Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition

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  1. 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
  2. Mancan76
    Jun 10, 2020
    10
    Xenoblade Chronicles is one of the greatest games I’ve ever played. It’s got a ridiculously amazing and gripping story, a lovable cast of well-developed characters, a world that you won’t forget, and, (once you understand it), an awesome battle system. If you haven’t played this game, play it. It’s worth it. This remake is great as well, it enhanced the game and does some things that theXenoblade Chronicles is one of the greatest games I’ve ever played. It’s got a ridiculously amazing and gripping story, a lovable cast of well-developed characters, a world that you won’t forget, and, (once you understand it), an awesome battle system. If you haven’t played this game, play it. It’s worth it. This remake is great as well, it enhanced the game and does some things that the original couldn’t. I will say that my only criticism is the resolution (at times). Docked, this game runs at 720p, and while the game does have a dynamic resolution, it never really changes from 720p in docked mode, contrary to what some might believe. In portable mode, this game runs at 540p, and that really does not drop throughout the entirety of the main game. However, this changes during the extra epilogue that this remake offers. During this epilogue, that portable 540p resolution will drop, and the game can look a bit blurry at times. It’s nothing on the level of Xenoblade Chronicles 2, but it is worth noting. Other than that, this game is a JRPG masterpiece. If you own a Switch, you need to own this game.… Expand
  3. Scubamatics
    Jun 11, 2020
    8
    So far I'm really enjoying this game I've played the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and i enjoyed that one too, The story so far has been good, the characters meld pretty well with one another and the voice acting is pretty good, The graphics have been significantly updated and Shulk in my view doesn't look constipated anymore, The only downside is the amount of quests your given, after a while ISo far I'm really enjoying this game I've played the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and i enjoyed that one too, The story so far has been good, the characters meld pretty well with one another and the voice acting is pretty good, The graphics have been significantly updated and Shulk in my view doesn't look constipated anymore, The only downside is the amount of quests your given, after a while I started getting bored since some of them were the same like hunting monsters, gathering materials now don't get me wrong some of the quests were fun but others just dragged. Grinding is also another part of this game but its not as excessive at times but if you do the Quests chances are you should be fine.… Expand
  4. nDnewport
    Jun 11, 2020
    10
    I hesitate to call a game perfect, but it’s really hard to find fault with Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition.

    There is a reason fans gush about this game. This is the type of game that you can get lost in for a very long time. You can spend hundreds of hours with it. The story is darker and more mature than you might expect (especially for a game produced by Nintendo). The game    I hesitate to call a game perfect, but it’s really hard to find fault with Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition.

    There is a reason fans gush about this game. This is the type of game that you can get lost in for a very long time. You can spend hundreds of hours with it.

    The story is darker and more mature than you might expect (especially for a game produced by Nintendo). The game looks “anime” but the story isn’t as cliched or corny as you might think. It definitely kept me engaged.

    The English translation and voice acting are great. The game was originally translated for a European audience because Nintendo didn’t have plans to bring it to America, so the voices are not American. If you’ve played any of the recent Dragon Quest games or Ni No Kuni, the voice acting is comparable to those.

    There is an option to turn battle dialogue off, which I recommend, because it can get annoying hearing the same few lines repeated thousands of times.

    The best part of the game, to me, is the combat. It has one of the best, most addictive battle systems in any game I have ever played. Seriously. It just has to be experienced to be understood. It’s phenomenal and so fun to play. It’s as deep as you want it to be. What’s so cool about Xenoblade it how customizable it is. You can change your party, assign abilities, reposition your attack commands any way you’d like, and have the experience you want to have.

    Combat is comparable to MMOs in the sense that every ability has a cooldown timer. Where things get interesting is the synergies between party members’ abilities. You can easily sit back and use auto-attack or mash buttons and do fine, but the game rewards players who pay attention and understand the mechanics. When you pay attention to Arts and queue up attacks with synergies, to keep attack chains going. The longer your attack chain, the higher damage you deal and the better your rewards at the end of combat. It’s a very interactive battle system and makes playing truly engaging.

    Now that the Switch allows for button remapping, the customization options for Xenoblade Chronicles are even better. I prefer having the left and right d-pad buttons mapped to the ZL and ZR shoulder buttons and the A button mapped to a R stick press. It makes using Arts in combat WAY more fluid.    … Expand
  5. RPGFan69
    Jun 12, 2020
    9
    Oh. My. God. This game is a giant step up for the Xenoblade franchise. IF you like RPG's, anime, or Breath of the wild, I recommend this game to you. It has everything amazing that the previous game did; amazing story, great combat, expansive and fun world, lots of little distractions, and more. They also improved things, such as side quests. Of course, no game is perfect. I think theOh. My. God. This game is a giant step up for the Xenoblade franchise. IF you like RPG's, anime, or Breath of the wild, I recommend this game to you. It has everything amazing that the previous game did; amazing story, great combat, expansive and fun world, lots of little distractions, and more. They also improved things, such as side quests. Of course, no game is perfect. I think the amount of side quests could have been toned down, and again, not really much reason to be open world, just like the other titles.… Expand
  6. cdotkom
    Jun 12, 2020
    10
    Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition is the best game I have ever played. When I played the original at the time it was the best game I've ever played despite the game's flaws, most of which were the graphics, the way side-quests are handled, and how the user interface can be clunky to navigate. As a remake of Xenoblade Chronicles; Definitive Edition fixed all of the problems the firstXenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition is the best game I have ever played. When I played the original at the time it was the best game I've ever played despite the game's flaws, most of which were the graphics, the way side-quests are handled, and how the user interface can be clunky to navigate. As a remake of Xenoblade Chronicles; Definitive Edition fixed all of the problems the first game had and completely overhauls the visual for the better. The environments look like how one would imagine them when I visited them on the Wii. This game has the best story I've ever had the pleasure of viewing in any form of media, Xenoblade Chronicles tells a story of revenge and then continues to build on its premise and world until the very end of the game, it is truly a masterpiece in storytelling and I envy anyone who will get to witness the story unfold with the stunning visuals that Definitive Edition offers on top of the amazing writing it already had.

    The game isn't all just story the game is centered around its combat and exploration. The combat takes place in real-time and will keep you on your toes as each enemy has different attacks they can use, and Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition has game mechanics that tie into the story and makes combat all the better for it, as you have to pay attention to the connection between your party members and how they are feeling during a battle(it sounds weird saying it like that but trust me it's really cool).

