Xenoblade Chronicles X

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  1. maskedpainter
    Dec 8, 2015
    10
    This is a game aimed towards the lovers of large scale worlds, beautiful art and those who love a challenge. The reviews of the game are often may be under 25 year old players who have spent the past few generations playing easy to beat games to the point that anything that requires effort is therefore too much to handle.

    The setting of this game is on Mira however regardless of the    This is a game aimed towards the lovers of large scale worlds, beautiful art and those who love a challenge. The reviews of the game are often may be under 25 year old players who have spent the past few generations playing easy to beat games to the point that anything that requires effort is therefore too much to handle.

    The setting of this game is on Mira however regardless of the name the actual setting is a state of confusion and the unknown. The reason why nothing is explained and it is difficult ton explore is just for that reason. Humanity is lost, scared and trapped on a unknown world where no one has any answers and your character must pull humanity up by your sheer will to progress almost alone. Once you understand that, everything begins to make sense.

    The music is based on anime scenes. It really come alive during battles where the music matches every fight scene in any anime ever.
    Lack of being led around by the hand is because no one knows whats going on.
    Grinding is a complete pleasure. Gone are the days where you'd level farm in a tiny area. Now with the social connection option and the vast world when you grind you're advancing everything around you and getting to explore the world.

    This game was everything I hoped for and as a gamer for decades I can finally say the game I always wanted to play in my dreams has finally arrived and it is outstanding.    … Expand
  2. JJH789
    Dec 4, 2015
    10
    Absolutely fantastic. Beautiful and gigantic hand crafted open world with a sense of scale not seen in any other games. Great characters and story with plenty of drama and bits of comedy to keep it light. Completely absurd amount of content this game will keep you busy forever. Truly Takahashi's ultimate masterpiece.

    Also: MECHS FLYABLE IN AN OPEN WORLD. That is all.
  3. Fong74
    Dec 7, 2015
    10
    I never thought the U could cope with such a title. The game looks, sounds and feels great. Im not too far into the story as the beginning is quite time consuming with all the stuff you get explained. But its well done and the player gets introduced very nicely to the XB universe (which is completely new to me). I will continue playing and can second the opinions that every Wii U ownerI never thought the U could cope with such a title. The game looks, sounds and feels great. Im not too far into the story as the beginning is quite time consuming with all the stuff you get explained. But its well done and the player gets introduced very nicely to the XB universe (which is completely new to me). I will continue playing and can second the opinions that every Wii U owner should get this if he is slightly into RPGs.

    It must be said nevertheless that the graphics are not up to date compared with current PS4 titles e.g. But that is nothing that reduces the overall experience imho.

    I would buy this title again for sure.    … Expand
  4. Daniel_x2
    Dec 6, 2015
    10
    Es un juego muy completo con centenares de opciones que saltan a la vista, para ser honesto tiene un mundo super largo he jugado mucha horas desde suu saluda y cada vez es mas adictivo este gran titulo.
  5. Sandman83
    Dec 8, 2015
    10
    This game is just so giganting, read somewhere it's even 5 times bigger than fallout 4. This game is one of those games that comes around a few times durring you're life. My suggestion is to actually just check out the world on youtube.
    Or check the trailers in the E-store if you have a Wii U.
    I personally consider this to be the best game ever created. Simply because everything from the    This game is just so giganting, read somewhere it's even 5 times bigger than fallout 4. This game is one of those games that comes around a few times durring you're life. My suggestion is to actually just check out the world on youtube.
    Or check the trailers in the E-store if you have a Wii U.
    I personally consider this to be the best game ever created. Simply because everything from the world, the amount of content and stuff to do to the story is just mindblowing and brilliant.
    This game cost 50 dollar and you get somewhere between 200h - 1000h of playtime, free online coop play and a true experience for life.    … Expand
  6. VideoGamer4Life
    Dec 6, 2015
    10
    One of the greatest action/RPG's of today, exclusively on the Wii U. The storyline, customization, enemy types, battles, world, etc are all top notch. I highly recommend all Wii U owners purchase this game, along with those that plan on getting a Wii U
  7. Fulle
    Dec 11, 2015
    10
    Do you like Anime, Sci Fi, JRPGs, and Western RPGs? If the answer is yes, then Xenoblade Chronicles X is going to be a great time. Go buy it. TLDR ramblings on that below:

    I love this game. As an Anime fan, I think its cool that they picked up Hiroyuki Sawano for the music composition. He's behind the music of Anime like Attack on Titan and Kill La Kill. His tunes in the background    Do you like Anime, Sci Fi, JRPGs, and Western RPGs? If the answer is yes, then Xenoblade Chronicles X is going to be a great time. Go buy it. TLDR ramblings on that below:

    I love this game. As an Anime fan, I think its cool that they picked up Hiroyuki Sawano for the music composition. He's behind the music of Anime like Attack on Titan and Kill La Kill. His tunes in the background set a sort of mood and personality goes along great with the cool Skell mechs fighting dinosaurs and aliens. From a Science fiction fan standpoint, there's some interesting Xeno lore stuff, a huge alien world to explore, friendly and hostile aliens races, and influences from all over the place. It has a Mass Effect vibe sometimes. The game also remembers that it's supposed to be fun, and can have a good sense of humor.

    Gameplay has elements from both JRPGs and Western RPGs. The game really rewards tweaking your team to the battle system, and itemization micromanagement, like a JRPG, but quest structure is similar to an open world western RPG. The battle system borrows from the first Xenoblade Chronicles game, where you have the ability to stagger and then topple a target, but it's less boring due to the addition of the Soul Voice system, which encourages chain attacks with squad members. Skells come into the game right when this system starts to get a bit repetitive, and inject another healthy boost of fun.

    From a technical standpoint, there are a little rough edges in presentation mostly, but it's overall amazing. There's hardly an actual error or glitch, but the choice to play music loudly in voiced cutscenes was a little dumb. As well as low res character models thrown up close to the camera at times. There's noticeable aliasing a lot, and pop in. On the other side of things, view distance is outstanding, load times are small, the world is seamless (no loading between zone borders), the world is HUGE, the art direction is consistent and immersive, there's some cool looking enemies, and the frame rate is nice and smooth in almost all cases.

    As a full package, this is a great achievement of a game. Its amazing that this was possible on the Wii U.    … Expand
  8. Alexiace
    Dec 13, 2015
    10
    I tried to say something original about this game, but I couldn't everyone else beat me to it, if you like jrpgs and have a wii u you need to get this game.
  9. Leonard_gamer
    Dec 30, 2015
    10
    Mundo Gigantesco
    Sin pantallas de carga
    Muy buena historia
    Dificultad

    Lo tiene todo este Xenoblade Chronicles X, este juego les demuestra a las demás compañías que todo este contenido inmerso cabe en un solo disco
  10. Valikie
    Jan 23, 2016
    9
    Great game.

    Compared to the original, I would say that the story is significantly less compelling, but the game is otherwise improved (combat, environments). I'm 80 hours in and less than 50% complete with exploration and side quests.
  11. Viltgance
    Dec 5, 2015
    10
    This game is an absolute masterpiece. Soundtrack is fantastic, graphics are beautiful and the gameplay and world are just breathtaking. The Wii U handles this game excellent and shows off how good the Wii U hardware actually is. Games of this quality don't come around too often, I would highly recommend picking this one up, you will not be disappointed.
  12. davidwillforss
    Dec 7, 2015
    10
    30 hours in and i'm loving it. In my opinion the original xenoblade is one of the best jrpg:s out there. Needless to say i had high expectations.

    It took a couple of minutes to get used to the updated controls. After that short period, everything fell into place. The movement and combat just feels so energetic and thrilling. The story is truly engaging and with the higher focus on    30 hours in and i'm loving it. In my opinion the original xenoblade is one of the best jrpg:s out there. Needless to say i had high expectations.

    It took a couple of minutes to get used to the updated controls. After that short period, everything fell into place. The movement and combat just feels so energetic and thrilling. The story is truly engaging and with the higher focus on sidequest it is everything a sequel should be.

    I do get that people who play easy games will not find this game such a great fit but as for one who loves intricate JRPG:s this is as close to perfect as they come.    … Expand
  13. danny_what
    Dec 5, 2015
    10
    This game has great content and so much to explore. It is a must buy because the developed story and mini quests it has to offer. I am not a fan of RPG's or JRPG's and this game has finally broke the barrier and I enjoy this game very much.
  14. Rob1986
    Dec 9, 2015
    9
    After spending 6-8 hours I'm declaring that I'm very satisfied with this game. It delivered most everything I wanted, a complex battle system with some nice carrots out there(skells) to be had after having fun with some hand to hand combat, a massive open-world with a variety of things to do and side missions galore, and a nice single player campaign. I have read much about the game'sAfter spending 6-8 hours I'm declaring that I'm very satisfied with this game. It delivered most everything I wanted, a complex battle system with some nice carrots out there(skells) to be had after having fun with some hand to hand combat, a massive open-world with a variety of things to do and side missions galore, and a nice single player campaign. I have read much about the game's beauty, but I have to say the graphics don't quite hit the heights I was expecting, and I wish the game was just slightly more family friendly, but it's not bad on that front. A worthwhile purchase for a Wii U owner.… Expand
  15. charlfourie
    Dec 7, 2015
    10
    I will try and keep this short.

    Xenoblade Chronicles X has been the most rewarding and fulfilling gaming experience I've had in year. Being a die-hard RPG fan and I've been playing RPGs since Ultima Underworld, and the Zork series to even jus name two. XCX has the most amazing soundtrack, fantastic and challenging battles, the most immersive world I have had the pleasure of exploring    I will try and keep this short.

    Xenoblade Chronicles X has been the most rewarding and fulfilling gaming experience I've had in year. Being a die-hard RPG fan and I've been playing RPGs since Ultima Underworld, and the Zork series to even jus name two.

    XCX has the most amazing soundtrack, fantastic and challenging battles, the most immersive world I have had the pleasure of exploring in ages and just an overall rewarding gaming experience. This is not just the best WiiU RPG out there, but it also the best RPG I have played in a very long time.

