Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Nintendo Switch Review - Is It Worth It?

[@nb_nic]

The embargo shackles have been released!

[@tunahuntersandwich6688]

I know that reference.

[@chaostes4997]

I saw that cutscenes literally yesterday

[@Jeff-tt7wj]

Sucks that the emperor had to die for us to get this review.

[@FuegodeInfierno]

Now, Review the game to your heart 's content

[@number-kg3ul]

Picture this game and the power to review it is yours

[@GreggyAck]

In my opinion, these games are living proof that you don’t need hi-fidelity, photorealistic graphics to be absolutely stunning.

[@Boriratrit]

To be honest, I think Monolith Soft wanted to polish the graphics a bit more, but limited by the capabilities of Switch.

[@stringdoll50]

It it trash and cringe game

[@mattlarrubia]

@@stringdoll50 cope

[@stringdoll50]

@@mattlarrubia weeb

[@feo130]

@@stringdoll50 Agreed, it's trash lmao.

[@DankMemeCenterX]

Monolith Soft has proven to be the best purchase Nintendo has made in a long time.

[@thatanonwholurksmoar7386]

But like any monkey's paw wish. It's beautiful games are stuck on underpowered hardwere

[@Xenokhaos]

@@thatanonwholurksmoar7386 Fr, just imagine if monolift soft released games on pc, they manage to launch these games on switch which is very limited

[@thatanonwholurksmoar7386]

@@Xenokhaos or a more powerful switch. I'm sick of seeing these games runing at such subpar resolutions

[@jeffprime4495]

@@thatanonwholurksmoar7386 If i could emulate it after buying it i would.

[@NostraSamus]

@@thatanonwholurksmoar7386 What about Xbox's hardware? They have all the power in the world but no games. No console is perfect. At least Monolithsoft produces games. Why does Microsoft have all those studios but release crap games?

[@42Tonyallen42]

Just the fact that you can use your entire party at once has got me pumped. Before, you had to have a healer, then you had to have a tank so that really only let you fill that last spot with somebody you wanted, now you can do it all and all at once.

[@isttret]

On XC1 I finished with 2 tanks and shulk on the other hand for me was imposible to get rid of Nia on XC2 so I have to play with Zeke Morag Nia

[@Mr.Foxhat]

For me in 2, I mostly used Rex, Morag, and Tora. Poppy leads to some really fun combos.

[@JFresh1977]

My wife took an entire week off of work just to play this game when it releases :). I'm also looking forward to digging into this one!

[@asprinjuice425]

Good luck and have fun to the both of you

[@Pure_Random]

Also took a few days off cause I simply can't wait for any longer

[@gbsartworks4963]

I love how the score they give is timed on the way as if Mio heard it and felt delightful. Very good review. cant wait to play it!

[@DeadskyAg]

The score was as delightful as WOTAH

[@Alexthelion93]

They also gave it a 10 while finding a few flaws. 10 is supposed to be flawless.

[@nintendolife]

Thanks for the question Alex! Here's how we score a 10/10 game. "Of course no game is ever truly perfect, but a score of ten indicates that it is an outstanding example in the current climate of games. We don't dish this score out lightly, this is a genre defining game that we absolutely feel you should own." If you're curious to learn more about the way we score games, you can find the details here: www.nintendolife.com/scoring

[@HondoJarrus]

@@Alexthelion93 Ah yes, the mythical flawless game - rendering one's scale forever 1-9 instead of 1-10. 😁

[@sebastiancintron29]

​@@Alexthelion93 10 does not mean perfect or flawless.

[@alexcruz6924]

Wow 10 out 10… unheard of. Game looks great and can’t believe how good the graphics look

[@netweed09]

''Game looks great and can’t believe how good the graphics look''. 🥴

[@lordrikudouzero9119]

@@netweed09 ‘looks’ as in how it plays, how the narrative seems, etc. not graphics. Read in context it’s not redundant in this case. Anywho’s looks like a great game…🙌🏾

[@lordrikudouzero9119]

Here’s the definition. Hope it helps. 2. think of or regard in a specified way. "I look at tennis differently from some coaches"

[@netweed09]

@@lordrikudouzero9119 'looks as in how it plays' ??!! 😑🙄 I mean, I know people are excited but come on it ain't difficult and no need to defend something that clearly makes no sense. "Looks Good, Plays Great" ,, there, done.

[@lunarstrikeok9756]

@@netweed09 🤓

[@chuckd.68]

I love watching reviews of games that I’m already 100% going to buy. So excited!!!

[@carpetfresh9278]

samsies

[@jonathanwilson7949]

I’m considering buying it and I've never played a game in the series before 😄

[@paolozafra5499]

or bought! lol

[@beak4996]

@@jonathanwilson7949 if u do end up buying (I’ve only played xeno 2) but speaking from that game, it really does take a while to get good and u have to give it time. If you don’t have that time or patience, it may not be the game for you.

