Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition

sligeach

I had a look for the Wii thread, but there isn't a whole lot of discussion, it's nearly a decade old and it's not in the Nintendo forum.

Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition

https://twitter.com/NintendoEurope/status/1243183426016067587

https://twitter.com/NintendoEurope/status/1243188377706471425

America is getting screwed, they only get the 250 page art book and special packaging. Whereas we in Europe get the same art book, but also a sound selection vinyl, a poster, and a steelbook.

This is an amazing game on Wii. Many remasters or ports call themselves the "Definitive Edition", but this is one truly deserving of the moniker.

Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition - What's new (Nintendo Switch)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mX-vU5_WLIs

https://youtube.com/watch?v=mX-vU5_WLIs

https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-Switch/Xenoblade-Chronicles-Definitive-Edition-1633054.html

sligeach

The music in Xenoblade Chronicles is some of the best you will ever hear. It's soundtrack is one of my favourites, if not of all-time. Gaur Plains is etched on my brain forever. Stick on a pair of headphones and enjoy.

https://twitter.com/GameXplain/status/1243303506251059204

https://www.nintendo.co.jp/switch/aubqa/

Doodah7

Is the combat system as bewildering as XC2?? I gave up on that game as I simply couldn't get to grips with it and ended up mashing buttons!!

RedXIV

I started this on the Wii U but I remember thinking "this is gonna be a huge time investment" and I was doing a masters so I think I got about 3 hours into it and left it. Might be something for my switch lite though.....

CiDeRmAn

Doodah7 wrote: »

Is the combat system as bewildering as XC2?? I gave up on that game as I simply couldn't get to grips with it and ended up mashing buttons!!

Pretty much sums up my experience with the Xenoblade franchise.
Looks stunning, the whole lot of them, but the combat is just too confusing and feels like work, not fun.
I own the lot of them and they all gather dust.
Just give me a goddamn real-time combat system!

super_furry

Anywhere taking pre-orders for the Collector's Edition?

CastorTroy

The trailer shows one of the things I dislike about jrpgs and that's the fact you're hitting the opponent but it shows as a miss. I've got this on Wii and, I think, Wii U. Then have Xenoblade Chronicles X as well.
Some day I'll play them. Maybe.

Banjo

Still have the original Wii collectors edition gathering dust in a cupboard. Tried it via the rerelease on WiiU and the sequels, just can't get into them. But I always get caught up on the hype all the same

sligeach

Xenoblade Chronicles: Direct Mini Graphics Comparison (Nintendo Switch vs. Wii)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCMA3Zr6FvU

https://youtube.com/watch?v=fCMA3Zr6FvU

There's no need for button mashing whatsoever and timing is crucial at certain points in performing attacks. I wouldn't call the combat turn based. And some of your attacks missing is because the enemies are evading you. It happens with higher level enemies than what you're currently at. And it works the opposite way as well. You need to give it a proper chance and learn some of the basic ropes, you'll pick up more as you go along. Raising affinity between your characters helps as well. There's so much to do. I haven't played it years myself, but the crafting of gems is great fun.

Retr0gamer

It's pretty much the best JRPG outside of the Shin Megami Tensei series in years. And the battle system is excellent. Basically you just wait for the right moment to fire off special attacks and if you line it up right you inflict status debuffs on enemies.

sligeach

Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – Future Connected will have a new battle system

https://nintendoeverything.com/xenoblade-chronicles-definitive-edition-future-connected-will-have-a-new-battle-system/

sligeach

Xenoblade Definitive Edition Introduction Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8gQhbTn6ss

https://youtube.com/watch?v=-8gQhbTn6ss

It's in Japanese.

sligeach

Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition - Meet the cast (Nintendo Switch)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TU4uFpCODY0

https://youtube.com/watch?v=TU4uFpCODY0

Let's meet the cast of Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition. Look forward to getting better acquainted with them when this sprawling RPG adventure arrives May 29th!

sligeach

All about Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition - Nintendo Switch

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFHmaXhFEcQ

https://youtube.com/watch?v=bFHmaXhFEcQ

Get ready for the 5/29 release of Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition with this new video highlighting the game’s world, characters, combat, new epilogue chapter, and much more!

skerry

Super excited for this one. Hoping I can get DQXI wrapped up before 29th and just tuck in to this on launch day. Never played original

Sephiroth_dude

Was looking for the collectors edition but sold out everywhere it seems, amazon won't ship the edition with the cool key chain either to my address

sligeach

Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Q&A: 60 of YOUR Questions Answered!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6kGh0kwzHg

https://youtube.com/watch?v=s6kGh0kwzHg

sligeach

XENOBLADE CHRONICLES: DEFINITIVE EDITION'S 'FUTURE CONNECTED' EPILOGUE WILL BE 10-12 HOURS LONG + MORE MINOR DETAILS REVEALED
Putting the "definitive" in definitive edition

https://gonintendo.com/stories/361399-xenoblade-chronicles-definitive-edition-s-future-connected-epi

sligeach

Monolith Soft discusses how much of Xenoblade’s graphics were redone for Definitive Edition

The original game was on the Wii in standard definition. Could you tell us about how you’ve upgraded the visuals and assets to HD in this remaster?

