Xenoblade Chronicles 2

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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
  10. Char_ss
    Sep 14, 2022
    10
    Great game. The story and music are very good. Game system is interesting. Characters are feeling real.
  11. lucinhagamer
    Aug 26, 2022
    10
    this game will always be a instant classic for switch, so good i love it so much
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. Sterrewiggelary
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    Mindblowing story with some brilliant characters. The blades are not for everyone, but make the game a unique experience.
  15. 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
  16. carlinos
    Jul 16, 2021
    9
    Very fun game, the story is very amusing, i liked very much the combat system, the characters are also very charismatics. I played through 120h without getting bored a single second. highly recommended if you have a switch.
  17. Isneyzhao
    Feb 19, 2022
    8
    Pretty good as a modern JRPG. But has some flaws compared with other successful JPRGs
  18. DreamEaglr
    Apr 19, 2021
    9
    (Для русских ревью ниже)

    One of the best aRPG and best game in terms of story and OST in this generation. My gametime now is 244 hours and i complete this game twice and do mostly of sidequests, battle system is still entertaining. Can't wait for DLC. The only bad thing in that game is bad optimisation. Если ставить лоб в лоб все Xeno-игры, то Xenoblade 2 уже практически может    (Для русских ревью ниже)

    One of the best aRPG and best game in terms of story and OST in this generation.

    My gametime now is 244 hours and i complete this game twice and do mostly of sidequests, battle system is still entertaining. Can't wait for DLC.

    The only bad thing in that game is bad optimisation.

    Если ставить лоб в лоб все Xeno-игры, то Xenoblade 2 уже практически может встать в ряд с такими монстрами, как Xenogears и Xenosaga.

    Для тех, кто играл только в Xenoblade и Xenoblade X, эта часть будет в чем то даже хуже них, но для поклонников MonolithSoft, которые застали первые части этой серии, Xenoblade 2 будет просто праздником:

    Xenoblade 2 - это игра, в которой гора фансервиса и дебильных моментов стоят бок о бок с глубочайшим и мрачным сюжетом, который затрагивает не только множество стран, но и отсылает на события, которые происходили много сотен лет назад.

    В которой совершенно невменяемое обучение и интерфейс + огромное перенасыщение механиками, но глубочайшая боевая система и большое разнообразие тех самых механик.

    Если объективно сравнить её с оригинальным Ксеноблейдом, то в этой части просто отвратительная оптимизация, вызванная в главную очередь тем, что большинство программистов из самой MonolithSoft в то время работали надо Зельдой.
    Так же в первой половине игры очень сильное перенасыщение фансервисом. Понятное дело, что разработчики таким образом хотели создать огромную разницу между первой и второй половиной игры, но они с этим переборщили.

    Зато в этой части отличные основные персонажи и великолепные злодеи
    (а так же опять перебор с пасхалками на Xenogears), за исключение двух главных героев в лице Рекса и Пайры, они отвратительны и являются главным минусом игры.

    Так же в игре присутствует несколько стран(в английской озвучке у всех разный акцент даже), даже политота имеется, все в лучших традициях Ксеногирс и Ксеносаги.

    Сама игра очень сильно проходится по темам войны и жертв этой самой войны, экспериментов над людьми, ущемление церковью, а так же многое другое.

    Для фанатов MonolithSoft это определённо будет лучшей и их игрой со времён первого эпизода Ксеносаги.

    На данный момент в игре наиграно 165 часов, игра пройдена 2 раза и до сих пор не надоедает.

    Одна из лучших игр современности и определенно одна из лучших Action-RPG игр.    … Expand
  19. DarkRain33
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    If you like big JRPGs with a phenomenal Story and a big world with great gameplay and tons of gameplay then you are always right with a Xenoblade game. Xenoblade 2 is no exception here.
    I played this game for 420 hours just because it has tons of content even after beating the final boss after 100 hours. JRPG fans will love this game.
  20. JonyV6
    Jan 28, 2018
    9
    Buen juego aunque tecnicamente mejorable.
    Muy buen sistema de combate, muy buena banda sonora, buena historia, duración, cuidado a los detalles...
    El juego se ve mejor mejor jugándolo en una TV que en el dock, y tiene alguna caída de frame notable sobre todo en las ciudades, pero es aceptable.
    Digno compañero del primer Xenoblade y uno de los mejores JRPG actualmente.
  21. MaKSi
    Jun 18, 2020
    10
    ..................Great game. Nothing more to say,.,....!!!!................
  22. ValuedReviews
    Jul 2, 2020
    8
    This game's story isn't as good as the original's, but it's still an incredible game. Although it has a slow start (most games of this genre do) it does an extraordinary job of getting you invested in the world and the characters. I recommend looking up a guide explaining the combat since the game does do a great job of it, leading many people to get confused and quit early on.
  23. Meeeeee
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    incredibly incredibly deeply flawed game

    also easily one of my favorites of all time god i adore this thing
  24. 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
  25. VG_Alex
    Jul 18, 2021
    10
    "XENOBLADE CHRONICLES 2" is my favorite JRPG after "Persona 5". It has a fascinating fantasy world, excellent performance and characterization. It also highly integrates the theme and gameplay. It is still a representative work of JRPG.

