Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition

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  1. iqreyesg1
    May 29, 2020
    10
    This Game Will ve always a classic. Great soundtrack, excellent storyline, a Big world to explore and awesome battle system.
  2. meritum
    May 29, 2020
    10
    This game is OUTSTANDING and puts Final Fantasy 7 R into a shame. If you like RPG(not only jRPGs), this is a must have. Story is a top-notch, music the best in any video game imo(and I have played Nier) and battle system is surprisingly fun. I didn't expect that. Views are also impressive. This is one of these "life games"
  3. Beto1960
    May 29, 2020
    10
    Its graphic section that now looks like anime suits you wonderfully, its history, characters and duration are incredible
  4. SophieR
    Jun 1, 2020
    10
    This is truly a perfect JRPG and you would be remiss not to give it a try, and learning the combat system is easier than ever with the upgraded UI and in-game tutorials.

    Monolith Soft has managed to perfectly update this game as a definitive edition while leaving everything that made it perfect intact. The upgraded character models, textures, and especially the UI, tutorials, and quest    This is truly a perfect JRPG and you would be remiss not to give it a try, and learning the combat system is easier than ever with the upgraded UI and in-game tutorials.

    Monolith Soft has managed to perfectly update this game as a definitive edition while leaving everything that made it perfect intact. The upgraded character models, textures, and especially the UI, tutorials, and quest tracking have removed any flaws that existed in the past.

    The voice acting and story remain phenomenal, the character development and story development are some of the best I have ever experienced in a game, and of course the environments are the crown jewel.

    Gameplay: 9
    Story: 10
    Design: 10
    Music: 10
    UI: 9
    Overall: 10    … Expand
  5. ray670121
    May 29, 2020
    9
    Compared with the original version, the remastered version adds a casual mode to make it easier for new players to get started
    The game pictures look very comfortable and the UI is more friendly
    Regardless of whether you have played or not, it is recommended to play
  6. Raikou
    May 30, 2020
    10
    Extremely fun and awesome, the new epilogue is also very good and equally stunning, I can't think of any negatives
  7. RenXCDE
    May 30, 2020
    10
    This is genuinely my favorite game of all time, words cannot express how much I adore Xenoblade Chronicles, and now, Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition. The combat is so refined and fun, it’s simple yet complicated at the same time, it’s fun as a beginner, and a veteran of the game.

    The story is also the best story i’ve ever seen in fiction, there’s so many twists and turns, and so    This is genuinely my favorite game of all time, words cannot express how much I adore Xenoblade Chronicles, and now, Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition. The combat is so refined and fun, it’s simple yet complicated at the same time, it’s fun as a beginner, and a veteran of the game.


