Xenoblade Chronicles

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  1. 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
  2. Dazar
    Dec 13, 2019
    8
    The game is fun. I would argue that it is the best of the franchise. The options you have for tank, DPS, and heals are enjoyable and unlike X actually matter. The DPS actually does something unlike 2 and you in general have more options. It is also not as free as 2 which I actually feel is a good thing. Overall the gameplay was the best. When it comes to exploration. It is fine, kindaThe game is fun. I would argue that it is the best of the franchise. The options you have for tank, DPS, and heals are enjoyable and unlike X actually matter. The DPS actually does something unlike 2 and you in general have more options. It is also not as free as 2 which I actually feel is a good thing. Overall the gameplay was the best. When it comes to exploration. It is fine, kinda like. You really do feel free, but you can still find a good number of secrets and goodies. Honestly, I forgot about the music so I can't talk about it. The story was good though as were the characters. Can't really say more about it. Some side quest and collection completion stuff were annoying, X actually shares that problem. Overall, I would give it an 8.… Expand
  3. Makolvalenzuela
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    pensar que me compre una wii por zelda y me encontre con esta joya,
    menos fifas mas xenoblade
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. Cafe_8bits
    Nov 12, 2019
    9
    Xenoblade was my first JRPG after Pokemon, and thus my first true experience with common tropes and other things in the genre.
    But Xenoblade surprised me, right from the start to the end of the game, it was a amazing experience.
    I can´t say too much because of spoilers, but if you like JRPG or want to be introduced to the genre, you really should play this game. Its not a easy game, and    Xenoblade was my first JRPG after Pokemon, and thus my first true experience with common tropes and other things in the genre.
    But Xenoblade surprised me, right from the start to the end of the game, it was a amazing experience.
    I can´t say too much because of spoilers, but if you like JRPG or want to be introduced to the genre, you really should play this game.
    Its not a easy game, and the plot could be too much emotional some times, its the great game of the Wii era.    … Expand
  8. 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!
  9. 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
  10. AShinyGiratina
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    This is the single greatest game of all time. Housing the best soundtrack, the most immersive story, and some of the best character designs ever conceived. If you don't want to spend the 150 hours that it takes to complete the main story on average, then might I recommend Chuggaaconroy's LP of this game. Trust me, you'll love it.
    I can't recommend this game enough to anyone who has ever    This is the single greatest game of all time. Housing the best soundtrack, the most immersive story, and some of the best character designs ever conceived. If you don't want to spend the 150 hours that it takes to complete the main story on average, then might I recommend Chuggaaconroy's LP of this game. Trust me, you'll love it.
    I can't recommend this game enough to anyone who has ever liked an RPG.    … Expand
  11. HeroponRonan
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    Xenoblade Chronicles is nothing short of a masterpiece. This game speaks volumes of grandeur, mystery and charm. The realistic likable characters are brought to life by top notch Voice acting, investing you into a story like no other. It Is really easy to enter this world thanks to the simple but very unique premise, though be prepared for an emotional roller coaster as the story twistsXenoblade Chronicles is nothing short of a masterpiece. This game speaks volumes of grandeur, mystery and charm. The realistic likable characters are brought to life by top notch Voice acting, investing you into a story like no other. It Is really easy to enter this world thanks to the simple but very unique premise, though be prepared for an emotional roller coaster as the story twists and turns. The ending feels very conclusive and satisfying. This is definitely a game that you don't want to give a pass.… Expand
  12. Scatha
    Jan 2, 2020
    10
    I dived into Xenoblade without any knowledge of the game. After the first part of the game, after a certain event every Xenoblade fan loves I was so hooked and wanted to know more about this massive world with this incredible story. And that's what I love the most about this game. The story. It starts as a simple story of revenge for a loved one and ends in a battle between god's. Each oneI dived into Xenoblade without any knowledge of the game. After the first part of the game, after a certain event every Xenoblade fan loves I was so hooked and wanted to know more about this massive world with this incredible story. And that's what I love the most about this game. The story. It starts as a simple story of revenge for a loved one and ends in a battle between god's. Each one of the playable characters has a reason to fight with Shuk and they all grow a lot during the game. We'll after finishing the game I wasn't done. Xenoblade became my favourite game of all time and it still is to this day. So that's why for me it's defenetly a 10!… Expand
  13. GalvusGalvoid
    Feb 13, 2020
    10
    Incredible game. The only problem may be the graphics and for that they are doing a definitive edition for switch
  14. SamuNN
    Apr 4, 2020
    10
    By far, my favourite game of all time. I've never played anything this good afterwards.
  15. mechaloli
    Apr 7, 2020
    10
    This game is mind-blowingly fantastic. To start, the story is very intriguing, to the point where I couldn't even find time to do most of the side quests. Plenty of twists and turns to really keep the story great, and always kept me hooked. The story and lore is extremely creative and is nothing like what I've seen in any other game. The locations are beautiful for a Wii game, and are veryThis game is mind-blowingly fantastic. To start, the story is very intriguing, to the point where I couldn't even find time to do most of the side quests. Plenty of twists and turns to really keep the story great, and always kept me hooked. The story and lore is extremely creative and is nothing like what I've seen in any other game. The locations are beautiful for a Wii game, and are very creative as well. Something about roaming across two giant titans is just epic. All the locations take place in different spots on the Bionis and Mechonis, and all of them differ greatly in structure and design. For example, there is a large field right on the Bionis' leg called Gaur Plain, and it looks very different in comparison to the Fallen Hand of the Mechonis, which is like a coastal beach. The characters and their designs are just fantastic and very creative. All different types of races live and thrive on both titans, like the Homs (Humans) and the Nopon, which are cute round