Xenoblade Chronicles

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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 1527 Ratings

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  1. Uutama
    Nov 9, 2017
    10
    Xenoblade Chronicles is simply put as one of the best JRPGs to ever grace the planet. It might seem held back by the Wii's limited hardware, but it truly succeeds at creating an environment and cast of characters that push you onward, not to mention the superb score and overarching storyline. There is little flaw to be found in Takahashi's best work.
  2. TheWaffleGuy
    Nov 15, 2016
    10
    I have not played the game, But this is why im rating it a ten:

    "IM REALLY FEELING IT" - A super smash bros nerd

    So yea, Other then that. The graphics are decent at best. The game looks fun doh.
  3. jte
    May 7, 2020
    10
    Xenoblade chronicles is my favorite game of all time . I cannot wait for the switch remake . Haven’t been this excited for a game in LONG time
  4. fantasticknight
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Masterpiece! I look forward to the second part. I hope that the sequel will not fail, and will be at the level of the first part. At the moment, Nintendo wins even Microsoft.
  5. marvs869
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    This is possibly and currently my favorite RPG of all time because of how the characters, story, lore and gameplay led me to an epic adventure that that world deserved. Honestly amazing how it could look like an MMO at its time but was actually a single player experience. Although the graphics were not as technology amazing as its competition, it never deterred me from finishing every sideThis is possibly and currently my favorite RPG of all time because of how the characters, story, lore and gameplay led me to an epic adventure that that world deserved. Honestly amazing how it could look like an MMO at its time but was actually a single player experience. Although the graphics were not as technology amazing as its competition, it never deterred me from finishing every side quest, collecting every collectibles and finishing maps by discovering surroundings I never would have thought to venture. I easily spent 180 hours on first run and I'll gladly spent another just to experience this game again… Expand
  6. Siggy88
    Mar 1, 2018
    10
    +0- A masterclass in game design -0+

    Available on Wii, Wii U and New3DS (not the original 3DS). Easiest to find and cheapest on the Wii U eShop. Xenoblade is an excellent JRPG. While it may look a bit classic on some aspects, it will definitely surprise you many times with its story, dialogues, characters and stunning environments. Possibly the best game on the Wii. +++ Good    +0- A masterclass in game design -0+

    Available on Wii, Wii U and New3DS (not the original 3DS). Easiest to find and cheapest on the Wii U eShop.

    Xenoblade is an excellent JRPG. While it may look a bit classic on some aspects, it will definitely surprise you many times with its story, dialogues, characters and stunning environments. Possibly the best game on the Wii.

    +++ Good +++

    + amazing and unique world, it feels alive, has a lot of variety and verticality
    + excellent story, overall and on the level of each character
    + good overall gameplay, pacing and structure
    + good real-time fighting system, possibility to use environment, with reasonable use of QTE (very few)
    + fighting is good enough to not become boring despite the length of the game (40-70 hours)
    + all of these sub-systems work perfectly together and reinforce each other, something every game should strive for
    + humans live on a gigantic titan and look up to it as a god and the source of their life, the game makes a good job of showing how much those people's relation to their world matters
    + all playable characters and most important NPCs are likeable and show depth and personality over time
    + all playable chars have unique fighting styles
    + every new place, every new character, every new plot advancement... is a joy. This game is top-level entertainment all the way.
    + top-notch art direction
    + great sound track that fits perfectly the situation or the location
    + balanced and progressive difficulty
    + very short load times, only a couple seconds depending on the version you play
    + excellent British VA
    + characters will shout and talk during combats, but it is always reasonable for JRPG standards
    + good writing and some very powerful lines
    + not much grinding required, if any at all
    + does not rely heavily on the usual clichés of JRPGs
    + the game lets you know in a clever way that you will need that item you just found (even if it is for a quest given by an NPC you haven't met yet, in a place you haven't discovered yet!)
    + efficient and easy to understand tutorials
    + the game tries to remove things that are repetitive or not fun, you don't need healing items since you heal automatically outside of battles, for example
    + one of the original races created in this game, the Nopons, are absolutely adorable, have good background, and a unique design
    + you can change the time of day at any moment, which is useful if you need an item from a monster that only appears at night, for example
    + NN3DS version has a 3D-model viewer and a jukebox

    000 Meh... 000

    0 some strategies can be abused to make fights very easy, but they still require good understanding of the battle mechanics to pull off
    0 AI can show its limits, but only if you start really working for the best strats
    0 a minority of people seem to find the voice of one of the playable chars annoying, but most seem to like it, I had no problem with it personally
    0 game is not particularly long to start going, but you might still need to give it a few hours (it's an RPG after all). It will grow on you for sure.

