Xenoblade Chronicles 3

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8.5

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  1. Mauronomas
    Sep 11, 2023
    8
    Lo que ha sido capaz de mover una simple Switch con este juego ha sido impresionante. Su mayor defecto es su predecesor, pero por una buena razón. Si no existiera Xenoblade 2 probablemente este XC3 tendría mejor nota, porque el anterior dejó la vara demasiado alta. Este juego peca de cierta linealidad y se desaprovecha lo gigante de su mundo. La mecánica se simplificó respecto a suLo que ha sido capaz de mover una simple Switch con este juego ha sido impresionante. Su mayor defecto es su predecesor, pero por una buena razón. Si no existiera Xenoblade 2 probablemente este XC3 tendría mejor nota, porque el anterior dejó la vara demasiado alta. Este juego peca de cierta linealidad y se desaprovecha lo gigante de su mundo. La mecánica se simplificó respecto a su antecesor lo que le hizo perder sustancia para jugadores más exigentes. Tiene demasiadas cinemáticas que hacen perder el ritmo. En todo lo demás es impecable.… Expand
  2. Minizekrom
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The third game in one of my favourite games definitely doesn't disappoint in its world, premise, combat, exploration and some of the heavy story moments. The world is very detained and vast and the side quests that fill it are very fun now compared to some of the other games. The story is very good with both the ending of chapter 5 and the ending of the game hit very hard with a really good romance built between the 2 main characters. However, it left some considerable holes which I would have liked to see get an explanation. Overall I would say I still enjoy the satisfaction of learning about XC2's lore more but every other element is better in XC3 making this game a solid 9.5/10 for me. (edit im now raising it up to a 10 because future redeemed gave me basically all i wanted to tie up the loose ends of this game, definitely a must play)… Expand
  3. Chippychee
    Aug 19, 2023
    9
    +Characters don't feel one-dimensional and there's lots of focus on the group and their personal struggles, wich is something that the previous games also had but not to the same extend and I'm glad to see more of it here.

    +Combat is advanced and complex and gives you seemingly infinite options to set-up your party. It's fun but din't go in this game thinking it's a full on action-JRPG    +Characters don't feel one-dimensional and there's lots of focus on the group and their personal struggles, wich is something that the previous games also had but not to the same extend and I'm glad to see more of it here.

    +Combat is advanced and complex and gives you seemingly infinite options to set-up your party. It's fun but din't go in this game thinking it's a full on action-JRPG cuz it's not. It's more of a tactical/strategy JRPG except it's not turned based.

    +Music is peak as usual.

    +The areas look dope and are fun to explore, tho don't go in this game thinking it's an open-world game like BOTW, cuz it's simply not that and not trying to be that.

    +The graphics are better than ever. Great artstyle with great graphics (For the Switch, at least)

    -The areas are very large (especially in the later chapters) but unlike in Xenoblade X, there's no sprint button wich this game could use for sure.

    -When you're fighting in a small area with lots of enemies at once the game becomes hard to follow visually. Now yes, there is an indicator showing your position relative to the enemy you're targeting but it's still a mess sometimes. I feel like they should give us the option to disable damage and healing numbers since, when you think about it, you don't really need them. Sure it's good to compare the damage output of your party members n' stuff but you can already see all the stats in the character menu so just give us the option to turn of all these damage/healing numbers so that my screen doesn't look so bloated in crowded fights.

    -The dialoge isn't bad but sometimes it feels like the characters point out pretty obvious things. Mainly early game.

    -This is not the dev's fault but sometimes I had frame rate drops in ceetain areas. This is just a Switch issue, not a Xenoblade issue.    … Expand
  4. EasyGamerBoi
    Aug 17, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Tetsuya Takahashi is a GENIUS. 3 Xenoblade games back to back that are *near* masterpieces?! Monolith Soft is one of the best companies around period (and yes this game has a 9 while the other 2 games have an 8 from me, but I still consider them all on equally amazing footing). This was easily my most anticipated game of 2022 alongside Horizon II and while Xenoblade 3 isn’t perfect, it’s so damn close I can’t help smiling whenever I think about it, unable to put it down for WEEKS.
    My LONG list of positives, music is incredible as always. Is that even a question? I have to listen to it in full still but The Weight of Life, Moebius battle themes and A Step Away, truly some of the BEST songs ever in any video game. The graphics are surprisingly beautiful as well, it pushes the weak Switch to its breaking point (resulting in a few hard crashes for me), but it looks genuinely amazing, I took DOZENS of screenshots every hour. The fused environments had me geeking out the whole time too. The combat is FANTASTIC. I had so much fun even in the most basic of battles. The class system is genuinely addictive & I loved to switch up my strategies every few hours (but after a certain later point I stopped because I found classes for everyone I loved to use), and chain attacks are finally fun to use! It took a little getting used to, but very soon I was doing MILLIONS of damage and basically shredded every boss after that point. Anything would be WAY better than the god awful chain system in Xeno 1. It’s been a long time since I had so much addictive fun with a game, especially such a MASSIVE experience like Xenoblade 3. The cutscene direction & choreography are in a master class of their own. Everything in this game is designed to make you FEEL & I love some severe emotional damage in my games! I cried multiple times throughout almost every chapter, while jumping out of my seat with pure concentrated HYPE during other moments. For the record it’s physically very hard for me to cry, so THAT is an achievement! If you think that’s emotionally damaging, the ending had me in absolute SHAMBLES. I sobbed my eyes out for over an hour, until my eyes burned & my shirt was soaked. Happy & sad tears btw! One of the best ending setpieces in video game history!!!
    Negatives are few & far between. Minor stuff like some of the chapter lengths were a bit much, there’s only 7 but I think some of them could’ve been broken up into separate chapters like in previous games. Like I mentioned, the game did stutter a little then crash after from time to time. I saved a lot, but once I lost 30 minutes of decent progress which was annoying. Also in one of the later chapters, you’re stuck at a location for an extended period of time doing boring tasks for an hour before being able to leave, right in the middle of the typical ramping up of the Xenoblade story which kinda stomped on the excellent pacing up until that point. It picked right back up after like none of the fetch quest crap didn’t just happen thankfully, but I was audibly groaning after a certain point of that quest, a dirty smudge on an otherwise heart wrenching & gripping chapter. SPOILERS! What I wanna dive into last is the story itself, what I was easily the most excited for.. I really love it trust me, but I think I had set my expectations WAY too high which is on me obviously. The story has some goddamn heartwarming, heartbreaking & awe inspiring moments, but a lot of them can be spaced far apart due to the chapter design. The main villains are also kind of.. ok? Compared to Egil & Zanza, Malos, Jin & Amalthus, the majority of them pale in comparison to those iconic characters. Moebius are all intriguing to watch, but I can’t help but scratch my head a little at some of the twists and turns surrounding them, especially at those 2 FAMILIAR Moebius, if ykyk. They just kinda fell flat for me. I understand everything about them now, but the way it was presented in the story came across as convoluted at times, at least to me. I really wish there were more connections to previous games as well. What we did get was AMAZING I was just wishing there to be a lot more, although my Xeno 2 story expectations helped to prepare me for this game tbh, Xenoblade games are their OWN stories with references to previous games. Considering this was a culmination of the series & was advertised as such, I was just craving more. Still LOVED the story, but out of the 3 Chronicles games, I still prefer the 1st & 2nd’s stories. Might be a controversial take, but all of these games are so carefully & lovingly crafted, it’s truly become one of my Top 5 Favorite Franchies, and one of the best trilogies I’ve ever played right up there with Mass Effect. Thank you Takahashi & Monolith Soft.. One more thing.. REST IN PISS FIELD SKILLS!!    … Expand
  5. lesiuML
    Aug 16, 2023
    8
    Story in this game is amazing, one of the best that I've recently experienced. The characters and overall storytelling is very memorable, touching and thought-provoking. And my score is very uplifted by this aspect. Because to be honest after 30h or so... I was completely bored with always the same combat and exploration loop. At first it was brilliant and everything was fresh for me butStory in this game is amazing, one of the best that I've recently experienced. The characters and overall storytelling is very memorable, touching and thought-provoking. And my score is very uplifted by this aspect. Because to be honest after 30h or so... I was completely bored with always the same combat and exploration loop. At first it was brilliant and everything was fresh for me but after half of the game it become a real struggle to keep on going. But fortunately when I switched difficulty lvl to easy battles were lot faster and I really recommend easy from the start if you don't want to waste a lot of hours looking on the same combat system over and over again. I've tried previous xenoblade games but they never really convinced me to give them a chance for more then couple more hours. But this game is really special. I really think that everyone should give it a try even if you are not into j-rpg - like me - I'm sure you'll still have a lot of fun!… Expand
  6. Omletter
    Aug 12, 2023
    10
    Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is an excellent JRPG that is sure to please fans of the genre and newcomers alike. The game has an epic story, a beautiful world, engaging combat, and plenty of content to keep players engaged. If you are looking for a new JRPG to play, then Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a great choice.
  7. Borderlinez
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    I've been playing video games since the days of Final Fantasy 1, and I've seen a lot of them come and go. But Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is one of the best I've ever played. The story is gripping, the characters are memorable, and the world is absolutely stunning. I could spend hours just exploring the different areas and taking in the sights.
  8. Alicedcac
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    This is an JRPG masterpiece that everyone need to experience once in their life
  9. Combatking42
    Aug 5, 2023
    9
    I love this game so much!! But one thing I dont like are the controllers in which I am referring to the mechanics when you are fighting enemies. But the soundtrack is fire!!
  10. Devicra
    Aug 5, 2023
    8
    Se me esta haciendo largisimo el juego la verdad que la falta de personalidad de algunos personajes es evidente pero el contraste y la relacion con la historia medio explota mas al final del juego hace que te encariñes un poco con los personajes.
    La historia esta bien pero todo avanza muy lento.
    La musica de normal no me termina de convencer, aun que si en las batallas. Sistema de    Se me esta haciendo largisimo el juego la verdad que la falta de personalidad de algunos personajes es evidente pero el contraste y la relacion con la historia medio explota mas al final del juego hace que te encariñes un poco con los personajes.
    La historia esta bien pero todo avanza muy lento.
    La musica de normal no me termina de convencer, aun que si en las batallas.

