Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition

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  1. GeorgeLets
    Mar 23, 2021
    9
    This is an absolute gem! Haven’t played it the first time but now on switch I really enjoy this game. The graphics are not as good but the gameplay and the story are one of the best I have seen on a jrpg. Absolutely recommend this game if you love this kind of games. And should be an example of what a great game is!
  2. MrBurger
    Nov 20, 2020
    10
    This game make my dick hard. It’s good as **** play this game or I’ll make you eat my dick
  3. syscro
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    MAPAS GIGANTES. Buena música, buena jugabilidad, buena historia, progresión decente. Comparado con el de wii o 3ds se hacen injugables en esas antiguas plataformas.
  4. Kosama
    May 2, 2021
    10
    Al menos el prota no me cayó tan mal como el del 2 jaja

    Mi unico problema no puedo sacar al prota del equipo jaja

    Lo mejor: solo me puedo imaginar lo hermoso que sería a 4k!!! bueno a 1080 me conformo jaja
  5. eroenR8knight
    May 7, 2022
    9
    One of the greatest stories ever put in a game. Godtier music and great gameplay. A bit slow at points and some areas are not really fun to explore. Still highly recommended!
  6. algol29
    Jul 18, 2020
    8
    One of the best stories told in any rpg. A huge, immersive world to navigate and an amazing soundtrack that sets the mood in the perfect manner. With so many side quest to go along with the main plot, Xenoblade Chronicles will take at least 70 hours to experience the totality of the what the game entails.
    The only drawback to the game is how much time the player needs to invest.    One of the best stories told in any rpg. A huge, immersive world to navigate and an amazing soundtrack that sets the mood in the perfect manner. With so many side quest to go along with the main plot, Xenoblade Chronicles will take at least 70 hours to experience the totality of the what the game entails.
    The only drawback to the game is how much time the player needs to invest. Unfortunately, Xenoblade Chronicles is not a smooth progression, as the difficulty heightens severely near the end. Expect to spend HOURS of grinding. However, this can be bi-past by using the 'Casual Mode' option, which I utilized, because I had already invested over 70 hours into the game. That took a lot away from the experience for me. Why a party of three characters at level 75 can't bring down an enemy at level 78 is confusing. It was a huge disappointment investing all that time to just blow through the finale on Casual Mode, because I felt i had no choice.    … Expand
  7. Miguel22
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    -Personajes 10/10, super memorables y carismáticos
    -Muy buena historia, con interesantes plot twists
    -Juego que te dará muchísimas horas, para completarlo todo te llevará más de 100 horas -Muy buena jugabilidad, bastante refinada respecto al juego original -Gran lavado de cara respecto al juego original de Wii, lo único que se puede criticar es la resolución baja en algunos puntos,    -Personajes 10/10, super memorables y carismáticos
    -Muy buena historia, con interesantes plot twists
    -Juego que te dará muchísimas horas, para completarlo todo te llevará más de 100 horas
    -Muy buena jugabilidad, bastante refinada respecto al juego original
    -Gran lavado de cara respecto al juego original de Wii, lo único que se puede criticar es la resolución baja en algunos puntos, pero eso no quita que se vea genial
    -La mejor versión si nunca has jugado al original, incluye un interesante epílogo(Que no estaba en el juego original)    … Expand
  8. auditbadger
    Sep 26, 2020
    9
    I think that this is truly a unique game and I would recommend that if you are a fan of this type of genre then I think you should give this game a try.
  9. Jisaac17
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Una de las mejores Historias en los videojuegos sin duda alguna, eso sumado a una mecánica de juego tan pulida y atrapante, hacen de este juego una joya única un indispensable para todos aquellos que aman los videojuegos. La sensación de exploración así como la inmersión con los personajes es maravillosa. Gracias Nintendo por traernos de nuevo una joya como esta, para aquellos que noUna de las mejores Historias en los videojuegos sin duda alguna, eso sumado a una mecánica de juego tan pulida y atrapante, hacen de este juego una joya única un indispensable para todos aquellos que aman los videojuegos. La sensación de exploración así como la inmersión con los personajes es maravillosa. Gracias Nintendo por traernos de nuevo una joya como esta, para aquellos que no pudimos probarla en su momento.… Expand
  10. TheHambro
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    I’ve always heard how great Xenoblade Chronicles was on the Wii U and 3DS, but for some reason or another, I never got the chance to play it despite really wanting to. Fast forward ten years later, I decided to finally jump in with the Definitive Edition, and now I know why this title is so beloved.

    There are so many great things about this game, but what I absolutely loved the most    I’ve always heard how great Xenoblade Chronicles was on the Wii U and 3DS, but for some reason or another, I never got the chance to play it despite really wanting to. Fast forward ten years later, I decided to finally jump in with the Definitive Edition, and now I know why this title is so beloved.

    There are so many great things about this game, but what I absolutely loved the most are the characters and their relationships with each other. They’re not over the top or following any sort of trope, and the developers absolutely nailed them as this down to earth group of friends with no fluff to them. Aside from that, yeah, the game is just fantastic. Combat is straightforward but technical, environments are beautifully crafted and visually stunning, the story is heartfelt, and the music is absolutely phenomenal. Not only that, once you’ve gotten through the main story, there is more to enjoy in the Future Connected extra story.

    There are a few things holding it back, but they’re not anything significant enough to detract from the game. Gear management and quest tracking might be a little unintuitive, and some of the party AI may not be the best. Does it break the game? Certainly not, and these small flaws can easily be overlooked.

    I can’t believe I never got to experience this gem until now, but I am certainly glad I got it to experience this remake. I’ve put in 120 hours into without even coming close to completing everything. I see now why this game is adored by so many, and I cannot recommend Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition enough.    … Expand
  11. GameCorp_Meyk
    Sep 13, 2021
    8
    With Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition, Nintendo and Monilith bring the Wii classic to the Switch. With revised graphics, new setting options and a brand new epilogue, the first part of the series can offer JRPG fans in particular a few hours of gaming fun. A slow start, some mechanics of the combat system and the rather outdated graphics can be safely ignored in view of everything else.
  12. alexwance
    Feb 18, 2022
    9
    Эта игра затянула меня на сотни часов геймплея, интересный сюжет, прекрасные диалоги, удачная реализация прокачки. Хочу выразить огромную благодарность разработчикам игры! Феноменальная планка качества !!!!

    This game dragged me on for hundreds of hours of gameplay, an interesting plot, excellent dialogues, a successful implementation of leveling. I want to express my deep gratitude to    Эта игра затянула меня на сотни часов геймплея, интересный сюжет, прекрасные диалоги, удачная реализация прокачки. Хочу выразить огромную благодарность разработчикам игры! Феноменальная планка качества !!!!

