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[threelights]

Do I look like your slave or something? Hmmmph...

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Don't know which one will work better for you. If you want them in another position, let me know

I don't understand much about this stuff. But if in that first version you switch the logos, won't that make it better to see it?

So is this considered an action rpg?

The first one was not. There was even auto-attack and stuff. And apparently this is just the same but with more depth.

So I guess not...?

 

[Vena]

Wait, I thought the speeds on the disk read/load were the same as the flash storage.

 

[Converse]

This sounds immense, and it sounds a whole lot like my dream sequel to Xenoblade Chronicles. I like everything about this new information.

Looks like I'll be an Avalanche, Testament or Corepedian, though if it's styled like western open-world games, I guess building a few characters is an option, too.

 

[duckroll]

So is this considered an action rpg?

Nope. It plays like MMOs, kinda. When you target an enemy, you auto-attack when you're in range, you select abilities but a horizontal menu bar, and they all have cooldowns.

 

[alvis.exe]

What? She's easily my most useful when going for the minibosses. I rarely play her myself though, as it's one of the only things the CPU can get right.
In terms of gameplay I found Melia to be more fun to heal with (in some situations I use both as Melia isn't a healer proper), but I never felt that sharla was useless, particularly with Heal Round + Chain Heal.

Regardless, the loss of healing usually means fights are less complicated to compensate, which is boring.

You'd be surprised! I'm sure others can go more in depth as to how but if you have your party set up decently enough, Shulk's Light Heal is often more than enough with Riki's You Can Do It also being good. I know that was how I took on all of the superbosses, and if you (MAJOR SPOILERS obviously) look up videos on Youtube, I think you'll find that most people don't use Sharla in the party at all. Her damage output is poor and battles turn into a battle of attrition where she just tries to outheal the damage being done while your other two party members struggle to do as much damage as possible. I find that battles are actually a lot more fun and involved without her because you're not falling back on that crutch of having your dedicated healer keep your HP up.

So no, I'm pretty sure the fights won't be less complicated considering the "hardest" battles in the first game are more than easily enough taken on with teams without a dedicated healer

Though even after watching the Treehouse footage, I'm still not quite sure I understand how the Soul Voice works exactly but it's definitely one of the things I'm excited to dive into once I get the game in my hands.

 

[chadboban]

I don't understand much about this stuff. But if in that first version you switch the logos, won't that make it better to see it?


The first one was not. There was even auto-attack and stuff. And apparently this is just the same but with more depth.

So I guess not...?

I guess I could try some variations. This is my first time doing this on someone's avatar other than my own.

 

[moolamb]

Here are the Union emblems if anyone want to add to their avatar.

Thank you! Looks like I'm a Pathfinding Companion.

 

[InternHertz]

Takahashi recommends the digital version for those bothered by disk loading, but says they are working on improving the loading times on the disk version with Nintendo proper.

I'd take the eShop version just to be able to play (almost) the instant it's out...but the disk, man...the disk...
I think I'll bite the bullet this time and order the game with express shipping (hello, import taxes), so I don't have to wait 2 weeks between the release date and its arrival at my door.

 

[faridmon]

I really don't liek the fact that there are no healers.

 

[StreetsAhead]

The official site updated with the information on Nagi & Guin from Famitsu, though they were the only new stuff added this week that I can tell.

http://xenobladex.jp/

 

[TheMoon]

I really don't liek the fact that there are no healers.

Why? You can still heal yourself and you just simply don't have to waste an ability on healing and can focus on other stuff.

 

[Flakster99]

Have you played The Last Story already? If not, do that. ASAP!

Thanks for the tip. I missed out on The Last Story last gen due to a variety of reasons, some personal, some gaming related, I think it is time to remedy that situation.

 

[TheMoon]

Thanks for the tip. I missed out on The Last Story last gen due to a variety of reasons, some personal, some gaming related, I think it is time to remedy that situation.

It's right up there with Xenoblade. I'd be just as hyped for a (spiritual) sequel if they ever decided to make one as I am for XenobladeX right now.

 

[Flakster99]

It's right up there with Xenoblade. I'd be just as hyped for a (spiritual) sequel if they ever decided to make one as I am for XenobladeX right now.

Good to know.

I greatly enjoyed Xenoblade which is THE reason why I am looking forward to Xenoblade Chronicles X, it looks to be a massive upgrade in everything I enjoyed about Xenoblade.

 

[Tidus_Great]

I could be misremembering, but I thought Takahashi also mentioned at one point that X would have a heavier or more complex story than Xenoblade's.

hopefully this is true. Takahashis games definetely have a history of emphasis on story which is why I love his work. Xenogears, Xenosaga and Xenoblade are some of the best games I've ver played.

 

[TheGreatLugia]

hopefully this is true. Takahashis games definetely have a history of emphasis on story which is why I love his work. Xenogears, Xenosaga and Xenoblade are some of the best games I've ver played.

I'm pretty sure the story is still a major focus if the E3 trailer is any indication.

 

[foxuzamaki]

Here are the Union emblems if anyone want to add to their avatar.



Path Finder



Arms



Colepedian



Avalanche



Arms



Inter Ceptor



Land Bank



Testament



Companion

Can somebody put colepedian in my avatar and I'll put it on when I get home?

 

[Dirtie]

-About 90 songs in the game. Sawano involved in all of them.
-Xenoblade had 1 vocal song at the end, but XenobladeX has many vocal song. (Many for RPG)

:/

Everything else sounds awesome at least. As long the open-worldness doesn't negatively impact on the story and whatnot too much.

