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Keurigs are made for convenient filter coffee while the Argos is made for espresso. I believe Keurig has “espresso blends” but the machine isn’t capable of creating the pressure needed for true espresso so what you get is just a stronger tasting filter coffee.
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I really appreciate it! Thank you
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IMAX 70mm if you can, but if there are no theatres in your area that do that then I would go 70mm.
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I did a Mission Impossible review thread previously and was using the same template I made, Please refresh. I believe I fixed this now. Sorry about that! One guy doing this by hand
EDIT: Realizing how different instances might update at different times. Will try to be more careful about this in the future. Definitely a learning experience
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More reviews coming! updating as quickly as I can
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It’s important to know what side the source is on for anything but right now for the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike do know that major publications Variety, Deadline, and the Hollywood Reporter are all owned by a member of the AMPTP.
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What got me was the accent he is using. It seems to keep switching all depending on the dialogue he is giving, which I found kind of distracting but maybe it’ll be better in the actual film? Who knows, I do think he is a talented actor and I really loved the first two Paddington movies so maybe this will turn out.
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You’re absolutely correct. This version of Wonka is played by Timothy Chalemet.
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I’d recommend looking for a used Herman Miller Aeron. They are super comfortable, offer fantastic back support and many businesses buy a bunch of them up and eventually sell them so you can find some pretty sweet deals instead of the $1400+ USD they are to get them new.
I think I paid $500 for a used one that was in excellent shape. It’s a chair that’s been around for a long time so aftermarket parts are easy to come buy if you ever need them. I swapped out the wheels on mine for roller blade wheels and couldn’t be happier.
Movie Information ---------- **Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One**: **Release Date**: * Theatres: July 12th 2023 **PLOT** Ethan Hunt and his IMF team must track down a dangerous weapon before it falls into the wrong hands. **DIRECTOR** Christopher McQuarrie **WRITERS** Christopher McQuarrie Erik Jendresen **PRODUCERS** Christopher McQuarrie and Tom Cruise **EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS** David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, Tommy Gromley, Chris Brock, and Susan E. Novick **MUSIC** Lorne Balfe **EDITOR** Eddie Hamilton **CINEMATOGRAPHY** Fraser Taggart **RUNTIME** 163 minutes **BUDGET** $290 Million **STARRING** \-Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt \-Hayley Atwell as Grace \-Esai Morales as Gabriel \-Ving Rhames as Luther Stickell \-Simon Pegg as Benji Dunn \-Rebecca Ferguson as Ilsa Faust \-Vanessa Kirby as Alanna Mitsoplois \-Henry Czerny as Eugune Kittridge \-Pom Klementieff as Paris \-Frederick Schmidt as Zola Mitsopolis \-Shea Whigham as Jasper Briggs \-Greg Tarzan Davis as Degas \-Mariela Garriga as Marie \-Cary Elwes as Denlinger \-Charles Parnell as The Community \-Rob Delaney as The Community \-Indira Varma as The Community \-Mark Gatiss as The Community **Review Aggregator**: **[Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/mission_impossible_dead_reckoning_part_one)**: 97% (74 Reviews) **Critic Consensus**: > > > With world-threatening stakes and epic set pieces to match that massive title, Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One proves this is still a franchise you should choose to accept > > --- Critic Reviews ---------- **[Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/jul/05/mission-impossible-dead-reckoning-part-one-review-tom-cruise)** - > > > This outrageously enjoyable spectacle has compelled my awestruck assent with its sheer stamina, scale and brio. > > --- **[Clarisse Loughrey, Independent (UK)](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/reviews/mission-impossible-dead-reckoning-review-b2369943.html)** > > > The film is a mirror image of its star – a muscular, extravagant, thoroughly old-school work of ingenuity and craft. > > --- **[David Fear, Rolling Stone](https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-reviews/mission-impossible-dead-reckoning-part-1-review-tom-cruise-1234779044/)** > > > Dead Reckoning never rises to that best-in-series movie’s level, though McQuarrie concocts set pieces and the cast carves out stand-alone moments that stick with you past the credit roll. > > --- **[David Rooney, Hollywood Reporter](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/mission-impossible-dead-reckoning-part-one-review-tom-cruise-1235527819/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter)** > > > The strong cast, high-gloss production values and constant wow factor of the action offer plenty of distraction from the storytelling deficiencies. > > --- **[Bill Goodykoontz, Arizona Republic](https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/movies/billgoodykoontz/2023/07/05/mission-impossible-dead-reckoning-review/70371372007/)** - 3.5/5 > > > Dead Reckoning” is a perfectly competent entry in a perfectly competent franchise that has carried on for a lot longer -- the first one came out in 1996 -- than anyone could have predicted. > > --- **[Bilge Ebiri, New York Magazine/Vulture](https://www.vulture.com/article/film-review-in-mission-impossible-7-tom-cruise-fights-ai.html?utm_source=flipboard.com&utm_medium=social_acct&utm_campaign=feed-part)** > > > There’s an Easter-eggy quality to much of Dead Reckoning, but McQuarrie & Co. escalate matters effectively. > > --- **[Charlotte O'Sullivan, London Evening Standard](https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/film/mission-impossible-dead-reckoning-part-one-review-tom-cruise-hayley-atwell-b1092420.html)** - 4/5 > > > Fallout remains the best in the series, but Tom and his team have done good again. To hell with avatars and deepfakes... reckless and talented thesps still have the power to make us feel alive. > > --- **[Kevin Maher, Times (UK)](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/mission-impossible-dead-reckoning-part-one-review-tom-cruise-s-blockbuster-is-a-spirit-crushing-mess-twlzrtbfg)** - 2/5 > > > It feels like a movie that’s been assembled by an inattentive monkey, or a luckless studio intern who was handed a bucket of half-completed rushes and told, “Go make a Covid-beating blockbuster out of that.” > > --- **[Brian Tallerico, RogerEbert.com](https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/mission-impossible---dead-reckoning-part-one-2023)** - 3.5/4 > > > "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” is just incredibly fun. It feels half its length and contains enough memorable action sequences for some entire franchises. > > --- **[Alonso Duralde, The Film Verdict](https://thefilmverdict.com/mission-impossible-dead-reckoning-part-one-film-review)** > > > A throwback to an era when “summer movies” represented something distinct from what studios produced for the other nine months of the year, Dead Reckoning offers 163 minutes’ worth of adrenaline and excitement that never overstays its welcome. > > --- **[Kristy Puchko. Mashable](https://mashable.com/article/mission-impossible-dead-reckoning-part-one-review)** > > > If you're a fan of this franchise, Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One will pull you to the edge of your seat and thrill you down to your bones. That's just science. > > --- **[Tomris Laffly, TheWrap](https://www.thewrap.com/mission-impossible-dead-reckoning-part-one-review/)** > > > What better mission could there be this summer other than witnessing our perpetual cinematic maverick deliver yet another full-scale cinematic experience? Should you choose to accept it, of course. > > --- **[Robbie Collin, Daily Telegraph (UK)](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/0/mission-impossible-dead-reckoning-review-tom-cruise/)** - 5/5 > > > Action that’s both stunningly executed and strikingly classical in its approach. > > --- **[Linda Marric, The Jewish Chronicle](https://www.thejc.com/life-and-culture/all/mission-impossible-dead-reckoning-review-thrilling-action-set-pieces-with-daredevil-stunts-3ifTKN1HfQ996ho0VGpaTA)** - 5/5 > > > See it on the biggest screen you can find. > > --- **[Adam Woodward, Little White Lies](https://lwlies.com/reviews/mission-impossible-dead-reckoning-part-one/)** - 3/5 > > > If it’s pure action you’re after, there’s plenty to set your heart racing here. > > --- **[Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2023-07-05/mission-impossible-7-review-tom-cruise-dead-reckoning-part-one)** > > > Dead Reckoning Part One doesn’t just rack up the miles in style. Like so many globe-trotting thrillers and big-screen tourist brochures, it’s also a gleaming advertisement for Hollywood itself. > > --- **[Bill Goodykoontz, Arizona Republic](https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/movies/billgoodykoontz/2023/07/05/mission-impossible-dead-reckoning-review/70371372007/)** - 3.5/5 > > > Dead Reckoning” is a perfectly competent entry in a perfectly competent franchise that has carried on for a lot longer -- the first one came out in 1996 -- than anyone could have predicted. > > --- **[Bilge Ebiri, New York Magazine/Vulture](https://www.vulture.com/article/film-review-in-mission-impossible-7-tom-cruise-fights-ai.html?utm_source=flipboard.com&utm_medium=social_acct&utm_campaign=feed-part)** > > > There’s an Easter-eggy quality to much of Dead Reckoning, but McQuarrie & Co. escalate matters effectively. > > --- **[Charlotte O'Sullivan, London Evening Standard](https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/film/mission-impossible-dead-reckoning-part-one-review-tom-cruise-hayley-atwell-b1092420.html)** - 4/5 > > > Fallout remains the best in the series, but Tom and his team have done good again. To hell with avatars and deepfakes... reckless and talented thesps still have the power to make us feel alive. > > --- **[Kevin Maher, Times (UK)](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/mission-impossible-dead-reckoning-part-one-review-tom-cruise-s-blockbuster-is-a-spirit-crushing-mess-twlzrtbfg)** - 2/5 > > > It feels like a movie that’s been assembled by an inattentive monkey, or a luckless studio intern who was handed a bucket of half-completed rushes and told, “Go make a Covid-beating blockbuster out of that.” > > --- **[Brian Tallerico, RogerEbert.com](https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/mission-impossible---dead-reckoning-part-one-2023)** - 3.5/4 > > > "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” is just incredibly fun. It feels half its length and contains enough memorable action sequences for some entire franchises. > > --- **[Alonso Duralde, The Film Verdict](https://thefilmverdict.com/mission-impossible-dead-reckoning-part-one-film-review)** > > > A throwback to an era when “summer movies” represented something distinct from what studios produced for the other nine months of the year, Dead Reckoning offers 163 minutes’ worth of adrenaline and excitement that never overstays its welcome. > > --- **[Kristy Puchko. Mashable](https://mashable.com/article/mission-impossible-dead-reckoning-part-one-review)** > > > If you're a fan of this franchise, Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One will pull you to the edge of your seat and thrill you down to your bones. That's just science. > > --- **[Tomris Laffly, TheWrap](https://www.thewrap.com/mission-impossible-dead-reckoning-part-one-review/)** > > > What better mission could there be this summer other than witnessing our perpetual cinematic maverick deliver yet another full-scale cinematic experience? Should you choose to accept it, of course. > > --- **[Robbie Collin, Daily Telegraph (UK)](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/0/mission-impossible-dead-reckoning-review-tom-cruise/)** - 5/5 > > > Action that’s both stunningly executed and strikingly classical in its approach. > > --- **[Linda Marric, The Jewish Chronicle](https://www.thejc.com/life-and-culture/all/mission-impossible-dead-reckoning-review-thrilling-action-set-pieces-with-daredevil-stunts-3ifTKN1HfQ996ho0VGpaTA)** - 5/5 > > > See it on the biggest screen you can find. > > --- **[Adam Woodward, Little White Lies](https://lwlies.com/reviews/mission-impossible-dead-reckoning-part-one/)** - 3/5 > > > If it’s pure action you’re