Xenoblade Chronicles 3

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1372 Ratings

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  1. AlvGabo
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    One of the best jrpg I ever played.

    The story is engaging from the beginning.

    The only downside for me is that there are a lot of tutorials but I understand that this is nesesary because there are a lot of systems and complexity here, also they explain things quickly and effectively.
  2. Tehemai
    Jul 30, 2022
    3
    Very boring generic main cast with unlikeable sensitive guy protagonist. Some of the side characters are alright but they're relegated to heroes which you cannot properly customize or control.

    As for the plot, it's so scripted and trope-y that it's almost satirical. There's no spoilers you could ever read that the game won't spoil you themselves because of how poorly written the    Very boring generic main cast with unlikeable sensitive guy protagonist. Some of the side characters are alright but they're relegated to heroes which you cannot properly customize or control.

    As for the plot, it's so scripted and trope-y that it's almost satirical. There's no spoilers you could ever read that the game won't spoil you themselves because of how poorly written the foreshadowing is. And of course the whole thing is toned down for modern sensibilities to the point where they have nothing interesting or unique to say. Did you guys know pointless fighting is bad? Yea, I thought so.

    Gameplay-wise, while there are some few QoL improvements to gameplay, it's completely invalidated by some of the worst ally AI of any game. The tutorial also just never seems to end. And the active party is quite frankly just too large.

    TLDR: If you're going to dump hours into grinding an rpg like this, there are quite literally hundreds of better jrpgs to do it in.    … Expand
  3. Boltsz
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    The game is really great.I really like the combat mechanics and the characters are amazing
  4. YamiKasai
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Amazing story, very good open-world and game quality for Switch, lots of features and developing combat that becomes quite fun to play and grind. Recommending it to everyone.
  5. aizee121591
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Great game!!!!! Amazing story and gameplay. Its what you expect from a Xenoblade game.
  6. Jpr199
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    This game is getting review bombed for reason. Sad this always happens. Just doing my part in balancing it out
  7. SPARKisnumber1
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Why is this game getting review bombed? It’s genuinely fantastic and one of the best games on the switch.
  8. ThisIsFine_
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    From what I've played, it's pretty darn good. The music is probably some of the best in the series, and the gameplay has improved quite a bit as far as combat's concerned. The voice acting and the animations have improved quite a bit too, especially after XC2. I'd probably rate this at an 8 or a 9, but for now, I'll give it a 10 to counter the review bombing.
  9. Andybody
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    A Fantastic game. 17 hours in now. Great gameplay and story. Recommend this game. Don't listen to the haters. They don't even own a switch
  10. Safhier
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    The best JRPG you can find on Nintendo Switch today

    The story took a more serious tone compared to the 2nd game which is not necessarily better but seem to be easier to be accepted by normies who about to dive to this game. The combat is definitely different than most JRPG you see, its a real time action but at the same time also an ATB like final fantasy, which makes the sadly still    The best JRPG you can find on Nintendo Switch today

    The story took a more serious tone compared to the 2nd game which is not necessarily better but seem to be easier to be accepted by normies who about to dive to this game.

    The combat is definitely different than most JRPG you see, its a real time action but at the same time also an ATB like final fantasy, which makes the sadly still presents frame drops barely matter, so for game this good to be on Nintendo Switch is already a miracle.

    If you don't like anime visual, you probably wont like this game because compared to Xenoblade 1, this one is heavily anime looking especiailly with Saito Masatsugu at the helm of the character design, but in the exact opposite, if you love anime visual, you will deeply in love with the game!

    and of course the music, which is obvious if you played the other 2 game, is really top notch JRPG quality, and this time its borrowing some le'motif from previous games' music into the new ones which gave veterans a sense of coming home!

