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Where's the hype for Xenoblade Chronicles X?
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Rebel Leader
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My hype kinda went down after hearing the OST and hearing the Japanese release impressions, but shit I can't say it didn't soar up again when I actually played the game myself.
The changes to the healing system and the fact that all characters have a ranged/melee weapon they automatically switch inbetween depending on distance kinda were odd at first, but I can genuinely say the battles are a lot of fun once you get used to the changes and I'm definitely excited about pouring some time into this game.
After Fallout 4 it's the game I am definitely the most hyped for.
The changes to the healing system and the fact that all characters have a ranged/melee weapon they automatically switch inbetween depending on distance kinda were odd at first, but I can genuinely say the battles are a lot of fun once you get used to the changes and I'm definitely excited about pouring some time into this game.
After Fallout 4 it's the game I am definitely the most hyped for.
OrbitalBeard
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To be fair, it was January 2013, so almost three years ago. It's still an odd reason to no longer be excited for a game though. Or rather, going from "hyped as fuck" to "i dont give a shit". Plenty of people are still looking forward to Final Fantasy XV, Persona 5, The Last Guardian, Kingdom Hearts III, and many other games that were announced a loooooong time ago. If Zelda isn't out for another two years, I'll still be dying to play it on release day.
Rebel Leader
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just because it's 2.9 doesn't make it 3
and "3" years to me is the best reveal then release time
poster should have had almost in there
pinkurocket
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They hyped the japanese release so much. I was really feeling it then. I'm still excited though, just a bit of a shame Nintendo isn't doing the same thing for the Western release. Though I'm sure the Nintendo Direct hiatus is part of the problem for that. ):
I'm very much looking forward to it. For me it's all about Fallout in November, and Xenoblade X in December.
It may not live up to the previous game in many ways, but I know based on what i've seen that I'll still find a ton to like about it. Also, I want to support Nintendo in developing more RPGs at their studios, so any game similar to this from them is pretty much a guaranteed buy from me.
It may not live up to the previous game in many ways, but I know based on what i've seen that I'll still find a ton to like about it. Also, I want to support Nintendo in developing more RPGs at their studios, so any game similar to this from them is pretty much a guaranteed buy from me.
encephalon
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sublimit
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Thanks!
The general import impression for this game was fantastic. It just won best rpg at the Paris Game Show. There should be more hype than this.
Iriscomeback
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I was hyped when I saw that trailer with the awesome music in it years ago...
It just took way too long to get here. Can't be hyped for so long. Nintendo also seems to be really quiet about it. Where is the big marketing push? The game is 4 weeks away!
I am still getting it though.
I'm afraid Fe x SMT will share this fate. Let's hope for a speedy western release.
It just took way too long to get here. Can't be hyped for so long. Nintendo also seems to be really quiet about it. Where is the big marketing push? The game is 4 weeks away!
I am still getting it though.
I'm afraid Fe x SMT will share this fate. Let's hope for a speedy western release.
I agree with this, hard to get hyped knowing its going to be alot of mundane mmo combat without the story to lean on
This for me.
They shoud've just avoided to dub it to save time so they could release it earlier and give a dlc when the dub would be ready cause really it took a bit too long.
I don't know where just heard that FAKE infos but there is a story.
The main problem of the people who played that game is that they expected a Witcher 3 with choice and consequences.
Why ?
Simply because back then, one year ago, the video game industry in the west was flooded with bland open world games (ex: Assassin Creed).
While in the contrary big open world games isn't common in Japan.
TheSpoiler
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This is me. The battle system is so fucking boring for some reason. And the characters and locations are kind of cool, but not enough to keep going.
I hope XCX is better and more focused, because damnit, I just couldn't get into it.
The difference is this game is actually good lol
Well, that is weird considering some of the responses in this thread. It might just be about expectations being unrealistically high coming off Xenoblade Chronicles.
Rebel Leader
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another difference is that I haven't played one of them =3
Once I put a game inside the console, I erase all hype.
So that I will never be disappointed on high expectations.
Dark_castle
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Pretty sure XCX's combat is largely based on XC, so if you found the XC combat to be terrible, you probably aren't going to enjoy XCX's much. And because XCX features blank state, create your own protagonist, I think the character progression might be weaker than the predecessor, but don't quote me on that.
At least XCX has the awesome mecha which further compliments the world exploration, which was the original's strongest point anyway. Plus the world level design seemed to be amazing.
The game is different. People do not adjust to different well. Most Japanese reviews I read said this might be one of the best JRPGs ever. I am not willing to go that far.