    Well done MonolithSoft and Nintendo!    … Expand
  16. tacoman3725
    Dec 6, 2015
    10
    best rpg of the year and one of the best video game soundtracks i have heard in ages the combat is deep and engaging. the world is one the most interesting and unique world i have ever been in and it truly feels full and alive. although story isn't as involved as in the original it still resonates with me on a primal level like that of fallout 4s best post apocalyptic rpg of 2015 hands down.
  17. mrhuajache
    Dec 9, 2015
    10
    llevo 22 horas de juego, AÑOS que un juego no me atrapaba tanto (Coincidentemente Xenoblade de wii fue el anterior)

    MUY BUENO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  18. takoDGO
    Dec 4, 2015
    10
    simple y sencillamente espectacular. un juegazo por donde se mire la vbanda sonora es muy muy buena! los personajes tienen muchos carisma, muero de ganas de poder subirme a un mecha solollevo 10 horas jugando! y ya puedo asegurar que es un juegazo!!
  19. seburo
    Dec 9, 2015
    10
    I just write to compensate for the f*ckheads that punctuate with 0s games that haven't even played. Regarding the game, I've just played for 20 hours but I'm already in love. Awesome exploration, great designs and fun combat. It's also true that characters are shallow and the cutscenes awkward but it's really a great RPG. Truly unique and gorgeous! :)
  20. thaesino
    Dec 9, 2015
    10
    I purchased this game by accident. Somewhere in my mind, I had mixed up Xenoblade and every other Xeno--- game ever made. Needless to say, this is NOT a direct successor to one of my favorite games on PSX, Xenogears.

    However, I am incredibly grateful to my not doing any research on the title and finding out another 6 or so games have been released since then... as I was very surprised    I purchased this game by accident. Somewhere in my mind, I had mixed up Xenoblade and every other Xeno--- game ever made. Needless to say, this is NOT a direct successor to one of my favorite games on PSX, Xenogears.

    However, I am incredibly grateful to my not doing any research on the title and finding out another 6 or so games have been released since then... as I was very surprised by the complexity achieved by Monolith on the console many have cast aside. This should be JRPG of the year. The content; the questing; the EVERYTHING. I have to admit I am nowhere near finishing this game, and that's a good thing since I usually speed-run games on weekends, but something about this game just made me want to slow down. Haven't felt this way since Skyrim.    … Expand
  21. Ragnellrok
    Dec 6, 2015
    9
    I've been playing the game pretty constantly for the last few days now and I can say that it is definitely a really solid game. The progress gates are there to protect you from dying horribly. Though I wish there was something that could be done about where all of your party members are (they're listed on the map for where they are most of the time, but you have to add them all one byI've been playing the game pretty constantly for the last few days now and I can say that it is definitely a really solid game. The progress gates are there to protect you from dying horribly. Though I wish there was something that could be done about where all of your party members are (they're listed on the map for where they are most of the time, but you have to add them all one by one). Probably the best thing I can say about this game is that it's the best of both worlds, the Combat system of Xenoblade Chronicles, and the mechs (under the name Skell) of Xenogears. A wonderful combination. I would also like to mention that the story seems fairly solid, some might find it contrived, but well.... it is kinda like a realistic anime type game... so there's not much of a surprise there. But this game doesn't need that story to be good, it has plenty of exploration and customization while having a decent enough story to keep you playing for hours on end!

    Only real downside are the progress gates, which while protective, can also be annoying when you just want to get on with the story (chapter 4 requires you to have 15% explored on the main starting continent... it can take awhile just to do on its own).    … Expand
  22. o_rfilho
    Dec 13, 2015
    10
    I am far away to finishing this game but 30 plus hours and so far there is one thing I can say I LOVE THIS GAME for those who give it lower then 8 my only message is you havent played this game yet!!!!
  23. yoriko
    Dec 7, 2015
    10
    Best Game Ever! nanun e game eul haebogo nae ga jinjunghan mirajinn e daeut danun neukkim eul bat at da. This is life. I hope more DLC. I want more skell. I need a bigger Gun!
  24. vitalemrecords
    Dec 16, 2015
    10
    When you see a lot of 10 scores - and then some 0's and some 1's - you know those 0's and 1's are just a bunch of trolling. Like there is no way anyone with a brain would see this game and really give it anything less than a 7. I would like to see what games they give a 10. You can completely dismiss the 0's. Those people don't understand what a great game is.
    My only complaints are    When you see a lot of 10 scores - and then some 0's and some 1's - you know those 0's and 1's are just a bunch of trolling. Like there is no way anyone with a brain would see this game and really give it anything less than a 7. I would like to see what games they give a 10. You can completely dismiss the 0's. Those people don't understand what a great game is.
    My only complaints are the text is small on the screen - for like missions and stuff.
    And I like to use the classic controller pro - but that means to fast travel, I need to have the gamepad near me. I need to move my charge stand now. Whatever - not much of a complaint.    … Expand
  25. Fedismo14
    Mar 6, 2016
    9
    Sí me dijeran cual es el mejor RPG del 2015, sin duda alguna mencionaría que este y por mucha diferencia. Nunca tuve la oportunidad de probar el anterior juego de MonolithSoft, por lo tanto no tenia ni la mas mínima idea de lo que me iba a encontrar y que bueno que lo que halle fue oro puro.

    Como juego de rol es excelente, con una jugabilidad complicada pero profunda, dándote la    Sí me dijeran cual es el mejor RPG del 2015, sin duda alguna mencionaría que este y por mucha diferencia. Nunca tuve la oportunidad de probar el anterior juego de MonolithSoft, por lo tanto no tenia ni la mas mínima idea de lo que me iba a encontrar y que bueno que lo que halle fue oro puro.

    Como juego de rol es excelente, con una jugabilidad complicada pero profunda, dándote la posibilidad de crearte infinidad de build´s, y siendo el claro ejemplo de como convertir algo pasivo en algo bastante frenético (considerándolo como JRPG). La música tiene un doble filo singular, en ciertas ocasiones encaja de manera magistral pero en otras pierdes totalmente la inmersión, por lo tanto con esta puedes salir asqueandote de algunas y enamorándote de otras. El apartado técnico y artístico del mundo es fantástico, sin embargo hay varias cosas que me hubieran metido mas en su mundo haciéndolo mas realista, tales como la aparición de aleatoria de los animales o que estos interactuaran entre si.

    La parte fea del juego es el "grindeo" masivo que se tiene que hacer para subir de nivel y varias misiones secundarias poco inspiradas y aburridas. No obstante, esta obra es excelente en varios aspectos, colocándose entre los mejores juegos del año 2015.

    Calificación:
    Xenoblade Chronicles X - 9.3    … Expand
  26. LandonT
    Dec 26, 2015
    9
    Probably the most amazing thing about this game is the fact that the Wii U can actually play it without crashing a lot! Monolith Soft has done an extraordinary job of making such a diverse and rich gaming world with an immense amount of things, like the extreme number of alien creature species that all fit the different environments they're in, or all of the breathtaking views ofProbably the most amazing thing about this game is the fact that the Wii U can actually play it without crashing a lot! Monolith Soft has done an extraordinary job of making such a diverse and rich gaming world with an immense amount of things, like the extreme number of alien creature species that all fit the different environments they're in, or all of the breathtaking views of waterfalls falling from strange alien rock formations, and just so much more! The music is absolutely incredible when you're out in the wilderness exploring, but the New LA music during daytime is pretty awful. They could've done better with New LA's soundtrack personally overall, but that's really only where the music falls short. Trying to progress through the story I'm finding pretty difficult because of the requirments needed in order to do them are confusing a lot of the time.

    So really, the little problems here and there aren't focused on much because of the amazing content this game delivers, with the deep combat system full of different arts and tactics to use, all the regions and landmarks to explore, all of the diverse creatures to battle, and much more. Xenoblade Chronicles X is one hell of a game that every RPG loving Wii U owner should not miss out on.    … Expand
  27. smashbrolink
    Dec 14, 2015
    10
    If you are looking for a game that baby's you and holds your hand like so many RPG's of this generation have done, then this game is NOT for you.
    This game is designed for truly hard-core RPG players, who love to dig deep into the mechanics of a game to pull out new levels of strength that the average player will be baffled over, and want to aspire to.
    Xenoblade X is probably one of    If you are looking for a game that baby's you and holds your hand like so many RPG's of this generation have done, then this game is NOT for you.
    This game is designed for truly hard-core RPG players, who love to dig deep into the mechanics of a game to pull out new levels of strength that the average player will be baffled over, and want to aspire to.

    Xenoblade X is probably one of the first games to come out this gen that goes almost entirely hands-off in terms of hand-holding; from the very start of the game, you're free to wander the world as you please and take whatever path you can find to your goals, even if said paths often end up with you being eaten alive by something you didn't expect.

    The most that the game will do, is give you access to a VERY extensive manual, and a few Splash pages to explain general functions at the relevant times.
    Other than that, the game leaves the player to their own devices.

    Some might find this to be off-putting compared to the level of hand-holding they're used to in other RPG's that have become popular this gen, like Fallout and Witcher, while others will remember this just as fondly as they did the classic RPG's of the old days, when exploration was key to self-improvement and the games were not afraid of being hard on their players if they took steps into areas their builds and stats just weren't ready for.
    The difference here is, you can actually circumvent many of those would-be choke points, IF you are clever enough to discover the path around them.
    And once you get a flying Skell, this game suddenly takes the term "See that mountain? You can go there." quite literally, allowing you to basically explore every last nook and cranny of every land mass in the game.

    For exploration nuts, this is literally one of the best games they can buy on the market; each and every continent is filled to bursting with secrets and challenges to find and overcome, and despite the hardware not being at the same level as other consoles, the visuals are gorgeous and the music is atmospheric in every sense of the word. [outside of the rap, possibly]

    The mechanics are deep, and those who love micro-managing and min-maxing their stats and gear will find an experience that rewards their tenacity with God-like levels of power.
    But even for those that do not, simply keeping their gear, classes, and levels up to date will allow them to progress and enjoy what the game has to offer.

