Xenoblade Chronicles X

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  1. DukeJon
    Apr 4, 2017
    8
    A really good game. Huge expansive world that's fun to explore, a deep combat system with plenty of collectables and customisation to be had. The beasts are varied and the tyrants are epic, everything has a great sense of scale. The game changes quite markedly once you unlock the skell licence. On the downside it takes a long time to get the skell licence and the difficulty increases canA really good game. Huge expansive world that's fun to explore, a deep combat system with plenty of collectables and customisation to be had. The beasts are varied and the tyrants are epic, everything has a great sense of scale. The game changes quite markedly once you unlock the skell licence. On the downside it takes a long time to get the skell licence and the difficulty increases can be quite unforgiving. The story is a bit meh and the dialogue is clunky. There's a steep learning curve and you really need to RTFM to get anywhere. My overall summary is that this is a game well worth getting. It may actually be better than Zelda breath of the wild.… Expand
  2. whitewartexx
    Jun 20, 2018
    8
    My experience with Xenoblade Chronicles X has been one full of ups and downs.

    ​I was initially extremely hyped about this game due to the trailers and music, but when I started on it, I was frankly disappointed at the relatively poor graphics, small text on screen (which is a genuine problem), unintuitive combat system, removal of native Japanese audio (I have the Western version, and    My experience with Xenoblade Chronicles X has been one full of ups and downs.

    ​I was initially extremely hyped about this game due to the trailers and music, but when I started on it, I was frankly disappointed at the relatively poor graphics, small text on screen (which is a genuine problem), unintuitive combat system, removal of native Japanese audio (I have the Western version, and this is one of my biggest upsets regarding my experience) and cartoonish animations and physics (walking, jumping, being able to walk through people on the street, etc).
    As a result, I played this game on and off. Some parts made me feel bored and unmotivated to keep playing, while others did intrigue me and make me increase my playtime, speeding up my progress, albeit only for a short while most of the time.

    But boy, am I glad that I managed to finish this game in the end. It was completely worth it. More specifically, the ending made it worth it. This is one of the best endings I've ever seen in a video game... I am SO glad I finally finished it after holding off for so long.
    ​
    I am utterly mind-blown at the scale of the story and just everything in the game combined, from the classes to the weapons to the locations. The more you play, the more you'll enjoy this game.
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    The character development is scalable. The more affinity missions you do relating to a character, the more you will understand his/her backstory, motivations, setbacks, etc., and the more fleshed out the character becomes.

    It truly feels like you are going on a journey. A massive and epic journey. Yes the beginning is tough and there is a steep learning curve, with a lot to absorb and the game not teaching you many things which makes it worse. You end up having to discover things for yourself or search online for help many times. BUT at the end of that journey, the game somehow has the ability to move you and make you feel like tearing up due to the fact that you experienced so much, got to know the characters so deeply and went through thick and thin just to reach that point. The idiom "no pain, no gain" rings very true for this game. The feeling really is beyond description. It has to be experienced first-hand.
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    Xenoblade X also has one of the best soundtracks I've ever heard in any video game to date.

    If this game had better graphics, especially when conveying facial expressions and emotions, it would easily have been a masterpiece. But I guess it would be an extremely difficult task considering the scale of the game. That is why ultimately, the satisfaction level that this game gave me is an 8/10, those two points being lost largely due to the graphics, as well as other things like the unintuitive combat system (spamming left and right arrows to get to the desired arts), necessity of grinding and long loading times. Still a memorable experience though.    … Expand
  3. Loxrie
    Nov 2, 2017
    10
    Absolutely huge game, with a fascinating storyline and so many side quests and things to do it boggles the mind. 10/10 if you don't mind a bit hard work, a lot of gameplay systems to learn and interact with, some of which for me needed a bit of wikia assistance. Also makes excellent use of the Wii U's second screen IMO, for map, fast travel, mining etc. rather than inventory.
  4. Denriquez
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
    Is the best and huge open world video game that I ever play. Is the biggest video game in history.
  5. AhmadAlsumain
    May 23, 2017
    9
    This game is so massive. It has both quality and quantity to be a great game. It took me about 80 hours to finish the main game, but I was far from done. The amounts of things to do in the massive world are astonishing. I think the game has the largest open world at the game of its release. You can never get bored as there is always things to do. I personally prefer this one over theThis game is so massive. It has both quality and quantity to be a great game. It took me about 80 hours to finish the main game, but I was far from done. The amounts of things to do in the massive world are astonishing. I think the game has the largest open world at the game of its release. You can never get bored as there is always things to do. I personally prefer this one over the previous game as it follows a non-linear path. XCX has 12 main missions, but you can't go through the game strictly from mission 1 to mission 12 without leveling up and going through side question (AKA Affinity Missions).

    This game is an absolute masterpiece. It is my second favorite Wii U game just behind Super Mario World!    … Expand
  6. AJCk19
    Nov 13, 2022
    8
    This is what PSO2 NGS is trying to be. I just wish the Xeno Series had the guts to go and create a MMO. Especially seeing you can custom build your own Mech, like in Armored Core.
  7. smahlt
    Mar 20, 2017
    9
    Fantastic game. The gameplay is fun, the graphics are great, and the soundtrack is (mostly) amazing.

    My main criticisms are the emotionless characters and the skells. To elaborate, the voice acting feels subdued and the models, while actually pretty decent, don't show much emotion. I suppose that could be explained by all of the main characters being military and having a stoic    Fantastic game. The gameplay is fun, the graphics are great, and the soundtrack is (mostly) amazing.

    My main criticisms are the emotionless characters and the skells. To elaborate, the voice acting feels subdued and the models, while actually pretty decent, don't show much emotion. I suppose that could be explained by all of the main characters being military and having a stoic demeanor, but it doesn't make it better. As for the skells, after the initial "OMG GIANT ROBOT, BEST GAME EVER" reaction wore off, I found myself wishing I was still on foot. Exploring the world on foot makes it feel big and dangerous, while adding the skell removed all of that. In addition, I felt that they made combat less interesting due to the fewer amount of total skills they could use. Picking party members on foot felt fun because everyone had a different class and could do different thing, but in a skell, anybody can do anything.

