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[Deadpool_X]

That is incredibly lame and suicide for this game. But thank you for responding.

I disagree. What new console doesn't have exclusive titles, even if it is backwards compatible with the previous system? It's called building value for the new system.

 

[Overside]

That is incredibly lame and suicide for this game. But thank you for responding.

The old
3ds isn't powerful enough to run the game.

 

[phoenix3934]

That is incredibly lame and suicide for this game. But thank you for responding.

That's because the regular 3DS doesn't strong enough to run this game.

 

[Grief.exe]

That is incredibly lame and suicide for this game. But thank you for responding.

There's no way this game could have run on the old 3DS with playable frame rates.

This was a cheap, legitimate way for Nintendo to add value to their new system.

 

[Golgo 13]

I understand all these things guys. I'm just annoyed I can't play it without replacing my perfectly functional 3DS XL.

 

[boclfon479]

Nope. Like that throughout the game. *shrugs*

Born in a world of Strife! Against the odds! We choose to FIGHT!

But in all seriously, I really liked the taking. There may have been a lot of it, but to me it showed that they were working together, rather than just having 3 silent protagonists that happen to be attacking the same thing at the same time

 

[Peltz]

I'm skeptical this strategy will work.

Lol... you and me both man. You and me both.

I'm just going to finish off the last 2-5 hours and be done with it.

It's a phenomenal game but I always struggle to finish games this long. Zelda games are typically the longest games I routinely finish. But this game dwarfs any Zelda. My inability to stick with it has nothing to do with the game's quality and everything to do with my habits as a gamer. It's a 10/10 for me regardless of the ending.

 

[Overside]

Lol... you and me both man. You and me both.

I'm just going to finish off the last 2-5 hours and be done with it.

It's a phenomenal game but I always struggle to finish games this long. Zelda games are typically the longest games I routinely finish. But this game dwarfs any Zelda. My inability to stick with it has nothing to do with the game's quality and everything to do with my habits as a gamer. It's a 10/10 for me regardless of the ending.

Heh, now I want to read your reaction to the endgame.

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

So no New 3DS XL bundle for this game?

 

[ZeroX03]

I'll have it in roughly 36 hours! Plates too!

Big tip to newcomers: don't stick with Shulk the whole game. There's a certain boss - everyone knows who I mean - who will kick your ass if you haven't learned how to use magic characters. I'm going to use as little Shulk as possible.

Can confirm, multiple save slots. 3 in total.

Fantastic thank you.

 

[SkyOdin]

Big tip to newcomers: don't stick with Shulk the whole game. There's a certain boss - everyone knows who I mean - who will kick your ass if you haven't learned how to use magic characters. I'm going to use as little Shulk as possible.

I'll second that suggestion. It is easy for someone to get lulled into thinking that they have to directly control Shulk, since he is the main character and has some powerful unique skills, but that isn't the case at all. Shulk is probably the least interesting character to control directly. If you vary your team a lot and figure out which characters you enjoy controlling, you might get a lot more fun out of the game.

I'll follow up with a second suggestion for new players: don't get locked into thinking that you need a tank-healer-DPS team. Every combination of characters in the game can be viable if you know how to use them. Some of the teams that seem the most atypical at first can be the most effective and fun. There is a lot of room to be creative with team and character builds, so enjoy that part of the game.

 

[TheMoon]

Fantastic thank you.

The Wii game had 3 save slots, too.

 

[Red Hood]

Never played Xenoblade before, should I hunt for a second-hand Wii version (~ € 50. edit: better yet, it's like € 60/70. ) or get this full price? I do want the "full" experience from the console version, but the native resolutions kinda looks baddish, whereas I hope the 3DS version looks a bit smoother due to it being on a much smaller screen.

 

[Zing]

Based on watching video of the 3DS version, I would stick with the Wii game. I'm currently playing the Wii version again. Maybe I'm being deceived, but the textures look worse on the 3DS version. Also, I would not want to first experience the stunning grand vistas in this game on a small screen.

Other than a large amount of aliasing, the Wii version looks fine to me on a 50" screen.

 

[Rich!]

My copy is dispatched! I shall have it tomorrow morning

Yesss

 

[Brawly Likes to Brawl]

Never played Xenoblade before, should I hunt for a second-hand Wii version (~ € 50. edit: better yet, it's like € 60/70. ) or get this full price? I do want the "full" experience from the console version, but the native resolutions kinda looks baddish, whereas I hope the 3DS version looks a bit smoother due to it being on a much smaller screen.

Performance wise they both seem to be the same. If you don't mind playing on a smaller screen you might as well save some money and go with the 3DS version.

 

[Netto-kun]

It's Reyn time. So far the 3D effect in the game is kind of meh.

 

[shandy706]

Seeing this, I think the Wii game will be my first purchase of a Wii game for my Wii U.

Looks great.

