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Join the battle for Bionis to repel the invasion of a terrifying mechanical army and uncover the secrets of a mystical sword called the Monado in Xenoblade.
Xenoblade Chronicles is an epic role-playing game which takes place on an immense game world on the remains of two giant titans, and features fast-paced real-time battling. The game heavily focuses on exploring vast landscapes and immerses you into the game with cinematic cut scenes.
The story focuses on Shulk and the Monado, a mystical sword that gives his bearer great powers, and a war between humans and robots.
The game’s real-time battles has an action oriented approach, giving you the chance to unleash special attacks and strategies by selecting them from a command gauge; the battling also is interlinked with the affinity between characters.
Key Features:
- Epic RPG game where you can explore a vast organic world; whatever is seen in the distance can be reached
- Strategic real-time battling using special skills called Arts and abilities of party members
- Huge variety in content, enjoy quests and trading alongside the story featuring many characters
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Xenoblade Chronicles
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90 of 100 people found the following review helpful
By NeuroSplicer
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Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Xenoblade-Chronicles is one of those great games that (for some unfathomable reason) Nintendo had initially decided not to release outside Japan. Until recently that is. So, if you live in Europe, count yourself lucky because the best RPG on the Wii is finally available outside Japan, fully translated and reformatted for the European systems.
THE MUSIC WILL ENCHANT YOUR SOUL
This is the first thing that hits your senses. The music of Xenoblade reminded me of playing Final Fantasy VII years ago and being mesmerized by its music. The Prelude I can still remember. In Xenoblade, the music will range from atmospheric to epic rock, and all the shades and colors in between.
It will be a familiar companion while you travel and a strengthening presence when you do battle, greatly enhancing the overall experience. Every map has its own theme (most with day and night variations) and you will catch yourself humming them long after having turned your console off.
Sometimes the importance of the music in a game is underestimated and the focus remains on the graphics. Xenoblade is a perfect example of how essential music is in order to achieve a total immersive gaming experience.
LIVE AND BREATH IN A GORGEOUS ANIME WORLD
Now, all of us who decided to go with the Nintendo Wii, we knew that it was not the most graphically powerful console. Its strengths lie elsewhere. Having said that, Xenoblade is the most beautiful and graphically detailed game on the Wii. Ever.
Set on two ancient biomechanical Titans frozen in mid-battle centuries ago, the world is simply enormous. There are about 20 maps, almost every map is huge and it is all open to exploration.... Read more ›
THE MUSIC WILL ENCHANT YOUR SOUL
This is the first thing that hits your senses. The music of Xenoblade reminded me of playing Final Fantasy VII years ago and being mesmerized by its music. The Prelude I can still remember. In Xenoblade, the music will range from atmospheric to epic rock, and all the shades and colors in between.
It will be a familiar companion while you travel and a strengthening presence when you do battle, greatly enhancing the overall experience. Every map has its own theme (most with day and night variations) and you will catch yourself humming them long after having turned your console off.
Sometimes the importance of the music in a game is underestimated and the focus remains on the graphics. Xenoblade is a perfect example of how essential music is in order to achieve a total immersive gaming experience.
LIVE AND BREATH IN A GORGEOUS ANIME WORLD
Now, all of us who decided to go with the Nintendo Wii, we knew that it was not the most graphically powerful console. Its strengths lie elsewhere. Having said that, Xenoblade is the most beautiful and graphically detailed game on the Wii. Ever.
Set on two ancient biomechanical Titans frozen in mid-battle centuries ago, the world is simply enormous. There are about 20 maps, almost every map is huge and it is all open to exploration.... Read more ›
36 of 41 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Stunning. Simply stunning. If you ever think of your top five or so video games of all time, it is not often a game comes along that can disturb the list. Here is one.
Whilst I am only about fifteen hours into the game, I felt I had to write a review as this game needs more positivity.
The basic premise is that you are living on one of two warring giants frozen in time before the world began-they now are the world you inhabit- and your colony gets attacked by Mechons who reside on Mechonis. You are part of the Hon race, which live on the other giant Bionis. The main character is Shulk who can wield the Monado-a sword which can damage Mechon and also enable Shulk to see the future. Inevitably the fate of the world rests on Shulk's shoulders, and along with his good friend Ryen, and other characters met along the way, they must together venture out to defeat the Mechonis.
Ok so the story sounds pretty average so far, but it is the way in which it is told that lifts this to the upper echelons of video games occupied by a select few. It really is a heart wrenching epic seemingly influenced by movies such as Star Wars-the Monado-, The Matrix-the Mechonis-, Lord of the Rings- the journey and setting- but has a tale itself that easily holds its own.
