FINAL FANTASY 16 | Full Game Walkthrough | No Commentary
44Today we archive our first singleplayer Final Fantasy game. Previously I archived Final Fantasy 14 and several of its expansions, but have not come around yet to archive any of the other titles. Today we change that with Final Fantasy XVI. This game was a PlayStation 5 exclusive title and I actually purchased a PS5 for this game. And it definitely did not dissapoint.
The game's story and themes are heavily inspired by Game of Thrones and the creators openly admit to that. And so what that means is that this is the most brutal Final Fantasy yet with some dark themes and twists thrown into the mix. We play as Clive who we follow through several points in his lifetime where various factions are waging war using these giant beasts of mass destruction.
But chance would have it that Clive possesses the power of one of the most powerful beasts of all: Ifrit. And thus it is up to us to bring balance to the realm and force a happy ending upon a story that is full of intrigue and betrayal.
The game got a lot of critique due to its toned down estethics and though I have to admit I also prefer the look of other Final Fantasy games over this one, I still really liked the world and its characters. There were plot twists I did not see coming and the giant boss battles were always a true sight to behold. The combat felt nice and responsive and all in all it was a blast to play. Welcome to the family, Final Fantasy 16!
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