*** Official Nintendo Wii U thread ***

Cavallino said:
Is that the new Xenoblade? Is it different much to the original?
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Yeah, Xenoblade X.

It plays quite similar to the original, but has been slightly improved in many areas (feels a little more solid) and there are some nice new features. Has a 4-player co-op mission mode and some other nice online features too.
You play a customized silent protagonist this time. Story and characters not quite as strong as in the first game so far for me, but the plot is still quite good and there are some interesting characters.

This is a great review that goes into a fair amount of detail:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nk79b821kU

Here is a really good explanation of the multiplayer for anyone confused by it:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Xenoblade_...z/xenoblade_x_multiplayer_information_thread/
 
Yes in real-time but not in the full open world. You are loaded into a sectioned-off instanced area of the world. Here's a good example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFKar75TOzk.

You don't unlock the online missions right away (4-5 hours in minimum) and you can't always fire up and just jump straight in to playing real-time online. Your 32-player 'loosely connected' squad has to have completed 1 or more 'Squad Mission' objectives in the regular open world first (...i think!). Read link above for all the infos.
 
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ak22 said:
If your not a fan of the controller have a look at the Wii U Pro controller, just be careful when buying it as their are a lot of fakes out their.
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Thanks for the tip. I think it is just a case of getting used to it. I am going to try and pick up a Pro controller in my local independent store as a backup though. I think the main "issue" at the moment is the A & B buttons being reversed compared to a Xbone / 360. I really should spend more time seeing if I can re-bind the controls..

TNA said:
I was not planning on getting xenoblade, but reviews seem great and I have not used my wii u as much as I would like as of late so I am going to order it :D

Nice setup there owen. No need to miss out on any games ;)
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Cheers :) I have a mirrored setup in my "game room" as well, albeit minus the WiiU (can't justify two at the moment). It is cool having a wife that is into gaming as well (500+ hours in Destiny.... :p)

Deo_volente said:
To get to the download packs go to the games page on the e-shop and click the "view add on content" or whatever it's called on there.
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Thanks I will look into it properly now. Streaming from the disc didn't seem too bad tbh. Nothing to lose by having the game mostly installed though. It is a shame that there wasn't the option to install from disc.

Completely separate but thinking aloud; I wonder what could be achieved by the developer if they had PS4 levels of power under the hood... If this is an example of what they can achieve on the (relatively speaking) weaker WiiU it makes me very excited for the rumoured NX.
 
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NP. I'm not sure exactly how many missions there are but there's a fair number of them.

The online is a cool addition that adds good value to the experience, but it wouldn't be worth buying the game only for the multiplayer. You kinda have to get invested in the single player to get the most out of the online stuff too.
 
Ordered it from gameseek for £32, hopefully will get it sometime next week.

Graphics look great for a Wii U game :D
 
TNA said:
Ordered it from gameseek for £32, hopefully will get it sometime next week.

Graphics look great for a Wii U game :D
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Not tried my copy yet. But I did watch a video or two. And there is some pop in. But that doesn't bother me at all. Not when everything else looks so good for a game on the Wii U.
 
There is certainly noticeable pop-in when in the city but out in the "wild" I didn't notice it at all.

It isn't game breaking by any stretch but it is a little odd as I would have though the WiiU could have handled a little more LOD that it is showing in those scenarios.

Meh, too busy enjoying the game to care tbh.
 
Dang you can tweak so much stuff in this game, it's fantastic and I am loving every minute of it :D
As bee said the only real pop in seems to be city based, haven't noticed any in the wild where it matters
 
My copy of the Collector's Edition arrived yesterday, I've yet to unbox it/play it though, mainly because I'm waiting for my order of the Collector's Guide to arrive so it can better explain how to play the game. I looked at the user manual online and it looks very confusing. If the tutorials are anything like the first Xenoblade, they won't be all that helpful.

oweneades said:
About an hour in and really enjoying it so far. The combat system is taking some getting used to (haven't played anything like this in quite some time) but I have made some decent progress.

