Xenoblade Chronicles X

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  1. SerMillian
    Dec 11, 2015
    10
    Best RPG released since the Ps2 Era.

    Perfect game in every respect.
    Completely destroys Failout 4 in every possible aspect. From the character models, all the way to the superior combat system. Xenoblade Chronicles X takes the cake. The foolish and lack of mind will play Fallout 4, and the wise and true gamers will Get Xenoblade Chronicles X.
  2. Gunnm
    Dec 13, 2015
    10
    (ESP) jugado ya unas 120 Horas solo puedo decir cuando mas veo mas me gusta mas me engancha y mas objetivos me marco . pasar de todo yy jugar este juegazo
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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 .
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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!!
  11. 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
  12. kinruiz
    Jan 10, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. best game ever!! makes us think about how well japanes games was made! asi se deben hacer las cosas, no que hoy dia estamos muy americanizados en la industria de los video juegos, un juego honesto y completo, no como los nefastos DLC para PS4 y XboxOne… Expand
  13. erichulisa
    Feb 26, 2016
    10
    Muy buen juego, completo y una historia que engancha. un clasico de Nintendo, pasara a la historia por eso mi puntuacion es del maximo porque considero este juego como uno de los mejores y mas completos de todos los tiempos.
  14. Rainman13
    Mar 16, 2016
    10
    great game. .
  15. bluegman
    Feb 22, 2016
    10
    Xenoblade Chronicles X is amazing! I am basing a lot of information off of my research but I just got the game yesterday so I am a bit new(I will be updating this once I beat the game) I started out creating my character(obviously) I don't give much thought to character creation most of the time so I made him look like me. I played the game for about 5 hours straight the second I got homeXenoblade Chronicles X is amazing! I am basing a lot of information off of my research but I just got the game yesterday so I am a bit new(I will be updating this once I beat the game) I started out creating my character(obviously) I don't give much thought to character creation most of the time so I made him look like me. I played the game for about 5 hours straight the second I got home from buying it and I believe that at this rate it will become my second favorite game or maybe most(Minecraft is my favorite and I have played minecraft for thousands of hours not even joking) I think if you like what you see you should get the game, it justifies getting a wii u and not having a lot of games because let's be honest there aren't many good games maybe like 10 or 15 which is not very good but this game alone is worth 5 games because you can play for over a 1000 hours and not get bored. BUY THIS GAME!… Expand
  16. dajupe
    Feb 17, 2016
    10
    It's an original game that is awesome to play and beautiful to explore. You have to know how to play it in the right way for it to shine (forget most of the gathering missions, just collect blue diamonds as you go!). About 100 hours in and still loving it. Never played a game quite like it. As you have probably read, text is to small in parts of menu etc. Awesome use of the gamepad andIt's an original game that is awesome to play and beautiful to explore. You have to know how to play it in the right way for it to shine (forget most of the gathering missions, just collect blue diamonds as you go!). About 100 hours in and still loving it. Never played a game quite like it. As you have probably read, text is to small in parts of menu etc. Awesome use of the gamepad and original, well executed battle mechanics. The other thing I like about it is some of the systems aren't quite obvious when you begin playing it and only by exploring and getting stuck and the like will you find out how to exploit them to the most. Game does not hold your hand. Loving it.… Expand
  17. 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
  18. 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!!
  19. Djungelorm
    Apr 16, 2016
    10
    Easily the best game on Wii U and one of the best games I've played on any console.
    It has masses of content in a huge overworld setting (with no loading screens between areas), with a multitude of quests to go alongside it, and which force you to fully explore all of the continents. You now can begin the sidequests at a single terminal rather than having to search for a particular NPC to    Easily the best game on Wii U and one of the best games I've played on any console.
    It has masses of content in a huge overworld setting (with no loading screens between areas), with a multitude of quests to go alongside it, and which force you to fully explore all of the continents. You now can begin the sidequests at a single terminal rather than having to search for a particular NPC to unlock them, making them more accessible. You can also set any quest as your target for the map to direct you to the right area. The online features also do add to the game, particularly the multiplayer online quests and the global nemises. Sure, the music and story aren't as good as XC's, but they are still great and this game makes up for it with the online content and the introduction of skells, large mechs that make travelling large distances easier, and can strengthen you in combat as well. Overall, it may well be my favourite game of all time and obviously one I would recommend to any gamer, and yes, it is worth buying a Wii U just for this game.    … Expand
  20. LinkTriforce
    Apr 12, 2016
    10
    un extraordinario juego RPG y quisas no supere al primero en su historia pero si en su jugabilidad, este y le primer xenoblade chronicles son los mejores juegos RPG del siglo XXI
  21. Felix128
    Apr 2, 2016
    10
