So tempting, but I can wait 4 more days.
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Tales of Xillia |OT| - Teach me about Bazongas!
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So tempting, but I can wait 4 more days.
Wow... WTF indeed. Even a single sheet of paper would have been better than this. :/
Still just the Limited Edition. There's only been one CE unboxing I know of and instead the game got completely ignored in the unboxing. Not that I'm very optimistic anyway, but they did go a bit further for Ni no Kuni so it's not out of the realm of possibility it's a stealth extra for CE buyers.
I'm mainly frustrated that it not only seems to have completely collapsed here, but that a lot of is either EA, Ubisoft, or Walmart's fault. The first two for making a big deal going with that, the last because they want to keep cutting costs every damn place they can and so probably pressured publishers and manufacturers to stop putting them in cases and making them heavier or they'd no longer stock their games. Well, I only know for sure that they're the reason we have holes in game cases now, but they're legendary for how much they pressure and practically order companies to cut costs wherever they can even if it results in an inferior product.
They kept the old OP.
doctorcdcs
Member
I was planning on cancelling my CE online order but I just got an email that they shipped it! Wasn't this supposed to be released on the 6th? Maaaan
ZombiePlatypus
Member
This is really vague. What exactly are the drawbacks? Is the story really short/half-baked?
There aren't that many extra areas or sidequests compared to other Tales games. No traditional Hot Spring scenes or even Tales cameo battle. The story definitely feels complete but you feel like they could've added more areas to explore, but that also helps remove the padding you feel in most Tales games.
One thing that bugged me is (spoiler for gameplay and I guess kinda story)
the lack of a better final dungeon.
dakkumauji
Member
It's mostly gameplay and systems related not story related. The main fault of the story is that
it falls apart in the final dungeon
There's no real bonus content in terms of cameo battles or a Namco island like in other games.
The shop systems and the orb system looks pretty nice but are definitely lacking in terms of real depth.
It's just small stuff that hurts it but it's mostly things you notice after playing the game for a while not right away.
I felt the first half was pretty good story wise but somewhere in the middle, you definitely start to feel there was definitely something lacking compared to other mothership titles. Mentioning what would be a spoiler so you'll see.
tiny raptor
Member
And now a shadow has been cast over my entire playthrough
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
No. Not unless you're chasing after the plat.
If you're in it for the story and want to get full comprehension of the narrative with some foreshadowing in general, I'd go with Jude.
I've sort of heard this as well, but then I find every Tales game I've played has a point that just feels boring or like the game is dragging. It's usually around the midway point or a bit further.
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
In Tales, the last third of the game generally feels like a Direct-to-DVD sequel.
Not with Xillia 2!
RPGCrazied
Member
Not that we are anywhere near Xillia 2 release, but is there more costumes in game? Or is it all DLC again?
More costumes ins the sense that you can wear stuff from Xillia 1. =D Otherwise, lol not really.
I don't think all Tales games are like that, but some certainly are. Vesperia being the most extreme example.
If it makes you feel better, Xillia 2 is probably a lot closer than most other big console JRPG's.
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
That remains to be seen for my part. I know a few GAF members didn't like how Xillia 2 ended at all. Or at least the true ending anyway. And I'm still feeling like the pacing and general game design in Xillia 2 wasn't the best thing ever, despite the second game being better than the first in many ways.
...you know, I shouldn't be talking about good/bad stuff in RPGs when I'm playing one of the worst RPGs of the generation at the moment.
dakkumauji
Member
All the DLC you buy in Xillia 1 gets carried over into Xillia 2.
And some of the Xillia 2 costumes can get carried over into Xillia 1!
SatelliteOfLove
Member
Yeah, by that time its mechanics groking time on overdrive.
Huzzah! That's what I wanna hear.
That remains to be seen for my part. I know a few GAF members didn't like how Xillia 2 ended at all. Or at least the true ending anyway. And I'm still feeling like the pacing and general game design in Xillia 2 wasn't the best thing ever, despite the second game being better than the first in many ways.
...you know, I shouldn't be talking about good/bad stuff in RPGs when I'm playing one of the worst RPGs of the generation at the moment.
Time and Eternity
Cross Edge
The Last Rebellion
Final Fantasy 13 and 13-2
Star Ocean The Last Hope
Enchanted Arms
Infinite Undiscovery
Which one?
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
First one was correct. I really dislike it. I don't want to do the plat run for it because I really despise it.Time and Eternity
Cross Edge
The Last Rebellion
Final Fantasy 13 and 13-2
Star Ocean The Last Hope
Enchanted Arms
Infinite Undiscovery
Which one?
Played: Cross Edge (platinumed on JP account), Last Rebellion (easy plat), platinumed FF13, platinumed FF13-2, finished Star Ocean: The Last Hope, finished Enchanted Arms.
I haven't played Infinite Undiscovery because I don't have a 360.
RPGCrazied
Member
You aren't missing much, it's a pretty awful game.
You deserve a Purple Heart Medal my friend.
He is talking about worse of the generation so it would fit. *Dinner Dance Flashbacks*
Shh... saying that just makes her want to play it.
dragonlife
Member
I disagree. I liked it quite a bit, simple as it was. It had some neat ideas.
It's a great game, but considering that it was the "15th anniversary release", you'd expect them to care a little more but well, what can you do? Aside from a few personal grievances regarding how the story ended (in both 1 and 2), it shouldn't be too bad so get rid of that shadow!
Doesnt sounds as bad as I thought it did. Thats good.
nintendoman58
Member
How long is this game compared to Graces F? I remember there it took me 40+ hours to get the main story out of the way. Future arc not included. This is without side quests btw.
TalesOfWin
Banned
but there are sidequests right?
dakkumauji
Member
It's more troubling of how many of those she platinum'd.
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
It says something when I can play Sonic 06 more than once, and yet I can't stand Time and Eternity for more than a few hours. There's literally nothing ironic to enjoy about it.
Hey... My name isn't "Noi".
Yes there are. Some of them are fetch quests, some of them are beat these enemy for me sidequests, there's the Fell Arms sidequest, some sidequests where you talk to certain people after a storyline event for some character background stuff.
No Wonder Chef since I know some people were wondering about that. You buy food at restaurants now. No cooking in this game.
30-35 is the most common time I've seen. I had about 35.
TalesOfWin
Banned
that's not a loss. Cooking has never interested me in tales games.
RPGCrazied
Member
I want that ideology book! That should have been a preorder bonus.
Dark Schala
Eloquent Princess
Go ahead or I'll do it for you. You disliked the shop build / restaurant system before I even realized I didn't like it.
I've tried! I really have! It's just kind of weird that I feel like I've played more games I've disliked this year than games I've liked.
I promise I'll go right back to SMT4 after this, since I think I'm almost finished this silly thing. I'm just playing through it so I can write impressions about it later on.
I believe it's a press kit book.
TalesOfWin
Banned
I am sure I can muster a full playthrough of this game considering I finished Tales of Innocence. There is only one Tales of game that I havent finished and it is Legendia. That game was garbage. I think I quit like 60% into the game or something when I felt I didnt care for any of the characters or the world in general.
tiny raptor
Member
do share
The Praiseworthy
Member
Can't believe I'm about to go through a totally new Tales experience.... nothing can satisfy the JRPG boy inside me like a brand new Tales game
2 years of waiting are finally over... yuuuupppiiiiii.