Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition

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  1. 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
  2. RCAVHS
    Sep 1, 2021
    5
    I saw lot of people suggesting playing this after BOTW to get another epic adventure but with RPG mechanics. I wanted a better story since BOTW is lacking in that area, and obviously this game gets high praise for its story. I generally enjoy RPGs and recently played FF XII: The Zodiac Age and it really grew on me, so I was open to this more MMO-type battle system.

    I was impressed by    I saw lot of people suggesting playing this after BOTW to get another epic adventure but with RPG mechanics. I wanted a better story since BOTW is lacking in that area, and obviously this game gets high praise for its story. I generally enjoy RPGs and recently played FF XII: The Zodiac Age and it really grew on me, so I was open to this more MMO-type battle system.

    I was impressed by the world, and the strategy of the combat intrigued me. The voice acting and cutscenes were pretty impressive, and the story seemed quite interesting. Unfortunately, on my second session of playing the game, I found myself dozing off while playing. I figured I was just tired, but then it happened during another session, and then another.

    I still haven't figured out what was so boring about this game. The quests just feel like running from checkpoint to checkpoint on your map. There is no rewarding feeling of discovery from the quests or in the items you get. I would get new weapons/armor and it would make me stronger but there was nothing exciting about getting a new weapon. Sometimes it felt like they were too OP. One weird thing for me right away was that I couldn't use a potion or anything to heal myself in or after battle like a typical game. Your health just restores completely about 5 seconds after battle. So the game seems to be less about using resources to surviving your journey, but rather just about surviving each individual battle encounter. I don't know, this was just weird to me and took away a lot of the challenge.