    A deep and fresh-feeling open-world RPG that fills a huge void in the Wii U's library. A great evolution of the XC on Wii and N3DS. The second screen elements really bring together the game's different systems. I am only 70 hours into the game but I feel that I will keep coming back to this again and again over the next few months.
  22. AmoNintendo
    Apr 12, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dios este juego es increibleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee rpg mundo abiertoooooo ...................................................
    ...................................................................................................................................    … Expand
  23. Bertos
    Apr 12, 2016
    10
    Semplicemente maestoso. Non è perfetto, ma ciò non toglie che si meriti 10. Hanno creato un intero mondo da esplorare che stupisce costantemente. Vale i soldi anche solo per provarlo, se volete finirlo richiede un certo impegno, non certo un gioco proprio per tutti, ma nel suo genere imperdibile.
    Uno dei giochi, non il solo, che giustifica l'acquisto della Wii U.
  24. Vermellot
    Apr 16, 2016
    10
    Juego brutal!!! Una maravilla de jrpg
  25. KingSimphony
    Apr 13, 2016
    10
    I spent more of 130 hours in this game and i only want to say that is **** awesome.
    It had a incredible story very well designed, the secundary missions are perfect but a little boring sometimes.
    There is a lot, a lot, a LOT of secondary missions, that dont only give you money and xp, they explain new things of the game. Graphically, its **** awesome.
  26. DartV1cious
    Apr 14, 2016
    10
    Sin duda alguna, unos de los mejores juegos para Wii U, vale la pena comprarse esta consola para jugar esta maravilla de juego, si eres amante de los juegos RPG es obligación de adquirir este videojuego. Sin nada mas que decir, uno de los mejores juegos de la actual generación ;)
  27. Piercey
    Apr 28, 2016
    10
    This game was fantastic...it pushed the WiiU to the limit, the story was interesting, the graphics amazing, the gameplay engaging and the soundtrack immersive. There are a number of different points systems and mechanics to get familiar with through the game, but it is reasonably easy to pick it all up. You could also potentially choose to button mash fights if you wanted to with easierThis game was fantastic...it pushed the WiiU to the limit, the story was interesting, the graphics amazing, the gameplay engaging and the soundtrack immersive. There are a number of different points systems and mechanics to get familiar with through the game, but it is reasonably easy to pick it all up. You could also potentially choose to button mash fights if you wanted to with easier skill trees or provide yourself with a challenge and highly customize yourself and your team mates. I think the breadth and depth of customisability of characters and 'dolls'/mechs keeps you engaged, along with the absolutely stunning landscapes. Some fights can get a bit repetitive...but hey...its a jrpg...I have a lot of fun with this one and will likely pick it up again later for another round.… Expand
  28. 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
  29. 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.
  30. 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)
  31. 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
  32. CrackKat
    Nov 6, 2016
    10
    I generally stay away from RPGs because I know how much time they consume and require unbroken attention so the player doesn't forget the intricacies of the game's systems, but this game is truly worth it.
    The world is, if I'm not mistaken, the largest non-procedurally generated and non-MMO game world in the history of console gaming, and that's only a good thing. On foot there is plenty    I generally stay away from RPGs because I know how much time they consume and require unbroken attention so the player doesn't forget the intricacies of the game's systems, but this game is truly worth it.
    The world is, if I'm not mistaken, the largest non-procedurally generated and non-MMO game world in the history of console gaming, and that's only a good thing. On foot there is plenty to see and do in all areas of the vast planet and when driving a mech, countless new possibilities are open. Not only is the world enormous and packed with content, but there is incredible verticality to it, so it's surface area is even larger than the map would have you believe. The perfect running speed and use of mechs make traversing the world easy and never feel like a chore, which is an amazing design victory.
    The combat system is strategic yet fast paced and not turn based, meaning that it doesn't feel like you're wasting your life playing a game, instead it feels thrilling and exciting, every battle is enjoyable and worth your time.
    The monsters themselves are incredible, the variety is enormous and it's a wonder when you see each one for the first time.
    I played the story alongside many many side quests, so it took a total of 180 hours for me to complete the main story. The flaw in the story is its disappointing pacing. I was immersed in it and really enjoying it until it suddenly ended 180 hours into the game when I thought I was only halfway through.
    Whilst it's a negative that the story ends abruptly and fails to live up to its build up, the truly amazing thing is that after 180 hours of playing, I still thought I had another hundred hours to go and was fully excited to play through it, the game still hadn't gotten old after all this time.
    Besides the story, there are three other flaws:
    The enemy draw distance is quite bad. It's not a problem on foot, but when driving a mech fast, enemies can spawn when you're just a few meters from them causing you to run into them when you don't want to, triggering an unwanted encounter. Fair enough though, the game is graphically beautiful and this is one of the shortcuts that was taken to allow that.
    Another flaw, giant locust type enemies that camouflage themselves and jump out at you... why?!
