Xenoblade Chronicles 3

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1372 Ratings

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  1. vicenteragalch
    Sep 6, 2022
    10
    Amazing game! Graphics, story, gameplay. Everything is top notch. Dialogues could be a little faster.
  2. Mystril
    Sep 13, 2022
    10
    This is such a good game.
    However, as happens (i find) quite often with JRPGs is some sequences, whilst supremely awesome, end up being like 4 hour situations, and some cutscenes are almost full length animated movies... And if you set your party to level up new classes (which sometimes means you will be underpowered or unable to perform combos) - then you have to let your party die to    This is such a good game.
    However, as happens (i find) quite often with JRPGs is some sequences, whilst supremely awesome, end up being like 4 hour situations, and some cutscenes are almost full length animated movies... And if you set your party to level up new classes (which sometimes means you will be underpowered or unable to perform combos) - then you have to let your party die to enter the party menu to change. At any rate, it was manageable, the sequence was awesome, but a bit dragged out... I wont detract from a perfect 10/10 score, but this game is just amazing, 60+hours in and not close to getting tired of it. still have 2 more chapters to go.    … Expand
  3. geozerken
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    Amazing videogames. The graphics are very good, the story is super interesting and the gameplay is great.
    The main characters have their own story and are very well developed.
  4. gustave154
    Aug 4, 2022
    10
    This is the best JRPG for Switch period. Monolith have outdone themselves with this entry. This game has everything.
  5. WillAdams
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    The culmination of the first story for the JRPG series Xenoblade Chronicles, XC3 builds on the strengths of the previous games, incorporates many quality of life improvements and tells a fascinating story which is a joy to bring to fruition.

    Must buy for fans of the series, but is still accessible to folks who haven't played XC1 and XC2.
  6. 777Faron
    Aug 29, 2022
    10
    It's the best rpg of modern times. Even after completiing it my mind keeps on wandering to it. XB3 has the series best exploration, story, music and villain with a perfect ending. I hope they don't ruin it with a needless dlc.
  7. 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.
  8. Garc79
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Is it massive entertaining RPG that doesn't disappoint? Indeed. It fulfills all expectations with excellent story, lot of dilemmas, well-written characters, vast world and plenty of activities and combat. Fans can be satisfied again and newcomers could give it a shot, finally.
  9. jholden3249
    Aug 28, 2022
    10
    I rarely rank games here. Typically only when I play a masterpiece that deserves a 10. There's just too many "decent" games to bother with anything less. This is the best JRPG I've ever played. Bar none.
  10. Steyraus
    Aug 11, 2022
    10
    AwaomeJRPG , the highest quality and the type of Masterpeice that is rare these days. With awsome likable characters and heaps of strategy they did it again.
  11. slazapuss
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Best jrpg I have ever played and I’m considering if it’s my new all time favorite game. I loved everything about it and any negativity I can pick out is so minimal it’s not even worth mentioning. I Thank the developers so much for the amount of work and passion they put into it.
  12. Nintendo-Xream
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    What can I say but that it's one of the greatest games of all time! What more can I say but Monolithsoft outdoing themselves once again!
  13. gcnexus
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Amazing game for my RPG collection, Meets all of my expectations, improved combat and exploration mechanics, nice setting and beautiful soundtrack, half way through the main story and no regrets. 10/10
  14. abowman
    Aug 3, 2022
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing, and it's by far the best in the series so far. Some of the way the story is presented reminds me very much of Xenogears.

    Xenoblade games feel like you're controlling an MMO party, and they've really refined this gameplay in XC3. In previous titles of the series these systems could feel a bit clunky and under utilized. It would often feel like you    This game is absolutely amazing, and it's by far the best in the series so far. Some of the way the story is presented reminds me very much of Xenogears.

    Xenoblade games feel like you're controlling an MMO party, and they've really refined this gameplay in XC3. In previous titles of the series these systems could feel a bit clunky and under utilized. It would often feel like you couldn't quite get the gameplay loop down to how they intended it. Fights would end too quickly, or you couldn't get the combos to work properly. All of these issues seem to have completely disappeared with XC3.

    This is especially true on the harder difficulties, and it really shines when you're fighting bosses. There is the concept of a main tank, off tank, healer, utility, and dps classes. Unless you're over leveled, you will almost certainly have to switch party members to better control the actions of your party. During these longer fights, you will have many opportunities to leverage all of the proper mechanics, and it’s immensely satisfying to pull off.

    There is a phenomenal class system that allows you to leverage skills and arts from other classes that you’ve mastered. The classes are unlocked both through main story quests, and optional side quests. It wouldn’t surprise me if some of the classes end up being decently hidden.

    Like other titles on the series, the open world maps can definitely feel a bit lifeless. There are great incentives to explore the maps, but don’t expect any type of dynamic event or sense of the world being lived in. This is true of all JRPG’s so I would think most people will be expecting this going into this game.

    Any potential downside from the dull environments is quickly overlooked by the fact that you can play this phenomenal RPG anywhere you want. The fact that we are able to play this phenomenal 80+ Hour RPG’s in handheld mode is amazing. I'm a father of 2 so being able to play XC3 in bite size chunks on the couch is really a great bonus.

    I hope they never stop making these games. I love this series.    … Expand
  15. evocatio
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    A vast improvement over XBC2, they got so much right that the previous entry didn't. Nothing will ever quite be the same as the original IMHO but this one is special in it's own right.
  16. rrafemi
    Nov 11, 2022
    10
    La historia es fantástica, los personajes y su evolución geniales.