after, there’s plenty to set your heart racing here. > > --- **[Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2023-07-05/mission-impossible-7-review-tom-cruise-dead-reckoning-part-one)** > > > Dead Reckoning Part One doesn’t just rack up the miles in style. Like so many globe-trotting thrillers and big-screen tourist brochures, it’s also a gleaming advertisement for Hollywood itself. > > --- **[Bill Goodykoontz, Arizona Republic](https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/movies/billgoodykoontz/2023/07/05/mission-impossible-dead-reckoning-review/70371372007/)** - 3.5/5 > > > Dead Reckoning” is a perfectly competent entry in a perfectly competent franchise that has carried on for a lot longer -- the first one came out in 1996 -- than anyone could have predicted. > > --- **[Bilge Ebiri, New York Magazine/Vulture](https://www.vulture.com/article/film-review-in-mission-impossible-7-tom-cruise-fights-ai.html?utm_source=flipboard.com&utm_medium=social_acct&utm_campaign=feed-part)** > > > There’s an Easter-eggy quality to much of Dead Reckoning, but McQuarrie & Co. escalate matters effectively. > > --- **[Charlotte O'Sullivan, London Evening Standard](https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/film/mission-impossible-dead-reckoning-part-one-review-tom-cruise-hayley-atwell-b1092420.html)** - 4/5 > > > Fallout remains the best in the series, but Tom and his team have done good again. To hell with avatars and deepfakes... reckless and talented thesps still have the power to make us feel alive. > > --- **[Kevin Maher, Times (UK)](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/mission-impossible-dead-reckoning-part-one-review-tom-cruise-s-blockbuster-is-a-spirit-crushing-mess-twlzrtbfg)** - 2/5 > > > It feels like a movie that’s been assembled by an inattentive monkey, or a luckless studio intern who was handed a bucket of half-completed rushes and told, “Go make a Covid-beating blockbuster out of that.” > > --- **[Brian Tallerico, RogerEbert.com](https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/mission-impossible---dead-reckoning-part-one-2023)** - 3.5/4 > > > "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” is just incredibly fun. It feels half its length and contains enough memorable action sequences for some entire franchises. > > --- **[Alonso Duralde, The Film Verdict](https://thefilmverdict.com/mission-impossible-dead-reckoning-part-one-film-review)** > > > A throwback to an era when “summer movies” represented something distinct from what studios produced for the other nine months of the year, Dead Reckoning offers 163 minutes’ worth of adrenaline and excitement that never overstays its welcome. > > --- **[Kristy Puchko. Mashable](https://mashable.com/article/mission-impossible-dead-reckoning-part-one-review)** > > > If you're a fan of this franchise, Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One will pull you to the edge of your seat and thrill you down to your bones. That's just science. > > --- **[Tomris Laffly, TheWrap](https://www.thewrap.com/mission-impossible-dead-reckoning-part-one-review/)** > > > What better mission could there be this summer other than witnessing our perpetual cinematic maverick deliver yet another full-scale cinematic experience? Should you choose to accept it, of course. > > --- **[Robbie Collin, Daily Telegraph (UK)](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/0/mission-impossible-dead-reckoning-review-tom-cruise/)** - 5/5 > > > Action that’s both stunningly executed and strikingly classical in its approach. > > --- **[Linda Marric, The Jewish Chronicle](https://www.thejc.com/life-and-culture/all/mission-impossible-dead-reckoning-review-thrilling-action-set-pieces-with-daredevil-stunts-3ifTKN1HfQ996ho0VGpaTA)** - 5/5 > > > See it on the biggest screen you can find. > > --- **[Adam Woodward, Little White Lies](https://lwlies.com/reviews/mission-impossible-dead-reckoning-part-one/)** - 3/5 > > > If it’s pure action you’re after, there’s plenty to set your heart racing here. > > --- **[Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2023-07-05/mission-impossible-7-review-tom-cruise-dead-reckoning-part-one)** > > > Dead Reckoning Part One doesn’t just rack up the miles in style. Like so many globe-trotting thrillers and big-screen tourist brochures, it’s also a gleaming advertisement for Hollywood itself. > > --- **[Moria MacDonald, Seattle Times](https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/movies/mission-impossible-dead-reckoning-part-one-review-thrilling-absurdity/)** - 3/4 > > > The result mostly works, but it feels like a franchise that’s winding down. Here’s hoping a few thrills have been saved for “Part Two.” > > --- **[Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly](https://ew.com/movies/movie-reviews/mission-impossible-dead-reckoning-part-1-review-tom-cruise/?utm_campaign=entertainmentweekly_entertainmentweekly&utm_content=new&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_term=64a5943a7d4b720001cb2587)** - A- > > > While the title might feel unwieldy, the film itself is anything but, its nearly three-hour running time passing as quickly as it takes a message to self-destruct. > > --- **[Stephanie Zacharek, TIME Magazine](https://time.com/6291965/mission-impossible-dead-reckoning-part-one-review-tom-cruise/)** > > > The story exists only as flimsy interstitial tissue between the Tom-centric stunts, but maybe that’s enough. Ostensibly greater movies have given us less. > > --- **[Larushka Ivan-Zadeh, Metro.co.uk](https://metro.co.uk/2023/07/05/mission-impossible-dead-reckoning-part-one-review-tom-cruises-best-yet-19072864/?ito=twitter)** - 5/5 > > > Dead Reckoning Part One is this summer’s best action blockbuster and possibly the best Mission yet – and, yes I do say that every time. > > --- **[Brian Truitt, USA Today](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2023/07/05/mission-impossible-7-review-tom-cruise-dead-reckoning/70379887007/?utm_source=feedblitz&utm_medium=FeedBlitzRss&utm_campaign=usatodaycommovies-topstories)** - 3/4 > > > If you choose to accept to this “Mission” – and what action-movie fan or Cruise nerd wouldn’t, really – it’s the first half of a man vs. machine epic that doesn’t skimp in the thrills department. > > --- **[Johnny Oleksinski, New York Post](https://nypost.com/2023/07/05/mission-impossible-dead-reckoning-part-one-review/)** - 3.5/4 > > > I reckon “Dead Reckoning” is one of the best movies of our so-far lacking summer. > > --- **[Hoai-Tran Bui, Inverse](https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/mission-impossible-dead-reckoning-part-one-review)** > > > Dead Reckoning Part One is an exhilarating blockbuster, distilling pure spectacle into a two-and-a-half hour feature. > > --- **[Alex Godfrey, Empire Magazine](https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/mission-impossible-dead-reckoning-part-one/)** - 4/5 > > > This one’s an endlessly thrilling, continuously propulsive beast, tense from the start: even the quieter, conversational scenes have you on edge. Mission, once again, accomplished. > > --- **[David Ehrlich, indieWire](https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/mission-impossible-dead-reckoning-part-one-review-1234881243/)** - B+ > > > Dead Reckoning Part One may not be the best movie in the Mission: Impossible franchise. but this extravagantly entertaining Dolby soap opera nails what the Mission: Impossible franchise does best. > > --- **[Tim Grierson, Screen International](https://www.screendaily.com/reviews/mission-impossible-dead-reckoning-part-one-review/5183496.article)** > > > Brimming with confidence and swaggering showmanship, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One further cements this series as a consistently dazzling action franchise. > > --- **[Nick Schager, The Daily Beast](https://www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/mission-impossible-dead-reckoning-review-tom-cruise-is-better-than-ever?ref=author)** > > > "Mission: Impossible—Dead Reckoning Part One" isn’t quite as dynamic as McQuarrie’s preceding "Fallout," but it’s not far off that standout’s pace, and it finds a way to concoct a satisfying resolution to its tale even as it sets up its closing chapter. > > --- **[Peter Debruge, Variety](https://variety.com/2023/film/reviews/mission-impossible-dead-reckoning-part-one-review-tom-cruise-1235661556/)** > > > While it can’t eclipse what came before... McQuarrie delivers a formidable concept and several hall-of-fame set-pieces while somehow also managing to tie the storylines back into these movies’ core mythology. > > --- **[Todd McCarthy, Deadline Hollywood Daily](https://deadline.com/2023/07/mission-impossible-dead-reckoning-part-one-review-tom-cruise-1235429989/)** > > > This is a serious, sharp-minded and top-tier action film by any standard, and many fans will no doubt mollify themselves by seeing it more than once before Part Two opens a year from now. This is Hollywood action filmmaking at its peak. > > --- **[Jake Cole, Slant Magazine](https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/mission-impossible-dead-reckoning-part-one-review-tom-cruise/)** -2.5/4 > > > The action consistently snaps the film into focus, but it further illustrates how badly the decision to split this narrative into two parts throws off its delicate rhythm. > > ---
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I usually avoid trailers after the first official trailer due to this but even sometimes the first trailer can spoil a bit. I got too enthralled in watching it that I couldn’t stop, but I found this one kept the mystery and didn’t show too much in my opinion. Although I’m not familiar enough with the source material to know otherwise
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Look into these and see if they might interest you:
- Schitt’s Creek
- Ted Lasso
- Bob’s Burgers
- Community
- Comedians in the car getting coffee
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Do what must be done. [#DunePartTwo](https://kbin.social/tag/DunePartTwo) only in theaters November 3.DUNE: PART TWOThe saga continues as award-winning filmmaker Denis Villeneuve embarks on “Dune:...
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Do what must be done. [#DunePartTwo](https://kbin.social/tag/DunePartTwo) only in theaters November 3.DUNE: PART TWOThe saga continues as award-winning filmmaker Denis Villeneuve embarks on “Dune:...
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Everyone wanted Recon so it really brought people together to grind out the challenges. Man I really miss the old Bungie and those Halo 3 days on Xbox 360.
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Completing the Vidmaster challenges in Halo 3 and ODST to earn Recon armor is probably up there for me. They sure didn’t make it easy and it feels good to have earned Recon. For example this achievement:
Vidmaster Challenge: Endure: In Firefight, on any mission, pass the 4th set on 4-player Heroic LIVE co-op.
This one alone takes nearly 3 hours of continuous playtime per attempt and I remember the frustration if you failed a wave and had to start over.
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Learn all about the world of the Pikmin 4 game! Team up with tiny plantlike creatures called Pikmin and the adorable Rescue Pup Oatchi as you explore every c...
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After yesterdays news that Starfield might not have a physical disc, Bethesda has come in to clarify the following > > > Starfield Standard Edition is included with Xbox Game Pass. Game disc included with physical purchases of Xbox Standard Edition. Game code included with physical purchases on PC Standard edition. > >
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I personally feel like the “no-microtransactions” label is still accurate despite these inclusions. It’s free to link your twitch to your battlebit account and watch some streams for the drops if you really want the purple skins.
The supporter pack is really just some skins to say thanks to anybody who wants to throw some extra money to the developers. The game already has a really low cost of entry anyway so I see no issue with this.
With you not being able to pick up weapons off the ground, I’ll be honest I haven’t really noticed the skins that anybody else has. Seems to really just be for you and you alone.
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Not a Dev on the app, but other screenshots that have been shared have shown a dark mode so it’s definitely included.
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If budget isn’t an issue I’d highly recommend the G Pro Wireless / Pro X Superlight.
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Halo 3 back in its heyday without question. The hours and hours spent grinding ranks in playlists and playing custom games is some of the best times I’ve ever had in gaming.
