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As a series, Final Fantasy has come a long way since it first came out back in 1987. Since then, Final Fantasy games have been on numerous consoles and even on PC. As time has gone on, the graphics and even the gameplay have changed. Two of the main entries in the Final Fantasy series were even MMOs. Over the years, Final Fantasy has become progressively more accessible to all sorts of players.
Skill level across the player base will, naturally, vary. So it only makes sense that Square Enix would want to cater to all players regardless of their skill or preference for difficulty in games. This is why Final Fantasy 16 has a difficulty option, and players are wondering which is the right one to choose.
How Many Difficulties are There in Final Fantasy 16?
At the start, players have access to two difficulties. The first is Story Mode and the second one is Action Mode. Story Mode eases up on the action and allows players to just enjoy the story if they prefer. Action Mode is a much more demanding experience intended for players who are familiar and comfortable with action games.
But there are additional difficulties in Final Fantasy 16. Once players beat the game on either difficulty, they will unlock New Game+ which gives them an option for an additional difficulty known as Final Fantasy Mode. This third difficulty is apparently much harder than Action Mode and will make enemies significantly harder, which can be an ideal challenge for players who would otherwise already know what to expect as they begin a second run through the game. Beyond that there are no plans to add any other difficulties or content.
Story Mode Accessories
From the get go, Story Mode is significantly more forgiving than Action Mode. Players take significantly less damage and there is a great deal of room for error. In addition to that, starting a save file in Story Mode will grant Final Fantasy 16 players a series of accessories that are equipped to Clive by default. These accessories are rings that automate certain actions that will make the game easier.
For example, there is a ring that will allow players to automatically dodge attacks. Another ring will allow players to execute complex combos with just a button push. There is also a ring that will automatically heal players if their health goes below a certain point. In Action Mode, players will need to make the most of their abilities to overcome the challenges that await them.
Should You Choose Action Mode or Story Mode?
This is entirely up to the preference of players. If players prefer to focus on story, they should go with Story Mode. But if they want a challenge, they should go with Action Mode first. There is no content in the game that is locked behind difficulty choice, so players that choose Story Mode will not miss out on anything.
One important detail for players to know is that unlike some games, players can change the difficulty in Final Fantasy 16 at any point. In the settings menu, there is an option to change difficulty as depicted in the image above. So players will not have to start the game all over again if they find Action Mode to be too difficult for their liking.
Final Fantasy XVI releases on June 22nd for the PS5.
