Hello there, my name is Gabriel and I play the character of young Noah in Xenoblade 3. It's AWESOME to see my character, to actually hear my voice and, to see the finished product! It's been an absolute privilege to be involved in this and it's VERY exciting to see everything come together in this way.
I really like Noah as a jrpg protagonist. He's soft-spoken, gentle, kind, sweet. No constant screaming or yelling, no weird masculinity issues. He's just chill, and I appreciate it.
@@jameskozy7254 honestly I love shulk because of ✨ nostalgia ✨ but actually yeah I think he's the best written MC so far. His backstory goes bonkers and deals with mature topics that resonate with me as an adult.
Crazy to think that Nintendo could just move up the release of what seems to be a consensus 9/10 type of game. Especially in a time of delay after delay. Looking forward to this game.
To be fair…. Nintendo is developing games for the equivalent of a ps3 and xbox 360. It takes a lot longer to produce modern games especially to make them bug free. And Nintendo just delayed Zelda which has been in development for at least 5 years. That being said I’m buying Xeno and Zelda day 1, haha
@@MatthewHop Switch should at least be more powerful than 360 and PS3 , I thought the power was a little closer to base PS4/X1. Nintendo need to quit being so cheap and conservative and Invest In more comparable specs for Switch 2. We know It's coming soon , 2023 should be the last full year of Switch. I'd bet they release Switch 2 late 2023 or Q1 2024 , expect BOTW2 to be a cross-gen launch title.
Well, their games are far easier to make at least technically and financially. I mean, who needs motion capture or photorealistic graphics for Mario games?
As someone that has XC2 as one of my favorite games of all time, I don’t blame anyone for not playing that game past the 5-10 hours mark. The start of that game is rough, but the ending and the prequel DLC made it one of my favorite games ever alongside the Trails franchise. The combat is also my favorite combat system in any JRPG, but it took about 30 hours to become that. XC1 is a game that I think more people were easily able to get into, so if you were to ever try the other games, I would recommend giving XC1 an honest shot before trying XC2 again. As for XC3, I’ve put 10 hours into it in less than 15 hours since the game released, and it’s been everything I have ever asked for. Im glad that it appears to be appealing to a larger audience, and I’m glad that you’re enjoying it so far!
@@secoTheSonicFan it tested the hell out of me. I could hear my eye rolls and had to get up sometimes like, what the hell am I watching. I’m literally cringing. But still one of my favorite games I’ve played.
I love the Xenoblade Chronicles games, the original is one of the Wii’s best games and its definitive edition is one of my favourite Switch games. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 takes awhile to get into especially because of the games terrible tutorials, but you really get drawn into the story once it gets going. Storywise 3 definitely looks like it’s closer to the more serious story the original had.
Played 2 for like 60 hrs and lost interest with the gotcha mechanics :( recently bought zc definitive edition and for some reason the combat is a serious snooze fest , does it get better I really loved what story I played of it about 5 hours.
@@tazmanceltic You unlock more arts the higher level you are in XC1. The combat gets more intense at high levels when you're managing positionals, buffs, debuffs, and healing. You really don't have to do the gotcha blades in XC2. The rare blades you get from the main story are more than enough to beat the game. The story really gets bananas a few hours past where you are.
@@James.Hill. ah ok man, I love jrps like addicted to them always have been. This battle system just seems to going over my head I guess I was getting my ass kicked quite a bit lol
I think you should give 1 and 2 another shot. From what I've seen gameplay wise this one doesn't stray too far from the first 2. It's just more streamlined. The Xenoblade series has one of my favorite jrpg battle systems ever.
@@dragocrafterr8286 true 1 had a pretty shonen story but the drastic art design change with 2 and the main character being a child who's a reincarnation of some legendary hero it kind of felt way too forced in my opinion and to me at least 1 had somewhat of a unique story granted it had some shonen tropes like the power friendship etc lol. 2 had that short young underdog gets a super unique power (pyra/mythra) underdog saves the world and enemies underestimate him because the underdog gets a transformation (pneuma) and the fight becomes one sided
@@yuh9157 i seriously don't get why you all hate on shounen stuff or hate on xenoblade 2, or the designs and tropes, its all dumb arguments to hate something for. not everything has to be overly dark or overly realistic to be enjoyable. if its not for you its not for you but that doesn't make its designs, story, tropes, or characters flaws just because you see it as such. your hate for it is subjective. and I get tired of you all looking down on the game and its fans just because its not a game that fits your likes or standards. not everything has to meet your standards or preferences to be good.
Excited for this but I can't play it for a few months You can't quit Xenoblade Chronicles 2 at the 3 hour mark. The battle system hasn't even opened up. You are still basically auto battling at that point.
@@barcster2003 Persona has a much better way of opening the game up to you imo, and combat was always snappy and had a point. Whereas the first encounter of note in XC2 is killing a bunch of random bugs on your ship, and being interrupted by dozens of tutorial pop-ups. Idk, i'm not trying to rag on XC2 too much but it seems like its audience is more for jrpg officionados, and Persona 5 was much more interested in bringing in new players to the series.
Yeah but you cant ask people to play for hours for them to understand the combat that the game is terrible at explaining and not making them feel like they are wasting their time when they can be playing a game that does explain things much better.
1 still has some of that typical JRPG dub cheese altho not as bad as 2. With that said I think most people with experience in JRPGs kinda expect and accept some of that whrn playing dubbed lol
@@Tintelinus i mean its not gonna match something like a naughty dog or rockstar game, but i genuinely think that its in the upper echelon of JRPG dubs shulk's VA has some genuinely impressive line deliveries (never heard someone so convincingly yell "i'll kill you" before) and the cast is also surprisingly stacked. the voice of melia (jenna coleman) literally went on to become a celebrity and although not nearly as famous, so did dunban (rufus jones) to a lesser extent. both of them have since played lead roles in several television shows. also another thing worth mentioning is that ff14 post ARR, straight up yoinked half of the voice talent from xenoblade 1. the VA's of shulk, fiora, gadolt, egil, mumkhar, alvis, lorithia, vangarre all make appearances and none of them have minor roles.
Xenoblade 2 is a weird case I can understand why you don't like it. I hated it for the first like 20 hours, but after that it managed to become one of my favorite games of all time once I understood the mechanics. The story managed to make me cry and I just started another playthrough immediately after beating it
Excellent video and such a well done review. I'm 40 hours in - in two days - because I'm reckless and unsupervised. I now have to go to work and pretend I'm not running on caffeine and sheer will power.
the premise is interesting but its unbelievable that they will believe a guy they dont know going to a place they dont know is real. And yes i already played the game
@@linkwolf2196 but the transition is poorly executed your not going to unknown place because some stranger said it even if he save your life rather its more in the norm to go into hiding and as the story progress its hard to swallow that people would just believe and allow them to destroy the "thing" that giving them life considering the there first conclusion is they would die along withit if it is destroy.
The Xeno series is very special to me so im so happy to hear your approval and excitement about it. I hope to hear further thoughts as you get further, and as I, myself, get a chance to dive into the world.
xenoblade 2 has a slow start but once you hit chp 5 you will love the game..and it's expansion "torna the golden city" is one of the best DLCs out on the switch imo..
It’s depending who you ask story is considered better to some but I prefer 2s myself the characters gell better though the adventure imo. Xeno 1 has issues where some of them, they may as well not be there. Most judge 2 to quickly you’ll be surprised how dark 2 can get. Also 2 gameplay is amazing once you learn it.
@@barcster2003 That's true, I don't blame people who disliked the game because they only played for like 5 hours. It definitely takes too long for the game to become truly interesting and engaging.
Xc3 is one of my most anticipated, must buy games of the year. Just seeing all the great reviews makes me so excited to play the game. PS: XC2 was my 1st nintendo switch purchase so this series has a special place in my heart.
@@EnragedLuffy YES! I bought the definitive edition at launch. It was a no brainer at that point because I knew the 1st game was really good, and I had a blast playing XC2. I tried playing XC1 on the 3DS before but wasn't able to finish it. The switch version is so much better. I hope you can finish it. 👍
the premise is interesting but its unbelievable that they will believe a guy they dont know going to a place they dont know is real. And yes i already played the game
I became a huge fan of Xenoblade when I first play the xeno 1 on my wii, it was something that I never played before and when my switch came home a few years ago also chose xeno 2 over other launch games and was a wonderful experience, so sad that Xeno X stay as the only exclusive on wii U, that one was super good too
@@saidcardielsegura6852 Never played Xeno X as I don't have a wii. However if Monolith decides to port the game on switch (Pro), I would definitely buy that game as well.
I completely understand your adversity to some of the other xenoblade games, they are certainly not without flaws. I will say though that completing them and really engaging with them is unlike any jrpg out there, I don't know how to describe it, it just hits different. I think it's worth going back and giving them a shot if you have time on your hands.