    The story is also the best story i’ve ever seen in fiction, there’s so many twists and turns, and so many great characters and moments. Never in the story have i felt bored, or uninterested in what was going on. I 100% recommend XCDE for anyone who is a fan of JRPGs, especially if you liked Xenoblade Chronicles 2    … Expand
  8. Tatysquid
    May 29, 2020
    10
    A Masterpiece game with a new tale being told and the new Character designs are stunning. A Masterpiece indeed.
  9. Shadod123
    May 30, 2020
    10
    There really isn't much to say when it comes to this version of the game. It manages to clearly be a love letter to the die-hard fans while, at the same time, it tries to become as appealing as possible to a new demographic: Switch owners and newcomers of the franchise (people who played either Xenoblade Chronicles X and/or 2, but that didn't have the chance to check this one out). TheThere really isn't much to say when it comes to this version of the game. It manages to clearly be a love letter to the die-hard fans while, at the same time, it tries to become as appealing as possible to a new demographic: Switch owners and newcomers of the franchise (people who played either Xenoblade Chronicles X and/or 2, but that didn't have the chance to check this one out). The updated graphics and nice additions in the quality of life department brought an already impeccable Wii game even closer to perfection. The revamped OST is definitely nice too but the real goat here and what you could say that it was utmost necessary is the new look that Monolith Software gave this game.
    There's absolutely no excuse now for you to not give a chance to this underlooked JRPG gem from the last generation of consoles. Lastly, I can only hope that you're really feeling it and having a Reyn of a time while playing it.
    And remember, just as you can't have a rainbow without Reyn, you can't truly know the taste of the modern JRPG's formula until you've played Xenoblade Chronicles.    … Expand
  10. Tutucoto
    May 29, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece in low resolution one of the best JRPGS OF ALL TIME NINTENDO WINS AGAIN
  11. mrrayan
    May 29, 2020
    10
    it a great game and so fun and enjoy the characters are loveable and game play countless time
  12. Xenobest
    May 29, 2020
    10
    One of the best JRPGS of all time. If you LOVE JRPGS and never played a Xenoblade game, this one is a MUST buy! However, if you played Xenoblade 2 and enjoyed it, this one is SO MUCH BETTER in terms of story and gameplay, in my opinion at least. DON’T SLEEP ON THIS GAME, the gameplay, story, characters, and ESPECIALLY the OST is too good to pass up! For those who never played this game,One of the best JRPGS of all time. If you LOVE JRPGS and never played a Xenoblade game, this one is a MUST buy! However, if you played Xenoblade 2 and enjoyed it, this one is SO MUCH BETTER in terms of story and gameplay, in my opinion at least. DON’T SLEEP ON THIS GAME, the gameplay, story, characters, and ESPECIALLY the OST is too good to pass up! For those who never played this game, give it a try. There’s a casual mode for new players so they can enjoy the game in a more enjoyable experience. There is even something for us longtime Xenoblade fans or those who likes a challenge, expert mode! This game is funny, sad, dark, beautiful, etc. I will say it once and I will say it again, PLEASE do not sleep on this game. If it’s your first time playing, you are in for a UNFORGETTABLE experience, and for those who already played the game like me, well...have fun. Also for new players, play the original story first then play Future Connected, since Future Connected takes place after the main game. So yeah...buy Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition. Thank you Monolithsoft, and we look forward to whatever else you have planned.… Expand
  13. Miltonv619
    May 29, 2020
    10
    Easily one of the best jrpgs of the past decade, will now become one of the best jrpgs of this new decade. With its outstanding soundtrack, beautiful visuals, and addicting gameplay, topping it all off with a fantastic story, this is a must have for switch owners.
  14. SuperRon
    May 31, 2020
    10
    Despite owning and loving my Wii, I never heard about this game in europe at the time, so it completely went under my radar. The following years seeing the game in action,the automatic battle system that seems complicated kinda turned me off.

    I have to say that today justice has been served. The graphics are fantastic and the game looks really good docked. The environments are massive,    Despite owning and loving my Wii, I never heard about this game in europe at the time, so it completely went under my radar. The following years seeing the game in action,the automatic battle system that seems complicated kinda turned me off.

    I have to say that today justice has been served.
    The graphics are fantastic and the game looks really good docked. The environments are massive, rich, and imaginative, the setting of the game is really unique.

    The OST is legendary, every hype scene has the right track, environment music put the right atmosphere.

    The battle system has i said, once you get it, is not only deep and engaging but also fun, with each character having is own niche.

    The definitive edition polished the game with better marker for quest to make it smooth, better IU, a new challenge mode,new difficulties, to make the experience better more engaging and fun.