    This game dragged me on for hundreds of hours of gameplay, an interesting plot, excellent dialogues, a successful implementation of leveling. I want to express my deep gratitude to the developers of the game! Phenomenal bar of quality !!!!    … Expand
  13. Velisu
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Really good game, must play if you like jrpg! Tons of quests, tons of interestings stories, fun game and allways fine what to do in game.
  14. Babypikachu
    Jun 10, 2020
    9
    Después de haberlo jugado con anterioridad dos veces (en New 3DS y Wii U) no solo presenta mejoras en la interfaz de juego, si no en la estabilidad y por supuesto en el apartado gráfico.
    El juego presenta casi un 100% de lavados de cara, haciendo que el juego luzca increíble de principio a fin, casi pareciendo que es un juego completamente distinto.
    Tiene sus fallos por supuesto como la    Después de haberlo jugado con anterioridad dos veces (en New 3DS y Wii U) no solo presenta mejoras en la interfaz de juego, si no en la estabilidad y por supuesto en el apartado gráfico.
    El juego presenta casi un 100% de lavados de cara, haciendo que el juego luzca increíble de principio a fin, casi pareciendo que es un juego completamente distinto.
    Tiene sus fallos por supuesto como la resolución, es algo que puede importar poco después de las 3 horas, porque cuando digo que luce increíble es porque genuinamente lo es, todos los detalles con los que cuenta Bionis y Mekonis se agradecen para la inmersión de la historia, pero en definitiva no se ve mal tanto en modo portátil como TV.
    Sinceramente me quedo satisfecho de esta compra, pues no solo reviví de nuevo la experiencia de uno de mis juegos favoritos, si no que además se nota que escucharon las quejas de las versiones anteriores y las solucionaron, un imperdible para tu catalogo de Nintendo Switch y un Must Have si eres amante de los RPG.    … Expand
  15. DarkRain33
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    The original Game was almost perfect and this Remake eliminates all problems that the game ever had and even give us more content with a new story and more gameplay challenges. It also updated the grapics in a perfect way.
    If you like big JRPGs with a phenomenal Story and a big world with great gameplay and tons of gameplay then you are always right with a Xenoblade game. Xenoblade    The original Game was almost perfect and this Remake eliminates all problems that the game ever had and even give us more content with a new story and more gameplay challenges. It also updated the grapics in a perfect way.
    If you like big JRPGs with a phenomenal Story and a big world with great gameplay and tons of gameplay then you are always right with a Xenoblade game. Xenoblade Chronicles is no exception here. it has tons of content even after beating the final boss. JRPG fans will love this game.    … Expand
  16. halftk
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Una obra maestra desde el dia que salió con un único problema: los gráficos. Ahora lo han mejorado muuucho. Sigue siendo un remaster y no un remake, por lo que el juego se siente de 2010, pero sigue siendo el juegazo que fue en su dia pero aun mejor
  17. Revoltado
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    Muuuito melhor que o 2, especialmente no sistema de luta que é mais fluido e simples, personagens mais interessantes. Gráfico muito lindo, trilha sonora boa, quantidade de diálogos suficiente para compreender a história e não entediar o jogador.
    Ponto fraco: para quem gosta de completar o jogo 100%, como eu, o new game+ não carrega seus Trials/Achievements, apesar de não serem muitos,    Muuuito melhor que o 2, especialmente no sistema de luta que é mais fluido e simples, personagens mais interessantes. Gráfico muito lindo, trilha sonora boa, quantidade de diálogos suficiente para compreender a história e não entediar o jogador.
    Ponto fraco: para quem gosta de completar o jogo 100%, como eu, o new game+ não carrega seus Trials/Achievements, apesar de não serem muitos, alguns são extremamente chatos de serem obtidos.    … Expand
  18. MaKSi
    Jun 18, 2020
    8
    Great game. although the first game in the series was the second xenoblade and I love it more. but I understand why many people like the original
  19. ianhsieh2008
    Jun 11, 2020
    9
    The best version of the game. The only gripe I have is the Colony 6 reconstruction quest, but even that has a solution that the dev did not tell you. The battle system need some getting use to, though I still prefer XC2's system. I cannot wait for more games from Monolith Soft.
  20. Tirael
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This game is a great remake of the great jrpg. Must have for all switch users.
  21. Norleft
    Jul 16, 2020
    9
    Es la remasterización que roza con el remake perfecta. Xenoblade Chronicles es uno de los mejores JRPGS modernos que puedes llegar a encontrar.

    Es un juego con un guión y una historia magnifica, una jugabilidad adictiva y con un arte y música que muchos FF modernos querrían tener, pero bueno eso ya lo ha dicho todo el mundo y si lo has jugado en wii o 3ds no hace falta que nadie te lo    Es la remasterización que roza con el remake perfecta. Xenoblade Chronicles es uno de los mejores JRPGS modernos que puedes llegar a encontrar.

    Es un juego con un guión y una historia magnifica, una jugabilidad adictiva y con un arte y música que muchos FF modernos querrían tener, pero bueno eso ya lo ha dicho todo el mundo y si lo has jugado en wii o 3ds no hace falta que nadie te lo venda asique hablando del port y la "remasterización" puedo decir que roza la perfección.

    Es el mismo juego, vas a matar los mismos enemigos y visitar las mismas cinemáticas y mapas con un lavado de cara muy bueno y una banda sonora rehecha a la perfección, pero joooooder que cómodo se siente jugarlo en esta nueva versión, todas las interfaces son nuevas, tienes ayudas y tutoriales disponibles para comprender todo en todo momento, y los nuevos iconos y elementos visuales ayudan muchísimo a comprender como funciona el juego si eres nuevo. (También corrigen símbolos y iconos los cuales estaban mal, respecto a las otras entregas, para que así tenga sentido en la saga)

    En general tal y como se llama la edición es la versión definitiva del juego y después de esto lo único que puedes esperar es un remake, que lo tendrá muy jodido dentro de unos años.

    El capitulo adicional es un poco Meh, aporta a la historia y puedes estar con los personajes que te gustan un rato más, pero intenta llevar la seriedad de Xenoblade 1 con la comedia abusiva del 2.    … Expand
  22. M4thew
    Aug 12, 2020
    9
    2020 was the year I finally decided to give the Xenoblade Chronicles series a shot, with the release of the remaster of the first game. I have always heard good things of it, however the sequel never really appealed to me, because the character models seemed a bit too excessive for my liking to take the game serious. I didn’t get that impression from the first game though, so I decided to2020 was the year I finally decided to give the Xenoblade Chronicles series a shot, with the release of the remaster of the first game. I have always heard good things of it, however the sequel never really appealed to me, because the character models seemed a bit too excessive for my liking to take the game serious. I didn’t get that impression from the first game though, so I decided to give it a try – and I’m glad to have made that decision.

    One of the first things that surprised me was the size of the world. Just exploring the first area in the game – Colony 9 – can take about ten hours if you take your time, talk to the npcs and do some optional side quests. The great thing about the npcs is, that they aren’t just random people who have one or two lines of dialogue, most of them actually have personality. To keep track of them, the game notes these people in the so-called affinity chart, where you can look up, which people you have met along the way and how they relate to each other. These relations can even change, if you decide to do specific side quests, which makes the npcs even more realistic. That feature alone makes talking to npcs much more interesting and kept me motivated to talk to every person on my adventure. This one might be a bit unfair because the base is already ten years old, however I think the world itself might be a bit static, compared to modern open world games. There just aren’t that many things you can interact with, besides some buttons or crystal deposits. (Maybe I’m just spoiled with Breath of the Wild idk)

    Despite there being some side quests, which are interesting and have their own little story, there are also a bunch of them, which feel like filler. Quests, which require you to slay certain monsters or collect materials, that don’t have a impact on anything can get a bit tiresome at times, but at least you can use the gathered loot, if you stumble upon more interesting quest. However, that doesn’t make them feel any less dull given the amount there are.

    Getting used to the dynamic combat system in Xenoblade isn’t an easy task. I found myself overwhelmed several times in the first few hours, since you simultaneously need to select the type of attack – so called Arts – and move your character, because the impact differs depending on your alignment towards the enemy. However, if you get the hang of it, it’s really satisfying and engaging. In fact, I don’t think I have spent this much time adjusting the equipment of my party members in any other game. That’s probably due to the gems you can additionally equip your party members with, which not only enhance basic stats, like attack or defense, but also more specific properties, like attack speed or spike damage. It just adds a layer of variety, which I haven’t seen yet in an RPG yet. Because of how addictive the combat system gets, I never had to grind additionally. If anything, I had to use the expert mode, which has been added in the remaster to lower the levels of my party members, since I tended to overlevel at times. The great thing about that mode is, that you can store the earned EXP and use it later to level up your characters at will. That’s not the only quality of live improvement the remaster has added though. Quest tracking is also more clear and simple now, as the path to the objective gets marked on the minimap, which I really appreciate, because there’s no way you would remember the location of every enemy or item on your own.

    I won’t talk much about the story, because it’s at its best if you don’t know anything about it. However, I will say there are some moments, which got me quite emotional and I didn’t expect the plot to take the path it did. All of the characters really grew on me, thanks to their well written dialogue and surprisingly solid english voice acting. I also liked the heart-to-hearts, which give you an insight into the relation of two characters.

    At last I want to address the graphics and soundtrack of the game. Most of the time I played in docked mode and didn’t spot anything I would consider plain bad looking, except for some noticeable clipping issues with the character models. While the in-game animations can look a little bit dull, the rendered cutscenes look great in my opinion, as well as the entire soundtrack.

