Welcome to General Chat - GAW Community Area
This General Chat area started off as a place for people to talk about things that are off topic, however it has quickly evolved into a community and has become an integral part of the GAW experience for many of us.
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From one anon to another, I am going to strongly suggest you (if you haven't already) play Xenogears. It is an original Playstation game and to many people, it is rough around the edges, but perfect. I had my wife play it for the first time after the darkest, most trying time of her life, and it changed her forever. It might just do the same for you. Your favorite movie being Blade Runner gives me the feeling that the brand of scifi in Xenogears will be right up your alley, especially with your Japanese family
American copies are pretty expensive so outside of emulation, the besy way to play it is on a Playstation 3 or Playstation Vita/PSTV where the game can be purchased digitally for $6. It is a nice long one so put aside a few weekends. Having a Japanese wife, I have no doubt you have good tea and rice always there to get you through it.
Uh, okay? Xenogears? I mean, Kos-Mos has some nice-looking tits, but... I've never played those games before. Could I have you spoil the game for me a bit? What would playing a video game do for me? Anyhow, my wife hates video games. It's always been a point of contention in my marriage.
I was better off looking for the cows.
Honestly, xenogears really is more of a novel than a game (with a simple but thoroughly enjoyable combat system).
Its honestly one of if not the most emotionally impactful pieces of media i have ever experienced, myself. I, too, was going through a hard time when i played it (i had a pregnancy related experience as well as very deep depression) and... honestly, it really helped. It really isnt the kind of story someone can cliffnotes for you, its very philosophy heavy. If it were in book form, it would be hailed as a masterpiece of literature.
My deepest condolences to you and your wife, i wish healing and happiness on you both, fren. I cannot fathom how you both feel. I hope the light can shine on you both soon ♥
Thanks. Actually, I don't even think my wife shed a single tear over this. Not that I ever saw, anyway. I'm far more likely to cry while watching a movie and she never does. It's weird. I had a friend when I lived in Arizona who was a total sperg for Xenogears. I'll ask him about the story. I did cry when Aeris died in Final Fantasy 7 at least, even though my dumb friend spoiled it for me.
Kosmos is from Xenosaga. Also great, it is a prequel to Xenogears, and yeah Kosmos is real cute.
Xenogears is a very text heavy role playing game filled with elenents of philosophy, spirituality, science fiction, etc. Tons of references to other fiction and lots of very heavy concepts. Ultimately though, it is a love story and a journey of truly facing yourself. Written by a husband and wife team with a deep love of literature and religion, no video game has come close to its narrative scope. Not to mention the art direction and soundtrack is second to none.
Since your wife hates games, I would say your best bet is going through it on your phone if it is android. Epsxe or Duckstation from play store, find somewhere to download the iso, and that is all you need. Spoiling it would not really convey the impact it can have if you really analyze and comtemplate it.