    I put this game down about 15-20 hours in. I know people say that you have to give certain games more time than that, but I just didn't have the patience. Nothing hooked me.    … Expand
  3. EmCza
    Aug 22, 2021
    0
    This game have great story and interesting world, but thats all, rest of this game is crap, it's boring and repetitive;
  4. Anatoma
    Jul 16, 2021
    5
    Was great at the beginning but got boring later .Didn't like the combat mechanic which is very complicated. Sometimes complicated fighting mechanics get good later on in the game but not in this case.common cliches like power of friendship, gods, not killing any enemy really got on my nerves
  5. AttaBrow2021
    Jul 16, 2021
    10
    One of the best game's I've played in the past decade and easily one of the best JRPGs of all time. Some of the best worldbuilding and music I've seen in a game, likeable characters, super convenient and diverse gameplay, a ton of side content and just an epic journey all around.
  6. Tri9322
    Jul 5, 2021
    10
    Xenoblade Chronicles is a life changing experience of a game that really defines what an rpg can be. That may be a bit of an exaggeration but the story and characters are all written so amazingly. There's so much content, the music, graphics and combat are all phenomenal. There's a lot of locations to visit and they're all fun to explore. There's so much side content. Only small gripes areXenoblade Chronicles is a life changing experience of a game that really defines what an rpg can be. That may be a bit of an exaggeration but the story and characters are all written so amazingly. There's so much content, the music, graphics and combat are all phenomenal. There's a lot of locations to visit and they're all fun to explore. There's so much side content. Only small gripes are it is very long, though that can be a positive, as well as it can get grindy at times and the side quests don't give a ton of XP unless you start the large branches early. The colony building is cool, and again the plot and characters are just phenomenal. Another gripe is that there are some quests/areas that are locked away near the end making it impossible to 100% if you didn't do everything there which does hurt a game like this. Those are annoying, but the game is still so good it's a 10/10. Oh and futures connected is cool. The definition of a must play for JRPG fans.… Expand
  7. Leah_Stern
    Jun 26, 2021
    10
    "Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition" is, without a doubt, the BESTEST game ever made.
  8. 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
  9. Roberto2603
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego es muy bueno, me encantó, lo malo que puedo resaltar es en la pelea final contra zanza que dicen el porque shulk puede ver el futuro y como shulk consiguió su monado por el poder de la amistad. A parte de todo eso el juego es buenísimo, la banda Sonora, la ambientación, excelente.… Expand
  10. spoorfopl
    Jun 10, 2021
    10
    This was my first experience with the vast universe of Xenoblade Chronicles, and it was an absolute joy through and through. The memorable cast of characters, remarkably creative world, complex combat system and very well-written story have easily pushed this to my favorite game of all time.
  11. ItsTamo
    Jun 2, 2021
    10
    Really lovely game. From the quality of the port, I can see how much love and care the devs put into this. Enhanced music is great, the battle system is fascinating, and some of the QoL features are lifesavers (just like Reyn). I would've preferred if they hid more secrets in the overworld, but this complaint is trivial. I don't know what much else to say. It's great.
  12. Morsi
    May 30, 2021
    10
    One of the best RPG games I have ever played and the best JRPG of all time Music in this game is insane
    The story is deep and exciting The fighting is different from traditional JRPGs In my opinion it's a must to play game in nintendo switch especially for RPG fans.
  13. RustySpoons
    May 11, 2021
    10
    Easily my favorite RPG of all time and just one of my favorites in general. The combat's fun, the characters (for the most part) are interesting, and the story is amazing. Also, it's not super grindy like some RPGs, thanks to it's many side quests. Though, the side quests are mostly really simple and don't stick out that much, though the ones that do are amazing, and the quest system worksEasily my favorite RPG of all time and just one of my favorites in general. The combat's fun, the characters (for the most part) are interesting, and the story is amazing. Also, it's not super grindy like some RPGs, thanks to it's many side quests. Though, the side quests are mostly really simple and don't stick out that much, though the ones that do are amazing, and the quest system works really well for this game. Also the soundtrack is one of the best in gaming history, with tracks like "You will know our names" and "Engage the enemy". I definitely recommend it to anyone who likes RPGs and even if you don't I think you should still give it a try.… Expand
  14. 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
  15. fgpx78
    Apr 22, 2021
    10
    Xenoblade deserved a 10 on the Wii, as it deserves a 10 now, even with all the complains about the 30fps and supposedly "not upgraded enough" graphic, this is a must have for any Xenoblade lover.
  16. 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.
  17. cfc1998
    Apr 10, 2021
    8
    This game has a lot of good things, first the world is pretty big and amazing to explore, music is 10/10 and the characters are nice. The story is a bit confusing until the very end but works well, the combat is complex and challenging. Overall a nice experience and a very good RPG for those who love the genre.
  18. Yawffle
    Apr 1, 2021
    10
    I had originally played 2, so when I saw this was coming to Switch, I was exited. One of the best games I've ever played, and would recommend it.
  19. Mixor714GG
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    El mejor JRPG que e jugado en mi vida Tiene una historia excelente y una banda sonora hermosa,han hecho un buen trabajo los de monolthsoft los graficos de esta version estan mejorados la musica esta reorquestada entre otras cosas lo recomiendo mucho.
  20. Xemnios
    Mar 29, 2021
    5
    One of the best story in videogame history in a terrible and boring game...
  21. AngelOrtiz
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    The best jrpg I have ever experienced, amazing story with lovable characters, and the best Ost of gaming, If you own a switch this is a must have.
  22. 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!
  23. Arrc84
    Mar 17, 2021
    0
    I don't understand what there is to like about this game on almost every level.
  24. LuckyMeybFan
    Feb 23, 2021
    10
    First of all, I would like to say that this game is WORTH IT.

    This game is one of the best JRPGs I have played, if not the best. I am rating it a 10/10 not because it is perfect, but because it is a masterpiece. No video game moved me as much as Xenoblade Chronicles did. The gameplay is really fun for me. It feels so good to discover the right tactics, correct positioning, the right    First of all, I would like to say that this game is WORTH IT.

    This game is one of the best JRPGs I have played, if not the best. I am rating it a 10/10 not because it is perfect, but because it is a masterpiece. No video game moved me as much as Xenoblade Chronicles did.

