The Beauty of Noah & Mio's Relationship - Xenoblade Chronicles 3

The long awaited Xenoblade Chronicles 3 has hit the shelves and the game is GOOD. But even with everything it did so well, my absolute favorite part of it was easily the relationship between the two leads, Noah and Mio. Join me for yet another Xenoblade character analysis as I dive into what makes this romance work so brilliantly.
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[@xanderscut]

Hey gang, I hope everyone enjoyed Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and this video! If y'all have any requests on other Xenoblade characters you reckon are compelling enough to warrant their own video feel free to drop them down below. Thanks for everything! ❤

[@Montra78]

JIN! BEST CHARACTER IN THIS SERIES! Nia’s good too though

[@monicabernhardt9667]

Rex is misunderstood. Do him justice! 🙏

[@josh6453]

Do a video on Nero from Devil May Cry.

[@skyhighlander6447]

Poppi is definitely worth a closer look, she made much of Xenoblade 2 work for me.

[@Laterose15]

I'd love to see your thoughts on the other Ouroboros pairs, both as individual characters and their relationships.

[@egamer22]

the fact that taion helps eunie with her trauma/ptsd with the tea and admits he gets panic attacks too made me love them all sooooo much

[@loftwingheropon2743]

That was the moment that made taion my second favourite character in the game next to Eunie.

[@TheShanicpower]

Taion completely stole the show in every scene he was in.

[@ShurikanBlade]

Taion during the scene if M was controlling him: Eunie I get panic attacks too Eunie: you do? Taion: I LIED!

[@allanvelasquez6101]

I put this in a comment on Reddit but here it goes, when Eunie tells Taion that he is her fourth best friend, she actually means that he is her lucky clover and Eunie loves clovers (I say this because it is a small detail that goes unnoticed and is seen more than anything as Eunie's rejection of Taion when clearly it is not XD)

[@ag_styles_6476]

DAMN BRO, I DIDN'T REALIZED TILL NOW

[@allanvelasquez6101]

@@ag_styles_6476 I'm glad to help! some people get the idea of ​​Taion in the friend-zone but it is far from reality :^)

[@jackmanleblanc2518]

Damn that's deep!

[@sageoffire3964]

Damn. And I didn't bother to finish that side quest.

[@grayghost832]

That's such a good observation to bring to light!

[@ShadowSkyX]

A couple things I appreciated about their relationship: They weren't wishy-washy about whether they really like each other or not. Too often one or both parties never can outright admit it or act on it outside of manditory obligations. Either that or they're conveniently too shy or embarrassed. Not shying away the fact they had sex and eventually a son as a result. And finally not hiding the kiss at the end. No point being weird about it after having confimation they slept together before. It was so cathartic to see.

[@sLasHeRxXx07]

That kiss was probably the most lewd moment I’ve ever seen in a Nintendo game. Hah, take that Mario, Link, and Fox

[@ShadowSkyX]

​@@sLasHeRxXx07Skyward sword zelda got the closest. Made everyone think she was about to kiss him. 😂

[@sLasHeRxXx07]

@@ShadowSkyX Nah, its the Fire Emblem games

[@roogy1622]

What I love about the swapping of the flutes is that neither flutes were originally theirs, they were both handed down to Mio and Noah from Miyabi and Crys, two people that meant everything to them that they lost.

[@helIiscold]

Not true. Noah's flute has the red bit, and has always had the red bit even in flashbacks, whereas Crys' flute has more of a blue hue and a circle pattern. We do see Crys was the one to give Noah's his, though.

[@MalachiLper]

@@helIiscold "Both flutes were passed down to Noah and Mio by people they respected and lost" "Not true, Noah's flute was just given to him by Crys" -Visible confusion-

[@MHMistol]

@@MalachiLper I think they’re trying to say it’s not the one Crys used, Miyabi used the flute given to Mio awhile Crys just gave Noah a flute, not specifically the one he used

[@MalachiLper]

@@MHMistol The original post didn't say that the person Noah and Mio got their flutes from used them, just that they got them from their respected figure. And even if Crys didn't personally use the flute, it still holds significant value to Noah as a memento of Crys, which he swapped with Mio.

[@Montra78]

This character dynamic was by far one of the best in the series. The scene at the end of chapter 5 is bone chilling.

[@xanderscut]

Catch me and the homies bawling our eyes out at the end of chapter 5

[@camusreviews6877]

When N dropped the flute at Noah I got nauseous

[@MadouSawada]

I cried so damn hard.

[@celesticnova]

@@xanderscut A Step Away broke me during the scene where it plays.

[@speedymikey23]

​@@celesticnova OMG yes. i cried my heart out

[@maymrow]

A detail I really like about N taunting Noah by asking him to send Mio off is that sending people off is shown to be more of an emotional thing on the part of the offseer, with it representing the offseer inheriting the hopes and dreams of the ones who died in their stead. Noah even promises Mio when they exchange flutes that when her time is up, he'll keep going him her stead, just like Mio did for Miyabi before. So when Noah refuses to send her off, he is quite literally rejecting that wish Mio had, making him no different from N in that moment.

[@TheShiningEnergy]

i didn't see it that way. I saw it as Noah caring for Mio so much, that he wouldn't participate in her death.

[@Smaug555]

I just saw it as offseeing would mean Noah accepting her death and in a way taking part in it, and of course he doesn’t want to do that

[@sLasHeRxXx07]

He really is like N. Even Noah himself acknowledges it

[@jonathanh.2483]

They’re two sides of the same coin (obviously, being literally the same person lol). However, it’s undeniable that Noah is still the uncorrupted version - in his case, I think by declining to send her off, he was refusing any part in her death as opposed to rejecting her wishes in N’s manner. It does end up coming off the same way, though.

[@junxia8119]

Noah and N are the same person . They walk on different paths just because Noah’s Mio is still alive.

[@skynet0912]

This is just my own preference, but i think the maternity ward scene is one of the best scenes in ANY game... It shows us a lot, tells us a lot, and hints at a lot, all from just the characters reacting to seeing and touching a baby for the first time! Mio being first to hear the baby cry outside the door, her gentle hand on the little ones head... It just made me melt into a teary puddle on my couch! And bonus points for getting Taion the most excited about anything we see in the game!

[@djmouton251]

It reminds me of one of the first scene where they're all in the bath. There's no fan service and it just shows how disconnected they are from normal behaviors.