    I know it seems weird giving a 9/10 rating when 80% of the review is criticism, but those really are the only two things I dislike about the game. The story is interesting, the environments are fun to explore, and the music is great.    … Expand
  8. tyber16
    Jun 5, 2023
    10
    The best xenoblade game for me because it focuses on exploring. The story is dumb but every xenoblade story is full of emotion but dumb as **** :D The characters are cute but annoying but it didn't bother me because the gameplay, the possibilities, the joy of freedom and exploring is the best in this game. And the music OMG! Hiroyuki Sawano made the best ost in the entire Xenosaga. YouThe best xenoblade game for me because it focuses on exploring. The story is dumb but every xenoblade story is full of emotion but dumb as **** :D The characters are cute but annoying but it didn't bother me because the gameplay, the possibilities, the joy of freedom and exploring is the best in this game. And the music OMG! Hiroyuki Sawano made the best ost in the entire Xenosaga. You can customize your charachter in every way. You can make a dual lightsaber wielding warrior or a dual gun wielder, big sword wielder etc and not to mention the giant mechs wich you aquire in the game. You can transform it into a tank or a jet and roam the sky. Awesome game and i hope it gets a switch port.… Expand
  9. M_K_aboriginal
    Oct 18, 2016
    10
    by far the greatest game on wii u, huge 5+ hour soundtrack , and a huge sense of scale, it is a bit confronting at first, but give it time and learn the game, and youll have a great time
  10. leSange
    Jul 9, 2020
    9
    поиграть можно на cemu.

    +тут просто офигительный СЮЖЕТ и крутые сайд квесты. +проработанные сюжетки напарников +хороший графон +огромный мир +рили крутой интересный мир с кучей рас +Мир изменяется от ваших решений +очень крутые кат-сцены +можно ездить и летать на Мехе -Однообразное музло -Тупые реквесты к квестам, пойди разберись в них -Тонны гринда рекомендую поставить    поиграть можно на cemu.

    +тут просто офигительный СЮЖЕТ и крутые сайд квесты.
    +проработанные сюжетки напарников
    +хороший графон
    +огромный мир
    +рили крутой интересный мир с кучей рас
    +Мир изменяется от ваших решений
    +очень крутые кат-сцены
    +можно ездить и летать на Мехе

    -Однообразное музло
    -Тупые реквесты к квестам, пойди разберись в них
    -Тонны гринда
    рекомендую поставить мульиплаеры на эксп и бабло и очки дружбы гдет на х1000, потому что гринда многа    … Expand
  11. leonardo2360
    Mar 18, 2016
    10
    elel mejorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr… Expand
  12. oLTooN
    Apr 12, 2016
    8
    This game is beautiful itself. Planet Mir is huge, with diferent ladscapes with variety in creatures that live on this planet. The story is deep with unespected turns, full of side quests and bid spaces to explore. The most impresive is the few loading screens you find after having your mecha, but you get it quite late in the story line. The online mode works really good, it's an additionThis game is beautiful itself. Planet Mir is huge, with diferent ladscapes with variety in creatures that live on this planet. The story is deep with unespected turns, full of side quests and bid spaces to explore. The most impresive is the few loading screens you find after having your mecha, but you get it quite late in the story line. The online mode works really good, it's an addition that they could save but it's nice that is there. One bad point of this game is the change of dificulty from one boss to another, you fight a boss lvl30 and the next is lvl50! So you have to fight a lot, find enemies of your same lvl and defeat them, luckily game lets you make this job easier asking you if you want to reduce the dificulty of the combat, but good gamers play how the developmment team left it.… Expand
  13. lolhhh
    Dec 7, 2020
    10
    this game is an absolute masterpiece and honestly deserves more praise easily my favorite game on the Wii u it has the best world I've ever explored in any Xenoblade game
  14. Afenger
    Aug 30, 2019
    8
    Um jogo a ser aclamado pelo seu mapa extenso e belos graficos, quantidade de quests supreende mas o foco da historia se perde conforme vamos progredindo no jogo este é o unico negativo que encontro nele, mesmo assim é indispensavel para qualquer gamer que curta um jrpg.
  15. wayfare
    Jul 2, 2016
    10
    I wanted a rewarding open-world experience based in RPG mechanics but with deep, rewarding combat with strategic elements. Something that made me can't wait to play again and just be in the world, something to make me excited about missions and exploring. This is everything I could have hoped... and I'm not normally hyped about Jrpg's. I love almost every feature of this game so far, notI wanted a rewarding open-world experience based in RPG mechanics but with deep, rewarding combat with strategic elements. Something that made me can't wait to play again and just be in the world, something to make me excited about missions and exploring. This is everything I could have hoped... and I'm not normally hyped about Jrpg's. I love almost every feature of this game so far, not for casuals though. I can see some types of people not even figuring out the menu selection control but yea your on this site reading gaming reviews so.. IMO: "BEST. GAME. EVER."… Expand
  16. ManWhitNoName
    Oct 17, 2016
    10
    Es un juego exagerado en todo sentido, buena historia, buen sountrack, excelente gameplay, excelente duracion (300+ horas) y un mapeado inmenso, con un ecosistema igual de grande.
  17. Lone_Wolf_Sones
    Aug 7, 2016
    8
    Xenoblade X is the spiritual sequel to Xenoblade Chronicles for the Wii. Like its predecessor this game pushes the WiiU to its limits. Visually the game is punching above its weight. You can notice where a few concessions had to be made however. Alpha texture resolution can create uneven edges around objects. There are also instances of clipping where a car will pass right through yourXenoblade X is the spiritual sequel to Xenoblade Chronicles for the Wii. Like its predecessor this game pushes the WiiU to its limits. Visually the game is punching above its weight. You can notice where a few concessions had to be made however. Alpha texture resolution can create uneven edges around objects. There are also instances of clipping where a car will pass right through your characters. Despite its few graphical shortcomings however; the game still manages to impress with its sheer artistry and scale. Speaking of scale its been estimated that Xenoblade X is larger than the worlds of the Witcher 3 and Fallout 4 combined. The Witcher 3 could fit in Xenoblade X three times while Fallout 4 could fit inside X's world 5 times.

