Final Fantasy XVI Is EXCEPTIONAL [Extensive Review]

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Final Fantasy XVI is now here, the long wait is over.

We are beyond excited to share our thoughts about the game in our extensive Final Fantasy 16 Review. Throughout we will cover gameplay, presentation, story and of course, lasting appeal.

Enjoy!

00:00 Introduction
03:12 Gameplay
13:50 Narrative
22:02 Presentation
28:30 Lasting Appeal
33:47 Conclusion
35:08 Outro

[AstonMartinStig]

Been playing FF games for 25+ years, they knocked it out of the park with this one. Different, sure, but excellent. It is fine if they forgo some of the traditions, as long as they can provide a great product. They did.

[rolfathan]

This channel is just as much a treasure to the fandom as the games themselves. Thank you.

[selgeaus]

I'm about 6 hours in and loving the battle system. The story is like an epic TV show that you want to keep going.

[markgruner]

Seeing a true FF fan like you is holding the game is such high regard after playing it gives me much more confidence that the demo was indicative of the game as a whole and not just a highlight.

[annuvynarawn]

It is a lovely game. Every minute spent playing with an open mind shows how dedicated the dev team were to making this a game that defines FF for the current era.

[MikeCatrone]

Excellent, humble, articulate review. It took me 80 hours to beat FF16 because I took my time to take in all the scenery in a new area and did all the quests/ hunts. This is easily my favorite FF since FF9 hands down. Some of the side quests aren't as exciting but they're easy to complete and never overstay their welcome, and a lot of the later side quests are quite moving, especially Gav's side quest. Most of the main cast and NPCs get their own "ending side quest" which is awesome. Honestly the only thing that bothered me in FF16 was constantly finding "10 gil" on the ground when exploring, even in late game it's kind of silly. All in all Square knocked it out of the park with this one

[Zidane_Mina]

THIS GAME. I was holding next to none hopes for it, the departure from classic rpg is quite large, however, by the end of it i was so amazed by the characters, the music, the gameplay, and the nods to the series i was left awestruck. This might not be the classic rpg we once knew, but i dont know why, this felt MORE FINAL FANTASY than i could expect, It's so weird! but i bet you all can relate

[HN-fbmd]

I just finished this game today, and I am truly just impressed and satiated by this Final Fantasy. This game I will hold up there with my top 3 FF of all time. So much heart, passion and emotion in the story that it felt nostalgic. I feel that the creators know that Final Fantasy is always about the journey, through the good and the bad.

[tonythatoneguy]

I spent 100 hours my first playthrough just taking my time to enjoy the game and give it a real sense of time passing. This is my game of the Year

[MR-zthh]

After being absent from the FF universe since playing 13, I thought this game was excellent. I just finished this game last night and you were absolutely correct, emotions everywhere. 10/10 ending, 9/10 game.

[traviserwin]

I love how the theme of ffxvi was almost slapping the criticisms in the face.

“That’s not gonna be an ff game” was a big criticism
Knowing this they took to metaphor and destroyed the crystals and source of magic in the game.

That one was such a lovely theme to me, almost likening FF’s fate to Clive’s and watching as both Clive and the game itself defy fate and become something bigger and better than anticipated.

[Gregoroth_Durai]

Vid literally gave me shivers. Brilliant writing. Fantastic work. Much love for FFU always.

[JuliusCaesar]

This review came out at the same time as other reviews did, and yet you can tell you put so much thought and care into this one, from all aspects of the game. I did not get the feel at any moment that this review was rushed out for clicks, views or w/e and was great throughout. I have only the highest praise for you guys, this is the first review I see on this channel and I cannot wait for more. Now I'm craving reviews for some older FF titles.

[ChrisAlbertDinn]

For me what really made this game a standout is arguably the best story and narrative in the series. Other things can be better is true. But overall is one of the best and a marvelous experience

[brucexu]

This game is a piece of art. I enjoyed every minute

[spiraljumper]

FF7R really changed up the way the series did NPC interactions, focusing on ambient dialogue that prioritized worldbuilding and contextual game states like sidequest completion. The result was the most lived in world I’ve experienced in a long time. Midgar had such a sense of place because of it. I’m so glad that they kept refining that style for this game.

[AnimeSquirrel]

My most anticipated game of the year. So hyped.

[philsonslament]

I absolutely love 16. It is not the old final fantasy but that’s fine. We have all the old ones and games like Octopath traveler or Bravely default still provide new experiences in that style. I was blown away by the message of ff16 and the while perhaps the gameplay itself at times left me wanting a little bit more (or maybe even just a little more elden ring like difficulty), the lack of freedom, I think, is perhaps exactly the point. Overall I am so happy ff16 broke the old shackles and it opens them up for more possibilities in the future.

[christiandawson]

I've been playing Final Fantasy games since the mid-90s and 16 completely blew away all expectation

[TheGuiltsOfUs]

The final fantasy franchise has been SAVED! Thanks, Yoshi-P and Soken!!