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.

@lyhthegreat

Жыл бұрын

yeah i'll take him over Rex any day..

@jameskozy7254

Жыл бұрын

But is he better than shulk

@dunnejos8423

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@Giggles_iJest

Жыл бұрын

Although i *do* think masculinity, the good kind, should be encouraged more nowadays

@jameskozy7254

Жыл бұрын

@@dunnejos8423 You may be right. I think I need time to chew on it some more before I decide

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.

@SemoventeDa-by5wv

Жыл бұрын

I just got the game yesterday, awesome work my friend!!

@Ozzie869

Жыл бұрын

Bro you NAILED it!

@malpercio123

Жыл бұрын

Awesome job! You should be proud

@brandonmalone1893

Жыл бұрын

I did the voice acting for Link in breath of the wild

@dawoodsaddique5432

Жыл бұрын

Good job little buddy I am proud of your progress as little Noah have a great day bye

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.

@MatthewHop

Жыл бұрын

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

@TylerjWebb

Жыл бұрын

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.

@fawkkyutuu8851

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@cidfacetious3722

Жыл бұрын

@@fawkkyutuu8851 the switch is about halfway between 360 and ps4 in power but with newer architecture it’s closer to a ps4 in performance

@alzearafat

Жыл бұрын

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!

@Keychan64

Жыл бұрын

Bunny girl makes it worth it

@edwardchau6871

Жыл бұрын

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

@Keychan64

Жыл бұрын

@@secoTheSonicFan pure awesome content you mean

@codeninja1

Жыл бұрын

I wasn't a fan of the gotcha mechanic. I would have liked to be able to find all the blades instead.

@sparkypandamonkey

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@goatmeister8253

Жыл бұрын

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.

@James.Hill.

Жыл бұрын

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

@tazmanceltic

Жыл бұрын

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.

@James.Hill.

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@tazmanceltic

Жыл бұрын

@@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

It's soo exciting to finally seeing the west fully embracing dragon quest, shin megami tensei, and xenoblade. They have deserved to be more in the spotlight for years

@kosterix123

Жыл бұрын

not fully at all yet. But we get the cherries if we look for them.

If you like 3 I think you'd love 1. The complaints about 2 are pretty much exclusively to 2

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.

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.

@yuh9157

Жыл бұрын

the fanservice and typical shonen story ruined 2 for me, I finished it but was underwhelmed especially after playing 1 and X

@dragocrafterr8286

Жыл бұрын

@@yuh9157 It’s sick that you love 1, and I do too, but xc1 is incredibly shounen lmao

@yuh9157

Жыл бұрын

@@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

@infern24

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@joearnold6881

Жыл бұрын

2 is good _despite_ it’s awful combat and embarrassing character models.

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

@Tintelinus

Жыл бұрын

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

@SamuelSamuelSamuel

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@haroldnecmann7040

Жыл бұрын

@@SamuelSamuelSamuel ai yahhhh!

This is going to be my first xenoblade game the direct last month sold me on it and this video helped as well!

@xbree_

Жыл бұрын

Same!

@carpetfresh9278

Жыл бұрын

You absolutely have to play Xenoblade 1 the definitive edition it's an absolute masterpiece that holds up to this day.

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

Жыл бұрын

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.

@viknu6304

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@lolcat

Жыл бұрын

this one is open by chapter 2

@BARALover96

Жыл бұрын

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.

@yahhah3027

Жыл бұрын

@@viknu6304 I like how having an attention span for anything more than 10 seconds is now considered being a "jrpg officionado".

Suuuuuuuper hyped to get my hands on this game!!! Cant wait and thank you for the breakdown review

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.

Thanks for the back to back reviews!

Damnit even you have it early!!! Really looking forward to playing it this weekend! Glad you enjoyed it

Hell yeah, a Xenoblade review from both Matty and ACG!? Today is a good day

I just got to chapter 3 and my god it’s such a breathtaking experience.

@julienandrus4169

Жыл бұрын

How? did you get a leaked copy?

@Beresunablle

Жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

@@Beresunablle He did save them and they have no other options

@Beresunablle

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@Beresunablle

Жыл бұрын

@@linkwolf2196 and this game is a hash tag relationship goal if you know what i mean

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

@haroldnecmann7040

Жыл бұрын

Xc2 us da 🐐

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: •_•

@jinyboi

Жыл бұрын

Lol

@FireFury190

Жыл бұрын

This man got a problem with hope, optimism, and the power of friendship?

@ArkSucksAtGames

Жыл бұрын

@@FireFury190 me or matty?

@FireFury190

Жыл бұрын

@@ArkSucksAtGames Matty. You're cool.