    Do they not know an enormous amount of people can't stand these kinds of creatures :S oh well, I looked past it as they're ultimately only one of many other creatures, so they're not too common.
    The final flaw: the amount of grinding needed to be able to get the best gear setups is ridiculous.
    Without doing it, you can't face the game's legendary monsters and live to tell the tale, so personally, I ended up passing on this. I never defeated some of the epic monsters I had been seeing as I played the game but it's OK, there's only a handful of these guys out there and honestly they're amazing enough just to look at.
    One last flaw before I forget, before the final boss, you will be asked twice if you'd like to proceed. Say no, and save the game, this is crucial. If you fail at defeating the final boss, you will not be able to go back and change gear or train your character. You will have to fight the boss again as you are until you beat them. If you aren't ready, the only way to go back and change gear or train is to turn off the game and go back to your last save before starting the boss battle. This is a stupid design flaw in the game, really stupid.
    Despite the flaws I've listed, I can't give this game less than 10/10.
    What it does right is just so incredible that this game deserves to be in the top league of all games ever made. I can recommend very few other games as much, let alone more, than Xenoblade Chronicles X.    … Expand
  33. 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.....
  34. 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
  35. 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.
  36. Taty214
    Dec 4, 2016
    10
    Xenoeblade Chronicles X is a huge world to explore on ground and in air. Side quest has a lot to do with the story and the side quest connect very well and helps you learn more on each character in the game. Fighting both ways fighting on ground and fighting in the air! Danger is also in the skies. How i feel about this game? I'M REALLY FEELING IT!!!
  37. Santi_fergar
    Dec 29, 2016
    10
    Simplemente perfecto, mejor juego de Wii U con muchiiisima diferencia!
    Exprime al maximo las capacidades tecnicas de Wii U, un entorno, unas criaturas, unas misiones que te dejeran con la boca abierta, simplemente perfecto!
    Advertencia: Su historia dura entre 200 y 250 horas, asi que teneis faena para rato.
  38. 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.
  39. 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
  40. Nintenzeldafan
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    No me llamaba mucho la atención cuando lo ví, pero un amigo me lo recomendó, al final fué una experiencia increible que no se repite con muchos juegos, solamente una palabra: SENSACIONAL
  41. 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
  42. lyseruzv
    Oct 29, 2017
    10
    Un mundo gigantesco horas y horas de exploración te sientes como si estuvieras en un planeta salvaje puesto que las zonas tienen enemigos de todo niveles, impresionante sin dudas una joya de wii u
  43. 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.
  44. 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.
  45. BaconHD
    Apr 12, 2018
    10
    Hermoso y extremadamente recomendable para todo amante de los JRPG's y me encantaria un port a swich
  46. 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
  47. Calibur-X
    Sep 27, 2018
    10
    b e s t g a m e e v e r
    Seriously, 600 hours and cant get bored of it, best open world rpg ever
  48. 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
  49. GetYaMcSandwich
    May 5, 2019
    10
    I played this game like a year ago and god dammit, I miss ist so hard. Best Wii U game in my opinion.
  50. Shaksword
    May 17, 2019
    10
    Gran juego me disfute las 225 horas de juego vale la pena los 70 euros que gaste en el
  51. 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.
  52. 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
  53. 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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  54. Torneko
    Apr 18, 2020
    10
    The best jrpg of the decade for me.
    Fight, the world, MUSICS (!!!!!!!!!!!!)...
  55. 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
  56. 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
  57. alxs621
    Jul 1, 2020
    10
    A brilliant open world game that needs to be approached carefully due to its strange approach to storytelling.
  58. 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
  59. 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
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. 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
  63. 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.
  64. 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
  65. 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!
  66. 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.
  67. 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!
  68. Ghonf
    Apr 7, 2023
    10
    With Breath of the Wild the best Open World game I ever played, the world is stunning.
  69. 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 !
  70. rodericrinehart
    Jan 30, 2016
    9
    A mesmerizing epic and a masterpiece in world building on the grandest of scales. I gave it a 10 because it does some things so spectacularly well (combat, world/environment, depth, fun), despite many smaller flaws (time text size, tedious submenus, lots of things not explained well, subpar close-up graphics, and a lot of reading). Despite any flaw, I played it happily for over 100 hoursA mesmerizing epic and a masterpiece in world building on the grandest of scales. I gave it a 10 because it does some things so spectacularly well (combat, world/environment, depth, fun), despite many smaller flaws (time text size, tedious submenus, lots of things not explained well, subpar close-up graphics, and a lot of reading). Despite any flaw, I played it happily for over 100 hours and enjoyed it immensely!… Expand
  71. London_Calling
    Jan 14, 2016
    9
    A flawed masterpiece.

