Item Location
This item is available for Collection or Delivery from:
Cash Generator Canton, 82 Cowbridge Road East, Canton, Cardiff, CF11 9DX
Email: canton@cashgenerator.co.uk
Telephone: 02920342614
Item Condition
Condition: New
Item Description
Final Fantasy XVI for PlayStation 5 offers a mixed bag of experiences for players. On the positive side, the game boasts impressive graphics and a vast world to explore. The boss battles are epic and offer thrilling moments as players smash through mountains and buildings. The story and characters, along with the cinematics, are well done and engaging. However, the game does have its flaws. One major issue is the repetitive gameplay, with battles feeling monotonous. The different battle systems that are introduced throughout the game lack significant impact, often only changing the color of a box in the corner. The story can also become confusing and disjointed, due to the excessive reliance on lengthy videos to convey information. The travel mechanics within the game can be slow and tedious, resulting in a frustrating experience when moving between areas or navigating safe zones. Side missions are generally lackluster and not worth the time investment, with only a few exceptions. In summary, Final Fantasy XVI is a game that fans of the series will likely enjoy due to its stunning graphics, compelling characters, and story. However, it falls short in terms of gameplay variety, pacing, and side content, making it less appealing to a wider audience.
- Game Genre: Action, Action RPG
- Supported Platform: Sony PlayStation 5
- Online Multiplayer: No
- Local Multiplayer: No
- Edition: Deluxe Edition, Complete Edition
- Release Date: 2023
- Minimum System Req: 170 GB storage
- Recommended System Req: High-end specs (PC)
- Multiplayer Mode: No
- Single Player Mode: Yes
- Co-op Mode: No
- Game Theme: Fantasy
- Setting: Valisthea
- Historical Period: Medieval-inspired
- Virtual Reality Support: No
- Minimum RAM: 16 GB
- Required Graphics Card: Radeon RX 5700 (minimum), GeForce RTX 1070 (minimum), GeForce RTX 2080Ti (recommended)
- Required Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 1600, Intel Core i5-8400
- Required Storage Space: 170 GB
- Controller Support: Xbox controller
- Required Hardware: DirectX 12
- Number of Players: 1
- Player Age: 17+
- Developer: Square Enix
- Publisher Name: Square Enix
- ESRB Rating: M
- Downloadable Content (DLC): Yes
- Content Bundle: No
- Included Items: 1 disc
- Expansion Packs: Yes, The Rising Tide
- Online Play Support: No
- Multiplayer Type: Online multiplayer
- Network Compatibility: 802.11b
- Storyline: The legacy of the crystals has shaped mankind's destiny for long enough
- World Design: Realm of Valisthea
- Game Length: 50+ hour story
- Lore: Stylish history lessons by your crew's scholar (precede big missions), Active Time Lore entries change with the events of the story
- Difficulty: Significantly ups the challenge (New Game+), Optional way to adjust the difficulty in very specific ways (using special rings)
- Gameplay Perspective: 3rd Person
- Gameplay Mechanics: Action RPG
- Gameplay Highlights: Side quests, New Game+
- Tutorials: Active Time Lore (allows you to pause the game to learn about main characters or settings)
- Graphics Resolution: Worse resolution (compared to PS5 version), 720p (in performance mode on Xbox)
- Graphics Frame Rate: May not hold onto a consistent 60 FPS all the time (even on the prioritized frame rate graphical setting)
- Visual Effects: Giant kaiju fights mixed with Dragon Ball Z (Eikon fights)
- Graphics Style: Naturalistic Game of Thrones approach to the world and characters, More mature and realistic tone
- Mouse and Keyboard Support: Yes, Full button mapping available
- Supported Peripherals: Controller
- Media Type: Disc
- Game Language: English, French, German, Italian
- Audio Highlights: Sounds come out of the controller
- Audio Output: Stereo
- Suitable Age Range: 18+
- Target Audience: Fans of the series
- Top Use Cases: Story immersion
- Typical Users: Fans of the series
- Skill Level: Open it up to more inexperienced players
Item Location
This item is available for Collection or Delivery from:
Cash Generator Canton, 82 Cowbridge Road East, Canton, Cardiff, CF11 9DX
Email: canton@cashgenerator.co.uk
Telephone: 02920342614
Item Condition
Condition: New
Item Description
Final Fantasy XVI for PlayStation 5 offers a mixed bag of experiences for players. On the positive side, the game boasts impressive graphics and a vast world to explore. The boss battles are epic and offer thrilling moments as players smash through mountains and buildings. The story and characters, along with the cinematics, are well done and engaging. However, the game does have its flaws. One major issue is the repetitive gameplay, with battles feeling monotonous. The different battle systems that are introduced throughout the game lack significant impact, often only changing the color of a box in the corner. The story can also become confusing and disjointed, due to the excessive reliance on lengthy videos to convey information. The travel mechanics within the game can be slow and tedious, resulting in a frustrating experience when moving between areas or navigating safe zones. Side missions are generally lackluster and not worth the time investment, with only a few exceptions. In summary, Final Fantasy XVI is a game that fans of the series will likely enjoy due to its stunning graphics, compelling characters, and story. However, it falls short in terms of gameplay variety, pacing, and side content, making it less appealing to a wider audience.