    overall, this game is a treat, not only to the eyes, but for your soul.    … Expand
  11. seba2212
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ya llevo 15 horas y estoy viseado amo esta saga,, hasta el momento no ha defraudado… Expand
  12. NintendoBoy28
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Everything I wanted Xenoblade 2 to be. Beautiful game. amazing characters must play game on the switch
  13. Nintendo-Xream
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    What can I say but that it's one of the greatest games of all time! What more can I say but Monolithsoft outdoing themselves once again!
  14. Delsinx4
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    A deep and sentimental adventure full of great and thoughtful moments with a beautiful soundtrack, recommended for anyone who likes good, thoughtful and humanistic stories
  15. Jericho717
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    A great follow-up to xc1 and xc2. The story is great, the new combat mixing the mechanics of one and two is cool as well as the new fusion system. The new characters are all likable and have good chemistry. The world is full of monsters and wild life. Easily a goty contender
  16. Lovefordagames
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    I havent actually played the game yet. I just gave it a 10 because of all the damage control, review bombing and nintendo haters on the user score. I dont care if its morally correct, i dont care if i havent played it. Because most people that gave it bad reviews most likely havent played it yet and are just jealous they cant play this on a ps5/xbox series. Sadly, we nintendo fans areI havent actually played the game yet. I just gave it a 10 because of all the damage control, review bombing and nintendo haters on the user score. I dont care if its morally correct, i dont care if i havent played it. Because most people that gave it bad reviews most likely havent played it yet and are just jealous they cant play this on a ps5/xbox series. Sadly, we nintendo fans are already used to that since most people on this web are heavily biased against Nintendo and Microsoft. Another big example of review bombing is what happened initially with Zelda botw and Metroid dread. To show some examples of what I’m talking about, on the quote-unquote “most helpful” category. There are people that just complain about the graphics and say that the characters are “too anime” I bet those people just saw the character designs and artstyle and inmediately thought it was just a dating simulator with stereotypical anime characters… Expand
  17. crimbythecat
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Very fun game , characters are great too. I’m happy I gave this one a try!!
  18. Scrump12
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Great game . Not sure why people are coming on here to give it negative reviews. Enjoyed the first 20 hours thoroughly
  19. Monoblade
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Definitely one of the best games ever made,amazing story don't listen to the 0/10 obviously trolls
  20. JacaboBlanco
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Rating this a 10. Can't believe the negative reviews. Many haven't even played it... very odd behavior by these weirdos. The other complajn of graphics. Sorry it's a switch game guys...

    The systems are amazing. The story is amazing. It's just near perfect to me
  21. Bob84
    Jul 30, 2022
    9
    Gonna give this a 9 from wat I've seen from the first 10 hours, extremely well put together considering the hardware that it's running on, coming from elden ring on ps5 to this was a bit of a shock but it's held up quite well even on a switch lite! Ignore the 0 out of 10s obvs not own a switch
  22. FoxReno
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Awesome!!! The game is so beautiful! And the story is great! As always Nintendo doing the best games of the industry!!! The combat system, the music and the portability are wonderful!!!!!
  23. maxen88
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    10/10 Story
    10/10 Combat System
    10/10 Music
    A mature-story-jrpg from Monolithsoft.
  24. VegaUau
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    this game is a masterpiece, there's not much more to say, story is the best and the saddest in the franchise. so yeah, play it
  25. Yesofcouse
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Exactly what I wanted
    Engaging combat, interesting Twists and character to character interactions

