@rem Well I think that it truly depends on what you value in the game. I personally thought the locations in 3 were phenomenal at times. Especially when you explore the world of your own volition. Also, 2's issue was not with the silliness, it was with the timing. Having Mythra get mad and throw things at the boys for a mistake that she made immediately after being introduced made her instantly dislikable for a whole lot of people. I enjoyed 2, but the way they used humor was almost always a disservice.
@ZeRo I just want to let you know that ive been boxing for 9 years and YOU turned me on to Xenoblade. Im a sucker for a good story and grew up on Final Fantasy my whole life. I doing them in order and i beat XB1. Im almost 3 quarters done the story of XB2. Lastly XB3 has me hyped to get into. Mythra's exaggerated body proportions annoy me but XB2 is growing on me. The kid in me loves Crossett but my masculinity loves Dagas. Thanks brother, bless you pana
I agree Xenoblade as a franchise is so damn special, you can tell the talent oozing from the creators. The music is GOD LIKE and that too me is so important for RPGs since it's an emotional journey you are going through. I'm glad so many smashers gave Xenoblade a chance ( including me) it's one of those experiences you will never forget.
Was looking forward to hearing your thoughts on Xenoblade 3. It’s been a while but it’s nice to see you passionate about a game you genuinely enjoyed 🙂
It was absolutely beautiful That ending was the most I have ever cried for a game 😭😭😭 It's worth playing the other two before this one It was worth every second
I still believe the first one has the best story and the second has the best combat. 3 was for sure good but that's just my take on it. I'm glad you enjoyed it so much though mate.
I agree with your takes. But I think exactly because it does everything good xenoblade 3 makes the best package overall so it is objectively speaking the best imo, although I still like xenoblade 1 story more.
Imo 1 has the best story however lacking in gameplay compared to the other games. 2 has the best gameplay and best battle system however it’s the hardest to get into therefore turning many ppl off. 3 has the weakest story but has the most organized, easier to follow game mechanics while still having it be very complex. Making ppl get into it the easiest and still having so much fun.
@@triggermoon4896 very well said my friend. Yeah 2 is kind of hot mess at times but underneath that there's some really good core gameplay it just takes a lot of work to get there LOL. I hope you have a good day mate.
Interesting. I think 3 has the best combat by far. 2 got too repetitive after figuring out the combat and getting elemental bursts all the time. 3 has a lot of depth in the combat which the first two lack, however it also has by far the most broken combat. The Troubadour and Signifier are possibly the most broken thing in any Xenoblade game, even more than Poppi in 2 and Overdrive in X!
This game is definitely my favorite of the trio. It takes some of the best features of both games and somehow implements them into this one. The OST is also AMAZING! The mobius theme is so epic. There was also the flute guy during the game awards that used the XBC3 flute, which was awesome.
The guy playing the flute at the game awards was amazing! Sadly 3 is last in the trilogy for me. It has a lot of great things and by far the best chain attack and combat, however there's a lot of issues. It had the potential to be the best, so it's a shame. It didn't help that the way Monolith Soft advertised 3 connecting 1 and 2 made it sound like something else than what they actually meant.
I played that game for hours every day of august. Not only was there a lot to do, but the stuff to do was mostly fun throughout. A rare gem in rpg design.
Played Xeno 3 from frame 1 and it hit so close to home with Noah's inital thought process of senseless killing just to survive and how life isn't supposed to be treated so lightly. Each character having their own arc and side arcs like Mio's best friend she lost. Or Jorgan and Lanz each connection had deft and felt worth something. My only complaint is it wish Sena was a little more expanded upon but her willingness to die for Mio to prove herself and how insignificant she felt that drove her to become stronger. I could go on and on about these character and even my most doubted character Taion has some of the best character growth I've seen. I haven't finished the game. But i have 3 separate files right before the final chapter cause I don't want the game to end.
If you love RPGs, I IMPLORE you to check out the Trails/Kiseki series (if you haven't already). I originally thought that Xenoblade held the spot for my favorite JRPG series, but Trails came through and became a MASSIVE contender. Before I knew it I had played like 8 separate 50+ hour games. Cannot recommend Trails enough.
I still think Xenoblade 2 is my favorite one. The music, atmosphere, the overarching story and its connections to 1, and the VILLAINS especially are all phenomenal in 2. Xenoblade 3 doesn't sit as high for me personally (for a number of reasons) but I can still appreciate everything it manages to add to the franchise.
Yep, and one the things I do appreciate in 3 above all three, is most definitely the side content. And the best part of it, is it having an actual post game, at least as far as side quests goes. Instead of the usual "oh these are just too high of a level for you, so you can't do them now, but could if you want to overlevel yourself" schtick.
This. While the story of XC2 had some cheesy moments featuring characters with big boobs and scandalous outfits, the overall story was damn good and felt nostalgic as if I was reading good old Shounen manga in 90’s.
My only two pet peeves with the game is that 1.- The FIELD themes don't have the same "oomph" to your ears like say, Gaur plain, Colony 9, Mor Ardain Fields or Leftheria Archipelago. The closest i can think are City theme and Erythia Sea. Battle music is imo the best in the series. 2.-It ironically felt way smaller compared to the maps of 1 and 2. Not to mention the characters are actually pretty fast on their feet so it also doesn't feel you're traversing a huge landscape sans again, Erythia Sea.
Well yeah it has a completely different vibe. The flute is the main instrument of the game, so naturally there is going to be more slow based peaceful music. I personally loved it and didn't mind, but I understand it's not for everyone, especially for long time Xenoblade fans that are used to the normal field music pacing.
@@JamesCarpeDiem I agree. I've been a Xenoblade fan since 2013 by the way, and I love it despite the differences! The soundtrack for 3 is my personal favorite actually. The field music for Mor Ardain seems to be a fan favorite, but I'm actually not a big fan of that one. I like it, but I don't love it like a lot of people seem to. I personally prefer more of the night music in 2. I love the night music for Argentum and Gormott! My absolute favorite night music in the series is for Satorl Marsh! Not the remake though. I actually prefer the originals for all of the Xenoblade 1 tracks. I don't know what it is. The remakes sound more crisp, but the original sounds better. I think the only one that I like more is the Nopon Village music with the added instrument. I am blanking out on the instrument.
