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FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2018

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Quick resume

Take the journey, now in ultimate quality. Boasting a wealth of bonus content and supporting ultra high-resolution graphical options and HDR 10, you can now enjoy the beautiful and carefully-crafted experience of FINAL FANTASY XV like never before.

Global score

83/100

Genres

Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up

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    Pros

    • Emotional character relationships and brotherhood
    • Beautiful open world and visuals
    • Engaging combat with character switching
    • Extensive content including dlcs
    • Immersive soundtrack and atmosphere

    Cons

    • Story pacing and coherence issues
    • Repetitive side quests and fetch tasks
    • Performance and technical issues on pc
    • Some gameplay mechanics feel unbalanced
    • Linear sections reduce exploration late game

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Creativity.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players have freedom to explore open world, choose side quests, and switch between characters with different play styles, though some parts are linear."

    • Competence
      2

      "Combat involves skillful use of warp strikes, combos, and team coordination; however, many players find combat can be simplified or repetitive."

    • Competition
      -3

      "Focus is on personal journey and exploration rather than competing against others; multiplayer mode is minor and grind-heavy."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Many players report long playtimes, multiple playthroughs, and emotional attachment leading to habitual engagement."

    • Cooperation
      3

      "Team-based combat with ability to switch between party members; strong emphasis on group dynamics and interactions."

    • Creativity
      1

      "Players can customize magic spells and equipment, but mostly follow predefined structures and quest patterns."

    • Domination
      -4

      "Interactions emphasize camaraderie and equality among party members rather than dominance or power over others."

    • Escapism
      5

      "Strong emotional immersion, road trip atmosphere, and beautiful world provide escape from real life stresses."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal desire and emotional connection rather than obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      2

      "Players experiment with combat styles, character switching, and magic crafting, though many quests are repetitive."

    • Exploration
      4

      "Open world exploration is a major feature with diverse environments, hidden items, and side quests."

    • Expression
      1

      "Some character customization and photo mode allow self-expression, but mostly standardized presentation."

    • Fantasy
      5

      "Strong fantasy elements with gods, magic, mythical creatures, and an imaginative fictional world."

    • Fellowship
      4

      "Emphasis on brotherhood, friendship, and group identity with rich character interactions and shared journey."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop skills, level up, and unlock abilities, though some find progression unbalanced or grindy."

    • Health
      -3

      "Primarily sedentary gameplay with long sessions; no physical activity or health-related mechanics."

    • Idle
      -2

      "Requires focused attention during combat and exploration; some downtime during travel but not background play."

    • Intimacy
      3

      "Close emotional bonds between main characters and players experience meaningful relationships."

    • Leadership
      2

      "Players lead the party as Noctis and can command team actions, but leadership is shared among group members."

    • Progression
      4

      "Strong emphasis on leveling, acquiring weapons, gear, and upgrades throughout the journey."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Many players find the game relaxing and immersive, enjoying scenic travel and downtime activities."

    • Sensation
      4

      "High-quality visuals, music, and cinematic effects provide strong sensory stimulation and emotional impact."

    • Status
      -2

      "Focus is on personal experience and group identity rather than social recognition or popularity."

    • Story
      3

      "Narrative immersion through character-driven story and emotional arcs, though some find plot confusing or incomplete."

    • Strategy
      2

      "Combat and progression require some planning and tactical thinking, but many encounters can be simplified."

    • Thrill
      2

      "Some suspenseful boss fights and challenges, but overall combat can be easy or predictable."

    • Value
      4

      "Players report high value for time with extensive content, emotional engagement, and replayability."

    • Violence
      3

      "Combat involves fighting monsters and bosses with magic and weapons; violence is stylized and fantasy-based."

    • Survival
      1

      "Some resource management and threat avoidance, but overall low risk and forgiving gameplay."

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