Adam Prime
hates soccer, is Mexican
Like most people here, I played through Xenogears and Cross whilst I was a young boy, in high school. While I enjoyed the game play, music, and graphics of both of these games... the story didn't make much or any sense. I could tell there was something there, and there was a lot of effort put into it, and it was clearly well thought-out but hell... I couldn't make sense of it. I'm sure you can find a post I've made on GAF talking about Xenogears just being a freaking mess and the writers of the game were out of their freaking mind writing something that nobody could ever understand or figure out.
Well at least one person on the internet did, and made a GREAT video series about both games. I think the visual(s) in the video along with the explanation that goes with it really is what helped me get it all down.
Here's the two part Xenogears video done by YouTube user: Terracorrupt
Part 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DadAepW4LD8
Part 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOaNr6jUuqQ
I feel like every time I re-watch them, I get it more and more and are able to make connections better. Honestly now that I see the big/whole picture I really want to give this game a replay to experience the finder details. I now whole heartedly appreciate the story and what the scenario writers were hoping to achieve int his game. I also really respect the translation to get it there.
Here's the Chrono Trigger/Cross videos, also great and gives me greater appreciation for that story line as well.
Trigger
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bl6Uqb9cJag
Cross
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbs9OVW2s0k
Further details
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1OQ7oxrXAs
I would hope to see these games released again on PC or Mobile to give them a replay with a few enhancements like the recent Final Fantasy releases. If you have a Vita/PSP I'd highly recommend them both, as they make better portable experiences than sit down in front of your TV and play this old pixelated game experiences.
Well at least one person on the internet did, and made a GREAT video series about both games. I think the visual(s) in the video along with the explanation that goes with it really is what helped me get it all down.
Here's the two part Xenogears video done by YouTube user: Terracorrupt
Part 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DadAepW4LD8
Part 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOaNr6jUuqQ
I feel like every time I re-watch them, I get it more and more and are able to make connections better. Honestly now that I see the big/whole picture I really want to give this game a replay to experience the finder details. I now whole heartedly appreciate the story and what the scenario writers were hoping to achieve int his game. I also really respect the translation to get it there.
Here's the Chrono Trigger/Cross videos, also great and gives me greater appreciation for that story line as well.
Trigger
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bl6Uqb9cJag
Cross
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbs9OVW2s0k
Further details
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1OQ7oxrXAs
I would hope to see these games released again on PC or Mobile to give them a replay with a few enhancements like the recent Final Fantasy releases. If you have a Vita/PSP I'd highly recommend them both, as they make better portable experiences than sit down in front of your TV and play this old pixelated game experiences.