Xenoblade 2 is the definition of a student who didn't bother doing any of the homework or quizzes, and then 100% the final that was worth 80% of the grade
Forget Xenoblade 2 being Nico's Game of 2022, his LP of that game was my favourite viewing experience of 2022. Watching him slowly go from uncertain mild interest to truly enamoured to the point of shock was so rewarding as a fan of him and especially the game, knowing full well it's qualities are indeed that damn good it's just a shame so many others have missed out because they did indeed judged the book by it's cover. It shouldn't be a situation where that LP validated my own feelings, cause I never doubted how much I love the cast, the story, the depth, the world, the gameplay & so on despite the many flaws but just something about that development in Nico's engagement, admiration and wonder is about the closest I'll ever get to reliving the game fresh and coming out of it with the same amount of love made it such a memorable time as a viewer and I'm thankful to Nico for that. Hopefully it sparked others to try it themselves cause it really is something special.
Based Xenoblade 2 pick. It's honestly my favorite in the series. The more I think about that game, the better it gets, and the more I appreciate it. Rex's line, "If it means I can put a smile on people's faces, then that is my role in this world," really hit me hard. Ever since I beat Xenoblade 2, I have lived my life doing my best just making the people around me smile.
Nico's love of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is so beautiful to witness. I remember seeing his first video of it, hearing how hesitant he was during those first few episodes. And then watching him fall in love with the story. Xenoblade 2 is such a gorgeous mess of a game, and I'm so happy Nico and many others now get to see it. It's just the perfectly flawed gamed. There's so much wrong with it, but you can overturn all of it because this game is JUST fucking gorgeous.
In my opinion, the reason Rex is so endearing is that while Shulk is likeable as someone the player might be friends with, Rex is likeable in the way you'd want your own kid to be. It's like watching your kid relative or your own child go on an adventure and you just want the best for them
Rex is like the ideal person you'd want to bring up in the world. Optimistic, kind, a little naive but is willing to learn and grow. The world would be a better place if everyone had a Rex in their life.
@@ShallBePurified Exactly. Like FFX, he's not the actual driving force of the story, but he's important to the actual protagonists (Pyra and Mythra) and ends up being this morality pet for everyone
rex by the end of the game is someone who is optimistic but has perspective and maturity while still being the same positive guy he was from the start but now seeing the world and life itself through a very different lense. He grows but still keeps the traits that make him who he is and I personally love this type of character development and is why he's my favorite among the other protagonists
It’s crazy that Nico feels EXACTLY the same way about Xenoblade 2 and 3 I do. Xenoblade 3 is so good objectively, but 2 just HITS DIFFERENT MAN! Hearing him talk about all his favorite parts, I was like “yes exactly!!!”
*Modern Poetry* as presented by NicoB 40:41 "Look how dumb Rex is. Look at his stupid pants. Look at how dumb Pyra is. Look at her huge [tttt], and, like, big, thick [aaa]. 41:18 This game is bad, in all of the weird ways. And [fffffff] amazing in all of the right ways. That is Xenoblade 2."
Xenoblade 2 is prove that you don't need a game to be perfect, all you need is for the game to execute all the things that you love excellently to the point that it overshadow its flaws and become a perfect game for YOU.
It's still funny that Nico was spoiled about Pyra and Mythra in a Smash Bros presentation but was still surprised that Mythra was hiding within Pyra after she awakened herself as he thought they were separate. (Now I want the XC2 cast to have XC3 models since both casts share the same artist: Masatsugu Saito)
I’m happy kirby got a spot on there, he deserves it. And yes Nico, a kirby game without at least one banger in the ost is a kirby game that does not exist
I'm of the same mind Nico. I love XBC3, but XBC2 still remains my favorite of the trilogy. XBC1 has the best world. XBC3 has the best party chemistry and overall gameplay mechanics. But to me, XBC2 has the best individual character arcs, the best overall narrative, the best antagonists, the best music, and one of my favorite combat systems in any JRPG. Its probably going to be an unpopular take at the end of the day...people tend to have...STRONG opinions about Xenoblade Chronicles 2, but at the end of the day its all subjective and what rings true for each and every one of us, and for me, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is the one that resonated with me the most.
I really don't understand this take at all, I see people say this all the time, but I really don't get it. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is by far the most popular game in the series and it isn't even remotely close. And I'm sure it'll stay that way for the foreseeable future. Despite the problems with it I think its outshined every other game in the series.
For me, I describe XC2 as a game with the highest highs, but the lowest lows. It’s highs are the best in the series, but it’s lows drag it down. And really I think it depends on the person if they prefer to take the good with the bad, or not. XC3 is a more consistently good XC1 and my personal favorite. But it’s going to be different as some can take the highs with the lows of XC2 while other can’t handle it
@@ShonenJump121 I don’t talk about Xenoblade stuff much but XBC2 is my least favorite and XBC1 is my favorite (only counting the 3 games and not the other series like the other Xeno games cause I didn’t play them)
@@Zeik56 Liking Xenoblade 2 as your favorite of the three games is not really an unpopular opinion nowadays, which is what I was mainly talking about.
I agree so much with Nico about Nagi. Some people are indeed aware of how nerdy or "weird" they are so they become hyper aware of the mood and master reading the room in order to survive in society. Reminds me of my time in high school when most gamer girls had to hide they actually played video game because it was not something "for girls". (Yes back in the days that was the mindset at my school).
There's a phenomenal Kotaku article about the Xeno series (going back to gears and up to Blade 3) about the broad overarching themes of the series and one of the things that stuck out to me about 2 is how the entire idea of Blades and Drivers goes hand in hand with the theme of Love in the Xeno series. In a series so laden with judeo-christian spiritual imagery and ideas, love is a recurring theme because the whole point is that that's where we truly find succor and grace in our lives. The concept of a 'Driver' is not just the person a Blade gives super powers to but also just the idea that you don't just live for yourself, you live for others. In Klaus' time, people lived only for themselves. Klaus himself sought salvation in an otherworldly power. But the world he creates embodies the lessons he's learned: that you find your best self in the service of others, that you find your greatest happiness in being vulnerable to others and accepting the vulnerability of others with understanding. Jin never wielded Malos' Monado, but he did help a friend (or more) to heal and find a goal again, and vice versa.
