Final Fantasy XVI is being classified as a new direction for this traditional franchise. The game has abandoned the classic RPG system to focus more on action-packed battles. For some people, this change was welcomed, but some longtime fans didn't appreciate this new direction.
As I'm not a huge Final Fantasy fan, I enjoyed the battle system. My only previous experience was with Final Fantasy XV and VII Remake, so I come from this new action-oriented era of the franchise, and all the action on XVI didn't bore me.
It's a complex system, but it can be quite easy to manage all the characters' powers. The game can provide challenges at the hardest level, but it can also be a "walk in the park" for beginners. In the end, it's a classic action battle system that we've seen in other games.
The boss fights are really good and a lot of fun, but I can't say the same for when we are playing as Eikons. Controlling and facing these massive monsters feels like completely generic battles.
The world is lacking. There's hardly anything interesting to explore. We have small open worlds that don't invite us to visit other places. During my gameplay, I was always heading toward the main objective, and it didn't affect my level ups.
The map is pretty similar to what we saw in the Xenoblade franchise. It's incredible how similar it looks, even with how enemy encounters start.
The best thing about Final Fantasy XVI is definitely the story. I can say for sure that it has one of the best storylines I've ever seen in video games. The characters and their motivations are really deep. It's a complex story, but it's also really good and clearly inspired by Game of Thrones. The game touches on topics like slavery, war, and the excessive exploitation of natural resources. I didn't like how it ended, but that didn't ruin my overall experience.
Something I really enjoyed is the fact that we can consult a summary of the game anytime we want. You can pause a cutscene to see information about the character, place, or army they are talking about. By pressing a button, you can quickly read a small summary based on what's happening in the part of the game you're at. With such a complex story, this feature was very helpful in preventing players from feeling lost. It's a feature that I'd like to see in other games.
In my opinion, Final Fantasy XVI represents a new direction for the franchise, aimed at a broader audience. It offers enjoyable gameplay and an amazing story. While there are some downsides, they aren't that significant. I highly recommend it for players who haven't experienced the series before but are familiar with action games.
As I'm not a huge Final Fantasy fan, I enjoyed the battle system. My only previous experience was with Final Fantasy XV and VII Remake, so I come from this new action-oriented era of the franchise, and all the action on XVI didn't bore me.
It's a complex system, but it can be quite easy to manage all the characters' powers. The game can provide challenges at the hardest level, but it can also be a "walk in the park" for beginners. In the end, it's a classic action battle system that we've seen in other games.
The boss fights are really good and a lot of fun, but I can't say the same for when we are playing as Eikons. Controlling and facing these massive monsters feels like completely generic battles.
The world is lacking. There's hardly anything interesting to explore. We have small open worlds that don't invite us to visit other places. During my gameplay, I was always heading toward the main objective, and it didn't affect my level ups.
The map is pretty similar to what we saw in the Xenoblade franchise. It's incredible how similar it looks, even with how enemy encounters start.
The best thing about Final Fantasy XVI is definitely the story. I can say for sure that it has one of the best storylines I've ever seen in video games. The characters and their motivations are really deep. It's a complex story, but it's also really good and clearly inspired by Game of Thrones. The game touches on topics like slavery, war, and the excessive exploitation of natural resources. I didn't like how it ended, but that didn't ruin my overall experience.
Something I really enjoyed is the fact that we can consult a summary of the game anytime we want. You can pause a cutscene to see information about the character, place, or army they are talking about. By pressing a button, you can quickly read a small summary based on what's happening in the part of the game you're at. With such a complex story, this feature was very helpful in preventing players from feeling lost. It's a feature that I'd like to see in other games.
In my opinion, Final Fantasy XVI represents a new direction for the franchise, aimed at a broader audience. It offers enjoyable gameplay and an amazing story. While there are some downsides, they aren't that significant. I highly recommend it for players who haven't experienced the series before but are familiar with action games.