    Overall, Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition is an absolute masterpiece that should be in every switch owners library of games, for newcomers to the RPG genre of games you should not be worried what-so-ever, this game is very welcoming and slowly brings you into how games of this kind work, even if you have only played Pokemon you will have no trouble getting the hang of things in this game. Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition is a game with fantastic visuals, gameplay, and story. Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition is the game by which all further games released from this point should be judged.

    10/10, but it would be around 10000/10 if that's how the scoring system worked.    … Expand
  7. LaurenxD
    Jun 12, 2020
    10
    It is a great game, its history is beautiful, its gameplay seemed to me most accurate, and what to say about the soundtrack, this time they showed off, 10/10
  8. Sitheral
    Aug 3, 2022
    9
    It actually feels like those good old jrpgs, but done in more modern times, the worls is huge, the views amazing, systems are deep and there is huge amount of attention paid to the cutscenes. Sure, Shulk can't spend 10 seconds without shouting about Monado, the visions you get in battle are stupid and just make the battles longer, I still can't help but love this game.
  9. AntonioJr
    Jun 14, 2020
    10
    My first time playing a "Xenoblade" game and I was not disappointed. I haven't been this invested in a JRPG in a long time if I'm being honest. The soundtrack is memorable, the story kept me engaged, and I loved the characters. Now I understand why people loved it so much since the beginning.
  10. tarata
    Jun 15, 2020
    10
    Beautiful game, one of the best Nintendo products ever! Under every aspect this game is great, a fantastic story, great battles and amazing landscapes, a must buy!
  11. Luigichief
    Jun 18, 2020
    9
    his story is very well written and well thought out, the only flaw is that the characters have little development in it, leaving almost everything to heart to heart, but most are not very good. The lore of this world is very interesting. The beginning of the story is very good, but it could be a little slower and have more content. The fuse that makes Shulk start his adventure was reallyhis story is very well written and well thought out, the only flaw is that the characters have little development in it, leaving almost everything to heart to heart, but most are not very good. The lore of this world is very interesting. The beginning of the story is very good, but it could be a little slower and have more content. The fuse that makes Shulk start his adventure was really cool and well thought out, even generating a good plotwist later, but he "arrived" very quickly. The story was very loud until 15hrs (opinion). I thought that Shulk's visions spoil the story's unpredictability in some points (even if not entirely), that vision of the black tower I deliver 70% of what would happen at the end of the arc for the next 6 hours. There are some very unpredictable events. This game also brings some really cool 'philosophies'.

    I was afraid of the graphics and the low resolution of this game (I am boring with resolution), but it impressed me a lot, it was the most beautiful game of Switch that I played (even more than Zelda). The scenarios, ahhhhhhhh the scenarios, I had never enjoyed scenarios so much in any game as this one, they are very well made, beautiful and differentiated. There are some average scenarios and one or the other bad but in general it is another level.

    The combat in this game is unique, but just because something is unique does not mean it is good. I liked this style of combat, as I am a huge fan of Hack & Slash (which is just to beat the fight) at first I was very surprised (because you don't beat), but I got used to it faster than I thought I would. It is definitely not my favorite style but I liked it. If it was an action rpg I would like it more, but at the same time I can't see this game as being a turn-based game. The characters are very varied and the game encourages you to keep changing characters in your party, many JRPGs fail to do that.

    The soundtrack is quite mediocre. He had 2 OSTs above average and a good one. I think they put a lot of hype in me in the reviews, because you really don't buy trails, persona, nier or final fantasy.

    I found the cutscenes of the story broken. Even so, they are very well done. The animations of the characters outside the cutscenes are pretty bad.

    This game has a very interesting mechanic that I've never seen called Story Memo, which summarizes the part of the story you're in and tells you where you have to go and why, I thought it was awesome.

    The characters. They are the second thing that draws the most attention in the game, the first is the story, but in the end the two complement each other. They are very good and give a charm to the game but as I said the characters do not have much development and interaction between them during the campaign, what good is having good characters if we don’t see them interacting. There are a few moments when this happens but most of the time it is with something more tragic, a drama or tension that is going on.

    The Shulk is a great protagonist, he appears to be a stereotype but takes some unexpected paths, makes mistakes (which generate consequences), knows when he has to act, is op (but not at an absurd level, in addition to having people more op than him ) and is charismatic. It has a decent development for a protagonist in such a great story.

    The loadings are short, especially considering the size of the maps and the "power" of the console. The difficulty curve is definitely not one of the highlights of this game, if you don't like doing useless side quests, for example, you'll be stressed out. The script is incredible (along with the "exclusion" of some characters), the story is good, it has very original parts and others very clichés, but the original and unexpected ones are overlapping. Particularly, I found that the story after the death of an important character took a somewhat exaggerated and nonsense turn. The story ends up being very "interrupted" by the gameplay and exploitation harming it, this is perhaps the biggest flaw in Xenoblade, if they had cadenced the story more and added some smaller arcs (between characters for example) between the big ones the narrative would border on perfection. Another criticism was that they introduced a novel and did not give it a closure ... and I HATE something open.    … Expand
  12. Truemonado
    Jun 15, 2020
    10
    Xenoblade chronicles is my favorite all time favorite series; I’m so happy they remastered this underrated gem of a game.

    One of my favorite games of all time; glad it reviewed well
  13. urlu
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    I will try to be short because there is so much I like about this game:
    world: looks kinda meh/ok on screenshots but when you play its so gorgeous!!
    battle system: I thought I won't like it, turns out it's epic and cool.
    story: damn deep. stayed with me.
    music: my ears are hearing it right now
    overall: god damn exceed expectations 10/10
  14. PeePeePooPoo69
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    This is a truly honest remake with slight retcon to bring it closer XC2 story-line that overall were implied in that game. With an honest remake, however, comes the same balancing problems in combat from the original game that make certain characters useless in the endgame and the same inconsistent/frustrating AI. The graphical overhaul makes the characters look more defined and someThis is a truly honest remake with slight retcon to bring it closer XC2 story-line that overall were implied in that game. With an honest remake, however, comes the same balancing problems in combat from the original game that make certain characters useless in the endgame and the same inconsistent/frustrating AI. The graphical overhaul makes the characters look more defined and some re-voicing of dialogue in the English release goes a long way. The Future Connected expansion was not my favorite because of what I believe were uninteresting playable characters and bosses, but it does give closure as an epilogue to the main story. FC is definitely a step up from the Torna DLC from XC2, and features peak Monolith Soft world building and geography that takes advantage of dynamic heights, fair pacing and fantastic new music. This is the definitive way to play XC1's story and allows a much smoother gameplay experiences to both the Wii and 3DS releases.… Expand
  15. Summer65535
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    The score ‘-1’ for the graph quality, the rest of this game is just great! Looking forward to the XBX remake in switch.
  16. Schwing
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Best game I've ever played. Great environments, outstanding music, interesting characters, complex gameplay, and an engaging story. This game has it all. Xenoblade Chronicles is a must play for all JRPG fans.
  17. Aces423
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Great port. You have to try this game. If you love RPG or JRPG then this game is a must play.
  18. Voidfair
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    How could a remaster for one of the greatest games of all time be anything but amazing
  19. Baristashin
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    I wish I could enjoy this more than I did with Ys Lacrimosa which got me surprised.