[@jonathanwilson7949]

@@beak4996 thanks for the heads up

[@ArcaJ]

I'm just finishing a big RPG, so this one will go on the shelf until I do a smaller action title. When I do a Xenoblade game, I'm in for the long haul. 😊

[@aechean]

Which RPG?

[@ShurikanBlade]

I wish you luck on avoiding spoilers.

[@truthbetold06]

@@ShurikanBlade Right!!! this review got hella spoilers as it is.

[@renren47618]

@@truthbetold06 thanks for saving me lol I was abou to watch this afther GameXplain review, they should not talk about spoilers before the game's oficial launch

[@TreasureTrackerGreenToad]

@@renren47618 You're actually good to watch this review as there aren't any real spoilers. Just really small things like showing off a lv 13 unique monster

[@manamaster6]

This is going to be the first XC game of which I won't have the collector's edition... This is a franchise I love and it was sad that Nintendo didn't sell the collector's edition outside their store in the USA.

[@shawnbalboni4927]

I'm so pissed they didn't sell it through retailers like they did for 1 and 2. It honestly hurts to look at my collector's editions and know that I will forever miss the third one.

[@TowerBooks3192]

I feel you. I am on the same boat as you since I got the collectors for xenoblade 2 and then xenoblade 1 remaster. I am sad.

[@Hiruma_]

I am at chapter 4 and it already has been such a joy to travel alongside our protagonists. All considered, this might be the strongest cast of characters in this series. I love all of them without exception. Even the sparking Nopons! Can't wait to see it through the end. I'm sure I need to restock on tissues.

[@skullkid-kazooie8277]

Honestly such a banger cast, Mios probably in my top 3 favorite Xenoblade characters lol

[@RealJB003]

Already so excited for this game, hope it lives up to Xeno standard

[@fieldkaiju]

it surpasses 2 and X easily, didn't beat it yet, but it look like it might even be better than 1

[@bus8398]

@@fieldkaiju I believe it won't be as good as x and 1, but it looks like its gonna be better then 2, imo ofc.

[@xelthos2051]

Art is supposed to evoke emotions, regardless of painting, movie, or game. Never be ashamed to feel emotions regardless of gender or medium.

[@ReineDeLaSeine14]

This is my first Xenoblade game and I don’t know why I never played this series sooner. I’m having a fantastic time! Also, if you’re playing on Easy, there are still plenty of opportunities for a challenge along the way (plus you can change the difficulty during play)

[@AceThe1AndOnly]

Same here, this is my first one in the series. I got too good on normal and had to crank it on hard.

[@Wabasi]

I'm incredibly happy to hear they've returned to the tone and feel of XC1. While I liked XC2 for its own reasons, I still felt such a serious tale exploring mature themes should have a feel that matches. It feels like they really took the feedback fans have had from both XC1 and 2 then ran with it. Great review, solidified my hype for the playthrough I'll enjoy this weekend!

[@ace052330]

I personally enjoyed XC2 way more than XC1. I’ve played every single Xenoblade game since the original. I’m 34 and have had pleasure to play them all as they are released. I’ve been playing XC3 for over 150 hours now and still like XC2 the best. I love all 3 games tho.

[@Wabasi]

@@ace052330 100% respect for that opinion. XC1 and XC2 feel like very different games tonally so I understand why the fanbase could prefer either one over the other. I finished 3 last weekend and my thoughts are mixed, especially in regards to the story in the latter half so it didn't end up being my favorite in the series. That'd still have to go to 1 for me personally. I still love the trilogy just like you though. Looking forward to whatever they do in the 4th hahah

[@MrArrow54]

Ya sorry that's not really true. They make u think it's a dark rpg with death around every corner but after the first chapter the characters decide not to kill anyone anymore and simply "knockout" everyone u beat. Chapter 5 had me quit cause the game takes a nose dive with regards to the story. Reminds me of the cringe stuff from Xenoblade x. Perfect example would be a quest to get a new hero character. It turns out someone the hero thought was a friend had been manipulating them all from behind the scenes to have them suffer, which led to the loss of many of her friends lives. When the truth comes out she protects the monster who betrayed them all because hurting ur friend is wrong. The kind of bs dialogue u expect from bad kids movies.

