Xenoblade Chronicles 2

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  1. Mauronomas
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    Un juego hermoso, esplendoroso, perfecto. Mecánicas novedosas. Historia apasionante. Sistema de progresión impecablemente ejecutado. Mundo gigante y variado. Una berdadera odisea la aventura.
  2. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    8
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!!
  3. Ikrus
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    Hands down the best Switch game there is. The story, the music, the character, the combat – all absolute top tier.
  4. Omletter
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is a massive, sprawling JRPG with a rich story, a deep battle system, and a beautiful world to explore. It's a great choice for new fans of the genre, as it offers a lot of content and customization options without being overwhelming.
  5. Andbrian
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    For years, I had stated that Xenoblade Chronicles 1 was my favorite game of all time. Now, having played Xenoblade Chronicles 2, I think this might take the cake. I think the OST was better this time around, better graphics (duh, newer system), story was equally good if not better, better combat system and more memorable characters. I absolutely loved it and I hope you will too (it doesn'tFor years, I had stated that Xenoblade Chronicles 1 was my favorite game of all time. Now, having played Xenoblade Chronicles 2, I think this might take the cake. I think the OST was better this time around, better graphics (duh, newer system), story was equally good if not better, better combat system and more memorable characters. I absolutely loved it and I hope you will too (it doesn't require that you play the first beforehand).… Expand
  6. Borderlinez
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is a sprawling JRPG with a beautiful world to explore and a compelling story to experience. The graphics are top-notch, and the combat is both strategic and engaging. It's a must-play for fans of the genre.
  7. Alicedcac
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    I still don't know how they can fit this massive world into a Switch but they did it. This is no doubt one of the most unique experience I have ever been through
  8. Devicra
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    Me ha encantado el juego asta tal punto que amo a Monolith soft y a nintendo
  9. DarkwingSchmuck
    Jul 28, 2023
    9
    The long-awaited true sequel to Xenoblade Chronicles, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 recaptures everything that made its predecessor so special, and in some ways improves upon it. The battle system is even more refined, and the game boasts an equally as strong story and cast of characters. It's more lighthearted overall than what one would come to expect from a Xeno branded game, and it doesThe long-awaited true sequel to Xenoblade Chronicles, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 recaptures everything that made its predecessor so special, and in some ways improves upon it. The battle system is even more refined, and the game boasts an equally as strong story and cast of characters. It's more lighthearted overall than what one would come to expect from a Xeno branded game, and it does feature a bit more of the worst type of anime tropes than its siblings -- which may be a turn off for some -- but the game has an irresistible sense of charm that never lets up.… Expand
  10. TheXxchaKing
    Jul 7, 2023
    8
    + Combat mechanics are the most interesting in the Xenoblade series
    + Soundtrack is absolutely majestic and one of the best ever
    + Story is surprisingly really tight for a JRPG and is interesting from start to finish + Excellent and memorable cast of characters (some for entirely the wrong reasons) + World and various titans are gorgeously realised - Tora and Poppi legitimately made    + Combat mechanics are the most interesting in the Xenoblade series
    + Soundtrack is absolutely majestic and one of the best ever
    + Story is surprisingly really tight for a JRPG and is interesting from start to finish
    + Excellent and memorable cast of characters (some for entirely the wrong reasons)
    + World and various titans are gorgeously realised

    - Tora and Poppi legitimately made me feel higher levels of cringe than I've ever experienced before
    - Gacha mechanics are dreadful
    - Fetch quests were very lazily handled    … Expand
  11. torjo
    Jun 30, 2023
    8
    Wow! Amazing jrpg!!
    If this is what you are looking for, buy it.
    A cool and inmersive story (although too many waifus in my opinion as a mature man). Many objects, complements, weapons and everything you need to prepare your next combat. But you need time. A LOT OF TIME. I do not recommend it for ocasional players with just a few available hours per week.
  12. DRainbow
    Jun 11, 2023
    8
    The story and characters are fun and interesting enough to keep you engaged and they are the main reason I even finished this game. The graphics are great for a Switch title and it runs very smooth as well. However, while the gameplay is unique and, at times, entertaining, it's mostly an experience held back by insanely unfair battles even when overleveled. Especially towards the end, theThe story and characters are fun and interesting enough to keep you engaged and they are the main reason I even finished this game. The graphics are great for a Switch title and it runs very smooth as well. However, while the gameplay is unique and, at times, entertaining, it's mostly an experience held back by insanely unfair battles even when overleveled. Especially towards the end, the gameplay got so frustrating, I almost had to stop playing. There is a lot to do in this world and the fact that I really wanted to see how it ends, even when being frustrated at times, justifies a positive score for me.… Expand
  13. Leoalwes
    Jun 7, 2023
    10
    O jogo favorito dessa franquia. Enredo complicado e emocionante. unica falha desse game é o gacha, mas não estraga em nada a experiência!
  14. Skibrahim
    May 30, 2023
    10
    The game might be a bit long but it's fun and the story is amazing the gameplay it's very good and tad bit repetitive but fun.

    All the characters are likeable.
    I personally liked it more than the first and the graphics are beautiful.
  15. d4v3z02
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Great continuation with its overwhelmingly great soundtrack and complex combat system. It's world is as big as an MMORPG. The Story-DLC is also a whole new game.

    The weakness of the game is the one switch plattform itself: the graphics.
  16. Tapion86
    May 11, 2023
    10
    Venía con las espectativas bajas después de ver la crítica y tras jugar el uno y el x y nada más lejos de la realidad, sobresaliente en todos los sentidos, como hila la historia con la entrega anterior y mejora todo a nivel jugable y audiovisual
  17. lecaime
    May 4, 2023
    10
    J'ai découvert la license avec ce jeu. C'est ce qui m'a fait devenir fan. Le 2 est moins populaire et pourtant, je pense que c'est celui que je préfère avec une richesse de jeu incroyable.
  18. MoonCricket
    Apr 30, 2023
    10
    My favorite game that does everything right, from gameplay to story and left me wanting more, which we got a few years later.
  19. RexRobotdude
    Apr 9, 2023
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played, genuinely. To start this game sure while it takes a bit to actually get the plot going, when the plot gets going, IT REALLY GETS GOING. And becomes one of my favorite video game stories along with the characters, who I absolutely love. Characters are what can make or break a game and for a game to have excellent characters such as this one isOne of the best games I have ever played, genuinely. To start this game sure while it takes a bit to actually get the plot going, when the plot gets going, IT REALLY GETS GOING. And becomes one of my favorite video game stories along with the characters, who I absolutely love. Characters are what can make or break a game and for a game to have excellent characters such as this one is astonishing. Every character while not all of them have a complex and emotional backstory well...they really don't need it, The ones that don't are just plain fun, also not to mention how much content this game has....it astonishes me how much play time a single game can produce and it will keep you interested, even after the main story closes and especially if you get the DLC. The combat system is interesting and very fun even if the game itself doesn't explain it well, Once you get the hang of it...it becomes layered and interesting in a way that no other game can replicate for me because of how different it is. Overall Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is one of the best games I have ever played and it will be hard to top with how much it means to me and I beg of you to check it out and experience it for yourself.… Expand
  20. Cobalt_Red
    Mar 29, 2023
    9
    Finding on solid system and replayability in a JRPG is one of the most difficult things to do in videgames.
    This game takes what the first one does well and adds stuff on top of it, is fun and satisfying to learn.
    The BLADE system has so many conbinations that it is impossible not to find a shade of mechanics that doesn't give satisfaction to use. The updates since release have only    Finding on solid system and replayability in a JRPG is one of the most difficult things to do in videgames.
    This game takes what the first one does well and adds stuff on top of it, is fun and satisfying to learn.