    To me, Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition is like a good book that you just can’t lay down. It’s a great game, with an really interesting and engaging story, likeable characters and surprisingly addictive combat system. I definitely don’t regret this two-month long journey and recommend it to everyone, who likes either JRPGs in general or just wants to experience a captivating adventure.    … Expand
  23. belsel
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    Xenoblade es un juego épico, que he jugado una y otra vez cada vez que nacía y renacía en Wii, 3DS y ahora en Switch. Las mejoras de la definitive edition, son muy grandes, sobre todo el rediseño de la HUI, la musica remasterizada (cambia la experiencia de juego de verdad), la adición de los desafíos, el lavado de cara gráfico...todo. Aunque, debo decir, que tanta perfección resta laXenoblade es un juego épico, que he jugado una y otra vez cada vez que nacía y renacía en Wii, 3DS y ahora en Switch. Las mejoras de la definitive edition, son muy grandes, sobre todo el rediseño de la HUI, la musica remasterizada (cambia la experiencia de juego de verdad), la adición de los desafíos, el lavado de cara gráfico...todo. Aunque, debo decir, que tanta perfección resta la magia, el carisma y naturalidad que presentaba el lanzamiento inicial del juego en Wii (por ejemplo, gráficamente ahora se asemeja más al Xenoblade 2). Las virtudes y puntos fuertes del juego son obvias, por eso voy a comentar lo que yo habría mejorado para que fuera un juego 11/10...y luego paso a comentar el...esperpento de mini expansión que se incluye como novedad , llamada Future Connected...XD.

    Entonces, para mejorar el juego original, lo más "grave" de todo es que el juego pide a gritos llevar montura: animales, naves huma/nopon/telethia/mákhina...hay tantas opciones, de hecho, ya vemos una buena cantidad de vehículos y bestias domesticadas a lo largo del juego. Ir a lomos de un armix o de una nave theleia hubiera sido brutal...y no digamos si se pudiera volar, pero bueno, con ir más rápido en tierra me conformaría, ya que a veces hay que recorrer larguisimas distancias, sobre todo si quieres completar todo lo que el juego ofrece. Esto conecta con mi segundo punto, y es que creo que algunos teleportadores no está muy bien colocados, y en algunos sitios hacen falta más: esto al menos hubiera paliado un poco la carencia de una montura para andar más rápido (en condiciones, no con gemas). En tercer lugar, por no pedir que no sea, habría añadido más estilos de ropa (lo prefiero antes que tener doscientas variaciones de colores). Y por último, no me gusta el tema de que en determinado punto del juego ya no puedas volver a zonas que visitaste, y entonces no puedas obtener ciertos objetos o derrotar a ciertos enemigos...vaya, que una parte del juego ya no es accesible nunca más...pero bueno, entiendo que tiene que ser así por el guión, pero en tal caso al menos lo habría avisado (igual que avisan con las misiones que son temporales o antes de entrar en la batalla de final del juego), de manera que así el jugador está sobreaviso y puede completar todo lo que quiera de la zona en cuestión que ya no será accesible si avanza...ah, y si hubieran puesto algun minijuego, lo habrían bordado (aunque la reconstruccion de colonia 6 es en sí un gran extra muy entretenido).

    Esto sería todo sobre el juego original. Y rápidamente, sobre a nueva historia Future Connected...pues ha sido una decepción grande, y una gran oportunidad perdida. Mira que era fácil acertar, con un juego original tan bueno, y con un futuro totalmente abierto a desarrollar lo que quisieras, con un mínimo de calidad. Esta expansión presenta una trama que no aporta nada, salvo para "cerrar" malamente la historia de Melia (se podía haber planteado de muchas otras maneras más satisfactorias), con un enemigo final y el rollo que hay detras totalmente innecesarios, con dos nuevos personajes jugables que no pintan nada, diálogos interminables vacíos y carentes de interés, el extra de los nopon prospectores que sobra...no sé, un despropósito, es que no lo puedo pintar mejor. Encima te quitan los arboles de habilidades y te mantienen exactamente igual todas las artes (sí, los dos nuevos personajes tienen las mismas habilidades que Sharla y Reyn)...y ahora diré lo bueno: los nuevos estilos de ropa "monado" de shulk y "amapola" de Melia, el diseño de la nueva monado y el nuevo cetro de Melia, y por supuesto, la posibilidad (rápidamente truncada) de volver a disfrutar del esplendor de Alcamoth. Y es que, señoras y señores, el ending nos muestra en imágenes lo que SÍ tenía que haber sido esta expansión: la reconstrucción de Alcamoth. Ah...eso sí que habría sido un gozo y habría permitido también cerrar la historia de Melia. Hubiera sido maravilloso. Es más, era lo que tocaba naturalmente, puesto que ya ayudas a su reconstruccion en el juego original. Para terminar, vemos a un Shulk desaparecido en carisma, y una Melia extremadamente pesimista y apagada, que se achantan ante unos obstáculos que son una décima parte de lo que pasaron en el juego original...sus personalidades totalmente ensombrecidas y ausentes...para lo que Shulk aporta, practicamente sobra, con eso lo digo todo. Ya digo, con todo, no es ultra terrible, pero si piensas en la oportunidad perdida y en lo que podia haber sido, pues sí, es un poco catastrófico este dlcs, es un pegote totalmente desconectado en cuerpo y alma con el original.

    Espero que para desarrollar Xenoblade 3, el estudio de desarrollo se aleje un poco del Xenoblade 2 y mucho del Future Connected y en su lugar aprenda del Xenoblade 1, que fue el que marco el éxito de esta ya consolidada saga.    … Expand
  24. Marioxy22
    Oct 15, 2020
    10
    Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition is the remaster we all looked for and it's now on the Nintendo Switch. The original game on the Wii was one of the most impressive, innovative and better JRPG's ever made and now, with some additions to the side quests and the fantastic epilogue "future connected" it's even better. For me, it's one of the best JRPG experiences in the videogamesXenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition is the remaster we all looked for and it's now on the Nintendo Switch. The original game on the Wii was one of the most impressive, innovative and better JRPG's ever made and now, with some additions to the side quests and the fantastic epilogue "future connected" it's even better. For me, it's one of the best JRPG experiences in the videogames industry. Such an amazing game, recommend it a lot after beat it twice (wii and switch). The epilogue is not anything shocking in terms of story, but the world, combat, music, exploration... is great.… Expand
  25. VG_Alex
    Jun 25, 2021
    9
    This is a game with attractive background setting. 'XENOBLADE CHRONICLES' combines fantasy and science fiction to construct a unique world. Although the gameplay is out of date today but it has excellent characterization and story content, there is no doubt 'XENOBLADE CHRONICLES' is also the part of the best JRPG games.

    Review of "Xenoblade Chronicles:Definitive Edition" Graphic/Art:    This is a game with attractive background setting. 'XENOBLADE CHRONICLES' combines fantasy and science fiction to construct a unique world. Although the gameplay is out of date today but it has excellent characterization and story content, there is no doubt 'XENOBLADE CHRONICLES' is also the part of the best JRPG games.

    Review of "Xenoblade Chronicles:Definitive Edition"

    Graphic/Art: 8

    Music/Sounds: 9.5

    Narrative:9

    Gameplay: 8

    Score: 9.1 (+0.5)    … Expand
  26. iMustang
    Sep 11, 2021
    10
    I can never recommend this game more than I can now; it still holds up flawlessly and is one of the few game in the world I believe everyone should play. This truly is the Definitive Edition with absolutely stunning HD visuals, beautiful and expressive new character models, a wonderfully remastered orchestra and a delightful epilogue game tying up loose ends with one of the best members ofI can never recommend this game more than I can now; it still holds up flawlessly and is one of the few game in the world I believe everyone should play. This truly is the Definitive Edition with absolutely stunning HD visuals, beautiful and expressive new character models, a wonderfully remastered orchestra and a delightful epilogue game tying up loose ends with one of the best members of the cast. Different systems were implemented and streamlined gameplay wise as well making the ease of access to playing much easier. Really this remaster is bordering on the line of a remake with just how much has been changed and added, and only in the best way. Even if you've already played there's enough content to warrant a replay, and that's speaking as someone who put 150 hours into his first playthrough five years ago but never quite hit 100%. This time around I finished every single side-quest from the pool of 400+ and finished every achievement trials, so finishing the journey meant even more to me the second time around.