    Review of "Xenoblade Chronicles 2"

    Graphic/Art: 8.5

    Music/Sounds: 10

    Narrative/Performance:10 (+0.2)

    Gameplay: 9

    Score: 9.5
  26. Fletch1027
    Feb 21, 2023
    8
    A fun world with great music that someone has a story that can get predictable.
  27. 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.
  28. mattlarrubia
    Sep 24, 2020
    7
    Delete Rex and the game would be really great. The gameplay is one of the best in the genre.
  29. Lairo
    Feb 19, 2021
    10
    One of my favorites games, i really love the world, the music and the combat is really funny
  30. Bradaloop
    Jul 29, 2021
    8
    With fantastic music, impressive settings, and a (mostly) engaging narrative, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 was an enjoyable and even heart-wrenching experience. Though, subpar voice direction, unnecessarily sexualised character designs, and obtuse and confusing tutorials keep this from being one of the greats. What I think is most important to stress (apart from the gripes above) is that thisWith fantastic music, impressive settings, and a (mostly) engaging narrative, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 was an enjoyable and even heart-wrenching experience. Though, subpar voice direction, unnecessarily sexualised character designs, and obtuse and confusing tutorials keep this from being one of the greats. What I think is most important to stress (apart from the gripes above) is that this isn't a game for people with a hatred of anime tropes and that this certainly isn't the easiest game to get into; the battle system refuses to open up completely until about a dozen hours in and you're much better off watching a video explaining the combat than trying to figure out what to do from the limited and downright infuriating tutorials that the game provides.

    Generally, the game gets better as you continue on, with voice direction improving and the battle system becoming more complex for those who wish to engage with all aspects of it. The ending is fantastic and the narrative feels completely resolved by the time the credits roll. Suspend your disbelief, give the game some patience, and iron out any problems you have with the battle system early on and you'll have a great time with this game.    … Expand
  31. UpixSoul
    Sep 20, 2020
    10
    An awesome game! A must if you like RPG games! It's not necessary to play the first game to enjoy it and understand the plot.

    The music, the game play, the characters, all is awesome! What I liked the most is the combat system and the blades! The secondary missions!
  32. joash
    May 30, 2021
    10
    The Xeno series has a league of its own and Xenoblade 2 is no exception, it's one of the kind experience that everyone owned themself to play at least one in their life
  33. eschano
    Dec 15, 2020
    10
    Love this game. Beautiful and amazing music, characters, story, landscape. I prefer the English voice acting. One of my most favorite game of all time, possibly the best for me.
  34. Pokeleo20
    Dec 18, 2019
    10
    Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is a must play for anyone who enjoys J-RPG’s
    It has Great gameplay Great characters a Great story
    And is just an amazing game
  35. 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.
  36. Janek1907
    Apr 4, 2020
    10
    This game is... pure art. I like it even so much that it is my favourite game, but I will do a good review and try to say everything about the game and rate it fair.

    Positives: - good art style - good character design - brilliant big world - amazing story - fantastic soundtrack - good combat system - lots of characters and tactics for combat (blades) Negatives: - Voice acting could be    This game is... pure art. I like it even so much that it is my favourite game, but I will do a good review and try to say everything about the game and rate it fair.

    Positives:
    - good art style
    - good character design - brilliant big world
    - amazing story
    - fantastic soundtrack - good combat system - lots of characters and tactics for combat (blades)

    Negatives:
    - Voice acting could be better in some scenes
    - combat system really bad explained
    - sometimes, especially in chapter 7, you have to have abilities in the game which you have to grind for if you haven’t done it already

    For me it’s a ten out of ten. There are some negative aspects, but when you see how many good aspects there are, you see how good this game is. I recommend this game to everyone who likes a big open world, likes following a story or finding out better tactics in combat.    … Expand
  37. Ragnar_san
    Apr 12, 2022
    10
    Muy buen videojuego JRPG y uno de sus maximos exponentes. No debe faltar en tu biblioteca de juegos.
  38. SPARKisnumber1
    Mar 22, 2021
    10
    Incredible game worth every 10 imaginable. It’s a great story with great characters and great combat, who could ask for more? I was originally turned off by its aesthetic, but I was dead wrong to wait to play it. It’s the best game on the Switch and one of the best games Nintendo has ever made.
  39. Mistoltean
    May 14, 2020
    7
    The open-world, MMORPG-like offline game, and gacha that you can get with grinding or in-game currency. XC2 looks ambitious and promising, but the execution is kind of awkward. The following issues are
    1. Mobs can unfairly overlevel and kill you without being provoked. Some can fly and no way to run from it consistently.
    2. Battle system is innovative but lacks proper tutorial and    The open-world, MMORPG-like offline game, and gacha that you can get with grinding or in-game currency. XC2 looks ambitious and promising, but the execution is kind of awkward. The following issues are
    1. Mobs can unfairly overlevel and kill you without being provoked. Some can fly and no way to run from it consistently.
    2. Battle system is innovative but lacks proper tutorial and cannot look back again. PPl who don't want to rely on external help might be turned off.
    3. The field skill relies on Blade, which relies on gacha and luck. The other annoying thing is you can equip only 3 blades then have to swap them around to get the needed skill to unlock or obtain the items from the field. Kind of clumsy, unpolished system.
    4. The story is dropped down for the sake of open worldness.

