- Publisher: Namco
- Release Date: Feb 26, 2003

- Summary:
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- Developer: Monolith Soft
- Genre(s): Role-Playing, Console-style RPG
- # of players: 1 Player
- Cheats: On GameFAQs
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 29 out of 35
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Mixed: 6 out of 35
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Negative: 0 out of 35
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Xenosaga has that extra special something that has been missing from RPGs for the last couple of years, an enthralling, profound story that leaves you truly wanting more.
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But simply put, the cinemas are so full of incredible edge-of-your-seat excitement and intrigue that it feels like watching a top-quality anime production. And lets be straight here, who doesnt like cinemas?
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A masterpiece of cinematic, anime-inspired, science-fiction storytelling, but only if you have the patience (and time) to endure cinemas that can last upwards of 45 minutes.
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TotalGames.netThe critics will be keen to slam these scenes as a crucial flaw but while wed agree that they are possibly the most annoying factor, they do an excellent job of pushing the story forward and after the first few hours, the balance becomes much more acceptable.
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If you are the kind of gamer who generally wants to button through game cinematics anyway because you think they're a pain in the ass, you should avoid Xenosaga like it was a proctologist with a history of methamphetamine psychosis.
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If you can get over the cutesy, anime driven art style of the game you're going to find a very rewarding RPG that will be fun for a long time.
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Cheat Code CentralYou might enjoy watching the lengthy cutscenes and getting involved in the pondering of philosophical issues, but I've already been there and now I just want to play before I die.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 33 out of 46
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Mixed: 7 out of 46
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Negative: 6 out of 46
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KHYongAug 14, 2003
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Mar 22, 2015
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Theimminent26Mar 4, 2003
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BenL.Mar 10, 2006
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DavidJul 27, 2004
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J.M.Apr 6, 2003I paid good money to not play a game? Stupid idea.
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