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Xenoblade Chronicles

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  • Summary: Xenoblade Chronicles throws you into a universe bursting with imagination. Take hold of an ancient sword that offers glimpses of the future, customise your characters extensively and discover a world where your relationships with others matter.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 58 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 59
  3. Negative: 0 out of 59
  1. 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.
  2. GamePro
    Sep 13, 2011
    100
    What makes Monolith's game such a stellar experience is the fact that everything it does dramatically improves and innovates the RPG genre. Xenoblade gives the player a whole world to interact with and explore, removing boundaries and convenient game design choices for the sake of fun and immersion.
  3. Vandal
    Aug 23, 2011
    99
    A huge world that makes the most of the Wii with hundres of missions which provide tons of hours of play. Probably the best Japanese RPG in years, and hands down the best of this generation.
  4. SpazioGames
    Sep 6, 2011
    91
    The best JRPG of this generation. A great new start for everyone looking for many entertaing hours of deep gameplay. Probably the Wii's swan song, don't miss it.
  5. Eurogamer Italy
    Sep 9, 2011
    90
    Although its visuals aren't surely groundbreaking, Xenoblade Chronicles proves to be an excellent jRPG that demonstrates just how much this genre has still to offer to its loyal fans.
  6. Edge Magazine
    Aug 18, 2011
    90
    It's a potent return to form for Takahashi, then, a glowing comeback for the Japanese RPG, and an injection of creativity for some tired hardware. Xenoblade Chronicles manages to impress, enrich and, best of all, inspire wonder.
  7. EGM
    Apr 7, 2012
    65
    Many are calling this the Japanese RPG of this console generation-if not of all time-but it's simply got too many glaring warts for me to embrace the experience on that level. Instead, I see it as a deeply flawed, tantalizing glimpse of what the Japanese RPG can potentially become in the coming generation.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 197 out of 220
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 220
  3. Negative: 11 out of 220
  1. LuisAntonio
    Sep 22, 2016
    10
    This is the best JRPG of the 7th generation. There is no doubt of this. It has some minors flaws. But I gave it a 10 because a merely 9 isThis is the best JRPG of the 7th generation. There is no doubt of this. It has some minors flaws. But I gave it a 10 because a merely 9 is not enough. I dont want to write a long review (its late in my house) so Im gonna say one sentence: If you miss the JRPGs from the 90s and first years of 00s this is a perfect opportunity to remember them.… Expand
  2. HazukiRyo
    Oct 11, 2011
    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 ofAn 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.… Expand
  4. 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, probablyI 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
  5. synced
    Oct 18, 2013
    10
    Best RPG of all the seventh generation, not ha notthing better than his game believe me, if you rave a wii or wiiu, you need to play xenobladeBest RPG of all the seventh generation, not ha notthing better than his game believe me, if you rave a wii or wiiu, you need to play xenoblade cronicles. this is the uniq game.
    final fantasy, dark souls, ni no kuni, tales of xilia will not have more fun after you play xenoblade     … Expand
  6. Taylor_
    Mar 16, 2015
    10
    In one word: Perfection

    Flawless Execution of story and gameplay THE best RPG of seventh generation of consoles,and the only reason i    In one word: Perfection

    Flawless Execution of story and gameplay

    THE best RPG of seventh generation of consoles,and the only reason i have a wii    … Expand
  7. Adubis27
    Mar 20, 2018
    9
    9.1/10, It's still surprising to me how this battle system works. One of the best JRPGs ever made. Also it has an incredible soundtrack.
  8. janpoc200
    Jun 26, 2020
    0
    Потрясающий игровой процесс, окружающая среда потрясающая, хотя графика довольно ужасная даже для Wii. Геймплей интересный и надолго заставитПотрясающий игровой процесс, окружающая среда потрясающая, хотя графика довольно ужасная даже для Wii. Геймплей интересный и надолго заставит вас заняться, без сомнения, лучшая JRPG этого поколения.… Expand

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