I personally still prefer 2. The main thing I didn't like about 3 was that the battle system lacked the oomph 2 had, with big "see how much damage you did with that" moments.
Agree. That was one of my favorite aspects of the game. The enemies had a ton of HP but once you stacked orbs in a chain attack, you see how the HP gets chomped off. It was especially fun having a busted ass Poppi QTpie who'd easily drop a superboss. Topple Locking in 1 was fun but flying enemies could not be toppled. At least with 3, you can break/smash characters way easier than before.
also the announcer hyping me up every time i got a massive fusion combo or a full burst isnt there anymore 😭 BLADE COMBO, 3RD STAGE (hits damage cap) A W E S O M E
The Xenoblade series is just a masterpiece as a whole. The worlds, characters, gameplay and OST, it's stellar. Xenoblade 2 also was my favorite for the longest time despite the gacha system. Xenoblade 3 though is definitly taking it to another level, it's the only JRPG I went for 100%, because all the side content just felt like main content and the game is so refined. On another note, if you haven't yet, you should absolutly try Persona 5 Royal. I've recently beaten it twice with NG+ and for me it's on par with Xenoblade, 200+ hours and every bit was worth my time! Especially with the Royal expansion, which appearently is woven into the main story seemlessly, it's one of the best experiences I ever had with a game. The game is pure style, everything you see and hear (the OST is insanely good) is just fun and the games makes you care for the characters so much.
I just started chapter 4 in XC3, and I'm over 70 hours in and am nearly level 60. And every hour has felt like a worthwhile use of my game time. For anyone who might be worried about the amount of time, I'm a pretty serious RPG gamer who likes to go crazy and break the system and figure out how to explore where you aren't normally expected to explore at a lower level. You can probably reach chapter 4 at only 30-35 hr. Anyways, I love the Xenoblade series, and as someone who has beaten both XC1 and 2 multiple times, this one might be my favorite already. I normally have 1-2 hr. of game time weekly, so I am very selective about what I spend my time on, and XC has always been worth it!
Xenoblade 2 was the first I played. It was hard to get into at first, but when I understood how the game played. I literally could not put it down. Such a unique and interesting game. The world building, the characters. It was awesome!
Very much so an RPG fan. I played and absolutely loved everything about the first Xenoblade. To be perfectly honest, I saw Xenoblade 2 and 3 and that they had completely different characters and settings and I didn't know whether to try them or not. After Pyra and Mythra's release in Smash, it was kinda on my list of games to play, but now I feel like I'm missing out on something and I WILL be getting 2 and 3.
I’ve been falling out of gaming the past 2 years. Trying all the popular games people say are so great like Elden Ring. Can only play them for like an hour before I get bored. Never been so hooked to a game like I am with Xenoblade 3. I can play it literally all day without getting bored. Been playing it for the past two months basically nonstop! I think it’s my favorite game of all time.
THANK YOU! I feel as if the only argument people have with the XC trilogy is that the game sucks, voice acting sucks, Elden Ring goated, but Elden Ring isn't all that fun to me.
Cannot wait for the story DLC releasing in December. This game was my Game of The Year. It was such an enjoyable experience. The combat/gameplay was very beginner friendly because I played Xenoblade 2 before I played 3 and the gameplay in XC2 was harder to get a grip on than XC3
love the xenoblade series definitely my favorite jrpg series. xenoblade 2 is my favorite personally - amazing areas, most developed and loveable cast, the best combat system(+ the announcer), i cried at the end story when i rarely do, loved playing the challenge mode as well. Tbh i didnt rlly mind the gacha system bc grinding cores wasnt that hard.
Xenoblade is just my favorite series in general. It's just too epic for words, unfortunate you didnt cover X, since X had like the BEST combat in my opinion. But as a whole I just love em wish I had 3 switches and my Wii u hooked up and play all 4 of em at once.
Ever played other RPGs like Western ones but well done ones? Like Fallout: New Vegas, Fallout 4 (modded), etc? They're extremely good but they need mods & a good load order (otherwise it crashes lol) to shine. One can spend 200 hours in those games easily. A true roleplaying experience.
I actually played Xenoblade 2 right before 3 and liked 2 a little more. 3 was really good still obviously, but Xenoblade 2 had much better characters imo.
Im a Xenogears diehard and didnt want to get into Xenoblade cuz its by other people and mostly the accents drove me crazy but Zero helped me get into Xenoblade. Now i feel its the greatest RPG on Nintendo
Well, don't know about the "it's by other people" part, because it's mostly by the same devs of Xenogears. Including Tetsuya Takahashi, the creator of Xenogears. Who specifically made Monolith Soft, just for this, to tell about most if not the rest of the story and or ideas he wanted to make into a game of Xenogears, but couldn't. Which is from Perfect works. That, and most of the guys who worked on it, weren't too happy with Square anyways, or at the very least, dissatisfied with the work conditions from them. And will just say, you will be able to recognize some stuff, I'm sure.
For different reasons. P1 and P2 are just really old, and P3 is the first game that got a lot of popularity in the west. Xenoblade X though? It's just... a weird game, in a lot of aspects. And honestly doesn't even feel like the other "Xenoblade Chronicles" games, so it feels weird to even talk about it in the same sentence.
Currently playing the game in hard mode, and while it's hard it really makes you master all the games systems which feels really rewarding. ( I do agree the beginning of the game was way to hard, almost died in the tutorial battle lol)
Based. I was actually just wondering about your thoughts on Xenoblade 3 when you made that video talking about games not being fun anymore since I know you are a Xenoblade fan.
I recently finished xc2 after honestly disliking xc1. Luckily I enjoyed 2 more but I would still at best give it a 7/10. My biggest criticisms with the series are that the story is very cliché and tropey which makes it predictable, the extra content aside from the main quest is mostly extremely boring and the rewards are never worth it. And personally I'm not a fan of the combat because you barely have to adapt once you find something that works. Every battle ends up playing exactly the same. However I do like the lore/world (too bad it only gets relevant at the end of the games), music is godlike and I generally find the character design interesting. I still have a switch coupon and I'm thinking of using it on xc3 in a couple of months because at this point I'm too invested anyway and I can see the potential of the series. From most reviewers I've heard that xc3 improves in all categories so it should be at least an 8/10 (not a fan of the character designs tho).
