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[delishcaek]

Looks amazing. I love it. Can't wait for it!

Am surprised that it's another Blade game, though. I thought I heard the saga was done, but am not complaining. This will be great.

 

[Zuzu]

I expected the graphics to be better

 

[Holammer]

Okay not at all what I was expecting but looks cool. The world is going to be on the inside of a sphere? Interesting.

O'Neill cylinder maybe, or a scaled up McKendree one.

 

[Danjin44]

It's Xenoblade Persona lol. I hope they fleshed out the school system

The title is Genesis, so it's the prequel? Maybe it's about the Zohar?

We need 2 hours long Luxin analysis video.

 

[NanaMiku]

I expected the graphics to be better

IIRC Xenoblade 2 reveal was also pretty bad. I'm sure they'll brush up the visual.

 

[Lorianus]

Is this what Switch 2 Flagship games are going to look from this point forward ?, because holy - 2015 called they want their image quality, assets and textures back.

 

[Kataploom]

Another GOTY for me. Monolith Soft, the unmatched developers

 

[alf717]

The upgrade announcements were long awaited but the reveal of Genesis send the hype thrusters to maximum.

 

[NanaMiku]

The upgrade announcements were long awaited but the reveal of Genesis send the hype thrusters to maximum.

Finally, a reason to buy Switch 2.

 

[Seomel]

Thank god for monolith with 1-3 upgrades and this. Finally they can show switch 2 devs how to make visually good games

 

[MagiusNecros]

GAF be like

 

[Werewolf Jones]

I miss when the Xeno series was pretentious science fiction clashing with Christianity. Now we got Halo Record of the Lodoss War.

 

[Seomel]

Is this what Switch 2 Flagship games are going to look from this point forward ?, because holy - 2015 called they want their image quality, assets and textures back.

Please show me jrpg from 2015 that looks like this or better

 

[Saber]

The biggest announcement out of the Direct imo. Loved the art direction.

 

[Fake]

Probably the best part of the show.

 

[kevboard]

but will it be called Xenoblade Mega Drive in europe and japan?

 

[Northeastmonk]

one thing that threw me off is the stupid team/squad vibe. Whatever happened to meeting your comrades along the way? I assume they've never heard about sex either. That was when I stopped playing XB3. I want to like it but I haven't really been impressed by anything other than the environments and the monsters.

 

[Danjin44]

I assume they've never heard about sex either. That was when I stopped playing XB3

????Thats because in XC3 characters didn't born in natural way and dont live long.

 

[mèx]

Seems like Saito is not the main chara designer this time.

 

[German Shocks]

Is this what Switch 2 Flagship games are going to look from this point forward ?, because holy - 2015 called they want their image quality, assets and textures back.

I honestly thought this looked like a PS Vita game, lol

Spot on.

 

[MagiusNecros]

Genesis is probably gonna be the aftermath of XB3/Future Redeemed. Those that know. You know.

Kind of adds some bitter context to Chapter 13 of XCX as well.

I'm looking forward to it. Hope they keep the Persona High School stuff to a minimum.

 

[Danjin44]

Genesis is probably gonna be the aftermath of XB3/Future Redeemed. Those that know. You know.

You mean the new earth.

 

[mèx]

NVM translation seems to be wrong.

 

[Northeastmonk]

????Thats because in XC3 characters didn't born in natural way and dont live long.

I think it goes back to Western culture because that type of revelation usually added some sorta lewdness to it. So naturally, it wasn't perceived with a great sense of clarity. I don't mind intelligent or subtle hints without exposure. I was just thrown off by it. The pacing threw me off. Long dialogue heavy scenes with a lot of context. While I want to jump in and grind to the next series of bosses or enemies.

 

[MagiusNecros]

You mean the new earth.

It'll be Wild if the XCX crew shows up

 

[Signalis]

I'm sorry, I love all the Xenoblade game. But this just looks like garbage

 

[IAmRei]

hollow earth is cool, it looks promising
i wonder who in Neogaf wonders xeno in this direct, their wish come true wohooo

 

[GravityMan]

The pink-haired lady reminds me of Juna from Trails of Cold Steel 3.

