Xenoblade Chronicles X Famitsu review translated
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 48 Comments
This week’s issue of Famitsu has one of the first reviews for Xenoblade Chronicles X. Among four editors, the RPG earned scores of 9, 9, 8, and 8.
It goes without saying that scores only tell part of the story. What did Famitsu actually say about the game? We now have a full translation of the Xenoblade Chronicles X verdict, so if you’d like to read up on the opinions of the different reviewers, read on below.
Xenoblade Chronicles X gameplay videos
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Several Xenoblade Chronicles X gameplay videos have come in thanks to YouTube user Dave Tsang. We’ve rounded them up below.
Xenoblade Chronicles X executive director on HD development and more
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Xenoblade Chronicles X is finally coming to Japan next week. With the game’s release so close, Joshin Web was able to ask director Tetsuya Takahashi about the Wii U game. We’ve now translated a few notable quotes.
One question has Takahashi being asked about Xenoblade Chronicles X’s development. In turn, he discusses the challenges working on an HD title for the first time.
He said:
An open world is a single phrase, but it wasn’t a simple thing to realize. As you know, it was our first HD title. The environment for development was drastically different compared to anything we had done before when it comes to distributing resources or formulating workloads. You can’t expect things to get done in a day and it finally took form as a result of many adjustments. There were many hardships, but it was worth the trouble as the gameplay turned out to be pleasant, even if I say so myself!
Update: Treehouse presentation – Xenoblade Chronicles X video showcase – full recording
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Update: Bumped to the top. Added in the Treehouse presentation below. It’s after the break due to auto-play.
Nintendo has now uploaded the full recording of today’s Xenoblade Chronicles X video showcase. Watch it below.
More: Monolith Soft, top, Xenoblade Chronicles X
Nintendo reconfirms that Xenoblade Chronicles X is due out “later this year” in North America
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With today’s Xenoblade Chronicles X presentation, some fans were hoping that we’d hear about a release date for the west. That definitely did not happen, but Nintendo did reconfirm its original, vague timeframe for release. Xenoblade Chronicles X will launch “later this year.” Beyond that, we have no idea when!
Xenoblade Chronicles X English continent names, Dolls are now “Skells”
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Update: Nintendo said during the Treehouse portion of the presentation that the localization is a work in progress. I have a feeling that the “Skells” name will stick (and probably the continent names as well), but keep that in mind!
During today’s Xenoblade Chronicles X presentation, Nintendo confirmed the English names of the game’s five continents. They are as follows:
Primordia (the first area)
Noctilum (the Forest of Nightglow)
Oblivia (the Valley of Oblivion)
Sylvalum (the Continent of White Trees)
Cauldros (the Continent of Black Steel)
The “Dolls”, which are Xenoblade Chronicles X’s mechs, are also getting a name change. They’ll be called “Skells” in the English version.
Xenoblade Chronicles X Nintendo Direct and Treehouse presentation live stream
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Technically this isn’t a Nintendo Direct, as Nintendo calls it a “video showcase”. In any case, we’ll go with that to make things easier.
Today’s Xenoblade Chronicles X broadcast will kick off at 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT / 7 PM in the UK / 8 PM in Europe. Don’t forget to stick around after it ends for an additional Treehouse presentation.
You can watch all of today’s Xenoblade Chronicles X goodness below. I’m not planning a live blog since the information will largely be rehash of what we’ve already covered extensively, but if we hear anything about something like a release date, it will be on the site immediately.
More: Monolith Soft, top, Xenoblade Chronicles X
Nintendo hosting Xenoblade Chronicles X video showcase tomorrow, Nintendo Treehouse session as well
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Nintendo has announced that a new “video showcase” will be held tomorrow for Xenoblade Chronicles X. Following that, there will be a Nintendo Treehouse: Live presentation featuring the game.
Nintendo’s presentation will kick off at 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT. You’ll be able to watch it here, though we’ll have a stream on the site as well. Keep in mind that the videos will be available in English only.
Source: Nintendo PR
More: Monolith Soft, top, Xenoblade Chronicles X
Xenoblade Chronicles X details – Kizunagram, online
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Xenoblade Chronicles X’s Japanese launch is just one week away, but Monolith Soft hasn’t stopped updating the game’s official website. The most recent content added to the page covers the Kizunagram and online functionality. For a roundup of the new information, check out the summary below (thanks Gessenkou).
Kizunagram
– Kizunagram (or affinity chart) revolves around the relationships between characters
– View relationship types and bond strength between the player and other characters, traits of those characters, and their relationships with other characters in the chart
– Players can view the links between characters they’ve met
– Raise bonds with allies beyond a certain point to grow them even stronger
– This allows you to take on special Kizuna Quests
– It also causes special events called “Kizuna Talks” (heart-to-hearts)
– Characters respond differently to different choices you make
– This includes accepting and completing special Kizuna Quests, finishing Story Quests and Normal Quests, completing an ally’s Soul Voice, and viewing Kizuna Talks
– Can view the bonds formed with other players met through the online mode
Online Features
– Xenoblade X’s online is characterized by being “loosely connected” to other players
– If you play the game while your Wii U is connected to the internet, you’ll meet other players’ avatars in the field or BLADE Area
– Scout these avatars and add them to your party
– The other players do not control their avatars during that time
– Other players can add your avatar to their party, where the avatar will gain exp
– Can join Squads while connected to the Internet
– Squads can have up to 32 members
– Members of the same squad become loosely connected, view Reports sent by each other, and can cooperate in battle
– Life Point Search Squads: Intended for players who prefer to take their time playing solo
– Conquest Squads: Intended for players who want to proactively engage in multiplayer
– Friend’s Squads: Join the same squads as your friends
– Can change your squad while playing
– You can add members of your Squad to your “Favorites List”
– Send them Friend requests as well
– Squad members can give away or receive equipment obtained after battle
– Setting up Treasure Deal(giving away) – Joining Treasure Deal(receiving)
Xenoblade Chronicles X screenshots/art
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The Japanese Xenoblade Chronicles X website was updated once again today. While we don’t have a new video this week, there is a batch of new screenshots and art to check out. You can go through the full set below.