    Sistema de clases no me gusta nada exepto las trasformaciones y los combos.
    SIstema de copiar las clases de los otros personajes es una absoluta basura ya que por tener lvl alto no pude desbloquear la mitad de las clases.
    La personalidad de algunos personajes es plana eh insispidad todo el tiempo como Sena Noah les parece bien todo no dudan en ayudar y hacer de recaderos.

    No me gusta juzgar un juego en base a los anteriores pero me gustaba mas el sistema de blades del segundo titulo, entiendo que innovar siempre es mejor y se nota que en algunas cosas han sido originales pero no se si es por el cambio de lo oriental a lo europeo que veo a los personajes muy serviciales y correctos en todo, aun no he jugado al DLC pero espero que mejore el juego.

    Le doy un 8 por la cantidad de horas que tiene de juego aun que mucha morralla de conversaciones contenido y misiones.

    SIN SPOILERS
    MALO: Final no explican lo que son los moebius ni quien es el malo, al malo se le podia haber sacado mas chicha un poco ñahh
    BUENO: Me has gustado el final un poco regulero pero a tenido 4 puntos qque me han gustado.    … Expand
  11. SPARARARK
    Aug 4, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Did it.
    After 140 hours i did it.
    I finished Xenoblade 3.

    I fell like a mess.
    The ending made me a sad emotional man.
    Not a single game has made me as emotional as this game.

    i still get tears when I hear the song (Where we belong)

    After 11 years i found my favorite game of all time.
    Thank you Monolith Soft.

    10/10 Perfection.    … Expand
  12. Mitthrawnuruodo
    Jul 29, 2023
    3
    The music may be the only redeeming thing of this entire game. An overcomplicated combat system that you can just ignore and let it auto-attack for the vast majority of your fights. When you do have to use it, you can largely just sit and smash all the buttons while doing something else on your phone so you can actually be entertained until the fight ends. It has an open world that feelsThe music may be the only redeeming thing of this entire game. An overcomplicated combat system that you can just ignore and let it auto-attack for the vast majority of your fights. When you do have to use it, you can largely just sit and smash all the buttons while doing something else on your phone so you can actually be entertained until the fight ends. It has an open world that feels copy and pasted repeatedly, and largely empty. All exploration gets you is hundreds of different items that are so numerous and so frequent none of it feels interesting or special. They seemed to have taken some bits from MMO style gameplay, but only the most boring bits. A story that can't seem to decide on it's pacing, with many of the characters being very bland stereotypes. You have so many cutscenes that they become a boring slog to even put up with and you groan every time you have to sit through one, or just start skipping them completely. The boss enemies are just terrible attempts at I think being funny mustache twisting evil and instead are just cringy and comical in a very bad way. Hours and hours of voice acting, yet in combat and overworld you'll hear the same half a dozen lines repeated over, and over, and over.

    Save yourself the time and money and play almost any other game in the series instead, or really any other JRPG instead.    … Expand
  13. Lil_Dierk
    Jul 29, 2023
    3
    What a heavily disappointing game. I started the xenoblade franchise in 2020 when xenoblade chronicles definitive edition was released on the switch, and I instantly fell in love. Xenoblade 2 was alright, but not nearly as bad as this game. At the time of release, I was not a legal adult, and had no source of reliable income, I saved for months to buy this game on release day with the dlc.What a heavily disappointing game. I started the xenoblade franchise in 2020 when xenoblade chronicles definitive edition was released on the switch, and I instantly fell in love. Xenoblade 2 was alright, but not nearly as bad as this game. At the time of release, I was not a legal adult, and had no source of reliable income, I saved for months to buy this game on release day with the dlc. You could only imagine my disappointment. Let's start on the story. I love the story. But actually playing through it, sucked. It was really hard to follow for some reason, and I found myself googling about the part that I was at. Now let’s begin on the gameplay. All the past battle mechanics we know and love are still here. However, the auto attacks were my biggest problem in this game and xenoblade 2. If auto attacking builds your team gauge, then why is it required for me to stand stationary when positioning is so crucial in xenoblade games? This was not a problem in xenoblade definitive edition, as you were able to auto attack while moving to position yourself better, which, as previously stated, is a crucial part of battle in these games. This auto attacking problem is auto attacking this game’s rating (Mediocre attempt at humor). Other than auto attacking, there were a few gameplay mechanics that are new, but poorly designed. One of which being the weapon class system. Every character in this game has a unique weapon that they use. While that is all well and good, you can also SWITCH any character’s weapon class to the weapon of another character. That makes any strategy of who to play, completely irrelevant since you can use any weapon as any character. It also has a level system for ALL the characters and for ALL the weapons. That adds more playtime to the game that just is not fun. This mechanic also makes the characters less diversified, as the weapon you see them use in the cutscenes has no meaning to the character anymore. Which perfectly segways this review into the characters. They are really not that bad, but the character designs are amazing, but way too detailed for the switch to handle, along with the environment. It feels as if this is meant to be played on a PS5. It runs horribly. Even the menu lags due to too much detail. Now we can talk about the dlc. The hype train for the dlc fell off because of how long the waves are taking to come out. I sadly can not recommend this game to xenoblade newcomers, or anyone for that matter. Just go buy Xenoblade definitive edition.… Expand
  14. DarkwingSchmuck
    Jul 28, 2023
    10
    Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is the best game in the Xenoblade franchise, and the best game bearing the "Xeno" brand since Xenogears. This near-masterpiece features the most original and compelling narrative in a Xeno title since Xenogears, with rich themes, a timeless cast of characters, and the strongest battle system yet in a Xenoblade game -- now with the addition of the tried-and-true andXenoblade Chronicles 3 is the best game in the Xenoblade franchise, and the best game bearing the "Xeno" brand since Xenogears. This near-masterpiece features the most original and compelling narrative in a Xeno title since Xenogears, with rich themes, a timeless cast of characters, and the strongest battle system yet in a Xenoblade game -- now with the addition of the tried-and-true and much beloved Job System. Xenoblade 3 also has a much darker tone and story than either of its predecessors, though it never gets too dour or full of itself *cough*Final Fantasy XVI*cough* -- as heavy as it can be at times, Xenoblade 3 always keeps its sense of fun.

    It is also by far the biggest and longest Xeno game, featuring a beautiful and fully realized world to explore, and countless side quests and side content to take part in. The game is so jam packed with content that you can easily hit triple-digit hours of play; though -- as one can imagine -- with so much content, not all of it is equally as compelling. Some side quests are very well developed and meaningful, while others feel more like useless filler.    … Expand
  15. Spouters
    Jul 18, 2023
    10
    A masterpiece.

    I finished the game and it was wonderful from start to finish. Touching moments. A beautiful soundtrack. Fluid gameplay. I prefer this style of controls and character advancement over Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (XC2). XC2 was ackward and clunky. XC3 was exquisite. People giving this a zero are just upset Mommy wont buy them a Switch. I’d also recommend the Ys series for    A masterpiece.

    I finished the game and it was wonderful from start to finish. Touching moments. A beautiful soundtrack. Fluid gameplay.

    I prefer this style of controls and character advancement over Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (XC2). XC2 was ackward and clunky. XC3 was exquisite.

    People giving this a zero are just upset Mommy wont buy them a Switch.

    I’d also recommend the Ys series for JRPG fans looking for solid games and unforgettable music. Ys 8 being the best.

    Overall XC3 is a masterpiece. Few games get this honor from me. Top production value.. and it shows!

    10 out of 10    … Expand
  16. thompmi
    Jul 16, 2023
    9
    Phenomenal. Some of the story beats here are among the strongest in the series, and the gameplay is once again the best yet. Only thing holding it back from a 10 is a lack of development to some story beats, and a pretty unpleasant final boss battle.
  17. mssixi
    Jul 13, 2023
    2
    El peor Xenoblade al que he jugado. Es tremendamente aburrido,lleno de tutoriales,conversaciones de los personajes insustanciales… No es nada desafiante ni en modo difícil. He jugado muchas horas con la esperanza de que fuera a mejorar en algún momento pero vamos….Cinemáticas eternas y tocar la flauta continuamente. No entiendo cómo tiene la nota que tiene.
  18. irai16
    Jul 11, 2023
    9
    Wow...I just finished this game and I'm still shook by the ending. I won't spoil anything, but it's an absolutely heartbreaking conclusion that perfectly encapsulates the overall themes of the story (i.e., the nature of loss, and the importance of letting go rather than clinging to the past as the story's villains do). As for the rest of the game, it serves as the true culmination of theWow...I just finished this game and I'm still shook by the ending. I won't spoil anything, but it's an absolutely heartbreaking conclusion that perfectly encapsulates the overall themes of the story (i.e., the nature of loss, and the importance of letting go rather than clinging to the past as the story's villains do). As for the rest of the game, it serves as the true culmination of the Xenoblade trilogy by combining the best elements of both. The combat is so fun, with great variety thanks to the class-switching system, and the open world is as always stunning and satisfying to explore. The characters are among the series's best as well, with all six protagonists becoming well developed by the end. My favorite was Taion, but even the stoic Noah becomes a fascinating, three-dimensional character.

    The main criticism I would give is that the game has a bit too many mechanics, and it became tedious to juggle classes, arts, gems, and Ouroboros upgrades. Additionally, while I think the ending was a good conclusion to the specific story of Xenoblade 3, it doesn't really serve as an ending to the Xenoblade trilogy that we were promised, and a few elements are left frustratingly unexplained (still have no idea WTF is up with Noah's sword). This last point doesn't bother me too much since I assume the Future Redeemed DLC will serve as a suitable ending, but just something to keep in mind! Overall, this is a definite recommend to any Xenoblade fan or RPG fan in general, and one of the Switch's best games.    … Expand
  19. TheXxchaKing
    Jul 7, 2023
    4
    + Soundtrack is nice, though it still pales in comparison to XC1, XC2 and even XCX
    + World and enemy design are exactly what you would expect from a Xenoblade title
    - Storytelling and dialogue is absolute drivel that makes no sense - Protagonists and villains alike are utterly unlikeable - Character class systems are too malleable, making every character play the same - Chain attack    + Soundtrack is nice, though it still pales in comparison to XC1, XC2 and even XCX
    + World and enemy design are exactly what you would expect from a Xenoblade title

    - Storytelling and dialogue is absolute drivel that makes no sense
    - Protagonists and villains alike are utterly unlikeable
    - Character class systems are too malleable, making every character play the same
    - Chain attack system breaks boss fights in an unforgiveable manner
    - Graphics and abysmal draw distance somehow look worse than XC2    … Expand
  20. cerb747
    Jul 6, 2023
    10
    The best in the franchise and that's saying alot considering how great the other 3 were. An absolute pice of Art.
  21. Phuz
    May 16, 2023
    0
    Nintendo are doing a great job in recent years of ruining legendary franchises. They turned Zelda in to a walking sim, mixed it with Minecraft and took away the great music and made a kiddies empty fetch quest walkathon.