 

[Danjin44]

I need to rewatch the trailer but so far no Nopons.

 

[cormack12]

I'm sorry, I love all the Xenoblade game. But this just looks like garbage

Thank fuck someone else feels this way. Sauna buddies?

 

[_Ex_]

I think those graphics suck ass. I honestly expect better graphics than that out of Switch 2.

Remember Monolith pulled this off with the Wii U:



When docked the Switch 2 is about 9 times more powerful than the Wii U. We should be seeing far more impressive graphics out of Switch 2 games than we're seeing. Except that costs money and time, and if developers can get away with lackluster graphics well, they will do so. Aside from the unimpressive graphics, I didn't see anything intriguing gameplay-wise or plot-wise at all in that trailer. If it wasn't named Xenoblade and was instead had some generic JRPG name, I doubt too many would have any hype at all. Except for desperately thirsty Switch 2 owners I guess.

 

[fallingdove]

The most generic Xenoblade game I have ever seen.

School of something or other - Check
Dragons - Check
Indistinct Character Design - Check
Indistinct Open World w/ Giant rock structures in the background - Check

Coming from Xenoblade 3 with its unique character design and story, this is a pretty sad display.

 

[yet_another_alt]

It doesn't look bad like what some people are saying but the style and character designs don't feel consistent with the series. Then again it's not a numbered entry and is titled Genesis so maybe that's intentional.

 

[Signalis]

Thank fuck someone else feels this way. Sauna buddies?

 

[Exentryk]

 

[mèx]

The soundtrack that enriches your adventure is being created by a team of composers led by Yasunori Mitsuda, joined by Mariam Abounnasr and Manami Kiyota. The acclaimed choir ANÚNA also lends its voices to the music.

The gang is back. No ACE+ though? It would be a shame if Kenji Hiramatsu is not composing, his tracks were absolute bangers.

 

[MagiusNecros]

I think main negative is I am not feeling the character designs too much. But it's early.

It does look like Monolithsoft played a little bit too much FE:3H and said I want my game to be that.

And of course we need to know about how the game plays. No actual combat gameplay was shown in the trailer.

 

[mèx]

To nobody's surprise, the director is Takahashi of course.

 

[Danjin44]

The scale of this game is gonna be crazy!

 

[PeteBull]

Seems like Saito is not the main chara designer this time.

To surprise of no1, yuck ;/
WTF are my mechs and giant swords =/

 

[Warspite]

Good to see its looks like an entire original Xenoblade story. Not all Xenoblade games need to be linked.

The 3rd game should have been the DL expanded and the main game its own thing, no need to link it to 1 or 2.

 

[PeteBull]

TLDR- 0 compalains with graphic fidelty or IQ/30fps since its openworld game on switch2, 2021 entry lvl nvidia tech.
What i dont like here is female protag/ magic academy storyline, would rather prefer male with big sword or fist fighter instead.

 

[MagiusNecros]

Good to see its looks like an entire original Xenoblade story. Not all Xenoblade games need to be linked.

You're funny

 

[The_hunter]

Xenoblade three houses

 

[GateofD]

Have to move up Xenoblade X up the backlog list.
I don't care how weak the graphics may look at all.

 

[falling into hell]

Serious question, does anyone want to play as a 16-year old anime girl with pink hair?

Yeah the modern audiences.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

Some fair criticisms and dislike of some of the artistic choices.

But Takahasi and the Mitsuda made 3 great and memorable games with XC1-3 and wonderful music and I expect this to be the same.

I expect the final product to be much more polished as well. Still a ways away.

 

[GateofD]

16 year old anime girl with pink hair > laudry any day

 

[Madjaba]

I was expecting more from Monolith with the Switch 2 hardware. Incredible how Falcom with their small team and many projects at once still outdo these devs

What games are you comparing this with ?
No Falcom game has the scope of any Xenoblade game.

 

[sigmaZ]

Well, this is certainly one of the trailers I have ever seen in my life.