Xenoblade Chronicles 2

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  1. AllySky
    Apr 29, 2019
    8
    Perhaps one of the best rpg's on the switch, however that doesn't mean it goes without its faults and flaws. The combat is something no player would want, it's entirely boring, long winded, and overly complicated, this needs to be replaced or tweaked, like many other things in the game. The world design, in particular is mediocre, however the world presentation is amazing, what Nintendo isPerhaps one of the best rpg's on the switch, however that doesn't mean it goes without its faults and flaws. The combat is something no player would want, it's entirely boring, long winded, and overly complicated, this needs to be replaced or tweaked, like many other things in the game. The world design, in particular is mediocre, however the world presentation is amazing, what Nintendo is at fault here is the lack of reason to explore and also the poor script in the story as it goes on which evidently makes you not care anymore. Along with a titans worth of miscellaneous crap that will likely be over looked, this only proves that Nintendo doesn't quite have the formula down, at least for this game.… Expand
  2. TechEagle
    Jul 9, 2018
    10
    One of the best game i have ever played and definitely the best game on NSwitch.
  3. AliasOrion
    Jul 16, 2018
    10
    By miles, this game is the best game for Switch, and no, that isn't a contrarian Breath of the Wild hater's opinion. Where BotW won out in visuals, this game had everything else. It hit every cord so perfectly in terms of world structure, story, combat, pacing, difficulty, and pretty much everything else.

    The world, though not as visually stunning or free as Breath of the Wild's feels    By miles, this game is the best game for Switch, and no, that isn't a contrarian Breath of the Wild hater's opinion. Where BotW won out in visuals, this game had everything else. It hit every cord so perfectly in terms of world structure, story, combat, pacing, difficulty, and pretty much everything else.

    The world, though not as visually stunning or free as Breath of the Wild's feels more polished and more tailored to what I want, where the monsters, loot, and quests are organized exactly how they should be across the map to make it interesting and make exploration exciting. Certain areas are walled off until you hit certain milestones in terms of blade development providing constant reason to care to go back and explore zones which you've previously been.

    The combat, which is the best part of the game despite what critics might have tried to convince you, is easy to learn, but with incredible depth that rewards you not only in increased damage output for learning and getting good at it, but also in loot. If you do well and work hard to do well, you get better and more items providing a constant motivation to not just mash buttons. This system kept me interested through to the last moments to take every fight seriously.

    The blade system, which is essentially a pokemon/booster pack opening system whereby you find certain blades in the world/story or find certain cores (booster packs) which you open with a random chance of getting something good, is fantastic. The RNG is perfectly structured where you can't just farm cores and get them all early on, but where it gets more difficult as you're getting down to your last few and pretty much requires you to wait for the cores you get later in the game. There is NO pay to win here, no loot-boxes where there could have been, just a system designed to make the game more fun, and they truly succeeded.

    To address the most controversial portion of the game, the design of women and female blades, all I have to say is recognize this game was made in Japan and that video games remain to be a far more widely-held male hobby. Add 15 points to the critics' score and 1.0 point to the use score and we'd be at a more honest place discounting political nonsense spilling into video games. Then we're at a 98 for critics and 9.4 for users, the disparities from a perfect score for critics stemming from an admitted time commitment and learning curve in figuring out the combat system and for users in not liking hard games.

    Also, if you need further verification that this game was scored unjustly for political motivations, look up some videos of the voice acting, hear how great it is, then look up reviews. Critics seriously scored lower for the game because they exclusively used European accents rather than a more diverse collection of accents, quality of the voice acting not even addressed.

    But back to the regular review stuff, the story is incredibly thought-out and expansive; not just save the world from Ganondorf but understand the world and why you are destined to fight him in various forms for all eternity level stuff. The characters are unique and likable, their individual plots and motivations enjoyable. Mechanics wise though, my only objection would be that one spoiler unnamed character should have been a different class so as to make all the characters and team selections equally viable.

