Xenoblade Chronicles X

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  1. Steinhaal
    Dec 4, 2015
    10
    There's really something huge about this game. And it's not only the game itself but the amount of work put on it. It sure feels different than the first Xenoblade game, but when you're playing it taking your time you realise why this is one of the best games ever made.

    First of all, the content is almost endless. The main story is interesting and there are A LOT of secondary missions.    There's really something huge about this game. And it's not only the game itself but the amount of work put on it. It sure feels different than the first Xenoblade game, but when you're playing it taking your time you realise why this is one of the best games ever made.

    First of all, the content is almost endless. The main story is interesting and there are A LOT of secondary missions. This was something that I think everyone already knew.

    What I try to say is that we have to look further. Xenoblade X provides a giant world to explore. And I mean GIANT. Even the city (New Los Angeles) is enormous. We have no loading screens while we're in open world, where there are SO MANY THINGS on screen. And the framerate keeps stable. Yes. The framerate is freaking damn stable. And that's one of the best things in this game, as the Wii U is not as powerful as other systems, and Monolith have Managed to take all this stuff into a 25GB disc and make it run on the Wii U perfectly. Genius.

    On the other hand, you're not just going to kill stuff and leveling up. You will need to help the mankind in order to survive in planet Mira, and that means you can choose what you do in every moment. And there are many ways of helping people, as defending the city from the creatures outside, or being a mediator between some people's relationships, for example.

    I can only say this game is, no doubt, one of the best games I've ever play. Totally worth it.    … Expand
  2. Richtea87
    Dec 4, 2015
    10
    I don't really play RPGs let alone JRPGs but this game is excellent. The scale, the amount of content and quests is just staggering. If you don't own a Wii U, this is a game that warrants a purchase. This and Smash bros of course :) 10/10
  3. SmokingDog
    Dec 4, 2015
    10
    The most impressive RPG and game on the Wii U right now that you can put hundreds of hours into. Beautiful graphics, a very fun combat system, great soundtrack. This is one game you want to have if you own a Wii U.
  4. masseffectabc
    Dec 4, 2015
    10
    This is without a doubt in my book a technical masterpiece and an impressive game. Therefore is my 2015 GOTY. Everyone who loves ARpgs, JRpgs or RPGs in general should not miss this game. Even people who hate Nintendo, Monolith Soft and RPGs should play this game. Yeah that good the game is.
  5. Reunion3000x
    Dec 4, 2015
    10
    Xenoblade Chronicles X is not so much “deep” as it is complex – a rich spider’s web of interconnected activities that will take hours to fully comprehend. Work is involved in fully grasping this whole show, but once you’ve finally sorted things out and taken advantage of the game’s ginormous virtual manual, there’s a wonderfully absorbing adventure lying in wait.

    It’s a game that    Xenoblade Chronicles X is not so much “deep” as it is complex – a rich spider’s web of interconnected activities that will take hours to fully comprehend. Work is involved in fully grasping this whole show, but once you’ve finally sorted things out and taken advantage of the game’s ginormous virtual manual, there’s a wonderfully absorbing adventure lying in wait.

    It’s a game that understands the importance of rewarding players for their personal investment, and it makes sure that, no matter how convoluted its design, no matter how lengthy its tangential content, the payoff is always worth the time and effort.

    There are moments that make me scratch my head, infuriate me, and even make me cringe, but when I consider the layered mass that is Xenoblade Chronicles X, all I can think of how damn arresting it is. How much of it is there. How much of it is thoroughly enchanting.

    Oh, and did I mention the music? Hiroyuki Sawano maker of many Anime related music (like Attack on Titan!) has made truly on hell of a soundtrack YEAH! OH! NLA! Easy GOTY 2015 for me and anybody how loves big JRPGs with 300+ hours of gameplay should buy it ASAP!    … Expand
  6. Kayazo
    Dec 4, 2015
    10
    The first game I bought at full price this year and without a doubt the most epic one I've played in a very, very long time. Despite running at 720p the art style truly does wonders for the game, and during sunsets it's a true joy to get up a mountain and just enjoy the sight. Apart from the opening sequence when the mist is clearing up, after 12h of non-stop gameplay I have yet toThe first game I bought at full price this year and without a doubt the most epic one I've played in a very, very long time. Despite running at 720p the art style truly does wonders for the game, and during sunsets it's a true joy to get up a mountain and just enjoy the sight. Apart from the opening sequence when the mist is clearing up, after 12h of non-stop gameplay I have yet to experience a single fps drop, even when there is quite a bit of stuff going on the screen, it stays solid. The game play: mash the skills in random patterns and you will be punished against tougher enemies, execute them in a way so that they would compliment each other and you will be rewarded. If you like RPGs I would strongly recommend picking this game up. It will take a long time till we will get a game of this quality again and I mean it.