[@Wabasi]

@@MrArrow54 Mentioned above, my opinion of the game after beating it changed. I can agree that for the Fiona hero quest it was oddly paced and her actions fell flat without more needed context. You can actually find notes sprawled throughout her colony later but it does just come down to a generic JRPG trope of "That's my friend and no matter how evil they'll always be my friend." You see it a lot. In regards to it not being a "dark rpg." The game actually does revolve around death. The entire game is literally that: death and rebirth. Ouroboros, infinity, a never ending cycle of death and war. The reason the main party decide not to just kill everybody is because people on Agnus and Keves's sides are just being manipulated. They're not actually evil, just doing what they were raised to do while unaware of the truth the main party now has. Which the game actually tackles directly now and then like Manana asking if the party are villains since they killed a lot of people too just like everyone else. Why go out of their way to murder people who don't know any better? The main party goes on and still continues to kill moebius whenever they can despite a select few. As well as a few agnus or keves soldiers that are unwilling to accept the change. I don't believe XC3 is a masterpiece, the story actually fell flat for me in a lot of parts for the last 3 chapters among other issues but it definitely succeeded in establishing a tone for a world where life from birth to death is constant war and all that comes with it. It's dark.

[@MrArrow54]

@@Wabasi I'll agree the death theme is prevalent but the villains are so cartoonishly evil that it never feels as dark as it should. I get what ur saying about death being at the forefront but it feels kinda glanced over. Not sure how to express it properly but it kinda lacks the emotional punch you'd expect a harsh society that feeds on death should have. I never felt the same dark gravitas u get between the conflict in xeno 1. The thing that sealed it was the end of chapter 5, I never had any doubts who n was and the major death that happens at the end was poorly executed. Totally ruined the game for me to see our character so pitiful when he never tried to summon his real sword like riku suggested. He just gives up like an idiot I was hoping he was gonna get executed by that point.

[@InfiniteBeak]

Nothing better than a 100+ hour JRPG to get stuck into 😁

[@darkluigi123456789]

Great scores all over the board. And since its not Zelda or Mario people cant tell me its "cause of Nintendo mascot". Just hope the preorder copy will arrive early enough. Dunno if I could hold back to simply double dip it with a physical and a digital version. Has been hyped for it since its announcement and quite honestly, monolith soft is a development team that deserves every penny.

[@randallgoeswhere]

Been playing it on the steam deck. You'll like it I think. It's a good game.

[@truthbetold06]

@@randallgoeswhere Tell me you broke without telling me you broke.

[@randallgoeswhere]

@@truthbetold06 Haters always gonna hate.

[@CC42_]

I mean the tone and dialogue seems more mature than 2, no?

[@fluffytheostrich3878]

@Anonymous Turkey people are playing game rips of 3 on steam deck already. And if you aren't into the story, that is fine, but I don't think calling it poor is apt. The translation keeps pretty well in line with original Japanese, so cultural jokes and innuendos that are odd to western audiences persist, but in terms of religiopghilosophical explorations and arguments, Xenoblade games are cream of the crop.

[@TheLonelyGoomba]

Finally got round to this game. Xenoblade 2 was such a disappointment for me that it killed any excitement I had for this game. But I gave it a go, and holy crap it is so much better than 2. It addresses pretty much every single issue I had with that game. It feels much more tonally consistent with the first game, it's more grounded, the characters act like real people and not anime tropes. The map design is more open and less segmented feeling, the RNG blade stuff is gone. Now I can just mentally pretend 2 never happened and go on loving the franchise again. Huzzah.

[@LinkMaster5555]

Yeah 2 sucked and makes it hard to get into 3 is it worth playing

[@Ryocniel]

I've never played a Xenoblade game but the vibe the trailers gave for this one was enough to sell me on it. Can't wait to try it out for myself

[@dirtydirtsgt4751]

How was it?

[@Ryocniel]

@@dirtydirtsgt4751 I haven't finished it, but what I have played is absolutely brilliant. The main cast and story is incredibly solid, the world is beautiful, and the soundtrack is fantastic. I'm not a huge fan of the combat, but other than that it's pretty great.

[@adamord8305]

The characters have always been a strong point of these games. I absolutely loved the characters in 2 so I'm really looking forward to learning more about these characters

[@NoctLightCloud]

same, I loved the characters in 2

[@Shiro92224]

The main character looks like they ripped off SMT 4 protagonist, Flynn

[@rizlosamtelaire9271]

@@Shiro92224 nobody cares. And you know, you might have an identical twin somewhere in the world. Think about that first. Cause maybe you are just copy clone.

[@jeveritt8398]

@@Shiro92224 he has a ponytail that is where the similarities end

[@Shiro92224]

@@jeveritt8398 you're blind then

[@stephen1896]

I knew I could get a solid, clear, and spoiler-free review.

[@tim.fletcher]

PJ and Zion,, what an utterly coherent and professional review. I saw some others that were no where near as clear and thorough. I was going to get this game anyway, but now I'm very much in the mood... I just have to finish Torna first.

[@-siranzalot-]

Torna is great. It's a perfectly condensed Xenoblade 2 experience. Ending hits hard though :'( Enjoy the Ride!