    Looking forward to the expansion this fall, and though I already have the season pass, this game is so good, a big irrational part of me wants to buy the physical copy of the expansion I already have a digital copy of just to contribute to the developers.

    10/10 will play several more 100+ hour play-throughs again in my life.    … Expand
  4. Zoltar238
    Nov 2, 2020
    10
    Una obra maestra, este juego es simplemente excelente en todo. Una nota: este jugo no esta relacionado con los anteriores de la saga ni en historia ni en jugabilidad, así que no hagáis caso a los trolls que le dan mala nota porque no se parece a los anteriores.
  5. SwitchReview
    Dec 28, 2018
    6
    Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is sadly a game that I cannot recommend. One of the first highly rated games on here that I did not enjoy on the Switch. My initial reaction upon starting the game was that the graphics are pretty blurry compared to other big titles on the Switch. This problem becomes especially noticeable in handheld mode.

    The story is what you'd expect from a JRPG, and it    Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is sadly a game that I cannot recommend. One of the first highly rated games on here that I did not enjoy on the Switch. My initial reaction upon starting the game was that the graphics are pretty blurry compared to other big titles on the Switch. This problem becomes especially noticeable in handheld mode.

    The story is what you'd expect from a JRPG, and it definitely picks up later on. The voice acting was interesting to say the least, I downloaded the Japanese voice pack DLC and played with that for the most part. Really the only strong points that I found were the music and story, which is disappointing for a game as hyped as this.

    There is about 50 hours of gameplay packed into this game, or 36 if you subtract the 14 hours of cutscenes. There's a lot of content in Xenoblade Chronicles 2, some of which is interesting and may help to distract you from the long and grueling combat. The combat system isn't as bad as people say, a couple of short YouTube tutorials will set you on the right path. The actual length of the combat itself is the problem, many of the enemies feel as if you are fighting a tank. Usually, when I play an RPG I like to explore every part of the dungeon and defeat all the enemies. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 was probably the first game I decided not to do this. Eventually, it became a hilarious game of "how fast can I sprint past these enemies to get to the next cutscene?"

    I will give credit though, a lot of games tend to drag out the ending with useless stuff but Xenoblade Chronicles 2 did not do this and the pacing was very good. Overall, I give Xenoblade Chronicles a 6/10.    … Expand
  6. nilocelyod
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    Amazing game all around. The story, characters, OST, and visuals are all top tier and enjoyable. The further you dive into the game, the more complex and exciting the battle system becomes. There is so much to do and so many different places to explore so you’ll never be bored! Honestly, one of my favorite games I have ever played. Such an enjoyable experience, I highly recommend this gameAmazing game all around. The story, characters, OST, and visuals are all top tier and enjoyable. The further you dive into the game, the more complex and exciting the battle system becomes. There is so much to do and so many different places to explore so you’ll never be bored! Honestly, one of my favorite games I have ever played. Such an enjoyable experience, I highly recommend this game to everyone.… Expand
  7. Ghenwy
    Sep 4, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best JRPG ever.
    Wanna feel something like the FF saga of PS1??? Play this.

    You need a few hours to learn to play well, but... it deserves it.    … Expand
  8. FlipSideKiller
    Oct 12, 2018
    10
    ((MINOR BLADE SPOILER))

    Words can’t describe how F***ing amazing this game is. I bought this game because it looked fun, and I like anime, but I knew the combat was like dragon age, which I despise. I opened the game up on my switch, and noticed something right off the bat. This game looked U G L Y on handheld. That didn’t take away my from my experience, as it looks phenomenal docked.    ((MINOR BLADE SPOILER))