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 was a fantastic combination of all (well most) of the quality features from both Xenoblade 1 and 2 from character designs & monsters, how the world is divided, combat system etc. It, along with the other 2, are definitely must have games on the Switch.
One big change that I like is that making your classes better is done primarily through GAMEPLAY and not via other bullshit. My memory isn’t incredible, but the one annoying thing I remembered about the post game in XC1 was that you needed to grind colony levels to level up your party (to the uppermost ranks) which was incredibly annoying. In XC2, the highest blade affinity levels were basically tired behind spamming food (which you would buy like 99 of and mash the A button on) which was also pretty boring. The class system of XC3 is hugely refreshing since it actually incentivizes you to play through ascension quests to unlock classes’ better abilities, and then allow you to use them when you play the characters that they’re set on. This is genius since I haven’t been locked into a single party setup in my current 60 hours in the game (in current in chapter 5). Even though the class setups can be effectively set (using your best attacking/defunding gear, your best general master skills/arts), the party will never be exactly the same since you have so many party members mastering classes at different rates which demands they be swapped out to maintain an “optimal” party. One thing I don’t like is that the devs didn’t gate many of the areas so you can just start getting stupidly over leveled. For instance, I’m like level 60 by defeating unique monsters and doing side quests and I still have like 12 levels in reserve XP just after discovering the “sea” (and I haven’t even done much of that content yet either).
You guys need to complete Future Redeemed DLC. That is the best send-off Xenoblade Chronicles fans could have ever dreamed of. It's as if writers took best fan-fiction and created a game from that. Pure magic which adds up so much to Xenoblade 3 story that you really cannot miss it.
Rumours suggest monolith are working on a baten kaitos remake to be released in the summer. We also have Tears of the Kingdom and XC3 DLC Expansions coming. If you're a fan of the standar monolith soft design philosophies then this year you are eating GOOD
Persona 5 Royal is the best RPG to me, and one of my favourite games. Recently finished it on my Switch. It kept my attention all the way to the end which I've not had with a game in a long time. I loved aspects of XC, but it's too big. After recently finishing BOTW, almost 6 years later, P5R made me realise open world games aren't for me. P5R focuses on a few small locations and the characters in the story, with a dungeon each arc. You're also constantly doing things and it keeps you engaged. It's paced really well. Side quest content is more interesting and memorable in P5R too. With games like BOTW and XC, there's too much walking and general moving around to do stuff. BOTW is worse in that story content is relegated to collecting memories and going to a few distant locations. I'll agree with you regarding XC's quests. I haven't played XC2 or 3. I took a break from XC when I recruited Riki. Haven't played since. Dunno when I'll get back to it. I really enjoyed the story, music and characters, but it drags when you have so much walking. Dunno what I'll do with XC2 or 3, but I'm glad 3 improves the side content.
I played elden ring for 250 hours in 3 playthrougha, HOWEVER, I put 200 hours to Xenoblade 3 in a single month, I lived for that game for a whole month and it was so so so fun
For my money, monolith soft is the best AAA developer in the business right now. Nobody else in the industry puts it all together the way they do. Their writing is constantly excellent. There's so much diversity and talent in the soundtracks. Plus, those environments are in a class of their own. It's like I'm exploring a world from an 80s Sci fi movie that went way over budget. Just, nothing else comes close.
From Software and CBU3 also tbh But then u realize, wow wait im just naming JP developers lmaoo I guess in the west, Sony Santa Monica and R* are the best
Xenoblade is one of my favourite franchises alongside Metroid and Super Smash Bros. My first game was the Definitive Edition of the first one and it was love at first sight, then I played Future Connected, then it was time of 2 and Torna and then 3 and Future Redeemed. Once Nintendo ports X I'll play that one as well. My opinion is that FR is probably the best gameplay wise, as it improves the gameplay of 3 which was already very solid, but it still lacks some of the things I loved about the first two games. Story wise I still think 1 is the best alongside Torna; 3 would have been up there if they actually explained the story better at the end. Don't take me wrong, all the Xenoblade games have amazing stories and characters (aside maybe FC) but I really liked the way everything wrapped together nicely with the first entries while 3 left too much up in the air or up to the side quests, but I will still say the end of Chapter 5 is probably one of the best thing in the whole franchise.
On it's own, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a really good RPG. However, if you've played the previous two games it becomes way more than that. I've played many sequels to many games, but I don't think I've ever seen a game utilize the fact that it is a sequel so incredibly well and with such finesse, while at the same time never letting that be the defining thing about it. You can play the whole game without knowing anything about the previous two games and it will still ben able to stay strong on it's onw two feet. But if you did play the previous two games, and went into the third one without spoiling yourself on anything (aka not knowing it's actually a sequel to both games in the first place), you are going to have a one of a kind experience and the game itself will transform from being "just" great into something so incredible it's worth being called a masterpiece.
Surprisingly I didn't like XB1 that much, I thought it was a good game but it didn't impact me the same way that many others seemed to be impacted by it. I just beat Xenoblade 2 and despite it's flaws I absolutely loved it! I'd put XB2's main party in my top 10 and the combat system in my top 5. I need to beat the torna DLC first before I move on but when I inevitably start playing XB3 sometime this year I'm very curious to see how much it will resonate with me.
I hope xenoblade 3 have ng+ with new stuff added (extra slot accesories, gems, new class level, new skill and arts, etc). Also wish they have another way to generate monster drop material (like 1 silver coin trade for 1 piece material). Because starting from lv7 gems you need A LOT of materials to grinds.
Hey ZeRo I am really enjoying the new style of commentary content but what would make the video very more engaging and I think everyone can attest to this is if you put some visuals, gameplay or examples of what you're talking about on the screen. This would make them even better!
I'm still trying to gather what my favorite rpg on the switch is now, but while I was playing Xeno 3, I was thinking, "this might be the best game on the switch" all the way through the end. The only thing is, during long stretches of play, the lack of voices kind of made it feel a bit lonely. It maybe because I've been spoiled with the latest FE games with the way they handled voice acting. But that aside, it was a fantastic experience in which I hope to return to one day with dlc waves come.
