Final Fantasy XV
- September 30, 2016
- Square Enix
- 76h median play time
Final Fantasy XV’s seems to be confused as to what it wants to be, and it makes one game feel like several, none of which execute upon their ideas well enough to stand above its modern contemporaries.
Final Fantasy XV is an open world fantasy game that can be played as a single-player experience or with up to 2 players in multiplayer co-op mode. The game features enhanced graphics and HDR 10 support, providing an immersive and visually stunning experience. Players journey with the prince and his companions, completing quests and battling enemies in a rich and detailed world.
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Reviews
- The Royal Edition includes a wealth of content, including all major DLC and updates, making it the most complete version of Final Fantasy XV available.
- The game features a beautiful open world, engaging characters, and enjoyable combat mechanics, providing a fun and immersive experience.
- Many players found the story and character interactions to be emotionally impactful, with memorable moments that resonate long after playing.
- A significant amount of content must be downloaded separately, with only a portion of the game available on the disc, which can be frustrating for players with limited storage.
- The story can be confusing and poorly paced, with some players feeling that it lacks the depth and coherence expected from a Final Fantasy title.
- Some gameplay mechanics, such as the combat system and exploration elements, are criticized for being clunky or repetitive, detracting from the overall experience.
- story33 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The story in the game is described as decent but often confusing, with a mix of engaging character interactions and a convoluted plot that can hinder exploration and side quests. While some players appreciate the emotional depth and character development, others find the narrative lacks cohesion and suffers from pacing issues. Overall, the game features a rich world and numerous side stories, but its storytelling execution leaves room for improvement.
“The story is decent, but getting attached to the characters makes it a thousand times better.”
“I love the storyline and especially the interactions with the main characters and side quests.”
“Non-stop adventure & an immersive story.”
“Although I personally don't think it's perfect -- the fishing mini-game seemed especially pointless to me, and the story was... lackluster -- I was overall quite pleased with the game.”
“It also shows the pains of its tormented development cycle, as the story that isn't all together there or very great.”
“Final Fantasy XV has solid open-world exploration, enjoyable action, and plenty of content, but it's packaged together with awkward gameplay decisions and a mess of a story.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 44 % negative mentions
The gameplay in the game features a large open world that offers enjoyable exploration and action, but is marred by clunky fighting mechanics and a repetitive combat system. Players have noted that the story is poorly paced and confusing, with much of the exploration yielding little reward, leading to a mixed overall experience. Despite these issues, some players found the game entertaining for extended periods, highlighting its potential for fun amidst the flaws.
“Has a nice gaming mechanic, with a pleasant open world to roam.”
“It kept me entertained for about 100 hours of gameplay.”
“Final Fantasy XV has solid open-world exploration, enjoyable action, and plenty of content.”
“The open world is big enough, but there's a lot of driving, running, and waiting, with not much of importance between towns or dungeons, except for loot here and there. The characters feel flat and uncharacterized for a big chunk of the first half of the game, and the fighting gameplay is quite repetitive at first too, although that's not much different from every other game in the series.”
“Clunky fighting mechanics, a watered-down story, and exploration yields useless trinkets and car paint.”
“Final Fantasy XV has solid open-world exploration, enjoyable action, and plenty of content, but it's packaged together with awkward gameplay decisions and a mess of a story.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely praised for their beauty and attention to detail, enhancing the immersive experience of the expansive open world filled with iconic monsters and quests. However, some users noted that while the royal edition includes most DLCs, it lacks one significant story expansion due to its cancellation. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's appeal.
“The graphics are gorgeous; the settings and the characters look great.”
“It has great graphics, a huge open world, and weird but easy-to-use controls.”
“The visuals and attention to detail in the large open-world environment are excellent.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing qualities and excellent soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience of exploring the large open-world environment filled with iconic monsters and quests. Reviewers appreciate how the music complements the game's visuals and attention to detail.
“Contrary to that review, I found this game to be very relaxing, especially with its amazing music.”
“The game features an excellent soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.”
“The music perfectly complements the large open-world environment, making exploration even more enjoyable.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its impactful ending, which resonates deeply with players, often eliciting tears and strong feelings.
“The ending made me cry.”
“The story touched my heart in ways I never expected.”
“I felt a deep connection to the characters and their struggles.”
Critic Reviews
Too Much is Never Enough: Final Fantasy XV review
Final Fantasy XV’s seems to be confused as to what it wants to be, and it makes one game feel like several, none of which execute upon their ideas well enough to stand above its modern contemporaries.
70%Final Fantasy XV Review
Final fantasy XV has solid open-world exploration, enjoyable action, and plenty of content, but it's packaged together with awkward gameplay decisions and a mess of a story.
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