Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Reviews
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 on the Switch won't disappoint series fans, especially those that love the Wii original (or even experienced it on New 3DS). It's a new cast and world, with some fresh mechanics and ideas, but much is still familiar. The story has high points, the world and its varied Titan lands is intriguing, and it draws you in for many dozens of hours.It's Monolith Soft doing what it does best, albeit without shaking off the occasional flaws of the series. It's ultimately an important part of an incredible launch year for the Switch - a reminder that while system concepts change some things are constant. This is another Xenoblade gem, and a must-have for the most dedicated of adventurers.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is one of those RPGs that I didn't want to end. Luckily, there is enough post-game content to satisfy players looking to sink 100's of hours into more adventures with Rex and the party. However, I can't seem to shake the feeling that I was left with as the end credits rolled. I feel like Xenoblade Chronicles 2 showed me what it's like to go on a real adventure and it happens to be one that I don't think I will ever forget.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is an excellent JRPG with a truly extravagant open world begging to be explored. Its in-depth battle system and impressively paced narrative help to deliver a smooth experience, despite its massive run-time.
A wide-sweeping game with an ambitious story, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 offers up an intriguing world to explore. Unfortunately, confusing map markers and a padded-out combat system make actually exploring more of a chore than is necessary.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 for the Nintendo Switch is a massive JRPG you can play at home or on the go, but if you aren't already familiar with the Xenoblade series, its design and scope can be bewildering.
As a long-time fan of the Xeno series, I found Xenoblade Chronicles 2 to be a disappointment. A little balance testing, some reduced system bloat, and a little more effort in presentation could have made it an RPG to remember. If you played Xenoblade Chronicles 2 with a cheat device or walkthrough it would probably improve the experience, because you could bypass all the boring grinding and rough difficulty spikes. As it is now, the game is kind of a mess. An addicting mess, yes, but still a mess.
I won't play Xenoblade Chronicles 2 again. A wondrous game lies in there somewhere. But like those viscous cloud seas in Alrest, it's too often too difficult to swim through.
For being the first JRPG developed exclusively for Switch, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is a fantastic game that show us from what the console is capable. It offers a refined formula from what we saw in previous games and merges it with a fantastic and deep story, majestic and inmense worlds and a fabulous soundtrack. Albeit it has some graphical issues that show the limits of the system and how it suffers to maintain an optimal performance, the titles is surely one of the greatest games that you can play on Switch and one that will maintain you hooked up for more than a hundred hours.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
This highly anticipated sequel to Xenoblade Chronicles is one of the most overindulgent games of the year.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 certainly isn't a title for those looking for a quick to play RPG or an easy to learn experience, but for anyone willing to invest the time there's a gem underneath that just needs to be buffed out.
Touching, beautiful and varied JRPG, that develops to a top hit after a difficult start.
Review in German | Read full review
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is a game that sticks to a certain JRPG style and its own formula almost to a fault. It actually reminds me of the countless hours I've spent journeying through JRPG after JRPG on multiple console generations during the genre's Golden Age. At the same time, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 isn't the easiest game to pick up. At a time when many people want instant gratification or don't have the time to spend on a chunky JRPG, Xenoblade Chronicles 2's mechanics can frustrate and overwhelm. If you give it a shot, though, chances are, you just might find something that surprisingly suits your taste. It isn't for everybody. For those that end up liking it, however, it's a unique dish that hits the spot in a way that other delicacies do not.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 features plenty of elements that will marvel the players and fans, including an immense amount of content, an enormous lifespan and exquisite visuals and soundtrack. Not all is perfect, though, as the interface really needs to be more user-friendly and the game takes long from the beginning until it becomes more compelling to play, issues that should be solved in the near future with downloadable updates.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is flawed, as tragically as the heroes and villains it portrays.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is a great game to finish off the Switch's stellar first year, and offers a massive adventure that will scratch the itch felt by both MMO and JRPG fans.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is an essential JRPG for fans of the genre. If you own a Switch and have enjoyed JRPGs in the past, then you should get it, absolutely. In a year which had games like Tales of Berseria and Persona 5, it just might be the best JRPG of 2017, and that's saying something.
Nintendo Switch can finally boast a great JRPG within its remarkable roster. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is a game that every fan of the genre should play. There are some minor flaws, such as the great chaos ensuing during some battles, but the combat system is deep and rewarding, and the story and the characters are great. Well done, Monolith Soft, well done.
Review in Italian | Read full review
You may gnash your teeth and hang your head but Xenoblade Chronicles 2 will earn your love all the same.
It's been an extremely long time since I've played an RPG that's scratched an adventure itch in a classic sense.