Yeah, their site lists the release date as April 5th. Your EBgames will most definitely have it, but call ahead and make sure.
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Xenoblade |OT| Sorry I Kept You Waiting!
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Yeah, their site lists the release date as April 5th. Your EBgames will most definitely have it, but call ahead and make sure.
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qizah
Unconfirmed Member
Yeah.
My EBGames called and said I can pick it up on Thursday, plus it's listed as releasing April 5th online.
tetrisgrammaton
Member
Anyone mind explaining the vision system to me?
I don't exactly know what to do when I see a vision, and even if I did, I still think it's dumb.
I don't exactly know what to do when I see a vision, and even if I did, I still think it's dumb.
Basically a vision is a forewarned attack that could devastate your party if you allow it to hit.
Once you see the vision, you'll know how strong the enemy's next planned attack is and you can try to counter it in various ways such as healing the damage before it strikes, moving aggro to a different target, or dazing the target.
It's a nifty way to make enemies feel "not so cheap" whenever they decide to unleash a super move.
i imagine the textures/geometry/polycount seen in this game is far beyond what the 3DS could ever handle. but i agree, a portable version would be awesome.
TDLink
Member
I remember early game initiating a battle but not running in, waiting for one of the AI controlled dudes to go get some enemies fighting and then hit R2 + Down on the D-Pad to call them back to me and get stuff over to where I wanted them to avoid pulling in lots of other stuff. Not a lot of people seem to know about, or talk about, this function and I think it is really useful.
SecretMoblin
Member
It's never strictly necessary, but for a few fights (and one in particular) it's incredibly useful.
Saves between regions are not in themselves compatible; the NTSC game won't recognize your PAL save, for example. But there were special converter programs that allowed users to transfer JPN -> PAL saves, so I'm assuming such a thing is possible. It may require a Wii with the Homebrew Channel and a specific program, though.
DarkLegion
Member
I feel you. Completely forgot to preorder. Hope I can snag a copy tomorrow or Friday.
SecretMoblin
Member
I tried both and preferred the CCPro, but you'll find people who were happy with the mote'n'chuck combo, too (look at the last page).
It's all a matter of preference.
Reluctant-Hero
Member
This:
It's a question that's brought up a lot, and it's answered in brief in the OP:
But I suppose I'll make a more detailed explanation (with pictures!) in hopes that this post can be linked to rather than typing out variations on the same answer every time.
The Wii Remote/Nunchuk:
With the Wii Remote and Nunchuk, the camera is centered behind your party leader by tapping the c button, and manually controlled by holding down the c button and manipulating the camera with the d-pad. The game has an auto camera, but like nearly all 3D games there are major issues and manual camera control is a much better way to traverse the landscape. Obviously, this setup is functional but less than ideal.
The other major difference between the schemes is the ease of Art usage during battles. Arts are skills that are unique to every character and form the backbone of the battle system, so they are used very frequently. During battle, your Arts palette is displayed at the bottom of the screen (this image is taken from very early on in the game, so no Arts spoilers):
With the Wii Remote, you move the Arts cursor with the d-pad and select an Art with the A button. This works well, because it's simple to move your thumb between the d-pad and the A button. Your other hand is on the Nunchuk, so there's no control conflict between moving your character around during battle and moving the Arts cursor. Several playable characters have Arts that are location-based, so moving around easily during battle can be important depending on the situation.
The CC/CCPro:
With the CC/CCPro, the camera is mapped to the right stick, like a traditional dual-stick setup, and centered by tapping the ZL button. The benefits to this setup are obvious, especially to people who are extremely finicky and love to have easy control over the camera at all times (like me).
Art usage is a bit more complicated, however. Because the d-pad and left stick are on the same side of the controller, selecting Arts while moving your character around is more clumsy and less natural than the Wii Remote/Nunchuk combo. You have a few options:
- You can do things one at a time, moving your character into position and then selecting the Art (or the other way around). It can get a bit frantic during fast-paced battles, but it works.
- Or, you can do what I did and emulate the "claw" position made most famous on Monster Hunter games for the PSP. This involves keeping your thumb on the left stick and using your left index finger to select Arts:
Essentially, the CC/CCPro has much nicer camera control at the expense of easy Art control during battles, and the Wii Remote/Nunchuk combo has easier Art control at the expense of simple camera controls. Both control schemes work fine, and neither of them break the game or make it unplayable. It's simply a matter of preference.
BlazingDarkness
Member
Wiimote all the way I say!
I'll be replaying Xenoblade from monday
(After Tera Beta)
I look forward to playing with US GAF
I'll be replaying Xenoblade from monday
(After Tera Beta)I look forward to playing with US GAF
I'm using just the standard classic controller and am having no problems.
Lol, doesnt Gamestop do midnight releases only for huge games like Call of Duty or Halo?
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
PhoReal?
Kacho
Member
I'm not sure, as I never buy new releases at Gamestop. The obvious exception is this game.
BlazingDarkness
Member
No not yet, that happens once everyone is playing
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qizah
Unconfirmed Member
They only do midnight releases if the game has enough pre-orders for it. I think the minimum they need is 100, I'm not sure though.
This is what I was told when I went to an EB in Toronto, so I don't know how correct it is lol.
TDLink
Member
But...we mustn't be careless.
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qizah
Unconfirmed Member
Just picked it up, the art book is okay... feels kinda cheap, but not too bad.
Yes. And Skill Points.
Yesh.
Yay! I hate games where you essentially get locked into one party unless you grind your spares up.
MarkMclovin
Member
Urrrgh just finished the
area. Fucking hated everything about it, including the music.
area however looks soooooo much better.
Does anyone feel the camera is just a bit too high? I would prefer the character to be further down the screen and have no spring back to centre.
swamp
Jungle
Does anyone feel the camera is just a bit too high? I would prefer the character to be further down the screen and have no spring back to centre.
http://kotaku.com/5898947/xenoblade-chronicles-the-kotaku-review
This is an odd review of the game. Part of it seems to be rebelling against the hype the game got while some of it.. has some.. odd.. criticisms.
This is an odd review of the game. Part of it seems to be rebelling against the hype the game got while some of it.. has some.. odd.. criticisms.
jump_button
Banned
kotaku joke review? or did they really not know press a button? it is a joke right?
TDLink
Member
If you hold L2 there are some camera zoom options available to you which coupled with the right stick should get you the type of angle you want.
Rebel Leader
THE POWER OF BUTTERSCOTCH BOTTOMS
@Kotaku
I pre-ordered it because of the hype. However, I will not judge the game based on the hype. I will base my opinion on my own.
You should do the same
I pre-ordered it because of the hype. However, I will not judge the game based on the hype. I will base my opinion on my own.
You should do the same
You can permanently change its angle in the options.
Trancetronic
Member
Watched some videos of it. Looks good. But the voice acting. I have nothing against English VA but
"Man what a bunch of jokers"
"Man what a bunch of jokers"
Does anyone take anything Kotaku does seriously?
Spieler Eins
Member
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qizah
Unconfirmed Member
Man, the opening scene is crazy cool!
Funny enough I felt the same way when I saw videos. I was wrong though. I went into the game thinking it was going to be crappy English VA. I came out pleasantly surprised.
chickdigger802
Banned
Can someone not have odd criticisms? I do agree that combat is... pretty dull, and combat controls could be better. A lot of weird ease of use stuff is missing as well (inventory is meh, quest log for side quests is shit, etc).
It does feel like a 1.0 mmo release.