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
  31. Superalantop1
    May 29, 2020
    10
    Thank you Monolith Soft for making this amazing JRPG! (Even though I prefer the original soundtrack, we have the options to choose whatever we like)
  32. Starfree
    May 29, 2020
    8
    This remake fixes almost all the problems of the original game. It’s still the same story we love with a massive graphical update which is just beautiful. The extra content is really cool and develops the lore of this game in a really cool way. Probably the best game of 2010... best game of 2020 tho?... this game is clearly 10 years old. The animations really weren’t changed at all so withThis remake fixes almost all the problems of the original game. It’s still the same story we love with a massive graphical update which is just beautiful. The extra content is really cool and develops the lore of this game in a really cool way. Probably the best game of 2010... best game of 2020 tho?... this game is clearly 10 years old. The animations really weren’t changed at all so with the better Graphics it points out the simple awkward animations way more then the Wii or 3DS could. Compared to 2010 games this game is one of the best, probably would be if RDR didn’t come out in 2010. But if you hold it to the standards of a 2019 or a 2020 game it clearly falls short. But those are just nit picks. This is still one of the Great RPGs probably the best action RPG. And every RPG fan should play it. If you a Xenoblade 2 fan looking for the same experience as Xenoblade 2 I have some bad news for you tho...… Expand
  33. 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
  34. LongHappyFrog
    May 29, 2020
    10
    This game is really good. Even almost a decade later after its original release its still an amazing game and a must pick up. It might not be for everyone but if you like the JRPG genre this will become your favorite game.
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. 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.
  38. Vertreal
    May 31, 2020
    9
    An absolutely amazing title. It features everything that made the original great with additional quality of life features and the obvious graphical remaster.

    For first time players who are fans of RPGs, this game is a must-buy. If you're only just getting into the genre, do things one step at a time and don't get too overwhelmed by the mechanics. This applies to all Xenoblade games. It    An absolutely amazing title. It features everything that made the original great with additional quality of life features and the obvious graphical remaster.

    For first time players who are fans of RPGs, this game is a must-buy. If you're only just getting into the genre, do things one step at a time and don't get too overwhelmed by the mechanics. This applies to all Xenoblade games. It still astounds me to see some reviews on here with a 0 score and the comment "I don't like RPGs".

    If you do like RPGs, expect a vast world with fantastic characters, arguably the best storyline in any RPG to date and pretty deep combat mechanics. Oh, and did I mention the music? The music. It's godly.    … Expand
  39. 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
  40. 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.
  41. 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!
  42. 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!
  43. 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
  44. Chawano
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    Top 5 JRPG of all time imo. Twists and turns, great fights, and the story is second to none.
  45. 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;
  46. Flomo
    May 31, 2020
    10
    Ein fast Perfektes Spiel von 2010 ist nun perfekt . Das beste jrpg .
    Super Musik ,wunderschöne stimmige Grafik . Tolle Charaktere und die beste Story .
  47. 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
  48. 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!
  49. RwolfBonerush
    May 31, 2020
    10
    Easily the best JRPG of all time, the characters, the story, the music, and the gameplay all mesh together for an unforgettable experiance
  50. 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.
  51. 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.
  52. 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
  53. 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
  54. 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.
  55. 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
  56. woaimiyabi
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    This is the reason why I am crazy about this series. The game is very excellent and exciting in all aspects. The music is even more fascinating. It can be said that it is one of the best rpgs. I look forward to the new works in the future
  57. yigeguangtou
    Nov 10, 2022
    10
    Xc1 is a great game. It can be said that one of my favorite rpgs is excellent in all aspects. I miss the time I stayed up to play this game in the past. I recommend all rpg fans try it.
  58. dr0nzer
    May 30, 2020
    7
    Been wanting to play this for a while but never owned previous consoles it came out on, after owning it on the switch, I’d say it lived up to expectations, story is great, sound is excellent and remaster feels good. The only things that annoyed me was the sheer about of side quests, you get bombarded with them left, right, sideways, up, down and all over!! and the combat system can becomeBeen wanting to play this for a while but never owned previous consoles it came out on, after owning it on the switch, I’d say it lived up to expectations, story is great, sound is excellent and remaster feels good. The only things that annoyed me was the sheer about of side quests, you get bombarded with them left, right, sideways, up, down and all over!! and the combat system can become over complicated, after spending many hours the game feels like it suffers from too much from quantity over quality and this breaks the pacing and structure, this is why it hit a 7 for me. I’m after quality and whilst it doesn’t suffer from it, it does get diluted and the more you play the more it happens.… Expand
  59. 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
  60. Haky
    Jul 14, 2022
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This Game is just straight up Boring. I wanted to play the first game because i saw so much about the second game on Twitter.
    So I played it and from the start on you dont know whats happening there is no Introduction or anything you just get thrown into the World and there's a magical Weapon that kills the Mechons better than other weapons, ok. Then you get introduced to Shulk and his random ass friends, who dont get developed the slightest and the one of them dies and its supposed to hurt your feelings. sorry but i dont care much about a character that gets introduced in the first 10 min of the game and then die's randomly. the whole game is just random and unfun things just happen out of nowhere and you have to"figure out" why, but the answer in the end is just , there is a random ass Scientist who created the world and is Hungry for power blabla. So the Story is pretty cringe and boring for today's standards and i would mind as much if the Gameplay was actually fun, but it isnt.
    I was waiting hours into the game for shulk to learn new moves but he didnt, so all you do is all game is spamming air-slash and backslash until the end of the game...
    So like 60 hours into the i was like yeah this is boring, ill try switching up my team. so i grinded a bit and got good weapons and armor for everyone just to lose every fight because i didnt have shulk on the team. All in all combat feels very janky FOR EVERY FIGHT doesnt matter if its normal enemies or the last boss fight, you just HOPE that your teammates do the right Moves and that you dont get janked by bad timing, and that is not fun at all.
    The only thing i enjoyed from this game was the Soundtrack which is phenomenal, it helps to build a feeling of epic-ness and greatness to the world you play in.
    2/10    … Expand
  61. DreamCore
    Jun 1, 2020
    7
    (+)
    * Good graphics
    * Good story * Good music * Very good remaster (-) * Friendly AI is stupid and will get you killed * Littered with the most generic copy-pasted fetch quests imaginable * Feels very grindy * Gem crafting systems sucks Verdict: They did a very good job remastering this game and put a very high bar for how to do a proper remaster that other developers    (+)
    * Good graphics
    * Good story
    * Good music
    * Very good remaster

