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[Raiden]

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Monolith Soft recently introduced an interesting mix of Xenoblade Chronicles X characters with a 13-year-old engineering prodigy, and a strange little creature named Tatsu. Today, the official website introduced two more characters: Van Damme and Irina.

 

Van Damme:

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Van Damme is the commander of the private military organization, BLADE. He was previously the chief engineer of an interstellar immigrant ship known as the “Moby Dick”.

 

He’s a little ill-mannered, and occasionally says rude things to whomever. His sharp tongue is considered his one flaw.

 

Irina:

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Irina is a member of the private military organization, BLADE. Back on Earth, Irina was a member of the government spec-ops vehicular instructor corps, the Doll Squad, and was a senior officer working under Elma at the time. Even now , she still idolizes and respects Elma the way she used to back in the Doll Squad.

 

She’s a bit of a tomboy, and has a strong sense of duty to protect those living on the planet Mira.

 

You can read out earlier report for some details on Xenoblade Chronicles X’s other key characters in Elma, Lynlee, and Tatsu.

 

Xenoblade Chronicles X is slated for release in Japan on April 29, 2015 for Wii U. It’ll release sometime this year in North America and Europe.

Read more stories about Wii U & Xenoblade Chronicles X on Siliconera.

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Edited by Ryudo, 28 January 2015 - 10:31 AM.

[NintendoReport]

I know I am in the minority but I like the art style of the characters and their faces.

[DéliopT]

Van Damme is in gaming now?

 

^ The faces could be more detailed but they aren't that bad.

[3Dude]

Van Damme is my man! Great design that stands out in a sea of cliche anime cherub faces. Hope the character creator lets me make something similar to his design instead of variations of derp face smoosh cheeks shown as the default pc all the time.

Wasnt Vandamme og xenoblades ol Squarestaches japanese name?

[Raiden]

Project X Zone we had Bruce Willis. XCX Van Damme. Waiting for Ar Nahld and Stahl Lone and we have Monoliths Ependables.

[uPadWatcher2]

Irina looks like she's ready to kick some butt.

[3Dude]

Irina looks like she's ready to kick some butt.

 

Yeah she does. Really, now, the only characters whis faces I still have problems with are Elma's, Lin, and that derp face they keep using on the created character.

 

This is going to be one of those instances where the quality of the game slowly makes things like having an abrasive reaction to the face designs dissapear over time.

[tboss]

... is Van Damme wearing crouch armor?  His design looks great until you notice that, though it shouldn't be surprising compared to some of the armor in the last game.

 

Other then that, design looks good for him Irina.

 

Also don't get 3dude's derp face problem. Lyn's make's since considering her in game age. Elma looks like spray-can tans and bleach blond got stereotyped as american, which contrasts greatly from the limited back story we heard so far =/. Id can see it if we see it on alot more characters and the game tries to tell us they are 20+.

[3Dude]

... is Van Damme wearing crouch armor?  His design looks great until you notice that, though it shouldn't be surprising compared to some of the armor in the last game.
 
Other then that, design looks good for him Irina.
 
Also don't get 3dude's derp face problem. Lyn's make's since considering her in game age. Elma looks like spray-can tans and bleach blond got stereotyped as american, which contrasts greatly from the limited back story we heard so far =/. Id can see it if we see it on alot more characters and the game tries to tell us they are 20+.

Uh, yes.

What, you dont armour your crotch? Maybe you should, bad things could happen to your crotch, and you might just appreciate it being armoured when they do.

Its the same design style that was used on Xenosaga, a very doll like design using common japanese beauty ideals, like small slim petite faces and features (except eyes). Ultimately in Xenosaga and here it just looks like you give a prepubescent lower jaw, cheecks and mouth to adult bodies, which is creepy as all hell. Probably far creepier in Xenosaga than its ever going to be here due to its excessive and off putting fan service.... My experience with Xenosaga is likely having an influence on my perception of these designs, as its only the faces, specifically from the cheeks down, and the actual body models couldnt be more different than the cringe inducing designs used in saga.

'Hey, you pushed two buttons! Good job! Now watch cutscenes for four hours of our increasingly scantily clad female cast fight while giving panty flashes, boob jiggles, twerks, and they even rip their shirts off to fire boob lasers!!! Oh, did we mention we gave them the faces of 12 year old girls? Find that akward? No? WELL THEN, have we got an assortment of increasingly creepy body sized pillows, figurines, and other merchandise for you!!!'

Great stuff you did to that series Namco-Bandai....

[uPadWatcher2]

This is extremely MASSIVE for a Xenoblade title... especially in the Xeno universe.  I hope that Xenoblade Chronicles X is a system seller in Japan.