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What do you want next for the Xenoblade series? Xenoblade 3 or Xenoblade X2?
- Thread starter Momo
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Definitely X2. I really like the original and 2, but X has a great setting and a story that needs to continue. Also, I really like mecha, so more Skells (with hopefully improved mechanics and combat) is something I want to see.
If like X2. HOWEVER, I do want them to redo the structure of the game for the mainline story. Or at the minimum keep the new difficulty settings Xenoblade 2 had.
One of my biggest complaints with X was it's forced design on making you do side content to progress in the story. Which wouldn't be a major problem, except you can be punished if you just want to do the main story by being underleveled.
I had to actually abuse the scouts you can hire more than once to beat sections of the game and level up faster. An experience that could've been handled better with a different design idea.
One of my biggest complaints with X was it's forced design on making you do side content to progress in the story. Which wouldn't be a major problem, except you can be punished if you just want to do the main story by being underleveled.
I had to actually abuse the scouts you can hire more than once to beat sections of the game and level up faster. An experience that could've been handled better with a different design idea.
If they actually added a real story and charismatic characters, ditching the multiplayes aspect i would mind an X2.
But i prefer a xenoblade 3.
They are probably going with a new IP next, so thats even better, let xenoblade rest a little to come back in full force in the future.
But i prefer a xenoblade 3.
They are probably going with a new IP next, so thats even better, let xenoblade rest a little to come back in full force in the future.
They would have to completely overhaul nearly every mechanic to make me interested in another X. It was a huge step back overall for the franchise, XC2 was a return to form.
define "side content"
because the exploration is the focus of the game, not the story
Well then shouldn't the whole game be exploring then with no story?
There are story missions and that is what I care about experiencing most. I shouldn't be punished for that.
Part of the side content in X is amazing quests fleshing out the world.
Some are forgettable of course but there's a lot.
I love both so much but X is my favorite game of all time. I didn't want my time with it to end. I would love to see a continuation of that story considering the ending we got.
ideally but that ship might have sailed because the game that had success was xeno 2, darkness won. So, id rather have a continuation of x, cause of its better world and overall art/design. Maybe keep those series separated, make xeno fantasy anime and Xeno less anime sci fi
A X2 sequel could work, maybe as an MMO (not happening ever, but a man can dream).
The thing is that after we learn about the true past of X1 and X2, they can create any game they want and still connect it to the rest of the games. (lots of dimensions to work with).
I prefer Monolithsoft to go and create a new IP though, one that can be expanded in the future without it feeling artificial or forced.
I want a decade long story/lore Monolithsoft!
The thing is that after we learn about the true past of X1 and X2, they can create any game they want and still connect it to the rest of the games. (lots of dimensions to work with).
I prefer Monolithsoft to go and create a new IP though, one that can be expanded in the future without it feeling artificial or forced.
I want a decade long story/lore Monolithsoft!
In japan it was actually called Xenoblade Cross (it was pronounced that way) and I think the main character was even referred to as "Cross"
I've not played X yet, but alternating between the two styles of games would be a good idea and please everyone in the long run. So I'd say X2 next.
As for numbered entries, I think it's safe to say that Blades are here to stay.
As for numbered entries, I think it's safe to say that Blades are here to stay.
The possibilities of continuing the main series are bigger but I have a feeling that MS is efficient enough to give XCX a proper closure as well.
Xenoblade Chronicles X series idk just doesn't seem all that interesting to me. I'm hoping for a Xenoblade 3, I have a feeling they'll go that route.
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Not really. Takahashi said he's interested in making a sequel to X or a separate Xenoblade universe (aka not Xenoblade 3).
The thing is that XC2 is the best selling entry in the series (and the best selling Takahashi game) so the most logical and profitable direction would be to release a new game in the same vein.
This. Back to square one without all the sexist horseshit and bad comedy. Tell a straight epic again, Suikoden style.
Only if they're dumb enough to think it's a valid comparison between a game that came out in the twilight of the Wii, a game that was released on a stillborn system, and a game that was released on a smash hit system in its launch year.
I mean you're probably right and they will think that and we're stuck with this animu garbage version of the series forever, but OP asked what I want them to do, not what they will do.
X2 because the potential is there for an even greater game if they had more story and the freedom to use Elma as the MC.
Torna is the best the series has ever been barring some structural stuff that has more to do with it being a DLC episode so I'd want a continuation of that.
I couldn't stand playing XCX for more than one or two hours. I think it was the mix of tiny text on my monitor, silent protagonist and the music being completely different than X1 and not to my taste.
I played X1 and X2 for over a hundred hours each.
I think I'll go with X3. Not to say I would skip a XCX2, but I would probably be a little more wary before purchasing it if they go again with the things I couldn't stand in the Wii U game.
I played X1 and X2 for over a hundred hours each.
I think I'll go with X3. Not to say I would skip a XCX2, but I would probably be a little more wary before purchasing it if they go again with the things I couldn't stand in the Wii U game.
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