    --- Bad ---

    - impossible to find in box at a decent price
    - the visuals are what you expect from one of the largest open world on the Wii, the art direction makes the best out of it, though
    - the NN3DS version is a severe visual downgrade
    - inventory management can be a bit annoying later on, especially when you will want to resell old equipment
    - on some rare occasions you will need a specific weather condition and this is random, forcing you to reload or fast travel repeatedly. But this is a problem for maybe 3 side quests in the entire game.    … Expand
  7. Rstiles7
    Apr 17, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If the most important aspect about video games was story, then this would be the greatest game of all time. Xenoblade Chronicles has a story that absolutely blew me away with how amazingly well-crafted and put together it was, and each and every plot twist in within the story absolutely shocked me. For example, finding out that Fiora was still alive was probably the most shocking moment I have ever seen in a video game and Dickson's betrayal completely caught me off guard as well. This game's narrative does span over around 60 hours, which may seem a bit overkill, but not with this game, as it is a narrative that is 100% complete from beginning to end. Ok, enough about the story, lets talk about the rest of the game. As far as gameplay goes, this game has a very intuitive and enjoyable battle system that is highly customizable and really gives the player room to build a team based around whatever aspects they desire, whether it be to build an all-around team, a team based solely strength or one on defense, all the options are there for the player. Also, the world of Xenoblade looks amazing and has some of the most breathtaking locations I've ever witnessed before. Want proof? Just look at Satorl Marsh and Valak Mountain. With all these locations comes a huge amount of content to delve into, as there are literally hundreds of side quests to explore, ranging from simple fetch quests to rebuilding an entire colony from the ground up. Finally, lets talk about the characters. This game has some of the best characters in any video game, such as the protagonist Shulk, Fiora, one of the game's main villains Egil, and the heropon Riki. However, not every character in this game is likable, as there are two that I absolutely despise, those being Mumkhar and Lorithia, but I digress. In conclusion, Xenoblade Chronicles is an absolute masterpiece of a game with the best story I've ever had the pleasure of playing through and one of the greatest experiences I've had with a game.… Expand
  8. Wake_loms
    Apr 27, 2017
    10
    Mi segundo videojuego favorito, trama y mapas que no encontraras en ningun otro lado, drama, jugabilidad, mundo abierto, sorpresas, detalles, las mejores misiones secundarias, monolisofth me gano completamente con este juego
  9. Fezehim
    May 20, 2017
    10
    A masterpiece, an absolute gem on a console that isn't the most powerful. It is one of the most beautiful games I've ever played and it feels massive.
  10. Diugo
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    Everything in this game is perfection. The story is like no other. The combat is really fun and engaging. If someone ask me for a recommendation for a game, my first answer is always Xenoblade Chronicles. I feel like this game is not underrated, but overlooked.

    This game really has a special place in my heart.
  11. TmatoCE
    Apr 11, 2017
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos de mi vida, increible la historia, brutal. Luego el sistema de equipamiento es algo lioso, muchas armaduras y armas, quizas lo que mas echo en falta es algun tipo de loot como en juegos tal que diablo 2 o algo asi, loot legndario muy raros.

    A parte de eso el mundo grande muchos enemigos y metodo de combate muy entretenido y no se que mas añadir, todo increible,    Uno de los mejores juegos de mi vida, increible la historia, brutal. Luego el sistema de equipamiento es algo lioso, muchas armaduras y armas, quizas lo que mas echo en falta es algun tipo de loot como en juegos tal que diablo 2 o algo asi, loot legndario muy raros.

    A parte de eso el mundo grande muchos enemigos y metodo de combate muy entretenido y no se que mas añadir, todo increible, merece la pena jugarlo    … Expand
  12. DestinyHater
    Oct 24, 2017
    10
    An amazing technical and creative achievement for the Wii. This game will blow your mind with its grand scale. Easily a candidate for one of the best JRPGs of all time! This game deserves an award for the music alone. Huge levels, interesting characters, over 450 quests, and at least 60+ hours of main story gameplay packed in this sucker.
  13. anthonybobby
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    NovemberJin-Bad
    People in the red negative section-bad
    Game-good

