What was wrong with Final Fantasy XV?

Final Fantasy XV (FFXV) faced criticism for feeling rushed, incomplete, and having a disjointed story, with many players feeling the narrative became linear and rushed after a promising open-world start, leading to underdeveloped plot points and characters, especially female ones, and a confusing story requiring external media (anime/movie) for full context. Key issues included shallow side quests, poor pacing in the latter half, underdeveloped world-building despite an attractive open world, and a story that felt unfinished and poorly executed at critical moments, despite its engaging combat and charming main cast.
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Why did people not like FF15?

Final Fantasy XV (FFXV) faces criticism primarily for its fragmented story that was spread across DLC and other media, making key plot points feel rushed, incomplete, or illogical, alongside an empty-feeling open world that shifts to linear gameplay in its second half, and a barebones RPG system, leading to a perception of wasted potential despite strong elements like its characters and music. The initial launch version was also criticized as buggy and missing features, with later patches and DLC attempting to patch story holes, highlighting poor initial direction. 
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What is the controversy with Final Fantasy 14?

Final Fantasy XIV developers are being accused of racism following the controversial reveal of the armor sets coming in patch 7.3, The Promise of Tomorrow. With a few sets borrowing from the armor of Spanish conquistadores, players have taken to the forums to cry foul. Is the controversy justified or is it all overblow.
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Why did Noctis sleep for 10 years?

Noctis slept for 10 years inside the Crystal to absorb its divine power, becoming the "True King" needed to defeat Ardyn Lucis Caelum and banish the Starscourge from Eos, a sacrifice and transformation that required the planet's soul and the Ring of the Lucii to charge, making him strong enough to fulfill the prophecy and save the world at the cost of his own life.
 
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Why was episode Noctis cancelled?

This appears to be due to a decision to have the new Luminous Productions studio work on an all-new game instead. Not only that, but Hajime Tabata has left Square Enix to start his own company, though we don't have any further details yet. It isn't all bad news for Final Fantasy XV, though.
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Final Fantasy XVI Deserved Better | A Deep Dive

Did FF15 flop?

First of all the internet hate is overblown; it's not a flop and is one of the best selling final fantasies of all time. But there's three main reasons why it gets a lot of hate: The day one version of the game was bad. It was incomplete, had several bugs, and was missing critical features like character swapping.
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Who's stronger, Clive or Noctis?

It's a popular debate with no single answer, but most fans lean towards Noctis at his peak (Armiger Unleashed/Kingsglaive power) having an edge due to his reality-bending Ring of the Lucii and instant-kill spells, while Clive offers unmatched versatility as Ifrit and a vast arsenal of Eikon powers, making him incredibly powerful but perhaps more vulnerable to Noctis's instant-win magic. 
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How many endings does FF15 have?

The main game has one ending. Episode Ignis has two endings (you're railroaded into the canon ending on the first playthrough). The book (which features Episode Ardyn and the unreleased DLCs) has an alternate ending.
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Do Cloud and Noctis ever meet?

After Noctis awakens in the dimension world and was saved by Lightning, Cloud comes up to Noctis to see if he is the new warrior. After that the two fought along side each other, with their other allies, throughout the game.
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Why does Noctis wear all black?

"In the Kingdom of Lucis where our heroes reside, the color black has historically been treated as a special color. "Because of this, the attire of the royal family and those in occupations closely tied to them are unified by having black as a base coloring.
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Is cloud in love with Aerith or Tifa?

Cloud develops feelings for both Tifa and Aerith, but his primary, "canon" romantic love is for Tifa, rooted in their shared childhood and his promise to protect her, though his connection with Aerith is profound, representing hope and the spiritual journey, with his memories of her lingering even after her death. The player choice in the original game affects the "date" scene, but official materials confirm Cloud and Tifa are the lasting couple, especially post-Advent Children. 
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Why is UwU called UwU in FFXIV?

In Final Fantasy XIV, "UWU" is the community nickname for "The Weapon's Refrain (Ultimate)," the game's first Ultimate raid, derived from Ultima Weapon (Ultimate) as a catchy, short abbreviation for the complex official name, representing a challenging, iconic piece of endgame content featuring the Ultima Weapon.
 
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Who is the real villain in FFXV?

Bahamut was responsible for everything that happened in the FFXV universe. Back in the Old War, Bahamut chose to use the Teraflare without second thought, even knowing it would kill all life on the planet and even his fellow gods.
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Is FF15 or ff16 better?

