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Xenoblade Chronicles 3D: reviews thread
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Still two more weeks (USA), right? Too long!
I stopped playing this in Dolphin after about 8 hours, because the 3D version was announced. I much prefer my RPG's off screen or portable, so I was hype! I have this game paid off already and my Shulk Amiibo is next to me and ready to go!
Can't fucking wait!!!!
I stopped playing this in Dolphin after about 8 hours, because the 3D version was announced. I much prefer my RPG's off screen or portable, so I was hype! I have this game paid off already and my Shulk Amiibo is next to me and ready to go!
Can't fucking wait!!!!
nephilimdj
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That gonintendo quote lol
StarStabbedMoon
Member
Comes out next week in EU and Japan. That's why we're seeing reviews, mostly on international websites that have an EU audience. It's out the following week in NA.
StarStabbedMoon
Member
Reviews are assuming most people never played the original, and they're probably right to do so considering the extremely low amount of copies that were shipped. Fact is, for the most part these reviews simply aren't aimed at previous players, who are an extreme and very lucky minority. See my earlier post for framerate though.
I've reviewed the game: I can confirm that the game runs pretty well, but certain encounters can create framerate dips. similar to the original Wii game, in that aspect.
Basically performance is the same as in the wii game, which framerate could get so stuttery or slowed down and randomly speed back up that trying to get perfect b presses was a crapshoot.
Particularly if you have one or more ether/effects heavy party members, like riki melia or seventh, which I probably always had at least two of which in my party at all times.
Fortunately xenoblades battle system only kind of looks real time, its far closer to something more akin to chrono trigger except now the player can move during battle instead of just the enemy. Actual timing is really not a huge deal, as collision detection is pretty much non existant, and isnt the deciding factor of what determines a hit or miss, so performance hiccups really dont have any effect on the gameplay.
From what ive seen, its pretty much identical to the wii game asset wise, same low poly models, same low res blurry up close textures. I have noticed the grass sprites have been rearranged, and the tree leaf sprites have been redesigned. Much lower resolution because, well, 3ds screen, and the god awful 92ppi 3dsxl na doesnt have a choice but to get isnt helping in that regaurd...
I am pretty bummed about the shallow 3d effect, as Ive been wanting a 3d xenoblade ever since I saw those gorgeous deep 3d mpo's on the 3ds web browser years back.
But, still, its a portable xenoblade, and while the game looks gorgeous in dolphin (Particularly since most dolphin screens have already replaced all the textures with the high res pack), I would be lying if I said this game hinges on resolution and small details, its all about the scene composition, and that still shines, even through the 3ds. Its definitely a game that benefits from the convenience of portability, and the ability to simply close the 3ds, and then open it later and be right where you left off, no file loading.
Brawly Likes to Brawl
Member
Do you have any complaints about the sound quality?
no, at least with headphones. the OST gallery is also a nice addition
Brawly Likes to Brawl
Member
Welp, that combined with the price on Amazon JP means I'm gonna double dip.
Beginning of the game for 3DS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJpPQQEcMEg
Always love to see someone's first reaction to this game
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJpPQQEcMEg
Always love to see someone's first reaction to this game
MaverickHunterAsh
Member
GameXplain and Examiner reviewer here, and nope. It's best with headphones, of course, but even without them, XC 3D sounds surprisingly great and clear through the n3DS XL's speakers. No noticeable sound compression at all.
Pretty much this. The framerate really is no worse for the wear on the n3DS than it was on the Wii, even with the 3D on (barely there as it is), which I find pretty notable. But yeah, the game does suffer the occasional framerate dip when things get really crazy in a fight.
tonyh24613
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Ivan A Nguyen
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I am really tempted to get this. The reviews are good, but I haven't finished Bravely Default yet and it wouldn't feel right to grab another RPG at launch.
I think to remember that yes, it has different save slot...but I'd double check with someone else too.
OP Update with:
4Gamers.be: 85/100
Adam Prime
hates soccer, is Mexican
Ended up buying a NewXL after finding one on Craigslist for $150... with charger! So looking forward to playing through this again. I wonder if this will be as good as I remember it.
Ohmygoditsjrod
Banned
Looking excellent. Excited to play since I never got the chance to on the Wii.
chicagocubsfan
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Nah. It's less than 2 weeks away.
Benzychenz
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I think they would have announced that by now lol.
I would totally upgrade from my regular N3DS if they did. But Xenoblade is still a port of a relatively niche game, I'm still surprised we got the MH4U XL. Glad we did though, it looks better than the MM3D one.
For now I'm settling for this. Looks a bit better on black but still great.
Adam Prime
hates soccer, is Mexican
Right, there's no chance. I wouldn't bother, I don't think I could go back to standard size after having the XL. I think Nintendo was right in just giving us the XL, its the superior model.
Now if they released a White XL with colored buttons, the I'd be tempted!
