Final Fantasy V

EurogamerTom Bramwell

I have a few complaints as you can tell, but the good definitely outweighs the bad and this is far and away the most intricate and consistently enjoyable of the Final Fantasy games since the pinnacle of 16-bit RPGs, Final Fantasy VI. The PAL conversion with its enormous borders is a big disappointment, but the strength of the story, the battle system and the combination of clever dialogue, visuals and soundtrack conspire to captivate the player. There are many, many hours of adventuring to be had here, and ...

Game RevolutionJason Faulkner

8/10

Reviewing a new Final Fantasy game is tough. Final Fantasy 16 bears the weight of expectation, a burden that comes with the territory of its iconic name. Each loosely associated entry redefines what it means to be a Final Fantasy, and every fan has a checklist of what aspects of the series need to come together to make the perfect experience. So, can it live up to the titans that came before it while carving out a distinct identity of its own?

WCCFtechJeff Williams

Unscored

There's an immediate sense of urgency that fills the air when you begin any Final Fantasy game, an overt sense of doom from something that threatens the very sanctity of existence if you don't take up your chosen position to stop this impending evil. And it mostly works, because this is precisely the classic game that tugged at our heart strings as we struggled, likely for the first time, with the reality (within a game) of what a tragedy was.