Xenoblade Chronicles 3

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1372 Ratings

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  1. FlaurosRex
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    Excelente juego, llevo 4 horas y me atrapó completamente se siente como pulieron el sistema de combate Xenoblade 2 y agregaron mecánicas nuevas, produce un misterio al inicio que es lo que motiva a no parar de jugar, la historia se siente mucho mas seria que el 1 y 2, incluso las ost son mas serias y transmiten mucho más que en los juegos anteriores, una verdadera obra maestra que mereceExcelente juego, llevo 4 horas y me atrapó completamente se siente como pulieron el sistema de combate Xenoblade 2 y agregaron mecánicas nuevas, produce un misterio al inicio que es lo que motiva a no parar de jugar, la historia se siente mucho mas seria que el 1 y 2, incluso las ost son mas serias y transmiten mucho más que en los juegos anteriores, una verdadera obra maestra que merece el GOTY… Expand
  2. KyivanRus
    Aug 2, 2022
    9
    5 days in, rating with 40h+ of base game experience as a Xenoblade fan with 170h+ of the past 2 main titles
    Mainly 2 points here
    Playability: a ton of areas to explore, maps are huge Battle system: more close to xenoblade 2,but definitely did a well job at combining and improving with innovation with the battle system. Especially the chain attack, my favorite thing so far. Much more fun    5 days in, rating with 40h+ of base game experience as a Xenoblade fan with 170h+ of the past 2 main titles
    Mainly 2 points here
    Playability: a ton of areas to explore, maps are huge
    Battle system: more close to xenoblade 2,but definitely did a well job at combining and improving with innovation with the battle system.
    Especially the chain attack, my favorite thing so far. Much more fun than the chain attack in the last 2 main titles. And the music is on the same level with battle torna. chain attack theme is insanely good
    Still much room to improve but overall definitely an incredible game    … Expand
  3. Floralovecash
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First of all, let's talk about the disadvantages for those who haven't played the first two generations:
    1. Although the screen has improved compared to the second generation, the handheld mode is still blurry.
    2. The materials of some side quests do not have navigation like the first generation, but there will be quest signs when they are close.
    3. Simplified translation is slightly problematic (traditional Chinese can be used).
    Let's talk about some series features:
    1. The combat system is an automatic attack and cannot be manually attacked.
    2. The blow may not be that great (it's a jrpg after all).
    3. The proportion of the plot and the battle is the same, and the CG of the plot is relatively long (the series traditionally can be watched as a fan drama), which may not be very friendly to those who do not like to watch the plot.
    Let's talk about the good changes compared to the previous two generations:
    1. Teaching system: The teaching system this time is very detailed, with small knowledge and training mode, which is very friendly to novices.
    2. The navigation and guidance function is perfect, and you can choose to open it, which is very friendly to those who are easy to get lost.
    Let me talk about some of my own opinions (this is all subjective, everyone's feelings are different):
    1. The theme of this work is obviously heavier than the previous two works. I think the plot is pretty good (you should cry or you have to cry) There are also some new plots in the second week. However, this plot still depends on the person. You have to play it before you know it. Everyone's feelings are different. (Some people think that some plots are very strange, you can try empathy)
    2. I think the music in this work is also great. There are 140 pieces. I feel that each piece is in its right place. Maybe I think the three generations are better overall. But the first and second generation also have a lot of good music.
    For Xenophobia, Mono has also made a lot of changes, in the plot, in the game and so on. There will definitely be old players who will not like it, but I think, how will you know if you don't try it. And this is not the end.
    I still hope that those who are interested can try this game. After all, there are many things that you can only know if you like it if you try it yourself. Even if I think it's great, maybe you're not playing that well. But still have to try to know.    … Expand
  4. Grim77
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    No me he pasado los otros dos xenoblade pero esto de momento, tras 20 horas jugadas, me parece una maravilla. Junto a Elden Ring es lo mejor del año. Y con la cantidad de retrasos que está habiendo yo creo que debería ser GOTY uno de los dos.
  5. JohnDoeVin
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    Xenoblade 3 is a celebration of this decade-long series and boy what a way to finish! Monolith took the best aspects of prior games and incorporated them into what is hands down the most polished Xenoblade game yet. The story is an emotional rollercoaster and for the first time I was invested in all of the main cast. The world of Aionios is vast and it’s easy to simply get caught up in itXenoblade 3 is a celebration of this decade-long series and boy what a way to finish! Monolith took the best aspects of prior games and incorporated them into what is hands down the most polished Xenoblade game yet. The story is an emotional rollercoaster and for the first time I was invested in all of the main cast. The world of Aionios is vast and it’s easy to simply get caught up in it for hours exploring, collecting and completing quests. The Heroes were the perfect solution for replacing Blades and recruiting and learning their movesets is addicting! I would call the combat “masterful”. There’s enough complexity yet it doesn’t become convoluted and the game does an excellent job explaining the combat to you with there even being drills for you to practice if you ever want to revisit certain mechanics. Simply put: If you enjoy the Xenoblade series this is a must buy.… Expand
  6. barrdian
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    A magnificent story with an intriguing world awaits in this game. Jrpgs fans are in for a treat.
  7. Flomo
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    Unglaublich diese Jrpg es ist Perfekt ,Grandiose Musik,Charaktere, Grafik, und sdie Story ist Meisterhaft .Es hat eine Magie wie der erste Teil. Die Musik ist noch ein Stück besser .Meisterleistung
  8. Galbro
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    Hard start but after 2 hours i couldn‘t stop playing

    - stunning graphics (for switch)
    - typical but improved xenoblade fighting system

    it has anything we love the xenoblade series for and more!

    only whish to the monolith: make XBC X happen on any other console or pc. ;)
  9. Juddu
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    Having played this game for around 80 hours, this is the best Xenoblade game on the system, followed by the other 2, who were good games in their own right. However, Xenoblade 3 tops it with so much more refinement, story, gameplay, and world.