    + Amazing looking planet. Breathtaking vistas. Interesting combat. Tonnes to do. Deep and long game. SKELLS!

    - Some missions are a little obscure (needed to look up some bits).

    Best game on wiiU I think.

    People who score 0's and 10's - STOP IT! (although I like 10 scorers more than 0 scorers ;o)
  72. 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
  73. VonSeux
    Dec 4, 2015
    9
    Impressions from 5 hours gamelay, this is the new RPG standard. It is better in EVERY aspect from Xenoblade Wii; specially story wise wich is now more mature and better laid down - no crazy japanese nonsense. Your role on this planet is clear and you start the adventure wanting to know more! Technical aspects is beyond praide, artistic aspect is surprising as well.
  74. sweatygopher
    Sep 10, 2016
    9
    Amazing game I just finished it on 9/9/16 and I have to say best game I've played last two years even better than the Witcher. It took some time getting into but I really enjoyed it!
  75. Maxson
    Mar 10, 2016
    9
    One of the best wii u games in my opinion. The game is huge, and there is so much content in it. For a wii u title, the graphics are great. It's definitely worth picking up for 60$. If you love jrpg games, then you should pick this one up.
  76. 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
  77. ricklongo
    Apr 2, 2016
    9
    One of my most anticipated titles of this generation, Xenoblade Chronicles X is certainly not your everyday game. It's a massive sci-fi RPG, with probably the largest open-world I've ever seen. All of its charms, and even its flaws, come from the fact that this is an enormously ambitious undertaking, presenting players with a huge playground of a planet that is ripe for adventuring andOne of my most anticipated titles of this generation, Xenoblade Chronicles X is certainly not your everyday game. It's a massive sci-fi RPG, with probably the largest open-world I've ever seen. All of its charms, and even its flaws, come from the fact that this is an enormously ambitious undertaking, presenting players with a huge playground of a planet that is ripe for adventuring and exploration.

    In the story, you're one of the few survivors of Earth's demise. Having crash-landed into planet Mira, the last remaining humans set up the city of New Los Angeles, which acts as an ever-developing hub for main-story missions and sidequests.

    The plot could be described as a distinctively Japanese take on something like Star Wars or Star Trek; there are sentient alien races to find, fight, and befriend, as well as a plethora of wild lifeforms (called indigens) to hunt down for experience and materials. The story has its highs and lows, and often requires healthy doses of suspension of disbelief (not unlike the aforementioned franchises, to be honest).