    The BLADE system has so many conbinations that it is impossible not to find a shade of mechanics that doesn't give satisfaction to use.
    The updates since release have only improved it over time.
    A story of growth and memorable villains to this day make me remember it as one of the most enjoyable games I have finished, along with the first one.

    A return to what makes JRPGs fun.    … Expand
  21. jocariba
    Mar 2, 2023
    8
    Muy buen juego, aunque siento que no es mejor que el primero, una gran duración, buena cantidad de misiones principales y secundarias, una cantidad de mapas impresionante, soundtrack insuperable, es una obra maestra con problemas gráficos y de rendimiento debido a la consola limitada donde se encuentra
  22. ReviewGod05
    Feb 23, 2023
    10
    This game has hot anime women in it. I mean like what else are you even gonna ask for. 10/10
  23. Fletch1027
    Feb 21, 2023
    8
    A fun world with great music that someone has a story that can get predictable.
  24. iishiir
    Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Great game. My favorite part of the game is the story, but the gameplay is great too. The characters are really really amazing, especially pyra, mythra, and jin. People say that the English voice acting is horrible, but it's not that bad aside from a few screams, and the English voice actors were rushed bc the game wasn't meant to be released in English. I'm replaying the game for theGreat game. My favorite part of the game is the story, but the gameplay is great too. The characters are really really amazing, especially pyra, mythra, and jin. People say that the English voice acting is horrible, but it's not that bad aside from a few screams, and the English voice actors were rushed bc the game wasn't meant to be released in English. I'm replaying the game for the third time. You should buy the game if you like good story in games.… Expand
  25. ZeoN
    Feb 6, 2023
    9
    Un JRPG que ningún amante del género debe perderse. Una historia que llega al corazón, acción constante y un desarrollo de personajes sublime. Su escasa resolución en el modo portátil le impide alcanzar el 10 ya que se hace difícil de jugar en ese modo. Altamente recomendado.
  26. juliodeds
    Feb 4, 2023
    10
    Great game, great story, superb music. Surely is not for everyone. But this is a game that I consider to be one of the best games I've ever played.
  27. joshua_77
    Feb 4, 2023
    10
    优点：1. 买断式抽卡游戏，拥有广阔的地图和大量怪物可以刷，2.画风精美，音乐高水准，3.战斗乐趣极高，4.日式中二剧情
    缺点：1. 导航半成品，缺乏Z轴指引，2. 战斗教学指引差，容易劝退
    总结：如果说xb3是没有短板的西瓜，那xb2就是部分人极其喜爱的榴莲，优缺点明显但瑕不掩瑜 如果你喜欢王道中二剧情，喜欢有趣的战斗系统，喜欢收集和刷刷刷，就来享受买断制抽卡式单机"网游"带给你的快感吧！    优点：1. 买断式抽卡游戏，拥有广阔的地图和大量怪物可以刷，2.画风精美，音乐高水准，3.战斗乐趣极高，4.日式中二剧情
    缺点：1. 导航半成品，缺乏Z轴指引，2. 战斗教学指引差，容易劝退
    总结：如果说xb3是没有短板的西瓜，那xb2就是部分人极其喜爱的榴莲，优缺点明显但瑕不掩瑜
    如果你喜欢王道中二剧情，喜欢有趣的战斗系统，喜欢收集和刷刷刷，就来享受买断制抽卡式单机"网游"带给你的快感吧！
  28. Dyron
    Jan 23, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Um bom jogo. Melhorou muita coisa na jogabilidade em comparação com o Xenoblade Chronicles. A ideia das blades foi bem legaUm bom jogo. Melhorou algumas coisas na jogabilidade em comparação com o Xenoblade Chronicles, embora só lá pro meio do jogo, depois de alguns upgrades, ele fica mais rápido e gostoso de batalhar.

    A ideia das blades foi bem legal, e como cada uma tem seus pontos fortes e fracos, e vários modos de combate, me motivou a querer ter todas, principalmente as super raras, que tinham personalidades, histórias e um design em sua grande parte bem legal.

    A história é um ponto forte também, tendo pontos bem originais. O que me incomodou bastante foram algumas batalhas, principalmente no começo, que a missão era derrotar o inimigo, e quando você ganhava a batalha, vinha o CG mostrando você derrotado, e os adversários totalmente bem, como se nada tivesse acontecido. Era muito frustrante você ter um batalha, que algumas vezes era até super fácil derrotá-los, e mostrar que você perdeu no final, e de lavada. Nossa, como isso me irritou. Se queria fazer um inimigo tão forte que a gente não tivesse chance, era só programar a luta pra ser impossível de ganhar. Difícil fazer isso?

    Outra coisa que me incomodou foi as side quests. Além de serem muito mais sem graça que a do Xenoblade Chronicles, são bem difíceis de serem completadas, não pela dificuldade de matar um inimigo ou coletar um item, mas principalmente pelo mapa ser muito confuso com a sua “verticalidade”, e mesmo mostrando uma ! onde fica o objetivo em muitos casos, era um saco conseguir achar o lugar certo que você precisa seguir para chegar naquele ponto.

