A Dive Into Xenoblade Chronicles 2

I've made it no secret that it's quite rare that RPGs captivate and excite me, so you can imagine my surprise when Xenoblade Chronicles 2 became one of my favorite games ever; so much so that I finally feel like I understand what makes standard RPGs captivating. This video is a long and detailed look into how and why I came to love this game as intensely as I do.
(Also, sorry if you were expecting Uncharted 2, LOL)

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Timestamps:

Prologue: Xenoblade Encounters (My History with Xenoblade) - 00:00:00

Chapter 1: World-Building Aptitude (Art Direction & World Design)
Ch 1 pt 1. Graphics & Art Style - 00:08:39
Ch 1 pt 2. Character Design - 00:14:13
Ch 1 pt 3. World Design & World Building - 00:18:39

Chapter 2: Fighting Our Own War (Combat)
Ch 2 pt 1. Combat Expectations - 00:27:36
Ch 2 pt 2. Combat Execution & Xenoblade 1 Combat Comparisons - 00:30:29
Ch 2 pt 3. Blade Summoning & Customization - 00:42:40
Ch 2 pt 4. DLC & Content Density - 00:52:59

Chapter 3: Wounds (Major Negatives)
Ch 3 pt 1. Tutorials & Patches - 00:57:05
Ch 3 pt 2. Quest Design - 01:09:36
Ch 3 pt 3. Field Skills, Merc Groups, and Tiger Tiger - 01:16:47
Ch 3 pt 4. Chapter 4 - 01:21:15
Ch 3 pt 5. The Funny Gamer Words (you know the ones) - 01:25:12

Chapter 4: The Score it Carries (Soundtrack) - 01:30:00

Chapter 5: The Legend of Elysium (Story & Characters)
Ch 5 pt 1. Story Complaints - 01:37:46
Ch 5 pt 2. Villain Lineup - 01:43:05
Ch 5 pt 3. Main Party - 01:48:15
Ch 5 pt 4. It's the Little Things & Character Relationships - 01:59:42
Ch 5 pt 5. A Perfect Sequel Setup - 02:04:50
Ch 5 pt 6. Pacing - 02:08:23
Ch 5 pt 7. The Finale - 02:10:58

Conclusion: 02:17:21

Post-video Ramble & Credits: 02:21:08

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Massive thank you to everyone linked below! This video wouldn't work well without these examples/visuals and I encourage you to check these folks out if you're interested!

Works Cited: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M...

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People who have made Xenoblade content who you should check out if you haven't already:

Artists:

@stocjia -   / stocjia  
@entiqua -   / entiqua  
@TheBlueBuster -   / thebluebuster  
@yukishin10 -   / yukishin10  
@mugimugis3 -   / mugimugis3  
@toosut0 -   / toosut0  
@yumiyoiyoi -   / yumiyoiyoi  

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Youtube Videos/Creators:

Chuggaaconroy:    / chuggaaconroy  

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Let's Play #45: Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (NS)
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KingK:    / kingdomklannad  

Why Xenoblade Chronicles is a Masterpiece
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Kayjulers:    / kayjulers  

Xenoblade Chronicles 2's GREATEST Cutscene
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The Thematic Beauty of Xenoblade Chronicles 2's Main Motif
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Snugboy:    / snugboy  

Xenoblade Chronicles Is The BEST JRPG Ever Made
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MonadoRudra:    / @rudra7379  

Mythra's Massacre of Torna | Scenica Momenta - Xenoblade 2
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Cinnacal:    / cinnacal  

Xenoblade Chronicles Critique - Of Gods and Homs
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Enel:    / enelxc  

Xenoblade 2: The Best Driver For Every Blade
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Truly Understanding Combat in Xenoblade X
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Truly Understanding Combat in Xenoblade: Definitive Edition
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WinterVA:    / winterva  

why nia xenoblade is my favorite fictional character of all time
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Adam Milard - The Architect of Games:    / thefearalcarrot  

When Great Games Have Terrible Beginnings
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