    Don't let the review bombing do you, this game is a banger
  26. LucasMoreiraSil
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Jogo excelente, verdadeira "Master Pieces", história 10, jogabilidade 10, direção de arte impecável e personagens cativantes, Nintendo por favor dê mais projetos na mão desse maravilhoso estúdio!
  27. QueenAegis
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    I love how people are review bombing this talking about the ending when it’s a 60+ Hour game and it’s been out less than that lol,
  28. Serenist
    Jul 30, 2022
    9
    Its just very good. I don’t know what the other reviews are talking about. They just hate.
  29. Chascoby7
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Truly a masterpiece. The narrative, characters, story, combat and graphics are perfect. One of the best jrpg ever.
  30. VivaSaselandia
    Jul 30, 2022
    8
    Una maravilla, una carta de amor, un gran espectáculo.
    Nintendo nos deleita con una gran aventura y un apartado grafico y visual espectacular. Mucho mejor que cualquier cosa que haya sacado la competencia.
  31. Finnshooter
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Incredible game with a deep and engaging combat system, an amazing story, fun characters, a well crafted world and so much more. Doesn’t deserve the hate.
  32. sonicpulsar
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    The absolute JRPG Masterpiece with a gigantic World, incredible music score and a cast of unforgettable fully voiced characters. 10/10
  33. OnlyOneHere
    Jul 30, 2022
    0
    This game is a steaming pile of garbage. The greedy developers are charging $60 for a mobile game. The graphics are a joke. The ground textures are pathetic, it literally looks like it was ported from a GameCube game. The story is terrible. The combat is boring and repetitive. When I pay $60, I expect a combat system with depth and detail. All the developers did in this game is put prettyThis game is a steaming pile of garbage. The greedy developers are charging $60 for a mobile game. The graphics are a joke. The ground textures are pathetic, it literally looks like it was ported from a GameCube game. The story is terrible. The combat is boring and repetitive. When I pay $60, I expect a combat system with depth and detail. All the developers did in this game is put pretty lights during every move, to give players the illusion that the game is fun. None of that is fun for me. The physics are beyond horrible. The splash physics don't look as good as they do in the cutscenes. The animations are laughable.

    It says on the back of the game case to explore. What is there to explore in this game? It is the exact same trash as 90 percent of modern open world games. Just a boring and empty landscape full of grass, rocks, and vegetation. Why would I want to explore that? Why can't I explore the village that is in the intro cutscene instead? Developers these days are so cheap and lazy, they can't even be bothered to make enough villages or man-made environments, because it's easier to copy and paste grass everywhere. Speaking of grass, it doesn't even react to the player's movement. The characters are so annoying. They keep repeating the same lines over and over again when attacking enemies. Boss battles are lazily designed and so are the side quests.

    There is no multiplayer. So once you beat the story, there is literally not a reason to play this game again. Charging $60 for a game with no replay value is a cash grab. For goodness sake, why are video game developers so obsessed with the word Chronicles? Enough already. I don't recommend this game at all, unless you want to support laziness.    … Expand
  34. Xman6574
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Fantastic battle system, amazing world, and characters. The designs took me a while to appreciate, but they grew on me.
  35. Darkligh
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Questo gioco è fantastico e il miglior gioco della serie xenoblade e sicuramente il miglior jrpg dell'anno
  36. YamiYugi1337
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    That's what a sequel should be.
    Better combat machanics.
    Deep story.
    And remarkable characters.
    I love the first 3 games, but Xenoblade 3 is taking to another level.
  37. king_maximus
    Jul 30, 2022
    0
    story was decent until the ending, which was a big middle finger to the player, effectively rendering everything that transpired moot
  38. lucidgate
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    A great game in the Xenoblade saga. Lots of references and callbacks to the other games. I definitely recommend playing 1 and 2 before this one.
  39. ronfar86
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Gostei bastante do jogo, apesar de não ter nem chegado na metade ainda, porem na parte da mecânica de jogo tá muito bom, nada mais ou menos, apenas o esperado mesmo que já é o suficiente para mim
  40. GreySolidus
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    The game is a HUGE improvement in every sense imaginable! Amazing cutscenes, refined and expanded battle system and clear resolution on TV and docked mode. Don’t be fooled by the shills trying to review bomb it for some reason. Great game and a total must buy if you love this series or like JRPGs in general.
  41. BaconIsLove
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Best of the mainline series by far (never finished X). Impressive on a technical level for a Switch game, and the artistic direction is also on point. The story starts off a fair bit darker than 1 and 2, but I would definitely consider it the best of the trilogy as well. Combat still has a gazillion mechanics, but they seem to be more coherently put together than the previous games. ThereBest of the mainline series by far (never finished X). Impressive on a technical level for a Switch game, and the artistic direction is also on point. The story starts off a fair bit darker than 1 and 2, but I would definitely consider it the best of the trilogy as well. Combat still has a gazillion mechanics, but they seem to be more coherently put together than the previous games. There is quite a bit of MMO influence w/ positionals and cooldowns, but as an MMO fan, I consider this a good thing, and it’s not particular different from 2 in that regard.