    Despite all of these things, the game is not perfect.
    The following points are subject to opinion, but the music is hit and miss, and the lack of volume sliders and Japanese dubs with English subs may be a turn-off to certain gamers.
    If there's anything truly wrong with the game, objectively, it's that you have to go out into the city to find party members that aren't currently with you, and that there is no way of tracking the locations of Collectipedia items. [But then again, that's what the internet and guides are for.]

    But in the end, these small flaws do not do enough to mar the experience to any significant extent, and that's why my final rating for this game is a full 10.

    If you don't own a Wii U and you've been looking for a game that takes exploration to new heights [literally], then you owe it to yourself to get the system and this game.    … Expand
  28. Hakiu
    Dec 14, 2015
    10
    This game may be limited it some ways, but the things it does well, it does better than almost any other game. The world is one of the most stunning ever created. The battle system is deep and even though you need to look past some things if you are new to xenoblade or japanese Rpg's as a whole. the game still deserves praise for what it bringa to the table.
  29. BlackSwordsMan
    Dec 24, 2015
    9
    Its pretty much everything from the first game times 10. the only thing missing was the story. the story isn't bad but a lot of the affinity missions (while really good) should have been apart of the main story. other than that i absolutely love the game.
  30. nateshermaniv
    Dec 26, 2015
    8
    Most of what everyone is stating is true. The game is great and you should certainly buy it. To set your expectations I'd like to share some severe negatives:

    -There are actually ways to lock yourself into missions that prevent you from progressing. This type of thing feels like an old PS2 game and is in direct contrast to the "freedom" that the game champions and sells to you    Most of what everyone is stating is true. The game is great and you should certainly buy it. To set your expectations I'd like to share some severe negatives:

    -There are actually ways to lock yourself into missions that prevent you from progressing. This type of thing feels like an old PS2 game and is in direct contrast to the "freedom" that the game champions and sells to you throughout.

    -The game hours are padded. It is very long... about 130 hours to see about a third of the total game and complete the main story. Incredible feat in it's own right. The rest of the time is spent running around for (at times) hours in attempts to gather something for a mission. There is exactly nothing fun about it.

    -The main storyline is really bad. Not quite terrible but the antagonist is atrocious. One of the worst game end bosses I have ever played. That is no exaggeration.

    Play it. You will love it. And some parts of it you will outright hate. Mainly, farming or pointlessly running around to pick up a drop that may or may not be there but is mandatory to continue having fun. And the moment a game stops you from having fun it becomes a chore and not a game. This game, on rare occasion, excels at that. The rest of the time you are having a ball.    … Expand
  31. ZankEraux
    Apr 14, 2016
    9
    De los mejor de la WII U solamente por sus gráficos, duración o historia.
    Con este juego te das cuenta de que hoy en día se pueden hacer juegos de Rol con calidad excelente sin perder la magia que tenían antes.
  32. carlinos
    Dec 6, 2015
    10
    A game like the old time titles... what a good taste!!!!!! Totally recomended, beautifull and amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!@!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  33. Dogi
    Dec 8, 2015
    10
    Best game I played all year. Evolves open world design like no one else has. Explore on land and explore the world vertically. Fully uses 3D space. The game is pretty hardcore and lets you figure it out and no hand holding like older games. Exploring is amazing. Game is overwhelming in a great way. Also just a very beautiful game when you play it. Best game I played all year.
  34. VincentStoker
    Dec 6, 2015
    10
    After months of waiting it is finally here and it does not disappoint at all. I adore the first Xenoblade and was expecting a second slice but this has so far shown that they could better their previous game. Many people are taking pops at the game for various reasons (draw distance for exanple) but this really does not change the enjoyment to be had here. Missions galore, whether they beAfter months of waiting it is finally here and it does not disappoint at all. I adore the first Xenoblade and was expecting a second slice but this has so far shown that they could better their previous game. Many people are taking pops at the game for various reasons (draw distance for exanple) but this really does not change the enjoyment to be had here. Missions galore, whether they be story line or secondary are everywhere. The world you get to explore is truly beautiful and many are saying it's not as good looking as expected but these people are obviously comparing the Wii U to the PS4/Pc standard. The Wii U is not as powerful as these but by Christ this game gives it an amazing show. This is quite simply a wonderful slice of JRPG and to anyone who is looking for a very good game to totally loose yourself in, this could be it. Outstanding 10/10… Expand
  35. TheMaxCritique
    Dec 6, 2015
    10
    This game is just gorgeous, beautiful graphics, espectacular combatas and enemies. Just the best game that I´ve played this year. JUST AMAZING!!!!!!!
  36. javiandre10
    Dec 5, 2015
    10
    Señores este es un juego de 10, la verdad creo que hubo un complot de las páginas especializadas que le dieron malas notas al juego o más bien no le dieron notas memorables que le habrían **** justicia a lo que es el juego.

    El mundo es enorme, es tan inmenso que no sabes ni que hacer ni por donde empezar, tiene un nivel alto de dificultad para avanzar, tienes grindear como buen RPG de    Señores este es un juego de 10, la verdad creo que hubo un complot de las páginas especializadas que le dieron malas notas al juego o más bien no le dieron notas memorables que le habrían **** justicia a lo que es el juego.

    El mundo es enorme, es tan inmenso que no sabes ni que hacer ni por donde empezar, tiene un nivel alto de dificultad para avanzar, tienes grindear como buen RPG de antaño para poder avanzar y realizar ciertas misiones, la sensación de un mundo vivo es increíble, la historia avanza de a poco pero va con mucho cuidado, el gameplay es muy entretenido, un poco difícil de dominar al principio pero que cuando lo logras se vuelve satisfactorio, la verdad no le veo ningún fallo, las páginas especializadas solo se tomaron la molestia en buscarle fallos al juego, cuando los pocos que tienen ni se notan y los pasas de largo, el mejor juego de Wii U hasta la fecha, por lo menos en su experiencia de un solo jugador es incomparable, un juego que te dará horas de entretenimiento, y no hablo de 100 o 200, esto apunta a más.    … Expand
  37. ethanfel
    Dec 6, 2015
    10
    Exceptionnal game, unique and enormous map full of life. It's also a hard game with a lot to master and little to no help from the quest menu, you need to think, search, read. The game don't take player for mindless drone who only follow a magic arrow.
  38. Yozora
    Dec 6, 2015
    10
    Valla juegazo increíble que corra en una wii, tiene una dinámica super chula, un sonido impresionante, los personajes super chulos, unos mundos increíbles, puedes hacer casi todo lo que quieras, vamos que es impresionante, esta etre los mejores RPGs si osi, y no hagáis caso a los retrasados que ponen mala nota solo para bajar la puntuacción, con este juego y junto al bayoneta y otros seValla juegazo increíble que corra en una wii, tiene una dinámica super chula, un sonido impresionante, los personajes super chulos, unos mundos increíbles, puedes hacer casi todo lo que quieras, vamos que es impresionante, esta etre los mejores RPGs si osi, y no hagáis caso a los retrasados que ponen mala nota solo para bajar la puntuacción, con este juego y junto al bayoneta y otros se demuestra que la wiiu no es un juego para niños o gente casual si no que es apropiado y obligatoria para cualquier jugador ya sea casual o un entusiasta de los videojuegos, es un juego esencial de esta generación. Espero haberles ayudado.… Expand
  39. Nightruth
    Dec 7, 2015
    10
    Fantastic open world RPG game.
    2015 my game of the year !!!
    Doll play very exciting!!!
    I,m a mira citizen.
    A true RPG game should make you think so.
  40. MrFlankster
    Dec 4, 2015
    10
    Ok. So after the first couple of hours, I was going to rate this an 8.5 just because it seems like the first game all over again... which is not necessarily a bad thing. Also, I know it's on the Wii U but the graphics were an eye-sore for me at first. Then, as I played more, I started to realize some of the "pro reviews" were right. It takes some 'digging' to get the most out of this game.Ok. So after the first couple of hours, I was going to rate this an 8.5 just because it seems like the first game all over again... which is not necessarily a bad thing. Also, I know it's on the Wii U but the graphics were an eye-sore for me at first. Then, as I played more, I started to realize some of the "pro reviews" were right. It takes some 'digging' to get the most out of this game.

    I opened the manual and started to read tips on controls, fight basics, tactics and how to really fight with your teammates. Then the story and gameplay began to really deepen. My brain adjusted to the graphics and the world really opened up for me visually.

    This game is EPIC. I can't think of another game out there that has it all like this does. I hope they do an 'enhanced' edition for the upcoming HD Nintendo NX. I can safely say that this game is worth buying a Wii U for.

