Xenoblade Chronicles X

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  1. BlackSwordsMan
    Dec 24, 2015
    9
    Its pretty much everything from the first game times 10. the only thing missing was the story. the story isn't bad but a lot of the affinity missions (while really good) should have been apart of the main story. other than that i absolutely love the game.
  2. Antbankscarr
    Jan 2, 2016
    9
    So far this is great a great game. I read many reviews of how long it takes to intially get your skell and how complex the basic systems are that you need to consult with the manaul etc., but these minor gripes have not been a problem for me. Taking my time in game, EXPLORING and reading every interaction i'm involved in I found my way around pretty good. Even with the grinding aspect ISo far this is great a great game. I read many reviews of how long it takes to intially get your skell and how complex the basic systems are that you need to consult with the manaul etc., but these minor gripes have not been a problem for me. Taking my time in game, EXPLORING and reading every interaction i'm involved in I found my way around pretty good. Even with the grinding aspect I feel that whenever I play a rpg of any nature I expect to grind alot just because the nature of rpg's are always to become as strong as you can in every aspect. Grinding in this game is not so mundane as other rpgs (or jrpg) because you choose your battles, but if you call the attention higher level enemies you can end up on the end of a one hitter quitters so pay attention to your surroundings and stay on your toes. I can't tell you how many times I was in a important battle with enemies at my level and died because I accidently made a higher level enemy pissed off.
    In short my main gripe about this game are the missions that give you little intel in what direction you should go especially with the gather(fetch) missions. My advice is pace yourself and pay attention to detail and you would enjoy the sheer content of which Xenoblade offers. I'm about hundred hours into the game and still enjoying myself so if you have a wii u and enjoy rpg's (jrpg's) than this ones for you.
    Rock Lobster err I mean Red Lobster    … Expand
  3. GreenGummy
    Jan 4, 2016
    9
    The original game punched through the creative ceiling with its premise and story, X, while not weak, doesn't pack that same punch the original did. Now of course it isn't really supposed to, instead, X takes Xenoblade Chronicle's massive world, inflates it with wonderful art and amazingly lively ecosystems, yet another blood pumping OST, and sets the player off.
    If you like expansive    The original game punched through the creative ceiling with its premise and story, X, while not weak, doesn't pack that same punch the original did. Now of course it isn't really supposed to, instead, X takes Xenoblade Chronicle's massive world, inflates it with wonderful art and amazingly lively ecosystems, yet another blood pumping OST, and sets the player off.
    If you like expansive MMO like RPGs and own a WiiU, you owe it to yourself to invest into this game    … Expand
  4. Trebass
    Jan 5, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Definitely a must-have for your Wii U Library. The scale of this game is absolutely gigantic, and I don't just mean the open world aspect. The game is truly challenging; providing you with a variety of hundreds, if not thousands, of side missions to keep me busy while I grind for the next story chapter. Each side mission is unique and interesting with little to no repetitiveness. The combat is interesting and unique as well in that sense; the Xenoblade fighting system definitely brings a breath of fresh air to the (J)RPG genre.

    The dialogue is well-voiced and frankly hilarious at times. One issue I do have with the game is that the music tends to overpower the characters' voices a lot of the time; however the subtitles make that experience less uncomfortable for me.

    The game also has this tendency to push the multiplayer aspect onto the player; however this is easily dealt with by simply selecting the "Immersive Single-Player" mode when loading up your game.

    The story is captivating, making you wonder "what's going to happen next?" after every story mission/chapter. Initially, one might think that simply playing the story missions makes for an unsatisfactory story experience. This is where the Affinity Missions come into play. All across the overworld, one can find markers for "Affinity Missions", missions that are just like any other gathering/boss hunting mission; except with some story on the side. This game is designed to have you play the Affinity Missions in order to achieve the true quality of the game's story.

    Each character you play as also has his or her fair share of development and intriguing backstory. This leads me to another gripe about the game, the characters you are essentially 'forced' to have on your team. There are two characters, Elma and Lin, who are required to be on your team for almost every story mission/chapter. This concept is in the game for obvious reasons, those two characters have most of the main speaking roles in the game's dialogue; and also spoiler plot reasons that I won't go into. This doesn't necessarily bother me, as I think Lin and Elma are a joy to have around, both dialogue and gameplay-wise. However, I can see someone who isn't particularly into "happy-go-lucky 13 year old Chinese girl" or "stick-in-the-mud 29 year old boss". The game has its fair share of great characters to play with and as, it's definitely a shame you can't take them on more story missions due to plot reasons.

    The soundtrack is amazing, I instantly downloaded the whole album as soon as I clocked in about 2 or 3 hours of gameplay. The balance between orchestrated epics for large-scale boss fights and foot-tapping hip-hop for casually wandering around New Los Angeles really immerses you in the game.

    The combat follows its predecessor's style with the combat arts system. To me, the concept of using skills that will gain additional effects depending on your relation to the enemy or other factors of the battle is amazing. Every battle (no matter your level) requires a great deal of concentration and strategizing, as well as a strain on your multi-tasking bone. Even when you unlock your Skell (A giant robot unlocked later in the game), the fights are still difficult to manage and definitely the challenge that some RPG players are looking for.

