We’re weren’t completely satisfied that Final Fantasy 16 wanted story-based DLC, however now that we have performed via Echoes of the Fallen — the first of two promised expansions — we’re really glad it is taking place. If nothing else, this extra slice of journey is a welcome reminder of how flashy and downright enjoyable 16’s fight will be.
Clocking in at solely three to 4 hours, Echoes of the Fallen is not the variety of RPG enlargement that’ll be remembered for generations to come back. Essentially, it boils right down to being a linear trek via a model new dungeon, though it does slot fairly neatly into the primary sport’s current story. Indeed, it takes place simply earlier than the conclusion of Clive’s story, and sheds some extra gentle on the misplaced civilisation of the Fallen.
Initially setting off to uncover the origins of unusual crystals which have out of the blue discovered themselves in the fingers of the populace, Clive and his buddies comply with up on a lead that takes them to an enormous Fallen tower, referred to as the Sagespire. As you possibly can most likely guess, our heroes are tasked with climbing to the very prime of this architectural marvel, dealing with off towards all method of monsters on the means.
The DLC’s positively a bit gentle on story — exterior of, as talked about, some contemporary context surrounding the Fallen — but it surely makes up for that with some banging boss battles. The motion’s as pleasant as ever, and whereas the fight system stays rooted in what the base sport has to supply, you do get entry to some intriguing equipment which may simply encourage a barely altered method (alongside a sick new sword).
All in all, Echoes of Fallen seems like little greater than one other chapter in Final Fantasy 16’s story — but it surely’s an excellent one, particularly in phrases of motion. Oh, and it would simply function the most insane boss encounter in the total sport, in case you can consider it.