    An amazing and emotional journey, a perfect cast of characters, a fantastic soundtrack, and now even an extra add-on game with a whole new area to explore with new characters adds a cherry to the top of a perfect treat of a game. This game will always be near and dear to my heart, and if you read this, I hope you can enjoy it too.    … Expand
  27. Ccmonty
    Jun 17, 2020
    9
    Never played the original and im glad i didnt so i could experience it like this (almost) blind. even knowing certain story beats i still really enjoyed the story and it took me by suprise alot. the game looks amazing and plays amazing the models for characters are great voice acting is great and the music SLAPS my only real problem is the amount of "main story quests" you have to do andNever played the original and im glad i didnt so i could experience it like this (almost) blind. even knowing certain story beats i still really enjoyed the story and it took me by suprise alot. the game looks amazing and plays amazing the models for characters are great voice acting is great and the music SLAPS my only real problem is the amount of "main story quests" you have to do and the fact you dont get any reward for doing them except progressing the story… Expand
  28. Onioncreature
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Absolutely fantastic in every way. Provides much needed improvements to the visuals and quest systems, a must play.
  29. QueenSith
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition, o como mejorar una obra maestra. La inmensidad de su mundo sigue impresionando años después, pero ahora con una gran mejora en los modelados de los personajes y retoques gráficos que hacen que los escenarios luzcan aún más de lo que hacían. Las mejoras QoL son enormes. Hacen mucho más cómoda la compleción de las misiones secundarias, la interacciónXenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition, o como mejorar una obra maestra. La inmensidad de su mundo sigue impresionando años después, pero ahora con una gran mejora en los modelados de los personajes y retoques gráficos que hacen que los escenarios luzcan aún más de lo que hacían. Las mejoras QoL son enormes. Hacen mucho más cómoda la compleción de las misiones secundarias, la interacción con los NPCs y la exploración de los escenarios. Coge algunas cosas de Xenoblade 2 y las aplica para mejorar la experiencia de juego. El nombre de Definitive Edition le encaja a la perfección.… Expand
  30. Fletch1027
    Feb 21, 2023
    9
    An amazing world with one of the best stories in a video game though some characters feel like they are not needed in the story towards the end.
  31. giannis2001
    Aug 26, 2022
    8
    Great game with incredibly good combat and deep story, charming cast and extraordinary environment. However it got a little bit repetitive sometimes, especially with those uncreative side quests, but it's nothing serious to ruin the unforgettable experience. I highly recommend this game.
  32. Jonyps
    Apr 2, 2022
    10
    Este juego es una maravilla no lo había jugado en Wii , jugué primero al Xenoblade Chronicles 2 en 2017 y me encantó pero este me está gustando aún hasta más, de lo mejor de Nintendo.
    Ganas tremendas de que llegue el 3
  33. Pokenight
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Honestly this game was a 9/10 until Riki



    Story has robots. Buy the game
  34. Rene69
    Jun 16, 2020
    10
    Juegazo de 10!!de los mejores juegos que jugue en mi vida,una musica y un entorno inpresionante acompañado de un sistema de combate buenisimo y una mui buena historia,cualqier amante de los rpg lo debe tener.
  35. souma2312
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    this game is probably one of the best jrpg ever created, the story, the soundtrack and the characters and in addition to the gameplay are the factors that determine that this game is very good and addictive the combat system, without a doubt a very good purchase
  36. MajorKusanagi
    Feb 13, 2022
    9
    En attente de recevoir le jeu Lundi.

    J'ai vu des vidéo pour le moment, donc je mettrais a jour ma note quand j'aurais fait et fini le jeu.
  37. UpixSoul
    Sep 20, 2020
    10
    This game is a piece of art! Definitely the history of this game is the best of all the xenoblade saga!

    I loved the future connected expansion! We all love Melia, Shulk and the prospectors!
  38. imran_meerkat
    Jun 18, 2020
    10
    This is a REMASTER not a remake BUT man does it feel like a remake! The developers recently said that their biggest regret of this game was the visuals but they did what they could at the time with the hardware available but now they've complete their original vision they had 10 years ago and it truly is the definitive edition!
  39. Bnois
    Apr 15, 2021
    9
    Xenoblade is one of those games in which you need to be convinced to start playing it. But once you do, you are into it wholeheartedly.
  40. Peter19
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    This game and this series in general is great, in my opinion, a masterpiece and is the best the series has to offer.
  41. The_Stapler
    Jun 7, 2020
    9
    I’m new to the Xenoblade series***

    I have put more than 15+ hours in the game. At first I was not a fan because of the combat mechanic but then it grew on me. Combat is fast paced, fun, and tactical. Your decisions during battle are important. Very fun and challenging. The story is awesome so far and the dialogue flows together. It’s always cool when Shulk is having a vision. You feel    I’m new to the Xenoblade series***

    I have put more than 15+ hours in the game. At first I was not a fan because of the combat mechanic but then it grew on me. Combat is fast paced, fun, and tactical. Your decisions during battle are important. Very fun and challenging. The story is awesome so far and the dialogue flows together. It’s always cool when Shulk is having a vision. You feel immersed in the world and involved in the story when playing. The graphics are good docked although the models move in a fashion similar to previous generation games. In handheld mode the game suffers graphically. The music is superb!!! From beautiful arrangements to hype battle music that keeps you pumped!

    I highly recommend this game!    … Expand
  42. Cephey
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    One of my favorite franchise, realy intrestin game, whith a lot of new mechanicsh and gameplay style
  43. Waelkrr
    Jun 12, 2020
    10
    This game is a prime example of why art style will always be more important to me than graphic fidelity. Along with the amazing visuals, the story is simply incredible. My favorite game of all time. For your own good, play this game.
  44. laytonalan
    Oct 26, 2021
    8
    Brilliant game, with a few minor gripes. The story was breathtaking, combat wasn't my personal favorite but it was serviceable. The environments are detailed enough coming from a Wii game. The soundtrack is amazing, graphics definitely have some of the Wii version that still shines through, but it's still a great game.
  45. Pietrovish
    Mar 22, 2022
    8
    Adoro los RPGs y este juego era necesario. Muchas horas de disfrute, para esta edición en Switch
  46. MaxximusPrime
    Jun 18, 2020
    9
    Great game! (Played for about 100 hours - didn't finish all side quests)
    Kinda typical JRPG story beats but there are some really good twists toward the end.
    Not a massive amount of character progression but the interesting overarching story makes up for this. Combat can feel a little slow to start with but becomes quite complex as the game moves forward. Visually it it really    Great game! (Played for about 100 hours - didn't finish all side quests)
    Kinda typical JRPG story beats but there are some really good twists toward the end.
    Not a massive amount of character progression but the interesting overarching story makes up for this.
    Combat can feel a little slow to start with but becomes quite complex as the game moves forward.
    Visually it it really impressive. Some of the backdrops stand up to a modern AAA game. Nearly everything you see you can explore. One of the towns that is built into a tree later is particularly fun and appealing design.
    Only thing that I would say lets is down is the massive amount of generic side quest padding. Even one of the main side elements that you will continue to work on throughout your play-though is a glorified fetch quest for items.

    Should defiantly play if you are a fan of RPG's in general.    … Expand
  47. Janek1907
    Dec 24, 2020
    10
    Xenoblade DE is a fantastic game. If you haven’t played the Wii or 3Ds version yet, this is a must have. The graphics are much better than in the previous versions and the future content is a nice addition to a brilliant game. Positives:
    - good art style
    - good characters - fantastic big world - amazing soundtrack - good combat system - good graphics - future content - difficultly Settings    Xenoblade DE is a fantastic game. If you haven’t played the Wii or 3Ds version yet, this is a must have. The graphics are much better than in the previous versions and the future content is a nice addition to a brilliant game. Positives:
    - good art style
    - good characters - fantastic big world - amazing soundtrack - good combat system
    - good graphics
    - future content
    - difficultly Settings - amazing story

    negatives:
    - grinding in the ending game is needed
    - Jump ability in the game is useless
    - maps aren’t unlocked, you have to visit every single place to have a complete version of an areas map

    I really enjoyed this game, brilliant story, really good game. Problems are mostly quality of life things, so not that bad. I recommend this game to any RPG fan, Xeno fans, gamers who like discovering a big world or following to a great story.    … Expand
  48. IMR707
    Jan 8, 2021
    8
    Pros
    - Story is great
    - Music is amazing
    - Exploring is fun
    - Character is interesting

    Cons
    - Combat get sloppy and repetitive after awhile (for me, after 40+ hour)

    Summary
    The story and character really helped me finished this game. If not for this, i might have dropped this game similar to Xenoblade Chronicles 2.

