Final Fantasy XVI is Heartbreaking
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Chapters -
0:00 Introduction
2:21 Setting The Stage
16:10 Combat Overview
30:30 Combos VS Combat
50:50 Story Analysis
1:21:42 Conclusion
Final Fantasy XVI looked like a game made specifically for me. It promised to deliver a narrative with the quality and social commentary you’d expect out of Final Fantasy but with the technical depth and design of something like Devil May Cry. In fact one of the combat directors of dmc 5 was brought on to help aid development of XVI and it’s not hard to notice the influence. To me, this sounded like a dream come true. Unfortunately, though, i ended up being very mixed on 16, to the point where I was genuinely struggling to finish it. I don’t think Final Fantasy XVI is a horrible game; in fact, there are a few qualities that I admire, but I really wish I loved this game, but I just can’t. Now let me get one thing clear. I’m not one of those guys that gets their kicks from dunking on modern Final Fantasy because, truth be told, i do enjoy a good chunk of these newer entries. I thought the 7 remake was pretty good and I find Strangers of Paradise to be legitimately underrated. I like action RPGs; especially the ones that square makes. However, not all of them are winners and unfortunately, that includes the latest entry in this legendary franchise.
It’s ironic that for a game about defying fate and living life on your own terms, FF16 feels shackled down by its inspirations; never able to reach the heights it so desperately wants to. Occasionally, that potential does shine through, but that's far between amidst constant pacing interruptions, shallow combat encounters, underdeveloped systems, terrible performance, and a story that prefers telling instead of showing. There are many people who love this game, but just as many who found it disappointing. I would call it one of the most polarizing Final Fantasy's to date, but that title seems to change with each new installment. I guess that’s one thing that unites this series. I’m not here to rain on everyone's parade for liking Final Fantasy XVI, nor do I really care if action is the future for the franchise. However, if this is the foundation that Square is going to build off of for the next 10, 15, 20 years, then some serious refinement is needed. A certain level of quality needs to be met if you want to earn the title of Final Fantasy. Keep in mind that for this video, I played the game to basically 100% completion, including the two pieces of DLC, so I like to think that I know a thing or two about what I’m saying. I tried my absolute best to love Final Fantasy XVI, but I can’t… and here’s why.
Final Fantasy XVI is Heartbreaking. Final Fantasy XVI is the latest mainly entry in the Final Fantasy franchise and it's a game that's earned itself a rather mixed reputation. since it's released, fans of the Final Fantasy franchise have been arguing whether or not Final Fantasy XVI should be considered a Final Fantasy game. In this Final Fantasy XVI Review, Final Fantasy XVI Analysis, Final Fantasy XVI Critique, I will be reviewing and discussing Final Fantasy XVI alongside this phenomenon. Final Fantasy XVI is available on PS5, Xbox, and PC, but I played the PC version of Final Fantasy XVI for this video. Final Fantasy XVI is Heartbreaking will contain spoilers for the base Final Fantasy XVI game and the Final Fantasy XVI DLC. I do talk about Echos of the Fallen and Rising tides in this Final Fantasy XVI video, but they aren't the main focus. Final Fantasy XVI is Heartbreaking is a great video by Nam's Compendium.