Xenoblade Chronicles HD Texture Pack v8.52 - (August 21, 2018)

[frozenwings]

It looks like they are doing a lot of visual work, more than just a simple texture upgrade. I'm sure there will be some certain things that will look better in our texture pack, but all around the Definitive Edition will probably be a more complete package depending on how they do it. There are still many missing faces, environments, armors, and weapons in the texture pack. I will say the new UI will take some getting used to; it looks nice but its very different from the original game. It's almost too clean. Minor nitpicking really, because it still looks really nice. Also they heavily "stylized" character faces, giving them more of an "anime" feel than the original. It does lose a bit of the "western" look of the original game. Perhaps it was the original Wii's limitations that gave it that look to begin with, so who am I to say? I'm also a big fan of anime in general, so it doesn't bother me at all, just noting the differences I've seen so far. I also doubt it will run at 60fps, and might lack the upscaling features Dolphin has.

All around, however, I personally think the Definitive Edition looks amazing from the trailers and screenshots we've seen so far, and as a switch owner, I'll probably be picking this up just to see the differences between the original, the retexture pack, and the remaster/remake. Xenoblade is one of my favorite games of all time, so I don't mind spending a little more money on it.

[psxlover]

Simple question which I was actually expecting to see already answered.

From anyone who has played the game with the texture pack, and the Definitive Edition:
Is it worth getting the game on the switch, over playing the Gamecube version with the texture pack?

[frozenwings]

Definitive Edition is pretty much better in every way, assuming you own a switch already and want to spend another chunk of change on the new game. Only other thing I can think of is if you prefer the original character models; some people don't like the more "anime" looking characters.

Aside from the looks, the side questing is way better with all the markers and tracking. There are options to play the new music or the old music, but the new music is really similar to the old for the most part, they just added more distinct instruments. IMO every song I've heard is an improvement, but you can just turn the old stuff on if you prefer.

Besides all the visual and sound differences, there's also the future connect content, cosmetic options, a setting where you can control your character levels and xp. Which could make NG+ a lot better, since you keep your levels.

[psxlover]

Thanks.

I don't own a Switch, but there are several first party titles (new and old) that I would like to try.
If it was a more powerful console, or if it ever gets a new version (with more than just a battery upgrade) I would seriously consider buying it.

I guess I can add this to the list of games I would get if I ever buy one.

[frozenwings]

The thing that really makes the game great is its story and characters. The thing that held the game back the most was the limited power of the Wii; essentially the textures/models/view distance/framerate, etc. So you wouldn't be missing out on TOO much if you were to play the original game. I highly recommend the game no matter which way you end up playing it, just that the Definite Edition carries on the same strengths while closing a lot of the weaknesses of the original game.

[iwubcode]

This is a very solid game, so any way you play it, you will have a good time.

I do not own the Switch version of this game yet (waiting to see what other releases occur this year) but I've seen a lot of coverage. frozenwings covered this but Switch offers some quality of life changes and enhanced character models + some texture touch-up. It also offers some additional story content that clocks in at roughly ~15 hours. I think the biggest negative is the resolution and the pop in is on-par or sometimes worse than Wii. Overall though, it is the definitive way to play comparing base versions.

Whenever there's a comparison between a game on Dolphin and a game that also is on another platform, I feel the need to mention the obvious, Dolphin offers additional perks both from being an emulator and because of its own QOL features it offers. Built-in-cheat codes (increased draw-distance, 60fps, besides the usual), stereoscopic 3d, playing in 4k, remapping controls (actually doable on Switch now though kinda a pain from what I've seen), etc. So I think there's still a place for it in Wii gamers' libraries.

If you can only pick one, I'd probably pick the Switch version.

[Vojajin]

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[themriron2]

Hi, the MEGA mirrors for the core textures + controller packs are down. Any chance of a re-upload? Mediafire is terribly slow by comparison.

[bionisLeft]

Thanks for the work guys
here is a quick video of the HD texture pack on Bionis' Left Shoulder
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulFXT2LCxV0

keep up the good work !