    I didn't know action on this game just doesn't delivers as it did with Tales series or Ys.

    I'm currently playing, but so far story didn't really click with me. I'm intent to finish this game eventually and may change my review score according to it.
  20. 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
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. gbird
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Beautiful for a Switch game, great characters/character design, fun, memorable experience.
  24. 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.
  25. alxs621
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    The best way to play this legendary RPG, the Future Connected epilogue is an interesting callback to Xenosaga.
  26. 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
  27. karlitakirby
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Es una verdadera joya, lo recomiendo incluso para los que nunca han jugado un Jrpg!
  28. irai16
    Oct 17, 2020
    8
    Overall, a really good game, but I personally enjoyed Xenoblade Chronicles 2 more. The world is easily the best part, it's impressive how open it is for a 2009 game and its lore is super unique. The story is good overall too: it has a strong start, a weak middle, but really brings it home with a suitably epic climax and a wholesome ending. There were some surprisingly intriguing and matureOverall, a really good game, but I personally enjoyed Xenoblade Chronicles 2 more. The world is easily the best part, it's impressive how open it is for a 2009 game and its lore is super unique. The story is good overall too: it has a strong start, a weak middle, but really brings it home with a suitably epic climax and a wholesome ending. There were some surprisingly intriguing and mature Gnostic themes too, a rarity for JRPGs. The combat was fun, but it had some poor aspects like the visions constantly interrupting your gameplay and chain attacks being based on rng (thank God they changed this in Xenoblade 2). Also, grinding is really bad in this game, and is easily the biggest flaw. Tedious and boring side quests don't help with the grind. Ultimately, it's worth playing if you like rpgs, but not all of its elements have aged well.… Expand
  29. Anonime
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    This has been my first xenoblade, and my goodness ... What a great game, what a great story, what good characters, what a great way to create meaningful side missions, the reconstruction of colony 6 is a challenge, its monsters give a lot of life to the world, you always have something to do and you never tire of going back to the same places because there is always something new there.This has been my first xenoblade, and my goodness ... What a great game, what a great story, what good characters, what a great way to create meaningful side missions, the reconstruction of colony 6 is a challenge, its monsters give a lot of life to the world, you always have something to do and you never tire of going back to the same places because there is always something new there. The music is so, so good.

    Its extra is a little lower, but still it is very enjoyable and concludes the story quite well. Although there are still many doubts, which I hope will generate more installments of the saga with the same level, because I will play them more than delighted.

