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FINAL FANTASY XVI

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 • 2024

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Quick resume

An epic dark fantasy where fates are decided by mighty Eikons and the Dominants who wield them. This is the tale of Clive Rosfield, a tragic warrior who swears revenge on the Dark Eikon Ifrit, a mysterious entity that leaves naught but calamity in its wake.

Global score

79/100

Genres

Action, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure

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    Pros

    • Engaging and emotional story
    • Stylish and satisfying combat
    • Stunning graphics and soundtrack
    • Epic boss and eikon battles
    • Long playtime with dlc content

    Cons

    • Linear world with limited exploration
    • Side quests often feel like fetch tasks
    • No ultrawide support at launch
    • Cutscenes capped at 30fps without mod
    • Lack of deep rpg elements and difficulty options

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      3

      "Players have freedom to explore interconnected worlds and choose combat styles, though progression is somewhat linear."

      Capsule for Death's Door Death's Door

      "Players control Clive and can choose combat styles and Eikon powers, but the world is mostly linear with limited exploration."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "Combat involves skillful dodging and combo execution; boss fights provide challenge and feedback."

      Capsule for Gensokyo Night Festival Gensokyo Night Festival

      "Combat is skill-based with dodging, parrying, and combo chaining; boss fights and Eikon battles provide challenging tests of skill."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -4

      "Focus is on single-player narrative experience without competitive or ranked elements."

      Capsule for The Wolf Among Us The Wolf Among Us

      "Focus is on single-player narrative experience without competitive or ranked multiplayer elements."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      4

      "Many players report long playtimes, multiple playthroughs, and emotional attachment leading to habitual engagement."

      Capsule for FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION

      "Players report long playtimes, multiple playthroughs, DLC engagement, and emotional attachment encouraging habitual play."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -5

      "Entirely single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

      Capsule for The Last of Us™ Part I The Last of Us™ Part I

      "Entirely single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      2

      "Players can use different combat combos and abilities, but level design and story are linear and predefined."

      Capsule for Collapse Collapse

      "Players can customize combat styles and use different Eikon abilities, but world and story are fixed linear experiences."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over other players; focus is on story and survival."

      Capsule for A Plague Tale: Requiem A Plague Tale: Requiem

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over other players; focus is on personal story."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      5

      "Strong narrative immersion, emotional story, and expansive world provide escape from real life."

      Capsule for FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH

      "Strong narrative immersion, emotional storytelling, and fantasy world provide deep escape from real life."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily driven by interest in story, setting, and gameplay; no indication of obligation or pressure."

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      "Players engage voluntarily driven by interest in story, combat, and world; no indication of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      3

      "Encourages trying different combat strategies and exploring the world, though some side quests are repetitive."

      Capsule for Horizon Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition Horizon Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition

      "Combat encourages trying new combos and Eikon powers; however, exploration and side quests are mostly routine."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      -3

      "Game is mostly linear with limited side quests and no open-world exploration."

      Capsule for The Huntsman: Winter's Curse The Huntsman: Winter's Curse

      "World is mostly linear and large but with limited meaningful exploration; side quests often feel like fetch tasks."

    • Expression

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      1

      "Some character and weapon customization exists, but no deep avatar personalization or cosmetic modifications reported."

      Capsule for Nunholy Nunholy

      "Some character customization and combat style choices exist, but no deep avatar personalization or cosmetic mods noted."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      5

      "Set in a dark fantasy world with gods, magic, and mythical elements; strong imaginative fiction."

      Capsule for Moonring Moonring

      "High fantasy setting with god-like Eikons, magic, and a dark mature narrative; strong imaginative fiction elements."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -4

      "No multiplayer or social community features; experience is solitary and story-focused."

      Capsule for Troublemaker Troublemaker

      "No multiplayer or social community features; experience is solitary and story-focused."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players develop skills in combat and strategy; story progression and character development offer personal growth."

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      "Players develop combat skills and learn mechanics; story and character development also contribute to growth."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "No physical activity or health-related gameplay elements; typical sedentary gaming experience."

      Capsule for Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD

      "No physical activity or health-related gameplay elements; typical sedentary gaming experience."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention during combat and story; not designed for casual or background play."

      Capsule for Yakuza: Like a Dragon Yakuza: Like a Dragon

      "Requires focused attention during combat and story; not designed for casual or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      2

      "Emotional connections with characters develop through story, though no direct social interaction or relationship building."

      Capsule for Major\Minor Major\Minor

      "Emotional connections to characters and story are strong, but no social or relationship-building gameplay."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles; single player narrative."

      Capsule for No one lives under the lighthouse Director's cut No one lives under the lighthouse Director's cut

      "No leadership or group management roles; single-player narrative with no team dynamics."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Players collect weapons, upgrades, and unlock abilities as they progress through the game."

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      "Players collect items, weapons, and upgrades; unlock new abilities and Eikon powers throughout the game."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      2

      "While combat can be challenging, many players find the story and exploration relaxing and immersive."

      Capsule for Jade Empire™: Special Edition Jade Empire™: Special Edition

      "Some players find the story and cinematics relaxing, but combat can be intense and requires focus."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      4

      "High quality graphics, sound design, and music provide strong sensory stimulation and emotional impact."

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      "High-quality graphics, sound design, and soundtrack provide strong sensory stimulation and emotional impact."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -4

      "No multiplayer or social ranking; achievements and recognition are personal and not publicly visible."

      Capsule for Assassin’s Creed® Rogue Assassin’s Creed® Rogue

      "No multiplayer or social ranking; achievements and recognition are personal and not publicly visible."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      5

      "Narrative immersion is the core of the experience, with deep plot, character development, and emotional engagement."

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      "Narrative immersion is a major focus with deep story, character development, and emotional engagement."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      2

      "Combat involves timing, parrying, and combo planning, but overall gameplay is accessible and not deeply strategic."

      Capsule for SENRAN KAGURA Burst Re:Newal SENRAN KAGURA Burst Re:Newal

      "Combat involves timing, dodging, and combo planning; however, overall gameplay is more action-oriented than strategic."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      3

      "Combat and boss fights provide suspense and excitement; some players mention challenging encounters and emotional highs."

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      "Boss fights and Eikon battles provide suspense and excitement; some players report emotional highs and lows."

    • Value

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      4

      "Players feel the game offers excellent value for price and time invested, especially with soundtrack and extras."

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    • Violence

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      4

      "Combat involves graphic violence, including dismemberment and brutal fights."

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    • Survival

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      "Some resource and combat management required, but no extreme survival elements."

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    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership, Violence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026