Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - Nintendo Switch

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 isn't just another JRPG; it's a culmination of everything developer MONOLITHSOFT has learned and perfected over the years. Here's why this epic adventure deserves a place in your gaming library:**A World Brimming with Beauty and Wonder:**Xenoblade Chronicles 3 takes you on a breathtaking journey across the vibrant world of Aionios. Vast landscapes teeming with life, from towering mountains to sprawling plains, beg to be explored. The environments are visually stunning, with a distinct day-and-night cycle that adds another layer of immersion.**A Story that Grips You From the Start:**The narrative centers around six characters, each hailing from opposing nations locked in a deadly conflict. As they uncover the truth behind their world's strife, unlikely bonds form, creating a story filled with emotional depth and high stakes. The voice acting and soundtrack further elevate the experience, drawing you deeper into the world and its struggles.**Combat Evolved:**The battle system blends real-time action with strategic elements seamlessly. You can seamlessly switch between the six party members in the heat of battle, utilizing their unique skills and interlinking their attacks to create devastating combos. The refined combat mechanics make battles exciting and dynamic, keeping you engaged throughout your journey.**A World Full of Activities:**Xenoblade Chronicles 3 isn't just about the main story. The world is brimming with optional activities to discover. You can embark on side quests, uncover hidden secrets, or form special bonds with your party members to learn more about their pasts and motivations. These diversions enrich the world and provide welcome breaks between story missions without feeling like filler content.**A Note for Completionists:**Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a massive game. The main story alone can take dozens of hours to complete, and with all the side content available, completionists can easily sink hundreds of hours into exploring every nook and cranny of Aionios. While this is a positive for those who love sprawling RPGs, it might be daunting for players with less time on their hands.**The Verdict: An RPG Adventure You Won't Forget**Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a masterpiece of world-building, storytelling, and gameplay refinement. With its stunning environments, engaging narrative, and dynamic combat system, it offers an unforgettable adventure for RPG fans and newcomers alike. Whether you're a longtime Xenoblade enthusiast or simply looking for an epic journey to embark on, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 delivers an experience that will stay with you long after the credits roll. Just be prepared for a potentially lengthy, but thoroughly rewarding, adventure.

This game is wonderful! Ost really stands out for the world. I wasn't a big fan of the chain attack at first but it grew on me. Combat is chaotically epic since you can now have up to 7 party members fight at once (6 main characters and 1 hero) and you have an ability called interlink that let's you fuse with your partner into a being called Ouroboros that deals significant amounts of damage. Like the other Xenoblade games, this one is also an exploration playground and I love it a lot. A big improvement is navigation. In XC2 I got lost constantly, in this game you have the option to have a path guide you to your next objective, I didn't use it since I didn't know about it until I was around 70 hours in, and even I that I still didn't get lost very often. While I didn't use it, I think it's great for newcomers. There are so many gorgeous locations and stunning views, and the graphics are looking better than ever. Side quests are just okay, nothing special but the Hero quests are very special. They are optional to do but I highly recommend doing them since you unlock Heroes who can help fight in your party and some Heroes give. Not only that but you also unlock their class and you can use those classes on your main characters. A feature I very much enjoyed using.The stories for the Hero quests are well worth it too. Monolith Soft did an excellent job on the story and the characters. Grew a special attachment to the main characters and the many more characters you'll meet in the game. The story is beautiful with many sad moments and insane twists that kept me hooked. I absolutely loved the ending, it touched my heart.I can say for sure XC3 is my favorite Xenoblade game and possibly my favorite switch game. In my opinion, XC3 has the best story but the world isn't as beautiful or breath-taking as XCDE or XC2. Main reason I love it more is because XC3 fixes A LOT of the stressful problems I had with XCDE and XC2. I want to take a moment to really appreciate Monolith Soft for delivering such an incredible video game the same year they announced it. They gave me many hours of fun and didn't have to wait long to experience it. Can't wait to see where the DLC takes us next.