Xenoblade 2 Is the Best One, Actually

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Ashster!

Ashster!

12 күн бұрын

The Xenoblade Chronicles series consists of some of my favorite games of all time. And, despite being the most controversial title in the series, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 has always been the one I loved the most. In today's video, I share why I think that, despite its flaws, Xenoblade 2 is the most meaningful experience in the entire trilogy.
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@jyrironkko8033
@jyrironkko8033 8 күн бұрын
Yeah man Zenoblade 2 was the game that felt the most human and it made me think about stuff for months or years after becouse of its dialogue writing and honestly music.
@rowanatkinson3594
@rowanatkinson3594 7 күн бұрын
I once saw a comment that said "Xenoblade 2 would be one of the worst games of all time if it weren't actually secretly the best game of all time" and given how ridiculously hard I bounced off it at first before coming back and loving it, I think that's accurate. Fantastic game but you do need to put in a little extra love to get to that point (which for me was the one-two of unlocking chain attacks and Mythra showing up)
@ashster_sunshine
@ashster_sunshine 7 күн бұрын
In a world where stuff like Big Riggs and Superman 64 exists, I hesitate to call it the worst even for all the little issues it has, but that's a very nice and succinct way to put it. The general sentiment I 100% agree with XD
@badlatency9979
@badlatency9979 3 күн бұрын
On the desert in 3, it actually gave me the biggest "wtf" in the game once I realised exactly what it was. And exactly where Colony 30 was located.
@linkalot7415
@linkalot7415 10 күн бұрын
I actually think xenoblade 2 has the most mature story in the series, even more than 3 - it’s just more subtle about some of its darker/more philosophical elements. Things like the suggestion of a blade sex trade being in existence, how it’s likened to slavery, Mythra having PTSD and depression from Torna, and the like. It’s also the story with the most moving parts in the series, the most differing parties with contrasting goals and ideals. And I love it for that. It had my favourite story AND fictional world not just in the series but in fiction - incredible character backstories, incredible world building with THE most unique and well thought out setting I’ve ever experienced, incredible, thought provoking lore… I could go on. The weird, out of place feeling anime moments so slightly mar it near the beginning but man. It’s still a masterpiece of a story and you can’t change my mind on that. Thanks for this great video!
@linkalot7415
@linkalot7415 10 күн бұрын
Another thing I ADORE about 2s story is how it gradually transforms from a fairly typical fantasy narrative in the beginning to hard, full sci fi in the end, things like going inside the world tree for the first time and discovering that it’s actually a giant space elevator on the inside. Insanely fucking cool
@linkalot7415
@linkalot7415 10 күн бұрын
How it connects with the first game specifically is yet another reason I view this story as a masterpiece. Parallel universes aren’t exactly an original concept but 2 and 1 do it in such a brilliantly fresh way with the trinity processor, ontos being Alvis, klaus being zanza,BRO it’s SO PEAK
@linkalot7415
@linkalot7415 10 күн бұрын
I mean bro like what other piece of media has effortlessly delivered a scene like the ending of Torna that had that much weight behind it and hit you so hard? For me it’s unmatched (other than maybe xeno 3 chapter 5 😂) and yet NOBODY talks about how amazing these narratives are!
@linkalot7415
@linkalot7415 10 күн бұрын
Ok I’m done 😂
@linkalot7415
@linkalot7415 10 күн бұрын
The way I think of it is this. Xenoblade 3 is a story you can summarise in one sentence. Two nations manipulated to fight for eternity to give a hidden group orchestrating the war immortality from their life force. Xenoblade 1, maybe a short paragraph with a few sentences. Xenoblade 2, to even summarise its story you need at least a few paragraphs.
@PoPo-qp8zq
@PoPo-qp8zq 2 күн бұрын
The more I play, the more I love this game. The story and gameplay are so deep.
