Xenoblade Chronicles 3

Ultimately, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 represents the pinnacle of the series, both gameplay-wise and narratively. The characters are another highlight of the game. They are well-drawn, with only a small amount of formulaicness. [Issue#321]

At its core, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a story of the pursuit of freedom and the endless possibilities of the future - and as a game, it's the embodiment of that theme, with an unrestrictive world and a blueprint for how to build a masterpiece JRPG moving forward.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is one of the games of the year. There are moments that will make you laugh, get involved with what's happening... And also cry. The combat adds layers in a tremendously effective way throughout the many hours of gameplay, while the exploration and pacing of the title never fail to take totally effective turns. Perhaps it could have risked a little more in a couple of moments, which would make it rise to the Olympus of J-RPGs, but it is still one of the best titles of this genre in recent years.

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.

Another major success for Monolith Soft; Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a contender for the Nintendo Switch’s best role-playing game and one of its most impressive technical achievements.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 perfectly combines threads from previous instalments while remaining welcoming to newcomers. It’s based on very enjoyable combat mechanics and offers an interesting world to explore, but it’s a shame that dated graphics and intrusive invisible walls make it look like it was released a few years ago. I’m also disappointed that the developers decided to stick to what worked well twice before instead of making a step forward that the series could use.

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.

Gigantyczna i bardzo jakościowa gra RPG. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 zachwyca na każdym polu. Seria Xenoblade Chronicles jest dumą Nintendo.

Le ressenti est complexe au sortir de cet opus. J'ai joué à cette saga quasi intégralement (1, 2, Torna et 3). J'ai adoré les 3 premiers où la qualité du world building, de la narration et la capacité à mettre en scène des histoires touchantes s'imposent face aux quelques défauts, notamment un système de combat adapté surtout aux affrontements uniques/ boss, et un rythme "imposé" par la réalisation des quêtes annexes qui tend à diluer la tension de l'histoire, quand bien même une bonne partie d'entre elles sont bien écrites et concernent des arcs de personnage et du world building. Le 3 m'a d'abord plutôt enchanté, on quitte ce chara-design souvent abusé des persos féminins du 2 pour quelque chose de plus réaliste et varié, les thématiques portées m'ont accroché (déterminisme, pression sociale, traditions, volonté de changement, révolution, peur de la mort, anxiété etc.). Mais les défauts relevés plus haut reviennent, ajouté à un dernier tronçon de jeu fastidieux, pas en difficulté dans le fait que les ennemis sont des sacs à PV même quand vous avez le niveau, et que le dernier donjon propose énormément de combats inévitables, ce qui a limité mon envie de l'explorer entièrement. Et surtout, ce combat final, aux multiples phases, et que je découvre sans checkpoint après 1H+ de combat, et donc il faut tout recommencer, sans pouvoir passer la plupart des cut-scenes... Assommant.. Un jeu dans lequel le meilleur côtoie le moins bon et des choix de design questionnables donc. Mon ressenti est aussi celui du cumul de mon expérience sur la saga, que je trouve bâtie sur des bases solides, mais que le studio va devoir plus sérieusement remettre en question ou en modifier/ pousser les curseurs pour la suite s'ils veulent la faire perdurer.

Un atraso conforme al 2 en cuanto a historia y sobretodo banda sonora.Gráficamente muy justo. El combate no aporta casi nada nuevo y los personajes son bastante planos. Me pareció mucho mejor el 2. Una vezmás, por cierto, muchísimas secundarias aburridas.

I was extremely disappointed in XC3. Though it has the best music, opening sequence, and the most polish out of any of the mainline games, it fails at creating a satisfying end to the story of the previous games and wrap up the Claus/Zanza saga (unless you pay for the nostalgia full DLC). But even when choosing to make a new player friendly world, it also consistently retcons some of it big emotional moments, sacrifices and deaths later in the story to be trivial. If the devs took the risk and made a game where the factions of XC1 and XC2 were actually fighting, people who die stay dead, as the war between who gets to use Alvise’s core crystal this game would have been amazing. Instead, it is a game that for older players feels like constant nostalgia compared to the side story that actually concludes the trilogy.

I really don’t understand the good reviews. 15 hours in and it has been so boring. I’ve been hoping it gets better but no. Just boring. Great game before bedtime.