[@allanvelasquez6101]

I agree, that damn moment made me cry for some reason :,)

[@ArinJager1]

I was reminded of "Darling in the franxx"... similarly "detached from normal life and reality child soldiers" that have to learn about "how babies are made" one their own from somewhere else (a book they randomly stumble upon), because nobody bothered to tell them otherwise (similar premise, not exactly the same, not saying xenoblade copied it)

[@ag_styles_6476]

It really made me laugh and cry, I really think that scene is the best from the game

[@keeysOST]

No, it's fact that it's one of the best scenes lol

[@buttercupkat]

The thing I adored most about Noah's speech about how he wanted time to stop when Mio was fading away is how that made me feel the same way. I also wanted time to cease, for us to be able to go on one more adventure, for there to be one more day where she was alive. I think it was an intentional parallel, to show the player how they're not above nor immune to the temptation of living in the past forever, either. Such a beautiful, thought-provoking game.

[@srlopez875]

Honestly, desiring time to stop It's such a Human thing to think, because who hasn't wished that? Who didn't wished for more time to do something or to spend a bit more of time with our loved ones while they're still with you. It's something that we can't simply escape from so when Noah says that for a moment he wanted to time to stop as badly as N it hits home hard.

[@Diblox_]

@@srlopez875 Having lost my father, both my step fathers and my grandfather in a 6 years span, I really know this feeling. It may be one of the reasons this game impacted me that much.

[@luischeco3009]

When that kid was talking to Noah in the afterlife, about wanting time to just "stop" and retry, I was also inclined to say yes. 10/10 story.

[@cameroncaraballo4834]

Gotta agree. When I got to Mio's Homecoming in game, I was begging for some way to make it where she wouldn't pass on. And I was horrified when nothing happened and she still faded. Even when it was revealed that wasn't really M, it did not dampen what I felt in that moment. Definitely one of the best scenes in the game. Monolith really handled the emotional weight of that masterfully.

[@primordiuspendragon1620]

@@srlopez875 well that's the fking point. Mobius literally is the manifestation of Humanity's desire to precisely what you said, and even after Mobius's defeat, the scene where the party tries to chase each other as the worlds split apart shows that they never truly got rid of their inner "Mobius" and it will always exist within humans.

[@leahtheanimationfan40]

"Shulk, take notes! None of this water BS! What are you a bird?" made me laugh so freaking hard 🤣 I do like the scene on the beach, but I feel like they were really missing a kiss at the end. So when Noah and Mio kissed in this game, I was overjoyed! I love Shulk and Fiora, but Noah and Mio are the best video game romance I've ever seen ❤

[@sailiealquadacil1284]

For me, that scene was perfect. The forehead-touching? So nice. Makes me giddy every time.

[@cordeliafrey9950]

I love that scene where Monica says "or maybe you already have" or something along those lines. It's so sweet

[@goroakechi6126]

I think it was honestly amazing writing that N and M, by being antagonists, enhance Noah and Mio’s relationship to a ridiculous extent. A violent warning of what could have happened if they stayed closed off from the group, to the point where M decides to die so that Ouroboros can beat the clock, and to escape N’s selfishness and cruelty.

[@mrbubbles6468]

Yup. M runs away needlessly so. As five minutes of her acting reasonable would have solved everything. As we later see. And she never gets called on it. It’s perfect.

[@goroakechi6126]

@@mrbubbles6468 Have you ever tried to talk down an abusive partner? It doesn’t go well for you.

[@MNthal]

wtf goro akechi is a Xenoblade fan?!?! go back to killing haru's dad

[@primordiuspendragon1620]

@@mrbubbles6468 to be fair one of Noah's main characteristics is being really stubborn and steadfast in his actions, which what let him go so far ahead in most of his incarnations, but is also extremely detrimental if he ever follows the wrong path (which N did), so M really can't steer N without doing such a drastic move since she knows how much of a stubborn guy he is.

[@Rizky-Gumilar]

Monolithsoft is crazy insane developers. In less than 10 years they've made Xenoblade X, 2, 2 torna, Xenoblade definitive edition and 3. They also helping Nintendo big titles like splatoon animal crossing and Zelda. Unbelievable!

[@sLasHeRxXx07]

Monosoft seems to be really been noticed by Nintendo. Just kinda wished they bought Rareware back in the day

[@Rizky-Gumilar]

@@sLasHeRxXx07 glad Nintendo didn't buy rareware. They were on decline back then. It's the sad fact

[@sLasHeRxXx07]

@@Rizky-Gumilar pretty sure the same situation happened to Retro Studios but Ninty bought them

[@Rizky-Gumilar]

@@sLasHeRxXx07 Nintendo is awesome bruh why u hate them just cos they didn't buy rare? rare accept Microsoft money im surr Nintendo offered them back then but Microsoft gave them more money cos Microsoft is richer than Nintendo bruh

[@sLasHeRxXx07]

@@Rizky-Gumilar Don’t put words in my mouth man. If it’s hating on Nintendo you’re talking about , its not coz of that but because of their tech and console features. And I say this as a Nintendo fan

[@Lacuro]

Right before entering the Theatre, I tried my best to 5 star every colony, get every collectibles, trying to extend my experience with the game. What I realized was I was trying to extend the "endless now". Kinda makes me hesitate to touch the post game since it undoes everything the party worked towards, but on the other hand this game is so good I need to imprint everything about it into my neocortex

[@XenobladeShulkX]

Bro you're thinking too hard lmao if you wanna play the game just play the game

[@emblemblade9245]

There are some awesome things that happen in the postgame

[@VolticWind]

Mio is a far better love interest character than Fiora ever was. Instead of being told everything about their relationship up front like with Shulk and Fiora, like them being childhood friends and that literally everyone ships them together, we see the romance between Noah and Mio build naturally in real time.

[@WhitePaintbrush]

Fiora was written as a love interest first and a character second. I found it difficult to feel any real chemistry between them, because Fiora never felt like a real character to me. She just felt so flat; almost everything about her, all her motivations and all her actions, revolved around Shulk, and the only time they didn’t is when she was being used as a plot device rather than affecting the plot herself. It doesn’t help that she was away from the main plot for a long time, and in that time a much more interesting and well written character, Melia, was introduced to the party - one who also had a crush on Shulk. Though I think from a writing point of view Melia’s one-sided crush was unnecessary and could’ve been cut, I couldn’t help but root for her simply because she was just that much better a character.

