Why Final Fantasy 16 Left a Strong First Impression on Fans

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00:00When footage from Final Fantasy XVI dropped, so did my jaw.

00:05My goodness, this game looks cool, and by the looks of it and first impressions given to popular gaming news websites,

00:11the latest addition to the Final Fantasy world is going to give fans exactly what they want.

00:17But beyond the razor-sharp combat mechanics and thrilling boss fights,

00:21IGN reports the game stays engaging through its thoroughly fantasy-rooted tale,

00:26establishing the world of Valestia, its factions and individual personalities to good effect.

00:33According to Video Games Chronicle, the story of Final Fantasy XVI was clearly influenced by Game of Thrones

00:39and the high fantasy renaissance of the last decade.

00:42It mixed political intrigue and swords-and-shield aesthetic of the genre

00:47with the exuberance of what we already know and love about the Final Fantasy games.

00:52Not that there's any reason to argue, and it's okay for everyone to have their own favorite game in the franchise,

00:57but this one looks like it might be on par with Final Fantasy VII,

01:01which, let's face it, is widely regarded as the strongest release we've had to date.

01:07Final Fantasy XVI is set for a worldwide release on June 22, 2023,

01:13with a PEGI 18 and the ESRB's Mature rating, which makes it even more intriguing.