    Then Fire Emblem, a masterpiece right through to 3 Houses, which really brought it to the future, had these great story path choices, beautiful design, adding stunning    Nintendo are doing a great job in recent years of ruining legendary franchises. They turned Zelda in to a walking sim, mixed it with Minecraft and took away the great music and made a kiddies empty fetch quest walkathon.

    Then Fire Emblem, a masterpiece right through to 3 Houses, which really brought it to the future, had these great story path choices, beautiful design, adding stunning music. Then Engage happened and ruined it all. I don't care how good the chess bit is when everything else was ruined. Nasty ear piercing, boring anime characters that I wanted to kill, not save and in a fooking illuminous game world.

    Then Xenoblade, guess what? Yes ruined. The 3rd of Nintendo's best franchises given the **** treatment on the latest gen.

    How did they manage to downgrade everything from the Wii and WiiU? All they had to do was combine the two and ditch Nopons. The gameworld, graphics, speed and fun of XC X on WiiU mixed with the Story and music of XC1 on Wii. Instead they literally destroyed everything. I am really at a point now where I don't believe the hardware of Switch is as good as WiiU. I don't think the Switch is capable of the WiiU game world in Xenoblade Chronicles X. On paper Switch maybe better but in the real world, I haven't seen the Switch come close to XC X on WiiU.

    I am also starting to believe that people are paid to add reviews. Some of the reviews are outright lies.

    Great characters. If you're 6 y/o possibly.
    Great story. Yeah, I'm just 30 hours in and the story has done practically nothing and the cuts enes are boring as it gets.

    Edit: Got to 40 hours and it was still bad and got hit with loads of filler just as the story was about to move. Went to CEX and traded this junk. Good riddance.

    I can't even be bothered listing every part of the game. It is bad in every way. Go play XCDE and XC X and comeback and tell me this isn't a downgrade in every possible way.

    It's childish with characters and dialogue. With the removal of the old combat bar (I know they did this in 2 but I haven't played it) combat can feel like a lot of waiting around. Characters constantly glitching out and humping scenery. High quality but very forgettable music. I've never spent so long on such a terrible game. Absolute waste of my life.

    I'm not sure how so many people can criticise SAO games and then praise this because the poor dialogue is very reminiscent of SAO. Hollow Realisation is actually a better game than this though.

    Avoid this crap. Reviews are clearly from primary schoolers. There is nothing for teenagers, or adults here.    … Expand
  22. Dumeta
    Jul 1, 2023
    10
    Xenoblade 3 is a really good title in one of my favorite jrpg series and a massiv rpg.

    Positiv in my opinion -great story, good writen party and character and antagonists -memorable moments -intressting Setting established -the World is fun to explore, good looking and spacious Areas with good variety -Combat is fun and with Classes a lot of customization -Lot of the Sidequests    Xenoblade 3 is a really good title in one of my favorite jrpg series and a massiv rpg.

    Positiv in my opinion
    -great story, good writen party and character and antagonists
    -memorable moments
    -intressting Setting established
    -the World is fun to explore, good looking and spacious Areas with good variety
    -Combat is fun and with Classes a lot of customization
    -Lot of the Sidequests have good quality with scenes and rewards and give you more context of the world
    -good Music
    -very good dlc with Future Connected
    -Choreography are strong with Action and Emotion.
    -many plottwists
    -good voiceacting in english (my prefered for this series) and japanese    … Expand
  23. AnimeConnoisseu
    Jul 1, 2023
    0
    Easily the worst Xeno game. Which says a lot because Xenosaga 2 exists. Awful main party, awful villains, and all colonies look identical. Also the localization is awful.
  24. drseven
    Jun 30, 2023
    9
    Rpg with an addictive combat system and a story that keeps you hooked on the screen for most of its development. The game is unbeatable until it reaches a certain point in the story, where it feels unnecessarily lengthened and the climax that had been worked on throughout the game deflates. The soundtrack is a delight and there is content for hours of fun. As a negative point, I don't likeRpg with an addictive combat system and a story that keeps you hooked on the screen for most of its development. The game is unbeatable until it reaches a certain point in the story, where it feels unnecessarily lengthened and the climax that had been worked on throughout the game deflates. The soundtrack is a delight and there is content for hours of fun. As a negative point, I don't like the decision to limit the obtaining of classes if you are above the level of the story, it seems to me a vague way to control the extra leveling and it hurts players who like to squeeze all the content out of as the story progresses.… Expand
  25. Fisherk1ng
    Jun 28, 2023
    6
    The gameplay feels stiff but mostly fun until you unlock all the combat features where the gameplay actually becomes smooth. Unfortunately, the game actively punishes you for preparing for tough fights by locking experience to classes when you are over 5 levels than the enemy you're fight. This means the game is also punishing you for doing quests, since doing all the quests as they comeThe gameplay feels stiff but mostly fun until you unlock all the combat features where the gameplay actually becomes smooth. Unfortunately, the game actively punishes you for preparing for tough fights by locking experience to classes when you are over 5 levels than the enemy you're fight. This means the game is also punishing you for doing quests, since doing all the quests as they come up makes you roughly 10 levels over the monsters you face while doing said quests.

    The story is mid at best and insulting at worst. It feels like it was written by three very distinct individuals. The first is an industry veteran who knows what they're doing. When they're writing, the story well written, concise, and you can really understand who each characters is.
    The second writer is a college grad who hasn't quite kicked the habit they teach you in school to write a 5 page essay where 4 paragraphs is more than enough. This writer breaks the show don't tell rule in the most infuriating way. They will show you, tell you, then make the characters have a conversation going in depth on what they just experience or learned and then have the characters act like this is all new information when it comes up again. Never before has my controller fallen asleep because a cutscene was going on too long. Never before have I skipped cutscenes on the first viewing because i already know everything that happens in the cutscene from the first 5 second while they insist it needs 30 more minutes of cutscene to really drive the point home.
    The Third Writer is a twitter blogger. They care more for creating artificial drama than keeping character consistency. Characters will spontaneously break character, act stupid, or act stubborn for the sake of adding extra drama or conflict when the story already has plenty of both to work off of.
    The discrepancy between these three writing styles is such a glaring issue to the point that im almost convinced the first writer had made the prefect story for this but it wasn't long enough for investors so they hired writers two and three to stretch the play time and consequently ruin the story. The game tries to mix the themes of the first two games to great effect until the second writer beats the point to death and the third writer retcons it at the last second.

    In conclusion, if you want to play it for the gameplay, go ahead and just try not to over-level. if you you want a compelling well written story, just play the last two because you're not going to find that with this one.    … Expand
  26. ZeldaIsBest
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    My game of the year. It's beautiful graphics, refined combat and mechanics, gripping cutscenes, and a deep story, make this an incredible final entry in the Xenoblade Chronicles trilogy.
  27. FFisTrash2
    Jun 28, 2023
    10
    Easily my favorite game so far. Relatable, good characters. Very nice battle system. Easy to understand game mechanics with the option of a) re-viewing tutorial or b) using the "training" option. The story is awesome. I'm absolutely invested. It made me cry a couple of times already..
  28. Spike-_
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    Absolutely amazing game that blew my expectations out of the water. The story had me griped the whole time and the detailed combat system was extremely fun to delve into. The characters are one of the things I loved the most about the game as they were fun and meshed with each other very well. The voice acting was also really great and bring life to a lot of scenes. I don’t think I wouldAbsolutely amazing game that blew my expectations out of the water. The story had me griped the whole time and the detailed combat system was extremely fun to delve into. The characters are one of the things I loved the most about the game as they were fun and meshed with each other very well. The voice acting was also really great and bring life to a lot of scenes. I don’t think I would have enjoyed the game so thoroughly if I hadn’t played xenoblade 1 and 2 before hand but it can still be enjoyed without playing them. Almost forgot to mention the music. That was honestly (as usual with xenoblade) one of the best parts. I also absolutely loved the ending. People who didn’t like it because it “goes against the message” or because it “didn’t make sense” I’m fairly certain were not paying attention when playing the game. It was a perfect end which was shown to be the characters aims from the start of the game. Overall this is my opinion that this is a great game, I didn’t get bored once even in the sections where there wasn’t any action. Truely a masterpiece.… Expand
  29. Flippoo
    Jun 11, 2023
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I played and finished both XB1 and XB2 and really enjoyed both. So I thought there was no way XB3 could fail. Unfortunately XB3 made several design and story decisions that did not captivate me.

    First was the military theme, just didn't enjoy that aspect of it. XB games are more fun and interesting when they have a more homey or medieval theme. Could just be me that feels that way, I don't know.

    I also didn't like the whiny lead character Noah. So weak. I mean I didn't like Rex that much either at first but at least he was tenacious so I had to give him respect for that - and eventually Rex won me over. Noah just wants to talk about emotions the whole time and I want to roll my eyes.

