Customer Ratings & Reviews

Now this is a definitive edition of a video game. This game had originally released two console cycles ago on the Nintendo Wii. It was a underrated game that most people were unaware about until it became a cult classic which brought it Mass attention. Due to that attention, the price of the game ended up skyrocketing and allowing further sequels and side games to the series. Xenoblade is now considered to be a must-have game for whatever system it releases on. This definitive edition of the original game which released on a Nintendo Wii is what a definitive edition of a game should be. There are so many quality of life improvements and visual improvements to this game, I found myself enjoying it more now than the first time I played it. The world is absolutely huge. If you see it you can go to it, if it sparkles you can collect it, if it walks you can fight it and if it talks there is more likely a possibility that you will have a mission for you to complete. There is so much stuff for you to do in the game that you will easily put in over 100 hours. The combat system is rather unique and take some time getting used to however once you do you will begin to master the battle system and even change your controller layout to further enhance that experience. If you love RPGs you will love this game!

I never played the original Wii version, but I did experience the NN3DS port (never finished, because Nintendo ninja dropped the announcement trailer for this)...and the Definitive Edition is everything I could've hoped for, and more! The biggest and most obvious improvement is the character models. Gone are the days of them looking like they're stroking out, and instead we have crisp, clear visuals and improved/cleaned up mouth and hand movements. Another improvement is the UI. It's so much cleaner and easier to use! And the addition of the blue icon when your character is positioned in a "sweet spot" for an Art to deal maximum damage is a most welcome improvement. The QoL changes Monolith Soft made for this shows how much love and attention to detail they poured into it. I have yet to dive into the Future Connected content, so I can't comment on that yet...but given that they added two new Nopon companions and I absolutely love the furry little guys tells me I'm going to seriously enjoy playing the epilogue. I'm currently playing the game on my Switch Lite, and I think it looks and plays beautifully. But I get that not everyone will feel the same. Either way, if you're into JRPGs, MMORPGS or even if you've already experienced this game, I'd absolutely recommend picking up this version!

Excellent Limited Edition set. Love the Artbook. Definitely worth the price.

Story: 8/10 Characters: 8.5/10 Gameplay: 9/10 Level Design: 7.5/10 Music: 10/10 Graphics: 6/10 Difficulty level: Casual/Core Gamer Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition is the definitive version of the game with all new assets but unless you have an external upscaler the game will looks blurry on most modern displays, cutscenes and models all look great though. Outside of the minor graphical problems the game is amazing. It plays like a solo mmo with its active combat system. I completed the main story of the game around 80hrs with some moderate questing and exploration. The collector’s work set a great buy but if you’re serious about Xenoblade you might want to pick up a pal collectors edition.

Xenoblade Chronicles might just be my favorite game of all time. I bought it for the Wii ten years ago just to support it, since it very nearly didn't receive a North American release. It turned out to the most epic and wildly imaginative game I had ever played. I also bought the 3DS version and now the Switch version, which makes this the only game of this size and scope that I have played through to completion three times. So on a level of pure gameplay, I can't recommend Xenoblade enough. As for this Special Edition, we get a really beautiful and comprehensive art book that is a lovely compliment to the one that came with the Special Edition of Xenoblade 2. The missed opportunity here is that a soundtrack CD was not also packed in, as it was in other regions. This game's music is amazingly beautiful and deserved a showcase in this edition of the game, for which much of the original Wii music was remastered or re-recorded. But I won't even dock a star from this review over that, since the game is such a work of genius that has finally gotten the HD makeover that its beautiful, epic world has always deserved. If you've never played Xenoblade before, then get yours hands on this masterpiece and enjoy!

This remaster is truly stunning on the Switch. Little tweaks have made the gameplay better than ever, but the core mechanics are unchanged. The music has been remastered to accompany the beautiful graphics, and also a bonus epilogue story too! The collector's edition is a stunning boxset with lots of goodies I just couldn't pass up. Highly recommend!

Probably my all-time favorite JRPG, and I've been playing them now for around 25 years. It improves on an already incredible game - if you have never played it, you owe it to yourself to do so. If you have played it, experience it all over again with much improved graphics, music, and even some nice quality-of-life improvements in the gameplay.

