Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition

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  1. 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。
  2. JrSpaceMan
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    Love this game. It's story and world are huge. If you like JRPG's you won't be disappointed. Fingers crossed for Xenoblade Chronicles X port on Switch.
  3. 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
  4. weskergamer
    Jul 4, 2020
    9
    One of the best games i've ever played, a really great remake. I never played the original and i played this one with some spoilers already, thanks to Smash specially but i really enjoyed the story and the lot of plot twist and foreshadowings. For me XC2 is a bit better but that's good because it could be better than a already great game like this one. My main problem is that the gameplayOne of the best games i've ever played, a really great remake. I never played the original and i played this one with some spoilers already, thanks to Smash specially but i really enjoyed the story and the lot of plot twist and foreshadowings. For me XC2 is a bit better but that's good because it could be better than a already great game like this one. My main problem is that the gameplay got boring a little at the end maybe it's because XC2 had a great gameplay for me. THe story was awesome, the graphics were beautiful, the soundtrack one of the best of all time, and the voice acting was better than 2 that;s really good. Very recommendable game, GOTY contender… Expand
  5. Koyb0417
    Jul 2, 2020
    0
    Terrible gameplay i couldnt hold this for a day. This isnt worrhy of $60 if u wanna play this wait a year and get used one cheaply
  6. Ice_Candy
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Xenoblade Chronicles is already one of the best JRPG's ever made, and this remaster amplifies that ten times. A beautiful looking, well refined game that makes it easier to manage and understand, and is an example of where Monolithsoft may take the series in the future.
  7. kokkok
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Alright, this is my first review and I probably dunno how to write them, but here goes. Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition is simply one of the best games I have played ever. After less than 10 hours of play I knew that this was one of my favorite games of all time. I am a huge RPG fan and... wow. This is probably the best I've played. Each area is massive, and allows for unparalleledAlright, this is my first review and I probably dunno how to write them, but here goes. Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition is simply one of the best games I have played ever. After less than 10 hours of play I knew that this was one of my favorite games of all time. I am a huge RPG fan and... wow. This is probably the best I've played. Each area is massive, and allows for unparalleled exploration. I thought BOTW had it down, and it did but... man. This game NAILS it. Its combat system is also unique. It takes a bit of getting used to, but once you get a hang of it it is great, and extremely deep. I have not beat the game yet but MAN, that story is amazing. It does a really good job of keeping suspense and I have had points where I'm dying to know who those people are in that one cutscene. Speaking of cutscenes, the voice acting is top notch. Its all very british, retaining that feel from the original (which I have not played). That voice acting does contrast will the japanese-eyness (word) of the game, but works SO WELL. And the music, the MUSIC! I am an audiofile, so this is very important to me. It is outstanding. I cannot even begin to describe how good it is. It works so well everywhere, especially in the emotional cutscenes. The worlds are creative, the characters memorable, and everything works so well. PLAY THIS GAME. Trust me, it is one of the finest experiences gaming has to offer. It has shattered my every expectation and has done so for many others. Please from the bottom of my heart, play it.… Expand
  8. ValuedReviews
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Although this wonderful game came out 10 years ago, it still surpasses most modern day triple A releases. A must-play for any RPG and a great starting point for anyone who wants to become one
  9. Arturos
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    It a must buy,good JRPG for switch gamer and after 115h i have alot of fun,nice boss battle and new music
  10. alxs621
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    The best way to play this legendary RPG, the Future Connected epilogue is an interesting callback to Xenosaga.
  11. 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!
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. ZeoN
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition es uno de los mejores títulos de Nintendo Switch. Mejora su apartado técnico y artístico con respecto al original de Wii, con además una banda sonora reorquestada.
    Su historia es una maravilla, la única pega que le pondría son el exceso de misiones secundarias, las cuales son un poco aburridas.
  15. Garlands
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Un Rpg de légende qui revient en grande pompe malgré ses **** défauts c'est un must have
  16. karlitakirby
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Es una verdadera joya, lo recomiendo incluso para los que nunca han jugado un Jrpg!
  17. 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
  18. dexxx
    Jun 28, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. badords can't describe how amazing this JRPG still is 10 years later. The characters are so memorable. The music is outstanding. The world is so imaginative that it's still yet to be outclassed by anything else since it's debut in 2010. The story keeps you guessing with it's mystery, and the story is an absolute masterclass because it's so well written and perfectly executed with plot twists… Ex… Expand
  19. gbird
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Beautiful for a Switch game, great characters/character design, fun, memorable experience.
  20. 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.
  21. 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
  22. Voidfair
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    How could a remaster for one of the greatest games of all time be anything but amazing
  23. 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.
  24. Master_Haar
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Have you ever played a game and you were so fascinated by the story and wished that more people can watch it and enjoy it?
    Well Xenoblade is one of them
    What a beautiful story that takes you on a unforgettable unique journey. The imagination of the creator is mind blowing! The World of Xenoblade is captivating each area you visit have its own speical sight. Am pretty sure that if this    Have you ever played a game and you were so fascinated by the story and wished that more people can watch it and enjoy it?
    Well Xenoblade is one of them
    What a beautiful story that takes you on a unforgettable unique journey.
    The imagination of the creator is mind blowing!
    The World of Xenoblade is captivating each area you visit have its own speical sight.
    Am pretty sure that if this would be adopted as an anime, people would fall in love it with it.
    All the characters are amazing and enjoyable.
    The races and the conflicts they have between
    One another and the twist plots and soo many more will never make the audience grt bored.
    If you like the gameplay (cuz its an issue to some) then you must definitely give it a try and enjoy this game❤️.

