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Topic: Side Characters (Xenosaga)

	RPGLAND Game Preview: Xenosaga II
		Xenosaga II features a host of changes from the original, including a new approach to the character designs, a redesigned battle system, new skill systems, and new playable characters.
		On the topic of the presentation, character designs have a more mature look to them, slightly deferring from the anime-esque portraits in Episode I. Namco says the change was done to make the character's faces more expressive.
		With new characters, revamped battle and skill systems, enhanced character designs and more, expect Xenosaga Episode II to make an impact on the RPG scene when it is released in North America on 2/15/05.
	www.rpgland.com /games/xenosaga2/preview.html (614 words)

	Xenosaga - Review
		On the other side, voice acting is done well, and though Xenosaga suffers from the same problem as FFX — lips were not resynced to English voice actors — it’s effects are far less noticeable as the voice actors don’t try to match the digital lips exactly.
		Xenosaga’s animation, too, is exceptional, especially when the length of the game is taken into account — added together, something like seven hours of the game is cut scene.
		Xenosaga is not a game that a player can legitimately expect to spend an hour on and then put down.
	www.rpgamer.com /games/xeno/xenosaga/reviews/xenosagardrev7.html (878 words)

	Cidolfas's RPG Reviews: Xenosaga Episode I
		Each character has three types of points to spend, all of which are won in battle or by using items.
		Characters can also use AGWS (giant robots) in battle, and they can also be equipped in the menu.
		The characters tend to be a bit too chubby, and often a bit too smooth in the face, but the animation is more than adequate, and the environments are very detailed.
	www.rpgclassics.com /reviews/cidolfas/xenosaga.shtml (874 words)

	Into Liquid Sky - Game Reviews
		Xenosaga is the spiritual prequel to Squaresoft's Xenogears - a hefty, epic RPG whose story was so deep and convoluted that it wore out even the hardiest of RPGers.
		Since your side is broken up into two rows of three (not counting where the A.G.W.S. come into play), you can place your team on the front or back rows and even behind each other (Ziggy has an Ether that gives him a bonus when in front of MOMO).
		The characters show a lot of facial expressions and carry themselves in different manners in such a convincing way that you'll feel a certain life has been given to them.
	www.intoliquidsky.net /site/reviews/xenosaga.html (1718 words)

	RPGamer - Review - Xenosaga II: Jenseits von Gut und Boese
		Episode 1 of Xenosaga introduced gamers to a new set of characters, a brand new story, and spent a lot of time developing them, yet never reached a culmination, simply leaving gamers with unanswered questions.
		Xenosaga 2 picks up the pace almost exactly where the first game left off, but the real question is whether or not the game steps up to give some answers and closure to the story.
		Learning the enemies' break points and their weaknesses to damage types, as well as your own characters' strengths, is the only way to prevail through the battles; and even if you think you really have it down, don't be surprised if you fall in defeat during a standard battle encounter.
	www.rpgamer.com /games/xeno/xenosaga2/reviews/xenosaga2strev2.html (1067 words)

	Xenosaga
		Xenosaga: Pied Piper, a 3 chapter-long cellphone-based game depicting the history of cyborg "Ziggurat 8" 100 years before the start of Episode I, was released in Japan in July 2004.
		Xenosaga I and II Originally under the working title Xenosaga DS, Xenosaga I and II is a re-telling of the first two episodes of the game for the Nintendo DS handheld system.
		Xenosaga I and II will not be an exact retelling of the previous two games; some minor changes will be made to the storyline of the game without changing the pre-existing elements which the first games have already laid out.
	www.sfcrowsnest.com /scifinder/a/Xenosaga.php (2496 words)

