XENOBLADE CHRONICLES 3 (First Thoughts) - Happy Console Gamer

[@gabrieltodesco-bond]

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.

[@TornadoWhirl33]

Kudos.

[@mylesobrien7477]

You absolutely killed the Voice Work. I was surprised by how good and realistic Noah spoke especially in the emotional parts amazing job you have every right to be praised.

[@Rushman666]

Great job!

[@wills242]

Dude! The performance is lit!

[@brandonmalone1893]

My name's Brandon I did the voice acting for Link in breath of the wild.

[@donaldheath4415]

I find it so heartening that Kim and Johnny share this connection with gaming. Her love for these games shows and you can see Johnny really light up when she does. Love this for them!

[@nebwachamp]

Lame... Love em tho. Fkk the approach everyone else takes. U can feel the authenticity and its still there after 10 years or more Razorfist another genuine yt guy with fantastic content. Choads like the Quartering... while experiencing deserved success... his audience won't cling as hard as HCG will. I love this channel. Don't forget to like comment and be gay.

[@GeorgeZimmermen]

Creep

[@liquidt3ch]

I’ve always wanted a gf like this. I’ve never had this sort of luck. All of mine HAAAATED games. And some even told me to stop playing them. It got so bad I even gave up on dating. It’s less stressful being alone. And I can actually play games!

[@scorchedrelic3241]

I want what they have.

[@erikhendrickson59]

4:10 I think the IDEA behind the location of the UI Menu is that it allows you to look at both your character and the menu simultaneously, without having to look back and forth.

[@AdvisorLorne]

That was my thinking as well. When I saw that it wasn't plastered to the right corner I was actually a fan of that. I used to play a lot of MMOs and I'd always adjust the bars to be somewhat close to the character since positioning is really important and you don't want your eyes wavering. Would be nice if you could adjust the UI layout for player preference though. If you're playing portable as opposed to a big screen, you can see the whole screen a lot easier.

[@Manu-vm4wb]

Exactly. Personally I'm glad of its placement.

[@pinguman13]

Well said sir, take my like

[@HeroC14]

Yep. My wife was watching me play and asking me about the icons in the upper left. My response was "honey I'm not even looking up there, I'm focused on my character". That section is useful during chain attacks but in combat I'm able to see if I'm in a specific buff circle or status effect is happening without looking up there.

[@Ronnie_CS]

I can’t get enough of the combat, the characters, and the story. The game really dives right in off the rip

[@progamerpete8194]

That whole thing at the end of Chapter 2 was phenomenally done. I almost cried because of how epic it was in gameplay AND story.

[@frankerz8339]

im at chapter 2 and feels like a long tutorial so far...

[@LAnite430]

@@frankerz8339 Just an FYI that tutorials are optional but they’re turned on by default I believe. They’re pretty annoying early on, but you’re gonna need the later ones because there are some mechanics that aren’t similar to 1 and 2.

[@oramisc90]

If I hate Xeno 2 but love Xeno 1, will I enjoy this? Everyone is praising it but Xeno 2 really turn me off.

[@progamerpete8194]

@@oramisc90 It has the in-depth combat of late game XC2, but the story is more akin to XC1. You will probably like it.

[@josephmorales3478]

15 hours in and man I really love it. The class system, story, characters are all so much better. The only issue I have is the amount of tutorials at the start lol it hurt pacing at the start. But man once you’re past that, it’s so fun. They really took the best things that worked from the previous games. Cant wait to see what happens!

[@Alpha4Sierra]

The issue is Xenoblade Chronicles 2 had a poor amount of tutorials and got a lot of flak because of it. So then MonolithSoft made sure to fix it in XC3, and I'm okay with it.

[@RICHIEV333]

@@Alpha4Sierra Not only that but the 'tutorial' in Xenoblade Chronicles 2 lasted for about 20 hours, So obviously with some of the complaints they got for that game, they wanted to get the tutorials out of the way quicker this time around, but that means in Xenoblade Chronicles 3 there are more tutorials but in a shorter period of time.

