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Developer: Monolith Soft
Publisher: Nintendo
Game Details: "Fighting to liveand living to fight" - A brand new RPG adventure awaits in Xenoblade Chronicles 3.
"Fighting to liveand living to fight" - A brand new RPG adventure awaits in Xenoblade Chronicles 3. Bringing together the futures of Xenoblade Chronicles and Xenoblade Chronicles 2, this title will take players to the world of Aionios, home to two hostile nations. Keves: a nation where mechanical technology was developed. Their armies are composed of units consisting mainly of combat vehicles. They use units of small, mobile weapons operated by soldiers riding them.
Agnus: a nation"Fighting to liveand living to fight" - A brand new RPG adventure awaits in Xenoblade Chronicles 3. Bringing together the futures of Xenoblade Chronicles and Xenoblade Chronicles 2, this title will take players to the world of Aionios, home to two hostile nations. Keves: a nation where mechanical technology was developed. Their armies are composed of units consisting mainly of combat vehicles. They use units of small, mobile weapons operated by soldiers riding them.
Agnus: a nation strong in ether, a magical technology. Their forces are built around units that specialise in ether combat, and they fight with small, mobile, autonomous weapons that use ether technology.
Six soldiers hailing from these nations, will take part in a grand tale with life as its central theme.
Noah: One of the protagonists of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and a solider of Keves. Noah is also an "off-seer" who mourns for soldiers who've lost their lives on the battlefield.
Lanz: An ally of Noah's who wields a great sword that doubles as a shield.
Eunie: A childhood friend of Noah and Lanz who has a sharp tongue and rough personality. She specialises in healing her allies in battle.
Mio: The other protagonist of this story, Mio is a soldier of Agnus and an off-seer like Noah.
Taion: A tactician who fights alongside Mio using his smarts and insight.
Sena: This soldier is an ally of Mio and Taion. Despite her petite figure, Sena wields immense physical strength!… Expand
Developer: Monolith Soft
Publisher: Nintendo
Genre(s): Role-Playing Action RPG
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Critic Reviews
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Metascore Generally favorable reviews
115 Positive Ratings 95%
6 Mixed Ratings 4%
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Nintendo Force Magazine
Nov 9, 2022
"I began XC3 knowing I'd enjoy it because of the fun I had with the previous games. What I didn't expect was for this to become one of my favorite JPRGs of all-time! With its engaging open world, engrossing combat system, loveable characters and gripping story, this game is a masterpiece of the genre! [Issue #62 – November/December 2022, p. 67]"
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Nintenderos
Jul 26, 2022
"We found Xenoblade Chronicles 3 to be a timeless gem that will go down in history as one of the greatest JRPGs ever made. Its beautiful story, great gameplay and beautiful visuals make it a must-have for anyone. A flawless game for a legendary saga." ... Read full review
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But Why Tho?
Aug 3, 2022
"Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a massive undertaking that hits some extremely high points while only presenting a few issues like the performance struggles at times due to the Switch’s limitations. I fell in love with the cast almost immediately, and I can’t wait to see their stories progress in future DLC. This is a game that is going to sit with me for years and is a very serious Game of the Year contender." ... Read full review
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CGMagazine
Jul 26, 2022
"Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is an exemplary JRPG on the Nintendo Switch, improving on the already great titles that came out before it while still welcoming newcomers." ... Read full review
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iMore
Aug 7, 2022
"This epic adventure is the culmination of the series. The world is vast and filled with combat sequences while also providing an engaging plot to suck you in." ... Read full review
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4Players.de
Jul 26, 2022
"Epic giant role-playing game that stays true to the tradition of the series and creates a distinctive world that shakes your foundations after umpteen hours of play." ... Read full review
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Slant Magazine
Sep 9, 2022
"Xenoblade Chronicles 3 just cannot get out of its own way. This is, after all, a game that provides a tutorial on how to complete tutorials, and it keeps piling on slight mechanics well into the 20-hour range." ... Read full review
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62 Mixed Ratings 5%
136 Negative Ratings 11%
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TheHambro
Nov 5, 2022
Honestly, I can’t praise Xenoblade Chronicles 3 enough. Everything about this game is just so damn good. The art style, music, world, story,Honestly, I can’t praise Xenoblade Chronicles 3 enough. Everything about this game is just so damn good. The art style, music, world, story, characters, just everything. The world and character building is top of the line: this game does a damn fine job of creating some memorable, heart felt, heart wrenching interrelationships. It would be damn hard not to be absorbed by the main cast, or hell, even the side characters. What I absolutely appreciate is how to game will slowly introduce new mechanics throughout the game. Xenoblade never felt stale or stagnant, because the game would throw something new at me, and I always looked forward to that. So, what’s bad about the game? Nothing. What I did find “wrong” are primarily nitpicks rather than atrocious game designs/decisions.

Look, I think Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a masterpiece. It was never a chore, it never got boring, its loads of fun, and I always felt the urge to keep coming back. For all the JRPG fans, go play this and enjoy the experience.… Expand
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HappyDonnie
Jul 30, 2022
Best in the series by far, as it should! Masterpiece, they keep introducing new mechanics way past the opening chapters, this could beBest in the series by far, as it should! Masterpiece, they keep introducing new mechanics way past the opening chapters, this could be complicated but everything is explained and the slow approach makes it feel like im learning and even evolving the characters. Many games i just put down, but this i cant put down.