 

[evanmisha]

GameSeek just shipped my copy! Still no word on my cover plates from fnac, though

 

[Overside]

Never played Xenoblade before, should I hunt for a second-hand Wii version (~ € 50. edit: better yet, it's like € 60/70. ) or get this full price? I do want the "full" experience from the console version, but the native resolutions kinda looks baddish, whereas I hope the 3DS version looks a bit smoother due to it being on a much smaller screen.

The games are identical content and asset wise, the portable port is the 'full' version.

If you are already complaining about the Wii versions res of 480X800, I don't think going for 3ds @240X800 (3d) or 240X400 (2d) is going to help.

If you have the normal new 3ds and it's 120ppi screen, it might be all right, if you have the new 3ds xl and it's 92ppi screen, and jaggie's bother you, you will be in jaggie hell.

The best native hardware running solution for res and ppi would be playing the Wii game on the gamepad.

 

[Deleted member 752119]

I was tempted to pick this up, but changed my mind for the time being. I'm sucked into Bloodborne, and have a backlog on 3DS as is. I'll grab it down the road when I have time to play another super long game.

 

[theprodigy]

Seeing this, I think the Wii game will be my first purchase of a Wii game for my Wii U.

Looks great.

good choice!

Spoiler

hope you don't mind your backlog piling up while you play it

 

[Servbot24]

I understand all these things guys. I'm just annoyed I can't play it without replacing my perfectly functional 3DS XL.

Welcome to the world of advancing technology.

 

[Rich!]

I understand all these things guys. I'm just annoyed I can't play it without replacing my perfectly functional 3DS XL.

Your OG 3DS XL isn't powerful enough to run Xenoblade. If it wasn't for the upgraded specs of the N3DS, it wouldn't exist in a portable form today at all.

You're gonna have to deal with that fact.

 

[ilium]

Tempted to get this, looks pretty awesome! (Except for those Character animations, especially walking...)

So exploration is encouraged right? Is there crafting? How anime cringe cheesy is the story?

 

[Zing]

Exploration, yes.

Crafting, kind of. You can make gems. One thing I enjoy is the trading mechanic. Basically, instead of simply selling your loot and buying what you want at shops, you can trade your loot directly with named NPCs at face value.

The story is great (so far for me).

 

[InternHertz]

I'm still waiting for the JP eShop to update with the game
So pumped to return to the game soon, event though I have put more than 120 hours in my game on Wii (did a 100% run, or at least a 99.5% if you count quests you can't do if you choose one path or the other) and watched chuggaaconroy's playthrough recently.

 

[Starzonedge]

I want to play Bloodborne but I promised myself to beat Xenoblade first. I reached (only mentioning the area I'm in)

Spoiler

Mechonis Field

. How far am I? My PS4 arrives tomorrow. D;

 

[Rich!]

Charming as always

Thanks, dearest. xx

 

[Danneee]

My copy is on its way and should arrive tomorrow, woho!

 

[Rich!]

My copy is on its way and should arrive tomorrow, woho!

Awesome!!

Its totally not my first time playing, more like the fifth, but I'm damn excited. I've always wanted a portable version of Xenoblade.

 

[Saiyan-Rox]

Just read the game requires a bigger than 8GB SD card in order to download....anyone know exactly how many blocks it'll take?

Also don't suppose anyone has seen the coverplate for sale in the UK anywhere? it's OOS everywhere but the nintendo store and it's with the console.

 

[TheMoon]

Just read the game requires a bigger than 8GB SD card in order to download....anyone know exactly how many blocks it'll take?

You misread. It requires a card bigger than the default 4GB. Not 8GB. It's 29,500 blocks aka 3.6GB (or 3.7GB depending on where you look). Officially, it won't fit on a 4GB card.

All of this will be answered in tomorrow's OT, btw.

 

[Saiyan-Rox]

You misread. It requires a card bigger than the default 4GB. Not 8GB. It's 29,500 blocks aka 3.6GB (or 3.7GB depending on where you look). Officially, it won't fit on a 4GB card.

All of this will be answered in tomorrow's OT, btw.

So it's a case of GAME being wrong again? not that it surprises me. such a lousy POS company http://www.game.co.uk/en/xenoblade-...erchname=3ds-_-banner-_-XenobladeChronicles3D

29,000 is good then looks like i'll be dipping into the digital version. I don't want to be giving GAME profit which they don't make on codes lol

 

[TheMoon]

So it's a case of GAME being wrong again? not that it surprises me. such a lousy POS company http://www.game.co.uk/en/xenoblade-...erchname=3ds-_-banner-_-XenobladeChronicles3D

29,000 is good then looks like i'll be dipping into the digital version. I don't want to be giving GAME profit which they don't make on codes lol

GAME isn't wrong. You just didn't read it right.

To download Xenoblade Chronicles 3D you will require an 8GB or larger microSD memory card.