I think what makes the cast of 3 so great is a lot of what made the cast of 2 great but with better and more consistent writing: they fulfill tropes but the ascend past them by justifying their own tropes. Taion is an overly studious know-it-all because it's overly cautious and scared to death of losing the ones he loves Sena is a peppy muscle girl specifically to try to over-compensate for her lack of confidence in being part of her own team Lanz is a bulky musclehead but because he's afraid of confronting the reality of a directionless existence and deciding his own fate. Even the optional Hero characters are as well written as the main cast of otherJRPGs. I'd go as far as saying they're as well written as the main casts of 1 and 2
*Nico announces xb3 as 3rd place* me: man i guess xb2 didn't make the cut but based choice *Nico announces xb2 as 1st place* AND THE AUDIENCE STARTED CHEERING
It's interesting you mentioned that the rest of Torna (Akhos, Patroka, Mikhail and their blades) are kind of under-developed compared to Jin and Malos because they actually do a fair bit to flesh them out in the post-game. They have their own post-battle banter and heart-to-hearts
XC 2 is also my favorite Xenoblade game. I guess what hooked me the most was the amount of content, the soundtrack and the addictiveness of the gameplay loop of that game, but I definitely also liked the story and heart-to-hearts. I'm kinda intimidated to get back into it since I haven't even touched any of the DLC aside from the Torna campaign, and I know it's going to suck me in again and make me spend over 150+ hours, and that doesn't even include the New Game Plus. Still, it will happen someday. I just love this game so much.
Honestly I think Xeno 2 is such an incredible game Because of the weird lows that it has. Xeno 3 as its base is an amazing game, the average in the game is set to great with only a few dips in quality. Noah as a character is fantastic...BUT unlike Shulk and Rex, Noah weirdly doesn't go through as many struggles as the other MC's. He really only has 3 struggles throughout the entire game. The first was saving colony 4 by destroying the flame clock. Noah honestly feared that destroying the clock might kill everyone connected to it. The second one was with him no being able to understand Mio's fears about running out of time. And the third is obviously chapter 5 when he was trapped for a month of prison and was waiting for mio to die. Even with Crys there wasn't really any struggle as Noah had already reached the end of his character development and was simply showing his answer to his friend/mentor. With Rex though, he went through so much throughout the entire game. From lose after lose, Rex was forced to keep growing. Rex's entire wasn't about gaining strength, but learning to accept people. He didn't have to be the one to save everyone, he just needed to believe in his friends and accept their help.
I'm also so happy you see the brilliance in the villains in 2. They come into their own in a big way and they form this triumvirate of toxic, self-destructive dynamics that push the world towards annihilation. But it all comes down to their loneliness and their desire to fill that gap in their lives.
Also just to educate you on the topic... Kirby's hovering is indefinite in the 2D games and most of his adventures. The only exceptions being a few spin-offs and 64 and the forgotten land but most of the time you can fly with him forever
I hope Nico checks out the Trails series in the future. It has everything he loves in spades: fantastic characters, interesting villains, fascinating lore, fun battle system, insane music, tons of emotional moments, npcs that make the world feel lived in as well as npcs that make you care about their personal stories, as well as overarching narrative between the games that's so worth experiencing. I can't sing this series praises enough. Xenoblade and Yakuza are the only games that even come close to matching my ever growing adoration and I only "finished" the series last year in terms of western releases. Its like with KH in that you want to play them in release order to get the full appreciation. Start with Trails in the Sky, than Sky SC, Sky the Third, Trails from Zero, Trails to Azure, than Cold Steel 1 through 4. I'd also greatly recommend the originals instead of the evolution versions. One last thing to mention, yeah it would be a long series that imo is absolutely worth the time investment but have no fear... every game comes with a Turbo function that allows you to speed through previously visited areas and random battles significantly reducing the amount of time spent doing random bs. With how much you love Xenoblade this series seems like a no brainer to me. The games don't get English voice acting until Cold Steel but that just gives lots of opportunities for ad libs and flexing your multitude of voices. It's a series that I have only recently discovered and holy hell can I not sing its praises enough... it's such a wonderful adventure and one that if you even remotely like JRPGS you won't be disappointed. I know it'll probably never happen but hey I have to at least try xD
As someone who started and finished the Sky trilogy last year, I wholeheartedly agree. The Trails series lit a fire inside my jrpg-loving heart with it's amazing world and characters. Nico would absolutely love it, and I would love to see him play the series one day!
been a long time since a series got that specific spark with me. It´s one of my favourite series alongside Fire Emblem and Persona, played everything (Zero and Azure were with Geofront, althought i did do a 2nd playthought with Official Zero.) except the ones post Cold steel 4.
I can't possibly agree more than I already am. Trails is such a special game is a shame that it still has a "niche" status. The series is peak JRPG; there's nothing else to say Edit: Also, can't wait for Azure. March, please come sooner
Oh with how much he love side quest that matter, he totally would. I'm currently tackling the Trails games too, on Sc and it Sooooo much better than the first, on the 4th Chp now
As silly as it may be wanting your opinion of a videogame to be validated by content creators online, I am incredibly happy to see XC2 come back from the past and take the #1 spot of this 2022 toplist. It should come to no one's surprise that this is the mainline Xenoblade Chronicles game with the most controversy surrounding it. As you have highlighted it has many problems that many people just cannot look past, not seeing the core of it, which is just incredible. XC3 is a fantastic game in its own right, but XC2 does the things that matter the most to me in a story-heavy game so much better and it's great to see others acknowledging this proverbial diamond in the rough like this. Appreciate the breakdown of all the facets, the good and bad, that made this game what it ultimately is.
I played Xenoblade 2 for the first time in 2022 as well, and it quickly became my favorite game of all time. It impacted my life a lot, and when I saw you were going to play it as well, I was incredibly happy, knowing you would love it more than 1 despite its issues. Here’s to another great year!
Xenoblade 2 versus Xenoblade 3 is definitely an interesting comparison, since 3 definitely feels like the kind of game that was made with a lot of the criticisms of 2 in mind, not to spite the previous game, but simply because it does make sense when you have the time to do so to fix what enough people deem to be a game's shortcomings in a sequel. The costumes were weird, the tutorials were bad, the voice acting was dodgy, the tone could be inconsistent, the UI had issues, the plot took a while to get going. Generally valid critiques, and ones that were addressed well in the sequel. And on the whole 3 is probably the most consistent game in the trilogy*, compared to 1 starting strong and having some peaks and valleys, and 2 being much more of a slow burn but gradually ramping itself up. But, in some ways a 100+ hour game can arguably be too "consistent" to the point where by the end of it you might not have as many takeaways as that of a game that was a bit more of an uneven ride. Not to say that 3 didn't have its strong moments, but in some ways it is kind of like a really good five course meal where you're already feeling full by the third course but the food is so good you gotta keep eating even if you know you'll have a huge stomachache later. 2 is like a restaurant where you're not sure about these appetizers, the waiter is taking too long to refill your drinks, but the main course is just so AMAZING you feel like you might cry from each bite, and long after that meal even the weaker parts of it will make a memorable part of the story surrounding it. Overall I might still need time to decide which was my favorite Xenoblade between the two. I think 1 might still be my favorite overall but part of that was also being there when it came out and what a big deal that was at the time. Either way though hopefully if the series does continue it'll continue to strike good a balance between memorable experiences and improving on what came before, rather than either becoming too inconsistent or too sterile.
This was fun. It brought me so much joy to see XC2 as your favorite game of the year. XC2/Torna is my favorite by a long shot and with all the hate it gets it is nice to see others appreciate it.
