Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 1336 Ratings

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  1. Luia_94
    Jun 8, 2020
    10
    El mejor JRPG que he jugado y con mejoras y añadidos con respecto a la versión que jugué en su momento.
    ¿Que cambia con el original?
    Texturas remasterizadas, nuevos modelos para los personajes y algunos elementos del entorno, un nuevo menú, ajustes en la dificultad para hacerlo más fácil o dificil, marca objetivo de misión en curso (principal o secundaria) en el minimapa con una ruta    El mejor JRPG que he jugado y con mejoras y añadidos con respecto a la versión que jugué en su momento.
    ¿Que cambia con el original?
    Texturas remasterizadas, nuevos modelos para los personajes y algunos elementos del entorno, un nuevo menú, ajustes en la dificultad para hacerlo más fácil o dificil, marca objetivo de misión en curso (principal o secundaria) en el minimapa con una ruta para llegar, nuevo modo de desafio contrareloj, un epílogo con una historia nueva y localizaciones nuevas.    … Expand
  2. The_Stapler
    Jun 7, 2020
    9
    I’m new to the Xenoblade series***

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

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

    I highly recommend this game!    … Expand
  3. Marco12345
    Jun 7, 2020
    10
    I'm about 20 hours in and the story is completely bonkers it's so good the twists and turns are crazy. This is an extremely story driven game but the combat is still pretty fun an absolute must buy unless you really dislike story based games.
  4. TiagoTanimoto
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    the game is a masterpiece. Everyone that have a switch must buy it. The story and the combat system are really amazing
  5. MightyShulk
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    XC DE is jsut an amazing game!!! I love every second of it!!

    It's Reyn time!!!
  6. robcan456
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece in all areas. The setting, the music, the unique battle system and especially the story from start to finish. This updated version of the Wii game is better than the original thanks to all the new enhancements and quality of life changes they added. Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition is a must own game for the Nintendo Switch.
  7. ElguapoAlex
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    This is the game with the best history I ever played, looks beautiful, I love this game, I love this remake
  8. krulemuk
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    It's my first time playing Xenoblade Chronicles and what can I say: It's one of the best JRPGs I have ever played. This is surprising due to the fact that I didn't like Xenoblade Chronicles 2.
  9. oxitran
    Jun 6, 2020
    3
    This is coming from someone who loves the original. Someone who's disinterest in the Wii after its game momentum died in 2009, came back and is now someone who loves the Wii and has extremely fond memories of its closing years with Xenoblade, Last story, and Pandoras tower.

    But I have to say it, this is a lazy port. The game is a masterpiece that deserves so much better. The Wii version    This is coming from someone who loves the original. Someone who's disinterest in the Wii after its game momentum died in 2009, came back and is now someone who loves the Wii and has extremely fond memories of its closing years with Xenoblade, Last story, and Pandoras tower.

    But I have to say it, this is a lazy port. The game is a masterpiece that deserves so much better. The Wii version should still not be the definitive edition of the game after all these years. The 3DS version was an acceptable handheld port, but the Switch version is barely passable as a handheld port, and the docked version is a joke. Low resolutions, terrible frame lurches when the resolution changes, and an already poor fps. And for what? different character models, not necessarily better character models.

    Just have a look at the Wii HD texture pack. The mod fixed most of the games textures with ones that are respectful to the source art. The biggest respected aspect is the characters. When you remake a game you dont change the characters art. You can give them smoother geometry and higher res textures, but not different geometry or textures to the point that they look like different people.

    Really poor job on this one. Okami HD could get away with a half assed uprez cause the art suited it. But even still the purists bemoan the loss of the rice paper filter and increase in colour saturation. This game needs a complete environmental overhaul at 1080p 60fps locked with the characters original art intact. Not this mess.

