saspa posted... I must be the only person who didn't actively dislike Xenosaga 2. Oh there were some things I thought were jarring, like the sudden change in art style especially for Shion (not to mention the weird personality shift) among many things I didn't like about the game. But once I learned how to juggle enemies the battle system became super easy and fun. It's the same strategy every time and I'm fine with it.
Plus since I really liked Jr I was into the whole Rubido-Albedo backstory, facility experimenting on superpowered kids and how they break out etc.
That does raise a question tc how exactly do you deal with the Xenosaga 2 portion of the game where you only play as Shion? Do you do any level grinding?
well the personality shift is more due to olivia hacks take on the character rather than an actual shift in the writing for her
it was the performance that makes it feel different.
yeah when shion is along before going to the cafe i had to go back to the opening dungeon and fight the soldiers there for awhile because shion needs a lot of work to be able to beat albedo and she doesnt do much damage to enemies in MOMO's subconcious except against the infected URTVs and those dont respawn so you cant grind off them.
once you get past albedo however the game becomes a lot easier
he is the big hurdle of episode 2. once you can beat him you should be able to handle everything else. so long as you get all the secret keys to get the skills
and yes ziggy is in each game.