Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Expansion Pass Wave 4 - Future Redeemed

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User Score
8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 281 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 245 out of 281
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 281
  3. Negative: 27 out of 281

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  1. Cobalt_Red
    May 11, 2023
    7
    There is no worse thing than blocking such an important part of the story behind a DLC, I would have preferred a thousand times an extended presentation of this story, compared to the underwhelming game that is the third one.

    Unfortunately, the game has only minor variations from the gamplay from the base game, it improves it but I still prefer the other three for the reasons already    There is no worse thing than blocking such an important part of the story behind a DLC, I would have preferred a thousand times an extended presentation of this story, compared to the underwhelming game that is the third one.

    Unfortunately, the game has only minor variations from the gamplay from the base game, it improves it but I still prefer the other three for the reasons already listed in the base game.
    The game world is fun to explore and no frame drops are present.
    The music is a perfect mix of the series with the only negative being the horrible menu music, it was as infuriating in the base game as in this one.

    Matthew, A, Kagiroi, Nikol, Na'el are new characters much more interesting to watch than the cast of 3, not to mention the most powerful engineer in the world and Mr.Triple Strike himself.
    However,many references are left vague,and it leaves a bitter taste in the mouth.    … Expand
  2. pause_break
    May 4, 2023
    6
    Really satisfying combat and exploration, but a big let down with its creatively bankrupt story that feeds on XC1 and XC2 legacy and adds basically nothing to the table.

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Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Mar 18, 2024
    100
    Future Redeemed provides an amazing balance of keeping what made XC3 so phenomenal and adding in just the right number of changes. Most of all, it serves as a beautiful love letter to fans who've been with the series for the long haul, as it features some callbacks to Xenogears and Xenosaga as well! [Issue #66 – July/August 2023, p. 25]
  2. RPG Site
    Jan 2, 2024
    90
    Even if you never had any intention of returning to Xenoblade 3 after clearing the game, much like I had, Future Redeemed is more than a compelling enough reason to pick up the Expansion Pass to gain access to it. Part of me wishes it could have gotten a standalone phyiscal release like Torna did, but understanding all of the baggage attached I can't exactly say it was the wrong decision to keep it shackled to Xenoblade 3's DLC. In a year as stacked as 2023 has been, it might have been hard for it to stand out - but nevertheless, Future Redeemed remains one of the best RPGs of the year, and any Xenoblade fan on the fence should make an effort to play it.
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  3. Pure Nintendo
    May 16, 2023
    95
    Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed is an absolutely essential component of the Xenoblade Chronicles trilogy. Combat and exploration are tightly refined to keep things moving along, so there’s never a dull moment unless you choose to take a breather. The story relies heavily on nostalgia for its emotional moments, but fans will be pleased that some of the loose ends are finally tied together, albeit with knots they likely didn’t expect.
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