	Xenosaga II Review
		Clearly Episode II was design as a backdrop story that further develops the characters of Xenosaga and ties up any loose ends that Episode I didn't fully explain when introducing these characters, the pass events of the Miltian Conflict, and the summoning of the Gnosis by Joachim Mizrahi to the fans.
		Each character has their own unique personality which had been established in Episode I. Strong character development is here much like in the first episode but this time the focus is more directed toward Jr and Momo.
		Xenosaga Episode II has a musical soundtrack and what a soundtrack it is. Almost every single track is a powerful rendition and grabs that attention of gamers and completely makes its mark on the players signifying that you are indeed playing a Xenosaga game.
	www.rpgdreamer.com /xenosaga2/xenosaga2review.html (4439 words)

	Xenosaga III Review
		Xenosaga III is suppose to put closure to the entire storyline but unfortunately there are still some plots that haven't been cleared up while other plots weren't explained clearly enough that gamers can understand.
		It's these characters and their personal trials and tribulations are what turn the story into a personal story that will move the hearts and minds of gamers.
		It is these characters and their own personal relationship with one another and their own personal storyline is what makes Xenosaga III story and the rest of the series storyline so great.
	www.rpgdreamer.com /xenosaga3/xenosaga3review.html (4614 words)

	GameSpy.com - Review
		I happen to be on the “hate it” side of the fence; while I always felt like it was going somewhere, after 32 hours of tedious and frustrating dungeons and slow-moving text I finally dropped my controller with finality.
		The most controversial decision in the development of Xenosaga is unquestionably the game’s reliance on cinemas to tell the narrative.
		Xenosaga follows the exploits of a young researcher over four thousand years in the future.
	archive.gamespy.com /reviews/february03/xenosagaps2 (676 words)

	RPGFan Reviews - Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht
		Xenosaga does frequently pay homage to Xenogears, though, best evident in the name of the main character, Shion Uzuki, and her brother Jin Uzuki is like a spitting image of Citan from Xenogears.
		There is also a major side character who is a huge fan of Super Robots, and I'm sure most people will be dumbfounded when they find out what the most powerful spell in the game is. I personally thought the tribute to Gundam was nicely pulled off with its 'Type 100' moniker, though.
		Xenosaga also has a 'simulator' option that will allow you to revisit past 'dungeons' which I guess is the closest thing to freedom of exploration you'll get in the game.
	www.rpgfan.com /reviews/xenosaga/Xenosaga.html (2470 words)

	Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht (PlayStation 2) Reviews. PlayStation 2 Games Reviews by CNET. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Xenosaga is a science-fiction-themed game set thousands of years in the future, when humankind is being threatened by a mysterious, ethereal alien menace called the gnosis.
		Xenosaga is a great-looking game, featuring an expressive cast that's realistically animated, though unfortunately the characters' lips don't sync with their speech.
		Nevertheless, Xenosaga is an original and memorable entry in a genre that's been mostly stagnant for years now, and the game is clearly a labor of love, filled with many intense and remarkable moments.
	reviews.cnet.com /Xenosaga_Episode_I_Der_Wille_zur_Macht_PlayStation_2/4505-9581_7-30989490.html (2114 words)

	Xenosaga:Der Wille zur Macht by Namco - A Game Monkeys Review!
		Characters and enemies are fluidly animated and there is never any sign of slowdown during the "ultimate" attacks.
		When things get really hairy, some characters are also able to summon their 20 ft. giant robots to deal some major damage.
		While Xenosaga might lag a little with its incredible amount of cutscenes and movies, it is a beautiful, engaging and thought-provoking RPG.
	www.gamemonkeys.com /reviews/x/xenosaga.htm (481 words)

	Gaming Illustrated - Xenosaga Review (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Additional characters, each with their own subplots, get introduced later, usually in the context of other subplots such as the rights of manufactured humans, the aftermath of cybernetics, secret maneuverings of political officials, and the conflicting actions of two rogue organizations.
		While combat in Xenosaga is turn-based fare with a new type of control scheme involving combos, its big welcome innovation for the genre is non-random combat during “dungeon” exploration.
		Xenosaga is not as colorful as Final Fantasy X, but that’s more the result of the setting than the quality.
	www.gamingillustrated.com /xenosaga.php (1541 words)