    If you dont have a Wii, PC, or a way to buy the original game, then buy this. But know you are getting a subpar experience at full price.    … Expand
  10. QueenSith
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition, o como mejorar una obra maestra. La inmensidad de su mundo sigue impresionando años después, pero ahora con una gran mejora en los modelados de los personajes y retoques gráficos que hacen que los escenarios luzcan aún más de lo que hacían. Las mejoras QoL son enormes. Hacen mucho más cómoda la compleción de las misiones secundarias, la interacciónXenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition, o como mejorar una obra maestra. La inmensidad de su mundo sigue impresionando años después, pero ahora con una gran mejora en los modelados de los personajes y retoques gráficos que hacen que los escenarios luzcan aún más de lo que hacían. Las mejoras QoL son enormes. Hacen mucho más cómoda la compleción de las misiones secundarias, la interacción con los NPCs y la exploración de los escenarios. Coge algunas cosas de Xenoblade 2 y las aplica para mejorar la experiencia de juego. El nombre de Definitive Edition le encaja a la perfección.… Expand
  11. Kkodss
    Jun 5, 2020
    0
    single-mmo-trash with lazy level design, boring battle system and bad character development
  12. 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
  13. Gamexpert
    Jun 5, 2020
    3
    The game itself is an absolute Masterwork, one of the best JRPGs ever made.
    What i am criticizing is this Remaster itself. They managed to get my to by this version and it the only thing they really approved was the character models. The World itself and the rest looks a bit better, but i hoped for more. I played the original 2 Years ago, and i should have whatched more Comparison Videos,    The game itself is an absolute Masterwork, one of the best JRPGs ever made.
    What i am criticizing is this Remaster itself. They managed to get my to by this version and it the only thing they really approved was the character models. The World itself and the rest looks a bit better, but i hoped for more. I played the original 2 Years ago, and i should have whatched more Comparison Videos, but everyone talked about a new Engine, its just an Upscale, nothing more. Great Game, not so great Remaster.    … Expand
  14. Jatersgonajate
    May 31, 2020
    9
    Le podría dar un 10 pero me decepciono el epílogo y que no corre 1080p.
    Jugué el original en su tiempo y me sorprendió de sobremanera la historia, el sistema de combate que no aburre como en los rpg clásicos de turnos así que subir de nivel con batallas no aburre, además que la música es de las mejores en cualquier juego realmente se convirtió en mi rpg favorito y de los pocos juegos que    Le podría dar un 10 pero me decepciono el epílogo y que no corre 1080p.
    Jugué el original en su tiempo y me sorprendió de sobremanera la historia, el sistema de combate que no aburre como en los rpg clásicos de turnos así que subir de nivel con batallas no aburre, además que la música es de las mejores en cualquier juego realmente se convirtió en mi rpg favorito y de los pocos juegos que duran más de 70 horas en terminar que aún así de estar tan largos quedan ganas de volver a jugar y esta version si tiene muchas mejoras en el los menus y es menos tedioso hacer las misiones secundarias por que en el mapa ya se marca todo lo importante y no tienes que memorisarte tantas cosas que si estaba de hueva    … Expand
  15. Cosmokeeper
    Jun 5, 2020
    10
    A timeless masterpiece in its own right, remastered for a console that will hopefully give this wonderful and meaningful adventure the attention and respect it deserves! The most striking new features are the remodeled characters and the environments' graphical overhaul, which combined are now realized to make the emotional journey even more immersive.

    The story is just as epic and deep    A timeless masterpiece in its own right, remastered for a console that will hopefully give this wonderful and meaningful adventure the attention and respect it deserves! The most striking new features are the remodeled characters and the environments' graphical overhaul, which combined are now realized to make the emotional journey even more immersive.