    Words can’t describe how F***ing amazing this game is. I bought this game because it looked fun, and I like anime, but I knew the combat was like dragon age, which I despise. I opened the game up on my switch, and noticed something right off the bat. This game looked U G L Y on handheld. That didn’t take away my from my experience, as it looks phenomenal docked. Next, I need to talk about the story. Absolutely amazing, and isn’t afraid to deal with dark subjects such as death, depression, and loneliness. I was astonished at the surprisingly great voice acting in English, and Japanese. For some reason, I felt like I had to play it in Dub, as the Japanese didn’t seem right to me. The blades in this game, which are the Pokémon aspects, looked good, and terrible. This game, as a blind purchase was amazing. You may see reviews talking about how the combat is sluggish, or how enemies can aggro onto you from a mile away, but, even though I experienced that once or twice, I still had a fun time with the game. The characters are so charming, and likable, I couldn’t pick best girl or boy. Maybe the best girl in my opinion is ((Partial Spoilers)) Mythra, and best boy is Zeke, or the Zekenator. I wish the game was longer, even though it took me 150 hours to beat it. No major complaints here, but this game is very niche. If you don’t like JRPG’s, massive boobs, or combat that takes a while to get good, then don’t buy this. I’m okay with JRPG’s, and I was so surprised at how much I loved this. Another wish is that I want Nintendo to bring Xenoblade Chronicles X to switch. Have a wonderful day, reader.    … Expand
  9. JdOs
    Sep 12, 2018
    9
    At first, I was hesitant to pick up this game. I had never played the first game or the Wii U game and wanted to try it. At first, the resolution is not very high and bothered me sometimes, this was my only graphical complaint. The game is gorgeous and I feel that I could live in the world of Xenoblade Chronicles 2.

    Sometimes I felt loss and I had no idea on where to go. I would then go    At first, I was hesitant to pick up this game. I had never played the first game or the Wii U game and wanted to try it. At first, the resolution is not very high and bothered me sometimes, this was my only graphical complaint. The game is gorgeous and I feel that I could live in the world of Xenoblade Chronicles 2.

    Sometimes I felt loss and I had no idea on where to go. I would then go grind and learn from a youtube video or just by common sense. The story is really wonderful with the great cast of characters and interesting plots.