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Super Mario Bros. Wonder is releasing for Nintendo Switch on October 20, 2023. Pre-order today: [https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/super-mario-bros-wond..](https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/super-mario-bros-wond..).
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Super Mario Bros. Wonder is releasing for Nintendo Switch on October 20, 2023. Pre-order today: [https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/super-mario-bros-wond..](https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/super-mario-bros-wond..).
Game Information ---------- **Game Title**: Final Fantasy XVI **Platforms**: * PlayStation 5 (Jun 22, 2023) **Trailers**: * [FINAL FANTASY XVI - Requiem Live Action Trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iK_8iCINO6M) * [FINAL FANTASY XVI – Ascension Trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaJ4VVFGIa8) * [FINAL FANTASY XVI Launch Trailer SALVATION](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwWgVDIv3rs) **Developer**: Square Enix **Review Aggregator**: **[OpenCritic - -90 average - -95% recommended - 64 reviews](https://opencritic.com/game/14516/final-fantasy-xvi)** Critic Reviews ---------- **[Attack of the Fanboy](https://opencritic.com/outlet/116/attack-of-the-fanboy)** - [Diego Perez](https://opencritic.com/critic/6269/diego-perez) - [5 / 5 ](https://attackofthefanboy.com/reviews/final-fantasy-xvi-review/) > > > Final Fantasy XVI is an outstanding achievement. Every part of it, from its characters to its combat, was put there with a purpose. Not only does it deliver satisfyingly slick action RPG combat in between masterfully directed cutscenes, but also a story with real heart. Most importantly, it's incredibly clear that a team of creative individuals was behind every decision. There's a human element that permeates every aspect of Final Fantasy XVI, and it'll end up becoming a lot of people's favorite Final Fantasy because of that. > > --- **[But Why Tho?](https://opencritic.com/outlet/722/but-why-tho-)** - [Kyle Foley](https://opencritic.com/critic/8332/kyle-foley) - [10 / 10](https://butwhytho.net/2023/06/final-fantasy-xvi-review/) > > > In a world full of games trying to stand out, Final Fantasy XVI has no problem rising above the rest. Wonderfully fun combat and beautiful presentation help make the excellent story even more impactful in an adventure well worth the price of admission. > > --- **[CGMagazine](https://opencritic.com/outlet/82/cgmagazine)** - [Chris De Hoog](https://opencritic.com/critic/8087/chris-de-hoog) - [10 / 10](https://www.cgmagonline.com/review/game/final-fantasy-xvi-ps5-review/) > > > Final Fantasy XVI melds the best of the series’ themes with a modern, malleable take on combat—creating a heartrending, generation-defining tale of revenge, fate, and freedom. > > --- **[DASHGAMER.com](https://opencritic.com/outlet/744/dashgamer-com)** - [Dan Rizzo](https://opencritic.com/critic/6989/dan-rizzo) - [10 / 10](https://dashgamer.com/final-fantasy-xvi-review/) > > > Final Fantasy XVI proposes a new foundation for finding a masterclass of perfection in action role-playing, and cements a prime legacy founded on past iterations, capitalising on a formula that's seen inarguable successes throughout its years in this medium, and has promulgated an establishment of extravagance that will indeed be hard to surpass. > > --- **[Dexerto](https://opencritic.com/outlet/863/dexerto)** - [Patrick Dane](https://opencritic.com/critic/3941/patrick-dane) - [5 / 5 ](http://dexerto.com/final-fantasy/final-fantasy-xvi-review-2183789/) > > > With a cast of characters that are easy to invest in, a story that pays off the promise of its impossible scale, and one of the best action combat systems ever committed to disk, Final Fantasy XVI is a game that you owe it to yourself to indulge in. > > --- **[Digital Chumps](https://opencritic.com/outlet/96/digital-chumps)** - [Will Silberman](https://opencritic.com/critic/8342/will-silberman) - [10 / 10](https://digitalchumps.com/final-fantasy-xvi-ps5/) > > > In short, Final Fantasy XVI is a breath of fresh air for the Final Fantasy franchise despite its first steps into its grittiest, darkest, and most mature space yet. Its combat showcases action-forward combat held together by a backbone of RPG-similar ability management. Its highs truly showcase phenomenal displays of power in many forms, while its lows effectively strike emotional chords in the hearts of players. This might not be a Final Fantasy fans expect, but boy, it's what Final Fantasy games SHOULD be going forward. FFXVI doesn't have a strongest asset, per se, because its entire presentation is a gripping and fun compilation of the best parts of gaming without the filler and frivolity. PS5 owners, I implore you, don't miss out on what is currently my favorite game of the PS5 generation thus far. > > --- **[Digitally Downloaded](https://opencritic.com/outlet/65/digitally-downloaded)** - [Matt Sainsbury](https://opencritic.com/critic/1604/matt-sainsbury) - [5 / 5 ](https://www.digitallydownloaded.net/2023/06/review-final-fantasy-xvi-sony-playstation-5.html) > > > It’s far too early to determine where Final Fantasy XVI sits in the ranks of Square Enix’s venerable series. However, this is an engrossing, entertaining and, most importantly, fiercely intelligent game. The developers have taken the AAA-blockbuster budget they had to work with, and used it to craft an experience with a strong, provocative and timely message, and then backed it up with some of the most entertaining action combat we’ve ever seen. Not a second of the game’s runtime is wasted, there’s not a single dud character, moment, or scene, and the plot is a riveting epic “page-turner.” If only more blockbuster games were like this, game development would be a far more mature art form. > > --- **[GamingBolt](https://opencritic.com/outlet/297/gamingbolt)** - [Ravi Sinha](https://opencritic.com/critic/1193/ravi-sinha) - [10 / 10](https://gamingbolt.com/final-fantasy-16-review-everlasting-flames) > > > Final Fantasy 16 isn't just a stellar video game with gorgeous graphics and incredible combat. It's also an emotionally engaging experience and the absolute peak of everything the series stands for. > > --- **[GamingTrend](https://opencritic.com/outlet/102/gamingtrend)** - [David Flynn](https://opencritic.com/critic/6536/david-flynn) - [100 / 100](https://gamingtrend.com/feature/reviews/final-fantasy-xvi-review-eikonic/) > > > Final Fantasy XVI features excellent action combat and an intricate story, both with incredible depth. It combines gameplay, story, sound, and music together into one form all inextricably linked. It sets a new standard for action RPGs, and is quite possibly the pinnacle of the series. > > --- **[Hardcore Gamer](https://opencritic.com/outlet/23/hardcore-gamer)** - [Adam Beck](https://opencritic.com/critic/873/adam-beck) - [5 / 5](https://hardcoregamer.com/?post_type=post&p=450971) > > > Final Fantasy XVI will change what we think of the franchise moving forward. > > --- **[PSX Brasil](https://opencritic.com/outlet/514/psx-brasil)** - [Thiago de Alencar Moura](https://opencritic.com/critic/3868/thiago-de-alencar-moura) - *Portuguese* - [100 / 100](https://psxbrasil.com.br/analise/final-fantasy-xvi-review/) > > > Inspired by the past but modern at every turn, Final Fantasy XVI is the overhaul the series needed with unparalleled quality. Driven by a fantastic story and charismatic characters, built on accessible, exciting gameplay and impressive graphics on the PS5, it consolidates itself as one of the best games in the franchise history. > > --- **[Screen Rant](https://opencritic.com/outlet/664/screen-rant)** - [Cody Gravelle](https://opencritic.com/critic/1828/cody-gravelle) - [5 / 5 ](https://screenrant.com/final-fantasy-16-ps5-review/) > > > With an incredible score, an enthralling story, and an eccentric and electric gameplay approach, Final Fantasy 16 is, quite simply, a modern masterpiece. > > --- **[Too Much Gaming](https://opencritic.com/outlet/622/too-much-gaming)** - [Carlos Hernandez](https://opencritic.com/critic/5134/carlos-hernandez) - [10 / 10](https://www.toomuchgaming.net/blog-news/final-fantasy-xvi-review-this-fantasy-is-never-final) > > > I was worried about the series shedding more of its JRPG roots when this title was first introduced, as recent entries have been straying away from more traditional forms for years. But my fears faded in the first five chapters of FFXIV; the essence of what makes Final Fantasy so great shines brightly here, and as such, this is one of my favorite high fantasy adventures this generation. > > --- **[Twinfinite](https://opencritic.com/outlet/21/twinfinite)** - [Hayes Madsen](https://opencritic.com/critic/1792/hayes-madsen) - [5 / 5](https://twinfinite.net/reviews/final-fantasy-xvi-review/) > > > Final Fantasy XVI is a bold and ambitious new vision for the franchise, that succeeds on almost every level. > > --- **[RPG Fan](https://opencritic.com/outlet/37/rpg-fan)** - [Zach Wilkerson](https://opencritic.com/critic/5784/zach-wilkerson) - [97%](https://www.rpgfan.com/review/final-fantasy-xvi/) > > > Final Fantasy XVI is a stone-cold masterpiece, and the new high-water mark for the series. > > --- **[Infinite Start](https://opencritic.com/outlet/825/infinite-start)** - [Mark Fajardo](https://opencritic.com/critic/4910/mark-fajardo) - [9.5 / 10](https://infinitestart.com/2023/06/final-fantasy-xvi-review/) > > > Final Fantasy XVI is a well-crafted experience and a strong Game of the Year contender. Not only does it have a gripping narrative that restored my faith in Square Enix’s ability to tell a gripping story, but it also features several improvements that fans and newcomers alike will enjoy. This isn’t just improved visuals that scream Final Fantasy and a combat system balanced with players of various skill levels in mind. Hardcore players have a robust system to explore that expands on higher difficulties, with less skilled individuals having various paths to experience all that Final Fantasy XVI has to offer. > > --- **[Multiplayer First](https://opencritic.com/outlet/826/multiplayer-first)** - [James Lara](https://opencritic.com/critic/8659/james-lara) - [9.5 / 10](https://mp1st.com/reviews/final-fantasy-xvi-review-a-song-of-fire-and-flame) > > > Regardless if FFXVI is your first Final Fantasy game or you’re returning to the series, Square Enix’s latest game in the franchise lives up to the hype. Forget about JRPG’s or how action-RPGs nowadays need an open world, side quests that last for ages, co-op or whatever gimmick. FFXVI just throws all that out of the table and proves a tightly woven narrative-driven game –when built right — can make up for all those. > > > > The minor issues the game has doesn’t detract from the incredible experience Clive & Co. bring to the table. Players will be treated to a compelling tale, stunning visual spectacles, and a fluid and fun combat system. What’s even more impressive is, Square Enix manages to make the franchise “grow up” alongside the players who grew up playing the series. FFXVI deals with more mature themes and manages to make it matter without being overly preachy about it. > > > > Those looking for the series’ return to glory, rejoice! Final Fantasy XVI is that game, and this is one fantasy you’ll want to make sure you’re a part of. > > --- **[PPE.pl](https://opencritic.com/outlet/642/ppe-pl)** - [Wojciech