    In conclusion, the new ideas in the game are promising, but it lacks polishment and unfriendly to newcomers of rpg and non-hardcore players. I feel they are keeping it for a remake or definitive version. If you are into MMORPG, you can check this out. If not then might wait for the remake with quality of life improvement.    … Expand
  40. caemon
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    Such a fun and beautiful game. Amazing graphics and world building (admittedly npc characters look bad). Great story with a big lore and leaves a lot of room for theories about the connection between xc1 and xc2. A lot of exploration and fun quests to spend your time on. Fun and intriguing cutscenes. 2017 was really a good year!!
  41. Dayvie
    Jun 7, 2020
    10
    Great soundtrack, funny characters, good progression system. Played the game for more than 300 hours which I don't do often.
  42. RPGFan69
    Jun 12, 2020
    9
    Absolutely love this game. Gorgeous world, expansive and large amounts of content, lots of fun and distracting things to do, great story, good combat especially for people who don't like turn based combat like me, and just a generally great game. Minor complaints I have are it doesn't really have a reason to be open world, though I do like exploring the world. Also side quests are a bitAbsolutely love this game. Gorgeous world, expansive and large amounts of content, lots of fun and distracting things to do, great story, good combat especially for people who don't like turn based combat like me, and just a generally great game. Minor complaints I have are it doesn't really have a reason to be open world, though I do like exploring the world. Also side quests are a bit tedious, as you have to come back to the quest giver.… Expand
  43. 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.
  44. Disrespect
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    XC2 takes a new path into the JRPG franchise, Unlike the original game, mechanics are completely different adding much more complexity to a time-based strategy. The game is a masterpiece in every aspect that should be revised such as Story, Soundtrack, In game Art Design, Character development and gameplay. Few games accomplish such accolades these days besides the fact that its a 100+XC2 takes a new path into the JRPG franchise, Unlike the original game, mechanics are completely different adding much more complexity to a time-based strategy. The game is a masterpiece in every aspect that should be revised such as Story, Soundtrack, In game Art Design, Character development and gameplay. Few games accomplish such accolades these days besides the fact that its a 100+ hours game.… Expand
  45. Rono2
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This game together with the first one are masterpieces, charming world, characters, and a good story if
    you like JRPGS you can't miss this one.
  46. alxs621
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    While a relative step down from Xenoblade Chronicles this is still a wonderful RPG, even if it could have used a little more time in the oven.
  47. Ammanochi
    Jun 29, 2020
    9
    I enjoyed my time a lot with xc2, it is a little bit tough to get into at first admittedly but once you push past that you get really into the story, characters and world. People always point to **** character design, but it’s fine imo. I beat it in like 2018, and I still come back to it every now and then even with de and torna out
  48. SaltySalmon
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    This game is good but has bad tutorials. If you want to experience this game at it's peak then watch Chuggaaconroy's spoiler free video of what he thinks people should know before they start the game.
  49. realkinko
    Oct 10, 2020
    9
    This is a fantastic game in so many aspects. It's gorgeous and the story is absolutely fantastic.

    It's often critized for it's combat, but what usually only from people who haven't invested enough time to master the combat. The games combat system may seem utterly simple at first, but it quickly grows very complex without you as a player even realizing it. It wasn't until about 60 hours    This is a fantastic game in so many aspects. It's gorgeous and the story is absolutely fantastic.

    It's often critized for it's combat, but what usually only from people who haven't invested enough time to master the combat. The games combat system may seem utterly simple at first, but it quickly grows very complex without you as a player even realizing it. It wasn't until about 60 hours in until I finally mastered the combat system (after quite a lot of googling) and by then the fights didn't have to last for ages (which they did up until that point). Up until that point it was really just the story that kept me going, but after that it "clicked".

    The only negative thing I have to say about the game is that the side quests are a drag. They're absolutely dead boring for the most time and more often than not simply not worth it.

    I think if they had fixed the side quests, and polished the game in some other aspects, it'd been an absolute masterpiece.    … Expand
  50. Zellgius
    Mar 6, 2021
    9
    One of the best stories in gaming. Lovely characters, amazing artstyle... The combat system is quiet complicated but very rewarding once you get used to it. My only complain would be the english voice acting, aside from tora who has a perfectly fitting voice and an emotionally accurate performance.
  51. bluebox90
    Feb 21, 2021
    10
    Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is a must play for anyone who enjoys J-RPG! I enjoyed my time a lot with xc2, it is a little bit tough to get into at first admittedly but once you push past that you get really into the story, characters and world.
  52. Moebius69
    Dec 5, 2020
    10
    Fantastic game, one of the greatest ever made. So much to do and discover. Epic
  53. soahknam
    Aug 6, 2021
    10
    unlike the opinion of most xenoblade fans... for me this is the best game in the franchise until 2021. an authentic masterpiece, which gets you into a fantastic world full of charisma and has a very good gameplay. you must play it !!