creatures with very broken English. All of the characters that you meet have great personalities and charm. The main character, Shulk, has almost nothing in common with his best friend, Reyn. Which leads to very interesting interactions between the two characters in heart-to-hearts and in battle. All of the seven party members have great chemistry with each other, and dialogue between them can be very interesting and creative. Character development is also very good in this game, and as the main focus of the story shifts to something greater, the character's attitudes change along with it. But i feel where Xenoblade Chronicles REALLY shines to me is the music. The music is just beautiful. The tracks never get old and always fit the scene perfectly. With some tracks being epic and energetic, and other being calm and ambient. I don't even have any major issues with the game, to me it's nearly perfect, a masterpiece. Of course, with such a huge and demanding game being on the Wii, the graphics aren't anything special, but that's entirely due to technical limitations and is by no means the game's fault. I'll still give it a perfect score nonetheless. I'm positive that Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition will fix this issue, and i already pre-ordered the game. I am extremely excited to play this wonderful game in HD. In conclusion, though I may be biased because I love JRPGs and particularly the Xeno series, i think this game is one of the best I've ever played and definitely my favorite game of all time. I highly recommend this game to not only fans of JRPGs, but everyone for that matter.… Expand
  16. Thejodjeremie
    Apr 21, 2020
    8
    A very long and fun RPG. The graphics are good and gameplay is good. A great hidden gem on wii.
  17. Darkpit64
    Jul 28, 2022
    10
    I first played Xenoblade Chronicles back in 2014. For a 2012 game it had an amazing story and soundtrack that still holds up to this day. The exploration and combat were very enjoyable. Character designs were beautiful, and even with the hardware limitations of the Wii, the environments were breathtaking.
  18. Shadod123
    May 30, 2020
    10
    I was so lucky to be able to go into this game expecting absolutely nothing from it and go out knowing what my favorite game, probably forever, is. It was a brand new franchise being released in the Wii's dead era and only made available in the US due to the efforts of Operation Rainfall. Even though it did manage to came out on top of the other 2 amazing games (Pandora's Tower and TheI was so lucky to be able to go into this game expecting absolutely nothing from it and go out knowing what my favorite game, probably forever, is. It was a brand new franchise being released in the Wii's dead era and only made available in the US due to the efforts of Operation Rainfall. Even though it did manage to came out on top of the other 2 amazing games (Pandora's Tower and The Last Story), its success was very underwhelming. It took the main character, Shulk, getting featured in Smash for its popularity to grow at least a tiny little bit amongst Nintendo fans. Fortunately, 2 other opportunities for making this game receive the notoriety it deserved came along, but again, very unfortunately, both the 3DS and Wii U ports passed by unnoticed too. Now, with a remaster just so good that it reaches into a remake's domains, hopefully, justice will finally be served.
    Every single aspect of this game can be described as amazing and memorable: an enjoyable cast of characters that actually feel like human beings and that go through major development; a delightful original soundtrack that fits every scene it's featured in; a nostalgic yet modern JRPG combat system style; a unique art style that will most definitely immerse you into this game while paired with the other aspects already mentioned and the beautiful and breathtaking scenery and atmosphere that managed to use the Wii's potential to it's fullest. It really amazes me how they managed to do so much with such an outdated console when compared to its rivals at the time: the Xbox 360 and the Playstation 3.
    Lastly, say or think whatever you want, you're allowed to do that. Now, the only thing you can't possibly deny is that this game has a heart. You can only get such results when you have lots of talented and inspired people working with passion and trying their best to make a masterpiece of their work. And that is what Xenoblade Chronicles is, a simply amazing and unforgettable experience. It doesn't try to revolutionize the JRPG genre nor does it have any other grandiose ambition, it only does everything a game should do just so right.
    Many games revolutionize genres, but very few can be considered just the perfect game for each one, and Xenoblade Chronicles is definitely one of them.    … Expand
  19. Flomo
    Aug 2, 2022
    10
    Unglaublich diese Jrpg es ist Perfekt ,Grandiose Musik,Charaktere, Grafik, und sdie Story ist Meisterhaft .Es hat eine Magie wie kein Zweites Jrpg.
  20. Dayvie
    Jun 7, 2020
    10
    Great game play, great progression system, vast world, very good sound track, funny characters, okay plot. I know nothing better
  21. shulkgotlink
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    it is truly one of the must play jrpgs of the decade. and now with release on switch . more people get to enjoy it. expansive world and great cast. each team member has their quirks and unique personality. personally i like using melia and dunban. music score is amazing. world is beautiful. being shackled to the wii is a shame but it is truly technologically groundbreaking
  22. Schwing
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    Best game I've ever played. Great environments, outstanding music, interesting characters, complex gameplay, and an engaging story. This game has it all. Xenoblade Chronicles is a must play for all JRPG fans.
  23. Geneziz
    Jul 28, 2020
    10
    Great jrpg game with updated graphics on the switch compared to the wii. Boss and random battles can get challenging.
  24. Frizkate
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece. Excellent story and world building. Characters are memorable and combat is both challenging and fun. Buy Definitive Edition for Switch.
  25. Vladthebutcher
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    One the best rpgs ever made. You got story and massive content great gameplay
  26. Revan_Antony
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    The graphics aren't the greatest (no surprises there, its on the wii), but the storyline and the awesome characters as well as complex themes more than make up for it. The fighting is unique and initially challenging but inevitably rewarding. Its open world with plenty of side quests and enemies to fight.This is hands down my favorite game of all time, rpg or otherwise. I highly recommend.
  27. darksoul20012
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Story: Die Story und der Charakter sind großartig für jedes Spiel ... Ich war besorgt über den Hauptcharakter und seine Söldnerbande. Die Charaktere haben einen tiefen emotionalen Kontakt zu schönen Geschichten und der Hauptprotagonist ist einer der besten im RPG-Genre.