[@Melian17]

Well to be honest I think it's kind of unfair to compare Fiora and Mio because they are two completely different kinds of characters and the purposes they serve was very different plot-wise. Fiora was introduced and established right away to make sure you understand why Shulk was so sad and wanted to go take revenge when she was killed by Metal Face. Compared to Mio who is a main character as well alongside Noah and we get to see the walls break down between them because they just met a few hours before they started journeying together. Unlike Fiora who has known Shulk her whole life and we didn't get to see them grow together and develop their love for each other because they already loved each other before the game even starts. All in all, I absolutely love both games and both characters, only reason I like Fiora a bit more is that I have bias and the original Xenoblade will always be my favorite game of all time and it is very hard to change my mind about that.

[@WhitePaintbrush]

@@Melian17 but that’s kind of part of the issue. Her primary reason for existing is to be a motivation for Shulk - and she does that job pretty well, the “death” scene was phenomenal and I was *very* strongly invested in Shulk’s quest for revenge- but unfortunately she doesn’t have much more depth than that, and especially after she comes back and permanently joins the party you start to realize how one-dimensional she is. She’s more of a plot device than a character, really. Ironically, the fact that she was written primarily with romance in mind is the very thing that makes the romance fall flat, because it’s hard to feel the connection between two characters when one of them just doesn’t feel like a person. I think there is a lot more they could’ve done to flesh her out even within the constraints of the plot - just some insight into what’s on her mind apart from Shulk would’ve gone a long way.

[@Melian17]

@@WhitePaintbrush That is a very fair point and that does make a lot of sense I do agree that she is kind of a one-sided character and it does kind of fall flat on the romance. Personally, though, I do not really see that as an issue in the game because by the time she does join the party to Shulk his journey isn't about revenge anymore and instead figuring out why we're at war and why we need to fight. So by this point, the romance aspect is supposed to take a backseat and not be entirely prevalent in the game and instead focus on the underlying issue of why Egil is doing what he is. There are moments where they show the romantic side but all of those I feel are added in to enforce Melia's tragedy of a story where she just can't get what she wants at all throughout the entire game no matter how AMAZING OF A CHARACTER SHE IS. I definitely do agree that Fiora is one dimensional and I will say that I think it's because they want the best and main female character to be Melia who has much more development and growth. Also, I am a melia simp so I have a heavy bias towards her so this might sound a bit one-sided but that's at least my opinion

[@lilagonzales1145]

I adored each of the relationships of Xenoblade 3. I honestly disliked Fiora and Shulk’s relationship as they shoved their relationship literally down our throats despite there being no development of chemistry. Just here’s Fiora, the female childhood friend who is pretty much ignored by Shulk until she gets killed and is brought back as a weapon

[@icards7986]

I got to say this and this video seems like the best place to say it. Noah and Mio are probably the best example of soul mates I have seen. No matter how many times they died and were reborn they still found eachother again. Heck even when N and M finally lived long enough to reach their ten years and die out of the system outright Noah and Mio were still reborn and found eachother. This continued after the game where it's revealed that the first scene was actually the last scene when Noah hears the flute, and he went off to meet Mio again in the new world.

[@MalachiLper]

What about Fei and Elly? They have IIRC 10,000 years of death and rebirth where they managed to find and reunite.

[@Spartan1312]

Yeah Fei and Elly were good but this was much much more personal. I legit broke the jail scene. Probably the best romance I have ever seen in a game.

[@primordiuspendragon1620]

@@MalachiLper it's quality not quantity.

[@MalachiLper]

@@primordiuspendragon1620 There was much quality and quantity in their relationship

[@kimznotkimz2380]

It's also quite fun realising that for a large amount of the story, Mio and Noah loves eachother but still doesn't know the concept yet so they're awkward around eachother

[@sLasHeRxXx07]

They weren’t THAT awkward. If they were, they would’ve got flustered when they witnessed that timeline where they had a little family

[@Jsharts]

I literally just finished the game after 100 hours. It truly was the Xenoblade Chronicles. Seriously though I loved their dynamic in game and was waiting for someone to talk about it,

[@xanderscut]

Glad you enjoyed the game and glad you could find this video! Thank you 🙏

[@Mnemoniforma9.00]

Hiro and Zero-Two, piloting Strelitzia: "Who are you?" Noah and Mio, Interlinked: "We're you, except not trash"

[@smw1193]

This game broke me... twice. Few things have ever made me cry once, this game did it twice. The end of chapter 5 was so horrible and haunting and the ending of the game was one of the most mature and bittersweet endings I've ever seen. Big props to monolith. Excellent work

[@Entropic_Alloy]

A little detail I'm not sure that people have mentioned is that the flute tune during the post-credits is the same off-seeing tune that Mio and Noah first played for Vandam. When Noah's part came in was when he smiled/recognized it and began walking toward the sound.

[@rouchii3789]

Such a great video my friend. I Totally agree with you. Not to mention this the first time for me that I was rooting for a romance in a Xenoblade game. I didn't like Fiora in the first game and I didn't care for the romance in the second game but in this one it was build perfectly. Here is an extra point that I noticed and I didn't see many noticed as well: After Noah and Mio exchanged their flutes, they also switched the music notes they play!! Noah started playing the Agnes off-seers music ( the higher notes the Mio usedto play ) while Mio started plays the Keves’s ( lower notes). This is a small detail that I liked.. it showed that not only they exchanged a very important object to them but also they exchanged something on a spiritual level. Playing the music of your once enemy is like excepting everything about them ❤️ Very beautiful 😍

[@jacobmonks3722]

There is a weird inconsistency though where, even though they have each others' flutes, whenever you send off a large group as both Noah and Mio, they play their respective nations' off-seeing tune. Probably just an oversight.

[@Laterose15]

11:00 Same here! I don't think it's a sadism thing at all, I think it's appreciating good writing. Plus, seeing a character get so broken down and yet find a way back up can be inspiring when we're in a ditch of our own. (And that prison scene was so good it makes me want to write an essay analyzing it)

[@rdraken]

I had a discussion with someone else who said that Noah was the least developed character in the game and I basically said similar points to you. His character is subtle most of the game with a show not tell mentality. His friendship with the party is developed in a way that is not in your face. He and Taion have several scenes since they both operated as the strategists of their teams with subtle nods of Noah noticing that Taion is more suited to it. And there are so many campfire scenes showing budding friendships and developments in that with no dialogue. The other person refused to understand and I am happy to see that there are others out there that get it. A character bloodying his knuckles on metal jail bars and continuing to punch them almost to a breaking of hands level out of desperation to stave off despair is definitely a "Personality" it shows how he has kinda changed and is still the same. He took the job as an offseer not because he liked the idea he saw it as a hope that the souls of those passed find peace. He sees the dead not in any positive way he sees the dead as they are. Elaborated on by Eunie and Rikku multiple times He is closer to the concept of death than most of the party and Mio is the only other person who can understand what he is going through because of her past with Miyabi.