Gruszczyk](https://opencritic.com/critic/5528/wojciech-gruszczyk) - *Polish* - [9.5 / 10](https://www.ppe.pl/recenzje/321577/final-fantasy-xvi-recenzja-gry-epickie-final-fantasy-ale-inne-niz-wszystkie.html) > > > Players will experience a superbly told and presented story, which is decorated with visually beautiful and exquisitely dynamic duels. From time to time, the writers serve us unnecessary breaks that knock out the rhythm, but when the story falls on the right track, it's hard to tear yourself away from the screen. > > --- **[PlayStation Universe](https://opencritic.com/outlet/39/playstation-universe)** - [Timothy Nunes](https://opencritic.com/critic/846/timothy-nunes) - [9.5 / 10](https://www.psu.com/reviews/final-fantasy-xvi-ps5-review/) > > > Very little gets in the way of the success that Final Fantasy XVI creates. The strength of combat on top of a compelling, deep narrative steal the show. Despite little need for world exploration and the occasional lower resolution texture, Final Fantasy XVI stats true to the namesake while forging its own path forward. > > --- **[Rectify Gaming](https://opencritic.com/outlet/355/rectify-gaming)** - [9.5 / 10](https://rectifygaming.com/review-final-fantasy-xvi/) > > > Final Fantasy XVI is a triumph that firmly moves Final Fantasy forward for a new generation. > > --- **[TechRaptor](https://opencritic.com/outlet/329/techraptor)** - [Andrew Stretch](https://opencritic.com/critic/2010/andrew-stretch) - [9.5 / 10](https://techraptor.net/gaming/reviews/final-fantasy-xvi-review) > > > Final Fantasy XVI is everything I could have hoped for and more. Combat is fast paced and rewarding as you master combos and abilities. Eikon fights, while not as interesting to play, are gorgeous to witness. All of this is wrapped up into a deep story and fully fleshed out world that you'll want to be protecting. > > --- **[Geek Culture](https://opencritic.com/outlet/701/geek-culture)** - [Wong Si Jia](https://opencritic.com/critic/6212/wong-si-jia) - [9.3 / 10](https://www.geekculture.co/geek-review-final-fantasy-xvi) > > > Final Fantasy XVI is a lot of things. It’s ambitious, gritty, and beautiful, but more importantly, it dares to dream. A sobering tale disguised as a dazzling visual spectacle, the almost-masterpiece presents a nuanced, clever take on all-too-familiar elements, and turns them into fresh experiences that devastate as much as they delight, before delivering the biggest reward – a well-executed emotional payoff. > > --- **[Worth Playing](https://opencritic.com/outlet/64/worth-playing)** - [Chris "Atom" DeAngelus](https://opencritic.com/critic/289/chris-atom-deangelus) - [9.3 / 10](https://worthplaying.com/article/2023/6/21/reviews/137921-ps5-review-final-fantasy-xvi/) > > > Final Fantasy XVI is by no means a perfect game, but it is an exceptionally good one. The engaging plot, beautiful visuals, and enjoyable gameplay all combine to create something that feels special. It can occasionally be a little long for its own good, and the combat system is slow to get going, but once it hits all the right marks, it knocks them out of the park. I left Final Fantasy XV disappointed by how unfinished it felt, but Final Fantasy XVI is a true rarity these days: a fully finished game that is satisfying from start to finish. > > --- **[XGN.nl](https://opencritic.com/outlet/810/xgn-nl)** - [Chris Boers](https://opencritic.com/critic/8351/chris-boers) - *Dutch* - [9.3 / 10](https://www.xgn.nl/review/final-fantasy-xvi-review) > > > Final Fantasy XVI is a complete package with a refreshingly mature storyline, full of surprises that keeps raising the stakes. The switch to real-time fights is daring step, but works most of the time, as long as the graphical effects don't blur what's going on. The game can be greatily adapted to facilitate those that mostly play for the story, but also those that are looking for a real challenge. The most epic fights, those between the Eikons, are visually impressive, but a bit too hands-off. > > --- **[Impulsegamer](https://opencritic.com/outlet/31/impulsegamer)** - [Gareth Newnham](https://opencritic.com/critic/2399/gareth-newnham) - [4.6 / 5](https://www.impulsegamer.com/final-fantasy-xvi-review/) > > > Final Fantasy XVI is one of this year’s best games that flawlessly marries the design and narrative sensibilities of Japanese and Western RPGs in a manner that is simply spell-binding. > > --- **[Checkpoint Gaming](https://opencritic.com/outlet/563/checkpoint-gaming)** - [Charlie Kelly](https://opencritic.com/critic/6051/charlie-kelly) - [9 / 10](https://checkpointgaming.net/reviews/2023/06/final-fantasy-xvi-review-there-is-always-hope/) > > > Final Fantasy XVI is a weirdo black-sheep entry for the series. It won't be for all nor what all fans necessarily want for the franchise, but I also love it for that boldness. It's a gripping and harrowing page-turner of an epic high-fantasy story with plenty of heart the series is known for. Complex too are the characters, even if not all see their justice by the end. Valisthea is an eerily gorgeous setting, providing some of the most memorable vistas you'll have seen in a Final Fantasy game yet. Accessibility might not be at the forefront of the combat in-game but on offer is some of the most stylistic, and satisfying gameplay we've ever seen in an Action RPG. Even if you take further umbrage with its small flaws, there's no denying that Final Fantasy XVI is a special and memorable event. Through thick and thin, that franchise magic is captured once again. Frankly, you can't ask for anything better than that. > > --- **[Easy Allies](https://opencritic.com/outlet/394/easy-allies)** - [Michael Damiani](https://opencritic.com/critic/1432/michael-damiani) - [9 / 10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJVQGxjGh5o) > > > Final Fantasy XVI boldly dares to defy series norms and forge a new path forward, resulting in the most satisfying single-player Final Fantasy in nearly two decades. > > --- **[GGRecon](https://opencritic.com/outlet/828/ggrecon)** - [Harry Boulton](https://opencritic.com/critic/9323/harry-boulton) - [4.5 / 5 ](https://www.ggrecon.com/reviews/final-fantasy-16-review/) > > > Despite the weight of expectations from a series full of gaming hallmarks, Final Fantasy 16 stands tall as an outstanding experience that you won't want to miss out on. > > --- **[GameSpot](https://opencritic.com/outlet/32/gamespot)** - [Michael Higham](https://opencritic.com/critic/3617/michael-higham) - [9 / 10](https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/final-fantasy-16-review-on-its-own-terms/1900-6418081/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f) > > > FFXVI is a bold shift in both gameplay and narrative, yet captures the Final Fantasy magic in stunning fashion, earning a place within the pantheon of incredible entries in the beloved franchise. > > --- **[Gamer Escape](https://opencritic.com/outlet/452/gamer-escape)** - [Josh McGrath](https://opencritic.com/critic/3285/josh-mcgrath) - [9 / 10](https://gamerescape.com/2023/06/21/review-final-fantasy-xvi/) > > > Stellar and surprisingly customizable combat, a masterfully written and engaging storyline, and a beautiful audio visual presentation. It's nearly a complete package, but with a few annoyances that keep it from being a perfect game. That said, even with those frustrations in mind, Final Fantasy XVI is an absolute return to form for the mainline franchise, and easily a reason to get yourself a PlayStation 5 if you've yet to. > > --- **[GamesRadar+](https://opencritic.com/outlet/91/gamesradar-)** - [Iain Harris](https://opencritic.com/critic/7742/iain-harris) - [4.5 / 5 ](https://www.gamesradar.com/final-fantasy-16-review/) > > > It's the kind of gamble that Final Fantasy has happily made in the past so that the series may reinvent itself to execute the type of story its creatives want to tell. Time will tell if Final Fantasy 16 pays off, but history certainly supports it. > > --- **[IGN](https://opencritic.com/outlet/56/ign)** - [Mitchell Saltzman](https://opencritic.com/critic/621/mitchell-saltzman) - [9 / 10](https://www.ign.com/articles/final-fantasy-16-review) > > > Featuring fast, reflex driven, action heavy combat, Final Fantasy 16 is certainly a departure from what fans may expect out of a Final Fantasy game, but its excellent story, characters, and world building are right up there with the best the series has to offer, and the innovative Active Time Lore feature should set a new standard for how lengthy, story-heavy games keep players invested in its world. > > --- **[INVEN](https://opencritic.com/outlet/805/inven)** - [Kwangseok Park](https://opencritic.com/critic/8135/kwangseok-park) - *Korean* - [9 / 10](https://www.inven.co.kr/webzine/news/?news=285723) > > > An epic that closes its magnificent ending in a single piece. You can still feel and sense the taste of its creators, Naoki Yoshida and Creative Business Unit 3. Even in both strengths and its flaws. > > --- **[Kakuchopurei](https://opencritic.com/outlet/788/kakuchopurei)** - [Jonathan Leo](https://opencritic.com/critic/7505/jonathan-leo) - [90 / 100](https://www.kakuchopurei.com/2023/06/final-fantasy-16-review/) > > > Final Fantasy 16 is a stellar and noteworthy entry in the series that's just as impactful as Final Fantasy 6 and Final Fantasy 7's debut back in their respective heydays. And that is not a statement I make lightly. > > --- **[Noisy Pixel](https://opencritic.com/outlet/711/noisy-pixel)** - [Bailey Seemangal](https://opencritic.com/critic/9686/bailey-seemangal) - [9 / 10](https://noisypixel.net/final-fantasy-xvi-review/) > > > Final Fantasy XVI is an action JRPG polished to an iridescent sheen. Its well-designed combat system and enemies, outstanding character writing and worldbuilding, and consistently stellar side content make it a standout entry in this legendary franchise. Even when accounting for the weak villains and a lukewarm conclusion, this was a journey that truly gripped me from beginning to end. This is a must-play game of the year and a Final Fantasy adventure you won't forget. > > --- **[Post Arcade (National Post)](https://opencritic.com/outlet/117/post-arcade-national-post-)** - [Chad Sapieha](https://opencritic.com/critic/1145/chad-sapieha) - [9 / 10](https://business.financialpost.com/technology/gaming/final-fantasy-xvi-review-game-of-thrones) > > > Square Enix's latest Final Fantasy borrows liberally from Western fantasy, including Game of Thrones and The Lord of the Rings. Read more. > > --- **[PowerUp!](https://opencritic.com/outlet/577/powerup-)** - [Adam Mathew](https://opencritic.com/critic/4125/adam-mathew) - [9 / 10](https://powerup-gaming.com/2023/06/22/final-fantasy-xvi-review-ps5-a-gaming-eikon-makes-a-bold-shift-worth-your-gil/) > > > I could barely put my controller down during my 57 hours with Final Fantasy XVI. It represents a huge milestone for this franchise, thanks to its bold shift to more adult story-telling (and language), addictive real-time combat, and gargantuan VFX spectacles that are best in class. Marry all that with what the series is already known for — epic orchestral OSTs and phenomenal world-building — and Final Fantasy XVI is nothing short of a must-own. > > --- **[Press Start](https://opencritic.com/outlet/491/press-start)** - [Harry Kalogirou](https://opencritic.com/critic/5119/harry-kalogirou) - [9 / 10](https://press-start.com.au/reviews/ps5-reviews/2023/06/22/final-fantasy-xvi-review/) > > > Final Fantasy XVI is an epic in every sense of the word. Consistently sharp writing, a captivating cast of