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Xenoblade Chronicles 2

Nintendo, MONOLITHSOFT
Dec 1, 2017 - Nintendo Switch
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OpenCritic Rating

83

Top Critic Average

80%

Critics Recommend

IGN
8.5 / 10
Eurogamer
Recommended
Metro GameCentral
7 / 10
Easy Allies
4 / 5
Game Informer
7.5 / 10
Polygon
7.5 / 10
GameSpot
7 / 10
USgamer
4.5 / 5

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Review Summary

StrongCritic Consensus

Massive Scale

Fantastic RPG Structure

Overly Complex Battle System

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 has all the complexities you'd come to expect from a massive JRPG. Some may be turned off by that, but fans of the genre won't be disappointed.


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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Trailers

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 - The World of Alrest Trailer - Nintendo Switch thumbnail

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 - The World of Alrest Trailer - Nintendo Switch

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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 - Official Game Trailer - Nintendo E3 2017

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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 - Demonstration - Nintendo E3 2017


Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Screenshots



Critic Reviews for Xenoblade Chronicles 2

IGN

8.5 / 10.0
Leif Johnson

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is a standout RPG that manages to keep its story, combat, and exploration interesting over the course of at least 70 hours of adventure through an impressively varied and rich world. Getting from place to place can be confusing, but outside of that and a multi-hour progression roadblock near the end this is an excellent game full of tough, memorable battles and a positive message.

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The true sequel to the best-loved contemporary JRPG is unrestrained in its ambition, and the result is a chaotic kind of brilliance.

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Metro GameCentral

GameCentral
7 / 10
Metro GameCentral

In some ways a backwards step from its immediate predecessor, but this is still a fascinatingly complex Japanese role-player with the best open world since Breath Of The Wild.

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Amassing an army of allies and managing your progression is a blast, giving you enough incentive to keep going through the less compelling parts

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Xenoblade 2 is its own thing, and that's something rare and precious these days outside of the indie gaming space. Cherish this weird little creature, warts and all.

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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is a massive and dense game littered with small issues that hold it back from greatness.

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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 applies an energetic signature and wax seal to a wonderful year for the Nintendo Switch, and for JRPGs in general. Between the amount of time it takes to get used to the game and getting through everything it has to offer, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is a worthy investment for series fans and newcomers.

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OpenCritic Coverage

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Review Embargo Details

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Review Embargo Details

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