Are Xillia and Xillia 2 really that bad?

[Luisma]

I've read a lot of people saying that. I really want to play them but with all I've read I'm not sure anymore. Should I give them a try?

[Cypher883]

Personally, my first Tales of game was Xillia and it basically got me into the series. At the moment I've almost finished the main arc of Graces f and I'm also in the middle of Xillia 2.
I've also finished Synphonia HD but I don't really get all the hype behind it, probably generated by nostalgia. Don't get me wrong, it is a good game, but some of the "plot twists" seemed kind of predictable to me when I was playing.

[Sargeant Fodder]

Początkowo opublikowane przez Tenerezza:

Xillia is my favorite in the series, but then again I have not disliked any of the 3D tales games since Symphonia, well I guess Graces F is the only game since that i haven't completed it, tried many times but just lose interest, mostly because it have the weakest story and almost no interesting characters at all in the whole series and the combat itself could not hold my interest.

That said Xillia isn't without complaints to, my biggest complaints is that the area maps and so on is quite boring, and it got even worse in Xillia 2 as all area maps is basically reused. But really like the game for the combat & characters.

As opposed to the 3D Tales games that came before Symphonia? Even I have to admit that they lack depth.

[JotaVe]

I thought Xillia was really good... One of my favorites...
Xillia 2 I didn't play through the end, cause I didn't like the the quests, the story, the money block, the quests, the mute main character (I know you see his dialogue/voice after you finish the first time, but I really don't see the point in that. It's so random that it kind of piss me off) and the battle (Yeah, I know, some people think it was the best battlesystem ever, but I just didn't like it that much)
But those who played until the end really enjoyed. Maybe the game gets better as the story develops... I don't know...

[Mr. 8-BIT]

Początkowo opublikowane przez Kaldaien:

Xillia was a good game, Xillia 2 was evil incarnate. I wish I could toss that disc into the fires of hell.

lol, I was cringing within the first five minutes of the game. I cant speak much for the battle system since I was only able to play it for a few hours and if combat is top priority for you, then it seems like a good game based on previous coments. Everything else was awefull and doesn't feel like a tales game. Mute character in a game known for lots of extra / optional diolauge, fan fiction level strory and writing (Hi, I'm the main character from the first game, I'm going to be unusually friendly and attentive to you because fans want to see me) and the awefull screeming and grunts that come out of the main character were just too much for me. It's a hollow game with an improved combat system.

P.S. I've been a Tales of fan since Destiny was released on ps1 and have beaten all of the games released in the states, this game was awefull and I never felt bad about droping it.

[Oathfel]

Xillia 1 was just really bland, nothing too special. The charactes are boring as Hell for the most part, the story is pretty much mediocre and the battle system was alright.

Xillia 2 on the other hand was a brilliant sequel, but saying that there are certainly better Tales games out there. The characters are actually interesting now. The battle system was improved, especially if you played as Ludger who can change weapon types during battle, that was inredibly fun. The story it a bit better but nothing too amazing, though the ending got me in the feels. Overall, I loved it.

So if you want to try it, go ahead but just don't expect it to be too amazing. I personally would play Xillia just so I could get to the sequel.

[Prfik^oh]

Początkowo opublikowane przez Aria:

I'm a long time tales fan.... and I have to say that Tales of Xillia... is disgusting to me... I HATE Jude with a passion... and refuse to acknowledge that he even exist... he's even worse to me then Shirley from legendia... Seriously its like they ONLY MADE HIM because they couldn't have Milla as MC or something... heck why couldn't they have Ludger in the first game even instead of him... and the game itself isn't that great... its okay... but probably the worst in the series for me... AND THAT IS INCLUDING ESCORT TITLES like Tales of the Tempest (I actually like tempest for the lolz factor and Aria).... Tales of Xillia 2 however is really nice.. I like it quite a bit, its a nice game and Ludger is enjoyable... and its nice to see everyone from the original game.. also Leia, and Nova best characters... but seriously the first Xillia is terrible to me... and I despise Jude.

Ludger? Useless willes ♥♥♥♥ head who can just obey and nothing else? His is everyone ♥♥♥♥♥ who has no rights. Judeactually cared about world aroun him and tryed to achive his goals without kissing everyones ass.

[TheDreamBirds]

LIES THEY ARE BOTH AMAZING ... trust me i played them a lil to much for my own good kinda like how i will when this is released lol

[JotaVe]

Początkowo opublikowane przez Aria:

I'm a long time tales fan.... and I have to say that Tales of Xillia... is disgusting to me... I HATE Jude with a passion... and refuse to acknowledge that he even exist... he's even worse to me then Shirley from legendia... Seriously its like they ONLY MADE HIM because they couldn't have Milla as MC or something... heck why couldn't they have Ludger in the first game even instead of him... and the game itself isn't that great... its okay... but probably the worst in the series for me... AND THAT IS INCLUDING ESCORT TITLES like Tales of the Tempest (I actually like tempest for the lolz factor and Aria).... Tales of Xillia 2 however is really nice.. I like it quite a bit, its a nice game and Ludger is enjoyable... and its nice to see everyone from the original game.. also Leia, and Nova best characters... but seriously the first Xillia is terrible to me... and I despise Jude.

I like Xillia better... But I see your point with Jude hahahaha...

[Gyson]

Początkowo opublikowane przez Luisma:

I've read a lot of people saying that. I really want to play them but with all I've read I'm not sure anymore. Should I give them a try?

