- February 11, 1998
- Square
Xenogears
An RPG with interesting combat and a story unlike any other game. A disappointing final act sours the experience.
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About
Xenogears is a single player role playing game with fantasy and science fiction themes. It was developed by Square and was released on February 11, 1998. It received neutral reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.
In Xenogears, Fei Fong Wong and other characters navigate a world influenced by philosophies of Nietzsche, Freud, and Jung, seeking truth about mysterious entities. The game explores psychological themes, such as identity and memory, and the relationship between humanity and machines, as characters control giant robots called gears. World religions are represented in fictionalized forms, adding depth to the game's narrative.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Xenogears is a role playing game with fantasy and science fiction themes.
Xenogears is available on PlayStation 3, PlayStation and PSP.
Xenogears was released on February 11, 1998.
Xenogears was developed by Square.
Xenogears has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story.
Xenogears is a single player game.
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