Xenogears

The game store I used to work at got a copy of Xenogears in, brand new, still wrapped and everything, and is being sold for a used price of $35. Naturally, I had them put it aside for me to get later, but according to my cousin, the game sucks balls. Supposedly, the battles are slow and boring and the load times are atrocious.

So before I pick this up and possibly regret it later, what's everyones opinion of Xenogears? Do "slow and boring battles" and long loading times really hinder the game that much?

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by Lian_Kazairl

Remember that the game is about eight years old, so the graphics and gameplay mechanics may seem a little dated to you.

Heh... Dated graphics and gameplay don't matter to me at all. Every once in a while I still go back and play through FF7 and Star Ocean 2.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

I picked it up today, and from what I'm hearing from everyone, I'm sure I'll like it. My cousin also didn't like any of the Devil May Cry games, so his taste in games is nowhere near flawless.

If I wanted to sell it though, I don't think I'd get much more than what I paid, as it's the Greatest Hits version with the Square-Enix logo on it.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Originally Posted by Minoko

in the cut scenes dont try to match their lips with what they are saying...that drove me crazy.

Yeah, that's mostly a given in anime from back then.

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

My cousin is a goddamned moron. So far, this game is rocking hardcore. The battles aren't slow at all, and you actually have more control over what you do instead of just "attack." The only thing that bothers me about it is the few seconds it takes to get into your menu.

I found it quite hilarious when Elly was berating Fei in an anime scene and her lips kept moving at least 4 seconds after the dubbing was finished.

I was speaking idiomatically.

I have fought with gears, and I kinda like the ground battles better. They're a little faster somehow and it's easier to rack up AP for the awesome special combos. I may just need to play a little further for the gear battles to pick up though. I just now got Bart in my team.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?