    The game doesn't hold your hand and it also doesn't pull any punches. The game can be difficult at times but has a decent curve. Some of the menus can be a bit dense and you aren't given a lot of explanation. If there was ever a game you wanted to read the manual or guide for? This is that game. Fortunately the game has a on disc manual that can be accessed from the gamepad. But it can also be rewarding to explore these menus on your own and learn how its systems work with one another.

    You start the game by creating a character of your own. The options are fairly straightforward and get the job done. It is a bit disappointing that even after creating a character to your liking; your character is essentially a blank slate with no real personality to speak of. The story is intriguing though suffers from stiff presentation and dialogue at times. Some of the story missions unfortunately are gated behind side missions.

    The biggest selling point of the game is getting your own mech (Skell). This doesn't happen until 30+ hours into the game but is rewarding once you do. Skells themselves offer different combat and traversal options including the ability to fly. However it comes at a cost. The Skells themselves are expensive and can be destroyed in combat. Replacing them isn't cheap either. In combat your Skell's equipment determines what arts you can use. However like attacking appendages of your enemies in ground combat? Enemies can also attack individual parts of your skell. Once you lose an arm or something, this can prevent you from using a specific art in that fight. So it is imperative to know when to use your skell and when to save it from destruction.

    Overall Xenoblade X is a fantastic game that shouldn't be missed if you are a WiiU owner. The game offers hundreds of hours of content and is easily worth the $60.

    *****SPECIAL EDITION REVIEW*****
    ______________________________________

    I would like to now take this time to review the special edition. The 120+ page artbook is beautiful. The pages are glossy with a varnish applied to certain images that really give it a premium quality finish. The special edition also comes with a matted art card which is very nice. My biggest gripe is with the soundtrack that is on the USB device. The tracks themselves are gated behind a form of DRM that has for some users locked their particular drive. So at the present it is little more than a paper weight. Its disappointing that Nintendo had to implement a form of DRM for a soundtrack we had already purchased in the special edition.    … Expand
  18. yiric4
    Aug 18, 2016
    8
    my goty but has faults. combat is fine but i miss the orignal games future vision mechanic. story is garbage but i dont care about story in vidya gaims. side quests are annoying as hell especially the collect a thons. 100%'d the game (cleared the gamepad map + made best possible skell) after about 1100 hours (i did keep the game on when i went to work to grind money)
  19. MyNameIsAtlas
    Oct 12, 2016
    10
    It takes a lot of time to get used to the mechanics, and the game WON'T hold your hand through the process, so sitting down and reading for 15 minutes at least is a MUST. Once you get the grasp of it, the world of Mira will fascinate. The plot may start weak, but as it grows you can feel the characters coming alive and the world will trap you in. You may also change classes at ANYTIME youIt takes a lot of time to get used to the mechanics, and the game WON'T hold your hand through the process, so sitting down and reading for 15 minutes at least is a MUST. Once you get the grasp of it, the world of Mira will fascinate. The plot may start weak, but as it grows you can feel the characters coming alive and the world will trap you in. You may also change classes at ANYTIME you want! Skyrim would be proud! The soundtrack is one of the best I've ever heard, and it even adapts to the kind of situation. With day-night cycles, weather and event related missions and changes, I'd say even Final Fantasy has something to fear bout against the future releases of the Xenoverse.
    Buy it if you like games that involve Open World, RPG, Adventure and Customization, don't raise your doubts over this, and head to stores already.    … Expand
  20. jte
    Nov 30, 2016
    10
    I loved the gameplay and the environments. I spent hours just walking around, killing monsters, collecting and had a blast. I do wish that the story was better.
  21. hentaimaster69
    Apr 25, 2017
    10
    I wasn't much of a JRPG fan before I found out about this. The combat is pretty good, there is a HUGE world for you to explore, the story is meh, and plenty of customization available.

    The only annoying thing is that the music is louder than the voices in cutscenes.
  22. 4Fr0
    Mar 13, 2017
    8
    This game favors robots more than humans. Alll the skells are awesome, all the characters are not sadly. The first chronicles on the wii had a great story, in X the story is not that well. If you look for some interesting gameplay and you have a lot of patience this is the game for you. If not? then you should not play this game.

    I am still having a blast played this game for more then    This game favors robots more than humans. Alll the skells are awesome, all the characters are not sadly. The first chronicles on the wii had a great story, in X the story is not that well. If you look for some interesting gameplay and you have a lot of patience this is the game for you. If not? then you should not play this game.

    I am still having a blast played this game for more then 500 hours. I hope the sequal has a better stroy.    … Expand
  23. CH513
    Dec 29, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was somewhat difficult to decide a score for Xenoblade Chronicles X, but in the end, I'm giving it a 9. It's one of my favorite games on the Wii U. I found it to be better than Smash 4, which is also great.. Firstly, the open world. It's just massive. 400 squared kilometers. For a Wii U game, this is a lot. The world also is filled with a lot of enemies of various levels, and they are all mixed, like a real ecosystem. In Janpath lake (located in Primordia), for example, you can find level 20-24 little enemies mixed with giant level 55 "dinosaurs", and a Tyrant at level 92. The soundtrack is also amazingly good (but the names of the tracks are quite weird, such as raTEoREkiSImeAra). Only a few tracks are mediocre, but they are still there. The combat system is a bit difficult to master, but it's really fitting with the vast open world, and when you dominate it to a certain point, it's really fun to battle enemies. A lot of the cutscenes in this game are just amazing, such as the ones in Chapter 8 with the attack on NLA, and those emotional moments with Lao in Chapter 11. The game also has a good amount of sidequests to keep you interested in it while you're not focusing on the main story.