There's nothing unique about xenoblade 2. Has a generic cast of characters and story. 1 for its time was unique yes and great. This game looks to be one of the best ones yet. 2 is worth skipping and playing the dlc.
@@HazXbox I liked 2 but it definitely had its moments where it was just super cringy and immature. I think there are moments where the characters really shine and in my opinion it's worth playing but definitely not first. One is definitely the best and Torna is what 2 should have been but that doesn't make 2 bad. It's just a lot weaker than it's siblings.
@@HazXbox Honestly I feel 2 gets too much hate just because of the character designs (mostly with Rex and Pyra), the fanservice (which I feel is whatever except for Dahlia) and the fact that the tutorials genuinely fail at their job. They seemed to have listened to the criticism because the character designers for 2 came back for 3.
@@HazXbox >2 has a generic cast and story Dude nearly every person I talk to about this series forgets Sharla and Riki exist. And the later half of 1 focuses so much on Shulk and Fiora that it feels like the rest of the cast is just there.
Have you ever actually played XC1? Almost all of your complaints about XC2 weren't present in 1. The combat was way simpler, the tone was more serious, the voice acting was great
Now I'll give u that the story and characters are better in Xenoblade 1 but I absolutely hate the combat in 1 I much prefer the combat in 2 it's so simple
Xenoblade Chronicles X needs to be brought to the Switch. It's still the greatest RPG I've ever played and I'm worried that it may be stuck on the Wii u forever. Price for that game is getting out of control.
@@Sir_Robin_of_Camelot Really? I fucking love that game. It's a real shame that the director said it'd take too long to port over, given how it's systems were restrained to the WiiU's interface, probably making it troublesome to port over to the Switch. If anything, I'd rather Monolith Soft just make a Xenoblade Chronicles X2; with everything they've learned throughout the series so Xenoblade Chronicles, having a sequel to X would be fantastic to see how much more they could do with that game premise: Exploration, Character Customization, Multiplayer, Squad Missions, etc.
I'm glad Xenoblade finally clicked for you! It's rapidly become one of my top 3 RPG series' right alongside Final Fantasy and Mass Effect. THAT SAID: Once you finish this one I really think the previous games (especially 2) are due for and deserve a FFXII-style second look. Now that you've got a better grasp on the gameplay style I think you'll find the others much more approachable 😁 And having the knowledge of how the stories for all 3 games connect to each other is SO worth the experience!
Totally agree, I think so much of the stuff he says he likes about the combat is also in the other titles, they just don't do as good of a job explaining it. 😂 It really sounds like he'd "get it" more a second time around now that he understands the fundamentals of Xenoblade combat.
@@PrOtaku123 I kinda disagree. I understand the tutorials in 2 were pretty bad (I didn't have trouble getting the hang of it but I'm not everyone) but 2's combat was much deeper and more engaging when the system was fully unleashed. 1's combat was definitely more straight-forward and I can understand why some would prefer it, I just felt the horizontal bar for artes was really clunky and not executed as well as just having the artes assigned to specific face buttons
@@PrOtaku123 Eh nah, the game was just very bad at telling how the combat would be cool. Especially in challenge mode, everything just clicks when putting the time to learn. Xenoblade 2 element orb explosions are satisfying to put together
@@PrOtaku123 Hard disagree, it’s mainly that the game’s tutorials suck at actually explaining it. Once you figure it out, it’s the most interesting and engaging one out of all of them so far (excluding 3 since we don’t know all of the combat yet).
I bounced off Xenoblade Chronicles 5 different times. I hacked my Wii to play it, I bought a copy after Project Rainfall, AND I downloaded a ROM and played on my computer. Finally, I bought the Definitive Edition and finished it. It is now in my Top 10 JRPGs lol. I'm eager to play 2 (and then 3)
Just to warn you, the first few chapters of 2 kinda suck. Also watch chuggaconroys “everything I wish I knew about xenoblade 2” video before you start.
I got like 30 hours into it earlier this year and enjoyed none of it. But my nephew swears its the best game ever. WHAT AM I MISSING?! I want to like it but just….don’t. Every time the story picks up it slows right back down. But the worst thing is the combat. Its just so repetitive and it severely lacks depth from what I can tell. Am i just misunderstanding it? Use the directional attacks and try and interrupt when possible? I swear there’s something about this game that i just don’t understand because i see so much love for it. There are games that i love for the story, there are games i love for the gameplay, there are games i love for a mix of both or even for the art or music at times. Nothing about xbc1 did any of it for me. I play a wide variety or games (rpgs still being my favorite) and I’m no stranger to enjoying games with combat i dont particularly enjoy because i like other aspects. But xbc1 misses everthing from me. What made it click for you eventually? Maybe if you can pinpoint it or name some of the things you liked i can look at it through a different lens. I had that work in the past and grew to love games I bounced off of after hearing about what made it special from other people.
All of the RPG's I've loved throughout my life seem to have coalesced into Xenoblade 3. I got a switch on saturday(my first ever Nintendo console) for Shin Megami Tensei 5, and got Xenoblade chronicles 3 just because it was there.. and ended up shelving SMT5 after an hour to play this gem exclusively all weekend. Anyone who is on the fence about getting this, get off it and just buy it. Literally Justified the purchase of the console.
Loved Xenoblade 1, hated Xenoblade 2 (opinions, I know). So I was looking for reviews from people that didn't enjoy Xenoblade 2 specifically, to see if it was closer to 1 or to 2. Seems it's kinda its own thing, and praised by people that both loved and hated Xenoblade 2. So yeah, sounds good, now I'm interested! Thanks for the review.
People are so hard on the Switch for visuals. I’m sitting here thinking, it’s nearing the end of its lifecycle, and we are still complaining about it? I think people need to temper their expectations. The Switch is not PS5, PC or Xbox. But for what it is, the visuals are good. Hopefully we get the next generation soon that gives us a lot of updates but overall, the Switch has been one of the best consoles. Anyway, super excited for XC3 later today!
I do understand, however I don’t think the visuals detract that much from the overall story and gameplay. Visuals are way down the list (at least for me) on what makes a great game. I appreciate them when they are good but the Switch does a good job for what it is. I’m just saying we shouldn’t go in expecting a miracle on a system that cannot perform like others. Sure it’d be nice to play on the PS5 or PC but hey, glad we have XC3 at all.
So the first Xenoblade is my favorite RPGs of its decade, but I didn’t vibe with XC2 as much, but this honestly seems more like the first one and less of the second, so I’m pretty hype for it
@@cubekorr By the time that happened in XC2 I think it was too late in the game to me, especially since I wasn’t too sold on the characters in the first place. Now that I’m playing 3, it appears that the creator did a much better job of solidifying that tone and to me has a better main cast.
When Nintendo is ahead of schedule for a release date, you know they ain’t messin’ around. I haven’t seen XB or PS do this ever. The best in the business right here.
As a guy who absolutely hated 2 and was only okay with 1. I think I fall into the same category as you. I’m glad to hear 3 has a potential to change my mind. It’s one of those series that I’d really want to get into it, but just never reach that point. I’m gonna give it a try. My Switch has been collecting dust for too long after all.
I am getting my steam deck this week. Which is pretty bad timing. I’m getting xenoblade but might save it til the steam deck honeymoon phase wears off lol
@@AsteroSloth I know I could but I have been waiting for the steam deck for over a year lol. And I have trails of cold steel 3 in progress on pc that I will probably just continue on deck
@@kinginthenaught yes lol but I’d rather just buy it and play it on the switch. I will emulate like ps2 and GameCube era games and older on it but I’m not really interested in switch emulation when I have a switch that already is portable.
Steam Deck has probably changed the handheld portable game forever and hopefully Influenced Nintendo. Valve finally got the hardware right and somewhat connected with the mainstream. I bet future Iterations of Steam Deck will become as big as new console launches from the big 3.
I really think you should give XC1 DE and XC2 another chance, and definitely watch Chuggaconroy's "How To" videos for 2. It makes the game infinitely more accessible from the beginning since the in game tutorials are frankly terrible. I ended up loving 2's combat especially
Huge agree, XC2 is a game that had NO business being as good as it was. The voice acting was horrendous, the writing was hammy and the combat seemed questionable... but then you get into it and realise it's a spectacle start to finish.
@@OwlyOwlman I honestly ended up enjoying the voice work for what it was. It fit the rather hammy dialogue and was kind of endearing. Also it got progressively better throughout the game
@@Vin50000 The combat opens up exceptionally in 2, with the element chains, chain attacks, the sphere system, all of that stuff, not to mention switching to different blades and learning how to cancel auto attacks into arts and all of that good stuff
Have you played Xenoblade Chronicles X Matty? I feel like that would be more up your alley compared to XC1/2/3. It's setup more like a Western RPG. Huge focus on customization and exploration, and it's really deep. You create your own character. The main quest isn't really the main attraction if you don't want it to be. It isn't as cheesy and over the top anime fan servicey compared to the others if that bothers you (like it does for me).