    This game has mystery, a very long engaging story, it's fun, and as far as JRPG can go this one just check all the good stuff that SHOULD be there.    … Expand
  15. Ajenjo33
    May 29, 2020
    10
    Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition es una obra maestra y una oda al genero rpg, es hoy por hoy lo que dejo de ser Final Fantasy. Es un juego redondo en cada uno de sus aspectos salvo al técnico por limitaciones de la consola. Definitivamente mi rpg favorito de todos los tiempos muy recomendable para expertos y nuevos en el genero.
  16. Megazx456
    May 31, 2020
    10
    Easily the best if not one of the best JRPGS in the past 10 years. This version is an overall graphical improvement over the first game. The world and characters are more alive and vibrant than ever. The UI has been cleaned up to give it a better visual appeal to match it to current-gen standards. As much as I love the this game, it does take a hit when it comes to the resolutionEasily the best if not one of the best JRPGS in the past 10 years. This version is an overall graphical improvement over the first game. The world and characters are more alive and vibrant than ever. The UI has been cleaned up to give it a better visual appeal to match it to current-gen standards. As much as I love the this game, it does take a hit when it comes to the resolution department. Only running at 504P in Handheld and 720P Docked. Handheld mode isn't too bad, but I was expecting that the resolution would it at least be 720P handheld to 900P docked upscaled, but that little nitpick isn't enough to keep anyone from playing this absolute masterpiece. For any and all JRPG fans who have being looking for a great game with a fantastic battle mechanic, a rich open world with tons of secrets to explore, and memorable characters that you will remember for a lifetime. If you haven't experience the greatness of Xenoblade, now is the time!… Expand
  17. javierxito
    May 31, 2020
    10
    Xenoblade chronicles definitive edition es una de las mejores maneras de disfrutar uno de los más grandes JRP de la wii
  18. MrH321
    May 29, 2020
    10
    Best JRPG I've ever played, boasts an unbeatable story, characters, and now graphics to boot. GET THIS GAME.
  19. Niko0712
    May 29, 2020
    9
    Being completely honest, this is REAL remaster, not just changing textures and add more resolution like most of them, this haves completely re made graphics, its not as good as i tought it would be but heck graphics are not the most important thing, ofc it looks a lot more better than the wii version and itsreally enjoyable in both portable and docked, the only thing i didnt like is theBeing completely honest, this is REAL remaster, not just changing textures and add more resolution like most of them, this haves completely re made graphics, its not as good as i tought it would be but heck graphics are not the most important thing, ofc it looks a lot more better than the wii version and itsreally enjoyable in both portable and docked, the only thing i didnt like is the resolution, games like this one and xenoblade chronicles 2 could run at 900p docked and 720p in handheld with more work, you just need to see zelda breath of the wild, that has more physics and the textures are pretty similar, thats the only thing, apart from that this game on wii was already one of the best jrpg of all time and well this game too ofc, i dont even like rpg too much but this one is a exception.… Expand
  20. 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
  21. riverkev95
    May 29, 2020
    10
    Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition es una obra maestra con hermosos gráficos, un soundtrack espectacular, una jugabilidad incomparable.
    Es un juego que te dará muchísimas horas y que siempre te hará querer regresar a seguir avanzando en su maravillosa historia.
    No te debes perder este juegazo solo por el aspecto de su resolución dinámica, en todos los demás aspectos es    Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition es una obra maestra con hermosos gráficos, un soundtrack espectacular, una jugabilidad incomparable.
    Es un juego que te dará muchísimas horas y que siempre te hará querer regresar a seguir avanzando en su maravillosa historia.
    No te debes perder este juegazo solo por el aspecto de su resolución dinámica, en todos los demás aspectos es sobresaliente.
    La historia añadida te darán mínimo 10 horas de pura diversión, sin ninguna duda es la edición definitiva de uno de los mejores JRPG de la historia.    … Expand
  22. Blaze18
    May 29, 2020
    10
    The best JRPG of this generation. The characters are memorable, the world is massive, the soundtrack is fantastic, etc. New comers are in for a fantastic time, just turn on causal mode for a much more enjoyable experience. And play the main story before Future Connected. This game is a masterpiece and Monolith made it EVEN better. For those curious please buy this game, you won’t regret it.
  23. MauriMauri
    May 29, 2020
    10
    Inmejorable en todos sus aspectos. El mejor JRPG del año, muy buen ritmo, buen sistema de combate, historia profunda, personajes carismaticos
  24. Justjoined83
    May 31, 2020
    10
    Definitive edition manages to do something I didn’t think was possible; it changed my opinion of the characters. I found myself liking Fiora a lot more than I did in previous versions due to her new facial expressions. The updated visuals convey a sense of child-like innocence that was lacking in previous versions. This makes it easier to relate with the characters on a human level andDefinitive edition manages to do something I didn’t think was possible; it changed my opinion of the characters. I found myself liking Fiora a lot more than I did in previous versions due to her new facial expressions. The updated visuals convey a sense of child-like innocence that was lacking in previous versions. This makes it easier to relate with the characters on a human level and thus, sympathize with their struggles and hardships a little bit more.

    Beyond the visuals, there are some great quality of life changes here, too. My personal favourite is the new ‘expert mode’ that allows players to collect reserve exp which they can use at any time to level up OR down. This allows a completionist to discover landmarks and complete side quests without turning the boss fights into a joke. I also love that we have 3 save files plus an auto save. Why X, 2 and Torna have only 1 save slot is beyond me.

