Xenoblade Chronicles 3

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1372 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,137 out of 1372
  2. Mixed: 79 out of 1372
  3. Negative: 156 out of 1372
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  1. Hunk3studios
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Monolithsoft continues to only make masterpieces.

    This game is so unbelievably good.
  2. BaconIsLove
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Best of the mainline series by far (never finished X). Impressive on a technical level for a Switch game, and the artistic direction is also on point. The story starts off a fair bit darker than 1 and 2, but I would definitely consider it the best of the trilogy as well. Combat still has a gazillion mechanics, but they seem to be more coherently put together than the previous games. ThereBest of the mainline series by far (never finished X). Impressive on a technical level for a Switch game, and the artistic direction is also on point. The story starts off a fair bit darker than 1 and 2, but I would definitely consider it the best of the trilogy as well. Combat still has a gazillion mechanics, but they seem to be more coherently put together than the previous games. There is quite a bit of MMO influence w/ positionals and cooldowns, but as an MMO fan, I consider this a good thing, and it’s not particular different from 2 in that regard.

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

    Most importantly, it’s just fun and has an interesting story. My only gripe would be that it had the same tutorial flow as most JRPGs, where you basically follow along with an on-screen instruction manual. This is pretty standard for JRPGs, but this one aspect does seem a bit outdated. All in all, one of the best impulse purchases I’ve made in a long time.    … Expand
  3. Pelle69420
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    It's sad that this game is getting review bombed but It is THE BEST SWITCH GAME of 2022 no doubt.
    Story, gameplay, voice acting, graphics, everything is a **** masterpiece and u can't skip this game
  4. GreySolidus
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    The game is a HUGE improvement in every sense imaginable! Amazing cutscenes, refined and expanded battle system and clear resolution on TV and docked mode. Don’t be fooled by the shills trying to review bomb it for some reason. Great game and a total must buy if you love this series or like JRPGs in general.
  5. YamiYugi1337
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    That's what a sequel should be.
    Better combat machanics.
    Deep story.
    And remarkable characters.
    I love the first 3 games, but Xenoblade 3 is taking to another level.
  6. Xman6574
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Fantastic battle system, amazing world, and characters. The designs took me a while to appreciate, but they grew on me.
  7. Dini333
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Es un juegazo ( escribiendo para que me deje mandarlo xd .................)
  8. Yesofcouse
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Exactly what I wanted
    Engaging combat, interesting Twists and character to character interactions

    Don't let the review bombing do you, this game is a banger
  9. VegaUau
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    this game is a masterpiece, there's not much more to say, story is the best and the saddest in the franchise. so yeah, play it
  10. Scrump12
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Great game . Not sure why people are coming on here to give it negative reviews. Enjoyed the first 20 hours thoroughly
  11. Lovefordagames
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    I havent actually played the game yet. I just gave it a 10 because of all the damage control, review bombing and nintendo haters on the user score. I dont care if its morally correct, i dont care if i havent played it. Because most people that gave it bad reviews most likely havent played it yet and are just jealous they cant play this on a ps5/xbox series. Sadly, we nintendo fans areI havent actually played the game yet. I just gave it a 10 because of all the damage control, review bombing and nintendo haters on the user score. I dont care if its morally correct, i dont care if i havent played it. Because most people that gave it bad reviews most likely havent played it yet and are just jealous they cant play this on a ps5/xbox series. Sadly, we nintendo fans are already used to that since most people on this web are heavily biased against Nintendo and Microsoft. Another big example of review bombing is what happened initially with Zelda botw and Metroid dread. To show some examples of what I’m talking about, on the quote-unquote “most helpful” category. There are people that just complain about the graphics and say that the characters are “too anime” I bet those people just saw the character designs and artstyle and inmediately thought it was just a dating simulator with stereotypical anime characters… Expand
  12. Ax3l__
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    One of the most important and beatifull games of this year.
    A true masterpiece in jrpg genre
  13. Delsinx4
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    A deep and sentimental adventure full of great and thoughtful moments with a beautiful soundtrack, recommended for anyone who likes good, thoughtful and humanistic stories
  14. ButterworthBoy
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    Game is an absolute bop. Weirdos who review bomb games 100% of the time have baby penises. Keep crying while Monolith Soft keeps growing bigger and better with every release.
  15. ThorCarmine
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Another beautiful master piece by Monolith Soft, they once again show the gaming industry how an open world game should be made. I don't want to post any spoilers since this is a story driven game, but I will say this game is a must play for anyone looking for a great JRPG game to play.
  16. Safhier
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    The best JRPG you can find on Nintendo Switch today