characters, exhilarating combat, and a timeless soundtrack coalesce into an experience that showcases what the PlayStation 5 is capable of at the highest level. It constantly finds ways to top its own scale in remarkable fashion, but never loses sight of the intimate journey its built around. > > --- **[Prima Games](https://opencritic.com/outlet/817/prima-games)** - [Jesse Vitelli](https://opencritic.com/critic/3256/jesse-vitelli) - [9 / 10](https://primagames.com/reviews/final-fantasy-xvi-review-soaring-on-phoenix-wings) > > > Final Fantasy XVI’s grander narrative takes wild turns, evokes plenty of heartfelt emotions, and has given me a new cast of characters to fall in love with all over again. It’s a bold direction that Creative Business Unit 3 has taken the franchise, but one well worth the journey. > > --- **[Push Square](https://opencritic.com/outlet/25/push-square)** - [Robert Ramsey](https://opencritic.com/critic/932/robert-ramsey) - [9 / 10](https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps5/final-fantasy-xvi) > > > At its best, Final Fantasy 16 is a jaw-dropping epic of rarely seen proportions. It's pretty much the pinnacle of cinematic spectacle in modern games, and its often gripping, emotional story is only matched by its fantastic combat system. While its overall quality does dip outside of the main plot, this is still a must-play action RPG, and the best single-player Final Fantasy in over a decade. > > --- **[Sirus Gaming](https://opencritic.com/outlet/409/sirus-gaming)** - [Noel Lontoc](https://opencritic.com/critic/9659/noel-lontoc) - [9 / 10](https://sirusgaming.com/final-fantasy-16-ps5-review/) > > > Final Fantasy XVI may offer daring adjustments, but it is in this spirit of creativity that the genre flourishes. The game is not perfect, yet Naoki Yoshida, the game's director, held faithful to his promise to deliver a compelling experience and bring Final Fantasy back to the must-have games again. > > --- **[TheSixthAxis](https://opencritic.com/outlet/68/thesixthaxis)** - [Nic Bunce](https://opencritic.com/critic/5835/nic-bunce) - [9 / 10](https://www.thesixthaxis.com/?p=441344) > > > If you're a fan of strong narrative experiences, Final Fantasy lore, breath-taking graphics and a particularly sassy Moogle, and you don't mind a sprinkling of The Witcher, The Handmaids Tale and the many accents of Old Blighty, then Final Fantasy XVI is the game for you. Heck, it might just be the best Final Fantasy yet! > > --- **[WayTooManyGames](https://opencritic.com/outlet/742/waytoomanygames)** - [Leonardo Faria](https://opencritic.com/critic/6932/leonardo-faria) - [9 / 10](https://waytoomany.games/2023/06/21/review-final-fantasy-xvi/) > > > Purists might feel this game is way too different from anything that had come before it, be it for its vastly darker tone or emphasis on hack and slash action. Others might not enjoy how long it takes for the game to stop being Final Fantasy XIII levels of linear before finally opening up for exploration. My position on it is simple: I loved it. I loved its gameplay loop, and I fell in utter love with its setting and story. > > --- **[Wccftech](https://opencritic.com/outlet/304/wccftech)** - [Kai Powell](https://opencritic.com/critic/1914/kai-powell) - [9 / 10](https://wccftech.com/review/final-fantasy-xvi-the-planets-dyin-clive/) > > > Final Fantasy XVI heralds in a new standard for Japanese role-playing games and while the RPG components themselves are limited by Square-Enix standards, it's the narrative and gameplay that exceed all expectations. > > --- **[Everyeye.it](https://opencritic.com/outlet/425/everyeye-it)** - [Antonello Bello](https://opencritic.com/critic/2994/antonello-bello) - *Italian* - [8.8 / 10](https://www.everyeye.it/articoli/recensione-final-fantasy-16-spettacolare-rivoluzione-61645.html) > > > Final Fantasy XVI is an excellent continuation point for the Square Enix saga, which, after several missteps, seems to have found the right balance between the tradition of the franchise and a new unabashedly more mature ethic. > > --- **[Game Informer](https://opencritic.com/outlet/35/game-informer)** - [Wesley LeBlanc](https://opencritic.com/critic/9014/wesley-leblanc) - [8.5 / 10](https://www.gameinformer.com/review/final-fantasy-xvi/victory-in-the-land-of-gods-and-monsters) > > > When I look back at my time with Clive, his friends, his enemies, and Valisthea, it’s those highs that I vividly remember. FFXVI is very different from its predecessors, but in many ways, very familiar; And it’s still a Final Fantasy, through and through, reminding me why I love this series so much. > > --- **[UnGeek](https://opencritic.com/outlet/850/ungeek)** - [Renzo Guevara](https://opencritic.com/critic/9041/renzo-guevara) - [8.5 / 10](https://www.ungeek.ph/2023/06/final-fantasy-16-review-reinventing-an-eikonic-franchise/) > > > This is one of the most polished AAA releases we have in recent memory. I encountered no major bugs, major performance issues, or even visual pop-ins. Final Fantasy 16 feels like a game that was made the way the creators intended it to be with the utmost care. There are no compromises made here for artificial extensions or hidden profit-making agendas. Final Fantasy 16 is a complete experience from start to finish and it is one that I’d say is worth taking. > > --- **[GamePro](https://opencritic.com/outlet/488/gamepro)** - [Eleen Reinke](https://opencritic.com/critic/8530/eleen-reinke), [Markus Schwerdtel](https://opencritic.com/critic/3631/markus-schwerdtel) - *German* - [84 / 100](https://www.gamepro.de/artikel/final-fantasy-16-im-test-preview,3396133.html) > > > Final Fantasy 16 does a great job modernizing its gameplay with its combat system, but the story has weaknesses. > > --- **[GamesHub](https://opencritic.com/outlet/847/gameshub)** - [Edmond Tran](https://opencritic.com/critic/1422/edmond-tran) - [4 / 5 ](https://www.gameshub.com/news/reviews/final-fantasy-16-review-2621364/) > > > Final Fantasy 16 largely shines as an epic-length action game, though the places where it attempts to find a comfortable compromise between action game and RPG feel largely unambitious, and certainly fade into the background against aspects that are approached with gusto. But it’s difficult not to get swept up by the earnest saga that Final Fantasy 16 eagerly lays out for you, and the egregious heights of spectacle it displays. > > --- **[RPG Site](https://opencritic.com/outlet/322/rpg-site)** - [Cullen Black](https://opencritic.com/critic/6444/cullen-black) - [8 / 10](https://www.rpgsite.net/review/14418-final-fantasy-xvi-review) > > > Final Fantasy XVI is a confident game with amazing combat, an earnest narrative, and unbridled spectacle. Faults in pacing, RPG depth, quest design, and all those other nagging criticisms be damned - this game is special. > > --- **[Saudi Gamer](https://opencritic.com/outlet/455/saudi-gamer)** - [عصام الشهوان](https://opencritic.com/critic/3299/-) - *Arabic* - [8 / 10](https://www.saudigamer.com/review/final-fantasy-xvi/) > > > Great worldbuilding and a peerless battle system, albeit one that rarely gets challenged, set in a static world with competent storytelling but of a cliched story. Still great fun but it could've been oh so much more. > > --- **[Shacknews](https://opencritic.com/outlet/62/shacknews)** - [Lucas White](https://opencritic.com/critic/3680/lucas-white) - [8 / 10](https://www.shacknews.com/article/136002/final-fantasy-16-review-score) > > > The latest marquee RPG from Square Enix goes for broke at every opportunity and then some. > > --- **[Siliconera](https://opencritic.com/outlet/793/siliconera)** - [Jenni Lada](https://opencritic.com/critic/342/jenni-lada) - [8 / 10](https://www.siliconera.com/review-final-fantasy-xvi-is-an-amazing-action-game-focused-on-clives-story/) > > > Final Fantasy XVI is technically impressive and an amazing action game, though the Game of Throne elements do hinder it a bit. However when the team does get to be original, the story can be absolutely engrossing. > > --- **[Spaziogames](https://opencritic.com/outlet/502/spaziogames)** - [Domenico Musicò](https://opencritic.com/critic/3760/domenico-music-) - *Italian* - [8 / 10](https://www.spaziogames.it/articoli/final-fantasy-xvi-recensione) > > > Spectacular, with an epic story and astonishing graphics: and yet, Final Fantasy XVI forgets what is really important for the series. It's impossibile to create a build and there's nothing important left for you to manage through the menus. Proper RPG options are gone, dungeons are just banal corridors, players are forced to play the entire game in easy mode and you can beat the game with literally no effort. There's a decent base for the future, but it's not enough to see a real rebirth for the saga. > > --- **[VG247](https://opencritic.com/outlet/549/vg247)** - [Alex Donaldson](https://opencritic.com/critic/1621/alex-donaldson) - [4 / 5 ](https://www.vg247.com/final-fantasy-16-review) > > > But it’s not that simple. It never is. In FF16, Clive, Cid, and the others ultimately derive their power from the same mysterious origins as the crystals themselves. To complete their objective, they need the very thing they seek to destroy. And so too does FF16 need that history, those traditions, leveraging some even as it drives a dagger through others. That is the duality of the game. A dichotomy at the heart of its structure, its triumphs, and its failures alike. It’s a fascinating piece of work, a wholly imperfect but nevertheless enthralling experience. > > --- **[WellPlayed](https://opencritic.com/outlet/382/wellplayed)** - [Nathan Hennessy](https://opencritic.com/critic/8258/nathan-hennessy) - [7 / 10](https://www.well-played.com.au/final-fantasy-xvi-review/) > > > While Final Fantasy XVI didn’t meet this fan’s expectations for a new series entry, newcomers to epic fantasy and action games will be swept away by the eye-melting combat and enormous-yet-approachable scale. > > --- **[Digital Trends](https://opencritic.com/outlet/124/digital-trends)** - [Giovanni Colantonio](https://opencritic.com/critic/6533/giovanni-colantonio) - [3 / 5 ](https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/final-fantasy-xvi-review-ps5/) > > > Final Fantasy XVI delivers on the “action” side of its action-RPG formula. A fierce and fast-paced combat system makes for the series’ most exciting stab at real-time swordplay yet, while its blockbuster Eikon fights rank among some of gaming’s most awe-inspiring battles. But there’s a general flatness surrounding those exhilarating highs, as shallow RPG hooks and dated design leave a promising evolution for the series stuck in the past. > > --- **[ACG](https://opencritic.com/outlet/310/acg)** - [Jeremy Penter](https://opencritic.com/critic/1355/jeremy-penter) - [Buy](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlkCHD8LPeo) > > > A game in a series known for massive changes, easily changes the most, focusing on a tighter story, very specific combat type and arts like DMC, and delivers a beautiful, if truncated world. Well worth getting" > > --- **[Kotaku](https://opencritic.com/outlet/276/kotaku)** - [Corey Plante](https://opencritic.com/critic/7228/corey-plante) - [Unscored](https://kotaku.com/review-final-fantasy-16-ffxvi-ps5-rpg-release-date-1850558485) > > > A bold shift to action and a stirring fantasy tale make this the best Final Fantasy in ages > > --- **[Polygon](https://opencritic.com/outlet/87/polygon)** - [Gita Jackson](https://opencritic.com/critic/1322/gita-jackson) - [Unscored](https://www.polygon.com/reviews/23767374/final-fantasy-16-review-ff16-new-game-plus) > > > Final Fantasy 16 is incredible when it doesn’t try to say anything meaningful > > ---