I am not sure limited production is the culprit. My EB had a total of three preorders. This isn't some tiny shop, either. A town of 80,000 people, two EB stores, and probably 7 preorders total between them. I couldn't believe that so many people slept on this game.
MatrixMan.EXE
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Mine arrived this morning 
Mine arrived this morning
That's hot. Multiple save slots?
If you guys haven't, I recommend watching these Xenoblade tributes. Major spoilers though, I don't recommend if you have not played the game
https://youtu.be/sJMNwBcMNWw
https://youtu.be/Z6QX2BZSW1E
https://youtu.be/sJMNwBcMNWw
https://youtu.be/Z6QX2BZSW1E
The Elite
BOSS
Mine arrived this morning
Is the colour of the card any different?
Kenzodielocke
Banned
To what JRPG is this game comparable ? I bought a new 3DS and since this is a exclusive, I might try it out if it's my taste.
I describe it as a single player MMORPG. All the quests, the game world, and the combat system have a distinct MMO feel. The story is well done and the art direction is stunning.
Goddamn. I just started thinking how great it would be to play this with multiple players. Does X have any multiplayer capabilities?
Goddamn. I just started thinking how great it would be to play this with multiple players. Does X have any multiplayer capabilities?
is it? the character designs are so off-putting. still, I heard lots of good stuff about the game and will grab it the day after tomorrow.
nothing bad about weird japan stuff, but it just seems so damn generic. and the english voice acting is good? I was a bit bummed that they didn't include the japanese dub due to cartridge restrictions :/
In terms of how you play it, I think that FFXII is the closest analogue, in terms of having seamless combat and exploration aspects.
pinkurocket
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It's not really about the character designs honestly. The great art direction is found in the design of the world and the scope of things, with the atmosphere and great use of color and music to set the mood. The humanish character designs aren't spectacular but that's just a small detail really.
ok sounds good!
one more thing: is the exploration worthwhile and fulfilling in this game? I had the problem with Dragon Age Inquisition that exploring the yet beautiful areas was pointless because the loot or quests I got was bad or boring.
TheSlySoul
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Anyways, my card got charged for the plates. Hoping that means it will be shipped soon.
Hope the game is 60 AUD and not 70.
Hope the game is 60 AUD and not 70.
A lot of the reward for exploring is based largely on being able to find brand new vistas or areas that aren't so easily accessible, so it's a lot of exploring for the sake of discovering uncharted territory. That being said, some of those areas do house some items you can't get otherwise, along with some of the more powerful enemies in the game that can drop some of the best loot.
MatrixMan.EXE
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Just playing the prologue now so I'll let you know!
Pretty much the same as before D:
One thing I must say, this port runs a lot better than I thought it would. I've not turned 3D off yet and I've seen little to no frame drops. It's a buttery smooth 30 so far.
Just playing the prologue now so I'll let you know!
Pretty much the same as before D:
One thing I must say, this port runs a lot better than I thought it would. I've not turned 3D off yet and I've seen little to no frame drops. It's a buttery smooth 30 so far.
Great! This was one of my main concerns. Is it smooth on both cities and open plains?
MatrixMan.EXE
Member
Can confirm, multiple save slots. 3 in total.
I'm near the VERY end of Xenoblade on Wii but I haven't beaten yet, nor have I even booted up the game in months. I think I'm going to double dip when this comes out in NA and restart from scratch. It's a shame that my 90 hour file will remain incomplete for the time being.
I simply can't find time to sink into this game and it being on a portable will do wonders.
I simply can't find time to sink into this game and it being on a portable will do wonders.
MatrixMan.EXE
Member
Haven't got far enough just yet, though I'm hoping so. I'm going to try and play a good chunk this evening so I can asses how good the frame rate holds up. So far though, it's a quality port.
Adam Prime
hates soccer, is Mexican
.... That's insane, you're willing to start over! What area are you in? I would say just finish the game man.
Mega spoilers (obviously):
I'm inside the bionis about to enter the chamber to fight the Telethia that is merged with Melia's brother and Lorithia. The mechonis has been destroyed, Egil's dead. And Shulk is alive for some mysterious reason.
I have not been able to beat that boss battle, and put down the game for about 3 months now.
I have not been able to beat that boss battle, and put down the game for about 3 months now.
How far am I? I think I'm close to the end give the amount of shit going down.
Yes there's confirmed 4 co-op online quests, and 32 indirect online mode. Not sure what the 32 one is like, probably miiverse related.
Adam Prime
hates soccer, is Mexican
... Honestly, I don't remember. I played this game two years ago. I'm pretty darn sure you're close. I think there's one more "dungeon" after that part. I mean, I'm going to through a number out and say you're < ~10 hours away. And that's probably generous because EVERYTHING in this game takes a damn long time to do. You could easily knock that out in a good weekend.
The ending is good, I think, I remember. I liked it. I feel like this game had a nice pay off for all the hours I put in. I highly recommend finishing it - and then doing a completely different type of run when you replay it, maybe use different characters?