For me, Live A Live is my #1 game of 2022. However, after watching the entirely of the XC2 LP, I can definitely understand why this is a clear winner, especially for the channel.
@@yoshimario40 I think the best advice I would’ve given at the start is NOT to start with Near Future, since that’s the worst one of the seven. I think the best way to go about the game is to just take it in stride, since not all the stories are going to be as long as the Prehistoric chapter.
It's funny how sometimes a game just needs to do one thing in a way that really hits you, and it makes you love it no matter the flaws. For Nico, it's Xenoblade 2 and its villains. For me (for Xenoblade 2), it's its theme of existentialism and learning to have a reason to want to exist in the world. It's just told so earnestly and chooses to be optimistic even when exposed to the nihilistic reality of human suffering. It says "Yeah, we know things can suck. But we still think the world is worth living in, and that we can make things better." It really is the kind of message we need in this decade.
Man, I'm so glad you liked Xenoblade 2 that much, is my favorite in the series and I love when people realize how good the game is. I don't consider Elden Ring a masterpiece or even the best From Soft game, mostly because of the boss design and repetition, also I don't think more content for a game is always better, I prefer experiences like Sekiro and Bloodborne way more, but that's just me. Also glad to see Xenoblade 3 there of course.
Nice top 5. I still need to play Neo TWEWY and I am not sure if I'll play Elden Ring. But I agree with you. Xenoblade 2 is a game that you can't judge by the cover. If you put aside what a lot of people would judge the game by, but this is some of Takahashi's best writing in terms of character writing, especially the villains, and the female characters in this game are all amazing. Lora, Mythra, Pyra, Haze, Pandoria, Nia, Morag, Poppi for JRPGs there are very few games that even come close. I am waiting for a Poppi QT Pi figure. I will throw money at it. And, after having played 3, I still like 2's battle system more because 2 has a lot more flexibility for builds than 2. Chain attacks are also a huge improvement from 3. My favorite part is people brush Jin aside as an edgy character and just ignore his speech when you encounter him on Temperantia, but then you realize he actually meant it. It wasn't edgy rambling, it's actually what he meant but the player and Rex had no context as to what he was talking about. It's only later when you go back and view that scene and you realize a lot of what he said was right and it's very clear why he took the actions he did. It's great stuff.
Honestly, while I can respect Nico for putting both 2 and 3 on here, I think xbc3 is probably my favorite Xenoblade game I've seen, because holy shit, the themes and the characters are so good, holy crapola. Also happy neo twewy is on here, I bought twewy and neo after nicos lp of neo(already beat twewy), so I'm excited to get to neo in the near future myself, lol
I also agree with XC3 the fav, while I love XC2 it’s imo the definition of high highs low lows. And in the end I think it just depends on the person if they can take the good with the bad, or want a more consistently enjoyable experience. As a “game” I think XC3 is legitimately better than XC2 bc XC2 has major flaws that you definitely couldn’t recommend to a new gamer to rpg’s.
I feel like the best way to describe XC2 is just: Despite it all. Despite all of its flaws, and god knows how flawed this game is, this game stays with you until the end of time. I think it's the only game I've ever played where I actually liked the enemies. Even better: when they died, I wasn't happy, neither was I relieved. Instead, I was wondering if I wouldn't have done the exact same if I was in this situation.
Every time I played Xenoblade 2, I could not unsee the fact that Malos looks SO much like Isshin Kurosaki from Bleach. 😂 Great list though. I'm getting close to finishing all of the mainline Kirby games and it's been an amazing journey so Nico has a lot to look forward to!
Nice to see goodboy Kirbo getting some love. Feel like a lot of people overlook him for not being seen as one of the "top shelf" Nintendo franchises, but while there have been some mid games in the series when it's good it's GOOD. Glad to see that RTDR is getting a remaster this year, though I'll admit I would have loved if they could have somehow done both 3DS entries as well, because goddamn is Robobot peak Kirby.
Fucking good picks right here. XC2 is probably my fave in the series. I may have a bias there because it's the one I'm most familiar with but like you said, it's so endearing. I hope we see the cast again in XC3's DLC.
I'm actually super glad you love Xenoblade 2 as much as you do!! While I think at this point Xenoblade 3 is my favorite in the series and one of my all time favorite games, 2 is not far behind at all.
Rex: We did it guys! We got #1 on Nico’s Top 5 Games of 2022! We sure showed those other games a thing or three! Nia: I didn’t know if Nico would count it since it came out years ago, but I’m happy we won! Rex: I thought Nico hated me for my stupid pants, but once I got my new drip, it all changed for the better! Pyra: At least he warmed up to Mio and her friends quickly. Probably helped that their designs were more normal. Jin: Our villains are definitely better than XC3’s Moebius. Malos: INDEED!
Funny story: I was actually watching this live while killing time for a New Year's countdown. I was in the Prudential Center in Boston waiting for the countdown in Copley Square and was watching your stream while waiting for the right time to go down. Now I look at this video and think of an awesome New Year's. (Also forgive a few random comments, I think my VPN was not letting me comment on your vids so I had to do some test comments. I should still comment more often lol)
This year, I took it upon myself to replay every Xenoblade games prior to the launch of 3, and I played and finished 3 two times (NG and NG+). My final, definitive ranking of Xenoblade games is X > 2 > 3 > 1 >>>>>>>>>>> Most every other JRPG in existence and I'm so glad to see Nico experiencing these masterpieces for the first time.
@@yoshimario40 The gameplay, the setting, the absolutely stellar world design, all the fun and completely busted classes, the characters, the music and THE best sidequests in video game history that actually strike the perfect balance between your choices and actions actually mattering without them crippling you by fear of making the wrong move. It's the Xenoblade with the best movement, the best exploration, the best sidequests, the best (and only playable) mechs, the best (and only) multiplayer mode and the best customization. It also has absolutely stellar lore and worldbuilding and the soundtrack, while a departure from the rest of the series, is also amazing in its own right. Also it has the best and most memorable unique monsters. And did I mention it has my absolute favourite open world of all time which you can explore in its entirety without a single load time while being bigger and more vibrant than most other open worlds and being on the freaking Wii U? Oh and also the enemy design is pure gold. Saltats have yet to be topped, and the inclusion of a bestiary delving deeper into the lore and biology of each monsters was a really neat idea that I'm sad was never tried again in any other Xenoblade.
For me xenoblade 3 is the best in the series just cause the story, characters, heroes, gameplay and so much more is so amazing. Especially since it gave me a main cast a care about so much, Ethel who literally became my fav xenoblade character and a lot of the other heroes. What a amazing journey and I’m glad I saved my play through of it when I did since it’s such a special game. That goes to show tho that all the main xenoblade games are incredible
One thing I always find funny about people who criticize Xenoblade 2 is calling it "generic" and "filled with tropes and cliches" when, in reality, the story and the way the characters, especially the antagonists, are handled are very unique not just for JRPG's, but RPG's in general. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is just fantastic all around, although IMO not as many highs as Xenoblade 2 in terms of story. Really, I don't like comparing 2 and 3 because they are both among the best RPG's ever made, but I do feel like 2 edges it out by a decent bit for me as well.
