Final Fantasy 16 Players Torn Over “Bleak” World & “Underwhelming” Experience
Final Fantasy 16 has recently been released, and players are finally getting their hands on this new take on the classic series, featuring action-based combat and plenty of new and different mechanics to the series. However, for some fans, this new entry isn’t quite living up to expectations.
Final Fantasy fans have begun to express their feelings about the game, and while some are finding it a great experience, others are finding Final Fantasy 16 to be a rather underwhelming entry to the storied franchise.
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The Newest Entry to the Series Has Fans Split on Their Feelings Towards the GameA Reddit user named u/Blaubeerchen27 started the discussion with a rather lengthy post about their experience with the game thus far. For them, it’s been a relatively “bleak and empty” experience so far, with one of their bigger issues being the lack of exploration, which they described as “somewhere between non-existant and pointless.” They go on to talk about how finding crafting materials, a handful of Gil, and a few potions in the rather linear experience isn’t exciting at all. They also made points about the story, lack of party dynamic or banter, and felt overall that they haven’t been enjoying this entry to the series.
It turns out there were some fans who felt the same. Many other fans shared similar sentiments about their experiences, with some suggesting to “ignore the sidequests, do main story,” and focus more on the story and boss battles, which seem to be a highlight for most players. Others have felt the same sense of disappointment, with one stating they took time off work to enjoy what they hoped would be an “absolutely unputdownable
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