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The finale of the Xenosaga trilogy delivers a sprawling, philosophical sci-fi epic following Shion and the fight against the Gnosis, told through hours of cinematics. The reworked turn-based battle system mixes characters and mechs with an emphasis on positioning and customization.
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The closest matches for Xenosaga Episode III: Also sprach Zarathustra are Xenogears, Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium and Mega Man X: Command Mission. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Xenosaga Episode III: Also sprach Zarathustra special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
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Strong, story-driven narrative
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Strong, story-driven narrative
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Dark, serious atmosphere
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