Happy that you like XB2 More than 3 and while XB3 is great the story and characters never got to the level of 2. i watch your lets play of 2 an compare it to 3 and you never did get to the emotional level you were in 2 it really shows how good 2 is.
I too loved XB3, but XB2 is so much better for me. I bought this game because i simped for Pyra....but found something so much more beautiful. It is my top 10 games of all time for me. Love this game so damn much.
I definitely think that Xenoblade 2 is the most repayable for fast combat if you know how to optimize, and yeah the characters are phenomenal in xc2, but definitely for a "this year game" xc3 is my top #1 but Xc2 is definitely the best Xenoblade Chronicles game hands down, I've shed so many tears, smiled so many times, and both hated yet sympathized for all the villains of xc2.. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is definitely one of the best games of the last 10 years as a whole, the main characters are genuinely so well written and if the voice acting was better I'm sure many more people would agree, but sticking it out I've played the game like 6 times now and it never gets old.
Despite some issues I had that were fixed in 3 I'm in the same boat with liking Xeno 2 ever so slighly the best. I still absolutely adore 1 and 3 though :-)
Favorite game I played this year is an indie game called Our Life: Beginnings and Always. It's basically a dating visual novel came with tons of customization (for your char you create). It came out last year, but I got it this year on Steam after hearing about the Wedding DLC content. It's easily going to make my fav games list. I also FINALLY got around to playing 13 Sentinels and I loved it also. My biggest concern was the combat since I normally hate tower defense games, but since I put the game on easy mode, the fighting (while still my least favorite part) was still fun at times and never a chore. As far as the games you mentioned, I haven't played any of them, but I do want to get Kirby. It's just there were other games I wanted to play more and with a good number of games coming out this year that I really want, it still may be awhile before I get Forgotten Lands. Only Kirby game I ever played was NES's Return to Dreamland and I really enjoyed it. Now as far as 2023 goes, the big game I am 100% going to get is the next Zelda game. I also am going to get Spike Chunsoft's next game, Rain Code, and the other game I plan on getting is a farming sim game called Story of Seasons: It's a Wonderful Life. I don't know if this game will come out this year, but I am hoping for the next Our Life game will come out. I can't wait to see what you do play this year Nico, besides the obvious Zelda game I mentioned lol. My biggest wonder is if you'll play another Zelda game before Tears of the Kingdom will come out. I am also hoping you'll play Rain Code too.
I'm really hoping your Kirby streams will be on RUclips at some point. I really don't like that Twitch only keeps VODs up for 2 months, unless you save them as highlights (which from what I'm seeing you actually did, starting... right after you finished Forgotten Land. Bleh.) It's been a while since you've uploaded streams to youtube, and I get why, I remember you eplained it at some point. But I do wish they were at least permanently accessible in some form.
People complain that Rex is "generic shonen protagonist man" but ironically I feel like Shulk and Noah hit more shonen protagonist cliches than Rex does; Rex isn't even a chosen one, he's just the guy who was conveniently there/brought along when shit initially went down.
@@jyrironkko8033 I already play through but no matter how many times I play through it the ending of Chapter 5 still get's me even though I know what happens later.
Nico is the only RUclipsr who put Neo TWEWY in his top 5 of 2022 cos' everyone else forgot about it. Props. Finding Nagi to be the most mature is'nt that surprising considering she is the university student between the new trio.
Nico: The biggest detriment to this game... (Xenoblade 3) Me: Is he going to talk about the worst/best character, Nico from colony Mu? Nico: ... I don't think the bad guys are the most captivating. Me: Oh. Right.
I’m so happy that Xenoblade 2 and 3 got the recognition they deserve! Kirby and the Forgotten Land was a lot of fun and I hope you check out more Kirby games in the future! NEO TWENY was a great sequel and I’m glad you enjoyed it!
with this video, i certainly hope Xenoblade 3 will move up to your number 2 when you finally complete the game. Let Xenoblade 2 and 3 take over your chart lol
I thought Lost Judgement is gonna reach your top 5 cause you mentioned that it was tied with Yakuza 0 as your favorite Ryu Ga Gotoku game. A little disappointed but it's still a good list of top 5 i must say Just suprise it wasn't on the list Just goes to show the quality of the games you played on 2022
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SHOW ME A NEW ERA NICOB
You know he's right out your window while you record XC3
@@QuizMasterEntertainment His face smushed against the glass.
Xenoblade 2 is the definition of a student who didn't bother doing any of the homework or quizzes, and then 100% the final that was worth 80% of the grade
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That's how I got through highschool
Forget Xenoblade 2 being Nico's Game of 2022, his LP of that game was my favourite viewing experience of 2022.
Watching him slowly go from uncertain mild interest to truly enamoured to the point of shock was so rewarding as a fan of him and especially the game, knowing full well it's qualities are indeed that damn good it's just a shame so many others have missed out because they did indeed judged the book by it's cover.
It shouldn't be a situation where that LP validated my own feelings, cause I never doubted how much I love the cast, the story, the depth, the world, the gameplay & so on despite the many flaws but just something about that development in Nico's engagement, admiration and wonder is about the closest I'll ever get to reliving the game fresh and coming out of it with the same amount of love made it such a memorable time as a viewer and I'm thankful to Nico for that.
Hopefully it sparked others to try it themselves cause it really is something special.
Based Xenoblade 2 pick. It's honestly my favorite in the series. The more I think about that game, the better it gets, and the more I appreciate it. Rex's line, "If it means I can put a smile on people's faces, then that is my role in this world," really hit me hard. Ever since I beat Xenoblade 2, I have lived my life doing my best just making the people around me smile.
Nico's love of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is so beautiful to witness. I remember seeing his first video of it, hearing how hesitant he was during those first few episodes. And then watching him fall in love with the story. Xenoblade 2 is such a gorgeous mess of a game, and I'm so happy Nico and many others now get to see it. It's just the perfectly flawed gamed. There's so much wrong with it, but you can overturn all of it because this game is JUST fucking gorgeous.
In my opinion, the reason Rex is so endearing is that while Shulk is likeable as someone the player might be friends with, Rex is likeable in the way you'd want your own kid to be. It's like watching your kid relative or your own child go on an adventure and you just want the best for them
Rex is like the ideal person you'd want to bring up in the world. Optimistic, kind, a little naive but is willing to learn and grow. The world would be a better place if everyone had a Rex in their life.