    Also before the release there were a lot of people were saying "well it doesn't matter what's the size of the world if it will be empty", I can tell you, it is FAR from empty.    … Expand
  7. 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.
  8. victorgr
    Dec 4, 2015
    10
    El mejor juego de rol de los últimos años con diferencia!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  9. ps4misery
    Dec 4, 2015
    10
    Xenoblade Chronicles X is epic and a really great game, but one that requires the player to approach it in a specific way. Every user of WiiU need to buy this. If you don't have a Wiiu, buy it ASAP.
  10. XenoFantasy1
    Dec 4, 2015
    10
    Xenoblade chronicles x is a technical and gameplay marvel. It takes the best of western and japaneese rpgs to make an amazing experience. Each continent, Primordia, Oblivia, Noctilum, Sylvalum and Infernos is unique in its own way. The only places where this game has been downgraded from the original xenoblade is with the story and soundtrack However it is hard to complain when everythingXenoblade chronicles x is a technical and gameplay marvel. It takes the best of western and japaneese rpgs to make an amazing experience. Each continent, Primordia, Oblivia, Noctilum, Sylvalum and Infernos is unique in its own way. The only places where this game has been downgraded from the original xenoblade is with the story and soundtrack However it is hard to complain when everything just fits so well. Monolithsoft and Takahashi have shown why they are one of the best Nintendo development studios. Cannot wait to see what else they bring to the table on NX. Overall xenoblade chronicles x is a masterpiece that must be in any wii u or rpg fan's game library.… Expand
  11. SideQuest
    Dec 4, 2015
    10
    It's one of the best games for WiiU and one of the best RPGs in any new generation console, with a gigantic overworld full of exploration, wild animal life and one of the most gorgeous scenarios in the next gen.
  12. Bassline204
    Dec 4, 2015
    10
    This game is pure genius....I don't know why everyone is say it's systems are complicated to figure out. I walked in expecting some college degree system. it's easy. you don't have to read all of the manual at once. Just check up on anything you don't understand from time to time. done.

    the game is like crack. you can't put it down. it looks so good, plays so well, the characters are so    This game is pure genius....I don't know why everyone is say it's systems are complicated to figure out. I walked in expecting some college degree system. it's easy. you don't have to read all of the manual at once. Just check up on anything you don't understand from time to time. done.

    the game is like crack. you can't put it down. it looks so good, plays so well, the characters are so much fun I love them all. There is so much to do and you can do it whenever you want too and however you want to approach it. I don't want this game to end. The music is awesome. Your mute character is a bit werid only cos the other characters are so interesting. I love all the characters I've meet so far. The online part so awesome and the world is huge and inviting.

    Every piece of mira is amazing. Listen don't believe the stupid reviews from critics or stupid users. Buy the wii u. buy this game and have the time of you life.

    P.s if you're an mmo player this game will make you want to quit your current mmo and do nothing but play this.

    I can't stress enough how wrong gamespot was about tatsu. Tatsu is soo cool and funny. I can't stress how much you need to get this game!!!!!!!    … Expand
  13. Ensigned
    Dec 4, 2015
    10
    This game is the new platinum standard in RPG. This game puts all other futuristic RPGs to absolute shame. It is hands down the best JRPG I have ever played, and quite possibly the best RPG of any subtype.

    What sets Xenoblade apart from all others is the gameplay, which is flawless and you never get tired of it. Combat is as challenging as it is enjoyable and fun. The graphics are    This game is the new platinum standard in RPG. This game puts all other futuristic RPGs to absolute shame. It is hands down the best JRPG I have ever played, and quite possibly the best RPG of any subtype.

    What sets Xenoblade apart from all others is the gameplay, which is flawless and you never get tired of it. Combat is as challenging as it is enjoyable and fun. The graphics are beyond smooth. I have yet to encounter a single glitch. The open world is seamless and beautiful. The artwork is is probably the best I have seen in any game since Final Fantasy X over a decade ago. The game demands from the start that you immerse yourself in the world. What Avatar and Star Wars are to the silver screen, this game is to video gaming.

    I honestly can't remember playing a game that was this good.    … Expand
  14. drolzib
    Dec 11, 2015
    6
    Completed the story, hit level 60. The writing was okay at times, but for the most part the whole process was down right irritating. Prerequisite quests, including affinity missions ruin the flow.
    The world is beautiful and has plenty of sites to see. Enemies are everywhere, with wildly varying levels right from the start.
    Fetch quests are complete BS, as you have to go forward blind and    Completed the story, hit level 60. The writing was okay at times, but for the most part the whole process was down right irritating. Prerequisite quests, including affinity missions ruin the flow.
    The world is beautiful and has plenty of sites to see. Enemies are everywhere, with wildly varying levels right from the start.
    Fetch quests are complete BS, as you have to go forward blind and hope you stumble across what you need.
    Monster balance is not so great. expect random one hit deaths.
    Boss battles all use standard/ cheap mechanics to mimic difficulty. (invincible phases, adds everywhere, boss health bar refills, one hit kill attacks, etc.)
    Nearly everything in the game moves glacially slow. From combat and leveling, to getting items to drop off from monsters. Items and Skell suits are ridiculously expensive. Prepare to grind endlessly.
    You gain resources at regular intervals, but some sort of anti idle is in place to keep people from making credits while they sleep at night. why? Who the F knows.
    Worst offense of all. NO SOUND OPTIONS. I liked the music at first, but hours into the game it really got under my skin. Poor game design. Needs to be fixed.

