'Final Fantasy 16 already feels like it could be one of the best games in the series.' Read our latest hands-on impressions:
Final Fantasy 16 already feels like it could be one of the best games in the series22nd May 2023 / 2:00 pmIn a world where games are all too ready to drop numbers and render their entire naming scheme pointless, Final Fantasy stands practically alone , treating itself like it’s Wrestlemania. And from what we’ve played, they deserve every inch of that confidence.
It feels like finally after decades of what felt like chasing the unattainable dream of emulating the importance and impact of Final Fantasy 7, Final Fantasy 16 feels poised to firmly position in the middle of those tired late-night pub arguments over the series best. That’s how strong an impression the game made on us after a few hours of time with it.Final Fantasy 16 takes place in Valisthea, a vast world separated into several nations.
While the astonishing titan fights will be the thing that’s used in trailers, it’s combat against even the most basic enemy that makes Final Fantasy 16 absolutely sing. Fast-paced, frenetic, but utterly readable, it’s almost Devil May Cry-like. It’s no wonder that Yoshi-P was habitually standing behind members of the press during the more challenging battles, nodding approvingly as people got to grips with the tight, but not impossible, dodging and counter system.
It’s a combat system that is so fun that when the final game is released, you’ll find yourself picking up even the most random of sidequests, just to go and pick a fight at the end of it. The precision dodge in particular is so satisfying to pull off, and we were impressed by just how natural the timing felt, without being such a wide window that any dodge in the same postcode triggered it.
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