@@ShallBePurified Exactly. Like FFX, he's not the actual driving force of the story, but he's important to the actual protagonists (Pyra and Mythra) and ends up being this morality pet for everyone
And in the end, they certainly got the best, that's for sure.
rex by the end of the game is someone who is optimistic but has perspective and maturity while still being the same positive guy he was from the start but now seeing the world and life itself through a very different lense. He grows but still keeps the traits that make him who he is and I personally love this type of character development and is why he's my favorite among the other protagonists
It’s crazy that Nico feels EXACTLY the same way about Xenoblade 2 and 3 I do. Xenoblade 3 is so good objectively, but 2 just HITS DIFFERENT MAN! Hearing him talk about all his favorite parts, I was like “yes exactly!!!”
*Modern Poetry* as presented by NicoB
40:41 "Look how dumb Rex is.
Look at his stupid pants.
Look at how dumb Pyra is.
Look at her huge [tttt],
and, like, big, thick [aaa].
41:18 This game is bad,
in all of the weird ways.
And [fffffff] amazing in all of the right ways.
That is Xenoblade 2."
Xenoblade 2 is prove that you don't need a game to be perfect, all you need is for the game to execute all the things that you love excellently to the point that it overshadow its flaws and become a perfect game for YOU.
It's still funny that Nico was spoiled about Pyra and Mythra in a Smash Bros presentation but was still surprised that Mythra was hiding within Pyra after she awakened herself as he thought they were separate. (Now I want the XC2 cast to have XC3 models since both casts share the same artist: Masatsugu Saito)
Let’s just hope we get a XC2DE in a few years that fixes all the problems
I’m happy kirby got a spot on there, he deserves it. And yes Nico, a kirby game without at least one banger in the ost is a kirby game that does not exist
I'm of the same mind Nico. I love XBC3, but XBC2 still remains my favorite of the trilogy.
XBC1 has the best world.
XBC3 has the best party chemistry and overall gameplay mechanics.
But to me, XBC2 has the best individual character arcs, the best overall narrative, the best antagonists, the best music, and one of my favorite combat systems in any JRPG.
Its probably going to be an unpopular take at the end of the day...people tend to have...STRONG opinions about Xenoblade Chronicles 2, but at the end of the day its all subjective and what rings true for each and every one of us, and for me, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is the one that resonated with me the most.
I really don't understand this take at all, I see people say this all the time, but I really don't get it. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is by far the most popular game in the series and it isn't even remotely close.
And I'm sure it'll stay that way for the foreseeable future. Despite the problems with it I think its outshined every other game in the series.
@@ShonenJump121 XBC2 is the best selling game in the franchise, but that doesn't automatically make it the most liked. It's undeniably divisive.
For me, I describe XC2 as a game with the highest highs, but the lowest lows. It’s highs are the best in the series, but it’s lows drag it down. And really I think it depends on the person if they prefer to take the good with the bad, or not. XC3 is a more consistently good XC1 and my personal favorite. But it’s going to be different as some can take the highs with the lows of XC2 while other can’t handle it
@@ShonenJump121 I don’t talk about Xenoblade stuff much but XBC2 is my least favorite and XBC1 is my favorite (only counting the 3 games and not the other series like the other Xeno games cause I didn’t play them)
@@Zeik56 Liking Xenoblade 2 as your favorite of the three games is not really an unpopular opinion nowadays, which is what I was mainly talking about.
I agree so much with Nico about Nagi. Some people are indeed aware of how nerdy or "weird" they are so they become hyper aware of the mood and master reading the room in order to survive in society. Reminds me of my time in high school when most gamer girls had to hide they actually played video game because it was not something "for girls". (Yes back in the days that was the mindset at my school).
Seeing NEO TWEWY make number 5 made me so happy. That was such a good game, and there were so many good games this year
Hearing Nico go off on a tangent about how much he loved 2 despite all of it's flaws makes me so fucking happy
The dark horse win for XB2 is nuts
There's a phenomenal Kotaku article about the Xeno series (going back to gears and up to Blade 3) about the broad overarching themes of the series and one of the things that stuck out to me about 2 is how the entire idea of Blades and Drivers goes hand in hand with the theme of Love in the Xeno series. In a series so laden with judeo-christian spiritual imagery and ideas, love is a recurring theme because the whole point is that that's where we truly find succor and grace in our lives.
The concept of a 'Driver' is not just the person a Blade gives super powers to but also just the idea that you don't just live for yourself, you live for others. In Klaus' time, people lived only for themselves. Klaus himself sought salvation in an otherworldly power. But the world he creates embodies the lessons he's learned: that you find your best self in the service of others, that you find your greatest happiness in being vulnerable to others and accepting the vulnerability of others with understanding. Jin never wielded Malos' Monado, but he did help a friend (or more) to heal and find a goal again, and vice versa.
I think what makes the cast of 3 so great is a lot of what made the cast of 2 great but with better and more consistent writing: they fulfill tropes but the ascend past them by justifying their own tropes.
Taion is an overly studious know-it-all because it's overly cautious and scared to death of losing the ones he loves
Sena is a peppy muscle girl specifically to try to over-compensate for her lack of confidence in being part of her own team
Lanz is a bulky musclehead but because he's afraid of confronting the reality of a directionless existence and deciding his own fate.
Even the optional Hero characters are as well written as the main cast of otherJRPGs. I'd go as far as saying they're as well written as the main casts of 1 and 2
*Nico announces xb3 as 3rd place*
me: man i guess xb2 didn't make the cut but based choice
*Nico announces xb2 as 1st place*
AND THE AUDIENCE STARTED CHEERING
It's interesting you mentioned that the rest of Torna (Akhos, Patroka, Mikhail and their blades) are kind of under-developed compared to Jin and Malos because they actually do a fair bit to flesh them out in the post-game. They have their own post-battle banter and heart-to-hearts
XC 2 is also my favorite Xenoblade game. I guess what hooked me the most was the amount of content, the soundtrack and the addictiveness of the gameplay loop of that game, but I definitely also liked the story and heart-to-hearts. I'm kinda intimidated to get back into it since I haven't even touched any of the DLC aside from the Torna campaign, and I know it's going to suck me in again and make me spend over 150+ hours, and that doesn't even include the New Game Plus. Still, it will happen someday. I just love this game so much.
Honestly I think Xeno 2 is such an incredible game Because of the weird lows that it has.
Xeno 3 as its base is an amazing game, the average in the game is set to great with only a few dips in quality. Noah as a character is fantastic...BUT unlike Shulk and Rex, Noah weirdly doesn't go through as many struggles as the other MC's. He really only has 3 struggles throughout the entire game. The first was saving colony 4 by destroying the flame clock. Noah honestly feared that destroying the clock might kill everyone connected to it.
The second one was with him no being able to understand Mio's fears about running out of time.
And the third is obviously chapter 5 when he was trapped for a month of prison and was waiting for mio to die.
Even with Crys there wasn't really any struggle as Noah had already reached the end of his character development and was simply showing his answer to his friend/mentor.
With Rex though, he went through so much throughout the entire game. From lose after lose, Rex was forced to keep growing.
