Xenoblade Chronicles 3

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1372 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 156 out of 1372
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  1. marunijason
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Highly Recommended. Best Entry in the series. Everything are improved from past entry such as combat, exploration, and sidequest. Looking forward to next Xenoblade game.
  2. Kilian8
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Best JRPG i have ever played. Engaging fun story and combat. I definitly recommend everyone to try it out.
  3. linuxmanda
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Chupenme la tremenda pichula los que le ponen 0 , puro incel reculiao ksksk
  4. JFL1992
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    I would rate it a 9 but I have to off-set the reviewbombers in some way. Yes the graphical fidelity is not on par with a game on the PS5 but then again the graphics of a PS5 game are not on par with a PC game (rtx3080ti ftw). And yet it looks and sounds amazing. Very nice style and I just love the music. The story is very gripping so far and the game is actually quite challenging. Game ofI would rate it a 9 but I have to off-set the reviewbombers in some way. Yes the graphical fidelity is not on par with a game on the PS5 but then again the graphics of a PS5 game are not on par with a PC game (rtx3080ti ftw). And yet it looks and sounds amazing. Very nice style and I just love the music. The story is very gripping so far and the game is actually quite challenging. Game of the year for me. I prefer it over Elden Ring.… Expand
  5. MARIOZGAMER
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    best xeno in series ever, best jrpg on NS ever! onece I received disk I kept on playing the game for 30 hours.
  6. Dcrich
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Absolute brilliance by monolith. The game has so many wonderful layers and should be recognized for not only its story and gameplay but groundbreaking character development.
  7. ChrisMUk
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Absolutely amazing story stunning graphics and fun but simple battle mechanic,
  8. Opaiva
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Great story, Gameplay way verter than Theo 2 last games, i fall on love on its more i play ir! Must buy for game of jrpgs and Nintendo switch onera!
  9. JORC
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    O game evolui aspectos já existentes nos outros e traz uma narrariva mais madura, mais humana, menos anime. O sistema de personalização de classes é absurdamente divertido. O mundo é vivo e traz melhorias de vidas muito bem vindas. O design do mapa (apesar do setting menos interessante que os outros), é sublime. E a trilha sonora, como sempre, entrega tudo. Um dos melhores games do ano,O game evolui aspectos já existentes nos outros e traz uma narrariva mais madura, mais humana, menos anime. O sistema de personalização de classes é absurdamente divertido. O mundo é vivo e traz melhorias de vidas muito bem vindas. O design do mapa (apesar do setting menos interessante que os outros), é sublime. E a trilha sonora, como sempre, entrega tudo. Um dos melhores games do ano, espero que esteja no TGA.… Expand
  10. Shigekii
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    This game is a masterpiece experience. The background story, plot, characters and combat gameplay are all excellent. Combining this with a complex skills mechanic and emotional development, make this one of the best switch games so far.
  11. Ruffsamurai8
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Some of you have absolutely no integrity. Giving this masterpiece a 0 when you’ve admit you’ve never even played it. Should be ashamed of yourself. Made an account to try and counter act some of the dishonesty and leave a real review. They don’t make games like this anymore. The DEPTH is insane. 150 hour single player experience, with meaningful side content, and amazing characters andSome of you have absolutely no integrity. Giving this masterpiece a 0 when you’ve admit you’ve never even played it. Should be ashamed of yourself. Made an account to try and counter act some of the dishonesty and leave a real review. They don’t make games like this anymore. The DEPTH is insane. 150 hour single player experience, with meaningful side content, and amazing characters and story. This game is absolutely phenomenal. A culmination of 30 years of expert JRPG game design. This is the game I wanted Final Fantasy 15 to be all those years ago. And it fixes all the problems I didn’t like about the previous 2 Xenoblade chronicle games. The story and setting is so mind blowing good. The writing and the characters is exceptional. The sound track and music, the world building. It’s some of the best in the industry. The way the open world and combat and multiple classes and cooking and party mechanics and exploration and story all come together, in this 150 hour epic. It has so much DEPTH. This game is a masterpiece on every level.… Expand
  12. Michael8671
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    I can’t even begin to describe how much I’m enjoying this game. I’m 20 hours in and it’s still introducing new and fun mechanics. The story is top tier and the characters are personal. Each character is so different and the classes and ranks are something very cool to work towards. The world is stunning and is one of the best looking open world games on the Switch since Breath of the Wild.I can’t even begin to describe how much I’m enjoying this game. I’m 20 hours in and it’s still introducing new and fun mechanics. The story is top tier and the characters are personal. Each character is so different and the classes and ranks are something very cool to work towards. The world is stunning and is one of the best looking open world games on the Switch since Breath of the Wild. I seriously don’t know if you can explore the whole map ( it’s that big, and approximately 5 times the size of #2). It’s just a blast. Runs extremely well in both docked and handheld mode. I highly recommend it!… Expand
  13. billystrmiska
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    By far one of the best jrpgs on the switch. Monolith is continuing to build upon their initial installments of Xenoblade and only getting better in every way. From gameplay, to story, to just even the finest of details with the UI. Xenoblade 3 is a masterpiece.
  14. CubGuyStL
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Love this game so much! It's seriously been a great story and combat is refined over the previous two
  15. LenenSeta
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As someone who has finished the game…. AAAAAGGGGHHHHHUUUU THAT ENDING MAKES ME CRY LIKE IT WAS SO BITTER SWEET YET BEAUTIFUL. Noah and Mio kissing only to be split apart was definitely why i cried the most, i love these characters and only wish for the best for them. But this game is my GOTY and highly suggest you play it.… Expand
  16. AdriXti
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Increíble juegazo digna de GOTY, si queréis descubrir por que, jugarlo. QUE BARBARIDAD!!
  17. Azurakumo
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Easily one of my favourite game experiences since BOTW. This game is gorgeous, music is phenomenal and the gameplay a mix of addicting adventure and constant wonder. You need to experience this game to understand a journey as top tier as this doesn’t come along very often. Masterpiece.
  18. Lifesaver
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Do yourself a favor and play this game. To be brief, it gets good pretty quickly and keeps the greatness throughout.
  19. starlightdawn
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Great world, characters, story, and music. It takes the Xenoblade series up a notch. The combat is quite more complicated than previous Xenoblade games, but the tutorial is right there at the start to help the player understand new mechanics quite easily. My only complain would be the UI being less user-friendly compared to Xenoblade 2. I can't wait to see the next iteration :)
  20. AntiReviewBmb
    Aug 14, 2022
    10
    How are people giving this game a 0 but saying the game is boring, but other things are good? You review bombing idiots need to get some real parents, because it's clear that you guys lacked any parental presence in your lives. Pathetic pencil necked geeks and obese, high cholesterol nerds. Go do something active with yourselves.

