Xenogears

Xenogears

1998 · Square Product Development Division 3

4.39 out of 5, 126 ratings

About

Xenogears Blends Authentic RPG Gameplay with Exquisite Hand-Drawn and Computer-Generated Animation in a Grand Science Fiction Tale. An intricate storyline involving many human and non-human characters will prove to captivate audiences of all ages. Players can rotate the amazingly detailed 3D gameplay maps 360 degrees, and have the ability to navigate around the environment by jumping and climbing. In battle, mega-robots can be controlled, adding great variety to play. A new real-time combat system eliminates restrictive menus, using button commands to provide fast-paced, intuitive action. Players can wield dramatic magical spells or engage in real-time polygonal robot vs. robot battles. Combined with dynamic camera angles and intense lighting effects, Xenogears is an experience that won't be forgotten.

Release date
February 11, 1998
Developer
Square Product Development Division 3
Publisher
Square Electronic Arts, Square, Square Enix, Sony Computer Entertainment
Genres
Role-playing
Themes
FantasyScience fiction
Age rating
ESRB TCERO D

Media

Platforms

PlayStation 3
PlayStation
PlayStation Portable

Release dates

PlayStationFull release
Japan · Feb 11, 1998
PlayStationFull release
North America · Oct 20, 1998
PlayStation 3Digital compatibility
Japan · Jun 25, 2008

Time to beat

Average57 h
Completionist85 h

Languages

LanguagesAudioSubtitlesInterface
Japanese
English (US)