Final Fantasy XVI
In short: Final Fantasy XVI is an RPG game released in 2023 by Square Enix, available on PlayStation and PC. Our score: 8.7/10 (highly recommended). Lowest price we found right now: $24.99.
Epic action RPG with dragon battles
Final Fantasy XVI takes the legendary JRPG franchise in a bold action-oriented direction, telling a dark political fantasy story across the war-torn land of Valisthea. Players control Clive Rosfield across three decades of his life as he becomes entangled in conflicts between nations that harness the power of massive summon creatures called Eikons. Combat is designed by Devil May Cry veterans, featuring stylish real-time action with Eikon abilities that transform Clive into a one-man army capable of devastating combos. The Eikon battles are spectacular set-pieces where players control building-sized creatures in cinematic clashes. The mature narrative explores themes of slavery, war, and sacrifice with a Game of Thrones-like political intrigue. Each Eikon grants unique combat abilities that can be mixed and matched for incredible combo variety.
Game details
- Developer: Square Enix
- Publisher: Square Enix
- Release year: 2023
- Platforms: PlayStation, PC
- Category: RPG
Our review
Final Fantasy XVI takes the series in a bold new direction with emphasis on fast, intense action. The Eikon boss battles are among the most impressive in gaming history. The dark, mature story deals with themes of slavery, war, and fate.
Pros
- Epic and impressive Boss battles
- Excellent action combat system
- Dark and mature story
- Insane visual effects
- Amazing soundtrack
Cons
- Relatively linear world
- Weak side quests
- Lack of RPG variety
FAQ
- Is FF16 an action game?
- Yes, it shifted to real-time action combat designed by the DMC5 combat director.
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Last updated: 01/04/2026