	Xenosaga 2 review for the PS2
		She clings to Ziggy, a resurrected bodyguard who is more machine than man. These characters share little in common outside of their common quest, and a hatred for their parents for giving them such retarded names.
		Since Xenosaga II picks up right after the original, it begins in the middle of a story with many questions still left unanswered, so if you haven't played the first game you won't have any idea what is going on.
		There aren't always clear-cut strategies and maneuvers, so you'll have to feel out which characters and moves are the most effective against which enemies, instead of relying on the old water-kills-fire elemental equation.
	www.gamerevolution.com /review/ps2/xenosaga_2 (936 words)

	Xenosaga
		Xenosaga episode I introduced a vast and promising universe full of interesting concepts and characters and the promise of an in depth and interesting story.
		The atmosphere of Xenosaga episode III was, I believe, supposed to have an apocalyptic feel, however, the impact of that was lost on me from seeing something that allegedly involves the fate of the entire universe from one person's point of view.
		Xenosaga is an unforgettable journey that awaits gamers in the form of...
	www.vgamesite.info /Xenosaga.html (2438 words)

	Buy Xenosaga Episode II for PlayStation 2 -
		New, meaningless characters have been introduced into the story, and the focus shifted far away from the main characters.
		Stocks are like AP in Xenosaga I, except you can only add one stock each turn, or use an ether "Stock 1" to add a stock to another character.
		You give more heavy damage by following the character with O buttons for "break bonus" this just means you successfuly broken through their break zone and you are currantly giving more than average damage.
	www.psreporter.com /aznB0002CHJAA/xenosaga_2.php (1559 words)

	PlayStation Pro 2 - Xenosaga: Episode I Review
		When characters level up, their attributes go up about one point, but you can use tech points to improve their attributes anyway you see fit.
		During the end of the game, the main character becomes very upset but the expression on her face does not match the anxiety in her voice.
		Xenosaga: Episode 1 starts off slow, but I am certain that if you are willing to wade through the initial group of cinemas, then you should enjoy the entire game.
	www.playstationpro2.com /reviews/xenosaga.html (1132 words)

	Xenosaga Review
		Xenosaga employs a turn-based combat system and I prefer those over the real-time systems.
		Xenosaga has very nice graphics and although sometimes the textures are a bit less detailed then I would prefer they are always solid.
		The characters and the mechs are detailed and designed very well and even the enemies look spectacular.
	www.cyberroach.com /misc/xenosaga.htm (979 words)

	RPGLAND Games Review: Xenosaga II: Jenseits von Gut und Boese
		Xenosaga II sports a rather unique battle system, though it is very similar to the first game.
		This is somewhat made up for by Double Attacks, which are attacks done by two characters when certain stock and boost conditions are met, but they can be hard to acquire and hard to execute.
		However, the length of the game was a little on the short side, and the story's real pay-off could still be a long way off.
	www.rpgland.com /games/xenosaga2/review.html (1358 words)

	Siliconera » Xenosaga Freaks (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Xenosaga freaks contains four things that fans of the series will be interested in.
		More abstract elements from Xenosaga are also used like the Zophar symbol, the 666 found on a certain characters hand and carrots that the bunny eats.
		Although, for $40 where the highlight of the disc is the Xenosaga Episode II demo the disc is kind of pricey and if you were expecting a game it seems even more expensive.
	www.siliconera.com /index.php/xenosaga-freaks (937 words)

	AllRPG.com - Xenosaga Episode II: Jenseits von Gut und Bose - Review
		Xenosaga Episode II did a much better job of mixing movie segments, exploration, combat, and the other elements of gameplay, so that most of the time the game actually felt like you were playing it, not watching it unfold cinematically.
		The combat in Xenosaga Episode II is an incredibly in depth system, that is at times fast paced, but also tempered with strategic aspects loaning it a complexity that keeps it exciting and refreshing.
		The combat system also encourages players to spend time with each of the characters in the game, as most enemies are weak to certain zones which are only attackable by certain characters, or they are vulnerable to auras that certain characters have.
	www.allrpg.com /games/xenosaga2/index.php3?page=review&num=1 (1674 words)

