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...

2017 was an amazing year for games, but for Nintendo, it had been a smashing year. One they were surely hoping for after what happened with the Wii U and its poor acceptance in the market (the Switch has already hit 10 million sales at 9 months, only 5 million short of Wii U total sales).

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...

In some ways a backwards step from its immediate predecessor, but this is still a fascinatingly complex Japanese role-player with the best open world since Breath Of The Wild.

A huge game world, filled with secrets; Deep combat systems and customisation gives plenty for role-players to get their teeth into; Some great creature designs

The storytelling and dialogue is weak, and full of anime cliché; Hands-off combat often lacks impact, especially in minor fights; Overly complex interface and unhelpful tutorials

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Gorgeous world; deceptively complex battle and character development systems; subtly immersive story

Overly long cutscenes; patchy voice work; excessive tutorials

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 some flaws, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is still a charming, fun and interesting RPG. It's extremely time consuming so take that into account, but it's got a great story that should reward your patience as you get through the game.

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

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