    Resumindo, é um bom jogo, com boas ideias. Mas comparado com o Xenoblade Chronicles, que joguei anteriormente, peca em muitas coisas, e passa relativamente longe da diversão que tive no mesmo. Venham com expectativas mais baixas, se jogou o anterior e esperava algo do mesmo nível, mas ainda assim recomendo muito para quem se tornou fã do primeiro. Vai ter muitas coisas familiares aqui. E mesmo com todas as ressalvas que fiz, me diverti bastante, e investi mais de 100 horas nele.
    l, junto ao fato de ter o fator de as colecionar, que me    … Expand
  29. Alex_Albyne
    Jan 17, 2023
    10
    My first Xenoblade and also my favourite Switch game to date, it has the best soundtrack ever imho. I love the dlcs and is a game that I always come back no matter how much time it passes.
  30. Sitheral
    Jan 17, 2023
    9
    Flawed game for sure, but you probably gonna love it.
    The scale is still there, battles got a bit more streamlined and nobody shouts "Monado" every ten seconds, buuut... game will probably make you mad few times anyway, it likes to put obstacles before you and if you gonna ignore a lot of stuff that seems optional at first you might be **** later on. The story is a mixed bad to me, but it    Flawed game for sure, but you probably gonna love it.
    The scale is still there, battles got a bit more streamlined and nobody shouts "Monado" every ten seconds, buuut... game will probably make you mad few times anyway, it likes to put obstacles before you and if you gonna ignore a lot of stuff that seems optional at first you might be **** later on. The story is a mixed bad to me, but it did made me want to see whats next and finish the game.    … Expand
  31. YamiKasai
    Nov 28, 2022
    10
    An absolutely amazing game with tons of content. Story, gameplay and music all are amazing. There are only 2 bad things I can think about it: One is English VAs are terrible but you can use JP VAs. The other one is the game starts very slow and builds up as you progress. But second part is somewhat common in JRPG genre anyways. And it's very well worth the time you put into it. It has goodAn absolutely amazing game with tons of content. Story, gameplay and music all are amazing. There are only 2 bad things I can think about it: One is English VAs are terrible but you can use JP VAs. The other one is the game starts very slow and builds up as you progress. But second part is somewhat common in JRPG genre anyways. And it's very well worth the time you put into it. It has good score but still quite underrated compared to how good it actually is. I definitely recommend it.… Expand
  32. GRX3m0m
    Nov 22, 2022
    8
    Interesting story, beautiful visuals, good game, but extreme difficulty spikes.
  33. sephiroth42
    Nov 17, 2022
    10
    Ame este juego, de los primeros juegos que jugué en la switch, me encanta los personajes, la cantidad de blades que existen, el sistema de combate, hacer cadenas, combos, es un juego que me sorprendió mucho cuando lo jugué. El sistema de gatcha no me disgusto, no es tan complicado como muchos mencionan, solo hay que farmear en el lugar correcto y de la manera correcta.
  34. harima2
    Nov 17, 2022
    10
    One of the best JRPG ever made with an engaging story, cool characters and an insane soundtrack! A must play
  35. BritishGuy54
    Nov 14, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Damn.

    One of my favourite games.

    Xenoblade 2 introduced me to the franchise and it made me stay.

    The main characters are the best cast I’ve seen.

    The only issue I can see with Rex is relatability (seriously, who here grew up in a village, worked from 10 years old giving to his family, and has three blade wives?), other than that, a character you may not like, but respect his actions.

    Pyra and Mythra’s arcs are great and show mental health and depression in a new light. Their designs aren’t as bad as everyone says they are (their Smash designs are better though). Maybe if you hate Rex, look from Pyra and Mythra’s perspective, rather than your own.

    Actually, Pyra and Mythra’s true form, Pneuma, fixes a lot of the design issues that Pyra and Mythra had. Pneuma is best girl.

    The other characters like Nia, Poppi, and Zeke are super enjoyable to watch.

    Malos is epic. Man literally has ‘Chad’ energy and it feels acceptable here. Jin also has a good arc, remembering his driver and not wanting to forget and die.

    The side quests and extra blades are… strange? Maybe because they were designed by completely different people.

    The Torna DLC provides insight to why Mythra and Jin are the way they are.

    Xenoblade 2 is great, and I’m tired to pretending it’s not.

    Also, Dunkey is mid.    … Expand
  36. Sterrewiggelary
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    Mindblowing story with some brilliant characters. The blades are not for everyone, but make the game a unique experience.
  37. AMindJoke
    Nov 8, 2022
    10
    One of the best JRPGs ever:
    - Beautiful story
    - Awesome character design
    - Outstanding combat system
    - Amazing OST

    10/10
  38. Rokka_
    Nov 1, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I ever experienced but sadly it doesn't the love it deserve and it is the modern the definition of don't judge a book with its cover
  39. wizardJ
    Oct 23, 2022
    10
    Amazing JRPG. Plot is predictable but cg and the music are too good. Environment and atmosphere are fantastic. Main Characters are likeable, supportable. "And thus, boy met girl."
  40. Steyraus
    Sep 16, 2022
    10
    Awsome Game, luv tbe sexy swords and Hugh buetiful world. This is a JRpg on the level.of tbe best.
  41. M3G4L
    Sep 15, 2022
    9
    Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is one of the best JRPGs in the switch. Fun Story, Loveable characters, interesting story, and unique and beautiful landscapes. The only thing hurting its score was the performance on the switch and weak start but it grows on you as time passes.
  42. ELYS1UM
    Sep 15, 2022
    10
    For me, this is the best game in the Xenoblade franchise, The OST is absolutely stunning, the game's best characters are some of the best in all of gaming, the world and overall worldbuilding are incredible, and the gameplay, once you can figure out the combat, is ridiculously fun. I can always rely on this game's OST to bring a smile to my face with how absolutely stunning it is. TheFor me, this is the best game in the Xenoblade franchise, The OST is absolutely stunning, the game's best characters are some of the best in all of gaming, the world and overall worldbuilding are incredible, and the gameplay, once you can figure out the combat, is ridiculously fun. I can always rely on this game's OST to bring a smile to my face with how absolutely stunning it is. The experience I had with this game, I will never forget. This is an incredibly, unforgettable experience.… Expand
  43. Char_ss
    Sep 14, 2022
    10
    Great game. The story and music are very good. Game system is interesting. Characters are feeling real.
  44. ali_3410
    Sep 1, 2022
    10
    It's the first Xenoblade game I played, the one that made me like the saga, the gacha system didn't seem heavy, 3 hours of farming allowed me to get all the characters. A game with a lot of content.
  45. alt4
    Aug 30, 2022
    10
    This game expands upon everything from 1, improving it, the combat is faster, the story pacing is better, the side quests are more fun to do, don't get the wrong impression over a couple of out of context jokes that didn't quite land. Definitely the best JRPG out there
  46. AxelPuma
    Aug 26, 2022
    10
    A touching story, amazing music, long interesting and complex game. While it follows the known path of "the hero's journey" the story has many faces and moments. Sometimes it will make you laugh, others make you shed a tear.
    If this is your first JRPG XB2 is kind in the middle of the scale for your first experience, otherwise you'll enjoy it very much.
    Depending on how many side quests    A touching story, amazing music, long interesting and complex game. While it follows the known path of "the hero's journey" the story has many faces and moments. Sometimes it will make you laugh, others make you shed a tear.
    If this is your first JRPG XB2 is kind in the middle of the scale for your first experience, otherwise you'll enjoy it very much.
    Depending on how many side quests and grinding to level up you want to take the game may last you from 80 to more than 120 hours.

    The game presents you tons of mechanics to learn at least the first 10-15 hours that are built on top of others. This allows you to play the game in many different ways. You can either grind a lot and buff your team purely leveling up, you can master the chain attacks, you can use a lot of items or ignore them, get experience from battles and/or quests, find all the secrets of the world, and a long etc.

    You're the hero in a land where humans, blades and titans live peacefully. Humanity lives in giant titans, but the titans are starting to die. The hero sets his journey to Elysium, searching for a way to help humanity survive. Along the way you meet lots of characters, some of them even join you on your quest.

    Some titans are bigger than others, the environments are varied and most of them have very challenging areas to move. Some titans have unbalanced zones where you can fight against level 10-20 monsters and then catch the attention of a level 90 monster that knocks you in one hit. That is annoying but not a game breaker because each time you're knocked down you appear in a nearby point and lose very little time to reach the same spot.

