Now things are getting interesting.��
Listed on Nintendos japanese site
IGN eyes on trailer and screens
A lone warrior chopping through an army of robotic warriors with an outsized Cloud Strife-like energy sword. Colossal war machines advancing though a misty canyon, shooting anything that moves. The few remaining human defenders hiding behind simple wooden shields that are no match for high-energy weapons. Welcome to the world of Monado.��
The debut trailer for Monado: Beginning of the World premiered today at E3: 2009, and first impressions for the new Wii RPG are that the beginning is going to be pretty exciting. Things kick off with that canyon-set battle, revealing more and bigger enemies with an interesting steampunk design. Things likely don't end well for our lone warrior, as we soon segue to a young blonde hero discovering that energy sword - now inert - only to see it flash blindingly to life the moment he picks it up. Your standard JRPG Hero's Journey (tm) is definitely in full effect here, with just a dash of King Arthur.��
Gameplay appears to be open-world, where you'll traverse lush jungles, glowing forests, climb sheer walls, and encounter the crumbling remains of a conquered people. It looks nicely textured and details pop, animating at what looks like a smooth 30 fps.��
Players will pick up two partners in their travels, and while combat initially looks turn-based, we saw all three party members attacking simultaneously. Transitions into combat are completely seamless; characters approach enemies, draw weapons, and it's on. One scene showed your team (wielding much smaller edged weaponry) surrounding a lizard-man enemy, who didn't make much of a dent in their lifebars before it was downed. A much larger lizard-man (a good twenty feet tall) and giant mutant crab monster probably fared better.
(back up link - check the japanese site first link in post for proper quality trailer)
Hit the HQ option.
I already told you:
http://www.zavvi.com/games/platforms/nintendo-wii/xenoblade-chronicles/10501221.html
I think I am at the same point as you, just beat the Ether mines and boss.
I didn't enjoy the mines so much, at first it was all small and easy to get lost, then the big chamber which was a nice idea but the design was repetitive and the open plains of Bionis' Leg made it seem restrictive and boring. Things got epic in the boss fight though, I was a little weaker so I had to grind and rejig my weapons and armour. Very fun beating him. I also went back to Colony 9 - saw that there are some big, powerful monsters in areas I hadn't seen before.
I can't seem to find Violent Andante in Skystage for one mission in Bionis Leg.
I assume you are talking about the returning character up top^ so what is the specific skill you need to use first?
I don't think I can use that person as I need Sharla to heal and Reyn is pretty powerful now.
Oh yeah I hope you guys are registering stuff in the Collectipedia - you get exp and when you complete a row a special gem, level 2 usually and when you complete a page you get a special weapon.
Oh yeah where the hell is Ewan in the refugee camp? I need to give him some stuff and the bastard has frigging disappeared!
Wow you are slow GG, I already finished the next area and am now in such an awesome area you would not believe. And I did all the sidequest I could
A hint go talk to Desiree in Colony 9 and you will learn a surprising thing about Xorn (the boss you just beat)!
He usually walks outside, check your affinity chart to see the times he is active.
And Violet Ardente roams the area, he looks like the triceratops things.
I already have done half a dozen sidequest where you have to make a choice. Two people want the same object, who do you give it to? Sometimes their is good and evil choice, but other times it is not so black and white.
The sidequest are addictive there is even a quest that has two ways of getting things done. Sneak in or fight your way in.
Also talk to all people and not just the ones with exclamation mark on their heads. Talking to them will give you affinity and it will fill in your affinity chart. You will learn who is brother and sister, who are friends, who are business partner, who are rivals. Plus you might learn a thing or two about the story.
The main story is really well paced. If you want to you can go through the main story pretty fast (well it will still last you a long time to finish it). The story itself is pretty good. With plenty of twist and turns. You might think it is a cliche story, but just as you think that, the game throws you a curve ball. The cutscenes are short and to the point and the characters are good, with no emo-ness or annoying characters as of yet.
I stayed for ages in Bionis Leg doing all the sidequests because the game said they were time limited, then went back to do some in Colony 9. Also, I was grinding a lot and hunting down items. Did some gem crafting etc too.
What district is desiree in?
I've never seen Violent Aredente, is he one of those raging triceratops? I was looking for a unique looking monster, he's just another angry looking triceratops?
I didn't even know that the affinity chart showed when people are active, thanks.
Game is the UK Electronic Boutique Games - the biggest nationwide gaming retail chain of stores.
I have done al the sidequest that are available to me. I usually walk around at day and night and find all the quest givers. Unnamed quest givers can give you multiple quest at the same time. Then I go out and finish multiple quests. Then I go back and collect my rewards.
Why would you be grinding? No need for that. I got exp point by doing sidequests, exploring and mining for gems. Desiree is in the commercial district, she hangs out at the balcony. Near the gem stall there are stairs that bring you up to the balcony.
Violet, is an unique monster, but he does look like a triceratops.
GG you are going to love the next two areas.
I hope so, I am in the enchanted field like place. Seems small.
I think Violent Aredente is a big triceratops thing that races back and forth and then up and down a big grassy arch in the area between the refugees camp and the bridge that you first travel in to reach the area and fight a few Mechon while going to get Juju. A pack of wolves should be near that gets attracted easily in a fight so if you're not overleveled you should go up the grassy arch thing and wait for the beast to come there to fight it.