Xenoblade Chronicles is a special game in many ways. It tells a masterful story that is well complemented by it's unique gameplay system, massive and creative world exploration and a masterpiece of a soundtrack. As someone who's played RPGs for over 20 years, Xenoblade is one of the greatest experiences I've ever had with a video game.

Great collectors edition for the Nintendo collector! Although the european versions are typically cooler than the US versions, I am definitely pleased with this one. Excellent art book and great game made better with updates graphics and textures. This is one of the greats JRPGs ever made, you HAVE to play it!

If you love JRPGs with great combat, thrilling music, amazing story, and beautiful worlds then please do yourself a favor and pick up this game. I guarantee you will not be disappointed in it. I’ve already clocked in 100 hours into and I still haven’t 100% completed the game in its entirety.

Xenoblade on the Wii was fantastic, graphics and all. This truly is the best version to play. The story, combat, and graphics are top notch. Ignore the "low resolution bad game" arguments because they are unfounded and dated. There has already been a patch to fix issues

Excellent game and this collection is worth it. If you are hooked into the gameplay, the story itself takes you 60 hours and if you are a completionist it would take you around 150+ hours. Music is one of the biggest plus on this game.

If you’re a Xeno-fan then you know what to expect. This remake of the Wii title looks awesome and still has the same incredible combat system with some much needed quality of life tweaks.

Excellent update to a classic game. The game is exactly the same with updated graphics and a couple of extra game mechanics. I very much enjoy the new expert mode that allows me to limit my levels to whatever I want. Definitely makes it more productive for level grinding in earlier parts of the game. The original game was absolutely beautiful from beginning to end. Such a rich story with very engaging gameplay. Anyone who had played prior Xeno games would expect nothing less though. The difference is that this one was given the love and attention it deserved. It never felt like corners were cut to get to the finished product. I think Monolithsoft found a great partner in Nintendo that they didn't really have with Namco or Square. The fact that they could even remaster this game is clear indicator of that. The facelift is beautiful. I would only play the original on emulator so that I could truly appreciate the world. Even with higher resolutions, this version blows the old one away. It's just so freaking pretty. You feel immersed by the world as you explore every nook and cranny of the map. Questing is so much easier too. I actually find myself taking on side quests due to the ease of completing them now. Rather than running aimlessly through the maps, you actually have leader dots on the map that help you complete fetch quests in record time. I didn't even bother with them on the Wii version. Anyway, I highly recommend this game to old Xeno fans and newcomers alike. If you enjoyed Xenoblade Chronicles 2, there is no way you will be disappointed in its predecessor.

Thought I was going to be bored playing a game I beat 2 years ago on the 3DS but here we are, 2 weeks later, and Im obsessed. The graphics are gorgeous, the game is engaging, the characters are wonderful. If you're an RPG fan, this is a must add to your list. The Definitive Works set is beautiful! Hard cover art book, gorgeous box. But I do wonder how we all got SHAFTED in the US when the UK got the superior special edition.

I've played this game numerous times on the 3DS and Wii. This version really updates the graphics and provides quality of life tweaks that make it easier to navigate and enjoy. The story is fantastic. The only downside is it requires a sizable amount of time to complete (also has added DLC which adds more time to this). However, it's well worth it.

I never played the original Wii game, and tried the 3ds but lost interest quickly, but on the switch in TV mode, I was finally able to enjoy playing Xenoblade, the game and mechanics are a ton of fun, and would recommend to any jrpg fan. The art book is amazing and was totally worth the price, as is the beautiful packaging.

Xenoblade is a game worth experiencing for JRPG fans. Now with this Definitive Edition its the best way to either relive the experience or delve into this classic for the first time. This boxset itself features a wonderfully in depth art book and clean aesthetic presentation in terms of packaging.

This special set is perfect for fans of Xenoblade, as the included Art book is a proper full sized one. Newer Special editions typically contain greatly abbreviated art books, just a waste of money. Game itself is nice upgrade with some improvements in gameplay and better graphics.

This set is very nice, the artbook is high quality and packed with intricate detail and interesting design sketches that will make any fan of the game happy. The game itself is also one of the best JRPGs ever made - it's long, but definitely worth the time you'll put into it!