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[Smoothice65]

Anyone realized how expansive Zelda U can be compared to the scale of this game ?
I am not saying that Zelda U uses the same engine but the possibilities of the Wii U keeps looking better and better.

 

[ger]

This looks amazing. Definitely getting a Wii U for this.

 

[Ultra Numb]

Anyone realized how expansive Zelda U can be compared to the scale of this game ?
I am not saying that Zelda U uses the same engine but the possibilities of the Wii U keeps looking better and better.

This trailer is also hyping me up for not only the game itself but Zelda too.

Zelda in the end could end up looking even better. It has undoubtedly got a much bigger budget and its art-style can do wonders.

 

[JDSN]

Anyone realized how expansive Zelda U can be compared to the scale of this game ?
I am not saying that Zelda U uses the same engine but the possibilities of the Wii U keeps looking better and better.

They helped on the Skyward Sword, maybe they are lending their hand on Zelda WiiU.

 

[wmlk]

They helped on the Skyward Sword, maybe they are lending their hand on Zelda WiiU.

That was a whole separate division of Monolith Soft. Mainly artists.

 

[Verger]

Is it only me? But I have been watching this trailer on a daily basis. I just cannot get enough of it.

The world that they are presenting is just so inviting. It just screams "Explore Me". I cannot wait to go down into those valleys, craters and on top of the hills. And all those alien ruins and tech. I hope they do a good job with the lore and world building. I would die if they gave us the kind of codex and examination capabilities of the Metroid Prime games in a world such as this:

 

[Stratosphere]

How can the environments be so good and the character models be so bad? Its crazy.

 

[casiopao]

Is it only me? But I have been watching this trailer on a daily basis. I just cannot get enough of it.

The world that they are presenting is just so inviting. It just screams "Explore Me". I cannot wait to go down into those valleys, craters and on top of the hills. And all those alien ruins and tech. I hope they do a good job with the lore and world building. I would die if they gave us the kind of codex and examination capabilities of the Metroid Prime games in a world such as this:

Yup.^_^ And i am not a big person on open world but this one looks really nice. The world really looks fun to explore, the monster and ecosystem seems so real and alive.^_^

 

[kevm3]

What's so wrong with the character models that everyone is complaining about them? They look like something that would come out of Xenosaga or even Star Ocean.

 

[Verger]

What's so wrong with the character models that everyone is complaining about them? They look like something that would come out of Xenosaga or even Star Ocean.

Well, I've never been a fan of that art style. The "Doll" look of the girls in particular is kind of off-putting. My biggest gripe with this game is actually the near pre-teen doll girl. I just do not understand the audience for that sort of thing. And I was happy that such things were not in the original Xenoblade.

The art style just doesn't translate well to 3D. I know the artist it is based off of is famous in Japan I guess. But see Infinite Undiscovery and Star Ocean 4 to see how badly it looks. Like plastic dolls (well, Tri-Ace's game engine was pretty bad at that)

 

[ktynn]

Well, I've never been a fan of that art style. The "Doll" look of the girls in particular is kind of off-putting. My biggest gripe with this game is actually the near pre-teen doll girl. I just do not understand the audience for that sort of thing. And I was happy that such things were not in the original Xenoblade.


The art style just doesn't translate well to 3D. I know the artist it is based off of is famous in Japan I guess. But see Infinite Undiscovery and Star Ocean 4 to see how badly it looks. Like plastic dolls (well, Tri-Ace's game engine was pretty bad at that)

What happened to respecting the vision of the people that direct this intellectual property and make it happen. I'm not a huge fan of the faces either but i don't mind, i can totally see it work within these environments and i believe they've consciously chosen this "doll" aesthetic because it clashes with the environment. Making the characters stand out.

 

[tkscz]

How can the environments be so good and the character models be so bad? Its crazy.

Honestly, it's just the style Monolith likes to use. In all Xeno games they've made, the characters looked like that. Honestly, the only bad character model is the player, and that's excluding the space Rehannah model.

 

[Altima]

they havent show their combat system yet since the last time they showed it.

I doubt it if they are fixing it or leaving it like that. It was quite terrible.

Honestly, it's just the style Monolith likes to use. In all Xeno games they've made, the characters looked like that. Honestly, the only bad character model is the player, and that's excluding the space Rehannah model.]

