tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4764158821384594980.post174996001718281149..comments2024-03-29T02:20:03.864-04:00Comments on Age of Ravens: Other Games: From Football to XenobladeLowell Francishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02359280169506945906noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4764158821384594980.post-45466397179738987342012-07-13T03:39:17.875-04:002012-07-13T03:39:17.875-04:00Indeed. When I first left the confines of the star...Indeed. When I first left the confines of the starting areas and went into the Bionis' Leg, and saw that it went on and on, seemingly without limit, I was surprised that I was playing a game on the Wii, given how often we are told that the Wii is rubbish.<br /><br />I think the only thing I dislike about it is the gem-crafting, but since that's optional it's not a problem.thekelvingreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01928260185408072124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4764158821384594980.post-70328581254415067552012-07-13T03:38:21.881-04:002012-07-13T03:38:21.881-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.thekelvingreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01928260185408072124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4764158821384594980.post-26074944202791194352012-07-12T14:14:58.617-04:002012-07-12T14:14:58.617-04:00The US localization seems to be identical to the E...The US localization seems to be identical to the European one- British voice actors which haven't bothered me nearly as those on some US releases. I actually didn't check to see if you could shift to the Japanese voice, something I usually do immediately. It has all of the British spellings as well. <br /><br />It has a definite sense of style and design, and that works for me. I think you're right about the art, but I'll admit it takes me a bit to grab on to if I jump back into it after playing something more recent and next gen, like FFXIII or Secret World. I don't think the graphics work against it at all, and I'm continually amazed at the scope of what's being rendered on screen.Lowell Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02359280169506945906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4764158821384594980.post-52655153273462919342012-07-12T14:04:45.014-04:002012-07-12T14:04:45.014-04:00Xenoblade came out about a year ago here and I'...<i>Xenoblade</i> came out about a year ago here and I've been playing it since; it's so enjoyable I'm in no hurry to finish it!<br /><br />I'd argue that it's better looking than you suggest; it's not as crisp and detailed as something on the PS3, but I much prefer its sense of design to something like <i>Skyrim</i>. That said, I was a little disappointed to discover the same monsters turning up later in the game, albeit with different colour schemes; this is nothing new for a console rpg, so perhaps it's unfair to single out <i>Xenoblade</i>.<br /><br />Did the US release keep the British voice acting? Even as a Brit, I found it grating at first -- although the Japanese voice track is even worse -- but I got used to it and now find it quite charming.<br /><br />I'd also agree about <i>Journey</i>; it's a beautiful piece of work. It reminds me of a more "arty" <i>Shadow of the Colossus</i>.thekelvingreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01928260185408072124noreply@blogger.com