    You have blade partners, each blade have a role (fighter, healer, tank) and have a kind of weapon (sword, hammer, ball, katana, etc.). You can switch blades in battle to chain special attacks.
    There are unique monsters that are much tougher to take down than the regular ones. To kill some of those or some of the bosses you need to level up and grind a lot. There are a couple of times where you need to grind even more than usual to conquer some bosses, delaying the story.

    The music is amazing, it sets the mood just perfect on the different places and environments. The game is packed with cut-scenes that tell most of the story. While the English voice acting is great, the animations are a little under-performing and the lip sink fails now and then.

    The game runs fine most of the time, the framerate has its drops specially at the biggest and most packed places but it's not a game breaker. The drawing distance for some NPCs is weird. The visuals are much better when docked, the resolution drop is noticeable when in portable mode.

    As every JRPG you need to have patience and grind a lot. I loved the story and the game lasted me more than 120 hours with lots of things still to do (leveling, quests and unique monsters). This game had me hooked and I enjoyed a lot my time with the game. You don't need to have played Xenoblade Chronicles 1 to enjoy this game, it's not a sequel and you will learn what links both games near the end.
    Very few games touched like this one and the end even made me shed a tear. I really recommend this game. Is one of the best Switch exclusives.    … Expand
  47. lucinhagamer
    Aug 26, 2022
    10
    this game will always be a instant classic for switch, so good i love it so much
  48. XC_BC
    Aug 17, 2022
    10
    Story 9/10
    Music 10/10
    Gameplay 8/10

    This is MASTERPIECE. The storytelling is incredible, with the GREAT music, this absolutly be my favourite among the series.
  49. rafario
    Aug 16, 2022
    8
    Its a great game, but forced suggestive moments and weak plot keep it away from the strong plateau where the 1 and 3 are
  50. Mop_Hair
    Aug 11, 2022
    10
    In my opinion, this is the strongest Xenoblade Chronicles game. Everything from the Characters to the OST are such big improvements that it's hard for me to give this game anything but praise. The game does have it's fair share of issues, I will admit that, but I'm willing to overlook those flaws for the simple fact this is just a good game.
  51. Flomo
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    Unglaublich diese Jrpg es ist Perfekt ,Grandiose Musik,Charaktere, Grafik, und sdie Story ist Meisterhaft .Es hat eine Magie wie Teil eins und drei .Musik ist der beste von allen drei teilen absolute Spitzenklasse
  52. delastreet26
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    5 years since I completed this game and I am still listening its beautiful OST when I am working. This game is so special and the characters are one of a kind! If you are looking for a game to spend hundred of hours this is what you are looking for.
  53. Meeeeee
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    incredibly incredibly deeply flawed game

    also easily one of my favorites of all time god i adore this thing
  54. DarioKalen
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, top tier story and characters and wonderful landscapes and exploring. The combat system is great as well, really liked it. Among the very best games imo.
  55. Trollfacebuddy
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    This game is really good game except for Pyra is boring and cringe character

    I hate pyra
  56. TehPorkkana
    Jul 29, 2022
    9
    I really really enjoyed my time playing XC2. One of my all time favorite games. First chapters suffer from pacing issues and bad tutorials but when the game clicks oh boy does it click. The combat is deep and engaging even after 100 hours. The story is a roller coaster of emotions. Filled with rich characters, surprisingly adult themes and exciting twists. The world and it's characters areI really really enjoyed my time playing XC2. One of my all time favorite games. First chapters suffer from pacing issues and bad tutorials but when the game clicks oh boy does it click. The combat is deep and engaging even after 100 hours. The story is a roller coaster of emotions. Filled with rich characters, surprisingly adult themes and exciting twists. The world and it's characters are really well written. XC2 also has one of the best video game soundtracks I have heard. You will be listening these songs long after you finish the game. I would also strongly recommend to check out the story DLC Torna the golden country. It fixes many of the issues original game had and expands the story. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is not for everyone though. For example I can see how the occasional over the top humor and inconsistent visual design on blades might turn some people off. Combat system is not the easiest to learn but when you get a hang of it you will love it. For me the game is solid 10/10 but it is not perfect.… Expand
  57. Progamer221706
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    As an ambitious game with multiple blades and multiple ways to play monolithsoft really delivered a fantastic sequel to the already magnificent franchise.
  58. takko_lol
    Apr 20, 2022
    10
    ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
  59. supdude80
    Jul 26, 2022
    9
    absolutely amazing, and a great sequel to the first game! not as good as the original due to the first third of the game being slower paced, but the last 5 chapters 1000% delivered.
  60. RandomizedGamin
    Jul 24, 2022
    9
    This game was a lot of fun for me as a story enjoyer and a rookie to rpgs. It has so many cutscenes and every character has so much depth and tragedy. It's combat system is also amazing once you understand. But here's the thing. UNDERSTAND. This game has a lot of complicated things adding to the auto attack which is a lot to take in. So as a newcomer, I can see this being an issue. It alsoThis game was a lot of fun for me as a story enjoyer and a rookie to rpgs. It has so many cutscenes and every character has so much depth and tragedy. It's combat system is also amazing once you understand. But here's the thing. UNDERSTAND. This game has a lot of complicated things adding to the auto attack which is a lot to take in. So as a newcomer, I can see this being an issue. It also has a lot of cutscenes, which personally I have no issue with, but for hardcore gamers, they might find this a tad bit too slow or boring. I highly recommend it for gamers who like to spend a lot of time on games, and are interested in the story.… Expand
  61. SMITHBOY12
    Jul 23, 2022
    10
    Really enjoyed this one even with all the grindy sections and what not. Some parts did drag but ended up being one of my favorite games of all time
  62. johnly
    Jul 12, 2022
    10
    This was my second big Nintendo Switch game purchased after BotW, and it absolutely hooked me from the start! An excellent JRPG while pushing the boundaries of the genre. I have played through 3 times now. This was my introduction to Xenoblade, and I have since played through: Torna, XCDE, and Futures Connected. This might now be my favorite game franchise, and I am beyond excited for theThis was my second big Nintendo Switch game purchased after BotW, and it absolutely hooked me from the start! An excellent JRPG while pushing the boundaries of the genre. I have played through 3 times now. This was my introduction to Xenoblade, and I have since played through: Torna, XCDE, and Futures Connected. This might now be my favorite game franchise, and I am beyond excited for the release of XC3!!!… Expand
  63. tarata
    Jul 11, 2022
    10
    Incredible game with some imperfections that will drive people away. If you can overlook them, you will experience an amazing story, beautiful music, jaw-dropping locations and engaging combat.
  64. Jaymeson
    Jul 4, 2022
    9
    A incredible game with flaws. I'll start of by saying that I would give this game a 9.7 but metacritic doesn't have points and I think 9 is more fair. The game has my favorite soundtrack ever a incredibly deep complicated and rewarding combat with one of the best jrpg story's of all time. The game isn't perfect though. There are some cringe worthy cutscenes that are few and far between butA incredible game with flaws. I'll start of by saying that I would give this game a 9.7 but metacritic doesn't have points and I think 9 is more fair. The game has my favorite soundtrack ever a incredibly deep complicated and rewarding combat with one of the best jrpg story's of all time. The game isn't perfect though. There are some cringe worthy cutscenes that are few and far between but exist. The voice acting isn't as horrible as people say but it isn't great with some roles mainly rex being awful but some such as malos being excellent. The game is incredibly slow to start and can be pretty boring combat wise for the first 33% of the main story. This game is a incredible buy if you are willing to go through a rough patch at the start. Overall a excellent game with problems.… Expand
  65. Nintendist
    Jun 30, 2022
    10
    one of the best game of the world. this game is so good and has so many good content
  66. Rich45682
    Jun 20, 2022
    10
    What a gorgeous video game. It's the best game the Switch has, hands down. I've never played a xenoblade chronicles before but after I've finished this one, I'm definitely going to play the others. Highly recommended.
  67. jorge1102
    May 28, 2022
    8
    Q:為什麼買這個遊戲來玩
    A:RPG是我最愛的遊戲類型，非常喜歡光婀娜多姿的樣貌，因此買這個遊戲
    Q:三個優點 A: 1.主線劇情動畫非常豐富與精采，演出魄力非常強大，打鬥的熱血，感人的劇情，全部都有 2.系統非常豐富與多樣，探索、獨特複雜的戰鬥連擊系統，多樣龐大的地圖，神劍支線、豐富的支線，可玩內容非常多，還有傭兵派遣任務 3.音樂相當出色，配合演出，搭配得天衣無縫 Q:三個缺點 A: 1.價格很硬很貴很不甜 2.導引、提示做得非常爛，很容易找不到東西，要靠攻略、影片，要花很多時間爬文找攻略 3.場景技能有時要求很高，沒達到就過不了任務、開不了門、爬不了牆壁、過不了迷宮，要花時間特別去農，有的還很難達成，農不出來    Q:為什麼買這個遊戲來玩
    A:RPG是我最愛的遊戲類型，非常喜歡光婀娜多姿的樣貌，因此買這個遊戲