[@miguelpadilla5899]

That's true, Noah's character development is quite subtle. When I finished the game 2 days ago, I looked back at the experience as a whole and noticed how he changed drastically. He was reserved from the others, a little quiet, and there's many moments where his friends outright tell him that they don't understand him, or that he is weird. But by the end of the game, everyone gets his ideologies, everyone understands him, and more importantly, he changed, now he is more open to them. Because of guys like that person you had a discussion with, is that writers makes everything so stupidly obvious and have to throw entire walls of text for just communicating that a character changed.

[@SnackerWolf]

Perhaps it is a little because the Crys arc has been a rushed at the end, and it was an important one about how Noah learns to open up his feelings to the people around him, showing his emotions through his music, but ye indeed, I loved how Noah character developpement has been really subtle, it really is enjoyable after the "on the nose" previous character developpments of Shulk and Rex as main character, too shonen-ish

[@miguelpadilla5899]

@@SnackerWolf I really loved the development of those 2 characters. It's just that this game as obvious with the development as others. That's why some people might not notice it, but it's all so natural and smooth

[@rdraken]

@@SnackerWolf honestly. Shulk is my favourite because there was depth beyond the on the nose nature of it like the zanza voice in his head that you notice on repeat playthroughs and his raw emotion with Mr Howdens frankly S+ voice acting. Honestly I have been known to be overly harsh on Rex. I mean he is still a child through the entire game and every time I got annoyed with him it was kinda accurate for someone his age to think and act. I also feel like the Gatcha mechanic kinda ruined all good will I had for that game... Still finished it though and it was great. All 3 of the main boys is great in their own ways and I love how they aren't just the same character copy and pasted they are all unique from eachother with their own character flaws. And I love that

[@melephs_cap]

Noah's principles of avoiding killing, respecting the dead, seeking the truth, keeping moving forward, and protecting the power to choose make him very easy for anyone to relate to, so despite having his own identity it's easy to think of him as The Protagonist or even somehow a self-insert. It doesn't help that he's a natural leader figure whom no one questions, and up until Agnus Castle his only apparent flaws are (a) sometimes not understanding people (Mio, Lanz) and (b) being somewhat impatient (with Lanz). I'm not surprised people would miss the development he does have, especially in the little moments. (Although I kinda wish he had a flaw that caused consequences that he had to correct, not just almost fall to the dark side in one moment and quickly regret it.)

[@vic_ee]

I love all three games, but 3 has definitly become my favorite. The first two games do some things better here and there, but 3 is overall the best package.

[@animeindofunny9725]

I love XC1 but i don't like how the romance works, i Love XC2 but the story makes me confused in the first time playing it. XC3 fixes those issues from the last two games. I know XC3 have some other issues but this still my favorite on all three games. I don't care about the pacing issues on chapter 6 and 7. This is my favorite Xeno Games alongside with Xenogears.

[@anxhelovucinaj1576]

​@@animeindofunny9725 PREACH IT

[@f33lscrub35]

I love how the jail scene, mio's words were so good to seem loke they were coming from our mio, but it's amazing how just about everything she said in that scene also applied to the other Mio, she felt selfish for hearing our Noah call her Mio over and over when all she wanted was HER Noah to call HER Mio. It's actually insane and even if our Mio would've felt bad over calling him Noah, so would've the other Mio. She's probably been living for YEARS without referring N as Noah when she's wanted to.

[@lewistowers698]

Noah and Mio deserve a happy ending.

[@Pine2142]

I just started chapter 7. Looking forward to watching this after I finish the game. Not sure if you cover it in this video but one of the best bits about Noah and Mio is how closely they resemble Fei and Elly from Xenogears with their whole constant rebirth and always falling in love with one another just to be brutally ripped away. Chapter 6 was literally a Xenogears redo lol. Will look forward to watching and commemting again soon when I finish

[@samreddig8819]

Fair warning. The plot of the ending kinda falls apart. But the character moments are AMAZING.

[@somethin7020]

@@samreddig8819 I don't really agree with that. I think it could've been executed better, but it was still a great ending.

[@theswagatron]

@@samreddig8819 think id just shut the hell up and let someone who openly says they haven't finished the game make their own opinions about its ending but maybe that's just me 👍

[@DavidHosey1]

@@samreddig8819 uhh no it doesn’t? The plot is executed extremely well with exceptional content. Did you maybe miss something about the lore/plot that ties it together for you?

[@samreddig8819]

@@DavidHosey1 don't want to spoil. But it absolutely does.

[@Berdomlikesgames]

My one hope for this game's dlc is that if it's an epilogue I would love to have a scene where rex jokingly gives Noah a hard time for being his daughters boyfriend. With how great Noah and mio's relationship was I think it would be too perfect not to do.

[@astracontritus1209]

Dilf Rex is too good to pass up Monolith please

[@carebear1470]

Rex sees Mio teary eyed and crying at being reunited with Noah. "Make a girl cry, that's not going to fly..."

[@renren47618]

Then Rex says the Zeke advice about "she's your girl" to Noah and Noah also decides to love everyone and all of them too, guys

[@Swepaat]

If anything a family intervention where they have a talk about Rex taking Noah out salvaging all the time.

[@Berdomlikesgames]

@@Swepaat father-in law bonding time with Noah would be amazing!!

[@lvl5dino749]

Sena and Lanz are definitely favourite. All the relationships in this game are brilliant.

[@jacobmonks3722]

Sena is probably my favorite individual character in the game. She's so sweet and cheerful despite being very insecure. Followed closely by Eunie because her impatience and sarcasm were a consistent source of laughs.

[@NintendoHero]

This was a fantastic look into one of the best relationships from this game. There's so much to process in Xenoblade 3 it can feel kinda overwhelming, so it was nice to hear you focus on just these two and what happened between them. Great video!

[@morriganrenfield8240]

The end was so goddamn bittersweet…i NEED the dlc…and i truly hope it shows what the actions we took resulted in.

