Final Fantasy 16 showcases an intricate storyline with polished mechanics and numerous other things to keep the players engaged. Among those features is the performance mode, and I believe it is up to me to inform you all about it with my Final Fantasy 16 Performance guide so let’s dive right into it.
Key Takeaways
- The Performance mode deals with the visual settings of the game and is present under the Graphics Setting.
- There are two types of performance modes, graphics Mode and Frame Rate Mode.
- The graphics mode provides better graphics while undermining the frame rate.
- The Frame Rate mode offers higher fps but undermines the graphics of the game.
The performance mode refers to the visual aspect of the game and how smoothly it runs. It is present under the Graphics setting, which you can access through Config in the title.
Final Fantasy 16 has to offer one of the most visually pleasing and aesthetic views that players can imagine in my opinion, but for that, I think it also means that the players have to sacrifice a certain part of their gameplay for that. Hence you choose between what type of gameplay you want:
- Graphics Mode
- Frame Rate Mode
Graphics Mode
As the name suggests, the graphics mode aims to provide players with breathtaking views and gameplay. The gameplay runs at 1440p and is upscaled to showcase video in 4k. You will observe a significant difference in the texture quality and the lighting is even more vibrant , talking with experience.
Although you will be pleased with the scenery, you will feel the drawback of this mode while engaging in fights. That is because, in this mode, the game runs at 30 fps causing you to lose that fluid motion and the intricate movements during fights.
This can prove to be detrimental at times but if you feel like you are more inclined towards watching the game in its purest form then this mode is for you.
Frame Rate Mode
The frame rate mode provides an alternative to the graphics mode and allows players to go for the fluidity of the game which comes with 60 fps.
Furthermore, the game runs on 1080p which is upscaled to 1440p. With 60 fps, it feels much smoother, however, you lose those little details and the environment of the game. The difference isn’t that drastic but it is noticeable.
However, In my opinion , once the fight scenes are over and the camera isn’t being panned so fast, the game slowly starts increasing the resolution while lowering the fps to provide you with a hint of what the graphics mode offers. So, proceed while keeping these points in mind.
My Final Thoughts on Performance Modes
This is the Final Fantasy 16 Performance mode in its truest form and allows players to play the game according to their own preferences. This enables players to feel more connected to the game and they feel as if the developers care about them as well.
There isn’t any stark difference per se and you won’t be missing out on anything crucial by taking one over the other so don’t be hesitant to pick whatever you are comfortable with. I personally played it on Graphics mode as I don’t mind running the game on 30Fps and the experience was eye candy for me. There were minor hiccups but compare to what visuals I received they can easily be ignored.
If you liked this guide then check out our other guides such as Final Fantasy 16 Mission List which covers the entire game in-depth.
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