Can this compare to like Xenoblade Chronicles?

[Victrola]

I've recently come into contact with a copy of Xenoblade and it's AMAZING!

So set the stage, this is winter 2009, and Xenoblade is summer 2010.

What gets me is the amazing battle system, where I can choose stuff. Ever outside of battle, if I choose 'hit the mech?robot confuse on the side' or 'play dead regen hp' type skill, it's the pivotal point in battle.

I'm lost on the graphics and story, 'cause its the typical boy with sword type. FF6 was AMAZING with Celes and Locke dynamics. I know FF7 was popular, 'cause 3D, but also you can go back and do like 3 things all the time with side quests (Xeno series doesn't do well with this, 'cause it puts YOU on the clock).

Is the battle deep enough for me?

[tiornys]

Deep enough? Absolutely. Will you enjoy it? No idea.

[Zimmm]

nope combat can be all auto if u want, one most lazy combat system i ever seen in RPG to date, u probably like Lightening Return more that its action style.

id skip FF13 in general though, if u liked old FF games do play FF4, FF3, FF5. Also pick up Square and Enix game they made together when they use to be seperate companies Chrono Trigger considered one the best RPG's for SNES, i still prefer FF6 more, i loved chrono Trigger as well.

Xenoblade i can't wait for 2 to drop on my wii U.

[A-unlimited]

Gameplay and design are very different to Xenoblade. If you are curious go and give it a try. You can't do anything wrong for 6 or 7 bucks. I personnally prefer Xenoblade.