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Final Fantasy XVI: The Rising Tide
Released On: Apr 18, 2024
77
7.9
All Platforms
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 13 Critic Reviews
77
54% Positive
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
46% Mixed
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 13 Critic Reviews
77
54% Positive
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
46% Mixed
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Final Fantasy XVI: The Rising Tide is an excellent addition to an already great story that fits seamlessly into the world of Final Fantasy XVI. Clive’s latest quest is challenging but rewarding, and it allows him to grow more as a character as he continues serving the people around him.
Good DLC should pull you back into the game’s world. Final Fantasy XVI’s DLC sort of achieves this goal. You want to spend more time there, but the version of the world on offer feels a bit bleak. Maybe this is just the ‘end of days’ vibe that permeates the final chapter. Perhaps I’m just cursed with knowledge about these characters and their ultimate fates. Either way, the actual tangible content is mostly pretty fun. Yes, the sidequests are a bit dull, and I wish the main quest was a bit longer. And while I don’t care about the plight of Leviathan and his Dominant, the ensuing battles are a blast. Plus, there’s a boatload of postgame content to dive into. Though the Rising Tide DLC doesn’t quite hit the same story highs as the main game, that gameplay is still tons of fun.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 671 User Ratings
7.9
76% Positive
512 Ratings
512 Ratings
1% Mixed
8 Ratings
8 Ratings
23% Negative
151 Ratings
151 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 671 User Ratings
7.9
76% Positive
512 Ratings
512 Ratings
1% Mixed
8 Ratings
8 Ratings
23% Negative
151 Ratings
151 Ratings
Yoshi P is a genius who makes people stumble on their words when trying to find a valid criticism. I will recommend this DLC to my friend named Barry. 10/10.
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PlayStation 5
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PlayStation 5
It’s still an enjoyable journey and adds plenty of playtime thanks to the multitude of cinematics, lengthy main story, and generous helping of sidequests. The Rising Tide is definitely a step up from the meager offerings of the boss rush mode that was Echoes of the Fallen. If you’ve been looking for a reason to return to Valisthea, this is it.
Final Fantasy 16: The Rising Tide is a great expansion to an excellent action RPG, offering up one of the game's most intriguing and considered chapters. With yet more memorable boss battles, an emotional storyline, and some downright stunning environments, it's the worthy sendoff that Clive and company deserve.
Final Fantasy XVI says goodbye with The Rising Tide, a new dose of spectacle that will surely please those who loved the sixteenth entry, but which falls short of the expectations.
Final Fantasy XVI: The Rising Tide is settled with a story too short in a new area of great beauty, new characters and a leviathan that is the best of the expansion. The combat shines again in an expansion that again makes the same mistakes and successes as the base game and its first DLC.
The Rising Tide is considerably more content-packed than the initial Echoes of the Fallen DLC, but it doesn’t change 16’s fate. If you want more of Clive Rosfield’s adventures to defy the gods, then The Rising Tide is for you, but if you only have a passing curiosity, then you probably won’t regret skipping over Leviathan in Final Fantasy 16.
elviathan fight didn't disappoint and the new secret power was also cool, can recommend
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PlayStation 5
Presentation: good. Combat: improved but not drastically.
Otherwise? Solid 7/10. Not great, not terrible.
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PlayStation 5
A very bad experience, maybe even worse than the main plot. I can see why they choose to cut it from the development.
Everything it feels out of context.
But I guess that the blind fans don't care about storytelling and challenges...
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PlayStation 5
Bad story and bad graphics. Over the little time dedicated to the plot there's nothing more to do here. Laking in contents and being a more of the same this DLC just flooding away like a bad idea in the morning
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PlayStation 5
Such a boring DLC. Way too expensive and with very little to nothing to offer.
I was expecting a bit more from them after the latest disappointing DLC, but it seems that my expectations was too high...
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PlayStation 5
Summary The Rising Tide, set to release in Spring 2024, will bring new challenges and more, including the confrontation between Clive and the legendary Eikon, Leviathan.
Rated M
for Mature
Platforms:
- PlayStation 5
Initial Release Date: Apr 18, 2024
Developer:
- Creative Business Unit III
Publisher: Square Enix
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