[@skullkid-kazooie8277]

PLEASE GET THIS GAME

[@mr.voidout4739]

Solid, concise review, but you completely forgot the music! Mitsuda and some other guest artists at their best. As much as I love all Xeno games, 2 got a bit cringy to me with the constant anime tropes and overdramatic fight scenes that overshadowed the flow of actual gameplay. Oldtimers like me have gone through Takahashi's Xeno works since '99, with the first game being unapologetically dark and mature. Since then, his games have fluctuated to various degrees of maturity. 3 is giving us what we've echoed for a dozen years; back to themes of loss, questioning the world's order, children literally bred to fight, human-recycling, and many others. The JRPG scape needed some trope-shattering, and I believe 3 has delivered.

[@eligamerman]

The fact that we just got Live-A-Live and are now getting Xenoblade 3 is why I love the Switch so much! I'm SO ready for this game! 🔥🔥🔥

[@mranderson8722]

This makes me want to go try to finish xenoblade chronicles definitive edition in the next 3 days.

[@leroycharlesdiazurena9595]

You could try haha

[@jmtheelitefan9616]

Best of luck! Though depending on where you're at in the game, that might be a monumental task lol.

[@outrightflame4280]

@@jmtheelitefan9616 yeah I'm probably just going to pick up xenoblade chronicles 3 I haven't played any of the xenoblade games but I have seen let's plays and kinda know the story but apparently xenoblade chronicles 3 is a standalone game also the combat doesn't look that confusing like xenoblade chronicles 2 even if I did want to play the other xenoblade games I don't want to burn myself out these games are over 100+ hours or more if u want to complete everything.

[@jmtheelitefan9616]

@@outrightflame4280 Right on, hope you enjoy the game!

[@outrightflame4280]

@@jmtheelitefan9616 will do have u played any of the xenoblade games ?

[@camko11]

Thinking of picking this up! I haven't played a xenoblade before, this looks like a great start to make me a fan 🙏

[@Christicks8]

Same....pre-ordered, but really have no idea what to expect. Looks beautiful

[@jeffprime4495]

It's my favourite series, so I'm naturally biased. I recommend starting with either 1 or 2 blind. Then go into three after.

[@baileybob03]

Expect to get entirely too attatched to these characters and a plethora of amazing cutscenes and plot twists

[@xenocross6597]

@@jeffprime4495 1. 1's the best game to get into the series, both lorewise and gameplaywise, as it's the simplest of the two, and sets up for some things that may be confusing in 2 if you don't know 1.

[@kraenk12]

Play the first game first.

[@actionvids35]

Thanks for good video and explanation. I pre ordered my Xenoblade game yesterday. It will be first game in the series. Looking forward sinking 100 hours in it and will take my time and not rush it.

[@klissattack]

I gotta say, lost odyssey broke me emotionally while playing it. I'd love to find another game that could do that

[@devbyrd1]

That game hit hard

[@Mark_of_Tread]

Working through the series as we speak excited to go through this journey

[@thew7256]

Good luck, if there’s anything this series knows how to do, it’s a gut punch. In an emotional way

[@totallytubulartommy]

Finally got into the series earlier this year in anticipation of the hype surrounding 3. I recently beat Xenoblade Definitive Edition on Switch and had a blast. Some parts of the story felt generic to me but I thought the gameplay, graphics, and music were phenomenal. Not enough time for me to buy and beat 2 right now. Pre-ordered 3 and am eagerly awaiting to dive into its lush, beautiful world. I gotta play it day one! From what I’ve heard this series seems to tell a different story each game, like Final Fantasy, so I’m not worried about playing them all in chronological order.

[@joeborzongas]

Well, about that. Xenoblade 3 connects the stories of the previous games, so you should probably play Xeno 2 before 3.

[@totallytubulartommy]

@@joeborzongas dang thanks for the insight! oh well, I’m not too concerned. the story was the least captivating part of the first game to me, seemed like pretty typical JRPG anime trope stuff. guess I’m more-so in it for the vibrant world, the colorful graphics, awesome gameplay & music. I’m alright with there being a lil mystery for me to uncover later on when I go back to 2 🤣

[@MonkeyDLuffy-sv2pt]

@@totallytubulartommy well if u want yo can watch all cutscenes for xenoblade 2 on KZbin to save time as the games are a large time investment.

[@renren47618]

@@totallytubulartommy XC2 has a generic JRPG story but the world is even bigger, the gameplay is better and everything is more colorful However, XC3 seems to do everything 2 did well and multiply by 100

[@flare1939]

Nah u need to play xc2, story becomes so good and less generic

[@FedericoDeObeso]

What a great review. I tried to play all what I wanted this year before XC3 release, because I feel I will be playing this game for 6 months... like I did with XC2.