    (-)
    * Friendly AI is stupid and will get you killed
    * Littered with the most generic copy-pasted fetch quests imaginable
    * Feels very grindy
    * Gem crafting systems sucks

    Verdict:

    They did a very good job remastering this game and put a very high bar for how to do a proper remaster that other developers should learn from. The story is slow in the beginning but is good in general. However the original is very old and it shows in the various mechanics of the game. Because of the lack of any "real" side quests the game feels very grindy. Inventory and gem management is also a chore. One of the most annoying things is how stupid the friendly AI is. The healer sometimes prefers you dying instead of healing, and when you break an enemy, they refuse to follow up with a topple, and every now and then they will just die because you have zero control over what they're doing. Overall the game is decent, especially so if you consider its age, but there are many modern RPGs which have equally good story, but far superior gameplay.    … Expand
  62. 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
  63. ttgging
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    The perfect continuation of the golden age of JRPG, monolith makes a perfect series
  64. honest_rev7
    Sep 24, 2020
    3
    It was so boring. I liked the characters and the story seemed promising. The world seemed well-built, but by God, all of it combined is just so boring. Dropped the game after playing it for 5 hours, and never touched it again.
  65. GenkiYokota
    Jan 27, 2022
    0
    It has the same problem as the XC2, an excess of erotic fanservice, and a horrendous redesign that is not very faithful to the original aspect of the Wii game.
    It is in general a remake-remaster quite lacking in soul.
  66. 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
  67. 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
  68. chiakisensei
    Oct 24, 2020
    0
    Battle too boring.
    i feel cheated.
    The only game that disappointed Nintendo
  69. Priception
    May 30, 2020
    1
    One of the laziest remasters I have ever seen. The game looks like an early Xbox 360 title while running at a terribel resolution and doesn't even run at 60 fps?!

    There is definatly a Nintendo bias as this game does not deserve an 89 on metacritic.
  70. 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
  71. BigPapa1
    May 29, 2020
    0
    Eh.....
    I like Final Fantasy 7 Remake more. That game has better graphics. Xenpblade isn't as good as Xenogears and has terrible anime voice acting British
  72. Robert2
    May 29, 2020
    0
    I’m going to be honest here, I’m not a big fan of games like xenoblade I don’t really know what I was thinking when I bought it. It’s not very fun at all. Breath of the wild is still my favorite switch game.
  73. Neyb
    May 31, 2020
    6
    If you don't have 50 hours to waste (like me) you won't be able to play the game. And the beginning iss just bad. I don't care of the rest...
  74. Kkodss
    Jun 5, 2020
    0
    single-mmo-trash with lazy level design, boring battle system and bad character development
  75. Arrc84
    Mar 17, 2021
    0
    I don't understand what there is to like about this game on almost every level.
  76. okamimiyazaki
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    I couldn't get into this game when I played it on Wii, but now I love it. This edition is the best version of the game and has so many improvements. The UI is better, making the game much easier to understand and pick up, with less of a hurdle to overcome. Quest tracking makes the obscene number of side quests seem more reasonable. Appearance customization is awesome and tons of fun. TheI couldn't get into this game when I played it on Wii, but now I love it. This edition is the best version of the game and has so many improvements. The UI is better, making the game much easier to understand and pick up, with less of a hurdle to overcome. Quest tracking makes the obscene number of side quests seem more reasonable. Appearance customization is awesome and tons of fun. The soundtrack is even better than before. The graphics aren't perfect on the Switch (not super high resolution) but they're still a huge step up from the original.