    Rating 8/10
  49. bulba2020think
    Jun 16, 2020
    10
    A genuinely good JRPG that has almost nothing wrong with it. I would highly recommend for fans of the game that couldn't buy the Wii version because it was overpriced, or the New 3Ds version cause nobody bought the system.
  50. Svanhild
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    As a RPG lover this game is just a perfect 10.
    A great story, great characters, incredible enormous world, and the best music.
    You may find hard to understand the combat system and the complex gear system but once you try it you'll find lot of building posibilities to make the combat easier. The game isn't easy but this version offers a easy mode for just enjoying the story without    As a RPG lover this game is just a perfect 10.
    A great story, great characters, incredible enormous world, and the best music.
    You may find hard to understand the combat system and the complex gear system but once you try it you'll find lot of building posibilities to make the combat easier.

    The game isn't easy but this version offers a easy mode for just enjoying the story without dealing with the difficult combat parts.
    You may feel overwhelmed with the sidequests but they're that, sidequests. You can just ignore them or pick them and complete when you feel like it. This version also includes combat challenges with glamour gear rewards.

    If you like JRPG you'll love this game for sure!
    Play Xenoblade Chronicles for Nintendo Switch!    … Expand
  51. Arfon
    Oct 23, 2021
    9
    The world of Xenoblade Chronicles and it's lore are amazing to discover, it takes your breath away of just seeing the enormous landscapes and knowing you can go there and kill some monsters just for fun. The gameplay is nothing like I've seen before but it's definitively the most fun part of the game, and it's accompanied by one of the most engaging stories on an JRPG. The only downsidesThe world of Xenoblade Chronicles and it's lore are amazing to discover, it takes your breath away of just seeing the enormous landscapes and knowing you can go there and kill some monsters just for fun. The gameplay is nothing like I've seen before but it's definitively the most fun part of the game, and it's accompanied by one of the most engaging stories on an JRPG. The only downsides of this game are the grinding and boring side-quests. Nonetheless, this game is a masterpiece and everyone should play it.… Expand
  52. Alberto_Rahl
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    En muchas ocasiones el juego se siente más como una película de animación que como un juego. Ésta es la primera vez que me parece que un juego tiene demasiada historía. Esto no es cierto, evidente mente, más correcto sería decir que la forma de presentarla esta mal estructurada. En ocasiones te puedes pasar 15 minutos viendo cutscenes o no poder avanzar 15 pasos sin tener otra.

    Es la    En muchas ocasiones el juego se siente más como una película de animación que como un juego. Ésta es la primera vez que me parece que un juego tiene demasiada historía. Esto no es cierto, evidente mente, más correcto sería decir que la forma de presentarla esta mal estructurada. En ocasiones te puedes pasar 15 minutos viendo cutscenes o no poder avanzar 15 pasos sin tener otra.

    Es la primera vez que juego a este juego y lo hago después de jugar al dos y a Torna y ser éstos dos de mis juegos favoritos por lo que echo mucho de menos el sistema de blades.

    Pese a todo lo negativo que he dicho sigue siendo uno de los mejores RPGS que tiene la Switch y altamente recomendable para fans del genero y seguramente más asequible para jugadores casuales de RPGS que el 2.    … Expand
  53. TheMarvelousMrL
    Oct 7, 2020
    10
    I am actually one of those guys who played Xenoblade Chronicles 2 first and never had the chance to play the original Wii version, after finishing Xenoblade Chronicles 2 I was planing to pick up the original wii game until eventually seeing the reveal for this remaster. I was continuously battling in my head if i should pick up the original wii release or wait until this game to release. iI am actually one of those guys who played Xenoblade Chronicles 2 first and never had the chance to play the original Wii version, after finishing Xenoblade Chronicles 2 I was planing to pick up the original wii game until eventually seeing the reveal for this remaster. I was continuously battling in my head if i should pick up the original wii release or wait until this game to release. i eventually decided to wait and picked it up a little bit after it's release and it was definitely worth the wait, i am so glad i got to experience This game for the first time on the Switch in hd, i was totally blown away. The story, world and characters are absolutely amazing, the gameplay as expected was super fun and engaging and has kept me busy ever since i picked it up there are many side quest's, unlockables and places to explore and discover as expected from a game in the Xenoblade Series that will keep you engaged and playing even after completing the main story, there is also a bonus epilogue game exclusive to this remaster that takes place after the event's of the main game that expands the story even further which made an excellent addition to this amazing game. regardless If you are someone like me who never had the chance to play the original release or If you are someone who played the original release I would definitely recommend picking up this game this is an amazing open world story based RPG and it absolutely lives up to it's title ''Definitive Edition''… Expand
  54. Ravager47
    May 30, 2020
    10
    If you're into JRPGs, this is a must play. It's characters, world, story, visuals, and are to die for. Truley an epic game with an amazing story.
  55. Makashinga
    Jan 29, 2021
    10
    I don't give 10s out but this game deserves it. Great story, combat, graphics, and music. Once in a decade game.
  56. Mhaaad
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    AMAZING! , this game is like an MMORPG but for a single player.

    I like playing MMORPGs, I am a fan of FFXIV, playing through solid plot while exploring new areas and completing side quests, drop items, gem crafting, different gear, area unique bosses, ....... etc. I played without seeing any reviews or trailers, People are praising the game so I gave it a blind shot, glad I did    AMAZING! , this game is like an MMORPG but for a single player.

    I like playing MMORPGs, I am a fan of FFXIV, playing through solid plot while exploring new areas and completing side quests,
    drop items, gem crafting, different gear, area unique bosses, ....... etc.

    I played without seeing any reviews or trailers, People are praising the game so I gave it a blind shot, glad I did because the story is filled with twists and curve balls that would have been spoiled for me.

    Anyway, strongly recommended if you like MMOs or JRPGs.    … Expand
  57. Duncs12345
    Dec 3, 2020
    10
    I am new to Zenoblade Chronicles and I loved this game.
    The battle system, boss fights, character development, voice acting, cut scenes, and overall story were brilliant.
    Anyone who enjoys RPGs should play this game.
  58. Breadman42
    Jun 13, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece.

    It's definitely one of my favourite games for many reasons. The world you play in is expansive and immerses you into the game. The sound track is AMAZING (listen to "you to you will know our names" and I doubt you won't want to start dancing). And the combat is really fun once you get the hang of it. My only complaint is that the character models aren't    This game is a masterpiece.

    It's definitely one of my favourite games for many reasons. The world you play in is expansive and immerses you into the game. The sound track is AMAZING (listen to "you to you will know our names" and I doubt you won't want to start dancing). And the combat is really fun once you get the hang of it.

    My only complaint is that the character models aren't amazing. A lot of the time they don't look like they are actually speaking, more like doing a **** lip-sync to somebody talking. But the rest of this INCREDIBLE game makes up for this small flaw that didn't even bother me that much, which is why this game's score remains a 10.

    In summary, this my favourite JRPG to date and i hope that it will become yours as well!    … Expand
  59. ProfAmateur
    Jan 19, 2021
    8
    Die Kampfmechanik unterscheidet sich stark von anderen RPG's. Daran musste ich mich zuerst gewöhnen, macht dann aber Spass.

    + Musik
    + Atmosphäre
    + Story
    + schöne Levels
    + kurze Ladezeiten

    - eintönige Nebenquests (tu dies, sammel jenes)
    - Clipping-Fehler

    Für ein Nintendo Switch Spiel sehr ansprechend.
  60. Angelo_64
    May 30, 2020
    10
    The best switch game besides Zelda Breath of the Wild. Excelent gameplay and music, truly a definitive edition!
  61. Pneuma714
    Mar 25, 2022
    10
    Better graphic, better UI, better character modelings, this is perfect remaster.
  62. Darkpit64
    Jul 28, 2022
    10
    Take what is already one of the greatest games of all time, give it a new coat of paint, quality of life improvements, extra content and a reorchestrated soundtrack, I would give this an 11/10 if I could.
  63. chulalala
    May 30, 2020
    10
    The best JRPG of all time gets another release. What more could you ask for?
  64. liam-1980
    May 30, 2020
    10
    This is the best rpg game since FF6. I never thought amy game would surpass ff7. This game compared to ff7r is a great example of what true ambition, hard work and love can accomplish. Don't trust all these nutcases that game this game 0/10. They are just trolls who didn't even play the game.
  65. GamingCrits
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    I know perfectly well how hard it is to justify a 10/10 rating and to be honest, I was kind of tempted to give Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition a 9/10 because I felt like it would probably be taken more seriously, but in the end, I just couldn't do it because I just love playing it so much.

