TheSixthAxis Hands On: A Long Walk With Xenoblade Chronicles

TSA writes: "I’ve always kept half an eye on Xenoblade Chronicles, even though I’m not the world’s biggest RPG fan (Japanese or otherwise). After seeing some glowing comments from both reviewers and game developers, I decided to take the plunge and see what all the fuss was about.

To kick this piece off properly I should probably stress that it isn’t a review. As Xenoblade Chronicles clocks in at between 60 and 100 hours long, depending on side quests taken, a review would probably take me a good couple of months at least (I’m currently about ten hours in). The whole purpose of my rambling is to inform you all why the game 100% deserves your money, and perhaps is even worth buying a Wii for."

[Redempteur]

XENOBLADE DESERVE YOUR MONEY

[Nerdmaster]

I've been playing it, and it's great! It certainly exceeded my expectations.

I think that the only thing that bothers me is the sky high number of quests. I think that instead of making 10 quests that tell us to kill monsters in a certain area, there should be only a big one for each area, with greater rewards.

[LoaMcLoa]

My only concern is that some objectives in the side-quests are way too hard to find.
In the main-quest, you get a pointer and a marking on the map showing you where to go.
But you hardly get any explaination where to find certain monsters or items in the side-quests :C

Overall, it's an amazing game! Feel really bad for NA

[tiffac008]

Ninty, I want you to take my MONEY! Now bring it over d@mnit! D:

[zerocrossing]

I hope they do release it in the US :/ the game is awesome, just what is Nintend thinking?

[mike1up]

Nice.

Knew i shouldnt have read this article (i love in USA). Well, at least Japanese and Europeans can enjoy it.

GRRR!!! Damn this game sounds awesome!!!