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Finished my 2nd run, New Game+, of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, and honestly, this is the definitive way to experience the game. It’s a huge improvement over the OG Switch version, especially with all the quality-of-life upgrades. The faster menus, improved Field Skills, higher-resolution cutscenes, 4K support, and smoother framerate of up to 60 FPS make a noticeable difference. Everything feels faster, cleaner, and more enjoyable to play. And I cannot get over how beautiful this game looks. The visual upgrades are fantastic. The characters look great, the environments are gorgeous, the combat still feels amazing, and the story remains unforgettable. Even after finishing the game twice, NG+ included, I still found myself stopping just to appreciate how good everything looks. The combination of the upgraded visuals, QOL improvements, incredible soundtrack, satisfying combat, memorable characters, and emotional story makes this version such an amazing experience. If ...

So I’ve rolled credits on  Beast of Reincarnation , and honestly, I’m still left with some mixed feelings. There are definitely things I enjoyed, but overall, the game feels like a missed opportunity. The combat is probably the strongest part of the experience. It feels satisfying, especially once you start unlocking more powers, abilities, and skills. There’s a good sense of progression early on, and experimenting with different abilities can be fun. The exploration is also enjoyable, with some nice environments and areas to discover. Unfortunately, as you progress through the chapters, the areas seem to become smaller and more restrictive, which takes away some of that sense of adventure. The OST is beautiful, though. The music was easily one of my favorite parts of the game and does a great job adding atmosphere to the world and certain moments. Where the game struggles for me is the storytelling. The pacing is painfully slow at times, and the story never managed to pull me in t...

So rolled credits on EarthBound, and what a game. I had such a good time with it. The gameplay, writing, humor, and overall weirdness are all unique, and it does many cool things with both the story and mechanics. Even today, it still holds up well, and I can fully understand why it became such an influential game. I noticed many games that clearly took inspiration from EarthBound, and seeing where those ideas came from made the experience even more special. I’m glad I finally got to experience it!