Product Overview
- Product Name: Xenogears [Greatest Hits]
- New or Used: Used
- In Case or Loose: In Case
- Overall Condition: Like New
- Disc Condition: No scratches / Scratch free
- Notes: Looks like it was just removed from the shrink-wrap. Every component of this item is perfect - Truly collector-quality!
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What's Included
- PS1 Game Disc: Yes
- Disc Count: 2
- Manual / Instructions: Yes
- Case Artwork: Yes
- Jewel Case*: Yes
- Extras:
Game Description
Xenogears [Greatest Hits] is one of the most ambitious and thought-provoking RPGs ever crafted by Squaresoft, released for the PlayStation 1 in 1998. Blending mecha warfare, deep philosophical storytelling, and emotionally charged characters, it stands as a landmark in narrative-driven game design. Players follow Fei Fong Wong, a mysterious young man whose forgotten past is tied to the fate of the world, as he becomes entangled in a conflict between nations and ancient powers. What begins as a tale of rebellion and survival soon expands into an epic odyssey exploring human identity, faith, and destiny.
Xenogears combines classic JRPG exploration and turn-based combat with dynamic 3D environments and fully animated battle sequences featuring towering mechs known as Gears. Its revolutionary battle system alternates between hand-to-hand martial arts combat and massive mechanized warfare, giving every encounter cinematic impact. The game’s rich world-building, layered character development, and mature themes set it apart from its contemporaries. With exquisite sprite animation, striking 3D backdrops, and a hauntingly beautiful soundtrack by Yasunori Mitsuda, Xenogears delivers an unforgettable experience that merges science fiction and spirituality in ways few games have ever dared.
Revered as a cult classic, Xenogears is widely regarded as one of the finest RPGs ever released on the PlayStation. Its ambition, storytelling depth, and haunting musical score have influenced countless games since, earning it a permanent place among the greatest works in Squaresoft’s storied history. For collectors and fans of narrative-driven RPGs, it remains an essential masterpiece—complex, daring, and timeless.
Gameplay Features
- Deep, cinematic RPG experience blending science fiction and philosophy
- Engage in tactical turn-based combat using hand-to-hand attacks or massive Gears
- Richly developed characters and a world steeped in mystery and conflict
- Beautifully animated 2D sprites within 3D environments, pushing the limits of the PlayStation
- Immersive soundtrack composed by Yasunori Mitsuda that perfectly complements the story’s emotion
- One of the most sophisticated narratives ever featured in a Squaresoft RPG
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Originally conceived as a proposal for Final Fantasy VII, Xenogears evolved into its own original universe under the direction of Tetsuya Takahashi. The game’s bold narrative, which explores themes of psychology, religion, and existentialism, earned it critical acclaim for its maturity and depth—a rarity in games of its era.
Xenogears later inspired an entire lineage of spiritual successors, including the Xenosaga and Xenoblade Chronicles series, cementing its legacy as one of the most influential RPGs ever made. For collectors, owning Xenogears is akin to holding a piece of RPG history—where storytelling, art, and emotion reached unprecedented heights on the original PlayStation.
Additional Details
- Variant: Greatest Hits
- Genre: RPG
- Year Released: 1998
- Publisher: Squaresoft
- Developer: Squaresoft
- ESRB Rating: T - Teen
- UPC: 662248998022
- SKU: 37699
- Format: Sony PlayStation 1 (PS1) video game disc
- Platform: Sony PlayStation 1 console (PS1 system)
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
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