Final Fantasy XVI

Final Fantasy 16 tells an intriguing story that is overflowing with incredible set-piece moments and lovable characters, but the meat and potatoes of any good action RPG is its combat. Luckily, the newest entry in Square-Enix’s long-running franchise packs quite a versatile and flashy set of abilities to use while fighting main character Clive’s many foes, giving you the opportunity to fine-tune your combat style and ensure you’re prepared for anything the game throws at you. However, it’s perfectly normal to want to…

JRPGs are notorious for being heavy time investments. Some, such as Persona 5 and other Final Fantasy entries, can easily go on for over 100 hours without adding in side content. On the other hand, there are some Final Fantasy games that lean on the shorter side. With Final Fantasy 16 taking a far more action-focused approach to combat, some might expect this to be a shorter entry, but that isn’t necessarily the case. There are plenty of factors that will impact how many hours you spend in the world of Valisthea, so…

Final Fantasy XVI MSRP $70.00 “Final Fantasy XVI delivers when it comes to spectacular action, but dated design and shallow RPG systems drag down a promising blockbuster.” Pros Strong opening Excellent combat Incredible Eikon battles Impressive visuals Cons Uneven story…

Before the release of the Final Fantasy XIV expansion, Shadowbringers, game director Naoki Yoshida joked that George R.R. Martin needed to finish his A Song of Ice and Fire books before he’d consider a Game of Thrones collaboration with the MMORPG. Fouryears later and with Winds of Winter nowhere in sight, it would seem Yoshida has simply decided to do things himself.Yvette Nicole Brown on the Pulled D&D Episode of Community | io9 interviewIt is perhaps passé to immediately label any kind of dark medieval fantasy…

The latest entry in the popular Final Fantasy franchise, Final Fantasy XVI, is set to launch on June 22 for PlayStation 5 users. The title’s developer and publisher Square Enix has rolled out a demo for PlayStation users ahead of the game’s launch. The playable demo was announced during the Final Fantasy XVI pre-launch celebration event. PlayStation Store users can currently download the playable demo version of the upcoming RPG game. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxjNYKSLl40Final Fantasy 16 demo: Key details The…

We are now a week deep into June and some of the month's biggest games are already out of the gates. It's going to be a busy month for gaming, with some big reveals expected at several scheduled industry showcase events. The Summer Game Fest kicks off on June 8, while the Xbox Games Showcase is slated for June 11. And while there's a lot to be excited for what's in the works, there's plenty to look forward to for what's almost here. June's heavy hitters include the much-awaited Final Fantasy XVI, which includes real-time…

When I demoed Final Fantasy XVI back in February, I had some questions. The slice I played was very much focused on the upcoming PS5 release’s combat system. I was immediately impressed with how fast and furious it was, bringing a bit of Devil May Cry to the RPG series. That said, there was quite a bit I didn’t see. The story mission I played would only give me a brief introduction to its hero, Clive Rosfield, and the war-torn nation in which the game takes place. I was itching to know more. I’d get all those…

…

Final Fantasy XVI just got an extended gameplay reveal at PlayStation's State of Play event, held early Friday. The 25-minute-long footage touched upon the game's summonable Eikons and combat, as producer Naoki Yoshida stressed that there's no requirement for one to have played the previous games. In fact, Final Fantasy 16 functions as an entirely separate entry — even mechanics-wise, incorporating real-time action and RPG features akin to Devil May Cry. It's the first in the long-running franchise to get rid of its…

Square Enix and Sony shared over 20 minutes of new Final Fantasy XVI footage and information today during the State of Play presentation. During this dedicated showcase, we got a general overview of the game’s story and combat, saw Cid’s Hideaway, and learned about a story-focused mode that is recommended for players new to action games. After an introduction from Producer Naoki Yoshida, the State of Play explained how Final Fantasy XVI takes place across different periods, when Clive is in his teens,…