Xenogears Perfect Works Build

[thecatillaccat]

And here I am finishing up my dozenth playthrough of Xenogears and see this...interesting. I hope they succeed in their ambition, because I'm tired of being disappointed by the Xeno series.

 

[jamsferris]

Version 0.6.2


Wiki: https://github.com/NoharOSP/Perfect_Works_Build/wiki

0.63 is out

 

[LastValsion]

Version 0.6.3

06/16/2025

• Improved El Stier's starting frame. Details are in the wiki.
• Shakhan's speech now flows as intended with fast text whilst remaining readable.
• Deathblow icons no long crash the game outside of Duckstation.

Patch Link: https://github.com/NoharOSP/Perfect_Works_Build/releases/tag/0.6.3

 

[jamsferris]

Will.it be patched this weekend. Can we do with graphical enhancements

Post automatically merged: Jun 21, 2025

Version 0.6.3


Patch Link: https://github.com/NoharOSP/Perfect_Works_Build/releases/tag/0.6.3

Can yiu provide a link with this patched. Select graphical enhancemebts

 

[jamsferris]

Hows the new update anyone have it

 

[LastValsion]

Will.it be patched this weekend. Can we do with graphical enhancements

Post automatically merged: Jun 21, 2025

Can yiu provide a link with this patched. Select graphical enhancemebts

Wait for someone to post it on the repo with the options you want.

 

[LastValsion]

Version 0.7.0

08/17/2025

• Gear Deathblows have been buffed and granted effects. Details are in the wiki.
• Softsubs are now supported.
• E Circuits have been named Eth Circuits.
• Shakhan's speech has been reverted back to using tags so the player can advance at their own will.
• Weaken and Wither Deathblows now function correctly.
• Sky Attack now adds Wind to attacks as intended as opposed to inflicting an Earth weakness.
• Ukigumo and Amaoto now boost attack as intended.
• HP Drives no longer boost EP and increase HP by 25 rather than 4.
• Deathblow effects are now more likely to trigger.
• Heimdall's Sazanami has been nerfed. Details are in the wiki.
• The fight against Alpha Weltall at Raziel's Tree has been nerfed. Details are in the wiki.
• Booster now works as intended.
• Weltall 2 and Type 1 Vierge no longer have hyphens.
• Everything up to entering Mahanon has been updated.
• Escape Ignis' chapter name has been fixed.
• It is clearer in specific battles who the speaker is.
• 1.5x experience and 1.5x gold are now separate features.
• The name "Aerods" has been changed to "AERODs".
• Throne and Seraphita's dialogue in battle no longer identifies them as the enemy text box already specifies who is speaking.
• Deathscythe is now one word.
• Elly's damage drop text has been changed to sound less misleading.
• Deathblow names have been restored through a fake VWF.
• Billy's guns have been reformatted in the menu to match the script.
• Jessie has been renamed to Jesse.
• Maison has been renamed to Mason.

Version 0.7.1

08/31/2025

• Ground Deathblow bug where damage to gears is ignored has been fixed.
• Wither underflow bug has been fixed.
• Freeze that occurs when a character buffed by Koga is targetted has been fixed.
• All tools and their associated files have been moved to a separate directory.
• Minor corrections have been made to the opening movie subtitles.
• Exp and gold patches no longer overwrite monster changes.
• Script changes up to Raziel's Tree have been completed.

Patch Link: https://github.com/NoharOSP/Perfect_Works_Build/releases/tag/0.7.1

 

[LastValsion]

Version 0.8.0

• Script changes up to Golgotha have been applied.
• The patcher now allows users to choose between 1.5x or 2x experience and gold.
• Roni's portrait can now be chosen. Either the Perfect Works design or release version can be used.
• Siebzehn's Grav. Cannon has been buffed from 40 to 80 power.
• Yamoto Sword is now Yamato Sword
• An Add Water icon has been added to Crystal Water's name.
• Dan's portrait is no longer missing in a text box during his final scene.
• Text boxes in the Ethos data bank sequence no longer overlap.
• Rue Coen grunts now use proper dialogue windows.
• Mumyo Sword no longer has an extra space between words.
• Confusion status now functions correctly.
• The patcher now applies text speed to the game's executable by itself.
• The patcher now applies battle flash removal by itself.
• Myyah-Elly now has her portrait when explaining the Deus system, as was the case in the Japanese version.
• Deus battle messages have been tidied.
• The shop placements of Zetasols have been reshuffled. Details are in the wiki.
• The patcher now properly detects if a ROM is missing a disc number.

Patch Link: https://github.com/NoharOSP/Perfect_Works_Build/releases/tag/0.8.0

 

[Jn.Am]

This patch looks awesome! I am waiting for the script to be completed so I can replay it again

 

[LastValsion]

Version 0.8.1

• Script changes up to Merkabah have been completed.
• The shop distribution has been rebalanced. Details are in the wiki.
• Lasher GWhip has been replaced with DAdder GWhip. Details are in the wiki.
• El Stier will now have 25000 HP when obtained.
• xenoiso no longer requires a prompt to start the patching process.
• Double "of" use is fixed during Elly and Citan's conversation at Blackmoon Forest.
• Maria now has her portrait before meeting Zephyr.
• Forbidden in the overworld map no longer have a bugged Gold Nugget drop.
• The prices of Holy Pendant, elemental rings, Life Stone and elemental stones have been adjusted. Details are in the wiki.
• Due to bugs with the auto booster accessories, they are temporarily unobtainable until a resolution has been found.
• Renmazuo now has an Eth Circuit as an initial equip over a TurboBooster.
• Seraph enemies have now been renamed to Aeons.
• Vanderkaum has been renamed to Vanderkam.
• Scrapped dialogue in the Elly corridor chase has been restored.
• Scrapped dialogue during Fei and Elly's campfire in Blackmoon Forest has been restored.
• Camera bug at the start of the campfire scene with Lacan has been fixed.

Patch Link: https://github.com/NoharOSP/Perfect_Works_Build/releases/tag/0.8.1

 

[RageBurner]

Thanks, I'm giving this one more time (patching 8 disc images is more than just mildly annoying).

 

[Arucardo]

Any chance version 0.8.1 could be updated on repo?

I personally had some issues patching it myself and I heard there was a fair bit added since ver 0.7.2

 

[LastValsion]

Version 0.8.2

• An option is now available to have Emeralda use a sitting sprite in a diner over her nanoreactor one.
• eboot themes are now available for players emulating the build via PSP.
• Deathblows have had their Hyper Mode point distribution increased. Details are in the wiki.
• Dialogue variations with kids in the D Block slums have been restored.
• Prison guard messages will close automatically when out of range.
• Border has been added to the message when inspecting the sleeping dog at D Block.
• Portrait has been added to Fei when falling off the train in the tunnel.
• Skull Rod can now only be used by Elly and has actual data assigned to it. Details are in the wiki.
• Aerods has had its description updated so "Active" replaces "Animum".
• Ramsus kneeling animation in Merkabah has been fixed.
• Overlapping windows when Rico defeats the Kislev guards has been fixed.
• Deus' eyes are now closed before it is awakened.

Patch Link: https://github.com/NoharOSP/Perfect_Works_Build/releases/tag/0.8.2

 

[RageBurner]

It's a pain, but fine, I'll see if I can update aome of the variants at least.