    The soundtracks am pretty sure almost everyone will love them And i really like how you can work on your bonds with your other teammates
    Love how you can glamour how you look and the vast choices of weapons and armors you chose from!
    They game overs a lot of things and I don’t want to write more and make this boring just go ahed and see it for yourself.    … Expand
  25. 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
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. Cephey
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    One of my favorite franchise, realy intrestin game, whith a lot of new mechanicsh and gameplay style
  29. 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
  30. Lone_Wolf_Sones
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    The original Xenoblade was and is one of the most highly regarded jprgs of its generation. It arrived at the tail end of the Wii's lifecycle and extended its longevity. Being on a standard definition console, the game always felt like it was trapped in time on a platform that itself was past it's prime. It made up for it with a compelling story and characters and top-notch art direction.The original Xenoblade was and is one of the most highly regarded jprgs of its generation. It arrived at the tail end of the Wii's lifecycle and extended its longevity. Being on a standard definition console, the game always felt like it was trapped in time on a platform that itself was past it's prime. It made up for it with a compelling story and characters and top-notch art direction.

    The game saw a port to the 3DS which was a technical showcase but ended up feeling like it was in the same boat as it's Wii predecessor. It was on a platform that was on in years and being exclusive to the "new" 3DS limited it's audience somewhat.

    The definitive edition arrives on Switch with new character models, improved textures, and remixed soundtrack. But do all of these bells and whistles truly make it the definitive version?

    Visually the game is an improvement, however, being stuck with a dynamic resolution that is sub HD in portable mode kind of detracts a bit. You're going to have a resolution between 378-540p. In docked mode, the resolution can range from 504p-720p.

    The remixed soundtrack is great but never fear, the original is here too if you prefer.

    Gameplay has seen some notable improvements. Abilities that have positioning requirements now alert you with a blue exclamation point when in place. Quests are far easier to track now as well which makes the game flow much better.

    One of the additions I appreciate the most is the inclusion of an event theatre to watch all the gorgeous cutscenes over again. This allows you to experience the story again in a more passive fashion without having to replay it all. It also allows you to refamiliarize yourself with the story should you have to come back to the game at a later date.