    If I had one complaint, though, it would be related to the unintelligible art use of the AI. Don’t expect consistent topples from Reyn if you are playing as Shulk. Likewise, go ahead and remove battle soul from Shulk’s art palette as the AI will abuse this art, even if it is being aggro’d by a swarm of enemies. The AI’s incompetence could have been mitigated to some degree by giving the player more control. For example, commanding the AI to save their talent arts for a chain attack to string together colour combos and maximize damage. Alas, these are relatively minor complaints in the grand scheme of things.

    Xenoblade Definitive Edition is a fantastic game that is well worth your money. Think of the beautiful landscapes in Breath of the Wild, and keep in mind that the studio which helped build that overworld are the ones who made this game. Whether you are traversing the Gaur Plains, Satorl Marsh or Makna Forest, the locations and theme songs will take your breath away. It has a great story, charming characters and enough side content to keep you busy for hundreds of hours. For these reasons, Definitive Edition is my definition of a 10/10 game.    … Expand
  25. TalionSwift
    Jun 1, 2020
    10
    This definitive edition is quite honestly a masterpiece, with plenty of quality of life changes that improves the original experience by quite a but. It eliminates some of the downsides of the original game and it is awesome. The new character models fir the main characters look great with no more pixely faces that were in the wii and New 3ds versions. The new arranged music is quite greatThis definitive edition is quite honestly a masterpiece, with plenty of quality of life changes that improves the original experience by quite a but. It eliminates some of the downsides of the original game and it is awesome. The new character models fir the main characters look great with no more pixely faces that were in the wii and New 3ds versions. The new arranged music is quite great i love when people remake a sound track right, and for those who choose to do so the original music can be selected instead.

    And yeah the resolution/fsp isn't like a Ps4/Xbox One game but this is the Switch and with the current version of this console it never will be. There is a price for the portability of the system, and also it pays to remember this is a Remaster not a Remake a difference that means alot more than some people seem to think. With Remasters everything looks better than the original like just freshening it up a bit to look nicer, where with a remake everything becomes rebuilt from the ground up and when you do that is only when you can get the best quality control. So yeah some textures in the mix look worse than the majority but we have a game that runs from 60-100 hours so im not surprised given the immense size of the world and its locations that a few textures were missed.

    Overall this version is THE way to experience this game as far as im concerned and really raises up the experience overall.    … Expand
  26. Daredeemer
    Jun 5, 2020
    10
    There hasn't been a RPG that has made me feel like this since ChronoTrigger! The music the gameplay the story, Just takes me back to the 90s. The resolution could be better but being that this game is over a decade i personally give it a pass
  27. joash
    Jun 2, 2020
    10
    Simply a masterpiece! Why are you still reading reviews instead of playing this work of art?
  28. OrangeAsy
    May 30, 2020
    10
    I played this game years ago and it became my most favourite game of all time. Now with almost everything I ever wanted in this game (good graphics, polished UI, extra story etc!) , it has become an absolute masterpiece! I can't recommend this enough if you like games with a fantastic story and awesome gameplay + characters.
  29. Nopon
    Jun 2, 2020
    10
    This is not just another JRPG. This game sets the bar. It has amazing music, an amazing story, characters that grow on you, and gameplay that is super satisfying. I cannot reccomend this title highly enough.
  30. Jonuffy
    May 30, 2020
    10
    Quite simply the best game of all time. This was just so refreshing when it arrived and single-handedly re-energised the JRPG genre for a western audience. Fantastic story, wonderful voice acting with refreshing, diverse British accents. Amazing soundtrack and possibly the best all round that I have ever heard for a video game. Epic vistas, a huge world, enjoyable battle system, lovableQuite simply the best game of all time. This was just so refreshing when it arrived and single-handedly re-energised the JRPG genre for a western audience. Fantastic story, wonderful voice acting with refreshing, diverse British accents. Amazing soundtrack and possibly the best all round that I have ever heard for a video game. Epic vistas, a huge world, enjoyable battle system, lovable characters and a truly unique and wonderfully realised world setting. Do not miss if you have never played it. Give it a go. Phenomenal experience now even more improved with a new epilogue chapter, alternative OST arrangement, visual improvements and QoL improvements to make it more accessible to the more casual player. Excellent package.… Expand
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89

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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