Xenoblade Chronicles X

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Xenoblade Chronicles X is a single-player, open-world action RPG in the Xeno series that offers exploration on foot or in giant humanoid robots called Skells. Skells can fly, traverse water, and transform into vehicles, enabling aerial battles and diverse methods of transportation. The game emphasizes exploration in a vast Sci-Fi world, promising engaging mechanics for dedicated players.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 103 reviews

music8 positive mentions

story4 negative mentions

Xenoblade Chronicles X features a massive and beautifully designed open world that encourages exploration and offers countless side quests.
The combat system is engaging and allows for deep customization, making battles both challenging and satisfying.
The game has a strong character development and a rich, immersive experience that keeps players hooked for hours.

The game suffers from a lack of tutorials and explanations, making it difficult for newcomers to understand the mechanics and navigate the world.
Some players find the music to be repetitive and intrusive, which can detract from the overall experience.
The game is region-locked, causing frustration for players who purchase it outside of the intended regions, leading to compatibility issues.

story
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is characterized by strong characters and a well-structured plot, though some players feel it lacks depth, particularly with a customizable protagonist who can feel detached. While the main narrative may not be as compelling as in previous titles, the vast world and numerous side quests provide ample exploration opportunities, often overshadowing the central storyline. Overall, players appreciate the immersive environment and the freedom to engage in various missions, even if the main plot can feel inconclusive or repetitive at times.
- “Story: the characters are strong, as is the story, and unfortunately I can't really say that much more without spoiling things.”
- “Though that doesn't sound like that many, he says it took him around 60 hours to complete and that the story was carefully planned and structured, resulting in a great game.”
- “[unique premise with an intriguing story, beautiful scenery and fantastic soundtrack, satisfying combat system combines perfectly with deep customization options]”
- “The main character has no real backstory and often feels quite empty.”
- “And the constant cramming of information at the beginning of the game can leave you lost and confused, which is bad because all of these things are so relevant to the main storyline.”
- “If you've played Xenoblade on the Wii, expect less of a focus on the story and more of an emphasis on the world of Mira.”
music
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
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The music in the game is a mixed bag, with some tracks being breathtaking while others are considered annoying and repetitive, often overwhelming dialogue and sound effects. Players appreciate the beautiful soundtrack that complements the game's visuals, but many express frustration over the inability to turn off or mute the music, which can detract from the overall experience. Overall, while the music has its highlights, it is often described as hit or miss, with some tracks being an acquired taste.
- “A lot of the music is absolutely breathtaking.”
- “I was one of the people who didn't want to get their hopes up for the game in fear of it not comparing to the original; but upon playing it, I couldn't help but fall in love with the characters, the design, and the soundtrack.”
- “Great game with lots of content, music is cheesy at times but fits the game perfectly.”
- “Finally, the music makes my ears bleed, particularly when I'm lost or running around and getting nowhere. It's so annoying, and you can't even turn it off!”
- “Seriously, you cannot turn the music off, and it is both relentless and annoying.”
- “Basically, the dreadful, highly repetitive music drove me mad within a day.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is highly praised for its expansive exploration, numerous side quests, and well-developed characters, offering a rich single-player experience. Combat has seen significant improvements with the introduction of real-time special abilities and a more tactical approach, making battles feel fluid and engaging. While some players find the online component lacking and the game’s tutorial insufficient, the overall gameplay experience is described as addictive and enjoyable, with beautiful graphics enhancing the immersion.
- “In terms of gameplay, I've treated the game entirely as a single-player game, and sensibly, you can tune how much of the online component you want to experience when you log in.”
- “Gameplay: it's very heavy on exploring and the possibilities of seemingly endless side quests aside from the main story, to the degree that there is a simply huge amount to do with numerous characters you will come to love.”
- “The combat has changed only slightly from the last game, which I think is a good move as the real-time special abilities you can use, called 'arts', make for intense gameplay as you link together to get stronger effects or move to different parts of enemies to deal more damage.”
- “The combat has changed only slightly from the last game, which I think is a good move as the real-time special abilities you can use called 'arts' make for intense gameplay as you link together to get stronger effects, or move to different parts of enemies to deal more damage.”
- “On the gameplay side, the use of arts and the 'switch weapon' ability allow for much more fluid battles in which you have to rely on your tactics and use of surroundings much more than you did in Xenoblade Chronicles.”
- “The gameplay in this one is a huge leap from Xenoblade Chronicles, but maybe not so much the story.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are widely praised for their beauty and artistic style, with many reviewers noting that the environments and creatures are visually stunning, comparable to PS4 standards. However, some limitations are acknowledged due to the Wii U's hardware, leading to less impressive visuals in close-up interactions and cutscenes. Overall, while the game may not be technically perfect, its art direction and aesthetic appeal are highly regarded.
- “The environments in this game are incredibly beautiful; the only game whose art I've come to love as much as this is Darksiders II, which was equally expansive.”
- “The art style is amazing, even if it's not technically the best game.”
- “The game looks amazing; the creatures, the world, and the graphics are sublime.”
- “The Wii U is very lacking in the hardware department by today's standards, which means this game is a little limited graphically.”
- “But when zoomed in closer, and in interpersonal conversational cutscenes in particular, the visuals aren't too great.”
- “The graphics, from what I have seen, are on par with the PS4's graphics.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while initial exploration and tasks can be enjoyable, the repetitive nature of grinding for resources or completing missions often leads to tedium over time. Many users suggest that the fun diminishes as the hours spent on grinding increase, making it feel more like a chore than an engaging activity.
- “I’m up to chapter 4, but to get there I spent about three hours running around trying to find probes to install. At first, it was fun, but then it became tedious.”
- “Some of the text is hard to read; however, it's probably best to play like this while you are out grinding in the field.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is engaging and motivates players to progress by unlocking advanced classes, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- “Character development is interesting and gets you excited to unlock the advanced classes.”
- “The depth of character progression keeps you engaged and eager to explore new abilities.”
- “I love how each character evolves throughout the game, making every choice feel impactful.”