I almost skipped out on this game because Xenoblade 2 underwhelmed me enough to almost make me skip out on Xenoblade 3. Mostly because I had high expectations for Xenoblade 2, after playing Xenoblade 1 and X. It's not a bad game, just a tad disappointing to what came before. But holy sparks. I'm really glad i gave Xenoblade 3 a chance. This game is great. The combat, the exploration, the customization (even if some were simplified), and just the amount of things to do. It's a pretty cool game that impressed in many things. The characters are great and likeable, even Noah which I didn't vibe with too much (still has a cool design imo).
Was already going to pick up the game as I love Xenoblade Chronicles/2/Torna but hearing someone that isn't a fan of Xenoblade enjoyed it just solidifies it. I do think you should give 1 and 2 another shot, however. The games aren't that wholly different
@@Princeofdarkness45682 Man I have argued that graphics and frame rates don't matter for years but even I have to say the constant attempt for the game to focus on itself hurts my eyes. I would love to see the devs of this amazing series not be held back by Nintendo's consistently dated tech. I really wish they would finally catch up because imagine the imagination of this development team using Unreal Engine 5? Tell me that wouldn't be enjoyable. lol
I really feel that they stepped up on the story writing and cutscene quality. Unlike XC2, i find myself looking forward to every story cutscenes almost rushing myself to progress. Heck i thought i was watching a good anime most of the time during story events.
I liked x2 but couldn't bring myself to finish the first xenoblade. So far I'm 60 hours into xenoblade 3. I'm only on chapter 5 I'm extremely hooked doing all the side quests and improving affinities
This was a great spoiler free review! I’m actually right now playing through FF12 TZA on my switch and just loving it to pieces, the combat, the strategy, the leveling up, side quests, characters and of course the phenomenal story!!! I’m about 75% done with it though according to reviewers, and was thinking “man, I want another rich and engaging game like FF12!” Your vid was one of the top recommended XC3 reviews so I thought what the heck. 😊 Dude it’s sooo reminiscent of FF12! The combat, the auto system w button presses(reminded me of quickenings) and the combo characters mechanic sure reminds me of when you summon Espers!! 😃 I tried XC1 and similarly liked the music, world, characters, story but like you said 10 hours into it just didn’t do much... I’ll prob visit it in the future again potentially but in the meantime it FF12 and then this. And I think this looks pretty awesome!! Thanks for the great review! It just added to what I was already Feelin’ from XC3! 👍💪😁
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is able to get more people on board. While I love the series, I had a very rough start with it too. I was cursing at the screen, trying to understand why certain things were the way they were but I kept going and now it’s like “oh okay, I get why.” I think XBC3 will help people who couldn’t handle the jank of the previous entries.
I really wish I had time to play video games I just buy them physically to collect them. I have over 200 games on PlayStation and switch that I've never played, I wish there was just more time. Great video Matty I'll definitely be adding this to my collection
@@DV-ou1yu unfortunately yeah and I've actually decided to just stop collecting and playing games all together. I haven't played a video game in months I just watch videos on them. I can't bring myself to actually sit down and play anything it feels like a waste of my time because all games just feel the same. Also a weapon at level 1 is the same as a weapon at level 100 it just has a different skin and numbers attached to it I've learned. Also honestly games stories and writing suck in comparison to TV and movies. Sure there's "good" games but if they were to be turned into a TV or movie they have to be rewritten because they're horrible at storytelling.
@@owlfoxdeergaming4481 I definitely get that point of view, but I think I'm at the age (34) where both games and tv bore me for extended periods making it feel like a waste of time if I play for more than 1 hr. I rather go play basketball or do something with my girl. I find that I just pause the game and do other stuff in between. Life man. Lol
Okay, you've convinced me. As someone who couldn't get through 1 and absolutely couldn't stand 2, I'm definitely getting this now if it's like anything you say, cause that sounds EXACTLY like my type of game.
Based on what you said you’d really like the first one (definitive edition). It starts out and remains VERY serious with some comedic relief here and there. I haven’t played 2 yet. I’m thinking about skipping it and going from 1 to 3. I know 3 is amazing based on reviews. But I can’t for the life of me understand why the characters, who are fighting in a war, are dressed like Pokémon trainers.
@@Dinklr if you read my post I literally explained that I hadn’t played the game yet. After playing the game I still don’t like that they’re dressed like Pokémon trainers. Xenoblade 3 as released (without the story dlc- at the time of this post it is not out yet) is the worst of the trilogy and the wardrobe is only a fraction of why I think that way. The story of 3 feels very loosely connected to the previous two entries despite sharing a combined world/universe from the previous titles. There are two characters, one from each of the previous entries, and they feel like shells of their former selves. I’m glad you enjoyed it, everyone is entitled to their own opinion and to like what they enjoy and dislike what they don’t.
@@aviatinggamer9051 well u asked why and i simply told u that if u play the game the clothing makes sense. Also the other 2 xenoblade games have some fucking wierd ass clothing so i don't see how weird clothing is a complaint.
@@Dinklr you didn’t “simply tell” anything. You came off like an asshole and that was your intent. Weird ass clothing is expected in a fantasy story but the clothing in 3, that the main characters, looks like casual real world clothing. It doesn’t look like something a fantasy character would wear. I’m not sure why you’re so hell bent on making everyone view this game the same way you do.
@@BadGrief yeah that’s understandable, I love xenoblade 2 but when nothing interesting happens until like chapter 3 and it doesn’t really pick up until like chapter 6 it’s kinda obnoxious
One of the best RPGs i've ever played seriously, i'm still in awe of it and on the Switch too, totally unexpected and i went into it hating everything. The combat system, the anime style, the voice acting etc... came out of it finding it my favorite RPG of all time next to maybe Chrono Trigger, funny how that works. Really the biggest unexpected masterpiece of this generation for me sad to hear the other ones aren't anything like it though, i hope they keep going along this line for future games, because IMO this is it, they nailed it
You should give 2 another chance, and watch the combat video by Enel on how to perform combat properly. You will likely really enjoy it. XC2 is honestly extremely well-written and very emotional game with a fantastic story. I highly recommend it. Just get over the character designs - that's not a good enough reason to skip on another 9/10 game.
After watching the direct about Xenoblade Chronicles 3 I was intrested but still leery since I've never played the others. No coincidence but I am currently playing FF12 for the first time as well (it's free with PS Premium). So when I came across your video and heard about these parallels between the games, I got super excited. Great review, again glad your video came across my feed. After watching, I am even more excited for getting my hands on it tomorrow. Thanks and keep up the good work.
I dont get how its blasphemy to dislike xenoblade 2. Its actually shocking how anyone could put themselves through that nightmare and call it a good game
Earlier this year i had a significant injury at work and had to take quite a bit of time off. My nephew recommended that i play xbc1 while i was home from work so i picked it up. I had to force myself to play it and i got probably 30 or 40 hours in before i just accepted it wasnt for me. The only reason i tried that long was to tell my nephew that i gave it a fair chance. Even after the story picked up a bit i still couldn’t care. But most importantly, that combat system just did not click with me at all. I feel like there is something im missing or not understanding because to me it just felt like bad mmo combat. The party ai never did what I wanted it to do, and i was doing the same rotations over and over and over again. I switched characters as well but that barely helped. I picked up xbc3 because my local walmart had it for $10 because the case had water damage, and i bought it for my nephew because he borrowed it from a friend but had to give it back and didn’t finish it, so i was going to give him this copy. Well now he’s telling me to try it and to see if i like it better than 1, and i love the lil dude so here i am lol. I just had to see what mattys take is because I’m always on the same page as matty.
Random question - Why are some new game reviews being posted to Retro Rebound? I don't mind either way just curious, is this the new channel for reviews?
You know it is kind of hard to keep a serious tone when one of the main characters says: “Woah, I got a rare dodah right here”, every single time they pick something up.
@@kaetce okay, look I can respect your opinion, but a 10 is kinda nonsensical. God of war ragnarok is a 10, red dead redemption one and two are close to tens, legend of Zelda botw is a ten, super Mario odyssey is a ten, the last of us is a ten in terms of story. Each of these games innovates in character, story, gameplay, level design, or open world design, or a vast combination of each. Xenoblade chronicles 3 just does not do any of those things. Rdr2 has one of the deepest and most complex narratives of all pop culture, be that screenplays or games. I’m not saying it’s flawless but it strives towards perfection in almost every faucet of its design that it deserves to be recognized. Now xenoblade chronicles 3, it’s like a better version of kingdom hearts 3’s story. It just doesn’t provide substance that makes you go, damn that was one of the most impactful narratives I have ever witnessed and will go down in history and near perfection. Now look at botw, a game with a very shallow story, but also a game that recognizes the fact that the story is not forefront, so it chooses to innovate with gameplay, providing massive changes to the freedom of open world games. What exactly does xenoblade chronicles 3 do that is a vast improvement over chronicles 2’ gameplay loop, where the game practically plays itself. Well that’s just it, 3 doesn’t innovate in any departments that demand it recognition. Of course your entitled to your opinion, but I disagree strongly.
