Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna ~ The Golden Country

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  1. EasyGamerBoi
    Aug 17, 2023
    8
    Bingeing massive JRPGs before a new entry in the series isn’t an easy task, but it’s one I had to take on following Xenoblade 3’s release date getting moved early up to July. Xenoblade 1 was a fantastic game with some major gripes on my end, same with Xenoblade 2. Many in the Xeno fandom claim Torna as one of the best games in the series despite technically only being DLC for 2, so whatBingeing massive JRPGs before a new entry in the series isn’t an easy task, but it’s one I had to take on following Xenoblade 3’s release date getting moved early up to July. Xenoblade 1 was a fantastic game with some major gripes on my end, same with Xenoblade 2. Many in the Xeno fandom claim Torna as one of the best games in the series despite technically only being DLC for 2, so what did I think? I think they’re both right and wrong on that claim. I prefer 1 & 2 to Torna, but despite some fumbles this huge expansion does some things SO much better than it’s predecessors that I can’t help but be even more excited for 3!
    Torna’s battle system is without a doubt the best in the series & it’s really not even a competition. Nearly every battle went by quickly without the tedium in the main game of 2, and without the frustration of some aspects of 1’s combat. It’s all incredibly kinetic and fast paced, it just might be my favorite battle system out of any JRPG I’ve played. I only avoided fighting enemies in my way if they were too strong to take on, but even sometimes I threw myself at them just to test how my skills grew, the combat is THAT good!! The general tone of Torna takes a while to get going but once it sets in, MonolithSoft flexes their incredible storytelling skills with one of the most devastating plot turns a JRPG has taken, playing 2 beforehand and knowing what happens to Torna still didn’t prepare me for what this expansion had in store for me. I liked all of the new and returning characters as well. Absolutely fantastic musical score & cutscene work as well. All the environments are lovely looking as well, but I still wish we could get ports to a more powerful console that could take full advantage of Xenoblade’s world’s potential (in an alternate timeline lol.)
    However, there are some major pains in my neck that I encountered during my playthrough. The biggest complaint I and many others had with Torna is the padding, specifically the infamous Community system. If this didn’t exist, the DLC would probably be half the length which is understandable, but for as amazing as Monolith are, they really get stuck in some stupid design decisions. Content locking based on side activities is one of the worst gaming tropes and it completely shattered the placing of this DLC. “Hey the big bad has what he needs to end the world soon, but first we have to run off and help out 46 people with their minuscule problems!” Absolutely baffling. It did go quicker towards the end, but that doesn’t eliminate how horrendous of a time I had doing mostly FETCH QUESTS for an extra 5-6 hours. Early 2000’s game design should STAY in the early 2000’s. It’s designed to make you care about the side characters before the end, but why would I want to invest my time into characters that aren’t gonna make it in the end? Forcing the player to do SIDE activities for a MAIN quest is one easy way to make the player hate the side activities. That sucked, but what I also still couldn’t stand were the field skills. Not as bad as the main game due to the shorter length of Torna, but still completely grinds the pace to a halt if you don’t have the right ones unlocked.
    Extremely solid DLC!    … Expand
  2. Omletter
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    I highly recommend Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna The Golden Country to anyone who enjoys JRPGs. It's a fantastic game with a great story, beautiful world, and challenging battle system
  3. Borderlinez
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    TORNA THE GOLDEN COUNTRY DLC is a great addition to the game. It adds a new story set in the past, with new challenges and enemies to face. The new environments are also stunning, and there are plenty of new cool quests.
  4. Alicedcac
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    It's amazing how they can improve the game in short amount of time. This DLC just feel like a full game.
  5. lecaime
    May 4, 2023
    10
    Un DLC de cette qualité, j'en ai rarement vue, donc la note va avec. Un préquelle vraiment bien fait dans l'univers du 2.
  6. Jerem8
    May 4, 2023
    9
    An extension which surpasses the original game, fixing most of failings of XC2 !
  7. weskergamer
    Mar 10, 2023
    8