"8GB or larger"

8GB

or (!!!!!)

larger.

 

[Saiyan-Rox]

Well at least I know it'll fit on there okay. ordered and now just to wait.....

 

[DTU]

GAME isn't wrong. You just didn't read it right.



"8GB or larger"

8GB

or (!!!!!)

larger.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001F7AJKI/?tag=neogaf0e-20 - $10 and you get 2x that much space.

 

[Assault]

Glad this port is getting good reviews, 'cus I've been wanting to play this game for years but was not prepared to pay over the odds for the Wii version.

 

[Rich!]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001F7AJKI/?tag=neogaf0e-20 - $10 and you get 2x that much space.

He's in the UK.

But yeah, SD cards are dirt cheap here too.

 

[TheMoon]

Fuck waiting. People are getting the game today.

OT is live: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=158368036

 

[Rich!]

Hooray

And yeah I got my game literally just now lol

 

[TheMoon]

Hooray

And yeah I got my game literally just now lol

I basically did that because you said you'd get it in the morning and I knew you'd be grumpy if there was no OT by then

 

[Rich!]

I basically did that because you said you'd get it in the morning and I knew you'd be grumpy if there was no OT by then

Nah I'm just going into work now, not gonna even be able to think about the game until 5

 

[TheMoon]

Nah I'm just going into work now, not gonna even be able to think about the game until 5

Not taking any chances with you

 

[E_Darkness]

Eurogamer

The majesty of Monolith Soft's original, and the surprising faithfulness in so much of Monster Games' port, makes Xenoblade Chronicles 3D a worthwhile effort, even if it's never going to be enough to persuade people to upgrade to the New 3DS that's required to play it. It's also a worthwhile reminder of the craft of Takahashi as we approach the release of Xenoblade Chronicles X, the follow-up optimistically pencilled in for western release later this year. Ultimately, it's also a reminder that just because you can do something, doesn't mean you should: this is still a better RPG than most, but it's certainly not the recommended way to enjoy Monolith Soft's epic.

 

[Neon_Icarus]

So usgamer posted their final verdict on the game and it looks like they weren't too impressed, especially Jeremy Parish.



Xenoblade Chronicles is an above-average RPG hamstrung by a really bad port. From the muddy visuals to the barebones interface, it's hardly a visual showcase for the New 3DS. It has merit, and its best qualities still manage to shine through on the small screen, but it's definitely not the optimal way to enjoy one of the more celebrated RPGs of the last generation.

3/5

It's kinda weird to find two JRPG experts (and people whos opinions I respect a lot too) writing a single review and both feeling so lukewarm on such a beloved game. What are the chances?

 

[TheMoon]

So usgamer posted their final verdict on the game and it looks like they weren't too impressed, especially Jeremy Parish.



Xenoblade Chronicles is an above-average RPG hamstrung by a really bad port. From the muddy visuals to the barebones interface, it's hardly a visual showcase for the New 3DS. It has merit, and its best qualities still manage to shine through on the small screen, but it's definitely not the optimal way to enjoy one of the more celebrated RPGs of the last generation.

3/5

It's kinda weird to find two JRPG experts (and people whos opinions I respect a lot too) writing a single review and both feeling so lukewarm on such a beloved game. What are the chances?

I don't get it either, I read the whole thing earlier. Jeremy says it's probably more on him since he's just not compatible with what this game offers but when he talks about specifics it comes across like he's either not trying or not "getting" it or hasn't gotten far enough maybe. It's bizarre to me on a whole. Kat saying she started skipping cutscenes broke my heart a bit (while I do agree Riki's English VO is horrible). Out of anyone, I would've expected those two to appreciate and love the game for the masterpiece that it is so I'm just baffled.

 

[YoYo Switch]

how are the colors in this game? i just saw video of the wii version and i thought it looked incredible. the grass was so green!

it looks really washed out on all these off screen videos on 3ds tho. i own the wii version but haven't played it. are the colors really that bad? i was gonna pick this up today.

 

[TheMoon]

edit. nvm you found the thread

 

[Neon_Icarus]

I don't get it either, I read the whole thing earlier. Jeremy says it's probably more on him since he's just not compatible with what this game offers but when he talks about specifics it comes across like he's either not trying or not "getting" it or hasn't gotten far enough maybe. It's bizarre to me on a whole. Kat saying she started skipping cutscenes broke my heart a bit (while I do agree Riki's English VO is horrible). Out of anyone, I would've expected those two to appreciate and love the game for the masterpiece that it is so I'm just baffled.

Well at least they didn't rush the review for release. They gave the game a chance. I do wonder if playing the game now, after years of some very vocal people heaping praise on the game and the big drama with the Project Rainfall and everything, might have made them a bit more critical towards the game. In 2015, Xenoblade is a critical darling and no overlooked gem.

That or people like different things I guess.