    STORY: 9
    GAMEPLAY: 10
    MUSIC: 10
    STORY: 9

    PERSONAL SCORE: 10 ----> A MASTER PIECE
  54. fussi
    Dec 29, 2020
    9
    The game has some minor flaws and quirks, the combat is fun but takes time to get really intresting (although that gets fixed in the expansion). The story is also very intresting and connects the first game in a brilliant way, but the pacing in the middle of the story is a bit slow compared to the rest. At the end of the day this game is worth the time. Absolutley amazing story and plentyThe game has some minor flaws and quirks, the combat is fun but takes time to get really intresting (although that gets fixed in the expansion). The story is also very intresting and connects the first game in a brilliant way, but the pacing in the middle of the story is a bit slow compared to the rest. At the end of the day this game is worth the time. Absolutley amazing story and plenty to keep you playing for many hours.… Expand
  55. YokingS
    Dec 30, 2020
    10
    I dont know if you like rpgs or japan, but this game is THE game, brutal soundtrack, history, characters, if you own a switch you must consider putting your hands on this gem, you would not regret it.
  56. Hojgaard
    Jan 7, 2021
    10
    Best game available on Nintendo Switch. Was looking for a new game, and this had good reviews. Bought it, was not disappointed. I have around 400h ingame, and every hour spent was 100% worth it. Amazing music
    Amazing level design
    Amazing story
    And amazing battles
    10/10, my new favorite game
  57. Shadowsky101
    Feb 22, 2021
    10
    A must play for everyone, who is a JRPG fan. It has his weaksnesses, but it‘s nevertheless a very good game.
  58. mediocreampuff
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    Many people may disagree when I say this but this game is a masterpiece that is better than the first game in almost every way. The story could be a little better and maybe some designs could be less "shut off the TV when mom comes in the room", but these are flaws that I can very easily overlook. Despite a weaker story than the first game, there's still plenty of great moments. The TitansMany people may disagree when I say this but this game is a masterpiece that is better than the first game in almost every way. The story could be a little better and maybe some designs could be less "shut off the TV when mom comes in the room", but these are flaws that I can very easily overlook. Despite a weaker story than the first game, there's still plenty of great moments. The Titans are beautiful landscapes to walk around on and do things. Side Quests can be repetitive but who cares about that when they give you a reason to explore the game more and fight more of its enemies. There also genuinely good side quests, like the Blade Quests that give you insight on some of the optional characters in the game. The combat is amazing. I can be hard to wrap your head around at first but its really deep and some of the super bosses can be really hard but satisfying to topple. I consider it one of the 2017 Switch greats along with Breath Of The Wild and Odyssey. Pick it up if you haven't. You wont regret it.… Expand
  59. Evo4
    Feb 19, 2021
    10
    Amazing game best jrpg super fun great story and characters. Combat is fun and satisfying. Can be difficult but rewarding
  60. awokendo
    Jun 1, 2021
    10
    Really wonderful game - from music, through characters and story, to wonderful world, for me this game is one of a kind, and i can't wait for the next title from Monolith, great job guys. Btw Pyra was my first Waifu, pretty weird actually since i never cared about those things, but i was really in love in her, amazing game.
  61. yubi_yubi
    Jun 4, 2021
    10
    I'll be honest, the beginning of this game is pretty boring. You need to have time to play up to chapter 4 for the story to really start going and grab you, but when that happens this game is one of the best out there.
  62. Ripper36
    Jul 1, 2021
    10
    One of the best games of all time along with Zelda Twilight Princess and Fire Emblem Three Houses. The Story, Gameplay and Graphics are all top notch. You cant get a better RPG then this.
  63. 42yeah
    Jul 6, 2021
    9
    Such a cool game. Captivating stories, super in-depth battles, XC2 has it all. Please buy this game and check it out. -1 for a menu softlock which caused me 3 hrs of progress.
  64. LINXYi_can
    Aug 21, 2021
    10
    The light of JRPG revival.A fantasy world constructed by an absolutely kingly plot and charming personality.Let people indulge in the beautiful scene design that is hard to extricate.
  65. 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
  66. 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
  67. 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
  68. 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
  69. 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
  70. Memnochs
    Feb 20, 2022
    9
    Un juego absorbente, desde el minuto uno quedé atrapado durante las más de 90 horas que me llevo completarlo.
  71. Trollfacebuddy
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    This game is really good game except for Pyra is boring and cringe character

