The time has come. How good, or not, is the latest title in the Xenoblade franchise? Does it meet or exceed expectations? I’m avoiding details and spoilers, but review embargoes for Xenoblade Chronicles 3 have lifted. The initial scores and praise overall are great – fueling hype – as the JRPG could be in the running for game of the year. I’ve not played it yet, but of course it’s on my wish list.
Here are several sites – with links to reviews – and their scores. While the scoring systems vary and are subjective, the point they all drive home together is that XC3 is anywhere from good to excellent.
“We could go on and on about the combat here but what Monolith Soft has come up with is one of the very best battle systems we’ve ever had the joy of getting to grips with…”
“Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a genuine masterpiece and the highlight of Monolith Soft’s superb series thus far.”
“I strongly believe that Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a modern JRPG masterpiece.”
“Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is another heartfelt adventure paired with some of the best combat in the series.”
“Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is another excellent JRPG with great characters, a unique world, and addictive tactical combat that remains entertaining even after the over 150 hours it took to complete it.”
“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.”
“Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a culmination of lessons learned from developer Monolith Soft’s past projects, and a best-in-class JRPG that’s a must-play.”
“… it delivers a story its creators have been building toward for years…”
”It’s a highly cinematic, mindfully crafted JRPG with a story that hasn’t let me down.”
Will you be picking up Xenoblade Chronicles 3 on release day, June 29th? What other game(s) are you looking forward to?