Xenoblade Chronicles 2

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8.5

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  3. Negative: 240 out of 2500
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  1. deepspace
    Feb 27, 2018
    10
    Not for a long time has a game called to me in this way. I used to love JRPGs as a kid. I remember playing many of them on the SNES and the mega drive. Then I fell out of love with them after I started to see the repetitiveness and cliches of the genre. This game has broken that spell. It’s wonderful. Ok, so the cut scenes are a bit long and the character development is a bitNot for a long time has a game called to me in this way. I used to love JRPGs as a kid. I remember playing many of them on the SNES and the mega drive. Then I fell out of love with them after I started to see the repetitiveness and cliches of the genre. This game has broken that spell. It’s wonderful. Ok, so the cut scenes are a bit long and the character development is a bit inconsistent. But the game is wonderful- huge, and exciting. I have felt like grinding this much since world of Warcraft in the early 2000’s. It’s an incredible game. If you’ve bought the switch and are looking for a BOTW-like experience, then get this game. But don’t expect it to be the same. You’ll need a touch more patience to stay with the narrative and combat. But if you do, you’ll enjoy a deep and lengthy adventure that is rare to experience in a world of shorter and brief games (no disrespect to the indies intended). Get this if you love adventure.… Expand
  2. thekylekurtz
    Dec 2, 2017
    10
    The best RPG on the switch right now by far. Though it isn't fair to compare it to Zelda or Mario, it is a blast to play. The visuals take a moment to get used to but work well, and the score is outstanding. Must play.
  3. redsuns
    Dec 2, 2017
    10
    The story is good and makes you want to keep on playing. The combat starts slow and gradually increase the intensity. The world is beautiful. Its a good jrpg worth playing.
  4. Skyblue93
    Oct 30, 2018
    10
    Best Jrpg this generation. Everyone should play this game. Torna and the base game is such a wonderful beautiful experience.
  5. Sevorast
    Dec 1, 2017
    10
    Ignore the trolls, especially the ones who clearly have not played the game, because this game is ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC.

    If you're a fan of the series, or just a fan of huge sweeping JRPGs you should check this game out for sure.
  6. Crujones
    Apr 14, 2018
    10
    Now I have played Xenoblade Chronicles 1, X, and now 2 but I have never beat one until Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Absolutely ONE OF THE BEST JRPGs out there, it's beautiful, fun, and rewards you heavily for putting in time with your party. I am 120 hours in and have yet to wanna put it down with all of the post game stuff there is.

    Pros: Absolutely astounding and rewarding combat system    Now I have played Xenoblade Chronicles 1, X, and now 2 but I have never beat one until Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Absolutely ONE OF THE BEST JRPGs out there, it's beautiful, fun, and rewards you heavily for putting in time with your party. I am 120 hours in and have yet to wanna put it down with all of the post game stuff there is.

    Pros: Absolutely astounding and rewarding combat system that picks up quickly and requires coordination and planning
    Beautiful Art Style
    Characters are fun and interesting
    It's on the Switch so you can take it with you!

    Cons: In typical JRPG style, things don't pick up until about 8 hours in and you don't unlock all of the combat systems till about midway through. With this you will still be seeing tutorials well into the game
    The story is predictable
    It ends.    … Expand
  7. jholden3249
    Dec 1, 2017
    10
    That's it. I've played enough. I can definitively say this game is a masterpiece deserving to sit right alongside AND EVEN EXCEED Xenoblade Chronicles on Wii and Xenoblade Chronicles X on Wii U (I loved X btw, that game was fantastic). But this? It feels so high dollar. Amazing cinematics, shockingly competent voice acting, incredibly gripping story, phenomenal characters, gorgeous artThat's it. I've played enough. I can definitively say this game is a masterpiece deserving to sit right alongside AND EVEN EXCEED Xenoblade Chronicles on Wii and Xenoblade Chronicles X on Wii U (I loved X btw, that game was fantastic). But this? It feels so high dollar. Amazing cinematics, shockingly competent voice acting, incredibly gripping story, phenomenal characters, gorgeous art design... I can't praise this game enough. Gosh DANG it feels good to be back in a Xeno game!… Expand
  8. 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.
  9. bulletchan
    Apr 4, 2019
    10
    I randomly picked up this game on its release because I had the money for it and because I'd heard so much about Xenoblade Chronicles and X. At the start, I was like, yea a solid JRPG with its fair share of anime tropes.
  10. Darkeil
    Dec 1, 2017
    10
    Excellent game, the scenarios, the dialogues, the soundtrack is brutal, the depth and complexity of the game system itself, it is really worth every dollar, safe shopping, hours of fun, of the best if it is not the best jrpg that has been released lately, of course not all users like this type of game, the others celebrate that we are facing an excellent game.
  11. abowman
    Dec 5, 2017
    10
    What an amazing game.