Game Information ---------- **Game Title**: Final Fantasy XVI **Platforms**: * PlayStation 5 (Jun 22, 2023) **Trailers**: * [FINAL FANTASY XVI - Requiem Live Action Trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iK_8iCINO6M) * [FINAL FANTASY XVI – Ascension Trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaJ4VVFGIa8) * [FINAL FANTASY XVI Launch Trailer SALVATION](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwWgVDIv3rs) **Developer**: Square Enix **Review Aggregator**: **[OpenCritic - -90 average - -95% recommended - 64 reviews](https://opencritic.com/game/14516/final-fantasy-xvi)** Critic Reviews ---------- **[Attack of the Fanboy](https://opencritic.com/outlet/116/attack-of-the-fanboy)** - [Diego Perez](https://opencritic.com/critic/6269/diego-perez) - [5 / 5 ](https://attackofthefanboy.com/reviews/final-fantasy-xvi-review/) > > > Final Fantasy XVI is an outstanding achievement. Every part of it, from its characters to its combat, was put there with a purpose. Not only does it deliver satisfyingly slick action RPG combat in between masterfully directed cutscenes, but also a story with real heart. Most importantly, it's incredibly clear that a team of creative individuals was behind every decision. There's a human element that permeates every aspect of Final Fantasy XVI, and it'll end up becoming a lot of people's favorite Final Fantasy because of that. > > --- **[But Why Tho?](https://opencritic.com/outlet/722/but-why-tho-)** - [Kyle Foley](https://opencritic.com/critic/8332/kyle-foley) - [10 / 10](https://butwhytho.net/2023/06/final-fantasy-xvi-review/) > > > In a world full of games trying to stand out, Final Fantasy XVI has no problem rising above the rest. Wonderfully fun combat and beautiful presentation help make the excellent story even more impactful in an adventure well worth the price of admission. > > --- **[CGMagazine](https://opencritic.com/outlet/82/cgmagazine)** - [Chris De Hoog](https://opencritic.com/critic/8087/chris-de-hoog) - [10 / 10](https://www.cgmagonline.com/review/game/final-fantasy-xvi-ps5-review/) > > > Final Fantasy XVI melds the best of the series’ themes with a modern, malleable take on combat—creating a heartrending, generation-defining tale of revenge, fate, and freedom. > > --- **[DASHGAMER.com](https://opencritic.com/outlet/744/dashgamer-com)** - [Dan Rizzo](https://opencritic.com/critic/6989/dan-rizzo) - [10 / 10](https://dashgamer.com/final-fantasy-xvi-review/) > > > Final Fantasy XVI proposes a new foundation for finding a masterclass of perfection in action role-playing, and cements a prime legacy founded on past iterations, capitalising on a formula that's seen inarguable successes throughout its years in this medium, and has promulgated an establishment of extravagance that will indeed be hard to surpass. > > --- **[Dexerto](https://opencritic.com/outlet/863/dexerto)** - [Patrick Dane](https://opencritic.com/critic/3941/patrick-dane) - [5 / 5 ](http://dexerto.com/final-fantasy/final-fantasy-xvi-review-2183789/) > > > With a cast of characters that are easy to invest in, a story that pays off the promise of its impossible scale, and one of the best action combat systems ever committed to disk, Final Fantasy XVI is a game that you owe it to yourself to indulge in. > > --- **[Digital Chumps](https://opencritic.com/outlet/96/digital-chumps)** - [Will Silberman](https://opencritic.com/critic/8342/will-silberman) - [10 / 10](https://digitalchumps.com/final-fantasy-xvi-ps5/) > > > In short, Final Fantasy XVI is a breath of fresh air for the Final Fantasy franchise despite its first steps into its grittiest, darkest, and most mature space yet. Its combat showcases action-forward combat held together by a backbone of RPG-similar ability management. Its highs truly showcase phenomenal displays of power in many forms, while its lows effectively strike emotional chords in the hearts of players. This might not be a Final Fantasy fans expect, but boy, it's what Final Fantasy games SHOULD be going forward. FFXVI doesn't have a strongest asset, per se, because its entire presentation is a gripping and fun compilation of the best parts of gaming without the filler and frivolity. PS5 owners, I implore you, don't miss out on what is currently my favorite game of the PS5 generation thus far. > > --- **[Digitally Downloaded](https://opencritic.com/outlet/65/digitally-downloaded)** - [Matt Sainsbury](https://opencritic.com/critic/1604/matt-sainsbury) - [5 / 5 ](https://www.digitallydownloaded.net/2023/06/review-final-fantasy-xvi-sony-playstation-5.html) > > > It’s far too early to determine where Final Fantasy XVI sits in the ranks of Square Enix’s venerable series. However, this is an engrossing, entertaining and, most importantly, fiercely intelligent game. The developers have taken the AAA-blockbuster budget they had to work with, and used it to craft an experience with a strong, provocative and timely message, and then backed it up with some of the most entertaining action combat we’ve ever seen. Not a second of the game’s runtime is wasted, there’s not a single dud character, moment, or scene, and the plot is a riveting epic “page-turner.” If only more blockbuster games were like this, game development would be a far more mature art form. > > --- **[GamingBolt](https://opencritic.com/outlet/297/gamingbolt)** - [Ravi Sinha](https://opencritic.com/critic/1193/ravi-sinha) - [10 / 10](https://gamingbolt.com/final-fantasy-16-review-everlasting-flames) > > > Final Fantasy 16 isn't just a stellar video game with gorgeous graphics and incredible combat. It's also an emotionally engaging experience and the absolute peak of everything the series stands for. > > --- **[GamingTrend](https://opencritic.com/outlet/102/gamingtrend)** - [David Flynn](https://opencritic.com/critic/6536/david-flynn) - [100 / 100](https://gamingtrend.com/feature/reviews/final-fantasy-xvi-review-eikonic/) > > > Final Fantasy XVI features excellent action combat and an intricate story, both with incredible depth. It combines gameplay, story, sound, and music together into one form all inextricably linked. It sets a new standard for action RPGs, and is quite possibly the pinnacle of the series. > > --- **[Hardcore Gamer](https://opencritic.com/outlet/23/hardcore-gamer)** - [Adam Beck](https://opencritic.com/critic/873/adam-beck) - [5 / 5](https://hardcoregamer.com/?post_type=post&p=450971) > > > Final Fantasy XVI will change what we think of the franchise moving forward. > > --- **[PSX Brasil](https://opencritic.com/outlet/514/psx-brasil)** - [Thiago de Alencar Moura](https://opencritic.com/critic/3868/thiago-de-alencar-moura) - *Portuguese* - [100 / 100](https://psxbrasil.com.br/analise/final-fantasy-xvi-review/) > > > Inspired by the past but modern at every turn, Final Fantasy XVI is the overhaul the series needed with unparalleled quality. Driven by a fantastic story and charismatic characters, built on accessible, exciting gameplay and impressive graphics on the PS5, it consolidates itself as one of the best games in the franchise history. > > --- **[Screen Rant](https://opencritic.com/outlet/664/screen-rant)** - [Cody Gravelle](https://opencritic.com/critic/1828/cody-gravelle) - [5 / 5 ](https://screenrant.com/final-fantasy-16-ps5-review/) > > > With an incredible score, an enthralling story, and an eccentric and electric gameplay approach, Final Fantasy 16 is, quite simply, a modern masterpiece. > > --- **[Too Much Gaming](https://opencritic.com/outlet/622/too-much-gaming)** - [Carlos Hernandez](https://opencritic.com/critic/5134/carlos-hernandez) - [10 / 10](https://www.toomuchgaming.net/blog-news/final-fantasy-xvi-review-this-fantasy-is-never-final) > > > I was worried about the series shedding more of its JRPG roots when this title was first introduced, as recent entries have been straying away from more traditional forms for years. But my fears faded in the first five chapters of FFXIV; the essence of what makes Final Fantasy so great shines brightly here, and as such, this is one of my favorite high fantasy adventures this generation. > > --- **[Twinfinite](https://opencritic.com/outlet/21/twinfinite)** - [Hayes Madsen](https://opencritic.com/critic/1792/hayes-madsen) - [5 / 5](https://twinfinite.net/reviews/final-fantasy-xvi-review/) > > > Final Fantasy XVI is a bold and ambitious new vision for the franchise, that succeeds on almost every level. > > --- **[RPG Fan](https://opencritic.com/outlet/37/rpg-fan)** - [Zach Wilkerson](https://opencritic.com/critic/5784/zach-wilkerson) - [97%](https://www.rpgfan.com/review/final-fantasy-xvi/) > > > Final Fantasy XVI is a stone-cold masterpiece, and the new high-water mark for the series. > > --- **[Infinite Start](https://opencritic.com/outlet/825/infinite-start)** - [Mark Fajardo](https://opencritic.com/critic/4910/mark-fajardo) - [9.5 / 10](https://infinitestart.com/2023/06/final-fantasy-xvi-review/) > > > Final Fantasy XVI is a well-crafted experience and a strong Game of the Year contender. Not only does it have a gripping narrative that restored my faith in Square Enix’s ability to tell a gripping story, but it also features several improvements that fans and newcomers alike will enjoy. This isn’t just improved visuals that scream Final Fantasy and a combat system balanced with players of various skill levels in mind. Hardcore players have a robust system to explore that expands on higher difficulties, with less skilled individuals having various paths to experience all that Final Fantasy XVI has to offer. > > --- **[Multiplayer First](https://opencritic.com/outlet/826/multiplayer-first)** - [James Lara](https://opencritic.com/critic/8659/james-lara) - [9.5 / 10](https://mp1st.com/reviews/final-fantasy-xvi-review-a-song-of-fire-and-flame) > > > Regardless if FFXVI is your first Final Fantasy game or you’re returning to the series, Square Enix’s latest game in the franchise lives up to the hype. Forget about JRPG’s or how action-RPGs nowadays need an open world, side quests that last for ages, co-op or whatever gimmick. FFXVI just throws all that out of the table and proves a tightly woven narrative-driven game –when built right — can make up for all those. > > > > The minor issues the game has doesn’t detract from the incredible experience Clive & Co. bring to the table. Players will be treated to a compelling tale, stunning visual spectacles, and a fluid and fun combat system. What’s even more impressive is, Square Enix manages to make the franchise “grow up” alongside the players who grew up playing the series. FFXVI deals with more mature themes and manages to make it matter without being overly preachy about it. > > > > Those looking for the series’ return to glory, rejoice! Final Fantasy XVI is that game, and this is one fantasy you’ll want to make sure you’re a part of. > > --- **[PPE.pl](https://opencritic.com/outlet/642/ppe-pl)** - [Wojciech Gruszczyk](https://opencritic.com/critic/5528/wojciech-gruszczyk) - *Polish* - [9.5 / 10](https://www.ppe.pl/recenzje/321577/final-fantasy-xvi-recenzja-gry-epickie-final-fantasy-ale-inne-niz-wszystkie.html) > > > Players will experience a superbly told and presented story, which is decorated with visually beautiful and exquisitely dynamic duels. From time to time, the writers serve us unnecessary breaks that knock out the rhythm, but when the story falls on the right track, it's hard to tear yourself away