    I loved it.    … Expand
  30. 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!
  31. 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。
  32. Calebtheweeb
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    I bought it as a graduation present for myself back in June, really enjoyed it
  33. Carvajinhx
    Jul 13, 2020
    10
    This is one of the best games I've ever played. Its story it's amazing, its characters are lovable, its soundtrack it's one of the best ever made, its maps and world are immense and beautiful. In general, a masterpiece that has become one of my favourite games ever.
  34. SuperKernel44
    Jul 14, 2020
    10
    I love this game. In fact, this is my favorite game of all time. This game hit all expectations, and I’m well on my way to 100% it. I love the story, the many twists, and the combat and gameplay. Theres just something about this series that I absolutely love.
  35. Rory_is_sexy
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    I think this game is cool and all but I wish there were some changes. For one, I wish the setting was different. Instead of the being on a dead titan, the main setting could be Florence, Italy and you could see across the ocean the rival city state of Genoa, Italy. Instead of using the Monado and having the power to see into the future, I wish Shulk had a lightsaber and could use theI think this game is cool and all but I wish there were some changes. For one, I wish the setting was different. Instead of the being on a dead titan, the main setting could be Florence, Italy and you could see across the ocean the rival city state of Genoa, Italy. Instead of using the Monado and having the power to see into the future, I wish Shulk had a lightsaber and could use the force. I think Shulk having the force instead of the power to see the future could lead to many cool plot points like Shulk dropping a rock on someone's head. I also wish that instead of fighting enemies with weapons, you would debate them with words. A good debate would establish if Shulk has a more valid world view than the enemy he is fighting and would not rely on the old "might makes right" trope that many games with violence fall into.… Expand
  36. Gastly67
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Solo jueguenlo no hay palabras para describir este maravilloso juego. PERFECTO de principio a fin
  37. Nintendiario
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Me enamore el juego desde el minuto 1. Es excelente en TODOS sus aspectos.
    La historia es el gran punto fuerte, es mejor que cualquier anime que haya visto en mi vida y da esa misma sensación, avanzas junto a los personajes y aprendes muchisimo sobre ellos y sobre como sienten y piensan, Los enemigos son completísimos a nivel emocional y no sabes hasta el último instante como va a cambiar    Me enamore el juego desde el minuto 1. Es excelente en TODOS sus aspectos.
    La historia es el gran punto fuerte, es mejor que cualquier anime que haya visto en mi vida y da esa misma sensación, avanzas junto a los personajes y aprendes muchisimo sobre ellos y sobre como sienten y piensan, Los enemigos son completísimos a nivel emocional y no sabes hasta el último instante como va a cambiar todo. Realmente increíble,
    El gameplay y su curva de aprendizaje es fantástico, cada vez que jugás vas aprendiendo a hacerlo mejor, hasta trasformarte en experto.
    La dificultad está muy bien también, no es un juego que se vaya abriendo solo, hay que meterle ganas y eso se agradece.
    A nivel visual es hermosos.
    Todo te enamora de este juego, TODO. Uno de los mejores que he jugado en mi vida y no exagero.    … Expand
  38. Hellhound8040
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Love the xenoblade games great graphics qnd storyline easy controls and a big world to explore
  39. Argonaut1993
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Absolutely love the series and love the combat. Characters are easy to relate too and get invested in and the story is epic and great. It’s a long game at least 80-100 hours if you wanna complete everything so you will get your moneys worth with this game
  40. HypnoVike
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    This is the perfect JRPG. Fantastic story with twists and turns, endearing characters that are all useful, music is still wonderful to this day, and combat is involved and very rewarding. Side quests all feel the same, but other than that it is now easier than ever to complete side quests. If you have never played Xenoblade Chronicles then you owe it to yourself to finally play it.
  41. Tri9322
    Jul 5, 2021
    10
    Xenoblade Chronicles is a life changing experience of a game that really defines what an rpg can be. That may be a bit of an exaggeration but the story and characters are all written so amazingly. There's so much content, the music, graphics and combat are all phenomenal. There's a lot of locations to visit and they're all fun to explore. There's so much side content. Only small gripes areXenoblade Chronicles is a life changing experience of a game that really defines what an rpg can be. That may be a bit of an exaggeration but the story and characters are all written so amazingly. There's so much content, the music, graphics and combat are all phenomenal. There's a lot of locations to visit and they're all fun to explore. There's so much side content. Only small gripes are it is very long, though that can be a positive, as well as it can get grindy at times and the side quests don't give a ton of XP unless you start the large branches early. The colony building is cool, and again the plot and characters are just phenomenal. Another gripe is that there are some quests/areas that are locked away near the end making it impossible to 100% if you didn't do everything there which does hurt a game like this. Those are annoying, but the game is still so good it's a 10/10. Oh and futures connected is cool. The definition of a must play for JRPG fans.… Expand
  42. JDN9
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    "Let's take one of the greatest RPGS of all time, fix all the problems that people have with it, then release it on a console that can handle it almost perfectly, including taking it on the go"
    That is a basic take away of what this game is compared to the original, I had a few problems with the original despite it being my favourite game of all time... but damn, this game takes the cake.    "Let's take one of the greatest RPGS of all time, fix all the problems that people have with it, then release it on a console that can handle it almost perfectly, including taking it on the go"
    That is a basic take away of what this game is compared to the original, I had a few problems with the original despite it being my favourite game of all time... but damn, this game takes the cake.
    This game is PERFECTION to me, and to many others it seems. I don't think it's humanly possible to describe the perfection of this game in only 5000 characters. But i'll go over all the aspects I can.
    Firstly:
    Story: I won't spoil this, even in this review I can't, just play it for yourself, it's honestly one of the greatest stories in a video game to date.
    Music: Almost every single song in this soundtrack is an amazing thing to hear, i love it so much... it's perfect at setting the mood in every location you go to, the battle music is always great and it's hard to describe what feeling the music of this game gives you.
    Characters: Every character in this game has a purpose, from the nerdy but brave Shulk, the heroic and downright bad-ass Dunban, to the lovable goofball that is Riki, each character has some sort of story, even the ones that are not in the main cast, each Side-quest has a great feeling to it, adding onto the world... oh yeah, side-quests!
    Side-quests: They managed to fix the bad side-quest system with the first game... My only problem with it. and it's great now, you can finally track the locations of enemies and items for side-quests instead of being lucky with the item orbs you get, you can finally complete each and every side-quest without it feeling like a drag which is just amazing to me.
    (Honestly, i might be able to finish this in less that 5k words because the story is such a big part of it, and i don't want to spoil any of it)
    Well, in short:
    Play this game, if you like RPGS or you are unsure on them, play this.
    This is my favourite game of all time.    … Expand
  43. adearriba07
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    This is my first time playing a Xenoblade game and I loved it! Awesome gameplay, awesome story, awesome music, I loved the battle system. It is addictive. In general this is an AWESOME RPG.
  44. dracf
    Jul 30, 2020
    8
    I am currently „backtracking“ various RPGs on Switch that I missed first time they were around. Just recently, I have played Y‘s 8, Dragon Quest 11, Nino Kuni and this one for the very first time. All in all Xenobalde Chronicles is a great game, I just did not enjoy it as much as the others in my list above.

    Some of the main reasons might be: It took me about 60+ hrs to get to the    I am currently „backtracking“ various RPGs on Switch that I missed first time they were around. Just recently, I have played Y‘s 8, Dragon Quest 11, Nino Kuni and this one for the very first time. All in all Xenobalde Chronicles is a great game, I just did not enjoy it as much as the others in my list above.

    Some of the main reasons might be:
    It took me about 60+ hrs to get to the final 15% of the main story. Until that point, I have never died once, did lot´s of the side missions, had about level 65 and all of the sudden started to have no chance against bigger bosses. To be honest, through the entire game I was not going „full strategy“ on enemies, I was mainly using what worked last time, so I was a little surprised that the game obviously either wanted me to grind to higher levels (takes a lot of time here if you don‘t want to watch „Tutorials“) or learn a proper fighting technique (which is hard at the end of a game where the game gave you positive feedback on your fighting for the first 60 hrs). Luckily there is „Casual Mode“, so I switched to this, let´s say for the final 10%. I don‘t think that you miss out something playing that.

    I also did not feel the fun in changing my party throughout the game and learn how to play new characters. I like to stay with my party and upgrade it as good as possible. If you are someone who is up for switching and learning different characters, this is definitely the game for you.

    Xenoblade is always very good, great story, never boring and works great to be played in shorter „chunks“ of playtime (20-30min sessions). I simply did not enjoy it as much as other RPGs recently (re)released on the Switch.    … Expand
  45. rex501st2
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    One of the best games of all time. And incredible world, amazing characters, and a story that will keep you excited until the end of the game. And fans of rpgs and jrpgs will have an amazing time with this game
  46. keivan98
    Jan 31, 2023
    9
    Great video game, definitely worth playing. The story involves and is full of twists and turns. The combat system sometimes shows its weaknesses, but it is still a child of the Wii era.
  47. Tsukemono
    Aug 22, 2020
    10
    I started playing the second one first and right off the bat the English voice-overs are weird it just sounds off so then I done a quick google and from what I read from the fan base, you have one side of them saying play it in Japanese with the English subtitles there is no other way to play.
    Then on the other side of the fan base saying play with the English dubbed version and they all    I started playing the second one first and right off the bat the English voice-overs are weird it just sounds off so then I done a quick google and from what I read from the fan base, you have one side of them saying play it in Japanese with the English subtitles there is no other way to play.
    Then on the other side of the fan base saying play with the English dubbed version and they all give there reasons on why you/we/I should play it Japanese or English dubbed.