    Honestly, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 was in my top ten games of 2017. This game is great for people who enjoy JRPG's with a big world, lovable characters, and grinding for XP till their hearts content.    … Expand
  10. Poseidon1979x
    Sep 30, 2018
    10
    Epic story, fantastic game. I love it. it's a difficult game but when you know how to play you will love it try it it's fantastic
  11. ChrisTs
    Oct 1, 2018
    10
    The game is simply superb! No regrets for buying it in full price at all. You can spend huge amounts of time in it.
  12. Desolark
    Oct 2, 2018
    10
    Definitely the best game of 2017. The game came out with a fully fleshed out story that was intriguing with a satisfying end. The characters are each fully developed with story arcs dedicated to each (With the exception of one poor neglected tiger). If that wasn't enough, throughout 2018, Monolith updated the game periodically with free content along with paid DLC that added to an alreadyDefinitely the best game of 2017. The game came out with a fully fleshed out story that was intriguing with a satisfying end. The characters are each fully developed with story arcs dedicated to each (With the exception of one poor neglected tiger). If that wasn't enough, throughout 2018, Monolith updated the game periodically with free content along with paid DLC that added to an already extensive game. Both anime and JRPG fans will get a kick out of this masterpiece.… Expand
  13. monmon
    Oct 11, 2018
    5
    This sequel title has unfinished, contradictory, and choppy main story especially compared to the previous "Xenoblade Chronicles" and "Xenogears" title. There are "too much" boring side quests, and I found it's difficult to empathize with main characters and villains. These three main issues ruin the best quality of music and massive landscapes/worlds. I suppose this title could becomeThis sequel title has unfinished, contradictory, and choppy main story especially compared to the previous "Xenoblade Chronicles" and "Xenogears" title. There are "too much" boring side quests, and I found it's difficult to empathize with main characters and villains. These three main issues ruin the best quality of music and massive landscapes/worlds. I suppose this title could become another masterpiece as a "legitimate sequel of Xenoblade Chronicle" if staff could invest more time to make the story more persuasive and give more emotional reality on the main characters.
    I feel very sorry about the staff who tried to cover the incomplete quality of its main story with less-interesting side stories of rare blades and side quests which force players to work on boring routines over and over again without strong emotional motivation.    … Expand
  14. Bradyg
    Nov 6, 2018
    10
    Xenoblade 2 what a masterpiece of a game. This is my first real rpg I have ever played, and I would say it blew away my expectations. While some have a issue with the voice acting being synced with the mouths, it does not personally bother me. The game does present difficulty at early stages in the game. The game is beautiful for a switch game. The combat is really engaging, compared toXenoblade 2 what a masterpiece of a game. This is my first real rpg I have ever played, and I would say it blew away my expectations. While some have a issue with the voice acting being synced with the mouths, it does not personally bother me. The game does present difficulty at early stages in the game. The game is beautiful for a switch game. The combat is really engaging, compared to other rpgs I have played after it. The game is very strategic and requires you to know the battle system well to succeed. You will get attached to characters throughout the game. The game is a must by for rpg fans and strategy game players.… Expand
  15. greninjaX
    Dec 1, 2018
    10
    an absolute master piece. surpasses the original xenoblade in every way. make sure to buy the expansion pass, and this game will never end, giving you over 300 hours of entertainment
  16. SeanGX
    Nov 27, 2018
    9
    Overall this is a great game, though it has a few issues. The main issues I had with the game was its slow start, its spotty voice acting, and some tacked on features that slow the game down. The game has a fantastic story that takes a while to get in to, but once you do its an amazing and gripping story. The characters are cool and interesting and are all like able. The presentation isOverall this is a great game, though it has a few issues. The main issues I had with the game was its slow start, its spotty voice acting, and some tacked on features that slow the game down. The game has a fantastic story that takes a while to get in to, but once you do its an amazing and gripping story. The characters are cool and interesting and are all like able. The presentation is great, the game looks stunning on the Nintendo Switch, the music in my opinion is better than the first game, and the character designs (while some are a bit too much in the case of the female characters) look great. If you are a fan of JRPG's and are looking for the best JRPG on the switch, this is it.… Expand
  17. AuxRe
    Dec 2, 2018
    10
    Xenoblade is by far one of the best games that I have ever played. It has an immersive universe, the map feels quite large, the story feels quite fitting and emotional, and the characters have wonderful personalities. Sure, in some ways, the English voice acting can falter, but it still manages to help keep the characters' emotions clear. The battle mechanics are hard to get used to, butXenoblade is by far one of the best games that I have ever played. It has an immersive universe, the map feels quite large, the story feels quite fitting and emotional, and the characters have wonderful personalities. Sure, in some ways, the English voice acting can falter, but it still manages to help keep the characters' emotions clear. The battle mechanics are hard to get used to, but can be manageable after enough practice in the game. The music is phenomenal. it took me about 100 hours just to beat the game, and if you want to still keep playing after you've beaten the game, you most likely will have to buy the DLC, thankfully the DLC has a ton of new content for the game. Overall, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is an amazing game, enough to stand on its own feet without help of the original, bringing a unique story with unique characters.… Expand
  18. gonzar25
    Dec 7, 2018
    10
    Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is a game that impresses by its size and its ambition. After more than 160 hours necessary to complete 100% of the game I can say that it is a gift for any fan of RPGs, being one of the most impressive games to have in the first year of a console. With varied and very beautiful music this game will guarantee dozens of hours of fun. With so many excellent qualities,Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is a game that impresses by its size and its ambition. After more than 160 hours necessary to complete 100% of the game I can say that it is a gift for any fan of RPGs, being one of the most impressive games to have in the first year of a console. With varied and very beautiful music this game will guarantee dozens of hours of fun. With so many excellent qualities, Xenoblade 2 is a must-have game in your library and will make you little by little enchanted by these incredible characters.… Expand
  19. Luigui27
    Dec 9, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un juego muy divertido y adictivo. La banda sonora es memorable y los personajes son bastante carismáticos. La exploración en este juego es bastante satisfactoria a pesar de no ser un mundo abierto gigantesco. Los combates son entretenidos y a pesar de que las mecánicas pueden parecer sencillas y son fáciles de aprender, es un reto dominarlas, no obstante, si bien la dificultad del juego va aumentando, no es un juego que llegue a frustrar por su dificultad. La historia que tiene el juego es bastante interesante. Simplemente un juego ARPG que hay que tener en tu colección.… Expand
  20. Luia_94
    Dec 15, 2018
    9
    Baja la epicidad de la primera entrega y sube el humor (japonés)
    Altamente recomendable pasarse el primero (wii o 3DS) para así disfrutar del final de este.
  21. Roen86
    Jan 5, 2019
    10
    i must admit this one is slightly less good than Xenoblade on the Wii was, its a bit more ...how you say... hentai or something... but maybe some people like that. but that is about the only negative point i have. my opinion is that this is one of the best games for the swtich, and it definetly is one you should at least play once, but i am keeping it in my main collection together withi must admit this one is slightly less good than Xenoblade on the Wii was, its a bit more ...how you say... hentai or something... but maybe some people like that. but that is about the only negative point i have. my opinion is that this is one of the best games for the swtich, and it definetly is one you should at least play once, but i am keeping it in my main collection together with Zelda and Monster Hunter. i got lost in this one for hours, weeks, months perhaps.... and i am giving it a full 10/10 because my opinion is that this game is much better than world of goo. (which is currently rated higher than xenoblade, which ofcourse as a true fan of the series i can not let happen)… Expand
  22. Vk_tio
    Jan 5, 2019
    10
    nice one .
  23. Gangus
    Jan 21, 2019
    10
    In short, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is one of the best games I have ever played. This game is pretty much the main reason why I bought a Switch, and honestly, I am not disappointed at all. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 with its over 70 hour long campaign, delivers a solid and deep combat system with an engaging story, full of lovable characters, paired with excellent music and visuals.