from the screen. > > --- **[PlayStation Universe](https://opencritic.com/outlet/39/playstation-universe)** - [Timothy Nunes](https://opencritic.com/critic/846/timothy-nunes) - [9.5 / 10](https://www.psu.com/reviews/final-fantasy-xvi-ps5-review/) > > > Very little gets in the way of the success that Final Fantasy XVI creates. The strength of combat on top of a compelling, deep narrative steal the show. Despite little need for world exploration and the occasional lower resolution texture, Final Fantasy XVI stats true to the namesake while forging its own path forward. > > --- **[Rectify Gaming](https://opencritic.com/outlet/355/rectify-gaming)** - [9.5 / 10](https://rectifygaming.com/review-final-fantasy-xvi/) > > > Final Fantasy XVI is a triumph that firmly moves Final Fantasy forward for a new generation. > > --- **[TechRaptor](https://opencritic.com/outlet/329/techraptor)** - [Andrew Stretch](https://opencritic.com/critic/2010/andrew-stretch) - [9.5 / 10](https://techraptor.net/gaming/reviews/final-fantasy-xvi-review) > > > Final Fantasy XVI is everything I could have hoped for and more. Combat is fast paced and rewarding as you master combos and abilities. Eikon fights, while not as interesting to play, are gorgeous to witness. All of this is wrapped up into a deep story and fully fleshed out world that you'll want to be protecting. > > --- **[Geek Culture](https://opencritic.com/outlet/701/geek-culture)** - [Wong Si Jia](https://opencritic.com/critic/6212/wong-si-jia) - [9.3 / 10](https://www.geekculture.co/geek-review-final-fantasy-xvi) > > > Final Fantasy XVI is a lot of things. It’s ambitious, gritty, and beautiful, but more importantly, it dares to dream. A sobering tale disguised as a dazzling visual spectacle, the almost-masterpiece presents a nuanced, clever take on all-too-familiar elements, and turns them into fresh experiences that devastate as much as they delight, before delivering the biggest reward – a well-executed emotional payoff. > > --- **[Worth Playing](https://opencritic.com/outlet/64/worth-playing)** - [Chris "Atom" DeAngelus](https://opencritic.com/critic/289/chris-atom-deangelus) - [9.3 / 10](https://worthplaying.com/article/2023/6/21/reviews/137921-ps5-review-final-fantasy-xvi/) > > > Final Fantasy XVI is by no means a perfect game, but it is an exceptionally good one. The engaging plot, beautiful visuals, and enjoyable gameplay all combine to create something that feels special. It can occasionally be a little long for its own good, and the combat system is slow to get going, but once it hits all the right marks, it knocks them out of the park. I left Final Fantasy XV disappointed by how unfinished it felt, but Final Fantasy XVI is a true rarity these days: a fully finished game that is satisfying from start to finish. > > --- **[XGN.nl](https://opencritic.com/outlet/810/xgn-nl)** - [Chris Boers](https://opencritic.com/critic/8351/chris-boers) - *Dutch* - [9.3 / 10](https://www.xgn.nl/review/final-fantasy-xvi-review) > > > Final Fantasy XVI is a complete package with a refreshingly mature storyline, full of surprises that keeps raising the stakes. The switch to real-time fights is daring step, but works most of the time, as long as the graphical effects don't blur what's going on. The game can be greatily adapted to facilitate those that mostly play for the story, but also those that are looking for a real challenge. The most epic fights, those between the Eikons, are visually impressive, but a bit too hands-off. > > --- **[Impulsegamer](https://opencritic.com/outlet/31/impulsegamer)** - [Gareth Newnham](https://opencritic.com/critic/2399/gareth-newnham) - [4.6 / 5](https://www.impulsegamer.com/final-fantasy-xvi-review/) > > > Final Fantasy XVI is one of this year’s best games that flawlessly marries the design and narrative sensibilities of Japanese and Western RPGs in a manner that is simply spell-binding. > > --- **[Checkpoint Gaming](https://opencritic.com/outlet/563/checkpoint-gaming)** - [Charlie Kelly](https://opencritic.com/critic/6051/charlie-kelly) - [9 / 10](https://checkpointgaming.net/reviews/2023/06/final-fantasy-xvi-review-there-is-always-hope/) > > > Final Fantasy XVI is a weirdo black-sheep entry for the series. It won't be for all nor what all fans necessarily want for the franchise, but I also love it for that boldness. It's a gripping and harrowing page-turner of an epic high-fantasy story with plenty of heart the series is known for. Complex too are the characters, even if not all see their justice by the end. Valisthea is an eerily gorgeous setting, providing some of the most memorable vistas you'll have seen in a Final Fantasy game yet. Accessibility might not be at the forefront of the combat in-game but on offer is some of the most stylistic, and satisfying gameplay we've ever seen in an Action RPG. Even if you take further umbrage with its small flaws, there's no denying that Final Fantasy XVI is a special and memorable event. Through thick and thin, that franchise magic is captured once again. Frankly, you can't ask for anything better than that. > > --- **[Easy Allies](https://opencritic.com/outlet/394/easy-allies)** - [Michael Damiani](https://opencritic.com/critic/1432/michael-damiani) - [9 / 10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJVQGxjGh5o) > > > Final Fantasy XVI boldly dares to defy series norms and forge a new path forward, resulting in the most satisfying single-player Final Fantasy in nearly two decades. > > --- **[GGRecon](https://opencritic.com/outlet/828/ggrecon)** - [Harry Boulton](https://opencritic.com/critic/9323/harry-boulton) - [4.5 / 5 ](https://www.ggrecon.com/reviews/final-fantasy-16-review/) > > > Despite the weight of expectations from a series full of gaming hallmarks, Final Fantasy 16 stands tall as an outstanding experience that you won't want to miss out on. > > --- **[GameSpot](https://opencritic.com/outlet/32/gamespot)** - [Michael Higham](https://opencritic.com/critic/3617/michael-higham) - [9 / 10](https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/final-fantasy-16-review-on-its-own-terms/1900-6418081/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f) > > > FFXVI is a bold shift in both gameplay and narrative, yet captures the Final Fantasy magic in stunning fashion, earning a place within the pantheon of incredible entries in the beloved franchise. > > --- **[Gamer Escape](https://opencritic.com/outlet/452/gamer-escape)** - [Josh McGrath](https://opencritic.com/critic/3285/josh-mcgrath) - [9 / 10](https://gamerescape.com/2023/06/21/review-final-fantasy-xvi/) > > > Stellar and surprisingly customizable combat, a masterfully written and engaging storyline, and a beautiful audio visual presentation. It's nearly a complete package, but with a few annoyances that keep it from being a perfect game. That said, even with those frustrations in mind, Final Fantasy XVI is an absolute return to form for the mainline franchise, and easily a reason to get yourself a PlayStation 5 if you've yet to. > > --- **[GamesRadar+](https://opencritic.com/outlet/91/gamesradar-)** - [Iain Harris](https://opencritic.com/critic/7742/iain-harris) - [4.5 / 5 ](https://www.gamesradar.com/final-fantasy-16-review/) > > > It's the kind of gamble that Final Fantasy has happily made in the past so that the series may reinvent itself to execute the type of story its creatives want to tell. Time will tell if Final Fantasy 16 pays off, but history certainly supports it. > > --- **[IGN](https://opencritic.com/outlet/56/ign)** - [Mitchell Saltzman](https://opencritic.com/critic/621/mitchell-saltzman) - [9 / 10](https://www.ign.com/articles/final-fantasy-16-review) > > > Featuring fast, reflex driven, action heavy combat, Final Fantasy 16 is certainly a departure from what fans may expect out of a Final Fantasy game, but its excellent story, characters, and world building are right up there with the best the series has to offer, and the innovative Active Time Lore feature should set a new standard for how lengthy, story-heavy games keep players invested in its world. > > --- **[INVEN](https://opencritic.com/outlet/805/inven)** - [Kwangseok Park](https://opencritic.com/critic/8135/kwangseok-park) - *Korean* - [9 / 10](https://www.inven.co.kr/webzine/news/?news=285723) > > > An epic that closes its magnificent ending in a single piece. You can still feel and sense the taste of its creators, Naoki Yoshida and Creative Business Unit 3. Even in both strengths and its flaws. > > --- **[Kakuchopurei](https://opencritic.com/outlet/788/kakuchopurei)** - [Jonathan Leo](https://opencritic.com/critic/7505/jonathan-leo) - [90 / 100](https://www.kakuchopurei.com/2023/06/final-fantasy-16-review/) > > > Final Fantasy 16 is a stellar and noteworthy entry in the series that's just as impactful as Final Fantasy 6 and Final Fantasy 7's debut back in their respective heydays. And that is not a statement I make lightly. > > --- **[Noisy Pixel](https://opencritic.com/outlet/711/noisy-pixel)** - [Bailey Seemangal](https://opencritic.com/critic/9686/bailey-seemangal) - [9 / 10](https://noisypixel.net/final-fantasy-xvi-review/) > > > Final Fantasy XVI is an action JRPG polished to an iridescent sheen. Its well-designed combat system and enemies, outstanding character writing and worldbuilding, and consistently stellar side content make it a standout entry in this legendary franchise. Even when accounting for the weak villains and a lukewarm conclusion, this was a journey that truly gripped me from beginning to end. This is a must-play game of the year and a Final Fantasy adventure you won't forget. > > --- **[Post Arcade (National Post)](https://opencritic.com/outlet/117/post-arcade-national-post-)** - [Chad Sapieha](https://opencritic.com/critic/1145/chad-sapieha) - [9 / 10](https://business.financialpost.com/technology/gaming/final-fantasy-xvi-review-game-of-thrones) > > > Square Enix's latest Final Fantasy borrows liberally from Western fantasy, including Game of Thrones and The Lord of the Rings. Read more. > > --- **[PowerUp!](https://opencritic.com/outlet/577/powerup-)** - [Adam Mathew](https://opencritic.com/critic/4125/adam-mathew) - [9 / 10](https://powerup-gaming.com/2023/06/22/final-fantasy-xvi-review-ps5-a-gaming-eikon-makes-a-bold-shift-worth-your-gil/) > > > I could barely put my controller down during my 57 hours with Final Fantasy XVI. It represents a huge milestone for this franchise, thanks to its bold shift to more adult story-telling (and language), addictive real-time combat, and gargantuan VFX spectacles that are best in class. Marry all that with what the series is already known for — epic orchestral OSTs and phenomenal world-building — and Final Fantasy XVI is nothing short of a must-own. > > --- **[Press Start](https://opencritic.com/outlet/491/press-start)** - [Harry Kalogirou](https://opencritic.com/critic/5119/harry-kalogirou) - [9 / 10](https://press-start.com.au/reviews/ps5-reviews/2023/06/22/final-fantasy-xvi-review/) > > > Final Fantasy XVI is an epic in every sense of the word. Consistently sharp writing, a captivating cast of characters, exhilarating combat, and a timeless soundtrack coalesce into an experience that showcases what the PlayStation 5 is capable of at the highest level. It constantly finds ways to top its own scale in remarkable fashion, but never loses sight of the intimate journey its built around. > > --- **[Prima Games](https://opencritic.com/outlet/817/prima-games)** - [Jesse Vitelli](https://opencritic.com/critic/3256/jesse-vitelli) - [9 / 