@Alban_Blade_Memer
@Alban_Blade_Memer 8 күн бұрын
21:13 For having asked the questions about sexualisation to few online friends who were on this gender spectrum first they aren't necessarily agree. They all shared meme ob Instagram related to xenoblade so they were really into it. First the just didn't care because it was something she saw in a lot of jrpg and anime and since male character were always hot and not fat it was stupid to critise one way. The second and third were agree with your take on this cutscene. The design was fanservice intentionality or not (the skin was to show incompleteness because Pyra has clothes were Mythra don't and the opposit unless its some specific part) and despite loving the Mythra character they hated the design and the cutscene in the bed. Yeah I always use mass melee Mythra its a better design for more crit rate.
@SkyeStormChmp
@SkyeStormChmp 6 күн бұрын
Honestly, I agree with almost every point here. I absolutely love the xenoblade franchise, but 2 feels like it perfected their ambitions in storytelling, characters, worldbuilding and especially music. 3 was very good but 2 just gave me a grander vibe that felt more immersive. Alrest was real, whereas Aionios wasn't (which I get it the point, and xenoblade 3 is amazing in exploring its themes) but it doesn't mean it's necessarily cooler.
@rodrigobarrera2281
@rodrigobarrera2281 7 күн бұрын
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is my favorite game of the series ❤.
@SuperSavajin
@SuperSavajin 3 күн бұрын
I loved to hear you gush about XB2. I agree with most of your points. The game is unpolished in some areas but these can be easily fixed in a definitive edition remaster. The core gameplay, story, world and character writing is peak.
@ashster_sunshine
@ashster_sunshine 2 күн бұрын
Omg I know you from Twitter!! Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the vid!
@SuperSavajin
@SuperSavajin 2 күн бұрын
@@ashster_sunshine I hope that means you are part of the Nia army then 👀
@ashster_sunshine
@ashster_sunshine 2 күн бұрын
Oh yeah, I tend to avoid the NSFW stuff, and I'm not a big waifu culture guy in general, but I love the art you retweet! It's some cute stuff! Also, Nia's probably my fav girl from base XC2
@indexical1897
@indexical1897 4 күн бұрын
I thought I was a xenoblade fan. It’s turns out I’m a xenoblade 2 fan.
@raisklose6785
@raisklose6785 Күн бұрын
Fully agree, XC2 is the best one. 3 was a big step back
@benjammin105123
@benjammin105123 4 күн бұрын
XC2. Best characters, best villian, best music. Absolutely killer game you are correct.
@antoniojsanchez7892
@antoniojsanchez7892 8 күн бұрын
I like 1 and 3 but I only cry in 2 and if you dont cry at the end you are dead inside.
@kira516
@kira516 4 күн бұрын
Same....... Same.
@kira516
@kira516 4 күн бұрын
Yes, YES IT IS
@Ringostaa_
@Ringostaa_ 9 күн бұрын
Played it loved it I don't think it's the best but I def think it's my favorite!
@ashster_sunshine
@ashster_sunshine 9 күн бұрын
I sort of agree, actually. The title is more of an extrapolation from the fact that is my favorite haha If you wanna talk objectively, 3 is probably the best overall
@Ringostaa_
@Ringostaa_ 8 күн бұрын
@ashster_sunshine yeah I also think it's 3 objectively but honestly asking me which I think is the best in the trilogy I would have so much trouble answering cause I think they're all amazing! Even so xenoblade 2 still stands as my fav for story, characters, music, and especially gameplay. Also ik it's def bias but it's has ELMA that already makes it cool as heck to me!!
