Xenoblade Chronicles 2

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8.5

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  2. Mixed: 183 out of 2500
  3. Negative: 240 out of 2500
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  1. Gramscci
    Jun 22, 2021
    7
    Un juego que de inicio me dio la impresión de ser un doble AA; sin embargo nadie me había calladonla boca tan rápido y contundentemente, es una delicia poder perderse en un mundo tan grande como el que ofrece este juego, respecto al sistema de combate en realidad no es tan complicado como muchos analistas se quejan, aunque efectivamente pudo explicarse de mejor forma, sobre quieres perderUn juego que de inicio me dio la impresión de ser un doble AA; sin embargo nadie me había calladonla boca tan rápido y contundentemente, es una delicia poder perderse en un mundo tan grande como el que ofrece este juego, respecto al sistema de combate en realidad no es tan complicado como muchos analistas se quejan, aunque efectivamente pudo explicarse de mejor forma, sobre quieres perder en una historia genia y disfrutar de un juegazo no lo dudes y prueba está joya.… Expand
  2. RenXCDE
    May 31, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As someone who loves the original Xenoblade Chronicles, this game is somewhat of a disappointment. It takes a lot of steps back in my opinion, and has problems that weren't even present in the original.

    To start off, I don't find the combat to be all that fun. Xenoblade 2 is a lot more auto attack centered than the first game, which I don't really like. Most of the time, I was just auto attack cancelling for my arts to fill up so I could use them just to do the same thing again, and after that do a blade or driver combo. The game's combat is really repetitive, and gets incredibly dull, and boring.

    The story is also something that's a huge step down from the first Xenoblade. The first few chapters are really boring, nearly nothing happens in them that's really exciting or fun (aside from the awakening of Mythra). The late game isn't much better either, the story by then gets really cool and interesting, yeah but you're stuck in this really lame and generic space station, with generic robot enemies, far from being unique like the Mechon from Xenoblade 1. I think the final area genuinely killed some of my excitement I had going in to fight the final boss. Most Xenoblade 2 areas are really cool, but again, they're brought down by just being worse than the original Xenoblade's areas. The original had much better and memorable areas, on top of just being a whole lot more unique than Xenoblade 2's in my opinion.

    Xenoblade 2 has really cool characters, that's a bit of a given seeing its a Xenoblade game. The party in Xenoblade 2 is really awesome, and their interactions are really cute, and charming. Heart to Hearts in this game are really good, just like in Xenoblade 1, but this time they have Heart to Hearts voiced, which is a huge plus. I think my favorite characters were Zeke and Pandoria, they are really funny, awesome, and have a unique charm. Rex gets way too much hate, by the end of the game, he's changed a lot, and I really like him then. Mòrag kind of reminds me of Jotaro just a bit from the outfit, she's just as badass as Jotaro. Nia is cute and always had me laughing. Tora was my least favorite, and honestly kind of irritating sometimes, but I adore Nopon, and he had some good lines.