    Also the UI felt like a step backwards, the combat also wasn't better than XB2, the villains were stupid, and the environments seemed dark and ugly. Not an enjoyable universe to be in at all. Somehow they did the impossible and released a terrible XB game.    … Expand
  30. DJBobRokk
    Jun 8, 2023
    4
    Just One Word: BORING.. nothing more than boring.. silly story/dialogues, totally unrewarding gameplay and terrible graphic quality (on TV)
    let me go to play another Yakuza..
  31. Leoalwes
    Jun 7, 2023
    10
    Melhor JRPG do Nintendo Switch. Comabte recompensador, enredo cheio de reviravoltas, mundo magnifico e rico!
  32. Dimitri_Zeon
    May 31, 2023
    10
    It is great. One the best games of all time. Great characters, great story, incredible soundtrack.
  33. Xenobladekille
    May 25, 2023
    0
    Gráficos: malos Jugabilidad: malísima
    Combate repetitivo
    Historia aburrida y sin sentido Una estafa por lo que cobran y lo que dan. Es lo que hay j
  34. Sagittariuss
    May 16, 2023
    10
    近期最好玩的jrpg，配上广袤的地图，鬼斧神工的风景，激情澎湃的音乐，血肉丰满的人物。衔尾蛇变身和人物职业自由转职自由继承给了游戏玩法上非常高的自由度，本身技能设计也非常有值得挖掘的地方，虽然可惜最后都是套路华挑战boss了，不过游戏主线通关路上还是有非常多可以细细品味的战斗。可惜了剧情过于意识流不如，6位主角人物塑造虽然十分饱满，故事整体设计甚至远不如一二代近期最好玩的jrpg，配上广袤的地图，鬼斧神工的风景，激情澎湃的音乐，血肉丰满的人物。衔尾蛇变身和人物职业自由转职自由继承给了游戏玩法上非常高的自由度，本身技能设计也非常有值得挖掘的地方，虽然可惜最后都是套路华挑战boss了，不过游戏主线通关路上还是有非常多可以细细品味的战斗。可惜了剧情过于意识流不如，6位主角人物塑造虽然十分饱满，故事整体设计甚至远不如一二代
  35. Carlitoxic
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Junto con Xenoblade 2 los mejores rpgs que he jugado jamás. Una historia inolvidable, música increíble y horas y horas de aventura.
  36. Akujimax
    May 14, 2023
    10
    O jogo me supreendeu bastante, eu tinha jogado Jrpg há muito tempo e não sabia se iria gostar, mas foi uma grande surpresa, desde a jogabilidade aos gráficos, tudo muito bem feito, só uma pena não ter em PT-BR mas esse jogo não tem muitas traduções, então dá pra entender.
  37. d4v3z02
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Ties the series perfectly up with its overwhelmingly great soundtrack and complex combat system. It's world is as big as an MMORPG.

    The weakness of the game is the one switch plattform itself: the graphics.
  38. Emicrazyfdn
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Excelente juego, enserio que no esperaba que se convirtiera en uno de mis juegos favoritos para switch, lo tiene todo, el sistema de combate es una maravilla y refina lo que se vio en XC y XC2, ademas de la historia que es increibles y te saca varias impresiones y plotwist, los graficos estan bastante buenos para ser un juego de switch aunque abeces el juego pueda tener bajones de 25fpsExcelente juego, enserio que no esperaba que se convirtiera en uno de mis juegos favoritos para switch, lo tiene todo, el sistema de combate es una maravilla y refina lo que se vio en XC y XC2, ademas de la historia que es increibles y te saca varias impresiones y plotwist, los graficos estan bastante buenos para ser un juego de switch aunque abeces el juego pueda tener bajones de 25fps pero nada grave ya que es un jrpg… Expand
  39. ferolajr
    May 12, 2023
    9
    I never really liked the combat gameplay of the Xenoblade franchise, it's just not for me I guess. Does the characters and the story in Xenoblade Chronicles 3 make up for it? ABSOLUTELY YES! This is a great game.
  40. Tapion86
    May 11, 2023
    10
    A nivel jugable, visualmente y la banda sonora una delicia, todo de diez, una historia increíble que cierra de manera magnífica la trilogía, cualquier amante del jrpg debería probar esta saga
  41. TheGuyWhoHats
    May 9, 2023
    9
    One of the best games I played in 2023. Impactful story that I would stay up all night just to see what happened next. Fun gameplay which is not the most complex but it is still enjoyable. The characters were some of the best I've seen from the series only being topped by some in 2. The final boss is literally just the same guy from Persona 5.
  42. Patrick95
    May 8, 2023
    9
    Really good game. For me it has the best gameplay of the series by far, going back and replaying the old games will be hard after this masterpiece. The story is really good and intriguing, and now with the DLC it's much better (now that all the questions are answered). Characters are great too and the game has so much content I need more than 200h to fully complete it.
  43. Lxagamer3
    May 5, 2023
    10
    An incredible follow up to the series that takes the best elements of the first 2 games to create something truly magnificent. 10/10.
  44. Kalipsi
    May 5, 2023
    10
    I started my Xenoblade journey back in 2020 during lockdown. Since then I have been obsessed with this franchise! Xenoblade Chronicles 3 was perfection. Looking forward to seeing what Monolith Soft plan next
  45. lecaime
    May 4, 2023
    10
    Un jeu exceptionnelle qui vient conclure la saga. Surtout avec le DLC. Gameplay très poussé et DA de folie. Musique sublime, je suis fan !
  46. pattersonlevi5
    May 2, 2023
    10
    Funnily enough Xenoblade 3 was the game that introduced me to the series. I had heard so many good things about the other Xenoblade games in the past but had never decided to attempt the series until 3 came out. I enjoyed the story and the gameplay so much that it pushed me to play the other games in the series and I have completely fallen in love with these games. This game is by far theFunnily enough Xenoblade 3 was the game that introduced me to the series. I had heard so many good things about the other Xenoblade games in the past but had never decided to attempt the series until 3 came out. I enjoyed the story and the gameplay so much that it pushed me to play the other games in the series and I have completely fallen in love with these games. This game is by far the best in the series though and you can tell that Monolith did their best to refine everything the best they could for this entry. From majorly improved combat to the great skill tree to the amazing and emotional captivating story. This game managed to keep me entertained and on the edge of my seat for the full 95 hours it took me to complete the main story, the hero quests, and a large amount of the side quests. I'm looking forward to jumping into the DLC very soon. This masterpiece of a game truly changed my view on JRPGs as a whole and opened my eyes to what is now my favorite series of games. I highly recommend it to everyone!… Expand
  47. TheGodMouse
    May 1, 2023
    10
    Absolute masterpiece! I really enjoyed the tying together of the two prior games, in addition to the fantastic combat (with helpful tutorials this time!) made this one of my favorite games to date!
  48. MoonCricket
    Apr 30, 2023
    10
    my 2nd favorite game next to Xenoblade 2, but it has one of the saddest stories both in Ch 6 and the ending
  49. GRC095
    Apr 28, 2023
    10
    Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is an essential masterpiece for all fans of Japanese role-playing games. A worthy successor to its predecessors, this new installment immerses us in a rich, fascinating, and incredibly immersive universe. The world of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is of unprecedented richness, with breathtaking landscapes, impressive creatures, and varied environments that bring this vastXenoblade Chronicles 3 is an essential masterpiece for all fans of Japanese role-playing games. A worthy successor to its predecessors, this new installment immerses us in a rich, fascinating, and incredibly immersive universe. The world of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is of unprecedented richness, with breathtaking landscapes, impressive creatures, and varied environments that bring this vast expanse to life.

    The story is both intriguing and captivating. There are numerous twists and turns, and players will easily be swept up in the political stakes and conflicts that animate the world of Xenoblade Chronicles 3. The intelligently crafted plot will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end, thanks to its many mysteries and surprising revelations.

    Character development is another strong point of the game. The protagonists, with their diverse and complex personalities, evolve throughout the adventure, revealing unexpected facets of their character and past. The interactions between the characters are rich and nuanced, allowing players to become attached to each of them and emotionally invest in their journey.

    The lifespan of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is impressive. The main and secondary quests are numerous and varied, guaranteeing hundreds of hours of gameplay. Moreover, the richness of the world and the in-depth exploration of environments encourage taking the time to discover all the secrets hidden within this fantastic adventure.

    In summary, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is an epic and unforgettable experience that will delight all RPG fans. With its rich and fascinating world, captivating story, engaging character development, and substantial game length, this game is undoubtedly a must-play of this generation.    … Expand
  50. yoh457
    Apr 26, 2023
    3
    I was really disappointed with this one. It was like torture treatment playing through it mainly because it was just so boring. The combat is not very interactive or interesting and the story and cutscenes drag on and on and aren't even interesting. The open world felt bland and lifeless just going from point a to b fighting enemies with barely any variety. The characters were allI was really disappointed with this one. It was like torture treatment playing through it mainly because it was just so boring. The combat is not very interactive or interesting and the story and cutscenes drag on and on and aren't even interesting. The open world felt bland and lifeless just going from point a to b fighting enemies with barely any variety. The characters were all uninteresting. It took me a year after it came out of playing it barely off and on to finally finish it and I had to force myself to finish it. This was actually the first Xenoblade Chronicles game I played and it makes me shudder thinking about playing the others. Games like these that get good critic reviews anyway make me wonder if critics just like garbage.… Expand
  51. Sutchii
    Apr 24, 2023
    9
    This is the perfect blend of 1 and 2. They took everything that worked and refined it. The music , visual and combat are amazing. The story fell off a bit for me towards the end but, overall I loved this game
  52. DGC7
    Apr 23, 2023
    10
    Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is probably one of the best RPGs if not the best ive played, it has awsome music and a story like no game did like before, and to add on, the DLC for this game adds even more story gameplay with harder levels and even a while new chapter of story just like Xenoblade Chronicles Defenitive Edition with Future Connected. Im looking forward in playing it launching april 25th.
  53. FelipeX0054
    Apr 11, 2023
    9
    Xenoblade Chrorincles 3 es un videojuego bastante hermoso que aunque se sienta fácil y la historia es cliché, sin embargo siento que tiene un mensaje bastante bonito de tener una vida temporal pero bien vivida
  54. Jerem8
    Apr 11, 2023
    10
    Already transported by XC Definitive Edition (and 2), XC3 touched my heart. The story was so tragic and beautiful. The first game where I was cry...
  55. HunterSeeker
    Apr 6, 2023
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a game that has many good ideas but the execution of it is rather sloppy. First off, it's really cool that you get up to 7 characters on screen at once all participating in battle. However, the story wants to be a super complex story but has many plot holes and contrivances. For instance, the game basically says someone has 3 months to live, yet the party is okay meandering around doing things that aren't their main objective despite their time constraints. There's a moment where the main character summons a sword from his chest; yet never explained why this happens. Sometimes, the plot only moves forward because the writers force characters to make absolutely asinine decisions. For example, the party finds themselves in the heart of enemy territory and all agree that they have to get away as soon as possible. But no, the protagonist walks more into the territory rather than running; he does this for no reason and it's never explained. The game features completely one dimensional and overdramatic villains. It's a darn shame that the counsel of villains all have extremely similar personalities. There's even a scene where one of the characters tells the villain that they would join their side cuz of "friendship" even though the villain murdered all the character's friends. Let me tell you, if one of my friends murdered my other friends, I'd be pretty pissed about that. There's a part where one character switches bodies with another character. It's never explained why this can occur and how this is possible. It just happens because the writers needed a way to progress the plot and couldn't think of a logical way to do it somehow.