    The open world comprises two sets of locations. First, there's the city of NLA and its various districts. There's lots of stuff to do here, but it does feel a little stiff when compared to cities in other similar titles. One of the reasons for that is how unwieldy it is to find your way across the city, with loads of information to keep track of (such as locations for recruitable characters, regular missions, and affinity quests) and no easy way to display all that data on a neat, organized manner. Also, here some of the game's technical compromises become clear, as textures can be a bit too muddy, and the lack of collision detection with moving cars can lead to unintentionally funny moments.

    It's all for good reason, though, because then there's the true meat of the title: the Miran wilderness. Each of the five massive continents has its own identity, from sprawling plains to massive forests to desertic landscapes, and they're all beautiful, with detailed environments and a rather large draw distance. Of the seventy hours I poured into the title, the vast majority was spent exploring its many intriguing locales, battling indigens and instaling probes to map out the planet.

    It helps a lot that the entire world is pretty much seamless: unless you use fast-travelling, there's not a single loading screen to be seen outside of story missions, which is a phenomenal accomplishment in a world this big.

    Another defining quality of Xenoblade X is the depth of its mechanics. Make no mistake: this is not the kind of game you just pick up and play. There are a lot of concepts to grasp, which may warrant a few looks at the virtual manual (or at an online wiki, which I'd say is very recommended). The good news is that, unless you want to tirelessly micromanage everything, you can probably ignore a lot of the minutiae once you get the grasp of basic combat and exploration. Aside from the first few hours, I only cared about equipping arts and skills, relegating other needlessly complicated features (such as soul voices and some of the equipment characteristics) to their automated setups.

    And of course, there are the skells, which are the all-powerful mechs that become available for your team six chapters into the story. Better yet, later on you can get the flight module, allowing your skells to take off. If you think Mira is an alluring place to explore on foot, wait until you start soaring above the beautiful landscapes, being able to reach literally every single place you lay your eyes on. It's a true game changer, and takes Xenoblade X from a great adventure to truly beathtaking stuff.

    Saying RPG fans should at least try out Xenoblade X is an understatement. The dedication it requires, both for exploring its vast open world and for mastering its more obtuse mechanics, means it's not going to be everyone's cup of tea. But if you're in the market for spending dozens upon dozens of hours on truly immersive and compelling gameplay, you owe it to yourself to give this one a try.

    Rating: 9.0    … Expand
  78. 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
  79. QDog
    Jan 30, 2016
    9
    I thought that this game was great. The scope of the world and the sense of exploration is pretty amazing. My only complaint is that the game tends to be obtuse, requiring you to make extra efforts to figure out some of the systems.
  80. Cilver
    Dec 31, 2015
    9
    Having played this game for 303 hours to get 100% on all maps (the longest I've played any one game, though others come close), I almost feel obligated to write an essay to complete the experience. And that's what it the game is, 'an experience,' more than almost any other game I've played. If you've ever watched an anime focused on a character's fighting growth or played almost any RPGHaving played this game for 303 hours to get 100% on all maps (the longest I've played any one game, though others come close), I almost feel obligated to write an essay to complete the experience. And that's what it the game is, 'an experience,' more than almost any other game I've played. If you've ever watched an anime focused on a character's fighting growth or played almost any RPG in any form, you're already familiar with this game. You start out as a weak, puny human and attempt to slowly climb the scales of power to godly extents. The process feels refreshingly realistic compared to comparable games, in the sense that larger enemies are harder, period, and killing the largest enemies would take hours on foot. The sense of emergent power is well beyond any other game I've played. In a normal RPG you gain levels and get better equipment to do more damage, receive less damage, and fight harder enemies. In this game, you do that while accumulating things like division points, R&D points, ability points, credits, tickets, and Miranium to eventually scale your various forms of power well beyond your human form. You gain use of a giant humanoid robot called a 'Skell' (like 'exoskeleton') and then the world and enemies you struggled with until then feel a little punier. You feel momentarily invincible, but even that's just the beginning of a much larger quest for growth. You need to get Skells for everyone in your party, gain the ability to fly, buy better Skells and collect better weapons for them, and even then you will come up short when facing the ultimate enemies. There is a very specific cap to your power in the form of a Skell you can build from items that are effectively impossible to find without tickets (it's called the Ares 90). Then you're at the top, right? No. Even when you can kill almost every monster with a single attack, there are at least two 'Ultrafauna' bosses that will wipe the floor with you until you build augment after augment to perfect your enemy-specific power. At 100% completion, should you have the patience to reach it, you will have an outrageously tricked out Skell that will effectively make you a god of the islands (and you get a poster...).