    With the resolution being the only discernable drawback? It never looks particularly bad on the portable screen. The art direction is still on point here and with all the enhancements, it truly does make for the definitive edition...or at least until Nintendo decides to re-release it again.    … Expand
  31. 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.
  32. Zeriel000
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece and I highly reccomend it to any Switch owner. I haven't played a JRPG this good since the PS2 era. The story is amazing, the characters are amazing and the maps feel huge and open world. There's always something to do with Quests, collectibles, character leveling, gem crafting etc. etc.

    One thing, the combat takes a while to get used to because it can get    This game is a masterpiece and I highly reccomend it to any Switch owner. I haven't played a JRPG this good since the PS2 era. The story is amazing, the characters are amazing and the maps feel huge and open world. There's always something to do with Quests, collectibles, character leveling, gem crafting etc. etc.

    One thing, the combat takes a while to get used to because it can get complicated as you unlock the Monado and all of the other skills. Every character has special Arts, skills and strategies so I reccomend you read the in game tutorial several times because this game has a TON of different systems that can get really complicated. For example knowing when to use the Monado arts to combat different boss mechanics.

    Another thing that makes this game great is that it's actually a challenge to play. One big flaw of JRPGs is how they always feel so easy but in this game if you're under leveled a boss can kick your ass. There's also a ton of super bosses just laying around with epic loot if you manage to defeat them.

    This game deserves a 10/10, must have status and a Bad Ass seal of approval.    … Expand
  33. Kri
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece done even better. Best JRPG of all time. I've never enjoyed replaying a game so much until this one.
  34. QuasarManiac
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    I already considered the original game a 9/10. Fantastic story, characters, environments, musical score, and absolutely addictive battle and gameplay mechanics. This remaster I’d consider a 9.5/10, which rounds up to a 10. The extra .5 is for the insanely improved graphics, character models, facial expressions, quest markers and progression, and the entirety of the Future ConnectedI already considered the original game a 9/10. Fantastic story, characters, environments, musical score, and absolutely addictive battle and gameplay mechanics. This remaster I’d consider a 9.5/10, which rounds up to a 10. The extra .5 is for the insanely improved graphics, character models, facial expressions, quest markers and progression, and the entirety of the Future Connected epilogue. However, in spite of all of that, there were a few additions I would have loved to see that sadly did not make it into the game. Lacking voices for Heart-to-Hearts, keeping the integral rebuilding of Colony 6 a bit obtuse without adding item trackers, and (a bit subjectively) not updating several notable cutscenes to stay canonically relevant to the current state of Xenoblade. However, don’t take these tiny complaints as deal-breakers. It’s easier to point out the one or two tiny flaws in a game than to count each and every moment of pure joy this game made me feel. It’s truly a masterpiece of gaming, even today, 10 years later.… Expand
  35. Shapiro94
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    a masterpiece and is the best the series has to offer. now with more beautiful graphics in and incredible world with superlative art style, one of the best soundtracks ever made, and a story that will stay with you forever.
  36. DreamEaglr
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    На 2020 год оригинальная игра сильно устарела, но этот ремейк максимально осовременил её и подвёл очень близко к современным стандартам.
    Это самая удобная и приятная для ознакомления игра от Monolith Soft на сегодняшний день.
    Бесплатное дополнение Future Connected не привнесло никаких твистов, но все равно было приятно ещё немного побыть в этом мире. Из минусов лишь не самое лучшее    На 2020 год оригинальная игра сильно устарела, но этот ремейк максимально осовременил её и подвёл очень близко к современным стандартам.
    Это самая удобная и приятная для ознакомления игра от Monolith Soft на сегодняшний день.

    Бесплатное дополнение Future Connected не привнесло никаких твистов, но все равно было приятно ещё немного побыть в этом мире.
    Из минусов лишь не самое лучшее разрешение и парочка аспектов оригинальной игры, которые тут всё ещё виднеются.    … Expand
  37. theostrich92
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    The single best game I have ever played, and I dont even like RPGs. Must buy for every Switch owner, video games dont get much better than Xenoblade Chronicles 1.
  38. Leroy-_-
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition is an outstanding modern JRPG that improves significantly on the original. The characters, environments, music, UI and the quest system are all improved amazingly and makes up for all the flaws of the original.