    Every fight is made into an epic, no matter the scale of your enemy, thanks to the amazing soundtrack.

    Exploring the overworld is easy enough on foot, with the exception of being unable to reach certain heights without the use of the Skell later on in the game. Each area of the game's world is beautifully designed and rich with a unique and diverse collection of creatures to fight and interact with.

    I find myself still playing the game for hours on end, never finding myself bored or without something to do.
    Like I said, definitely a must-have for the Wii U's library. If you're interested in the game, but have to purchase the console just to play, definitely go for it.    … Expand
  5. BartDaCat
    Jan 15, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Xenoblade Chronicles X is an incredibly in-depth game with hours of exploration, hundreds of items (seems more like thousands), beautifully realized environments, and once you get used to the gameplay, a rich combat system unlike any I've seen for a console. It did have a few minor flaws that wound up taking a point off from my perspective, but if I could give it a 9.75, I would. One thing that took away from a "perfect 10", in my opinion, was the lack of a full game soundtrack on the USB for the Special Edition pack, which isn't going to be everyone's idea of a problem.

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

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

    That's about as far as I want to go with minor spoilers, the rest needs to be seen to be appreciated.    … Expand
  6. Valikie
    Jan 23, 2016
    9
    Great game.

    Compared to the original, I would say that the story is significantly less compelling, but the game is otherwise improved (combat, environments). I'm 80 hours in and less than 50% complete with exploration and side quests.
  7. ZankEraux
    Apr 14, 2016
    9
    De los mejor de la WII U solamente por sus gráficos, duración o historia.
    Con este juego te das cuenta de que hoy en día se pueden hacer juegos de Rol con calidad excelente sin perder la magia que tenían antes.
  8. JCMA-13
    Apr 12, 2016
    9
    Es el mejor juego que tiene la Wii U: Mira es un mundo hermoso y basto (junto con bloodborne el mejor diseño visual), la jugabilidad es increíblemente profunda y rica para ser un ARPG gracias a las artes, voces del alma y el Squell, que además trae 2 tipos de exploración, posibilidades infinitas en cuanto a misiones y secretos bien fundamentados, que muestran el constante progreso de NewEs el mejor juego que tiene la Wii U: Mira es un mundo hermoso y basto (junto con bloodborne el mejor diseño visual), la jugabilidad es increíblemente profunda y rica para ser un ARPG gracias a las artes, voces del alma y el Squell, que además trae 2 tipos de exploración, posibilidades infinitas en cuanto a misiones y secretos bien fundamentados, que muestran el constante progreso de New los ángeles y las tribus indígenas, banda sonora increíble (mismo compositor de la BSO de Kill la Kill) pero por debajo de la saga Xeno, pero el problema reside en la historia, que como en el 90% de los mundos abiertos, se ve diluida por las misiones secundarias innecesarias. Pero al final no deja de ser una joya de la Wii U y el mejor JRPG de la generación.… Expand
  9. gingetsu
    May 29, 2016
    9
    It is a masterpiece, with its great graphics and a variety of weapons that will help this great epic adventure.

    ninntendo really pike with this title demonstrating the great power of the Wii U with its vast landscapes and details of robots.

    realemnte wordless compar if you want a Wii to play this title or what you should do.
  10. Davidcon12
    Apr 23, 2016
    9
    Xenoblade Chronicles X is a great game and a welcomed sequel to the Wii classic. This game's visuals are great for the system but textures may take a few seconds to load whilst quickly running through the world, but nothing too distracting. The soundtrack is also fantastic but the sound mixing can be a bit off at times with the music being louder than the characters talking in cutscenes.Xenoblade Chronicles X is a great game and a welcomed sequel to the Wii classic. This game's visuals are great for the system but textures may take a few seconds to load whilst quickly running through the world, but nothing too distracting. The soundtrack is also fantastic but the sound mixing can be a bit off at times with the music being louder than the characters talking in cutscenes. The gameplay itself isn't the deepest an RPG has had but is definitely fun and engaging. The battle system can be deep if you want it to be by defaulting multiple attacks and moves but it is definitely not a complex system. The skell (giant mechs) gameplay is just as enjoyable as on foot gamplay and something about piloting a giant robot around a big open world is oddly charming. The story isn't exactly booker prize worthy but will keep your interest for long enough. The strategical mining simulator played with the gamepad is also a fun distraction but can at times be frustrating. Overall, good graphics, good story, great gameplay and great soundtrack. A game definitely worth having if you have a Wii U.… Expand
  11. Manamaster
    Jun 7, 2016
    9
    You know when the developers actually care about their game when you don't care spending minutes running from one place of the map to another, when you can just sit down and admire the landscape while the location changes according to the weather and day time.

    This game is not intuitive, that I can assure, but you'll feel self-realized the first time to get how the combat works, what    You know when the developers actually care about their game when you don't care spending minutes running from one place of the map to another, when you can just sit down and admire the landscape while the location changes according to the weather and day time.