[@minatokurosawa4575]

The story will decline as mio died at the end which makes it have a depressing ending. I agree with everything though

[@supagcn]

Game is incredible so far. Opening field past colony 9 soundtrack is superb. Giving me smt5 vibes.

[@pugetsoundwaves]

SMTV wishes (I say as someone that beat and enjoyed SMTV)

[@xminnis]

Do you know the track name?

[@revvvedrez546]

I just started replaying the Xenoblade series. It’s some of the most immersive modern jrpg’s around.

[@Aranethify]

You should try The Legend of Heroes franchise. Everyone should xD

[@kevinramirez3134]

MonolithSoft is the MvP of modern JRPG game development and story-telling.

[@chrisglare6354]

@@Aranethify Excellent to see Trails recommended. If anyone hasn’t played The Legend of Heroes, it’s a masterpiece.

[@Silent_Depths]

@@kevinramirez3134 Storytelling? You kidding me right? Xenoblade 1 was piss poor attempt at a grand story and the 2nd game wasn't much of an improvement on that front.

[@marethyux3744]

@@Silent_Depths nice bait

[@mechaotakugamer]

I'm only on the start of chapter 2 and I'm loving the combat in xc3. Noah and mio are my faves so far. I'll have to make myself play as everyone else

[@denzelpollock6725]

Gaming, especially JRPGs has become a kind of family contact time for my son and I. He is, of course, the big gamer and I am along for the ride, I don’t like ALL of his games ( he kind of knows which ones to steer clear of with me), but a fair number of them I do. Xenoblade is at the top of the list, and we’ve played/ watched them all to this point. We’re about 12+ hours into this game , and I think it’s excellent. As Kim commented it is darker than Xenoblade 2 at the outset, but not oppressive. It is a more intense game from the start, and there is hope given early on. I’m looking forward to the next 150 (?) hours. It stands tall with its predecessors. Thumbs up to Monolith!

[@MorgothGamingTrove]

I am 3 days in, about 30 ish hours and still on chapter 3. Most of my experience has been just fantastic. I wouldn't go as far as 10/10 yet, however this is my game of the year as of now. They really managed to surpass all they did, in an already stellar franchise.

[@AoT540]

Damn, 10 hours a day, jealous

[@MorgothGamingTrove]

@@AoT540 Well, I happened to have a job where I started at 10 and finished at around 5, took me 20 mins to ger there. Lots of gaming was done those days haha

[@AoT540]

@@MorgothGamingTrove Awesome, enjoy!

[@ircha]

Agree! Map uncovering, running over items to pick them up, the characters, so GOOD! 😍 Playing it now! 😁 👍

[@luke3810]

I think one thing I didn't see you guys mention is the little dash/roll mechanic in combat. It's such an awesome feature because not only can you position yourself faster but you can also avoid certain AOE attacks from enemies because you can get out of the way quicker.

[@HeroC14]

Works great with the dual gunner class. Cancelling normals and using dodge with it feels so right along with the cool animations.

[@bigfloyd8888]

I just finished the game after 80 hours and didn't know there was a dash/roll feature lol

[@luke3810]

@@bigfloyd8888 I only found out about it because of the tutorials on the loading screen. You just have to press the right stick while in combat. It's pretty cool!

[@Gogo1327]

@@luke3810 thanks for this, only about 10 hours in but this seems useful to know!

[@NintendoCade]

This game is absolute bonkers and I Iove it! Great hearing your thoughts guys.

[@DavidBrianDobbsArt]

I’m only 7 hours in and I already know this is going to be my game of the year. I adored all of the previous Xenoblade games but I can already tell this one is going to be the pinnacle of JRPGS and will be the gold standard going forward.

[@Walamonga1313]

Have you played Trails and Ys?

[@DavidBrianDobbsArt]

@@Walamonga1313 I played Ys VIII. I liked it a lot but I prefer Xenoblade’s combat. It feels more complex. But I also think the world is better in Xenoblade. It has a more natural flow. I haven’t played Trails or Ys IX.

[@allenmitchell09]

I’m so pumped up about this game. I had never really played an RPG and XC2 pulled me in hard. I still didn’t beat it. I got stuck way into it. I need to revisit and finish. But right now I just want to try XC3!