	UGO.com Games - Xenosaga: Episode 1 PS2 review of the epic Namco RPG from Monolith Soft
		Xenosaga has a basic leveling up system where experience points are used to determine the next degree, but there’s more options left open for you when it comes to tuning up your character the way you want.
		Frequently a character is particularly weak in an area, this allows you to change that and hopefully put them on par with the rest.
		If a character’s boost gauge is at one, then you can hold down R1 or R2 while pressing the corresponding button (Square, Triangle, Circle) to give that character a boost, meaning they will skip in front of the enemy for another attack.
	www.ugo.com /channels/games/features/xenosaga/default.asp (3673 words)

	IGN: Reader Review of: Xenosaga Episode III: Also Sprach Zarathustra
		Xenosaga III shattered all and any expectations that I even entertained of having, XS III is now my new favorite RPG.
		Xenosaga III surpasses both of them based on story alone and it's potential to move the player.
		When the break gauge fills up, a character is disabled for the current turn and the next, and will take slightly more damage and is much more vulnerable to critical hits.
	rr.ps2.ign.com /rrview/ps2/xenosaga_episode_iii_also_sprach_zarathustra/757372/50779 (1020 words)

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		On the plus side, there are traps that can be set for the enemies that will have varying effects, such as delaying their attacks, nullifying elemental effects etc.
		The characters fare the best, with moving hair and expressive faces (though lip-synching isn't even attempted) but the environments are plain and textures blurry.
		In fact, though some of the characters have expressive faces as Chris mentioned, several are set with one facial configuration throughout the game.
	www.insertcredit.com /reviews/xenosaga/index.html (1103 words)

	Amazon.com: Xenosaga Episode II: Computer & Video Games (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The characters would all be there and the concepts behind the story would still be intriguing, but the delivery and execution would be devoid of grace or subtlety.
		The game-spanning series of side quests are contrived and drab, but you're forced to endure them to get some of the better power-ups.
		Her voice and voice-acting are fine, but her character is so different from the previous game as to be unrecognizable.
	www.amazon.com /Namco-Xenosaga-Episode-II/dp/B0002CHJAA (4312 words)

	"Xenosaga Episode 1: Der Wille Zur Macht"/ a game review from Christian Spotlight
		Xenosaga tells the story of a scientist named Shion Uzuki and her latest project, an android named KOS-MOS.
		Some of the side characters like Shion’s bumbling assistant Allen and Jr.’s helper Mary that could use some work.
		Human characters fought in battle explode in blood spray, the villain Albedo wrenches his own head and arm off to frighten MOMO, realians being self destructed to stop oncoming Gnosis, and realians crawling towards a wounded person and eating her are all shown.
	www.christiananswers.net /spotlight/games/2004/xenosaga-episode1.html (1138 words)

	Xenosaga Episode II: Jenseits von Gut und Bose for PlayStation 2 Review - PlayStation 2 Xenosaga Episode II: Jenseits ...
		Xenosaga Episode II: Jenseits von Gut und Bose isn't wholly on par with the original, but it retains a rich narrative and a lot of soul.
		The original Xenosaga broke new ground in the staid field of role-playing game narrative upon its release with its singular, intense devotion to storytelling through cinematic sequences and its memorable cast of characters.
		There are new characters on the side of "good" as well: Shion's brother Jin Uzuki finally makes his appearance as a master of Japanese swordsmanship that can't seem to decide on a steady job; and Canaan, the aloof Realian, also comes along for the ride.
	www.gamespot.com /ps2/rpg/xenosaga2/review.html (1387 words)

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