Limi
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is one of the best JRPGs released to date.
It respects and honours its predecessors, offering laughter, thrills and an adventure that will stay with me for the rest of my life.
It respects and honours its predecessors, offering laughter, thrills and an adventure that will stay with me for the rest of my life.
This review contains spoilers
Haven't enjoyed a JRPG this much since Octopath 2.
I can't recommend it if you haven't played the rest of the series unfortunately, or atleast 7 + Gaiden (even still you'll be missing out on A LOT).
The combat is a step up in every possible way from 7 and I absolutely love RGG for this. I got into every encounter I could just because of how much fun I was having with the combat.
Some wonderful story beats and themes were explored, and it made me teary eyed a few times throughout.
I firmly believe the last chapter could have been split into 2-3 more chapters, and expand a bit on some characters and plotlines.
I'm giving this a 5/5 because a few games touch me emotionally like this one did, even if you could argue that in the storytelling department, it's predecessor was better.
In 9 days, I spent 65 hours playing it and I enjoyed every minute.
I can't recommend it if you haven't played the rest of the series unfortunately, or atleast 7 + Gaiden (even still you'll be missing out on A LOT).
The combat is a step up in every possible way from 7 and I absolutely love RGG for this. I got into every encounter I could just because of how much fun I was having with the combat.
Some wonderful story beats and themes were explored, and it made me teary eyed a few times throughout.
I firmly believe the last chapter could have been split into 2-3 more chapters, and expand a bit on some characters and plotlines.
I'm giving this a 5/5 because a few games touch me emotionally like this one did, even if you could argue that in the storytelling department, it's predecessor was better.
In 9 days, I spent 65 hours playing it and I enjoyed every minute.
I am speechless. 10/10
2023
Love letter to turn based RPGs.
Peak combat system, amazing OST, stunning visuals (sucker for HD-2D), well written characters.
Personal GOTY so far.
Peak combat system, amazing OST, stunning visuals (sucker for HD-2D), well written characters.
Personal GOTY so far.
Peak Fiction.
2023
If you like Strategy RPGs, or are a fan of the previous games in the series (pre - Three Houses) you can't go wrong with Engage.
It's a visually beautiful package, packed with plenty of hours of phenomenal strategic gameplay.
However, I didn't feel connected to the world or characters like I did in Three Houses.
It's a visually beautiful package, packed with plenty of hours of phenomenal strategic gameplay.
However, I didn't feel connected to the world or characters like I did in Three Houses.
This is my first time playing Ishin, but I have played all other localized entries in the series & spinoffs besides 5,6 and Dead Souls.
I loved my time with this, and while I do have some minor complains, overall it's a superb entry and one of my favourites in the series.
Initially I was a bit put off by the combat and how overpowered the guns felt in the early game, but the more time I spent using the Wild Dancer style & Katana, I never looked back.
Combat is satisfying, and solid.
Originally, I was a bit put off by the combat demo, because it felt a lot less fluid than Lost Judgement did. However, after playing the full game, I can easily compare it with Yakuza 0's combat, which by itself is a great compliment.
Story is REALLY good, one of the best of the series imo.
If you like RGG games, I can't recommend this enough!
Main Story takes about 22~ hours if you don't focus on side objectives.
I loved my time with this, and while I do have some minor complains, overall it's a superb entry and one of my favourites in the series.
Initially I was a bit put off by the combat and how overpowered the guns felt in the early game, but the more time I spent using the Wild Dancer style & Katana, I never looked back.
Combat is satisfying, and solid.
Originally, I was a bit put off by the combat demo, because it felt a lot less fluid than Lost Judgement did. However, after playing the full game, I can easily compare it with Yakuza 0's combat, which by itself is a great compliment.
Story is REALLY good, one of the best of the series imo.
If you like RGG games, I can't recommend this enough!
Main Story takes about 22~ hours if you don't focus on side objectives.
2023
A visual & auditory delight that is unfortunately held back by bad design decisions.
How do they keep making games this good?
While I was hesitant seeing Kiryu return yet again, this game was 100% necessary to give more context to the events of 6&7. Eagerly awaiting to see the conclusion of his story in Infinite Wealth.
My only complain is that the combat feels like a step back from Lost Judgement.
While I was hesitant seeing Kiryu return yet again, this game was 100% necessary to give more context to the events of 6&7. Eagerly awaiting to see the conclusion of his story in Infinite Wealth.
My only complain is that the combat feels like a step back from Lost Judgement.
2023
Going in completely blind, my brain went through an experience, that's all I can say.
Pretty solid start to my 2024 gaming journey.
Pretty solid start to my 2024 gaming journey.
I want to be friends with Ichiban.
1995
It's no wonder people praise this as the pinnacle of the genre. This game was way ahead of its time. (wink wink)
What a journey. As someone who loved FFVII: Remake and had no prior knowledge of VII besides some general plot points, I was greatly looking forward to the continuation of "The Unknown Journey".
Rebirth, is for all intents and purposes a better game than Remake, in all aspects from the combat, to the side quests, to the exploration, but ultimately suffers from the exact same issues regarding the gameplay pacing.
While I loved what I played, the highs were really high, and the lows were quite low. I personally prefer having some clearer answers regarding story elements, but I understand that being the number 2 in a trilogy can be limiting in that regard.
Ultimately, I'd say Rebirth is a flawed masterpiece, exclusively based on the pacing issues.
Looking forward to Part 3.
Name prediction: Final Fantasy VII: Retribution
Rebirth, is for all intents and purposes a better game than Remake, in all aspects from the combat, to the side quests, to the exploration, but ultimately suffers from the exact same issues regarding the gameplay pacing.
While I loved what I played, the highs were really high, and the lows were quite low. I personally prefer having some clearer answers regarding story elements, but I understand that being the number 2 in a trilogy can be limiting in that regard.
Ultimately, I'd say Rebirth is a flawed masterpiece, exclusively based on the pacing issues.
Looking forward to Part 3.
Name prediction: Final Fantasy VII: Retribution
This review contains spoilers
I was SUPER excited for this and the prospect of Clive finally being the complete vessel. I was GIGA excited for the implications this would have had on the final stretch of the story.
They even went ouf ot their way to have Ultima speak to Clive during the DLC and comment on his acquisition of Leviathan.
Then I go and do the last mission again after finishing the DLC and… the game completely ignores the fact that Clive is now a complete vessel.
Eh… Leviathan’s OST is sick tho
The rating is purely for the content of the story, which was decent. But this could have been SO much more.
They even went ouf ot their way to have Ultima speak to Clive during the DLC and comment on his acquisition of Leviathan.
Then I go and do the last mission again after finishing the DLC and… the game completely ignores the fact that Clive is now a complete vessel.
Eh… Leviathan’s OST is sick tho
The rating is purely for the content of the story, which was decent. But this could have been SO much more.
2023
After coming back to this in 2024 with Season 4, I can say that it is a completely different game from Day 1. It is MUCH better and I am having a blast. Highly recommend it now.