    Q:三個優點
    A:
    1.主線劇情動畫非常豐富與精采，演出魄力非常強大，打鬥的熱血，感人的劇情，全部都有
    2.系統非常豐富與多樣，探索、獨特複雜的戰鬥連擊系統，多樣龐大的地圖，神劍支線、豐富的支線，可玩內容非常多，還有傭兵派遣任務
    3.音樂相當出色，配合演出，搭配得天衣無縫

    Q:三個缺點
    A:
    1.價格很硬很貴很不甜
    2.導引、提示做得非常爛，很容易找不到東西，要靠攻略、影片，要花很多時間爬文找攻略
    3.場景技能有時要求很高，沒達到就過不了任務、開不了門、爬不了牆壁、過不了迷宮，要花時間特別去農，有的還很難達成，農不出來
  68. eroenR8knight
    May 7, 2022
    9
    Amazing gameplay, story and characters. Yes some of the characters are a bit to sexualized but it doesn't detract from the story. A worthy sequel to one of the greatest games ever.
  69. Myrec
    May 1, 2022
    10
    My Top 5 game. Perfect story line and great characters, huge amont of memorable moments. Good job Monolith.
  70. Ventu
    Apr 15, 2022
    10
    Xenoblade Chronicles 2 es un magnífico RPG, igual que sus predecesores en Wii y WiiU. Sigue el estilo en todos los aspectos del originalnde Wii, pero con muchas novedades en su jugabilidad. A nivel gráfico es precioso, con un mundo muy grande, y una banda sonora épica. La historia es muy interesante con personajes carismáticos y bien desarrollados. La jugabilidad es original y muyXenoblade Chronicles 2 es un magnífico RPG, igual que sus predecesores en Wii y WiiU. Sigue el estilo en todos los aspectos del originalnde Wii, pero con muchas novedades en su jugabilidad. A nivel gráfico es precioso, con un mundo muy grande, y una banda sonora épica. La historia es muy interesante con personajes carismáticos y bien desarrollados. La jugabilidad es original y muy satisfactoria. Lo mejor sin duda ha sido la inclusión de los Blades, tanto a nivel narrativo como de jugabilidad, dando una profundidad increible al título. Conseguir todos los Blades, hacer sus misiones, conocer su historia, y desbloquar su máximo potencial para crear estrategias, es una muy buena experiencia. Totalmente recomendable, ya que asienta la saga Xenoblade como uno de los principales referentes del género actualmente.… Expand
  71. Ragnar_san
    Apr 12, 2022
    10
    Muy buen videojuego JRPG y uno de sus maximos exponentes. No debe faltar en tu biblioteca de juegos.
  72. MetaPhysicMeat
    Apr 7, 2022
    9
    This is like a pizza from a foreign country that initially makes you go 'huh?' with all of its unfamiliar toppings but once you take a bite and chew it a little it'll hook you in with its delicious exotic flavors.

    Some points to consider: Cool multi layered maps with tons of nooks and crannies to explore, in-depth combat system with tons of variety requiring a PhD to fully understand,    This is like a pizza from a foreign country that initially makes you go 'huh?' with all of its unfamiliar toppings but once you take a bite and chew it a little it'll hook you in with its delicious exotic flavors.