    Combat remains fun throughout the game, (that is at least if you aren't a Shulk one-trick) because every character feels unique. The newly    Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition is an outstanding modern JRPG that improves significantly on the original. The characters, environments, music, UI and the quest system are all improved amazingly and makes up for all the flaws of the original.

    Combat remains fun throughout the game, (that is at least if you aren't a Shulk one-trick) because every character feels unique. The newly added trail mode makes a fun addition to the game as well.

    The music is phenomenal and always captures the right feeling based on the situation.

    The story is amazingly written and you can always relate with the characters.

    The world is unlike any other games and exploring it is a treat in itself.

    In other words this game is amazing and it is 100% worth you time and money. I can't recommend this game enough and I can't wait to see what Monolithsoft does next.    … Expand
  39. RikiBDGD
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Probably my favourite game and the qol makes it even better as the sidequests are now actually enjoyable to do yay
  40. 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.
  41. 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.
  42. 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.
  43. smahlt
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    I tried playing the original version on Wii for the first time in 2017 or so, and the graphics were so muddy and the menus were so awful I couldn't get into it. I was excited to try an updated version, and my expectations were met. It is a fantastic game with great gameplay, story, characters, locations, music, etc. I loved XCX, and also loved XC2, though I prefer X, but I think this is myI tried playing the original version on Wii for the first time in 2017 or so, and the graphics were so muddy and the menus were so awful I couldn't get into it. I was excited to try an updated version, and my expectations were met. It is a fantastic game with great gameplay, story, characters, locations, music, etc. I loved XCX, and also loved XC2, though I prefer X, but I think this is my new favorite Xenoblade Chronicles game.… Expand
  44. amaris70
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Great gameplay. Beautiful scenery. Amazing story and characters. Nice pacing!
  45. Wisping_06
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Stories great, It's just a really good game. Trust me. 10/10 would play again
  46. Angelo_64
    May 30, 2020
    10
    The best switch game besides Zelda Breath of the Wild. Excelent gameplay and music, truly a definitive edition!
  47. annual_ring
    Jun 21, 2020
    7
    a ok game
    a good jrpg
    a good story
    i like the original Xenoblade
    better than Xenoblade2
  48. dharma
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition is the best way to play this classic RPG. The high definition graphics, updated from both the Wii and 3DS are the highlight, along with its remastered soundtrack. I have to admit that back in the old days, I never really finished this JRPG, thanks to its endless grinding and sharp difficulty. However, many quality of life improvements has made thisXenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition is the best way to play this classic RPG. The high definition graphics, updated from both the Wii and 3DS are the highlight, along with its remastered soundtrack. I have to admit that back in the old days, I never really finished this JRPG, thanks to its endless grinding and sharp difficulty. However, many quality of life improvements has made this game more playable than ever. Modern gamers can enjoy this classic: surprisingly released near PS4's controversial 'blockbuster', The Last of Us part 2. Both are similar in that they are narrative driven games, albeit in a different genre. Yet, audiences loved this game more whole heartedly. Why? In this era of 'Covid 19' pandemic, Nintendo games give you a sense of hope and joyfulness: of seeing epic environments now brought to true HD; of optimistic 'heroes' such as Shulk and Dunban. That is why Nintendo (and Monolith software), despite its 'creaky' graphics seemingly triumph over its competitors.… Expand
  49. n_dhruvo
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    Significant visual improvement over the 1st release. On top of that there is a dlc which is over 15 hrs long. This bonus contest some what gives some hint about their upcoming games.
  50. damndanielcruz
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    One of the best games of all time I recommend for any fan of RPGs. This game also appeals to non RPG fans aswell
  51. 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.
  52. JkLoL303
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition is an exceptional remaster of a landmark JRPG that clears the game of almost any fault it once had. With it's lively characters, creative setting, provocative narrative, gorgeous new re-textures and stellar exploration, the level of content this game has to offer pushes the industry standard. As such, Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition shouldXenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition is an exceptional remaster of a landmark JRPG that clears the game of almost any fault it once had. With it's lively characters, creative setting, provocative narrative, gorgeous new re-textures and stellar exploration, the level of content this game has to offer pushes the industry standard. As such, Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition should be looked at as the pinnacle of modern JRPGs.… Expand
  53. Rei_matarael
    Jun 20, 2020
    5
    Remastered traditional J-RPG. but still UI and UX is not followed these days.
    Especially, side quests were bored, not related with main quest flow and forced repeat play (save & load). There is nothing befored happen Un-expected(reversal) story to predicting that. It is worse point in this game.
  54. Onioncreature
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Absolutely fantastic in every way. Provides much needed improvements to the visuals and quest systems, a must play.
  55. emanubit
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    So, I was introduced to Xenoblade by playing the 3DS version (I know, not the best way haha). Even with the tone down graphics and inconsistent frame rate, I fell in love with the game. The characters, the world building, the soundtrack... OMG, the soundtrack. This game simply rocks. However, I managed to lost my over 100 hours save and was very, very sad. Then Nintendo announced theSo, I was introduced to Xenoblade by playing the 3DS version (I know, not the best way haha). Even with the tone down graphics and inconsistent frame rate, I fell in love with the game. The characters, the world building, the soundtrack... OMG, the soundtrack. This game simply rocks. However, I managed to lost my over 100 hours save and was very, very sad. Then Nintendo announced the Definitive Edition.
    Oh man, oh boy, this is definitely Definitive!
    The graphics are all revamped, but every single aspect that made the original great are here. I could fall in love again with Shulk, Fiora, Reyn, Dunban, Sharla and all the gang. Some of the soundtrack was redone and managed to be even more awesome (and you can still select to listen to the original too).
    And more, a new chapter is included and, while a bit short, makes this version it even more enticing for those who played the original over and over.