    The combat    In short, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is one of the best games I have ever played. This game is pretty much the main reason why I bought a Switch, and honestly, I am not disappointed at all. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 with its over 70 hour long campaign, delivers a solid and deep combat system with an engaging story, full of lovable characters, paired with excellent music and visuals.

    The combat system is unlike anything I've played before. I did try a bit of the first Xenoblade via emulation, but due to issues, I could only play a few hours of it. Nevertheless, the complex combat system of Xenoblade 2 feels great to play overall. Chaining together Specials to form Blade Combos, and sealing enemies' attacks, before breaking all those seals and unleashing a massive amount of punishment on them always felt satisfying to do throughout the game. But even outside of combat, things are really engaging. There are tons of ways in which you can modify your blades, as well as your party members, which kept me tinkering with menus for a long time, trying to find the best setup I could come up with.

    The story is something I really got hooked on after playing for a while. There is always something to keep you on your toes and await the next cutscene or mission, be it lore or present events, but the end is where Xenoblade 2 really shines. This game has a wonderful ending, which I admittedly teared up on not once, but twice. The curiosity of what lies in Elysium always kept pushing me forward, while I gradually grew closer and closer to the characters.

    Finally, the audiovisual aspects. They can be simply stunning sometimes. I'm not the one for ambient music, but this game might have made me a fan. Be it grand, and powerful, or sad and melancholic, the music always hit a pleasant spot for me. The tracks with vocals are just simply amazing, and it really feels like a lot of effort has been put into the music. As for the visuals, they are absolutely beautiful. Scale plays a huge role here. Seeing the Titan you're on move its head or wings around with you walking on it just felt amazing to witness. Xenoblade 2 also likes to switch up its locations quite variably, which is a great thing. No two areas are remotely the same, their people as well as their structures are distinct to the point where you can recognize an in game nation just by their looks and style alone.

