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Amazing Story and Great Game Play

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: November 29, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This RPG has one of the most intricate and interesting storylines I have ever played. You are introduced to a number of characters with complex storylines and realistic emotions. I would go into more detail, but i don't want to give any away. But let's just say that it involves warring nations, genetic engineering, and the destruction of GOD. One of the interesting aspects of the game, however, is the fighting style. Unlike the Final Fantasy Games, or Star Ocean types, this fighting style involves three types of attacks: strong medium and weak. Through combinations of attacks, you can create special moves that deal extra damage. Also, fighting occurs either in hand to hand combat or in gears, which are giant fighting machines that have limited fuel. I don't know what else to say, but trust me that you will not regret playing this game. Also, this game takes awhile, but it's a blast. The unique fighting style also adds a lot to the game and the animated sequences enrich the story.

A great hit/must play!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: June 25, 2003
Author: Amazon User

When I first heard of this game, I didn't think it was appealing or that it would be any good. Well, when my cousin bought it and I played it, I was hooked and had to have it! It kept me glued to my seat right up until I finished the game. With all the side items to find and mini-games to play, Xenogears has a very high replay value! I recommend it to all hard-core gamers (especially RPG fans)!

Incredible game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: May 07, 2002
Author: Amazon User

THIS is what games should be modeled after, at least in terms of plot. It's engaging, imaginative, and considering the sci-fi/fantasy setting it takes place in, believible. Add to it remarkable gameplay and stunning music from one of the masters, and what is created is perhaps the best RPG of all time (it's easily on par with Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy VI).

The plot, while too complex and confusing to put here, is the focus of the game. While the game borrows from many RPG cliches, it does so with a deft touch. The changes in all the characters happen slowly and naturally. Nothing is forced. Fei is by far one of the more interesting protagonists in RPG history. But the villains are by far the most interesting characters.

Unlike many villains in most video games, the ones in Xenogears do not represent a monolithic structure. Thankfully, there are several different factions at play here, some under the guise of other enemies, others working for themselves. They all have their own personalities and motivations, creating an interesting tapestry of obstacles to overcome, all the while asking the player if they actually are the enemies of the game. They represent the multi-faceted goodness that is Xenogears.

Philosophically, this game is incredible. It asks questions about pretty much everything, but leaves it up to the player to come up with the answers (for the most part). The questions it raises about religion are particularly interesting today, given world and national news.

That's not to say the game is boring. While it's long (60 - 80 hours of play the first time through), there's plenty of action. It's a good thing, then, that the combat system is the most engaging I've ever played. It's simple, yet powerful, and above all, elegant.

The only things wrong in the game are some errors in translation, dated graphics, and the fact that the plot can be muddlesome the first time through. It's like a good novel. Play it once to get the general idea, then play it again and again to get the details. You won't be disappointed.

THE BEST GAME EVER

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: January 05, 2003
Author: Amazon User

this game is up there with final fantasy's! i think its even past that this game is a must buy for any gamer who wants a tough but yet wonderful game it has every element in the game that would make anyone want to buy it! love, religoun and that comes in a lot it is so enteresting what squaresoft could come up with! GEt this game if i say anymore i may spoil the game!

Outstanding RPG Overall

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: July 16, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I must get out to all you RPG gamers that this game may not be for newer players of its genre, but it's rather for more oldschool, devoted RPG players to whom graphics are not an issue. Yes, the graphics in Xenogears are lacking, but its deeply intricate and well written story is more than enough to compensate. I would have to say that the storyline for Xenogears has piqued my interest more than any other game I had ever played, RPG or otherwise, and I really commend the Xenogears team for its great work. Another reason this game may not be for all players is also because of its story. The story behind the game is a little sacreligious in many ways, as it tends to put a little backspin into your beliefs in "God" and the origin of the human race. It's very serious and complicated with many adult themes, so many that it was almost never released into the United States. Nevertheless, the story is very awe-inspiring and very well thought out.

Aside from the storyline, the battle style is also very innovative, even if it is turn-based and based on the all-too-familiar level-up system. Its combo attack style is a nice change in the battle system that I've not seen in any other game, not even Xenosaga, the game's rumored prequal. The battle graphics seem lacking as well, and I believe that is because it's based off the larger scale of graphics used for the gears, hence, the granular appearance of the characters. However, this is an old game, and it isn't expected to have top-of-the-line graphics.

Overall, this is a great game for those RPG gamers who are more more familiar with oldschool games, as well as those who like a good storyline. It's my alltime classic favorite.

The BEST RPG of all time

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: July 15, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I will only state 3 reasons why it is good although i could go on forever and I only have 1 complaint period. Reasons I like it: 1) The characters are well developed. 2) The story is a masterpiece. 3) The fighting system is great. As for my sole complaint, the last disc is 2 hours of reading text at the begining and then time to go to the final boss. But it would have been worse if they had you actually do the stuff because there was no fighting happening during that time. It was the time of peace if you will. Well it IS the BEST RPG OF ALL TIME! Buy it. PS2 has yet to have a good RPG released for it.

