While not terrible, Episode Gladiolus is shallow experience that can be beaten in under 2 hours, easy. The few crumbs you get on characterization and the one or two fights that are interesting, aren't enough to save the episode.

Destined to be as divisive as all modern Final Fantasy games, but it's the story and characters that disappoint more than the capable combat and exploration.

A huge amount to see and do, with lots of interesting side quests and secrets; Solid combat system that creates an enjoyable mix of new and old influences; Some great art design

The storytelling is weak, and the characters difficult to like; Poor script and voiceovers; Unsatisfying magic and summons system; Unreliable camera and lock-on

Baz hits the road in Final Fantasy XV, the long, long-awaited next core entry in the revered series.

The group's dynamic is great; As always, FF's world design is top notch; Beautiful scenery; Link attacks are satisfying

The English voice performances are dire; It relies on external media to tell its story; UI issues; Boring side quests; Combat instability

The open-world design of the first half of the game, with its myriad quests and details, shines brilliantly and hearkens back Final Fantasy's golden days. However, the linear second half lacks the optional content that makes the first part genuinely fun to play through.

A large open-world environment that's filled with iconic monsters to hunt and quests to undertake; Excellent soundtrack, visuals, and attention to detail; Simple, but enjoyable, combat system

Sloppy, poorly paced story; Horrible camera work; Linear second half and bizarre gameplay changes make finishing the game a chore

The story of Final Fantasy XV is basically just a road trip between four friends. A young prince named Noctis heads out with his three pals and guardians to meet with and marry his betrothed in a move that will unite long warring kingdoms, bringing peace and prosperity to the land.

Solid and definitely has an audience. There could be some hard-to-ignore faults, but the experience is fun.

In Final Fantasy XV, previously known as Final Fantasy Versus XIII, the armed forces of Niflheim launch a devastating assault upon the Kingdom of Lucis, casting Crown Prince Noctis and his comrades out of their homes and into the fray.

This game might have minor flaws (such as an occasionally unpolished UI and bad camera angles), and at times the voice-actors didn't display the emotion needed for certain scenes. In the end, new and old fans of the franchise will enjoy it anyway.

The Final Fantasy series has never settled on a specific look or battle system; in the thirty plus years since its 8-bit debut, the JRPG juggernaut has continuously torn itself apart and rebuilt its foundation from the ground up, never settling on a singular setting or gameplay mechanic.

The only entry into this long winded series that I have truly liked and completed, it is a fantastic treat for anyone who sticks it in their console.