Sound Selection is pretty awful but the Zelda one was selection and had 20+ tracks. It will have the town, overworld, fight, and a few nonspoiler big battle songs.
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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Releases December 1st 2017
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Sound Selection is pretty awful but the Zelda one was selection and had 20+ tracks. It will have the town, overworld, fight, and a few nonspoiler big battle songs.
MegaManTrigger
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RPGCrazied
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Are you gonna buy a Switch in December 1st?
I'm trying to get the Odyssey bundle, but it still isn't on Amazon.
Even more good luck with that one. The number of people I heard that they were just going to wait for Mario... that will be a hot item.
RPGCrazied
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I want to order it today, I'm F5ing like mad.
Flying Toaster
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My Gamestop allowed the pre order of the controller but not the LE. Lame.
The Hermit
Member
You sunofabitch
That's baffling. You gotta appreciate even the sheer scope of these games. I'm playing Breath of the Wild right now and it's pretty clear that Nintendo took some notes on scale from Monolith
Yautja_Warrior
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Pleasantly surprised it's made this year, with no delay. It's looking brilliant and it will be awesome to have a great JRPG to play on the handheld.
Switch is killing it right now.
Zelda BotW,
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe,
Arms,
Splatoon 2,
Xenoblade Chronicles 2,
Mario Oddessy,
What an amazing first year for 1st party exclusives and even decent 3rd party support too, which many people didn't believe would happen.
Switch is killing it right now.
Zelda BotW,
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe,
Arms,
Splatoon 2,
Xenoblade Chronicles 2,
Mario Oddessy,
What an amazing first year for 1st party exclusives and even decent 3rd party support too, which many people didn't believe would happen.
HackTheSlash
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Rowleyfan3620
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What makes this game "Chronicles 2" instead of "Xenoblade 3" ?
Mr. Wonderful
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Moderators forgive me, this is the last time.
This is the one game that makes me go "I wish the Switch had HDR."
NinjaCoachZ
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"X" is basically a side series that focuses more on exploration and a stronger sci-fi bent. "Xenoblade (numbered)" is story-focused with a more linear gameplay setup. Before X came out Takahashi was very clear that it was its own thing and not a pure Xenoblade sequel. He treats the two titles as very different types of games.
We don't know but the Titan in cat form in Rex's helmet makes it unlikely IMO. As for Blades, I'd go with a hard no. Pyra will always be dressed for the next swimsuit photoshoot throughout the game, bet on it.
RPGCrazied
Member
Man, fuck Amazon. lol
Tired of waiting. I ordered it on gamestop.com
Will "switch" to Amazon if its any cheaper.
Tired of waiting. I ordered it on gamestop.com
Will "switch" to Amazon if its any cheaper.
Bleh, don't want that. Was great in the original so Sharla didn't have to wear her default outfit. Still getting the game, but I'm going to love looking at the scenery. Not so much the characters.
HackTheSlash
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Every time i see an American pre-order, it raises my blood pressure. I expect to be dead by morning lol.
Lets go Amazon or Best Buy. Update your shit lol.
Lets go Amazon or Best Buy. Update your shit lol.
RPGCrazied
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Well, gamestop.com doesn't charge you before it ships. You could order there and cancel it if its cheaper or whatever on Amazon.
Amazon.de has the Limited Edition for preorder it costs 99 Euro though...
I still preordered it, might drop before launching, we'll see.
It's already the second most wanted item in the videogames category, also Mario Odyssey Bundle with the Switch is at 12 and Odyssey at 8...
It's funny how the direct influenced pre-orders that much, Mario Odyssey was in high demand before but never cracked the top 10.
BTW: you see if something is successful if the BUNDLE is the same price as ordering the game and the console separately, lol...
I still preordered it, might drop before launching, we'll see.
It's already the second most wanted item in the videogames category, also Mario Odyssey Bundle with the Switch is at 12 and Odyssey at 8...
It's funny how the direct influenced pre-orders that much, Mario Odyssey was in high demand before but never cracked the top 10.
BTW: you see if something is successful if the BUNDLE is the same price as ordering the game and the console separately, lol...
I watched on my laptop and now I have to watch it again on my Chromecast in the living room because of you.
RPGCrazied
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I'll play this day 1, unless gamestop cancels my order, though don't see why they would.
Can't wait.
Can't wait.
Mr. Nice_Guy
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Like, shockingly so. Is the VO strike hurting them this badly? Everything about this game looks so damn good, except the character designs, which look like they are out of a How to Draw Manga book for the most part, especially in the faces. But the battle system looks like an absolute blast.
TheGreatLugia
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This game is being localized by Nintendo of Europe, who also handled the Xenoblade 1 localization. They're not affected by the VO strike.
-shadow-
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It's being localised in Europe, so I have no idea why it's so bad since the strike isn't here. Especially since NOE has a track record that's more good than bad...
My interest in this has increased after the Direct showing. The characters looks better now I believe (except for that utter trash girl Design my god I hope I can put a normal costume on her). Problem is Ni no Kuni 2 is coming out 6 weeks after this and I'm getting that one on day 1 no matter what. So I'll skip Xenoblade 2 for now and get it during a drought or something.