Neither Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) nor Final Fantasy XV (FF15) is objectively "better"—they offer vastly different experiences, with FF16 praised for its mature, focused narrative and spectacular Eikon battles, while FF15 is cherished for its "road trip" camaraderie, open-world exploration, and character-driven fun, despite its fragmented story. FF16 leans into dark, linear storytelling with action-RPG combat, while FF15 provides a more traditional open-world Final Fantasy feel with a weaker narrative but stronger character bonds. 
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Why do 90% of gamers never finish games?

Most gamers don't finish games due to time constraints, a massive influx of new titles leading to game hopping, the increasing length and complexity of modern games, and shortened attention spans from digital distractions, creating a large backlog and "analysis paralysis" where players get overwhelmed and switch to newer, easier, or more socially engaging experiences, according to sources like CNN, MIDiA Research, and YouTube analysis.
 
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What breast size is Tifa?

Tifa Lockhart's official bra size, according to the Final Fantasy 7 Remake Material Ultimania book, is a Japanese G70, which translates roughly to a US size of 32DDD (or 32E), a size confirmed by the developers using a padded bra on a model for reference in the remake. While fan discussions often debated her size in the original game (suggesting D or DD), the official source clarifies the intended measurement for the remake's design. 
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What is Cloud's mental illness?

"Cloud" in mental health often refers to the feeling of brain fog or a pervasive mental haze (like clouding of consciousness) often linked to conditions like depression, severe stress, mold exposure, or dissociation; it can also refer to online platforms like Psychiatry-Cloud or Cloud Clinic for treatment, or metaphorically describe a character's internal struggle, as seen with Cloud Strife from Final Fantasy VII, who experiences memory issues and trauma. 
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Is Sephiroth stronger than Noctis?

Noctis with warp and his weapons also can attain God like power though at a risk and it is at best planetary levels of power. The issue with this meme here is that sephiroth is also planetary level. They are actually equal in strength.
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Is Zack alive at the end of Rebirth?

Yes, Zack Fair is alive in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, but in an alternate timeline where he survived the attack at the end of Final Fantasy VII Remake, a reality created by the heroes' interference with fate, allowing him to carry a still-alive Cloud to Midgar and experience events alongside the main party, adding complex multi-timeline dynamics to the story.
 
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Why is FF15 all male?

Final Fantasy XV (FFXV) features an all-male main party to create a "boys' trip" atmosphere, focusing on male camaraderie and a "boys will be boys" dynamic, with director Hajime Tabata explaining it felt more "approachable" and allowed for a more natural portrayal of their bond without the influence of a female presence changing their behavior, aiming for a sincere, "bromance" feel reminiscent of films like Stand By Me.
 
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Should I let amarant go by himself in FF9?

Deciding whether to "let Amarant go" in Final Fantasy IX is about player preference, as his storyline is largely separate, but you can't actually ditch him; he joins permanently after a mandatory fight, though his character arc involves learning to trust and value others, making him a potentially useful, tough monk who eventually evolves past his initial jerkiness. If you don't use him in battle, he's like optional characters (Yuffie, Vincent) in FF7, but he does offer unique skills like Throw and Aura, making him worthwhile for some players who like grinding or need a strong physical attacker. 
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Why was FF16 banned?

Final Fantasy XVI (FF16) was banned in Saudi Arabia and the UAE primarily because publisher Square Enix refused to censor LGBTQ+ content, specifically a gay couple and potentially gay characters like Dion, to align with local sensitivities, following a pattern of similar bans for other games. While official reasons cited "unwillingness to make modifications," speculation also pointed to the game's mature themes (violence, partial nudity, sexual content) that were not altered, leading to a ban rather than release in these regions.
 
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Is King Regis Noctis' dad?

Noctis Lucis Caelum is the only son and heir of King Regis Lucis Caelum CXIII of Lucis. The Caelum dynasty safeguards the Crystal, an artifact connected to the Astrals, god-like protectors for the world of Eos.
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Who is the strongest Final Fantasy character?

I feel like it's a coin toss between the warrior of light, and the 14 player character. Lightning is 100% the strongest main Final Fantasy protagonist. In Lightning Returns, the third game in the Final Fantasy XIII series she kills the “capitol g” god of her universe, achieves godhood, and reshapes the entire universe.
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