[@pokemon18ish]

Great video! It's been a while since I last commented on one of your videos. After that amazing one, you did on Pyra and Mythra been waiting on the next one. I had just finished XC3 last week and Noah and Mio's relationship is a topic I've been wanting to talk about. One thing I've come to appreciate in past Xenoblade games is the romance. From Rex/Pyra & Mythra and now Noah/Mio. The moment that hooked me on these two was the flute exchange scene. The small moment where Mio just vents her frustration to Noah so openly in a way you've never seen her be before but it's what Sena says that makes it click. Mio never has been this way with her and they are best friends but with Noah, she's been able to open up to him about her feelings about her struggles. Even Lanz and Taion could see it. As for N and M, I see their relationship as a darker version of Jin and Lora's relationship from XC2. Jin loved Lora but he was very protective of her to the point where her words caused him to go down a dark path. With N it's just scary to see how he's turned his love for M into a sick sense of possession. Even when Mio tries to tell him that M just wanted him and just for him to call her Mio it hurts. She didn't want forever just her life with Noah. Honestly, the only thing story-wise that I'm not pleased with entirely is the ending. The cast parting hits hard but other details feel off. I'll also admit I still feel a stronger emotional connection to XC2's ending but despite that XC3 is a great game! Great video and glad you enjoyed XC3.

[@jacobmonks3722]

Chapter 5 and 6 was such an emotional peak, it couldn't have possibly outdone itself. I cried at the end of Chapter 5, it shook me when the screen cut to Chapter end. The ending was much more hopeful and uplifting, but I don't think it hits as strongly because the characters and dialogue are only reinforcing the things we already know as a result of the previous chapters. It can be emotional, but it's not doing anything to elicit an extreme reaction like Chapter 5.

[@domicraft6341]

I just love how casual it is. They slowly approach each other unlike Lanz and Sena being instantly best buddies (I still love this fact) or Eunie and Taion being polar oppossites. They have a similar thought, share a hobby, take their job serious and have an interest for each other. It's something that could happen with everyone. A meeting out of nowhere and seemingly nothing in common but the more and more you interact and your journey takes you realize this person is good for you and vise versa. On top of that the moment they fused and shared memories the first time instantly changed how they behaved towards each others. They immediately took a step back and slowly cope with the situation. Xenoblade 3 really is a journey that takes time to build a construct til the very end and while the Sidequest Structure can tire you out in the long run it was probably the best way to tell this story. 9:22 I love how Riku grins here. Since it's indicated that he knows Melia (and since Nopon aren't part of the cycle) we can assume that he is well aware of the process and just wants to see the others reactions

[@marinam.7380]

GPS!! This cast is undoubtedly the best part of the game, and you did such a great job of telling Noah and Mio's story. The beauty and tragedy of their relationship is an emotional roller coaster ride -- especially during the endings of chapters 5 and 7. You always manage to catch details that I miss -- that call out to how Noah and Mio's flute playing becomes more in sync over time was brilliant. AMAZING JOB AS ALWAYS! (Also that HSM2 reference HAHA)

[@xanderscut]

THANK YOU MARINA! I can always count on you for the nicest comment you’re literally the best ❤️‍🔥

[@Snugboy]

you like ff8 though?

[@marinam.7380]

@@Snugboy The only game I've ever played is Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII

[@WilsonTRB]

Amazing analysis! Also the song at the Jail scene make it even better! It's incredible how they use songs in this game, or on Xenoblade series overall! The relationship between them is really one of the best I've ever seen in a game, especially beucase it's not that all exposition, the animators did a great job on the cutscenes, you can understand what they are feeling just by looking at them! Thanks for the video!

[@Aides1128]

I couldn’t stop crying during chapter 5 and 6. It broke me. But then I saw what happened to my boy. He really did love all you guys

[@CantSleepWithoutZopiclone]

Hahahahaha. I was crying a lot and suddenly that scene appeared and I was WTF 🤣🤣 my tears did not let me see well, I thought I had seen wrong, so I had to record it 😆😆😆😆

[@terry5183]

Finished it after 130hours, every time I got a bit tired of side quests or monster hunting I'd go for the main story, it was probably the greatest game I've played in a while. The ending cutscene broke me man. I also learnt that there is a lot of post game stuff to do, so after a short break I guess I'm going back.

[@incomingretrospect]

When the worlds drifted apart I wanted them to stay together, in that moment I sympathised completely with Z. I wanted the endless now.

[@PJelJr]

GiantPokeSpyro this Xenoblade content is so high quality, you do wonders for the community!

[@xanderscut]

Wow thank you so much! There’s more on the way ❤️

[@penguwave4025]

I still cry with the ending song and the cutscene, every time. I just. Frick man.

[@noah_ignis]

This was such a good video and this game has become my new favorite game of all time. The fact that my name is Noah really has touch my heart with this game. Noah and Mio's relationship was really good and I'm glad you made a analysis video on these 2 characters they have become my favorites like Alphen and Shionne from Tales of Arise

[@sLasHeRxXx07]

How it developed: Noah x Mio How it ended: Alphen x Shionne

[@BobcatWolfenstein]

I'm still emotionally recovering from that ending...

[@madnessnx]

This video is amazing. You perfectly explained how beautiful of a love story XC3 is. Thank you

[@xanderscut]

Thank YOU for the lovely comment, super glad you enjoyed! ❤️‍🔥

[@madnessnx]

@@xanderscut I mean it ! It must have been a lot of work, and you explained it in such a high quality format. Definitely will show this video to my friends !

[@morriganrenfield8240]

Favorite characters in order, eunie, riku, sena. Favorite dynamic/character progression’s, the title of the video. I cried during 5 going to 6 tragedy, even after the truth of the matter comes true i felt sad in a different way. The further towards the end we get N and M’s relationship further being recontextualized and understanding of them is just phenomenal, even in the cell hearing M speak…she wasn’t even really talking to noah but instead N which broke me.

[@thomasr.6669]

Finally managed to finish the game two days ago and took a day off to recuperate. This game was overall amazing, and it was great to finally watch this video I kept on the waitlist till I finished said game. Characters are a big part of any media for me as well, and you articulated everything I was thinking during my journey with this game regarding this one of many aspects, perfectly. Thank you.

[@Tronk_]

Excellently summarized why this relationship is so excellent 👌. I thought I would be able to watch a video that would no doubt feature the ending scene thinking: "It's okay, you're strong enough, keep watching!"... and ended up shedding yet more tears. That final goodbye is like a culmination of everything I wanted out of this trilogy's romantic pairings, if they didn't kiss I would have lost my mind. I can't wait to see more videos akin to this one in the coming months! Great work as always!