Rex's entire wasn't about gaining strength, but learning to accept people. He didn't have to be the one to save everyone, he just needed to believe in his friends and accept their help.
I'm also so happy you see the brilliance in the villains in 2. They come into their own in a big way and they form this triumvirate of toxic, self-destructive dynamics that push the world towards annihilation. But it all comes down to their loneliness and their desire to fill that gap in their lives.
Also just to educate you on the topic... Kirby's hovering is indefinite in the 2D games and most of his adventures. The only exceptions being a few spin-offs and 64 and the forgotten land but most of the time you can fly with him forever
Really glad you loved Neo TWEWY and the Xenoblades. I hold those franchises very close to my heart. Here’s to a great 2023.
I hope Nico checks out the Trails series in the future. It has everything he loves in spades: fantastic characters, interesting villains, fascinating lore, fun battle system, insane music, tons of emotional moments, npcs that make the world feel lived in as well as npcs that make you care about their personal stories, as well as overarching narrative between the games that's so worth experiencing. I can't sing this series praises enough. Xenoblade and Yakuza are the only games that even come close to matching my ever growing adoration and I only "finished" the series last year in terms of western releases.
Its like with KH in that you want to play them in release order to get the full appreciation. Start with Trails in the Sky, than Sky SC, Sky the Third, Trails from Zero, Trails to Azure, than Cold Steel 1 through 4. I'd also greatly recommend the originals instead of the evolution versions. One last thing to mention, yeah it would be a long series that imo is absolutely worth the time investment but have no fear... every game comes with a Turbo function that allows you to speed through previously visited areas and random battles significantly reducing the amount of time spent doing random bs.
With how much you love Xenoblade this series seems like a no brainer to me. The games don't get English voice acting until Cold Steel but that just gives lots of opportunities for ad libs and flexing your multitude of voices. It's a series that I have only recently discovered and holy hell can I not sing its praises enough... it's such a wonderful adventure and one that if you even remotely like JRPGS you won't be disappointed. I know it'll probably never happen but hey I have to at least try xD
As someone who started and finished the Sky trilogy last year, I wholeheartedly agree. The Trails series lit a fire inside my jrpg-loving heart with it's amazing world and characters. Nico would absolutely love it, and I would love to see him play the series one day!
been a long time since a series got that specific spark with me. It´s one of my favourite series alongside Fire Emblem and Persona, played everything (Zero and Azure were with Geofront, althought i did do a 2nd playthought with Official Zero.) except the ones post Cold steel 4.
I can't possibly agree more than I already am. Trails is such a special game is a shame that it still has a "niche" status. The series is peak JRPG; there's nothing else to say
Edit: Also, can't wait for Azure. March, please come sooner
Oh with how much he love side quest that matter, he totally would. I'm currently tackling the Trails games too, on Sc and it Sooooo much better than the first, on the 4th Chp now
Between you becoming a Xenoblade and TWEWY fan, I'm gonna be biased and say this is your best year
Knowing his no. 1 there's a certain picture from Xenoblade 3's ending I'm extreamly looking forward to Nico seeing.
As silly as it may be wanting your opinion of a videogame to be validated by content creators online, I am incredibly happy to see XC2 come back from the past and take the #1 spot of this 2022 toplist.
It should come to no one's surprise that this is the mainline Xenoblade Chronicles game with the most controversy surrounding it. As you have highlighted it has many problems that many people just cannot look past, not seeing the core of it, which is just incredible. XC3 is a fantastic game in its own right, but XC2 does the things that matter the most to me in a story-heavy game so much better and it's great to see others acknowledging this proverbial diamond in the rough like this.
Appreciate the breakdown of all the facets, the good and bad, that made this game what it ultimately is.
Bro 2022 was the year of PEAK FICTION *INDEED*
The fact that after the drumroll he didn't start playing the battle theme 'don't forget me' mix will forever haunt me
I played Xenoblade 2 for the first time in 2022 as well, and it quickly became my favorite game of all time. It impacted my life a lot, and when I saw you were going to play it as well, I was incredibly happy, knowing you would love it more than 1 despite its issues.
Here’s to another great year!
I love how through his entire 15 minute rant on Xenonlade 2 being as good as it is, he neglects to mention the best, most important character: Turters
Xenoblade 2 versus Xenoblade 3 is definitely an interesting comparison, since 3 definitely feels like the kind of game that was made with a lot of the criticisms of 2 in mind, not to spite the previous game, but simply because it does make sense when you have the time to do so to fix what enough people deem to be a game's shortcomings in a sequel. The costumes were weird, the tutorials were bad, the voice acting was dodgy, the tone could be inconsistent, the UI had issues, the plot took a while to get going. Generally valid critiques, and ones that were addressed well in the sequel. And on the whole 3 is probably the most consistent game in the trilogy*, compared to 1 starting strong and having some peaks and valleys, and 2 being much more of a slow burn but gradually ramping itself up. But, in some ways a 100+ hour game can arguably be too "consistent" to the point where by the end of it you might not have as many takeaways as that of a game that was a bit more of an uneven ride.
Not to say that 3 didn't have its strong moments, but in some ways it is kind of like a really good five course meal where you're already feeling full by the third course but the food is so good you gotta keep eating even if you know you'll have a huge stomachache later. 2 is like a restaurant where you're not sure about these appetizers, the waiter is taking too long to refill your drinks, but the main course is just so AMAZING you feel like you might cry from each bite, and long after that meal even the weaker parts of it will make a memorable part of the story surrounding it. Overall I might still need time to decide which was my favorite Xenoblade between the two. I think 1 might still be my favorite overall but part of that was also being there when it came out and what a big deal that was at the time. Either way though hopefully if the series does continue it'll continue to strike good a balance between memorable experiences and improving on what came before, rather than either becoming too inconsistent or too sterile.
Not Nico slandering sonic frontiers without even playing it not learning his lesson about not judging a book by it's cover
Your number one caught me off guard.... I approve of this list. This is a solid 2022 GOTY list. Glad you got to experience some solid games.
Nico. You're not crazy, as I have very sane friends who like Xenoblade Chronicles 2 more than 3.
This was fun. It brought me so much joy to see XC2 as your favorite game of the year. XC2/Torna is my favorite by a long shot and with all the hate it gets it is nice to see others appreciate it.
-Nico: Remembering the I love you and all you guys moment.
-Me: HEHE BOI
I beat Xenoblade 2 over two years ago and I still think about it. It’s an incredible game
For me, Live A Live is my #1 game of 2022. However, after watching the entirely of the XC2 LP, I can definitely understand why this is a clear winner, especially for the channel.
I've played through Near Future, Wild West and Prehistoric but Live a Live isn't really capturing my attention all that much. Any tips?
@@yoshimario40 I think the best advice I would’ve given at the start is NOT to start with Near Future, since that’s the worst one of the seven. I think the best way to go about the game is to just take it in stride, since not all the stories are going to be as long as the Prehistoric chapter.