    I hate pyra
  72. 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
  73. 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
  74. 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.
  75. 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.
  76. 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
  77. 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
  78. 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
  79. 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.
  80. 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.
  81. 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.
  82. 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.
  83. bb01
    Dec 1, 2017
    10
    Scrivo in italiano, così comunico più efficacemente. Il gioco è un mezzo capolavoro, per il momento gli unici difetti che ho trovato sono stati la bassa risoluzione e il framerate instabile in modalità portatile. La storia sembra interessante, i personaggi mi piacciono e il combat system è convincente,
  84. 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.
  85. Jota-Jota
    Dec 2, 2017
    10
    Es una pasada de juego. una historia increible muy buen arte y graficos. la banda sonora bestial y aunque al principio el combate te puede costar un poco cuando lo dominas es una pasada...
    Me encanta que los trols le den 1 de puntuación solo por joder. pero bueno la vida está llena de gente sin cerebro
  86. wdias89
    Dec 4, 2017
    10
    Xenoblade II is a wonderful surprise for all the JRPG's lovers. In the same time the games brings back memories of all those classic RPGs, it also emerge us with tons of modern concepts. The soundtrack is the best one I've heard so far, the battle system is complex as it should be, the plot is really interesting (I DO care about what is going to happen to the guys while they attempt toXenoblade II is a wonderful surprise for all the JRPG's lovers. In the same time the games brings back memories of all those classic RPGs, it also emerge us with tons of modern concepts. The soundtrack is the best one I've heard so far, the battle system is complex as it should be, the plot is really interesting (I DO care about what is going to happen to the guys while they attempt to reach Elysium), the sidequests are very diversificated and the Blade / Driver system feels awsome!
    This game is a really must have!    … Expand
  87. Neah1407
    Dec 2, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. THIS MAY BE ONE OF THE BEST GAME THIS YEAR SO FAR
    Amazing Characters
    Amazing Art Style
    Amazing Soundtrack Amazing Gameplay Amazing Cutscene
    Amazing Ending    … Expand
  88. psnhomer108
    Dec 3, 2017
    10
    Ignore the negative critics or the trolls, they are either haters or casual players in favor of instant gratification, this game is not made for them. As a retro gamer who has played all the Xenoblade games and Xenogear, this game offers very interesting combat and engaging plot. 9 hours in and I'm still feeling fresh. Oh the tutorials which seems to be mentioned as a drawback forIgnore the negative critics or the trolls, they are either haters or casual players in favor of instant gratification, this game is not made for them. As a retro gamer who has played all the Xenoblade games and Xenogear, this game offers very interesting combat and engaging plot. 9 hours in and I'm still feeling fresh. Oh the tutorials which seems to be mentioned as a drawback for everybody, come on guys this is supposed to be a 70-80-hour experience yet if you feel they appear too frequently, you are most likely rushing the game! Why play JRPG if you are in a hurry? Compared to the 1st game Xenoblade 2 puts more focus on the conflict between several empires each living on a giant titan. The scenery is huge and fantastic, the world lively, full of wonder and mystery. The blade-and-driver setting is very intriguing, the protagonists adorable. I'm looking forward to what this game has to offer and so far I'm very excited. Buy this game, it won't do you wrong.… Expand
  89. Vengar1965
    Dec 15, 2017
    10
    I usually don't write many reviews but this game is breathtakingly remarkable. I am over 80 hours in and finished the game with lots of stuff to do to fully achieve 100%. I have finished xeno 1 and X and loved both but this game has the best bits of both and masters over them in story and complexity. The story with no spoilers absolutely pulls on your heart strings and I have neverI usually don't write many reviews but this game is breathtakingly remarkable. I am over 80 hours in and finished the game with lots of stuff to do to fully achieve 100%. I have finished xeno 1 and X and loved both but this game has the best bits of both and masters over them in story and complexity. The story with no spoilers absolutely pulls on your heart strings and I have never experienced such an emotional roller coaster in my 40+ years of gaming. Monolith Soft I hope you are reading this as I have all gaming platforms, pc, ps4, xbox x and switch. This game has truly conquered them all with absolutely without trying. Haha I just hope I don't pass away before you release the next xenoblade :). The game does have some graphical glitches when played hand held to dock as resolution often stays grainy. Just restart game in docked mode sorts this out. The mini map needs some work and travelling. Although developers will patch soon.

    Battle system - complex but superb
    Story - amazing
    Graphics - Good but not perfect - this is expected with Nintendo. Although games make consoles not graphics.
    replayability - excellent
    Music - breathtaking

