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What players say
Why the number is what it is: aspect mentions counted across 299 sampled Steam reviews (239 positive / 60 negative), recent and most-helpful. Plain keyword counting, fully reproducible; nothing here is written by a machine.
What positive reviews talk about
- Story & writing27% mention it
- Combat13% mention it
- World & exploration10% mention it
- Music & audio6% mention it
- Controls & UI5% mention it
What negative reviews complain about
- Story & writing40% mention it
- Combat33% mention it
- World & exploration18% mention it
- Controls & UI17% mention it
- Bugs & crashes15% mention it
Satisfaction by hours played
Same score, different games: see how sentiment holds up the longer people play.
Under 5h
67%
43 reviews
5-15h
76%
54 reviews
15-40h
81%
88 reviews
40-100h
87%
90 reviews
100h+
83%
24 reviews
Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 85 | 6 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 83% | 77 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 77 | 133 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 84% | 77 | 93 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 266 reviews sampled · 221 total reviews in window · weighted 184.1 up / 35.8 down · computed 58m ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (18)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 80
“Final Fantasy XV Windows Edition is firstly and primarily a fantastic addition to the Final Fantasy catalogue. It addresses the critical faults of its predecessor and sets the franchise back up on the path to greatness. Memorable characters, exciting combat, and a risk taken with the change to the open world, show Square Enix as developers who have proven their credentials for delivering top-class RPG experiences. It just slightly feels that it was behind the curve here, which may be as a result of the long development time. There is the overriding feeling that the open world lags behind some of the competitors in the field alongside a story that has a number of issues that detract from it. With that said, the PC release has redressed many of the technical issues with that world and has given it a whole new lease of life that brings out the immense beauty of the world.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Final Fantasy XV: Windows Edition is one of the best ports of a videogame to date. If you have yet to experience this landmark title then do so now.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Final Fantasy XV could have failed for a myriad of reasons, but the negative predictions fortunately didn't come true. In addition, the Windows / Royal Edition brings an even more polished experience and although it's not a perfect game, it can keep you entertained for long and long hours .”
read full review ↗ - 78
“Offers a fantastic road trip, even if it's not a particularly in-depth RPG.”
read full review ↗ - 84
“Even with its faults, from the weird two-halves of the story to the often poorly designed and uninteresting side-quests, Final Fantasy XV feels like a triumph. Characters, heartbreak, and joy over any one mechanic or impressive set piece.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Regardless of just how many improvements and additions Final Fantasy XV will undergo in the next year or so, the game is far from perfect and hardly the entry that unifies the fanbase, be they long devoted fans or burnt out from the past entries. What the game is, however, is a flawed but still fun masterpiece that looks and plays like no other Action/RPG hybrid out there and is still worth a cursory glance, if not a full commitment.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“Much as Final Fantasy XV’s opening line suggests, this is a game for fans and first-timers alike. If you’ve not played FFXV before and want to give it a try, this is (probably) the best way to experience it so far. For those who’ve already played the game before, there’s so much to come back for after a year in post-development. Even if you’ve never played a Final Fantasy game before, this is such a departure from the series’ usual style that I implore you to give it a try. Many of the major “improvements” promised by the development team have already been implemented, and there is a heap of extra content in the included DLC. As it stands, the only major issue with this otherwise solid port are the technical issues being faced by a minority group of players, and I suspect this won’t be the case for very long. If the quality of the future content holds up, I’ll likely be coming back for a third playthrough in another year’s time.”
read full review ↗ - 83
- 90
“Final Fantasy XV Windows Edition is the only, true definitive edition of the Square Enix Japanese Role-Playing Game, thanks to the superior graphics quality and several gameplay and story enhancements, which are also included in the consoles' Royal Edition. The open world nature of the first half of the game may not be for JRPG fans, especially for those who love a more traditional approach, but this shouldn't stop anybody from experiencing Noctis' journey the way it was meant to be experienced. The true King is finally here, and Eos can finally rejoice.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“A lot of work has been put into Final Fantasy XV's 2018 revision, and it's the best version of the game...so far.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Final Fantasy XV Windows Edition brings the renowned installment to the PC in stunning detail. The all-inclusive offering is easily the definitive version of the title, stepping above the console counterparts with its platform-specific enhancements. The game has evolved not only the series, but also itself since release thanks to added content and cutscenes that help the narrative feel more cohesive. Because of this more realized form, there has never been a better time to experience Final Fantasy XV.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“Final Fantasy XV Windows Edition is an excellent port of one of the most interesting RPG's in years. While I've had reservations about JRPG PC ports in the past, Square Enix have done a great job and made this port the definitive edition of Final Fantasy XV.”
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Cubed3
GameGrin
SomHráč.sk
PC Gamer
AusGamers
DarkZero
GameCloud
RPG Fan
Wccftech
RPG Site
Geek Culture Podcast
CGMagazine…and 6 more tracked reviews.
Patch history
- FINAL FANTASY XV Patch 1.24 and the FINAL FANTASY XV MOD ORGANIZERJun 7, 2018significant · resets scoring window
- 22/03/18 - Patch NotesMar 22, 2018
- 22/03/18 - Patch NotesMar 22, 2018
- Patch – 12/03/18Mar 12, 2018
- Patch – 12/03/18Mar 12, 2018