    I switched out between the two to see which I perfected and I decided to just stick it out with the English dubbed and it’s one of them ones where it kind of grows on you like the voice-overs and the way they say certain words at first YES it is odd but it's kinda adds charm to it it’s really strange to try and explain it and on the bonus side it saves you having to read all the time.

    I’m only on chapter 11 or 12 and I’m like 130+ but I’m one of the people who has to do everything I can in an area before I move on so that’s why my hours are what they are so high.
    But don't let the hours put off because there all side quests and you don't have to do them.

    And Lastly I hope you enjoy the game like I am and the game has so much charm it’s amazing!    … Expand
  48. MagicMikey
    Aug 22, 2020
    10
    if you have any taste for JRPGs. It combines the conveniences and gameplay seen in Western games with a strong story and an imaginative world. If you need to just be absorbed in a world for a long time, it's that and so much more!
  49. Agatisbyrjun
    Sep 6, 2020
    10
    Maravilloso, no lo jugué en su tiempo y ahora tuve el placer. Recomendadisimo.
  50. greyrinplays
    Sep 18, 2020
    10
    I haven't played the original since I did not have the Wii, but thank the developers and thanks that the Switch is a port machine. Having to play one of the biggest JRPG that was localized in the U.S. and finally played and finish the main story was satisfying. And this is the first JRPG that I poured time and effort and finished the game. Can't wait to play the extra story but if you haveI haven't played the original since I did not have the Wii, but thank the developers and thanks that the Switch is a port machine. Having to play one of the biggest JRPG that was localized in the U.S. and finally played and finish the main story was satisfying. And this is the first JRPG that I poured time and effort and finished the game. Can't wait to play the extra story but if you have a Switch and you love JRPG's this is a must.… Expand
  51. Dany8
    Sep 23, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bionis y Mekonis están es esta época para que Shulk y compañía descubran esta emocionante pero bella historia.
    Un largo camino por recorrer pero que valdrá la penaconocer cada uno de los paisajes de este remaster, Monolito Soft nos da la oportunidad de redescubrir esta linda historia    … Expand
  52. hector_bcn98
    Oct 31, 2022
    8
    +
    Más de un centenar de horas de RPG.
    La inclusión del dlc. Un juego de un tamaño descomunal. La trama y la historia en conjunto. Personajes carismáticos y su respectiva evolución, argumental y jugable. Buen sistema de combate a medio plazo. - Secundarias de recadero. Gráficamente se podría haber pulido más: de vez en cuando la resolución es menor a 720p. Siendo un videojuego    +
    Más de un centenar de horas de RPG.
    La inclusión del dlc.
    Un juego de un tamaño descomunal.
    La trama y la historia en conjunto.
    Personajes carismáticos y su respectiva evolución, argumental y jugable.
    Buen sistema de combate a medio plazo.

    -
    Secundarias de recadero.
    Gráficamente se podría haber pulido más: de vez en cuando la resolución es menor a 720p.
    Siendo un videojuego tan largo, el combate se puede volver repetitivo y tedioso al no poder acelerarlo.    … Expand
  53. whyisthis89
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Uh, 10? Literally the best switch, 2nd best game ever made (after the OG FF7 of course.) I can't understand why the **** it's not an 11. Such an amazing game, and the characters look so cool.
  54. anythingbelow
    Dec 11, 2020
    10
    Legitimately one of the best games I’ve ever played. I have over two hundred hours and have played it three times through. I went into this thinking it would be like the second one, but it was way different. A word of advice: 1 and 2 are both good games, but if you go into this one expecting it to be like the second, you will be let down.
  55. Scoutgoat
    Jan 14, 2021
    9
    Great game with decent character development, great combat, great story, beautiful environments that are fun to explore, and an absolutely amazing soundtrack.
  56. fussi
    Dec 29, 2020
    10
    The best game I have ever played by far. The story always kept me intrested and managed to suprise me many times.