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

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

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

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

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

    overall, this game is a treat, not only to the eyes, but for your soul.    … Expand
  17. woaimiyabi
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    After 40 hours, the game is close to customs clearance. There are some small problems, such as no atlas, but the game is excellent on the whole, and the system has evolved a lot. I personally like the story, but it is a little slow in the early stage。
  18. ThisIsFine_
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    From what I've played, it's pretty darn good. The music is probably some of the best in the series, and the gameplay has improved quite a bit as far as combat's concerned. The voice acting and the animations have improved quite a bit too, especially after XC2. I'd probably rate this at an 8 or a 9, but for now, I'll give it a 10 to counter the review bombing.
  19. aizee121591
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Great game!!!!! Amazing story and gameplay. Its what you expect from a Xenoblade game.
  20. YamiKasai
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Amazing story, very good open-world and game quality for Switch, lots of features and developing combat that becomes quite fun to play and grind. Recommending it to everyone.
  21. victorsigg
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    The game is outstanding. They have improved the battle mechanics to be the best of 1 and 2. The wold is interesting and fun to explore. The characters are fun and fresh and the story, so far, is outstanding. The game pushes the switches hardware. It's a masterpiece and deserves game of the year.
  22. Xtoc
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Thisbis the goty game of the year 2022. Best music, greate world design and compex gameplay. A must play for everyone.
  23. PyRexX
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Don’t read all those 0 rating reviews, they haven’t even played it. The story is absolutely amazing and the gameplay and the exploration are perfect. Just play it!
  24. tf2rsbfh
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    Don't know where all this negativity is coming from. Game literally improves on all its predecessors. Walking animations actually stick to the ground. Lip sync is not god awful like Xenoblade 2. Xenoblade 2 was unacceptable with the voices and animations. No blade gacha system, and the character designs literally fit in the universe, unlike XB2 where every antagonist looks like they areDon't know where all this negativity is coming from. Game literally improves on all its predecessors. Walking animations actually stick to the ground. Lip sync is not god awful like Xenoblade 2. Xenoblade 2 was unacceptable with the voices and animations. No blade gacha system, and the character designs literally fit in the universe, unlike XB2 where every antagonist looks like they are from Final fantasy and each blade was designed by random artists (which they were.) Also, no overly designed characters. Why was Dahlia even a thing...? Combat is much more engaging than any of the previous games. Literally, 7 customizable characters that fight together. Extremely chaotic and fun. Heavily recommend this game!… Expand
  25. fortuitousphrea
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    Very fun game. Never played an RPG that allowed me to have 7 active party members. To me, that is unique. The graphics do need a little bit more work, but I feel like its not the dev's fault, but the age of the switch. I definitely recommend this game for the gameplay!
  26. ALUZ
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    My most anticipated game of 2022 and it dose not disappoint.

    Xenoblade 2 was my favourite game of all time and expectations where high coming into this one. Before they revealed gameplay, I was worried that they might have made gameplay and combat more simple and streamlined, Monolith went with the opposite direction and cranked it up to 11, taking the best parts of xbc 1, xbc 2 and    My most anticipated game of 2022 and it dose not disappoint.

    Xenoblade 2 was my favourite game of all time and expectations where high coming into this one. Before they revealed gameplay, I was worried that they might have made gameplay and combat more simple and streamlined, Monolith went with the opposite direction and cranked it up to 11,
    taking the best parts of xbc 1, xbc 2 and Torna to create the best game in the franchise.

    A good story, good characters combined with a new amazing art style makes this game of the year for me.    … Expand
  27. MasterCyn
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    Compared to the previous installments in the franchise, this one really shines bright. The musical scores are bigger and better than before.

    The story is really great, and even better when you complete some side quests. The combat is more intuitive and pleasing than the Blade/Driver system in Xenoblade 2.

    Overall really enjoyed this game and cannot wait to see what the DLC brings in the future
  28. saleh5417
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    Great game and better than the last one. I wish they didn’t make the party players more than four.
  29. EveningOutWrong
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    It's Xenoblade through and through, but better. If you like the series, you'll love this. If you're new to XBC or even JRPGs, you might have a bit of a hard time with this one. It's very anime, yes. Obviously. But mostly serious and rather dark at that. It's a little challenging sometimes (but never really too hard) and can appear more complex in its systems than it actually is at first.It's Xenoblade through and through, but better. If you like the series, you'll love this. If you're new to XBC or even JRPGs, you might have a bit of a hard time with this one. It's very anime, yes. Obviously. But mostly serious and rather dark at that. It's a little challenging sometimes (but never really too hard) and can appear more complex in its systems than it actually is at first. Once you activated your braincells and actually use them for a little while, it makes sense. Yes, it's a bit slow at times. Is it TOO slow at any point? I don't think so. Yes, the Party AI can be a little frustrating. Is it ever "gamebreakingly" frustrating? No, I don't think so.

    It has the vast world and the joy of exploration. It has the style and the outstanding music. it has great characters in a good story. It has the best combat of the series yet. It's Xenoblade through and through, but better.    … Expand
  30. StrikeX
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    Recommended Nintendo Switch Game. Best entry in the series, combat far better than xc 1 and xc 2 imo, exploration is bigger and not empty. Looking forward for next entry.
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89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 122 Critic Reviews

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