[@karmad.twelve6613]

I grew up with Xenosaga on the PS2 and loved them. I didn't get a chance to try Xenogears on PS1, but I'm sure it's great! Bringing it forward to modern days, I only played Xenoblade Chronicles X on Wii U. I enjoyed it and found most of it to be excellent. I ended up not getting the remake of Xenoblade Chronicles on Switch, nor did I played the 2nd one. So this was a bit of a leap of faith for me with buying Xenoblade Chronicles 3. I'm glad I did jump into it though! I'm enjoying all the exploring, collecting, combat, characters and conversations between characters. The story is dark and quite heavy. Enjoyable game so far!!

[@grahfkarate1799]

Xenogears is the GOAT in my opinion

[@hepwo91222]

should defniately go back and play the other Xenblade games,they are also great.

[@hepwo91222]

@@grahfkarate1799 I liked Xenogears, I always say if any one game deserves the FF7 or RE2 treatment as a complete remake its that game as the game we have from PS1 is unfinished. Second disc most of the game is like a visual novel. Still luv it, but it holds it back for me. Xenoblade 1 is my fave, but this new game might surpass it in my eyes, soooo good so far.

[@majinhokagetv1854]

I’m about 90 hours in and honestly this game delivers every second and is already my favorite in the series

[@digimonrocks123]

jeez slow down lol

[@stripedrajang3571]

90 hours in? That's not possible. It hasn't even been out for 60 hours yet. Smh.

[@blakefenslerjr4858]

Uh some people got it early lol it is possible

[@stripedrajang3571]

But that would imply that Majin had it for over a week already. Possibly 2 weeks! There's no way.

[@christoferrage]

@@stripedrajang3571 some people got it a week early from small retailers lol

[@pugetsoundwaves]

The Arts menu has to be within eyesight of the character because you have to time your Arts with the connection of your auto-attacks while monitoring the recharge of your other Arts. If it was further to the right you'd have to be constantly taking your eyesight off the character to see where you're at with your Arts and vice versa, which wouldn't work with the timing needed to Art cancel.

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[@Tino_Tino_Tino]

Very true. Personally I would have preferred the menu off-set a bit more with an indicator for when cool-downs expire like having the menu icon flash. But it's also useful to see the cool down meter build. I don't dislike it lol and it's useful enough where I don't feel annoyed that it's too close. I also place the art with the shortest name for the left-most icon so the text doesn't clutter the center of the screen as much.

[@APRBaller]

I’m only 8-10 hours into the game but there’s some elements they’re introducing into the mix that make it really hard to go back to the first two. It’s shaping up to be quite possibly the best in the series in my eyes.

[@michelzero5012]

Is so cute the support from Johnny. Really enjoy this couple review, good job guys.

[@shawnr8438]

8 hours in but I think it's already shaping up to be my favorite of the series. Loving everything about it.

[@James-gj8rn]

I'm busy playing Final Fantasy IX for the first time and i absolutely love it It might just be my favourite Final Fantasy game now

[@drowningin]

It’s mine. 9 and 4 are the ones I come back to every few years and play again. Enjoy it, it’s never as good as the first time, but it’s always great

[@MilesWilliams88]

FF9 is so damn good! I have more nostalgia for FF10 because it's the first one that I actually beat when it came out, but I think FF9 might actually be the best. Wonderful game!

[@drowningin]

I hope the remake is faithful, and turn based. It will never replace the original in my heart, but I hope it's great, and not an action RPG

[@tr1bes]

I'm playing the 1st one now. I'm glad the director put it all in on 1 game disc/cartridge instead of multiple disc/cartridge. I wish that Nintendo can purchase both Xenogears and Xenosaga IP to finish the stories.

[@rayminishi689]

Thats only if Square and Bandai care enough to do that

[@demetriuspowell29]

@@rayminishi689 I believe Sony owns the xenogears ip

[@frozengamer3030]

The story is just amazing and so are the cutscenes

[@Bayonet1809]

The fight scene choreography during cutscenes is particularly impressive for the series.

[@frozengamer3030]

@@Bayonet1809 yes

[@Paoabarai]

The Lambda colony cutscenes were awesome!