Imagine a guy who tried so hard to like Xenoblade 1 and 2, failed hard as fuck despite spending 10 hours on each games to see if he can ever like them... bought Xenoblade 3 with skepticism, played for 2 hour and end up spending hundreds. Yes, that's me.
brooo... the first thing i thought on the first XC2 trailer about the waifu style model i was like "how dare theyyyy!!!!!!" do this to my fav series still bought the switch & the game day 1 anyway never regretted it
Loved the game. The peak of the story was def chapter 5/6. Most of 6 was kinda weak until you get to a certain point ;) I almost cried hearing my favorite XC1 ost when seeing a certain high entia. My main complaint comes with the last 2 chapters just doing the villains dirty in terms of writing, they were probably shafted a bit because of the sudden/earlier deadline given by Nintendo. I also hate grinding for gold coins. I AFK farmed the ultimate boss and that literally added 60 hours of game time to my file and I didn’t even get all the lv 10 gems
Maybe I should check it out. I would call myself an rpg fan if I played more rpgs than just pokemon and smt/persona, so maybe now's the time to branch out.
Hey Zero I'm trying to get one of my friends into Xenoblade but i don't know wich to recomend to him, I mean prob 3, it ismy favourtie but I don't know how much of thats tems from me already having played 1 and 2, a lot of big moments for me in 3 where seeing the landmarks of 1 and 2 and the remains of their worlds as well as the whole looming mystery of the queens. So yeah without all of that I don't know if it would still stand as my favourtie. Would you recommend new players to start with this one?
If you havent played it alreadyz you might enjoy The Witcher 3. If you're not opposed to western style rpgs, it's a game with very well written and well done side quests.
I loved Xenoblade 3 so much but for some reason I like 2 once I beat the game I didn’t play the endgame that long before taking a break. I do want to go back and complete the side quests, super bosses and max out my characters eventually though cause I did really enjoy it. It just wasn’t as addicting for Somme reason.
Having played it 120 hours so far and completed the main story, my biggest complaint is that on hard difficulty the bosses take WAY too long. Assuming I had a decent setup and no major hiccups throughout the battle, it can still take up to 15 minutes. In Xeno 2, typically a single chain attack was enough to defeat a boss, even on the highest difficulty, but in Xeno 3 I once had to do 4 chain attacks on a boss. It could be that skill gap that you mentioned, but it's a little disappointing that for hard mode they really just massively increased enemy health, decreased talent art and chain attack guage charge, basically making everything take longer and makes the combat feel way slower. Also, poison is broken AF. Some of the early-mid game bosses,, and a few late game bosses absolutely abuse the poison debuff on your party, and you have very little options against it, especially without having a character who can give the regen buff or that can remove debuffs from the party. I played it on hard my first playthrough like you, and honestly I can't recommend it. I would play on normal for the best experience, but if you insist on playing on hard mode, there's no shame in decreasing the difficulty down to normal or easy when you fight a boss. But aside from my grievances with the hard difficulty, I would absolutely rank this game in my top 5, and above Xenoblade 2 in overall quality, although Xeno 2 is still a stellar game and would recommend it to anyone.
I loved Definitive Edition so much (haven't played 2) but 3 went beyond even that for me. The characters were a big step up for me, and even though the story had some room for imorovement in certain areas, it as a whole managed to surpass even the original imo. I was sucked into thebgame so quickly, and it's easily my GOTY for 2022 and one of my top favorite games on Switch.
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Very non biased opinion from ultimate Xenoblade Chronicles fan 44 - zero
If xenoblade 3 is so good, why isn't there a xenoblade 3 2?
Yo! So happy you also love this. I really didn't think it could happen, but this game is my favorite of all time!
What about elder scrolls oblivion or skyrim
@rem Well I think that it truly depends on what you value in the game. I personally thought the locations in 3 were phenomenal at times. Especially when you explore the world of your own volition. Also, 2's issue was not with the silliness, it was with the timing. Having Mythra get mad and throw things at the boys for a mistake that she made immediately after being introduced made her instantly dislikable for a whole lot of people. I enjoyed 2, but the way they used humor was almost always a disservice.
@ZeRo
I just want to let you know that ive been boxing for 9 years and YOU turned me on to Xenoblade. Im a sucker for a good story and grew up on Final Fantasy my whole life.
I doing them in order and i beat XB1. Im almost 3 quarters done the story of XB2. Lastly XB3 has me hyped to get into.
Mythra's exaggerated body proportions annoy me but XB2 is growing on me. The kid in me loves Crossett but my masculinity loves Dagas. Thanks brother, bless you pana
I agree Xenoblade as a franchise is so damn special, you can tell the talent oozing from the creators. The music is GOD LIKE and that too me is so important for RPGs since it's an emotional journey you are going through. I'm glad so many smashers gave Xenoblade a chance ( including me) it's one of those experiences you will never forget.
Was looking forward to hearing your thoughts on Xenoblade 3. It’s been a while but it’s nice to see you passionate about a game you genuinely enjoyed 🙂
It was absolutely beautiful
That ending was the most I have ever cried for a game 😭😭😭
It's worth playing the other two before this one
It was worth every second
That ending made me cry as well like 2 did, but I have some issues with one thing that really bugs me!
That ending and chapter 5 were the only good parts
@@anibalvaldebenito8810 I wouldn't go that far, but the story was overall underwhelming compared to 1 and 2.
I cried like a baby man just finished it today 😢
@kitsurellz8374 Don't get sad yet! You still have the dlc 👍
You have no idea how long ive been waited for Zero to talk about Xenoblade 3 Finally i can rest in peace!
Same here!
I still believe the first one has the best story and the second has the best combat. 3 was for sure good but that's just my take on it. I'm glad you enjoyed it so much though mate.
I agree with your takes. But I think exactly because it does everything good xenoblade 3 makes the best package overall so it is objectively speaking the best imo, although I still like xenoblade 1 story more.
Imo 1 has the best story however lacking in gameplay compared to the other games. 2 has the best gameplay and best battle system however it’s the hardest to get into therefore turning many ppl off. 3 has the weakest story but has the most organized, easier to follow game mechanics while still having it be very complex. Making ppl get into it the easiest and still having so much fun.