[@milosretrogaming6191]

six month here as well hahahahahah. Almost 250 hrs of 99%ing the game

[@rodolforojas3852]

Have to say that this review is sooooooo much better than what IGN did. Happy to see comments regarding the game itself and not complaining about not having “good” graphics. Such a Great review! I am so hyped to play this. Just finishing Xenoblade Chronicles DE.

[@TheBeholderist]

Either IGN nor Game Informer review are worth trusty, even if IGN gave it a 8, but man GI? a 7.5? Those guys have to be joking

[@renren47618]

Did IGN missed the characters's name again lol?

[@thelegendofstonecoldstevea3205]

@@TheBeholderist reviews are subjective

[@rushpatriot2866]

​@@TheBeholderistyou don't know anything about reviews or rating if you think 7.5 is bad.

[@FS-kg3xp]

So many toxic people commenting...makes you want to puke about the world we live in...cause those guys are sadly the majority...

[@AkagiRedSun]

Ended up getting both Xeno 2 and Xeno 3 physical copy instead of getting back into Pokémon buying Diamind and Violet. Xenoblade Chronical is my top rpg of all time and didn’t bother 2 due to negative reviews before but might as well get into it before going into 3

[@Steveoinlb]

a HUNDRED hours? Sign me up now. I've been waiting for a game like this for a while. I haven't been excited for a game in a while. It's refreshing.

[@happyfinnva]

Can you RATE this three from best to worst. Xenoblade 3,God eater 3 and FFVII crisis core?

[@traceries5201]

So far, I have played about a third of the first game and think it is great from the world and story side but the combat system trips me up a bit and some of the leveling systems are annoying and not very clear. Great to hear this is the most intuitive combat system so far. Honestly I’d jump in if it weren’t for Persona 5 releasing in October. I know it is a ways away but I’m still working through SMTV and even if I could cram a 100+ hour game in before October I think it might fatigue me a bit on starting P5R which is similarly long. Definitely going into my RPG playlist but I think it is likely to be a bit before a space opens up to actually play it.

[@ThwipThwipBoom]

What are you talking about? Persona 5 released more than 6 years ago back in 2016

[@vol_opt]

@@ThwipThwipBoom What cave have you been living in??? It's being released on the Switch on October 21st.

[@ThwipThwipBoom]

@@vol_opt How the fuck is an anime game from Japan not already on the Switch?! Every Japanese anime game ever is on the Switch. At least I thought that until now. This is sooooo weird

[@ThwipThwipBoom]

@@vol_opt Also, I already put over 100 hours into Persona 5 on my PS4, I had no idea it was coming to Switch because I already figured it would be on there, and after 100+ hours of Persona 5 I stopped following the game and moved on to another game

[@vol_opt]

@@ThwipThwipBoom These days, you don't even have to play the games anymore to know they're comin' out.

[@kellokabana2399]

This is the game I’ve been waiting for since 2017.

[@westonmeyer3110]

This is the game I have been waiting for since 1998.

[@CrackerBarrellKid52]

This is the game I have been waiting for since 1987.

[@westonmeyer3110]

@@CrackerBarrellKid52 I wasn’t born quite yet but I can imagine this is the case for older gamers.

[@nintendokings]

This is the game I’ve been waiting for since 1945

[@VancouverVelocityFan]

This is the game I have been waiting for since 1758

[@cirmothe9]

Always glad to hear zion voiceover a jrpg review.

[@ChrisPC11]

NL has me sold on not only this game, but THIS SERIES!!!!! I've never played XC before, but it seems to be a breathtaking and vivid world to immerse yourself in. Def picking this one up over the weekend.

[@PuApOoK]

This game has leaked online in it's entirety and there are torrents out for it. I hope it doesn't hurt the sales.

[@robertwahlstrom]

Wonder who don't want a dramatic story in a JRPG? Isn't that sorta part of why you dig into those type of games to begin with. :)

[@MissBubbles]

I REALLY WANT THIS GAME but I still struggle with learning the combat mechanics of the previous ones ☹️

[@TheNintendoWizrad]

Watch some tutorials on KZbin and just practice with easier enemies. You'll get the hang of it! Totally worth it.

[@DragoonBB]

Well this is the most easy to understand combat wise...Probably cause this is the only one that Stops everything to give you tutorials.I think they took the criticism of XC2 a little too badly.

[@patrick355]

the tutorials in this game are gonna be much better!!

[@helloitsjordan]

I’m with you, struggled with the combat in 2 for a while until I watched a tutorial. Once it clicks it’s super fun. I definitely think it’s worth the learning curve!

[@feo130]

That's because there is nothing to learn. You just auto-attack, and trigger arts. It's a terrible system. XC1 had excellent combat because your arts weren't built up from your auto-attack, and just had a timer for cooldowns. Oh, and you could attack while moving in the first game, which you cannot do in the newer entries. So yeah, XC2 and XC3 gameplay blows chunks, don't waste your time.