    My only complaint is that the game throws way too many side quests at you and most of them are filler. But it doesnt take away from how absolutley amazing the story and world is.
  57. carsann
    Dec 30, 2020
    10
    Most insane, impactful, and downright amazing story twists in any game I’ve ever played. Fantastic ending, everything goes full circle.
  58. 65XE
    Jan 2, 2021
    10
    I'm not a big JRPG fan, but this game... wow! This is one of the best games I ever played!
  59. Lukkima
    Jan 6, 2021
    10
    This is my first xenoblade game and my first rpg game and I love it. The music is amazing, the story and gameplay are great!
  60. Flounder
    Apr 29, 2023
    9
    Eine erstaunliche Geschichte und eine unterhaltsame offene Welt mit großartigen Gebieten und Landschaften. In diesem Spiel macht es einfach Spaß, stundenlang herumzusuchen. Der einzige Nachteil ist, dass das letzte Kapitel des Spiels sowohl bei der Hauptquest als auch bei den Quests den bizarrsten Schwierigkeitsgrad aufweist. Diese neue Ergänzung behebt auch viele Probleme imEine erstaunliche Geschichte und eine unterhaltsame offene Welt mit großartigen Gebieten und Landschaften. In diesem Spiel macht es einfach Spaß, stundenlang herumzusuchen. Der einzige Nachteil ist, dass das letzte Kapitel des Spiels sowohl bei der Hauptquest als auch bei den Quests den bizarrsten Schwierigkeitsgrad aufweist. Diese neue Ergänzung behebt auch viele Probleme im Originalspiel. Die neue zusätzliche Geschichte ist ebenfalls eine sehr willkommene Ergänzung.… Expand
  61. LuckyMeybFan
    Feb 23, 2021
    10
    First of all, I would like to say that this game is WORTH IT.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Don't hesitate. Buy it, play it, and be amazed.    … Expand
  62. cfc1998
    Apr 10, 2021
    8
    This game has a lot of good things, first the world is pretty big and amazing to explore, music is 10/10 and the characters are nice. The story is a bit confusing until the very end but works well, the combat is complex and challenging. Overall a nice experience and a very good RPG for those who love the genre.
  63. AngelOrtiz
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    The best jrpg I have ever experienced, amazing story with lovable characters, and the best Ost of gaming, If you own a switch this is a must have.
  64. JAG7
    Sep 20, 2022
    10
    Wow! A masterpiece giant between masterpiece games! Love a million times this game! Everything is perfect and memorable. One the best games ever!! Did every quest possible, and explored everything! Worth every second of gameplay (80 hours plus) , enjoyed everything!
    Do I need to say more!!
  65. Mixor714GG
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    El mejor JRPG que e jugado en mi vida Tiene una historia excelente y una banda sonora hermosa,han hecho un buen trabajo los de monolthsoft los graficos de esta version estan mejorados la musica esta reorquestada entre otras cosas lo recomiendo mucho.
  66. Yawffle
    Apr 1, 2021
    10
    I had originally played 2, so when I saw this was coming to Switch, I was exited. One of the best games I've ever played, and would recommend it.
  67. fgpx78
    Apr 22, 2021
    10
    Xenoblade deserved a 10 on the Wii, as it deserves a 10 now, even with all the complains about the 30fps and supposedly "not upgraded enough" graphic, this is a must have for any Xenoblade lover.
  68. Leah_Stern
    Jun 26, 2021
    10
    "Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition" is, without a doubt, the BESTEST game ever made.
  69. RustySpoons
    May 11, 2021
    10
    Easily my favorite RPG of all time and just one of my favorites in general. The combat's fun, the characters (for the most part) are interesting, and the story is amazing. Also, it's not super grindy like some RPGs, thanks to it's many side quests. Though, the side quests are mostly really simple and don't stick out that much, though the ones that do are amazing, and the quest system worksEasily my favorite RPG of all time and just one of my favorites in general. The combat's fun, the characters (for the most part) are interesting, and the story is amazing. Also, it's not super grindy like some RPGs, thanks to it's many side quests. Though, the side quests are mostly really simple and don't stick out that much, though the ones that do are amazing, and the quest system works really well for this game. Also the soundtrack is one of the best in gaming history, with tracks like "You will know our names" and "Engage the enemy". I definitely recommend it to anyone who likes RPGs and even if you don't I think you should still give it a try.… Expand
  70. Morsi
    May 30, 2021
    10
    One of the best RPG games I have ever played and the best JRPG of all time Music in this game is insane
    The story is deep and exciting The fighting is different from traditional JRPGs In my opinion it's a must to play game in nintendo switch especially for RPG fans.
  71. ItsTamo
    Jun 2, 2021
    10
    Really lovely game. From the quality of the port, I can see how much love and care the devs put into this. Enhanced music is great, the battle system is fascinating, and some of the QoL features are lifesavers (just like Reyn). I would've preferred if they hid more secrets in the overworld, but this complaint is trivial. I don't know what much else to say. It's great.
  72. spoorfopl
    Jun 10, 2021
    10
    This was my first experience with the vast universe of Xenoblade Chronicles, and it was an absolute joy through and through. The memorable cast of characters, remarkably creative world, complex combat system and very well-written story have easily pushed this to my favorite game of all time.
  73. Roberto2603
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego es muy bueno, me encantó, lo malo que puedo resaltar es en la pelea final contra zanza que dicen el porque shulk puede ver el futuro y como shulk consiguió su monado por el poder de la amistad. A parte de todo eso el juego es buenísimo, la banda Sonora, la ambientación, excelente.… Expand
  74. AttaBrow2021
    Jul 16, 2021
    10
    One of the best game's I've played in the past decade and easily one of the best JRPGs of all time. Some of the best worldbuilding and music I've seen in a game, likeable characters, super convenient and diverse gameplay, a ton of side content and just an epic journey all around.
  75. Third_Era
    Oct 11, 2022
    10
    Absolutely fantastic story that pulls you right in. Had no issue with needing to grind levels game is very tight and consistent throughout. One of the best games on the switch.
  76. LoverofJuju
    Sep 19, 2021
    10
    This game would be the worst thing ever if juju was not in the game, unfortunately juju is not playable however he is essential to the lore. I wish they spent more time fleshing out juju as most of the game is spent on plot devices like the mechon and the monado. Juju is such a chad he went to fight the mechon with just his bare hands and a buggy. The only improvement in defenitive editionThis game would be the worst thing ever if juju was not in the game, unfortunately juju is not playable however he is essential to the lore. I wish they spent more time fleshing out juju as most of the game is spent on plot devices like the mechon and the monado. Juju is such a chad he went to fight the mechon with just his bare hands and a buggy. The only improvement in defenitive edition was that juju is now HD I wish they didn't upgrade another graphics in the game so they could put those recourses into making juju 4k and also juju makes a camio at the end of the epilogue in the final cutscene but does not have any voice lines. Overall this game has juju so it is a 10… Expand
  77. Tikur
    Sep 9, 2022
    7
    This game is good and yes, if you want to try out Xenoblade Chronicles this is truly the definitive version to do so.

    Although the original is now twelve years old, it offers still a gorgeous and beautiful soundtrack, a organic and visual astonishing environment and a deep characterdevelopement. Furthermore the characters of your party itself have all their own relationships between    This game is good and yes, if you want to try out Xenoblade Chronicles this is truly the definitive version to do so.

    Although the original is now twelve years old, it offers still a gorgeous and beautiful soundtrack, a organic and visual astonishing environment and a deep characterdevelopement. Furthermore the characters of your party itself have all their own relationships between each other. Some of them and the way how it will develop are quite obvious, but nevertheless interesting to watch.

    The battle system is complex, intuitive and most importantly offers a great variety of interactions, so that will feel directly involved.

    In this categories it still holds up great against modern games.

    It would get 9 out of 10 rating from me, if there was not be one big flaw in the game and its structure.

    This game is overloaded with, repetitive and mostly boring side quests. This alone would not be that much of a problem, because the story is what really counts. However to make progress in the main story and go further in the games plot, you have to complete a lot of these side quest. If you don't you will sooner or later come to a point where you have to grind a certain amount of levels to be strong enough.

    Unfortunately, there are only four types of them. Killing a special monster, killing a bunch of monsters, collect one ore more specific Items, or search one specific Quest Item like a key.

    The plot itself is at the beginning full of questions which is easily the most exciting part in the story. Sadly the final plot twist and the explaination behind all this, is however absolutley ridiculous.

