Final Fantasy XVI is outrageously epic at times, with some of the most visually stunning moments I’ve seen in gaming. Graphics are beautiful, acting is top-notch and soundtrack is memorable, especially when “On The Shoulders of Giants” is playing. Story was solid, taking some very light worldbuilding and grimdark cues from GoT. Also, I really appreciate the active time lore feature during cutscenes. Characters are pretty well written however sometimes look expressionless, baked and stoned; especially during side mission scenes. Talking about side missions, half are as dull as rocks, and definitely impacts overall pace if doing them all. Gameplay overall is a blast to play, even if it’s a little too easy most of the time. Amazing experience and steps in the right direction for the series, even if it’s missing some noticeable key FF elements.