    For starters the art direction is simply amazing. I purchased the collectors edition and received the stunning art book, and I was VERY impressed with the quality. The environment titan designs is simply astounding, with weather and atmosphere effects constantly changing. I know there's been a lot of controversy around some of the character development, but    What an amazing game.

    For starters the art direction is simply amazing. I purchased the collectors edition and received the stunning art book, and I was VERY impressed with the quality. The environment titan designs is simply astounding, with weather and atmosphere effects constantly changing.

    I know there's been a lot of controversy around some of the character development, but honestly what doesn't offend people these days? Some of the characters have some pretty silly proportions, but it doesn't take away from the overall characters design. Outside of maybe xenogears, this is some of their best character development Monolith Soft has created so far.

    The combat system is easily one of the best systems in any JRPG I've played. Very intricate with lots of different combo paths to choose from, and it can take a while to master. I do have some minor complaints, such as making it very difficult to change Poppi's element. This restricts what type of combos you can do early on until you progress further in the story. However, at the same time it encourages the player to slow down and evaluate how you can expand upon your combos, and overall improve your playstyle.

    There's numerous open world side bosses and quests to complete, with a ton of rare blades to collect. I can see myself putting hours upon hours into this game just to "collect em all." Honestly, don't listen to the SJW tropes being offended over big breasts, get over yourself and enjoy an amazing JPRG.

    Be sure to download the free Japanese voice pack. MUCH better than the English voices.    … Expand
  12. Yegwen
    Feb 9, 2018
    10
    The scope of this game! I gave it 9 at first, but having completed the playhrough I upped the score to 10. The game is gigantic and awesome. It falls short on how unnecessarily complicated some of the side quests are, but makes it all up with an excellent storyline.
  13. Ocioman
    Dec 10, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor JRPG que he jugado en los últimos años, si bien el apartado técnico no está pulido del todo no le quita merito a su increíble historia, su jugabilidad es muy buena y el desarrollo de personajes es muy maduro, la complejidad del juego es bastante asertiva y desafiantes en algunas ocasiones. Pese a tener un estilo "infantil y/o anime" la historia y narrativa son de muy buen nivel, la posibilidades que ofrece este excelente juego son muchísimas y es por eso que puede llegar a durar sobre 100 horas.

    Es un juego de 10, espero los DLC    … Expand
  14. Izzytehpwnr
    Dec 1, 2017
    10
    Game of the year 2017.
    A paragon installation to not just the Xenoblade IP, but to the returning glory of JRPGs as a Genre. the year of 2017 has shown the world exactly how capable, fantastic, but mostly unrecognized and appreciated the genre truly is.
  15. questerra
    Feb 25, 2021
    10
    Захватывающее приключение на 100+ часов. Великолепная графика и отличный сюжет.
  16. thisseatofmars
    Mar 28, 2018
    10
    I'm about 100 hours in and thoroughly enjoying the game. It's a classic JPRG with a solid story but a world-class treatment in terms of presentation. I especially like how they got actual Brits (from different regions, some are Welsh, not Brits) to do the English voice acting; that's an excellent touch. I hate it when "actors" try to emulate a British accent; that breaks immersionI'm about 100 hours in and thoroughly enjoying the game. It's a classic JPRG with a solid story but a world-class treatment in terms of presentation. I especially like how they got actual Brits (from different regions, some are Welsh, not Brits) to do the English voice acting; that's an excellent touch. I hate it when "actors" try to emulate a British accent; that breaks immersion especially badly. Anyway, I recommend this title! 10/10… Expand
  17. 8BitOmibus
    Dec 2, 2017
    10
    Oh Boy! this game is an excellent, granted JRPG's are not for everybody, thats what I though when I started Xenoblade Chronicles 1, and got hooked. Same here i'm already 20 hours in and I KNOW how much more time could be spend so i also bought the Expansion pack (which i never do). A lot of improvements from the first, especial in the Battle system which is for me the most important. TheOh Boy! this game is an excellent, granted JRPG's are not for everybody, thats what I though when I started Xenoblade Chronicles 1, and got hooked. Same here i'm already 20 hours in and I KNOW how much more time could be spend so i also bought the Expansion pack (which i never do). A lot of improvements from the first, especial in the Battle system which is for me the most important. The story is also getting more and more interesting and I recommend the game even if you didn't play the first.… Expand
  18. 00-z3N
    Dec 1, 2017
    10
    Review/Reseña (English/Español)

    Score/Nota: 10/10(GAME OF THE YEAR 2017) A couple of weeks ago I received a code with the final version of the game, to embark on this odyssey and I must say that it has exceeded all my expectations in an incredible way, to such a point at the moment I started reading the first reviews perplexed to see the cons that said "experts" had seen. The    Review/Reseña (English/Español)

    Score/Nota: 10/10(GAME OF THE YEAR 2017)

    A couple of weeks ago I received a code with the final version of the game, to embark on this odyssey and I must say that it has exceeded all my expectations in an incredible way, to such a point at the moment I started reading the first reviews perplexed to see the cons that said "experts" had seen.