    Game is great, by the way. Slow paced combat, but it    How are people giving this game a 0 but saying the game is boring, but other things are good? You review bombing idiots need to get some real parents, because it's clear that you guys lacked any parental presence in your lives. Pathetic pencil necked geeks and obese, high cholesterol nerds. Go do something active with yourselves.

    Game is great, by the way. Slow paced combat, but it gets intense the farther you get into the game.    … Expand
  21. barrdian
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    A magnificent story with an intriguing world awaits in this game. Jrpgs fans are in for a treat.
  22. Floralovecash
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First of all, let's talk about the disadvantages for those who haven't played the first two generations:
    1. Although the screen has improved compared to the second generation, the handheld mode is still blurry.
    2. The materials of some side quests do not have navigation like the first generation, but there will be quest signs when they are close.
    3. Simplified translation is slightly problematic (traditional Chinese can be used).
    Let's talk about some series features:
    1. The combat system is an automatic attack and cannot be manually attacked.
    2. The blow may not be that great (it's a jrpg after all).
    3. The proportion of the plot and the battle is the same, and the CG of the plot is relatively long (the series traditionally can be watched as a fan drama), which may not be very friendly to those who do not like to watch the plot.
    Let's talk about the good changes compared to the previous two generations:
    1. Teaching system: The teaching system this time is very detailed, with small knowledge and training mode, which is very friendly to novices.
    2. The navigation and guidance function is perfect, and you can choose to open it, which is very friendly to those who are easy to get lost.
    Let me talk about some of my own opinions (this is all subjective, everyone's feelings are different):
    1. The theme of this work is obviously heavier than the previous two works. I think the plot is pretty good (you should cry or you have to cry) There are also some new plots in the second week. However, this plot still depends on the person. You have to play it before you know it. Everyone's feelings are different. (Some people think that some plots are very strange, you can try empathy)
    2. I think the music in this work is also great. There are 140 pieces. I feel that each piece is in its right place. Maybe I think the three generations are better overall. But the first and second generation also have a lot of good music.
    For Xenophobia, Mono has also made a lot of changes, in the plot, in the game and so on. There will definitely be old players who will not like it, but I think, how will you know if you don't try it. And this is not the end.
    I still hope that those who are interested can try this game. After all, there are many things that you can only know if you like it if you try it yourself. Even if I think it's great, maybe you're not playing that well. But still have to try to know.    … Expand
  23. LORISZ84
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    Leggendario leggendario leggendario leggendario leggendario leggendario leggendario.
  24. zeroreoxo
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    Monolith Soft really listens to user opinions. There are a lot of improvements compared to Xenoblade 2 and 1DE. JRPGs are dying these days and Xenoblade is one of the game I enjoyed the most. Glad to see Nintendo values this series.
  25. cornpenguin01
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece and peak fiction. I love the game! I really enjoyed the first two games, so this is a wonderful addition to the series.
  26. suzyocean
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    Just **** LOL at the amount of pathetic haters and trolls who rate this a 0. Go play CS Go if you hate JRPGs so much or maybe get a life. This game is a gem with charming characters, a beautiful environment and addictive gameplay. Overall my favourite out of the mainline games so far.
  27. MuhannadX
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Characters ✅
    Story ✅
    Play Rate ✅
    Conversations ✅
    Play Rate ✅
    world ✅
    Technical orientation
    10/10    … Expand
  28. Belmont753
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lo mejor que hay en la tostadora en estos últimos años.
    Vale la pena no hace falta jugar a sus entregas anteriores aunque si lo as echo tendrás una sonrisa todo el tiempo    … Expand
  29. levipon
    Aug 2, 2022
    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..
  30. Souljahnl
    Aug 3, 2022
    10
    Best game in the series in my opinion. Tons of side quests and things to collect and also many strategic options for your character development and combat execution. The graphics seem fine too me and are not as bad as negative reviews portray in my opinion. The QoL upgrades especially with showing you the shortest path to your quest is a huge game changer as it was quite common to get aBest game in the series in my opinion. Tons of side quests and things to collect and also many strategic options for your character development and combat execution. The graphics seem fine too me and are not as bad as negative reviews portray in my opinion. The QoL upgrades especially with showing you the shortest path to your quest is a huge game changer as it was quite common to get a bit lost in Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Definitely recommend this game!… Expand
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#3 Best Switch Game of 2022
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#4 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2022

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Metascore
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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