Review embargo lifted. No spoilers in this post. Probably spoilers in the links below. Here’s a few:

Kotaku: https://kotaku.com/xbox-series-x-game-pass-price-increase-ps5-microsoft-1850561048

A bold shift to action and a stirring fantasy tale make this the best Final Fantasy in ages.

For the first time in years, I’m excited about a new mainline Final Fantasy game. It’s about time.

GameSpot: https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/final-fantasy-16-review-on-its-own-terms/1900-6418081/

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.

9/10

Variety: https://variety.com/2023/digital/reviews/final-fantasy-xvi-review-1235650066/

‘Final Fantasy XVI’ Is a Messy, but Quietly Brilliant Next Step for Square Enix’s RPG Series

Destructoid: https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-final-fantasy-xvi/

Superb - A hallmark of excellence. There may be flaws, but they are negligible and won’t cause massive damage.

9/10

IGN: https://www.ign.com/articles/final-fantasy-16-review

Outstanding story, characters, and worldbuilding earn the right to depart from what fans expect from Final Fantasy.

Amazing - 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.

9/10

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  • Omega@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    7R and 15 were both heavily action-focused games, and I quite enjoyed those.

    Interesting that you mentioned these. 15 is pretty widely considered to be pretty mediocre, while 7R is widely considered to be high tier.

    I didn’t care for either, but I loved XVI’s from the demo. They really made it just complicated enough to not be repetitive like XV’s. You mention it not being God of War, but honestly that’s a pretty decent comparison IMO.