    E-P-I-C!    … Expand
  41. Hermylein
    Dec 14, 2015
    10
    I played the game for around 40 hours now and it is breathtaking !
    It's giant, fully open world and immersive.
    The gameplay is awesome, the soundtrack georgeous and the graphics spectacular.
    Oh yeah, the game also runs totally smooth and apparently has no bugs.
    The loading times are also extremly short.
    For me it is definitely game of the year.
  42. rmndjsdz
    Dec 5, 2015
    9
    Lo he jugado 20 horas y definitavamente es el mejor jrpg de lo que va de esta generacion. Su apartado artistico y banda sonora olvidan las limitaciones de la consola. Impresindible en Wii U
  43. rekens
    Dec 11, 2015
    10
    Una autentica maravilla para Wii U que me hace creer que Nintendo sigue siendo capaz de producir maravillas jugables (con permiso de Monolith claro).
    Lo tiene todo, juego profundisimo, libertad total, historia aceptable, gran jugabilidad, no tiene dlcs y además es un juego que recupera el espíritu de los juegos de antaño, donde no te vendían los juegos por partes y muchos de ellos eran    Una autentica maravilla para Wii U que me hace creer que Nintendo sigue siendo capaz de producir maravillas jugables (con permiso de Monolith claro).
    Lo tiene todo, juego profundisimo, libertad total, historia aceptable, gran jugabilidad, no tiene dlcs y además es un juego que recupera el espíritu de los juegos de antaño, donde no te vendían los juegos por partes y muchos de ellos eran laaaargos y profundos para perderte en ellos horas y horas.
    Tiene fallos como todos, su profundidad lo hace complejo, los manuales son insuficientes y el guion no brilla especialmente, pero sus virtudes los compensan con creces.
    Pocas veces he visto un juego tan vende consolas como este. Imprescindible si te gusta el genero. Personalmente creo que marcará un antes y un después en el genero.    … Expand
  44. Kickapoww
    Dec 5, 2015
    10
    Wow. This is gaming at its finest. Every detail in this game is refined. You can really feel the effort that went into XCX when you play it. It's ambitious too! The world is huge and filled with mysteries to explore. Great game.
  45. ninja-jason51
    Dec 4, 2015
    10
    Great graphics, awesome combat, sweet world, great mechanics, sound could of used a little more work but he combat music is sweet. The game has a great story as well. Its probably the best RPG I've played in a long time.
  46. TyronBash
    Dec 5, 2015
    10
    This game is fun, regardless of how cliche the story is I really love exploring Mira's many hidden secrets. Although the character creator is nowhere near as good as fallout 4's it is still very good. I love the variety of different weapons and armor that reminds me of monster hunter in a good way. Skells are freaking awesome when you get the flight modules it makes the game 1000 times more epic.
  47. AOrtegaH
    Dec 6, 2015
    9
    Amazing game, with a nice story, but falling behind its predecessor, great customization, and a lot content. Not as accesible to new players as the original Xenoblade but it's indeed a masterpiece
  48. Dazb84
    Dec 11, 2015
    10
    I rarely ever review games these days due to other commitments (real life etc), but not in a long time, have I felt exhilarated when playing a computer game. This game is for any fan of RPG's, all your core elements are there, characters to level up, skills and abilities to acquire, team members to gain, and a story (although much more loose than the original Xenoblade Chronicles (XC)).I rarely ever review games these days due to other commitments (real life etc), but not in a long time, have I felt exhilarated when playing a computer game. This game is for any fan of RPG's, all your core elements are there, characters to level up, skills and abilities to acquire, team members to gain, and a story (although much more loose than the original Xenoblade Chronicles (XC)). XCX elevates what I loved about XC, which are sprawling, interactive worlds, with different species (indigens) on an alien world. This brings me to the main draw of this game. A huge, HUGE, sprawling world, that makes you actually feel like a pioneer of Earth as you traverse it. I am already about 15 hours in, and have only scouted about 20% of the first continent (there are 5 in all), and about 4% of another.

    Gameplay is complex, requiring the use of the manual (I've not said that in a long time!), and tutorials in game are not much more than a quick combat run through, and then text based pop ups as you move forward through the story. Definitely read the manual. There are a tonne of things to do.

    One area of contention with a lot of people is the music. I think this is down to taste. People know what works in an RPG, orchestrated, or even dance type music tends to be the theme, but in this game, it goes to full vocal rock/pop songs to hip hop/R&B type music (New LA seems to be the big bug bear with people), but I really don't mind it, I almost find the NLA music to be catchy in a corny way. But wait until you fight some Tyrants, I love the music in that!

    Graphics are impressive for a Wii U, never have I heard my Wii U work as hard as when it's reading the disc to generating the stunning visuals in the game. The game's continents have incredible draw distances, and you only ever really notice the odd texture resolution issue when the disc has to work especially hard (e.g. ending a fight and going straight to a cut scene), but I'm being very picky there. Loading screens can feel long when they happen, but they happen so infrequently that you don't care - they only happen really when starting the game, and when quick travelling. If you run everywhere, you don't get a single cut scene unless you go inside a building!

    Combat is good too, you can target specific areas on an indigen (legs, arms, specific weapons they have) and knock them out so they can't use that specific skill anymore. There's not much healing, this is mostly done through 'soul voices' which are commands that your team give to use specific arts and skills that will heal you a little. All characters get a gun, and a melee weapon, and you can switch between these at will.

    You can set you 'role' at any time in the game, and swap freely. If you want to focus melee, you can, then switch to a class that favours ranged combat, or support. No worries. Your team mates are kept as the are though (but you can recruit anyone online to your team for periods of time too, to match your style).

    This game won't appeal to those who want a fantasy, mystical, story driven game like XC, but for those who like expansive, immersive game worlds, with a vastly improved combat system, then XC2 is definitely for you, and certainly competes for the top spot for an open world game on a console.    … Expand
  49. redscizor
    Dec 4, 2015
    10
    despues de jugarlo por 3 horas mis anotaciones
    - Lin tiene 13 años y es una hiperactiva fanatica de los mecha, pero me gusta su personalidad
    - omg, las tomas abiertas, ver todo hasta el infinito y bichos tan grandes es increible - Lol, el combate en melee puedo atacar a mas de 5m de distancia XD Le doy 95/100, ahora los detalles Pros: + Esas canciones, personalmente me gustan a pesar    despues de jugarlo por 3 horas mis anotaciones
    - Lin tiene 13 años y es una hiperactiva fanatica de los mecha, pero me gusta su personalidad
    - omg, las tomas abiertas, ver todo hasta el infinito y bichos tan grandes es increible
    - Lol, el combate en melee puedo atacar a mas de 5m de distancia XD
    Le doy 95/100, ahora los detalles
    Pros:
    + Esas canciones, personalmente me gustan a pesar que pueden ser loop!!!!
    + Las batallas están mejor que mi Troll de WoW al mismo lvl XD
    + El arte es increíble
    + El gear es variado
    + Pase 2 horas con boca abierta, me sorprendió permanentemente
    + Lin rivaliza con NepNep, pero NepNep es mas dinamizadora
    + La dub es buena
    Contras:
    - La cámara es terrible ... no se si fue lo mejor que nintendo la dejara en manual
    - El recorte de customización del personaje femenino
    - El pelo es terrible, son unos cuantos polígonos no mas
    - Alguien siente que el juego necesita una TV de 60"? a 2m de mi TV de 42" no veo nada de los textos de chat    … Expand
  50. Colloco
    Dec 5, 2015
    10
    I feel like i have to explain my score given as i have not played the whole game just yet...ill start from the beggining...

    Im a hardcore nintendo fan. I grew up on rpg classics like dragon warrior and final fantasy for the NES, crono trigger,breath of fire the final fantasys and more for the SNES. Then came the dark ages of rpgs on the nintendo consoles, N64 had next to nothing, and    I feel like i have to explain my score given as i have not played the whole game just yet...ill start from the beggining...

    Im a hardcore nintendo fan. I grew up on rpg classics like dragon warrior and final fantasy for the NES, crono trigger,breath of fire the final fantasys and more for the SNES. Then came the dark ages of rpgs on the nintendo consoles, N64 had next to nothing, and gamecube had a handful, some of those just ports.

    I missed the whole wii craze, and i feel like a lot of those who were "hardcore" nintendo fans might have done the same, thats just my opinion. Then i got a wiiu and although its my favorite nintendo system so far, no AAA rpg titles at all for it.

    And now we have the biggest rpg to ever grace a nintendo(or is it any?) console.

    The world alone is worth the price of admission, i have NEVER seen such beautiful scenery in a videogame. The whole"if you can see it, you can go there" line is actually true in this game, it is HUGE. Ive spent 6 hours traversing primordia, which is one of 5 continents, only to find out ive only discovered 1.7%, 1.7%! Granted ive been picking fights with whatever creature is in my way but still, the game is immense.

    The combat is actually a lot of fun once you get a hang of it, something between what you find in an MMO and dragon age.

    The UI is fantastic IMO ,equipment screen is great, youll find yourself constantly upgrading the armor and weapons you find, easy and seamlessly.

    Classes let you equip diffrent equipment and "arts"(basically your attacks or moves you use in battle) you can also gain permanantly skills from these classes that give you buffs you can then pair to combine them with other classes and their respective arts, which gives you a lot of options to cutomize to your fighting style.

    The story is very engaging so far, and the voice acting is top notch, your main character dosent talk, which dosent bother me in the least bit. The music is superb, im finding myself humming to abfew songs already.

    Overall, if you like adventure/action/rpg games this is a MUST HAVE whether your a nintendo fan, wii u owner or living person.    … Expand
  51. MrCewki3
    Dec 4, 2015
    10
    Xenoblade Chronicles X is too cool for school, if you're also too cool for school then you should definitely buy this game which is too cool for school.
  52. Jorgekolokeko
    Dec 7, 2015
    10
    Espectacular. Increíble. Alucinante. Con estos adjetivos podría describir lo que es Xenoblade Chronicles X. Una gran banda sonora, un mapeado absolutamente gigante y lleno de vida, una jugabilidad de 10, unos gráficos y un apartado visual que llevan al límite a WiiU y son todo un placer visual. Lo mejor que he jugado en los últimos años. Compra obligatoria.
  53. PseudoSonyer
    Dec 7, 2015
    10
    The icing on the cake for WiiU 2015. The Best game you'll ever see for this console given than Zelda will be released on NX.

    Graphics: Get the most of the underdog WiiU, outstanding and amazing visuals. Music: Goes very well with the Sci.fi adventure, some are very catchy and some are really epic. Gameplay: Solid and fresh, with the Mechs-transformers like "Skells" and a real time    The icing on the cake for WiiU 2015. The Best game you'll ever see for this console given than Zelda will be released on NX.

    Graphics: Get the most of the underdog WiiU, outstanding and amazing visuals.

    Music: Goes very well with the Sci.fi adventure, some are very catchy and some are really epic.

    Gameplay: Solid and fresh, with the Mechs-transformers like "Skells" and a real time map to get the most of the Gamepad.
    Multiplayer: For a nintendo Game it get a lot of thing rite, given that Nintendo is not a fan of On-line interactions.

    Size: Humonogous adventure will keep you busy for 80+ Hours just to beat the "campaing".

    Price: Just right and no DLC, finally a full game with all the content there from day 1.