    Pros: - World is absolutely huge, and I mean huge, the first big region you encounter in this game can be its own open world game in its own    Having played this game for around 80 hours, this is the best Xenoblade game on the system, followed by the other 2, who were good games in their own right. However, Xenoblade 3 tops it with so much more refinement, story, gameplay, and world.

    Pros:

    - World is absolutely huge, and I mean huge, the first big region you encounter in this game can be its own open world game in its own right, for reference, combine all the regions in Pokemon Legends Arceus, and it still won't be half as big as this one singular region of multiple regions in this game!

    - Story is of a darker tone and is incredible writing, many people disliked the tone in some scenes of two, there is none of that in this game, but there are still many lighthearted moments where it still feels natural to the setting of the game and characters.

    - Main characters are great and all have their big part to play in the story, well developed.

    - Voice directing is much better, the whole English cast did a great job in the game, and for a JRPG, the English dub is one of the better dubs for this genre. Amiee Ffion Edwards (Mio) does a remarkable job.

    - Combat is the best in the series, easier to get into compared to 2, and there is a lot of customization and playstyles to suit your need, you will notice that you will end up playing with all the characters throughout the game instead of one due to the mechanics and class learning.

    - The horrid fetch quests are mostly now tied to a particular collectpedia card feature which is a nice QoL change

    Cons

    - Default sound settings need to be adjusted as the music can be too loud for when the characters talk which means you are forced to read the subtitles, this is a reoccurring trait with Xeno games.

    In- Early game it is quite easy to become over-leveled if you are out exploring and doing some quests, but this changes the later you get into the game.    … Expand
  10. JeffMD
    Aug 2, 2022
    9
    The game lays a lot of story out in the first couple of hours as well as unlocking a lot of things like all your arts in one go. This is great for vets but can be overwhelming for newcomers. There are hand holding tutorials for everything and while in the end you will need them to understand it all, it is just a little frustrating at times when you just want to get moving but you areThe game lays a lot of story out in the first couple of hours as well as unlocking a lot of things like all your arts in one go. This is great for vets but can be overwhelming for newcomers. There are hand holding tutorials for everything and while in the end you will need them to understand it all, it is just a little frustrating at times when you just want to get moving but you are forced to slog through menus to learn something new.

    Rest assured the game does its best not to fall in some of the pitfalls of xenoblade 2's systems (Not that I thought anything was wrong with it personally). Amazingly enough, at first shoving 6 diverse characters on you you would think you would fine at least one or more of them annoying or disappointing. After 7 hours I was able to find at least one thing to like about each and every one of them and can't wait for full backstories. The writing is really amazing, and it really needed to be because it can be particularly difficult to believe what these colonies do day in and day out for their 10 year life spans.

    Technically, we aren't seeing any BETTER visuals then anything we saw in xenoblade 2 per say, but rather the little things everywhere. Performance is pretty rock solid now, no sudden frame drops from busy areas. Load times are based on the complexity of the area so out in the world the load times are quite fast. I also have yet to see any of the texture load in bugs that plagues XB2 when you loaded into cities and cutscenes. I also think facial animations have been improved noticeably. On the audio front, I so far feel this is the series best sound track to date.

    If you are any kind of a fan of JRPGs, this is a must have just as Xenoblade 2 is.    … Expand
  11. woaimiyabi
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    After 40 hours, the game is close to customs clearance. There are some small problems, such as no atlas, but the game is excellent on the whole, and the system has evolved a lot. I personally like the story, but it is a little slow in the early stage。
  12. Chero123
    Aug 2, 2022
    4
    It's a disappointing game, its tempo is so bad, boring bridges fill the entire gameplay, I can't imagine the loss of the advantages of the previous one so completely
  13. pikminexplorer
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Phenomenal. The best combat in any RPG I've ever played and a soundtrack that tops even that.
  14. OldAndCynical
    Aug 1, 2022
    5
    Once again, a Nintendo exclusive gets piles of undeserved 10/10 reviews, most of them from people who have not even played the game. Ignore them.
    For the truth is, XB3 is in no way evolution for the franchise, or in any way a masterpiece.
    The game is still the same Wii era stuff; barren maps, blank, soulless NPCs, stock monsters that have no lives or animated routines, two dimensional    Once again, a Nintendo exclusive gets piles of undeserved 10/10 reviews, most of them from people who have not even played the game. Ignore them.
    For the truth is, XB3 is in no way evolution for the franchise, or in any way a masterpiece.
    The game is still the same Wii era stuff; barren maps, blank, soulless NPCs, stock monsters that have no lives or animated routines, two dimensional heroes, and piles of bland, dull quests that will interest you not at all.
    On PS4/X1/Switch era, many JRPG franchises have grown up and evolved into something more modern, and better. FF, Tales and Atelier, for example. In Xenoblade 3, there is no evolution. Its just barren, hastily made copy of the same old, developed purely for quick cash, and not for the love of the game, or the setting. As a result, it is just one of those mediocre, dated JRPGs that are best left alone.    … Expand
  15. FrozenSkullface
    Aug 1, 2022
    6
    Not as good as the first Xenoblade,gameplay part is definitely evolved,but the story,writing and performance are cringey as hell.
    They sure have a ambitious vision for the story，but execution is just disaster.
    I'm sorry for all the people who have to play the game with all these awkward cutscene.
  16. starlightdawn
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Great world, characters, story, and music. It takes the Xenoblade series up a notch. The combat is quite more complicated than previous Xenoblade games, but the tutorial is right there at the start to help the player understand new mechanics quite easily. My only complain would be the UI being less user-friendly compared to Xenoblade 2. I can't wait to see the next iteration :)
  17. Lifesaver
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Do yourself a favor and play this game. To be brief, it gets good pretty quickly and keeps the greatness throughout.
  18. Meeeeee
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    dear God they went hard on this one gg monolith thank you funny japanese man takahashi
  19. Malvolo
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    El xenoblade con la historia más madura, excelente banda sonora, el sistema combate más profundo, gracias monolith soft por pulirse cada día más.
  20. Starfree
    Aug 1, 2022
    9
    An hour in and it’s already better then XC2. 10 hours in you start wondering if this is the best game of all time. While this is still held back by the fact it’s an auto attack action rpg, combat has never been more involved. You could over-grind and just let the game play for you, but if you are at the proper level or even under-leveled you will need strategy you will need to build yourAn hour in and it’s already better then XC2. 10 hours in you start wondering if this is the best game of all time. While this is still held back by the fact it’s an auto attack action rpg, combat has never been more involved. You could over-grind and just let the game play for you, but if you are at the proper level or even under-leveled you will need strategy you will need to build your characters. But what makes this the best RPG of the year and contestor for best of all time is the story, it starts off nice and simple to introduce the world and the characters, honestly a little too slow for some of the characters. Once you get into the meat of the game, it gets to a point where I just bought the dlc to reward Monolithsoft for a job well done. If you have the time to play a long RPG this is a must buy. Even if you hate the combat, the story will more then make up for it.… Expand
  21. Fusionsamurai
    Jul 31, 2022
    9
    It is a very good game. I really disliked XC2, and XC3 completely fixed most of my issues with it. There aren't awful affinity charts for each character to min/max, field skills are integrated into the game by NPC.