- Game Genre: Action, Action RPG
- Supported Platform: Sony PlayStation 5
- Online Multiplayer: No
- Local Multiplayer: No
- Edition: Deluxe Edition, Complete Edition
- Release Date: 2023
- Minimum System Req: 170 GB storage
- Recommended System Req: High-end specs (PC)
- Multiplayer Mode: No
- Single Player Mode: Yes
- Co-op Mode: No
- Game Theme: Fantasy
- Setting: Valisthea
- Historical Period: Medieval-inspired
- Virtual Reality Support: No
- Minimum RAM: 16 GB
- Required Graphics Card: Radeon RX 5700 (minimum), GeForce RTX 1070 (minimum), GeForce RTX 2080Ti (recommended)
- Required Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 1600, Intel Core i5-8400
- Required Storage Space: 170 GB
- Controller Support: Xbox controller
- Required Hardware: DirectX 12
- Number of Players: 1
- Player Age: 17+
- Developer: Square Enix
- Publisher Name: Square Enix
- ESRB Rating: M
- Downloadable Content (DLC): Yes
- Content Bundle: No
- Included Items: 1 disc
- Expansion Packs: Yes, The Rising Tide
- Online Play Support: No
- Multiplayer Type: Online multiplayer
- Network Compatibility: 802.11b
- Storyline: The legacy of the crystals has shaped mankind's destiny for long enough
- World Design: Realm of Valisthea
- Game Length: 50+ hour story
- Lore: Stylish history lessons by your crew's scholar (precede big missions), Active Time Lore entries change with the events of the story
- Difficulty: Significantly ups the challenge (New Game+), Optional way to adjust the difficulty in very specific ways (using special rings)
- Gameplay Perspective: 3rd Person
- Gameplay Mechanics: Action RPG
- Gameplay Highlights: Side quests, New Game+
- Tutorials: Active Time Lore (allows you to pause the game to learn about main characters or settings)
- Graphics Resolution: Worse resolution (compared to PS5 version), 720p (in performance mode on Xbox)
- Graphics Frame Rate: May not hold onto a consistent 60 FPS all the time (even on the prioritized frame rate graphical setting)
- Visual Effects: Giant kaiju fights mixed with Dragon Ball Z (Eikon fights)
- Graphics Style: Naturalistic Game of Thrones approach to the world and characters, More mature and realistic tone
- Mouse and Keyboard Support: Yes, Full button mapping available
- Supported Peripherals: Controller
- Media Type: Disc
- Game Language: English, French, German, Italian
- Audio Highlights: Sounds come out of the controller
- Audio Output: Stereo
- Suitable Age Range: 18+
- Target Audience: Fans of the series
- Top Use Cases: Story immersion
- Typical Users: Fans of the series
- Skill Level: Open it up to more inexperienced players
All items marked as available for delivery include free standard UK mainland delivery. Please note that some couriers exclude northern Scotland from this definition. The selling store shall contact you on receipt of your order should an additional charge apply.
Seasonal demand fluctuations may affect dispatch and delivery times.
Click & Collect: All items available for click and collect can only be collected from the store selling the product. This location is shown above the main item description. Click on the store name for the full store information.
Our Refunds & Returns policy can be found here.
Brand New
The item has never been used and is in original packaging. Where applicable factory seal still intact.
New Other
The item has only been unwrapped from new in-store for testing and is in perfect condition.
Refurbished
Grade A - Very Good. The item will show only very slight signs of use.
Grade B - Good. The item will show small signs of wear including small scratches.
Grade C - Acceptable. The item will show signs of extended use including scratches, dents and scuffs.
Pre-Owned
Grade A - Like New. The item looks unused and in perfect condition to the naked eye from 12 inches.
Grade B - Very Good. A well looked after item that has had limited use and remains in great condition. The item will show some light signs of wear which may include very small scratches.
Grade C - Good. The item shows wear from use but remains in good condition. This may include small scratches.
Grade D - Acceptable. The item is fairly worn. The signs of wear can include scratches, dents and scuffs.
Grade F - Faulty. An item that is not fully working, any faults and aesthetic condition will be in the description.
PRODUCT IMAGES.
All products are pre-owned unless specifically stated otherwise. Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not represent the actual product.