[@tempestsquall5882]

Facial expressions were very good in this one, when mio gets sad ahhhhhh…..;-;

[@gabi-saint]

I'm only 15 hours in but I absolutely love it. Amazing characters, amazing story, amazing combat.

[@javonjames4573]

I'm really enjoying this game so far!!👍

[@Shticky]

I'm still on Xenoblade 2, Chapter 6 I think and 85 hours in haha. It took me a while to get used to the battle system because it can be very inconsistant from enemy to enemy. But once I got more used to it I ended up LOVING IT! Can't wait till I get Xeno3

[@heribertotirado156]

I got xenoblade 1 and 2 to start the saga at last , because of xenoblade 3. In the first one im 55 hours in. Level 49

[@Bayonet1809]

I played Xenoblade 2 first then started on 1 just when 3 was announced. I just finished 1 today (after 150 hours), and am now debating playing Future Connected or Xenoblade 3 next. I know Future Connected should take priority for the story continuity, but I am having trouble resisting the hype around 3.

[@stealth0n]

@@Bayonet1809 Future Connected is very short, you can finish it in like 4-5 hours if you go story missions only. And I suggest finishing it as it seems to have tight connections with 3, albeit the story in FC itself doesn't explain much

[@guiltygamerxrd]

I'm around 10 hours in and love it so far. Story hit the ground running and so far has maintained a great pace. The way the game opens up more and more ways to customize your characters and combat is fantastic. Of course the music has been great again like always. Looking forward to see the plot progress and seeing both your thoughts on the game after you beat it.

[@einsp227]

I love the relationship of you guys and the love you share for games. Truly a match made in heaven, just living your best lives.

[@drmagnificentspellhome4969]

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[@jasonhubbard6775]

I recently bought and began Atelier Sophie 2, which is bright and bubbly. NOw imagine going from that to the incredibly grimdark opening of Xenoblade 3 ... it's like night and day!

[@olivierdube809]

Hey you two! I'm a 41 years old gamer and your channel is my favorite now for game descriptions, mainly because of the passion, but you also stear clear of politics. Hope you'll talk about "No Place for Bravery" in September on the Switch. I love pixel art games as much as you do. Ninja Saviors : Return of the Warriors is now my favorite beat-em'up. Johnny is so confident in front of a camera now, that his energy is a major draw too. Good job.

[@jat2319]

About to pick this up finally and I love going back and watching these videos to get hyped to play!

[@Amocoru]

It's so good. I think having six characters on screen is definitely too chaotic but it fixes the only two gripes I ever had with an otherwise incredible series. The pacing is so much better and no running back and forth constantly to complete quests. Story is also next level so far. Can't get enough.

[@neme6ben]

I feel like kim will become addicted to this game, the more you get further,it opens up sooo much

[@chantz888]

I love your rpg coverage. You have got me into the Ys series and Xenoblade and it has made my summer awesome discovering these series. Thank you.

[@expattrading]

I'm 10 hours in and its already my favorite Xenoblade by a mile. The story, the cut scene art direction, the music, the combat. It's all just hitting different for me.

[@danreyes736]

Have you played them all? I’m thinking of getting into the series. Really thinking about going for this third one first. Will that be okay?

[@expattrading]

@@danreyes736 yeah it will be fine. There are only Easter eggs for past players. It enhances the experience but has nothing to do with the story.

[@danreyes736]

@@expattrading thanks for the info 😊

[@LostJediJC]

love these eps with both you guys, Peace and Love from NJ!

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[@mercurymachines4311]

I'm not a huge Xenoblade fan or anything but Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is my GOTY so far. It's amazing.

[@AlzdemX]

The music the characters the story everything about this game is just great.

[@patsg1146]

Right now, I am re-trying Xenoblade 2 which I left in Chapter 2 back then, but I am pushing through as apparently it gets better after chapter 3, as XC1 is one of my favorite games of all time!

[@gamernotagamer9784]

Im with you there, I cant force myself to play the second one, its so much of a departure from the first. I just wished they didn't call it Xenoblade chronicles 2. They could of called it something else as to not elude to it being a direct sequel to the first, like Xeno chronicles or Blade chronicles and could happen in the same universe, without evoking the first game.

