An excellent addition to XB3's package, similar to how Torna compliments XB2 and an excellent wait to conclude the Xenoblade trilogy. Not gonna rate this since XB3 ranks as one of my favorites already and this just acts as more of that but in a more contained, succinct packaged. Although, it's a bit of a wilder and more complicated narrative this time around, especially if you've seen the trailers and promos regarding who's joined alongside our DLC protagonist Matthew. There's not too much I wanna say since it's just an expansion but it's made me really excited for whatever project Monolith has next.
There's a bunch of neat goodies that FR adds that might be a bit distracting from the usual Xenoblade fare but the collectathon-like nature of filling the enemypaedia , each of the collectibles and the community is pretty addictive. You needed to fill out the community portion of Torna to beat the game but here I just really felt like I needed to get that checked off. Main issue in this regard is just how monotonous talking to everyone in the colony gets but otherwise you get some good rewards out of the quests.
I am gonna need Monolith to make it so that you can keep your weapon sheathed out in the field
While I did enjoy the class changing aspect of XB3 it did need some ironing out with regards to balance/intrigue, especially as a lot of the cooler classes came much, much later- I am glad that doesn't show up whatsoever here. Each of the party members retains a clear role of <<<Fast DPS/ Crit DPS, Main Healer/AOE Support and Basic Tank/Dodge Tank>>>? making it pretty hard to worry about whether or not your party build is off, all you need to manage is equips, arts and some bonus customizables.
Also while I was fine with the final stretch of XB3 I'd be lying if I didn't say it lacked a certain punch that 2 did, climbing up the world tree. While a much shorter stretch obviously, I do think the ascent up the Black Mountains onto Prison Island is such a cooler final segment.
Overall there isn’t too much I wanna say, it's just a great culmination of the last 3 games on top of the Xeno series as a whole. I'm looking forward to seeing what Gears/Saga/(I dont even know how to start X) hold, as well as whatever comes after this.
Matthew is also really cool, man.
There's a bunch of neat goodies that FR adds that might be a bit distracting from the usual Xenoblade fare but the collectathon-like nature of filling the enemypaedia , each of the collectibles and the community is pretty addictive. You needed to fill out the community portion of Torna to beat the game but here I just really felt like I needed to get that checked off. Main issue in this regard is just how monotonous talking to everyone in the colony gets but otherwise you get some good rewards out of the quests.
I am gonna need Monolith to make it so that you can keep your weapon sheathed out in the field
While I did enjoy the class changing aspect of XB3 it did need some ironing out with regards to balance/intrigue, especially as a lot of the cooler classes came much, much later- I am glad that doesn't show up whatsoever here. Each of the party members retains a clear role of <<<Fast DPS/ Crit DPS, Main Healer/AOE Support and Basic Tank/Dodge Tank>>>? making it pretty hard to worry about whether or not your party build is off, all you need to manage is equips, arts and some bonus customizables.
Also while I was fine with the final stretch of XB3 I'd be lying if I didn't say it lacked a certain punch that 2 did, climbing up the world tree. While a much shorter stretch obviously, I do think the ascent up the Black Mountains onto Prison Island is such a cooler final segment.
Overall there isn’t too much I wanna say, it's just a great culmination of the last 3 games on top of the Xeno series as a whole. I'm looking forward to seeing what Gears/Saga/(I dont even know how to start X) hold, as well as whatever comes after this.
Matthew is also really cool, man.