Xenogears is a science-fiction epic spanning two discs, featuring animated cutscenes by Production I.G. and music by Yasunori Mitsuda. The game follows Fei Fong Wong, an orphan raised in the pastoral village of Lahan, who quickly becomes embroiled in the political conflicts of the two warring nations nearby: Kislev and Aveh.
Players take control of Fei and his party, using martial arts combos in a turn-based battle system, both on foot and while piloting giant mechs called “Gears.” Regular gameplay includes some light platforming and exploration elements, with both humans and mechs playing an integral role in both mechanics and plot. The story spans thousands of years, with the main focus on unraveling the mysterious powers behind the world’s current civilization, their conflicts, and the clandestine forces which target Fei and his friends.
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| Retro Encounter 450 – Thank You, Good Night, and Good Luck | January 2, 2025 |
| Retro Encounter 419 – Hard to Love RPGs | May 30, 2024 |
| Rhythm Encounter 116 – U R Not (red) E: PlayStation RPG Music Favorites | August 28, 2023 |
| Rhythm Encounter 103 – Xeno Series Music Spotlight | February 20, 2023 |
| Retro Encounter 361 – Xeno Series Fantasy Draft | January 19, 2023 |
| Rhythm Encounter 84 – VGM for Life Events: Wedding Special! | May 9, 2022 |
| Random Encounter 240 – Xenoblade Chrono-icles | April 18, 2022 |
| Rhythm Encounter 77 – Music of the Year 2021 | January 31, 2022 |
| Rhythm Encounter 51 – The Yasunori Mitsuda Episode | September 7, 2020 |
| Retro Encounter 219 – Top Ten PSone RPGs | January 2, 2020 |
| Rhythm Encounter 27 – Planes, Trains, and Chocobos | May 16, 2015 |
| Rhythm Encounter 21 – Theme Park | November 24, 2014 |
| Rhythm Encounter 17 – Inn Vogue | July 2, 2014 |
| Rhythm Encounter 6 – Summer Chill | May 26, 2013 |
Game Reviews
| Review | Author | Platform | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xenogears | Noah Leiter | Sony PlayStation | 85 |
| Xenogears | Cameron Hamm | Sony PlayStation | 92 |
| Xenogears | Damian Thomas | Sony PlayStation | 98 |
| Xenogears | Esque | Sony PlayStation | 90 |
| Xenogears | James Quentin Clark | Sony PlayStation 3 | 96 |
Music Reviews
| Review | Author | Released |
|---|---|---|
| Cafe SQ | Jerry Williams | November 23, 2011 |
| Colours of Light: yasunori mitsuda vocal collection | Liz Maas | August 26, 2009 |
| CREID: Yasunori Mitsuda & Millennial Fair | Patrick Gann | April 22, 1998 |
| Myth: The Xenogears Orchestral Album | Stephen Meyerink | February 23, 2011 |
| Myth: The Xenogears Orchestral Album | Eric Farand | February 23, 2011 |
| Piano Cover Collection from Square Enix Music Channel | Patrick Gann | September 26, 2024 |
| Prescription for Sleep: Game Music Lullabies Volume II | Derek Heemsbergen | April 27, 2015 |
| SQ Chips | Derek Heemsbergen | September 21, 2011 |
| SQ Chips 2 | Damian Thomas | July 25, 2012 |
| Square Enix Battle Tracks Vol.2: Square 1996-1998 | Patrick Gann | September 15, 2010 |
| Square Vocal Collection | Damian Thomas | June 20, 2001 |
| Time & Space: A Tribute to Yasunori Mitsuda | Lucy Rzeminski | October 7, 2001 |
| Xenogears Light: An Arranged Album | Ben Schweitzer | February 8, 2005 |
| Xenogears Original Soundtrack | Jason Walton | March 1, 1998 |
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