    However, there are a bunch of issues with the game. The story is not exactly great, and most of the characters aren't anything special. Tatsu is damn annoying, and the only great character in the game is Lao. I don't like how you are ALWAYS forced to have both Elma and Lin in your team for main story missions, as, IMO, it prevents other characters to have their great moments. Irina, Gwin, Doug, etcetera could have been way better characters if they appeared more in the main story. I like how the game is complex, but sometimes it feels way too complex, with 6 types of attacks (physical, beam, ether, thermical, electric and gravity) and the feeling that any buffs and debuffs you get is random. The font size for menus is waaay too small. And there is way too much grinding in this game. Regardless of this, Xenoblade Chronicles X on the Wii U is a great game you must own if you have the console. It's vast, addicting, and overall fun.    … Expand
  24. Laer
    Mar 20, 2017
    8
    Uno de los mejores juegos de Wii U y sin duda el ejemplo de como hacer un mundo abierto en condiciones.

    El párrafo siguiente no es mio, lo cito por que no encuentro mejor manera de definir lo creado en este juego en cuanto a mundo abierto. "iX es un juego que consigue, como ningún otro ha hecho antes, que sintamos que de verdad estamos explorando un planeta nuevo y desconocido en su    Uno de los mejores juegos de Wii U y sin duda el ejemplo de como hacer un mundo abierto en condiciones.

    El párrafo siguiente no es mio, lo cito por que no encuentro mejor manera de definir lo creado en este juego en cuanto a mundo abierto.

    "iX es un juego que consigue, como ningún otro ha hecho antes, que sintamos que de verdad estamos explorando un planeta nuevo y desconocido en su totalidad. Mira es bella, fascinante, enorme, hostil, peligrosa y cautivadora a partes iguales, y es probablemente uno de los mundos mejor diseñados y más sobrecogedores que hemos visto nunca en un videojuego, cuyo único límite se encuentra en el espacio. Es un auténtico placer explorar sus entornos y la sensación de aventura que nos transmite el descubrir sus parajes mientras intentamos llegar a ese lejano punto que vemos en el horizonte, sabiendo que todo lo que veamos es alcanzable, resulta en una experiencia única e inigualable que no encontraréis en ningún otro sitio."

    Lla historia esta muy bien llevada aunque, personalmente, no me parece una obra maestra, cumple muy bien y engancha lo suficiente como para incluso llegar a tener momentos interesantes.

    Gráficamente es una maravilla que yo creía imposible hacer en una Wii U.

    Técnicamente es... bueno aceptable, no tiene muchas bajas de FPS (aunque si algunas), pero si tiene un grandisimo problema de "Popping", ya que en muchas ocasiones arboles, enemigos, aliados... aparecerán por arte de magia donde antes no estaban. Este ultimo "fallo" (que posiblemente este creado a propósito para que pueda mover el juego fluido la consola) puede llegar a molestar muchísimo.

    Añadir por ultimo, que me da la impresión que esta pensado como un MMO, y por ello tiene sus puntos buenos y malos. Muchas veces toca farmear enemigos durante horas para poder conseguir mejor equipamiento, recursos, dinero...

    En definitiva, creo que es un juego prácticamente indispensable para todo aquel amante de los JRPG si tienes una Wii U.    … Expand
  25. JaymTime
    Mar 25, 2017
    9
    Conocí el mundo de Xenoblade con esta entrega y realmente estamos ante uno de los mejores RPG que he visto en años. En cuanto a su manera de exponer el mundo, sus opciones y su duración poco pueden hacer sus competidores en contra de él. Lo único malo que veo es las expresiones de los personajes, bastante mejorables.
  26. Retro_indepecat
    Sep 1, 2017
    9
    Brutal game! Hours and hours exploring the most beautiful planet you can ever imagine, MIRA. Almost 200 of gameplay (in my case)... the only "but" is the few main missions the game have, but boy, it's a must own!
  27. GameCorp_Meyk
    Mar 17, 2021
    9
    I was surprised how much i liked this game. After a slow start and a few boring missions the story and combat really pick up quick and had me hooked to my TV for hours on end. The extremely complicated systems slowly started to make sense and everything fell into place.
    If you stopped playing this game, try to give it another chance. It gets really damn good!
  28. sheddy57
    Dec 5, 2017
    10
    Truly a masterpiece. Everything about this game is perfect - soundtrack, gameplay, graphics...
    Xenoblade Chronicles X is and will always be one of my favorite games ever.
  29. Porotof
    Feb 9, 2018
    10
    Un juego impresionante. Gran gameplay para los amantes del RPG tradicional, lleno de funciones y opciones de personalización. El mundo es gigante. Los diseños muy detallados. En su contra, es limitada la expresividad de los personajes.
  30. BaconHD
    Apr 12, 2018
    10
    Hermoso y extremadamente recomendable para todo amante de los JRPG's y me encantaria un port a swich
  31. XV_
    May 24, 2018
    9
    This game for the most part, is a very clunky experience, there's so much to learn and is poorly explained or not explained at all, it has with a few exceptions (Elma) an awful dub (be aware that you cannot change it to Japanese) and I'm certain that otherwise I would enjoyed it better. The pros are that this has a lot of content and things to do, sure the sidequests are for the most partThis game for the most part, is a very clunky experience, there's so much to learn and is poorly explained or not explained at all, it has with a few exceptions (Elma) an awful dub (be aware that you cannot change it to Japanese) and I'm certain that otherwise I would enjoyed it better. The pros are that this has a lot of content and things to do, sure the sidequests are for the most part boring but the combat system is so good that you can't have enough, also when you have your first Skell (mecha) you truly feel the power and is so damn good, the story starts kind of simple and uninteresting but it went to bad to truly incredible, it has very good plot twists that make you feel for this characters or the world, as for the music, in the original game the music was very good for the most part, in here I think 30% is awful 50% good and 20% is incredible. It's kind of hard to recommend but I think it's worth the time when you past that 5 to 6 hour tutorial.… Expand
  32. Justjoined83
    Oct 24, 2019
    9
    There’s 3 things you should do before starting this game: One is invest in a large tv to compensate for the tiny text. Two is purchase a pro controller or a fresh new battery for your Wii U gamepad as the game is quite long. And 3, you will want to read the electronic manual. I cannot stress this point enough. After so many chapters you will eventually receive a powerful ability knownThere’s 3 things you should do before starting this game: One is invest in a large tv to compensate for the tiny text. Two is purchase a pro controller or a fresh new battery for your Wii U gamepad as the game is quite long. And 3, you will want to read the electronic manual. I cannot stress this point enough. After so many chapters you will eventually receive a powerful ability known as Overdrive. This mechanic replaces chain attacks and is essential for ground combat. The great thing about Overdrive is that you can defeat practically any monster on foot with the proper setup. Understanding Overdrive and mastering it is the key to having fun in Xenoblade X.