    Everything beyond the quest for power feels like a nuance, meaning the game plays like Monster Hunter , with added plots to direct you around. That makes the stories sound trivial, but in fact they're what kept me interested in the game since I'm all about story. For people who don't just want to run around killing things, the normal, affinity, and story missions are all well written enough to keep things entertaining for the duration. On the other hand, the 'core story' of the game is actually more like a side narration to add a bit of purpose to your travels. There are definitely some few interesting parts in it, along with a few clichés, but because the quest for power is so... overpowering, the story missions end up being more like hindrances to your progress. I ended up wait as long as possible to advance the plot because of how easy it was to get distracted. I searched almost every part of every island on foot, which was a memorable experience in itself, but for people that want to be efficient in total completion, it's far better to do the story missions ASAP to get Skells and flying (not to mention that it makes all other missions available so you won't have to search the same areas as many times to not miss anything).

    Content-wise, the game contains numerous 'motifs' from previous Xeno games (Xenogears, Xenosaga 1-3, Xenoblade Chronicles), with a special emphasis on references to the most interesting elements of Xenosaga, but supposedly this game is not a direct sequel to any of those games, which is a major disappointment. The plot elements also lead to more questions than answers, which is bad practice in a world where there's a 50-50 chance for a sequel at best. On the other hand, this game is excellent, so it is ripe for a sequel to further expose the lingering secrets. From here, the worst thing that could happen after to the Xeno 'series' is if they made another isolated game instead of a direct sequel. There's a line at the end of the game (which I don't really consider a spoiler because it tells you nothing about the plot), that's something like "the story continues forever..." Based on the Xeno game creator's priors, it tells me that they may try to leave everything as open mysteries and never touch on them again, which is just mean.

    Score: 9/10 from a pure enjoyment perspective. I would say 8/10 from a 'holistic' perspective, but its unique enough to earn the extra point.

    Some helpful tips if you're going for 100% from the beginning:
    -Read the manual early since the 'tutorials' are bare-bones.
    -Complete the Story Missions to get the Skell functions as early as possible.
    -Save your tickets for the Ares 90 and augment parts.
    -Whole Game = Beat Telethia.    … Expand
  81. Aozz101x
    Dec 16, 2015
    9
    Xenoblade Chronicles X is one of the best RPG Games out there.

    The Good:
    - The Game is HUGE,
    - feels like an MMO would
    - The Graphics and other things are very Beautiful in the game.
    - and it's very fun to play!

    The Bad
    - Don't like Taking Lin & Elma with you on ever side quest
  82. mr_dad
    Feb 4, 2016
    9
    Really Feelin' It on Different Planet

    I'm not going to bother betting around the bush and be straight up with this one. Xenoblade Chronicles X is amazing. I love it so much. If all you want to know is whatever or not the game is worth by the answer is yes, yes, and YES! It does such a great job at blending the scale and imagination of the original game with lots of new ideas. The lack    Really Feelin' It on Different Planet

    I'm not going to bother betting around the bush and be straight up with this one. Xenoblade Chronicles X is amazing. I love it so much. If all you want to know is whatever or not the game is worth by the answer is yes, yes, and YES! It does such a great job at blending the scale and imagination of the original game with lots of new ideas. The lack of explanation will frustrate you, and there may be a few times where you start to feel as if you're just running in circles for hours and not accomplishing much. But if you can will yourself through that, you will be treating yourself to one of the best games the Wii U library has to offer. And honestly I'd rather take a game with to much passionate ambition for its own good, that one where the creators feel that the bare minimum effort is somehow “good enough”.

    THE GOOD
    +Fantastic world and setting with lots of detail.
    +BEST.SOUNDTRACK.EVER.
    +Gameplay is both challenging and rewarding.

    THE MIXED
    +/- The story is very compelling, but also much to small.
    +/- Some characters are great...most are not and need more fleshing out.

