Final Fantasy XVI - Deluxe Edition (PlayStation 5)

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However, we did find a lot of the early enemies to have far too much health, which doesn’t make them difficult, just spongey. There is the Standard Edition , Digital Deluxe Edition, Physical Deluxe Edition, and Collector’s Edition. The trailers for FINAL FANTASY XVI have revealed much about the game, highlighting the game’s intricate story and detailed world, showcasing the fast-paced Action-RPG combat and more. There are a couple of extra items exclusive to the collector’s edition, including a Phoenix versus Ifrit summons statue, and a collection of Eikon pins that look pretty dope. If you want to give Final Fantasy 16 a try before you commit, Square Enix has graciously provided a long demo of the PS5 version of the game.

Final Fantasy 16 is an incredible action game with blockbuster visuals and music, but there’s a very real sense that it’s missing some of the series’ RPG identity at its core. The flip side of this coin is that the game’s RPG elements aren’t as fleshed out as in previous games.

Final Fantasy XVI is a PS5 timed exclusive at launch, with no word on whether it will release on PC or other platforms in the future. I have been writing about video games since 2018 and editing writing on IT, project management, and video games for around a decade. Scholar’s Glasses” are accessories that increase the amount of experience points you can gain when equipped.

This installment in the long-running series harkens back to the franchise’s beginnings by putting crystals at the center of the story line. However, before they can do so, players will need to decide which version of Final Fantasy 16 is best, with three different options available to them. Play as Clive Rosfield, First Shield of Rosaria and guardian of his younger brother Joshua, the Dominant of the Eikon Phoenix, in this epic action RPG from a team of Final Fantasy veterans. SQUARE ENIX and the SQUARE ENIX logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Square Enix Holdings Co.

standard edition of the game doesn’t come packaged with any extra physical loot, and is no longer eligible for any retailer-exclusive bonuses. However, if you’re looking for a Buster Sword-sized box of loot, scroll down to find the collector’s edition of the game available directly through Square Enix. The Deluxe Edition gets the following bonus items, on top of everything offered by the Standard Edition. The boss themes are incredible, and the reimagined Final Fantasy Victory Flourish never fails to make us break into the widest grin. The collector’s edition is only available in physical format, and it comes with the same physical map and Steelbook case included with the deluxe edition, but you’ll also get a digital art book and the soundtrack.

And it is a fantastic action game, but it can at times feel that the RPG flourishes were added as a necessity to make it a Final Fantasy, rather than the strong action title that’s at the core of the experience. The recent Final Fantasy XVI demo on PS5 has had a really positive reception with its Game of Thrones inspired approach. You’ll also have access to the Blood Sword DLC when it releases, though we’re yet to hear when this will be. It threads the needle between interpersonal melodrama and screen-filling excess perfectly, at least in the game’s main story content.When Producer Naoki Yoshida describes it as “a white-knuckle rollercoaster ride in video game form” he’s not kidding! If you’re wondering how to get the Torgal plush, and when it will be available, we’ve got you covered. Pit Eikon against Eikon in monumental, visually spectacular clashes that put you at the heart of the epic action. Fans of The Office or any British advert from the last 10 years will perhaps find Cid’s voice somewhat distracting at first, but we wager he’ll find himself firmly among the heartthrobs of the Final Fantasy series, and that’s the real quiz. Some of his favourite games include The Last of Us Part II, Fallout 76, Apex Legends, Genshin Impact, and the Souls series.