy XVI scored an impressive Mighty OpenCritic Rating with a Top Critic Average of 90; critics recommend the latest title in the mainline Final Fantasy franchise, making it one of the top five games of 2023 on the aggregate site.
To compare it to its predecessor, Final Fantasy XV scored a Strong OpenCritic score with a Top Critic Average of 81. Only 74% of critics recommended Final Fantasy XV, and fans gave it a lower average score on Metacritic, evening out to 7.7/10
Standout Final Fantasy XVI Reviews
Critics praise Final Fantasy XVI for its bold gameplay shift and intense story. It starkly contrasts other entries in the Final Fantasy franchise yet carves its identity while capturing the magic of classic entries. Even if the content outside the main story does waver in quality at times, this is a title you won’t want to miss if you love RPGs.
- GamingTrend: 100/100
- God is a Geek: 10/10
- Attack on the Fanboy: 5/5
- PlayStation Universe: 9.5/10
- Techraptor: 9.5/10
- IGN: 9/10
- GameSpot: 9/10
- Easy Allies: 9/10
- Game Informer: 8.5/10
- VG247: 4/5
- RPGSite: 8/10
Press SPACE to Jump’s Final Fantasy XVI Review gave our highest recommendation with a 10/10 score, declaring it a masterpiece and a brilliant step forward for the franchise.
Final Fantasy XVI launches as a timed PS5 exclusive for 2023. The title will come to PC later, though Square Enix hasn’t given a date for this upcoming port.
Check out the Ascension Trailer from Square Enix here for a final look at Final Fantasy XVI’s story and combat.
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