    This is a great game for what it is. It is a short but lovely and fun story with an interesting gameplay, very different to the base game'. Again, like every other Xenoblade game, the music is SO GREAT. This game helped me a lot to understand and love even more the cast of Xenoblade Chronicles 2, and for that reason alone this is an excellent experience for those who played the base game.This is a great game for what it is. It is a short but lovely and fun story with an interesting gameplay, very different to the base game'. Again, like every other Xenoblade game, the music is SO GREAT. This game helped me a lot to understand and love even more the cast of Xenoblade Chronicles 2, and for that reason alone this is an excellent experience for those who played the base game. But it's still a very short $40 game so that's why i won't give it higher than an 8.… Expand
  8. ZeoN
    Jan 4, 2023
    8
    Juego muy recomendado salvando algunos errores como el modo de misiones secundarias de prestigio, exagerado y aburrido. Sin embargo la historia es muy buena, el sistema de combate está muy pulido y el desarrollo de los personajes es sobresaliente. Duración alrededor de 20 H. Muy recomendado si has jugado al 2 y te gusta la franquicia Xenoblade
  9. ikrafil
    Jan 1, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The ending destroyed me. Can’t believe they actually did that. Also, really cool that they released a physical version of this game. It was really great to play this. 10/10… Expand
  10. ZYMROD
    Nov 24, 2022
    8
    A pesar de ser una expansión de la historia principal, este destaca mucho mas gracias a su protagonista y coherencia en el argumento...
  11. Sterrewiggelary
    Nov 12, 2022
    9
    Short but excellent. The perfect icing on the cake to an already great game.
  12. lucinhagamer
    Aug 26, 2022
    10
    this is a awesome and flawless game. i will always love hoe pyra is good and beautiful
  13. xRed_Ray
    Aug 9, 2022
    9
    Better than the base game in almost every aspect in my opinion. The only horrible, HORRIBLE thing: You are forced to do SO MANY side quests and until you're done with them you can't progress with the main Story. Other than that absolutely fantastic
  14. BetaPlayer
    Aug 1, 2022
    8
    Even as a standalone game Torna is a great game, such a good and heart braking story, the music is great and the voice acting at least is better than the original, the tutorials are long as always but at least they're not so bad because you can see them at any time in the menu.
  15. johnly
    Jul 12, 2022
    10
    This "expansion pass content" is really large enough to be considered a separate game! This entry improves on the already stellar combat system of XC2 while adding some enlightening depth to certain characters.
  16. Nintendist
    Jun 30, 2022
    10
    this game is PERFECT and so good on many ways. i love it til the end i love it and i will always love
  17. Ventu
    Apr 15, 2022
    10
    Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna - The Golden Country es una expansión muy completa, que perfectamente puede cumplir como juego individual. La historia amplía la del juego base, resolviendo dudas y dando mayor profundidad a la historia. También puede servir como punto de entrada para quién no haya jugado el juego original, aunque creo se disfruta más jugándolo después. Todos sus apartadosXenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna - The Golden Country es una expansión muy completa, que perfectamente puede cumplir como juego individual. La historia amplía la del juego base, resolviendo dudas y dando mayor profundidad a la historia. También puede servir como punto de entrada para quién no haya jugado el juego original, aunque creo se disfruta más jugándolo después. Todos sus apartados cumplen igual de bien que en el juego base, aunque la jugabilidad y el sistema de combate se simplifican en cierta medida, para dar un poco más de rapidez al título. Es un RPG en todos sus aspectos, pero siendo una expansión es mucho menos amplio que lo habitual dentro del género, obteniendo un equilibrio muy correcto. Totalmente recomendable si disfrutaste de Xenoblade Chronicles 2.… Expand
  18. btthead
    Mar 28, 2022
    10
    A beautiful self contained story with a surprisingly fun and jazzy soundtrack. A must play for any who enjoyed Xenoblade Chronicles 2.
  19. patinete92
    Oct 15, 2020
    10
    De los mejores en Nintendo Switch, el juego base (Xenoblade Chronicles 2) era difícil de superar pero lo consiguieron. A pesar de tener una trama bastante corta en comparación con el anteriormente mencionado (ya que es un DLC) se coge cariño rápido a los personajes, tiene una historia genial y el sistema de combates es mejor y más cómodo.
  20. DreamEaglr
    Dec 21, 2021
    8
    Russian/English short review (no spoilers)

