Is Final Fantasy XVI still a 'true' Final Fantasy game?

How are you guys going to plan to play FF16? For me I'll try to steam roll 1st play through asap and get to the the real / true mode NG++ final

Final Fantasy XVI - Review 2023 - PCMag UK

Final Fantasy XVI review — PS5 return to form falls a little short

The HIDDEN TRUTH of Final Fantasy XVI's Ending

Is Final Fantasy XVI REALLY that Good?

Embracing new systems and staying true to traditions, an interview with Final Fantasy XVI director & localization director - 尼未亞

Final Fantasy XVI' never breaks immersion with its seamless cutscene-to-action gameplay - Los Angeles Times

Final Fantasy 16 - Back to true FANTASY. That art design! : r/PS5

Final Fantasy 16: First Four Hours Preview - IGN

Final Fantasy XVI Standard Edition PlayStation 5 – GameStore

Ranking the best Final Fantasy 16 bosses from terrible…

Final Fantasy XVI - Wikipedia

Final Fantasy XVI is a different take - and it's valid to love or loathe that. But saying it's 'not FF' is wrong

Final Fantasy XVI is a stellar game that captures nearly everything I love about FF