Xenogears

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9.2

Universal acclaim- based on 397 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 364 out of 397
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 397
  3. Negative: 22 out of 397
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  1. AriaX.
    Apr 24, 2005
    10
    I think the best RPG ever on PSX and maybe even on PS2. The story is something amazing, the use of toons instead of computer graphic for the interludes is simply perfect and give lot of "pathos" to the story itself. A pity that Squaresoft didn't make a PAL version. If you didn't buy it, hurry and don't wait a second more.
  2. Hellwolf_36
    Mar 9, 2003
    10
    Good game thru and thru, story has sum cool parts but wuts not bad about getting into giant mechs and killing monsters?
  3. MarcC.
    Jul 5, 2007
    10
    Played it once, was very impressed. Played it a second time, and was doubly impressed because then I knew what it was talking about. Played it a third time, and there were still things I didn't catch the first two times. Don't be fooled by such silly notions such as time - Xenogears packs far too much for you to just play it. Adult Swim wanted you to recognize Star Wars as your Played it once, was very impressed. Played it a second time, and was doubly impressed because then I knew what it was talking about. Played it a third time, and there were still things I didn't catch the first two times. Don't be fooled by such silly notions such as time - Xenogears packs far too much for you to just play it. Adult Swim wanted you to recognize Star Wars as your true parent - this will blow that out of the water.… Expand
  4. EricT
    Jan 12, 2010
    10
    One of the most intricate plots ever weaved for an rpg. One of the combat system innovators for the jrpg genre, this game is one Squarenix's under appreciated masterpeice's . This game is must have for your collection. The only thing potentially bad strike against it is this game should have been a four disc game, but to my understanding the game's limited budget(thanks to One of the most intricate plots ever weaved for an rpg. One of the combat system innovators for the jrpg genre, this game is one Squarenix's under appreciated masterpeice's . This game is must have for your collection. The only thing potentially bad strike against it is this game should have been a four disc game, but to my understanding the game's limited budget(thanks to ff8) required them to use only two, and cram as much as they could on those two discs. This will be noticed when you are on the second disc, and do more reading then playing. I don't have a problem with this, but the average gamer might. This is a game that if you see it on ebay or amazon buy it immediately. This game is a culmination of the best things in the ps1 era.… Expand
  5. JamesG.
    Mar 8, 2003
    10
    Easily one of the best games for this genre on the Playstation Game Consel. Its intriguing story, eye catching cutscenes, and sophisticated battle system makes for a great all around experience suitable for even the most seasoned RPGer and also for those just getting into the genre. Everyone I have lent my copy to has been so enthused by it that they ran to the nearest game shop to pick Easily one of the best games for this genre on the Playstation Game Consel. Its intriguing story, eye catching cutscenes, and sophisticated battle system makes for a great all around experience suitable for even the most seasoned RPGer and also for those just getting into the genre. Everyone I have lent my copy to has been so enthused by it that they ran to the nearest game shop to pick up their own copy, and when they found it not to be in stock they immediatly ordered online. It is just that good!… Expand
  6. Max
    Mar 30, 2004
    10
    A sweet game, and the best part, you can jump!!!!! Take that Final Fantasy.
  7. Joe
    May 6, 2004
    10
    Best rpg game yet compared 2 elmental gearbolt.
  8. AteelA.
    Nov 2, 2005
    10
    This best game ever made it has everthing u could possible think of they went all out when makeing this game truely masterpice of it time and even now.
  9. RysS
    Jun 26, 2008
    10
    It's a 10, hands down. That said, here's my reservation: if not understanding the story the first time through this LONG game will significantly bother you, Xenogears is not for you. The tale's complex, approaching convoluted, but grappling with it, I believe, is well worth it.
  10. AndrewT
    Feb 24, 2009
    10
    The greatest game of all time, imho.....really, fantastic and interesting storyline, and quite a bit of action.
  11. FelipeS
    Jun 20, 2009
    10
    Such a incredible history, wonderful characters, a brillant battle system. The gamepro critc is so stupid, I think the asshole tha wrote is a FFVII fanboy :/
  12. AndrewF.
    Jul 21, 2004
    10
    An excellent game. One of my favorite of all time.
  13. grayfox
    Jan 25, 2006
    10
    This is THE greatest RPG you could ever buy. The story is complex, but if you get it, then the game is amazing.
  14. Williambr
    Nov 18, 2009
    10
    This is one of the greatest games ever made, hands down.
  15. ArkonBlade
    Dec 19, 2010
    10
