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they/them • 20↑ • aro\ace
just keeping track of games
they/them • 20↑ • aro\ace
just keeping track of games
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my actual favorite game!! genuinely could be played standalone if so desired. a short but full journey. quickly immerses you in a ton of fun and interesting lore. anyone considering playing XB2 should at least consider playing the DLC first. even though it's a prequel, i personally believe having the info in mind really really helps the main game through some of its worst story issues. sidequests are required but the information in them is more valuable than usual as compensation.
technically my favorite game of all time, but lots of issues. imo carried by its unique characters and concepts. has my favorite world state in any RPG. english dub is rough to work with due to some especially noteworthy character assassination mistranslations :/
that being said, XB2 is incredibly rich and emotional if you're willing to work with it. can be a beautiful game with a much more serious story than it's usually given credit for. as an individual entry in the xenoseries, if you care to talk to NPCs and do sidequests, really immerse yourself in what's happening, then you'll find a wonderful imaginative world with a lot going on. but if all you do is rush through it between 1 and 3, without considering it further on its own merits, then it's not very good.
that being said, XB2 is incredibly rich and emotional if you're willing to work with it. can be a beautiful game with a much more serious story than it's usually given credit for. as an individual entry in the xenoseries, if you care to talk to NPCs and do sidequests, really immerse yourself in what's happening, then you'll find a wonderful imaginative world with a lot going on. but if all you do is rush through it between 1 and 3, without considering it further on its own merits, then it's not very good.