A reasonably complete take a look at the subsequent Remaining Fantasy

At this time’s Remaining Fantasy XVI State of Play was centered fully on the upcoming RPG. It was simply the most intensive look we’ve had but, showcasing all the pieces from fight and managers to RPG techniques.

Remaining Fantasy XVI follows Clive, the protagonist, via three totally different components of his life. A part of it exhibits him as a younger teen, then once more in his 20s, and later in his 30s. The warrior finds himself set on a quest for revenge the world over of Valisthea, coping with the politics and powers of the supernatural Eikons and large crystals alongside the way in which.

Throughout 25 minutes, we get a superb take a look at numerous Remaining Fantasy XVI‘s gameplay and techniques. We’ve already seen a number of the fight earlier than, however right now’s State of Play confirmed extra powers accessible to Clive in Remaining Fantasy XVI, themed across the numerous Eikons. Shiva freezes, Odin slashes, and Ramuh brings down the thunder and lightning.

These Eikons play a giant half within the boss fights, with Clive preventing them on-foot as a human. The participant may interact in Eikon v. Eikon fights, which look completely huge and spectacular. Many sequence requirements are right here—Bahamut, Phoenix, Ifrit, even Typhon.

Nonetheless, I’m simply as within the sights and sounds of Valisthea. A number of the vistas and lovely graphics across the crystals impressed me. Remaining Fantasy XVI is a PS5 console unique, and I’m hoping that target the brand new era {hardware} results in some spectacular sights.

Putting a steadiness

We additionally get a superb take a look at the menus, techniques, and RPG sides. As I discussed in my write-up of a preview in February, Remaining Fantasy XVI is certainly an motion RPG, hanging a steadiness between these two features.

Although fight is quick and frenetic, we obtained a take a look at a number of the capability and gear improve sections right now too. There’s additionally some lore to dive into, and a extremely cool-looking historical past part that looks like it might be enjoyable to revisit all through the story.

We additionally obtained a stable take a look at the get together members who can accompany Clive; when you’ll solely management the protagonist, and subject instructions to his canine Torgal, you may nonetheless mosey along with your get together members, chat it up, and have their AI-driven assist in fights.

In the end, right now’s Remaining Fantasy XVI State of Play was largely only a massive showcase of what’s to return, with out something too massive on the information entrance. Nonetheless, it’s a reminder that we do have a brand new Remaining Fantasy hitting this June, and it definitely looks like the type of large-scale journey you’d anticipate.

Remaining Fantasy XVI hits PlayStation 5 on June 22.