Xenogears

ReleasedFeb 11, 1998

PlayStation 3
PlayStation
PlayStation Portable

About

Xenogears Blends Authentic RPG Gameplay with Exquisite Hand-Drawn and Computer-Generated Animation in a Grand Science Fiction Tale. An intricate storyline involving many human and non-human characters will prove to captivate audiences of all ages. Players can rotate the amazingly detailed 3D gameplay maps 360 degrees, and have the ability to navigate around the environment by jumping and climbing. In battle, mega-robots can be controlled, adding great variety to play. A new real-time combat system eliminates restrictive menus, using button commands to provide fast-paced, intuitive action. Players can wield dramatic magical spells or engage in real-time polygonal robot vs. robot battles. Combined with dynamic camera angles and intense lighting effects, Xenogears is an experience that won't be forgotten.

Developer: Square Product Development Division 3
Publisher: Square Electronic Arts, Square, Square Enix, Sony Computer Entertainment
Genres: Role-playing (RPG)
Themes: Fantasy, Science fiction
Modes: Single player
Perspective: Third person, Bird view / Isometric
Age ratings: ESRB T, CERO D
Time to beat: 57 h normally · 85 h completionist
IGDB rating: 89 / 100 (127 ratings)
Also known as: Xenogears, Project Noah, Xenosaga Episode V: Xenogears

Release dates

Release dates by platform
Platform	Release
PlayStation	Feb 11, 1998 · JapanOct 20, 1998 · North America
PlayStation 3	Jun 25, 2008 · JapanFeb 22, 2011 · North America
PlayStation Portable	Jun 25, 2008 · JapanFeb 22, 2011 · North America