    The music in this game is fantastic. The areas are beautiful, and the world is massive. The game is definitely held back by the switch's hardware. It has frame drops when a    It is a very good game. I really disliked XC2, and XC3 completely fixed most of my issues with it. There aren't awful affinity charts for each character to min/max, field skills are integrated into the game by NPC.

    The music in this game is fantastic. The areas are beautiful, and the world is massive. The game is definitely held back by the switch's hardware. It has frame drops when a lot is happening on screen, but it generally plays at it's consistent 30 FPS. Combat is very streamlined compared to earlier entries. The tutorials do a good job introducing new mechanics to the game. It introduces them slowly as to not overwhelm the players. The story is a tad dull compared to 1 and the last half of 2, but its fine. Do not take review bomber's opinions seriously. This game is worth it if love jrpgs with very fun battle mechanics, fun characters, and excellent world building.    … Expand
  22. Azurakumo
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Easily one of my favourite game experiences since BOTW. This game is gorgeous, music is phenomenal and the gameplay a mix of addicting adventure and constant wonder. You need to experience this game to understand a journey as top tier as this doesn’t come along very often. Masterpiece.
  23. evocatio
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    A vast improvement over XBC2, they got so much right that the previous entry didn't. Nothing will ever quite be the same as the original IMHO but this one is special in it's own right.
  24. ChrisMUk
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Absolutely amazing story stunning graphics and fun but simple battle mechanic,
  25. ginessl
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Una gran experiencia de juego, tras unas 30 horas puedo afirmar que el mundo es inmenso con muchas cosas secundarias que hacer.
  26. gcnexus
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Amazing game for my RPG collection, Meets all of my expectations, improved combat and exploration mechanics, nice setting and beautiful soundtrack, half way through the main story and no regrets. 10/10
  27. AdriXti
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Increíble juegazo digna de GOTY, si queréis descubrir por que, jugarlo. QUE BARBARIDAD!!
  28. slazapuss
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Best jrpg I have ever played and I’m considering if it’s my new all time favorite game. I loved everything about it and any negativity I can pick out is so minimal it’s not even worth mentioning. I Thank the developers so much for the amount of work and passion they put into it.
  29. eSKAone
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    ...................Beautifully made, high quality story....................
  30. Killagoose
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Amazing game. The first two were good in my opinion, but Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is on another level. Monolith Soft has pulled off an achievement getting this game to run on the Switch.!
  31. LenenSeta
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As someone who has finished the game…. AAAAAGGGGHHHHHUUUU THAT ENDING MAKES ME CRY LIKE IT WAS SO BITTER SWEET YET BEAUTIFUL. Noah and Mio kissing only to be split apart was definitely why i cried the most, i love these characters and only wish for the best for them. But this game is my GOTY and highly suggest you play it.… Expand
  32. CubGuyStL
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Love this game so much! It's seriously been a great story and combat is refined over the previous two
  33. Nintendist
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    this game is awesome, a masterpice. the gameplay is so good and the soundtrack is amazing
  34. YunusEdros
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolutely loving this game right now.

