Spoilers for Final Fantasy XVI and its extensions follow.
Rarely has a game confused me as much as it did Final Fantasy XVI. Although I spent the most time with it, it was an undeniable failure thanks to its thrilling action, heartfelt performances, lush visuals and impeccable score. Final Fantasy 16 most abandoned controversial and consistent action – the focus a poorly handled slave rebellion– and leaves aside some of the most intriguing, resulting in a confused and disappointing story. As much as I love it CliveJoshua, Jill, Cid and many other members of the cast, many of whom also feel crushed after fulfilling their roles in the story, reduced to little more than a means to an end. Final Fantasy 16 is also morose, which at first glance doesn’t look all that different from the rest of the series, but it transforms that misery into its entirety, leaving little room for other emotional expressions in the game. – Moises Taveras Read more
