Xenoblade Chronicles 3

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1372 Ratings

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  1. Lecum
    Sep 30, 2022
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Chapter 5 had a 1hour cutscene to explain something we could know in 10 minutes. I think they treated the player as he/she wasnt smart enough to understand the story… Expand
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. ironzombi
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    Better than DE and Torna, maybe even XB2 in my opinion, imo it is obvious that anyone who enjoys what Monolith Soft does will really enjoy XB3. The switch is hard showing its age which is going to drive away some players.
  5. WEREWOLF07
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Best in the series by far, as it should! Masterpiece, they keep introducing new mechanics way past the opening chapters, this could be complicated but everything is explained and the slow approach makes it feel like im learning and even evolving the characters. Many games i just put down, but this i cant put down.

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

    Handheld or docked, i like both. It runs very good in my opinion and is contrary to many jrpgs a full fletched game. I love it...    … Expand
  6. Z06Wingnut
    Aug 6, 2022
    6
    Chronicles of Tedious Design: The Game. Another mediocre modern JRPG with clumsy "depth" and "world building" that actually just amounts to uninspired padding and awkward pacing. Tons of potential unrealized in this series and this is the same.
  7. Aboughtcritic
    Aug 29, 2022
    4
    Best comedy game i played in years but after awhile it gets hard to enjoy the terrible dialog and cringy moments cause characters constantly repeated the same 2 lines and everything takes to long.
  8. VivaSaselandia
    Jul 30, 2022
    8
    Una maravilla, una carta de amor, un gran espectáculo.
    Nintendo nos deleita con una gran aventura y un apartado grafico y visual espectacular. Mucho mejor que cualquier cosa que haya sacado la competencia.
  9. Anb
    Jul 31, 2022
    7
    Level design and story does not live up to original Xenoblade Chronicles. It's a solid game with beautiful graphics and music but it struggles to bring something new/better than original game. Characters are bland and mostly generic.
  10. 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.
  11. ThBBoy
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Imagina coger los dos mejores JRPG de los últimos años y “juntarlos” en uno que contenga lo mejor de cada uno; una historia más seria y profunda como la de Xenoblade 1, que te pone los pelos de punta desde el inicio del juego, con unos personajes tan carismáticos y tan bien diseñados en todos los aspectos como los del 2. A esto súmale un sistema de combate tan increíble como el del 2 (elImagina coger los dos mejores JRPG de los últimos años y “juntarlos” en uno que contenga lo mejor de cada uno; una historia más seria y profunda como la de Xenoblade 1, que te pone los pelos de punta desde el inicio del juego, con unos personajes tan carismáticos y tan bien diseñados en todos los aspectos como los del 2. A esto súmale un sistema de combate tan increíble como el del 2 (el mejor de cualquier JRPG hasta la fecha) pero con una vuelta de tuerca en sus mecánicas, así como en la creación de builds, que ofrece posibilidades infinitas. Pues eso es Xenoblade 3, un JRPG redondo, increíble en todos sus apartados, con lo mejor de Xenoblade 1 y 2, pero que a su vez va más allá, dándole una vuelta de tuerca a todas sus mecánicas que hacen que se sienta único. En resumen, GOTY indiscutible.… Expand
  12. 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.
  13. MxCarnage
    Sep 23, 2022
    2
    Being totally new to the series I went in fresh. After about a dozen hours of play my thoughts are:

    + Automatic hack & loot action RPG that is easy to pick up and good for on-the-go plays + Nice graphics considering the obvious compromises made to run the game on the legacy hardware. - Terrible storytelling, cliche, slow paced and overwrought. - Emo-teen cast, cliched storylines    Being totally new to the series I went in fresh. After about a dozen hours of play my thoughts are:

    + Automatic hack & loot action RPG that is easy to pick up and good for on-the-go plays
    + Nice graphics considering the obvious compromises made to run the game on the legacy hardware.

    - Terrible storytelling, cliche, slow paced and overwrought.
    - Emo-teen cast, cliched storylines and very repetitive voiced (combat)lines
    - “Open world” blocked by invisible walls and one-shot enemies that forces you to stay on the main route
    - The many systems “layered” upon one another are rather superfluous. The combat mechanics are rather easy and enemies fall (too) quickly. This causes you to level-up (too) fast which in turn means you are overpowered for many encounters.