    The map is just insanely big and the voice actors are amazing. Combat gets so good as the game progresses.    … Expand
  35. billystrmiska
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    By far one of the best jrpgs on the switch. Monolith is continuing to build upon their initial installments of Xenoblade and only getting better in every way. From gameplay, to story, to just even the finest of details with the UI. Xenoblade 3 is a masterpiece.
  36. Ropcorp
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Great J-RPG, by far the best Xenoblade.
    Great story and characters.
    GOTY contender.
    Lots of hours to play, you defiantly get your $60 worth
  37. Michael8671
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    I can’t even begin to describe how much I’m enjoying this game. I’m 20 hours in and it’s still introducing new and fun mechanics. The story is top tier and the characters are personal. Each character is so different and the classes and ranks are something very cool to work towards. The world is stunning and is one of the best looking open world games on the Switch since Breath of the Wild.I can’t even begin to describe how much I’m enjoying this game. I’m 20 hours in and it’s still introducing new and fun mechanics. The story is top tier and the characters are personal. Each character is so different and the classes and ranks are something very cool to work towards. The world is stunning and is one of the best looking open world games on the Switch since Breath of the Wild. I seriously don’t know if you can explore the whole map ( it’s that big, and approximately 5 times the size of #2). It’s just a blast. Runs extremely well in both docked and handheld mode. I highly recommend it!… Expand
  38. Ruffsamurai8
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Some of you have absolutely no integrity. Giving this masterpiece a 0 when you’ve admit you’ve never even played it. Should be ashamed of yourself. Made an account to try and counter act some of the dishonesty and leave a real review. They don’t make games like this anymore. The DEPTH is insane. 150 hour single player experience, with meaningful side content, and amazing characters andSome of you have absolutely no integrity. Giving this masterpiece a 0 when you’ve admit you’ve never even played it. Should be ashamed of yourself. Made an account to try and counter act some of the dishonesty and leave a real review. They don’t make games like this anymore. The DEPTH is insane. 150 hour single player experience, with meaningful side content, and amazing characters and story. This game is absolutely phenomenal. A culmination of 30 years of expert JRPG game design. This is the game I wanted Final Fantasy 15 to be all those years ago. And it fixes all the problems I didn’t like about the previous 2 Xenoblade chronicle games. The story and setting is so mind blowing good. The writing and the characters is exceptional. The sound track and music, the world building. It’s some of the best in the industry. The way the open world and combat and multiple classes and cooking and party mechanics and exploration and story all come together, in this 150 hour epic. It has so much DEPTH. This game is a masterpiece on every level.… Expand
  39. stewicide
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game in the series by a **** LONG shot. If you are even semi interested pull the trigger and buy it.… Expand
  40. SuperRon
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Review made after 50 hours, probably around half of the main story.
    In a nutshell before you read:
    For you if: You love JRPG(FF/tales of/persona/DQ), you like exploration and long games, you want big single player game that can last you for a very long time, looking for an adventure, you like story driven game and be immersed, you like game that "can" challenge you with your own    Review made after 50 hours, probably around half of the main story.
    In a nutshell before you read:

    For you if: You love JRPG(FF/tales of/persona/DQ), you like exploration and long games, you want big single player game that can last you for a very long time, looking for an adventure, you like story driven game and be immersed, you like game that "can" challenge you with your own composition.

    NOT FOR YOU: you dislike JRPG, management of characters, hate long cutscene, don't like to wander off and play your own way, have no patience.

    Most likely the best JRPG on switch alongside DQ11.

    This game has everything you could want from a JRPG:

    -Great exploration that let you ignore the main story(after a certain point): massive environnement, while not too impressive at first the game just goes on and on, and the scale is very deceptive. The size of the map is 5 TIME bigger than XC2 which was already a quite beefy!

    -A deep a fine tuned battle system, that only get progressively unveiled as you progress since there is A LOT of layers!

    -The soundtrack is fantastic, so many battle theme, so much variation of theme, and little notes!

    -The story is intriguing and like most Xenoblade a lot of theme are very subtile and expect a lot of big sequence, cutscene, and philosophical showdown.

    While it's the third Entry, it's still very accessible to newcomer very much like the final fantasy franchise(but some moment are more impactful if you know the "lore")
    However this is JRPG through and through, if you are allergic to the genre just ignore the game honestly, but if you are a fan, this the BUFFET.