    TLDR: This game gets a 6 from me just for the vastness of the open world and overall aesthetics. Xenoblade Chronicles X is a single player grindfest that wishes it could have been an MMO. The game has too many issues for me to rate it any higher.    … Expand
  15. LoneWolfSones
    Dec 9, 2015
    8
    Xenoblade X is the spiritual sequel to Xenoblade Chronicles for the Wii. Like its predecessor this game pushes the WiiU to its limits. Visually the game is punching above its weight. You can notice where a few concessions had to be made however. Alpha texture resolution can create uneven edges around objects. There are also instances of clipping where a car will pass right through yourXenoblade X is the spiritual sequel to Xenoblade Chronicles for the Wii. Like its predecessor this game pushes the WiiU to its limits. Visually the game is punching above its weight. You can notice where a few concessions had to be made however. Alpha texture resolution can create uneven edges around objects. There are also instances of clipping where a car will pass right through your characters. Despite its few graphical shortcomings however; the game still manages to impress with its sheer artistry and scale. Speaking of scale its been estimated that Xenoblade X is larger than the worlds of the Witcher 3 and Fallout 4 combined. The Witcher 3 could fit in Xenoblade X three times while Fallout 4 could fit inside X's world 5 times.

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

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

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

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

    *****SPECIAL EDITION REVIEW*****
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    I would like to now take this time to review the special edition. The 120+ page artbook is beautiful. The pages are glossy with a varnish applied to certain images that really give it a premium quality finish. The special edition also comes with a matted art card which is very nice. My biggest gripe is with the soundtrack that is on the USB device. The tracks themselves are gated behind a form of DRM that has for some users locked their particular drive. So at the present it is little more than a paper weight. Its disappointing that Nintendo had to implement a form of DRM for a soundtrack we had already purchased in the special edition.    … Expand
  16. HollowCentral
    Dec 13, 2015
    8
    I've been looking forward to this game since it's announcement, and I'm happy to say that it didn't disappoint. Not only is it a fun and deep RPG, but it also acts as one of the largest and most beautiful games on the Wii U thus far. No, it's not perfect, but I think that the positives ultimately outweigh the negatives.

    First off, I want to address my favorite thing about the game: the    I've been looking forward to this game since it's announcement, and I'm happy to say that it didn't disappoint. Not only is it a fun and deep RPG, but it also acts as one of the largest and most beautiful games on the Wii U thus far. No, it's not perfect, but I think that the positives ultimately outweigh the negatives.

    First off, I want to address my favorite thing about the game: the battle system. When I was watching gameplay for this game, I wasn't sure how it would work having not played Xenoblade Chronicles on the Wii, but it quickly became the most addictive part of the game for me. It actually reminded me of a MOBA more than a traditional RPG, with the presence of cool-down abilities and real-time combat, and for a company like Nintendo to incorporate these ideas into their games is great. The combat it fast and frenetic, and the size and speed of some creatures makes every victory in the later game feel earned.

    This game is WEIRD. From the character creation options to the music to the dialog to even the character and monster design, this game is clearly proud to be Japanese. You'll have a much more fun experience if you remember this, and in a world of Call of Duty and Battlefield (games so American it hurts), it's nice to see that Nintendo hasn't forgotten it's roots.

    Now for the not-so great: this game suffers from what I like to call, "The Wii U Curse." Basicly, the fact that this game doesn't do much to utilize the Gamepad as much as it could have. This problem has plagued Nintendo from the beginning, with games like Nintendo Land and ZombiU using the Gamepad the best at launch. But it's sad that Nintendo hasn't learned from this, especially with Minecraft: Wii U Edition and, of course, this game. This game also suffers from being too vague in it's presentation, with seemingly important details like party management and the battle system being either poorly explained or not explained at all.

    There's one thing that made me the most excited for this game, and that's the inclusion of mecha A.K.A. Skells. So it's a shame that you have to play so far into the game to actually get the chance to pilot on of them, and when you do it's proceeded by easily the most boring quest in the game. But once you get your Skell, it causes the game to open up, and truly shows the scope of the world. Remember those giant creatures you previously just ran by? Now you can fight them on their level. But this addition doesn't make the rest of the game a cakewalk. You still have to fight with strategy and logic to win, and the battles just get harder as the game progresses.