    Some points to consider: Cool multi layered maps with tons of nooks and crannies to explore, in-depth combat system with tons of variety requiring a PhD to fully understand, interesting characters that yell 'ayyyyyy~yeh' 'don't forget me' 'yerdun' and other great lines and mannerisms that are sure to live rent free in your mind like a recently broke college graduate, orchestral soundtrack sure to make Chopin jealous, chad character design that don't cater to whinny 'naaaaaoooo you can't just sexualize women!' types, stereotypical anime plot and comparatively low tier graphics.    … Expand
  73. Jonyps
    Apr 2, 2022
    10
    Un magnífico JRPG Japonés de lo mejor que he jugado en Switch y le he he más de 120 horas.
    Me encantó ahora estoy jugando el 1 y no descarto regular este ya que lo jugué en 2017.
    Maravilloso e imprescindible.
  74. btthead
    Mar 28, 2022
    10
    An utterly astoundingly brilliant game, with an innovative battle system, awesome characters, and a wonderful soundtrack.
  75. Pietrovish
    Mar 22, 2022
    9
    Pco antes del anuncio de la tercera entrega, logre terminar esta maravilla que tenia el listón alto y que con creces superó.
  76. Lokia987
    Mar 20, 2022
    10
    Love this game to death. I never played any Xeno games and this was my first, i fell in love with it. Stroy is amazing, gameplay awesome, and combat when you figure it out is incredible. Go buy xenoblade!
  77. Pembroke_Watts
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    Originally, as a fan of the first Xenoblade, I was not sure if I should even play the game. It has some big flaws, like a slow start, bad tutorials, and horrible visual character designs, but the good parts of the game were so good, that despite all the issues that would completely ruin any other game, I was still able to enjoy this game.
    Gameplay-wise, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 follows a    Originally, as a fan of the first Xenoblade, I was not sure if I should even play the game. It has some big flaws, like a slow start, bad tutorials, and horrible visual character designs, but the good parts of the game were so good, that despite all the issues that would completely ruin any other game, I was still able to enjoy this game.
    Gameplay-wise, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 follows a similar philosophy as the first game, but with a lot of changes, that make the gameplay feel like a new experience.
    One of my main issues with JRPG’s is that a lot of times, you will need to grind, especially if you are focused on the main story. However, in this game, you almost never need to do that. Even if you are under-leveled it always feels like you have a fighting chance. Unlike the first game, where enemies that are more than 5 levels above you feel impossible to beat without special items, in this game you can be quite behind in levels compared to the enemy, but if you have developed your blade affinity charts and have ok items, it always feels like you have a chance, by making slight changes to your strategy.
    Furthermore, even if you are the type of player that tends to do every single side quest before fighting the first boss, you will not be significantly overleaved, as part of your exp is stored as bonus exp, that doesn’t add up to your actual exp, and can be consumed in inns. Essentially you have control over your level. Lastly, with the addition of challenge land with the DLC, the game truly tests your understanding of the mechanics, and you are encouraged to come out of your comfort zone and use different setups.
    Sound design: xc2 has probably my favourite soundtrack of any game. The music always matched up to the area you were travelling, or the boss you were trying to face. And then there are tracks like drifting souls, which are true masterpieces (speaking of drifting, Nintendo, pls fix joy-con drift). Lastly, although the voice acting starts off bad, and improves later on (the screaming of the main protagonist remains bad until the final 5 minutes of the game, unfortunately), the Bri’ish accents are refreshing, compared to the more commonly used American voice acting in other video games, and give help differentiate between the different races.
    Story: Without spoiling much, the story starts slowly, and has a lot of cringe scenes, which can be a turn off for a lot of players, focusing mainly on developing the characters. But by the end, I felt like this was one the best stories in any game, worthy of being a sequel to Xenoblade Chronicles. While the first game focused mostly and developing the main character, xc2 does a great job of developing the story of all characters of your party, which made me much more interested in the story of the game, and how their characters arc concluded.
    Conclusion: This game has some flaws that can potentially push off a lot of people, but for my money, this is the best game I have ever played. I would recommend this game to fans of long JRPG’S, and especially people who like the first Xenoblade.    … Expand
  78. tomerbabc
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    this game is story i cant forget and i love this game and the xenobalde 1 the two games the are maaster piece
  79. rome_del
    Mar 1, 2022
    9
    This game, to me, it's a 9/10 only for two minor problems.
    The first one is the combat system. It feel empty and bland, you can only press 5 button to make an attack after an auto-attack and that spetial attack has to reload and you have to wait 6-15 auto-attack to be able to re use it and ,unlike xenoblade chronicles x, you don't have the liberty to move while you're attacking and your    This game, to me, it's a 9/10 only for two minor problems.
    The first one is the combat system. It feel empty and bland, you can only press 5 button to make an attack after an auto-attack and that spetial attack has to reload and you have to wait 6-15 auto-attack to be able to re use it and ,unlike xenoblade chronicles x, you don't have the liberty to move while you're attacking and your auto-attack has to restart.
    The second little probleme is some affinity charts for some blades. Those are really rare ocations like Perun or Dagas but still a little anoing because you have to make good action wich is a very ambigus hint or a special quest wich is not bothering when you're on the post game but when you're first rare blade is dagas it can get a little frustrating to make.
    But overall the game has a very deep and intresting story. It has some funny and emotional moments wich makes you connect with the characters. The world is pretty big and vast to explorate every mistery and compltete some intresting side quests. Not to forget the amazin personalaty of the principal charaters like Zeke, Morag or even Rex. throug the story you can see the evolution of those characters and undestand them by their back story. Plus the principal characters are not the only ones who got a personality. Every blade has it's own personality and the game let you intercat with them so you can know better about them and increase your affinity like Electra wich is a crybaby.
    I'm looking fordward fo Xenoblade Chronicles 3 hopping that they fix those little issues and the story would be as amazing as this one.    … Expand
  80. GreenMenace
    Mar 1, 2022
    8
    This game is a titan of a game, pun intended. In my opinion, this AAA title contains the best Nintendo exclusive story on the switch. There’s a good chance it’ll remain that way until the end of the switch’s lifetime. Maybe it’s sequel will outdo it. I hadn’t played the original Xenoblade Chronicles, but you don’t need to in order to enjoy the game because the stories are separate.

    Pros    This game is a titan of a game, pun intended. In my opinion, this AAA title contains the best Nintendo exclusive story on the switch. There’s a good chance it’ll remain that way until the end of the switch’s lifetime. Maybe it’s sequel will outdo it. I hadn’t played the original Xenoblade Chronicles, but you don’t need to in order to enjoy the game because the stories are separate.

    Pros
    Pretty environments
    Likeable characters
    Unique strategy elements
    Rewards for exploring the depths of the game
    Players that like the game have the option to purchase the Torna DLC, which is arguably the best DLC available on Switch

    Cons
    The game suffers from being overcomplicated
    Suggestive themes can get distracting
    Lower rated blades have a painfully bland design
    Not all blades are created equal

    The graphics are enjoyable, but some things, like the menu, won’t age well. There are two menus that players work with, and it can be confusing to navigate. Additionally, there are too many characters with suggestive themes. To the point where it’s just gross. I can live with characters like Pyra and Mythra. I can’t, I just cannot stand some of them because the focus is on the suggestive theme—and it doesn’t match the personality of the character at all. The good news there is that you aren’t forced to use them. It's just a shame to me to find a rare blade with a relatively cool design, only to realize that I can’t enjoy it. Going along with blade design, only rare (5 star) blades have a unique look. 1-4 star blades might have a unique name, but have an identical color scheme, so when you get a new blade, most of the time, it will look identical to all your other ones.

    The other problem with this game is how oddly complicated it is. It wouldn’t be hard to learn if the game would just tell it to you straight. But it doesn’t. It gives you one time to learn a tutorial (where they throw a bunch of information at you and say here it all is, remember it) and then it moves on. It keeps introducing new game mechanics throughout the game, each time putting an emphasis on it and telling you why it’s important. You go through a good portion of the game like this. Then, you’re expected to remember it all. Can’t remember? You have to locate a hint merchant and buy the right hint off of them. You can get around this issue by using the internet.

    Battle requires you to press buttons just before an attack lands. Different blades have different abilities to aid Rex and his companions. I’m disappointed that there is a best “healer”, “tank”, etc. It just means that there needed to be a little more love put into the other rare blades.

    Like many other JRPGs of the same genre, characters feel the need to shout out the name of the move as they’re doing it. It’s weird, but I don’t mind it. You can count on Nintendo to add fun resource gathering methods. There are secret areas to find, rare blades to collect, and skill trees to complete. If you’re a person who likes checklists, this game will make your day.