@@triggermoon4896 very well said my friend. Yeah 2 is kind of hot mess at times but underneath that there's some really good core gameplay it just takes a lot of work to get there LOL. I hope you have a good day mate.
Xenoblade Chronicles X fans are the vegan of Xenoblade fans. They have to insert X into conversation when nobody is talking about it.
Interesting. I think 3 has the best combat by far. 2 got too repetitive after figuring out the combat and getting elemental bursts all the time. 3 has a lot of depth in the combat which the first two lack, however it also has by far the most broken combat. The Troubadour and Signifier are possibly the most broken thing in any Xenoblade game, even more than Poppi in 2 and Overdrive in X!
This game is definitely my favorite of the trio. It takes some of the best features of both games and somehow implements them into this one. The OST is also AMAZING! The mobius theme is so epic. There was also the flute guy during the game awards that used the XBC3 flute, which was awesome.
The guy playing the flute at the game awards was amazing! Sadly 3 is last in the trilogy for me. It has a lot of great things and by far the best chain attack and combat, however there's a lot of issues. It had the potential to be the best, so it's a shame. It didn't help that the way Monolith Soft advertised 3 connecting 1 and 2 made it sound like something else than what they actually meant.
I played that game for hours every day of august. Not only was there a lot to do, but the stuff to do was mostly fun throughout.
A rare gem in rpg design.
Played Xeno 3 from frame 1 and it hit so close to home with Noah's inital thought process of senseless killing just to survive and how life isn't supposed to be treated so lightly. Each character having their own arc and side arcs like Mio's best friend she lost. Or Jorgan and Lanz each connection had deft and felt worth something. My only complaint is it wish Sena was a little more expanded upon but her willingness to die for Mio to prove herself and how insignificant she felt that drove her to become stronger. I could go on and on about these character and even my most doubted character Taion has some of the best character growth I've seen.
I haven't finished the game. But i have 3 separate files right before the final chapter cause I don't want the game to end.
The game doesn't end after you beat it, believe it or not, and the ending, without spoiling anything, is absolutely NUTS.
If you love RPGs, I IMPLORE you to check out the Trails/Kiseki series (if you haven't already). I originally thought that Xenoblade held the spot for my favorite JRPG series, but Trails came through and became a MASSIVE contender. Before I knew it I had played like 8 separate 50+ hour games. Cannot recommend Trails enough.
I second this! I'm going through Trails in the sky SC right now and it is special for sure!
I still think Xenoblade 2 is my favorite one. The music, atmosphere, the overarching story and its connections to 1, and the VILLAINS especially are all phenomenal in 2. Xenoblade 3 doesn't sit as high for me personally (for a number of reasons) but I can still appreciate everything it manages to add to the franchise.
Weirdly I think 3 has the weakest villains of the three games and unlike Xenoblade 2, 3 peaks at chapter 5.
I just finished the game an hour ago, i was thinking the same thing
Yep, and one the things I do appreciate in 3 above all three, is most definitely the side content. And the best part of it, is it having an actual post game, at least as far as side quests goes. Instead of the usual "oh these are just too high of a level for you, so you can't do them now, but could if you want to overlevel yourself" schtick.
This. While the story of XC2 had some cheesy moments featuring characters with big boobs and scandalous outfits, the overall story was damn good and felt nostalgic as if I was reading good old Shounen manga in 90’s.
Yeah i feel you like you just cant top jin malos and amalthus
I was waiting for this video to eventually come , im happy you liked Xenoblade 3
I dont have a lot of spare time right now so I've still not touched it, gotten away with zero spoilers till now... really looking forward to it.
Lets gooo finally, xenoblade content.
No need to finish the video to say: I 100% agree. That Ch 5-6 oh my GOD.
My only two pet peeves with the game is that
1.- The FIELD themes don't have the same "oomph" to your ears like say, Gaur plain, Colony 9, Mor Ardain Fields or Leftheria Archipelago. The closest i can think are City theme and Erythia Sea. Battle music is imo the best in the series.
2.-It ironically felt way smaller compared to the maps of 1 and 2. Not to mention the characters are actually pretty fast on their feet so it also doesn't feel you're traversing a huge landscape sans again, Erythia Sea.
Well yeah it has a completely different vibe. The flute is the main instrument of the game, so naturally there is going to be more slow based peaceful music. I personally loved it and didn't mind, but I understand it's not for everyone, especially for long time Xenoblade fans that are used to the normal field music pacing.
@@GuardianAngelEatos i was about to say this, 3 certainly has its own style which goes well with the music.
@@JamesCarpeDiem I agree. I've been a Xenoblade fan since 2013 by the way, and I love it despite the differences! The soundtrack for 3 is my personal favorite actually. The field music for Mor Ardain seems to be a fan favorite, but I'm actually not a big fan of that one. I like it, but I don't love it like a lot of people seem to. I personally prefer more of the night music in 2. I love the night music for Argentum and Gormott! My absolute favorite night music in the series is for Satorl Marsh! Not the remake though. I actually prefer the originals for all of the Xenoblade 1 tracks. I don't know what it is. The remakes sound more crisp, but the original sounds better. I think the only one that I like more is the Nopon Village music with the added instrument. I am blanking out on the instrument.
For #2 cadensia region is an exception that should be noted
I personally still prefer 2. The main thing I didn't like about 3 was that the battle system lacked the oomph 2 had, with big "see how much damage you did with that" moments.
Agree. That was one of my favorite aspects of the game. The enemies had a ton of HP but once you stacked orbs in a chain attack, you see how the HP gets chomped off. It was especially fun having a busted ass Poppi QTpie who'd easily drop a superboss. Topple Locking in 1 was fun but flying enemies could not be toppled. At least with 3, you can break/smash characters way easier than before.
also the announcer hyping me up every time i got a massive fusion combo or a full burst isnt there anymore 😭 BLADE COMBO, 3RD STAGE (hits damage cap) A W E S O M E
The Xenoblade series is just a masterpiece as a whole. The worlds, characters, gameplay and OST, it's stellar. Xenoblade 2 also was my favorite for the longest time despite the gacha system. Xenoblade 3 though is definitly taking it to another level, it's the only JRPG I went for 100%, because all the side content just felt like main content and the game is so refined.
