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  1. 08-19-2011 08:49 AM #1
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    Xenoblade

    The EU version dropped yesterday and I was able to get a copy. I'm about 2 hours in and really enjoying it. It basically feels like a more well rounded version of FF12. There is some getting used to on the controls portion, but once you figure everything out its pretty easy to see how much depth has been added to this game. I see a lot of potential with this game so far.

    Any one else playing?
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  2. 08-19-2011 02:03 PM #2
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    I remember really enjoying Xenogears on the PS1. Is it similar? Or is this more like Xenosaga, which I didn't really care much for.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Astros Fan View Post
    I remember really enjoying Xenogears on the PS1. Is it similar? Or is this more like Xenosaga, which I didn't really care much for.
    Neither. It's like FF12 but in a much bigger world and more dynamic battles.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_G_Eu...eature=related
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  4. 08-19-2011 04:10 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by taggart6 View Post
    Neither. It's like FF12 but in a much bigger world and more dynamic battles.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_G_Eu...eature=related
    I like what you are saying here. *obtains*

    One of the guys on an IGN podcast I was listening to said he believe this is the greatest JRPG of the current console generation.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kamakazie View Post
    I like what you are saying here. *obtains*

    One of the guys on an IGN podcast I was listening to said he believe this is the greatest JRPG of the current console generation.
    Eurgamer puts it best IMHO:

    The real-time battle system is closest to Final Fantasy XII's cog-like mechanisms, while the shower of delicious side quests is pure World of Warcraft, filling the world with chances to shine, great and small. Meanwhile, the expansive wardrobe and huge array of weapons (many of which can be customised with crafted gems to add buffs and debuffs) are reminiscent of the latest Dagon Quest.
    It's a well balanced mix and match of previous successful RPG games that just seems to work.
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  6. 08-19-2011 06:27 PM #6
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    Wow, it looks awesome. I may have to pick up a Wii just for this game.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Timman_24 View Post
    Wow, it looks awesome. I may have to pick up a Wii just for this game.
    If you do, make sure its a EU Wii or a NTSC with a way to play EU games.
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    Quote Originally Posted by taggart6 View Post
    If you do, make sure its a EU Wii or a NTSC with a way to play EU games.
    If they don't end up releasing this game in the US I'm just going to be confused.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kamakazie View Post
    If they don't end up releasing this game in the US I'm just going to be confused.
    Welcome to the last 5 months.
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    Quote Originally Posted by taggart6 View Post
    Welcome to the last 5 months.
    Yeah, but, it's actually translated now!
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    Hmmm...looks...good!

    We've been through a pretty patch with good JRPGs lately. This might hit the spot.

    Please continue to post impressions.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kamakazie View Post
    Yeah, but, it's actually translated now!
    Doesn't matter. That was the whole point behind operation rainfall and all the game coverage of US fans pleading Nintendo to release this as well as Last Story and Pandora's Tower in the US. However, the official word is no current plans for US releases for any of those games.




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    Gamespot reviews it if you want to check it out. They loved it:

    http://www.gamespot.com/wii/rpg/mona...opslot;thumb;4
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    Seems pretty unanimous. I have yet to see one bad thing said amongst all the sites I go to. I only got to play a couple minutes of the first battle but hope to put some time into it tonight.
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