    Make no mistake, this is a big game. If you’re like me, and you like a good, uplifting storyline, then you’ll like this game. The graphics are passable, it was only bothersome to me on a personal level. As long as you understand what’s going on in the game and what you can actually do, you’ll get the most out of your experience. It really deserves a higher score as it's a great game, but it is inhibited by unnecessary quirks.
    Tips:
    In-game vocabulary gets confusing (don’t even get me started on the phrase “attack canceling”). Drivers are humans, blades are weapons with spirits in them—or something like that lol. Drivers and blades level up differently. Blades level up as you use their various abilities. And to increase a blade’s skill tree, you have to do certain things as specified on the skill you want to upgrade. I went through half the game not knowing how important it was to use a party gauge attack to end fights for better loot and additional experience. I didn’t know until the end how to upgrade blades which meant a lot of meaningless grind at the very end of the game. And I also didn’t know that the orbs showed up for elemental combos on the upper part of the screen, hinting which blade to utilize next, which is a big part of strategy as well. Hope that saves at least one newcomer’s time. Not by minutes, but by hours.    … Expand
  81. ScottPilgrim
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    i love the character designs in this game, sad that xenoblade 3 is filled with generic looking characters compared to this masterpiece.
  82. Memnochs
    Feb 20, 2022
    9
    Un juego absorbente, desde el minuto uno quedé atrapado durante las más de 90 horas que me llevo completarlo.
  83. Isneyzhao
    Feb 19, 2022
    8
    Pretty good as a modern JRPG. But has some flaws compared with other successful JPRGs
  84. AngelOrtiz
    Feb 12, 2022
    9
    I would give this game a 10/10 if the tutorials didn't suck, but once past that, the game is one of the best jrpg out there.
  85. shw079
    Feb 4, 2022
    10
    One of my favorite RPG games in switch. I also bought the expansion pack, which is very worthy due to its ample content.
  86. RodriguezL
    Feb 3, 2022
    10
    Unos de los mejores jrpg, muchisimas horas de entretencion y una historia increible hace años que no me marcaba y me entretenia tanto un juego, hasta sus lagrimas me hizo sacar, es un poco complejo de entender cuando empiezas por primera vez pero luego todo es mas facil, y por supuesto tiene sus errores como todo juego pero aun asi es perfecto, muy recomendado sin duda nintendo yUnos de los mejores jrpg, muchisimas horas de entretencion y una historia increible hace años que no me marcaba y me entretenia tanto un juego, hasta sus lagrimas me hizo sacar, es un poco complejo de entender cuando empiezas por primera vez pero luego todo es mas facil, y por supuesto tiene sus errores como todo juego pero aun asi es perfecto, muy recomendado sin duda nintendo y monolight soft se lucieron con este juegazo.… Expand
  87. ironzombi
    Jan 17, 2022
    10
    While there are some technical issues with resolution and frame-rate, XC2 is still a masterpiece IMO
    XC2 took me on a epic ride with a truly memorable story and characters that I really got involved with, Pandy FTW!
    Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is an epic story that has me hooked, I love the characters and I also love the English VA, this game is a DEEP JRPG that will satisfy fans of the    While there are some technical issues with resolution and frame-rate, XC2 is still a masterpiece IMO
    XC2 took me on a epic ride with a truly memorable story and characters that I really got involved with, Pandy FTW!

    Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is an epic story that has me hooked, I love the characters and I also love the English VA, this game is a DEEP JRPG that will satisfy fans of the genre, but be warned this game is DEEP, it took me 20 hours to really understand the combat and wow, the combat system is stunningly complicated but once you have fully grasped Blade/Driver Fusion combos and Chain Combos you are given control of a truly engaging, satisfying and tactical combat system that is very unique, it is worth playing this game and sticking with it just for the combat system alone imo.

    Once you do understand the combat it is actually rather easy as all its systems become second nature, I think now the combat system has been fully sussed out it wont be as hard for newcomers as it was for people who played the game day one, it goes to show how good it really is as it took me so long to learn it but now I have, it almost becomes second nature.

    This game is just full of systems and complexity which means I wouldn't recommend this for a casual gamer, this game takes a lot of dedication to really be able to see its true potential. Do not listen to anyone that has put less than 20 hours into this game and while that may sound crazy, it really is true. this game is truly one of the most involved games I have ever played but it is truly satisfying.

    XC2 is a special game and is not a game I will forget easily.    … Expand
  88. Yassermcfadden
    Jan 8, 2022
    10
    Best Jrpg in last decade and since ffx I haven’t played something better
  89. janesang
    Oct 13, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 近10年来最好玩的jrpg，异度之刃天下第一，xb2，nbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb… Expand
  90. MemeManForSmash
    Jan 1, 2022
    10
    This game is amazing! Anyone who liked the first game will surely enjoy this game! Xenoblade Chronicles 2 has one of the best stories I have ever heard from any form of entertainment. Every character is great and there isn’t a single character that I didn’t like. As I just said the story is amazing but the combat is really solid too. There are tons of different move-sets for you to equipThis game is amazing! Anyone who liked the first game will surely enjoy this game! Xenoblade Chronicles 2 has one of the best stories I have ever heard from any form of entertainment. Every character is great and there isn’t a single character that I didn’t like. As I just said the story is amazing but the combat is really solid too. There are tons of different move-sets for you to equip so it never gets boring. This game also has an amazing soundtrack. There isn’t a single song in the game that is bad. The great songs in this game add a lot to the cutscenes. The only problems I have with this game is that the characters lips don’t match up exactly to what you hear because they didn’t change the face animations on the characters to be in English. Another thing is that the tutorials in the game suck so maybe watch a tutorial on YouTube but those are the only problems and they are very small problems. To wrap up my thoughts I would just like to say that this game is incredible and you can really tell how much time and effort the developers put into this wonderful game. Thank you for taking time to read this. This is one of my favorite games of all time!… Expand
  91. DrZomboid
    Dec 24, 2021
    9
    Better than Xenoblade DE.
    Plus: World, strong story, characters
    Minus: too long, chapters 5 and 6, grinding
  92. Fubbal
    Nov 22, 2021
    9
    Awesome game once you make it over thr 20 hour or so learning curve.It helps keep things fresh but also frustrates at the same time.

    At some point it all clicks and honestly turns into a pretty epic game.

    Small things set it back someone and become an annoyance but those who stick with it will overcome all obstacles.
  93. PetterRino
    Nov 3, 2021
    10
    My favorite game on the switch. I love the characters, and the combat is very in-depth and addicting. You will easily get more than 50 hours of gameplay. Worth every dollar.
  94. Online_NPC
    Oct 28, 2021
    8
    Xenoblade is a JRPG fan's JRPG. There's so much to do in the game with a very deep lore and storytelling as simple or complicates as you want it to be. I'm surprised it runs so well on the Switch, although I played in docked mode, and I've been told the resolution suffers in handheld mode.The music is good, but if you want dialog with emotion to it, go to the eshop and download the freeXenoblade is a JRPG fan's JRPG. There's so much to do in the game with a very deep lore and storytelling as simple or complicates as you want it to be. I'm surprised it runs so well on the Switch, although I played in docked mode, and I've been told the resolution suffers in handheld mode.The music is good, but if you want dialog with emotion to it, go to the eshop and download the free DLC for the Japanese audio pack.

