November 2nd 2024.
It's a sad day for Final Fantasy fans as the highly anticipated Final Fantasy 16 has been receiving some harsh criticism. One reader, in particular, is not holding back as they claim it to be one of Square Enix's worst games and a disgrace to the entire genre. But where did it all go wrong for Square Enix?
Well, according to the reader, it all started with the release of Final Fantasy 16 in 2023. They describe the game as a horrendously insidious disappointment, with a boring and unmemorable gameplay experience. Despite being labeled as a role-playing game, the reader questions what role there is to actually play. They feel more like an errand boy for random characters who they couldn't care less about. And the hack and slash combat system quickly becomes stale and repetitive with no depth to it.
The reader also brings up the issue with the game's side quests, which they describe as absolutely horrifyingly atrocious. They admit to not even bothering with a single side quest as they found them to be nothing more than a tedious task to pad the running time until the next main story quest. And speaking of the main story, the reader feels that it is far too long, dull, and confusing. While they do praise one character, Benedikta, as being interesting, they were disappointed when she was killed off after only 20 hours of gameplay.
The reader also has some strong opinions about the main characters. They feel that Clive Rosfield, the protagonist, is no match for the iconic Cloud Strife. They find him to be a boring and uninteresting character, along with the rest of the cast. They even go as far as to say that Clive's abilities drain their sanity and are not aesthetically pleasing. And don't get them started on the boss fights, which they describe as visually stunning but overstaying their welcome.
Another major issue for the reader is the lack of control over the party. They find it pointless to have a party of characters that they cannot control, and it comes across as background noise. And while they do admit that the graphics are good, they feel that the game is far from what makes a true role-playing game. They see it more as a hack and slash title, with no gear system or dialogue choices. They believe that these elements are what make a role-playing game special and without them, Final Fantasy 16 falls short.
The reader also draws comparisons to other games, such as Assassin's Creed Odyssey, which they feel had more elements of a role-playing game than Final Fantasy 16. They appreciate the consequences and weighty decisions in Odyssey and feel that Final Fantasy 16 lacks these important features. They also mention the disappointment with Square Enix's other recent release, Forspoken, and question how the company could fail their audience with such highly anticipated games.
In the end, the reader admits to being relieved when they finally completed Final Fantasy 16 and have no desire to continue playing it. They even go as far as to say that it deserved a lower score than the 6 it received from GC, and that it is a failure for Square Enix. But despite this, they still have hope for the company and look forward to their future releases.
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