Takahashi: It goes without saying, but considering we had restrictions like production costs and time, we couldn’t remake everything. So we started off with deciding what we would remake and what we would not. Specifically, we went as far as upconverting the textures and adding shader textures for the enemies and maps. Then we remade things like the main and important characters’ faces and hands, the new equipment in the Definitive Edition, the Monado, the facial animations during cutscenes and scripted events, and so on. Even though we divided things up like this, before long, each member of the team began showing their passion and abilities, so we wound up incidentally touching things up like NPCs and enemies that we didn’t intend on changing initially. There’s some things that couldn’t be completely remade, of course, but I hope players enjoy looking for all the differences in the game.

https://nintendoeverything.com/monolith-soft-discusses-how-much-of-xenoblades-graphics-were-redone-for-definitive-edition/

Sephiroth_dude

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sligeach

https://twitter.com/NintendoEurope/status/1264904383235592192

https://my.nintendo.com/reward_categories/media

nintendoo

Is this a good JRPG for a newbie or someone who has yet to get RPGs ? Or will I just crash and burn ?

Andrew76

nintendoo wrote: »

Is this a good JRPG for a newbie or someone who has yet to get RPGs ? Or will I just crash and burn ?

It should be fine to play, I don’t remember it being spectacular the first time - Dragon Quest XI and Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana are much better games imo.

Doodah7

nintendoo wrote: »

Is this a good JRPG for a newbie or someone who has yet to get RPGs ? Or will I just crash and burn ?

You are likely to find the battle system fairly bewildering!! I’ve played a fair few JRPG’s over the years and I couldn’t get on with the battle system of XC2. If this game is similar well...

Try Dragon Quest XI as a starter game for a JPRG. It’s probably one of the best games in the genre ever.

sligeach

nintendoo wrote: »

Is this a good JRPG for a newbie or someone who has yet to get RPGs ? Or will I just crash and burn ?

No, you won't crash and burn. Xenoblade Chronicles IS a spectacular game. The game has a great combat system, there's a little bit of learning, but it's not rocket science. Also, if you're struggling...

https://twitter.com/XenobladeJP/status/1265160738236067842

Translation: 'A "casual mode" is also available for beginners! If you turn on the setting, the battle will be easy, so even beginners can enjoy it with confidence!'

Xenoblade Chronicles is one of the best RPG's ever.

https://www.metacritic.com/game/wii/xenoblade-chronicles/critic-reviews

Satturnfalls

have to agree with sligeach. this is one of the GOATS of jrpgs. and probably my favourite game ever.

Grassey

Noooooo my order has been delayed due to understock....

Yaaaayyy I can finally finish XC2 first.....

nintendoo

Nintendo life giving this a 9 , complaining about campy dialogue ... So, is that really an 8 ? Or have they used up all their 10s for this year ?

Satturnfalls

Grassey wrote: »

Noooooo my order has been delayed due to understock....

Yaaaayyy I can finally finish XC2 first.....

Heck, who is that with? I was in two minds whether to pick this up bc i played it before.

sligeach

Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition - Switch vs Wii vs 3DS - The Digital Foundry Tech Review

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbF59jGO3ho

https://youtube.com/watch?v=TbF59jGO3ho

nintendoo

Digital foundry have found a great niche ... keeping everyone honest ... with their detailed factual performance reviews.

RobbingBandit

Argos currently €48.99 for Xenoblade Chronicles

GameStop and Smyths have it at €59.99

Grassey

Anyone who missed the keychain and really want it can get it cheap here

Aliexpress

Sephiroth_dude

Grassey wrote: »

Anyone who missed the keychain and really want it can get it cheap here

Aliexpress

Would you trust that site with credit card details?

Grassey

Sephiroth_dude wrote:

Would you trust that site with credit card details?

Been using them for years, using virtual Revolut card.

fixXxer

RobbingBandit wrote: »

Argos currently €48.99 for Xenoblade Chronicles

GameStop and Smyths have it at €59.99

Thanks for that, picked it up today. GameStop wa €64.99

nintendoo

Wow, big differences in price.

RobbingBandit

Kick a dog when it's down and all that

RobbingBandit

I'm hoping to get mine tomorrow.

RobbingBandit

Eurogamer article for those still 9n the fence yours truly included

https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2020-xenoblade-chronicles-definitive-edition-tech-analysis

RobbingBandit

Graphics are good in handheld mode I was worried screen is a bit jumpy in spots but overall an incredible leap from the 3ds version

sligeach

Monolith Soft celebrates 10 years of Xenoblade with some wallpapers.

There's a couple more variants here:

https://www.monolithsoft.co.jp/xb10th/