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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Game Reviews
Review | Author | Platform | Score |
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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 |
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Cafe SQ | Bob Richardson | November 23, 2011 |
Colours of Light: yasunori mitsuda vocal collection | Liz Maas | August 26, 2009 |
Creid: Yasunori Mitsuda & Millenial Fair | Patrick Gann | April 22, 1998 |
Myth: The Xenogears Orchestral Album | Stephen Meyerink | February 23, 2011 |
Myth: The Xenogears Orchestral Album | Stephen Meyerink | February 23, 2011 |
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 |