    El sistema de batalla puede imponer bastante al ver imágenes por todo el hud que aparece en pantalla, pero a la hora de la verdad es super fácil de hacer y seguir todo

    Por ponerle una pega, los gráficos son borrosos en televsores grandes
  17. 00-z3N
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Review/Reseña (English/Español)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Many congratulations to Monolith Soft.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Muchas felicitaciones a Monolith Soft.    … Expand
  18. Hyph
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    This is the best entry in the series and one of the top 5 games of all time for switch. It is SOOOO GOOD!!!! This game is freakin amazing
  19. krulemuk
    Aug 29, 2022
    10
    Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is the best in the series and one of the best JRPGs I've ever played. It's an absolutely Masterpiece.
  20. FroZ3nObi
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Best Xenoblade so far. Mature Story, brilliant fight system and the the resolution/Performance in dock mode are still better than Part 2.
  21. SquallL
    Sep 4, 2022
    10
    I'm too lazy to explain, but if you've played, you know why this game is 10 out of 10. The only downside is that there are very... no, VERY many cutscenes.
  22. BiscuitSawce
    Jul 31, 2022
    10
    Played XB1 but never finished it. I really hated XB2 so much that I dropped it. XB3 will probably be the only Xenoblade game I will complete. The combat is so fun. it's what drew me into this game in the first place. The gameplay alone is worth trying this game out. Beware the early game on hard mode, it is extremely hard. They probably put no testing in the beginning at all.
  23. kito78
    Sep 10, 2022
    10
    I am a fan of xenoblade series, with xc2 being For me on first place of my personal the best list together with Zelda botw. This game is great addition to the series, world is huge and worth exploring vertical and horizontal size of world is breath taking (same as landscapes). Story… I am on a chapter 4 and till now it’s great and I love it. Characters, managing team of 8 with classI am a fan of xenoblade series, with xc2 being For me on first place of my personal the best list together with Zelda botw. This game is great addition to the series, world is huge and worth exploring vertical and horizontal size of world is breath taking (same as landscapes). Story… I am on a chapter 4 and till now it’s great and I love it. Characters, managing team of 8 with class changing and so on, might be overwhelming. Combat system, after you put at least 10 hours into the game it’s starting to be good, at the beginning might be boring for some. Systems in the game, there is aaa lot of systems, even when game does pretty good job to guide you though them, it takes lots of time to learn and need a little bit of patience. Climate, is darker then xenoblade chronicles 2. Graphics, I don’t require a great graphic, you can give me two dots on screen, and as far you will provide something good, interesting, involving, funny to do with the dots I will be happy with game. In xc3 we are on the edge of switch capabilities, but game looks very good :).
    Game 10/10 for me :)
    Summary, I    … Expand
  24. Tequilae
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    Apenas llevo 10 horas, pero quise hacer Review tras los "0" que ha recibido. No quiero extenderme mucho, pero este juego ha tomado lo mejor del primero y segundo, y ampliando e incorporando nuevos sistemas que realmente lo hacen hermoso. Lo que más me ha resaltado sin duda son las cutscenes, woow, que belleza y poder para tramitir mensajes y emociones.
  25. 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
  26. Jonuffy
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Monolith Soft have done it again with another exemplary Xenoblade outing. Lets not forget they reinvented the JRPG for the western audience with Xenoblade 1 at a time when they were really dying out in popularity. They have listened to their audience, critics and quite possibly numbskull metacritic 0 raters (although I doubt it as the vast majority seem to have deep set psychologicalMonolith Soft have done it again with another exemplary Xenoblade outing. Lets not forget they reinvented the JRPG for the western audience with Xenoblade 1 at a time when they were really dying out in popularity. They have listened to their audience, critics and quite possibly numbskull metacritic 0 raters (although I doubt it as the vast majority seem to have deep set psychological issues). There are many QOL improvements and for newcomers to the series more approachable tutorials. They have also added a training drill system if you need to practice or refresh your understanding.
    They have combined battle systems from Xenoblade 1 and 2 which has resulted in a wonderful and thoroughly enjoyable hybrid.
    The characters and world are to their usual high standard and I personally love the voice acting although of course this is going to be subjective..
    I highly recommend for RPG/JRPG fans and you certainly get plenty of bang for your buck but I would advise doing your homework to the type of game this is especially regarding the battle system as it really makes up such a large part of the game-play. It requires some build tinkering but its not completely obsessive either. It's not for everyone as some have shown in their reviews on here already, crying about the price and experience but not knowing anything about the kind of game it is.
    Oh and that soundtrack. This must be soundtrack of the year or at the very least nominated!
    A very good starting point if your new to the series as the mechanics are explained well and the story is self contained without requiring knowledge from the previous two incarnations (although it would be a lie to say the Easter eggs from those don't enhance the experience). Already looking forward to Monolithsoft's next offering and don't forget its them that help Nintendo with the world building on the Zelda titles since Nintendo acquired them. Looks promising for BOTW 2's world I would suggest.    … Expand
  27. ronfar86
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Gostei bastante do jogo, apesar de não ter nem chegado na metade ainda, porem na parte da mecânica de jogo tá muito bom, nada mais ou menos, apenas o esperado mesmo que já é o suficiente para mim
  28. iandizion713
    Aug 3, 2022
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. The OoL improvements made to the series is much appreciated. This is easily my favorite RPG I have ever played. Thank you Xenoblade, Monolithsoft, Nintendo, and Sean who wields the Gall. We love you so much
  29. Sabrewulf1
    Sep 12, 2022
    10
    Absolute masterpiece. Best in series. Incredible music score, brilliant characters, epic storyline, deep gameplay, beautiful anime artwork, framerate surpassing the other games in the series. I have ps5 / PC also, I purchase many games. This is by far the best game this year. If its not up for game of the year there is issues.
  30. 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
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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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