On another note, if you haven't yet, you should absolutly try Persona 5 Royal. I've recently beaten it twice with NG+ and for me it's on par with Xenoblade, 200+ hours and every bit was worth my time! Especially with the Royal expansion, which appearently is woven into the main story seemlessly, it's one of the best experiences I ever had with a game. The game is pure style, everything you see and hear (the OST is insanely good) is just fun and the games makes you care for the characters so much.
I just started chapter 4 in XC3, and I'm over 70 hours in and am nearly level 60. And every hour has felt like a worthwhile use of my game time. For anyone who might be worried about the amount of time, I'm a pretty serious RPG gamer who likes to go crazy and break the system and figure out how to explore where you aren't normally expected to explore at a lower level. You can probably reach chapter 4 at only 30-35 hr.
Anyways, I love the Xenoblade series, and as someone who has beaten both XC1 and 2 multiple times, this one might be my favorite already. I normally have 1-2 hr. of game time weekly, so I am very selective about what I spend my time on, and XC has always been worth it!
Xenoblade 3 is an amazing game
Xenoblade 2 was the first I played. It was hard to get into at first, but when I understood how the game played. I literally could not put it down. Such a unique and interesting game. The world building, the characters. It was awesome!
Very much so an RPG fan. I played and absolutely loved everything about the first Xenoblade. To be perfectly honest, I saw Xenoblade 2 and 3 and that they had completely different characters and settings and I didn't know whether to try them or not. After Pyra and Mythra's release in Smash, it was kinda on my list of games to play, but now I feel like I'm missing out on something and I WILL be getting 2 and 3.
yes give them both a shot! xenoblade 2 story takes a bit of time to heat up but when it does, its amazing
I’ve been falling out of gaming the past 2 years. Trying all the popular games people say are so great like Elden Ring. Can only play them for like an hour before I get bored.
Never been so hooked to a game like I am with Xenoblade 3. I can play it literally all day without getting bored. Been playing it for the past two months basically nonstop! I think it’s my favorite game of all time.
THANK YOU! I feel as if the only argument people have with the XC trilogy is that the game sucks, voice acting sucks, Elden Ring goated, but Elden Ring isn't all that fun to me.
Cannot wait for the story DLC releasing in December. This game was my Game of The Year. It was such an enjoyable experience. The combat/gameplay was very beginner friendly because I played Xenoblade 2 before I played 3 and the gameplay in XC2 was harder to get a grip on than XC3
love the xenoblade series definitely my favorite jrpg series. xenoblade 2 is my favorite personally - amazing areas, most developed and loveable cast, the best combat system(+ the announcer), i cried at the end story when i rarely do, loved playing the challenge mode as well. Tbh i didnt rlly mind the gacha system bc grinding cores wasnt that hard.
Xenoblade is just my favorite series in general. It's just too epic for words, unfortunate you didnt cover X, since X had like the BEST combat in my opinion. But as a whole I just love em wish I had 3 switches and my Wii u hooked up and play all 4 of em at once.
That's a funny way of spelling Persona 5 :V Just kidding, Xenoblade 3 is reaaaally good, loved it so much!
This was easily my game of the year for 2022.
Ever played other RPGs like Western ones but well done ones? Like Fallout: New Vegas, Fallout 4 (modded), etc? They're extremely good but they need mods & a good load order (otherwise it crashes lol) to shine. One can spend 200 hours in those games easily. A true roleplaying experience.
I little editing (like adding pictures or scenes) wouldn't hurt, would it?
I actually played Xenoblade 2 right before 3 and liked 2 a little more. 3 was really good still obviously, but Xenoblade 2 had much better characters imo.
Yea i feel you
For me it's SMT V. I love the turn based combat and the sheer numbers of characters you can collect and create.
Im a Xenogears diehard and didnt want to get into Xenoblade cuz its by other people and mostly the accents drove me crazy but Zero helped me get into Xenoblade. Now i feel its the greatest RPG on Nintendo
Well, don't know about the "it's by other people" part, because it's mostly by the same devs of Xenogears. Including Tetsuya Takahashi, the creator of Xenogears. Who specifically made Monolith Soft, just for this, to tell about most if not the rest of the story and or ideas he wanted to make into a game of Xenogears, but couldn't. Which is from Perfect works. That, and most of the guys who worked on it, weren't too happy with Square anyways, or at the very least, dissatisfied with the work conditions from them.
And will just say, you will be able to recognize some stuff, I'm sure.
Nobody talks about Xenoblade X like nobody talks about Persona 1 and 2
For different reasons. P1 and P2 are just really old, and P3 is the first game that got a lot of popularity in the west.
Xenoblade X though? It's just... a weird game, in a lot of aspects. And honestly doesn't even feel like the other "Xenoblade Chronicles" games, so it feels weird to even talk about it in the same sentence.
Currently playing the game in hard mode, and while it's hard it really makes you master all the games systems which feels really rewarding. ( I do agree the beginning of the game was way to hard, almost died in the tutorial battle lol)
Based. I was actually just wondering about your thoughts on Xenoblade 3 when you made that video talking about games not being fun anymore since I know you are a Xenoblade fan.
Let's go Xenoblade, it's just so amazing, love your video btw.
I recently finished xc2 after honestly disliking xc1. Luckily I enjoyed 2 more but I would still at best give it a 7/10.
My biggest criticisms with the series are that the story is very cliché and tropey which makes it predictable, the extra content aside from the main quest is mostly extremely boring and the rewards are never worth it. And personally I'm not a fan of the combat because you barely have to adapt once you find something that works. Every battle ends up playing exactly the same.
However I do like the lore/world (too bad it only gets relevant at the end of the games), music is godlike and I generally find the character design interesting.
I still have a switch coupon and I'm thinking of using it on xc3 in a couple of months because at this point I'm too invested anyway and I can see the potential of the series. From most reviewers I've heard that xc3 improves in all categories so it should be at least an 8/10 (not a fan of the character designs tho).
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 was a fantastic combination of all (well most) of the quality features from both Xenoblade 1 and 2 from character designs & monsters, how the world is divided, combat system etc. It, along with the other 2, are definitely must have games on the Switch.