    Everything about this game is great. The biggest flaw is probably the annoying party AI. Other than that - great story, voice acting, combat, environments, exploration, etc. All the systems are well explained and are fun with nice UI (skills, arts, collectibles, affinities, etc.)    … Expand
  77. DrZomboid
    Jan 21, 2021
    8
    Plus: world, art stile, combat system, story
    Minus: big empty areas, Rikki, Mechonis world
  78. sefrabu
    Jul 8, 2020
    7
    I thoroughly enjoyed Xenoblade Chronicles 2, even if with a hiccup here and there, the biggest of which was the character design which, although great, was too much on the freaky-anime side for me (I'm talking about you, girls looking 12 and having early Pamela's boobs). When I saw the design for XC1 DE was a bit more on a "realistic side" (can't believe I said that about design whereI thoroughly enjoyed Xenoblade Chronicles 2, even if with a hiccup here and there, the biggest of which was the character design which, although great, was too much on the freaky-anime side for me (I'm talking about you, girls looking 12 and having early Pamela's boobs). When I saw the design for XC1 DE was a bit more on a "realistic side" (can't believe I said that about design where people have eyes the side of tennis balls), I was on board. 60 hours later I came out a bit disappointed, but still generally entertained.

    To get the obvious out of the way, I haven't played the original Wii/DS version, so I'm at the (dis)advantage of not seeing how much the game has improved, or how I could have experience it 10 years ago, and so I have to take it at face value, AD 2020, and I have to admit, save for the character design, XC1 is a bit inferior experience to its younger sibling is basically every aspect. The character progression, the exploration, the combat, almost everything gameplay-wise makes it obvious that XC1 is an older game. But since it’s not that much of an issue (I still had fun with the game’s mechanics), I’ll give it a pass.

    What I can’t give a pass to is the story, or, to be more precise, its direction.

    Which is as much anime as it gets, with constant revelations of an unimaginable significance every 15 minutes, deus ex machina exploited ad nauseam, the power of friendship and love overcoming literally everything, and heroes and villains shouting "Could it be...?! But it's impossible...!" interchangeably at explosions of light every other cutscene. You can tell that a given villain is not actually a villain the moment you meet them just on the basis of their voice tone, and all the female characters will have huge boobs, skimpy clothes, and the sole purpose of their existence will be to sacrifice themselves for their man, be it a boyfriend, brother, or father, in between cooking for them and doing other housewife stuff. The final revelations regarding the actual nature of the world and what actually is/was going on is actual deep (if not convoluted) philosophical and morally provocative gold (for a video game), but the way to it is filled with so much teenage drama and evil laughter that a gamer over the age of 16 will be reacting to the cutscenes with a smirk and a frown at best. Which, to be honest, seems to be quite typical for a jRPG - to make a game with incredibly deep lore, a head scratching story, complex and multi-layered gameplay, and fill it up with characters who talk and act like they are in a pre-teen school play.

    What is unquestionably good in the game is the visuals and the score. The remastered character design is fantastic, most of the locales are beautiful and their exploration is pure joy, especially when paired with great music. This combo works so good that I found myself sightseeing only for the sake of sightseeing, with no particular purpose, just to see stuff and enjoy the atmosphere. The game, in fact, gets much better when you complete the story and do all the side stuff, and feels like a very good MMO (whether it’s an advantage or disadvantage depends on your personal preference).

    I also need to commed the collector’s edition, which includes a nice steelbook, a beautiful fat artbook, and a vinyl record (there’s also a poster and some stuff to download), and the quality-content-price ratio is really good (this being said by a person who also bought the collector's edition of FFVII Remake which is total garbage). If it’s your thing to get a collector’s edition of a game now and then, this would be a good choice.

    All in all, if you are a jRPG fan, you will have a lot of fun (add 3 points to the score). If you are not, you will not, and possibly you won’t manage to go through the first 10 hours of the game (subtract 2 points from the score). As a person who is somewhat more of a jRPG enthusiast rather than a fan, those 60 hours with the game was generally a time well -spent. But not a minute more.    … Expand
  79. 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.
  80. 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
  81. naiper
    Jul 13, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The world is too empty. There are no runnings or vehicles, which makes traveling a waste of time. The battle system is fun but the sense of attack is too terrible and after too many battles I feel very repetitive. The story is terrible. The motivation of the MC is ridiculous when he chose to forgive all enemies who destroyed his hometown and killed a lot of people but keep killing the monsters that was transferred from humans but could possibly become human beings once more. Overall, an overrated mediocre game.… Expand
  82. Phuz
    Jan 2, 2021
    10
    I first rated this 0/10, now it is one of my favourite pieces of any kind of media ever.