    The gameplay itself is really fun. If you love tab targeting MMO's, you'll like the gameplay of this game. Exploration feels smooth, but some of the maps have issues telling the players which items are on which floor. One of the biggest foibles of this class based game is that when a new class is unlocked, it's not unlocked for every character. This is huge oversight because other games in this genre will allow all characters to use a class once it's unlocked. Why this game went against that good game design is beyond me. Also, the game fails to explain that you can't unlock classes if you're fighting mobs that are 5+ levels lower than you. This is awful design to an otherwise well designed class system.

    Overall, there's nothing wrong with a straightforward story. If the writers wanted to make a complex story, they can do so without having so many plot contrivances and plot holes.    … Expand
  56. hinanawi
    Apr 2, 2023
    5
    This is my first time play the Xenoblade Series. The navigation is so good. I love 99% of the story. However, the ending made me uncomfortable and bad mood for all day. So, I would not give it high score unless the dlc story make Noah and Mia together.
  57. Amaru12
    Mar 30, 2023
    5
    The good: The soundtrack, the story, the characters, the interactions, the animations, the bosses, the wide and beautiful world, many combat options.
    The bad: I was very disappointed in the combat system, it's not entertaining, it's boring and tiring, it's not quite a turn-based tactical rpg, it's not a free-roam battle like Zelda BotW either, the combat is a strange hybrid, where your    The good: The soundtrack, the story, the characters, the interactions, the animations, the bosses, the wide and beautiful world, many combat options.
    The bad: I was very disappointed in the combat system, it's not entertaining, it's boring and tiring, it's not quite a turn-based tactical rpg, it's not a free-roam battle like Zelda BotW either, the combat is a strange hybrid, where your characters and enemies hit nothing and nothing, enemies do not react to your attacks and movements, "enemies are just punching bags" that take damage until they die, you can leave it on automatic do nothing and wait for the character to die enemy and that is boring, the strategy that exists is only to increase the damage inflicted but nothing else, it is very easy and simple, and if you increase the difficulty it only increases the life of the enemy, which is a punching bag. The music in combat is repetitive and stressful, however the music when you travel the world is beautiful.    … Expand
  58. NRoyalX
    Mar 26, 2023
    10
    By far one of the greatest experiences I have ever had when it comes to videogames! Combine an amazing soundtrack, stunning visuals (especially considering it's a Switch game), interesting gameplay and a story that nearly made me cry more than a few times and what you get is this game! This is what a good game has to be like, not only on the Switch, but on all consoles.
  59. Bnois
    Mar 16, 2023
    10
    Just finished the game. I was crying for straight 20 minutes even tho games don’t normally move me that much
    Xenoblade 3 connects both previous instalments in such a refined way. Simply amazing
  60. Alyte
    Mar 14, 2023
    10
    Pros:
    + Looks Gorgeous
    + Characters are Delightful + Combat is 10/10 + Challenge Mode used to kinda suck but then they added the roguelite gauntlet which is 100/10 like oh my god is it fun + Voice Acting is impressive across the board + Harry McEntire hit it out of the park with his performance 15/10 + Exploration is immersive and enjoyable, being able to skip travel to any Unique    Pros:
    + Looks Gorgeous
    + Characters are Delightful
    + Combat is 10/10
    + Challenge Mode used to kinda suck but then they added the roguelite gauntlet which is 100/10 like oh my god is it fun
    + Voice Acting is impressive across the board
    + Harry McEntire hit it out of the park with his performance 15/10
    + Exploration is immersive and enjoyable, being able to skip travel to any Unique Monster grave was a fantastic change for Quality of Life
    + Made me cry at least 3 separate times
    + DLC Wave 4 looks incredible (though it is not out yet)
    + Music is excellent, very impactful in cut scenes
    + Story up until about halfway through Chapter 6 is INCREDIBLE
    + Never had performance problems in over 100 hours of gameplay.
    Cons:
    - You never hear the night themes of 90% of the areas because when you skip travel the game auto sets the time to 8 AM, unless you hit extra buttons. Didn't hear half of the soundtrack until post-game.
    - The tutorials are suuuuuuper handhold-y. This isn't bad necessarily, it just bugged me as a person who had already played XC1 and XC2 and knew what I was doing. Understandable why they did it though, XC2's terrible tutorials ruined plenty of people's experiences with the game and they took that feedback slightly too hard. Wish there was a tutorial toggle for 2nd play-through.
    - Sometimes lighting on characters faces seems very harsh(?)
    - The last chapter or so of story was disappointing. The big bad at the end doesn't feel interesting or relatable in comparison to earlier antagonists.

    Overall still a 10/10
    Though there are a few things that aren't perfect about the game, they are minor. I'd recommend XC3 to anyone who enjoys complex characters, intricate combat, or a past with JRPGs.    … Expand
  61. Juac
    Mar 14, 2023
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My original rating for this game was 6/10, after 110 hours and the ending it is now 4.5/10. This game was made for teen to young adult audiences who don’t mind anime-esque tropes and clichés and to introduce philosophies to them. I am not that target audience and feel those that are deserve better than this.

    This game suffers a bar so low that it acts as an excuse as to why it’s not better than it should be. It walks on the corpses of the previous games, and by the end tramples on them. If you’re looking to play XenoC 3, welcome to the Endless Now.

    Gameplay 3/5

    TL;DR: The gameplay is held up by conveniences invented and improved in the last 3 XenoC games, but is spoiled by its thoughtless combat and a lack of interesting mechanics on the enemy’s side.

    -The good stuff from the previous Xenos are still here.
    -The Gem mechanic has been simplified since XenoC: 1 into tactical stat buffs. No more fumbling around menus, throwing out useless ones or fusing them then slotting them.
    -This game has an insane amount of tutorials for half the game.
    -I like the new colony mechanics. Raising ranks to get better shop items, and building (pointless) relationships is nice.
    -Traversal takes too long. This game could use XenoC X’s vehicles.
    -The discussion mechanic bogs down time with extra steps to do basic quests.
    -The bonus EXP is basically just “Get more EXP from the EXP you already get”.
    -The Interlinks are cool looking, but slow combat with long animations. They’re like summons in FF10 and 12, meat shields used to keep the party alive.
    -Chain Attacks are horrendously long. The animations are not fluid, they take forever, with latency between selection and animations.

    ~THE COMBAT of XenoC 3 is the worst part of gameplay. It comes down to basic level related questions.
    ”Are you 5 levels below a normal enemy?” You win.
    ”Are you the same level as this elite enemy?” You win.
    “Are you 5 levels above the boss?” You win.
    People make bosses with weird and interesting mechanics to breakup the above formula. The only two interesting boss fights in the game are against M (whose not that interesting, just watch your targeting) and the Final Boss.

    The problem with the combat is that it’s flashy, slow and superfluous. Interlinks and Chain Attacks bloat the time. All the subclasses are pointless because you’ll never need the admittedly great and varied ideas they had for the subclasses because no enemy is special enough to need different strategies. On top of that it incentivizes you to just drop the controller because of Auto-combat. “Above the level requirement? Good, turn on auto-combat, it’ll be over soon. Unless you want it over even slower, but guaranteed, with the overly long Chain Attacks.”

    Story 1.5/5

    TL;DR: The premise is simple, but interesting and starts well. Later the themes are found to be only skin deep and the characters and villains are shallow. The setting is glazed over and no one goes through character growth. The midsection is bloated.

    -Plot. Easily guessable, but fine…till the end.
    -Setting. Unutilized. The world is made of the titans of the first two games, who don’t come up as a plotpoint. The focus is on the “10 years to die” aspect and Moebius's immortality.
    -Themes. They’re brought up only on a surface level with one exception. The main themes: Reincarnation, living a short life to the fullest , living for the possibilities of the future rather than the Now, people live on in others who knew and cherished them.
    -Characters. The main characters are bland, save Eunie. The worst parts about them is they're innofensive and have no hobbies or dreams besides their goals. Earlier I mentioned this game has a safety net; that’s their 10 Year Lifespan. Because they can only live for 10 years they lack personhood/occupations. The narrative uses this as an answer to the character’s lacking elements. Yet they stretch subjects of convos impossibly long.
    -Character Growth. There is none. The main reason being that because the colony’s side stories are optional. If any character development happened at a colony that was too significant, they’d have to change too much later to compensate.

    The best characters are mainly the colony leaders: Ethel, Cammuravi, Monica, Asherah, and Triton. The rest are bland to bad (Ghondor). Only fleshed out villains are J and M

    ~THE ENDING. The End was so insultingly bad I thought it was a bad ending that I could earn a good version of. I could go on for hours, but in short it subverts its own message of giving people more choices. They rob each other of choice, denying the wish of people that want to be together, in hopes of finding a way to get back to each other. Also, when did Origin, a machine designed to hold people’s souls through an apocalypse (and somewhat manipulate ether) gain the power to force two universes apart?    … Expand
  62. UltimaLotus
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    Xenoblade Chronicles 3, l'ultima fatica di Tetsuya Takahashi e Monolith Soft, è semplicemente la perfezione. È il risultato e il connubio definitivo di tutto quello che abbiamo visto nella serie di Xenoblade Chronicles. Unisce ed equilibra elementi di gameplay e di narrazione dei capitoli precedenti, tra cui elementi che portati all'estremo potevano risultare poco opportuni in alcuneXenoblade Chronicles 3, l'ultima fatica di Tetsuya Takahashi e Monolith Soft, è semplicemente la perfezione. È il risultato e il connubio definitivo di tutto quello che abbiamo visto nella serie di Xenoblade Chronicles. Unisce ed equilibra elementi di gameplay e di narrazione dei capitoli precedenti, tra cui elementi che portati all'estremo potevano risultare poco opportuni in alcune occasioni, come l'eccessiva serietà del primo capitolo o la troppa leggerezza del secondo.

    La Storia di Xenoblade Chronicles 3 è qualcosa di fuori scala, introducendo e raccontandoti un argomento che ti accompagnerà per tutta l'avventura, dallo spessore e una profondità indescrivibile: il peso della vita. Gli Agnus e i Keves, popolani di Aionios che si distribuiscono in colonie combattenti, si scontrano da tempi immemori, rubandosi la vita a vicenda, perché è l'unico modo che conoscono per vivere, e l'unico modo in cui sono costretti a farlo: combattere per vivere e vivere per combattere. Noah e i suoi compagni dovranno viaggiare ed affrontare innumerevoli difficoltà per trovare la verità e le motivazioni che hanno reso Aionios, il loro mondo, così contorto e ingiusto. Con loro portano una speranza per il futuro, la speranza di creare un mondo migliore per loro e tutti gli abitanti di Aionios.