    The story is just as epic and deep as it was when the game was first released on Nintendo Wii in 2010(JP)/2011(EU)2012(US) and offers a philosophical, psychological and majestic sojourn into a magical world filled to the brim with relatable characters, a tale of standing up for what's right and protecting your world from that which seeks to do it harm. It has a lot of analogies that can be linked to our world and what we're doing with it while also acting as a philosophical vehicle for enlightenment and awakening to truths and understanding that should be common sense in our world but sadly isn't due to the weakness of the human mind.    … Expand
  16. 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
  17. askawai
    Jun 4, 2020
    10
    In my opinion, this is the best JRPG I played. If you like JRPG, you should buy this game, Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition.
  18. Tabdelno
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    One of the best JRPGs ever made, in its best version. What else is there to say, except people who were fretting about graphics are wrong— it looks great.
  19. CDizzness
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    One of the best JRPGs I have ever played and I have played A LOT. The thing with this game is that the storyline, is ACTUALLY INTERESTING AND ENGAGING. 3 hours in and a super emotional moment happened that I did not expect! Games like these are usually so predictable, but not this one. I havent skipped a single cutscene and I usually have a problem with doing that. In my opinion a lot ofOne of the best JRPGs I have ever played and I have played A LOT. The thing with this game is that the storyline, is ACTUALLY INTERESTING AND ENGAGING. 3 hours in and a super emotional moment happened that I did not expect! Games like these are usually so predictable, but not this one. I havent skipped a single cutscene and I usually have a problem with doing that. In my opinion a lot of newer JRPG storylines are generic and the cutscenes may have gorgeous graphics but lack enough depth to keep me interested. Btw, this is how you do a remaster/remake. The graphics are gorgeous, the frame rate is smooth, the added content is wonderful, the revamped UI rocks, the soundtrack is beautiful too and sounds amazing on a 5.1 surround system. Good job Monolith!! Nintendo you are killing it with exclusives!… Expand
  20. Chawano
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    Top 5 JRPG of all time imo. Twists and turns, great fights, and the story is second to none.
  21. JRGenoblade
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    The best game I’ve ever played. Xenoblade Defintive has an amazing story. Fun characters, unique world setting, and an absolutely god tier soundtrack. And the Defintive version has added several quality of life improvements, better graphics, and bonus content to top it all off!
  22. Monpengo
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    This is my favorite JRPG by far. The World concept is really good. Characters have unique personalities and designs. What makes me really feel it is the Battle mechanic, it's smooth and somewhat complex. There are alot of side quests and completionist extras, but you can end the main story without doing 1 single side quest at all . It's not a game for everyone, but if you like JRPG playThis is my favorite JRPG by far. The World concept is really good. Characters have unique personalities and designs. What makes me really feel it is the Battle mechanic, it's smooth and somewhat complex. There are alot of side quests and completionist extras, but you can end the main story without doing 1 single side quest at all . It's not a game for everyone, but if you like JRPG play it, it's worth it.… Expand
  23. LuckyXD
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    As a kinda new Xenoblade fan, i gotta say this game is awesome, it has a lot of things that make it very enjoyable such as great gameplay, a quite unique battle system, one of the most lovable characters cast I have ever seen and amazing locations. If you have a Nintendo Switch, you should really buy this game!
  24. Hij45g
    May 29, 2020
    10
    A true Masterpiece of jrpg gents if it hadn't came to the we would have missed a lot of things so we owe it a lot
  25. 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.
  26. Muchi
    Jun 2, 2020
    10
    The first RPG i ever played was Xenoblade chronicles 2 and i loved it. It is one of my favorite games of all time so i expected a lot when i bought and played Definetive Edition. In short it did not disappoint, not at all. Definetive is probably my favorite game of all time. The gameplay is phenomenal, the music is great, the environments look incredible and the story is insane! I haveThe first RPG i ever played was Xenoblade chronicles 2 and i loved it. It is one of my favorite games of all time so i expected a lot when i bought and played Definetive Edition. In short it did not disappoint, not at all. Definetive is probably my favorite game of all time. The gameplay is phenomenal, the music is great, the environments look incredible and the story is insane! I have never experienced such a story in a game ever. Melia is best girl!… Expand