@bigsweetowl4487
@bigsweetowl4487 9 күн бұрын
Heyo, bit of advice from an admitedly very spoiled KZfaq viewer: try lowering your highs in an equalizer. I think it'll let your voice come in clearer without being louder (i think it might just be something with the room, tiles are probably reflecing a lot of highs and such) Defs agree Xenoblade 2's vibe and story being just that bit more enjoyable over the other 3 (im counting X here :P), but i think hands down i like its gameplay the best. The enveloping and looping process of stacking 1, 2, 3s together with your teammates made me feel the most "power of friendship" in any of the core battle systems. And all of that building to a crazy chain attack where you break like 6 orbs, every battle just had a great cadence to ir and the different blades and abilities kept it really varried too
@ashster_sunshine
@ashster_sunshine 9 күн бұрын
Heeey! Thanks! Yeah, I think we're pretty much on the same page as far as Xenoblade 2 goes, yeah. I'd argue 3's gameplay is overall better though. While 2's combat specifically is pretty much on par with 3 for me (if not above it), I feel like-- due to all the little issues I pointed out in the video-- 3's overall gameplay flows a lot better. Also it's funny that you mentioned the audio. Historically, I've always had trouble with volume mixing and making everything sound ok in my videos, and I've been slowly working on fixing it (believe me, it a lot better than it used to). And specifically, just yesterday I was tinkering with an equalizer for a smaller video I'm working on. Crazy how things work out sometimes haha. Thanks again! 👍🔥
@Spartanyoshi64
@Spartanyoshi64 9 күн бұрын
i love Xenoblade 2 this my fav rpg of all time next to Xenoblade Chronicles 3 i love the characters and story and the amazing ending of this game i know back in 2018 my 1st playthrough of xc2 i know this game is going be peak i was right and i think the xc2 main cast and xc3 main cast are tie of my fav cast of Xenoblade Chronicles series
@ohmygoddiosmio9138
@ohmygoddiosmio9138 8 күн бұрын
XC2 has something special tbh, if poppy dont bring a tear to your eye, i dont know man. Great video. XC3 has less lows but is kinda flat on its highs sadly
@antoniojsanchez7892
@antoniojsanchez7892 8 күн бұрын
1 is a history of revenge so after that is finish the character arcs become are weak, 2 is a hero's journey the oldest and most troupy story in the world and also the one people never stop to love since all the characters grow. there personal grow are tie to the plot itself only mentor character that have found themselves and what is there purpose like zeke and morang get less character development.
@Yoko25821
@Yoko25821 5 күн бұрын
xenoblade 2is the best game of all time (imo)
@DaniloSV321
@DaniloSV321 10 күн бұрын
I recent bought one copy because it seems to be disappearing from the stores. Despite of all the technic issues in handheld mode, it is a great game. About the sexualization of the characters, I think it is unnecessary but as a Japanese rpg it's "acceptable". If you don't like anime, I think it is almost impossible to play though.
@ashster_sunshine
@ashster_sunshine 9 күн бұрын
Yeah, that's probably true. If the anime stuff isn't your thing, you'd probably not vibe with the game. Also yeah, I completely forgot to mention how much trouble this game has running on portable mode! That's right, though it personally doesn't bother me that much.
@katherinemerkel3505
@katherinemerkel3505 2 күн бұрын
No
@WentwentLive
@WentwentLive 7 күн бұрын
Ah yes, a masterpiece Also the game with the pedophilic furballs and an entire chapter dedicated to them and their maid robots but yeah sure masterpiece
@diegom8619
@diegom8619 7 күн бұрын
P3 pfp. Therefore your opinion doesn't matter.
@WentwentLive
@WentwentLive 7 күн бұрын
@@diegom8619 ...so you're chill with the main party member that's a pedophile?
@pedrobeckup456
@pedrobeckup456 6 күн бұрын
Yeah 😂 But I enjoyed that chapter, I didn't know Nopons could be evil
@WentwentLive
@WentwentLive 6 күн бұрын
@@pedrobeckup456Say Tora, I hear you like 'em young Better never go to cell block one Certified Blade Driver Certified Pedophile
@WentwentLive
@WentwentLive 6 күн бұрын
@@pedrobeckup456...The one where Tora and his dad reveal they like kids?
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