    I think this game doesn't live up to Xenoblade 1 at all, but that doesn't mean it's a bad game. It had a lot of expectations to live up to, and it just didn't meet those expectations to me. If you're a fan of JRPGs or RPGs in general, I recommend just buying Xenoblade Definitive Edition first, and then playing Xenoblade 2.    … Expand
  3. anon_klein
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    Very good game, with good history and huge lifetime but graphic are not huge
  4. Manuluky
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    Con escenarios muy hermosos, soundtrack para escuchar todo el día, personajes agradables y una historia bastante buena, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 es un juego muy bueno que te deja con ganas de volver a jugarlo cuando lo acabas además de un Gameplay muy extenso y divertido
  5. Geneziz
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Boss and gameplay is kinda hard so if you like a challenge this game is for you.
  6. Inuyasha17
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This is one of Japan's legendary RPG games.
    It is one of the big screen games of 2020.
    2020 Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Ghost of Tsushima will make it difficult for Genoblades to win this year's games. Genoblaid is still quite a well-made game. Of course, there are many inconveniences in the game. lacking an interface or explanation. But it's like watching the World of Warcraft    This is one of Japan's legendary RPG games.
    It is one of the big screen games of 2020.
    2020 Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Ghost of Tsushima will make it difficult for Genoblades to win this year's games. Genoblaid is still quite a well-made game.
    Of course, there are many inconveniences in the game.
    lacking an interface or explanation.
    But it's like watching the World of Warcraft for a solo.
    Since there are many men who hate women in Japan, many people seem to like playing games alone rather than online games. Because there are more singles than couples.    … Expand
  7. JeffGramarley
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    Buenos efectos visuales sin duda casi no parece un juego de la switch, siendo honesto no tiene una dificultad demasiado pesada este juego para nada que ver con el primer juego de la saga me gustaron los personajes aunque en ocasiones literalmente parece un anime del montón en la historia algo genérico en comedia aunque sea solo relleno si mata un poco más de lo que ya está el ambiente delBuenos efectos visuales sin duda casi no parece un juego de la switch, siendo honesto no tiene una dificultad demasiado pesada este juego para nada que ver con el primer juego de la saga me gustaron los personajes aunque en ocasiones literalmente parece un anime del montón en la historia algo genérico en comedia aunque sea solo relleno si mata un poco más de lo que ya está el ambiente del juego y no te lo puedes tomar enserio. dejando de eso el gameplay y el soundtrack son realmente disfrutables… Expand
  8. Anr0
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    Es el rey en su genero, mira a todos los demas juegos desde arriba, obra maestra que para muchos es de lo mejor de todos los tiempos
  9. Mcmardigang
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    Es un juegazo. Debería tener una valoración mejor por la crítica. La historia es fantástica. Estupendos gráficos. Horas y horas de diversión.
  10. Gastly67
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    El juego es bestial, no mejor que el primero sin duda. Sus personajes son lo mejor del juego. La historia super entretenida, El juego dura mucho solo para terminar el modo historia
  11. JWil
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    After the Torna DLC and other expansions this game shines so bright! It’s an awesome RPG with awesome combat. Not to mention in depth leveling up system and world building with linking up with NPC’s and the blade system! The base game is awesome and the music and atmosphere is epic. I was thinking you could ride in Skells, Gundams, Artifices... whatever you want to call them but youAfter the Torna DLC and other expansions this game shines so bright! It’s an awesome RPG with awesome combat. Not to mention in depth leveling up system and world building with linking up with NPC’s and the blade system! The base game is awesome and the music and atmosphere is epic. I was thinking you could ride in Skells, Gundams, Artifices... whatever you want to call them but you cannot. Your blades are with you in the field. The games story and cutscenes are legendary and the gameplay is right up there with them. The Torna DLC outdoes the normal game because of the music and the faster paced gameplay and level up system. I’d recommend this to RPG lovers and first time players of the series! Happy gaming and stay safe out there!… Expand
  12. Zethor
    May 25, 2021
    7
    Xenoblade 2 retains many of its predecessor's great traits, such as a beautiful open world to explore, and a (mostly) fantastic soundtrack. The combat remains strong, with some major improvements to things such as auto attacks, and major downgrades such as the time-wasting, irritating chain attacks. The mechanic also comes with a great perk in the new overkill feature, which curbsXenoblade 2 retains many of its predecessor's great traits, such as a beautiful open world to explore, and a (mostly) fantastic soundtrack. The combat remains strong, with some major improvements to things such as auto attacks, and major downgrades such as the time-wasting, irritating chain attacks. The mechanic also comes with a great perk in the new overkill feature, which curbs xenoblade chronicles' 1's only notable flaw in forcing exploration for the sake of not having to grind, but also makes the game a bit on the easy side. Overall, I see this as a bit of a sidegrade, and the series retains a similar level of quality here to before.