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I’m glad you mentioned how you weren’t a fan of the first 2 games because I feel the same way. I played the first one and didn’t really like the combat. Skipped 2 because of that. And this one looks interesting but that combat is what’s making me question a purchase. I loved FF12 but could was never into this series. Wondering if I should dive in or not.
Exact same thing here. I was really overwhelmed with XBC with all the pop up tutorials that confused the hell out of me. Watching this game I see you have 5 or 6 characters at a time. I wonder if the combat will be too convoluted for me and make me quit. I’d hate to drop $60 and not enjoy it. I eventually played through the 3ds version with cheats so I could see the story.
The combat in 2 is actualy al ot a lot better BUT the game does a terrible job explaining it. I think the Torna(dlc story in XC2) combat is a lot better and what im guessing XC3 is taking more off
@@dewinter1411 I wish Nintendo’d release a demo or something! I don’t wanna drop $60 on a game only to hate it 5 hours in. Maybe I’ll just play Nier: Replicant instead. That’s on sale on the PS store right now 😅
The original xenoblade has a great story. The gameplay gets more fun when you get more party members/moves. You should get further in it and switch to japanese with subtitles if the english dub bothered you
On the battle system, as a huge Tales of fan the auto attack with commands interaction gives me a bit of that rush on big combos the Tales of Series is so well known for.
Really want to play this but I found the battle system in XBC2 to be a confusing, automatic mess. Had to put it down after about 20hrs. Everything else about that game had me hooked.
I haven’t played XC3 yet so I won’t speak for it but regarding the other entries… Xenoblade 1 was an amazing experience back in 2012 and still a fine game in its 2020 remaster! It has an ABSOLUTELY compelling story and believable characters! It has none of the oversaturated anime tropes or designs of XC2. XCX is a spin off but still an immensely enjoyable game. Unlike the the rest of the series it isn’t super focused on story but instead on it’s open world and mech gameplay! It’s the only game in the series that lets you pilot and fight with giant mechs! While the whole series is Fantasy mixed with Sci-fi, XCX is completely SCI-FI and technically takes place in our universe. XC2 is the weird one out. For whatever reason Monolithsoft decided to go all in on the anime bandwagon with the character designs and tropes. It was released only two short years after XCX and it shows. The game only had a staff of 40 people as Monolithsoft’s entire studio was gobbled up by Nintendo to help finish Breath of the wild. XC2 isn’t a bad game Imo but it’s definitely got the most going AGAINST it in comparison with the others.
I don't think it was a bandwagon sort of thing. It's more that Takahashi likes to do something different with each game he works on. While still keeping the same themes he uses in the other Xeno games. Going as light-hearted as XC2 was at the start was probably gonna be a one-time thing regardless of how people felt. I will say Imo even though there were some accidental tantalizing things with Rex and Pyra/Mythra I think it goes without saying they have a far stronger relationship than Shulk and Fiora ever had. Doesn't excuse how bad the tutorials were. I was able to get it by the end but I understand how others couldn't. Especially since you couldn't go back and review them in case you forgot.
I always find if funny when people act as though there was NO anime stuff in XC1 or XCX. Dude you can literally put your whole party in swimsuits, from the second you have them in your party. Hello? No denying XC2 is a bit rough around the edges though, likely do to said low staffing. However simply being a more over-the-top artstyle is not a bad thing, and it shows in XC2's sales numbers. I think XC3 will make up for lacking them(so far) by having far better marketing. But no doubt it would've made it sell better to keep that more front and center.
Hello there, my name is Gabriel and I play the character of young Noah in Xenoblade 3. It's AWESOME to see my character, to actually hear my voice and, to see the finished product! It's been an absolute privilege to be involved in this and it's VERY exciting to see everything come together in this way.
I just got the game yesterday, awesome work my friend!!
Bro you NAILED it!
Awesome job! You should be proud
I did the voice acting for Link in breath of the wild
Good job little buddy I am proud of your progress as little Noah have a great day bye
I really like Noah as a jrpg protagonist. He's soft-spoken, gentle, kind, sweet. No constant screaming or yelling, no weird masculinity issues. He's just chill, and I appreciate it.
yeah i'll take him over Rex any day..
But is he better than shulk
@@jameskozy7254 honestly I love shulk because of ✨ nostalgia ✨ but actually yeah I think he's the best written MC so far. His backstory goes bonkers and deals with mature topics that resonate with me as an adult.
Although i *do* think masculinity, the good kind, should be encouraged more nowadays
@@dunnejos8423 You may be right. I think I need time to chew on it some more before I decide
Crazy to think that Nintendo could just move up the release of what seems to be a consensus 9/10 type of game. Especially in a time of delay after delay. Looking forward to this game.
To be fair…. Nintendo is developing games for the equivalent of a ps3 and xbox 360. It takes a lot longer to produce modern games especially to make them bug free. And Nintendo just delayed Zelda which has been in development for at least 5 years. That being said I’m buying Xeno and Zelda day 1, haha
That release date was probably very conservative as the team is known for not crunching. Still kinda wild they didn’t just wait anyways tbh.
@@MatthewHop Switch should at least be more powerful than 360 and PS3 , I thought the power was a little closer to base PS4/X1. Nintendo need to quit being so cheap and conservative and Invest In more comparable specs for Switch 2. We know It's coming soon , 2023 should be the last full year of Switch. I'd bet they release Switch 2 late 2023 or Q1 2024 ,
expect BOTW2 to be a cross-gen launch title.
@@fawkkyutuu8851 the switch is about halfway between 360 and ps4 in power but with newer architecture it’s closer to a ps4 in performance
Well, their games are far easier to make at least technically and financially. I mean, who needs motion capture or photorealistic graphics for Mario games?
As someone that has XC2 as one of my favorite games of all time, I don’t blame anyone for not playing that game past the 5-10 hours mark. The start of that game is rough, but the ending and the prequel DLC made it one of my favorite games ever alongside the Trails franchise. The combat is also my favorite combat system in any JRPG, but it took about 30 hours to become that. XC1 is a game that I think more people were easily able to get into, so if you were to ever try the other games, I would recommend giving XC1 an honest shot before trying XC2 again.
As for XC3, I’ve put 10 hours into it in less than 15 hours since the game released, and it’s been everything I have ever asked for. Im glad that it appears to be appealing to a larger audience, and I’m glad that you’re enjoying it so far!
Bunny girl makes it worth it
Yeah I gave xb2 445 hours but can understand the difficulty of battle, overdone anime tropes and pacing issues. Still my personal top 5 switch games
@@secoTheSonicFan pure awesome content you mean
I wasn't a fan of the gotcha mechanic. I would have liked to be able to find all the blades instead.
@@secoTheSonicFan it tested the hell out of me. I could hear my eye rolls and had to get up sometimes like, what the hell am I watching. I’m literally cringing. But still one of my favorite games I’ve played.
I love the Xenoblade Chronicles games, the original is one of the Wii’s best games and its definitive edition is one of my favourite Switch games. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 takes awhile to get into especially because of the games terrible tutorials, but you really get drawn into the story once it gets going. Storywise 3 definitely looks like it’s closer to the more serious story the original had.
2 also had a serious story though, it just had some parts with a lighter mood. This has been a constant thing in the series.
2's story was pretty serious but it has the same problem Kingdom Hearts 2. You have to get 15 - 20 hours into it before the story ramps up
Played 2 for like 60 hrs and lost interest with the gotcha mechanics :( recently bought zc definitive edition and for some reason the combat is a serious snooze fest , does it get better I really loved what story I played of it about 5 hours.
@@tazmanceltic You unlock more arts the higher level you are in XC1. The combat gets more intense at high levels when you're managing positionals, buffs, debuffs, and healing.
You really don't have to do the gotcha blades in XC2. The rare blades you get from the main story are more than enough to beat the game. The story really gets bananas a few hours past where you are.
@@James.Hill. ah ok man, I love jrps like addicted to them always have been. This battle system just seems to going over my head I guess I was getting my ass kicked quite a bit lol
I think you should give 1 and 2 another shot. From what I've seen gameplay wise this one doesn't stray too far from the first 2. It's just more streamlined. The Xenoblade series has one of my favorite jrpg battle systems ever.
the fanservice and typical shonen story ruined 2 for me, I finished it but was underwhelmed especially after playing 1 and X
@@yuh9157 It’s sick that you love 1, and I do too, but xc1 is incredibly shounen lmao
@@dragocrafterr8286 true 1 had a pretty shonen story but the drastic art design change with 2 and the main character being a child who's a reincarnation of some legendary hero it kind of felt way too forced in my opinion and to me at least 1 had somewhat of a unique story granted it had some shonen tropes like the power friendship etc lol. 2 had that short young underdog gets a super unique power (pyra/mythra) underdog saves the world and enemies underestimate him because the underdog gets a transformation (pneuma) and the fight becomes one sided
@@yuh9157 i seriously don't get why you all hate on shounen stuff or hate on xenoblade 2, or the designs and tropes, its all dumb arguments to hate something for. not everything has to be overly dark or overly realistic to be enjoyable. if its not for you its not for you but that doesn't make its designs, story, tropes, or characters flaws just because you see it as such. your hate for it is subjective. and I get tired of you all looking down on the game and its fans just because its not a game that fits your likes or standards. not everything has to meet your standards or preferences to be good.