    when i played the demo of this game long ago i know this game was gona be some thing special and had to have it day one . i couldnt believe how great a RPG i was gona be playing . RPGS are made great on 1 main thing and thats story telling and intresting charicters and xenogears does it better then any other RPG ive played before it and since after it . this is still the best RPG ive everwhen i played the demo of this game long ago i know this game was gona be some thing special and had to have it day one . i couldnt believe how great a RPG i was gona be playing . RPGS are made great on 1 main thing and thats story telling and intresting charicters and xenogears does it better then any other RPG ive played before it and since after it . this is still the best RPG ive ever played . the story is very deep and there is alot of text to read so if you are not into reading alot of text for story then you arnt a hardcore RPG player. the combat system all be it simple is alot of fun and the moves you can pull off are alot of fun to wach and the coolest thing about the combat system you can fight in a giant mech . the only tiny gripe i have on this game is the magic system is for the most part useless outside of beating the rare enimy who can only be hurt by magic or healing it has no use. that tiny complaint still does nothing to hold back from this game being the best and most perfect RPG out there .… Expand
  16. Tubie
    Jan 19, 2011
    10
    This game could have been the best RPG of all time. It's a real shame the developers ran out of funding and had to rush the second part/disc of the game. Still with all of it's flaw the story is so incredible and the combat is so amazing it puts this game as the second best RPG of all time for me.
  17. thenix
    Jul 11, 2011
    10
    Not going into great detail but it's been my favorite game since I've played it and hasn't been beaten. A great story and fun unique gameplay. It tried more to be good than to be different and focused on the story and characters than the leveling system.
  18. notacarebear
    Mar 9, 2012
    10
    Best JRPG ever. I spent more than 400 hours on it and each time i started from scratch it always felt like the first time. Most successful blend of an anime with an adult theme.
  19. GenXY
    Jul 20, 2017
    10
    This is part of the god tier of the JRPG genre. Unparalleled to this day in scope of story and ambition, this masterpiece boasts one of the best gaming soundtracks of all time. Characters are memorable and richly developed, and battle system is nicely varied between turned based hand to hand combos and mech battles. If you are a JRPG gamer and have NOT played this title, it is essential toThis is part of the god tier of the JRPG genre. Unparalleled to this day in scope of story and ambition, this masterpiece boasts one of the best gaming soundtracks of all time. Characters are memorable and richly developed, and battle system is nicely varied between turned based hand to hand combos and mech battles. If you are a JRPG gamer and have NOT played this title, it is essential to play. The second disk is mostly story (as the game ran into budget constraints), but the overall experience is not to be missed. 10/10… Expand
  20. Miang
    May 15, 2012
    10
    The best game I've ever played. I played it back on 1998. It is 2012 and still the best game of my entire life. Good plot, nice graphics, incredible combat system, long duration and much more.
  21. OnlyOneWing
    Dec 7, 2014
    10
    I just replayed Xenogears a few months ago. The first disk is great. Things become extremely complicated and a bit extreme when the second disk hits, and it moves extremely fast. There were budget issues that turned the second half of the game into what it was.
    But the gameplay is amazing, the characters are interesting, the story is engaging, Xenogears is everything you want an RPG to    I just replayed Xenogears a few months ago. The first disk is great. Things become extremely complicated and a bit extreme when the second disk hits, and it moves extremely fast. There were budget issues that turned the second half of the game into what it was.
    But the gameplay is amazing, the characters are interesting, the story is engaging, Xenogears is everything you want an RPG to be. The game is huge compared to modern games, and even many other RPGs of it's time.
    Imo, they could have ended the game at the first disk and it would've been a 10 anyway, so I won't detract any points for some of the short comings of the second disk.
    Play it! You won't regret it.    … Expand
  22. Abstractpurpose
    Jun 26, 2018
    10
    This is easily my pick for best turn based rog of all time. The combat system is amazing , the story is really deep, and it has one of the best soundtracks in gaming. I ALWAYS recomend this game and will continue to hope for a remake
  23. EnKira
    May 25, 2013
    10
    A beauty. Strong story, a great cast, fun gameplay. Everything just fits together in Xenogears. I just can't resist the feeling of giving this a 10/10. If you love a more mature JRPG with a plot that keeps you thinking even after you've dropped the controller and if you love a game that just nails every other aspect of a videogame, go find Xenogears. You can also download the ISO file orA beauty. Strong story, a great cast, fun gameplay. Everything just fits together in Xenogears. I just can't resist the feeling of giving this a 10/10. If you love a more mature JRPG with a plot that keeps you thinking even after you've dropped the controller and if you love a game that just nails every other aspect of a videogame, go find Xenogears. You can also download the ISO file or something if you can't find it. Can't wait to see more of the X Series after this and Xenoblade. 10/10:OMG!!!… Expand
  24. urieaal
    Sep 12, 2015
    10
    If you down vote this game then you grew up after the ps1 was the top console.