    All in all, Xenoblade Chronicles X is not only one of the best RPGs of the year, but one of the most unique as well. While it's weirdness can't surpass Metal Gear Solid's, it still manages to be ridiculous and charming in places. And it shows that the Wii U is still fighting, still clinging to the lifeline of first-party games. This is a game you shouldn't ignore.

    Overall Score: 8.3/10    … Expand
  17. 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
  18. Shion16
    Dec 12, 2015
    8
    It's not a pick up and play game, it requires effort and patience.
    This game is huge but filled with long cut scenes, uninteresting characters and a really REALLY boring plot.
    The game shines the most when you're free roaming, It's beautiful, it's exciting, it's fun.
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. SnowDay
    Jan 8, 2016
    10
    A beautifully majestic sci-fi RPG with many quests to complete and even more land to explore. What else could I rate this title other than a perfect ten?
  22. RedRice
    Feb 10, 2016
    10
    A game of massive scale, I haven't played anything like it. Forget the bigger RPGs out there, this game doesn't spoil the players like they do, and it focuses on gameplay rather than deep story arcs and whatnot. If you like mmos and jrpgs- go get this game.
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. PageWizard
    Jan 17, 2016
    10
    One of the best RPGs I've ever played. Easily the best fantasy-sci-fi game I've ever played in my life (and I've played a ton of games). Amazing, doesn't hold your hand, has an amazing plot, and has tons of things to do? Perfect!
  27. IfniniteAeon
    Jan 7, 2016
    10
    Xenoblade Chronicles X was the first game in a while that I just couldn't put down. The gameplay builds on the original Xenoblade's and improves upon it quite a bit. I was slightly disappointed by the story, but the rest of the game makes up for that.
  28. 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
  29. 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.
  30. Grifzerg
    Feb 6, 2016
    8
    It would be a crime to say that Xenoblade Chronicles X is a big game. It's a crime because that doesn't even begin to cover it. Much like it's predecessor, Xenoblade Chronicles for the Wii, Xenoblade Chronicles X focuses on exploration in this new world, but unlike Chronicles, this world may offer too much to explore. Don't get me wrong, that's not a bad thing. Going around that nextIt would be a crime to say that Xenoblade Chronicles X is a big game. It's a crime because that doesn't even begin to cover it. Much like it's predecessor, Xenoblade Chronicles for the Wii, Xenoblade Chronicles X focuses on exploration in this new world, but unlike Chronicles, this world may offer too much to explore. Don't get me wrong, that's not a bad thing. Going around that next corner, and walking along a cliff side only to stop because the view is just stunning, especially because the Wii-U is the inferior system in the console war is an absolutely fantastic feeling. There were just times where it felt intimidating.

    This world is HUGE! You get the sense of scale in the first few moments of the game when all you can do is run around on foot. If you can see it, you can go there, and that's not an exaggeration. You see a floating plateau in the sky, you can eventually get there. And the wildlife makes this world feel alive.

    Speaking of wildlife, danger is always present so you need to know how to defend yourself in this new world. The combat varies very little from the Xenoblade Chronicles. It's still a real time MMO with JRPG mechanics battle system. You have your arts list to choose your attacks from, but this time around, you have two methods of attack, ranged and close combat. This time however, there is no way to actively heal your party unless you keep an eye out for party members soul voices. These activate when a party member, yourself included, call out for a certain action. Each of these corresponds with a certain art in your hot bar. Activating these not only heal you, but gives you other potential boosts to you and your parties stats so keeping an eye for these is key in battle.

    This is only the surface to the great system, and when you eventually get your giant fighting robot it only gets better. However, while Xenoblade Chronicles X has a great battle system and encourages explorations, it lacks in what I consider the most important aspect, story.

    It's a good concept. In the future, two alien races engage in a massive battle above Earth, and knowing they can do nothing, humanity decides to do the only thing they can, leave Earth and seek a new home. However, they are eventually found by one of the hostile races of aliens and shot down on a foreign planet they deem Mira. The goal, explore the new planet and find the "Lifehold" which holds what is left of humanity before they are wiped out. On paper, it sounds fun, but the story never really takes off. Where as Shulk and his party were likable almost from the beginning, the lack of a personality your personal avatar, as well as the dull supporting cast just don't really give you a reason to care about the story. This is a game you play just for the actual gameplay. Exploration and combat are the strong point to this game, but it's so good, you really don't even need the story, or lack there of.

    This is only the tip of the iceberg. There is so much to this game, as I've said before, it's almost too much. I haven't even touched on side quests, ground gear, and affinity quests. If you do play this, don't expect to be pulled in by the story like Xenoblade for Wii. You will be pulled in by this vast world, where even from the beginning, you are free to go where you want.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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

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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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