Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 1336 Ratings

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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
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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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