    Grafik: Obwohl das Problem mit der Bildrate bestand, habe ich mich immer gefragt, wie die vorherige Wii es geschafft    Story: Die Story und der Charakter sind großartig für jedes Spiel ... Ich war besorgt über den Hauptcharakter und seine Söldnerbande. Die Charaktere haben einen tiefen emotionalen Kontakt zu schönen Geschichten und der Hauptprotagonist ist einer der besten im RPG-Genre.

    Grafik: Obwohl das Problem mit der Bildrate bestand, habe ich mich immer gefragt, wie die vorherige Wii es geschafft hat, ein so schönes Spiel zu produzieren.    … Expand
  28. Juuppa
    Dec 15, 2020
    9
    I've never been as amazed about how much I enjoyed my time with a game as I was during my time with Xenoblade chronicles. From beginning to end I was hooked on exploring this games massive world and I never got tired of walking around, fighting different things, collecting stuff for the collectopedia, doing side quests, finding hidden areas and going forward in the story. Truly my favoriteI've never been as amazed about how much I enjoyed my time with a game as I was during my time with Xenoblade chronicles. From beginning to end I was hooked on exploring this games massive world and I never got tired of walking around, fighting different things, collecting stuff for the collectopedia, doing side quests, finding hidden areas and going forward in the story. Truly my favorite part of the game was the amazing story, I counted how many characters I hated in this game and the number of characters came down to ONE character who shall remain nameless, because of spoilers. Just based on those facts this game would be a 10/10 masterpiece, but however there is this one tiny little problem that granted is a bit of nitpicking, but it bothered my experience with the game.

    That problem is that the best way to level up in the game is to do side quests, which wouldn't be problem, but personally I had to grind trough side quests after losing in important story bosses, which means that I had to do side quests during parts of the game where I would want to continue the story and again it's a nitpick but it hindered my experience with the game so it's gonna go down from a 10/10 to a 9/10. This game still is a master piece and now belongs in my gallery of my favorite games of all time.

    Thank you for reading this sort of long review.    … Expand
  29. Tomz75
    Oct 13, 2020
    7
    Un juego muy bueno, sin embargo, no ha cumplido del todo con mis expectativas.
    Hasta la mitad del juego me ha parecido genial, pero en cierto punto del juego, casi cualquier jefe nuevo aumenta radicalmente el nivel y el jugador se ve forzado a farmear porque te empiezan a hacer un daño ridículo, y la única forma de subir de nivel es matando enemigos durante horas o haciendo misiones    Un juego muy bueno, sin embargo, no ha cumplido del todo con mis expectativas.
    Hasta la mitad del juego me ha parecido genial, pero en cierto punto del juego, casi cualquier jefe nuevo aumenta radicalmente el nivel y el jugador se ve forzado a farmear porque te empiezan a hacer un daño ridículo, y la única forma de subir de nivel es matando enemigos durante horas o haciendo misiones secundarias, ambas opciones son aburridas, las misiones secundarias son simples y nada interesantes por lo que no sentí nada que me inspirara a hacerlas.
    El mundo está vacío y nunca me sentí recompensado por explorar.
    la historia y la banda sonora son geniales, sobre todo la icónica música de las llanuras de Gaur.
    Cómo dije el juego no cumplió con mis expectativas porque había gente que lo denominaba cómo el mejor juego de la historia.
    El juego en general está muy bien y si eres amante de los JRPG es un juego para ti, con buena trama, buena música, buena actuación de voz y un combate muy interesante, la única queja sería el aumento artificial de la dificultad y las horas de juego. no es un juego para cualquiera.    … Expand
  30. RED170
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    Brutalidad de mapa, historia magistral y durabilidad brutal ... Si es verdad que los graficos no son los mejores de todos pero realmente no estan tan mal y viendo lo excelente del todo el título es un mal muy menor
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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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