    Stop hating the game!
  14. Nubbii
    Feb 10, 2018
    10
    Xenoblade Chronicles it's, for me at least, not just the best game on the wii, but the Best Game Ever,
    The art style, The Music, The History, The gameplay, All it's just so gorgeous and fantastic.
    The best game ever. (Sorry KH:BBS...)
  15. Justjoined83
    Jul 1, 2018
    10
    When I saw the title screen with the monado sticking out of the ground along the plains of the Bionis and the beautiful music that accompanied it in the background, something told me that I should savour the moment because I knew at that point I was about to embark on an unforgettable journey. Over the course of the next several months, I wound up putting over 230+ hours into XenobladeWhen I saw the title screen with the monado sticking out of the ground along the plains of the Bionis and the beautiful music that accompanied it in the background, something told me that I should savour the moment because I knew at that point I was about to embark on an unforgettable journey. Over the course of the next several months, I wound up putting over 230+ hours into Xenoblade Chronicles. This game is, quite simply, a masterpiece.

    The story kicks off with the main character narrating an epic flashback of a battle that happened a year earlier and this cinematic sets the tone for the rest of the game. Friendship, loyalty, jealousy and betrayal, are all present in the game’s opening minutes. Nothing feels wasted. Everything is told with purpose to give the player a sense of the world he inhabits along with the war that is being waged. The war is hard to understand for the Homs who inhabit Bionis, and that sense of loss/devastation leads to feelings of animosity which ultimately culminates in the main protagonists quest to put a stop to the war and avenge those they have lost along the way. The characters are relatable yet interesting and the British voice actors did a splendid job conveying their emotions through the characters despite the lips being a tad out of sync.