[@xanderscut]

Thanks for the kind words my man! Means a lot coming from the goat himself.

[@trailmixvids]

Absolutely amazing video. As someone who absolutely adored this game myself, it was super cool hearing what you had to say on it

[@Lone_Wolf_Hero]

I just beat Xenoblade 3 a few days ago, & I absolutely loved it! I knew it was gonna be a great game, but it was more than that. It became masterpiece to me & far exceeded my expectations! Xenoblade 3 is not only now my favorite Xenoblade game, but it’s now one of my all-time favorite games, easily in my Top 5! This game felt special from start to finish & I haven’t felt this way since Persona 5 Royal. This is an experience I will never forget & I will return to replay it someday next year. As for Noah & Mio, I love their chemistry together. The dynamic between the 2 was amazing with scenes that made me chuckle, and as well as feeling happy & sad from the later chapters. This romance didn’t felt forced or anything, it felt natural & I loved it. You can tell that this 2 were meant to be together since they share some things in common. I think Noah & Mio just might be my favorite video game couple ever, I just love these 2 characters! And that ending hit me so hard since it was a bittersweet ending! 😭 Anyway, great video! 😉👍

[@darkpyro786]

Hey, you're really good at this video essay thing. Everytime these characters interacted, all six of them, all I could say was "Wow, that's good writing". Glad to see someone break it down so well. I see way more subscribers in your future. Also the thumbnail is beautiful, good job!

[@xanderscut]

Thank you thank you thank you from the bottom of my heart. So sweet of you, glad you enjoyed!

[@Kuuribro]

This helped me see a few things I missed in the earlier game! When I played this I streamed it, so I was bouncing all over the place and talking a lot, and Mio never really started grabbing my attention until the stress convo + flute exchange in the forest. I'll have to keep an eye out when I go through NG+. Wish I'd seen this the day it came out, cause now I'm a week out from the ending and my ABSOLUTELY SOUL SHREDDED EMOTIONAL RAWNESS Has had a chance to calm down and I kinda have to talk in a more tempered way, and all I wanna do is be passionate and gush about this series that means so much to me. (Xeno 2 is the game that made me pick my life up and move across the world to hopefully get to work with them in the future, so I'm so so happy to see that Xeno 3 is delivering so hard and landing so well with everybody. ) Gets a sub from me and I vote for Poppi or Nia for a future vid!

[@4daptability991]

I stumbled upon it randomly, but I was glad to have read Le Guin's "The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas" before playing Xenoblade Chronicles 3. To break down an already short story, a fictional utopian town was able to exist only because one small child was tortured indefinitely in the town's only locked door. Those curious about the room's contents were able to see the child, on the condition that they would not interfere. Being exposed to the ethical conundrum, most of those who entered fled the town. In Xenoblade 3, M absolutely experienced a similar dilemma after the numerous lives N had taken, and had to walk away from him. She wanted an eternity with him, but not at the cost of others' sufferings.

[@SamAdamsDesigns]

Definitely just stayed up way too late finishing this and teared up a little bit… beautiful story and really engaging gameplay. I loved how they trickled the battle mechanics in throughout the game so it was never overwhelming

[@superstar1thechannel928]

Bro that Shulk joke💀💀 great video you have earned yourself a subscriber

[@elisevanbeethoven]

nice pfp bro

[@josephjohnson9295]

Yup, Chapter 5's end is absolutely the peak of the game's story. It was fun to watch your video and all the little details you noticed!

[@kantoemblem1745]

Another banger video, my friend! I think you hit the nail on the head as usual. The dynamics in this game are honestly goals for a writer such as myself, especially Noah and Mio's. Keep up the great work! 👍

[@lloydwolfeun]

Really great video! Xenoblade 3 has its fair share of issues, but the many things it gets right, it gets REALLY right. Noah and Mio are among those: two great characters with a believable and touching relationship. I think you perfectly explained what makes these two so special. Keep up the good work!

[@Snugboy]

I MADE A CAMEO! LET'S GOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Great job mate! I know I say this every time but your videos just get better and better. The editing and writing and analysis are just getting so good and you are just so great. Loved your breakdown of the best part of Xenoblade 3. Just the best aspect of that narrative and your analysis was incredible. GOOD JOB!!! Although, "Time for the writer's to shift gears" Disappointed with the lack of "sHifTIng InTO sEcONd GeaR!!!!" Also omg GPS likes HSM 2 he really is based wow

[@xanderscut]

THANK YOU SNUG!!! Also what the hell how did I miss the opportunity for that joke 😭 HSM2 gang rise up

[@coldjolteon5799]

I just finished the game yesterday, and the ending broke my heart I love these two together so much and your video just rehashed everything I love about them. Brilliant job

[@reality3214]

This is the third time watching this I cannot have enough of this! THIS IS SO GOOD

[@xanderscut]

Blows my mind that people watch my stuff at all let alone 3 times!!! Thank you so so much! ❤️

[@reality3214]

@@xanderscut I can’t wait for your next video to be out. You are doing such a great job at this. Truly a legend. I liked xenoblade 3 before this video and after this, I love it even more! Thank you for enhancing my xenoblade 3 experience

[@rhettmitchell]

Thanks for playing out the prison scene, now I have moisturizer in my eye

[@neku2741]

Replaying this again just to see their relationship grows in real time. I wasn't really paying attention because of so many things going on the first playthrough.

[@PoPo-qp8zq]

I still can't get over how beautiful the scene where they exchange their flutes.

[@bionmccool]

I feel like I'm going to see this guy get very popular soon

[@ateliermayo7528]

I like how the game is about hope and equipping us exactly that as we need it for us to cling for a sliver of hope that they would make a dlc where they meet again.

[@naotohex]

Honestly Mio and Noahs character dynamic is what made this game so special to me. The game is held together by these two and honestly im 100% fine with it because of how well executed it was.

[@owenicewater9704]

When N tried to make Noah send her off I broke my fucking controller I wish that I was joking

[@aron6613]

"Hopefully my analysis are at least a little bit entertaining to watch" Bro you made me cry and laugh at the same time you snuffin mudder!

[@vulblhotdiessfi]

Jesus christ this is the best and most fantastically edited/produced video about Xenoblade Chronicles 3 since it's release. Good job, you should be proud of yourself :D

[@xanderscut]

Thank you so much for the kind words! Thrilled that you enjoyed the video ❤

[@vulblhotdiessfi]

@@xanderscut LOL I should be the one thanking YOU, you made my afternoon :)

[@ToonLink1672]

I absolutely loved this video you made. When the game was announced one of the things I looked forward to was character analyses. Noah and Mio are my favorite characters in any piece of fiction, not just video games..