    All in all a great game with outdated and boring side quests, which you unfortunately have to make use of it.    … Expand
  78. blackheart1708
    Oct 12, 2021
    9
    At last I was able to get hold of the game, I had it on wii and for this platform it was a graphic marvel, the switch version has better graphics but it is not a marvel for the console in my opinion they could do more in this section ...
  79. Pembroke_Watts
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    This version takes what was already a great game, and improves the graphics while adding welcome quality of life improvements, that makes scrolling through the menus and customizing your setup much more comfortable and quicker. Furthermore, a new epilogue story is added that expands on the story of a few other characters. The extra story should take a bit more than 10 hours to fullyThis version takes what was already a great game, and improves the graphics while adding welcome quality of life improvements, that makes scrolling through the menus and customizing your setup much more comfortable and quicker. Furthermore, a new epilogue story is added that expands on the story of a few other characters. The extra story should take a bit more than 10 hours to fully complete, however, you start at a high level, which makes you feel like you are simply continuing where you left off after you finish the main game, instead of starting over the beginning.… Expand
  80. Temporal_Blade
    Oct 21, 2021
    10
    This game to this day is my favourite game of all time. I can’t really think of a negative for this game.

    Voice acting, Story, Characters, Art style. All fantastic.

    I couldn’t even consider giving this game anything below a 10. If you have not played this game yet. Please do, you won’t regret it.
  81. Kostas_Spirou
    Jul 27, 2023
    9
    The beginning of everything.
    This is a very beautiful videogame, the environments, the areas you can explore, and all the different biomes are genuinely breathtaking. Exploring feels nice, there are random errands and side quests scattered through the world, it's almost something like an Open World.
    I liked the characters, it's rare for a JRPG to have many characters and make them all    The beginning of everything.
    This is a very beautiful videogame, the environments, the areas you can explore, and all the different biomes are genuinely breathtaking. Exploring feels nice, there are random errands and side quests scattered through the world, it's almost something like an Open World.

    I liked the characters, it's rare for a JRPG to have many characters and make them all likeable, but Xenoblade Chronicles managed to do that and I didn't expect it.
    Every character plays differently, and there's a lot of customization, like changing outfits or even weapons, swapping and leveling up abilities, and progressing the skill-tree.

    As for the combat, in the beginning it felt fresh but it did get quite repetitive later on, I do like it but it's not anything special, it's enjoyable for the most part and there's some depth to it, and some cool mechanics.

    Also the music is great, the soundtrack is memorable and it's varied with beautiful overworld exploration songs and some pretty iconic battle themes.

    This is genuinely a very solid game, it reminded me of some old school JRPGs, and for its time it was probably one of the biggest. When I started playing it, I wasn't really blown away, the pacing is slow and it takes a while for the story to pick up, but the last few chapters are honestly impressive, by the end it really got better and better, there are so many plot twists and interesting ideas, and the pay-off is worth it.

    Final Rating: "Amazing" ~ 9/10.    … Expand
  82. FruityDerp
    Jan 10, 2022
    10
    Holy moly this game's story is insane. The best JRPG I have played of all time, it can't get better. The ending left me completely and utterly gobsmacked. There's no other way to put it, twist after twist, reveal after reveal. I was hooked, left static and stunned as I stared at the ending screen. I have never been more amazed by a game than this one. There are lovable characters and anHoly moly this game's story is insane. The best JRPG I have played of all time, it can't get better. The ending left me completely and utterly gobsmacked. There's no other way to put it, twist after twist, reveal after reveal. I was hooked, left static and stunned as I stared at the ending screen. I have never been more amazed by a game than this one. There are lovable characters and an almost endless amount of content and areas to discover. This is one of the few times where a 10/10 is legitimately warranted.… Expand
  83. shw079
    Mar 1, 2023
    9
    Excellent game like what I expect from the series but I like Xenoblade Chronicles 2 a bit more.
  84. Lucas359
    Feb 16, 2022
    10
    Una historia magnifica que te tendra con el corazon en la mano y te hara emocionar a cada momento,banda sonora sublime,personajes carismaticos y ninguno queda afuera del escenario principal,paisaje y niveles asombrosos en lo visual como en lo explorable .Un viaje memorable de principio a fin que si no tuviste la oportunidad de disfrutarlo en Wii (como yo) la vida te otra para poder hacerloUna historia magnifica que te tendra con el corazon en la mano y te hara emocionar a cada momento,banda sonora sublime,personajes carismaticos y ninguno queda afuera del escenario principal,paisaje y niveles asombrosos en lo visual como en lo explorable .Un viaje memorable de principio a fin que si no tuviste la oportunidad de disfrutarlo en Wii (como yo) la vida te otra para poder hacerlo ahora y mejor.
    Un titulo que necesitaba un remaster,solo su sistema de combate flaquea ya que no llega a ser del gusto de cualquiera.Compra obligada para esta consola.    … Expand
  85. GamingGuy25
    Nov 20, 2022
    9
    Xenoblade 1 DE is a masterpiece there is nothing else that needs to be said

    this game is almost perfect
    just play it and stop reading this review
    A True Modern JRPG classic
  86. Jacobshoemaker
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    I seriously don’t have words to explain how amazing his game is! From the creative world they created, the mind blowing story, great combat system amazing environments and amazing characters, this is one of the best games you will EVER play! Ps: The heart to hearts have many different outcomes depending on how you respond! You’ll know what I mean when you get to do one.
  87. Pucci69
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    Mustplay ! Mustplay ⁹9999999999888ijhgfrttgggffggufuugugguugguguguuggugugugu
  88. Delta21216
    Mar 13, 2022
    9
    Xenoblade DE is absolutely amazing. The story is top notch, and has epic, emotional, and intense parts to it. The worlds look absolutely stunning, and the revamped art style from the Wii version is beautiful as well. The characters all go through meaningful events and changes, and none of them feel underdeveloped. The gameplay and combat is super fun and unique as well, with the visionXenoblade DE is absolutely amazing. The story is top notch, and has epic, emotional, and intense parts to it. The worlds look absolutely stunning, and the revamped art style from the Wii version is beautiful as well. The characters all go through meaningful events and changes, and none of them feel underdeveloped. The gameplay and combat is super fun and unique as well, with the vision mechanic, and different Monado arts. There as so many customization options for each party member, but it doesn’t feel overwhelming or complicated at all. Xenoblade DE is an amazing game that every Action RPG fan should get into… Expand
  89. Jollyolfun
    Mar 16, 2022
    9
    the combat grows on you as time goes on. the music stays with you forever. honestly the music in this game is what makes it such a masterpiece.
  90. juicydp
    May 9, 2022
    8
    Great story, environments, music, characters, and solid gameplay. Overall an enjoyable game.
  91. StoneCold_ET_
    Jun 14, 2022
    9
    The definitive edition of a fantastic JRPG - it has its flaws and rough edges but the characters, setting, and story more than make up for it. Highly recommend.
  92. Chastizer
    Sep 7, 2022
    9
    To put it in short, Xenoblade Chronicles is a beautiful game. However, It is riddled with a lot of very little problems that add up over the course of the game. The affinity system is a tad tedious to grind out, movement speed becomes dreadfully slow when you have to traverse areas over and over again for side quests, gem crafting is neat but leaves a little to be desired ect ect.