    Xenoblade Chronicles takes the jrpg formula into the 21st century with beautiful environments, deep storytelling, huge worlds to explore, a fully orchestrated soundtrack and a fun combat system. Whether you are progressing the main story or rebuilding a fallen colony, there is always something to do or people to help in Xenoblade Chronicles. For these reasons and a host of others, it would not be an exaggeration to say that Xenoblade was my favourite game of all-time. If you are a fan of jrpgs and you are still reading this review...stop whatever you’re doing and go play this game right now!    … Expand
  16. MSVELGND
    Dec 9, 2019
    10
    With incredible world-building, likeable characters and a compelling story, Xenoblade 1 is undoubtedly one of my favourite games of all time. The setting of Xenoblade is incomparable to any other, and manages to transcend the graphical limitations of the Wii, being impressively beautiful for the console it is on.
  17. adricamposrodri
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    me encanta este juego , es el mejor juego que he jugado nunca , tiene todo lo que busco en un buen juego
  18. AndrewJMD
    Mar 11, 2020
    10
    Xenoblade Chronicles is crowning jewl of JRPGs of the modern era. The story, of which is beautifully crafted as to form a personal bond with the characters. The side missions, that allow insight into minor and major characters alike. The world, is particularly crafted to work with all missions and allow a flawless experience with nearly no transitional areas; this is complimented by theXenoblade Chronicles is crowning jewl of JRPGs of the modern era. The story, of which is beautifully crafted as to form a personal bond with the characters. The side missions, that allow insight into minor and major characters alike. The world, is particularly crafted to work with all missions and allow a flawless experience with nearly no transitional areas; this is complimented by the secrets and fast travel system. The combat system is one of beauty, in it that it is simplistic with the ability to be complex in the meta areas of the game, particularly with super bosses. All of this is tied together with brilliant characters who are all introduced in a unique or surprising way. In my honest opinion, based on face and possible bias. This is nearly a perfect game, while having its small annoyances or quirks, it sometimes adds to the experience while also sometimes hindering it; but never enough to quit. The masterpiece of a game is only topped off by a moving, creative, and perfect soundtrack. Overall, with its oddities and problems included, this is a must play, and quite possibly one of the best games created, for many years at least.… Expand
  19. Roen86
    Jan 5, 2019
    10
    loved this game, the story is awesome. it has been a while i played it, but i still remember the atmosphere, the whole game was just like an epic dream, worth a place next to Zelda
  20. Joes
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    El mejor jrp que existe su historia, su sistema de juego complejo, cinemáticas, y su banda sonora
  21. abaddon169
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    Xenoblade Chronicles es arte, no hay mejor manera de describirlo que viendo su pantalla de inicio, una experiencia inigualable, y difícil de querer, pero cuando la comprendes y te sientes inmerso en su mundo, con sus personajes es simplemente increíble, tiene de los mejores ost que hay y su historia es increíble llena de emociones, felicidad, tristeza, odio es un sube y baja de emocionesXenoblade Chronicles es arte, no hay mejor manera de describirlo que viendo su pantalla de inicio, una experiencia inigualable, y difícil de querer, pero cuando la comprendes y te sientes inmerso en su mundo, con sus personajes es simplemente increíble, tiene de los mejores ost que hay y su historia es increíble llena de emociones, felicidad, tristeza, odio es un sube y baja de emociones toda la partida. se anuncio el remake y no podría estar mas emocionado de ello.… Expand
  22. RwolfBonerush
    May 28, 2020
    10
    Easily one of the greatest games of all time, an amazing story, soundtrack, gameplay, this game has it all.
  23. ArcanaThe4th
    May 25, 2019
    10
    Xenoblade is hands down my favorite game ever. It has absolutely everything people can want in a game. It's stunning, the story is a well written epic, the scenery is jaw dropping, the gameplay is fun and addictive. There is just so much to praise in this game and it holds a whole special place in my heart for it. I have fewer times seen a world as rich as the world of Xenoblade and hadXenoblade is hands down my favorite game ever. It has absolutely everything people can want in a game. It's stunning, the story is a well written epic, the scenery is jaw dropping, the gameplay is fun and addictive. There is just so much to praise in this game and it holds a whole special place in my heart for it. I have fewer times seen a world as rich as the world of Xenoblade and had such a will to explore. This was the first game to truly make me lose track of time, since you're never really out of things to do, and stay up until the next day playing, without realizing hours had passed.… Expand
  24. Makolvalenzuela
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    pensar que me compre una wii por zelda y me encontre con esta joya,
    menos fifas mas xenoblade
  25. Bromaro
    Jul 12, 2019
    10
    Oh boy where do I even begin with this masterpiece of a game. When I first played Xenoblade Chronicles, I thought that this game wasn’t going to turn out all too hot, and boy am I glad to say I was wrong. I felt like this game was boring and just dragging on and on, then suddenly in one cutscene, everything changed. The game put its hooks on me and I could not let it down after that. WhatOh boy where do I even begin with this masterpiece of a game. When I first played Xenoblade Chronicles, I thought that this game wasn’t going to turn out all too hot, and boy am I glad to say I was wrong. I felt like this game was boring and just dragging on and on, then suddenly in one cutscene, everything changed. The game put its hooks on me and I could not let it down after that. What seemed like a bland basic game turned into the greatest game I’ve ever played. And I’ve had the privilege to play games among the likes of Mario 64, Earthbound, Undertale, Witcher 3, and many more. Although I can’t say much about the story, just take my word for this. No matter how much I tell you the story is good, it will always be 10x better than you think. The game will suddenly take you by Surish upon an epic with story better than any movie I’ve ever, which includes but is not limited to, the god father, the matrix, inception and the Shashank Redemption and Schindlers List.… Expand
  26. Bromareo
    Aug 28, 2019
    10
    Xenoblade Chronicles spoiler free review:

    Xenoblade Chronicles is the greatest game I’ve ever played. No other game, movie or T.V show I’ve seen has even come close to reaching a story as grand as Xenoblade Chronicles. A story as epic that when it anchors you in, there will be no escaping. Xenoblade is a masterpiece, a work of art. So beautifully designed in every way. After a bit of    Xenoblade Chronicles spoiler free review:

    Xenoblade Chronicles is the greatest game I’ve ever played. No other game, movie or T.V show I’ve seen has even come close to reaching a story as grand as Xenoblade Chronicles. A story as epic that when it anchors you in, there will be no escaping. Xenoblade is a masterpiece, a work of art. So beautifully designed in every way. After a bit of playing you almost stop noticing the poor graphics because of how amazingly executed the setting of Bionis and Mechonis is. You find yourself just stopping to admire the splendour of the environment you’re in; from seeing its mystical creatures, the spectacle forests or even viewing a grandeur giant Titan; a whole other world where your enemy is, just lurking on the other side of the ocean. It’s so excellently crafted that every area of that you’re in is appropriate relative to the actual Titan; for example if you’re in the nopon village which is a tree said to be in the Bionis back, and you zoom out the camera you’ll find that you’re actually on the Bionis back. If you’re on the sword of Mechonis, you can see Bionis’ and Nechonis’ size change depending on where you are on the sword. If you’re on the foot of the Mechonis when it’s misty, when lighting flashes you’ll see a dark, correctly proportioned figure of Bionis lurking in the distance. The story of the game takes use of this excellently made setting by telling the most fascinating work of literature I have experienced. All the plot twists make sense, everything is foreshadowed, everything can be predicted when deeply thought about. Just when you think the story can’t get any better, it does. The characters you meet don’t feel like just characters, but actual people with their own identity and personality, down to the last minor character in the game. You’ll feel sad for them at times, or really happy, and sometimes just confused about how you should feel. The events that take place at the end game makes you question your very own righteousness. The music that accompanies the gameplay and cutscenes just adds the emotion of it all. You could listen back to the music and the emotion you felt during a certain scene where the music played would be felt again, that’s how memorable and great the OST was. The gameplay may start out boring and dull, but so many layers of complexity ends up being added that it never feels stale and always fun and satisfying. Getting past the difficulty of the game limited only by your own will and motivation. You’ll feel the stress of the battle and at times you’d want to give up but just knowing what is at stake and wanting to find out more about the mysteries of the worlds that are bionis and mechonis make you move forward in your quest; Your quest to seize your destiny.    … Expand
  27. IceCandy
    Sep 6, 2019
    10
    A masterpiece of a tame that too many people have ignored for too long. Give this game the glory it deserves
  28. Odh
    Sep 6, 2019
    10
    One of the absolute best games I have ever played in any generation. I realize the combat might not be for everyone in a strange active time battle gameplay that is made to look like real time, but if you give that a chance and learn the combat, you are in for a RPG experience few have ever come close to matching. Also this game has perhaps the most interesting world I have ever seen withOne of the absolute best games I have ever played in any generation. I realize the combat might not be for everyone in a strange active time battle gameplay that is made to look like real time, but if you give that a chance and learn the combat, you are in for a RPG experience few have ever come close to matching. Also this game has perhaps the most interesting world I have ever seen with diverse environments on the backs of dead titans, possible my favorite OST in gaming history (it is THAT good!), and one helluva storyline that was paced so well in a game that could take 100+ hours to finish. The graphics are limited on the wii, but the art design and worlds are still incredible.… Expand
  29. Tzystiq
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    Fantastic storytelling, worldbuilding and a really well written story make this game my number one favourite game. Not everyone might like the combat but I actually enjoyed it. Cant wait for the definitive edition!
  30. Sunmanx
    Dec 11, 2019
    10
    Xenoblade Chronicles 1 is one of my favourite games of all time, and for a reason. Immediately it grips you with intrigue as you discover the game is set on two large titans who had died in a great battle. The world building from this point on is incredible, and every new location feels real, cementing your immersion in this incredible world. The writing is funny when it needs to be, andXenoblade Chronicles 1 is one of my favourite games of all time, and for a reason. Immediately it grips you with intrigue as you discover the game is set on two large titans who had died in a great battle. The world building from this point on is incredible, and every new location feels real, cementing your immersion in this incredible world. The writing is funny when it needs to be, and along with the incredible voice-acting, brings the characters truly alive. The story begins basic, but slowly evolves as you realise your mission is much deeper than you originally imagined, catapulting you through a gauntlet of emotional moments and incredible storytelling. For a Wii game, the art in this game is incredibly beautiful; This combined with the incredible soundtrack makes the world dazzling and fascinating to explore. This game is undoubtedly the best game on the switch, and may even be the best JRPG of this decade.… Expand
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#1 Best Wii Game of 2012
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#1 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2012
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#1 Most Shared Wii Game of 2012

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Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 59 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 58 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 59
  3. Negative: 0 out of 59
  1. GameCritics
    May 24, 2012
    80
    Xenoblade may not be the greatest JRPG ever, but it's certainly one of the best games on the Nintendo Wii.
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  2. Quarter to Three
    Apr 19, 2012
    100
    There's a lot more to recommend Xenoblade Chronicles. The dialogue, the humor, the artwork, the prophecy system, the music, the variety of environments, the character progression, the crafting system, the crazy quest density, the quest quality, the memorable characters, the collectibles, the secrets, and so on. This is a landmark achievement in the genre. As of its release, you can no longer talk about great RPGs, or maybe even great games, without also talking about Xenoblade Chronicles.
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  3. G4 TV
    Apr 12, 2012
    90
    Xenoblade Chronicles is the sort of precious jRPG that this recent console generation has sorely lacked. Despite some missteps and over-complication, the game stands out as one of the best in recent years. Xenoblade creates a world simply begging to be explored.
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