    If you like a complex JRPG with fantastic world, crazy yet consistent (and intriguing!) plot and lovable characters, you will LOVE this game!

    If you have already played the original, go for it as well. The new content and remastered graphics/audio are well worth it. Besides, rewatching the intro with the new graphics made me go all "I'M REALLY FEELING IT!" all over again!

    Damn, I love this game!    … Expand
  56. HakuG4me
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    very beautiful world and good level design. Battle system is great. Good jrpg. Would recomend to play
  57. CrazyEbi
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    I wish I could rate this game higher. It is in a league of its own. The story, the characters, the gameplay, the music! Everything is so freaking good! A lot of replay value after beating the game as well in new game+ and also a new side story. In my opinion Xenoblade chronicles was already one of the best games ever made when it was on the Wii, and this HD remake made it even better.
  58. ttgging
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    The perfect continuation of the golden age of JRPG, monolith makes a perfect series
  59. Superepicthanos
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    The entire time I played the game I enjoyed it. The story is amazing and the gameplay is fun. The game also looks amazing.
  60. idk451833
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This game got me into JRPG’s when it came out on the Wii, and now the remaster has replaced it as my favorite game of all time. Also, I enjoyed Xenoblade Chronicles 2, but it’s gross objectification if its female characters turned me off BIG TIME and the combat is just not as good. While Chronicles 1 isn’t free of the objectification/pandering issue, it’s minor enough that it didn’t hinderThis game got me into JRPG’s when it came out on the Wii, and now the remaster has replaced it as my favorite game of all time. Also, I enjoyed Xenoblade Chronicles 2, but it’s gross objectification if its female characters turned me off BIG TIME and the combat is just not as good. While Chronicles 1 isn’t free of the objectification/pandering issue, it’s minor enough that it didn’t hinder my experience with the game and thus it still deserves a 10/10… Expand
  61. 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
  62. 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.
  63. Tirael
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This game is a great remake of the great jrpg. Must have for all switch users.
  64. 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
  65. 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
  66. 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
  67. 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
  68. 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.
  69. 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!
  70. 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
  71. abaddon169
    Jun 2, 2020
    10
    Gran juego la historia es por mucho lo mejor, se ve fantástico en modo dock y no tan mal como el xenoblade 2 en portátil, recomendado.
  72. 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
  73. 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.
  74. 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
  75. 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!
  76. 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.
  77. roychen
    Jun 13, 2020
    7
    Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is a great game, but Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive edition is an even better one! The plot, the gameplay, the tutorial, the map, this edition is like an improved version of Xenoblade2. A must-have for JRPG fans, and a feast for whoever wants to try JRPG.