    The world of Alrest is immense, beautiful, but above all alive, with landscapes and depth never seen in any game of the Switch, with countless secrets to discover and tons of things to do. I do not want to put much emphasis on your story so as not to spoil anyone, i will simply say that it is by far, far and away the best story that you will find at present in any game of this platform, which is roughly epic, emotional, full of twists well thought out and with doses of comedy that will make our long, very long adventure very bearable. With Nier Automata, they have the 2 best scripts of the year.

    Much of this feat goes hand in hand with a great cast of memorable characters, those that remain engraved in our hearts. Congratulations for the guys at Monolith Soft in this regard. Another section to highlight individually because of its greatness is the soundtrack, which stands with the best prize of the year and I would say, superior to the Wii delivery. In the same way, this conglomerate of aspects would not work without a gameplay to match, in which, like its predecessors, it enjoys an exquisite fluidity and dynamism, with a degree of complexity to the height which is to be appreciated.

    To finish, I want to close with the technical section that is sublime in TV mode, being the portable mode its flank side, but they are forgetting that we are not facing an small game, much less, it is a Xenoblade, for which the frames and popping slumps very few are forgiven.

    In conclusion, we are facing the game of the year without a doubt; a colossal adventure that would be recorded in many, masterful in all its sections and with secondary content to the height and in amounts to bore.

    Congratulations to Nintendo and especially to Monolith for the game of the year. 10/10

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    Hace un par de semanas recibí un código con la versión final del juego, a modo de embarcarme en esta odisea y debo decir que ha superado todas mis expectativas de manera increíble, a tal punto al momento en el que empecé a leer los primeros reviews quede perplejo al ver los contras que dichos "expertos" habían visto.

    El mundo de Alrest es inmenso, hermoso, pero sobre todo vivo, con unos paisajes y profundidad nunca vista en juego alguno de la Switch, con incontables secretos por descubrir y toneladas de cosas por hacer. No quiero hacer mucho énfasis en su historia para no spoilear a ninguno, simplemente diré, que es de lejos, muy de lejos la mejor historia que encontraras actualmente en juego alguno de esta plataforma, que a groso modo es épica, emotiva, llena de giros bien pensados y con dosis de comedia que harán muy llevadera nuestra larga, muy larga aventura. Junto a Nier Automata, poseen los 2 mejores guiones del año sin lugar a duda.

    Gran parte de esta hazaña va de la mano con un gran cast de personajes memorables, de esos que se quedan grabados en nuestros corazones. Enhorabuena por los chicos de Monolith Soft en este aspecto. Otro apartado a destacar de manera individual debido a su grandeza es la banda sonora, que se alza con el premio a la mejor del año y me atrevería a decir, superior a la de la entrega de Wii. De igual manera, este conglomerado de aspectos no funcionaría sin un gameplay a la altura, en el cual, al igual que sus predecesores, goza de una fluidez y dinamismo exquisito, con un grado de complejidad a la altura lo cual es de agradecer.

    Para finalizar, quiero cerrar con el apartado tecnico que es sublime en modo TV, siendo el portátil su lado flanco, pero son olvidar que no estamos ante un juego pequeño ni mucho menos, es un Xenoblade, por lo cual los bajones de frames y popping al ser muy escasos, se perdonan.

    En conclusión, estamos ante el juego del año sin duda alguna; una aventura colosal que quedara grabada en muchos, magistral en todos sus apartados y con contenido secundario a la altura y en cantidades para aburrir.

