Square Enix Business Division 2 · Nov 29, 2016
The only crystal left to the world lies in the Kingdom of Lucis. Upon striking a peace with the garrison state of Niflheim, Lucis rejoices in having at last brought the cold war to a close. Their celebrations, however, are premature. Under the guise of amity, Niflheim dispels the anti-armament runewall and launches a full-scale invasion of the kingdom. The peaceful lives Crown Prince Noctis and his entourage once knew are consumed by the flames of war as they struggle to mount a resistance.
While I absolutely love this title, and it holds a special place in my heart, it is undeniable that the game feels unfinished. The entire second half is painfully linear in comparison to the sprawling world it set up in the first half, and it suffers heavily from it. A 10/10 RPG in the first leg, and a 4/10 stumbling fight-and-plot fest in the second.
This is a game made to be experienced. It's an adventure I never knew I wanted. While other games have its brand, this is your adventure in an expansive world of hunting, road trips and character development. While the combat can use some refinement in terms of restrictions and that camera angles, it was actually fun to initiate, I especially like the variety of styles the combat has to offer. And though the world may seem barren at times, and with options such as fast travel, I chose to relax with my favorite FF songs on the road. Dungeons are alive with exploration and surprising elements, which kept me engaged to the screen. The story was not very unique but great, the representation and world building appears to be given a lot of thought and effort. I feel like it can expand to even more worthwhile side stories like the chocobo quest, or even a main event. As an avid FF fan, and while I struggle to continue playing some older titles, FF XV kept me engaged with not a single aspect, but with everything it has to offer. Even the flaws that I learned to like. FF XV is a true Final Fantasy for fans and new playes. It's a great entry point in the long running series.
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