Story/Plot
How many surviving Colonies are left at the start of the game?
Two (Colony 6 and Colony 9)
What landmark does Shulk visit frequently at the start of the game?
Outlook Park
How many Arts does each character (minus Shulk) typically learn over the course of the game?
Sixteen Arts (Seventeen if you count Talent Arts)
True or False
Tephra Cave's theme is used for the Time Attack mode's hub
True
True or False
The "Vision" mechanic makes an appearance in Xenoblade Chronicles 2
True
It is a signature feature that can appear in battle when Shulk is equipped as a blade. (Only in DLC)
(It can also be argued that Mythra's "Foresight" skill could be considered to be a vision-like mechanic if ya wanna be that guy)
His children "ate like ravenous orluga", putting Riki in debt once more
True or False
Mechonis Core is counted as a stand-alone area upon reaching it
True
Though it is very small and more often associated with Central Factory, the Fast Travel menu lists Mechonis Core independently
Which characters can inflict Break, Topple, and Daze by themselves?
Shulk, Fiora, and Dunban
Which character theme is used before the character it belongs to properly makes an appearance?
Riki's Theme
Which character wears a Monado hair clip in the other Xenoblade games?
Lin (Xenoblade Chronicles X)
Name one of the guards Melia loses during her introduction in Makna Forest
Aizel, Hogard, Garan, or Damil are acceptable answers
What crystals form the largest Ether Deposit in the Bionis' Leg?
Green/Wind Crystals
What is Kino's version of Sharlas "Head Shot" Art?
Noggin' Shot
How many times throughout the game is the track "Unfinished Battle" used?
Twice (Once when Dunban and Dickson help fight Metal Face, and another time when Melia recruits Maxis' forces to defend Gran Dell)
True or False
There are multiple characters in the series named "Vangarre"
False
Vangarre's name DOES have the "Van" prefix, which can be seen in many character names in both other Xenoblade games and in Takahashi's previous works
What is Alvis' true name?
Ontos
What is the only Mechonis Area that is still accessible after the events of Chapter 16?
The Fallen Arm
True or False
Shulk's Monado Arts have effects that cannot be replicated by other Characters
False
-Melia can inflict Arts Seal (Purge)
-Fiora and Dunban have AOE Topple Arts (Cyclone)
-Fiora's Shield Drones can block Talent Arts (Shield)
-Dunban's Tempest Kick can knock off enemy buffs (Eater)
-Half the cast can replicate Shulk's Monado Speed and Monado Armor
Name an area (that is not a city or town) that does not have separate day and night music on the Bionis
Tephra Cave, The Ether Mines, Bionis' Interior, The High Entia Tomb, and Prison Island are acceptable answers
Xenoblade's name was meant to pay homage to director Tetsuya Takahashi's work on what game series?
Xenosaga (Xenogears also acceptable)
True or False
Shulk was able to see visions due to Zanza's influence
True
Shulk's visions persisted after Zanza left his soul, and are implied to either be born from his unyielding desire to defy Zanza's will or are a measure taken by fate itself to ensure "providence" is upheld. However, Shulk only initially was able to see visions after coming into contact with Zanza at the right time. (Sorry if this question was poorly worded or just bad in general)
What area was originally cut from the game (Wii Version)?
The Bionis' Shoulder (Though it is now accessible in Future Connected)
True or False
"Lure" is a game mechanic in which the player can attract enemies into combat from far away at the cost of not being given a Burst Affinity Prompt
False
If the player is fast enough, a battle can be started before the Lure's "attack" lands, thus granting the player Burst Affinity they are not meant to be given
What is Zanza's theme when slowed down?
The motif of the first Prison Island theme
What happens to Zanza and Meyneth's other halves?
-Zanza's other half becomes The Architect, who fades away at the end of the game
-Meyneth's other half is heavily implied to become the Infernal Guldo boss, whom Rex fights after landing in Morytha.