Final Fantasy 16 Review

Final Fantasy 16 Review

By Jason Faulkner

Reviewing a new Final Fantasy game is tough. Final Fantasy 16 bears the weight of expectation, a burden that comes with the territory of its iconic name. Each loosely associated entry redefines what it means to be a Final Fantasy, and every fan has a checklist of what aspects of the series need to come together to make the perfect experience.…

  • Main story is great aside from some stumbling in the third act.
  • Likable and well-written cast.
  • Excellent world-building.
  • Increase in explicit content goes against the franchise's identity.
  • Final Fantasy series tie-ins are superficial.
  • Side quests are boring fetch quests.
  • Major lack of exploration.
  • Combat lacks the strategic qualities seen throughout the series.

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Jason Faulkner
Jason Faulkner

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