    Looking forward to expansion next year and hoping it carries on from end game and not a different era.    … Expand
  90. Zephyr24
    Dec 6, 2017
    9
    With around 25 hours of play time, this is what I almost can say about this game.
    It's not made for everyone, and probably you won't get in a middle point, or you love it so hard, or you will hate it the most.
    Since cinematics, ost and story plot are simply amazing (something that went bad in Xen.. X), the main point you have to care about is the gameplay, which is IMO hard to perform    With around 25 hours of play time, this is what I almost can say about this game.
    It's not made for everyone, and probably you won't get in a middle point, or you love it so hard, or you will hate it the most.
    Since cinematics, ost and story plot are simply amazing (something that went bad in Xen.. X), the main point you have to care about is the gameplay, which is IMO hard to perform well, very complex and sometimes messy, but after all, you'll get a lot of fun.
    Monolith helps you a lot among the game with full of tutorials (you can even be in a tutorial after 20 hours of playtime), then if you expend many time on it, you won't be afraid of the gameplay.
    Something negative to say about the game, IMO is about the english dub which feels really uncomfortable and inaccurate. It just doesn't match with the characters and scenes. Anyway, you can solve this by downloading for free the japanese voices from the eShop.
    After all, I love so f***ing hard this game, although i would like to rather it with 10, there are some silly problems like handheld screen resolution or frame rates at some points which makes me to be objective and rate it with 9.
    Anyways, it's a JRPG master piece any RPG fan should give a try.    … Expand
  91. Malvolo
    Dec 3, 2017
    10
    excelente jrpg. que todo fan del genero es obligatorio tener. muy dificultad, mundos de fantasia increibles, banda sonora genial, modo batalla dinamico similar al chronicles 1.
  92. Skyxqueen
    Dec 4, 2017
    10
    This game is game of the year for the switch console for me, this game reminds me of final fantasy games and a bit of kingdom hearts , the story is incredible and the music is Phenomenal!!! Best I’ve ever heard. The gameplay is really good, my only complaint is the constant repeat of battle lines from your character and the blades but seriously that my biggest complaint and it’s reallyThis game is game of the year for the switch console for me, this game reminds me of final fantasy games and a bit of kingdom hearts , the story is incredible and the music is Phenomenal!!! Best I’ve ever heard. The gameplay is really good, my only complaint is the constant repeat of battle lines from your character and the blades but seriously that my biggest complaint and it’s really not that big of deal since you can mute that in the menu options. This is a great jrpg if you’re into games like final fantasy and kingdom hearts. It’s so story driven I want to put in the time to see the end of this amazing game. Great job to the team that develop Xenoblade franchise you outdid yourself with this one! This game is definitely a reason alone to get a switch. I really hope this game gets better reviews because the trolls are real. Crazy how people are saying everything is trash the art, story and music!!! Like seriously are you kidding me? This is the best soundtrack I’ve ever heard and one of the best stories I’ve ever heard. The art is beautiful!!! Especially in the different worlds and let’s not even get to the cutscenes!!! Talk about beauty! I strongly I put this game on my top favorite games of all time. So for this game to be up my list with kingdom hearts and final fantasy 15 and persona 5 etc says a lot about this game.… Expand
  93. techtronics
    Dec 3, 2017
    10
    Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is one of the greatest JRPGs ever made. It takes everything that we love in JRPGs, the epic stories, crazy characters, and unique art and merges it with all the latest positive aspects of modern RPGs and MMOs. Gone is the tedium and grinding of old-school RPGs, rather, the combat puts you in control, and the travel system helps keep things moving. Plus this game isXenoblade Chronicles 2 is one of the greatest JRPGs ever made. It takes everything that we love in JRPGs, the epic stories, crazy characters, and unique art and merges it with all the latest positive aspects of modern RPGs and MMOs. Gone is the tedium and grinding of old-school RPGs, rather, the combat puts you in control, and the travel system helps keep things moving. Plus this game is open-world, so you get a fantastic story combined with free roaming. It's just a dang shame so few people will play this game, because at the risk of speaking blasphemy, it's superior to Xenogears and just about any other JRPG. A must-play if you like RPGs.… Expand
  94. Darthtux
    Jan 22, 2018
    9
    Finally beat the game after clocking in about over 250 hours!!!
    This is currently my favorite game on the Switch!!!
    (2nd fav in 2017)----> Persona 5 still on top cause that's more of my type of game Absolutely loved the: -Story/Characters (This surpasses Xenoblade X in every way) -Music (I need the full soundtrack asap!!!) The vocals hit me hard in the feels -World Building (Alrest    Finally beat the game after clocking in about over 250 hours!!!
    This is currently my favorite game on the Switch!!!
    (2nd fav in 2017)----> Persona 5 still on top cause that's more of my type of game

    Absolutely loved the:
    -Story/Characters (This surpasses Xenoblade X in every way)
    -Music (I need the full soundtrack asap!!!) The vocals hit me hard in the feels
    -World Building (Alrest is a cool world and just the concept of living on titans is really fresh/unique)
    -Cutscenes (Holy... It feels like i'm watching a really good movie and the immersion is amazing)

    Liked:
    -Battle Mechanics (It's confusing in the beginning but after you play for a long time you will master it and pull of some insane combos with your party)
    ----->You get tutorials even in the very end of the game...

    -Character Designs (Both main party and the rare blades are well done)

    -Blade Quests (Love the cutscenes! It tells you more about who they are and what they can do)

    -Heart to Heart (Loved the choices and how each one plays out! Some are comedic while some are learning more about everyone in general)

    Meh Meh:
    -Blade Summoning (Its integral to the story and I'm fine with it; the problem is getting rare blades in general and it involves a lot of a luck) ---> Maybe about the same as FGO xD
    -Side Quests (Pretty much what you find in almost every game; pretty inconsistent in terms of the how good the side quests are)
    -----> Pretty much walk back and forth

    I could spend a lot of time talking about in depth of every single thing but it would take ages to write xD

    Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is a masterpiece for me
    It is not a game for everyone since there are some complex mechanics especially the battle system where you have to spend a lot of time in it to master

    I highly recommend it to those who have a switch and are looking for a JRPG masterpiece cause it definitely was one kind of an experience that I will not forget

    If you're a fan of JRPG, there is no reason to miss this game!!!

