Monolith Soft has created another monolithic JRPG, all with a streamlined yet still incredibly complex set of mechanics, a heartfelt story, and a beautiful open-world! Xenoblade Chronicles is still the intricate, partially open-world game fans have come to love, but has the series gotten too complicated for its own good?
Xeno fans rejoice! The six-part saga has finally been told!
Xenogears was originally supposed to be a six part series, but Squaresoft cut the budget for the first game and canceled future plans. Xenosaga, published by Bandai Namco, was its spritual successor, and it too was supposed to be a six part series but was cut to a trilogy after subpar sales for Xenosaga 2.
Future Redeemed is by far the best DLC of the Xenoblade series, achieving its lofty goals of introducing new characters, reconnecting with older ones, and closing a narrative that Monolith Soft’s main man Tetsuya Takahashi has been trying to tell since 1998.
DualShockers Writes "Xenoblade Chronicles 2 features a wide range of characters. Amid the cast of Rex, his allies, and even his enemies, you'll find many interesting personalities throughout your playthrough. However, among all these endearing heroes and villains, few come close to being as interesting or compelling as Poppi."
Are you foggy on the events of Xenoblade Chronicles 2? Read an in-depth story recap to get caught up.
Great game. I'll probably have well over 500 hours into this game when all is said and done. Can't wait for the story dlc at the end of the year.