    Things I like:
    Overdrive
    Tension Points (far superior to the 3 bar affinity system)
    Soul Voices
    No fall damage
    Auto-Run
    Art/Class customization
    Free Online
    Challenging
    Skells

    Things I didn’t like:
    Useless AI
    Music drowning out voices in cutscenes
    Tiny text
    No towns outside of New LA
    Cannot abort affinity missions
    Targeting system
    Grinding for augments and Holofigures

    Seriously, I love this game but the post-game grind can lead to burnout. This is because most of the good XX augments require 32 or 48 specific materials from 3 different enemies (so between 96 and 144 materials total) just to craft one augment and in some cases the materials will only drop if you target a specific appendage and they do not drop 100% of the time even with max treasure sensor augments equipped. Also, grinding for Holofigures felt unnecessary. Once you defeat a super boss and the segment recon is complete, you should automatically receive the Holofigure as a symbol of your victory. Apart from those gripes it’s a pretty fun and addictive game. The combat system is amazing; easily the best in the series. I just wish it was better explained with tutorials so that newcomers wouldn’t have been put off from trying it. Many inexperienced players would rather save 3000 tp to revive their allies. (bad move) If they understood the power of overdrive they would enjoy X a lot more.    … Expand
  33. greninjaX
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    this is my favorite of the xenoblade games. xenoblade is just better with controllable giant robots and an open world that's actually open. I hope this one gets ported to the switch. more people need to play it
  34. Crazy_Diamond
    Apr 29, 2020
    9
    The two Xenoblade Chronicles games I've played are this and XC2, and I'm hoping to play XC1 when the remake comes out, but compared to XC2, I think this game is much better, and part of what influences that is simply that the gameplay is just so much smoother, especially is exploration. In XC2, walking and jumping are mainly just a vehicle to go fight to fight, but in this game, you canThe two Xenoblade Chronicles games I've played are this and XC2, and I'm hoping to play XC1 when the remake comes out, but compared to XC2, I think this game is much better, and part of what influences that is simply that the gameplay is just so much smoother, especially is exploration. In XC2, walking and jumping are mainly just a vehicle to go fight to fight, but in this game, you can tell that a lot more care was put into making the exploration feel good, and it shows. Running and jumping feel amazing in this game, better than a lot of regular open world games even. I also like the combat a lot more, keeping the (somewhat) same combat system from XC1, and adding its own spin on it. That isn't to say I don't like the combat in XC2, but it just feels like there's more waiting required in XC2, with the wait times for blades and whatnot. The music is great, story is great, and I like the class system with the two weapons a lot. Character design feels a bit samey in some areas, but it makes some sense given the setting. Overall, a great game with plenty of content to keep you playing for a long time.… Expand
  35. Jaime00011
    Sep 4, 2019
    9
    SImplemente es lo mejor de la saga Xenoblade, el apartado técnico es extraordinario y viniendo de WiiU es una obra milagrosa sin bajadas de FPS al menos que yo haya notado. La capacidad que te da este juego de exploración es increíble, siempre hay algún sitio donde no has entrado. La historia no es la mejor del mundo, pero entrega tanto suspense en algunos momentos que resulta muySImplemente es lo mejor de la saga Xenoblade, el apartado técnico es extraordinario y viniendo de WiiU es una obra milagrosa sin bajadas de FPS al menos que yo haya notado. La capacidad que te da este juego de exploración es increíble, siempre hay algún sitio donde no has entrado. La historia no es la mejor del mundo, pero entrega tanto suspense en algunos momentos que resulta muy interesante. El contenido de este juego es increíblemente enorme, hay tantos objetos y mejoras que te hacen buscar ayuda porque no sabes que vas a hacer con todo lo que tienes. La jugabilidad que decir, digno de un juego de Xenoblade Chronicles y con los Skells se abren millones de puertas mas y posibilidades, posibilidades las cuales tienes que jugar mucho para desbloquearlas porque los skells perfectamente los desbloqueas sobre las 30-45 horas de juego. Lo mejor de este juego en mi opinión completamente irrelevante es la música, no hay ost de ningún videojuego que me llene mas que el de este, te sumerge en la ambientación total del videojuego, aunque la primera vez que entres a la ciudad diras:
    -¿pero que mier** de música es esta?
    pero créeme, cuando pase el tiempo no es que te acostumbres, sino que te das cuenta que esa música transmite a la perfección la ambientación de la ciudad y la situación que están pasando y seguro diré que te acabará gustando.
    Soy muy fan de Bayonetta pero mucho, pero no temo a equivocarme al decir que Xenoblade chronicles X es el mejor juego de WIiU, o como mínimo el mas completo y amplio. Gracias al difunto Iwata por estas obras maestras que llegaron a WiiU y que aunque esté mal pensarlo, que no llegue a switch, creo que un juego de tanta tanta calidad como este es sólo digno de los nintenderos de corazón y debe quedarse en WiiU, para cuando pase el tiempo la gente se de cuenta de las joyas que no vieron en pasado porque WiiU no les gustaba en un futuro sean las mas valoradas. Disfrutemos de estos juegos y de WIiU, quienes hemos tenido el juego hemos experimentado lo que hace años se ha dejado de hacer: Crear un gran videojuego con ganas y pasión y de máxima calidad. Muchas gracias y disfruten de lo que fue la verdadera Nintendo ;)    … Expand
  36. Odh
    Sep 6, 2019
    9
    I will point out I did not think this game was as good as Xenoblade Chronicles in that the music while good was a bit odd where XC1 was one of the best OST's ever. Also story in this game takes a back seat to exploration, where XC1 balanced the two better. But I will say the exploration is fantastic and the world is as good as any world in any game. Sidequests can be tedious, the menus canI will point out I did not think this game was as good as Xenoblade Chronicles in that the music while good was a bit odd where XC1 was one of the best OST's ever. Also story in this game takes a back seat to exploration, where XC1 balanced the two better. But I will say the exploration is fantastic and the world is as good as any world in any game. Sidequests can be tedious, the menus can be hard to see at times, but there is sooooo much packed into this game, you can play it for hundreds of hours and still find new stuff. I wasn't crazy about the gun play mixed with melee combat at first, but it grew on me. It is an active time battle system made to look like real time. I liked getting the Skels, but it took me over 30 hours to get one! But the game's exploration really opens up when you get a Skel. Very different from XC1 or XC2, but if its just a spin-off, its a really good spin-off that some may like even more than the main series? I prefer the main series, but this is an excellent game too.… Expand
  37. gamerold
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. great game and worth to buy wiiu to play it 600+ hours and still some things to do… Expand
  38. Janek1907
    Dec 23, 2020
    10
    Xenoblade X... a fantastic experience. It is the best WiiU game in my opinion. You get a completely beautiful open world, good story, good combat, everything you need. Here are my posited and negatives about the game.

