Final Fantasy XVI Review – The Long Night

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If there was ever a game to display the power and potential of the PlayStation 5 hardware, Final Fantasy XVI is that game.

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Boss battles define what is possible with cinematic combat.

Anyone familiar with the popular HBO series, based on the A Song of Ice and Fire series of novels by George R. R. Martin, can spot familiar story beats and character traits

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Taking place in the world of Valisthea, six nations spar for control. Each nation’s power resides from accessing magical Crystals. Their armies are led by Dominants, who can summon Eikons, which are essentially demi-gods based on popular Final Fantasy characters.

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Clive is an incredibly nuanced hero who defines himself based on his successes and failures. Despite being born into a ruling family, he still faces constant hardships.

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The game’s first act spends a lot of time setting up the chess board, putting the pieces in place, and introducing you to all the important characters and their motivations.

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For the most part, it’s super enjoyable. Don’t be surprised if you’re comparing the characters in the game to who you remember from Game of Thrones.

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What makes this even worse are the plotlines that disappear. Final Fantasy XVI was tackling serious real-world issues. The story dealt with the dangers of nuclear weapons, the world’s dependence on fossil fuels and how it affects the environment.

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Final Fantasy XVI Review – The Long Night

If there was ever a game to display the power and potential of the PlayStation 5 hardware, Final Fantasy XVI is that game.

Boss battles define what is possible with cinematic combat.

Anyone familiar with the popular HBO series, based on the A Song of Ice and Fire series of novels by George R. R. Martin, can spot familiar story beats and character traits

THE NATIONS OF FINAL FANTASY XVI SET UP AN INTRIGUING STORY

Taking place in the world of Valisthea, six nations spar for control. Each nation’s power resides from accessing magical Crystals. Their armies are led by Dominants, who can summon Eikons, which are essentially demi-gods based on popular Final Fantasy characters.

Clive is an incredibly nuanced hero who defines himself based on his successes and failures. Despite being born into a ruling family, he still faces constant hardships.

The game’s first act spends a lot of time setting up the chess board, putting the pieces in place, and introducing you to all the important characters and their motivations.

INTRIGUING NARRATIVE PLOTPOINTS ALL BUT DISAPPEAR

For the most part, it’s super enjoyable. Don’t be surprised if you’re comparing the characters in the game to who you remember from Game of Thrones.

What makes this even worse are the plotlines that disappear. Final Fantasy XVI was tackling serious real-world issues. The story dealt with the dangers of nuclear weapons, the world’s dependence on fossil fuels and how it affects the environment.

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