The Famitsu Dengeki Game Awards 2023 ceremony, held on March 17, 2024, was a night of celebration for fans of Final Fantasy XVI and Final Fantasy XIV. Especially Final Fantasy XVI was recognized as it swept the awards, taking home a remarkable five trophies!
Here's a breakdown of the wins of the Final Fantasy Franchise:
RPG of the Year (Final Fantasy XVI)
Best Graphics Award (Final Fantasy XVI)
Best Music Award (Final Fantasy XVI)
Best Character Design Award (Clive Rosfield from Final Fantasy XVI)
Best Voice Actor (Yuya Uchida as Clive Rosfield)
Best Online Game Award (Final Fantasy XIV)
FFXVI was praised for being a "first-class story game" that caters to both novice and veteran action RPG players. The game's stunning visuals, powerful orchestral soundtrack, memorable vocals, and complex protagonist Clive Rosfield were also highlighted by the judges.
Final Fantasy XIV, the ever-popular online title, also secured the Online Game Award. This win speaks volumes about FFXIV's continued success, thanks to its rich content and dedicated development team.
Source: famitsu.com