Platform: Sony Playstation
Region: NTSC-J
Country: Japan
Developer(s): Squaresoft
Publishers(s): Squaresoft
ReleaseDate: 1998-02-11
Players: 1
Co-op: No
Xenogears (JPN)
Xenogears is a role-playing video game developed and published by Square for the PlayStation video game console. The debut entry in the larger Xeno franchise, it was released in Japan in February 1998, and in North America in October the same year. The gameplay of Xenogears revolves around navigating 3D environments both on-foot and using humanoid mecha dubbed "Gears". Combat is governed by a version of the turn-based "Active Time Battle" system. The story follows protagonist Fei Fong Wong and several others as they journey across the world to overthrow the all-powerful rule of Solaris and uncover mysteries concerning their world. The story incorporates Jungian psychology, Freudian thought, and religious symbolism.
ESRB Rating: Not Rated
Genre(s): Action | Role-Playing