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Da Gameroom Otaku klan Chicken Klan Komicz CS Xtreme Downloadz Arena Gallery 1 Enter our Community! Links There will be more on the way! -Memberz- Gotenks Crono Mix KrIsPy		Click for full-size image The game system is divided into two--the event mode and the control-free mode. In both cases, the game will incorporate 3D polygons rendered in real time (though the former uses a higher-resolution model than the latter). The event mode is composed of cutscenes, which will further the game's plot. The dialogues will have voice dubbing, and characters will have detailed facial expressions, including fluid movement on individual strands of hair. According to Sugiura, "The total time in the event mode will be around seven hours. It will be like watching 26 episodes' worth of anime series. And if you add the actual gameplay time, it should go for around 20 to 30 hours in all." In the control-free mode, you take direct control of Shion or other playable characters on a 3D-field map. Though you can neither move nor change the camera angles, the game will automatically do so as you traverse the game's environments. To navigate without easily getting lost, a radar map is also displayed at the bottom right. The battles will not be random, as enemies are visible on the field map. "Each of these enemies has certain 'ranges,' and when the player is in 'range,' enemies will pursue the characters. When in contact, players will engage in battle. Players can choose to avoid them by moving out of range, or they can lure them toward you to set them up for a trap," Takahashi explains. "Your characters can also hop onto their own mechs only once during the battle. The mechs can either be purchased or acquired during an event. You can customize them with different sets of parts and weapons." Takahashi assures players that they will be able to use the mechs or the characters themselves and still be able to progress further into the game. So here's to hoping that we won't get stuck fighting bosses, like in Calamity! Click for full-size image While it's currently only 30 percent complete, the game has already generated much interest among fans of Xenogears. Expect more screens and details when the first public unveiling happens this July in Japan. Xenosaga Episode 1: Der Will zur Macht for the PlayStation2 will span two DVD-ROMs and is scheduled for a winter release in Japan. Preview by:Ike Sato,Gamespot VG. Page 3

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