    The performance of the game is pushing the switch to the max, in portable mode the game looks great, sometime in battle it get a little low in resolution but if you played XC2 and are afraid of the pixel salad rest assured, a lot of optimization have been made.
    My favorite Xeno so far.    … Expand
  41. Burninator84
    Aug 1, 2022
    9
    I’m only about 11 hours in the game so far, so this isn’t a review score of the entire game. So far this game is amazing, the story is fantastic, the voice acting is very good. For being on the very underpowered Switch the visual quality is really good (Nintendo needs a kick in the behind to get a more powerful system). I do have some small gripes with the game, but as a whole Xenoblade 3I’m only about 11 hours in the game so far, so this isn’t a review score of the entire game. So far this game is amazing, the story is fantastic, the voice acting is very good. For being on the very underpowered Switch the visual quality is really good (Nintendo needs a kick in the behind to get a more powerful system). I do have some small gripes with the game, but as a whole Xenoblade 3 is extremely good and if you play it you can tell MonoliftSoft really cared about this game.… Expand
  42. Shigekii
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    This game is a masterpiece experience. The background story, plot, characters and combat gameplay are all excellent. Combining this with a complex skills mechanic and emotional development, make this one of the best switch games so far.
  43. Naruhodont
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Excellent conclusion to the xenoblade saga. The gameplay, especially the combat, feels polished and is complex, yet easy to comprehend. Monolithsoft expanded on game mechanics that have worked well before and that players enjoyed whilst also improving things that have been criticized previously (e.g. I thought the tutorials in xenoblade 2 were seriously lacking and the game didn't look tooExcellent conclusion to the xenoblade saga. The gameplay, especially the combat, feels polished and is complex, yet easy to comprehend. Monolithsoft expanded on game mechanics that have worked well before and that players enjoyed whilst also improving things that have been criticized previously (e.g. I thought the tutorials in xenoblade 2 were seriously lacking and the game didn't look too good in handheld mode). This title looks and plays brilliantly both in docked mode and handheld mode - I love that I'm able to play a game with such an expansive world and good graphics on the go. The story is engaging, the characters very likable and relatable from minute one and the soundtrack is excellent.… Expand
  44. Arturos
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    potentially one of the best in the series, the story is too good unfortunately it's hard to talk about xenoblade chronicles 3 without spoilers, it's a G.O.T.Y
  45. Fab68
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    An outstanding game! I'm out if words how incredibly good this game is. I'm playing the Xeno Frabchise since XC1 on Wii and was always a Fan of it. This Game conclused a brilliant Trilogy and i can't wait for the DLC! And don't Listen to 0 Scores, they're dumb as hell. A 0 from a User who WRITES that He didn't play the game like... wtf dude?!
  46. sethdean0
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    This is the best Xenoblade game to date. This game is in my top 5 favorite games of all time.
  47. JORC
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    O game evolui aspectos já existentes nos outros e traz uma narrariva mais madura, mais humana, menos anime. O sistema de personalização de classes é absurdamente divertido. O mundo é vivo e traz melhorias de vidas muito bem vindas. O design do mapa (apesar do setting menos interessante que os outros), é sublime. E a trilha sonora, como sempre, entrega tudo. Um dos melhores games do ano,O game evolui aspectos já existentes nos outros e traz uma narrariva mais madura, mais humana, menos anime. O sistema de personalização de classes é absurdamente divertido. O mundo é vivo e traz melhorias de vidas muito bem vindas. O design do mapa (apesar do setting menos interessante que os outros), é sublime. E a trilha sonora, como sempre, entrega tudo. Um dos melhores games do ano, espero que esteja no TGA.… Expand
  48. Opaiva
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Great story, Gameplay way verter than Theo 2 last games, i fall on love on its more i play ir! Must buy for game of jrpgs and Nintendo switch onera!
  49. Dcrich
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Absolute brilliance by monolith. The game has so many wonderful layers and should be recognized for not only its story and gameplay but groundbreaking character development.
  50. MARIOZGAMER
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    best xeno in series ever, best jrpg on NS ever! onece I received disk I kept on playing the game for 30 hours.
  51. GamingCrits
    Aug 1, 2022
    9
    Edit: Changed the rating from an 8 to a 9 after 15 more hours of playtime. My points made below are still valid, but as more mechanics and areas have become available, my fun with the game has increased and I adjusted the score accordingly.

    This rating has been issued after 20 hours - now 35 - of playtime and may change as I play more of the game. Anyone on this platform that gives    Edit: Changed the rating from an 8 to a 9 after 15 more hours of playtime. My points made below are still valid, but as more mechanics and areas have become available, my fun with the game has increased and I adjusted the score accordingly.

    This rating has been issued after 20 hours - now 35 - of playtime and may change as I play more of the game.

    Anyone on this platform that gives this game a 0/10 rating clearly has either no idea what an actually bad game is like, doesn't have th will or brain capacity to spend even a minute actually thinking of a fair score, or just doesn't care and wants to manipulate the User Rating by giving the lowest score possible. Opinions can differ of course, but a 0 for a game of this size and quality is nothing but ridiculous.

    I have noticed some weak points myself which is why it gets an 8 right now - now it's a 9 - , like the tutorials being incredibly handholdy and exploration being actively prohibited by the game during the early story relevant parts, but as soon as both of those finally let me off their leash, the game started feeling increasingly amazing. The music is fantastic and many aspects have been vastly improved from the second game in accordance with frequent criticism that that game received.