    Flawless game that every Wiiu owner must buy.    … Expand
  54. DanillolxD
    Dec 4, 2015
    10
    For the ones who have trouble with game crashing, i must say. its not because of the game, its probably because you're playing in an HDD and using a normal usb cable for the wii u. It does not have enough energy to sustain the HDD, so you have to use a Y cable or else, any game will simply crash(sorry if bad english). Also loved the game.
  55. nuevocharrua
    Dec 7, 2015
    10
    Gran juego! La faltaría un poco de explicación de algunas opciones, pero nada que el jugador no pueda descubrir solo. Los gráficos son de lo mejor que tiene la WiiU y el apartado sonoro es impecable. Uno de los mapeados mas grandes creados en un juego, y una batalla muy dinámica.
  56. gustavo221b
    Dec 11, 2015
    10
    Xenoblade Chronicles X es un inmersivo JRPG de mundo abierto que no deja de sorprender con increíbles paisajes, salvaje fauna y una banda sonora magnifica. Ya llevo 40 horas de juego y se que recién araño la superficie de lo que el juego puede darme. Con Fatal Frame, Splatoon, Mario Maker y este título en EL MISMO AÑO los usuarios de Wii U no pueden quejarse de un mal año, sino todo loXenoblade Chronicles X es un inmersivo JRPG de mundo abierto que no deja de sorprender con increíbles paisajes, salvaje fauna y una banda sonora magnifica. Ya llevo 40 horas de juego y se que recién araño la superficie de lo que el juego puede darme. Con Fatal Frame, Splatoon, Mario Maker y este título en EL MISMO AÑO los usuarios de Wii U no pueden quejarse de un mal año, sino todo lo contrario. Mi nota final seria de 9.5, y no se lleva un 10 por una tonta decisión de NOA al no incluir subtitulo en español siendo que usuarios europeos si disponen de los mismos. En mi caso particular no me afecta, pero se de casos (eh imagino que no deben ser pocos en el resto de Latinoamerica) en que este factor tiro para atrás la compra del titulo. Compra imprescindible para cualquier usuario de Wii U, y un gran motivo para el que todavía no dio el salto a la plataforma de Nintendo.… Expand
  57. atmb82
    Feb 4, 2016
    10
    I've been waiting for an RPG this good since late '90s. It's really recognizable that developers are from the old Squaresoft. The story is flawless, full of surprises, heartrending moments, stuff that will make you wonder.
    The story premises are somewhat strange at the start, but after a bit you will start to understand everything and all the puzzle pieces will get to their spot.    I've been waiting for an RPG this good since late '90s. It's really recognizable that developers are from the old Squaresoft. The story is flawless, full of surprises, heartrending moments, stuff that will make you wonder.
    The story premises are somewhat strange at the start, but after a bit you will start to understand everything and all the puzzle pieces will get to their spot.

    Combat system is really enjoyable. Quests are good, too: the best ones are the story and affinity quests, really fun and enjoyable. The other oens are just collect quest. Forgettable.

    GET IT.
    The best RPG since Final Fantasy X.    … Expand
  58. Shireke
    Jan 29, 2016
    10
    A gigantic and beautiful game that captivates you from the very start. The story is not that polished, but it is not the focus either, its the atmosphere the games give you. You can spend hours of your life simply walking and walking in this enormous "Skyrim meets Pandora from Avatar" and discovering new things, you will probably never get bored.
    If the game mechanics are too complex for    A gigantic and beautiful game that captivates you from the very start. The story is not that polished, but it is not the focus either, its the atmosphere the games give you. You can spend hours of your life simply walking and walking in this enormous "Skyrim meets Pandora from Avatar" and discovering new things, you will probably never get bored.
    If the game mechanics are too complex for you, maybe you should take a moment or two to read and try to understand what the game offers, that is a lot, and its not that hard to take in.
    Maybe the most beautiful game on Wii U, a total 10/10    … Expand
  59. TheAzureBadger
    Dec 22, 2015
    9
    This game is absolutely fantastic everything is executed greatly.First of all getting Hiroyuki Sawano to compose the music is genius since every track (execpt nla night) is catchy and memorable,the gameplay is pretty unique similar to the first xenoblade but with more focus on soul voice and a extra tension point that are used for stronger arts and thank god there are no randomThis game is absolutely fantastic everything is executed greatly.First of all getting Hiroyuki Sawano to compose the music is genius since every track (execpt nla night) is catchy and memorable,the gameplay is pretty unique similar to the first xenoblade but with more focus on soul voice and a extra tension point that are used for stronger arts and thank god there are no random encounters.This game also brings a MASSIVE world to explore almost everything is available from the beginning the rest are accessed with a skell unlocked after chapter 6 and the its ability to fly after chapter 9 while the skells arts change depending on equipment.Time to talk about the cons 1.The game's difficulty raises too often 2.The models for everything looks great but the environments look kinda ugly close-up 3.After some events some characters are unavailable until you beat a specific chapter which means you HAVE to get another character and grind until he/she is a equal level to the player and even then he/she might be unavailable 4.The game focuses on character development more than the story.But overall this game is a must buy great soundtrack and skells but it has its noticeable flaws… Expand
  60. lman146
    Dec 16, 2015
    9
    After 10 hours I am ready to give my initial review. Some of the annoyances people are mentioning are very subjective (like the music, which I think ranges from O.K. to fantastic), but they are still there and should be considered if you are going to buy the game. Still, this game gets a 9 from me for the atmosphere and amazing open world (it's breathtaking, really).

    When I purchased    After 10 hours I am ready to give my initial review. Some of the annoyances people are mentioning are very subjective (like the music, which I think ranges from O.K. to fantastic), but they are still there and should be considered if you are going to buy the game. Still, this game gets a 9 from me for the atmosphere and amazing open world (it's breathtaking, really).

    When I purchased the game, I was a little apprehensive and although it looked really cool I was worried that it would be too complicated and that I would get bored with it and quit. I had tried the first Xenoblade and it failed to hook me in and just felt too overwhelming in the beginning. Despite X being 5 times the size of the original, that has not been the case with this game. The main premise for the story is fantastic and really all it took for me to get invested int he game. I don't really focus on the story so much as exploring and experiencing the huge world of Mira, and I think if you go into the game with that mindset you will have a good time This is the kind of game that makes me want to take a day off work and just indulge. I considered giving a 7 or 8 because of some of the annoyances like lack of music/sfx volume control and cluttered menus, but I feel that the good points of this game far outweigh the bad. If that changes I will update this review, but I don't forsee that happening.    … Expand
  61. moisesdgomex
    Dec 23, 2015
    10
    woooow!!! el mejor juego rpg que he jugado!! creo que solo el xenoblade de wii se le acerca!! sin dudas me ha gustado mucho mas que el the witcher 3. este debio aver sido el juego del año!! con este juego y el bayonetta 2 el wii u es una consola obligatoria para todo aquel que nos gusten los videojuegos!!! COMPREN UNA WII U A LA CONSOLA LO MERECE y casi no ha vendido!!
  62. maelronde
    Dec 27, 2015
    10
    I bought this game without playing Xenoblade Chronicles, so I didn't know what to expect.
    At first, I wondered what all the hype was about. But as I learned this deep game system, every piece of the game fascinated me more and more. I am enthralled with the open world game; there is so much to do, between questing, exploring, hunting, and character building. The music is wonderful, the    I bought this game without playing Xenoblade Chronicles, so I didn't know what to expect.
    At first, I wondered what all the hype was about. But as I learned this deep game system, every piece of the game fascinated me more and more. I am enthralled with the open world game; there is so much to do, between questing, exploring, hunting, and character building. The music is wonderful, the combat is fun, the scenery breathtaking and alien.

    There is so much to learn, picking up this title truly feels like drifting into a whole new world. I recommend giving the in-game manual a good read!

    Some minor complaints about the game: The voice acting is professional, but slow---I would like to see a mass effect style sentence-skipper. The dubbing is obvious, i hope for a japanese voice pack DLC. I wish there were a more integrated questing system with friends, but the current online play is satisfactory. This is largely a single player game, with a few multiplayer missions or world bosses now and then.    … Expand
  63. blawren4
    Mar 3, 2016
    10
    This game is fantastic. I have about 160 hours so far and there is still much to do and master. I finished the story in about 60 hours, but the post game is just as engaging with an enormous amount of normal and affinity missions. The world is absolutely beautiful, the wildlife is creative and abundant. There are still some playable characters I haven't even unlocked yet. buy this game!!
  64. Jcdbengals
    Dec 5, 2015
    10
    This isn't a 10, but I have to balance out the pure, true idiot children who rate games like this zero. You kids ruin user reviews, and if you're adults, shame on you! This is an amazing game, easily a 8/10 so far. The scope, music, and world are great. The story, not so much, but the battle system is fantastic and if you liked the previous one, you will love this!
  65. xXVergiliusXX
    Dec 4, 2015
    9
    If you're into JRPGS this game is perfect for you! It's a little rough on the start but once you get the hang of the combat commands and you level up it just keeps getting better. The world is gorgeous, the framerate is suprisingly stable for a game of this scale. Must buy title!
  66. Stefan10
    Dec 5, 2015
    10
    One amazing game, which should not be overlooked. It is absolutely MASSIV. And the cutscenes are top. Despite the story is not as good as the original story, it is a very epic plot with unexpected turns.

    10/10

    love it!
  67. jijipopo
    Dec 10, 2015
    10
    Don't listen to haters, seriously holy **** they are really blind. This game is a definitive for Wii U, just go get it you won't believe how good this game is.
  68. gq_foine
    Dec 12, 2015
    10
    This game is absolutely AMAZING! Worth EVERY PENNY! I do not buy FULL Price games! But this one purchased the limited edition and the retail copy! I have been playing over 10hrs of it and had to take a dinner break! But don't let anyone scare you from getting this game- its freaking amazing! Any Wii U owners would understand how awesome this game is! The BEST RPG on WII U todayThis game is absolutely AMAZING! Worth EVERY PENNY! I do not buy FULL Price games! But this one purchased the limited edition and the retail copy! I have been playing over 10hrs of it and had to take a dinner break! But don't let anyone scare you from getting this game- its freaking amazing! Any Wii U owners would understand how awesome this game is! The BEST RPG on WII U today without any question! So here is how I scored this game in these following categories -

    Story - 9 - The story is great! Also, love the customization to pick your character and who you want traveling with you on your team for missions! You get to pick and choose your class at the beginning of the game! The missions are fun and entertaining and provide you with the backdrop as to how you landed in Mira (planet)

    Game play - 9.5 - Action RPG but with special Art skills to trigger various attacks, armor, and etc.

