Xenosaga

• The Federation seeks to enlarge humanity’s reach in the universe, but the brutal race called the Gnosis stands in their way. This hostile life form must be dealt with — by force if necessary
• Penetrate an epic storyline with attractive visuals and gorgeous, interactive environments
• Breathtaking visuals will captivate players as the spell system and attacks practically jump off the screen
• Take a break from the action by playing 4 exciting mini-sports meeting
• In-game database helps players track their game information

Product Description
MODEL- 02136 VENDOR- NAMCO FEATURES- Xenosaga Xenosaga is an unforgettable journey that awaits gamers in the form of an epic RPG. This intergalactic tale takes place years into the future well after the human race abandoned Earth in favor of the next frontier of space. An incredible 50+ hours of intriguing game play a variety of mini-sports meeting gorgeous movie sequences and a sprawling sci-fi storyline make this RPG a must-have for any game fan. Thousands of years into the future man exists only in deep space. Cruelly opposed by a merciless alien race humanity faces an uncertain fate as it unlocks the secrets of the Universe in search of the ultimate truth. Cruelly opposed by the Gnosis a mysterious and hostile life-form the Federation works to enlarge humankinds reach throughout the Universe – even by force where necessary. Based on Nietzsches controversial theory of mankinds will to potential Xenosaga delivers a attractive message owing to its seamless tale and exquisite character development. The stimulating graphics and scrutiny to detail combined with a truly cinematic and sensory- absorbing experience propel Xenosaga as the one Role Playing Game all gamers must own! * Epic storyline * Breathtaking cinematic visuals * Complex character development (skills spell-system attacks etc) * Highly interactive Non-Playable-Characters * Fully rendered 3D environments * Full English Voice-overs enhance tale and character development * Innovative battle system brings players even closer to the action * 4 exhilarating mini-sports meeting to challenge even the most expert gamers * Emotionally charged music orchestrated by the London Philharmonic Orchestra. * In-game electronic database allowing players to search for information about key tale or game needs. ESRB Rating : T for TeenGenre/Category: RPGSystem : PlayStation 2Number of Players : 1Compatible Peripherals: MANUFACTURER WARRANTY: 90 DAYSAmazon.com
The ambitiously named Xenosaga: Episode 1–Der Wille zer Macht is an epic-sized space opera that opens in the outer reaches of the galaxy. The tale follows several space-dwelling citizens as they aim to unlock the secrets of the universe. The specifics of those secrets most likely will be revealed over subsequent editions of the Xenosaga series (after all, this is only Episode 1)–but a vital clue is held in the elusive Zohar, a mysterious artifact that is aggressively sought by evil aliens. Without spoiling the plot’s surprising twists, let’s just say the game’s German subtitle “Der Wille zur Macht” (translated as “The Will to Potential”) is a less-than-subtle ode to German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, who is considered as one of the precursors of existentialism.

Like many conventional RPG titles, Xenosaga’s gameplay balances between exploration and battle modes. The game designers have thankfully spared players from any ill-conceived random battle sequences. Instead, you can concentrate directly on your quest without the repetitious enemy battles.

The designers also did a excellent job balancing a traditional RPG structure with complex themes. But, the game seems to go out of its way to casually integrate controversial (and frankly creepy) religious imagery into the context of the game. Some may find the game offensive and unsettling; others will likely find it intellectually stimulating.

Namco promises about 80 hours of gaming–but a excellent part of that is non-interactive full-motion video. While the stretched-out cutscenes do add considerable depth to the characters, they’re often poorly paced and too long–one takes an alarming 30 minutes to unfold! The addition of more social class music might have helped to pick up the pacing, since the obligatory soundtrack is strangely absent at some critical plot points.

With impressive animation and unexpected plot points, Xenosaga: Episode 1–Der Wille zer Macht is easily one of the more enjoyable RPG titles to hit the PS2. While this isn’t for the pleased-go-lucky gaming crowd (see Kingdom Hearts), adult-minded gamers will likely be consumed by the darkness and devious delights offered within this twisted title. –Brett Atwood

Pros:

• Complex characters and tale themes
• No random battle sequences
• Impressive 3-D animation

Cons:

• Long, long, looooooooong cut scenes

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