2 is good _despite_ it’s awful combat and embarrassing character models.
Excited for this but I can't play it for a few months
You can't quit Xenoblade Chronicles 2 at the 3 hour mark. The battle system hasn't even opened up. You are still basically auto battling at that point.
Yeah I think people don't realize how long it takes to open up. Which is strange because a number of people gave persona 5 10 hours.
@@barcster2003 Persona has a much better way of opening the game up to you imo, and combat was always snappy and had a point. Whereas the first encounter of note in XC2 is killing a bunch of random bugs on your ship, and being interrupted by dozens of tutorial pop-ups. Idk, i'm not trying to rag on XC2 too much but it seems like its audience is more for jrpg officionados, and Persona 5 was much more interested in bringing in new players to the series.
this one is open by chapter 2
Yeah but you cant ask people to play for hours for them to understand the combat that the game is terrible at explaining and not making them feel like they are wasting their time when they can be playing a game that does explain things much better.
@@viknu6304 I like how having an attention span for anything more than 10 seconds is now considered being a "jrpg officionado".
Regarding the voice acting, xenoblade 1's dub is actually very solid. Unlike 2, they had an entire year to localize the game in english
1 still has some of that typical JRPG dub cheese altho not as bad as 2.
With that said I think most people with experience in JRPGs kinda expect and accept some of that whrn playing dubbed lol
@@Tintelinus i mean its not gonna match something like a naughty dog or rockstar game, but i genuinely think that its in the upper echelon of JRPG dubs
shulk's VA has some genuinely impressive line deliveries (never heard someone so convincingly yell "i'll kill you" before) and the cast is also surprisingly stacked. the voice of melia (jenna coleman) literally went on to become a celebrity and although not nearly as famous, so did dunban (rufus jones) to a lesser extent. both of them have since played lead roles in several television shows.
also another thing worth mentioning is that ff14 post ARR, straight up yoinked half of the voice talent from xenoblade 1. the VA's of shulk, fiora, gadolt, egil, mumkhar, alvis, lorithia, vangarre all make appearances and none of them have minor roles.
@@SamuelSamuelSamuel ai yahhhh!
If you like 3 I think you'd love 1. The complaints about 2 are pretty much exclusively to 2
5:28 “There’s not that JRPG level we are all best friends and we’re gonna take on god himself together”
Xenoblade Chronicles 1: •_•
Lol
This man got a problem with hope, optimism, and the power of friendship?
@@FireFury190 me or matty?
@@ArkOnUA-cam Matty. You're cool.
This is going to be my first xenoblade game the direct last month sold me on it and this video helped as well!
Same!
You absolutely have to play Xenoblade 1 the definitive edition it's an absolute masterpiece that holds up to this day.
Xenoblade 2 is a weird case I can understand why you don't like it. I hated it for the first like 20 hours, but after that it managed to become one of my favorite games of all time once I understood the mechanics. The story managed to make me cry and I just started another playthrough immediately after beating it
Xc2 us da 🐐
Excellent video and such a well done review. I'm 40 hours in - in two days - because I'm reckless and unsupervised. I now have to go to work and pretend I'm not running on caffeine and sheer will power.
I just got to chapter 3 and my god it’s such a breathtaking experience.
How? did you get a leaked copy?
the premise is interesting but its unbelievable that they will believe a guy they dont know going to a place they dont know is real. And yes i already played the game
@@Beresunablle He did save them and they have no other options
@@linkwolf2196 but the transition is poorly executed your not going to unknown place because some stranger said it even if he save your life rather its more in the norm to go into hiding and as the story progress its hard to swallow that people would just believe and allow them to destroy the "thing" that giving them life considering the there first conclusion is they would die along withit if it is destroy.
@@linkwolf2196 and this game is a hash tag relationship goal if you know what i mean
The Xeno series is very special to me so im so happy to hear your approval and excitement about it. I hope to hear further thoughts as you get further, and as I, myself, get a chance to dive into the world.
xenoblade 2 has a slow start but once you hit chp 5 you will love the game..and it's expansion "torna the golden city" is one of the best DLCs out on the switch imo..
Xc2 is the 🐐
disliking this series because of xeno 2 is like disliking mass effect because of ME: Andromeda
No, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is an amazing game, you can't compare it to a bad game.
@@AdamBardugo I can because xeno 2 is shit
I’m so excited! Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is one of my favorite games of all time.
Isn't the first one considered to be even better?
@@eSKAone- I mainly played 2. The first one is still really cool. I watched my big bro play it
@@eSKAone- By most yes & it has a higher score in metacritic (if you're into that kind of thing), but others can have their own opinions too.
It’s depending who you ask story is considered better to some but I prefer 2s myself the characters gell better though the adventure imo. Xeno 1 has issues where some of them, they may as well not be there. Most judge 2 to quickly you’ll be surprised how dark 2 can get. Also 2 gameplay is amazing once you learn it.
@@kenrulei09 2 can be pretty dark. Yeah.
Torna was pretty sad
Really glad that you liked XC3, but I would definitely recommend sticking with XC2 for another 10 hours, it's gonna get really good... eventually...
I can see why people stopped if they don't make it to certain parts
@@barcster2003 That's true, I don't blame people who disliked the game because they only played for like 5 hours. It definitely takes too long for the game to become truly interesting and engaging.
Xc3 is one of my most anticipated, must buy games of the year. Just seeing all the great reviews makes me so excited to play the game.
PS: XC2 was my 1st nintendo switch purchase so this series has a special place in my heart.
Did you end up going back to play Xenoblade 1? Struggling to finish it which is postponing me from playing the sequels
@@EnragedLuffy YES! I bought the definitive edition at launch. It was a no brainer at that point because I knew the 1st game was really good, and I had a blast playing XC2. I tried playing XC1 on the 3DS before but wasn't able to finish it. The switch version is so much better. I hope you can finish it. 👍
the premise is interesting but its unbelievable that they will believe a guy they dont know going to a place they dont know is real. And yes i already played the game
I became a huge fan of Xenoblade when I first play the xeno 1 on my wii, it was something that I never played before and when my switch came home a few years ago also chose xeno 2 over other launch games and was a wonderful experience, so sad that Xeno X stay as the only exclusive on wii U, that one was super good too
@@saidcardielsegura6852 Never played Xeno X as I don't have a wii. However if Monolith decides to port the game on switch (Pro), I would definitely buy that game as well.
I am on chapter 7 of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and lord almighty I'm excited AF (despite XC2's shortcomings).
It's great. Glad people are no longer sleeping on the series.
XC2 IS AMAZING
Me too… damn affinity charts 😕. I too am super excited for XC3.
Mate it gets better from there man. I'm right before the final boss and my god this game was an experience. AMAZING game.
I completely understand your adversity to some of the other xenoblade games, they are certainly not without flaws. I will say though that completing them and really engaging with them is unlike any jrpg out there, I don't know how to describe it, it just hits different. I think it's worth going back and giving them a shot if you have time on your hands.
I have to agree. They are definitely flawed but they have some sort of magic to them that you can't get elsewhere.
There's nothing unique about xenoblade 2. Has a generic cast of characters and story. 1 for its time was unique yes and great. This game looks to be one of the best ones yet. 2 is worth skipping and playing the dlc.
@@HazXbox I liked 2 but it definitely had its moments where it was just super cringy and immature. I think there are moments where the characters really shine and in my opinion it's worth playing but definitely not first. One is definitely the best and Torna is what 2 should have been but that doesn't make 2 bad. It's just a lot weaker than it's siblings.
@@HazXbox Honestly I feel 2 gets too much hate just because of the character designs (mostly with Rex and Pyra), the fanservice (which I feel is whatever except for Dahlia) and the fact that the tutorials genuinely fail at their job. They seemed to have listened to the criticism because the character designers for 2 came back for 3.
@@HazXbox >2 has a generic cast and story
Dude nearly every person I talk to about this series forgets Sharla and Riki exist. And the later half of 1 focuses so much on Shulk and Fiora that it feels like the rest of the cast is just there.
Have you ever actually played XC1? Almost all of your complaints about XC2 weren't present in 1. The combat was way simpler, the tone was more serious, the voice acting was great
Now I'll give u that the story and characters are better in Xenoblade 1 but I absolutely hate the combat in 1 I much prefer the combat in 2 it's so simple
@@jackfroat56 the combat in 2 is way better yes, but the combat in 1 is waay simpler, gems aside, it lacks almost any depth
@@nickhoude21 ok u have a fair point honestly there's not much to learn as far 1 goes
Xenoblade Chronicles X needs to be brought to the Switch. It's still the greatest RPG I've ever played and I'm worried that it may be stuck on the Wii u forever. Price for that game is getting out of control.