    Le mappe di Xenoblade Chronicles 3 sono sconfinate e meravigliose, con una profondità di campo impressionante, e panorami che tolgono il fiato. Ogni luogo è ben caratterizzato e reso meravigliosamente, nonostante i limiti tecnici di Nintendo Switch. Un encomio da fare è anche per la musica, composta principalmente dall'illustre Yasunori Mitsuda, e da altri grandi artisti, che hanno dato luce a centinaia di colonne sonore memorabili e dalla qualità indiscutibile.

    I Protagonisti di Xenoblade Chronicles 3 sono caratterizzati divinamente: Noah, Mio, Eunie, Taion, Lanz e Sena sono molto diversi tra di loro, ma impareranno a conoscersi, e imparerai tu a conoscere loro, nel corso del loro lunghissimo viaggio. Arriverai a considerarli dei cari amici, poiché che ogni loro azione, anche la più futile, ti farà conoscere una loro nuova sfaccettatura. Una chiacchera in un punto di riposo, come ognuno di loro si interfaccia alle varie quest secondarie o come reagiscono a particolari elementi del mondo che li circonda.

    Il Combat System di Xenoblade Chronicles 3 è stratificato, complesso e stimolante, che non è per tutti, ma che obiettivamente è veramente ben realizzato: i 6 protagonisti sono tutti in campo e combattono in tempo reale, controllabili uno alla volta. A compensare l'attacco "base" che è automatico, devono concatenare mosse speciali e abilità che si basano principalmente sulla posizione del singolo personaggio o dell'effetto di cui può beneficiare spesso tutta la squadra. Le classi sono principalmente 3: attaccante, difensore e guaritore. Le classi sono varie e intercambiabili, e sono solo una piccola parte delle feature del combat system, che presenta anche le forme Ouroboros, giganti robotici risultanti della fusione tra 2 dei 6 protagonisti.

    Le Quest di Xenoblade Chronicles 3 sono fondamentali per il World Building del gioco, sempre interessanti e ragionate. Si distinguono poi dalle quest normali le quest per Eroi, che si incentrano su specifici personaggi, principalmente Comandanti di Colonie, che finiranno per unirsi volentieri alla tua causa e, uno per volta alla tua squadra, come settimi membri aggiuntivi e non controllabili. Le Quest degli Eroi sono importanti e portano spesso alla scoperta di intere nuove colonie ed aree, rendendo la voglia di completismo stimolante e gratificante.

    Xenoblade Chronicles 3 è in parole povere, un gioco monumentale, un capolavoro, e lo sforzo definitivo di Monolith Soft, con tutta l'esperienza e i pregi ricavati dai precedenti capitoli della serie. Rientra senza riserve tra i migliori J-RPG della storia e merita un occasione, anche da chi non mastica il genere.    … Expand
  63. weskergamer
    Mar 10, 2023
    10
    Somehow Monolith Soft always has a way to surpass themselves. Even though i like xenoblade 2 a little more, just by a bit more, this game is without a doubt a masterpiece. The soundtrack is one of the best ones ever, and it's great that the music plays an important part of plot. The gameplay is really fun, it's even better than the first one's. And the story is amazing, it's the best andSomehow Monolith Soft always has a way to surpass themselves. Even though i like xenoblade 2 a little more, just by a bit more, this game is without a doubt a masterpiece. The soundtrack is one of the best ones ever, and it's great that the music plays an important part of plot. The gameplay is really fun, it's even better than the first one's. And the story is amazing, it's the best and more mature story in the franchise. I would say it's the second best game in the franchise, only behind XC2… Expand
  64. Megazx456
    Mar 7, 2023
    9
    Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a JRPG that is an excellent entry into the Xenoblade franchise and a fantastic standalone game. Developed by Monolith Soft and published by Nintendo for the Switch, it features an original story that is both captivating and surprising, with nods to other media, including Star Wars and anime such as Attack on Titan and Berserk.

    One of the standout features of    Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a JRPG that is an excellent entry into the Xenoblade franchise and a fantastic standalone game. Developed by Monolith Soft and published by Nintendo for the Switch, it features an original story that is both captivating and surprising, with nods to other media, including Star Wars and anime such as Attack on Titan and Berserk.

    One of the standout features of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is the quality of life improvements. The intuitive waypoint system allows players to navigate the expansive game world with ease, while the ability to change classes and adopt new fighting styles adds depth to the combat system. The core crystal system has also been reimagined, with optional characters now being enlisted through fully-voiced Hero Quests, adding an extra layer of storytelling to the game.

    The layered combat system in Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is also a highlight, with players able to combo, stagger, transform, and perform linked-special moves to tackle encounters in various ways. With 19 fully fleshed-out party members, the game offers plenty of options for players to customize their party and find their preferred playstyle.
    Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is an essential JRPG for fans of the genre and newcomers alike. It builds upon the already solid foundation of the Xenoblade franchise, with slight quality-of-life improvements and a captivating narrative that will keep players engaged from beginning to end. With its expansive game world, layered combat system, and fully voiced Hero Quests, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a game that should not be missed.    … Expand
  65. Audielame18
    Feb 28, 2023
    10
    Mi primer Xenoblade chronicles, en verdad me encantó, me hice mega adicto a este juego, luego de más de 60 horas quiero seguir jugando y explorando.
  66. Edele
    Feb 28, 2023
    10
    I'm very satisfied with the latest DLC3 and am now looking forward to DLC4. I'm hoping there will be more plot points associated with XB1 and Melia.
  67. Joxpe
    Feb 26, 2023
    3
    pues lo jugué más de 10 horas, ya no lo soporte más, los niveles se suben sin ningún chiste, subes exp por hacer nada, llego un momento que ya no me interesaba saber de la historia y solo le adelantaba y aun así subía experiencia sin hacer nada más. gráficamente no me gusto, El Xenoblade 1 me había encantado por eso empecé a jugar este, pero no lo aguante, y luego las miles depues lo jugué más de 10 horas, ya no lo soporte más, los niveles se suben sin ningún chiste, subes exp por hacer nada, llego un momento que ya no me interesaba saber de la historia y solo le adelantaba y aun así subía experiencia sin hacer nada más. gráficamente no me gusto, El Xenoblade 1 me había encantado por eso empecé a jugar este, pero no lo aguante, y luego las miles de configuraciones de personajes me abrumo. total este juego no es para mi.… Expand
  68. Dandel05
    Feb 23, 2023
    10
    Great masterpiece in nintendo. Great story, beautiful characters and efficient gameplay
  69. MemeMachine357
    Feb 19, 2023
    10
    If you enjoyed any of the other 3 xenoblades
    You will love this one.

    For new players. Combat can be difficult to understand and get used to but when you do it is very fun
  70. Ghost2Day
    Feb 16, 2023
    10
    I purchased the game knowing nothing and can easily say I have been happier with purchase such as this only once, with Breath of the Wild.
  71. Spacemerune28
    Feb 14, 2023
    10
    How they were able to achieve this on the Switch is pure magic. Really summed up the Xenoblade Chronicles trilogy nicely. Easily the best of the first 3 games.
  72. Guiltyghost
    Feb 12, 2023
    5
    - The story is not as good as Xenoblade Chronicles 1 and 2 personally (as a JRPG, the outline is fine, but the storytelling is terrible, especially too much content is included in the side stories and the pace is not well-balanced. i.e. slow at the beginning, fast at the end)
    - Many meaningless conversations and some characters are not well built
    - Music is ok, but most are forgettable    - The story is not as good as Xenoblade Chronicles 1 and 2 personally (as a JRPG, the outline is fine, but the storytelling is terrible, especially too much content is included in the side stories and the pace is not well-balanced. i.e. slow at the beginning, fast at the end)
    - Many meaningless conversations and some characters are not well built
    - Music is ok, but most are forgettable (e.g. XC1 have Engage the Enemy, XC2 have Counterattack, XC3? Unfortunately, Weight of Life is not well used in the story)
    + Well-designed map and navigation
    + Better image quality and motion capture compared to XC 1 and 2    … Expand
  73. iishiir
    Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Really good game. It's one of my favorites. The story is amazing and my favorite part of the game, but the game play is really fun too. I don't really know what else to say here. It's just really good
  74. Eliannnnnnnn
    Feb 4, 2023
    10
    Juegazo, absolutamente se nota que los personajes se lo han currado,el sistema de combate o incluso la música,si sacarán figuras de este juego seguro me las compro
  75. michy46
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    one of the best Rpg of all time , Monolith soft really make another masterpiece ,
    love the music , cast , open world and gameplay , game of the year 2022 for
    one the best nintendo switch rpg in history , 10/10
  76. karambia
    Jan 26, 2023
    0
    The story is lame and predictable, and the character's personalities and dialogue are cringes. There's no point in winning battles because you will lose in cutscene anyway. The map is big but empty, and the side quest is repetitive. The battle is not fun because the enemy's HP is too thick, like a sponge. It's not challenging, just boring. The battle mechanic is funny because the developerThe story is lame and predictable, and the character's personalities and dialogue are cringes. There's no point in winning battles because you will lose in cutscene anyway. The map is big but empty, and the side quest is repetitive. The battle is not fun because the enemy's HP is too thick, like a sponge. It's not challenging, just boring. The battle mechanic is funny because the developer is pulling the dragon ball move lmao.
    The game has this feature of saving time by wasting your time. Chain attack animation is unskippable, so you have to waste your time watching the same thing over and over again. The game also has this thing called fabricator, by producing items that you can collect inside the game in large quantities, but not big enough. It can only run it once at a time, so you have to run it dozens of times so you can get enough amount, wasting your time because the animation is also unskippable, great.    … Expand
  77. Dyron
    Jan 24, 2023
    10
    Confesso que depois do Xenoblade Chronicles 2, fiquei um pouco com medo do que seria o futuro da série, mas tive uma grata surpresa no 3. Que história incrível. Que personagens carismáticos. Que gameplay gostoso.

    Ele melhora praticamente tudo que teve nos anteriores. Está mais rápido e dinâmico. Agora é possível controlar todos os personagens de sua party (exceto os heróis    Confesso que depois do Xenoblade Chronicles 2, fiquei um pouco com medo do que seria o futuro da série, mas tive uma grata surpresa no 3. Que história incrível. Que personagens carismáticos. Que gameplay gostoso.