    Graphics 10 - Most AMAZING game on the WII U by FAR! The best graphics on the WII-U! I would put it close if not better than most PS4 games! It looks very AWESOME - Think AVATAR!

    Sound - 9 - I think the sound is great. People have said that the music is terrible. At parts it gets old but its not as terrible as everyone is making it out to be. You can turn down the volume if its annoying but actually hate RAP, and Dubstep but that's only certain parts of the game not the entire.

    Controls - 9.5 - You get to utilize the ENTIRE WII U Gamepad! Totally understand how they utilized the Wii U gamepad! Meaning that when you set up your probes and things on the screen you change it via gamepad and fast travel via the gamepad! Its AWESOME! Easy interface and pushing the run does get a little tiresome but otherwise I love using the gamepad with it!

    Overall - I am giving this is a 9.5/10    … Expand
  69. Joenightwalker
    Dec 13, 2015
    10
    My true score is 9.5 but the system don;t allow it so between 9 and 10 it is more of a 10.

    Now for the brief review. Interesting Sci-fi setting. After war between two alien races Earth is destroid and with project Exodus, humans scape with use of ships to try to find habitable planets. They are track down by one of the Alien races and crashland on an unknown planet. Humanity fid    My true score is 9.5 but the system don;t allow it so between 9 and 10 it is more of a 10.

    Now for the brief review.

    Interesting Sci-fi setting. After war between two alien races Earth is destroid and with project Exodus, humans scape with use of ships to try to find habitable planets. They are track down by one of the Alien races and crashland on an unknown planet. Humanity fid thenselves trying to survive in this new planet, dealing with all sorts of problematic situations. The game instigate the player to think about why the Aliens were in war, why one of these hat humanity and want us dead. Is this all due to a higher cause? was it just a sad accident and they are just destructive beings?

    The world is GORGEOUS, best art direction I ever saw in a game. Nothing can match to the beaty and mystery of planet Mira.

    Gameplay is sharp. Great improvement of the original Xenoblade chronicles gameplay premises.

    Battle is fast-paced and can be very strategic with the player is like the ones who likes to master RPG's battle systems. It has the best of the action battles but without losing the strategy factor of turn based.

    Skells work impressively well. They prove how much optimization and programming skills can do wonders even with hardware limitations. See the whole world while flying in the skeel is fantastic. They contribute well to the sci-fi vibe. Give a nice feel of empowerment.

    Music is quite original in some instancies. More lyrics than other games usually do. Some fantastic track like Codename Z, Uncontrollable, Noctilum day theme, Sylvalum night theme, and the very original Ma-non airship theme.

    Game will not teach you the most complex systems in detail but what the game teachs you is enough for you to work the rest if you are a dedicated RPG player.

    Affinity quests and Normal quests are as important and Story quests to build up setting, world and character development.

    A great start to what hopefully will yield a trilogy, but this time, different from xenosaga, will be able to convey the full vison of the game director.    … Expand
  70. Imravnos
    Dec 6, 2015
    9
    If you enjoy exploration, discovering breathtaking and amazing creatures and locations. BUY THIS.
    If you enjoy hardcore rpg or jrpg games with insane levels of customization and character progress. BUY THIS.
    If you enjoy real time combat with cooldowns and move synchronicity such as FFXII, FFXI, FFXIV or most MMORPGs. BUY THIS. If you enjoy games with a huge cast of characters who    If you enjoy exploration, discovering breathtaking and amazing creatures and locations. BUY THIS.
    If you enjoy hardcore rpg or jrpg games with insane levels of customization and character progress. BUY THIS.
    If you enjoy real time combat with cooldowns and move synchronicity such as FFXII, FFXI, FFXIV or most MMORPGs. BUY THIS.
    If you enjoy games with a huge cast of characters who your character can explore, fight and adventure with. BUY THIS.
    If you are willing to overlook the overall storyline due to fantastic voice acting, characters who have unique personalities and traits and an insanely huge world full of adventure and exploration. BUY THIS    … Expand
  71. wariano
    Dec 6, 2015
    10
    beautifull game nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
  72. hawlitaker
    Dec 17, 2015
    9
    This game has absolutly amazing graphical style. I found myself just staring on the enviroment and creatures on countless occasions. Gameplaywise it might be quite a bit of serious grinding necessary but if you combine it with exploration which you would have to do anyway you dont realize it that much.
    On the other hand it never feels like "you HAVE TO do...." because due to the already    This game has absolutly amazing graphical style. I found myself just staring on the enviroment and creatures on countless occasions. Gameplaywise it might be quite a bit of serious grinding necessary but if you combine it with exploration which you would have to do anyway you dont realize it that much.
    On the other hand it never feels like "you HAVE TO do...." because due to the already mentioned awesome style I am always wondering what could be above this waterfall or on top of those mountains anyway on my own.

    The beginning feels a little bit slow at first and it's wiertd that I found 3 missions each spotlighting and tutorializing the sensor point system but NO real explanation of how the combat system works. So this game sure expects quite alot of you to figure out on your own. Which isn't a bad thing at all but you can feel a little bit overwhelmed by the game once the difficulty goes up after the first few hours.

    My few negative criticism about the game is...

    Sometimes it is annoying that there are enemies that attack you if you run past them. It becomes a problem because even the Level2 Moth stops you in your tracks with a level 40 character and that slows the getting somewhere down considerably.
    The second letdown i feel sometimes is as amazing the creatures look and move, they sadly dont interact with each other. So you wont see a predator dinosaur hunting his lunch. It's a really small problem but would make the world feel even more alive.

    If you read or watched other reviews you hear alot of bashing because of horrible music... I dont feel like that's true on the whole. There are some really good tracks but sure the rest is pretty generic filler music Not bad just not special enough for such an amazing game in my opinion. The music placement on the other hand is sometimes questionable ... Fighting a giant boss like creature that doesnt even fit on the screen in my transforming robot suit and the music is something jazz like...

    In the end I really really enjoy this game and if you have a WiiU there is no excuse not to buy it. If you consider buying a WiiU just for this game i hope i could help making up your mind about what to expect. and then buy it ;)

    Oh and for disclaimer reasons
    I'm a not too seasoned JRPG player and at the time of writing this about 30 hours into the game.    … Expand
  73. Drachmalius
    Dec 21, 2015
    10
    This game is a godsend, it really is one of the best games I've played in recent memory. Full disclosure, I am not too far into the game yet only about 10 hours. But it's enough to write out some first impressions and give anyone who cares a lowdown of my take on Xenoblade Chronicles X.

    I'm not a fanboy, that is I never played Xenoblade Chronicles for the Wii. The last Xeno anything    This game is a godsend, it really is one of the best games I've played in recent memory. Full disclosure, I am not too far into the game yet only about 10 hours. But it's enough to write out some first impressions and give anyone who cares a lowdown of my take on Xenoblade Chronicles X.

    I'm not a fanboy, that is I never played Xenoblade Chronicles for the Wii. The last Xeno anything game I played was Xenosaga and I got lost in the first tutorial area somehow... Anyway, I'm only saying this so you'll know I'm pretty unbiased in terms of the series in general. However, for this game it helps if you have an affinity for JRPGs since there's a lot of common tropes used here.

    With that out of the way, the game itself has so many layers to it that it feels overwhelming at first. It can make you feel a little dumb honestly, with it's textbook digital manual and lengthy tutorial pages. At first I thought maybe it wasn't for me and I wasted my money. But I decided to press on and just wander aimlessly for a while and figure things out on the fly, which worked out surprisingly well! It's so much fun to master your favorite combat style (dual blades and guns for me!), explore the wondrous expanse that is Mira and take it all in. This game is offering a real experience, like a great movie or an engrossing novel.

    But that doesn't mean you should expect a compelling story or characters from what I've seen so far. I'm fine with it because I bought the game for the gameplay, but some might be turned off by some snooze worthy dialogue here and there. Luckily the cutscenes and character interactions seem to be short for the most part! The music is great though, I absolutely love it! Definitely not your typical JRPG fare and helps establish the tone of the game. It makes up for the lack of a great story in this reviewer's humble opinion :)

    What you'll keep coming back for is the very deep combat system and exploration aspects of the game. It's impossible to describe the satisfaction you get from learning the ins and outs of combat, stacking your arts correctly and killing crazy alien monsters. This is why I play video games. I mean sure, we all love a great story a la Metal Gear or Mass Effect or something like that but sometimes you just wanna GAME right?