I am on chapter 7 of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and lord almighty I'm excited AF (despite XC2's shortcomings).

@barcster2003

Жыл бұрын

It's great. Glad people are no longer sleeping on the series.

@chaostes4997

Жыл бұрын

XC2 IS AMAZING

@CasualViewer-t4f

Жыл бұрын

Me too… damn affinity charts 😕. I too am super excited for XC3.

@TailsGuy72

Жыл бұрын

Mate it gets better from there man. I'm right before the final boss and my god this game was an experience. AMAZING game.

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..

@haroldnecmann7040

Жыл бұрын

Xc2 is the 🐐

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)

@cubekorr

Жыл бұрын

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.

Been waiting on your take for this!!

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

Жыл бұрын

Did you end up going back to play Xenoblade 1? Struggling to finish it which is postponing me from playing the sequels

@khalel610

Жыл бұрын

@@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. 👍

@Beresunablle

Жыл бұрын

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

@saidcardielsegura6852

Жыл бұрын

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

@khalel610

Жыл бұрын

@@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’m so excited! Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is one of my favorite games of all time.

@eSKAone-

Жыл бұрын

Isn't the first one considered to be even better?

@ScytheJackal

Жыл бұрын

@@eSKAone- I mainly played 2. The first one is still really cool. I watched my big bro play it

@LookItIsHope

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@kenrulei09

Жыл бұрын

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.

@ScytheJackal

Жыл бұрын

@@kenrulei09 2 can be pretty dark. Yeah. Torna was pretty sad

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.

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.

@Shadowblade1213

Жыл бұрын

I have to agree. They are definitely flawed but they have some sort of magic to them that you can't get elsewhere.

@HazXbox

Жыл бұрын

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.

@Shadowblade1213

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@staticshock4239

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@sorawild33

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

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

Жыл бұрын

It's sad that no one ever even brings it up, even when talking about Xenoblade. It's like it never existed lol.

@TazTheYellow

Жыл бұрын

Crime and a shame. IMO it's the true highlight of the series.

@puppy14

Жыл бұрын

I got about 10 hours in, and nothing hooked me. Maybe it came out during a bad time for me.

@QuackEasy

Жыл бұрын

Maybe it will happen if Xenoblade 3 sells at least 3 million copies.

@XDarkEcho

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

Love the review man and the majin buu chain 😆 I need one of those

I have the exact same history with the previous entries and just like you I have absolutely loved this entry.

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...

@barcster2003

Жыл бұрын

I can see why people stopped if they don't make it to certain parts

@yellowsheep9703

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

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

@jackfroat56

Жыл бұрын

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

@nickhoude21

Жыл бұрын

@@jackfroat56 the combat in 2 is way better yes, but the combat in 1 is waay simpler, gems aside, it lacks almost any depth

@jackfroat56

Жыл бұрын

@@nickhoude21 ok u have a fair point honestly there's not much to learn as far 1 goes

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've struggled to get through the previous two but I can't help but want to cave and give this one a go

@ahronith

Жыл бұрын

Same, I'm right there with you ...I feel like XC3 fixes the issues I had before

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.

not too jazzed about you casually showing the Urayan Titan exploding 😭

@Jackbarrany

Жыл бұрын

I’m not to jazzed with you saying the specifics in your comment. Perhaps replace with “landmass exploding”.

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!

@pugetsoundwaves

Жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

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

@DeliciousMorsels

Жыл бұрын

@@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

@heroicgangster9981

Жыл бұрын

@@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

@goatmeister8253

Жыл бұрын

@@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).

High praise here... For me Xenogears is still my favorite Xeno game of all time. Glad XC3 came thru

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?

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! 👍💪😁

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.

great stuff man, xenoblade kinda not clicking with me either but after I got my hands on XC definitive edition it finally clicked.

What do you mean by the food is like monster hunter food effects in monster hunter are permanent until you die but it looks like this food is like temporary bonuses like in KH3 Could you explain that?

Thought you were ProJared for a minute. Good review

Might have to get this game it looks really good! Thanks matty!

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 like your review I don't agree with your takes on older games but I respect your opinion

Great video!

by far the best review of this game Ive seen 🔥

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

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.

@barcster2003

Жыл бұрын

Xenoblade breaks it in a 3 games lol.

I liked XBC, but couldn't stand XBC2. This one is incredible, one of the best ever.

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.

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

@abaque24

Жыл бұрын

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

@cubekorr

Жыл бұрын

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.

@Werewulf150

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@cubekorr

Жыл бұрын

@@Werewulf150 yeah xenoblade 3 is way more consistent with its tone.

I'm just about to finish 2 and I have really enjoyed it. I liked the first one more, and I'm really excited to get ahold of this one.

