Final Fantasy XVI

Full Release (2023)

DIFFICULTY

5.0/10

Not Too Difficult

(20 ratings)

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Difficulty Summary

Players rate Final Fantasy XVI as broadly accessible — easy enough to enjoy casually, with some sections that ask for more focus.

Why Players Find It Difficult

Players describe the challenge in this game as coming mainly from a few specific areas:

PC control schemes may add complexity in action-heavy sections
Some mechanics translate differently than on controller
Some mechanics require practice before they feel consistent
Occasional challenge spikes may surprise newcomers

Who Will Find It Difficult

Final Fantasy XVI is suitable for a wide range of players. Newcomers may hit a few friction points, but should be able to progress with some persistence. Players who rated games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time at a similar challenge level may find Final Fantasy XVI broadly comparable in difficulty.

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18 ratings

avg: 5.0

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Based on 20 ratings on Normal/Default difficulty, the average score is 5.0/10. Most players rated this game around 5.

Developer(s)

Square Enix Creative Studio III

Publisher(s)

Square Enix

Genre(s)

Role-playing (RPG), Adventure

Platform(s)

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

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About Final Fantasy XVI

Final Fantasy XVI is the first fully fledged action RPG in the mainline Final Fantasy series. Clive Rosfield is on a mission to free mankind from its fate, and must use the Eikonic powers at his disposal to overcome every obstacle his enemies lay before him.

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