DEFINETELY AMAZING

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: March 31, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I don't know how to say it, but some other reviewers have already said it. This game is DA BOMB!!! The story is the best!!! The characters are memorable!!! Want me to go on?!

Well anyhow, I can probably give you an idea on how the game starts.

Alright, the game starts with an anime CG movie(pretty dang good looking, but the dubbing is a little off, but still pretty good)showing people on a transport ship trying to cease the problem they're having, then after, we are shown a young man named Fei Fong Wong in a village, Lahan Village, painting a picture. He's having fun and decides to take a break. He goes out to hear news of his two friends, Alice and Timothy are getting married, and he decides to help out, but Alices little brother, Dan, doesn't like Timothy all that much and he doesn't want him to marry her. After going to see Alice, she asks Fei to go up to the village doctor on the mountain to get something. After this, Fei decides to stay for dinner because the doc's wifes cooking is the best. As he is going home, machines suddenly start flying into the village and chaos is breaking out. Citan helps out Fei by going to the village and helping out the injured. When they get there, they run into Timothy and Alice. They tell them to get out and to safety. They do that, but then, Timothy comes back for something and is in the line of fire of one of the machines. Will Timothy die from being in the line of fire in the middle of all the chaos? Find out by playing the most amazing RPG ever, Xenogears.

A monster of a game that has the Best RPG storyline EVER

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: March 10, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game is a RPG that some will love with all thier hearts, and others will despise. Its not Final Fantasy VII. Final Fantasy VII is known as the game that made RPG's cool. With Flashy graphics, an epic world saving plot, and at that time, unparalled graphics, It hooked people that had originally never previously touched the genere. But For old school rpg's, those that played and finished the FFIV hard type, those that finished the first phantasy star, those that had been playing these kind of games since mario cleaned his first pipe, It was a shallow experience. Characters had nowhere near the amount of depth of Final Fantasy VI, the combat was very much simplified, so was much of the gameplay. Xenogears was the answer too the oldschoolers complaints. And prayers.

With a sprawling, twisting, multi-tyred storyline that just added twist after twist, revealing layer after layer of imaginitive, well thought out, well developed characters. It had a simplistic, yet involving combat system that revealed more depth as the game progressed. Yasunori Mitsuda composed what is considered too be his best work for the musical score. The graphics, eh, were up and down. but always always got the emotion accross.

But back too what old school RPG gamers loved about this game. A DEEP DEEP DEEP storyline that just would not quit surprising, shocking, and entertaining you. Characters in this game had unparalled depth, the story was a work of pure beauty, that deserved to be on a bestseller list. Never before Had I gotten so attatched too Video game characters. It was something I personally had started playing rpg's for, from Fei's seemingly good guy nature, yet monstorously troubled past; too Barts brash nature conflicting with his responsibilities too his people. Too Dans thirst for vengence against fei, there is a sense of drama and emotional pull that cannot be denied. And there was a pretty cool game underneath it all too boot.

But I feel I must warn some people. This game was nearly banned from western shores due too its religious tones. Religion in this game does draw many paralells too christianity. and It is not really represented favorably. Faye we find out early in the game, is the one destined too kill god. and he does do so by the games end... i wont spoil things, but if you are offended by religious, and perhaps unfavorable religious themes in fiction. Do yourself a favor and stay away from this game.

Those that prefer a simpler, yet dazzing experience swear by FFVII, those that desire complexity in gameplay worship Final fantasy tactics, and those that want too experience great fiction know that the king of storylines walks tall and shakes the heavens, in one VERY cool mech. Your enjoyment of this Video game will depend on why you play RPG's. I personally play too read cool works of fiction while plaing fun games. So this game ranks as my Favorite RPG of all time. Towering even above FFIX, Suikoden, and Final Fantasy Tactics. If however, you just want glitzy graphics at the cost of some story and gameplay depth, go for FFX, or even seven. Both are great games... but do have thier drawbacks in my book.

But thats just my opinion, I could be wrong

My favorite RPG of all time

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: November 11, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Xenogears is one of the best RPG that I have ever played. The unique use of anime, romance, tragedy, and music all come together to create a great gaming experience. This story has a lot of plot twists and every time that you think that you might have discovered some truth in the game, you get surprised when you find out more details that you were not previously aware of.

The music is great and I enjoyed it so much that I got the soundtrack. All the main characters in the game have their unique histories and perspectives that keep the story going. Expect to spend about 80 to 100 hours to complete this one.

Second To Final Fantasy

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: June 28, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This is the second best RPG that I have played on the Playstation, the only better RPG being Final Fantasy 7. Much like FInal Fantasy, Xenogears has excellant graphics and an amazing storyline. Xenogears is another one of those RPG games that will keep you busy playing for at least a couple of weeks, if not more. If you're looking for another great Playstation RPG this is it!

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