    If you cannot get it; at least watch the cut scenes and/or listen to the music!!! It's seriously that good

    Congrats Monolith and thank you for making such an incredible game!! Looking forward to what you guys make next!!!
    ~Also can't wait for the DLC which I will be back for sure    … Expand
  95. EdgarEM
    Jan 14, 2018
    10
    Un RPG de aquellos que no se jugaban desde hace años, te atrapa por completo durante horas y horas, grandisimos ecenarios, excelente musica y waifus de lo mejor, una gran variedad de personajes y muchisimas formas de combinar cada uno de ellos para obtener resultados variados con una dificultad bastante aceptable todo eso sumado a una narrativa que te sacara un par de lagrimas a traves deUn RPG de aquellos que no se jugaban desde hace años, te atrapa por completo durante horas y horas, grandisimos ecenarios, excelente musica y waifus de lo mejor, una gran variedad de personajes y muchisimas formas de combinar cada uno de ellos para obtener resultados variados con una dificultad bastante aceptable todo eso sumado a una narrativa que te sacara un par de lagrimas a traves de ella y te atrapara en cada escena de accion, sin duda una compra obligada para aquellos que gustan de los RPGs.… Expand
  96. MAFIAxMaverick
    Dec 4, 2017
    8
    I'm about 30 hours into Xenoblade Chonicles 2, and I am having a blast thus far. As someone new to the "Xeno" series, but someone who enjoys JRPGs, this is a big win for me. I have a few gripes about the game that force me to take a couple points off (I think it's really an 8.5).

    Pros: Really fun, engaging, combat system. That being said - it's a pretty complex battle system, with a    I'm about 30 hours into Xenoblade Chonicles 2, and I am having a blast thus far. As someone new to the "Xeno" series, but someone who enjoys JRPGs, this is a big win for me. I have a few gripes about the game that force me to take a couple points off (I think it's really an 8.5).

    Pros:

    Really fun, engaging, combat system. That being said - it's a pretty complex battle system, with a lot of different chains and abilities that happen with the press of 5-6 buttons. You really have to be aware of your surroundings too. Want to tackle a strong enemy? Make sure you clear out the smaller ones before you engage or you risk dying after 10 minutes in battle because you aggro'd another enemy and they killed you.

    I'm really enjoying the story so far. There's lot of typical JRPG cliche's, but I enjoy the character interaction and overall story so far.

    The world is beautiful. Each titan is very unique, and even though we're confined to one titan (continent), we get the feel of a huge open world. Uraya has so many different, and awesome, color schemes working in it's favor. It really is a treat to run through the different titans and do some exploring.

    There's a lot customization and progression options as well. I admit, it can get a bit confusing with all the different types of experience for leveling up your weapons, affinity charts, character level, etc. But it's got depth. Depth and different ways to diversify a gaming experience are so important for me.

    Cons:

    The graphics are sub par. The art direction for the game is great, but I thought we'd have better graphics considering what I've seen already from the Switch.

    The map - for a game where we're exploring so many different areas and following quests, the map becomes more of a hindrance than a tool. The only way to pull up the map is to say you're going to fast travel somewhere. The minimap is small and even if you bring up the large overlay, it's not very helpful. Some arrows on the minimap would be awesome for quest direction, because the waypoint system isn't that great. There are times where the waypoint would be in the middle of the screen but it'd say I was getting further away from it. It's a little weird.

    English voice acting is hit or miss. I enjoy it for the most part, but there's some voicing that feels so out of place it ruins the immersion a little bit.

    Would love to see a bit cleaner UI, or at least the ability to customize. There's a lot going on on the screen anytime you get into combat, which is expected. But I don't think they did a great job making key parts of the UI visible through all the chaos, such as HP bars or numbers not really catching the eye. There were several times I didn't realize one of my party members died until I consciously checked the side of the screen.

    Sexualization of female blades, people, characters. I'm sick of seeing this in games, and we get a lot of it in XC2. Not only that, but there's so many cutscenes where it zooms in on a character's cleavage, or rear end. It's just not needed, or wanted.

    Overall, I'm really enjoying Xenoblade Chronicles 2. I would love to see an update that makes the minimap a better tool and a bit of cleaning up the UI. I like the story, I like the customization, and I absolutely love the combat. There are many complaints of battles taking too long, but I'm okay with that based on the way the complex combat system works. I think if you're a fan of the series, or JRPGs in general, then this is for you.    … Expand
  97. Jmv0ex
    Dec 3, 2017
    10
    This game is nothing but amazing! The story of this game just keeps me not to put down the controller and wanting more and more! The art style of the game is nothing but breath taking!
  98. Narafed
    Dec 23, 2017
    8
    UPDATE AS OF 12/23/2017 Many things have been patched (Previous score was a 7).

    Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is a good game riddled with technical issues and poor game design choices. Never have I played a game so frustrating, and yet found myself coming back, I would imagine that some do not ever want to play this game again. Let's dive into the issues of the game. The party AI: The AI    UPDATE AS OF 12/23/2017 Many things have been patched (Previous score was a 7).

    Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is a good game riddled with technical issues and poor game design choices. Never have I played a game so frustrating, and yet found myself coming back, I would imagine that some do not ever want to play this game again. Let's dive into the issues of the game.

    The party AI:
    The AI in this game, particularly the hero characters in your party, are extremely stupid. Tanks will try to run around enemies, and run off of cliffs. Healers will stand in environmental poison/fire and die; when you res them they don't move from the spot, and die again in the same spot. I've never played any previous Xenoblade games but if these issues were in the past games it should have been fixed by now.