[@garethk95]

I prefer zones in games instead of openworld tbh. Games with zones, like FF14, feel infinitely bigger and more diverse than any open world game I've ever played.

[@JonLeung1]

Just tidying up Xenoblade Chronicles 2's DLC story, Torna: The Golden Country, which I bought years ago but didn't start until a couple weeks ago. Just got the 88th person out of 89 for all the Community stuff. I think all I have left to do are to beat the three Golden Beast superbosses and the final boss. I might actually finish this in time for Xenoblade Chronicles 3.

[@zerorequiem42]

The combat improvement is what sold me on it. Xenoblade 3 is the first one I've bought and I have high expectations.

[@edwardchau6871]

The story is hitting me hard, on chapter 4 rn. The battle system is very fun and has more flexibility than xb2!

[@memento_viveri1041]

I’m on chapter 3 and not really getting the same feeling When would you say the story starts getting good?

[@edwardchau6871]

It's not as colorful as xb2 and xb1 but it's just more real. I really feel mio's urgency to get things done as I'm on the later end of "prime Age" and am not in spots of life that I want to be. I personally felt extremely hype at the end of chapter 2 when everyone started merging and "weight of life" came on for the first time

[@megalulubear]

I've just come across this review and I'm so glad to find an outfit that feels the same about this awesome game as I do. I've played several JRPG's but this is the totally best I ever played. I love having the time to see all the characters grow and change, the missions and quests where you can take time off from the mind boggling intensity you sometimes get in the main story. The amazing environments we travel through. All the people and things which makes the world an alive place, not just you against the monsters. I could go on for ages but I will only mention one more thing, I'm just blown away by the voice acting. Thanks for the review.

[@killbill71]

As someone who hasn’t played any of the previous Xenoblade games, this review has convinced me to buy the game! Looking forward to getting stuck in 🙂

[@outrightflame4280]

Yeah same I really want to get this but I haven't played any of the xenoblade games and I didn't want to touch xenoblade chronicles 2 because a lot of ppl said it's not good and the combat is confusing

[@21minute]

@@outrightflame4280 You don't need to play the previous games to enjoy this one. It will have some callbacks and easter eggs, but nothing major that would confuse newcomers. I say go get it.

[@outrightflame4280]

@@21minute oh sorry i didn't give u an update i got it when it came out on release day absolutely love it I'm about 30 hours in rn and I'm on chapter 3 will maybe play xenoblade chronicles definitive edition in the future

[@LexxiKitty]

I finished my 85 hour playthrough of Xenoblade 1 a few days ago - I'm so ready for this!!! I keep watching reviews in excitement lol

[@jeffperteet2327]

That's a pretty good pace

[@LexxiKitty]

@@jeffperteet2327 😁💜👌 loved every second

[@andrewkreysa1575]

Fantastic review! Really well written and incredibly well transferred over to video format. Keep the incredible contact coming! I just beat the game two days ago - 110 hours well spent. Now it’s time to go back and destroy every single unique monster!

[@cergam_misteri]

Never played before, is it complicated about mechanic, combat system etc?

[@xRphustlehard33]

Just ordered this one! Im currently finishing up Trails of Cold Steel II on PS Vita and absolutely loved it! Looking forward to playing this on switch for sure! 🎮

[@undercoverduck]

You missed the biggest improvement: the jump animation now longer stops the flow of forward motion as it did in XC2.

[@SnowDaze3]

I was planning on getting this after I finish the second, but I might have to order now so I can jump right in the moment I finish XC2!

[@samsulh314]

I had a hard time getting into Xenoblade Definitive Edition’s combat system. I felt it was too convoluted. But these games look so amazing! I wanna get into them!

[@NostraSamus]

Yeah I’ll admit, that DE and the original game has my least favorite combat system. I prefer every subsequent entry’s battle system. XC2 was a huge improvement in combat.

[@patrickprevenas7018]

That was my first reaction to it as well. But once you get the hang of how it works, it's actually not convoluted at all; it's just different. It doesn't take long before you're operating it without even thinking. The original Xenoblade is one of the most satisfying and cathartic games you will ever play. I've finished it on three different consoles and can't say that about any other game. Hope you give it another go someday; it's an absolutely magnificent game!

[@xenocross6597]

DE's system was simpler than 2's, but somehow they made the tutorials worse when remaking the game.

[@aidankhaos7687]

I prefer 1s combat lol

[@malucklo]

Nice vid! Great review! Would you please tell me what’s the name of the music at the beginning of this vid? Thank you.

[@gamesonconsole]

I wasn't a big fan of Xenoblade Chronicles 2, but i will definitely give this one a try!