BanjoLayleeYookaKazooie
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The voice actor strike has absolutely nothing to do with this, that is a strike only concerning the regulations in America and the localisation for this has been handled by Nintendo of Europe since they handled the well received localisation of the first game which gave killer robots cockney accents and after the lukewarm at best reception to Nintendo of America's handling of the Xenoblade Chronicles X localisation they've seen if they can repeat the trick with Xenoblade Chronicles 2, which is why the characters here have English and Scottish accents.
Now you are at least informed
TheMoon
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X was not 2. That simple.
X was about open world, do watcha wanna, sci-fi focus, all about mechs, explore, explore, explore, less story focusXenoblade and Xenoblade 2 are big worlds, somewhat linear progression through them tied together big grand story with sci-fi/fantasy bland.
Do we actually know this? I hear people say this but never have I seen a source for that statement. Do we just assume this because of British accents?
TheGreatLugia
Banned
The voice actor strike has absolutely nothing to do with this, that is a strike only concerning the regulations in America and the localisation for this has been handled by Nintendo of Europe since they handled the well received localisation of the first game which gave killer robots cockney accents and after the lukewarm at best reception to Nintendo of America's handling of the Xenoblade Chronicles X localisation they've seen if they can repeat the trick with Xenoblade Chronicles 2, which is why the characters here have English and Scottish accents.
Now you are at least informed
I thought the XCX localization was generally well received aside from a certain former poster.
TheMoon
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It was. Not overwhelmingly positive but generally well received is a tame enough statement to be accurate.
TheGreatLugia
Banned
Yep. Here's the source: https://kotaku.com/xenoblade-chronicles-xs-director-on-localization-change-1796157409
BanjoLayleeYookaKazooie
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I am mulling over the exact same issue myself. I'm confident this will be good, especially for someone who loves both the first Chronicles and X, but I may just wait for reviews before I make up my mind about trying to play 2 lengthy JRPGs back-to-back.
I just feel like having played Xenoblade Chronicles on both Wii and 3DS as well as X on Wii U within the last 3 years if I'm to skip out on one for a few months it'll be this game rather than Ni No Kuni, which I have only played through once and I am very intrigued about the direction the sequel has gone in.
If only NNK2 hadn't been delayed I think things would've been so much easier!
TheMoon
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Thanks!
It should maybe be noted that the localization producer & director from Xenoblade left NOE some years ago. Nintendo Pocket Football Club was his last project.
I am mulling over the exact same issue myself. I'm confident this will be good, especially for someone who loves both the first Chronicles and X, but I may just wait for reviews before I make up my mind about trying to play 2 lengthy JRPGs back-to-back.
I just feel like having played Xenoblade Chronicles on both Wii and 3DS as well as X on Wii U within the last 3 years if I'm to skip out on one for a few months it'll be this game rather than Ni No Kuni, which I have only played through once and I am very intrigued about the direction the sequel has gone in.
If only NNK2 hadn't been delayed I think things would've been so much easier!
Excited for NNK2 especially on PC, but with this being on Switch it makes it the obvious choice for me. Really tough to sitdown and play a 100 hr RPG these days, but a portable makes it doable.
RPGCrazied
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Did they say you can switch armor? I have yet to see the main character in any other outfit other then his scuba gear.
At least we know it has functions though when he goes underwater and his little pet lives in his helmet.
At least we know it has functions though when he goes underwater and his little pet lives in his helmet.
I'm guessing not. You could in the other games, but there's no way they've shown so much of this one yet not mentioned a word about customizing your characters' appearance. A shame, but I guess they decided against it in the end.
Mr. Nice_Guy
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The voice actor strike has absolutely nothing to do with this, that is a strike only concerning the regulations in America and the localisation for this has been handled by Nintendo of Europe since they handled the well received localisation of the first game which gave killer robots cockney accents and after the lukewarm at best reception to Nintendo of America's handling of the Xenoblade Chronicles X localisation they've seen if they can repeat the trick with Xenoblade Chronicles 2, which is why the characters here have English and Scottish accents.
Now you are at least informed
Thanks for the heads up! I loved Metal Face's voice, so if this game has anything ridiculous like that I will be much happier haha. But yeah, maybe they just picked bad takes for the trailer. Here's hoping at least.
But you could get different outfits as the story progresses or as reward for side missions.
That's pretty common in jrpg's.
Neoleo2143
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https://topics.nintendo.co.jp/c/article/91de0ccd-96a8-11e7-8cda-063b7ac45a6d.html
https://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/204208-xenoblade-chronicles-2/75773353?page=1
Translation of a new Message by Takahashi
Takahashi confirms multiple battle themes so that explains why the temp. boss theme (which was in the E3 demo for the boss) and the unique monster theme are different.
https://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/204208-xenoblade-chronicles-2/75773353?page=1
Translation of a new Message by Takahashi
Takahashi confirms multiple battle themes so that explains why the temp. boss theme (which was in the E3 demo for the boss) and the unique monster theme are different.
Gotdatmoney
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Xenoblade 1 had 2 battle themes. Wonder if it will work the same way
God to God
Do we know if you can actually go underwater though? In previous Xenoblade games you could always swim on the surface (but never underwater). Sure, Rex has lore behind his outfit but we don't know if it will actually serve a functional purpose in game, like being able to explore underwater.