The Complete Story of Final Fantasy XVI

Welcome to Final Fantasy XVI The Movie!™
Well, it at least feels like a movie with a running time of over two hours. There's a lot of side quests we decided not to cover and instead we focused on the main quest storyline, so if you feel like we're missing something, it was probably a side quest.
Nobody wants a 4 hour long video...right?
Sit back and enjoy this 4K 60fps cinematic retelling (recap) of the newest installation in the Final Fantasy series. This one is a labour of love.
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[@BirdsOfPlay]

If you want "The ULTIMATE Complete Story of Final Fantasy XVI", including all of the DLC, you can check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/emakepeEj76rpLcsi=yZHqoDZeYh0PFF8Z

[@ClaireAgincourt]

this is the most interesting final fantasy has been since 12. I'm absolutely shocked they went in such a fantastic direction.

[@Someguyonline7732]

I’m one of the biggest XII apologists but I get why many don’t like it. I completely agree. 13 was not okay, XV had flaws and was too disjointed amongst other media forms. XVI gives me hope going forward.

[@sedlyholmes3722]

Your Final Fantasy is over -Clive Rosfield

[@Arimi1992]

The old bearer always get me to tears because he was the young man to whom Clive was nice in his youth.

[@jaxstacks1253]

I literally just beat this game and dear lord! This is up there as one of my favorite Final Fantasy stories. It's been a while since I was so emotionally moved and I'm not surprised that it was a FF story that did it

[@BirdsOfPlay]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😀

[@diegeticfridge9167]

So I get ff16 dlc and the complete story video on the same day???? This might be one the best days of the year….

[@BirdsOfPlay]

Christmas comes early!

[@brettgregory2101]

That cheeky bit with the captions in that one scene had me dying

[@BirdsOfPlay]

You win all the points for noticing that thing with the thing!

[@P8nplays]

This is the best overall to me I like 7 but the story is convoluted . This one is very straight to the point and hits hard . Only FF I played without playing any other game till I beat it. Still remember the story and ending. That starlight song at the end hit me hard

[@BirdsOfPlay]

That's interesting. Glad the song hit hard for you. It felt a bit jarring for me because I was already used to the Japanese ending song. Maybe I need to give the English one another listen.

[@metalmilitia89]

I enjoyed this game that words cannot even describe. It’s not perfect but it’s definitely such an amazing experience to go through.

[@Mavuika_Gyaru]

21:40 actually the reason why Anabelle's hand maidens get executed is because she said "if anything happens to Joshua, I will have your heads". It's a random line that she says in the Rosaria court yard but it was actually a promise

[@Thecommander248]

My bowels will never be the same after that one.

[@ze_ink3548]

I have watched all your videos up to this point, no matter what challenges you face in life I hope you keep having the strength to overcome them. A true story teller Thank you

[@MoreLimitless_]

This is an amazing video! I loved this game so much and the world of Valisthea, the story and the characters that filled it, has made this one of my favorites in the franchise now. 🥰

[@skyrendvt]

Okay. I'm only halfway through as of this comment, but I gotta say I am super impressed. I always thought FFXVI was a story that can't be told unless it was from playing the game(or watching someone play). Kudos to y'all.

[@dimvots6729]

The game is a big cinematic. The gameplay monotonous easy and around 20% of the game.

[@Shizukanexen]

Fantastic recount of the story! I very much enjoyed it!

[@figvania4805]

I was playing this last night and had a panic attack. I kept playing and didn't understand some of the story. I couldn't concentrate. Thus video is awesome

[@Seraphine368]

Anyone catch the saucy CC at 1:53:58? That definitely wasn't said....O.o

[@905GHOST]

Man I love your channel, please always keep up the good work and remember we appreciate you

[@boymahn]

"Thunderbolt n lightning. Very very frightening " 😁 i see what you did there hahaha

[@BirdsOfPlay]

We love doing things!

[@illbewaitinghere863]

It was the worst time to have taken a sip of water :')

[@d100Productions]

The Tim Curry reference is disrupting to the frantic. But still priceless to me. A well earned sub after all your hard work.

[@BirdsOfPlay]

I dare you to try and say SPA~ACE 🚀 and not do it like Tim Curry. Turns out it's impossible. 👑

[@Yea1maGamer]

I’m putting this game up with some of the best stories I’ve played through

[@PhatToNhuLai8]

HOLY SHIT BALL!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR HARDWORK AND PRECIOUS TIME, CHIEF

[@Thereaperofcrows]

I played the game after beating Benedikta and I didn't feel too crazy about Clive or the gameplay (it's not bad, just okay). So I came here just because I was curious about what the rest of the story was. This story's fantastic! I love the themes, political drama, characters, and lore! Who knew all I had to do was play for 5 more minutes to see Jill and Clive reunite for real. I need to do a second playthrough

[@BirdsOfPlay]

If this video inspires a playthrough of The game then it's doing its job. Thanks for watching and we wish you all the best on your Final Fantasy XVI journey!

