Recording summary · June 2023
DO NOT BUY Final Fantasy 16 - Very Disappointing
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Overview
Final Fantasy 16 is criticized as a disappointing entry and one of the worst in the franchise due to its shift away from turn-based traditions toward an unsatisfactory action style, earning an overall score of 4.2 out of 10 and a recommendation against playing it.
The combat receives a 6.2 out of 10 score for acting like a lackluster Elden Ring, featuring low damage output despite flashy visuals, and lacking depth, build specialization, gear, and RPG customization found in titles like Diablo 4, Devil May Cry, and Bayonetta.
Giant creature and divine beast battles feel like repetitive hack-and-slash or arcade shooter gameplay, while the dark fantasy setting, emo hairstyles, and visual kei aesthetics clash with the English voice acting.
Themes
Critique of Square Enix shifting Final Fantasy away from turn-based combat to fast-paced action mechanics.
Absence of depth, build specialization, gear, skill trees, and RPG customization compared to other action and RPG titles.
Evaluation of giant creature battles, visual aesthetics, emo hairstyles, and English voice casting.