    Positives: - really big open world - a lot to explore - good character design - interesting story - better combat system then in the first game - many side quests to do -    Xenoblade X... a fantastic experience. It is the best WiiU game in my opinion. You get a completely beautiful open world, good story, good combat, everything you need. Here are my posited and negatives about the game.

    Positives: - really big open world
    - a lot to explore
    - good character design
    - interesting story
    - better combat system then in the first game
    - many side quests to do
    - hard but fair bosses
    - amazing soundtrack - fantastic graphics, especially for WiiU standards Negatives:
    - caused of the free open world, lots of enemies which are highly over levelled - especially in the ending chapters, a lot of grinding is needed
    - when you start a harmony quest you have to end it and you can not start a new chapter or other kinds of quests during that time
    - some quality of life problems in the game

    So yes, the game has its problems, but still it is an amazing action RPG. It is the worst Xenoblade, but that doesn’t say that the game is bad, but more how good the entire series is. I recommend this game to everyone who likes exploring a massiv open world, likes a good written story, likes figuring out new tactics in combat and every RPG fan.



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  39. Torneko
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    The best jrpg of the decade for me.
    Fight, the world, MUSICS (!!!!!!!!!!!!)...
  40. ChesterField
    May 1, 2020
    8
    Good RPG with an immersive storyline and an amazing world visually and artistically. Especially the first half. The rest of the game was a bit slower and easier than in the beginning, introducing prerequisites to accept according to missions is a negative thing in my opinion. However, good xenoblade.
  41. Takfloyd
    May 1, 2020
    10
    A game which captures the feeling of exploring a vast, wild and dangerous world better than any other game in existence, showing even Breath of the Wild how it's really done. There's not much of a story here, so the entirety of the appeal lies in that wonder of discovery - both in terms of breathtaking locales and terrifying monsters, both of which never cease to impress in their varietyA game which captures the feeling of exploring a vast, wild and dangerous world better than any other game in existence, showing even Breath of the Wild how it's really done. There's not much of a story here, so the entirety of the appeal lies in that wonder of discovery - both in terms of breathtaking locales and terrifying monsters, both of which never cease to impress in their variety and wealth.… Expand
  42. Jrson
    May 5, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Different from the other Xenoblade games. Exploration takes the stage in this game. The game is very massive and exploring the massive map is fun. Comparing this game to the original Xenoblade Chronicles and the Xenoblade Chronicles 2, the battles are more complex and provides more freedom to the player. The story albeit a little lackluster is nonetheless engaging enough to keep you motivated to complete the game.… Expand
  43. Flomo
    Aug 2, 2022
    9
    Technisch eine Meisterleistung , die Welt keine Ladezeiten . Grafik Top.
    Story sehr gut
  44. Demure1
    Jun 18, 2020
    9
    I bought Wii U in 2020(!) to play this game, and even after I factor in costs for the console itself – I still think it was a great purchase.

    The game is massive. I’m 120 hours in and I think I’m still below 50% of completion – there is just so much to do. There is vast world to explore with 5 distinctive continents. You can go anywhere and the game rewards you generously for it –    I bought Wii U in 2020(!) to play this game, and even after I factor in costs for the console itself – I still think it was a great purchase.

    The game is massive. I’m 120 hours in and I think I’m still below 50% of completion – there is just so much to do. There is vast world to explore with 5 distinctive continents. You can go anywhere and the game rewards you generously for it – provided you can find your way across the open world and survive hostile environment. There is a layer of economics, where you can optimize your network of mining probes and squeeze additional resources out of the planet or invest into weapon manufacturers so that they could create new equipment. If you don’t mind grinding for necessary components – craft system is there to give you an edge. Characters may look like generic bodies at first, but if you care to do affinity missions – each of them actually has a story and a personality. Quests are pretty versatile and voice acting is decent– some dialogs are genuinely fun, and some are properly touching. Even plot, while seeming straightforward at first, actually doesn’t linger at one place and quickly escalates, managing to surprise you with unexpected turns and providing new things to do after every chapter.