    This game is not intuitive, that I can assure, but you'll feel self-realized the first time to get how the combat works, what element is stronger, how to properly attack an enemy, etc. It is not self-explanatory and you'll rarely see tutorials, most of the time you'll end up uncovering things about the game mechanics and that is an achievement by itself.

    Visually it is impressive, but character animations are a little bit stiff, you won't get many loading screens while exploring, unless you use the fast-travel function and the draw line won't be a problem until you get your flying module for the Skell.

    Installing the data packages from the Nintendo eShop is highly recommended, as you'll notice an improvement in loading times and NPC popups.

    This is a must-have game for those who own a Wii U.    … Expand
  12. VTL
    Nov 20, 2019
    9
    Sensacional a todos los niveles, y possiblemente el juego más largo de WiiU. Un sensacional juego que espero que todo el mundo lo juegue.
  13. Quijote
    Dec 13, 2016
    9
    Uno de los mejores en los últimos tiempos, mejorable en varios apartados, por eso no le doy un 10. Pero lo que es la jugabilidad, la belleza gráfica y la banda sonora lo hacen increíble e inolvidable.
  14. Wake_loms
    Apr 27, 2017
    9
    La exibicion de la excelencia programada para 2Gb de ram del wiiU, un juego indispensable que demuestra que con poco se puede ser muchisimo mejor, no hay huecos en este juego, solo podria ser mejor si el online fuera por todo el mapa, no hay palabras para describirlo, si no como hermoso y cool, hay que verlo para creerlo, pero me gusta mas el xenoblade chronicles
  15. VVNo_NameVV
    Mar 7, 2017
    9
    this is one of my all time favorites, the only negative factor or greivence really is that this game's genre RPG is about strong story's, this game as a decent one, but the weak elements, the chapter requirements, and bad lip synching, and the super cringy japanese moments are turn offs, its a great game, but if your looking for a story driven rpg, look somewere else, like the original.
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. 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!
  19. WingmakerPrime
    Oct 27, 2017
    9
    Realmente me es difícil hacer una reseña objetiva acerca de Este título, ya que mi experiencia fue sumamente grata hermosa y muy buena. Sin embargo haré una reseña bastante objetiva acerca de Este título.

    Xenoblade chronicles x es la mezcla perfecta entre un Metroid, Zelda, Final Fantasy, Halo y Evangelion. Si te gusta alguno de estos juegos seguramente te gustará Este título, es un    Realmente me es difícil hacer una reseña objetiva acerca de Este título, ya que mi experiencia fue sumamente grata hermosa y muy buena. Sin embargo haré una reseña bastante objetiva acerca de Este título.

    Xenoblade chronicles x es la mezcla perfecta entre un Metroid, Zelda, Final Fantasy, Halo y Evangelion.

    Si te gusta alguno de estos juegos seguramente te gustará Este título, es un gran juego RPG con matices de exploración acción Shooter en tercera persona con una cantidad abismal de misiones, objetos, lugares por explorar, etcétera.
    El mapa es de los más grandes creados en la industria de los videojuegos hasta la fecha superando en tamaño por 3 veces al de Skyrim por 4 veces al de fallout 4 e incluso por la misma cantidad al mapa de The Witcher 3.

    Con un mundo así de grande uno pensaría que estaría vacío en su totalidad pero nada más alejado de la realidad, el mundo de xenoblade chronicles X está lleno de vida por cualquier lugar te encontrarás animales fauna y vegetación extraña, manadas de animales agresivas y dóciles que te acompañarán en tu Aventura que por cierto es una de las historias más bizarras pero entretenidas vistas en esta Saga.

    Este juego fácil te dará arriba de las 200 horas de juego ya que hay una cantidad descomunal de misiones y objetos por fabricar hacer recolectar o simplemente terreno Llano para recorre

    Para fortuna de todos nosotros los jugadores tendremos a nuestra disposición unas máquinas humanoides gigantes que nos servirán de transporte llamadas Skells, que serán no sólo nuestro medio de transporte más efectivo para recorrer este abismal mundo, sino que también será nuestra más grande y letal arma para defendernos de las criaturas monumentales que habitan El planeta de mira.

    Por si fuera poco la música que envuelve este título es simplemente majestuosa con unas piezas orquestadas tan epicamente qué querrás hacerte con el soundtrack del juego de inmediato.

    Un título imprescindible para todos los Amantes del RPG la acción aventura y sobre todo de los robots gigantes.    … Expand
  20. 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!
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. Flomo
    Aug 2, 2022
    9
    Technisch eine Meisterleistung , die Welt keine Ladezeiten . Grafik Top.
    Story sehr gut
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. Ikrus
    Aug 23, 2023
    9
    Almost perfect game. The music and the lack of volume adjustments made it hard to follow the incredible story.
  30. ZYMROD
    Nov 24, 2022
    9
    A pesar de ser tardía la evaluación. El juego es increíble y sus combates con los Mecas mas su música realmente es épica, es una lastima que no pueda ser porteada a Switch. Pero si quieres probar un buen JRPG no te arrepentirás.
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Awards & Rankings

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

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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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