I dont know whatyou are talking about Xenosaga models are very good.

 

[Otakumegane]

Lynlee is the only true wtf in terms of character models. She's the 1st one to be replaced in the party. \

My god I hate how she's even a thing. If you're going for that angle at least make her look better, not this weird eye shaped thing. If the eyes were rotates like 15 degress it would look better.

 

[Gambit 1138]

but Square said it was impossible to do over worlds and towns in HD....

 

[vanguardian1]

Hmm... Love the trailer, my only experience with the composer's music is Gundam Unicorn, so I probably don't have the over-saturation that some people here seem to.

Regarding the wonders of the XBC world, why not add a photo-op utility to the gametab? Take pictures of those wonders with your own in-game camera!

 

[tkscz]

they havent show their combat system yet since the last time they showed it.

I doubt it if they are fixing it or leaving it like that. It was quite terrible.



I dont know whatyou are talking about Xenosaga models are very good.

Besides the character model, who is customized by the player, the character models don't look that different from Xenoblade and Xenosaga.

 

[Pellegri Testament]

they havent show their combat system yet since the last time they showed it.

I doubt it if they are fixing it or leaving it like that. It was quite terrible.

I really wouldn't expect the combat system to receive any major changes since e3, that's not exactly something that gets overhauled in the final months before QA gets ahold of it and a release date is given. You may see a few minor changes that make animations look a little better, but what we saw at e3 is likely extremely close to the finished product when it comes to combat.

Keep in mind we only saw the very beginning of the game in the gameplay they showed, it's been even longer since we saw mechs in action or even how abilities play out at higher levels or with different weapons. Higher levels and mechs will likely play out very differently when compared to the start of the game, that's how it is in most games like this where you start with basically nothing.

 

[Otakumegane]

Hmm... Love the trailer, my only experience with the composer's music is Gundam Unicorn, so I probably don't have the over-saturation that some people here seem to.

Regarding the wonders of the XBC world, why not add a photo-op utility to the gametab? Take pictures of those wonders with your own in-game camera!

The November direct showed something similar. Miiverse uploads are going to be fun.

 

[SporeCrawler]

How can the environments be so good and the character models be so bad? Its crazy.

xenoblade

 

[alice_kiss_lara]

finally, after Bayonetta 2, the 2nd game worth buying for my wiiU

 

[Tookay]

How can the environments be so good and the character models be so bad? Its crazy.

xenoblade

Dunban was one good-looking mofo though.

 

[The Spoony Hou]

but Square said it was impossible to do over worlds and towns in HD....

It is.

For them.

 

[Sayter]

I just couldn't resist making this.

When I was this part of the video it literally took my breath away. Just amazing.

 

[Kanann]

I like/love Lynlee

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woohoo! rare tribe

 

[Methamatics101]

Fuck me, this game is absolutely drop-dead gorgeous.

Was already hyped after the reveal trailer and promised myself that I would almost certainly get a WiiU for XCX alone. Now, I just need to find a good deal on the console.

Never owned a Nintendo console before. Please don't dissapoint.

 

[Malus]

Anyone realized how expansive Zelda U can be compared to the scale of this game ?
I am not saying that Zelda U uses the same engine but the possibilities of the Wii U keeps looking better and better.

I think this game's world is going to be quite a bit bigger than zelda when it's all said and done. Especially since XCX likely won't have all the dungeons and puzzles and all that stuff. The overworld really is the star of the show. Can't imagine the zelda team will try to match XCX's scale, even if zelda ends up being pretty big.

 

[foxuzamaki]

That was a whole separate division of Monolith Soft. Mainly artists.

When they arent helping out with nintendo's other teams they're helping the main xenoteam with the game, so they could have had some influence in that area.

 

[ugoo18]

Did anyone get a hold of the eshop version of the trailer (Is it up?) since those are usually better quality than what is on Youtube.

 

[TheMoon]

they havent show their combat system yet since the last time they showed it.

I doubt it if they are fixing it or leaving it like that. It was quite terrible.

They last showed it in November. There's nothing to fix, it's an expansion of the fantastic Xenoblade combat with some new additions. Why would they need to "fix" anything and why would them not showing it in the "exploration trailer" suddenly mean they are changing it this late in the development process? That's quite silly.