    My only real gripes with the game were the really slow and sloppy start and the gacha system. Once the story and the gameplay got going, I got sucked in, but before that, I was a bit unsure to keep playing or not. I glad I did though. As for the gacha, while it does vary up how you go through the game (with the random drops and all) I felt like the game should have been more generous with the drop rates for Rare Blades or just rarer Core Crystals. I did like how all of the rare blades have their own flushed out histories and personalities, though. Additionally, the inn system is something that I was kind of confused about. The bonus EXP you get is just way too much, and I'd advise players who are planning on picking this up to just ignore the inns and the bonus EXP, because it is super easy to overlevel yourself with it, and that's never a fun thing.

    Overall, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is an outstanding game. A lot of people brush it off just because of its Japanese style, or slow starts, but it really, REALLY pays off in the end. It has so much content, polish, and love put into every one of its aspects. If you really do love JRPGs, this is a must. If you get through its slow start, you'll find one of the best gaming experiences you can ever witness on the Nintendo Switch.

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  24. StadtlerHM
    Feb 11, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I want to start out by saying that this game has a fair amount of problems, and that I would not recommend this to everyone. That said, this is the perfect game for me.

    THE game has a deep and interesting STORY. I particularly loved the main blades', Morag's and Jin's stories, as they develop from just "bad" or "good" guys, to people you care for and have sympathy for, as they were all put in difficult situations they didn't know what to do about. I also love how the story introduces a little comedy whenever the game goes too deep in on a topic such as the meaning of life, morality, the death of loved ones etc. as this keeps the game from becoming depressing, but still allows the game to develop a deep and interesting story that shows that the developers cared about the player.

    THE COMBAT in this game was also great, albeit not introduced in the best way (the game uses a LOT of text prompts, and doesn't give you the option to re- read about a feature you have already been explained once before). I especially liked how the game allows you to have your very own combat style, being able to choose (as long as you grind a bit) exactly what blades you want to use, with the choice of in total six different types of tanks, healers and attack blades. I, myself loved how the game lets you exploit canceling the auto attack of pyra/ mythra, to instead allow you to recharge your arts super fast, rather than doing a bit more damage. The elemental attacks and combos, their ability to seal away enemy attacks, combined with chain attacks, all while the combat is in real time, makes each combat encounter an expertly crafted strategy game, while keeping the pace of combat quite high. The enemies' abilities to have different attack styles, just like yourself, and adapt to your attack style makes each combat encounter feel slightly different, and keeps combat fun through the entire game (although I could see how it might feel a bit grindy, as this keeps each battle going for longer, and you'll be in combat a LOT).

    SIDE QUESTS, however, get VERY grindy, and are not too original or too fun to play through if you are not a total completionist (like me). However, I still enjoyed the grind a lot, and loved levelling up blades and feeling the pure satisfaction of every affinity chart I finished (what can I say, the combat is just fun enough, and the stories in some cases justified the grind).