    Anyway, that's about all I got. Give this game a shot! If you already have a Wii U, this will justify your purchase much like Smash Bros, Mario Kart etc but as a great single player game. Now there's a reason to keep the thing hooked up even when I don't have any friends around to Brawl it out with! Game of the Year contender? Probably not, but that's more because it's been an awesome year for games (Bloodborne) and less because of anything wrong with XBX itself.    … Expand
  74. stupiddog79
    Dec 22, 2015
    8
    Great story, very good graphics (by Wii U's standards), motivating challenges, complex fighting system, everything RPG lovers like is there, and it feels great overall. There are only two major downsides. First, there is the ludicrous and financially crippling penalty every time your skel (essentially: a fighting robot) gets destroyed. A complete wipe of your party (usually fourGreat story, very good graphics (by Wii U's standards), motivating challenges, complex fighting system, everything RPG lovers like is there, and it feels great overall. There are only two major downsides. First, there is the ludicrous and financially crippling penalty every time your skel (essentially: a fighting robot) gets destroyed. A complete wipe of your party (usually four characters/skels) costs so much in-game currency to repair that closing the app via the Wii system menu (there is no "load" command and no auto-save in the game, so save early, and save often!) and going through the main menu is the only viable option. Second, you gain money automatically just by standing around idle. So, what most players do is leaving their Wii U console switched on while going to work/school. The Wii U does not consume much power (compared to other consoles of the current generation), but still this is an absolutely insane mechanic.… Expand
  75. badneko
    Dec 18, 2015
    10
    Juego con una calidad grafica infartante y sin exagerar, es infartante el mundo abierto.
    Toneladas de cosas que hacer y aprender, tiene un giro muy interesante en el que eres parte de una comunidad para salvar a la raza humana. Tienes una facción de la cual eres partes y debes aportar para progresar en el juego. Su unico punto debil, es que necesitarás mucha mano en leer manuales    Juego con una calidad grafica infartante y sin exagerar, es infartante el mundo abierto.
    Toneladas de cosas que hacer y aprender, tiene un giro muy interesante en el que eres parte de una comunidad para salvar a la raza humana. Tienes una facción de la cual eres partes y debes aportar para progresar en el juego. Su unico punto debil, es que necesitarás mucha mano en leer manuales introductorios por internet o en foros. Pq es mucha info que aprender.    … Expand
  76. Doc_O_Carneiro
    Dec 19, 2015
    10
    Xenoblade Chronicles X, is an incredible experience , one of the best available Wii U. Surely the best JRPG of 2015 and proof that Monolith Soft can develop wonderful games .
  77. XZenorus
    Dec 23, 2015
    10
    First of all, Im not a huge jrpg fan or a rpg fan for that matter. But i instantly was captured by this game. It had a great system and was so immersive that i fell in love with this game. this game has a few minor problems which you MAY notice, but the good was so good that those minors don't even matter. And the music is amazing. its not for everyone but i loved it. This game is a gameFirst of all, Im not a huge jrpg fan or a rpg fan for that matter. But i instantly was captured by this game. It had a great system and was so immersive that i fell in love with this game. this game has a few minor problems which you MAY notice, but the good was so good that those minors don't even matter. And the music is amazing. its not for everyone but i loved it. This game is a game that differs vastly from others. like the music, some may not like it, but i was one of the people who loved it this game to bits.… Expand
  78. GreenGummy
    Jan 4, 2016
    9
    The original game punched through the creative ceiling with its premise and story, X, while not weak, doesn't pack that same punch the original did. Now of course it isn't really supposed to, instead, X takes Xenoblade Chronicle's massive world, inflates it with wonderful art and amazingly lively ecosystems, yet another blood pumping OST, and sets the player off.
    If you like expansive    The original game punched through the creative ceiling with its premise and story, X, while not weak, doesn't pack that same punch the original did. Now of course it isn't really supposed to, instead, X takes Xenoblade Chronicle's massive world, inflates it with wonderful art and amazingly lively ecosystems, yet another blood pumping OST, and sets the player off.
    If you like expansive MMO like RPGs and own a WiiU, you owe it to yourself to invest into this game    … Expand
  79. BartDaCat
    Jan 15, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Xenoblade Chronicles X is an incredibly in-depth game with hours of exploration, hundreds of items (seems more like thousands), beautifully realized environments, and once you get used to the gameplay, a rich combat system unlike any I've seen for a console. It did have a few minor flaws that wound up taking a point off from my perspective, but if I could give it a 9.75, I would. One thing that took away from a "perfect 10", in my opinion, was the lack of a full game soundtrack on the USB for the Special Edition pack, which isn't going to be everyone's idea of a problem.

    While the main campaign is somewhat linear, there are literally hours upon hours worth of free-roaming exploration available both before and after you receive your Skell.

    Don't expect to just dive into the game and gain full mastery right away, it definitely requires patience and a love of RPGs, but if the first few hours - bogged down with almost endless cut-scenes - don't scare you away, you'll be very well rewarded for your perseverance. Later stages of the game offer a vastly expanded world of exploration and conquest, with new areas reachable after you complete your Skell Licensing Exam.

    That's about as far as I want to go with minor spoilers, the rest needs to be seen to be appreciated.    … Expand
  80. wiipetsto
    Oct 28, 2017
    10
    You need a lot of patience to play the first 15 hours but after that the games becomes absolutely fantastic! I love this game very much and can only recommend it. One of the best RPG´s in my entire life.....
  81. Suzumiya1
    Apr 3, 2017
    10
    El mejor JRPG que he jugado en los ultimos 10 años, precioso, profundo, las mecanicas del combate muy fluido, dificultad muy variada, los skells son increibles, las misiones secundarias van de la mano para alargar el juego, es increible
  82. IceCandy
    Sep 6, 2019
    10
    Hard to believe this was on the wii u. This game exceeded all boundaries and deserves more attention than it gets.
  83. NeBrO
    Aug 18, 2016
    9
    Uno de los mejores Rpg que he jugado y un juego al que todo usuario de Wii U, que disfrute con el genero, debería jugar. El apartado gráfico es muy bueno y la historia es también muy buena. la banda sonora magnifica también, solo que cuando escuchas la canción que suena en New Los Angeles o la que sale cuando despegas con un Skell puede resultar repetitiva si llevas mas de 100 horasUno de los mejores Rpg que he jugado y un juego al que todo usuario de Wii U, que disfrute con el genero, debería jugar. El apartado gráfico es muy bueno y la historia es también muy buena. la banda sonora magnifica también, solo que cuando escuchas la canción que suena en New Los Angeles o la que sale cuando despegas con un Skell puede resultar repetitiva si llevas mas de 100 horas jugadas como es mi caso. Recomiendo edición coleccionista que está muy bien acabada.… Expand
  84. stevo12150
    Dec 22, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After 45 hours into the game I've found it an incredibly rewarding and entertaining experience. You traverse a huge world, I often find myself spending hours ignoring my missions and just discovering new vistas and landmarks. The combat is incredible, rather than spamming like most RPG's your arts require certain combo's and directional attacks to achieve full potential. With 8 classes to play and no penalty for switching there is no getting bored. The world itself is beautiful and seemingly endless, until you get your skell around 20-30 hours. Suddenly huge enemies become small potatoes as you and your crew roll over them with giant weapons, the world is instantly brought down to size when you get a skell. Without completing the story mode I suppose my review isn't complete but so far this is the best game I have ever played.… Expand
  85. Natiiz
    Dec 19, 2015
    10
    Es un gran videojuego, con una profundidad increíble. Te lleva a un mundo diferente. Es el juego perfecto para el verdadero videojugador. No es un juego casual como muchos IGNorantes lo afirman. Este juego te hará pasar muchísimas horas de entretenimiento. Te adentrarás en la historia y te identificarás con los personajes. Es sorprendente el trabajo que ha hecho la gente de Monolith Soft.Es un gran videojuego, con una profundidad increíble. Te lleva a un mundo diferente. Es el juego perfecto para el verdadero videojugador. No es un juego casual como muchos IGNorantes lo afirman. Este juego te hará pasar muchísimas horas de entretenimiento. Te adentrarás en la historia y te identificarás con los personajes. Es sorprendente el trabajo que ha hecho la gente de Monolith Soft. Y es un gran privilegio tener este juego en tu lista, te sentirás orgulloso de ello.… Expand
  86. cowboy_bebop
    Dec 22, 2015
    10
    Xenoblade Chronicles X is an awesome game in every way: huge map, fast loading times, better weapons / armor design done, ability to use robots style "Gundam". The battle system is dynamic and captivating. Graphically the game has its limitations, but it is clearly a new generation of game.
    It will be difficult to get an RPG gather as many elements in the game as Xenoblade Chronicles X.    Xenoblade Chronicles X is an awesome game in every way: huge map, fast loading times, better weapons / armor design done, ability to use robots style "Gundam". The battle system is dynamic and captivating. Graphically the game has its limitations, but it is clearly a new generation of game.
    It will be difficult to get an RPG gather as many elements in the game as Xenoblade Chronicles X. pergunda remains: how great will be the next RPG from Monolith Soft.    … Expand
  87. Radamanthys13
    Dec 17, 2015
    10
    Es increíble el como no te aburres en este juego, al principio es un poco confuso pero poco a poco te vas haciendo la idea de como se juega, claro si tienes dudas hay esta el manual de usuario en el menú del propio juego. Pero si eres de la vieja escuela como yo te fascinara el no saber nada y que no te digan como jugar; porque a mi me encanta descubrir e impresionarme de como por tuEs increíble el como no te aburres en este juego, al principio es un poco confuso pero poco a poco te vas haciendo la idea de como se juega, claro si tienes dudas hay esta el manual de usuario en el menú del propio juego. Pero si eres de la vieja escuela como yo te fascinara el no saber nada y que no te digan como jugar; porque a mi me encanta descubrir e impresionarme de como por tu propia cuenta averiguas como se juega xD.

    No duden compren este magnifica entrega de Monolith Software y no hagan caso de la opinión de los demás, es mejor comprobarlo por ustedes mismos, no se decepcionaran del juego para nada. Si tiene sus peros, pero la verdad son minimizados por las cosas buenas que tiene el juego y la gran experiencia que proporciona al jugador.

    Me atrevo a decir, y en mi opinión muy personal, que es el mejor juego de WiiU que hemos visto a la fecha.

    P. D.
    Siempre espero, a diario, con muchas ansias el salir del trabajo y que mi esposa se quiera dormir xD para poder jugarlo por horas durante la madrugada. Y créanme cuando les digo que vale la espera y cada centavo que gaste en el juego.
    Saludos.    … Expand
  88. tasteful-gamer
    Nov 29, 2016
    10
    The most vertical and varied open world ever. Unique assets used every few feet, it's just stunning. Truly stunning, especially when considering how weak the hardware is. And there are no loading times at all.

    It'st he least generic open world that was ever done, literally 100% handcrafted. You never get stuck anywhere like in most other open world games these days, never have to reload    The most vertical and varied open world ever. Unique assets used every few feet, it's just stunning. Truly stunning, especially when considering how weak the hardware is. And there are no loading times at all.