    The English voice acting is an improvement over 2, which was hit or miss. The music / sound is above average for a JRPG, though not in the level of a title like FFXIV.

    Most importantly, it’s just fun and has an interesting story. My only gripe would be that it had the same tutorial flow as most JRPGs, where you basically follow along with an on-screen instruction manual. This is pretty standard for JRPGs, but this one aspect does seem a bit outdated. All in all, one of the best impulse purchases I’ve made in a long time.    … Expand
  42. Ajoo444
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Es de los mejore JRPGs que he jugado, realmente uno de los mejores juegos del catalago se switch de este año. Compra segura
  43. Hunk3studios
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Monolithsoft continues to only make masterpieces.

    This game is so unbelievably good.
  44. no_misfitz12
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Doesn't deserve to be review bombed. The game stands well, I prefer it over the second installment of the xenoblade chronicles. This seems like a game to be argued to be prefered over the first installment of xenoblade chronicles.
  45. 00-z3N
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Review/Reseña (English/Español)

    The last chapter of this wonderful JRPG trilogy (I would dare to say, the best of this millennium), could not close in a better way; really EVERYTHING does well. It is almost impossible to do a better job than what the Monolith guys have achieved with this game, which improves (and even makes it look outdated in several aspects) its predecessors, which    Review/Reseña (English/Español)

    The last chapter of this wonderful JRPG trilogy (I would dare to say, the best of this millennium), could not close in a better way; really EVERYTHING does well.

    It is almost impossible to do a better job than what the Monolith guys have achieved with this game, which improves (and even makes it look outdated in several aspects) its predecessors, which were already geniuses for the respective release times.

    A story that refocuses the tone of the franchise, but not only superficially, but in a deep and substantial way with the great mythology that ended up being established.

    Memorable cast of characters (the best of the trilogy), with many layers of depth, thanks to its great development and well-cared dialogue.

    One of the most complex and ambitious combat systems seen in any single-player video game in history.

    The world is incredibly vast, very well crafted, full of views, heights, forks; things to do, which not only help to make the content of the game more robust, but also help to improve the internal lore for the world in question.

    Memorable soundtrack; Yasunori Mitsuda never disappoints, with one of the best selections of melancholy-sad music ever seen in any video game, and with a lot of influence on the diegesis of the world, due to the theme of the flutes.

    Tons of improvements to the interfaces and menus, as well as help to make the game more accessible to practically everyone (which is quite ironic, since this, along with the XCX, are the most complex Xenoblades).

    In short, we are facing perhaps the game of the year 2022 in general terms, probably the best game of the entire Nintendo Switch console, and, roughly speaking, one of the best video games ever created.

    Many congratulations to Monolith Soft.

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    El último capítulo de esta maravillosa trilogía de JRPG (me atrevería a decir, la mejor de este milenio), no podía cerrar de mejor manera; realmente TODO lo hace bien.

    Es casi imposible hacer un mejor trabajo que el que los chicos de Monolith han alcanzado con este juego, el cual mejora (y hasta hace ver desfasados en varios aspectos) a sus predecesores, los cuales ya eran genialidades para los respectivos tiempos de salida.

    Un historia que re-enfoca el tono de la franquicia, pero no sólo de manera superficial, si no de forma profunda y sustancial para con la gran mitología que se terminó estableciendo.

    Cast memorable de personajes (el mejor de la trilogía), con bastantes capas de profundidad, gracias a su gran desarrollo y diálogos muy bien cuidados.

    Uno de los sistemas de combate más complejos y ambiciosos que se han visto en cualquier videojuego single-player en la historia.

