Final Fantasy 16 was one of 2023's most memorable action games and a significant landmark for the long-running franchise. The previous two single-player mainline Final Fantasy games, FF13 and FF15, were heavily criticized by fans and critics alike. FF16 marked a true return to form for the mainline series, paralleling the greatness of the FF7 remake trilogy that is in progress. While Final Fantasy 16 was a return to form in many ways, it was also a huge departure for the franchise. The title abandoned many long-held traditions in the name of imagining a new type of Final Fantasy game. One of the casualties of this change was the party system.