It's sad that no one ever even brings it up, even when talking about Xenoblade. It's like it never existed lol.
Crime and a shame. IMO it's the true highlight of the series.
I got about 10 hours in, and nothing hooked me. Maybe it came out during a bad time for me.
Maybe it will happen if Xenoblade 3 sells at least 3 million copies.
@@Sir_Robin_of_Camelot Really? I fucking love that game. It's a real shame that the director said it'd take too long to port over, given how it's systems were restrained to the WiiU's interface, probably making it troublesome to port over to the Switch. If anything, I'd rather Monolith Soft just make a Xenoblade Chronicles X2; with everything they've learned throughout the series so Xenoblade Chronicles, having a sequel to X would be fantastic to see how much more they could do with that game premise: Exploration, Character Customization, Multiplayer, Squad Missions, etc.
I'm glad Xenoblade finally clicked for you! It's rapidly become one of my top 3 RPG series' right alongside Final Fantasy and Mass Effect.
THAT SAID: Once you finish this one I really think the previous games (especially 2) are due for and deserve a FFXII-style second look. Now that you've got a better grasp on the gameplay style I think you'll find the others much more approachable 😁
And having the knowledge of how the stories for all 3 games connect to each other is SO worth the experience!
Totally agree, I think so much of the stuff he says he likes about the combat is also in the other titles, they just don't do as good of a job explaining it. 😂 It really sounds like he'd "get it" more a second time around now that he understands the fundamentals of Xenoblade combat.
Tbh the combat in Xeno 2 is the weakest even more so than xeno 1, they fixed it up in torna and then the third games looking amazing so keen
@@PrOtaku123 I kinda disagree. I understand the tutorials in 2 were pretty bad (I didn't have trouble getting the hang of it but I'm not everyone) but 2's combat was much deeper and more engaging when the system was fully unleashed.
1's combat was definitely more straight-forward and I can understand why some would prefer it, I just felt the horizontal bar for artes was really clunky and not executed as well as just having the artes assigned to specific face buttons
@@PrOtaku123 Eh nah, the game was just very bad at telling how the combat would be cool. Especially in challenge mode, everything just clicks when putting the time to learn. Xenoblade 2 element orb explosions are satisfying to put together
@@PrOtaku123 Hard disagree, it’s mainly that the game’s tutorials suck at actually explaining it. Once you figure it out, it’s the most interesting and engaging one out of all of them so far (excluding 3 since we don’t know all of the combat yet).
I bounced off Xenoblade Chronicles 5 different times. I hacked my Wii to play it, I bought a copy after Project Rainfall, AND I downloaded a ROM and played on my computer. Finally, I bought the Definitive Edition and finished it. It is now in my Top 10 JRPGs lol. I'm eager to play 2 (and then 3)
Just to warn you, the first few chapters of 2 kinda suck. Also watch chuggaconroys “everything I wish I knew about xenoblade 2” video before you start.
I got like 30 hours into it earlier this year and enjoyed none of it. But my nephew swears its the best game ever. WHAT AM I MISSING?! I want to like it but just….don’t.
Every time the story picks up it slows right back down. But the worst thing is the combat. Its just so repetitive and it severely lacks depth from what I can tell. Am i just misunderstanding it? Use the directional attacks and try and interrupt when possible? I swear there’s something about this game that i just don’t understand because i see so much love for it.
There are games that i love for the story, there are games i love for the gameplay, there are games i love for a mix of both or even for the art or music at times. Nothing about xbc1 did any of it for me.
I play a wide variety or games (rpgs still being my favorite) and I’m no stranger to enjoying games with combat i dont particularly enjoy because i like other aspects. But xbc1 misses everthing from me.
What made it click for you eventually? Maybe if you can pinpoint it or name some of the things you liked i can look at it through a different lens. I had that work in the past and grew to love games I bounced off of after hearing about what made it special from other people.
All of the RPG's I've loved throughout my life seem to have coalesced into Xenoblade 3. I got a switch on saturday(my first ever Nintendo console) for Shin Megami Tensei 5, and got Xenoblade chronicles 3 just because it was there.. and ended up shelving SMT5 after an hour to play this gem exclusively all weekend. Anyone who is on the fence about getting this, get off it and just buy it. Literally Justified the purchase of the console.
not too jazzed about you casually showing the Urayan Titan exploding 😭
I’m not to jazzed with you saying the specifics in your comment. Perhaps replace with “landmass exploding”.
I like your review I don't agree with your takes on older games but I respect your opinion
I liked XBC, but couldn't stand XBC2. This one is incredible, one of the best ever.
Loved Xenoblade 1, hated Xenoblade 2 (opinions, I know). So I was looking for reviews from people that didn't enjoy Xenoblade 2 specifically, to see if it was closer to 1 or to 2. Seems it's kinda its own thing, and praised by people that both loved and hated Xenoblade 2. So yeah, sounds good, now I'm interested! Thanks for the review.
People are so hard on the Switch for visuals. I’m sitting here thinking, it’s nearing the end of its lifecycle, and we are still complaining about it? I think people need to temper their expectations. The Switch is not PS5, PC or Xbox. But for what it is, the visuals are good. Hopefully we get the next generation soon that gives us a lot of updates but overall, the Switch has been one of the best consoles.
Anyway, super excited for XC3 later today!
Ya but a game like this has so much potential and it’s held back by the switch. It goes down to 540p lol that’s bad. Still a great game though
I do understand, however I don’t think the visuals detract that much from the overall story and gameplay. Visuals are way down the list (at least for me) on what makes a great game. I appreciate them when they are good but the Switch does a good job for what it is. I’m just saying we shouldn’t go in expecting a miracle on a system that cannot perform like others. Sure it’d be nice to play on the PS5 or PC but hey, glad we have XC3 at all.
Thought you were ProJared for a minute. Good review
How you dislike a whole series when you had only played 1 game in the series at the time?
So the first Xenoblade is my favorite RPGs of its decade, but I didn’t vibe with XC2 as much, but this honestly seems more like the first one and less of the second, so I’m pretty hype for it
I really want to play X- i really liked the mmo rpg style of gameplay in XC1 and i think i would love X :D
Honestly this game is very similar in terms of tone to the second half of xc2, the creator of the series even described it that way.
@@cubekorr By the time that happened in XC2 I think it was too late in the game to me, especially since I wasn’t too sold on the characters in the first place. Now that I’m playing 3, it appears that the creator did a much better job of solidifying that tone and to me has a better main cast.
@@Werewulf150 yeah xenoblade 3 is way more consistent with its tone.
I've struggled to get through the previous two but I can't help but want to cave and give this one a go
Same, I'm right there with you
...I feel like XC3 fixes the issues I had before
When Nintendo is ahead of schedule for a release date, you know they ain’t messin’ around. I haven’t seen XB or PS do this ever. The best in the business right here.
As a switch and ps5 owner.... I've played on ps5 for 80% of my gaming time prior to xb3 and now that's swapped
As a guy who absolutely hated 2 and was only okay with 1. I think I fall into the same category as you. I’m glad to hear 3 has a potential to change my mind. It’s one of those series that I’d really want to get into it, but just never reach that point. I’m gonna give it a try. My Switch has been collecting dust for too long after all.
Damnit even you have it early!!! Really looking forward to playing it this weekend! Glad you enjoyed it
I am getting my steam deck this week. Which is pretty bad timing. I’m getting xenoblade but might save it til the steam deck honeymoon phase wears off lol
Well I’m just sayin, you could save that deck for when you’re done with XC3… although tbf XC3 is probably ginormous
@@AsteroSloth I know I could but I have been waiting for the steam deck for over a year lol. And I have trails of cold steel 3 in progress on pc that I will probably just continue on deck
arent some ppl playing it on their steam deck? ;)
@@kinginthenaught yes lol but I’d rather just buy it and play it on the switch. I will emulate like ps2 and GameCube era games and older on it but I’m not really interested in switch emulation when I have a switch that already is portable.
Steam Deck has probably changed the handheld portable game forever and hopefully Influenced Nintendo.
Valve finally got the hardware right and somewhat connected with the mainstream. I bet future Iterations of Steam Deck will become as big as new console launches from the big 3.
Hell yeah, a Xenoblade review from both Matty and ACG!? Today is a good day
High praise here... For me Xenogears is still my favorite Xeno game of all time. Glad XC3 came thru
Yo Xeno 2 is the shit my man, you really do need to give it a chance for both the story and the combat to open up.