    Despite the many lack luster elements, the hack & loot mechanic has me hooked and frequently returning. As such, I currently rate this a 6 but perhaps it will improve as the game slowly opens up with more play.    … Expand
  14. Rockboss
    Aug 10, 2022
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After being so overwhelmend with XBC 1 and especially 2 this game is such a downer. The characters are boring as hell. No jokes at all because everyone is sooooo sensitive and woke and thus maximum boring and unapproachable. One might almost think it was produced for the new western market where every character needs to be totally correct and mindful so that no gamer might be offended in some way. The result are shallow characters. And then the world. Damn, I mean, big worlds are nice but this is just running and running and running for nothing. Maybe the story is thrilling? Not yet. I am in chapter 4 now. But so far it could be a more stupid and artificial narrative of good and evil (oooh, humans fight each other but it turns out they are just the puppets of some evil masters... laaaame). It is just so predictable that even a spin will not be satisfiying. But maybe the combat and looting system is fun? NO! It is just repetitive and intransparent. I mean a group of 6 + 1 hero whereby 6 are controlled by AI. Wow. When the combat system in XBC 2 was fun as hell imo this one is kind of the opposite. Even the chain attacks are just not satisfying. After Monolith soft convinced me with XBC 1 and 2 and even their assistance in Zelda Breath of the Wild I bought the game plus the extension pass for 100 Euro. Well, a huge disappointment. I dont get why so many people here rate that game so high. I don't play that many games but if this is considered great for the majority I don't wanna know how bad it can be on the market. Maybe some positive thing: The side quest are not that useless as in XBC 1 and 2. Thus 5 points as I am playing it but always with a bad feeling in the gut and unsure to continue.… Expand
  15. x7479635
    Aug 9, 2022
    2
    The combat system is too boring and repetitive.
    2 points for Chapter 6.
    The end is so bad.
  16. truthbetold1981
    Nov 11, 2022
    0
    This game is a steaming pile of garbage. The greedy developers are charging $60 for a mobile game. The graphics are a joke. The ground textures are pathetic, it literally looks like it was ported from a GameCube game. The story is terrible. The combat is boring and repetitive.
  17. Catsup
    Sep 29, 2022
    1
    Easily the worst game ever made. First, off its an RPG and the graphics are very trash and the story is complete dog shi* DONT BUY THIS GAME
  18. iMustang
    Oct 14, 2022
    10
    Xenoblade Chronicles 3 I have no doubt is my personal Game of the Year after consuming roughly 200 hours of my life. I can say now that I've finished all 200+ quests, maxed out all affinity in every area, found every collectable and unlocked every class for every character - This is the everything the series has built up to and more.

    Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is the most emotional journey    Xenoblade Chronicles 3 I have no doubt is my personal Game of the Year after consuming roughly 200 hours of my life. I can say now that I've finished all 200+ quests, maxed out all affinity in every area, found every collectable and unlocked every class for every character - This is the everything the series has built up to and more.

    Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is the most emotional journey yet. Taking place in a world consumed by endless war, the stakes have never been higher nor has the situation of the main cast ever felt more hopeless. If the world of the first game was a struggle, and the story of the second was an uphill battle, then the third entry is a seemingly bottomless pit with only a glimmer of light to chase after. Building from the intense cutscenes already perfected in 2, each story moment in 3 had me hanging off the edge of my seat wondering what would happen next, and how the heroes could possibly come out on top. This made the feeling of hope mean more in this game than either before, and gave us easily the best villains of the franchise thus far.

    It must be also be said that this is my favorite cast of characters to date, and that's a result of the brilliant writing right from the start of the journey. Getting the entire cast within the first hour or so is initially jarring, but because of that I grew to love them as a whole even more than any of the cast before then. With an air of mystery about each one, traveling with them and growing with them, watching their struggles and achievements as I learned about them. All these factors led to me becoming emotionally invested into each one, leading to many smiles, tears, and laughter, sometimes all at the same time. Even all the extra party members you gain along the way were super enjoyable and well written, making each one feel like a full cast member with the time spent with them. Between the amazing writing of both the plot and characters, each twist and turn of this journey had me just as invested as the highlight moments of 1 and 2, and that feeling kept with me the entire game.