[@BladetastersDelight]

@@gamernotagamer9784 my advice to you guys is to hop straight into 3 honestly. It’s a firm middle ground between 1 and 2 and I think the further you get into 3 the more of a chance you’ll be able to grasp what 2 is going for and maybe one day go back. It’s worth noting that 3 is set an unknown (as of the start of game) amount of time after both 1 and 2 as the worlds of 1 and 2 have essentially fused together. Therefore one half of the party is 1 inspired and the other half of the party is 2 inspired, not just in design but also in play style (the 1 characters abilities auto charge while the 2 characters abilities charge based on auto attacks). If you’re a fan of 1 you’ll pick up all the references to it and also the mystery around what seems like Melia’s return as the masked Queen of the 1 side. Meanwhile Nia from 2 is the masked queen on the 2 side. I honestly think tho if you play 3 and see both the 1 type mechanics and style fused with 2’s, you’ll also see what type of themes that 2 brought to the table beneath its quirky veneer and eventually be sold enough to eventually go back after finishing this game. The thing about 2 is that, for me it really was hard to stomach to the point that originally I ended up just watching a KZbin movie edit of both the base game and Torna, just to see if there was some sort of point to all its antics. And I can truly say there was. It’s hard to see through its initial meme type presentation. But the Xeno series has always explored post-humanism in different ways, and the concepts of Blades in that game is one of the major ways that’s handled. It takes a decent while to get to the meat of it, but essentially learning the story and motivations around antagonist Jin both later in the base game and also in Torna really ‘humanises’ the Blades who are initially presented purely as ‘objects’; the sexualisation is pandering and off-putting but also ties into this theme in the meta sense. (And worth adding that, narrative aside, 2 of course builds upon the gameplay loop of these games of exploring beautiful vistas to pretty music and an mmo style combat system, which I eventually was able to go back and properly play and properly enjoy; aka the best part of this franchise imo, the actual gameplay.) Sorry for the essay lol, but I’m only 20 hours into 3 (it’s really great especially where I’m at where things have properly opened up) but I do think it’s doing something interesting in telling its own story with its own themes, while also highlighting and building upon the themes that were prevalent in both 1 and 2. It really makes these games feel like a cohesive trilogy now, while simultaneously feeling like a sequel to them both equally (whereas 1 and 2 are more like ‘sidequels’ to one another)

[@dushikorsou1]

@@gamernotagamer9784 to be fair so far none of the games are really sequels of each other. I loved xenoblade 2 combat and had a good story once it gets going. Bought the remaster of xeno 1, but could never get into it combat was so boring compared to 2

[@gamernotagamer9784]

@@dushikorsou1 Naming convention is important and needs to be adhered to, Xenosaga 1,2,3 are labled correctly and follow a continuing story. Im a stickler for things like that, as should we all be. Name it something else if it doesn't continue the story that's all I ask. I don't like using an established name to sell another game. If the game is good it can stand on its own merits and Name alone. The issue with remakes is that the originals are made for a certain time period and for a certain demographic. Old guys like me, like the old school rpg mechanics as they have a certain charm. So for the time and for the demographic Xeno 1 is just right for me. So expecting an older game to be like the current gen is a little unrealistic. I dont actually like the new fighting mechanics from Xeno 2 which is part of the reason I haven't completed it yet. But, maybe one day....

[@ayinderobinson618]

I’m only about 1.5 hours in & im loving it!!! Glad you guys are both enjoying playin it as well.

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[@squand3r]

Hey Kim, you can zoom out the camera by holding ZL and move the stick up/down :) gives you a much better overview in battles and should solve the problem with the obtrusive HUD

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[@averageman7769]

I just found the review because I also just started playing and have been enjoying the game, but I love your guys vibes! Plus the review actually being spoiler free, I think I’ll check out more from your channel. It’s rare that a review channel makes such a good first impression so I thought I’d leave a comment as well. Definitely going to subscribe.

[@Cakalank]

first thing i noticed, The eng Voice Acting! it is actually.. good. and better translated too. thank god it is comparable to XC1. i have ptsd playing XC2 with eng voice.