    Well after 30+ hours in, I changed my score from 10 to 7.. The game could be better polished. The main    Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is a great game, but Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive edition is an even better one! The plot, the gameplay, the tutorial, the map, this edition is like an improved version of Xenoblade2. A must-have for JRPG fans, and a feast for whoever wants to try JRPG.

    Well after 30+ hours in, I changed my score from 10 to 7.. The game could be better polished. The main quests are okay, but the side quests suck. The side quests are repetitive and non-exciting, and the navigation is a huge pain.    … Expand
  78. 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
  79. guizaum
    Jun 13, 2020
    10
    Absoluting amazing history with several big changes. Great sistem combat. I love it.
    You do not need make all quests guys, or collect everything
  80. 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.
  81. 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
  82. 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
  83. SainxtrichX
    Jun 12, 2020
    10
    Simplemente genial. Mejora ten todo al original. Es como tener un MMO portatil. Si la vercion original era wow vanila este tiene todas las mejoras de las ultimas actualizaciones. Simplemente uno de los mejores JRPG de la historia.
  84. 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
  85. 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
  86. alukortti
    Jun 11, 2020
    10
    New character models and polished artstyle bring up character emotions up better than ever. Fantastic soundtrack and fun gameplay. 10/10
  87. ZenithBirion
    Jun 11, 2020
    10
    As a JRPG, the major reason why you would play this game would be the story. Needless to say, the story ifs fantastic. There are a ton of twists that will catch you off guard, but can still be predicted if you pay close attention. As for the combat, while it is relatively simple, and straightforward, the game does not take the entire game to fully flesh out its combat. Each of theAs a JRPG, the major reason why you would play this game would be the story. Needless to say, the story ifs fantastic. There are a ton of twists that will catch you off guard, but can still be predicted if you pay close attention. As for the combat, while it is relatively simple, and straightforward, the game does not take the entire game to fully flesh out its combat. Each of the characters bring about a different play style. Shulk focuses more on positionals, Reyn on buffing himself and keeping the enemy on him, and Sharla focuses on support. Sure while combat is simple, if you dislike the combat of a particular character, you can always change who you are controlling. If you were not a fan of Xenoblade 2, the general consensus in the Xenoblade community is that this one is superior as far as story and characters are concerned. That being said, I am not saying that all of the characters in 2 are boring, Xenoblade Chronicles just handles its main cast significantly better. There is not a single character in the main party that I dislike.

    The music in Definitive Edition is amazing, thankfully, if you are not a big fan of the remastered soundtrack, you can always switch back to the original soundtrack.

    As for the changes made in the Definitive edition, There are a ton of quality of life improvements such as, icons to indicate which item orbs you need to grab, NPC tracking, quest tracking, Scout spotted you exclamation mark, art suggestion marker, Gift result memory, and many others. Needless to say, trying to 100% this game or even completing side quests are far less tedious than it was in the original game.

    A complaint that I have noticed in a significant amount of reviews is the fact that this game is grindy. This game will take you forever to grind your characters to the correct level threshold, if you are fighting monsters for grinding. Side quests give you far more experience than fighting enemies do, that being said, do not feel the need to complete all the sidequests that you get. If you complete no side quests, you will be underleveled, and if you complete all the sidequests in a particular area, you will be overleveled for the next boss. One thing to keep in mind is that 81 out of the 480 side quests in the game are found in the first area, so don't feel the need to complete all the quests here; however, if you are struggling to defeat bosses because of the level difference, consider doing a few side quests that give you exp, or better equipment. If ever you find yourself overleveled, there is an addition introduced in DE called Expert Mode. You can manually adjust which level you are with that option. The other complaint is the fact that you move too slowly, there is a gem that you can either craft, get from a sidequest, or get from finishing a page of the collectabedia called Quickstep gems. Equipping those will increase the movement speed of the character it is on.