 

[DangerMouse]

Game's gonna be epic as hell, can't freaking wait!

Takahashis games definetely have a history of emphasis on story which is why I love his work. Xenogears, Xenosaga and Xenoblade are some of the best games I've ver played.

Yup. I love his games.

 

[chadboban]

Can somebody put colepedian in my avatar and I'll put it on when I get home?

Where do you want it?

Edit: Made two. The emblem is slightly bigger in the second one.

Let me know if you need anything changed.

 

[Fandangox]

Do I look like your slave or something? Hmmmph...

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Don't know which one will work better for you. If you want them in another position, let me know

Oh man the first one is JUST how I wanted it, thanks a bunch!

 

[Currygan]

THREE HUNDRED HOURS??
that's like, 6000 hours for me!

omggfgfgfgfgfggf bye laif

 

[Altima]

I hope it is not 300 hr. of fetch quests like Xenoblade 1.

 

[kunonabi]

I really don't liek the fact that there are no healers.

I'm all for it since the computer a.i was pretty stupid in the first game and I ended up having to do all the healing myself. Sure, Sharla was my favorite character but it was still annoying.

 

[Regiruler]

Oh man the first one is JUST how I wanted it, thanks a bunch!

You'll be in quite the awkward state if you can only be in one at a time.

As for myself, my allegiance is apparent.

 

[foxuzamaki]

Where do you want it?

Edit: Made two. The emblem is slightly bigger in the second one.

Let me know if you need anything changed.

Thanks!

 

[Elfforkusu]

I'm ready!

 

[Drac84]

 

[sora87]

Can't think of a better way to spend 300 hours!

 

[olimpia84]

Can't wait to watch all those 100 hours speedruns on Youtube.

 

[random25]

Alright. Official member of ARMS.

 

[Elfforkusu]

Can't wait to watch all those 100 hours speedruns on Youtube.

:lol

"A new world record of 98:57:26!"

 

[DJIzana]

Can't wait to watch all those 100 hours speedruns on Youtube.

The one time I'll be going on a media blackout. I'll refuse to watch anything that isn't a trailer from Nintendo.

 

[udivision]

I hope it is not 300 hr. of fetch quests like Xenoblade 1.

The extra hours in Xenoblade were organic, so I assume it'll be the same for Cross.

The extra hours will be "pointless" things like going back to that area that you're sure you saw that level 40 giant crab that you couldn't beat 10 hours ago but now you're gonna try your luck...

...and it'll be great.

 

[Sterok]

Almost everything here sounds exciting. I'm not normally big on huge open world games, but being able to fly a giant mech around will surely make it worthwhile. As for length, I expect the main story to be about 60 hours for a normal playthrough, maybe 40 if you really rush it. Sidequests of course will bump that up 20-80 hours depending on a bunch of factors. Either way, this will surely keep me busy when I get around to it. Hopefully a decent amount of quests are somewhat interesting.

 

[tonyh24613]

Can't wait to watch all those 100 hours speedruns on Youtube.

I don't know, Xenoblade's RTA is less than 10hrs...

 

[Mockingbird]

How the heck I'm supposed to play and finish a game that has 300 hours of content??? Bring it on!! Now I understand why this game has been delayed so many times. The wait will be oh so worth it!

Don't think you can say it's been delayed when it was never dated.


Man I am hyped!!!

 

[KingSnake]

Here are the Union emblems if anyone want to add to their avatar.



Path Finder - In charge of data probe installation.

I have chosen. This is where my mission should start.

 

[bequietdrive]

That sounds pretty huge.

How is this stacking up to other open world games on other platforms?

 

[BY2K]

That sounds pretty huge.

How is this stacking up to other open world games on other platforms?

Skyrim is 37.1km square. Just Cause 2 is 1035km square. GTAV is in the 120 range I think.

 

[Tom_Cody]

I don't know why, but I the faction thing has me extremely excited. There is an old-school role playing element to that. Like, the notion of playing as a Testament or Arms is just super cool to me.

 

[ferixdacat]

Does anyone have scans of the famitsu feature on Xenoblade X yet?

 

[random25]

Does anyone have scans of the famitsu feature on Xenoblade X yet?

You can find them floating on other sites.

 

[Ricky 7]

It's gonna take me more than a year to complete this game.

 

[ferixdacat]

You can find them floating on other sites.

Thanks! found it on the imageboard website, boy ppl on there are not as excited about this game.

 

[BGBW]

Did you play Xenoblade? Because Sharla (the dedicated healer), was easily the least useful party member in it

I used her. Now as much a Melia, but still found her useful to play as.

 

[TheMoon]

Does anyone have scans of the famitsu feature on Xenoblade X yet?

throw those words into google and you shall be rewarded.

THREE HUNDRED HOURS??
that's like, 6000 hours for me!

omggfgfgfgfgfggf bye laif

 

[Dark_castle]

Why would anyone want to join a union completely dedicated to fetch quest/collectathon? Sounds bizarre, really.

 

[Dark_castle]

THREE HUNDRED HOURS??
that's like, 6000 hours for me!

omggfgfgfgfgfggf bye laif

Did you set your timezone to Dragon Ball Z?

 

[bomblord1]

Size is disappointing it's not even half the size of the just cause 2 map which was pretty tiny.

Only way around it I see is if they artificially enhance the size by making traversal slow.