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[@miketamberella3988]

The music 10 the gameplay 10 the story 10 I mean come on this game is hands down a banger and should be a game of the year candidate

[@musiciohann]

Wanted to hear Kim’s thoughts on XB3 before any other formal review out there. You two are awesome as always!

[@de4dbydesi9n6]

I absolutely love you guys and your love for gaming! Really lights up my life. Thank you 😊

[@lucianopanei]

Love when you are both on screen! ❤

[@holty1314]

The Xenoblade series ain’t for me but it makes me happy to see a dedicated fan base, united and fed well!

[@wizards-themagicalconcert5048]

I wish he would get the rights back for Xenogears and finish the damn second disc as it was supposed to be in retro style.

[@fvallo]

The whole game with same persective and hd sprites...

[@wizards-themagicalconcert5048]

@@fvallo Yeah,that would be amazing!

[@M0i100]

I'm barely on Chapter 3, but the quality of life changes are fantastic. I enjoyed the combat system in Xeno 2 and Torna, the new system in 3 feels like such a great and natural evolution of that system that is really fun. The chain attack system is so damn satisfying too, the same thing goes for the class system. Monolith has done a great job with this game, as of now I think so far it's the best entry in the series and I'm looking forwDd to finishing it.

[@SubongLee]

Cleared with the 145hr playing. Best 2022 RPG

[@grahfkarate1799]

5 hours in and loving it!!! GOTY candidate? Kim needs to play Xenogears. See where it all started

[@pauldelmonte4351]

I love your channel! All the way across the pond in the UK! 👍🏻

[@ActionJaxonH]

I'm hopelessly addicted. I've beaten every Xenoblade game released- XC1, XC2, XCX, and Future Connected and Torna. Working on XC3 now. It's so good.

[@gundambassexe31]

I am super amazed by Xenoblade Chronicles 3! Highly recommended

[@AdrianSeidelman]

About 10-12 hours into XC3 and I'm loving it so much !

[@recordatron]

I'm absolutely loving it so far. I'm enjoying it more than 2 personally, the combat and the story just clicks with me way more like 1 did. I wish the frame rate was a touch better in some of the open areas but that's a minor gripe considering the hardware and the eye popping visuals, great entry so far.

[@Dragonfestival0]

Kim coming through with that special edition of the game is awesome!

[@clooebooie]

Been playing this, it's so fun! Hope y'all have a great time with it

[@rain1676]

I love you

[@minusp895]

2:45 same. That's me plowing through Dragon Quest I-III on the Switch. I haven't devoured a game or games like this in a long time.

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[@shadowsquid1351]

I'm on chapter 3 & loving this game! Hope you two enjoy playing Xenoblade 3 🙏🏼

[@bender9740]

I adore the combat, it becomes SO deep. Being able to swap between characters mid-combat feels so good.

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[@jeremynel]

Im at chapter 4 right now its good so far 😁😁 I like how they are showing the past when the main character's childhood before the present time

[@infiniteaaron]

I haven't played any of the Xenoblade Chronicles games yet. This LOOKS great. However, it still doesn't seem like a game that I could get into. I haven't seen any reviews or gameplay that changes my mind yet. I am watching a channel play through the game, though, so I am still on the "edge" of deciding to buy and try 3. I don't backtrack, though, so none of the earlier games would be played I don't think (unless I do a franchise playthrough). Thank you for the review, regardless.

[@drowningin]

Can’t afford it right now, but I’m really looking forward to it

[@cacophonic7]

Take your time and enjoy 3 Kim. Then when you are all done, I can’t wait to hear your thoughts!

[@argylega]

I'm going to be playing this one for a long time as well - I'm a Xenoblade fiend, and 10 hours in so far I'm already hooked.

[@Benjamillion]

I miss the sprint running from X

[@lewismcgrath5089]

You guys are the people who actually got me into Xenoblade. I’m about 28 hours into my first play though of the first game and I have to say, the combat, characters, music and the world are absolutely top tier. Thanks again guys!

[@khfreak5531]

I’m loving this one a ton. The class system gives another reason to grind besides just leveling up. The soundtrack is amazing.