    El mundo es increíblemente vasto, muy bien "crafteado", lleno de vistas, alturas, bifurcaciones; cosas por hacer, que no sólo ayudan a hacer que el contenido del juego sea más robusto, si no que ayudan a mejorar el lore interno para con el mundo en cuestión.

    Banda sonora memorable; Yasunori Mitsuda jamás decepciona, con una de las mejores selecciones de música de carácter melancólico-triste jamás vistas en videojuego alguno, y con mucha influencia para con la diégesis del mundo, por el tema de las flautas.

    Toneladas de mejoras a las interfaces y menús, así como ayudas para hacer el juego más accesible a prácticamente todo el mundo (lo cual es bastante irónico, ya que este, junto al XCX, son los Xenoblade más complejos).

    En definitiva, estamos ante quizás el juego del año 2022 en líneas generales, probablemente mejor juego de toda la consola de Nintendo Switch, y, a groso, uno de los mejores videojuegos jamás creados.

    Muchas felicitaciones a Monolith Soft.    … Expand
  46. WEREWOLF07
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Best in the series by far, as it should! Masterpiece, they keep introducing new mechanics way past the opening chapters, this could be complicated but everything is explained and the slow approach makes it feel like im learning and even evolving the characters. Many games i just put down, but this i cant put down.

    Handheld or docked, i like both. It runs very good in my opinion and is    Best in the series by far, as it should! Masterpiece, they keep introducing new mechanics way past the opening chapters, this could be complicated but everything is explained and the slow approach makes it feel like im learning and even evolving the characters. Many games i just put down, but this i cant put down.

    Handheld or docked, i like both. It runs very good in my opinion and is contrary to many jrpgs a full fletched game. I love it...    … Expand
  47. JDK-the-L0lic0n
    Jul 30, 2022
    5
    Pretty standard, mediocre I would say
    Despite the title wanting to be more like Xenoblade 1 for Wii, it fails in several aspects that make it inferior
    Personally I find the story recycled and lacking in imagination or interesting twists.

    However, it's a purchase that I don't regret, I would recommend others with a different criterion to try it, because I didn't love it.
  48. LoverofJuju
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Only criticism is that I have not found juju anywhere, atleast I haven't yet...
  49. HappyDonnie
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Best in the series by far, as it should! Masterpiece, they keep introducing new mechanics way past the opening chapters, this could be complicated but everything is explained and the slow approach makes it feel like im learning and even evolving the characters. Many games i just put down, but this i cant put down.

    Handheld or docked, i like both. It runs very good in my opinion and is    Best in the series by far, as it should! Masterpiece, they keep introducing new mechanics way past the opening chapters, this could be complicated but everything is explained and the slow approach makes it feel like im learning and even evolving the characters. Many games i just put down, but this i cant put down.

    Handheld or docked, i like both. It runs very good in my opinion and is contrary to many jrpgs a full fletched game. I love it.    … Expand
  50. Elena_E_Patata
    Jul 30, 2022
    0
    Di tutti e quattro gli Xenoblade, questo secondo me è anche peggio di 2 (e quel 2 era il mio meno preferito), ma mi spiego.
    Il sistema di combattimento è troppo sovraccarico e poco intuitivo per essere compreso, anche per gli standard di questo franchise. E se il nucleo giocabile è sbagliato, l'intero viaggio diventa noioso da suonare.
    Questo e senza contare le terribili prestazioni    Di tutti e quattro gli Xenoblade, questo secondo me è anche peggio di 2 (e quel 2 era il mio meno preferito), ma mi spiego.
    Il sistema di combattimento è troppo sovraccarico e poco intuitivo per essere compreso, anche per gli standard di questo franchise. E se il nucleo giocabile è sbagliato, l'intero viaggio diventa noioso da suonare.

    Questo e senza contare le terribili prestazioni che Switch presenta in aree congestionate e battaglie affollate di elementi. Ebbene, Monolith Soft non si è mai distinto per sapere come ottimizzare i giochi.    … Expand
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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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