ok but like how do you actually remake arguably the single most influential game of all time.
I trust Nintendo with my life but like... that is not an easy task.
it's just so insane. Nintendo managed to craft a beautiful narrative about finding solace in the passage of time wrapped in a generational epic WRAPPED in a action adventure game that thrives in engaging dungeon design and world design all at 20fps with the worst textures alive
They aren't short at all but, if you want to just get through them quickly and focus on the story, play all three games on easy mode.
Xenoblade stories are worth the experience.