Sylph.Hitetsu said:
I know I'm going to get eaten alive for this, but I've heard a lot of good things over Xenogears (and Xenosaga), though I've never played them >_>;
What exactly are the games like/about?~
Mysteriously powerful martial-artist with no memory stumbles upon a mysteriously powerful mech (called a "gear" in this game). ***storm of sci-fi nature ensues involving advanced sky-dwellers vs. "primitive" earth dwellers, aliens, religions, gods, etc.
Really a great--and often mature--storyline.
Turn-based fighting (both in and out of your gear). Out of your gear it's combo driven, based on level, equipment, etc. In your gear, your strength is based on how high your combos are built up and how good of mechanical upgrades/parts you have equipped.
Battling arena, side quests, endgame dungeons, airships, and the like are all included =D
Edit: This is all for Xenogears. Xenosage was a disappointment IMO.