    Ele melhora praticamente tudo que teve nos anteriores. Está mais rápido e dinâmico. Agora é possível controlar todos os personagens de sua party (exceto os heróis "convidados"), e ainda pode alternar entre eles em tempo real durante as batalhas, coisa que não era possível até então na franquia.

    Até mesmo as side quests estão muito melhores. A maioria complementa a história principal em si, e nos faz conhecer melhor da lore do jogo, e as pessoas que habitam esse mundo. A grande maioria são até mesmo dubladas.

    O jogo em si tem uma pegada mais adulta. Os personagens parecem mais "reais", tanto em suas personalidades quanto em suas motivações. O ponto baixo do jogo, acredito que seriam os vilões, que na sua maioria não são dos mais inspirados. O boss final mesmo, foi uma das partes mais chatas do jogo em si pra mim, mas ainda são bons o suficiente pra não estragar a experiência incrível que o jogo nos proporciona.

    Sem dúvidas, se tornou o meu jogo preferido da franquia, tirando o pódio do Xenoblade Chronicles, que acreditei ser impossível de acontecer. Recomendo com toda certeza, principalmente para quem já era fã da franquia.

    E pra finalizar, deixo um breve comentário sobre os créditos do final. "Rex, seu danadinho!"    … Expand
  78. Wytemi
    Jan 24, 2023
    8
    The game feels great, side quests are memorable, and characters are lovable. The world is great to explore and fun to find new things. I love the music and the cutscenes. I love the gameplay, however they opted into keeping the stupid mechanic of not being able to attack while moving from XC2. I hate it and it really ruins gameplay for me. It's not as free and invigorating as XC1 or XCX. IThe game feels great, side quests are memorable, and characters are lovable. The world is great to explore and fun to find new things. I love the music and the cutscenes. I love the gameplay, however they opted into keeping the stupid mechanic of not being able to attack while moving from XC2. I hate it and it really ruins gameplay for me. It's not as free and invigorating as XC1 or XCX. I do appreciate how conservative the game is and doesn't shove kinky character designs at us. I loved the story until after chapter 6. (NOT A SPOILER) Chapter 7's ending was a huge disapointment and failed to build up the hype of the mystery surounding the war.… Expand
  79. WallCrouton
    Jan 19, 2023
    5
    What could've been a good game is riddled with excessive cutscenes, extremely repetitive combat/exploration dialogue, and just full of generic RPG junk. Walk here, watch a 45 minute cutscene, walk there, fight meaningless enemies, watch a 20 minute cutscene, do a really long tutorial, walk two feet to the objective marker, watch another cutscene. Combat feels meaningless because nothingWhat could've been a good game is riddled with excessive cutscenes, extremely repetitive combat/exploration dialogue, and just full of generic RPG junk. Walk here, watch a 45 minute cutscene, walk there, fight meaningless enemies, watch a 20 minute cutscene, do a really long tutorial, walk two feet to the objective marker, watch another cutscene. Combat feels meaningless because nothing has any impact besides combos that just make your enemy stop attacking for a while. Exploring is pointless because nothing you pick up is unique and the environments contain no significance. Class system is a waste of time and you'll probably just have to play a healer anyway to make sure the AI doesn't just kill itself. Equipment customization is pointless because there's basically no real customization.

    Basically just a surface level RPG with way too much filler. I thought it'd be a nice long game but instead it's just a long, boring tutorial. The long cutscenes at the beginning made sense because it was establishing the story and characters, and for a while was interesting. Now it's just "oh boy another cutscene", and put the controller down for a while. That's not a game. I got this because I saw how highly rated it was, and now I find myself doubting people's opinions, severely.    … Expand
  80. RicardoDavid
    Jan 17, 2023
    1
    The story is even more stupid than Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and that is saying something. These games are supposed to be good because of the story yet you can feel dumber every hour you spend listening to it.
  81. Alex_Albyne
    Jan 17, 2023
    10
    One of the few games that made me cry, I love the relation of the Ouroboros with each other. The game itself is so big compared to 1 and 2 that I still can't believe how did they achieve it. The gameplay lacks a bit here and there, but is still more than enjoyable.
  82. ejoseph
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    I love the story so far in this game. I’m on chapter 5. The fighting is entertaining. I have the difficulty set on hard although at times I don’t think it’s hard enough. I love the characters. There’s really nothing I don’t like about this game. I hope monolith soft continues this series for a future switch or a series that’s like it. I’m also impressed at what they’ve been able toI love the story so far in this game. I’m on chapter 5. The fighting is entertaining. I have the difficulty set on hard although at times I don’t think it’s hard enough. I love the characters. There’s really nothing I don’t like about this game. I hope monolith soft continues this series for a future switch or a series that’s like it. I’m also impressed at what they’ve been able to accomplish on the switch. The environments are so interesting. I just love it all. Thanks Nintendo and monolith soft!… Expand
  83. DolphinReviews
    Jan 14, 2023
    0
    Cringe voice acting, awful characters, and a terrible story. The game all around is sexist with it's revealing women's clothing 0/10.
  84. Pelamakoto
    Jan 8, 2023
    9
    I played the game for more than ten days continuously for more than 150 hours of game time and experienced almost the entire content of the game. Best in the XC series. Best JRPG in 2022.
  85. Jc3902
    Jan 7, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game. Characters are all wonderful. Gameplay is great, exploration is great, pretty much everything in here is great. The ending of chapter 5 was the first time I’ve cried or wanted to cry while playing a video game. You really need to pickup this game, however I would recommend playing the first 2 before this one.… Expand
  86. CeeVcheese
    Dec 10, 2022
    10
    Ive played xbc 1, 2 and 3, unfortunately not X. Between the three xenoblade games, I gotta say 3 is by far the best Monolith Soft have ever developed. It's gameplay battle mechanics reminds me of 1 and 2 but put together in a better way when it comes to attacking, healing, supporting and buffs. (pretty much everthing). Its story was by far the most interesting and twist from the otherIve played xbc 1, 2 and 3, unfortunately not X. Between the three xenoblade games, I gotta say 3 is by far the best Monolith Soft have ever developed. It's gameplay battle mechanics reminds me of 1 and 2 but put together in a better way when it comes to attacking, healing, supporting and buffs. (pretty much everthing). Its story was by far the most interesting and twist from the other previous games. It always kept me at the edge of my seat wanting more and finding out what else happens as I continue to play. I highly recommend this to anyone that has not yet played a JRPG or anyone familiar with the xenoblade universe. Amazing game.… Expand
  87. DominotheDomino
    Dec 26, 2022
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing and I could go on about the tons and tons of things that I love about this game. The characters seem so realistic and the player really feels their struggles as the game goes on. The game looks absolutely amazing and the soundtrack that accompanies the entire game really elevates the experience to the next level. The OST is so good that I would place it upThis game is absolutely amazing and I could go on about the tons and tons of things that I love about this game. The characters seem so realistic and the player really feels their struggles as the game goes on. The game looks absolutely amazing and the soundtrack that accompanies the entire game really elevates the experience to the next level. The OST is so good that I would place it up near other soundtracks, such as the Persona games. The gameplay is so fun and there are so many places to discover in this large and expansive world. The many side quests really make the game so much more immersive and show the player all of the struggles faced by the different sides in the epic war that Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is showcasing. The heroes seen throughout the game are all so well fleshed out and add so much variety to the strategy in battle. The only thing I would say that really lacks in this game is a villain. Trying not to get into spoilers, while most characters and even locations have immense amounts of lore and building up to help the world-building of the game and to help continue to immerse the player in the game, the main villain is not exactly fleshed out, and displays no clear motive that is presented in the game. While this did not subtract from my experience of the game, it was still something I noted when doing my playthrough of the game. A final note I would like to make is that the character designs are absolutely superior and that this game presents a perfect end to the Xenoblade series. Absolute perfection.… Expand
  88. Garchomp102
    Dec 24, 2022
    1
    I don't like the fact that they are so eager to supplement with Download contents.
  89. Jed512
    Dec 23, 2022
    0
    It's disappointing and angry
    You created XC and XC2 with your own hands, but chose to destroy everything in XC3.
    What was once a fantasy world, has become a cliche world.
    Is it fun to tell the cliche?
    This is a game, sir.
    This is a game, sir.
    This is a game, sir.
    Before you choose to reason, please finish the game first.
    A fun game, not a bad one.

    It's a perfect joke, isn't it?
  90. PageWizard
    Dec 23, 2022
    7
    I need to preface this by the fact I've played and essentially completed every Xenoblade Chronicles game to date. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is the most polished the series has been, but unfortunately did not live up to its ambitions and may even do "dirty" its previous numbered titles by mischaracterizing beloved characters at times with underdeveloped plot elements. It leaves far too manyI need to preface this by the fact I've played and essentially completed every Xenoblade Chronicles game to date. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is the most polished the series has been, but unfortunately did not live up to its ambitions and may even do "dirty" its previous numbered titles by mischaracterizing beloved characters at times with underdeveloped plot elements. It leaves far too many plot elements unanswered and feels undercooked in its execution toward the end unfortunately.
    -The world itself leaves much to be desired from a gameplay standpoint compared to its predecessors. It has an ambitious combat system that drags players back to the more simple gameplay of Xenoblade 1 and mixes it with some elements of 2 in ways that make battles drag out longer than they probably should.
    -The gameplay gets too repetitive compared to much superior combat system of 2 (or Torna).
    -I think the developers really went out of there way to present well animated cutscenes that are the best in the series in terms of production, but sometimes it is a bit too much and re-treads too much on the previous games in ways that are not productive at all for advancing the story. I don't need 3 cutscenes when I'm running down a hill that takes three times as long as they need to, just present one cutscene that does it all then take me back to the gameplay.
    -I think in terms of feedback, they over-corrected on potential flaws of previous games. The tutorials are way too long and drawn out for repeat plays. On the other hand, it is easily the most accessible the series has been since 1.
    -It never resolves plot threads that it should be considering, and leaves much to be desired for what it is trying to execute. Don't bring previous games into your game if you don't make it worth it. As a huge fan of the 2nd game that loved it to bits, to leave many core elements unsettled was strange.
    -The game could have existed without needing to bring 1 & 2's universes into this game, it felt totally not merited. The actual story it was trying to tell got dragged down as a result.
    -The event system for quests are a bit confusing at times. You try to find out how to activate an ascension quest sometimes, and it depends on a quest, but the game doesn't inform you of which quest you're on. This happened at least 3 times on my playthrough and left much frustration on where/what I was to do next.
    -The hero system, which is this game's "equivalent" to the blade system of 2, can lead players to become over-levelled for many parts of the game, making the gameplay far too stale too quickly. This is because unlike the blade system, the hero quests provide a ton of EXP up front through required quests you can at many times do at any time, rather than earning it. You can essentially just do side-questing with hero quests, and be way too overlevelled for the main story that you are walking through main quests not fighting any regular enemies. It breaks the immersion of the game considerably. Also the hero system, unlike the blade system, does not encourage replays in NG+.
    -At this time, there's little reason to do a NG+.

