FF7 Rebirth VS. Final Fantasy 16 - Combat & Graphics Comparison

[experience_point]

I am just amazed that we got two great mainline FF games in a span of just 8 months. Literally takes me back to PS1 days. And to think they developed XV/Versus XIII for like 10 years. Glad Square Enix finally got their shit together.

[awsomeboy]

I like the fact that we got back-to-back Final Fantasy games. Can't wait for FF17 as well as FF7 Part 3.

[dandon]

wow, graphical fidelity in 16 looks really good. not just texture, but also the animation details, both the hand animated (character movements, expressions) and procedural ones (feet touching ground). the chocobos run and jump animation looks really natural. i don't get why they can't use the animation they already made. i understand it's different team developing each game concurrently, but they're the same company, why can't they communicate and share assets.

[VickyRay-fh]

FFXVI looks more cinematic to me, the fire and lighting effect is impresive

[vexcarius]

In terms of art style and direction, I like FF16 more. Ifrit and Phoenix looks so badass, one of the best.

[MrRedskin]

It appears Final Fantasy XVI may have a slight edge in graphical fidelity.

[IsraTheBlack]

Rebirth definitely has lighting issues.

[jcie]

Having played both games I can say that while they're both final fantasy, They offer very different content. FF16 is more combo focused like DMC, Nier or bayonetta, It has better graphics but smaller maps and more linearity to it. FF7Rebirth while it offers fast paced combat, it is more focused on the synergy of the party instead, offering more rewards the better you utilize your party, It suffers a little bit on the graphics side, especially when compared to FF16 or in some cases FF7 Remake but it compensates with an open world full of details, stuffs to discover and things to do.

[Getdown]

I think FF16 graphics are a lot better there are some weird moments graphically. I prefer remake but it’s not touching 16 in the visuals.

[gabrieltan]

Ff16 for me... it just has more weight in the movement. Ffvii feels like gravity turns off 90% of the time

[jamesburke]

I don't give a dam what people think about final fantasy 16 that was a dam good game I had no problems or issues with my play through and I play all my games on 30fps 4k mode anyway never play games on 60fps mode

[moonkeis]

Appreciate having all the great FF games to enjoy for everyone. For me, after playing 16 and now playing Rebirth, there are many elements to 16 I prefer though I understand the more action heavy play style of the game isn't for everyone.

[fastica]

The quality and attention to detail of the graphics in FF XVI are top notch. The environment, textures and assets are of extreme quality and high polygon count.
FFVII Rebirth, like Remake, is a mess. There's a lot of low poly objects and blurry textures. Overall, graphics looks fine and are serviceable, but up close is horrible. Look at the phone in the demo, it literally looks like a PS2 asset.

[RoadtoLunchbox]

Interesting video. Not sure if they went with a charm over graphical heights with Rebirth. There are a lot of high quality rocks, smuggled in with low quality rocks. Which gives off a realistical, yet cartoony look. While 16, is 1 solid quality standard.

[iatepacman]

finished 16 and it looks amazing! will be doing ff mode playthough. Took so many pictures in valisthea.

[jewii]

I think ff16's lighting is just much better. Rebirth's lighting is kinda wonky at times

[Noushauga]

having played both games this year here are my thoughts:
Graphics: FF16
Performance: FF7R (stable 60fps)
4K mode: FF16 (cuz of camera motion blur)
better looking world (art and graphics and lighting wise): FF16, most regions in Rebirth are beautiful but held back to due graphics, really poor lighting and textures.
better world overall: FF7R (each regions are unique and towns in Rebirth are way better)
level design: FF7R
combat: FF7R
facial animation: FF7R
characters: FF7R by a huge margin
OST: FF7R slight edge
story: FF7R
sidequests: FF7R
voice acting: both


tldr: on a technical standpoint if ur looking for a better looking FF game graphics wise FF16 is the clear winner surprisingly, but if you want an overall better FF game (story, characters etc) go for FF7R. Regardless both are peak FF for me and FF fans should celebrate it.

[triggeredravioli]

In general I think FF16 is underrated AF. It’s a very good game, it should’ve been nominated for the GOTY instead of Spider Man 2.

[capricola]

Love that they finally made a masculine, strong looking protagonist in ff16 instead of making another typical anime pretty boy.

[SprDrumio]

16 shadows are out of this world, especially on characters clothes