[@shishiroONE]

you should be careful though because XC3 will most likely like XC2 in its core

[@TheFluffySpaz]

Same, I really wanted a game with the tone of the first Xenoblade chronicles. I didn't like the sequel nearly as much but I did really like the combat. Very excited to see some of the best things from both games

[@Ty-ng7yo]

I'm on the fence about this game I feel like its a must play I love these kind of games but is it worth the full price of $95 here in Canada

[@IcanGOwithTHEflow]

Debating whether to get it used now in US for $40 or wait for the price to go down to $40 new

[@KVR020]

I think this review is a bit spoiler heavy on story

[@daethmer7834]

The fact that Mio has the same voice actress as Ranni from Elden Ring makes it 10/10 for me

[@shadowsquid1351]

Can't wait to play this! Awesome review 🙏🏼

[@ItsSamStone]

Literally, the only reason I haven't bought this one yet is because I'm still wrapped up in XBC:DE lol. I beat Xenoblade Chronicles on the Wii... then when I got the switch I finished XBC2, did the same with XBC2: Torna, then purchased XBC:DE and have been super into playing through it (and yes, it's worth replaying, even if you have already played in on Wii and 3DS... the OG version for the nostalgia and to see what you missed way back when, the 3DS version to see what that same world would look like in true 3D, and the Switch version to feast your eyes on what the game would look like when released in this day and age - which is a stunning improvement that shows you just how much graphics have changed in just a decade... totally worth it). Once I'm done/satisfied with completing it + the DLC, I'll finally play through and beat XBC3 because I'm dying to know the rest of the storyline. I really REALLY want to send them my money LOL. It's just not the right time yet... But giving them an IOU, I promise I will hahah. Still really wish Xenoblade Chronicles X would come out for the Switch too... I'd buy that one as well. It would be nice to complete the entire collection on one single console. Anyone else agree?! It's a pipe dream, but I sure hope they would port it over someday!

[@grahfkarate1799]

OMG game informer review is trash. The guy reviewing the game “loves JRPGs” and quotes monster hunter , FF and apex legends as his go to games. 😂

[@1980latinlover]

I'm actually currently streaming Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition and getting through as much of the story as I can before Friday comes. I can't wait for this one. It looks awesome

[@yakumorisuke9403]

Was a bit worried when I heard that the combat was similar to 2, but you have got rid of my doubts. I'll pick this up tomorrow!

[@hiotsobo]

Why? 2’s combat has some of the deepest combat of any RPG ever

[@yakumorisuke9403]

@@hiotsobo I just found it really clunky and difficult. I know other people loved it, so it could have been a me-problem rather than with the game itself. Having put over 20 hours into 3 now, though, I can say that the combat is, in fact, amazing: so I'm really happy!

[@1gr8chef123]

if i just want to do the main story how long is this game? Also is the main story line linear, or do you have to spend hours walking around figuring out what to do?

[@Jetbladewarrior]

I'm so hyped I need this game so badly. I can't wait to spend most of my time playing Mio just so if something bad happens to her which I hope not I'll be connected to her heart more.

[@Carbaveg]

Thank you for this wonderful review! I usually go for the technical one via Digital Foundry and two more in order not to spoil too much of the story, one from a site/ channel that didn't and one from a site that did like the game. This is the review that got me really excited for XC3! I have already preordered the game and can't wait to start playing. Great job, great review!

[@patrickshaw411]

Just haven’t been feeling the hype since the announcement, but it hunk this review finally awakened it! Getting this day one!

[@kevinramirez3134]

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[@super_dude00]

A 10/10??? I was already sold and hyped to the moon but I literally cannot wait help me

[@escapetherace1943]

Nintendo channel gives hyped, nintendo-owned game 10/10 🤣no way dude

[@EigoSensei]

@@escapetherace1943 it's getting a lot of perfect scores across the board. Do some research before raining on other people's parade

[@escapetherace1943]

@@EigoSensei dO sOMe REsEaRcH! lol. Lmao, even.

[@EigoSensei]

@@escapetherace1943 I mean, you don't need to be a dick to other people. I get it, youre depressed, and misery loves company, but let people be excited for things. It's not just Nintendo reviewers giving this 10/10s

[@woiken3957]

@@EigoSensei brother I don't disagree that this game is good but Nintendo life is literally a Nintendo mascot at this point. Do some research before you spout some bull

[@jonathanchin]

Have it on preorder from Nintendo store (hope it arrives on time) and am taking a vacation from work to play it :)

[@harrisonwhaley7872]

It’s so hard to believe this game is real let alone out on Friday

[@BBQ_Ch1cken]

Summed up my feelings exactly 😂

[@NoahFleetwood]

Ok fine, you’ve convinced me. I got xenoblade 2 a bit ago and started it but immediately got turned off. The thing is I think I would really like these games but I just need to give it a real honest shot. 10/10s are hard to come by

[@leeartlee915]

I really hope this release does it for people. I’ve yet to beat even the first one, let alone all three. I keep buying them but quickly realize I simply don’t have the time for 60 hour games.

