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Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition

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  • #2
    sligeach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,087 ✭✭✭✭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/


  • #3
    Doodah7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,906 ✭✭✭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!!


  • #4
    RedXIV
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 8,565 ✭✭✭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.....


  • #5
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,811 CMod ✭✭✭✭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!


  • #6
    super_furry
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,385 ✭✭✭✭super_furry


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


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  • #7
    CastorTroy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,610 ✭✭✭✭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.


  • #8
    Banjo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,485 ✭✭✭✭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 :)


  • #9
    sligeach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,087 ✭✭✭✭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.


  • #10
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 54,190 CMod ✭✭✭✭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.


  • #11
    sligeach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,087 ✭✭✭✭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/


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  • #12
    sligeach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,087 ✭✭✭✭sligeach


    Xenoblade Definitive Edition Introduction Video
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8gQhbTn6ss

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

    It's in Japanese.


  • #13
    sligeach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,087 ✭✭✭✭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!


  • #14
    sligeach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,087 ✭✭✭✭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!


  • #15
    skerry
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,871 ✭✭✭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


  • #16
    Sephiroth_dude
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 81,247 Mod ✭✭✭✭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 :(


  • #17
    sligeach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,087 ✭✭✭✭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


  • #18
    sligeach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,087 ✭✭✭✭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


  • #19
    sligeach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,087 ✭✭✭✭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/


  • #20
    Sephiroth_dude
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 81,247 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sephiroth_dude


    Pre load complete


  • #21
    sligeach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,087 ✭✭✭✭sligeach


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

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


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  • #22
    nintendoo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 482 ✭✭nintendoo


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


  • #23
    Andrew76
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 11,410 Mod ✭✭✭✭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.


  • #24
    Doodah7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,906 ✭✭✭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.


  • #25
    sligeach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,087 ✭✭✭✭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


  • #26
    Satturnfalls
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 132 ✭✭Satturnfalls


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


  • #27
    Grassey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,393 ✭✭✭Grassey


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

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


  • #28
    nintendoo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 482 ✭✭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 ?


  • #29
    Satturnfalls
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 132 ✭✭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.


  • #30
    sligeach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,087 ✭✭✭✭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


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  • #31
    nintendoo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 482 ✭✭nintendoo


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


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