    Великолепное длс, которое вообще можно считать полноценной новой игрой. Продолжительность сюжета 10+ часов, если учитывать сайд контент, то можно уйти за 30. Боевая система очень крута и ощущается довольно свежо, графику подтянули, особенно в портативе. Музыка ВЕЛИКОЛЕПНАЯ. Боевая тема - моё почтение. Must buy для все владельцев свича,    Russian/English short review (no spoilers)

    Великолепное длс, которое вообще можно считать полноценной новой игрой.

    Продолжительность сюжета 10+ часов, если учитывать сайд контент, то можно уйти за 30.

    Боевая система очень крута и ощущается довольно свежо, графику подтянули, особенно в портативе. Музыка ВЕЛИКОЛЕПНАЯ. Боевая тема - моё почтение.

    Must buy для все владельцев свича, даже если вы еще не играли в оригинальный Xenoblade 2.

    Great DLC, which is basically a whole new game.

    The Story length is 10+ hours (30-40 if you count side content)

    Battle System is GREAT and looks very fresh, graphics is better, especially in portable mode. Music is fantastic (there are some tracks from original game also)

    Must Buy for every switch owner, even if you have not played original game.    … Expand
  21. Pembroke_Watts
    Nov 21, 2021
    9
    One of the best expansions to any game. If you liked the base game, you should definitely play this next.
    As a warning, make sure to do many side quests as you go, as you need to have completed a certain amount of side quests in order to progress through the main story.
  22. blackheart1708
    Oct 27, 2021
    9
    a dlc that tastes like a full game ... great work by monolith soft it feels a totally fresh game with some mechanics between the original wii xenoblade and the switch delivery, some optimization problems prevent me from giving it a 10 but remember, it is a nintendo switch, it fits in the palm of your hand, it has 1/2 teraflop ... you take it wherever you want
  23. tom974
    Aug 15, 2021
    9
    Probably the best expansion I've been given to play. I really enjoyed the main game and this "DLC" really brings something more. A good amount of musics is new and/ or remixed, the graphics are quite the same (very nice given the hardware) and the gameplay has been implemented with small adds and twists. The rebirth of the sociogram from the first opus is the great idea here. But, most ofProbably the best expansion I've been given to play. I really enjoyed the main game and this "DLC" really brings something more. A good amount of musics is new and/ or remixed, the graphics are quite the same (very nice given the hardware) and the gameplay has been implemented with small adds and twists. The rebirth of the sociogram from the first opus is the great idea here. But, most of all : what a great story ! A must play for anyone who enjoyed the main game.… Expand
  24. Bradaloop
    Jul 29, 2021
    8
    With a far more engaging combat system than the base game and much better voice direction, Torna - The Golden Country is actually a key contender for one of the best DLC expansions for first-party Switch games so far. Mandatory side quests for progression can bog down the experience at times, especially if you've been ignoring them until the point that they're mandatory, but keeping onWith a far more engaging combat system than the base game and much better voice direction, Torna - The Golden Country is actually a key contender for one of the best DLC expansions for first-party Switch games so far. Mandatory side quests for progression can bog down the experience at times, especially if you've been ignoring them until the point that they're mandatory, but keeping on top of all of your side quests and actively engaging in them rather than treating them as chores diminishes this significantly.

    While this game can be purchased separately as opposed to being part of the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Expansion Pass and is indeed a prequel to the base game, many aspects will be confusing to players who haven't at least gotten a significant way through the base game. Play the base game, play this, have a good time.    … Expand
  25. VG_Alex
    Jul 22, 2021
    9
    This is an excellent DLC for XB2. it also speeds up the pace of fighting and simplifies the complexity in gameplay. The group has excellent characterization and the tragic memories also touched.

    Review of "Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Torna:The Golden Country"

    Graphic/Art: 8.5

    Music/Sounds: 9

    Narrative/Performance:9.5

    Gameplay: 9 (+0.1)

    Score: 9.1
  26. Syhlcam
    Apr 4, 2021
    9
    On sent une légère amélioration technique, notamment dans les cinématiques et heureusement car ça les rend plus agréable à regarder surtout quand y a beaucoup d'action.
    Un DLC assez court (10-15h), moins d'exploration mais dans environnement plus travaillé notamment une ville en particulier. Un système de combat qui change et qui proposent une nouvelle façon de combattre. Toujours de très    On sent une légère amélioration technique, notamment dans les cinématiques et heureusement car ça les rend plus agréable à regarder surtout quand y a beaucoup d'action.
    Un DLC assez court (10-15h), moins d'exploration mais dans environnement plus travaillé notamment une ville en particulier. Un système de combat qui change et qui proposent une nouvelle façon de combattre. Toujours de très bonne musique et de bons dialogues.

    Les gros points noirs, reste la technique, car même si y a des améliorations, y a toujours des zones floues surtout en fond avec parfois une résolution très vacillante comme le framerate. Mais c'est bien les quêtes secondaire, obligatoire pour avancer qui pose le plus gros problème, même si elles sont généralement plus courtes que dans le jeu original. Y a toujours des allers-retours, et ne sont pas toute intéressante.

