User:ClevelandSteamdeck

About Me
I'm a guy who plays video games. I really love these games in particular, and I need an outlet for putting words on a screen. That's all you need to know.

You can have my opinions on the games, at least. Not about every character though, not even I want to write that much.

I'm here to fill out the wiki in ways I know that I can; characters, locations, story beats, et cetera. Current focus, when possible, will be on helping fill out the thematic parallel page. I might grasp at a few straws in doing so, please correct me as needed.

I feel like I might come across as blunt in some of my edit summaries. I mean no harm, I only mean to be clear and thorough.

Xeno Series Catalog
You're liable to hear a lot more nitpicking here than genuine complaining, but picking nits is just too much fun.

Xenogears- I have the means to play it, but I've only just fooled around in Lahan Village and spoken to various NPCs. Something to play eventually.

Xenosaga- Not played it any, but I have read up on various parts of the lore and narrative. A cursory understanding of some characters and plot beats. Will play at some point.

Xenoblade Chronicles- Played the Wii version, then Definitive back to back. My introduction to the series, and oh man. While the combat hasn't aged the best looking back, I absolutely love it. Wonderful story, characters, environments, music, and so on. No real complaints here.

Future Connected- A decent extra chapter to Xenoblade 1. I liked seeing Melia catch a break, because 1 was almost comical with its punishment of her. I only wish we could've gotten a Dunban or Fiora clone, because you would always be playing with one handicap. (No, Tyrea should not have been a Fiora clone, even though she should have been playable). I would have happily paid for a more substantial rendition of it, but I am satisfied with what we got.

Xenoblade Chronicles 2- Another wonderful title, however slightly flawed. Higher emotional highs than 1, but flaws in the presentation keep it from surpassing its predecessor for me. And no, I didn't dislike the final scene. Cry about it. A lot of it's "flaws" are also a subjective matter; if you genuinely cannot tear your eyes from Mythra's bust to actually get invested, you should be playing something else. Otherwise, quit complaining.

XC2: TTGC- One of the best expansions I've ever played. Only further cemented my love for the series, and lacked any of the complaints I had, or would commonly hear regarding 2. Community was fine. Further contextualized some events in 2, and twisted a few knives. The final boss battle (Malos, not Gort. Gort sucks.) still gives me chills.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3- Absolute masterpiece, and my favorite game of all time. Everything that worked about 1 and 2 were brought to new heights in 3, while bringing the themes full circle. On top of that, I thoroughly enjoyed side quests in 3, where with 1 and 2 I'd be more relieved "oh thank God, I finally finished it".

Future Redeemed- The absolute cherry on top of the grand Xeno sundae. The culmination of the entire trilogy beforehand, representing the best ideas both of a prequel and epilogue to 3. Evolving the themes and message of 3 while further connecting it to 1 and 2, giving Shulk and Rex meaningful and consistent continuations as characters.