  27. Myrwek
    Jun 2, 2020
    10
    I love this game so much, the setting, the plot, the characters, and after 10 years is still beautiful, if not more
  28. DomMonadoBoi
    Jun 2, 2020
    10
    I preface this review by saying i have played and completed xenoblade chronicles 3D for the Nintendo 3DS, as well as every other Xenoblade game except the Wii original.
    This game is a masterpiece. Never in my life has a work of fiction captivated me to the level of this video game. I would say the four things i love it for the most are the story, characters, music and exploration. This    I preface this review by saying i have played and completed xenoblade chronicles 3D for the Nintendo 3DS, as well as every other Xenoblade game except the Wii original.
    This game is a masterpiece. Never in my life has a work of fiction captivated me to the level of this video game. I would say the four things i love it for the most are the story, characters, music and exploration. This game gives you a huge world to explore, with beautiful environments and secret areas all around the 2 titans which are the setting of the game. The main character, Shulk, sets out with his friend Reyn for revenge on the inhabitants of the other titans, mechon (evil machines). The story is gripping and although at a couple of points slow, it is emotional, well crafted and enjoyable. I would spoil so much, but I want to keep this review for those who have never played. There are unexpected twists which were foreshadowed, but you never see them coming. The characters are lovable, relatable, optimistic and well voiced, you really feel like you're on a journey with them. Shulk's visions add to the core 3 aspects of the game: story, combat and exploration. These are well executed and interesting. The music is just shockingly good, the best in any game. you can switch between the original and remastered tracks any time for both battle and area themes. I regularly listen to the tracks out of the game. They can be emotional, intense, jovial or melancholy and suit their scenes well. The graphics are the best they've ever been. I have not played in handheld mode yet, as i think this is best played on a big screen with headphones on. For this you can get a powerA enhanced wired controller or audio afterglow controller. The textures models and effects are fantastic, i would say the best looking xenoblade game yet. I have experienced no resolution issues.
    There are also some fun side quests, only some however are worth the effort. The combat is great fun and can be optimised to death. It focuses on positioning, preparation, timing and customisation. There are also loads of optional challenging bosses to fight.
    Do yourself a favour and pick this game up right now.    … Expand
  29. joash
    Jun 2, 2020
    10
    Simply a masterpiece! Why are you still reading reviews instead of playing this work of art?
  30. Zeldagamelink
    Jun 2, 2020
    10
    Le jeu est très bien remaker que ce soit au niveau des textures ou des personnages. Ma 1ère expérience avec cette licence fut avec xenoblade chronicles 2 et je dois dire que ce titre met une claque en tout point et c'est ce qui constitue le pilier des J-Rpg.
    Ce qui m'a attirer sur cette licence c'est la difficulté des combats, le scénario, l'univers et la bande son. Tout ceci agit en    Le jeu est très bien remaker que ce soit au niveau des textures ou des personnages. Ma 1ère expérience avec cette licence fut avec xenoblade chronicles 2 et je dois dire que ce titre met une claque en tout point et c'est ce qui constitue le pilier des J-Rpg.
    Ce qui m'a attirer sur cette licence c'est la difficulté des combats, le scénario, l'univers et la bande son. Tout ceci agit en synergie et crée réellement quelque chose d'incroyable et c'est que j'ai retrouvé dans ce 1ère opus. C'était un departs de presque 0, comprendre toute les mécaniques de combats, comprendre la complexité de l'histoire qui je dois dire à son lot de rebondissements et tout ceci accompagné d'une d'une très belle bande son. Les personnages sont aussi attachants qie dans xenoblade chronicles 2

    Ce qui m'a plu:
    - Les mécaniques de combats - l'univers vaste et incroyable - l'histoire - La bande son
    - La patte graphique (reprise de xenoblade chronicles 2)
    - Les personnages
    - Une belle remake - Le nouveau prologue Ce qui m'a déplu:
    - La résolution en mode portable (540p ça pique quand même un peu les yeux pourtant le moteur n'a pas l'air gourmand)    … 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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