[@kellokabana2399]

I am having SOOOO much fun switching party members mid-battle and they all have something unique to offer. The AI healers will actually revive other AI party members! And I can do sidesteps and backflips to quickly switch positions. The AI feel significantly better at starting and finishing combos. I have Mio as my swordfighter right now and she will position herself to the enemy’s side to land her break art, then she will go behind to land edge thrust for extra damage. I wasn’t sure if I could trust the AI to land positional attacks but so far so good. The combat in this game is very addictive and the story has me captivated. I am thinking about this game all the time.

[@rayminishi689]

YES! I saved myself from losing a few battles after switching to healers for hp and buffs, then swap right back to attackers ro reel in the damage

[@guyinapandasuit2691]

Working my way through 2 right now. Had to stop for Sunbreak, but getting right back to it soon! I'm glad you guys enjoyed it. Makes me even more excited to finally play 3

[@Jetzer12]

Xenoblade 3 puts everything good from xeno 1 and 2 and puts them all together, its so good

[@pinkster0078]

I’ve been trying to get into 1 for 2 years, the combat has finally clicked.

[@Reaperman4711]

7:33 those starting environments really don't sell the game like the previous ones did, and a lot of the review vids are sticking entirely to a sandy rock-valley area. I 'get' not spoiling things, but surely a few shots of 'glow swamp' or 'jurassic park big things' wouldn't really be ruining the surprise.

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[@keblin86]

They have outdone themselves. I love it. Time will tell if I like it more than 1 (not something I would even think would happen! but so far this is definitely up there. I'm realling feeling it! hehe). I am so happy with the collection points are back to normal but even more, that it is improved. You can still collect them in combat!! Can't tell u how happy this makes me lol

[@hepwo91222]

I know what you mean about Xenoblade 1. To me, its my all time favorite JRPG AND FOR THE MOST PART IT HAS NEVER BEEN CLOSE FOR ME, THIS GAME MAY CHALLENGE THAT TITLE FOR ME, WE SHALL SEE, BUT I LUV IT SO FAR.

[@keblin86]

@@hepwo91222 Yup I feel exactly the same!! the story pacing in this one is amazing! It feels fast even though I have spent way too much time exploring / collecting and killing rares / challenge mobs lol. So if I didn't do any of that I can't imagine how fast it gets to the point. So good!

[@Taikaru]

I am always dreaming of the Xenogears/Xenosaga returning... XC1 didn't hit me the same way, but I never found the time to finish and move on to others. Really happy to hear this is their best yet and achieving great success though!! I hope that either the series moves in that direction, or they eventually become big and successful enough to reclaim their old rights. I even bought XC1 HD to support, though I don't have a Switch yet! Speaking of which... I'd love it if they would bring these to Steam - would make a lot more accessible for me! But I imagine that's unlikely since they seem pretty tight with Nintendo now.

[@genki23]

Had college exams the last month and a half so now I'm grinding through Xenoblade 2 and loving it while Xenoblade 3 is waiting for me on my desk

[@outrightflame4280]

First xenoblade game to try out absolutely love it and the tutorial really helped me with the combat system will probably play the other 2 in the future when I have time because these xenoblade games are 100+ hours long

[@tdotran]

I’m working on Live A Live so I won’t be starting it yet. I cannot wait to play this.

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[@Urameshi87.]

I’ve only started playing, maybe like 4 hours in but man, I’m already engrossed. And the music… love all the characters so far. Love the setting. Having it have to do with a war torn world and being soldiers feels great.

[@sionnean]

Finished the game yesterday, I would give 9/10. I think this is the first time I shed tears in a game (at the chap 5 ending and chap 6 beginning). There is one point that really resonates with me, especially when you already become a father (*no spoiler*). Anyway, after finish the game, I fell into deep silence. It is unlike any other games including xb1 and xb2 or torna, that I felt like I completed an adventure and have a great satisfaction by doing so. Completing xb3 makes me fell into deep thought, as the story really makes you start wondering "what life is?", "what would you do if you were offered such a choice to stop at the best moment in your life?" "How would you carry on with your life?" Etc. Even at the end the protagonist was still unsure as there is not right or wrong, but he made his decision to pursue the future rather than stop at the current pace. That really moved me. Overall, I think xb3 is really a good game, it may not be perfect or very satisfying as xb1 and xb2, but it is very "deep" and really triggered you to think "what life is"

[@bob-bt1hj]

I don't play the Xenoblade series and did not get excited on the announcement of 3 because I was hoping for Fire emblem, but I bought 3 and played it on release and boy I love it.

