Christi Junior on Nostr: 4/4 So while it might not have lived up to my loftiest expectations, Xenoblade 3 is ...
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So while it might not have lived up to my loftiest expectations, Xenoblade 3 is still an absolutely INCREDIBLE game, and the fact that I’ve felt compelled to devote *this* much time and effort to it (beyond my hundreds of in-game hours) should speak volume. Above all, it’s worthy of being a mainline Xenoblade game, and cements Xenoblades 1-3 as the greatest gaming trilogy of all time.
Also note that this writeup only covers the BASE Xenoblade 3 experience, without any Paid DLC beyond some outfits. I’m currently replaying the game *with* all the DLC, but I only started really experiencing said DLC near the end of this writeup, so it didn’t actually color it in any significant way. For reasons that should be obvious, I think games ideally should be reviewed without any of their Paid DLC, which can be a separate, later category to cover – though keep in mind, I have subconsciously been comparing a DLC-less Xenoblade 3 to a Xenoblade 2 with *all* its DLC.
Of course, I’m only talking about DLC affecting the Xenoblade 3 campaign – I did of course play through and 100% Future Redeemed last year. And while I try to separate the two, I should note one thing: FR not only being so damn good, but finally scratching my itch for a story that TRULY connects all mainline Xenoblade games, definitely made it easier for me to forgive XB3 some of its flaws. Sure, part of me wishes Monolith Soft could have learned how to perfect the Xenoblade formula just a bit earlier, back in 2022 let’s say – but really, I’m ultimately just delighted that the Xenoblade trilogy ended on such a high note. It’s been the ride of a lifetime, and will forever define me as a gamer.
Also, let’s all unite to get Mio into Smash Bros. 6 just to piss off Rasterman (npub1x8f…kawg)
So while it might not have lived up to my loftiest expectations, Xenoblade 3 is still an absolutely INCREDIBLE game, and the fact that I’ve felt compelled to devote *this* much time and effort to it (beyond my hundreds of in-game hours) should speak volume. Above all, it’s worthy of being a mainline Xenoblade game, and cements Xenoblades 1-3 as the greatest gaming trilogy of all time.
Also note that this writeup only covers the BASE Xenoblade 3 experience, without any Paid DLC beyond some outfits. I’m currently replaying the game *with* all the DLC, but I only started really experiencing said DLC near the end of this writeup, so it didn’t actually color it in any significant way. For reasons that should be obvious, I think games ideally should be reviewed without any of their Paid DLC, which can be a separate, later category to cover – though keep in mind, I have subconsciously been comparing a DLC-less Xenoblade 3 to a Xenoblade 2 with *all* its DLC.
Of course, I’m only talking about DLC affecting the Xenoblade 3 campaign – I did of course play through and 100% Future Redeemed last year. And while I try to separate the two, I should note one thing: FR not only being so damn good, but finally scratching my itch for a story that TRULY connects all mainline Xenoblade games, definitely made it easier for me to forgive XB3 some of its flaws. Sure, part of me wishes Monolith Soft could have learned how to perfect the Xenoblade formula just a bit earlier, back in 2022 let’s say – but really, I’m ultimately just delighted that the Xenoblade trilogy ended on such a high note. It’s been the ride of a lifetime, and will forever define me as a gamer.
Also, let’s all unite to get Mio into Smash Bros. 6 just to piss off Rasterman (npub1x8f…kawg)