Xanadu Next

 PC
User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 24
  3. Negative: 4 out of 24

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  1. zatta
    Dec 8, 2016
    10
    Nothing about Xanadu Next screams quality, and it looks like a PS2 game. The story is terrible, characters are typical JRPG fare and completely forgettable. But none of this matters, because when you start playing, you're going to be hooked. Gameplay, pacing, and the sense of adventure are simple but satisfyingly consistent. Areas are visually different enough so that you feel like you'reNothing about Xanadu Next screams quality, and it looks like a PS2 game. The story is terrible, characters are typical JRPG fare and completely forgettable. But none of this matters, because when you start playing, you're going to be hooked. Gameplay, pacing, and the sense of adventure are simple but satisfyingly consistent. Areas are visually different enough so that you feel like you're progressing through an organic world. Progression systems are fun with interesting choices to make on skills and abilities. You can redistribute your stats if you want to change them, and even level back down with some perks if necessary. This is one of those rare gems you shouldn't miss if you like games like Diablo, with more adventure and less gear-grind. 12 hours of pure blissful entertainment--this is what we want, as Creamwolf said, feed us more games like this please and ty.… Expand
  2. yosa1
    Dec 27, 2016
    3
    When you start up this game you are treated to a style of rpg that does not get done much any more; there is story, exploration and character development.

    Here are the issues... Linear and very obvious; many rpgs pull off linear and integrate an element of choice/story/exploration; this is boring and limited. Exploration is contrived behind a theme of gates, events and again    When you start up this game you are treated to a style of rpg that does not get done much any more; there is story, exploration and character development.

    Here are the issues...

    Linear and very obvious; many rpgs pull off linear and integrate an element of choice/story/exploration; this is boring and limited.

    Exploration is contrived behind a theme of gates, events and again linear. I say fu, if I want to go to a dangerous ruin on an island to explore, dont set the whole thing on rails. I see no difference between this and nes mario in its reguards for player freedom.

    Inventory is relegated to a bunch of necessary items and must have weapons to push through an artificial obbstical.

    There are bugs and such that are well documented( the inventory bug on the pc can be solved by using a joystick and the switch to pointer button)

    (a personal and relevant stigma for some games)
    How does the sound for these games get tested, seriously. playing the back ground music was earsplitting due to the digital flute sound that was so shrill my neighbor pounded a wall; this is one of many complaints of the sound balancing in games.

    As a side note; A 10 this does not deserve, and if you give it such high praise you also describe your reasons, I applaud zatta for being descriptive. (12,28,2016)    … Expand

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95
#95 Best PC Game of 2016

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. God is a Geek
    Feb 20, 2017
    80
    Xanadu Next is classic action RPG from one of my favourite developers with a fantastic score that is let down by a buggy release.
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  2. Worth Playing
    Jan 18, 2017
    75
    Xanadu Next is the kind of throwback action-RPG that we don't see much of anymore. It lets the story trickle out slowly while all of the needed mechanics are presented early, leaving the player without a guide much sooner than contemporary JRPGs. It helps that the gameplay is strong, and the difficulty can be appreciated more now that the public seems to dig games that punish the player. It's not a game for everyone, and some won't like the older presentation, but genre fans will appreciate that this title has an official translation and can play on more modern machines.
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  3. Wccftech
    Jan 6, 2017
    80
    Xanadu Next is a literal blast from the past, a 2005 action role-playing that manages to be incredibly engaging still today thanks to several spot-on features, such as the excellent mix between RPG and puzzle games elements, action combat system and the evocative soundtrack.
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