10](https://primagames.com/reviews/final-fantasy-xvi-review-soaring-on-phoenix-wings) > > > Final Fantasy XVI’s grander narrative takes wild turns, evokes plenty of heartfelt emotions, and has given me a new cast of characters to fall in love with all over again. It’s a bold direction that Creative Business Unit 3 has taken the franchise, but one well worth the journey. > > --- **[Push Square](https://opencritic.com/outlet/25/push-square)** - [Robert Ramsey](https://opencritic.com/critic/932/robert-ramsey) - [9 / 10](https://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps5/final-fantasy-xvi) > > > At its best, Final Fantasy 16 is a jaw-dropping epic of rarely seen proportions. It's pretty much the pinnacle of cinematic spectacle in modern games, and its often gripping, emotional story is only matched by its fantastic combat system. While its overall quality does dip outside of the main plot, this is still a must-play action RPG, and the best single-player Final Fantasy in over a decade. > > --- **[Sirus Gaming](https://opencritic.com/outlet/409/sirus-gaming)** - [Noel Lontoc](https://opencritic.com/critic/9659/noel-lontoc) - [9 / 10](https://sirusgaming.com/final-fantasy-16-ps5-review/) > > > Final Fantasy XVI may offer daring adjustments, but it is in this spirit of creativity that the genre flourishes. The game is not perfect, yet Naoki Yoshida, the game's director, held faithful to his promise to deliver a compelling experience and bring Final Fantasy back to the must-have games again. > > --- **[TheSixthAxis](https://opencritic.com/outlet/68/thesixthaxis)** - [Nic Bunce](https://opencritic.com/critic/5835/nic-bunce) - [9 / 10](https://www.thesixthaxis.com/?p=441344) > > > If you're a fan of strong narrative experiences, Final Fantasy lore, breath-taking graphics and a particularly sassy Moogle, and you don't mind a sprinkling of The Witcher, The Handmaids Tale and the many accents of Old Blighty, then Final Fantasy XVI is the game for you. Heck, it might just be the best Final Fantasy yet! > > --- **[WayTooManyGames](https://opencritic.com/outlet/742/waytoomanygames)** - [Leonardo Faria](https://opencritic.com/critic/6932/leonardo-faria) - [9 / 10](https://waytoomany.games/2023/06/21/review-final-fantasy-xvi/) > > > Purists might feel this game is way too different from anything that had come before it, be it for its vastly darker tone or emphasis on hack and slash action. Others might not enjoy how long it takes for the game to stop being Final Fantasy XIII levels of linear before finally opening up for exploration. My position on it is simple: I loved it. I loved its gameplay loop, and I fell in utter love with its setting and story. > > --- **[Wccftech](https://opencritic.com/outlet/304/wccftech)** - [Kai Powell](https://opencritic.com/critic/1914/kai-powell) - [9 / 10](https://wccftech.com/review/final-fantasy-xvi-the-planets-dyin-clive/) > > > Final Fantasy XVI heralds in a new standard for Japanese role-playing games and while the RPG components themselves are limited by Square-Enix standards, it's the narrative and gameplay that exceed all expectations. > > --- **[Everyeye.it](https://opencritic.com/outlet/425/everyeye-it)** - [Antonello Bello](https://opencritic.com/critic/2994/antonello-bello) - *Italian* - [8.8 / 10](https://www.everyeye.it/articoli/recensione-final-fantasy-16-spettacolare-rivoluzione-61645.html) > > > Final Fantasy XVI is an excellent continuation point for the Square Enix saga, which, after several missteps, seems to have found the right balance between the tradition of the franchise and a new unabashedly more mature ethic. > > --- **[Game Informer](https://opencritic.com/outlet/35/game-informer)** - [Wesley LeBlanc](https://opencritic.com/critic/9014/wesley-leblanc) - [8.5 / 10](https://www.gameinformer.com/review/final-fantasy-xvi/victory-in-the-land-of-gods-and-monsters) > > > When I look back at my time with Clive, his friends, his enemies, and Valisthea, it’s those highs that I vividly remember. FFXVI is very different from its predecessors, but in many ways, very familiar; And it’s still a Final Fantasy, through and through, reminding me why I love this series so much. > > --- **[UnGeek](https://opencritic.com/outlet/850/ungeek)** - [Renzo Guevara](https://opencritic.com/critic/9041/renzo-guevara) - [8.5 / 10](https://www.ungeek.ph/2023/06/final-fantasy-16-review-reinventing-an-eikonic-franchise/) > > > This is one of the most polished AAA releases we have in recent memory. I encountered no major bugs, major performance issues, or even visual pop-ins. Final Fantasy 16 feels like a game that was made the way the creators intended it to be with the utmost care. There are no compromises made here for artificial extensions or hidden profit-making agendas. Final Fantasy 16 is a complete experience from start to finish and it is one that I’d say is worth taking. > > --- **[GamePro](https://opencritic.com/outlet/488/gamepro)** - [Eleen Reinke](https://opencritic.com/critic/8530/eleen-reinke), [Markus Schwerdtel](https://opencritic.com/critic/3631/markus-schwerdtel) - *German* - [84 / 100](https://www.gamepro.de/artikel/final-fantasy-16-im-test-preview,3396133.html) > > > Final Fantasy 16 does a great job modernizing its gameplay with its combat system, but the story has weaknesses. > > --- **[GamesHub](https://opencritic.com/outlet/847/gameshub)** - [Edmond Tran](https://opencritic.com/critic/1422/edmond-tran) - [4 / 5 ](https://www.gameshub.com/news/reviews/final-fantasy-16-review-2621364/) > > > Final Fantasy 16 largely shines as an epic-length action game, though the places where it attempts to find a comfortable compromise between action game and RPG feel largely unambitious, and certainly fade into the background against aspects that are approached with gusto. But it’s difficult not to get swept up by the earnest saga that Final Fantasy 16 eagerly lays out for you, and the egregious heights of spectacle it displays. > > --- **[RPG Site](https://opencritic.com/outlet/322/rpg-site)** - [Cullen Black](https://opencritic.com/critic/6444/cullen-black) - [8 / 10](https://www.rpgsite.net/review/14418-final-fantasy-xvi-review) > > > Final Fantasy XVI is a confident game with amazing combat, an earnest narrative, and unbridled spectacle. Faults in pacing, RPG depth, quest design, and all those other nagging criticisms be damned - this game is special. > > --- **[Saudi Gamer](https://opencritic.com/outlet/455/saudi-gamer)** - [عصام الشهوان](https://opencritic.com/critic/3299/-) - *Arabic* - [8 / 10](https://www.saudigamer.com/review/final-fantasy-xvi/) > > > Great worldbuilding and a peerless battle system, albeit one that rarely gets challenged, set in a static world with competent storytelling but of a cliched story. Still great fun but it could've been oh so much more. > > --- **[Shacknews](https://opencritic.com/outlet/62/shacknews)** - [Lucas White](https://opencritic.com/critic/3680/lucas-white) - [8 / 10](https://www.shacknews.com/article/136002/final-fantasy-16-review-score) > > > The latest marquee RPG from Square Enix goes for broke at every opportunity and then some. > > --- **[Siliconera](https://opencritic.com/outlet/793/siliconera)** - [Jenni Lada](https://opencritic.com/critic/342/jenni-lada) - [8 / 10](https://www.siliconera.com/review-final-fantasy-xvi-is-an-amazing-action-game-focused-on-clives-story/) > > > Final Fantasy XVI is technically impressive and an amazing action game, though the Game of Throne elements do hinder it a bit. However when the team does get to be original, the story can be absolutely engrossing. > > --- **[Spaziogames](https://opencritic.com/outlet/502/spaziogames)** - [Domenico Musicò](https://opencritic.com/critic/3760/domenico-music-) - *Italian* - [8 / 10](https://www.spaziogames.it/articoli/final-fantasy-xvi-recensione) > > > Spectacular, with an epic story and astonishing graphics: and yet, Final Fantasy XVI forgets what is really important for the series. It's impossibile to create a build and there's nothing important left for you to manage through the menus. Proper RPG options are gone, dungeons are just banal corridors, players are forced to play the entire game in easy mode and you can beat the game with literally no effort. There's a decent base for the future, but it's not enough to see a real rebirth for the saga. > > --- **[VG247](https://opencritic.com/outlet/549/vg247)** - [Alex Donaldson](https://opencritic.com/critic/1621/alex-donaldson) - [4 / 5 ](https://www.vg247.com/final-fantasy-16-review) > > > But it’s not that simple. It never is. In FF16, Clive, Cid, and the others ultimately derive their power from the same mysterious origins as the crystals themselves. To complete their objective, they need the very thing they seek to destroy. And so too does FF16 need that history, those traditions, leveraging some even as it drives a dagger through others. That is the duality of the game. A dichotomy at the heart of its structure, its triumphs, and its failures alike. It’s a fascinating piece of work, a wholly imperfect but nevertheless enthralling experience. > > --- **[WellPlayed](https://opencritic.com/outlet/382/wellplayed)** - [Nathan Hennessy](https://opencritic.com/critic/8258/nathan-hennessy) - [7 / 10](https://www.well-played.com.au/final-fantasy-xvi-review/) > > > While Final Fantasy XVI didn’t meet this fan’s expectations for a new series entry, newcomers to epic fantasy and action games will be swept away by the eye-melting combat and enormous-yet-approachable scale. > > --- **[Digital Trends](https://opencritic.com/outlet/124/digital-trends)** - [Giovanni Colantonio](https://opencritic.com/critic/6533/giovanni-colantonio) - [3 / 5 ](https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/final-fantasy-xvi-review-ps5/) > > > Final Fantasy XVI delivers on the “action” side of its action-RPG formula. A fierce and fast-paced combat system makes for the series’ most exciting stab at real-time swordplay yet, while its blockbuster Eikon fights rank among some of gaming’s most awe-inspiring battles. But there’s a general flatness surrounding those exhilarating highs, as shallow RPG hooks and dated design leave a promising evolution for the series stuck in the past. > > --- **[ACG](https://opencritic.com/outlet/310/acg)** - [Jeremy Penter](https://opencritic.com/critic/1355/jeremy-penter) - [Buy](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlkCHD8LPeo) > > > A game in a series known for massive changes, easily changes the most, focusing on a tighter story, very specific combat type and arts like DMC, and delivers a beautiful, if truncated world. Well worth getting" > > --- **[Kotaku](https://opencritic.com/outlet/276/kotaku)** - [Corey Plante](https://opencritic.com/critic/7228/corey-plante) - [Unscored](https://kotaku.com/review-final-fantasy-16-ffxvi-ps5-rpg-release-date-1850558485) > > > A bold shift to action and a stirring fantasy tale make this the best Final Fantasy in ages > > --- **[Polygon](https://opencritic.com/outlet/87/polygon)** - [Gita Jackson](https://opencritic.com/critic/1322/gita-jackson) - [Unscored](https://www.polygon.com/reviews/23767374/final-fantasy-16-review-ff16-new-game-plus) > > > Final Fantasy 16 is incredible when it doesn’t try to say anything meaningful > > ---
Pankakke Now • 100%
I read that the current rumor is that they’ll be announcing a new 2D Mario. While that would be really cool I’m really crossing my fingers for any updates on Metroid Prime 4.
Pankakke Now • 100%
Joined on the discord and very much looking forward to trying out the app. Thank you for your hard work!