Alex Hern
The GuardianFinal Fantasy XV review: enthralling and slick, but problems lie beneath
Published 12/14/2016
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Stadia / PS4 / PC / XONE / Switch - 11/29/2016
Final Fantasy XV
Play as Noctis, the Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Lucis, as you seek to reclaim your homeland from the imperial army. With your closest friends along for the ride, you’ll travel through the breath-taking world of Eos, encountering larger-than-life beasts and unforgiving enemies. Face thrilling combat as you learn to master your weaponry and magic skills by channeling the power of your ancestors.
- Developer
- Luminous Productions, Square Enix Business Division 2
- Publisher
- Square Enix
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Critic avg
82
57 scored reviews
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57
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Score range
40–100
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 82 across 57 scored reviews, with a 60-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.
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57 included scored reviews
90–10023 reviews · 40%
80–8918 reviews · 32%
70–7910 reviews · 18%
Below 706 reviews · 11%
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James Stephanie Sterling
The JimquisitionFinal Fantasy XV Review – A New Recipe
Published 12/13/2016
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80
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalSpencer Legacy
MonsterVineFinal Fantasy XV Review
Published 12/13/2016
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90
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalAlbert Lichi
Cubed3Final Fantasy XV (Xbox One) Review
Published 12/13/2016
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40
-42 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Clark
Slant MagazineFinal Fantasy XV | Game Review | Slant Magazine
Published 12/12/2016
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90
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalJason Faulkner
ShacknewsFinal Fantasy XV Review: Final Fantasy of My Fantasies
Published 12/12/2016
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90
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalRobert Ramsey
Push SquareReview: Final Fantasy XV (PS4)
Published 12/10/2016
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80
-2 vs critic avg
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Read originalKevin Tavore
TrueAchievementsFinal Fantasy XV Review
Published 12/9/2016
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70
-12 vs critic avg
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Read originalChris Wray
WccftechFinal Fantasy XV Review – Taking the Long Road Pays Off
Published 12/9/2016
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85
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalRobert Lashley
MMORPG.comInto the Light - Final Fantasy XV Review - MMORPG.com
Published 12/8/2016
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90
+8 vs critic avg
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