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  • March 20, 2025

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition

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86%Game Brain Score
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Critic Score 86%Based on 19 reviews

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Nintendo SwitchNintendo Switch
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EXPLORE BEYOND LIMITS. FIGHT FOR HUMANITY. Fight for survival while exploring the vast expanses of an alien world in Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition for Nintendo Switch. This visually enhanced version of the epic sci-fi RPG features additional content – including new story elements and more! The year is 2054. Earth has been destroyed by an intergalactic war between two alien races, an…

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Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews
music3 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions
  • Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition features an expansive and engaging open world with impressive graphical upgrades and quality-of-life improvements.
  • The combat system is strategic and satisfying, enhanced by new tweaks and the introduction of Skells, which add depth to gameplay.
  • The game offers a wealth of content, including substantial side quests and new story elements, making it a must-play for both newcomers and returning fans.
  • The main story can feel slow-paced and lacks focus, which may detract from the overall experience.
  • Some systems can be overwhelming, and the menu navigation remains clunky, making it difficult for players to manage their gear and party.
  • While the game has many improvements, certain aspects, like performance issues and repetitive quests, can still feel dated.
  • story
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it standard and lacking focus, while others appreciate the new characters and content that enhance the narrative. While the main plot suffers from uneven pacing and can feel underwhelming, the side missions and worldbuilding are praised for their depth and quality. Overall, the game offers a visually impressive experience with some engaging story elements, despite its narrative shortcomings.

    • “Looks and sounds better than ever, with solid performance across the board. New characters and content are weaved expertly into the narrative, on-foot action sings, skell combat is next-level excellence, map design and worldbuilding with side quests is top-notch, new tweaks and adjustments to mechanics make an all-timer even better.”
    • “The world of Mira is still a marvel; the game looks quite striking at times, with no more squinting at the game's UI. Progression is nicely streamlined, with some good tweaks to combat and new story bits to explore, offering tons of content overall.”
    • “The visually enhanced edition of this open-world RPG contains newly added story elements and more.”
    • “Systems can be overwhelming; the main story is a bit of a snooze fest.”
    • “The game still looks a bit rough at times, and some quirks from the original carry over. The story is not always well-paced.”
    • “The main plot lacks focus and has uneven pacing, with an inconsistent difficulty curve.”
  • gameplay
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is praised for its clever revisions, deep customization options, and an addictive loop that enhances the overall experience. While the core mechanics remain rewarding and the world of Mira is engaging, some issues like clunky menus and a steep learning curve prevent it from achieving a fully polished feel. Overall, the game successfully combines improved UI and streamlined mechanics with new content, making it a standout RPG for both new and returning players.

    • “Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition brings one of Nintendo’s best open worlds to a new audience with confidence, offering up much-improved UI, smartly-streamlined mechanics, and some intriguing new content.”
    • “[A surprisingly comfy, moreish RPG that works well as a portable title, Mira is an incredible world to explore, smart refinements to combat gameplay and game progression, looks and runs fantastic on the Switch, new content and remixed music are a treat.]”
    • “However, it's actually Monolith Soft's attention to clever gameplay revisions that impresses most here.”
    • “Smart refinements to combat gameplay and game progression make for a surprisingly comfy, moreish RPG that works well as a portable title.”
    • “New tweaks and adjustments to mechanics make an all-timer even better.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised as one of the best soundtracks in the series, enhancing the immersive experience of exploring the vibrant world of Mira. Players appreciate the remixed tracks and new content, which contribute to the overall enjoyment and atmosphere of the game.

    • “One of the best soundtracks of the series.”
    • “New content and remixed music are a treat.”
    • “The soundtrack is one of the best in the series.”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition have received high praise for their significant upgrades, enhancing the expansive world and improving visual fidelity. Players appreciate the detailed environments and streamlined party management, which contribute to an overall polished experience.

    • “Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is an expertly crafted revamp that gives us all the bells and whistles we could wish for in terms of graphical upgrades.”
    • “The expansive world to explore is filled with plenty of substantial side quests to master, featuring nice enhancements and graphical updates.”
    • “The graphical fidelity in this game truly elevates the overall experience, making every environment feel vibrant and alive.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its impressive visuals and solid performance, enhancing the gameplay experience with expertly integrated new content and refined mechanics. However, some users noted issues with clunky menu navigation and occasional performance problems like pop-in, indicating that while the game excels in many areas, there are still aspects that could be improved.

    • “Looks and sounds better than ever, with solid performance across the board. New characters and content are expertly woven into the narrative.”
    • “On-foot action sings, and skell combat is next-level excellence.”
    • “Map design and worldbuilding, along with side quests, is top-notch. New tweaks and adjustments to mechanics make an all-timer even better.”
    • “The optimization is a complex experience that's difficult to grapple with, as menu navigation remains clunky and there are pop-in and other performance issues.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding in the game to be repetitive and tedious, with necessary tasks feeling outdated and frustrating, particularly due to the slow progression in unlocking key features like the skell. The abundance of gear and the process of equipping party members contribute to a sense of monotony, detracting from the overall experience.

    • “Quests get repetitive after a while; not a massive upgrade over the original. Necessary grinding makes it feel dated.”
    • “The open world can be frustrating to explore without a skell. Unlocking a skell takes dozens of hours into the game. A significant portion of the recruitable party are annoying, and there is too much gear. Equipping your party is boring and tedious.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the definitive edition of Xenoblade Chronicles X is enhanced by its beautifully refined art and the addition of new content, creating a deeper connection for both new and returning players. This thoughtful update enriches the overall experience, making it a must-play for fans.

86%Critics’ scoreBased on 26 critic reviews

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