Underplayed Gems

Final Fantasy XVI (2023)

Final Fantasy XVI cover
Developer
Square Enix Creative Business Unit III
Publisher
Square Enix
Platforms
Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Rating
4.2 of 5, 199 player ratings
Main story
about 50 hours
Completionist
about 93 hours
Where to get it
PlayStation Store

How it feels

A bombastic, cinematic action RPG with fast-paced real-time combat and dramatic, high-stakes encounters.

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About

A single-player action RPG set in a high-fantasy world where warring nations and powerful summoned Eikons shape political intrigue and personal vengeance. Players control Clive, a former shield bearer whose life is upended by tragedy. Engage in fast-paced, tactical real-time combat that blends heavy weapons, Eikon-driven abilities, and cinematic set pieces. Deeply narrative-driven, the game emphasizes character development, expansive locales to explore, and dramatic boss encounters while offering layered combat customization through combos, parries, and skill upgrades.

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