    Hardware and Software Issues:
    Nintendo advertises a Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Pro Controller, which is cool and all, but it doesn’t work with the game undocked (THIS ISSUE HAS NOW BEEN FIXED AS OF 12/23/2017 VIA UPDATE). This game also has major issues rendering parts of the game particularly when you fast travel to certain areas, like Tora’s house.

    The UI map interface/quest design:
    The map in this game, in its current state, is terrible. Not only is it hard to figure out where you are due to the enormous sub menu you must dig through, the quest indicators at the top provide little to no help, especially later in the game. The quest design from a gameplay perspective could also use a little tweaking; after hours of doing a chain quest only to find out the final part is gated behind your blades field skills seems like a low blow. Not only that but you have to hope you have the right field skills because if you don’t, it’s time to open core crystals for an hour looking for blades that have the skill you need to complete the quest. This is particularly annoying in a couple of the MAIN STORY quests, because you cannot progress until you have certain field skills and level them to certain levels. Thankfully there is an update that will happen for some of these issues (like the map UI) late December. (UI MAP HAS BEEN FIXED SLIGHTLY VIA UPDATE 12/23/2017).

    Save your game often:
    There is a random crash which is happening to many people in the later chapters of the game. As many people know this game doesn’t have “save points”, like so many other JRPG’s do, to remind you to save. So, if you’re mid-dungeon and have to leave the game for whatever reason don’t forget to save. If you do forget to save you’ll find yourself wanting to flush this game down the toilet; have fun slogging through the previous hours of your life leading up to that dungeon all over again if you die at the boss or anything else.

    Despite it’s many frustrating technical issues, and design choices, it still manages to be a good game from a story, and exploration perspective. It’s worth a try, but don’t be surprised if you put this game on the shelf and start playing something else for a while; especially after your tank runs off a cliff side just before you’re about to kill a monster for the first time.    … Expand
  99. Hellsky
    Jan 8, 2018
    10
    The king of modern jrpgs has returned!

    Xenoblade Chronicles 2 has it all: memorable characters, deep story, a beautiful combat system and the best OST of 2017. When I started playing it I found the combat system interesting and I was lost trying to figure out how I should play the game but it didn't bother me because I know what a JRPG like Xenoblade can offer, and I patiently spent the    The king of modern jrpgs has returned!

    Xenoblade Chronicles 2 has it all: memorable characters, deep story, a beautiful combat system and the best OST of 2017. When I started playing it I found the combat system interesting and I was lost trying to figure out how I should play the game but it didn't bother me because I know what a JRPG like Xenoblade can offer, and I patiently spent the first 2 hours walking around and looking for info on in-game tutorials about the combat. The game rewards the player a LOT if you understand the mechanics in combat and once you understand it all, it's so satisfying to play it. And I recommend you to download the "Japanese voice pack" on Nintendo ESHOP, I played all Xenoblades in English but the English Voice acting on this one is not good enough for me. So I recommend playing on Japanese VA and english/spanish/etc subtitles.

    Next, we have the world design. It is superior and better than Chronicles and Chronicles X, where you can find a good variety of different monsters and some special monsters (tyrants).

    The story telling of this game reaches the perfect score of the first Xenoblade, with charming characters and memorable enemies. The story has a meaning and there's no need to play the first one in order to complete the story on this one, but I'd recommend you if you have enough time to play Xenoblade Chronicles 1 before starting this one. If you don't have the time, don't worry, you can enjoy it just as I did!

    And what I should say about the music... it is perfection. Mitsuda, Kiyota, ACE+, ANUNA,... It was amazing, the music topped the perfection of the xenoblade franchise, each track reflects every place, location or situation.

    I'll finish this review writing that this game deserves a solid 10 forgiving the flaws that it has, because it is such a unique game... I'd recommend this game to all JRPG fans without a doubt and if you are not into RPGS, give it a try! But I must warn you that it's hard for a non-jrpg lover to understand the mechanics, you must be brave and try to understand it, but I assure you that it will be worth your time thanks to the story.    … Expand
  100. Cfgk24
    Dec 2, 2017
    10
    I'm 32 hours into the game! - I'm absolutely Loving it! It is a very very in depth game - I can only assume the poor reviews are from people who can't grasp the concept of learning to play a game.
    I'm loving the voice acting btw. Visuals are gorgeous. The Soundtrack is astounding and entirely matched to the game itself. Yes- it is very Japanese in play style but here, that totally works    I'm 32 hours into the game! - I'm absolutely Loving it! It is a very very in depth game - I can only assume the poor reviews are from people who can't grasp the concept of learning to play a game.
    I'm loving the voice acting btw. Visuals are gorgeous. The Soundtrack is astounding and entirely matched to the game itself. Yes- it is very Japanese in play style but here, that totally works and I am delving deeper into the mechanics in order to get an undersanding of how the designers wanted to draw in the player for complete immersion. .
    Fantastic Job Monolith and Nintendo! I;ll be playing this for 100s of hours and I look forward to the DLC battle and Story modes forthcoming! :)    … Expand
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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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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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