    I really like how the game ties it all together so that at any point in time you do something different and meaningful. The game constantly throws something new into the mix – new mechanics, characters, quests, locations, even giant walking transforming robots you can pilot at some point! I rigorously do quests and exploration but nonetheless there are always more things to do then I can keep track of. Even running around the main city is somewhat rewarding – citizens change depending on time of day and talk about recent events, often providing you with additional lore, help and clues that lead to new side missions, treasures and boss fights.

    Such scale and complexity though is something that may put off less dedicated players. The game helps you take your first baby steps but then expects you to figure out the rest on your own. It takes dozens of hours before all stats, abilities and gauges start making sense, end even after that you often realize there is an extra layer or two you had been completely missing out. Every weapon in the game has a dozen of different stats, and there are hundreds of unique abilities every item might have on top of that, providing you with limitless build options. I just love this depth, often spending hours in in-game menus, pondering about optimal combination of skills and equipment I’d need for different characters, and I can see how such preparation immediately pays off on the battlefield.

    I really have only two bits of critique about this game. The first one is inconsistent music (some tracks are great, but some other are just awful), the other is subpar accessibility. Apart from a steep learning curve I’ve already mentioned, the game apparently doesn’t try too hard to be user-friendly. Interface is overloaded and you often have to press a dozen of buttons to do a relatively simple thing. Inventory system struggles to handle overwhelming variety of items you get. There is just no space anywhere on screen to remind you what exactly one or another ability does. Targeting in combat sometimes is a nightmare, enemies can spawn on you or kill you through a wall and yes, there are notorious fetch quests where you don’t get any clue on where to go at all… It's never cruel though - you don't have to start over because you made a wrong choice early in the game. You get used to this clunkiness quickly and stop noticing it at all, although I can see how players expecting more casual entertainment can be left disgruntled.

    I wouldn’t call the game grindy though. Of course there is an element of that due to randomised loot and extensive craft system, and getting top equipment would probably require it. I did hunt some creatures for rare components, but that was my choice – I wanted to make the best sword for my level. The game also features online component (that still works, even though Miiverse doesn’t) that yields you reward tickets you can exchange for pretty much any craft material, so you don’t have to go hunt that particular enemy if you don’t feel so.

    Technically XCX has aged well. I was worried it wouldn’t be playable on my 50” 4K TV because of its low resolution, but after tweaking some settings the game actually looks good. If you’re playing from disk – make sure to download speed up packs Nintendo has in store for free.

    Overall I love this game. For me, the genre veteran, it’s a pure delight that makes modern rpgs feel almost like one-dimensional arcades. The game demands a lot but returns in a hundredfold. After reading an interview saying how unlikely the Switch port is, I decided to buy Wii U and this game. I haven’t turned on my PS4 Pro since :)    … Expand
  45. alxs621
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    A brilliant open world game that needs to be approached carefully due to its strange approach to storytelling.
  46. Xaratus
    Oct 17, 2020
    10
    This Game is an absolute masterpiece.

    It‘s 2020 and a game on the Wii U still has an active Community. I think this itself speaks volumes. :) The open world is massive with no place you can‘t go. The combat system is very unique. Might be hard to get into, but once you do the possible builds or ways to play the game are simple endless. This is no game you play for the story. You play it    This Game is an absolute masterpiece.

    It‘s 2020 and a game on the Wii U still has an active Community. I think this itself speaks volumes. :) The open world is massive with no place you can‘t go. The combat system is very unique. Might be hard to get into, but once you do the possible builds or ways to play the game are simple endless. This is no game you play for the story. You play it for the unique style with immense depth.

    Overall one of one my personal favorites of the last decade and I‘m still hoping for a Remake in the future, so that more can experience this masterpiece!    … Expand
  47. DKKenny
    Jan 7, 2021
    10
    My favorite game by a long shot, and I’m hard to please.

    Chances are nobody is gonna read this, and that’s fine. I’m here for the % increase to the overall user score.

    Everything about this game is awesome. Very few downsides, Almost all of which can be credited to technology limitations. If only we had a switch port, I’d buy the damn thing
  48. PogGod
    Aug 11, 2021
    10
    Xenoblade Chronicles X is my favorite game of all time and with reason. Seeing all the species coexisting on planet Mira you really feel on a living planet that thrives on its own. It makes you feel like an outsider, where for once the human race is no on top of the food chain and this game paints that picture spectacularly. And just as you feel you've explored everything on the planet theXenoblade Chronicles X is my favorite game of all time and with reason. Seeing all the species coexisting on planet Mira you really feel on a living planet that thrives on its own. It makes you feel like an outsider, where for once the human race is no on top of the food chain and this game paints that picture spectacularly. And just as you feel you've explored everything on the planet the game gives you a big flying robot (a skell) that changes both the exploration and the combat beautifully. The exploration, combat, and making bonds with the citizens of New L.A. are by far the best things in this game. The most common reason this game gets hated on is because of the story but you have to realize that this isn't a masterpiece because of its twelve chapters, it's a masterpiece because it is capable of creating a sense of scale I have never experienced before, it manages to bring you into it's world better than Botw and any other open-world j/rpg. Yes the battle system is hard to learn, yes the menus and skills are confusing, but after you see past that you see the beautiful masterpiece of a video-game that is Xenoblade Chronicles X.

    Oh also a port to switch would be amazing.