    That    To put it in short, Xenoblade Chronicles is a beautiful game. However, It is riddled with a lot of very little problems that add up over the course of the game. The affinity system is a tad tedious to grind out, movement speed becomes dreadfully slow when you have to traverse areas over and over again for side quests, gem crafting is neat but leaves a little to be desired ect ect.

    That being said, DO NOT let these little problems stop you from playing this incredible game. The characters are phenomenal, the combat is a refreshing take on JRPG combat, the music is lovely in areas that are pretty and intense during moments of confrontation, the story will tug on your heartstrings by appealing to every human emotion you have. There are problems with this game sure, but upon completion this instantly became one of my favorite games of all time.

    Great game, please play it, Shulk is the rawest protagonist of all time.    … Expand
  93. QuandaleDingle1
    Jun 6, 2022
    10
    Genuinely a master piece of a game. Life changing. It changed my perspective on a lot of things, in a way no other piece of media has. The only way you can find this story unenjoyable is if you don't invest yourself in the characters, world/world building and don't pay attention, which is a very hard thing to do with a strong start to the story and a long journey which consistently ups theGenuinely a master piece of a game. Life changing. It changed my perspective on a lot of things, in a way no other piece of media has. The only way you can find this story unenjoyable is if you don't invest yourself in the characters, world/world building and don't pay attention, which is a very hard thing to do with a strong start to the story and a long journey which consistently ups the stakes. The combat is easy enough to understand at a basic level to play through the story but deep enough for people to continually dive into it to further strengthen their teams or even prepare for a replay of the game. Exploration is highly rewarding and satisfying, to the point where when you realize how interesting the world is, you don't even need a motivator to just look around and try to find things.… Expand
  94. otmiyo
    Jun 19, 2022
    8
    Good story in a universe with an awesome lore, the graphics for this remake are remarkable, it can pass as a game of this generation flawless, about the details in the game, there are a lot os side-quests, ergo repetitive tasks, regarding battle system, the developers tried to made a merge between turn-based battle system and action RPG but it didn't work very well for me, it is not asGood story in a universe with an awesome lore, the graphics for this remake are remarkable, it can pass as a game of this generation flawless, about the details in the game, there are a lot os side-quests, ergo repetitive tasks, regarding battle system, the developers tried to made a merge between turn-based battle system and action RPG but it didn't work very well for me, it is not as fluid as an action game nor as strategic as a turn-based, I haven't played the sequel yet, so I look forward to seeing how this battle system evolves… Expand
  95. stupidopinion
    Oct 23, 2022
    8
    Really a fantastic JRPG. Memorable characters, beautiful environments, fantastic music, and one of the best stories of any videogame I've played. The combat system is complex, but still understandable and the foresight mechanic is just brilliant. It doubles the combat system as a puzzle system, figuring out the best ways to redirect and prevent deadly attacks and setting up for highReally a fantastic JRPG. Memorable characters, beautiful environments, fantastic music, and one of the best stories of any videogame I've played. The combat system is complex, but still understandable and the foresight mechanic is just brilliant. It doubles the combat system as a puzzle system, figuring out the best ways to redirect and prevent deadly attacks and setting up for high tension close calls. The game does have flaws though, half the quests are basic "kill x monsters" or "fetch x items" quests, which are boring and pad out the game unnecessarily. The quest tracking system is bad and you can easily get lost. The autorun system is not great and it's really frustrating how limited you are in increasing your walking speed. Despite these flaws, I'd still say this is a top quality game on the switch and if you like longer RPGs there is no reason not to buy. I will say though, that the future connected portion of the game is disappointingly shallow and needed much more work than it got. There are some fun moments there, but it simply does not deliver on the expectations a premise like it provides.

    80-100 hour game    … Expand
  96. AShinyG1ratina
    Jun 21, 2022
    10
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  97. SMLNGN
    Jul 26, 2022
    8
    I only started playing this game to see the story and to join the fans of the second part. Halfway through the game I was bored. It wasn't very interesting to me. The combat is good, but somehow without much excitement. But from the midgame I fell in love with, started looking under every rock and exploring every cave. The story impressed me.
  98. Jaymeson
    Jul 4, 2022
    10
    My personal favorite game of all time. The game offers rewarding combat a incredible story. I will note the game is a little slow to get started and is very complicated but also incredibly rewarding. A jrpg must for any fan of the genre
  99. sw4a
    Jul 12, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Look, this game slaaaaaps. The music is banging, the combat feels great and fluid, and the story is a fantastic adventure with a balance of humor and seriousness without feeling too anime like 2. Future Connected is a great add-on to the dish that closes Melia's arc while also looking towards the future of the series. They didn't need to put it in, but they did and even brought the cut Bionis' Shoulder as a bonus. 9/10 better then sex and the remastered music is a god send with an option to change back to the original. It is THE gold standard on how to do a remaster right and isn't a garbage rerelease that spits on the quality and legacy of the original.… Expand
  100. johnly
    Jul 12, 2022
    10
    Great game! I never played the original Wii release or the 3DS release, but I hear that XCDE has all of the requested QoL improvements, and I found the playing to be very smooth and intuitive. I think that this story was overall more solid than XC2; however, I prefer the combat and characters in XC2 over XCDE.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 92 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 88 out of 92
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 92
  3. Negative: 0 out of 92
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Oct 26, 2020
    100
    This has been a delight in a dark time in humanity's history. [Issue #48 – September/October 2020, p. 74]
  2. GameMAG
    Sep 14, 2020
    90
    Xenoblade Chronicles is still one of the best games of the genre, which 10 years later continues to delight and surprise with a unique world, luxurious epic landscapes, an incredible sense of freedom, beautiful music and a really interesting story. Of course, it is a pity that the Definitive Edition has a technical limitation in terms of resolution, which does not allow the image to really shine in 2020, but otherwise it is a chic project that every fan of the genre of adventure and Japanese role-playing games should play.
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  3. App Trigger
    Jul 20, 2020
    95
    It’s hard to believe this is a game that released in 2012 and not more recently. Though there are some dated and heavy systems, the atmosphere and a combat system that gives freedom and depth make Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition an RPG for the ages.
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