It's funny how sometimes a game just needs to do one thing in a way that really hits you, and it makes you love it no matter the flaws. For Nico, it's Xenoblade 2 and its villains. For me (for Xenoblade 2), it's its theme of existentialism and learning to have a reason to want to exist in the world. It's just told so earnestly and chooses to be optimistic even when exposed to the nihilistic reality of human suffering. It says "Yeah, we know things can suck. But we still think the world is worth living in, and that we can make things better." It really is the kind of message we need in this decade.
Can't wait for Nico to wipe the memory of Smash Bros Ultimate DLC from his mind and rewatch them all only to scream at Pyrha and Mythra this time
Man, I'm so glad you liked Xenoblade 2 that much, is my favorite in the series and I love when people realize how good the game is. I don't consider Elden Ring a masterpiece or even the best From Soft game, mostly because of the boss design and repetition, also I don't think more content for a game is always better, I prefer experiences like Sekiro and Bloodborne way more, but that's just me. Also glad to see Xenoblade 3 there of course.
Nice top 5. I still need to play Neo TWEWY and I am not sure if I'll play Elden Ring. But I agree with you. Xenoblade 2 is a game that you can't judge by the cover. If you put aside what a lot of people would judge the game by, but this is some of Takahashi's best writing in terms of character writing, especially the villains, and the female characters in this game are all amazing. Lora, Mythra, Pyra, Haze, Pandoria, Nia, Morag, Poppi for JRPGs there are very few games that even come close. I am waiting for a Poppi QT Pi figure. I will throw money at it. And, after having played 3, I still like 2's battle system more because 2 has a lot more flexibility for builds than 2. Chain attacks are also a huge improvement from 3.
My favorite part is people brush Jin aside as an edgy character and just ignore his speech when you encounter him on Temperantia, but then you realize he actually meant it. It wasn't edgy rambling, it's actually what he meant but the player and Rex had no context as to what he was talking about. It's only later when you go back and view that scene and you realize a lot of what he said was right and it's very clear why he took the actions he did. It's great stuff.
That suspense on the #1 pick, combined with the sfx spam, was perfect
We can't ever forget the best moments of XC2, we made a promise to the Ardainian soldiers.
Honestly, while I can respect Nico for putting both 2 and 3 on here, I think xbc3 is probably my favorite Xenoblade game I've seen, because holy shit, the themes and the characters are so good, holy crapola. Also happy neo twewy is on here, I bought twewy and neo after nicos lp of neo(already beat twewy), so I'm excited to get to neo in the near future myself, lol
I also agree with XC3 the fav, while I love XC2 it’s imo the definition of high highs low lows. And in the end I think it just depends on the person if they can take the good with the bad, or want a more consistently enjoyable experience. As a “game” I think XC3 is legitimately better than XC2 bc XC2 has major flaws that you definitely couldn’t recommend to a new gamer to rpg’s.
I feel like the best way to describe XC2 is just: Despite it all. Despite all of its flaws, and god knows how flawed this game is, this game stays with you until the end of time. I think it's the only game I've ever played where I actually liked the enemies. Even better: when they died, I wasn't happy, neither was I relieved. Instead, I was wondering if I wouldn't have done the exact same if I was in this situation.
Every time I played Xenoblade 2, I could not unsee the fact that Malos looks SO much like Isshin Kurosaki from Bleach. 😂
Great list though. I'm getting close to finishing all of the mainline Kirby games and it's been an amazing journey so Nico has a lot to look forward to!
Nice to see goodboy Kirbo getting some love. Feel like a lot of people overlook him for not being seen as one of the "top shelf" Nintendo franchises, but while there have been some mid games in the series when it's good it's GOOD. Glad to see that RTDR is getting a remaster this year, though I'll admit I would have loved if they could have somehow done both 3DS entries as well, because goddamn is Robobot peak Kirby.
THE WORLD ENDS WITH YOU DESERVES THAT SPOT 👑
I really wish you did this after beating XBC3....For some hilarious context
It's kinda nuts how Maximilian Dood-esque Nico has become the last two years, all the verbal patterns are present 😆
Fucking good picks right here. XC2 is probably my fave in the series. I may have a bias there because it's the one I'm most familiar with but like you said, it's so endearing. I hope we see the cast again in XC3's DLC.
Drifting souls has still not been topped for me, it's still the best lyrical music in xeno
I'm actually super glad you love Xenoblade 2 as much as you do!! While I think at this point Xenoblade 3 is my favorite in the series and one of my all time favorite games, 2 is not far behind at all.
Xenoblade 2 deserves it
Absolute peak where at any point you wanna jump off, but staying there you get an unforgettable experience
Rex: We did it guys! We got #1 on Nico’s Top 5 Games of 2022! We sure showed those other games a thing or three!
Nia: I didn’t know if Nico would count it since it came out years ago, but I’m happy we won!
Rex: I thought Nico hated me for my stupid pants, but once I got my new drip, it all changed for the better!
Pyra: At least he warmed up to Mio and her friends quickly. Probably helped that their designs were more normal.
Jin: Our villains are definitely better than XC3’s Moebius.
Malos: INDEED!
Funny story: I was actually watching this live while killing time for a New Year's countdown. I was in the Prudential Center in Boston waiting for the countdown in Copley Square and was watching your stream while waiting for the right time to go down. Now I look at this video and think of an awesome New Year's.
(Also forgive a few random comments, I think my VPN was not letting me comment on your vids so I had to do some test comments. I should still comment more often lol)
Rex and his stupid pants was the best thing of 2022
The year was good for Xenoblade fans and we still have DLC and hopefully a port of X that gets the definitive treatment with extra content.
Hell yeah, this was finally uploaded!
holy shit xenogoat 2 still keeps winning
The love for amalthus or at least the respect makes me happy. Hes one of my favorites
This year, I took it upon myself to replay every Xenoblade games prior to the launch of 3, and I played and finished 3 two times (NG and NG+).
My final, definitive ranking of Xenoblade games is X > 2 > 3 > 1 >>>>>>>>>>> Most every other JRPG in existence and I'm so glad to see Nico experiencing these masterpieces for the first time.
Wow it's so rare to see X take top spot on someone's list. What made you pick X over the others?
@@yoshimario40 The gameplay, the setting, the absolutely stellar world design, all the fun and completely busted classes, the characters, the music and THE best sidequests in video game history that actually strike the perfect balance between your choices and actions actually mattering without them crippling you by fear of making the wrong move. It's the Xenoblade with the best movement, the best exploration, the best sidequests, the best (and only playable) mechs, the best (and only) multiplayer mode and the best customization. It also has absolutely stellar lore and worldbuilding and the soundtrack, while a departure from the rest of the series, is also amazing in its own right. Also it has the best and most memorable unique monsters. And did I mention it has my absolute favourite open world of all time which you can explore in its entirety without a single load time while being bigger and more vibrant than most other open worlds and being on the freaking Wii U?
