For many of us, the turn of the century saw the release of some of our favorite games for the first time; games like Borderlands, Saturn Bomberman, and of course, Xenogears. This past year, Xenogears celebrated its twentieth anniversary, and it's time to look back now and reflect on what made the game a classic.
First released in Japan in 1998 for the PlayStation console, Xenogears tells the story of Fei Fong Wong, and a group of rebels, as they fight against a world domination conspiracy. Xenogears features a unique battle system, combining turn-based combat with real-time elements. As your characters level up, their weapons and gears (mechs used for aerial combat) become more powerful. The biggest draw for Xenogears, however, is its unique and emotionally-intense story that will leave you wanting more.
Despite its age, Xenogears continues to maintain a large fanbase. The game has spawned a number of sequels, spin-offs, and related media, such as novels, manga, and an anime movie. In an effort to celebrate the game's 20th anniversary, Xenogears was re-released this year.
The re-release of Xenogears has been a long time coming, and many longtime fans have been eagerly awaiting its arrival. The re-release includes several major upgrades, such as full HD support, improved visuals, and new content. The most important new features, however, are the bonus dungeons and battle system.
The bonus dungeons are located within the game's main hub and provide unique challenges to the player. Each dungeon contains different enemies to fight and puzzles to solve. Completing these dungeons will reward the player with rare items and weapons, as well as a brand new story arc to complete.
The newly revamped battle system sees a number of changes and improvements. The battles now include the ability to combine different skills, allowing the player to create powerful combos in order to take down their enemies. Some of the game's battles can now be fought in the air instead of on the ground, as well as introducing a new way to dodge and block attacks to help give the player an edge.
Overall, the re-release of Xenogears is a fantastic way to honor the game's twentieth anniversary and keep its fans engaged. Not only are the graphics and content improved, but the game adds new content to make exploration more exciting. Xenogears is an all-time classic that has stood the test of time, and its re-release is sure to please both new and old fans alike.
Xenogears is just one of many classic games that deserve recognition for their special roles in video game history. With its strong story, great combat mechanics, and re-released features, Xenogears stands out as one of the most memorable RPG games ever made. So, let's celebrate the 20th anniversary of this iconic game by playing it again and experiencing its timeless classic.
