[PS2] Xenosaga III: Also Sprach Zarathustra

Since this thread was revived, I want to ask you people something.

I've been a total Xenogears freak since it came out. I absolutely adore that game.

My main reason why I bought a Ps2 was because of Xenosaga. I was able to buy all the games (including Freaks) a few months ago.

Now, I'm half way Episode 2 and I don't see the story developing that much (a lot of character development though). I overhyped this saga sooo much and I'm starting to think this is not going to be as good as Gears (not better obviously, but at least on the same level).

So far, I've enjoyed the games. I'm having mixed feelings about Xenosaga II though. It's nice to see the graphics updated and the story of Rubedo and Albedo is ok, but the game itself looks like fan-service and unpolished.

So, for you guys who have already played all the games, what do you think of Xenosaga's story as a whole? Is it really that deep as Gears or is it just a few plot twist here and there?

I'm not loosing the faith to the saga though. I just hope that it gets better.

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We discussed this on the previous page, but I personally feel that I and II should have been one game. The second game picks up where the first one leaves off, so there's no gap. That's why there's little story development in II, and more character development.

In III, however, it all makes sense. I would stay with playing Episode II and then go on to III.

As for the depth of the story....Let me know when you finish, and I'll talk to you about my impressions of the story then. (It's not a cop-out, I just don't want to give anything away.)

I was speaking idiomatically.

Originally Posted by Leknaat

We discussed this on the previous page

Yeah, probably. But since this is a thread dedicated to Episode III, I didn't want to read it because of the spoilers.

Originally Posted by Leknaat

As for the depth of the story....Let me know when you finish, and I'll talk to you about my impressions of the story then. (It's not a cop-out, I just don't want to give anything away.)

Sure. As soon as I finish I'll come back here again.

How ya doing, buddy?

Holy Christ.

We just finished Xenosaga iii and I haven't enjoyed an RPG that much for fucking years.

Episode 2 was a bit of a dissapointment, I would even recommend people skip it (Episode 3 has a pretty extensive synopsis in the database), although it made me appreciate episode 3 even more <3.

Having just played Star Ocean: Till the end of time and Rogue Galaxy (ugh worst ending ever jesus fucking christ) the ending to episode 3 was especially satisfying and nice <3


I don't understand how xenogears ties into all of this shit but whatever ;(


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^EDITING: Yeah Rogue Galaxy had the "MOST ORIGINAL" story EVER.... and such an amazing ending... made me think I should have sold the game on eBay instead of opening it up... but there's one thing I really liked about that game and it's the factory mini-game!



Heya,

Haven't played this game in ages... I loved this game - but seeing this thread reminded me of something that kinda confused me

Spoiler:

In Xeno 3 when Shion made Abel's Ark descent down to the number realm - why did everything start to disappear? I have a theory - kinda thinking the subconscious of the living (including planets) "freaked" out (remember how people would die after excessive exposure to U-DO) or something... What happened to 80% of the federation after that? This whole UMN thing is somewhat confusing

I'm actually thinking of replaying the saga - after I finish FFVI, Chrono Cross and Xenogears (yeah going for older games recently) LOL... so that's in a while

It's just I got a "jolt" of curiosity all of a sudden now... heck I had a lot more questions... just can't remember them now


BTW another thing - can someone recommend me games with deep or controversial stories somewhat like Xeno 3? I'm kinda game-starved and none of the games I'm playing recently are really satisfying.

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Since the thread is alive,

This has to be one of my favorite RPGs of all time: the combat, music, story, characters... everything was enjoyed.

Sadly, nothing is perfect. And this game ended in a way I didn't expected:

Spoiler:

Ok, nicely done but completely open (almost begging) for a sequel/spin-off, whatever you want to call it. An open ending isn't the problem, the problem is that there is little to no chance to see it happening. (Unless you guys have read something different)

In another note, Voyager story was pure quality and yet, was treated too lightly. (Cell phone game's fault)

I guess all I want is another game in the Xenosaga universe with Kosmos.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by Tafer

I guess all I want is another game in the Xenosaga universe with MOK-KOS.

Made it better.

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Originally Posted by Senorita Preved

I don't understand how xenogears ties into all of this shit but whatever ;(

It doesn't. Xenosaga is a reimagining of Xenogears Episode I. They don't directly connect.

If anyone's interested, there's a group translating the Episode I Drama CDs and making a series of Flash movies out of them.

Xenosaga OUTER FILE ~ Home

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

Originally Posted by B.K.

It doesn't. Xenosaga is a reimagining of Xenogears Episode I. They don't directly connect.

If anyone's interested, there's a group translating the Episode I Drama CDs and making a series of Flash movies out of them.

Xenosaga OUTER FILE ~ Home

Awesome link!, I hope they'll complete the series soon.

Now all I need is a translated version of this "missing year" stuff to be happy.

How ya doing, buddy?

I won't be happy until Missing Year and Xenosaga I&II are both translated.

I was speaking idiomatically.

2 questions:
1. Any dates for that? (I know I'm dreaming)
2. Something new and worthy in Xenosaga I&II?

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Originally Posted by B.K.

It doesn't. Xenosaga is a reimagining of Xenogears Episode I. They don't directly connect.

If anyone's interested, there's a group translating the Episode I Drama CDs and making a series of Flash movies out of them.

Xenosaga OUTER FILE ~ Home

"Testers: Moonstone and B.K."

Hmmm. Any relation?

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Hmm that CD sounds interesting... I felt like there is a lot I missed out on - so this may help? Though I do plan on playing the game again... in a while....

BTW anyone know the answer to my spoil-ful question? Thanks

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Originally Posted by Tafer

2. Something new and worthy in Xenosaga I&II?

There's a group doing a romhack of Xenosaga I&II.



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BK, thanks for the update...

I'll keep an eye for that stuff. (Since an official release seems impossible)

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