hard disagree on 1. From the beginning the game is very industrial. The clunky military uniforms & weapons of the colonies. The insectlike mechon, and the sleek designs of the face mechon. And then we have the monado itself, a crazy ass otherwordly lightsaber.
Xenoblade fans not complain about Xenoblade challenge: Impossible
Xenoblade 1 was fantasy until the reveal of the Space Station
Xenoblade 2 was VERY fantasy until the reveal of Mecha and the World Tree’s true nature
Xenoblade 3 is the only one where it immediately fuses the two.
The only difference is approach. This time they’re aiming for a medieval style. That’s it. Swords, bows, staffs, etc. with knights and wyverns. But I am 100% certain it will have the series’ staple sci-fi twist. That’s what makes it Xenoblade.
Let Monolithsoft COOK and quit complaining when they stray even A LITTLE from the same formula they’ve been using. Let them have fun.