I really think you should give XC1 DE and XC2 another chance, and definitely watch Chuggaconroy's "How To" videos for 2. It makes the game infinitely more accessible from the beginning since the in game tutorials are frankly terrible. I ended up loving 2's combat especially
I didn’t fully understand how xc2’s combat work until like 3/4 through
Huge agree, XC2 is a game that had NO business being as good as it was. The voice acting was horrendous, the writing was hammy and the combat seemed questionable... but then you get into it and realise it's a spectacle start to finish.
@@OwlyOwlman I honestly ended up enjoying the voice work for what it was. It fit the rather hammy dialogue and was kind of endearing. Also it got progressively better throughout the game
Ehh, if his main problem with last games was combat I don't see his opinion changing to much
@@Vin50000 The combat opens up exceptionally in 2, with the element chains, chain attacks, the sphere system, all of that stuff, not to mention switching to different blades and learning how to cancel auto attacks into arts and all of that good stuff
Have you played Xenoblade Chronicles X Matty? I feel like that would be more up your alley compared to XC1/2/3.
It's setup more like a Western RPG. Huge focus on customization and exploration, and it's really deep. You create your own character. The main quest isn't really the main attraction if you don't want it to be. It isn't as cheesy and over the top anime fan servicey compared to the others if that bothers you (like it does for me).
Thanks for the back to back reviews!
Great video!
This is one of the best ganes ever made.
I almost skipped out on this game because Xenoblade 2 underwhelmed me enough to almost make me skip out on Xenoblade 3. Mostly because I had high expectations for Xenoblade 2, after playing Xenoblade 1 and X. It's not a bad game, just a tad disappointing to what came before.
But holy sparks. I'm really glad i gave Xenoblade 3 a chance. This game is great. The combat, the exploration, the customization (even if some were simplified), and just the amount of things to do. It's a pretty cool game that impressed in many things. The characters are great and likeable, even Noah which I didn't vibe with too much (still has a cool design imo).
Considering you liked 3 so much you probably would like 1 and 2 if you do stick with them. 2 gets quite dark in the later half.
Suuuuuuuper hyped to get my hands on this game!!! Cant wait and thank you for the breakdown review
Was already going to pick up the game as I love Xenoblade Chronicles/2/Torna but hearing someone that isn't a fan of Xenoblade enjoyed it just solidifies it.
I do think you should give 1 and 2 another shot, however. The games aren't that wholly different
Ever since Chronicles 2 I decided I needed to wait for a Switch Pro to play them and well ... 💀
You dont need a switch pro you just need to stop being a framerate and graphics nut it aint that hard
@@Princeofdarkness45682 Man I have argued that graphics and frame rates don't matter for years but even I have to say the constant attempt for the game to focus on itself hurts my eyes. I would love to see the devs of this amazing series not be held back by Nintendo's consistently dated tech. I really wish they would finally catch up because imagine the imagination of this development team using Unreal Engine 5? Tell me that wouldn't be enjoyable. lol
I really feel that they stepped up on the story writing and cutscene quality. Unlike XC2, i find myself looking forward to every story cutscenes almost rushing myself to progress. Heck i thought i was watching a good anime most of the time during story events.
I have the exact same history with the previous entries and just like you I have absolutely loved this entry.
Xenoblade 2 is one of my favorite games of all time. I’m super hyped for this one on Friday 👀
Same I only played it cause of etika
I liked x2 but couldn't bring myself to finish the first xenoblade.
So far I'm 60 hours into xenoblade 3. I'm only on chapter 5 I'm extremely hooked doing all the side quests and improving affinities
This was a great spoiler free review! I’m actually right now playing through FF12 TZA on my switch and just loving it to pieces, the combat, the strategy, the leveling up, side quests, characters and of course the phenomenal story!!! I’m about 75% done with it though according to reviewers, and was thinking “man, I want another rich and engaging game like FF12!”
Your vid was one of the top recommended XC3 reviews so I thought what the heck. 😊
Dude it’s sooo reminiscent of FF12! The combat, the auto system w button presses(reminded me of quickenings) and the combo characters mechanic sure reminds me of when you summon Espers!! 😃
I tried XC1 and similarly liked the music, world, characters, story but like you said 10 hours into it just didn’t do much... I’ll prob visit it in the future again potentially but in the meantime it FF12 and then this. And I think this looks pretty awesome!! Thanks for the great review! It just added to what I was already Feelin’ from XC3! 👍💪😁
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is able to get more people on board. While I love the series, I had a very rough start with it too. I was cursing at the screen, trying to understand why certain things were the way they were but I kept going and now it’s like “oh okay, I get why.” I think XBC3 will help people who couldn’t handle the jank of the previous entries.
I really wish I had time to play video games I just buy them physically to collect them. I have over 200 games on PlayStation and switch that I've never played, I wish there was just more time.
Great video Matty I'll definitely be adding this to my collection
😳😳😳 So just collecting at this point. Yea, being an adult sucks lol
@@DV-ou1yu unfortunately yeah and I've actually decided to just stop collecting and playing games all together. I haven't played a video game in months I just watch videos on them. I can't bring myself to actually sit down and play anything it feels like a waste of my time because all games just feel the same. Also a weapon at level 1 is the same as a weapon at level 100 it just has a different skin and numbers attached to it I've learned.
Also honestly games stories and writing suck in comparison to TV and movies.
Sure there's "good" games but if they were to be turned into a TV or movie they have to be rewritten because they're horrible at storytelling.
@@owlfoxdeergaming4481 I definitely get that point of view, but I think I'm at the age (34) where both games and tv bore me for extended periods making it feel like a waste of time if I play for more than 1 hr. I rather go play basketball or do something with my girl.
I find that I just pause the game and do other stuff in between. Life man. Lol
Dude you've convinced me, never played a xenoblade always put off by the "you'll like it after 40 hours" bull but I'm gonna take a punt on this.
If you loved 3, you may love 1 the tone is the same, NO FANSERVICE or cringe jokes (Like XC2)
Okay, you've convinced me.
As someone who couldn't get through 1 and absolutely couldn't stand 2, I'm definitely getting this now if it's like anything you say, cause that sounds EXACTLY like my type of game.
Seeing you enjoy this just makes me wanna see if you'd like 1 and 2 if you DID stick with them
Probably things he's mentioning are basically things that happen in 1 and 2.
Based on what you said you’d really like the first one (definitive edition). It starts out and remains VERY serious with some comedic relief here and there.
I haven’t played 2 yet. I’m thinking about skipping it and going from 1 to 3.
I know 3 is amazing based on reviews. But I can’t for the life of me understand why the characters, who are fighting in a war, are dressed like Pokémon trainers.
If ur talking about the casual clothes that's literally explained in game
@@Dinklr if you read my post I literally explained that I hadn’t played the game yet.
After playing the game I still don’t like that they’re dressed like Pokémon trainers. Xenoblade 3 as released (without the story dlc- at the time of this post it is not out yet) is the worst of the trilogy and the wardrobe is only a fraction of why I think that way. The story of 3 feels very loosely connected to the previous two entries despite sharing a combined world/universe from the previous titles.
There are two characters, one from each of the previous entries, and they feel like shells of their former selves.
I’m glad you enjoyed it, everyone is entitled to their own opinion and to like what they enjoy and dislike what they don’t.
@@aviatinggamer9051 well u asked why and i simply told u that if u play the game the clothing makes sense. Also the other 2 xenoblade games have some fucking wierd ass clothing so i don't see how weird clothing is a complaint.
@@Dinklr you didn’t “simply tell” anything. You came off like an asshole and that was your intent. Weird ass clothing is expected in a fantasy story but the clothing in 3, that the main characters, looks like casual real world clothing. It doesn’t look like something a fantasy character would wear.
I’m not sure why you’re so hell bent on making everyone view this game the same way you do.
im blown away by the graphics i think the best the switch can do and that's perfect for me 10/10 game
great stuff man, xenoblade kinda not clicking with me either but after I got my hands on XC definitive edition it finally clicked.
xeno 2 combat is amazing when you get into it
Its hard to get into it when the pace is abysmal and the characters are all annoying
@@BadGrief yeah that’s understandable, I love xenoblade 2 but when nothing interesting happens until like chapter 3 and it doesn’t really pick up until like chapter 6 it’s kinda obnoxious
@@leahbeah1585 if a game only gets good 20 hours into it then that is a major flaw
I think the switch looks great, still my favorite console.
Love the review man and the majin buu chain 😆 I need one of those
One of the best RPGs i've ever played seriously, i'm still in awe of it and on the Switch too, totally unexpected and i went into it hating everything. The combat system, the anime style, the voice acting etc... came out of it finding it my favorite RPG of all time next to maybe Chrono Trigger, funny how that works. Really the biggest unexpected masterpiece of this generation for me sad to hear the other ones aren't anything like it though, i hope they keep going along this line for future games, because IMO this is it, they nailed it
You should give 2 another chance, and watch the combat video by Enel on how to perform combat properly. You will likely really enjoy it. XC2 is honestly extremely well-written and very emotional game with a fantastic story. I highly recommend it. Just get over the character designs - that's not a good enough reason to skip on another 9/10 game.