    I hated it, traded it, missed the OST, bought it back, persevered and now one of my all time favourite games.
  83. Garlands
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Un Rpg de légende qui revient en grande pompe malgré ses **** défauts c'est un must have
  84. 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
  85. jotoer
    Sep 25, 2022
    2
    First half of the game was really enjoyable and I think it would have gotten a solid 8/10 from me. But the last few chapters are so damn annoying, I couldn’t do it. The story is written like a 5 year old kid did it; everytime someone may die, something magic happens and everybody is saved. Literally EVERY SINGLE TIME. The narrators sound like they want to give voice for a kids cartoonFirst half of the game was really enjoyable and I think it would have gotten a solid 8/10 from me. But the last few chapters are so damn annoying, I couldn’t do it. The story is written like a 5 year old kid did it; everytime someone may die, something magic happens and everybody is saved. Literally EVERY SINGLE TIME. The narrators sound like they want to give voice for a kids cartoon show. Completely overdone and over dramatic voice acting.
    Everything apart from the combat and the world design is getting more cringey by the second. And as the sudden ‚betrayers‘ come up (what a plot twist, LOL), I had to put the game out. If you are under 10 years old, you might like it though.    … Expand
  86. 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
  87. ferplus
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    Long, deep and interesting jrpg. Story is great but there is allways a conflict betwen the hurry the plot imposes and doing hundreds of silly secondary missions and collecting shiny things everywhere. The combat system is funny and original, I've never get tired of It. There are extreme peaks of difficulty that fells very unfair, you must grind at the very beggining and all the thousandsLong, deep and interesting jrpg. Story is great but there is allways a conflict betwen the hurry the plot imposes and doing hundreds of silly secondary missions and collecting shiny things everywhere. The combat system is funny and original, I've never get tired of It. There are extreme peaks of difficulty that fells very unfair, you must grind at the very beggining and all the thousands of secondary missions becomes mandatory.… Expand
  88. 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
  89. MightyShulk
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    XC DE is jsut an amazing game!!! I love every second of it!!

    It's Reyn time!!!
  90. 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
  91. 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
  92. Henryseraph
    Jul 19, 2020
    2
    No es posible que saquen el mismo juego de Wii con los
    Mismos gráficos y aveces peores que en su version original.
  93. 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.
  94. annual_ring
    Jun 21, 2020
    7
    a ok game
    a good jrpg
    a good story
    i like the original Xenoblade
    better than Xenoblade2
  95. 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
  96. 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
  97. Bato
    Nov 18, 2020
    8
    Story: 9/10
    Gameplay: 8/10
    Graphics: 4/10
    Enjoyability: 7/10
    Overall: 8/10
  98. Valientinita
    Jul 17, 2020
    7
    En resumen hubo algunos detalles en la jugabilidad que no me gustaron del todo, el resto encuentro que está muy bien
  99. MetroidUser
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    I would personally give the game a 9.5/10, but I can only round to whole numbers. The game's story, while can fall back on anime tropes(including the infamously awkward dialougue and screaming), is brillantly thought out and planned. But I feel the game shines best in its gameplay, the positioning system keeps what would be a fairly good MOBA into something that is constantly engaging. TheI would personally give the game a 9.5/10, but I can only round to whole numbers. The game's story, while can fall back on anime tropes(including the infamously awkward dialougue and screaming), is brillantly thought out and planned. But I feel the game shines best in its gameplay, the positioning system keeps what would be a fairly good MOBA into something that is constantly engaging. The world is one of the best I have experienced in gaming, it is beautiful, unique, and filled with stuff to do and enemies to fight. All of the characters are worth playing and offer very unique roles and the combat system is filled with depth but remains easily understandable. The music is phenominal and the amount of content the game puts up is massive. The DE version of the game adds quite a bit more than your typical DE version. Graphically the game was improved immensely and performance has improved quite a bit from the Wii version. Various quality-of-life improvements were made. The music was almost completely redone with a real orchestra barring a track or two AND the game offers the ability to use the original tracks for those who prefer it. The game also adds another 15 hours to the game's total length with an additional side story and area. This is likely the best way to remake one of gaming's best.… Expand
  100. Devin9303
    Aug 3, 2020
    10
    This Game is just a masterpiece. I‘ve spend about 6-7 hours just in the intro area.
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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
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  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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