Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Reviews
If you’re a fan of JRPGs or looking to dip your feet in, Xenoblade Chronicles X’s Definitive release on the Switch is an excellent start and comes back boasting new features, new content, and updated quality of life to truly make it worth your while. It is an absolute gem and is a game to keep on your radar, even if the story leaves a little to be desired.
Even for those who had already played the original, those touches ensure it’s a delight to play, and the new epilogue is very much in keeping of what fans of the series have come to expect. Xenoblade Chronicles X’s Definitive Edition is exactly that, and another excellent late addition to the Switch’s bulging library.
Xenoblade Chronicles X already proved its mettle when it was considered by many to be one of the standout titles on the Wii U, and its arrival on the Nintendo Switch only solidifies its place among the console’s best. While the pacing can feel glacial at times, the game’s rich world and new content make it an inviting experience for newcomers and a rewarding return for veterans.
The new version delivers relevant visual improvements, gameplay adjustments and a surprising post-game, which significantly expands the narrative. I can say, without a doubt, that every second exploring this immense planet is totally worth it.
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Xenoblade Chronicles X is bigger and better than ever on Nintendo Switch. The numerous quality-of-life upgrades and additions make the experience even more satisfying, and there simply is nothing like roaming the world of Mira inside your Skell. Jump in, get in that robot, pump up that music, and have a heck of a time doing it.
If you're a fan of big robots, melodrama, and love exploration, Xenoblade Chronicles X should be right up your alley. It's a wonderful time capsule from a console that barely got its due, and a terrific example of how well some of these almost forgotten games have stood the test of time.
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition closes on Nintendo Switch the entire epic of the saga built over the years by Monolith Soft, with a series of improvements related to gameplay, visual aspect, menu interface and quality of life, seasoned with a story that thanks to the unreleased chapter concludes the events left almost open by the ending of the "vanilla" title. Xenoblade Chronicles X will not have in some ways the same memorability of a "numbered" Xenoblade on the main story, but the world of Mira and the entire lore built above the surface of the planet, also expanded by the new characters and the unreleased chapter, are the most fascinating of the entire saga. For those who are passionate about Xenoblade or JRPG in general and are orphaned by the original, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is a must. Different but at the same time familiar to the other episodes of the saga in its gameplay structure, it will accompany you under the arm for many hours. A journey that, as long as you are not allergic to experiences with many missions to do, will still remain in your heart.
Review in Italian | Read full review
A gorgeous open-world JRPG with giant mechs, weird pacing, and a storyline that asks for your patience more than your brain.
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Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is a brilliant upgrade to what was already one of the best games on the Wii U. Minor snags have been fixed all over the place, making for a smoother and more accessible RPG, though fans of the original may be mixed on the narrative additions. I hope to see Elma and the gang return someday in the future, as this Definitive Edition is a reminder of how strong their world is.
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is the best version of what I still feel is Monolith Soft’s best outing yet. It’s a bang-on, quintessential example of how to create a massive, alien world that is stylish and inviting. It’s packed with imagination, and its mechanics mostly come together quite seamlessly to create an overwhelming, childlike feeling that I don’t feel any game has managed to replicate since then. With the changes made to the Nintendo Switch version, I feel this more strongly than ever. It’s nothing if not a classic in my eyes. However, it’s hard to gloss over just how poor I feel the Definitive Edition’s story content is. It leads to a wonderful game ending on a sour note, to the point that I actually wind up preferring the original’s notoriously inconclusive ending. After ruminating on it, it’s hard to reconcile the Afterstory with what the rest of the game presents, and in some ways it’s Xenoblade at its worst. However, the Afterstory is only a small part of an awesome package. If you want to explore a massive world, gunning down obstacles in your big robot with sick beats, look no further.
While Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition may not be perfect, it’s a great glimpse into what could be a new future for the series.
There is no other game I have played that is like Xenoblade Chronicles X, whether in the good or bad aspects, the experience is unique. I loved the game much more playing this new edition, I still had some difficulties in understanding everything, of course, but I'm actually convinced that many of the issues maintained here are essential to make the game what it is. All it asks is that you dive headfirst into the experience and seek to explore the planet Mira to the fullest.
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This definitive edition revitalizes Xenoblade Chronicles X, bringing its expansive world and intricate mechanics to a new generation with enhanced visuals and performance.
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Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is bold, ambitious, and one of the most immersive open-world RPGs on the Switch. It’s not perfect; the story takes a while to get going, and some systems can feel overwhelming at first, but the sheer freedom and scale more than makeup for it. If you love exploring alien worlds, building up a squad of oddballs, and fighting massive creatures with mechs, you’re going to have a blast here. And if you missed it on Wii U, this Switch version is, without question, the best way to play.
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is a wonderful return for one of the Wii U’s most ambitious titles, offering an epic sci-fi world, exhilarating combat, and a thrilling sense of scale that makes exploration feel special. Whilst its silent protagonist and its chaotic nature can hold it back a little, the sheer thrill of exploration and the engaging combat mechanics make it a must-play for both Xenoblade fans and newcomers alike. It’s an adventure that’s well worth embarking on, and even this late in the console’s life cycle, it easily earns its place as one of the best RPGs on the Switch.
Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition is a must have Switch game, not only have Monolith Soft added massive improvements to the core gameplay over the Wii U version, I am convinced some black magic is going on as I still wonder how they have managed to make a game look this good and play as smooth as it does on a console that other companies seem to struggle to get even close to the performance or graphical fidelity that Monolith Soft always seem to do.
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition on the Nintendo Switch is a masterful blend of expansive exploration, engaging narrative themes, and refined gameplay mechanics, and it’s about time it made its way onto the Nintendo Switch.
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is an exciting, fun video game that delivers a unique experience. It's a title capable of captivating you with everything you have to do, and while it doesn't have the best story, it works.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
About ten years after its ill-fated debut on WiiU, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition reaches the planet Nintendo Switch giving new glory to the Monolith Soft masterpiece. An impressive JRPG today as it was then, exponentially improved in every respect: from graphics to sound, via gameplay. A title fully representative of the incredible talent of the development team, which even included juicy new content that will delight even those who already enjoyed it a decade ago. The Mira odyssey awaits us all: we are explorers, not guardians.
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