    Graphics: 9
    Gameplay: 7.5
    Audio: 8.5
    Story: 8.5    … Expand
  95. Arfon
    Oct 23, 2021
    9
    This game is truly a sequel of Xenoblade Chronicles, it has various elements from the original(It's most important ones) but adds some twists that makes the gameplay feel differently enough that it still feels like Xenoblade. Personally, I prefer the bombastic, action-packed combat system of Xenoblade 2 over the original, and the introduction of elemental attacks makes the game moreThis game is truly a sequel of Xenoblade Chronicles, it has various elements from the original(It's most important ones) but adds some twists that makes the gameplay feel differently enough that it still feels like Xenoblade. Personally, I prefer the bombastic, action-packed combat system of Xenoblade 2 over the original, and the introduction of elemental attacks makes the game more strategic and making you feel that you have control of all the characters. The story it's not as mind-blowing as the first Xenoblade, mainly because it's more focused on an emotional story and charming characters. It's tough for me to decide which one is better, but I think thats a good indicator of how good these games are. Definitively worth a shot!

    P.S.: Side-quests are actually fun this time!!    … Expand
  96. StarmeshWizard
    Oct 23, 2021
    9
    Went into this game with no prior experience to Xenoblade, just thought the special edition box looked awesome so I bought it. Turned out to be one of my favorite games on switch so far. Regarding the way certain characters are dressed and looked, oh well, in the real world people dress even skimpier than that, I dont really care, voice acting is great (yes those are real accents), storyWent into this game with no prior experience to Xenoblade, just thought the special edition box looked awesome so I bought it. Turned out to be one of my favorite games on switch so far. Regarding the way certain characters are dressed and looked, oh well, in the real world people dress even skimpier than that, I dont really care, voice acting is great (yes those are real accents), story os long but great, awesome battle mechanics, reminds me of FF 12, my favorite final fantasy game.… Expand
  97. KrimsonKatt
    Oct 11, 2021
    9
    One of the best RPGs on Switch. Don't be fooled by the big anime booba. While certainly there, the game is a lot more than that. The combat is incredibly deep, though it takes a while to understand everything, so I suggest looking up a guide for understanding the combat. The story is incredible, with one of the best casts I've ever seen in a JRPG with incredibly well written likableOne of the best RPGs on Switch. Don't be fooled by the big anime booba. While certainly there, the game is a lot more than that. The combat is incredibly deep, though it takes a while to understand everything, so I suggest looking up a guide for understanding the combat. The story is incredible, with one of the best casts I've ever seen in a JRPG with incredibly well written likable characters and tons of crazy plot twists to keep to engaged. The gameplay, while is a bit bloating mechanics wise, is also really fun. The game is massive, with an insane number of things to do and minigames to take part in along with a gigantic world to explore. The music is also god-like and one of the best in gaming, surpassing even the first xenoblade chronicles. However, the game does have some flaws. The beginning is very rough and tutorial heavy, with all of the combat mechanics not unlocking until early chapter 4. (the game has 10 chapters) The game also has annoying gacha mechanics. Luckily you cannot pay for more rolls with real money, (unless you count the free rolls you get with the DLC, which includes tons of other things) so that's a plus. It also allows every new playthrough to be unique with the different blades you get, (basically JoJo Stands or Persona) which determine movesets and such. However, if you are going for 100%, you will need EVERY unique blade, which is hell to get. Another issue is the field skills, which arbitrarily lock off locations (including story-required areas) until you get the specified amount of field skills, which require a lot of tedious grinding and maybe a bit (or a lot of) luck. The last issue is that for about half the game you have an incomplete team with one of the characters part of this small 3-person team being a gimmick character that a lot of people don't like who requires a whole bunch of grinding to make good. You finally get your forth party member at the beginning of Chapter 5, though they don't stay around too often due to plot (constantly leaving and joining the party during Chapters 4, 5, and 6) and don't permanently join you until halfway through Chapter 6. The fifth and final party member is even worse, not joining until the beginning of Chapter 6, a little more than halfway through the game. Other than those small issues the game is absolutely amazing, and I highly recommend it for any fans of RPGs, open world games, or anime. The lore is also super interesting and I highly recommend looking into it if your interested. It shows a whole new perspective on the game you'll never notice otherwise. 8.7/10.… Expand
  98. Retroplayer1987
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Este es un juego realmente complejo, un sistema de combate brutal y que la prensa no supo darle su tiempo y entenderlo... no comprendo como ponen a evaluar juegos JRPG de este estilo a personas que no saben nada de la historia del genero.
    XC2 es de los mejores rpg de la historia, sin duda... incluso a la altura de lo que fue FFVI o Chrono Trigger.
    Debes probarlo si o si!
  99. Avenged6573
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    I played Xenoblade Chronicles 2 a year after the game was released. It was also my first Xenoblade game so i had absolutely no idea what i was getting into. After watching videos on gameplay, it seemed like a game i was not going to like so much, but i went ahead and still gave it a shot. All i got to say is that from the very beginning of the game, i was hooked. The battle system takes aI played Xenoblade Chronicles 2 a year after the game was released. It was also my first Xenoblade game so i had absolutely no idea what i was getting into. After watching videos on gameplay, it seemed like a game i was not going to like so much, but i went ahead and still gave it a shot. All i got to say is that from the very beginning of the game, i was hooked. The battle system takes a while to get used to, but once you understand it, it becomes fun and enjoyable. The story, character development is what really brought my attention. If you are a fan of jrpg's then this game is a must. Even if you don't like the gameplay, i recommend watching the game movie on YouTube because the story itself is very well written. 10/10… Expand
  100. anonymous1112
    Sep 3, 2021
    9
    A really nice RPG game, good gameplay, hundred hours of game.

    - Graphics could be improved for switch support
    - Some very rare bugs
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#25 Best Switch Game of 2017
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#3 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2017
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#3 Most Shared Switch Game of 2017

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 92 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 78 out of 92
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 92
  3. Negative: 1 out of 92
  1. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Mar 2, 2018
    73
    A fight with an ordinary enemy whose level is slightly higher can drag on for minutes, especially if you’re fighting it alone. The combat itself is also rife with problems: sometimes main character even fails to draw his weapon, or locks onto a far-off enemy, while another already is eviscerating him in close combat. [Issue#226, p.64]
  2. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Feb 26, 2018
    80
    Despite some rough patches, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is a worthy addition to any Switch owner's library, especially if you have a predilection for RPGs and enjoyed either of the previous entries in the series. [Issue #32 – March/April 2018, p. 75]
  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 16, 2018
    80
    Extensive and massive JRPG. Although with a rather cliché story and characters, it comes with a beautiful world and a fighting system growing more and more complex with every hour played. [Issue#282]
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