{"id":6188,"date":"2024-10-04T17:37:28","date_gmt":"2024-10-04T15:37:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/everyonegaming.com\/?p=6188"},"modified":"2025-10-02T00:14:45","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T22:14:45","slug":"final-fantasy-16-pc-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/everyonegaming.com\/news\/gaming\/final-fantasy-16-pc-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Final Fantasy 16 PC\u00a0Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As a lifelong Final Fantasy fan, I\u2019ve fought against seemingly impossible odds and collected more Phoenix Downs than I\u2019d like to admit. In fact, I think I have spent more time as Cloud and Squall than I have as myself. Not that it wasn\u2019t expected, but the PC port kind of came from nowhere. Square Enix<\/a> announced a Final Fantasy 16 PC<\/strong> port that mirrors the PlayStation 5 version. Naturally, as a series veteran, my excitement levels were through the roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting on a high-end rig, the game looks… better, but not by the significant margin one might expect. Sure, the distant towers have a bit more detail, and the foliage is a tad more defined, but let\u2019s be honest here, these are the standard buffs you expect when switching from console to PC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The opening moments of this game set the stage for an epic experience, offering a tantalizing glimpse of the intense action and breathtaking visuals that await. After a brief introduction, you’re thrust into a heart-pounding battle between Phoenix and the Infernal Eikon. This is your first taste of the adrenaline-fueled combat mechanics that define the game. As Phoenix, you unleash a relentless barrage of fireballs upon the towering Eikon, a strategy that proves essential in keeping the upper hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As you experience this first encounter, it’s clear that the game is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in terms of both gameplay and graphics. The question now is whether your PC can keep up with the demands. With the right hardware, you’ll find that the game runs smoothly, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the action without a hitch. However, those with older systems might need to dial down the settings to maintain performance, but even then, the core experience remains thrilling. This moment is just the beginning, promising even greater challenges and more spectacular encounters in the hours to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But here\u2019s where the plot twist comes in: the image quality leaves something to be desired. Even with settings cranked to max, depth of field and specular aliasing rear their ugly heads more often than a recurring boss in an RPG. If you\u2019re the type of player who revels in spotting every little detail\u2014like the fur on Benedikta\u2019s outfit\u2014you might find yourself yearning for a classic pixelated character or two. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At least they didn\u2019t have these kinds of problems! On a mid-to-low-end PC, the game becomes a painful grind. With a Ryzen 5 3600 and an RTX 2070, the game stuttered and stumbled and frame rates hit a shoddy 30 FPS during cutscenes, causing a serious case of visual whiplash.
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The Pros and Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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