    This doesn't mean this game has not flaws because there certainly are some, but it's    I know perfectly well how hard it is to justify a 10/10 rating and to be honest, I was kind of tempted to give Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition a 9/10 because I felt like it would probably be taken more seriously, but in the end, I just couldn't do it because I just love playing it so much.

    This doesn't mean this game has not flaws because there certainly are some, but it's despite all of them that I've been playing this on a daily basis since it came out a month ago, and I normally tend to switch between games rather quickly once I've finished them.

    What XCDE still does best ist the amazing worldbuilding, storytelling, its highly customizable and varied combat system and the brilliant english voice acting.
    Also the soundtrack, which was already great in the Wii and 3DS releases, has now been greatly overhauled for this version which makes it almost just as incredible as the one found in Xenoblade Chronicles 2, though sometimes the occasional sampled instruments are still just a little bit more obvious.

    Graphically, if you manage to look past some small shortcomings like grass fading in and the resolution not being as good as it could technically be (yes it's a shame but not at all as bad as many people like to make it sound), XCDE manages to impress in quite a few ways. There's the customizable and completely overhauled UI, the added option of appearance gear that lets you choose your characters' appearances independently of their equipment which is even visible in the epic cutscenes, the remade character models which all look nice and clean this time around and of course the breathtaking landscapes that only Monloith Soft manages to craft in this unique way in my opinion (who were in charge of developing Breath of the Wild's world as well, as you might know).

    The story remains the same as in the original, which is both a very good thing and a little bit of a shame at the same time. As amazing and intriguing as it is and as brilliantly as it's told, Definitive Edition would have definitely offered an opportunity to expand on some smaller aspects of it which it doesn't. I still love every part of it, from the characters to the pacing and general flow; there's just no episode in the game whatsoever that doesn't contribute to the main plot at least in some subtle way you might only realize later on or even on a second playthrough. In my honest opinion, this is among the absolute best RPG stories there are on the video game market and it even still outclasses Xenoblade 2s story in a lot of ways.

    As for the core gameplay, one thing I would have liked to see is the AI of party members getting an overhaul. Sadly, that isn't the case and you'll still want to make sure to take control of certain party members yourself if you want to use them, since this really isn't the best AI.
    Yet on the contrary, that is really the only complaint I have regarding the combat system, and that's saying something. Though combat is based on auto-attacks and cooldown-based arts, there's so much going on on screen most of the time that you'll need to constantly pay attention instead of being able to let the game play itself. Every character feels and plays unique and what makes this JRPG combat special is that the characters actually depend on each other in order to unfold their full potential - so not just controlling one character alone actually has a meaning in this case.
    There's also a huge amount of customization for you to do. Part of the fun is trying out which party setups synergize best together, which arrangement of arts and equipment benefit your desired constellation the most and ultimately, which playstyle you prefer. XCDE also encourages experimentation by making you adapt to certain types of enemies because of their unique attack patterns or other attributes such as different kinds of auras. All in all, this makes for a very strategic, varied and also individual experience that can sometimes be very challenging and keep you on the edge of your chair during particularily hard fights. Even doing a bunch of quests on the side, I only managed to be overleveled for about an hour of gameplay before meeting unique enemies that almost stomped my party again.

    Speaking of the quests: Yes, there's a lot of generic ones in there. I highly recommend accepting them as soon as they pop up and just completing them as part of the exploration process, instead of hording them and then trying to grind them all at once, which admittedly can get quite tedious. But XCDE also does go out of its way to make them as easy to complete as possible, showing you exactly where you need to go and even giving you rewards straight after completion instead of having you backtrack to the questgiver in many cases. And there's also some questlines that do tell charming or fun little stories, so be on the look out for those. ;)

    All in all, this remains my favorite RPG to date and I don't regret buying it a second time at all.    … Expand
  66. Mancan76
    Jun 10, 2020
    10
    Xenoblade Chronicles is one of the greatest games I’ve ever played. It’s got a ridiculously amazing and gripping story, a lovable cast of well-developed characters, a world that you won’t forget, and, (once you understand it), an awesome battle system. If you haven’t played this game, play it. It’s worth it. This remake is great as well, it enhanced the game and does some things that theXenoblade Chronicles is one of the greatest games I’ve ever played. It’s got a ridiculously amazing and gripping story, a lovable cast of well-developed characters, a world that you won’t forget, and, (once you understand it), an awesome battle system. If you haven’t played this game, play it. It’s worth it. This remake is great as well, it enhanced the game and does some things that the original couldn’t. I will say that my only criticism is the resolution (at times). Docked, this game runs at 720p, and while the game does have a dynamic resolution, it never really changes from 720p in docked mode, contrary to what some might believe. In portable mode, this game runs at 540p, and that really does not drop throughout the entirety of the main game. However, this changes during the extra epilogue that this remake offers. During this epilogue, that portable 540p resolution will drop, and the game can look a bit blurry at times. It’s nothing on the level of Xenoblade Chronicles 2, but it is worth noting. Other than that, this game is a JRPG masterpiece. If you own a Switch, you need to own this game.… Expand
  67. Scubamatics
    Jun 11, 2020
    8
    So far I'm really enjoying this game I've played the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and i enjoyed that one too, The story so far has been good, the characters meld pretty well with one another and the voice acting is pretty good, The graphics have been significantly updated and Shulk in my view doesn't look constipated anymore, The only downside is the amount of quests your given, after a while ISo far I'm really enjoying this game I've played the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and i enjoyed that one too, The story so far has been good, the characters meld pretty well with one another and the voice acting is pretty good, The graphics have been significantly updated and Shulk in my view doesn't look constipated anymore, The only downside is the amount of quests your given, after a while I started getting bored since some of them were the same like hunting monsters, gathering materials now don't get me wrong some of the quests were fun but others just dragged. Grinding is also another part of this game but its not as excessive at times but if you do the Quests chances are you should be fine.… Expand
  68. nDnewport
    Jun 11, 2020
    10
    I hesitate to call a game perfect, but it’s really hard to find fault with Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition.

    There is a reason fans gush about this game. This is the type of game that you can get lost in for a very long time. You can spend hundreds of hours with it. The story is darker and more mature than you might expect (especially for a game produced by Nintendo). The game    I hesitate to call a game perfect, but it’s really hard to find fault with Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition.

    There is a reason fans gush about this game. This is the type of game that you can get lost in for a very long time. You can spend hundreds of hours with it.

    The story is darker and more mature than you might expect (especially for a game produced by Nintendo). The game looks “anime” but the story isn’t as cliched or corny as you might think. It definitely kept me engaged.

    The English translation and voice acting are great. The game was originally translated for a European audience because Nintendo didn’t have plans to bring it to America, so the voices are not American. If you’ve played any of the recent Dragon Quest games or Ni No Kuni, the voice acting is comparable to those.

    There is an option to turn battle dialogue off, which I recommend, because it can get annoying hearing the same few lines repeated thousands of times.

    The best part of the game, to me, is the combat. It has one of the best, most addictive battle systems in any game I have ever played. Seriously. It just has to be experienced to be understood. It’s phenomenal and so fun to play. It’s as deep as you want it to be. What’s so cool about Xenoblade it how customizable it is. You can change your party, assign abilities, reposition your attack commands any way you’d like, and have the experience you want to have.

    Combat is comparable to MMOs in the sense that every ability has a cooldown timer. Where things get interesting is the synergies between party members’ abilities. You can easily sit back and use auto-attack or mash buttons and do fine, but the game rewards players who pay attention and understand the mechanics. When you pay attention to Arts and queue up attacks with synergies, to keep attack chains going. The longer your attack chain, the higher damage you deal and the better your rewards at the end of combat. It’s a very interactive battle system and makes playing truly engaging.