[@lylatfox4]

I want to sidetrack about the whole underwhelming villain thing, since it's a common sentiment. there's atleast 26 of them. I don't need to know their sad backstory or how they have some depth of you look closer, no, I want them to be evil so I can go and beat them up and so I can love mio punching the shit out of them in frustration, their role in the story is clear, a bunch of old people abusing their power to make people do their bidding in order to keep the status quo. I find the more intriguing aspect is their relationship with their colonies, some of them are basically tyrants while others try to avoid conflict with ouroborus and some even have relatively fine relationships with their colonies like colony iota

[@The_Vible]

Oh yeah I suppose so. Just three egos to represent origin and hires those that want to prolong the current state of the world. Its simple and even though the main villain doesn't have the depth that the other games main villains do; D, J and N make up for it

[@bambangtales2717]

Or the Colony 15!

[@Leiliel1]

Yeah. Moebius, to me, were deliberately made shallow, because they're embodiments of the status quo - something so unrelentingly horrible that any sympathy afforded to motives to continue it would come off as making excuses. So they didn't try, except for the core trio of D, J, and N, while indicating Z isn't really a person who has motives beyond a bugged program.

[@renren47618]

I think that D deserved to be more of a Metal Face that would constantly kill important people and be a nemesis tho, or J But i really liked J's end, meanwhile N and M were amazing in every aspect, except that M deserved a little more screentime (but what we saw was aleardy nice)

[@angeldude101]

@@renren47618 While it wasn't really her, I pretty much went out of my way at the beginning of Chapter 6 to get as much time with Mio in M's armor as I could. In addition, I pretty much always keep Dominion Flower on her in honor of M. M is probably my favourite character and it is a shame she didn't get more time in the spotlight, getting overshadowed by N most of the time outside of her boss fight, which wasn't really against her at all reading between the lines, but was actually against Mio since the two had already switched.

[@deltawind.]

Spectacular video. I’m so glad we’re getting videos on X3 now and this is definitely one of the best thus far.

[@xanderscut]

AHHH MAN you absolute legend! Thank you so so much and so happy you enjoyed!

[@Paradox1012]

I think all of them are good in diffrent ways. Really weird to think about, cant really think of another trilogy that have good merits that are completely independent of one another ,and yet are all connected in some way as a trilogy, that's kind of what they were going for I think and it definitely shows in both good and bad ways. Sure alot of people have gripes about the pace of the game and wildly diffrnet opinions about the story, but I think it was like that for 1 and 2 before anyway lol.

[@ultimatedumbass4640]

@@Paradox1012 100% agreed

[@TehVaporSnake]

Agree wholeheartedly that the character writing in 3 is definitely the strongest point of 3. Great video.

[@TehVaporSnake]

That soliloquy Noah gives at the end gives me goosebumps just thinking about it.

[@DavidHosey1]

Probably the strongest, tho everything else about the writing is right up there too. These stories really are top tier, not just for game but for fiction in general

[@renren47618]

This game is probably the first JRPG that makes me think that these characters could be actual people in real life and not only fictional characters, all of them felt so realistical in the way they talk, think and etc. Even Z that it's a concept is kind of a personification from things that all of us fear and think about This game is really smart and mature compared to a genre that it's mostly for shounen anime fans, and even tho i like anime, it was really a breath of fresh air a JRPG like this one Apparently Nier is similiar and i'm so hyped to Switch launch Edit: This also kind of falls with Persona too, but i think that Persona characters in the main story are kind of animey too, and they get deeper with the social links, while in XC3 the main quest is deep and the side quests are more animey, and no, none of what i said in this entire comment is a flaw to this game or anything

[@DavidHosey1]

@@renren47618 agree with this a ton, and this honestly applies to the previous two games too (even with the cringe humor at the beginning of 2). The stories and characters are lovingly crafted and fully realized that it really elevates the game as not just a good game but a good work of fiction

[@AwakenedRAGEJustin]

The fanbase: so who did rex choose? Monolith: *Y E S*

[@GameCrafter8261]

I saw this video long ago but I didnt finish the story until today. Now I can say the same as in the Pyra and Mythra video. Amazing video and very good edited!

[@domhyrule]

I like how long it took. They didn't just fall for each other immediately, it had to fester and grow

[@GlacierFox523]

I’m still sad about the ending despite how good it is. I was hoping the worlds would combine not split apart as it would be interesting to see where things would go with both Kevas and Agnus technology mixed

[@potatoqueen5248]

This game makes me want what noah and Mio have so bad. I cried over them so many times I lost count. This game doesn’t just hit you in the feels; it downright obliterates your heart and I love it.

[@luniatelier]

great video 😭😭 i love noahmio so much they're so good...

[@Super_Spectral]

10:14 But you forgot about Moebius D. Ride! Jokes aside, I think Noah and Mio’s relationship is the best one I’ve ever seen in a video game by a long shot. I loved seeing these two grow alongside each other over the course of this wild ride. Spoiler warning: It makes the ending where they are separated all the more heart-wrenching

[@sunaboshi3664]

The scene after the credits fills you with hope though you've gotta admit

[@milesmusic824]

so well written, glad people loved this game as much as I did!

[@lumi4178]

Man, even the beginning seconds of Where We Belong (the song that plays in the final cutscene) made me tear up. Xenoblade music is the best at bringing out the emotions in people, I swear

[@bozodluffy1818]

Dude that last scene literally emotionally broke me for about 30 minutes, ugly crying the whole time

[@robertomacetti7069]

the random star wars quote out of nowhere killed me good job

[@UncleYohta]

a lot of what they don't say is said through their eyes. the up close eye shots are the best.

[@monasburritos6261]

I just stumbled upon this video and it’s such a good video

[@housequay]

Never before has a single song made me so emotional as almost every time Mio and Noah played their flutes to send someone off. I dunno what it is but that melody and the connection it has to both love and death made my eyes tear up a couple times through the game. The scene itself didn't do that at all, it's just that song that really strikes me and I don't know why. Love those two characters so much.

[@MUSQUIZanimation]

Awesome video! And you gave me a bit of closure too. Haha.

