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Square Enix is determined to not let players walk away fromFinal Fantasy 16after the credits have rolled. Beyond the main game, they have included a plethora of activities and game modes tokeep the game aliveand your playtime increasing.
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One such mode is the Arcade Mode, which sees players competing toperform the best in battle scenarios. It pits you against enemies to try to perform Battle Techniques as best as you can and gives you a grade after the encounter. It’s a fun way to hone your combat skills, and it is pretty easy to find once you know how to unlock it.
How To Unlock Arcade Mode
to unlock Arcade Mode, you won’t have to do too much in the main game of Final Fantasy 16. The mode will be unlocked for you once you havecompleted the Fanning Embers quest, having taken down theMidnight Raven boss.
Once you have done this, simplyvisit the Arete Stoneat the Hideaway and you’re able to select Arcade Mode from the menu.
As you progress further in the story, you willunlock more scenariosto tackle in the mode.
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Arcade Mode Overview
The Arcade Mode in Final Fantasy 16 isall about performanceand has you competing in environments you have already completed in the main game.
When you first start a scenario, the in-game level, consumables, and gear will be given to you determined by where your character would be at during that section of the game. It takes the average level players should be at for that scenario, so if you were a player who was ahead of the curve when first playing through that part of the story, you will be forced tooperate closer to the averagefor Arcade Mode.
You will be able tochoose your Eikon Abilities and accessoriestotake with you into battle, however, so there is some level of customization that the mode will let you play with. You just can’t over-level yourself to cruise through these scenarios.
In each scenario, your goal is toperform specific Battle Techniques to perfectionin order to drive your score up.
The way your scored is calculated is broken down into two categories:
These two categories combine to give you your grade at the end of each Battle Technique, adding up to your overall score, which will all count towards your final grade at the end of each run. Just remember that themore complex Battle Techniques you attempt, the higher the possible points will be.
Arcade Mode Scoring System
Unfortunately, as of right now, there is no purpose to this mode other than toperfect your combat prowess. There aren’t any rewards given to you for achieving a certain score, and there aren’t any online leaderboards to let you compete against other players for the best score. This could very well change in the future, but for now, it is just for you to enjoy and keep yourself honed in.