He's not lying. Play the game if you're even slightly interested
I've had xenoblade 3 in the shrink wrap waiting to get played. Ngl after watching this i think it's time to pop it in and give it a try.
I still hope to play xenoblade 3
One big change that I like is that making your classes better is done primarily through GAMEPLAY and not via other bullshit. My memory isn’t incredible, but the one annoying thing I remembered about the post game in XC1 was that you needed to grind colony levels to level up your party (to the uppermost ranks) which was incredibly annoying. In XC2, the highest blade affinity levels were basically tired behind spamming food (which you would buy like 99 of and mash the A button on) which was also pretty boring. The class system of XC3 is hugely refreshing since it actually incentivizes you to play through ascension quests to unlock classes’ better abilities, and then allow you to use them when you play the characters that they’re set on. This is genius since I haven’t been locked into a single party setup in my current 60 hours in the game (in current in chapter 5). Even though the class setups can be effectively set (using your best attacking/defunding gear, your best general master skills/arts), the party will never be exactly the same since you have so many party members mastering classes at different rates which demands they be swapped out to maintain an “optimal” party.
One thing I don’t like is that the devs didn’t gate many of the areas so you can just start getting stupidly over leveled. For instance, I’m like level 60 by defeating unique monsters and doing side quests and I still have like 12 levels in reserve XP just after discovering the “sea” (and I haven’t even done much of that content yet either).
the king is back and hes already making the best takes
You guys need to complete Future Redeemed DLC. That is the best send-off Xenoblade Chronicles fans could have ever dreamed of. It's as if writers took best fan-fiction and created a game from that. Pure magic which adds up so much to Xenoblade 3 story that you really cannot miss it.
Pokémon is what introduced to me to all kinds of RPGs. Now I love the genre, Xenoblade 2 and 3 are super fun in everything.
Rumours suggest monolith are working on a baten kaitos remake to be released in the summer. We also have Tears of the Kingdom and XC3 DLC Expansions coming. If you're a fan of the standar monolith soft design philosophies then this year you are eating GOOD
The video 4 videos before this one's title goes so well with this one's title
Persona 5 Royal is the best RPG to me, and one of my favourite games. Recently finished it on my Switch. It kept my attention all the way to the end which I've not had with a game in a long time. I loved aspects of XC, but it's too big. After recently finishing BOTW, almost 6 years later, P5R made me realise open world games aren't for me. P5R focuses on a few small locations and the characters in the story, with a dungeon each arc. You're also constantly doing things and it keeps you engaged. It's paced really well. Side quest content is more interesting and memorable in P5R too. With games like BOTW and XC, there's too much walking and general moving around to do stuff. BOTW is worse in that story content is relegated to collecting memories and going to a few distant locations. I'll agree with you regarding XC's quests.
I haven't played XC2 or 3. I took a break from XC when I recruited Riki. Haven't played since. Dunno when I'll get back to it. I really enjoyed the story, music and characters, but it drags when you have so much walking. Dunno what I'll do with XC2 or 3, but I'm glad 3 improves the side content.
When you find out what happened with Rex at the end of 3.... WHOA! Man has got game. What a Chad. Lol
The beginning of XC2 chapter 9 continues to be my favorite scene of the game
I played elden ring for 250 hours in 3 playthrougha, HOWEVER, I put 200 hours to Xenoblade 3 in a single month, I lived for that game for a whole month and it was so so so fun
For my money, monolith soft is the best AAA developer in the business right now. Nobody else in the industry puts it all together the way they do. Their writing is constantly excellent. There's so much diversity and talent in the soundtracks. Plus, those environments are in a class of their own. It's like I'm exploring a world from an 80s Sci fi movie that went way over budget. Just, nothing else comes close.
From Software and CBU3 also tbh
But then u realize, wow wait im just naming JP developers lmaoo
I guess in the west, Sony Santa Monica and R* are the best
That would be Dragon's Dogma
this reminds me of that Xenoblade DE reaction haha
"IS HD, IS HD!!!!!" it was glorious
also yes, Xeno3 is a fascinating game
No love for X? I think it is very underrated.
Xenoblade is one of my favourite franchises alongside Metroid and Super Smash Bros. My first game was the Definitive Edition of the first one and it was love at first sight, then I played Future Connected, then it was time of 2 and Torna and then 3 and Future Redeemed. Once Nintendo ports X I'll play that one as well.
My opinion is that FR is probably the best gameplay wise, as it improves the gameplay of 3 which was already very solid, but it still lacks some of the things I loved about the first two games. Story wise I still think 1 is the best alongside Torna; 3 would have been up there if they actually explained the story better at the end. Don't take me wrong, all the Xenoblade games have amazing stories and characters (aside maybe FC) but I really liked the way everything wrapped together nicely with the first entries while 3 left too much up in the air or up to the side quests, but I will still say the end of Chapter 5 is probably one of the best thing in the whole franchise.
i fully agree with that. Xbc3 is an masterpiece.
Nice, was waiting to see you talk about Xenoblade 3. Agreed, amazing game, looking foward the DLC story.
On it's own, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a really good RPG. However, if you've played the previous two games it becomes way more than that. I've played many sequels to many games, but I don't think I've ever seen a game utilize the fact that it is a sequel so incredibly well and with such finesse, while at the same time never letting that be the defining thing about it. You can play the whole game without knowing anything about the previous two games and it will still ben able to stay strong on it's onw two feet. But if you did play the previous two games, and went into the third one without spoiling yourself on anything (aka not knowing it's actually a sequel to both games in the first place), you are going to have a one of a kind experience and the game itself will transform from being "just" great into something so incredible it's worth being called a masterpiece.
I love the character way more i actually care more about them. AND THE VOICE ACTING OMG YESSSS THANK GOODNESS THAT IT WORKS!!
Once a gamer, always a gamer.
Ffx is my favourite rpg of all time. I was stuck on the jecht fight for 1 year first playthrough😂
Surprisingly I didn't like XB1 that much, I thought it was a good game but it didn't impact me the same way that many others seemed to be impacted by it. I just beat Xenoblade 2 and despite it's flaws I absolutely loved it! I'd put XB2's main party in my top 10 and the combat system in my top 5. I need to beat the torna DLC first before I move on but when I inevitably start playing XB3 sometime this year I'm very curious to see how much it will resonate with me.