Handheld or docked, i like both. It runs very good in my opinion and is contrary to many jrpgs a full fletched game. I love it.… Expand
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iMustang
Oct 14, 2022
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 I have no doubt is my personal Game of the Year after consuming roughly 200 hours of my life. I can say now that I'veXenoblade Chronicles 3 I have no doubt is my personal Game of the Year after consuming roughly 200 hours of my life. I can say now that I've finished all 200+ quests, maxed out all affinity in every area, found every collectable and unlocked every class for every character - This is the everything the series has built up to and more.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is the most emotional journey yet. Taking place in a world consumed by endless war, the stakes have never been higher nor has the situation of the main cast ever felt more hopeless. If the world of the first game was a struggle, and the story of the second was an uphill battle, then the third entry is a seemingly bottomless pit with only a glimmer of light to chase after. Building from the intense cutscenes already perfected in 2, each story moment in 3 had me hanging off the edge of my seat wondering what would happen next, and how the heroes could possibly come out on top. This made the feeling of hope mean more in this game than either before, and gave us easily the best villains of the franchise thus far.

It must be also be said that this is my favorite cast of characters to date, and that's a result of the brilliant writing right from the start of the journey. Getting the entire cast within the first hour or so is initially jarring, but because of that I grew to love them as a whole even more than any of the cast before then. With an air of mystery about each one, traveling with them and growing with them, watching their struggles and achievements as I learned about them. All these factors led to me becoming emotionally invested into each one, leading to many smiles, tears, and laughter, sometimes all at the same time. Even all the extra party members you gain along the way were super enjoyable and well written, making each one feel like a full cast member with the time spent with them. Between the amazing writing of both the plot and characters, each twist and turn of this journey had me just as invested as the highlight moments of 1 and 2, and that feeling kept with me the entire game.

Gameplay wise it's a no-brainer that this is the best. 7 party members battling at once, incorporating the combat systems of both the previous games into an amazing hybrid that goes a step further with the fusion mechanic. Chain attacks are at their best, interlinking adds a fun element to the game, and you always feel great engaging in every battle. Changing and unlocking new character classes always made the battle feel fresh and fun. Some of my favorite tracks from the franchise to date come from this entry, including a new version of "You Shall Know Our Names" that equals the original to me in every way. The world is the biggest and most vast it has been yet, and even after dozens of hours of pure exploration, I'm certain I've not yet seen it all. The new way the areas and affinities are handled was my favorite yet, giving me a feeling of being more invested into the world of this game than either of the other two games (which says a lot when considering Colony 4 in the first game; every area felt like that to me). I wondered how they would surpass the Blade Quests from 2, and the Hero Quests did that and so much more. Thanks to them the line is now forever blurred between main quests and side quests, and I couldn't be happier about that.

The amount of content in this game is just incredible. The biggest world yet to explore, filled with so much to see and do. The most in-depth quests, the biggest chapters each filled with intensity and emotion, and an amazing soundtrack that pushes all the above forward. A perfect cast, an amazing story, and a journey so unique and unlike anything I've ever gone on... Yes, to me, this game was perfect. To go a step further, I now consider Xenoblade to be the perfect trilogy of games. Each one tells its own story, but they all connect to each other in some way, and each one really grows from the entry before it and can be appreciated more by those who played their predecessors. I'm not certain I can ever pick a favorite anymore, as each game delivers an experience unlike any that came before it, forming a perfect triangle - three pillars that stand strongly and independently, but hold one another up to new heights. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is no different; a bold new entry delivering an experience unlike any I've felt before, yet still managing to raise the bar the series has set before it.… Expand
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zeroreoxo
Aug 2, 2022
Monolith Soft really listens to user opinions. There are a lot of improvements compared to Xenoblade 2 and 1DE. JRPGs are dying these days andMonolith Soft really listens to user opinions. There are a lot of improvements compared to Xenoblade 2 and 1DE. JRPGs are dying these days and Xenoblade is one of the game I enjoyed the most. Glad to see Nintendo values this series.… Expand
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MrMcBride
Jul 31, 2022
I’m a veteran fan of the Xenoblade games with X being my favourite followed 1 (DE) and then 2. I’m about 8 hours in and so far this iterationI’m a veteran fan of the Xenoblade games with X being my favourite followed 1 (DE) and then 2. I’m about 8 hours in and so far this iteration of the series improves on the previous entries graphically, stylistically, and in gameplay. It’s a flawed masterpiece, like the games that came before hand, but I maintain a 10 scoring to reflect the net enjoyment the game brings me.… Expand
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qwikknd
Aug 4, 2022
This is my first Xenoblade game, I am very much loving the world. It is a bit to much playing on the handheld but as I play on my TV screen itThis is my first Xenoblade game, I am very much loving the world. It is a bit to much playing on the handheld but as I play on my TV screen it is a great experience. The mechanics added slowly have helped but as I go further and further in they are adding up! Starts to get a little repetitive also I as I go on as in Combat, BUT, it is an JRPG so it was to be expected. Very happy with this game and worth the money spent!!!… Expand
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Ansink
Aug 10, 2022
Boring combat system where I am just sitting there with the controller in my hand waiting for the character to finish an auto attack. TheBoring combat system where I am just sitting there with the controller in my hand waiting for the character to finish an auto attack. The world looks bland but I can live with that.… Expand
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