Only two downsides so far:

1) I am really struggling to get used to the wiiU gamepad again after so long away from one. I know this will take time but it is still frustrating missing the timings due to my ineptness...

2) I can't have pigtails on the character I want....

It really is a good looking game and a testament to what can be squeezed out of the WiiU if the developer actually tries.
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1) WiiU Pro controller all the way, did you not get one with your bundle? Do they not include the Pro Controller in Black WiiU bundles these days? A shame if so. It's much like a more traditional controller, charges using the same cable as the DualShock 3 (from Playstation 3) and has excellent battery life, best wireless controller I've ever used. The only downside is that the 'triggers' remain as buttons like on the gamepad, instead of actual analogue triggers. It's fairly pricey, but worth it since it can be used in most of the good WiiU games.

2) Be glad to get character customisation at all. It's not something games on Nintendo platforms excel at unfortunately (Animal Crossing for example). That said grab Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate. Great game (probably the best looking MH we'll ever get in the West :c), online is still going and of course, you can have pigtails. Mine were red and they even jiggle when you move! Hair physics!

Also nice to see you're rocking all 3 current gen consoles, console-equality ftw! I'm not quite there yet, the PS4 remains boxed (no reason to use it yet) and I've yet to buy an XB1. Funny that we often hear XB1 can't run games at 1080p, when WiiU has the likes of Mario Kart 9 running at 1080p60 in split-screen multiplayer. Really does go to show that a dev can get a game looking and running well on any system if they put in the effort (look at all the bad PC ports from those who didn't).

I also recommend folks (even if you haven't bought the game) to try listening to this game's soundtrack, it's amazing! Well worth looking for that, even if you don't like the game.
 
mahius said:
My copy of the Collector's Edition arrived yesterday, I've yet to unbox it/play it though, mainly because I'm waiting for my order of the Collector's Guide to arrive so it can better explain how to play the game. I looked at the user manual online and it looks very confusing. If the tutorials are anything like the first Xenoblade, they won't be all that helpful.



1) WiiU Pro controller all the way, did you not get one with your bundle? Do they not include the Pro Controller in Black WiiU bundles these days? A shame if so. It's much like a more traditional controller, charges using the same cable as the DualShock 3 (from Playstation 3) and has excellent battery life, best wireless controller I've ever used. The only downside is that the 'triggers' remain as buttons like on the gamepad, instead of actual analogue triggers. It's fairly pricey, but worth it since it can be used in most of the good WiiU games.

2) Be glad to get character customisation at all. It's not something games on Nintendo platforms excel at unfortunately (Animal Crossing for example). That said grab Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate. Great game (probably the best looking MH we'll ever get in the West :c), online is still going and of course, you can have pigtails. Mine were red and they even jiggle when you move! Hair physics!

Also nice to see you're rocking all 3 current gen consoles, console-equality ftw! I'm not quite there yet, the PS4 remains boxed (no reason to use it yet) and I've yet to buy an XB1. Funny that we often hear XB1 can't run games at 1080p, when WiiU has the likes of Mario Kart 9 running at 1080p60 in split-screen multiplayer. Really does go to show that a dev can get a game looking and running well on any system if they put in the effort (look at all the bad PC ports from those who didn't).

I also recommend folks (even if you haven't bought the game) to try listening to this game's soundtrack, it's amazing! Well worth looking for that, even if you don't like the game.
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Nope there was no pro controller in the bundle. I think that may have only been around launch TBH as I can't remember seeing any other bundles with it.

I have spent quite a bit of time this weekend playing the game and tbh I have now warmed to the gamepad. I do wish it would do a bit more as at times the screen (TV) can get a little overloaded with "stuff".

I game across all formats and tbh I care more about the games themselves than the "ERMG dis is not 1080p60 herp derp" that seems to be doing the rounds. Ultimately the developers on all (console) platforms have set hardware to work with and thus must make a decision on what to focus on - performance or image quality (including resolution). Some are (much) worse than others mind!
 
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