    Mais l'objectif de ce DLC, qui est une préquelle est là, répondre à certaines questions que peut se poser après avoir fini Xenoblade Chronicles 2, découvrir l'histoire de certains personnages qui façonne le jeu original.

    A faire, si on a apprécié Xenoblade Chronicles 2.    … Expand
  27. Janek1907
    Dec 23, 2020
    10
    The best DLC of all time. It is basically a completely new game. To finish the game you will need more then 20 hours, which is normal for 60£ games. Positives:
    - low price
    - fantastic world - very good soundtrack - new characters - very good story which surprise you even after finishing the main game - good voice acting (much better then in the main game) - really good combat system,    The best DLC of all time. It is basically a completely new game. To finish the game you will need more then 20 hours, which is normal for 60£ games. Positives:
    - low price
    - fantastic world
    - very good soundtrack - new characters
    - very good story which surprise you even after finishing the main game
    - good voice acting (much better then in the main game)
    - really good combat system, better then in the main game
    - entertaining side quests
    - all problems from the main games are gone Negatives:
    - you have to do many side quests for completing the game (they’re good but still)

    As you can see this is a very good DLC. I recommend it to everyone who played the main game. For those who didn’t, I would recommend to play the main game first, because there are parts of the story which are spoilers to the main game. All in all ten out of ten.    … Expand
  28. Onioncreature
    Dec 17, 2020
    9
    Torna: The Golden Country is one of the most ambitious DLC expansions Nintendo has ever released. While far shorter than the main game, the length allows the gameplay to be more streamlined and intuitive in several ways. For one, party management is a fair bit simpler, which is a good thing as the primary campaign is overly cluttered and has far too many systems. Scaling it back allowsTorna: The Golden Country is one of the most ambitious DLC expansions Nintendo has ever released. While far shorter than the main game, the length allows the gameplay to be more streamlined and intuitive in several ways. For one, party management is a fair bit simpler, which is a good thing as the primary campaign is overly cluttered and has far too many systems. Scaling it back allows managing your different characters to be far more enjoyable. The battle system has also been overhauled for the better, and is both simpler and faster. Switching between characters is great, and it flows far better than the somewhat clunky main game. The storytelling is similar to the base game, and features many impeccably choregraphed sequences and intriguing plotlines. The cast of characters are fairly well defined, though unfortunately the title's relatively short length doesn't allow for as much character building as is found in other Xenoblade games. I'll also say that without the context provided by playing the main title the narrative would likely be completely incomprehensible; so make sure to play the base game until the end of Chapter 7 before delving into Torna. The music takes on a jazzier tone, which is unique to the series and very fun to listen to, while visuals are fairly high quality and comparable to the main title. By far the most major issue is the excess amount of padding. At least 1/3 of my total playtime was spent completing side quests, as they are required to raise your Community level, which gates you from progressing in the story at two instances. This interferes with the pacing, and the side quests are just honestly not up to the same quality as the rest of the game. They're fine, but being forced to spend hours completing monotonous fetch quests with barebones plotlines isn't what I come to Xenoblade games for. It's really a shame, if the Community system wasn't so intrusive the overall quality of the campaign might very well eclipse that of the main game.… Expand
  29. eschano
    Dec 15, 2020
    10
    I enjoy the battle system, music, characters, world and story. Spend 30+ hrs to beat the game. I really grew to love the characters. Wish it was longer.
  30. UpixSoul
    Sep 20, 2020
    10
    An awesome game! Is a game made for fans! If you liked xenoblade Chronicles 2, you will love this game! And of course you will cry!
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 41 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 35 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 41
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  1. FNintendo
    Mar 13, 2019
    80
    Torna is a marvelous expansion of the no less amazing Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Adding to what the original game already does good, Torna manages to improve the combat system and acts as a very good buildup on the original game's plot. This is an especially recommended additional experience to those who enjoyed Xenoblade Chronicles 2, as it is designed to be especially appealing to fans of the original game.
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  2. Vooks
    Feb 21, 2019
    60
    While Torna’s story unfortunately turned out to be a huge let down, the gameplay does more than enough to pick up the pieces. Ultimately, exploring the world of Alrest is still a delight, and any excuse to re-enter this gorgeous universe is one worth taking.
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  3. Cubed3
    Dec 27, 2018
    80
    With refined combat, a far tighter script, and an infinitely more likable cast, Torna - The Golden Country manages to address almost all of Xenoblade Chronicles 2's core problems without ever straying too far from its source.
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