    I can't wait to see where the journey goes and can only encourage people not to pay attention to this stupid review bombing.    … Expand
  52. dharma
    Aug 1, 2022
    9
    Played a couple of hours of this brilliant game, and I have to quickly give my review to compensate for the 'trolls' that that are review bombing this game. Don't believe them. This is a return to form in my book for the franchise after the uneven second installment. Monolith Soft learned a thing or two with the re-release of the original Xenoblade and incorporate the best of it into thisPlayed a couple of hours of this brilliant game, and I have to quickly give my review to compensate for the 'trolls' that that are review bombing this game. Don't believe them. This is a return to form in my book for the franchise after the uneven second installment. Monolith Soft learned a thing or two with the re-release of the original Xenoblade and incorporate the best of it into this game. Still the best J-RPG series out there beside Final Fantasy and Persona.… Expand
  53. Garc79
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Is it massive entertaining RPG that doesn't disappoint? Indeed. It fulfills all expectations with excellent story, lot of dilemmas, well-written characters, vast world and plenty of activities and combat. Fans can be satisfied again and newcomers could give it a shot, finally.
  54. JFL1992
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    I would rate it a 9 but I have to off-set the reviewbombers in some way. Yes the graphical fidelity is not on par with a game on the PS5 but then again the graphics of a PS5 game are not on par with a PC game (rtx3080ti ftw). And yet it looks and sounds amazing. Very nice style and I just love the music. The story is very gripping so far and the game is actually quite challenging. Game ofI would rate it a 9 but I have to off-set the reviewbombers in some way. Yes the graphical fidelity is not on par with a game on the PS5 but then again the graphics of a PS5 game are not on par with a PC game (rtx3080ti ftw). And yet it looks and sounds amazing. Very nice style and I just love the music. The story is very gripping so far and the game is actually quite challenging. Game of the year for me. I prefer it over Elden Ring.… Expand
  55. linuxmanda
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Chupenme la tremenda pichula los que le ponen 0 , puro incel reculiao ksksk
  56. victorsigg
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    The game is outstanding. They have improved the battle mechanics to be the best of 1 and 2. The wold is interesting and fun to explore. The characters are fun and fresh and the story, so far, is outstanding. The game pushes the switches hardware. It's a masterpiece and deserves game of the year.
  57. FroZ3nObi
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Best Xenoblade so far. Mature Story, brilliant fight system and the the resolution/Performance in dock mode are still better than Part 2.
  58. MrEevee
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    One of the best games of the franchise, have managed to unify all the good things that had their previous games.
  59. marunijason
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Highly Recommended. Best Entry in the series. Everything are improved from past entry such as combat, exploration, and sidequest. Looking forward to next Xenoblade game.
  60. Kilian8
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Best JRPG i have ever played. Engaging fun story and combat. I definitly recommend everyone to try it out.
  61. kajidenki
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    This game fundamentally changed the way I think. The story is a sight to behold, the cutscenes are amazing, the music is spectacular. The gameplay is super fun and addicting, much more complex than the first game, but a lot more simplified than the second. It's a perfect, happy medium. The characters are astonishingly realistic. Fantastic game. I have zero complains.
  62. JamieHsia
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece. The game system is a concentration of all the good features of the previous Xenoblade series, with a thorough guide for beginners to get started. The story combines both reality and romance in a wonderful way, which is well-worth enjoying and thinking about.
  63. TheZTarget
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Incredible world! Beautiful characters and such fantastic music. If you, like me, have been playing the Xenoblade series for years since the first one came out, you're in for a pleasant surprise. This game mixes and improves everything that made the previous ones great. I won't take much of your time, so the bottom line is this: if you like JRPGs, this is one of the best out there rightIncredible world! Beautiful characters and such fantastic music. If you, like me, have been playing the Xenoblade series for years since the first one came out, you're in for a pleasant surprise. This game mixes and improves everything that made the previous ones great. I won't take much of your time, so the bottom line is this: if you like JRPGs, this is one of the best out there right now. Do yourself a favor, buy it and play. If by any chance you haven't been among the lucky ones to have played Xenoblade 1 and 2, go for those first. you will not regret… Expand
  64. Jonuffy
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Monolith Soft have done it again with another exemplary Xenoblade outing. Lets not forget they reinvented the JRPG for the western audience with Xenoblade 1 at a time when they were really dying out in popularity. They have listened to their audience, critics and quite possibly numbskull metacritic 0 raters (although I doubt it as the vast majority seem to have deep set psychologicalMonolith Soft have done it again with another exemplary Xenoblade outing. Lets not forget they reinvented the JRPG for the western audience with Xenoblade 1 at a time when they were really dying out in popularity. They have listened to their audience, critics and quite possibly numbskull metacritic 0 raters (although I doubt it as the vast majority seem to have deep set psychological issues). There are many QOL improvements and for newcomers to the series more approachable tutorials. They have also added a training drill system if you need to practice or refresh your understanding.
    They have combined battle systems from Xenoblade 1 and 2 which has resulted in a wonderful and thoroughly enjoyable hybrid.
    The characters and world are to their usual high standard and I personally love the voice acting although of course this is going to be subjective..
    I highly recommend for RPG/JRPG fans and you certainly get plenty of bang for your buck but I would advise doing your homework to the type of game this is especially regarding the battle system as it really makes up such a large part of the game-play. It requires some build tinkering but its not completely obsessive either. It's not for everyone as some have shown in their reviews on here already, crying about the price and experience but not knowing anything about the kind of game it is.
    Oh and that soundtrack. This must be soundtrack of the year or at the very least nominated!
    A very good starting point if your new to the series as the mechanics are explained well and the story is self contained without requiring knowledge from the previous two incarnations (although it would be a lie to say the Easter eggs from those don't enhance the experience). Already looking forward to Monolithsoft's next offering and don't forget its them that help Nintendo with the world building on the Zelda titles since Nintendo acquired them. Looks promising for BOTW 2's world I would suggest.    … Expand
  65. PaulE
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Truly wonderful. I'm forty hours in and still love it. As good as any other in the series.
  66. Choconugg
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Exploration and combat is very, very good. Story is interesting with the new characters
  67. Jc1214
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Game feels like a culmination of the series and i enjoyed every second of it
  68. meta_nor
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. On the hard difficulty level, it has the best boss combat balance in the series.
    We have not yet released all of the elements, although we will have a general overview of the entire combat system when we advance the story to Chapter 3. Still, around this point we will start to really get into the bosses battles.
    We need to prepare our accessories, arts and gems with great care.
    Once we understand the bosses habits, you will be able to defeat them someday by developing an effective strategy, even if you are repeatedly wiped out in the beginning.
    The hard mode is a great way to find the right balance between the two.
    There are few cases where you can somehow win or win by pushing hard.
    That is why the joy of defeating a boss is so great.

    I am grateful to have found this game that allows me to seriously tackle and enjoy the joy of the game：D

