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Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition will launch on the Switch next year


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Nintendo is bringing back their much-beloved modern JRPG, Xenoblade Chronicles, to a new platform. Nintendo Switch owners will get the chance to play a remastered version of the 2011 title, when it launches next year. Intricate details were not given, but a trailer shows off what the game will look like on the Switch.
 
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yay more wiiu ports with extra crap cut scenes thrown in
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DarthDub said:
It looks better than 2's artstyle.
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It will be on the same engine for XC2, XC1 have no actual art style as it's done only by programmers.
As much as I like XC1 story and characters I still think the design look weird, it's an anime but not actually anime, I prefer XC2 design at least it doesnt look weird.
 
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I really enjoyed the 3ds ver. but when the [new] Switch game came out, I just could not get with that new battle system at all. Far too awkward for me, like trying to write with your non-dominant hand.

EDIT Dear G-d they better make it scale-able text though, otherwise, I'd pass.
 
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When they port XCX as well, what would be the right order to play them (never played a XC yet)?
The order they were released?
  1. XC 1
  2. XC X
  3. XC 2
 
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Seems that they’re using the models from XC2. Now if only Bandai Namco would step it up and remaster the Xenosaga.. I would literally have a nerdgasm for that
 
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lordelan said:
When they port XCX as well, what would be the right order to play them (never played a XC yet)?
The order they were released?
  1. XC 1
  2. XC X
  3. XC 2
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XCX is not related to XC1 or XC2 as far as I know, I tried to play XCX 3 times and every time I I force myself to play for few hours then give up, XC1 and XC2 was far much better, in XCX the soundtrack is just awful and your character is mute, story is not interesting at all, the only good thing maybe was the battle system, so I passed on XCX.
You can play XC1 or 2 in any order as the story in not really related, there is only a link at the end which I dont want to spoil it for you.
I say wait for XC1 first because the battle system in XC2 is so complicated for newcomers.
 
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lordelan said:
When they port XCX as well, what would be the right order to play them (never played a XC yet)?
The order they were released?
  1. XC 1
  2. XC X
  3. XC 2
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Apparently it doesn't matter. I never played the others until XC2. They don't really interfere with each other.
 
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where the hell is Xenoblade Chronicles X.....


GIVE US BOTH DAMMIT!

BOOO!
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eh, give them some time first. They gotta milk the first entry of the Xenoblade series for a little longer.
But in all it's fairness they've got a point. Xenoblade is the holy grail of JRPGs almost flawless, save for some technical bugs and outdated Wii graphics.
Here's hoping they crank up the graphics/shadows/lightning etc. Would be nice to see a proper remake of this. But this is going to be a port like the many other switch games.
makes sense the switch is port-able after all :tpi:.
 
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it ALMOST looks as good as the emulated game on PC with texture packs ... but WHY THE FUCK REMASTER THIS AND NOT X?!

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Xenoblade Chronicles X would require they redo the map system which used the gamepad. Wouldn't be a simple port.
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ummm why? you could play that game in its entirety on the Gamepad screen itself without a TV.
 
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Xandrid said:
Finally, bought it on the 3ds and now I'll buy it on the Switch. Also the new graphics looks sweet, it'll definitely be worth it
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Guess I'll be buying it again too. I got it on 3DS, but have only played a couple hours, which is longer than I made it on Wii. After putting over 80 hours into the sequel before giving up, this may be the version to finally hook me in.
 
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