    this game was easily one of the best games of its time. rarely can i replay a video game, xenogears, skys of arcadia, fallout 3 and ff7 are the only games i ever replay.
  25. stimpak
    Jan 20, 2013
    10
    One of my absolutely favorite games of all time. A compelling story-line, top-notch music, interesting combat mechanics, and captivating characters make this an RPG worth taking a look at. Do yourself a big favor and pick this up, it's a classic in my book.
  26. Decimus
    Jun 20, 2014
    10
    Greatest storyline of all time!!! It makes all of the RPG's out there appear childish and trivial. This RPG is a game changers and it will not leave you without pondering the events that unfold within its chapters. I will rest my case with this..... There is nothing else on the beaten path (videogame plots / RPG's) that can touch this masterpiece. People that don't get it, are eitherGreatest storyline of all time!!! It makes all of the RPG's out there appear childish and trivial. This RPG is a game changers and it will not leave you without pondering the events that unfold within its chapters. I will rest my case with this..... There is nothing else on the beaten path (videogame plots / RPG's) that can touch this masterpiece. People that don't get it, are either simpletons, or just plain impatient. My answer to that..... not everyone is born to be a scholar or grasp things of depth. However, if your the kind of person that has these qualities, this is an absolute must. I gurantee you won't be able to play it just once. The story will keep you coming back, as it does for the rest of us.… Expand
  27. Seryin
    Mar 9, 2013
    10
    I admit that after time has taken its toll on this game that it is a bit hard to go back to now with all these new great games out. However, Xenogears still is my favorite game of all time. I enjoyed the story greatly and once you figure out the combat system, it was one of the most fun of its time. Better than the regular turn based stuff from old rpgs.
  28. maxpainis
    Mar 25, 2013
    10
    What makes a game great? It's not it's flaws, where xenogears have many, it's not the fact that it's dated by the time I played it in 2005, it's not the graphics or the great voice overs. A game is only great if it's memorable, and when you look back all these years you still remember fondly certain aspect of such a game that you can't get out of your mind. Xenogears is one such rareWhat makes a game great? It's not it's flaws, where xenogears have many, it's not the fact that it's dated by the time I played it in 2005, it's not the graphics or the great voice overs. A game is only great if it's memorable, and when you look back all these years you still remember fondly certain aspect of such a game that you can't get out of your mind. Xenogears is one such rare experiences. The storyline, the characters and the soundtrack and the overall feel I had upon completion of the game makes me look past the frustration, the grind, the seemingly rushed pacing towards the final third of the game, for all those many flaws about the game, I felt fulfilled, emotionally and mentally attached to one of these rare masterpieces of our time. The only way to do this game justice is to complete this game yourself and let it etched itself into your memories.… Expand
  29. Von_Fred54
    Mar 26, 2013
    10
    Fantastic character development. Deep and thought provoking story. Amazing use of camera angles. Squaresoft baked a very unique RPG "recipe" for this title. Think 'mature-Kung-Fu-anime-style- action-RPG with all the usual Side-quests and what not Although the story is delivered rather slowly, I find it gives you more time to be drawn in to the abundance of details and the cinematography.Fantastic character development. Deep and thought provoking story. Amazing use of camera angles. Squaresoft baked a very unique RPG "recipe" for this title. Think 'mature-Kung-Fu-anime-style- action-RPG with all the usual Side-quests and what not Although the story is delivered rather slowly, I find it gives you more time to be drawn in to the abundance of details and the cinematography. ONLY DIE-HARD RPG FANS will enjoy this tale that was ahead of its time.… Expand
  30. Ixsiehn
    May 25, 2018
    10
    To me, this is by far the best game ever made.

    It had revolutionary game-play for its time, and an amazingly timeless soundtrack. The story is in my opinion the most epic story in any medium, which spans over 15,000 years, and delves deeply into philosophy, psychology, and religion.

    Please make a remake.
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Awards & Rankings

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#11 Best PS1 Game of 1998
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#5 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 1998
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#5 Most Shared PS1 Game of 1998

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Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Gamestyle
    90
    Has a very deep and engrossing (perhaps blasphemous, hence the furore) tale to tell.
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  2. RPG Fan
    98
    Xenogears is a must for any RPG lover, regardless of your views toward Squaresoft. With its depth and creativity, Xenogears is my choice for RPG of the year.
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  3. IGN
    95
    With an intricate storyline, beautifully designed characters and mechs, and some of the most innovative features in an RPG, you simply can't afford to pass this game up.
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