    The game, while a step forward in production, was definitely a step backwards in storytelling and gameplay from Xenoblade Chronicles 2, which is arguably a better game overall. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a very ambitious title, and I respect the developers for their attempt, but they need to remember to focus on making the plot stronger and not re-use previous games in the way they did, it could have been much better. Without spoiling anything, the entire plot of this game could be rewritten out of existence if the previous games ended in a better way (that this game confirms didn't happen, unfortunately).    … Expand
  91. Rafita19r
    Dec 22, 2022
    10
    yo nunca avia jugado un xenoblade pero devo desir que este juego me iso entrar a la saga y a hora quiero jugar los demas,yo considero que xenoblade cronicles 3 es una obra maestra que todos deverian probar si les gustan los jrpgs y poseen una switch o este genero ademas su historia es increible al igual que sus personajes (noa,mio,eunie,taion,lans,etc) y su sistema de combate es increibleyo nunca avia jugado un xenoblade pero devo desir que este juego me iso entrar a la saga y a hora quiero jugar los demas,yo considero que xenoblade cronicles 3 es una obra maestra que todos deverian probar si les gustan los jrpgs y poseen una switch o este genero ademas su historia es increible al igual que sus personajes (noa,mio,eunie,taion,lans,etc) y su sistema de combate es increible uno de los mejores que e probado en los jrpg yo diria que el mejor ami opinion y el mundo de xenoblade 3 simplemente es hermoso y gigantesco , el mundo muy vivo .en pocas palabras es una obra maestra y considero que es el mejor juego de switch en mi opinion estoy enamorado de eel… Expand
  92. DustyT33
    Dec 20, 2022
    10
    Graphics: Fantastic. I think the environment details/textures is a bit worse compared to Xenoblade 2, but it makes up for it with an actually playable handheld mode, more character model details, and amazingly choreographed, beautiful, awesome cutscenes that beats Xenoblade 2 by a mile. The first real boss battle that I'm not gonna spoil has a few cutscenes before and after it that justGraphics: Fantastic. I think the environment details/textures is a bit worse compared to Xenoblade 2, but it makes up for it with an actually playable handheld mode, more character model details, and amazingly choreographed, beautiful, awesome cutscenes that beats Xenoblade 2 by a mile. The first real boss battle that I'm not gonna spoil has a few cutscenes before and after it that just looks so good.

    Story: Incredible. Hooks you right from the get go with it's premise, instantly introducing lots of mysteries and mysterious characters, and they really fleshed out all the main characters personalities, and the dynamic they have with each other is so good it's unbelievable how they did it. For the cringe level, some of the villain lines are a bit cringy, like one of the villain using french metaphors for some reason, but there's almost no fanservice compared to 2.

    Music: Masterpieces as usual with the series.

    Combat: Great. Easily the best one out of the trilogy. Combat is now already pretty fun from the first chapter, as you have access to the break -> topple -> daze combo immediately. They keep introducing new mechanics and constantly to keep combat from getting stale, but they paced it pretty well so you don't get overwhelmed, and the tutorials are actually good and you have a training mode too.

    9.5/10    … Expand
  93. GreatHex
    Dec 16, 2022
    10
    This is not just a game, this is a very striking philosophical performance, created in the depths of a very regular human mind .. Yes, I am amazed at such creativity, the quality of life is unimaginable, this very much of a game (yes, despite being more than game, it is still a game) has characters that feel as life-full as any one of us, characters that actually pass their feelings to theThis is not just a game, this is a very striking philosophical performance, created in the depths of a very regular human mind .. Yes, I am amazed at such creativity, the quality of life is unimaginable, this very much of a game (yes, despite being more than game, it is still a game) has characters that feel as life-full as any one of us, characters that actually pass their feelings to the player, a story that although it is so much fantastical, it still feels relatable, "betrayal, misery, captivity, an endless cycle of suffering and despair, but there is also hope" the game is screaming this sentence in every part and every corner of it's story, music, voice acting, and world design, you will laugh, get excited, feel joyful, and also shed tears through it.

    the presentation in this game is untopable, but the gameplay is also surprisingle very good, it is not the peak of JRPGs but it has so much systems and doors to keep you hooked in for more than 100 hours, implying strategy in every step of the game, whether you're playing the game on medium or hard difficulty, you will still feel a challenge, not in proceeding through the story (which also has it's own unique challenges), but in creating different approaches to compat and different types of enemies, aside fr0m compat the world design is very beautiful and expanded, it's full of things to do and side quests which actually feels relevant and rewarding, and the reason for that is the improvements done to "fetch quests", cheer up mates.. there is no more fetch quests, the quest system has also been improved, with quests being sorted into 3 different categories, side quests which are initiated through exploring the world, hero quests which are fully voice acted - character specific quests; these are really fun to complete since 95% of the characters in this game are amazing, and the remaining 5% is likeable enough. the last category is the story quests, full of cutscenes and interactions between the main characters, every single character gets an equal ammount of screen time, with some chapters being dedicated to one or two at a time, every small detail is delicate and perfect, there is really no complains about the story quests for me, although i think it's perfect, some people might hate the cutscenes for being a bit too long..

    my overall review of the game is 10/10, a true masterpiece that hooked me for 150 hours, i enjoyed every single bit of it, i would recommend this game to anyone familiar with JRPGs    … Expand
  94. epiclegend22
    Dec 13, 2022
    6
    Xenoblade 3 disappointed me with how much of a step back it’s gameplay and combat was from its predecessors. The main problem that this game has is that all the characters feel exactly the same with the games class changing system. The problem is only made worse by the fact that seven party members are on the field at the exact same time. It ends up feeling like you as the player have noXenoblade 3 disappointed me with how much of a step back it’s gameplay and combat was from its predecessors. The main problem that this game has is that all the characters feel exactly the same with the games class changing system. The problem is only made worse by the fact that seven party members are on the field at the exact same time. It ends up feeling like you as the player have no control over the outcome of the battle. Teammates in my experience did not use combos, didn’t really know when to use their support abilities or heals, they never entered a buff circle without me guiding them toward it. The combat is just incredibly clunky and felt like it was on autopilot most of the time which again was not a problem in any of the previous xenoblade games. The gimmick of this game, the interlink ability was also not interesting either especially compared to the gimmicks of the previous games (skells, blades) it functionally just gave you an additionally 6 arts you could spam repeatedly until the time limit ran out, again this is way less interesting than the overdrive mechanic in XBX which let you extend your time in the skell if you were clever about the arts you used. Chain attack was also not great in comparison to the chain attacks from XB1 and XB2, they massively interrupt the flow of combat and basically boil down to using the guy with the highest number over and over until you get the same big damage cutscene at the end which is unskippable and takes about 40 seconds.

    Inventory and skill management are a complete hassle in this game. You constantly pick up random crap off the ground and your constantly unlocking new skills and classes and interlink points and every time you swap a class you have to go through their stat screen and change every little thing if you want to be meticulous and not use auto equip.

    The point I’m trying to get at with this game is that it feels like player agency has been massively stripped from this game and the interesting gameplay decisions you could make in the previous games is now gone in order to massively streamline the experience. Unfortunately this has made the overall experience of the game feel very mediocre and uninspiring.

    The other aspects of the game have taken a step back as well, exploration is not interesting, the music has a few good songs but overall is mediocre. The story takes a while to pick up and when it does it’s enjoyable unfortunately I find it difficult to get invested in a games story if I do not enjoy the gameplay.

    I tried to like this game because I like the other games in this series a lot but unfortunately it has too many issues to ignore.    … Expand
  95. chip1980
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    Best in the Xenoblade series and the best JRPG of the last 5 years, at least. This game is a Obra Magna, a masterpiece, an incredible experience in the techical aspects and in the creative ones. Mature narrative that offers much more than the average anime/JRPG. The character design and story is top level. Combat mechanichs are polished, offering you the best from Xeno1 and 2. The score isBest in the Xenoblade series and the best JRPG of the last 5 years, at least. This game is a Obra Magna, a masterpiece, an incredible experience in the techical aspects and in the creative ones. Mature narrative that offers much more than the average anime/JRPG. The character design and story is top level. Combat mechanichs are polished, offering you the best from Xeno1 and 2. The score is incredible. I cannot think of a single room for improvement for this game. Clearly it should have won the GOTY.… Expand
  96. OnlyQuality
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    Amazing graphics, gameplay, story and music. I love the characters. The world is just so beautifly done. Absolute best game of this year. Other developers should learn from this game with impact.
  97. noahmioeunie
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    XENOBLADE WAS RoBBED AT THE GAME AWARDS TONIGHT SHOW WAS INCREDIBLY MID FLUTE DUDE WENT HARD
  98. arh3399
    Dec 7, 2022
    10
    This game takes everything great about this franchise and some how dials it up even further. The story is super epic, the characters are amazing, and the side quests are easily the best of the series. The voice acting is super well done and so is the writing. I never though any game would top XC1 for me, but this game is incredible. The game also starts at a really fast pace so itThis game takes everything great about this franchise and some how dials it up even further. The story is super epic, the characters are amazing, and the side quests are easily the best of the series. The voice acting is super well done and so is the writing. I never though any game would top XC1 for me, but this game is incredible. The game also starts at a really fast pace so it grabs you quickly, but then never lets up. The environments and monsters look great too. This is an absolute must play for JRPG fans. After 175 hours completing the story and all the side quests, this is easily one of my favorite games of all time.… Expand
  99. Brefs
    Dec 3, 2022
    10
    One of the best JRPG ever made, nice battle, transformations, "easy battle mode", superb musics, best game of the franchise.
  100. lolnowhat
    Nov 30, 2022
    10
    High replay value and much better gameplay progress than the others in the series.
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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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