    And ......
    Excellent battle music!
    Field music that will bring back memories for anyone who's been through the series!
    I have nothing to say but praise!    … Expand
  69. OOsakiNana
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    The best jrpg I have played in the 21st century, with super plot expressiveness and beautiful and grand music, I feel extremely shocked by the plots in Chapters 5 and 6
  70. horacio357
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Such a beautiful game! Music is awesome, organic and flawless, visual design is great and stylish, gameplay don't let you getting bored, fighting system is very complex and interesting to understand. Many thanks to Nintendo and Monolith!
  71. eric1723
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    このゲームは本当に素晴らしい。
    世界観に引き込まれ、何時間プレイしていても飽きない。 bgmも素晴らしく、期待をはるかに上回った。
  72. ShoutaDE
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    Just 20 hours in and it feels like i have seen not a glimps of what the game offers, its so much (in a very positive sense)
    Graphicly its really good on the switch but not winning prices when compared to other games today like Horizion Forbidden west... *but* expacily the models of the characters are so good and fitting for the style, i dont see it as a negative.
    Musicly and from the    Just 20 hours in and it feels like i have seen not a glimps of what the game offers, its so much (in a very positive sense)
    Graphicly its really good on the switch but not winning prices when compared to other games today like Horizion Forbidden west... *but* expacily the models of the characters are so good and fitting for the style, i dont see it as a negative.
    Musicly and from the gameplay i dont really need to say anything, the xenoblade series was awesome at that the last 3 games and its no excaption here, its even better to say!
    From the story as i said i am not to deep in, but from this point its very entertaining and i cant wait to see where things go ^^
    Maybe a 9/10 as of now where i am in the game, but potential for a 10/10 and as we live in a world of extrems (looking at those 0/10 scores) i give it a full 10!    … Expand
  73. Darkpit64
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    A magnificent sequel in every aspect. There is not a single major complaint I can make. Easily a must play for switch owners and JRPG enjoyers.
  74. cess093
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    Definitely one of the best games of Nintendo Switch. The gameplay, the story, the characters… everything is perfect!
  75. William8
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    Honestly I have tried to play Xenoblade 1 and 2 and neither and didn’t quite get into them. But this game immediately hooked me. I’m only a quarter of the way through so far so take this with a grain of salt but this might be already my favorite JRPG of the year and of the past few years. I’m someone who loved SMT V, Persona before that, etc and I find this story and setting soHonestly I have tried to play Xenoblade 1 and 2 and neither and didn’t quite get into them. But this game immediately hooked me. I’m only a quarter of the way through so far so take this with a grain of salt but this might be already my favorite JRPG of the year and of the past few years. I’m someone who loved SMT V, Persona before that, etc and I find this story and setting so enthralling. Maybe more then the previously mentioned games but we’ll see how it ends.… Expand
  76. J3123540656
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    Es un juego demasiado bueno con unas gráficas hermosas un sistema de combate tal vez tedioso pero que te acostumbras fácil y una historia espectacular que te mantiene al borde de la silla, definitivamente el jrpg del año
  77. Ploso
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Masterpiece! Monolith Soft creates such a wonderful world, great job! The story behind every character is so fascinating! Guidance in the game is so convenient, and I love exploring the whole world in Xenoblade with its amazing music!… Expand
  78. Kvd
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    Game is 9/10. The story, the content, the music, game length everything is solid.
    The only think i don't like is that you can clearly see the graphic limitation on hardware like switch. But i dont think the team can be blamed on that so kudo +1 for making it work. Other than that the random dialogs during/after each battle get old very soon. Don't listen to stupid 0/10 review, i doubt they    Game is 9/10. The story, the content, the music, game length everything is solid.
    The only think i don't like is that you can clearly see the graphic limitation on hardware like switch. But i dont think the team can be blamed on that so kudo +1 for making it work. Other than that the random dialogs during/after each battle get old very soon. Don't listen to stupid 0/10 review, i doubt they have even played the game. They have nothing better to do than doing review boom.    … Expand
  79. reflez
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    Genuinely one of the best games on the switch. The characters are my favorite in the series so far. The world is beautiful and big with a lot of side content to do in it. Even on normal difficulty, I’m getting a good challenge. The first 10-15 hours feel like a tutorial, but if you stick with it, you’ll be rewarded with one of the best combat systems in all of JRPGs. And the story isGenuinely one of the best games on the switch. The characters are my favorite in the series so far. The world is beautiful and big with a lot of side content to do in it. Even on normal difficulty, I’m getting a good challenge. The first 10-15 hours feel like a tutorial, but if you stick with it, you’ll be rewarded with one of the best combat systems in all of JRPGs. And the story is something you just have to see for yourself. It starts slow but gets crazy and emotional. I feel like I’m reaching the end but I wouldn’t be surprised if things get even crazier like past xenoblade games.

    If you’re a JRPG fan, you’ll love it. Don’t listen to the 0/10 reviews, they’re just mad this is a GOTY contender and they want to defend their game’s position in the running. Kinda pathetic but metacritic isn’t able to see if they actually played or even bought the game.    … Expand
  80. icyboi
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    Amazing combat with interesting story. Cant believe such a feature complete game like this is also getting a ton of dlc.
  81. Ray001011
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    Monolithsoft’s magnum opus.

    +Amazing music
    +Graphics have been massively improved over 2
    +Around 25 hours in and the story is engaging in ways previous entries have not been
    +Improved battle mechanics are nice

    All in all an amazing game so far. Glad Monolithsoft is still making actual JPRGs instead of mediocre character-action-lite games.
  82. Hyph
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    This is the best entry in the series and one of the top 5 games of all time for switch. It is SOOOO GOOD!!!! This game is freakin amazing
  83. esarbay
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    Amazing world, amazing story, characters, sidequests, the best combat system in a xenoblade game so far. Everything has been polished from the previous titles, bringing the best RPG experience on such a small device as the Nintendo Switch is. A true miracle that every fan from the genre should try.
  84. domka
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    Llevo 15 horas y tiene todo lo que hace grande a un xenoblade: Historia, personajes excelentes, apartado artístico hermoso, un mundo inmenso y una banda sonora espectacular. Mejora en todo a sus predecesores, haciendo que oas mecánicas de juego vengan acompañadas de tutoriales más llevaderos y con un ritmo pausado para no agobiar a gente nueva que se introduce en la franquicia. EstoyLlevo 15 horas y tiene todo lo que hace grande a un xenoblade: Historia, personajes excelentes, apartado artístico hermoso, un mundo inmenso y una banda sonora espectacular. Mejora en todo a sus predecesores, haciendo que oas mecánicas de juego vengan acompañadas de tutoriales más llevaderos y con un ritmo pausado para no agobiar a gente nueva que se introduce en la franquicia. Estoy seguro que vienen muchos plot twist como la saga nos tiene acostumbrados. No queiro que esta aventura finalice aún.… Expand
  85. Zeldiux
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    Must be one if the best jrpgs out there. Amazing story. Great combat. And amazing graphics for the hardware it runs on.
  86. imran_meerkat
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    Ive completed all the xenoblade chronicles including xc1 original on wii, xcx on wii u, xc2z xc torna and xc definite edition on switch.