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

Жыл бұрын

😳😳😳 So just collecting at this point. Yea, being an adult sucks lol

@owlfoxdeergaming4481

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@DV-ou1yu

Жыл бұрын

@@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

Ok you’ve sold me on it, gonna buy this today.

Do you need to play 2nd to play this one? Nearly completed the first but cba to play the 2nd

disliking this series because of xeno 2 is like disliking mass effect because of ME: Andromeda

@AdamBardugo

8 ай бұрын

No, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is an amazing game, you can't compare it to a bad game.

@shuntaro2408

8 ай бұрын

@@AdamBardugo I can because xeno 2 is shit

What I like about this release is the daker tone, style and music. I loved 2, but never played X, so I'm excited for this.

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).

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.

Can’t wait for release for this one!!

Never played a Xenoblade game but might give it a try after finishing the trails in the sky series

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.

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

KingdomHeartsIII ? What's tat ? XBC3 ? Lessgo !!!!

Yo I got this game!!! It’s such a blast! It starts out slow once you learn everything it’s phenomenal

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.

Ever since Chronicles 2 I decided I needed to wait for a Switch Pro to play them and well ... 💀

@Princeofdarkness45682

Жыл бұрын

You dont need a switch pro you just need to stop being a framerate and graphics nut it aint that hard

@NeutralGloomBot

Жыл бұрын

@@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

Is that a Majin necklace? Dope

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

@Trispefear

Жыл бұрын

I didn’t fully understand how xc2’s combat work until like 3/4 through

@OwlyOwlman

Жыл бұрын

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.

@priceeverett9102

Жыл бұрын

@@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

Жыл бұрын

Ehh, if his main problem with last games was combat I don't see his opinion changing to much

@priceeverett9102

Жыл бұрын

@@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

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

I hope you do a bravely default review in the future

How you dislike a whole series when you had only played 1 game in the series at the time?

I felt the same with the 2nd game, I loved the 1st one thou. That being said when I heard about the 3rd one, I wasn’t too excited. Now haven’t seen some more about the 3rd game, Im really pumped about it 🤓

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.

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.

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

Жыл бұрын

Well I’m just sayin, you could save that deck for when you’re done with XC3… although tbf XC3 is probably ginormous

@dylangirard4670

Жыл бұрын

@@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

Жыл бұрын

arent some ppl playing it on their steam deck? ;)

@dylangirard4670

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@fawkkyutuu8851

Жыл бұрын

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.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is shaping up to be part of my game of the year list next to Sifu and Elden Ring

Been playing the first two games I have been injoying them

I like how I'm watching reviews to a game I already bought.

ah the first encounter with territorial rotbart

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'm loving it so far. Lots of QoL improvements.

im blown away by the graphics i think the best the switch can do and that's perfect for me 10/10 game

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.

On the visuals, yea I loved the visuals, but I can only dream what this would look like in 4k 60fps on PC. Down the line this is going to be a beautiful game on....other ways of playing lol.

Matty...For Retro Rebound you should play Xenosaga 1,2, & 3. The game series before Xenoblade

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).

You have to play the first 2 in order to enjoy this one ?

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

Yeah i never was interested in xenoblade but im happy for the fans who get another game and can get all 3 in switch this series never really pulled me in Live A Live has been amazing fir me and the jrpg that i was waiting for

Love you on Defining Duke, but I still can’t get over that you have NEW games on a show called “Retro” Rebound.

Did... you play the original or just the sequel?

Xenoblade 2 is one of my favorite games of all time. I’m super hyped for this one on Friday 👀

@sin6617

Жыл бұрын

Same I only played it cause of etika

I literally just bought pikmin and skyward sword and was tossing up between them as my next switch game once i finish with sunbreak, but after these rave reviews im thinking i just go in on xenoblade, although i tried xb1 at the start of this year and it didnt really click with me and i bounced off it early.

xeno 2 combat is amazing when you get into it

@BadGrief

Жыл бұрын

Its hard to get into it when the pace is abysmal and the characters are all annoying

@leahbeah1585

Жыл бұрын

@@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

@BadGrief

Жыл бұрын

@@leahbeah1585 if a game only gets good 20 hours into it then that is a major flaw

All the Xeno games are pretty much my favorite JRPG's of all time, along with the Legend of Heroes series (especially the original trilogy), add YS to the list as well. Mostly because of the stories. The Xenosaga games also have amazing stories with 15-45 min cutscenes (Play on PCSX2 if you can). XBC:1 & 2 are also amazing games but don't suck you into the story in the first 10 minutes like 3 does but all end up having ridiculously deep stories that pay off all over the place.