One of the greatest aspects of the gargantuan world of Xenoblade Chronicles was the fantastic beasts that populated it. Many of them like the creatures you might find in a game like Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, one couldn't help but marvel at their creative design and frightening power. Who could forget that first run through Gaur Plains, encountering creatures dozens of levels their superior? Sadly, there was no way to learn anything more about the magnificent monsters, but it looks like Xenoblade Chronicles X is set to rectify that.
Answering some questions on Twitter yesterday, Koh Kojima - a lead designer and writer for the game - explained one of the new features of Xenoblade Chronicles X. A new enemy encyclopedia / monster guide, perhaps an extension of the collectopaedia if there's one in this game, is set to make an appearance. Featuring 3D models of all monsters the player encounters on the long quest, it'll also have a list of the items that are dropped by the monsters when defeated. Kojima-san explained that something like this was planned for Xenoblade Chronicles, but couldn't be implemented due to time constraints. Perhaps referring to this, he hinted that there could be a similar guide of some sort making its way into Xenoblade Chronicles 3D.
Are you excited by this tidbit of news? Are you going to go out and try to collect 'em all? Sound off in the comments below.
[source neogaf.com]
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I've never played any Xenoblade game but the more I hear about this game the more I want to play it. I hope there is some sort of Demo that I can play.
If they release a Wii Version on the eShop for £8.99 I will have to grab it and see if I like it.
Cool. I often find myself looking through similar things in other games, just admiring all the creatures.
@KibosJ
I doubt they'll release the Wii version on the eShop. That goes to most N64 VCs coming to the eShop as well with all these remasters. Also there's plenty of Xenoblade Wii on Gamestops. At least here in Italy.
Happy to hear this. I love going through guides and encyclopedias in games as it's refreshing to get a break from the action and just sift through descriptions and 3D models. So excited for these two games!
@BensonUii
I'll have to see if I can pick up a copy here in the UK cheap enough, or just wait for some proper gameplay footage or a Demo.
Arrgh, yes! One of the most annoying things in the original game was not being able to remember which unique monsters I defeated to earn Affinity Coins! Now I won't have to make a separate Word document!
@KibosJ There arent "any" Xenoblade games There is just this and the one on Wii. The other Xeno games (Xenogears, Xenosaga) all share certain similarities, but are al vastly different games with independant stories.
@Topic
I Love stuff like that. Not only does it let you appreciate the work that went into designing all those creatures, it also goves some incentive to seek them all out and fill out your database.
And seeing the different factions this game offers, i bet its also part of some quests.
It's a good thing they implemented it in Xenoblade Chronicles 3D as well !
I wonder if the Shulk amiibo will be used in either game?
This is old news, it was mentioned in the last Nintendo Direct
Can't wait to play Xenoblade 3d, need a release window. That's a day one buy for me and X will be a day one buy too.
I am so glad that they are including this in the game. It really helps me get into the game and the characters involved when there is information to read about each of them. This game is gonna be awesome!
Maybe the Shulk Amiibo will unlock a shulk costume for the main character.
Mandatory considering the amount of enemy drops and the fact we will probably really need it to complete several quests. Can't wait for this one, but I know I will probably drop from the face of the Earth when I get my hands on it.
Wonderful 101 does that, it's really fun
Ok.... nice though
Nice i can read some lore of these monsters!
@KibosJ The throwback sale is over, the game would be for approximately 20 of what ever your currency is.
A Monsterpedia is always welcome in such games and it will surely look good on a HD tv, right Mr. Monster Hunter 4U?
@BensonUii Well they are releasing Wii games already, and one upcoming one seems to be Pandoras Tower, so i dont see why Xeonblade Chronicles wouldnt come out, maybe just before X releases, and after the 3DS version.
Very cool! I would love this feature.
Does anyone remember Panzer Dragoon Saga for Sega Saturn? No? Oh. Well anyway, that game had amazing game world accompanied by fantastic character/monster/ship designs, and the in-game enemy encyclopedia made the game feel like even more of an actual fleshed-out world. I would have loved to have had something like that in Xenoblade, and I'm glad to hear it'll be in both the 3DS version and the sequel. EGGCITE!!!
Oh, gods, I'm gonna spend so much gametime looking at these.
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