    It'st he least generic open world that was ever done, literally 100% handcrafted. You never get stuck anywhere like in most other open world games these days, never have to reload your save or something.

    The combat is great as well, don't listen to the "MMORPG boohoo" nonsense. It's way better than Xenoblade's combat and extremely fast-paced and deep.    … Expand
  89. IamDavej
    Dec 6, 2015
    10
    The game froze all the time. It was fixed by installing on a usb-stick. Now it only freezes by random and is a bit playable at least. The game is fantastic.
  90. Vanillabear
    Jul 5, 2016
    8
    Xenoblade Chronicles X is probably the best game on wii u in my honest opinion!

    Art Design/Performance - The game looks fantastic for a wii u game, the world looks absolutely beautiful and the scale is just huge and you really feel it, You get the odd bit of slowdown, though its nothing to really worry about! Story/Music - The story is fairly generic, bad guys vs good guys but the    Xenoblade Chronicles X is probably the best game on wii u in my honest opinion!

    Art Design/Performance - The game looks fantastic for a wii u game, the world looks absolutely beautiful and the scale is just huge and you really feel it, You get the odd bit of slowdown, though its nothing to really worry about!

    Story/Music - The story is fairly generic, bad guys vs good guys but the way its done is fairly unique due to the scale and creativity of the world around you, it really stands out from the crowd, the music is actually fairly odd but the good kind of odd! it's different and it works!

    Gameplay - If you play Xenoblade on the Wii then you will feel right at home with the combat and the added class system gives you lots of choice to build your character to your style, though you shouldn't worry too much as you can change your class whenever you like, so experiment and enjoy!

    Exploration is good fun, you could turn a corner and run into an enormous level 99 monster or jump in the lake and collect some of the items that become fairly addictive to chase down, you're given freedom fairly early and this is nothing but a strength.

    Negatives - This game had one huge negative for me, the mechs, the problem with the mechs is the second you get one with a decent weapon there is very little reason to ever leave your mech and this makes the class system completely pointless for the most part, i felt this hurt the game so much that i have to knock off 2 points just due to all my character customisation being made completely pointless and exploration became so easy and free that it lost that exciting factor.    … Expand
  91. SmashBoo
    Jul 18, 2016
    10
    One of the greatest experiences you can find on the Wii U. Has great use of scale, a fun and complex battle system, tons of customization, great narrative and storyline and last but not least has a huge open world full of things to explore and discover filled with amazing wildlife and pure nature. On top of it all it has a beautiful soundtrack and 720p graphics that make for a even greaterOne of the greatest experiences you can find on the Wii U. Has great use of scale, a fun and complex battle system, tons of customization, great narrative and storyline and last but not least has a huge open world full of things to explore and discover filled with amazing wildlife and pure nature. On top of it all it has a beautiful soundtrack and 720p graphics that make for a even greater experience. It's a game that if you are fine with how complex the battle system is, you'll find yourself lost in love in this outstanding world of Mira.… Expand
  92. WEREWOLF07
    Apr 18, 2021
    10
    Um dos melhores games de RPG da geração, incrível mapa de mundo aberto!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  93. KielW
    Jul 15, 2016
    10
    Having never played another Xenoblade game, I saw this a few days before it came out on Amazon and bought the Collector's Edition on a whim. I'm glad I did, it's one of my most heavily played games since it came out (Not counting my MMO addictions)
  94. VTL
    Nov 20, 2019
    9
    Sensacional a todos los niveles, y possiblemente el juego más largo de WiiU. Un sensacional juego que espero que todo el mundo lo juegue.
  95. Quijote
    Dec 13, 2016
    9
    Uno de los mejores en los últimos tiempos, mejorable en varios apartados, por eso no le doy un 10. Pero lo que es la jugabilidad, la belleza gráfica y la banda sonora lo hacen increíble e inolvidable.
  96. AnnaTheWolfLady
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    I liked X more than the first xenoblade, I don´t know why, the story was very interesting, very good, I hope Xenoblade 2 is as good as 1 and X, also the voice acting was good, sadly I felt there was a lil bit of lip-sync problems
  97. VVNo_NameVV
    Mar 7, 2017
    9
    this is one of my all time favorites, the only negative factor or greivence really is that this game's genre RPG is about strong story's, this game as a decent one, but the weak elements, the chapter requirements, and bad lip synching, and the super cringy japanese moments are turn offs, its a great game, but if your looking for a story driven rpg, look somewere else, like the original.
  98. Phuz
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    After I couldn't get in to Xenoblade on Switch, I tried this. I loved it and then quickly realised it is a big open world exploration game, which is not for me at all.

    Now if that is for you then this is 10/10 but the OST is not even close to as good as Xenoblade and OST is important to me. I went back to Xenoblade and have to say it blows X out of the water. However if you like open    After I couldn't get in to Xenoblade on Switch, I tried this. I loved it and then quickly realised it is a big open world exploration game, which is not for me at all.

    Now if that is for you then this is 10/10 but the OST is not even close to as good as Xenoblade and OST is important to me.

    I went back to Xenoblade and have to say it blows X out of the water.

    However if you like open world games, this is a big beautiful open world. I tend to prefer animation game world's but this was fantastic.

    This is really a 6/10 for my personal enjoyment but if levelling, exploring and open world are your thing, then it doesn't get much better than this. I am still in two minds as to whether I want to trade this in yet but I am now at the last boss on Xenoblade and X doesn't compare for me as I love Xenoblades story. X doesn't really have much story.

    Fantastic game and the battle system has a horrible learning curve but is fun once it clicks.

    I am still giving a 10 score because I think if I look at it in context, rather than my personal view then it deserves a 10.    … Expand
  99. ZYMROD
    Nov 24, 2022
    9
    A pesar de ser tardía la evaluación. El juego es increíble y sus combates con los Mecas mas su música realmente es épica, es una lastima que no pueda ser porteada a Switch. Pero si quieres probar un buen JRPG no te arrepentirás.
  100. vahn
    Jan 7, 2018
    8
    I'm 2 years late but It was worth it for me, because after playing that crapload of bore called Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and having one of the most boring experience after final fantasy 13 onward, I had to play a much better game and I'm glad I didn't finish this game earlier, because I had a lot of fun playing it and doing most of its content and even after finishing the game I'm stillI'm 2 years late but It was worth it for me, because after playing that crapload of bore called Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and having one of the most boring experience after final fantasy 13 onward, I had to play a much better game and I'm glad I didn't finish this game earlier, because I had a lot of fun playing it and doing most of its content and even after finishing the game I'm still going for them!

    I want to start with the cons since I have two major issues with this game:

    1) Story is rushed and very bare: the actual story and is good, with characters that are kinda simplified but likable and enjoyable: Elma is a very strong leader - and made me question why not make her the main protagonist, instead of me when I'm silent - and Lin is funny but has also a dramatic background. Most character development is done via affinity quests, which are totally separated from the main story but they're pretty good and well written - for the most part.
    Problem is, the main story itself feels really poor because one chapter ends too quickly and as soon stuff happens, the game will stop and ask you to go to the next chapter. Add also a huge cliffhanger ending that implies a sequel that may or may never come - because Xenoblade 2 bimbo anime style is more lovely than mature ones - this might turn off people a bit.
    Overall, it's good, just too fast and not slow enough to take it in.

    2)Fetch-a-thon quests. Almost every single quest in the entire game has a fetching element into it, from collecting animal to poop to whatever, and this could be avoided if there was a codex where it shows you where you can collect them! The areas are huge and each area can or not have the same items and since most quests won't tell you where to find them - besides telling you which region it may be - you can spend HOURS wandering from each side of the area until you find it.
    Did I forget that every quest has fetching? Yeah, no joke: even the smallest and simplest of quests will ask you - literally out of nowhere - to fetch items for something and it is such a nuisance that my quest log was filled with these, because I had to search for them or doing the most boring thing ever - search on the internet.
    A shame because quests are well done besides the fetching and there is other stuff, like info collecting or mediating or even fighting...but then it will randomly ask you to find some dog poo (I think not?) and said poo might take you hours to find, because you need a specific kind of poo from a specific area!
    Bottom line, questing is ruined by constant fetching and it can grow tiresome within seconds from not finding what you need.

    But besides those two flaws, I had a massive blast of fun: combat is fast, tactical, fun, and there are so much variation and so many skills and arts to unlock on your character - who's the only one who can change class. There are many characters to recruit (19, with one leaving after reaching a certain point in the game) and the skells alone give you a sensation of power and freedom that only old ps1 games could manage: it was so fun to fly around in the skell the first time I had the module and the world has no loading during flight, so it's all seamless - the enemies might take a while though.
    In fact, the game itself is packed with content, so much that it felt like an MMORPG to a point...and that's a bad thing because we all know what happens when an RPG has partial online elements.
    There is a reason why White Knight Chronicles failed back then.

    Overall it's a very solid game, I have no regrets playing it years later and even if the story is weak the gameplay trumps it over and makes it super fun - even jrpgs need fun gameplay before the story, or else just go watch a visual novel. It doesn't surpass the first Xenoblade BUT it's a very welcoming addition and if you own a Wii U, go grab it.

    We might never have a port on the switch so who knows?    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#6 Best Wii U Game of 2015
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#2 Most Discussed Wii U Game of 2015
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#1 Most Shared Wii U Game of 2015

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84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 87 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 77 out of 87
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 87
  3. Negative: 0 out of 87
  1. IGN Denmark
    Apr 6, 2016
    70
    The fun in Xenoblade is seemingly never-ending, thanks to an amazing combat system and lots of things to do.
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  2. CD-Action
    Mar 4, 2016
    80
    We got used to developers promising huge worlds to explore, but there’s no other game where the world is so overwhelmingly vast. I honestly don’t know how much time you have to invest in Xenoblade Chronicles X to see everything this game has to offer. [02/2016, p.60]
  3. Pelit (Finland)
    Mar 3, 2016
    87
    Xenoblade Chronicles is otherwise great, but the thin main plot and sheer repetition drop the score. [Jan 2016]
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