    Now that the Switch allows for button remapping, the customization options for Xenoblade Chronicles are even better. I prefer having the left and right d-pad buttons mapped to the ZL and ZR shoulder buttons and the A button mapped to a R stick press. It makes using Arts in combat WAY more fluid.    … Expand
  69. RPGFan69
    Jun 12, 2020
    9
    Oh. My. God. This game is a giant step up for the Xenoblade franchise. IF you like RPG's, anime, or Breath of the wild, I recommend this game to you. It has everything amazing that the previous game did; amazing story, great combat, expansive and fun world, lots of little distractions, and more. They also improved things, such as side quests. Of course, no game is perfect. I think theOh. My. God. This game is a giant step up for the Xenoblade franchise. IF you like RPG's, anime, or Breath of the wild, I recommend this game to you. It has everything amazing that the previous game did; amazing story, great combat, expansive and fun world, lots of little distractions, and more. They also improved things, such as side quests. Of course, no game is perfect. I think the amount of side quests could have been toned down, and again, not really much reason to be open world, just like the other titles.… Expand
  70. cdotkom
    Jun 12, 2020
    10
    Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition is the best game I have ever played. When I played the original at the time it was the best game I've ever played despite the game's flaws, most of which were the graphics, the way side-quests are handled, and how the user interface can be clunky to navigate. As a remake of Xenoblade Chronicles; Definitive Edition fixed all of the problems the firstXenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition is the best game I have ever played. When I played the original at the time it was the best game I've ever played despite the game's flaws, most of which were the graphics, the way side-quests are handled, and how the user interface can be clunky to navigate. As a remake of Xenoblade Chronicles; Definitive Edition fixed all of the problems the first game had and completely overhauls the visual for the better. The environments look like how one would imagine them when I visited them on the Wii. This game has the best story I've ever had the pleasure of viewing in any form of media, Xenoblade Chronicles tells a story of revenge and then continues to build on its premise and world until the very end of the game, it is truly a masterpiece in storytelling and I envy anyone who will get to witness the story unfold with the stunning visuals that Definitive Edition offers on top of the amazing writing it already had.

    The game isn't all just story the game is centered around its combat and exploration. The combat takes place in real-time and will keep you on your toes as each enemy has different attacks they can use, and Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition has game mechanics that tie into the story and makes combat all the better for it, as you have to pay attention to the connection between your party members and how they are feeling during a battle(it sounds weird saying it like that but trust me it's really cool).

    Overall, Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition is an absolute masterpiece that should be in every switch owners library of games, for newcomers to the RPG genre of games you should not be worried what-so-ever, this game is very welcoming and slowly brings you into how games of this kind work, even if you have only played Pokemon you will have no trouble getting the hang of things in this game. Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition is a game with fantastic visuals, gameplay, and story. Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition is the game by which all further games released from this point should be judged.

    10/10, but it would be around 10000/10 if that's how the scoring system worked.    … Expand
  71. LaurenxD
    Jun 12, 2020
    10
    It is a great game, its history is beautiful, its gameplay seemed to me most accurate, and what to say about the soundtrack, this time they showed off, 10/10
  72. Sitheral
    Aug 3, 2022
    9
    It actually feels like those good old jrpgs, but done in more modern times, the worls is huge, the views amazing, systems are deep and there is huge amount of attention paid to the cutscenes. Sure, Shulk can't spend 10 seconds without shouting about Monado, the visions you get in battle are stupid and just make the battles longer, I still can't help but love this game.
  73. AntonioJr
    Jun 14, 2020
    10
    My first time playing a "Xenoblade" game and I was not disappointed. I haven't been this invested in a JRPG in a long time if I'm being honest. The soundtrack is memorable, the story kept me engaged, and I loved the characters. Now I understand why people loved it so much since the beginning.
  74. tarata
    Jun 15, 2020
    10
    Beautiful game, one of the best Nintendo products ever! Under every aspect this game is great, a fantastic story, great battles and amazing landscapes, a must buy!
  75. Luigichief
    Jun 18, 2020
    9
    his story is very well written and well thought out, the only flaw is that the characters have little development in it, leaving almost everything to heart to heart, but most are not very good. The lore of this world is very interesting. The beginning of the story is very good, but it could be a little slower and have more content. The fuse that makes Shulk start his adventure was reallyhis story is very well written and well thought out, the only flaw is that the characters have little development in it, leaving almost everything to heart to heart, but most are not very good. The lore of this world is very interesting. The beginning of the story is very good, but it could be a little slower and have more content. The fuse that makes Shulk start his adventure was really cool and well thought out, even generating a good plotwist later, but he "arrived" very quickly. The story was very loud until 15hrs (opinion). I thought that Shulk's visions spoil the story's unpredictability in some points (even if not entirely), that vision of the black tower I deliver 70% of what would happen at the end of the arc for the next 6 hours. There are some very unpredictable events. This game also brings some really cool 'philosophies'.

    I was afraid of the graphics and the low resolution of this game (I am boring with resolution), but it impressed me a lot, it was the most beautiful game of Switch that I played (even more than Zelda). The scenarios, ahhhhhhhh the scenarios, I had never enjoyed scenarios so much in any game as this one, they are very well made, beautiful and differentiated. There are some average scenarios and one or the other bad but in general it is another level.

    The combat in this game is unique, but just because something is unique does not mean it is good. I liked this style of combat, as I am a huge fan of Hack & Slash (which is just to beat the fight) at first I was very surprised (because you don't beat), but I got used to it faster than I thought I would. It is definitely not my favorite style but I liked it. If it was an action rpg I would like it more, but at the same time I can't see this game as being a turn-based game. The characters are very varied and the game encourages you to keep changing characters in your party, many JRPGs fail to do that.

    The soundtrack is quite mediocre. He had 2 OSTs above average and a good one. I think they put a lot of hype in me in the reviews, because you really don't buy trails, persona, nier or final fantasy.

    I found the cutscenes of the story broken. Even so, they are very well done. The animations of the characters outside the cutscenes are pretty bad.

    This game has a very interesting mechanic that I've never seen called Story Memo, which summarizes the part of the story you're in and tells you where you have to go and why, I thought it was awesome.

    The characters. They are the second thing that draws the most attention in the game, the first is the story, but in the end the two complement each other. They are very good and give a charm to the game but as I said the characters do not have much development and interaction between them during the campaign, what good is having good characters if we don’t see them interacting. There are a few moments when this happens but most of the time it is with something more tragic, a drama or tension that is going on.

    The Shulk is a great protagonist, he appears to be a stereotype but takes some unexpected paths, makes mistakes (which generate consequences), knows when he has to act, is op (but not at an absurd level, in addition to having people more op than him ) and is charismatic. It has a decent development for a protagonist in such a great story.

    The loadings are short, especially considering the size of the maps and the "power" of the console. The difficulty curve is definitely not one of the highlights of this game, if you don't like doing useless side quests, for example, you'll be stressed out. The script is incredible (along with the "exclusion" of some characters), the story is good, it has very original parts and others very clichés, but the original and unexpected ones are overlapping. Particularly, I found that the story after the death of an important character took a somewhat exaggerated and nonsense turn. The story ends up being very "interrupted" by the gameplay and exploitation harming it, this is perhaps the biggest flaw in Xenoblade, if they had cadenced the story more and added some smaller arcs (between characters for example) between the big ones the narrative would border on perfection. Another criticism was that they introduced a novel and did not give it a closure ... and I HATE something open.    … Expand
  76. Truemonado
    Jun 15, 2020
    10
    Xenoblade chronicles is my favorite all time favorite series; I’m so happy they remastered this underrated gem of a game.

    One of my favorite games of all time; glad it reviewed well
  77. urlu
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I will try to be short because there is so much I like about this game:
    world: looks kinda meh/ok on screenshots but when you play its so gorgeous!!
    battle system: I thought I won't like it, turns out it's epic and cool.
    story: damn deep. stayed with me.
    music: my ears are hearing it right now
    overall: god damn exceed expectations 10/10
  78. PeePeePooPoo69
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    This is a truly honest remake with slight retcon to bring it closer XC2 story-line that overall were implied in that game. With an honest remake, however, comes the same balancing problems in combat from the original game that make certain characters useless in the endgame and the same inconsistent/frustrating AI. The graphical overhaul makes the characters look more defined and someThis is a truly honest remake with slight retcon to bring it closer XC2 story-line that overall were implied in that game. With an honest remake, however, comes the same balancing problems in combat from the original game that make certain characters useless in the endgame and the same inconsistent/frustrating AI. The graphical overhaul makes the characters look more defined and some re-voicing of dialogue in the English release goes a long way. The Future Connected expansion was not my favorite because of what I believe were uninteresting playable characters and bosses, but it does give closure as an epilogue to the main story. FC is definitely a step up from the Torna DLC from XC2, and features peak Monolith Soft world building and geography that takes advantage of dynamic heights, fair pacing and fantastic new music. This is the definitive way to play XC1's story and allows a much smoother gameplay experiences to both the Wii and 3DS releases.… Expand
  79. Summer65535
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    The score ‘-1’ for the graph quality, the rest of this game is just great! Looking forward to the XBX remake in switch.
  80. Schwing
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Best game I've ever played. Great environments, outstanding music, interesting characters, complex gameplay, and an engaging story. This game has it all. Xenoblade Chronicles is a must play for all JRPG fans.
  81. Aces423
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Great port. You have to try this game. If you love RPG or JRPG then this game is a must play.
  82. Voidfair
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    How could a remaster for one of the greatest games of all time be anything but amazing
  83. Baristashin
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    I wish I could enjoy this more than I did with Ys Lacrimosa which got me surprised.

