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Xenoblade Chronicles (game)
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Xenoblade Chronicles is an action role-playing game released for the Wii developed by Monolith Soft as the sixth title in their Xeno franchise of games. The game was originally revealed at E3 2009 under the title Monado: Beginning of the World, though the name was later changed in honor of Tetsuya Takahashi, the director of all previous Xeno games.
The game was released in Japan in 2010, and was later brought to Europe in 2011. With no word of an American release despite its reveal at E3 2009, American fans started a campaign known as "Operation Rainfall" to generate interest it it as well as two other games, Pandora's Tower and The Last Story. Nintendo would later release the English localization in 2012 exclusively at GameStop stores, although Nintendo of America later stated that the campaign do not affect their release plans.[1]
For its release in some regions the game was bundled with a red Classic Controller Pro, an alternative cover, and a poster with an autograph from Tetsuya Takahashi. For the North American and European versions only, the game was printed on a dual-layer disc; the Japanese release uses a single-layer disc.
In 2015, a spiritual successor to the game, Xenoblade Chronicles X, would be released.
Contents
Blurb
Box
Wield the Blade
Claim the Monado, an ancient weapon with the power to reveal the future, and lead the charge against a vicious army of mechanical invaders.
Set out for distant horizons and discover the secrets of a vast land with a mysterious past.
Witness events before they unfold and fight to change the future as the ultimate sword becomes your ultimate ally.
Nintendo website
An epic clash between man and machine
Available exclusively for the Wii™ system, the Xenoblade Chronicles™ game combines science fiction and fantasy into an unforgettable open-world adventure. Players will discover expansive environments and deep character customization options as they delve into an epic conflict between the Homs (humans) and Mechons (robots) and uncover the secret of the ancient Monado blade. With richly detailed role-playing elements, Xenoblade Chronicles offers an extraordinary experience for veteran gamers and genre newcomers alike.
Features:
- Xenoblade Chronicles invites players to explore a truly vast open-world universe. In addition to the game’s main quest, they can also take on side quests, seek out special items and uncover hidden areas.
- Players can customize their characters by choosing from a wide array of weapons, armor, equipment and accessories. Each item not only enhances characters’ abilities, but also affects the appearance of different characters in distinctive ways.
- A unique upgrade system lets players improve their characters’ performance throughout the game. They can earn upgrades during battle, trade with townspeople or collect and purchase items. Players can also use magical gems in enhance the abilities of their existing equipment.
- The game also incorporates a unique relationship-building system called Affinity. Different characters will have distinct Affinity levels in relation to one another, which can influence their interactions and affect their progress through the game.
- A sophisticated battle system in Xenoblade Chronicles includes special Chain Attacks – combo attacks involving all members of the questing party – as well as an Arts system that lets characters perform specialized actions and spells.
Story
At the beginning of the world, there only existed two great titans, the Bionis and the Mechonis, who fought each other endlessly until they brought each other to a standstill. Years later, civilization has formed on the backs of the titans' corpses, and the Homs, the people of Bionis, are at war with the Mechon of Mechonics. During the Battle of Sword Valley, the Homs were able to push back the Mechon once and for all with the help of the Monado, a sword with mysterious powers.
One year afterward, a scientist of Colony 9 named Shulk is studying the Monado to figure out its secrets. However, the colony is suddenly attacked by an invading Mechon force, including a unique faced Mechon. Seeking to destroy the Mechon once and for all for what they have done, Shulk and his friends set off to take them down while also discovering the true powers of the Monado.
Gameplay
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Technical details
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Other releases
| Title | Cover art | Platform | Release date(s) | Notes |
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| Xenoblade Chronicles 3D | New Nintendo 3DS | 2015 | A port developed exclusively for the New Nintendo 3DS, developed by Monster Games. | |
| Xenoblade Chronicles | Wii U | 2015 (EU) | A direct port of the original game to Wii U. |
External links
References
- ↑ Nintendo Isn't Affected by Fan Campaigns or Petitions. IGN (December 5, 2013). Retrieved August 14, 2015.
