Xenoblade Chronicles 3
July 29, 2022
“FIGHTING TO LIVE…AND LIVING TO FIGHT” A brand new RPG adventure awaits in Xenoblade Chronicles 3 for Nintendo Switch. 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 …
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88.7
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8.0
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Critic Reviews (40)
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"You’d think that the bigger an enemy is, the harder it would fall, but because the only determining factor of difficulty is the gap between your level and theirs, there’s no sense of scale to combat. The only tactic you …"
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45.0
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40.0
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35.0
"Xenoblade Chronicles 3 has incredible presentation values and a rewarding combat system, but the story leaves much to be desired."
Read original review"Xenoblade Chronicles 3 changes things up in a good way, offering a twist on the most unique combat out there. It&s;s lengthy, engaging, warm, and probably the best RPG of the year. The best one yet, for sure."
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96.0
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98.0
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97.0
"Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is such a memorable RPG, one of the best in history actually. Monolith Soft has demonstrate its true talent creating a complex and satisfying adventure that would live in our memories for a very long time."
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90.0
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85.0
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75.0
"Brilliant action role-playing game with a bombastic, but also excessive film part. The insane number of possibilities in battle can be overwhelming."
Read original review"Xenoblade Chronicles 3 combines all the good things from previous games into one colossal, complex and (almost) infinite JRPG that we aren&s;t going to forget anytime soon."
Read original review"Mammoth even more than the phenomenal second episode of the trilogy, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is one of the best JRPGs of recent years. The Monolith Soft team has managed to surprise us once again, creating a mature, moving and unfortunately …"
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80.0
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65.0
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98.0
"It delivers a story its creators have been building toward for years: A story about a boy who meets a girl, who then find their own path and, with it, the poise to walk on — in an endless sea, …"
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94.0
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92.0
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93.0
"While not reinventing the genre, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 stands out as one of its most valuable exponents-a truly remarkable game."
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68.0
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69.0
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"Xenoblade Chronicles 3 earns a modest thumbs up. It’s undeniably huge, delivering good bang for your RPG dollar, and has some interesting ideas on its mind. It’s no Final Fantasy or Zelda, but fans of sophisticated combat and Japanese storytelling …"
Read original review"Xenoblade Chronicles 3 didn’t need to do a whole lot to keep me invested, as I was all-in very early on. The cast, the weight of the story, and the freedom of party composition are the power trio that won …"
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90.0
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90.0
"Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is filled with interesting areas to explore, heartfelt character interactions, and an engaging narrative. While having knowledge of the previous games is handy in some respects, this is by and large its own world with its own …"
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85.0
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92.0
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98.0
"Xenoblade Chronicles 3 collects, iterates, and perfects JRPG mechanics."
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85.0
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80.0
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95.0
"Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a masterpiece, and I&s;m not one who uses the term lightly. It has a magnetic storyline, is held up by an accomplished cast, and the audio-visual presentation literally rocks, showcasing how far you can actually push …"
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"Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is another impressive and entertaining RPG experience from Monolith Soft. Its ever-deepening mystery plays out across one of the most beautiful fantasy landscapes of recent years, while its approach to party building and classes means that the …"
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75.0
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90.0
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"Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is an amazing entry into the already wonderful series. It reaches a new standard of storytelling, combat and customisation within the Xeno series There are a few technical mishaps here and there but not enough to dampen …"
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95.0
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88.0
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92.0
"Monolithsoft has culminated in an ending that they’ve had their sights on for over a decade, and it shows in the level of detail and quality of life improvements that they’ve made emanating from that ten-plus years’ worth of experience. …"
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60.0
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"Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is an amazing JRPG, with a deep story and fun gameplay that will keep players engaged for many hours."
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80.0
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90.0
"When Xenoblade Chronicles 3 wasn’t bringing a smile to my face, it was breaking my heart over and over again."
Read original review"Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is another heartfelt adventure paired with some of the best combat in the series."
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100.0
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100.0
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"Monolith Soft has crafted a JRPG that is so colossal yet also intricately focused. It delivers an experience that iterates upon everything its predecessors managed to achieve, resulting in a masterpiece that I am utterly enraptured by. Part of me …"
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85.0
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95.0
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95.0
"Despite a few issues, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a remarkable achievement that evolves the series formula in exciting ways, all the while weaving an emotionally charged story that is sure to be remembered for a long time to come. It …"
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60.0
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30.0
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"This review might seem short, especially for such a gigantic game. There’s just so much I can’t disclose. Bits of the combat and the mechanics of course, but mainly the story. It’s just much better if you experience these things …"
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45.0
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65.0
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"Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a double-edged sword that needs a bit more sharpening."
Read original review"Like its predecessors in the series, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 likes to go big. Whether it be its story, its large areas and creatures, or gameplay that can stretch well over 100 hours, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 boasts a scope that’s hard …"
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85.0
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"Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is the strongest entry into the series yet, while simultaneously managing to bridge the themes and mechanics of the first two games in a meaningful way. Even after the credits roll close to the 60-hour mark, each …"
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70.0
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95.0
"Xenoblade Chronicles 3 might be too frustrating for some, but its worth fighting through tedious systems for the RPG&s;s stellar storytelling."
Read original review"Xenoblade Chronicles 3 continues the series&s; tradition of massive maps and intuitive combat, but this time offers a story that elevates the experience to new heights."
Read original review"Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is the strongest JRPG in the modern Nintendo catalog, and is among the greatest games on the Nintendo Switch, and can potentially stand the test of time when considered among other platforms and generations as well. It&s;s …"
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"Small foibles aside, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 might just be the Switch’s prettiest and grandest game of 2022. With a deep combat system and surprisingly effective story, along with quality of life improvements over the prior game, it’s a true spectacle …"
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"Monolith Soft closes out its loosely connected trilogy of epic RPGs with its most adaptable, malleable and high-spirited adventure yet."
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"Xenoblade Chronicles 3 delivers a massive world, and more than enough story and character to fill it, combined with the series’ most reactive combat system to date. While certainly a monster commitment, Aionios is an incredible place to live for …"
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85.0
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"Another major success for Monolith Soft; Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a contender for the Nintendo Switch&s;s best role-playing game and one of its most impressive technical achievements."
Read original review"Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a fantastic follow-up that takes some of the best parts of its predecessors, and weaves them into something impressive."
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"Overall, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is arguably the best game in the series and builds upon the prior entries in both a deft and quite magnificent way."
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95.0
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"With the third game in the Xenoblade saga, Monolith Soft outperforms themselves and delivers one of the best Japanese role-playing games ever, regardless of format. While the adventure is weighed down by some unnecessary padding, complicated subtleties and technology that …"
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"Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a genuine masterpiece and the highlight of Monolith Soft&s;s superb series thus far. There&s;s an emotionally-charged and surprisingly edgy epic to get stuck into here, a sprawling and hugely engaging narrative populated by a cast of …"
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"Between a compelling story, beautiful music, and deep combat system, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is an awesome adventure for longtime fans and newcomers alike."
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"Xenoblade Chronicles 3 can take some meandering detours across its massive 150-hour campaign, but great characters and addictive tactical combat make it all well worth the time."
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95.0
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98.0
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"Xenoblade Chronicles 3 has its flaws like any other game. However, its qualities more than make up for them, bringing a beautiful JRPG experience like none other before seen in the series. The Class system is varied and fun to …"
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