


Story Main article: Xenoblade Chronicles (plot) CharactersĪ New 3DS port of this game, titled Xenoblade Chronicles 3D, was released worldwide in April 2015. The game has extensive customization, such as being able to change a playable character's outfits, and having those changes be seen in battle, field, and even event scenes. Completing such quests can alter perception of the character in the towns, and open up additional story sequences. The game also sports a "save anywhere" feature, a feature relatively rare among console RPGs.Īnother of the game's systems is the "affinity system," in which characters can partake in many optional sidequests with non-player characters. Additionally, while the game is about exploration, many warp points have been added to aid in traversing the land. The game has a number of features labeled as "Time Saving Support Features." For instance, while the game has a day and night time cycle, players can "wind the clock" to the time they want to go to, rather than just letting time elapse. The game also has the "Visions" system, where players can see glimpses of the future, and try to react or prevent it from happening. Special attacks recharge separately when used and are set by players on a "battle palette" at the bottom of the screen. However, everything else is done manually, including movement of the character players are using, which plays an integral role into Shulk's special attacks. Xenoblade Chronicles has an action-based battle system where normal attacks will happen automatically at intervals, similar to the set up in Final Fantasy XII. The game conveys the feeling of freedom to players through large, open environments, and is not as focused on cutscenes and story as its sibling games Xenogears and Xenosaga. 7 Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition.