    Gameplay wise it's a no-brainer that this is the best. 7 party members battling at once, incorporating the combat systems of both the previous games into an amazing hybrid that goes a step further with the fusion mechanic. Chain attacks are at their best, interlinking adds a fun element to the game, and you always feel great engaging in every battle. Changing and unlocking new character classes always made the battle feel fresh and fun. Some of my favorite tracks from the franchise to date come from this entry, including a new version of "You Shall Know Our Names" that equals the original to me in every way. The world is the biggest and most vast it has been yet, and even after dozens of hours of pure exploration, I'm certain I've not yet seen it all. The new way the areas and affinities are handled was my favorite yet, giving me a feeling of being more invested into the world of this game than either of the other two games (which says a lot when considering Colony 4 in the first game; every area felt like that to me). I wondered how they would surpass the Blade Quests from 2, and the Hero Quests did that and so much more. Thanks to them the line is now forever blurred between main quests and side quests, and I couldn't be happier about that.

    The amount of content in this game is just incredible. The biggest world yet to explore, filled with so much to see and do. The most in-depth quests, the biggest chapters each filled with intensity and emotion, and an amazing soundtrack that pushes all the above forward. A perfect cast, an amazing story, and a journey so unique and unlike anything I've ever gone on... Yes, to me, this game was perfect. To go a step further, I now consider Xenoblade to be the perfect trilogy of games. Each one tells its own story, but they all connect to each other in some way, and each one really grows from the entry before it and can be appreciated more by those who played their predecessors. I'm not certain I can ever pick a favorite anymore, as each game delivers an experience unlike any that came before it, forming a perfect triangle - three pillars that stand strongly and independently, but hold one another up to new heights. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is no different; a bold new entry delivering an experience unlike any I've felt before, yet still managing to raise the bar the series has set before it.    … Expand
  19. Vinzkill
    Sep 16, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece! Im only in the early part of this game and Im loving it. Right off the bat this game is better than xenoblade 2 in my opinion. Faster combat mechanics, map navigation is fixed, and will not tempt you with alot of boobs and upskirts almost soft hentai character like its predecessor. More focused on gameplay and and deeper story. i might or might not give it a 10 once I finishA masterpiece! Im only in the early part of this game and Im loving it. Right off the bat this game is better than xenoblade 2 in my opinion. Faster combat mechanics, map navigation is fixed, and will not tempt you with alot of boobs and upskirts almost soft hentai character like its predecessor. More focused on gameplay and and deeper story. i might or might not give it a 10 once I finish it. For now its a BIG 9 Good job Devs!

    Edit:
    The best xenoblade game!!! So far....    … Expand
  20. Quackduck15959
    Nov 8, 2022
    9
    Easily one of the best JRPGs of all time and for a good reason. It's incredible how well the characters are designed and how they develop over the story. The combat is smooth and super fun if you understand the mechanics. The only problem I currently have with the game is that the final boss wasn't well-designed compared to the other installments in the series.

    This is definitely a must play
  21. 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?
  22. StarStorm
    Aug 10, 2022
    10
    Stupid game made me feel a lot of things. Incredible. Anything under 10/10 is too low for this one.
  23. RowanBlack
    Aug 13, 2022
    7
    I loved the first 30 hours I played and then the next 50 were a mix of love hate and almost giving up.

    Finished the main story at a bit over 80 hours. The decision to leave several dozens of hours of side content unfinished was a difficult one but one that was necessary for me to make. The story is the best thing about the game...up until about halfway. Any time a story gets so    I loved the first 30 hours I played and then the next 50 were a mix of love hate and almost giving up.

    Finished the main story at a bit over 80 hours. The decision to leave several dozens of hours of side content unfinished was a difficult one but one that was necessary for me to make.

    The story is the best thing about the game...up until about halfway. Any time a story gets so long I need to set down my controller and start checking my email, go to the bathroom, make a sandwich, and check my email again because it still hasn't finished is too long and something many JRPGs suffer from. This one didn't start out that way. The story which begins as an exploration of self and identify ends on a lofty scifi trope that is played out and you really miss those more personal interactions.

    The graphics are dated.

    The environment is HUGE! So big and grand that you stop many times to just take in the view. However the creatures feel repetitive and like a mmo from 2 decades ago.

