Did I sleep on a classic Dungeon Crawler? | A Xanadu Next Review

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Published on October 22, 2024 3:15:04 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lB3F5BUyR8I

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Xanadu Next (2005)

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I went into this game with expectations through the floor and walked away pleasantly surprised. Xanadu Next deserves better than it got. Sure it has problems. We all do. I buy too many doodads. But I'm trying my best. However, when I dug into this simple and to the point dungeon crawler, I was shocked to find out not only does excel at what it does best... it left a lasting impression.


CHAPTERS:

0:00 - intro
3:44 - A Falcom Story That Begins On a Boat (setup)
8:51 - The Tutorial Dungeon Featuring Special Guest Keys (mechanics)
14:11 - We Fight so That we Might Perchance Find Bones (combat)
19:55 - Exploration is its Own Reward
25:51 - World History Lessons
29:09 - The Game's Story, Explained-ish (SPOILERS)
41:34 - The Black Bride's Story
46:05 - The Final Dungeon
50:30 - Bittersweet Goodbyes
54:32 - Good Game


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