    Lastly, this game has BY FAR the BEST SOUNDTRACK I have ever heard in any game that I have played (but then, again, I haven't played that many other games compared to most people). The environments are also extremely beautiful, and that's enough said.    … Expand
  25. RdeRuben
    May 1, 2019
    7
    Nice game.
    Best: Combat system
    Worst: Sexist with the female sex.
    Infinite Movie Scenes
    It's an easy game but when it wants it becomes in a wall and u must search guides to continues.
    About 80 hours finish it.
  26. DoctorCalamari
    May 17, 2019
    6
    Overall, do I think Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is overrated? Yeah. It has subpar Graphics, a complicated-yet uninteresting battle system, way too much play time for just the story mode, mediocre characters, and Voice Acting that is MegaMan 8 levels of bad.
    However, it has enough pros for me to say that I still recommend it to RPG fans and even those interested. I'm relatively alone on this.    Overall, do I think Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is overrated? Yeah. It has subpar Graphics, a complicated-yet uninteresting battle system, way too much play time for just the story mode, mediocre characters, and Voice Acting that is MegaMan 8 levels of bad.
    However, it has enough pros for me to say that I still recommend it to RPG fans and even those interested. I'm relatively alone on this. I'll just give it the coveted "Not My Thing" award.    … Expand
  27. foofaloop
    May 26, 2019
    6
    Personally not a fan of the new anime-esque aesthetic that this game tries to portray compared to the others in the series. The game tends to lay several anime tropes on pretty thick which for me made it hard to get invested in the plot.

    Combat in the game is significantly more linear compared to the previous entries and leaves a lot to be desired. Additionally there is a gachapon    Personally not a fan of the new anime-esque aesthetic that this game tries to portray compared to the others in the series. The game tends to lay several anime tropes on pretty thick which for me made it hard to get invested in the plot.

    Combat in the game is significantly more linear compared to the previous entries and leaves a lot to be desired. Additionally there is a gachapon system for obtaining essential equipment for your characters and the game forces you to save beforehand so you cannot reset for what you want despite the game being an offline single player game.

    While I do have my issues with this game, I wouldn't call it outright bad, just kind of disappointing compared to the previous entries.    … Expand
  28. Carlinhos_86
    Nov 23, 2019
    9
    I absolutely LOVE the story, characters, environments, music, and above all else, the battle system of this game. I even like the gacha mechanics to get rare blades. Xenoblade 2 is, along with its predecessor, an absolute masterpiece! I deduct 1 point from the score because the menu becomes a mess after you get a load of items. Give me the option to MANUALLY organize my stuff, Monolith...
  29. meritum
    May 5, 2020
    10
    One of the best games ever created. Story, soundtrack, world and characters are on top level. We miss today so good games, they are very rare
  30. Syhlcam
    Mar 28, 2021
    9
    Découverte totale, un J-RPG classique avec un gameplay et une histoire simple. Mais la fin, le final, quelle émotion bordel !

    Un univers riche, de grande zone riche en vie avec une exploration présente et récompensée. Le système de combat riche en possibilités avec toutes les associations de lame, d'éléments et des possibilités qu'offre le jeu. Des personnages riches et attachant qu'on    Découverte totale, un J-RPG classique avec un gameplay et une histoire simple. Mais la fin, le final, quelle émotion bordel !

    Un univers riche, de grande zone riche en vie avec une exploration présente et récompensée. Le système de combat riche en possibilités avec toutes les associations de lame, d'éléments et des possibilités qu'offre le jeu. Des personnages riches et attachant qu'on découvre progressivement tout au long de l'histoire, d'où le final grandiose. Et une bande-son exceptionnelle. La difficulté est bien dosée tout au long du jeu avec parfois quelque pic intéressant.

    Les seuls défauts qui m'ont vraiment gêné, c'est la technique très faiblarde lors des chargements, notamment après des TP ou dans certaine phase d'action même en cinématique avec l'aliasing et du flou sévère. Les quêtes annexes sont aussi pas toute très intéressantes et nécessite parfois de se téléporter de multiples fois à droite à gauche. Elle représente également une grande partie du jeu, y en vraiment beaucoup, c'est bien si elle en valait tout le coup. Les animations sont ultra basiques et robotique et parfois des soucis de le doublage parfois mal joués pour les voix en anglais.

    Dans tous les cas, si les J-RPG ne vous fait pas peur, c'est un jeu à faire et que je recommande fortement.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

25
#25 Best Switch Game of 2017
3
#3 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2017
3
#3 Most Shared Switch Game of 2017

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Metascore
83

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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