    Combat is interesting but mostly pointless. You control 1 character out of 7 on screen so the A.I. is doing most of the fighting. You are just there to manage and hit some appropriate timed strategy actions.

    Based on my first week of play I might have given this game of the year. Now I can only say that if fell short in a few areas. Not a bad JRPG but not special enough to be remembered long.    … Expand
  24. Manuchimso
    Aug 11, 2022
    10
    I just finished this game and I'm an emotional wreck. It's rare to find a game that can reach such emotional peaks. This game was already amazing but those last 3 chapters really did it for me.

    From the despair-filled ending of chapter 5 to the insane plot-twists in chapter 6 only to top it off with a magnificent emotional payoff in chapter 7 it's an understatement to say that this game    I just finished this game and I'm an emotional wreck. It's rare to find a game that can reach such emotional peaks. This game was already amazing but those last 3 chapters really did it for me.

    From the despair-filled ending of chapter 5 to the insane plot-twists in chapter 6 only to top it off with a magnificent emotional payoff in chapter 7 it's an understatement to say that this game is a wild ride.

    The message of XC3 is absolutely astounding and that ending only reinforced what XC3 is truly about. Nothing lasts forever but that doesn't mean those ephemeral moments don't have any value. This has quickly become my favorite Xeno game and also one of my favorite games of all time. This is a modern jrpg masterpiece that will be talked about for years to come. Please do yourself a favor and play this game.

    10/10    … Expand
  25. hugokasiers
    Aug 6, 2022
    10
    Xenoblade chronicles 3 is one of the best game I played if not the best
    It has some issues like some weird padding and one or two problems with the plot and characters but it's not significant when most of the game is a massive joy to play
    The gameplay is one of my favorite in the genre It has a lot of dephts and you're rewarded by engaging with the mechanics The fights can be really    Xenoblade chronicles 3 is one of the best game I played if not the best
    It has some issues like some weird padding and one or two problems with the plot and characters but it's not significant when most of the game is a massive joy to play
    The gameplay is one of my favorite in the genre

    It has a lot of dephts and you're rewarded by engaging with the mechanics
    The fights can be really challenging so I advice being careful in boss fights and unique monsters
    The music is incredible. Just as good as xenoblade chronicles 2 if not better. Better than xenoblade chronicles too
    The flutes adds a lot to the atmosphere of the game
    The story is good enough but where it shines the most is with the main party
    Every characters are compelling
    Chapter 5 in particular is the best part of this character driven story
    The world is great too
    It's big and and fun to explore
    Entire areas outside of the main story are available during the game
    The characters designs are the best in the serie
    It's definitely worth playing for any jrpgs fan    … Expand
  26. 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.
  27. Monksman15
    Oct 7, 2022
    10
    There's not really any criticisms I could give about the game that would be enough to change this score. It's not a perfect game, but Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is just about everything I wanted it to be. The gorgeous music, wide open environments, inspired art direction, stellar voice acting, and emotionally gripping story make for a game that I can see myself playing for years to come.
  28. eri41205
    Aug 5, 2022
    9
    Music is top tier. Fetch quests are awful but better than 2.
    I like the story a lot, but some hero quests are filler(poorly written) without further explanations, too much padding is not needed, this game is long and content full but does it need to be that way?
    Team building and combat tactics are mediocre compare to 2, we need a skip button for chain attack. In all there are some    Music is top tier. Fetch quests are awful but better than 2.
    I like the story a lot, but some hero quests are filler(poorly written) without further explanations, too much padding is not needed, this game is long and content full but does it need to be that way?
    Team building and combat tactics are mediocre compare to 2, we need a skip button for chain attack.
    In all there are some gripes about this game, but still it delivers what fans expected before launch.    … Expand
  29. WXD
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I ever played, it managed to surpass the first one in my opinion, something I thought would be impossible.
  30. Maasoh
    Aug 7, 2022
    8
    حبيت انهم فاصلين الجزيين الاولى. مو شرط يكون انه اخد يكون لاعبها عشان يمشي بالقصة و الشخصيات واضح متعوب عليها كل واخد مميز عن الثاني و مو بس حاطينه عشان يرضوا بعض الجماهير زي الجزء الثاني ..
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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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