Final Fantasy 16 gameplay presentation shows off gorgeous combat and silly NPC names
techradar.comA bulky Final Fantasy 16 State of Play presentation just dropped, detailing tons of new gameplay features, story beats, and RPG elements.
Clocking in at an impressive 25 minutes, the latest presentation shows off a range of exciting features including fast-paced and visually pleasing real-time combat, the protagonist’s hideout, monster hunts, gorgeous cinematics, and no-holds-barred battles against all manner of foes.
Coming to PS5 on June 22, Final Fantasy 16promises a new step for the series, moving towards an action-oriented cinematic experience designed to appeal to a wider audience. Judging from its latest trailer, we have a great deal to look forward to. The combat appears fast-paced and fluid, offering a frenetic back and forth reminiscent of Final Fantasy 7 Remake or even Devil May Cry 5.
Though not a fully open-world game in the vein of Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the presentation shows off some exploration elements as well as a range of side-quests and even an arcade mode for folks who want to compare their combat chops to other players around the world.
Presenter Michael-Christopher Koji Fox also took the time to detail Cid’s Hideout, a base of operations for protagonist Clive and home of his mentor, the gruff and Sean Bean-sounding Cidolfus. Here, players can upgrade their armor and weapons, get details on side-quests as well as consult NPCs for more information about the game’s world.
When I learned that the Hideout’s resident source of exposition was known as “Loresman Harpocrates”, I had to pause the trailer. I am an inveterate Final Fantasy fan and am extremely excited for Final Fantasy 16. However, upon seeing this unfortunate man’s even more unfortunate moniker, I burst out laughing. My fit of
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