Goated take
I hope xenoblade 3 have ng+ with new stuff added (extra slot accesories, gems, new class level, new skill and arts, etc).
Also wish they have another way to generate monster drop material (like 1 silver coin trade for 1 piece material). Because starting from lv7 gems you need A LOT of materials to grinds.
Hey ZeRo I am really enjoying the new style of commentary content but what would make the video very more engaging and I think everyone can attest to this is if you put some visuals, gameplay or examples of what you're talking about on the screen. This would make them even better!
I'm still trying to gather what my favorite rpg on the switch is now, but while I was playing Xeno 3, I was thinking, "this might be the best game on the switch" all the way through the end. The only thing is, during long stretches of play, the lack of voices kind of made it feel a bit lonely. It maybe because I've been spoiled with the latest FE games with the way they handled voice acting. But that aside, it was a fantastic experience in which I hope to return to one day with dlc waves come.
Chapter 5-chapter 6, enough said.
I still prefer 2 for its world and characters, but 3 is easily the best of the 3 games.
Have you ever heard of ELDEN RING ?!
Xbc3 became my religion, never thought I'd play a game again that would overrule every other jrpg I've played, as my favorite.
Zero's switch must be on its last legs
Imagine a guy who tried so hard to like Xenoblade 1 and 2, failed hard as fuck despite spending 10 hours on each games to see if he can ever like them... bought Xenoblade 3 with skepticism, played for 2 hour and end up spending hundreds. Yes, that's me.
Xenoblade in general is the best series for me. ( nia is best girl)
brooo... the first thing i thought on the first XC2 trailer about the waifu style model
i was like "how dare theyyyy!!!!!!" do this to my fav series
still bought the switch & the game day 1 anyway
never regretted it
Loved the game. The peak of the story was def chapter 5/6. Most of 6 was kinda weak until you get to a certain point ;)
I almost cried hearing my favorite XC1 ost when seeing a certain high entia.
My main complaint comes with the last 2 chapters just doing the villains dirty in terms of writing, they were probably shafted a bit because of the sudden/earlier deadline given by Nintendo. I also hate grinding for gold coins. I AFK farmed the ultimate boss and that literally added 60 hours of game time to my file and I didn’t even get all the lv 10 gems
Yea I need to get back into it. So I can do the queens side quests I beat the main story back in October.
Maybe I should check it out. I would call myself an rpg fan if I played more rpgs than just pokemon and smt/persona, so maybe now's the time to branch out.
try chained echoes its literally the chrono trigger of this decade.
@@ephemeral6153 maybe I should try chrono trigger first then lmao. I'll keep it in mind tho.
Booted up xenoblade 3 for the first time and instantly saw this one my recommended 👍
Hey ZeRo would be cool if you bring more Xenoblade stuff, I really like that franchise
All right all right zero. You’ve convinced me. I’ll get my 6th copy of the game
Game genuinely feels like "People die when they are killed" to me
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is peak fiction, one of the best games I've ever played in my life
You're looking great ZeRo. Glow up man, wow
Hey Zero I'm trying to get one of my friends into Xenoblade but i don't know wich to recomend to him, I mean prob 3, it ismy favourtie but I don't know how much of thats tems from me already having played 1 and 2, a lot of big moments for me in 3 where seeing the landmarks of 1 and 2 and the remains of their worlds as well as the whole looming mystery of the queens. So yeah without all of that I don't know if it would still stand as my favourtie. Would you recommend new players to start with this one?
I AGREE. THIS GAME NEEDS MORE ATTENTION.
If you havent played it alreadyz you might enjoy The Witcher 3. If you're not opposed to western style rpgs, it's a game with very well written and well done side quests.
Would you ever try Final Fantasy 14? It's an mmorpg but heavily focused on the RPG part. Would love to see you do content on it
Chapter 5 was peak Xenoblade. One of my favorite games of all time
One Piece Odyssey is a turn based jRPG. My brother play THIS GAME OMGAH. ITS A MASTERPIECE
Play healthily Zero, don’t go back to who you were.
I loved Xenoblade 3 so much but for some reason I like 2 once I beat the game I didn’t play the endgame that long before taking a break. I do want to go back and complete the side quests, super bosses and max out my characters eventually though cause I did really enjoy it. It just wasn’t as addicting for Somme reason.
Mate have you ever player Grandia II? It has the most addictive fighting system ever
Best take since your return Gonzalo
Having played it 120 hours so far and completed the main story, my biggest complaint is that on hard difficulty the bosses take WAY too long. Assuming I had a decent setup and no major hiccups throughout the battle, it can still take up to 15 minutes. In Xeno 2, typically a single chain attack was enough to defeat a boss, even on the highest difficulty, but in Xeno 3 I once had to do 4 chain attacks on a boss. It could be that skill gap that you mentioned, but it's a little disappointing that for hard mode they really just massively increased enemy health, decreased talent art and chain attack guage charge, basically making everything take longer and makes the combat feel way slower. Also, poison is broken AF. Some of the early-mid game bosses,, and a few late game bosses absolutely abuse the poison debuff on your party, and you have very little options against it, especially without having a character who can give the regen buff or that can remove debuffs from the party. I played it on hard my first playthrough like you, and honestly I can't recommend it. I would play on normal for the best experience, but if you insist on playing on hard mode, there's no shame in decreasing the difficulty down to normal or easy when you fight a boss. But aside from my grievances with the hard difficulty, I would absolutely rank this game in my top 5, and above Xenoblade 2 in overall quality, although Xeno 2 is still a stellar game and would recommend it to anyone.
Xenoblade series is so good. Fire emblem also is a peak series
Okay but Zero, who is best XB3 girl?
I loved Definitive Edition so much (haven't played 2) but 3 went beyond even that for me. The characters were a big step up for me, and even though the story had some room for imorovement in certain areas, it as a whole managed to surpass even the original imo. I was sucked into thebgame so quickly, and it's easily my GOTY for 2022 and one of my top favorite games on Switch.
I have the game, I have not played it yet, but I did play the other two games so I'm really excited to play it!!!!!
Xenoblade might be my favorite Video game franchise so far. I’m almost done with 2 and about to start 3!