If anything, in terms of which games you'll like/dislike, the responses in this thread should convince you to not rely on the opinions of others and instead form your own. Some are claiming both Xillia and Xillia 2 are awful, but some are instead stating they're both fantastic. Some are suggesting Xillia stinks while inisisting Xillia 2 is one of the best Tales games available. Yet others say Xillia is a wonderful game while condemning Xillia 2 as trash.

Who are you supposed to believe? Heck, many on these forums think Symphonia is the best thing since sliced bread. And yet I find the dialogue in that game to be far too childish for my tastes. Ultimately, you're just going to have to watch some gameplay videos for Xillia/Xillia 2, and (if they interest you) try the game out yourself.

[Prfik^oh]

Początkowo opublikowane przez Gyson:

Początkowo opublikowane przez Luisma:

I've read a lot of people saying that. I really want to play them but with all I've read I'm not sure anymore. Should I give them a try?

If anything, in terms of which games you'll like/dislike, the responses in this thread should convince you to not rely on the opinions of others and instead form your own. Some are claiming both Xillia and Xillia 2 are awful, but some are instead stating they're both fantastic. Some are suggesting Xillia stinks while inisisting Xillia 2 is one of the best Tales games available. Yet others say Xillia is a wonderful game while condemning Xillia 2 as trash.

Who are you supposed to believe? Heck, many on these forums think Symphonia is the best thing since sliced bread. And yet I find the dialogue in that game to be far too childish for my tastes. Ultimately, you're just going to have to watch some gameplay videos for Xillia/Xillia 2, and (if they interest you) try the game out yourself.

im sorry but there is one simple objective truth. I explained perfectly about how Xillia 2 mechanicly inferior to xillia 1.

[JotaVe]

Początkowo opublikowane przez Prfik^oh:

Początkowo opublikowane przez Gyson:

If anything, in terms of which games you'll like/dislike, the responses in this thread should convince you to not rely on the opinions of others and instead form your own. Some are claiming both Xillia and Xillia 2 are awful, but some are instead stating they're both fantastic. Some are suggesting Xillia stinks while inisisting Xillia 2 is one of the best Tales games available. Yet others say Xillia is a wonderful game while condemning Xillia 2 as trash.

Who are you supposed to believe? Heck, many on these forums think Symphonia is the best thing since sliced bread. And yet I find the dialogue in that game to be far too childish for my tastes. Ultimately, you're just going to have to watch some gameplay videos for Xillia/Xillia 2, and (if they interest you) try the game out yourself.

im sorry but there is one simple objective truth. I explained perfectly about how Xillia 2 mechanicly inferior to xillia 1.

Oh yeah?! Well... I'm right and you're wrong!
And you is dumb!

[JotaVe]

Początkowo opublikowane przez Gyson:

Początkowo opublikowane przez Luisma:

I've read a lot of people saying that. I really want to play them but with all I've read I'm not sure anymore. Should I give them a try?

If anything, in terms of which games you'll like/dislike, the responses in this thread should convince you to not rely on the opinions of others and instead form your own. Some are claiming both Xillia and Xillia 2 are awful, but some are instead stating they're both fantastic. Some are suggesting Xillia stinks while inisisting Xillia 2 is one of the best Tales games available. Yet others say Xillia is a wonderful game while condemning Xillia 2 as trash.

Who are you supposed to believe? Heck, many on these forums think Symphonia is the best thing since sliced bread. And yet I find the dialogue in that game to be far too childish for my tastes. Ultimately, you're just going to have to watch some gameplay videos for Xillia/Xillia 2, and (if they interest you) try the game out yourself.

I was looking for the reason why I didn't like Symphonia that much... "Childish"! That's the term... Thank you!

[Prfik^oh]

Początkowo opublikowane przez JotaVe:

Początkowo opublikowane przez Prfik^oh:

im sorry but there is one simple objective truth. I explained perfectly about how Xillia 2 mechanicly inferior to xillia 1.

Oh yeah?! Well... I'm right and you're wrong!
And you is dumb!

you dont have any arguments.

Początkowo opublikowane przez JotaVe:

Początkowo opublikowane przez Gyson:

If anything, in terms of which games you'll like/dislike, the responses in this thread should convince you to not rely on the opinions of others and instead form your own. Some are claiming both Xillia and Xillia 2 are awful, but some are instead stating they're both fantastic. Some are suggesting Xillia stinks while inisisting Xillia 2 is one of the best Tales games available. Yet others say Xillia is a wonderful game while condemning Xillia 2 as trash.

Who are you supposed to believe? Heck, many on these forums think Symphonia is the best thing since sliced bread. And yet I find the dialogue in that game to be far too childish for my tastes. Ultimately, you're just going to have to watch some gameplay videos for Xillia/Xillia 2, and (if they interest you) try the game out yourself.

I was looking for the reason why I didn't like Symphonia that much... "Childish"! That's the term... Thank you!

compared to innocence and graces Symphonia is more mature. Although miles below Abyss or Vesperia

[JotaVe]

Początkowo opublikowane przez Prfik^oh:

Początkowo opublikowane przez JotaVe:

Oh yeah?! Well... I'm right and you're wrong!
And you is dumb!

you dont have any arguments.

Hahahah, sorry...
I even agree with you that Xillia is much better than Xillia 2... It just made me laugh the way you said it... Like: "I hold the final and undiscussable truth" Hahahah

But I still agree with you...

[JotaVe]

Początkowo opublikowane przez Prfik^oh:

compared to innocence and graces Symphonia is more mature. Although miles below Abyss or Vesperia

Didn't play innocence yet, but yeah... The problem with Graces is that it's too melodramatic...