    However, the game falls flat on its face in the story, a core element of JRPGs, and delivers a story I'd expect to see out of only the most horrendous anime the world has to offer. It truly feels as though you're playing through something like Sword Art Online, and I detest most of what this story has to offer. There are still some enjoyable characters, but just as many irritating, annoying ones on top of it. Overall, I understand the shift in style, but I feel it to be a bit of a betrayal to those who fell in love with the well-crafted story and incredible characters of the first game. The game's still enjoyable despite this, thankfully, but it serves as a major hit to the game's quality.    … Expand
  13. MagicMikey
    Aug 22, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Battle System while innovating wasn't as fun for me personally as Xenoblade Chronincles. I still think this is an amazing game with great characters and beautiful music. Rex for smash… Expand
  14. ValkyriaDG
    Nov 7, 2020
    9
    Brillante historia, Jugabilidad impresionante y Los personajes también son geniales. Pero tiene problemas de resolución y velocidad de fotogramas en la Switch aunque nada que lo haga injugable. También creo que el estilo artístico fue un Acierto muy importante. En general, una gran elección para los fanáticos del JRPG.
  15. 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.
  16. KingKabeca
    Nov 23, 2020
    10
    Jogo incrível, história emocionante que permite o jogador criar sentimentos pelos personagens, combate simples e ao mesmo tempo complexo, foram mais de 100hrs que me deixaram completamente preso, unica crítica que tenho e com relação a DLC torna que é claramente mais polida, creio que faltpi um caprichos a mais no jogo base pra ele ser tao belo quanto a DLC
  17. Brain4Breakfast
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    Good game.
    This title has many of interested things.
    I’ve never seen before it.
  18. Mourderous
    Dec 17, 2020
    10
    Un juego increíble. Una historia emotiva y una evolución respecto al primer juego en todo. Personajes inolvidables. Gracias por el viaje!
  19. Ngoo-Tong
    Jun 28, 2021
    10
    Time: 86 hrs

    Highly recommended for RPG lovers or Story-oriented game players; excellent plot; excellent side quests; interesting battle; detailed map; vivid character depiction; many beautiful swords. 1. It feels like a single-player MMORPG, it has a better gaming experience than WOW FF14, and there will be no idiot strangers making trouble. 2. I have to say that "Side Quests" is the    Time: 86 hrs

    Highly recommended for RPG lovers or Story-oriented game players; excellent plot; excellent side quests; interesting battle; detailed map; vivid character depiction; many beautiful swords.
    1. It feels like a single-player MMORPG, it has a better gaming experience than WOW FF14, and there will be no idiot strangers making trouble.
    2. I have to say that "Side Quests" is the place where this game is the most superior than other games. It is not simply asking you to go to a certain place to beat something and get something and give them to someone, but rich side stories and goals.
    3. The team puts their heart and mind into design the map. It is not a simple flat map, but a three-dimensional map with high and low drops and full of details. The scenery is magnificent, and makes people desire to explore the secret realm.
    4. Japanese style story, The content's length is very rich. Without neglecting any major role, the character of each role is portrayed vivid.
    5. Through the intimacy side quests plot, a lot of blade bring their personalities to life.

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    極度推薦RPG愛好者或是劇情向玩家；優秀的劇情；卓越的支線；有趣的戰鬥；細緻的地圖；立體的人物刻劃；多元的神劍
    1. 有單人的MMORPG的感覺，比WOW FF14更好的遊戲體驗，不會有野團的白痴路人搗亂。
    2.不得不說，「支線」是這遊戲比其他遊戲優秀最多的地方，支線任務有豐富的故事跟目標，不是單純叫你去某的地方打怪拿道具交給某個人這麼無腦。
    3. 地圖很用心，不是單純的平面地圖，有高低落差充滿細節的立體地圖。風景壯麗，且讓人探險秘境的慾望。
    4. 日式風格劇情，長度內容給得很豐富。沒有冷落任何主要腳色把每個腳色性格都刻畫得很立體。
    5.超多的神劍但卻透過親密度支線劇情讓他們的個性栩栩如生。

    費時:86 hrs (沒滿神劍、沒滿羈、沒全任務)    … Expand
  20. Cae123123
    Jan 19, 2021
    10
    Muy buen juego unos de los mejores rpg de la swicht tiene muy buena historia, mecánicas, su sistema de combates también me gustó
  21. thilg881
    May 1, 2021
    6
    The Good:
    - The art style;
    - A bit slow at the beginning, but it get better; - Great soundtrack; - Tons of side quests; - A fantastic world to explore; - The story and the characters; - If you liked Xenoblade Chronicles 1, you will like this sequel too; The Bad: - Even after beating the game, I can't see a good reason why Rex is the protagonist instead of Pyra; - Tutorial    The Good:
    - The art style;
    - A bit slow at the beginning, but it get better;
    - Great soundtrack;
    - Tons of side quests;
    - A fantastic world to explore;
    - The story and the characters;
    - If you liked Xenoblade Chronicles 1, you will like this sequel too;