Should have said so sooner. That one's much easier to track down. Here: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=22377095&postcount=1049
This review pretty much kickstarted operation rainfall, It put the game on a lot of people's radar.
B-B-Bomba!
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Somewhere between the game having a different structure to its immediate precursor, and the creepy child porn angle, i wrote this off completely.
Also I remember watching people play the JP version and having a bad reaction to how 'anime' the whole thing was. Somehow more than the Wii game? I dunno. Just not for me.
Also I remember watching people play the JP version and having a bad reaction to how 'anime' the whole thing was. Somehow more than the Wii game? I dunno. Just not for me.
Can you judge a game like Xenoblade with a stand demo?
Stone Ocean
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Hindsight is one hell of a drug.
"Convention awards matter when it's a game I'm looking forward to!" is what I'm getting here.
Linkstrikesback
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The announcement trailer was in January 2013. It's now November 2015. It's much closer to 3 years than 2 if you're only giving a year number.
I'd say 2 years &~10 months is enough to say 3 years ago.
The hyperbole is strong in here. No story? There is a full fledged story, maybe not as good as Xenoblade, but there is one. Which is complemented by the Kizuna quests.
Also the world in this is in no way worse than in Xenoblade. It's different, yes. But it's huge, it's multi-layered and diverse. I would say that while some locations in Xenoblade are better, by the look of it the overall world of X is better and more cohesive.
Also the world in this is in no way worse than in Xenoblade. It's different, yes. But it's huge, it's multi-layered and diverse. I would say that while some locations in Xenoblade are better, by the look of it the overall world of X is better and more cohesive.
Spiritwalker
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it just doesn't look as magical 
and the music sucks donkey balls
and the music sucks donkey balls
Don't worry. People will pay attention to NA reviews, Xenoblade built a lot of good will last gen.
IbukiLordSA
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When I first watch the trailer it was the first time I thought "wow so this is next-gen" game looked fantastic. Sadly it's just been so long of a wait that I don't really care anymore. I'll still be getting my on launch day though but my hype is no longer there.
I thought people said Evolve is a good game. But the whole way they treated micro transactions, dlc, and exclusive dlc was gross and turned people off.
encephalon
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The general consensus on the Japanese reviews on that website is that the plot is very thin and what's there isn't very good. The "story" is in the "bad" section of nearly every review for the first few pages, at least.
I almost lost my goddamn mind when I saw the first trailer back in January 2013, but the impressions aren't great and I can never finish a true open world game with a sparse story. Also, it took too long.
Will still play it eventually. Probably when Zelda Wii U hit, then I'll get the console and work through its backlog.
Will still play it eventually. Probably when Zelda Wii U hit, then I'll get the console and work through its backlog.
Linkstrikesback
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Which as has been said multiple times on gaf is a death sentence for any serious take up of a game.
Of course we expect ' a witcher 3' where sidequests and stuff have consequences. It's 2015. The genre has moved forward since the original game.
The original xenoblade was a game that pushed the genre forward a fair amount, whereas initial responses to the Japanese game suggest that's not the case this time.
There are two very vocal GAF posters about their impressions. Plus 1 preview form a guy who didn't like the original Xenoblade either. Negative impressions are going viral much easier than the positive ones.
So basically an overreaction? I wish we got the details surrounding the Paris Gameshow win. Like did someone have to play the game, or was it on looks or something.
A lot of it was also blowback from how much games media was trying to shove the game down our throats, even when it was obvious that there were going to be long term issues with the game that were readily apparent even without playing it. The alpha and the beta confirmed those fears, and it never got back on track. The DLC shenanigans were the railroad spikes in the coffin, so to speak.
As far as I know, this is the most comprehensive import review yet. While the Story is in the con section, there are a lot of positives.
http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/40799/xenoblade-chronicles-x-review
http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/40799/xenoblade-chronicles-x-review
Some reviewers already have the game on their hands now. We will get more reviews. That will seal the perception one way or another.
The US import reviews have been largely positive. Like the one I posted, but I can see why Kotaku was the major factor here. People love shock value.
If a guy did not like the first game, he is REALLY not going to like this one.
Stone Ocean
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If the game isn't like the first one what does it matter if someone didn't like the first game?
I want to be hyped for the game, but it lacks several things that I loved about Xenoblade: plot, characters, ACE+ music. The world doesn't seem as interesting because it's too open and that makes it feel smaller even if it's bigger and gives less structure to the plot. I don't like that the majority of the game is essentially mission-based sidequests. That's a problem with open world games. I'd rather advance the plot by advancing through the world, but when you can go anywhere any time you can't do that.
The Gameplay is VERY similar. It just seems the focus on story/character and mmo like missions is changed.