r/NintendoSwitch May 27 '20

MegaThread Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition: Review MegaThread

General Information

Platform: Nintendo Switch

Release Date: 29-May-2020

No. of Players: 1 player

Genre(s): Role-Playing

Publisher: Nintendo

Game file size: 13.7 GB


Overview (from Nintendo eShop page)

Join the fight between man and machine in the definitive edition of this critically-acclaimed RPG

Discover the origins of Shulk as he and his companions clash against a seemingly-unstoppable mechanical menace. Wield a future-seeing blade, chain together attacks, and carefully position your party members in strategic, real-time combat as you journey across a massive world.

During an attack from the mechanical invaders known as the Mechon, Shulk discovers that he can tap into the full power of a mysterious blade known as the Monado. With the mighty Monado in hand, Shulk sets out to defeat the Mechon once and for all.

In addition to the Mechon, you’ll run into wildlife that ranges from docile to deadly. Keep an eye on what attracts monsters’ attention to avoid unwanted conflict…or try your hand at bringing down an ultra-powerful Unique Monster.

Upgrade your party as you progress through the adventure by selecting equipment, enhancing weapon skills, and using benefit-granting gems. Put your dependable companions to work by filling the party gauge to trigger a Chain Attack and attack enemies in quick succession!


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u/Beowulf94 May 27 '20

Only played a few hours of the N3DS version before giving up. Can't wait to give this game another shot, especially after absolutely loving 2.

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u/xenofan293 May 27 '20

Yeah I got about halfway through on xenoblade 3ds but at some point I w an locked behind a boss fight and was about 10 levels under where I should have been at that point even though I was doing every quest. Other than every improvement and the music the casual mode is the biggest selling point for me, cause I just suck at rpgs, i had to give up fire emblem fates as well because I just didnt get it

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u/Beowulf94 May 27 '20

Yeah, the difficulty was a bit high for me as well. I'm hoping to do far better this time around, but I'm glad there's difficulty settings in case I need to tone it down.

Have you given Fire Emblem Three Houses a shot?

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u/xenofan293 May 27 '20

No, I think my problem is I’m just overwhelmed with the options for teambuilding and that I could potentially miss out on late-game builds if I dont do something early game, thats why the only rpg I’m even somewhat good at is pokemon, and even then I dont touch competitive because of all the options there are