Final Fantasy 16 in many aspects is a huge departure from the mainline series, mainly being its complete abandonment of its turn-based RPG roots in becoming a full fledged action/adventure title. Luckily SquareEnix's decision was well planned and bringing in Ryota Suzuki, (of Devil May Cry), to steer the combat's new direction was a great choice. The stop-and-go pacing of the story and unengaging sidequests severly hamper the overall experience of FF16, but overall its a cinematic marvel with a visual spectacle and flair unrivaled in all of gaming. There's a rich tapestry of interesting themes and concepts at its peak moments, complemented tremendously by the superb voice acting. Though inconsistent, FF16 remains a must play for PS5 owners.