    THE BAD
    - Absolutely terrible at explaining things to you.
    - Can feel a bit padded at times. Leveling needs to be easier.    … Expand
  83. 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
  84. Johnnyfaye-Hero
    Jan 26, 2016
    9
    This is the best game on the Wii U, a massive Rpg that literally saved the Wii u from disappointment. The game seems to never end and on top of that Mira is an overworld that video games have never had before. Once again the best game on the WIi u easily.
  85. 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!
  86. MightyMING
    Dec 9, 2015
    9
    I'm new JRPG games, my first impressions were very low because I did not have a proper understanding of things. I decided to persevere and I'm glad I have, I've been playing for around 10 hours now and have to say it is EPIC. The graphics are beautiful for a Wii U game, the world is amazing to explore. The combat system is great nothing like I've played before, I recently purchased FalloutI'm new JRPG games, my first impressions were very low because I did not have a proper understanding of things. I decided to persevere and I'm glad I have, I've been playing for around 10 hours now and have to say it is EPIC. The graphics are beautiful for a Wii U game, the world is amazing to explore. The combat system is great nothing like I've played before, I recently purchased Fallout 4 and have to say XENOBLADE is a better game, both are addictive but this is harder to put down.… Expand
  87. 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
  88. Dartek
    Feb 15, 2016
    9
    RPG, great story, a giant world call Mira, amazing graphics, tons of side-quests, lot of exploration, hard mode to increase your level, customization for the main character, and now with subtitles on more languages like Italian, Spanish, English, etc. You will have more than 300 hours of game play and cinematics, a must have for the WiiU, but you will need more than 15GB on your console ifRPG, great story, a giant world call Mira, amazing graphics, tons of side-quests, lot of exploration, hard mode to increase your level, customization for the main character, and now with subtitles on more languages like Italian, Spanish, English, etc. You will have more than 300 hours of game play and cinematics, a must have for the WiiU, but you will need more than 15GB on your console if you will like to play it with the latest updates that reduces times of loading!… Expand
  89. 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
  90. 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
  91. 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
  92. 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
  93. Hitman4hire007
    Dec 8, 2015
    9
    Having never played a xenoblade title before I didn't know what to expect but as it would the only Xmas game for wii u I took the plunge and bought it.And I can say it is absolutely magnificent in all departments.
  94. 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
  95. 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
  96. 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
  97. AmazingPaper
    Dec 8, 2015
    9
    One of the most beautiful games this generation, which makes it all the more impressive this game runs on the rather, low-powered, WiiU. Scale gets a new meaning as well as patience as it will take you the better part of 20-something hours to unlock your first Skell, an enormous mech that you - and your party - can control, changing the tide of many battles. It's at the 30 hour mark youOne of the most beautiful games this generation, which makes it all the more impressive this game runs on the rather, low-powered, WiiU. Scale gets a new meaning as well as patience as it will take you the better part of 20-something hours to unlock your first Skell, an enormous mech that you - and your party - can control, changing the tide of many battles. It's at the 30 hour mark you will fully unlock the capability of your Skell when you take it to the skies.

    Perhaps the strongest suit of Chronicles X is that it can still amaze you 20-hours in. While most games may have shown all of their colours, Chronicles X really starts to shine once you unlock your Skell, which is no easy feat. Reaching the point where you're able to partake the license can take awhile, and then you still need to do an eight piece optional quest in order to obtain your towering mech.

    Getting back to fidelity, it's amazing just how much of it is rendered on the screen, it's simply overpowering at times when you reach a proper viewpoint to admire your surroundings. Just strolling about is something that can entertain you for hours, if you're beat from the tons of battles you have to partake in. In short, Chronicles X is a massively multiplayer online game, meant for those that want the scale from such games, but not the social aspect. Players are not forced to partake in multiplayer activities, but can still reap some of the benefits.

    Just make sure that when you decide to boot Chronicles, you have a long stretch. It's not a game you can easily pick up and play for short bursts.    … Expand
  98. Jscorch62
    Dec 13, 2015
    9
    Great game for most RPG fans, but be warned this is not a game for people who don't want to do any grinding and want to breeze through the story.....!
  99. 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
  100. 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
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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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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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