 

[tonyh24613]

They last showed it in November. There's nothing to fix, it's an expansion of the fantastic Xenoblade combat with some new additions. Why would they need to "fix" anything and why would them not showing it in the "exploration trailer" suddenly mean they are changing it this late in the development process? That's quite silly.

The basic combat looks as great as Xenoblade's, It will be awesome if they show more flying doll battles before release.

 

[radcliff]

Did anyone get a hold of the eshop version of the trailer (Is it up?) since those are usually better quality than what is on Youtube.

Its been up since the Direct. It looks amazing on my TV.

 

[Altima]

They last showed it in November. There's nothing to fix, it's an expansion of the fantastic Xenoblade combat with some new additions. Why would they need to "fix" anything and why would them not showing it in the "exploration trailer" suddenly mean they are changing it this late in the development process? That's quite silly.

There is no impact on enemy with your attack. I do not know why this is acceptable for AAA game in 2015. Monsters do not move even an inch with your attack and there is no collision sound from your attack.

Xenosaga has this. Original Xenoblade has this. Many old rpg games have this but Xenoblade X that is made in 2015 does not have this.

 

[Nia]

I like/love Lynlee

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woohoo! rare tribe

Count me among that tribe.

 

[Lord Ghirahim]

Less than 100 days to go.

(for Japan)

 

[rjinaz]

I like/love Lynlee

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woohoo! rare tribe

Count me among that tribe.

Totally fine with Lynlee too. When we first saw the character I was kind of off-put by her doll look, but I've gotten used to it. I also tend to like the kids in rpgs, like how FFIX was my favorite FF game. As long as the girl doesn't sound all whiny or with a high voice. She's a genius mechanic so I'm hoping for at least some maturity there.

 

[wanders]

Less than 100 days to go.

(for Japan)

The marketing machine will kick in very soon and we will be treated with more footage

Hopefully some more information on online features

 

[rjinaz]

The marketing machine will kick in very soon and we will be treated with more footage

Hopefully some more information on online features

Man seems like it wasn't that long ago I was counting down 100 days until Xenoblade in North America. So glad I don't have to put up with that crap this go around.

 

[Shiggie]

This is my most anticipated game this year. When is GameXplain's analysis going up?

 

[wanders]

Man seems like it wasn't that long ago I was counting down 100 days until Xenoblade in North America. So glad I don't have to put up with that crap this go around.

Yup

Though we will all be very tempted to spoil ourselves with the Japanese release

 

[Kjellson]

Really hope we don't have to wait too long for the western release. I don't know if I can stand the thought of people enjoying this while I can't.

 

[Son Of D]

That's crazy to me. I sort of worry that NoA wants Zelda to have the holiday spotlight, so they delay it to 2016 for NA/EU. Hope I am wrong though because this is my most anticipated 2015 game.

I dunno. September or October release in NA/EU with November for Zelda should be fine.

 

[ozfunghi]

xenoblade

Xenoblade characters looked much better from an artistic point of view, they just sucked from a technical one. Which was understandable given the trade-off on Wii hardware.

 

[anaron]

Xenoblade characters looked much better from an artistic point of view, they just sucked from a technical one. Which was understandable given the trade-off on Wii hardware.

No.


Xenoblade's character designs are fugly as hell.

Elma alone is better than the entire cast.

 

[rjinaz]

Yup

Though we will all be very tempted to spoil ourselves with the Japanese release

Yeah I'm considering importing a Japanese Wii U and the game for my website, but no way I'm going to play it somebody else will. Not playing like that, not for the first time.

 

[Gravidee]

The best looking character design in the game so far is Elma.

 

[ozfunghi]

No.

Yes. I win.

Maybe you're talking about the outfits, but the faces in Xenoblade were primarily lacking in detail, not art design.

 

[Rebel Leader]

Less than 100 days to go.

(for Japan)

And the walk though with subs will be ... when?

 

[ThisOne]

I haven't played the first one on Wii but this looks great. I'll probably pick it up whenever it is released in NA.

Do you guys pronounce it "Xenoblade Chronicles ex" or "Xenoblade Chronicles cross?"

 

[wanders]

I haven't played the first one on Wii but this looks great. I'll probably pick it up whenever it is released in NA.

Do you guys pronounce it "Xenoblade Chronicles ex" or "Xenoblade Chronicles cross?"

Xenoblade Chronicles "Ten"

Because its ten times bigger then Xenoblade