Oh and also the enemy design is pure gold. Saltats have yet to be topped, and the inclusion of a bestiary delving deeper into the lore and biology of each monsters was a really neat idea that I'm sad was never tried again in any other Xenoblade.
@@Decubitus being able to fly with mechs already sold me on the concept I just wish we got a remaster on the switch so I could actually play it
For me xenoblade 3 is the best in the series just cause the story, characters, heroes, gameplay and so much more is so amazing. Especially since it gave me a main cast a care about so much, Ethel who literally became my fav xenoblade character and a lot of the other heroes. What a amazing journey and I’m glad I saved my play through of it when I did since it’s such a special game. That goes to show tho that all the main xenoblade games are incredible
One thing I always find funny about people who criticize Xenoblade 2 is calling it "generic" and "filled with tropes and cliches" when, in reality, the story and the way the characters, especially the antagonists, are handled are very unique not just for JRPG's, but RPG's in general. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is just fantastic all around, although IMO not as many highs as Xenoblade 2 in terms of story. Really, I don't like comparing 2 and 3 because they are both among the best RPG's ever made, but I do feel like 2 edges it out by a decent bit for me as well.
Happy that you like XB2 More than 3 and while XB3 is great the story and characters never got to the level of 2. i watch your lets play of 2 an compare it to 3 and you never did get to the emotional level you were in 2 it really shows how good 2 is.
I too loved XB3, but XB2 is so much better for me. I bought this game because i simped for Pyra....but found something so much more beautiful. It is my top 10 games of all time for me. Love this game so damn much.
I definitely think that Xenoblade 2 is the most repayable for fast combat if you know how to optimize, and yeah the characters are phenomenal in xc2, but definitely for a "this year game" xc3 is my top #1 but Xc2 is definitely the best Xenoblade Chronicles game hands down, I've shed so many tears, smiled so many times, and both hated yet sympathized for all the villains of xc2..
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is definitely one of the best games of the last 10 years as a whole, the main characters are genuinely so well written and if the voice acting was better I'm sure many more people would agree, but sticking it out I've played the game like 6 times now and it never gets old.
Despite some issues I had that were fixed in 3 I'm in the same boat with liking Xeno 2 ever so slighly the best. I still absolutely adore 1 and 3 though :-)
Favorite game I played this year is an indie game called Our Life: Beginnings and Always. It's basically a dating visual novel came with tons of customization (for your char you create). It came out last year, but I got it this year on Steam after hearing about the Wedding DLC content. It's easily going to make my fav games list. I also FINALLY got around to playing 13 Sentinels and I loved it also. My biggest concern was the combat since I normally hate tower defense games, but since I put the game on easy mode, the fighting (while still my least favorite part) was still fun at times and never a chore.
As far as the games you mentioned, I haven't played any of them, but I do want to get Kirby. It's just there were other games I wanted to play more and with a good number of games coming out this year that I really want, it still may be awhile before I get Forgotten Lands. Only Kirby game I ever played was NES's Return to Dreamland and I really enjoyed it.
Now as far as 2023 goes, the big game I am 100% going to get is the next Zelda game. I also am going to get Spike Chunsoft's next game, Rain Code, and the other game I plan on getting is a farming sim game called Story of Seasons: It's a Wonderful Life. I don't know if this game will come out this year, but I am hoping for the next Our Life game will come out.
I can't wait to see what you do play this year Nico, besides the obvious Zelda game I mentioned lol. My biggest wonder is if you'll play another Zelda game before Tears of the Kingdom will come out. I am also hoping you'll play Rain Code too.
Xenoblade 2 praise is always welcomed.
I, seriously thought this was the highly awaited one off for a moment until the Discord told me it was a stream lol. Anyone else?
I'm really hoping your Kirby streams will be on RUclips at some point. I really don't like that Twitch only keeps VODs up for 2 months, unless you save them as highlights (which from what I'm seeing you actually did, starting... right after you finished Forgotten Land. Bleh.) It's been a while since you've uploaded streams to youtube, and I get why, I remember you eplained it at some point. But I do wish they were at least permanently accessible in some form.
The finale of this vod is better than the ending of a xeno game. Now that's saying something!
I love your number 1 pick
There cannot be a game better than Xenoblade 2
Because it has Roc in it
Any chance you can release the kirby forgotten lands livestream in youtube?
People complain that Rex is "generic shonen protagonist man" but ironically I feel like Shulk and Noah hit more shonen protagonist cliches than Rex does; Rex isn't even a chosen one, he's just the guy who was conveniently there/brought along when shit initially went down.
Taion and Eunie is the OTP... That is all.
Xenoblade 3 is definitely my favorite xenoblade, BUT 2 is the one that made me have inconsolable sobbing meltdowns multiple times.
You can tell it was a great game when just you talking about it makes me want to restart your letsplay
Ok, so to try to explain what Melia was trying to say about z: z is basically a embodiment of despair/sorrow in 3.
Just wait till Nico gets done with the final Battle in Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and watches the ending and witnesses Gigachad Rex.
It isgoing to be grazy get ready for a differemt kinda of mental breakdowm
@@jyrironkko8033 I already play through but no matter how many times I play through it the ending of Chapter 5 still get's me even though I know what happens later.
Nico is the only RUclipsr who put Neo TWEWY in his top 5 of 2022 cos' everyone else forgot about it. Props.
Finding Nagi to be the most mature is'nt that surprising considering she is the university student between the new trio.
Nico: The biggest detriment to this game... (Xenoblade 3)
Me: Is he going to talk about the worst/best character, Nico from colony Mu?
Nico: ... I don't think the bad guys are the most captivating.
Me: Oh. Right.
Nico over here shooting on his gameboy color
I’m so happy that Xenoblade 2 and 3 got the recognition they deserve! Kirby and the Forgotten Land was a lot of fun and I hope you check out more Kirby games in the future! NEO TWENY was a great sequel and I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Speaking of Kirby...any chance you'll upload those streams to RUclips at some point?
Your number 1 made my day you explaining why you love xenoblade too in the most xenoblade 2 way bossible
At least I got to play Persona 5 Royal in 2022, it was worth it.
Hey Nico are you going to use Joahua’s newer sprites from NEO?
with this video, i certainly hope Xenoblade 3 will move up to your number 2 when you finally complete the game. Let Xenoblade 2 and 3 take over your chart lol
The xenofication is real lol
So the XB2 badguys story and motivations are what won Nico over.
I can see Nico doing a Xenoblade retrospective similar to the 13 Sentinels one he put out after watching this
I thought Lost Judgement is gonna reach your top 5 cause you mentioned that it was tied with Yakuza 0 as your favorite Ryu Ga Gotoku game.
A little disappointed but it's still a good list of top 5 i must say
Just suprise it wasn't on the list
Just goes to show the quality of the games you played on 2022
XENOBLADE 2 SWEEP!
I hope this year you do let's play Persona 2 innocent sin since eternal punishment has finally been fully translated.