    I personally find that this is one of the best JRGs ever created, and if you think this is nostalgia speaking, I have played the original game last year and stopped around halfway through because definitive edition was announced. That being said, the game should take around 70-80 hours to complete, if it take more time than that, either you are trying to be a completionist, or you are grinding manually.    … Expand
  88. hime
    Jun 11, 2020
    9
    Ну что тут сказать, взяли хорошую игру и осовременили её почти во всех смыслах. Было бы 10, если бы ещё поработали и над боевой системой, а так крепкая девяточка с плюсом.
  89. 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
  90. 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.
  91. CultureBomb
    Jun 10, 2020
    10
    I'm a huge Xenoblade fan. Definitive Edition is a faithful recreation of the first and best game in the series. The remastered soundtrack blows the doors off the original, which used to be my favourite video game soundtrack. However, the daytime area theme for Makna Forest is missing a flourish in the percussion near the beginning that makes it sound a bit off to devotees of the franchise.I'm a huge Xenoblade fan. Definitive Edition is a faithful recreation of the first and best game in the series. The remastered soundtrack blows the doors off the original, which used to be my favourite video game soundtrack. However, the daytime area theme for Makna Forest is missing a flourish in the percussion near the beginning that makes it sound a bit off to devotees of the franchise. The art style is more consistent, as the original game didn't have a coordinated art team. The overall graphics are on par with Xenoblade Chronicles 2 which is good. The story is phenomenal and is unchanged from the original. I haven't finished the new epilogue, but have thoroughly enjoyed it so far. This game is a must-play for anyone who likes JRPGs and hasn't played the original, which I presume is a lot of people.… Expand
  92. rebisdee
    Jun 10, 2020
    7
    I'm just gonna say it, this game has flaws. I've played about 12 hours of it, and like it. But it's full of fetch quests and other aging design conventions, along with a bloated combat system. It seems like a great game, and I'll probably finish it. It's no 9 out of 10 but at least it isn't a standard turn based affair. The environments are really pretty and look okay in terms ofI'm just gonna say it, this game has flaws. I've played about 12 hours of it, and like it. But it's full of fetch quests and other aging design conventions, along with a bloated combat system. It seems like a great game, and I'll probably finish it. It's no 9 out of 10 but at least it isn't a standard turn based affair. The environments are really pretty and look okay in terms of resolution, but the Switch shows it's lack of power for sure. Story seems *fine*

    Overall, I 'd say this is a solid addition to the Switch's RPG library. It's possible that I might revise this with a higher or lower rating if I keep playing.    … Expand
  93. 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
  94. Manzor
    Jun 10, 2020
    9
    The main game is an amazing jrpg, with beautiful locations, great music and an amazing twist in the story. The characters are nothing special but decent, at least the main character is better than Rex in Xenoblade 2. There are many new features, like a time challenge, a better ui, more options, skins, etc., however, the best feature is A future connected, a new story that works as anThe main game is an amazing jrpg, with beautiful locations, great music and an amazing twist in the story. The characters are nothing special but decent, at least the main character is better than Rex in Xenoblade 2. There are many new features, like a time challenge, a better ui, more options, skins, etc., however, the best feature is A future connected, a new story that works as an epilogue. A future connected is NOT a good story, the explanations are poor and there are not twists. The only interesting character just disappear to die in an absurd way during a sidequest, something that makes no sense for me. Despite of that, A future connected is a promise since it clearly teases Xenoblade Chronicles 3, a game that obviously will CONNECT Xenoblade 1 and 2. I am honestly really excited about it.… Expand
  95. Reed618
    Jun 10, 2020
    7
    I went in with extremely high expectations but can't help feeling some disappointment. This game initially released in the west in 2011 during a time when jrpgs were going through a lull. There was a shift towards more linear action focused jrpgs so receiving a big game which allowed so much freedom was a blessing at the time. Does the game hold up? In some ways but it's definitely aged.I went in with extremely high expectations but can't help feeling some disappointment. This game initially released in the west in 2011 during a time when jrpgs were going through a lull. There was a shift towards more linear action focused jrpgs so receiving a big game which allowed so much freedom was a blessing at the time. Does the game hold up? In some ways but it's definitely aged.

