Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Works Set - Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite

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.