We’re weren’t completely satisfied that Closing Fantasy 16 wanted story-based DLC, however now that we have performed by Echoes of the Fallen — the primary of two promised expansions — we’re really glad it is occurring. If nothing else, this extra slice of journey is a welcome reminder of how flashy and downright enjoyable 16’s fight could be.
Clocking in at solely three to 4 hours, Echoes of the Fallen is not the sort of RPG enlargement that’ll be remembered for generations to come back. Basically, it boils all the way down to being a linear trek by a model new dungeon, though it does slot fairly neatly into the primary recreation’s present story. Certainly, 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 all of the sudden discovered themselves within the fingers of the populace, Clive and his friends observe up on a lead that takes them to a large Fallen tower, referred to as the Sagespire. As you’ll be able to most likely guess, our heroes are tasked with climbing to the very high of this architectural marvel, going through off towards all method of monsters on the best way.
The DLC’s undoubtedly a bit gentle on story — outdoors of, as talked about, some recent 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 bottom recreation has to supply, you do get entry to some intriguing equipment that may simply encourage a barely altered method (alongside a sick new sword).
All in all, Echoes of Fallen looks like little greater than one other chapter in Closing Fantasy 16’s story — but it surely’s a superb one, particularly by way of motion. Oh, and it would simply characteristic probably the most insane boss encounter in all the recreation, when you can consider it.