    It's very nice to see a classic jrpg get so much love but you should keep in mind that the ridiculous number of 10 out of 10 reviews here were posted on May 29th, the day the game released. Most of these people did not actually play through this 80 hour game in such a short timespan and from what I've seen on YouTube the fanbase for this game... they might be looking at this game with rose tinted glasses... there's a very real chance you'll play this and realize it doesn't live up to the hype.

    Pros:
    Large world with an excellent concept. Exploring enormous dead creatures and seeing a giant sword in the distance is very cool.
    The story is well written (although it's a shame that people post spoilers in youtube game review videos)
    The gameplay is a lot of fun.
    Updated UI.
    Quest tracking has been added
    I haven't tried it yet but it's nice they added new story content
    Rebuilding colony 6 takes a lot of time but it's fun seeing it develop.

    Cons:
    The environments have received an update but not a significant one. Most of the places you'll visit are nice but they don't have that wow factor.
    Some of the characters don't receive enough development.
    The voice acting is ok but could be much better. You can tell the actors were recorded separately. It doesn't feel like they're actually talking to each other.
    Riki is very annoying (most jrpgs have an annoying character like this but he's one of the worse examples I've seen).
    Sometimes after a cutscene your party has been changed for no reason so you might run into a fight and realize you don't have a healer anymore.
    The sidequests are dull repetitive fetch quests or kill quests. There are no cutscenes and there's no story here. Unfortunately completing them is really important for levelling and gaining new gear.
    The game is very grindy.
    RNG is pretty frustrating at times. A lot of quests require you to gather items but every item appears as a blue orb so there's a random chance of getting the item you need. Or sometimes you need to fight a monster but they only appear during thunderstorms... have fun changing the time in the menu for the next ten to fifteen minutes while you hope for a thunderstorm.
    The secret areas don't have any secrets. There's no cool weapon or armor piece just more blue orbs and some xp.

    Overall I think this game deserves a 7 for its combat and story. You should keep in mind that this game released in Japan in 2010. It's a decade old game and it was a new IP so there are flaws. Don't let blind fanaticism convince you it's perfect. This is a long padded jrpg which looks dated even with the visual upgrade. However, the story is worth experiencing even if it does get a bit silly at times.

    I have an enormous amount of respect for the creator. Moving from xenogears to xenosaga and now the xenoblade series he's been making quality games for a very long time. Personally I think Xenoblade chronicles 2 is a much stronger entry though and that makes me really excited for what's coming next.    … Expand
  96. Jmaster49
    Jun 9, 2020
    10
    Great game with great characters and is a must buy for Switch owners, JRPG fans, and people who know Shulk from Smash. You won't be disappointed!
  97. blezoooo
    Jun 9, 2020
    10
    Wonderful game, one of, if not the absolute best jrpgs of the past decade. The creative, diverse, vast world, great cast of excellently voice acted characters, superb music and writing, very fun and strategical combat, and a riveting, unique story make this game truly one of a kind. A must buy for jrpg fans, and even those who aren’t fans of the genre may find enjoyment in it as well.
  98. AlekAM
    Jun 9, 2020
    10
    IGN not smart and this game is amazing play it if you haven’t and make sure you don’t get spoiled on the story
  99. 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.
  100. zeven
    Jun 8, 2020
    8
    Content-wise, it is a real good piece of JRPG.
    The only bad comes from the hardware limitation of nintendo.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 92 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 88 out of 92
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 92
  3. Negative: 0 out of 92
  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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