[@kratos_pt1121]

Hi, thanks for the video, I just bought the game yesterday!

[@bobsamurai]

the dark atmosphere of this game kinda reminds me of Lost Odyssey

[@Enterperse]

You guys in the Americas got the Xenoblade series brought over trhrough sheer protest. I wish we could do the same for the Xenoblade X for the switch.

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[@radianttrails939]

I picked this game up Friday and had every intention of starting but I'm still working through Trails of cold steel 4 and I just can't put it down. Stoked to eventually start XC3 though, it sounds like I'm going directly from one incredibly addictive jrpg to another!

[@LRrealest]

A little over 10 hours in. Definitely living up to expectations.

[@christinakauffman9024]

I just started the game today and so far I'm loving it.

[@daymosaldare1573]

I can't properly express what I think of this game, I'm like a 10 yr old on christmas morning, gushing with excitement! I bought two copies of the game to play alongside my wife, same as xeno2. She's still waiting for her physical copy to arrive (i did digital), watching me play and clapping her hands and jumping up and down at the first main-boss cutscene. Noah and Mio are going to be fun to watch.

[@jonwolfenden]

I loved the 1st game but the 2nd one didn’t click with me at all. I’m really enjoying this one so far.

[@myhr2320]

Yup, my experience too, the game very, very obviously tries to reconciliate both the audiences of 1 and 2, and so far, it succeeds while also being its own thing.

[@jonwolfenden]

@@myhr2320 I’ve had people tell me to try Torna maybe I will after I finish 3. So far 3 has fixed some things I wasn’t a fan of in 2 and there’s a bunch of quality of life improvements.

[@holy9781]

I'm 7 hours in chapter 2....omg im in love.the music,graphics (which shows persona can run on switch)love the dark vibe.omg could be my fav fame ever...

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[@johnofthewired]

have been looking forward to your review of this games SO much! will be getting the game in september and cant wait!!!

[@ericriley1778]

Thanks guys, loved the video. I also really enjoy this series and I'm happy that more people are getting a chance to enjoy it too. It's nice to see just how far Monolith Soft has come with these games, from improving how the side quests are tracked, to the tutorials, and even the in game menus. Hope you guys enjoy it too! I'm some 30 hours in and just loving it. the maps feel even more expansive, as if that were possible.

[@brokenboy1918]

20 hours in. The combat system is so amazing in this one compared to the last 2. It just keeps evolving the more you play so it never gets boring. This is the first game this year and for a long time that’s completely taken over my brain. I can’t stop playing it

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[@hooflung128]

5 hours in myself and it's my favorite Xeno blade game yet. I just got Torna on physical media so I will probably play that after 3.

[@anorax001]

This is a 10/10 game for me and definitely made it worthwhile to upgrade to the OLED version from my old Switch. I love the refined combat system in XC3 and it is a vast improvement over XC2 where I needed a science degree to understand the older games UI and combat system. The graphics are also far easier to see on the small screen compared to XC2's muddy fuzzy graphics. It is now one of my top 3 Switch games (with BOTW and Animal Crossing).

[@ButterfingerBB]

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[@dozenskillzproductions5505]

I played 1 & 2 of Xenoblade. I liked the first but the second story didn’t really resonate with me that much. Just started playing 3 and WOW. From the beginning the story has already made me want to play through the whole game. Characters are interesting and combat is fun to jump into and the soundtrack has amazing music. Only into the first chapter and I give it 9/10. May increase the score the farther I go through it.

[@Rajin90]

The exploration, side quests and combat were all pretty cool in the beginning (and still are). But now the story has completely captured me, and I MUST know what happens next, asap. Maybe I will focus more on the gameplay in NG+.