XC2 gameplay is deep. Just gotta give it time. And yes, I'm aware that's what got most people to give. But it's worth it.
And the story is serious.
I hope you do a bravely default review in the future
After watching the direct about Xenoblade Chronicles 3 I was intrested but still leery since I've never played the others. No coincidence but I am currently playing FF12 for the first time as well (it's free with PS Premium). So when I came across your video and heard about these parallels between the games, I got super excited. Great review, again glad your video came across my feed. After watching, I am even more excited for getting my hands on it tomorrow. Thanks and keep up the good work.
by far the best review of this game Ive seen 🔥
If you dont like Xenoblade 2 (blasphemy) you need to atleast play Xenoblade 1 and the other Xeno series games
I dont get how its blasphemy to dislike xenoblade 2. Its actually shocking how anyone could put themselves through that nightmare and call it a good game
@@BadGrief its a joke. Okay you sound mad lol
@@obba40 how do I sound mad? And y'know jokes are supposed to be funny, right? Lmao
@@BadGrief Its actually shocking how anyone could put themselves through that nightmare and call it a good game
@@obba40 Yeah and? What i said doesn't convey that I'm mad, kiddo
Might have to get this game it looks really good! Thanks matty!
Earlier this year i had a significant injury at work and had to take quite a bit of time off. My nephew recommended that i play xbc1 while i was home from work so i picked it up. I had to force myself to play it and i got probably 30 or 40 hours in before i just accepted it wasnt for me. The only reason i tried that long was to tell my nephew that i gave it a fair chance. Even after the story picked up a bit i still couldn’t care. But most importantly, that combat system just did not click with me at all. I feel like there is something im missing or not understanding because to me it just felt like bad mmo combat. The party ai never did what I wanted it to do, and i was doing the same rotations over and over and over again. I switched characters as well but that barely helped.
I picked up xbc3 because my local walmart had it for $10 because the case had water damage, and i bought it for my nephew because he borrowed it from a friend but had to give it back and didn’t finish it, so i was going to give him this copy.
Well now he’s telling me to try it and to see if i like it better than 1, and i love the lil dude so here i am lol.
I just had to see what mattys take is because I’m always on the same page as matty.
Random question - Why are some new game reviews being posted to Retro Rebound? I don't mind either way just curious, is this the new channel for reviews?
Ok you’ve sold me on it, gonna buy this today.
You know it is kind of hard to keep a serious tone when one of the main characters says: “Woah, I got a rare dodah right here”, every single time they pick something up.
The game has a very serious tone lol its just very british
@@kaetce too serious when the characters keep saying weird stuff like that
@@filmetiquette2409 I disagree personally. It didn’t bother me at all in fact one of the few games I ever gave a 10 to
@@filmetiquette2409 if it does bother you then the Japanese sub fixes that and is fantastic as well
@@kaetce okay, look I can respect your opinion, but a 10 is kinda nonsensical. God of war ragnarok is a 10, red dead redemption one and two are close to tens, legend of Zelda botw is a ten, super Mario odyssey is a ten, the last of us is a ten in terms of story. Each of these games innovates in character, story, gameplay, level design, or open world design, or a vast combination of each. Xenoblade chronicles 3 just does not do any of those things. Rdr2 has one of the deepest and most complex narratives of all pop culture, be that screenplays or games. I’m not saying it’s flawless but it strives towards perfection in almost every faucet of its design that it deserves to be recognized. Now xenoblade chronicles 3, it’s like a better version of kingdom hearts 3’s story. It just doesn’t provide substance that makes you go, damn that was one of the most impactful narratives I have ever witnessed and will go down in history and near perfection. Now look at botw, a game with a very shallow story, but also a game that recognizes the fact that the story is not forefront, so it chooses to innovate with gameplay, providing massive changes to the freedom of open world games. What exactly does xenoblade chronicles 3 do that is a vast improvement over chronicles 2’ gameplay loop, where the game practically plays itself. Well that’s just it, 3 doesn’t innovate in any departments that demand it recognition. Of course your entitled to your opinion, but I disagree strongly.
Do you need to play 2nd to play this one? Nearly completed the first but cba to play the 2nd
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Nintendo Insider- Perfect 10!
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wait so if i'm hearing this correctly you never tried the original and started with 2? why?
I’m glad you mentioned how you weren’t a fan of the first 2 games because I feel the same way. I played the first one and didn’t really like the combat. Skipped 2 because of that. And this one looks interesting but that combat is what’s making me question a purchase. I loved FF12 but could was never into this series. Wondering if I should dive in or not.
Exact same thing here. I was really overwhelmed with XBC with all the pop up tutorials that confused the hell out of me. Watching this game I see you have 5 or 6 characters at a time. I wonder if the combat will be too convoluted for me and make me quit. I’d hate to drop $60 and not enjoy it. I eventually played through the 3ds version with cheats so I could see the story.
2s combat is nothing like 1, not a reason to skip
@@dewinter1411 sad, the combat in 1 is really not that hard or confusing
The combat in 2 is actualy al ot a lot better BUT the game does a terrible job explaining it. I think the Torna(dlc story in XC2) combat is a lot better and what im guessing XC3 is taking more off
@@dewinter1411 I wish Nintendo’d release a demo or something! I don’t wanna drop $60 on a game only to hate it 5 hours in. Maybe I’ll just play Nier: Replicant instead. That’s on sale on the PS store right now 😅
Matty, did you ever finish Xenoblade 3?
Is that a Majin necklace? Dope
The original xenoblade has a great story. The gameplay gets more fun when you get more party members/moves. You should get further in it and switch to japanese with subtitles if the english dub bothered you
Some find the dub charming
@@repeekyraidcero can't have a rainbow without reyn baby.
Reyn was a gem in the dub for xenoblade 1
@@repeekyraidcero the dub for xc2 was good imo
@@repeekyraidcero Indeed, the english dub was fantastic, in most regards.
Yea the first Xenoblade was a bit serious for some it's a classic.
On the battle system, as a huge Tales of fan the auto attack with commands interaction gives me a bit of that rush on big combos the Tales of Series is so well known for.
I feel you about the 10hr thing when it comes to rpgs but if you love it you stay with it! Thanks for the review.
Xenoblade breaks it in a 3 games lol.
If you love this game you should play Xenoblade 1, it’s much more similar in tone compared to Xenoblade 2 which I don’t like much
Really want to play this but I found the battle system in XBC2 to be a confusing, automatic mess. Had to put it down after about 20hrs. Everything else about that game had me hooked.
I haven’t played XC3 yet so I won’t speak for it but regarding the other entries…
Xenoblade 1 was an amazing experience back in 2012 and still a fine game in its 2020 remaster! It has an ABSOLUTELY compelling story and believable characters! It has none of the oversaturated anime tropes or designs of XC2.
XCX is a spin off but still an immensely enjoyable game. Unlike the the rest of the series it isn’t super focused on story but instead on it’s open world and mech gameplay! It’s the only game in the series that lets you pilot and fight with giant mechs! While the whole series is Fantasy mixed with Sci-fi, XCX is completely SCI-FI and technically takes place in our universe.
XC2 is the weird one out. For whatever reason Monolithsoft decided to go all in on the anime bandwagon with the character designs and tropes. It was released only two short years after XCX and it shows. The game only had a staff of 40 people as Monolithsoft’s entire studio was gobbled up by Nintendo to help finish Breath of the wild.
XC2 isn’t a bad game Imo but it’s definitely got the most going AGAINST it in comparison with the others.
I don't think it was a bandwagon sort of thing. It's more that Takahashi likes to do something different with each game he works on. While still keeping the same themes he uses in the other Xeno games. Going as light-hearted as XC2 was at the start was probably gonna be a one-time thing regardless of how people felt. I will say Imo even though there were some accidental tantalizing things with Rex and Pyra/Mythra I think it goes without saying they have a far stronger relationship than Shulk and Fiora ever had.
Doesn't excuse how bad the tutorials were. I was able to get it by the end but I understand how others couldn't. Especially since you couldn't go back and review them in case you forgot.
I always find if funny when people act as though there was NO anime stuff in XC1 or XCX. Dude you can literally put your whole party in swimsuits, from the second you have them in your party. Hello? No denying XC2 is a bit rough around the edges though, likely do to said low staffing. However simply being a more over-the-top artstyle is not a bad thing, and it shows in XC2's sales numbers. I think XC3 will make up for lacking them(so far) by having far better marketing. But no doubt it would've made it sell better to keep that more front and center.
play xc3 and you will have forgotten about the others. It's head and shoulders above them.
Yo I got this game!!! It’s such a blast!
It starts out slow once you learn everything it’s phenomenal
Matty...For Retro Rebound you should play Xenosaga 1,2, & 3. The game series before Xenoblade
This game is Zelda breath of the wild and final fantasy’s baby. So great
This game legitimately changed my life
10/10
I like how I'm watching reviews to a game I already bought.