Xenoblade Chronicles 2 for the Nintendo Switch is a massive JRPG you can play at home or on the go, but if you aren't already familiar with the Xenoblade series, its design and scope can be bewildering.

Huge game world, with lots to do; Sprawling, eye-catching landscapes; Deep combat system

Mechanics feel overly complicated at times; Character design is very generically anime; Annoying texture and object pop-in bugs

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 was an absolute joy to review. There's a lot of Switch titles that have come out so far this year that have really grabbed my attention. Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey were two of the most ambitious games of the year, and they actually delivered, which is more than...

Huge world to explore; Combat is complex but still approachable; Plot is paced well and doesn't lean too heavily on JRPG tropes

The game suffers from slowdown at times; Tags

Impressive effort with a few noticeable problems holding it back. Won't astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash.

The Xeno series is a largely disconnected set of games with similar story elements among them. Xenoblade Chronicles was one of the swan songs of the Wii, a game with mediocre graphics but incredibly open environments, one of the best soundtracks of all time, and an over the top Japanese story that...

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is one of the best and most ambitious JRPGs I've ever had the pleasure to play. Unfortunately, it sometimes is too deep and complex for its own good (that's not a phrase I ever thought I would write about a game I enjoy so much), which results in an absolute treat for genre...

The highly anticipated sequel to one of the Wii's biggest sleeper hits-and our number one game of 2012 -is one of the year's most overindulgent RPGs. Accompanied by a long series of irritating tutorials, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 throws all that it can at you, from complex battle tactics to about a...

Despite its many issues, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 stands out with a deep combat system, compelling storyline, and an endearing cast of characters. Just try not to get overwhelmed and give up in those first hours.

In the latest entry of the Xenoblade Chronicles series, a new hero seeks out Elysium on an immense journey through a brand-new world.

If you still needed a reason to buy a Switch, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is it.

Fascinating setting with a rich backstory; complex and deeply satisfying combat system; Poppi

Lack of a tutorial menu; voice acting is uneven; steep learning curve

is a standout RPG that manages to keep its story, combat, and exploration interesting over the course of at least 70 hours of adventure through an impressively varied and rich world.