    Of xc3, ive only played 7 hours so far but from what I've played so far, its amazing. Will update once I've completed it.
  87. AndGrirgo9
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    Un mundo increíble, con banda sonora extraordinaria e inolvidable, historia inolvidable, personajes bien escritos y un gameplay algo loco pero cuando aprendes es una pasada muy completamente fascinante.
  88. Rangerswamp
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    A Perfect Culmination of Xenoblade Chronicles 1 and 2

    A game that fans of the series will love.
  89. Jar63128
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    I've made it to Chapter 3 in this game, and I can tell you it is definitely worth your time. The music, action scenes, and game play are all very engaging.
  90. Rockdesu
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    Fell in love with xeno on the PSX and it continued to WIIU. Fav is still Xenoblade Chronicles X. You cannot go wrong with robots in rpgs. The way they made game work on the Wii was pure magic. Don't believe some of the nitpicking. All games have something to be nitpicky about. This game is beautiful, great sound, great game play and sorry mode
  91. masterchidra
    Jul 31, 2022
    7
    gracias a la con la traducción una basura, mas diverso?, censura?, veo solo hombres muy sexi y las mujeres nada....

    será ultimo juego que compro
  92. barrend
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    The game is an evolution is every single aspect from the previous titles. It offers advanced and polished combat and well implemented graphics which is a huge step from Xenoblade 2. Apart from these, the story is engaging, multilayered and well designed with very interesting and unique protagonists, antagonists and secondary characters.
  93. TTmallz
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    Another great Xenoblade Chronicles game! The story is great, the combat is fun, the length of the game is what I love about JRPGs, cutscenes are also another favorite of mine for JRPGs. All 3 Xenoblade chronicles games are just amazing in their own way and monolithsoft keeps on pumping out quality JRPGs.
  94. saleh5417
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    Great game and better than the last one. I wish they didn’t make the party players more than four.
  95. ButterworthBoy
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    Game is an absolute bop. Weirdos who review bomb games 100% of the time have baby penises. Keep crying while Monolith Soft keeps growing bigger and better with every release.
  96. SpYdEr_88
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    Un juego con un gusto exquisito, una trama tremenda y una ejecucion de juego excepcional! De lo mejor que he jugado en los ultimos tiempos. Grande Monolith! Grande Nintendo!
  97. TailsZgZ
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    It is an impressive game of great quality, with beautiful graphics and unique gameplay that has far exceeded previous installments.
  98. Antoniodva95
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    Just started the game and as a long time fan of the xeno series I immediately appreciated the direction of this game. Maybe, in the ling run, this game would not be technically flawless , some features would be frustrating, and pacing would be far from perfect but just from a few hours of gameplay and cutscenes( the scene where Keves' soldiers walk over Agnus' soldiers dead bodies isJust started the game and as a long time fan of the xeno series I immediately appreciated the direction of this game. Maybe, in the ling run, this game would not be technically flawless , some features would be frustrating, and pacing would be far from perfect but just from a few hours of gameplay and cutscenes( the scene where Keves' soldiers walk over Agnus' soldiers dead bodies is really evocative) you can really feel all the emotions the authours wanted to convey. I want to give a perfect score to this game because I cannot stand people coming here and rating this game zero without a real logical reason. If you do not like these types of games just do not play it even if I know people just want to boycott this game because they do not have anything better to do in life.
    I really hope monolith will continue to deliver games with the same quality of the xeno series and I hope our support will give them motivation to improve and deliver us better productions.    … Expand
  99. Aceotron
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    This game is Monolith Soft's masterpiece. Best story, amazing gameplay, beautiful visuals, the soundtrack is a masterpiece. Please play this game, words don't do it justice.
  100. Jmv0ex32
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    What amazing game and story line! I was addicted to the game within a hour! This series just keeps getting better and better as each game comes out and they improve the combat from the previous ones!
    It gets confusing at times but they have the tips area to help remind if get lost on how to do things! This game I would definitely recommend to anyone that loves jrpgs
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#3 Best Switch Game of 2022
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89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 122 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 116 out of 122
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 122
  3. Negative: 0 out of 122
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 25, 2024
    100
    Ultimately, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 represents the pinnacle of the series, both gameplay-wise and narratively. The characters are another highlight of the game. They are well-drawn, with only a small amount of formulaicness. [Issue#321]
  2. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Nov 9, 2022
    100
    I began XC3 knowing I'd enjoy it because of the fun I had with the previous games. What I didn't expect was for this to become one of my favorite JPRGs of all-time! With its engaging open world, engrossing combat system, loveable characters and gripping story, this game is a masterpiece of the genre! [Issue #62 – November/December 2022, p. 67]
  3. Easy Allies
    Oct 11, 2022
    90
    Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a clear improvement over its predecessors in almost every way. It streamlines so much and avoids past pitfalls, though there’s still work to be done in terms of balancing the difficulty. There’s a grounded story here with a solid cast of characters, and the basic plot is much easier to digest. The world design exceeds past efforts with ease, and the implementation of Hero Quests is a game changer. While the devs have done an admirable job making the battle system easier to grasp, it feels like the series has fully explored and exhausted these core combat mechanics, signaling it’s time for the next game to change things up. As a whole, it stands as a phenomenal RPG with a one-of-a-kind sense of exploration you can’t find anywhere else.
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