Final Fantasy XVI - You Aren't Ready For This Epic Adventure

You’ve never played a Final Fantasy like Final Fantasy XVI. Rob has spent weeks drinking in the story, combat and lore to bring you spoiler-free impressions of Clive’s epic tale. FF16 is not your traditional Final Fantasy, but whether you’re a lifelong fan or Final Fantasy 16 is your introduction to the series, we think you’re going to love it.

Final Fantasy 16 departs from the traditional format of the series, with crunchy real-time combat and a focus on darker political machinations as the world of Valisthea is torn apart by warring nations. Getting your head around the chewy lore of FF16 is part of the pleasure, helped by being in the company of some insta-favourite characters: Clive, Cid and Jill. Oh, and as you can see from our glorious Final Fantasy 16 gameplay, the game is properly gorgeous, scaling from bucolic fields to titanic battles that shred the landscape. FFXVI truly has it all.

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If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times: Rob is the David Attenborough of video games. I could listen to him talk about them all day.

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Rob, I'm not joking...Square Enix needs to hire you for their marketing. You just sold this to me on every level. Thank you!

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I’m genuinely happy for Rob. He champions Final Fantasy, and his love for the series reminds me of mine. This has to feel like a years worth of holidays for him. Cheers!

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Can't wait to no life this in 9 hours

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You can tell Rob has a huge passion for video games with how he talks about a particular game in these videos

[zuzhi]

THIS is the review I was looking for.

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Always trust Rob to bring the feels. Great review!!

[Ivotas]

Holy hell the 'Active Time Lore' feature sounds like such an amazing idea, it's baffling that nobody thought about implementing something like this decades ago. I throw money at this game just to show my support and appreciation for this feature. I can't stress enough how brilliant I find this.

[wehavesixdogs]

Rob's amazing way of writing and delivery once again. You hyped me. Now, I'm off to play FFXV for I do not yet have PS5 or a good TV for it.

[Legendalvin]

Yes, FF16 is just that good. Rob is excited but not exaggerating at all.

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I’m actually impressed that I have a handful of times during my current 10 hour play through that I actually gaped at the screen just wondering to myself how did they (1) create something so beautiful. (2) get that particular scene approved. (3) create such a masterclass of a sequence that my eyes are literally melting.

Like, I’m wondering from one moment to the next how they’re gonna top what they’ve already done and then I just sort of nod like “yup, that definitely tops it.”

[dianuevo]

The cinematics, the sadness. The storytelling is definitely on another level.
So far basing myself on the demo.

[HDSnoopy]

Thank you Rob! Your enthusiasm is infectious. This was a wonderful spoiler fee roundup.

[ryanfields]

Learned that the voice of Clive his father passed during the making of final fantasy 16 and I think it shows on his performance that scream alone for Joshua reminds of when a mother screams for losing a child I can't wait to experience this 😢

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Anyone loving Rob's monologue's? I'm sure I'm not alone here :D such artistry and pacing can't go overlooked

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I have been WAITING ON ROB doing this!!

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Rob you’re the man and the whole team rocks. Eagerly awaiting tonight’s midnight release (at home) 😁😁

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By the gods of story telling and reviews, if I was not already obsessed with the game, this review would have done the job! Excellent review mate!

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Go Rob, haven't heard you so excited about a game in a long time.That's the vocabulary turret we all love, thumbs up 👍