    The Bad:
    - Even after beating the game, I can't see a good reason why Rex is the protagonist instead of Pyra;
    - Tutorial heavy;
    - Combat system takes a really long time to get into it;
    - Combat takes extremely long, even against weaker enemies;
    - Some game mechanics are not explained in game;
    - Excessive use of grinding in almost every aspect of the game;
    - Getting rare blades is extremely luck dependant, some blades, have a 1/1000 spawn chance;
    - Terrible voice sync, but the voice actors did a great job;
    - The line: you win the boss fight, just to lose in the cutscene right after it, happens too many times and gets really frustrating/annoying later on;
    - Some graphics elements could be better;
    - The textures takes some time to load randomly.    … Expand
  22. MaddoxWhite
    Apr 25, 2021
    7
    Here I am again, trying an RPG, and not understanding why people like RPGs. Putting aside that I don't care for these kinda games and anime women, (sword things...?) it seems pretty good in terms of design and graphics. Not for me at all though. You guys do you.
  23. Tiziown
    May 22, 2021
    10
    Character design is pretty bad, story is good but not on the same level of the first Xenoblade, but everything else concerning gameplay is absolutely better(sub quests for example)
  24. fsq111111
    Oct 10, 2021
    5
    I think the plot of Xenoblade 2 is well written, and the performance and music are very good. On the contrary, the map and combat system are not very good. It's really boring in the first 10 hours. If it is optimized, it can sell better.
  25. Devicra
    Aug 5, 2023
    10
    Me ha encantado el juego asta tal punto que amo a Monolith soft y a nintendo
  26. Sensou
    Jul 23, 2023
    6
    Strong First Impression but....

    Many things to hate or dislike from Xenoblade 2 but I can still say I enjoy my time with it. Although, I will never play it again. Things that went wrong in my opinion: - The Worst Navigation system in gaming I've ever experienced so far. - Rough texture on handheld mode. If they go with Zelda kind of art style, it should be fine, but they go with    Strong First Impression but....

    Many things to hate or dislike from Xenoblade 2 but I can still say I enjoy my time with it. Although, I will never play it again.

    Things that went wrong in my opinion:
    - The Worst Navigation system in gaming I've ever experienced so far.
    - Rough texture on handheld mode. If they go with Zelda kind of art style, it should be fine, but they go with realistic kind of look and it's make things worst from visual perspective.
    - Way too complex for Blade/ Drive/ Combat mechanic. Many features should be always good for players but in this case, it's not necessary in my opinion.
    - Weird EXP system where they separate the one you gain from combat and the one you gain from Quests. You have to rest at the in to claim that EXP from Quests
    - One of the worst quest design. You can accept some side quests and somehow you are not able to complete that, yet. Why don't you unlock the side quests once we are fully compatible for it? On top of that, way too many "subs" in those side quests which makes it very lengthy + with that bad navigation system, it's a complete nightmare to do the side quests.
    - Story is debatable but I skip it after Chapter 6 due to overloaded dialogues here and there, lengthy cutscenes and overload of information as well which left me with "huh?". So, it's just unappealing story for me. All I know is we are trying to get to Elysium with our lovely blade but some bad guy got in your way by wanting to stole your lovely blade. The end of the story.

    Besides that, it's a great game that I believe for JRPG fans, you'll definitely able to enjoy it. But this game completely kills of my intention to try Xenoblade 3.    … Expand
  27. 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
  28. CyberPhoenix1
    May 16, 2023
    7
    Xenoblade Chronicles 2 suffers from a lot of problems such as the bad tutorials and the field skill system, but even still it's not that bad. The story is great, the characters are great, and the combat is great. I would not recommend this game as a starting point, however. Start with Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition.
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
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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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