[@CantSleepWithoutZopiclone]

Great analysis. I just hope they find each other again. Noah and Mio deserve a happy ending :(

[@reahslademhA]

This game made me want to start a family. That scene at the maternity ward literally changed me. It woke me up to my humanity. Maybe this sounds insanely hyperbolic but it genuinely made me think like, “what the fuck am I even doing over here?” Look at that baby! I want that baby!

[@keeysOST]

I get what you mean. I genuinely felt a lot of existential crisis during this game, but the good kind lol.

[@CantSleepWithoutZopiclone]

Same goes for me. Im 35 and that scene was so emotional and significant to a personal level, because I'm a woman, I'm running out of time, and I don't what to do 'cause the things in my country sucks, I don't want to bring a child in these conditions. This game broke me in so many levels and made me to rethink my life goals. Monolith is just art and heart.

[@brandon9976]

Wake yo ass up. Kids gone hold you back unless you ready

[@reahslademhA]

@@brandon9976 I’m ready

[@cyrrus_lite2796]

I saved this vid around 7 days ago, and now 20 minutes ago I’ve finally beaten it. BUT WE STILL GOT MORE COMING WOOOOOOOOO CANT WAIT FOR NEW YEARS EVE NEXT YEAR. Plus yes I legit had to hit the home button to cry for 30 minutes straight. My girlfriend at the brink like that and genuinely that made the scene so much sadder, just lost hope in things and just hoped I got better after she’s gone. But she’s making it out, slowly but surely. Thank you for making this, It’s truly amazing.

[@vivid8979]

I really like how grounded the story of Xenoblade 3 and how consistent it is in regards of pacing and such.. Like sure there's no Dickson/Zanza reveal or Coffee and Milk to Klaus reveal but the amount of mystery and struggles they introduced to the players feels right at home just like how this video discussed the struggle of Noa and Mio... But not just that, almost every characters in this game even the NPCs have depth into them. In colonies they discuss strife, doubt, fear and agony, you can feel and immerse yourself in different problems the world showcases.. Thru-out the runtime there's little to no unneccesary fillers which breaks the pace (A major problem in the first 2 games) but they're reserved in side quests.. Everyone criticize the villains is kinda weak? And I kinda agree because in the beginning they feel like this Omnipresent, All-Knowing, Mind-controlling and can teleport everywhere type of being but for some reason they just let the Ouroboros chip away thru their ranks and colonies leaving them cornered in the Origin... Makes me feel like they are just means as a nuisance for the heroes rather than a real threat.. Since only N and M and Z (Maybe a bit of X?) really pushed the party into their limits.. I do hope they kinda made the other consuls more of a wall for the party..

[@okeatama]

Just watched through the whole game (I know I'm 6 months late), and man I have rewatched the ending scene 10 times now and I still cry watching it. It is so bittersweet, but at the same time on a good note that they will continue with a bright future ahead of them instead of endless battles. Thanks for the great analysis of Noah and Mio, really helps me through the infamous post-game depression. Though the antagonists (Mobeus) are all boring save for a few of them, something can be said that by the end credit sequence, we as the players have some thoughts whether it is better to stay in the forever now, so these 3 pairs can stay together. They all have developed their relationship so much, that they're basically unconfessed lovers at best, platonic/besties at worst (Noah and Mio are lovers though). Rewinding time means they will be separated for who knows how long across worlds, and no guarantees if they will even remember each other, essentially a reset button to their relationships. It's fascinating how by the end the players have some second thoughts on the villains' ideals. As Melia said, everyone has a Mobeus inside of them.

[@jedgamesguy]

This is an incredible video essay. So well edited, your writing is great, and your delivery is on point. You've made me think about the game in so many different ways and for that I'm very thankful. I realised the writing was very good early on but the layers and subtleties were almost lost on me until I watched your video! Can't wait to see what you come up with next. I'm starting out making video essays too, and you've inspired me like crazy. So it's doubly impactful.

[@xanderscut]

DUDE THANK YOU! Its comments like these that completely make my day. I am thrilled that you enjoyed the video to such a level and all your compliments are so greatly appreciated. It blows my mind that my stuff has managed to inspire people to make their own, seriously so cool! Best of luck with your channel, I know you're gonna smash it!

[@jedgamesguy]

@@xanderscut Happy to have made your day, because you definitely made mine. It made me reflect on Noah and Mio’s relationship all over again, and I imagine. Your writing was perfect, balancing humour, levity and appreciation of beauty! But as you said; being a prisoner to this game ain’t all that bad! Your videos are great, so they should inspire thousands more people too. I hope I’m not the only one. Really looking forward to hearing your take on other stuff too! As for mine… I really hope so, I greatly appreciate it! I’m new to making video essays but adaptation never hurt anyone. So far… making the scripts a little less wooden and making recordings better should do.

[@Adam_Zielinski]

Better late then never but bloody great video mate!

[@totallyseriousgamer]

The amount of work and passion you put in your videos really shows. It's criminal you're so underrated, keep up the good work 👍

[@xanderscut]

Such a sweet comment ❤️ Thanks a million times!

[@tabris95]

I ugly cackled at "What are you, a BIRD??" 🤣

[@dragonmaster1500]

One thing I really love about this game is, while you can tell that Noah and Mio are the main leads, all of the party get a chance to actively participate in the story from the beginning. Beyond that, we get to see everyone interact in 'slice of life' or quite moments as part of the story itself without the pacing being harmed. The campsite discussions which take the place of Heart to Hearts are nice, but having the smaller character moments as part of the main plot actually made it so that I felt like I connected more with the characters. 1:16 Cat girls are the best and you know it. 7:10 "Whatever Life is lost, I won't let you shoulder it all alone." 7:14 Those ear Physics though. I love the way that they can actually act as an indicator of her mood. The Jail sequence was really well put together, that and the homecoming/flashback are the things that destroyed my emotions the most. Also, Mio with long hair is based. This is a pretty good analysis, not gonna lie. Have a like and a sub.

[@GreyShadowUchiha]

Finished the game just yesterday for the first time (110+ hrs on hard, god haven’t been this engrossed in a while with a game). Thanks for highlighting which is by far the best part and driving force behind this outstanding game in such a concise video!! god, i LOOOOOVE these two

[@ArinJager1]

dude... duuude... You know that song "A Step Away" (one of the two vocal tracks of this game's soundtrack)... it makes so much sense, the lyrics I mean... when it plays in the game, and who's "singing" it (M is)... _mind blown_

[@SuperJacques96]

holy shit, the comment about Shulk being a bird with the water thing caught me off guard lol.