[@LinkMaster5555]

Definitely over 60 hours

[@ant_mag]

So I'm still working on live a live but an picking up XC1 after. Never played a Xeno game and I'm so excited to finally dive in and hopefully eventually get to this one!

[@PoPo-qp8zq]

Great review, I can't wait to 100% this game

[@Sirkallik]

Do I need to play the previous games to get into this one?

[@nodtomodley9114]

No, it's like the Fallout games, connected but each their own story.

[@JMMinorSituation]

Six characters fighting at once!? That’s so dope. Very hyped for this. Might skip the rest of 2 because I can’t wait lol

[@BestNeekoNA]

you have to see 2's story, 3 is a sequel

[@henriettereines6273]

2's map system is horrible

[@LinkMaster5555]

@@henriettereines6273 plus that damn gacha system ugh 😫

[@ReadGameCraftCook]

I hope they improved the minimap and navigation. It looks like they fixed some of my issues with the previous game but that was the biggest mechanical annoyance to me.

[@henriettereines6273]

Playing XC2 and I ABSOLUTELY hate the minimap and navigation it's horrible

[@karbyboi8489]

Xeno 2 was peak fiction so that means xeno 3 will also be peak fiction

[@renren47618]

Xeno 1 and X were also peak fiction Because everything Monolith does is peak fiction

[@sarahkmiller]

Is Xenoblade a series you can just jump into? I'm interested, but I haven't played the first two games.

[@LukeSkywalker-zv3xy]

Yes of course it’s like final fantasy where each game is self contained also it’s not that hard if you just want to complete the story you don’t even need to battle much if you don’t want to as exploring will give you exp

[@itsrrriley]

OMG IM SO HYPEDDDD

[@agamer2000]

After I finish Xenoblade 2 and the golden country I’ll play this too.

[@MrAnca]

Holy fuck finally a good review

[@edsherwood2173]

I wish more AAA games would focus on story and game mechanics over graphics. I get More enjoyment from indies and old games then I do the recent big releases because they’re boring or filled with mt’s

[@logansaxby7224]

I wish I could finish games because this looks great. I loved the first one but never finished it. Games barely keep my attention after 10 hours so I probably screwed. Great review guys

[@Zumanji__]

Thinking of picking this one up.. I’m assuming I don’t need to be aware of the lore from 1 & 2, yeah? Is Xeno 3D, on the 3DS, part 1?

[@LexxiKitty]

You don't really need to have played the first two. You can get a great roundup of the lore on KZbin if you want though

[@trixniisama]

This review is beautiful, really happy to be there having the chance to see this. Thanks a lot guys !

[@TheMalitias]

9:22 Hmm... That description does not really match what is seen in the video.

[@aylinilya.]

this is my favorite review, this game deserved that 10 out of 10 :D

[@jeremyjmusic]

Can you turn the voices off in Battle, like in XC2 ?

[@Gayd1]

5:58 God damn it, you were doing so well! You got all the main characters and the nations names correct and then you hit us with that. The tradition of xenoblade reviews failing at names lives on, definitely better then Duncan and Rain tho.

[@kassideejohnson7473]

I just started playing a couple days ago and omg 😮 I’ve never played anything like this I’ve never cried because of a game . I’m only barely 5 hours in and omg the story is so gripping and beautifully written if I could I would sink my whole day into this game . I never thought I’d love something like this because of the battle but I set it on easy and I’m loving every single minute I’ve played so far .

[@Ali-yun69]

If you gave xeno 3 a 10/10 , there is NO WAY mario strikers is only one grade lower at a 9/10....strikers should be like a 6.5/10 based on the fact that it has no content and the online servers are as stable as a tetraplegic person trying to walk

[@Allistayrian]

6.5 is too generous. More like 5/10.

[@extra4542]

I wish I had the time to play a game this big, unfortunately 100+ hours is waaaay too long for me these days and I like to complete my games

[@evilmario6061]

I have a colleague who takes time off work whenever a big new game he wants comes out

[@dylanb2711]

I’m glad you got the score correct, but warning to others that I think I picked up on a subtle story spoiler that fans of the larger series will likely pick up on as well (not the heroes thing - I won’t repeat it hear to avoid perpetuating it).

[@Amps_]

I can't wait to start xenoblade chronicles 3 when I finally finish persona 5 royal. The switch is getting so many good jrpgs lol

[@alexandervolgzangief6759]

Xenoblade 3 seems to be a true masterpiece.

[@arikari3672]

The battle system uses automatic normal attacks like XB2?