    I didn't know action on this game just doesn't delivers as it did with Tales series or Ys.

    I'm currently playing, but so far story didn't really click with me. I'm intent to finish this game eventually and may change my review score according to it.
  84. JeffGramarley
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Me encantó la historia 100% recomendada la experiencia visual y soundtrack son únicos los diseños de enemigos y personajes con características únicas y creativas podría decir que sin lugar a dudas es un juego que debes jugar si tu tipo de juego es el rpg lo vas amar
  85. graysage
    Jun 25, 2020
    9
    Personally, I think it's interesting. But game system is too old. I think some will think it's boring.
  86. BetaAthe
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Muy guapo y adictivo. Uno de los juegos con una densidad y profundidad de plotwists más alta. Las mecánicas de combate únicas y complejas, provocan que quieras dedicar varias horas a maximizar toda estadística para facilitar el siguinte combate.

    Como úncicas contras, el clásico problema de muchos RPGs, el farmeo innecesario, y que sus misiones secundarias carecen de personalidad.
  87. gbird
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Beautiful for a Switch game, great characters/character design, fun, memorable experience.
  88. tinyamricanflag
    Jun 30, 2020
    8
    Loved the original on Wii. Has a ton of options for new players. This game is huge, world is larged chained together areas, 100's of side-quests(a lot of fetch quests in there though) an engaing story that uses anime and jrpg tropes to the fullest. Combat can seem unintuitive and clunky at first, but once you get the hang of it, its pretty cool.
  89. alxs621
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    The best way to play this legendary RPG, the Future Connected epilogue is an interesting callback to Xenosaga.
  90. Ammanochi
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a whole MASTERPIECE, I could honestly gush about it for hours. The story is one of the best in gaming as a whole, the twists and turns are never seen coming the first time around and when you play through the ng+ you see how much foreshadowing and thought was put into it. It immediately hooks you in with the death of shulks childhood friend fiora, and there’s never a dull moment as he meets new people, unlocks the powers of the monado, etc etc. The gameplay is incredible too, although not as complex as xc2 it’s honestly just so fun positioning yourself and your party, and as lame as it may be topple locking is fun af to do. The world of xenoblade de is so immersive, even the NPCs have a fair amount of character and depth and completing their side quests let you see more about the lives of the people on the bionis and mechonis. The side quests have been improved SO SO much from the original, I found myself actually doing them and enjoying them this time while on the 3ds I did the bare minimum to get eater and armor arts and never did a side quest again. The mechonis core act is honestly better than some games. This review has some spoilers in it and I marked it with spoilers so new people prolly ain’t gonna see it but if anyone is please play this game I can almost guarantee you’ll love it… Expand
  91. karlitakirby
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Es una verdadera joya, lo recomiendo incluso para los que nunca han jugado un Jrpg!
  92. irai16
    Oct 17, 2020
    8
    Overall, a really good game, but I personally enjoyed Xenoblade Chronicles 2 more. The world is easily the best part, it's impressive how open it is for a 2009 game and its lore is super unique. The story is good overall too: it has a strong start, a weak middle, but really brings it home with a suitably epic climax and a wholesome ending. There were some surprisingly intriguing and matureOverall, a really good game, but I personally enjoyed Xenoblade Chronicles 2 more. The world is easily the best part, it's impressive how open it is for a 2009 game and its lore is super unique. The story is good overall too: it has a strong start, a weak middle, but really brings it home with a suitably epic climax and a wholesome ending. There were some surprisingly intriguing and mature Gnostic themes too, a rarity for JRPGs. The combat was fun, but it had some poor aspects like the visions constantly interrupting your gameplay and chain attacks being based on rng (thank God they changed this in Xenoblade 2). Also, grinding is really bad in this game, and is easily the biggest flaw. Tedious and boring side quests don't help with the grind. Ultimately, it's worth playing if you like rpgs, but not all of its elements have aged well.… Expand
  93. Anonime
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    This has been my first xenoblade, and my goodness ... What a great game, what a great story, what good characters, what a great way to create meaningful side missions, the reconstruction of colony 6 is a challenge, its monsters give a lot of life to the world, you always have something to do and you never tire of going back to the same places because there is always something new there.This has been my first xenoblade, and my goodness ... What a great game, what a great story, what good characters, what a great way to create meaningful side missions, the reconstruction of colony 6 is a challenge, its monsters give a lot of life to the world, you always have something to do and you never tire of going back to the same places because there is always something new there. The music is so, so good.

    Its extra is a little lower, but still it is very enjoyable and concludes the story quite well. Although there are still many doubts, which I hope will generate more installments of the saga with the same level, because I will play them more than delighted.

    I loved it.    … Expand
  94. Szmitxx
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    Great (literally and figuratively) game. Outstanding storytelling, characters with soul, great voiceovers and tons of fun to discover. I recommend this game to every fan of good rpg games. Brilliant experience you can find once a decade!
  95. vec
    Jul 6, 2020
    9
    都好都好，唯一差的地方是图形了。希望 NS 后来出的升级版可以改善这个。
  96. Calebtheweeb
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    I bought it as a graduation present for myself back in June, really enjoyed it
  97. Carvajinhx
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    This is one of the best games I've ever played. Its story it's amazing, its characters are lovable, its soundtrack it's one of the best ever made, its maps and world are immense and beautiful. In general, a masterpiece that has become one of my favourite games ever.
  98. SuperKernel44
    Jul 14, 2020
    10
    I love this game. In fact, this is my favorite game of all time. This game hit all expectations, and I’m well on my way to 100% it. I love the story, the many twists, and the combat and gameplay. Theres just something about this series that I absolutely love.
  99. Rory_is_sexy
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    I think this game is cool and all but I wish there were some changes. For one, I wish the setting was different. Instead of the being on a dead titan, the main setting could be Florence, Italy and you could see across the ocean the rival city state of Genoa, Italy. Instead of using the Monado and having the power to see into the future, I wish Shulk had a lightsaber and could use theI think this game is cool and all but I wish there were some changes. For one, I wish the setting was different. Instead of the being on a dead titan, the main setting could be Florence, Italy and you could see across the ocean the rival city state of Genoa, Italy. Instead of using the Monado and having the power to see into the future, I wish Shulk had a lightsaber and could use the force. I think Shulk having the force instead of the power to see the future could lead to many cool plot points like Shulk dropping a rock on someone's head. I also wish that instead of fighting enemies with weapons, you would debate them with words. A good debate would establish if Shulk has a more valid world view than the enemy he is fighting and would not rely on the old "might makes right" trope that many games with violence fall into.… Expand
  100. Gastly67
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Solo jueguenlo no hay palabras para describir este maravilloso juego. PERFECTO de principio a fin
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Critic score distribution:
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  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Oct 26, 2020
    100
    This has been a delight in a dark time in humanity's history. [Issue #48 – September/October 2020, p. 74]
  2. GameMAG
    Sep 14, 2020
    90
    Xenoblade Chronicles is still one of the best games of the genre, which 10 years later continues to delight and surprise with a unique world, luxurious epic landscapes, an incredible sense of freedom, beautiful music and a really interesting story. Of course, it is a pity that the Definitive Edition has a technical limitation in terms of resolution, which does not allow the image to really shine in 2020, but otherwise it is a chic project that every fan of the genre of adventure and Japanese role-playing games should play.
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  3. App Trigger
    Jul 20, 2020
    95
    It’s hard to believe this is a game that released in 2012 and not more recently. Though there are some dated and heavy systems, the atmosphere and a combat system that gives freedom and depth make Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition an RPG for the ages.
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