[@RawLemonFilm]

Was loving my play through when it came out, then right after Cid’s death I don’t remember what distracted me at the time but I never went back to the game. Finally diving back in and this recap was perfect turns out I’m right at the halfway point

[@BirdsOfPlay]

Glad to be a part of your Final Fantasy XVI journey!

[@michaeldechant117]

Thunderbolts and lightning very very frightening took me OUT 🤣 thank you for the much needed laugh! 24:40

[@kschmeed]

Lol, I just got to that part and came straight to the comments. Fuckin hilarious. Subbed !

[@Megabeavette]

Brilliant video as always 😊😊😊 One question, will you be updating the video after the Rising Tide DLC drops and you’ve had the time to process it?

[@lawrencebaker1811]

This is the best story of any game in the series imo. Doesnt necessarily mean it is the best overall but the story is incredible. Ultima as an antagonist was fascinating. All powerful, almost omniscient and omnipotent yet in complete denial about the unending nature of the blight. I see many similarities in humanity.

[@japmokiddy6848]

Gave a thumbs up just for that hilarious intro.

[@richardwilliams8008]

Excellent video as always, guys, your narration in the background kept me entertained as I put together a project for a client (I'm an engineer). I believe you have done a story breakdown of every game in the Final Fantasy series, so what happens now? Story recaps of Final Fantasy-adjacent games like Final Fantasy Tactics or Bahamut Lagoon? Or maybe try a different series altogether (an Elden Ring story recap would easily be another 2-hour long video)? Thanks for what you do and know that what you decide to do next I'll be listening, caw-caw!!💯

[@BirdsOfPlay]

Final Fantasy X-2 👀

[@Verbatimorgish]

to hear "xenogears" done with ur voice would quite possibly complete me.

[@brianbogholtz9485]

Great job! Fantastic video, and it even caught a few things I had missed along the way.

[@baronblair5811]

Thank you for these videos. I've enjoyed them very much!

[@forthenight3265]

Your voice makes everything sound boring yet sexy, like that's an amazing quality imo

[@wadeyyy]

This game and story are a masterpiece. I feel bad for those who couldn’t see that.

[@charlielucky4749]

This video was incredible. Thank you

[@BatteryHalfEaten]

1:10:35 (just bookmarking for myself, but I guess I won’t delete this for algorithm purposes)

[@BirdsOfPlay]

All hail The Algo.

[@n543576]

It's crazy that it took to the VERY end of the game to have some form of positive romantic relationship holy shit....

[@BirdsOfPlay]

Agreed 💯

[@Yashieyama]

I shouldve had this playing when my stomach was fked up.

[@knikkmaster]

Thank you guys for this video. It finally comfirmed my suspicions about the game. Each cut scene felts like a different person wrote the story in their own way. And the lack of back story for Jill, cid, and joshua left the interactions among them emotionless. Cid connection to his past lover felt a bit rushed and empty, Joshua roaming for years with the help of a secret society and still couldnt find his brother and jill slavery days were so random and unfinished pieces. They could save all this with a few DLCs i think.

[@lukaszsiemiatkowski1921]

Great job, loving all these videos

[@toonninja]

So this is like final fantasy way back in the day

[@Letmebe_2363]

Yeah! Kinda reminded me of ff13.

[@e.t.gohome8042]

I've been saying its a mix of FF13 and FF15

[@hunterbeatbilly9836]

Probably the last numbered installment in the series. What a journey.

[@caduhidalgo4996]

What makes you think it's the last numbered? I ask this because I don't see a reason for them to drop the numbers.

[@TheLegendarySwordMaster]

I completed this game yesterday and i watched this video just now i hope you will do kingdom hearts and yakuza games next now ok alright thx

[@BoknoyBuhisan]

all this very serious story bits and here i am finding myself laughing my ass off with some of the narration!

[@BirdsOfPlay]

...in a good way I hope? 🥲

[@BoknoyBuhisan]

in a good way for sure! @@BirdsOfPlay

[@b3ans4eva]

This narrator is up there with the GVMERS one. I want him to record my voicemail message.

[@metalmilitia89]

This game was amazing

[@OkabeRinataro-id8du]

Imagine if final fantasy 7 was rated r.

[@madambutterfly1997]

You had to mention the big broad shoulders

[@BirdsOfPlay]

Wouldn't be complete without them!

[@samcarkery2327]

is this video from start to finish? I'm getting back into the game and cant remember much but I'm up to after hugo kupka death. don't want any spoilers after that. nvm watched the first two minutes and it is. good video exactly what I'm looking for

[@shopparinina]

loved this

[@BirdsOfPlay]

Love to hear it! ☺️

[@itsAphelion.]

Just beat the game and now going to watch this. Beautiful game and the more mature story, tone etc .. could of done without the semi nudity

[@BirdsOfPlay]

We also have an ULTIMATE version which includes the DLC in case you are interested. kzbin.info/www/bejne/emakepeEj76rpLc

[@maesemoon5955]

1:24:04 timestamp for myself 1:48:58 1:15:31

[@viceanterra3]

The pacing of the game ruined the story for me. I actually like the plot. I just wish it didn't have this FFXIV-esque quest pacing. Thank you for making this video. I actually really like the story.

