FF16 is a good game, but it is far away from being a masterpiece. Not only is the overall political drama just a simple background scenario, Clive's story is just a revenge campaign, with not much of interesting twists or deeper storytelling. The games combat brings some interesting core mechanics, but is just way to easy. Some hits and the enemy is done. No matter what you click, even on the hardest possible way. Its insane that you can just make FF16 easier and easier, but there is a big lack of challenge in it. So the game becomes some boring "clicking through hordes of enemies". The cutscenes are often too slow, too boring, too uninteresting in writing. On the other hand it can deliver some great scenes.The sound of the game is superb, the sidequest are too MMO-like, graphics vary from muddy to incredible. i really like the setting, but its not as good as GOT. George RR Martin has a better understanding of twists, deep characters and all of this combined with brutality, while FF16 just can deliver this in the first part (demo). Later it becomes a little bit random and generic.
Overall it is solid game, but very disappointing for me.

After Tears of the Kingdom, Diablo IV is now the second title in a row that has not only fulfilled my anticipation, but exceeded it. Not only does the incredibly detailed world inspire in its structure and art style, but also once again the gameplay loop. The classes work excellently, except for minor balancing weaknesses. I can also forgive the title for a few mistakes in the late-game, because rarely have I been able to detach myself from a game with such difficulty. The interaction of the abilities is like a unified whole, there is an incredible amount to do, the enemy design is wonderful again and above all: Diablo can suddenly even tell a good story! In addition, the graphics and sound design are on a high level. Diablo IV is not only better than Diablo III, I would even go so far as to say that it is the best game in the series so far. If the gaming year wasn't so packed, I'd already put it in my top 3 of 2023. But Blizzard sets the bar very high here.