    Felicidades a Nintendo y sobre todo a Monolith por el juego del año. 10/10    … Expand
  19. saxo27
    Dec 1, 2017
    10
    This game JUST came out today. How can over 175 people be prepared to write a review on day one, let alone something credible--especially since this is an 80 hour plus RPG? Well, my save data says I played for 44 mins, so I a qualified to write a review! It's awesome and a must play!
  20. vegitojt
    May 19, 2018
    10
    So far, the best Xenoblade Chronicles i have played.
    The combat system once you understand it is the most fun and satisfaying system ever.
    Plus the story is just lovely
  21. kito78
    Apr 12, 2018
    10
    Wow.... I do not know even where to start. I just finished the main story.
    First - if you want to read proper review, please ensure that writer fished at least 50% of game (main story at least).
    I spent 150 great hours in Alrest. Here is my verdict - main story plot - 10 - characters - 10 - world - 10 - side quests - 9.5 - mechanics - 9.5 - graphics - 10 - music - 10 I do not    Wow.... I do not know even where to start. I just finished the main story.
    First - if you want to read proper review, please ensure that writer fished at least 50% of game (main story at least).
    I spent 150 great hours in Alrest.
    Here is my verdict
    - main story plot - 10
    - characters - 10
    - world - 10
    - side quests - 9.5
    - mechanics - 9.5
    - graphics - 10
    - music - 10

    I do not like single player games, usually feeling lonely in the world, but in XC2 you have a whole team made by very different characters. Character creation is so perfect!!!

    |f you like JRPGs, RPGs and your switch this title is a MUST HAVE :)    … Expand
  22. PageWizard
    Jan 7, 2018
    10
    Easily the best game I played in 2017, and still with tons to do for me in 2018. It took me around 60 hours to beat the main story, but up to close to 100 hours of playtime so far. This game is easily on par with the original Xenoblade Chronicles, and is an overall incredible experience. Most, if any, very minor complaints I had with the game have been already addressed with patchesEasily the best game I played in 2017, and still with tons to do for me in 2018. It took me around 60 hours to beat the main story, but up to close to 100 hours of playtime so far. This game is easily on par with the original Xenoblade Chronicles, and is an overall incredible experience. Most, if any, very minor complaints I had with the game have been already addressed with patches since release. The only thing I could say is at times the Blade Field Skills can get in the way at a couple spots in the main events, but honestly they were so easy to overcome that the tedious nature really was not much of an issue.

    Amazing music, best gameplay out of the Xenoblade games, incredible story (that ties up even some things from the first game, no spoilers beyond that point, it will give something to think about, especially if you played the first game), and does not even require even knowing what happens in the first game (though it makes the game even more impressive when you do) . If you're looking for an amazing 1 player story-driven game for the Switch, this is the game to get!    … Expand
  23. Sprucegoose
    Dec 2, 2017
    10
    A proper piece of art! Great music, graphics, characters and also (by far) the best open world i have enjoyed in switch and in general since the witcher 3 pc, at the end of the day you realize how much detail can a japanese production have ad its kinda overwhelming specially if you like anime and youll understand what i mean once you play it, 100% recommended
  24. barkerboi
    Dec 1, 2017
    10
    From several hours in I am struck with awe at the depth and wonder that this game is able to conjure. The combat system is phantasmagoric and rewarding in a way I have never been privvy too before. The English cast are sublime and at their best when they are not tied to lip syncing with the original JPN animations. This is a game I intend to lose my self in through the winter months andFrom several hours in I am struck with awe at the depth and wonder that this game is able to conjure. The combat system is phantasmagoric and rewarding in a way I have never been privvy too before. The English cast are sublime and at their best when they are not tied to lip syncing with the original JPN animations. This is a game I intend to lose my self in through the winter months and with what seems like 100's of hours of gameplay and a myriad of worlds to explore I intend to enjoy every last moment of it. To see this level of RPG hit the switch so soon is unbelievable. Thank you Nintendo for listening to us.… Expand
  25. fubenalvo
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    When I bought the game I'm just searched something, to not to be bored. What I found is a true masterpiece. OK, there are some annoying parts, but these are nowehere compered to the story and the world I've got.
  26. btthead
    Mar 28, 2022
    10
    An utterly astoundingly brilliant game, with an innovative battle system, awesome characters, and a wonderful soundtrack.
  27. Sandman83
    Dec 1, 2017
    10
    Awesome game. A must for any JRPG fan. Feels state of the art in it's overall world design while still maintaining that feel from the classic RPG:s. A smash hit just like the previous games in the series. Think this is a game really every Switch owner should pickup.
  28. javiandre10
    May 11, 2018
    10
    Si eres amante de los J-RPG este es tu juego, historia, jugabilidad, personajes memorables, momentos épicos y una excelente banda sonora, Alrest te está esperando.
  29. JuanpSage
    Apr 21, 2018
    10
    One of the best J-RPG I have ever played!! It's Amazing in all of the angles!
    Just give it a try, and you will not regret it. That's for sure!
  30. Dreizehn
    Jan 23, 2018
    10
    Currently best JRPG in the market. An amazing world, and wonderful and interesting story, great written characters and an awesome combat system. This is the best "Final Fantasy" game I have played since "The Last Odysee", if you know what I mean :)
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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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