    The gameplay is really fun for me. It feels so good to discover the right tactics, correct positioning, the right accessories/gems to wear, the most sound composition for a certain boss, etc. It's just so technical, and I liked it very much. Some battles were very easy because I over-levelled after doing so many side-quests but the challenging ones don't fail to surprise and leave me thinking of ways to be victorious.

    The story is mind-blowing, original, and successfully glues together all of its reasons of being with logic. It's like reading a good book and you just can't put it down.

    The music is very good as well. When laid out together, they create a unique experience that is Xenoblade Chronicles the same way final fantasy further built its worlds through memorable melodies.

    The world building is phenomenal; it is very unusual, but pulled off exquisitely. The places were laden with beauty and care. The details the developers put into the world are spot on.

    I loved the characters because they were "alive", logical, and will make the player really give a damn with what they want to achieve. They were unpredictable, and mostly outside the clichés of anime characters. The relationships between the protagonists are so wholesome that I often find myself smiling throughout cutscenes after cutscenes where they interact with one another. I also often found myself surprised with how events went for them.

    Don't hesitate. Buy it, play it, and be amazed.    … Expand
  25. JRice
    Feb 8, 2021
    8
    This is a massive, ambitious and beautiful game, but also a remaster, that didnt manage to leave its outdated nature completely behind.
    Since everybody else is talking about its greatness, i will focus on those weaknesses:
    - The resolution in handheld mode is unbearable - The game is very grind-heavy, while at the same time, grinding doesnt feel especially rewarding, and is generally    This is a massive, ambitious and beautiful game, but also a remaster, that didnt manage to leave its outdated nature completely behind.
    Since everybody else is talking about its greatness, i will focus on those weaknesses:

    - The resolution in handheld mode is unbearable
    - The game is very grind-heavy, while at the same time, grinding doesnt feel especially rewarding, and is generally too slow
    - The story is pretty clichee (personal oppinion), and didnt catch me
    - The world feels sterile: You cannot enter houses, collectables are just blue balls, and enemies just stand or walk around, and wait for you
    - The presentstion is too "asian", and not mature
    - Most important: The character developement and the battle system are uninteresting, and become repetitive fast

    In the end, it is a good remaster of a (once) very good, but very clunky game.
    It absolutely is a game worth playing, but it still leaves too many weaknesses, to be the true definitive version of the game...

    Personally, i didnt enjoy it to the end, and just beat the game to finish the journey. And, although i absolutely am a completionist, i skipped many quests and exploration, and wont do a new game+...

    Im rating XCDE with 8.4/10 points    … Expand
  26. 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.
  27. DrZomboid
    Jan 21, 2021
    8
    Plus: world, art stile, combat system, story
    Minus: big empty areas, Rikki, Mechonis world
  28. 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.
  29. Scoutgoat
    Jan 14, 2021
    9
    Great game with decent character development, great combat, great story, beautiful environments that are fun to explore, and an absolutely amazing soundtrack.
  30. blackalps
    Jan 11, 2021
    4
    The story is good. The rest of it sucks. The combat sucks and gets really tedious by the end. Some characters like Riki have absolutely no point and are useless in combat. The exploring sucks, the gem crafting system sucks, the side missions are tedious and rote. There's no sense of satisfaction from winning the big battles, because once you get the boss HP bar down, it suddenly turns intoThe story is good. The rest of it sucks. The combat sucks and gets really tedious by the end. Some characters like Riki have absolutely no point and are useless in combat. The exploring sucks, the gem crafting system sucks, the side missions are tedious and rote. There's no sense of satisfaction from winning the big battles, because once you get the boss HP bar down, it suddenly turns into a cutscene that will show you losing, or the boss is fine and flies off and you have to beat it again later. If this was a well done anime, it'd be pretty great, but as a game it kind of sucks.… Expand
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#4 Best Switch Game of 2020
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#3 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2020

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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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