[@spongbros]

1:23:31 Important moment.

[@fabianguzman6172]

Assassin's Creed Mirage VS FINAL FANTASY 16

[@baronblair5811]

Well damn... I guess I gotta buy a PS5.

[@pogoacct8611]

WOOOOOT!!!!!

[@xzzlonezzwolfzzx]

GJ guys

[@tehparol]

nice

[@GNN_CamInFocus]

FINALLY

[@Medsas]

who do you think survived out of the three 😊

[@Fourtune1]

Is it just me or did the story of 16 feel slower than other games? Maybe I just took forever to finish the game.

[@owenwhite366]

I just want a single player FF game where you can make your own character. Lol thats my gripe with a lot of RPG's today, your main characters are so bland, "Horizon Zero Dawn", Rivet from the newest "Ratchet and Clank" Jessie from "Control". I could go on and on just make our characters customizable but have a set name for the character if you need to and lore wise just chock it up to multiple possibility's for one time line or many timelines. Just stop giving us boring ass characters we have to deal with to get the story

[@BirdsOfPlay]

Hey everyone! Thanks for watching! This one took quite a while to make so we hope you enjoy it! If you want to help support the channel, please consider checking out our Patreon page (just remember to take care of yourselves first before you support us). www.patreon.com/birdsofplayYT Hope to see you around!

[@AGibson723]

These are great, my brothers! The writing, the editing and narration with a little humor. I appreciate them and hope your channel takes off. Keep em coming.

[@fabianguzman6172]

Can you make a video of explaining Assassin's Creed Mirage story?

[@Inf1n1tyX]

why do i hate this video because it seems like some ai garbage

[@BirdsOfPlay]

No AI involved...

[@orangejjay]

O how I wish FF16 wasn't filled with British accents, Game of Thrones-like everything, and crap everything else. I know theres people who love this game and I commend you for that. I WISH I could've gotten in to it. Also with they would've referred to the summons as either summons or espers but that's a minor gripe for what is otherwise, to me, an extremely boring game. Barely made it two hours in and I was done. 😢

[@metalmilitia89]

Eikons is another canon name for espers/summons that is not new to 16.

[@lawrencebaker1811]

You'd rather it be full of American accents? Lol

[@cidfacetious3722]

God this game sucked

[@littlea420]

Womp womp 🐱

[@lawrencebaker1811]

Didn't though. Says more about you than the game I'm afraid

[@livehentai3832]

Welcome back my brother

[@BigFootSize]

Ah that's it i'm getting the dlc

[@johanandersson8252]

Well, time for my two hour bathroom break.

[@BirdsOfPlay]

All the best to your bowels!

[@madambutterfly1997]

Finally the R-rated Final Fantasy and it only took them 35 years

[@disturbedrebirth]

It had the potential to be a masterpiece too.

[@KngHrts2]

Type-0: "Am I a joke to you?" Yes, Type-0, you are.

[@madambutterfly1997]

@@KngHrts2 I couldn't have said it better myself🤣🤣🤣

[@keithllits7707]

Dude FFXVI one for the books b

[@orangejjay]

​@@disturbedrebirthI WISH it was a masterpiece. After playing Remake, I wanted to get back in to gaming and figured FF16 would be perfect. I mean, an FF game with an M rating? Surely it must be DARK. But instead it just came off with a Game of Thrones vibe and maaaannnn, for me, it was so boring. And the random shocks seemed like they were there just to rock and get that M rating. For me, Remake did a great job balancing cutscenes and actual gameplay. 16 doesn't do that. Maybe 17 will be the first modern FF since FF8 that I can like but I'm not holding my breath. 😢

[@GrumpyShreckcat]

I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THISSSS! ONLY YOU COULD DO THIS STORY JUSTICE THANK YOUUUUUUU🎉

[@TheBucketofSunshine]

THE CAPTIONS ARE KILLING ME KJSDHFBKLJSDBLKJASDG

[@BirdsOfPlay]

You're welcome 🤗

[@Nick-hi9gx]

Wow, what a story. I could honestly see a game based in Valisthea, couple hundred years before this, that is a Final Fantasy Tactics-style. Just like with Ivalice, you have the foundations for a fantastic political plot turning into magic and crystals plot, that still isn't world-ending. That is my favorite thing about FFT, and Tactics Ogre and Ogre Battle and FF12 until the VERY end, they all feel so much more grounded in the politics of a region, so they feel more fleshed-out and ALIVE.

[@Stigmaru]

Final Fantasy meets Game of Thrones?

[@BirdsOfPlay]

The developers have been open about Game of thrones being a strong source of inspiration so that adds up.

[@chazclark86]

This game slapped so hard, loved the dark theme and story, beautifully written. Sad af ending tho imo

[@rodrigohaasbueno8290]

Amazing video!