    I'm editing my review 2 seconds after submitting it because I realized I forgot about the soundtrack. The music in this game is phenomenal and goes so well with the theme. It's so fun to explore an alien world while listen to beautiful music, take my word for it. The music is so good it makes what could be repetitive battles into something to look forward too. Enough said, this game is beautiful, buy it and buy a wii u if you don't have one.    … Expand
  49. Pembroke_Watts
    Jan 18, 2022
    10
    This game feels less like a Xenoblade game, and more similar to open-world games like a breath of the wild. Xenoblade Chronicles X focuses more on exploration and side content and puts less emphasis on the story. Despite the differences with the other games in the franchise, this game is still amazing. Unfortunately, some things that this game shares with its siblings is a bad early game.This game feels less like a Xenoblade game, and more similar to open-world games like a breath of the wild. Xenoblade Chronicles X focuses more on exploration and side content and puts less emphasis on the story. Despite the differences with the other games in the franchise, this game is still amazing. Unfortunately, some things that this game shares with its siblings is a bad early game. The tutorials of this game mostly consist of textboxes that tell you of new features but do not really go into detail. Therefore, it is kinda hard to understand all the mechanics of the game. But once you get the hang of it, the gameplay is extremely satisfying.… Expand
  50. Ventu
    Apr 9, 2022
    10
    Xenoblade Chronicles X es un JPRG increible, tanto a nivel historia como jugabilidad. Con respecto al Xenoblade de Wii cambian varios aspectos, a nivel de personajes, personalización y desarrollo, pero el mundo que ofrece es maravilloso. La historia es interesante, aunque no tan desarrollada como suele ser en esta saga, pero igualmente profunda y con un contexto y ambientaciónXenoblade Chronicles X es un JPRG increible, tanto a nivel historia como jugabilidad. Con respecto al Xenoblade de Wii cambian varios aspectos, a nivel de personajes, personalización y desarrollo, pero el mundo que ofrece es maravilloso. La historia es interesante, aunque no tan desarrollada como suele ser en esta saga, pero igualmente profunda y con un contexto y ambientación maravillosos. El mundo que nos ofrece, así como la evolución continua de la ciudad y sus residentes conforme avanza la historia, es maravilloso. Los gráficos y músicas son preciosos, y viajar y luchar en Mecha es una experiencia increiblemente gratificamente, y que aporta una capa extra de personalización y profundidad al combate. Totalmente recomendable, aunque no debe tenerse encuenta como una secuela o sucesor del Xenoblade de Wii, ya que es una propuesta diferente y la comaparación puede no ser justa ni beneficiosa.… Expand
  51. Synthpiano
    Apr 11, 2022
    10
    Amazing quality game with huge amount of content! Pretty great graphics and interesting plot development! Really good JRPG. Recommend to any rpg fan.
  52. DanWiiDSWiiU3DS
    May 29, 2022
    9
    This game is one that, to my knowledge, gets next to no discussion. Which is honestly really sad, as it is fantastic in my opinion. The gameplay feels like a big improvement over the first, with it feeling even better than the already fantastic gameplay Xenoblade Chronicles had. The soundtrack is really underrated in my opinion, the world itself is absolutely massive and I just have anThis game is one that, to my knowledge, gets next to no discussion. Which is honestly really sad, as it is fantastic in my opinion. The gameplay feels like a big improvement over the first, with it feeling even better than the already fantastic gameplay Xenoblade Chronicles had. The soundtrack is really underrated in my opinion, the world itself is absolutely massive and I just have an incredibly fun time exploring the vast lands this game has to offer, with some characters that I really like. Overall, while it isn't an absolutely perfect game, it's pretty high up there for me and one of my favorite games for the Wii U.… Expand
  53. XenobladeX
    Jun 30, 2022
    10
    This is the best game that I have played in my life: I spent 420 hours on this game and I would testify that it is really fun and well polished.
    Xenoblade X is the best ever JRPG of all time for the following reasons:
    The flying robot mechs - Skells were designed by Takayuki Yanase, who previously worked as the mechanical designer for Mobile Suit Gundam 00. The music was designed by    This is the best game that I have played in my life: I spent 420 hours on this game and I would testify that it is really fun and well polished.
    Xenoblade X is the best ever JRPG of all time for the following reasons:
    The flying robot mechs - Skells were designed by Takayuki Yanase, who previously worked as the mechanical designer for Mobile Suit Gundam 00.
    The music was designed by Hiroyuki sawano - an well known anime composer in Japan.
    Xenoblade X itself is an modern masterpiece in ever aspect, the design, the music and the story; not to forgot the characters.

    Would highly suggest this game to anyone who hasn't bought it yet, would even say it is worth picking up an Wii U just to play this masterpiece.    … Expand
  54. AMindJoke
    Aug 15, 2022
    10
    To think that this game is for Wii U and the year is 2015 is just unbelievable! A pearl everyone should play!
  55. Sterrewiggelary
    Nov 12, 2022
    10
    What it lacks in story it makes up for with boundless innovation. We can only hope this is ported to the switch.
  56. harima2
    Nov 17, 2022
    10
    One of the most underrated games in history, considering it came out in 2015 for the Nintendo Wii U, the story is not as amazing as the other Xenoblade games, but in terms of RPG development this game surpass everything, must play!
  57. Ikrus
    Aug 23, 2023
    9
    Almost perfect game. The music and the lack of volume adjustments made it hard to follow the incredible story.
  58. Claymoresmash
    Mar 15, 2023
    9
    An overlooked classic. Definitely needs a port. You'll be surprised by the world and its ever-evolving mechanics. Highly recommended if you are a sci-fi fan and need to get away from the stresses of everyday life. This game, and its worlds, deliver. Oh, highly recommended you get an external drive for this one and a way to charge your Wii U handheld.
  59. Ghonf
    Apr 7, 2023
    10
    With Breath of the Wild the best Open World game I ever played, the world is stunning.
  60. lecaime
    May 4, 2023
    10
    Quand on parle de pépite et avec des mecka ! C'est ce xenoblade qu'il faut. Moins ouf sur l'histoire, mais elle reste épique. Foncez !
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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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