The graphics are beautiful, some of the best ever seen and when augmented with the story really do enhance it so much more. You can be questing in the dark recesses of a mine only to emerge back on the flushing meadows of the mainland and never feel disconnected. The day and night synchronise perfectly with major story elements, as do the weather effects. There is also a time changing system so you can move to whatever part of the day you wish.... Read more ›
Whilst I am only about fifteen hours into the game, I felt I had to write a review as this game needs more positivity.
The basic premise is that you are living on one of two warring giants frozen in time before the world began-they now are the world you inhabit- and your colony gets attacked by Mechons who reside on Mechonis. You are part of the Hon race, which live on the other giant Bionis. The main character is Shulk who can wield the Monado-a sword which can damage Mechon and also enable Shulk to see the future. Inevitably the fate of the world rests on Shulk's shoulders, and along with his good friend Ryen, and other characters met along the way, they must together venture out to defeat the Mechonis.
Ok so the story sounds pretty average so far, but it is the way in which it is told that lifts this to the upper echelons of video games occupied by a select few. It really is a heart wrenching epic seemingly influenced by movies such as Star Wars-the Monado-, The Matrix-the Mechonis-, Lord of the Rings- the journey and setting- but has a tale itself that easily holds its own.
The graphics are beautiful, some of the best ever seen and when augmented with the story really do enhance it so much more. You can be questing in the dark recesses of a mine only to emerge back on the flushing meadows of the mainland and never feel disconnected. The day and night synchronise perfectly with major story elements, as do the weather effects. There is also a time changing system so you can move to whatever part of the day you wish.... Read more ›
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By Weestwell
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I'd be the first to say that I don't have much experience with RPGs as a genre, so I admit I felt a little apprehensive when this game first arrived on my doorstep. Would I be able to handle it, I wondered, or was this yet another impulse buy which would end up gathering dust on my already packed shelves.
Having immersed myself almost entirely in Xenoblade for a good ten hours or so though, I'm pleased to report that this game not only met my wildest expectations, it surpassed them entirely. The setting is awesome, the world believable, in the way the stunning cast of characters live and interact with one another, yet suffused with fantastical wonder. After all, it's not everyday you encounter a story set on the frozen corpses of two giant robots. A thrilling soundtrack, comprising everything from heart-rending violins at the most poignant moments to an infectious rock anthem during combat, only adds to the experience.
I'll admit I struggled a little with the controls at first, but once I picked everything up I was well rewarded with gameplay that was fun, challenging and never wore on me in the slightest. Combat is fluid and well-animated, not just a matter of button-mashing either. Thinking tactically and landing quick-time events in the thick of battle are key. I do recommend picking up a classic controller if you don't have one already, as the wiimote/nunchuck combination is somewhat more awkward to use, especially in the absence of any motion control.
All in all, whether you're a veteran of games in this genre, or a mere novice like me, I cannot recommend Xenoblade Chronicles highly enough to you.
Having immersed myself almost entirely in Xenoblade for a good ten hours or so though, I'm pleased to report that this game not only met my wildest expectations, it surpassed them entirely. The setting is awesome, the world believable, in the way the stunning cast of characters live and interact with one another, yet suffused with fantastical wonder. After all, it's not everyday you encounter a story set on the frozen corpses of two giant robots. A thrilling soundtrack, comprising everything from heart-rending violins at the most poignant moments to an infectious rock anthem during combat, only adds to the experience.
I'll admit I struggled a little with the controls at first, but once I picked everything up I was well rewarded with gameplay that was fun, challenging and never wore on me in the slightest. Combat is fluid and well-animated, not just a matter of button-mashing either. Thinking tactically and landing quick-time events in the thick of battle are key. I do recommend picking up a classic controller if you don't have one already, as the wiimote/nunchuck combination is somewhat more awkward to use, especially in the absence of any motion control.
All in all, whether you're a veteran of games in this genre, or a mere novice like me, I cannot recommend Xenoblade Chronicles highly enough to you.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best JRPG Ever
This is the best JRPG ever played since FFVII, I recommended to any RPG lover
Now that project X is about to come to wii u I recommend play this gem first from Monolith
Now that project X is about to come to wii u I recommend play this gem first from Monolith
Published 5 days ago by Spyros Desyllas
5.0 out of 5 stars
It's brilliant
It's a great game, I wish I had gotten it sooner. I recommend it to anyone with a wii or wiiu, it is honestly one of the best nintendo rpg's ever made.
Published 14 days ago by Colin Rodgers
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing!
This game is just as amazing as all the reviews say it is! I was lucky that I bought it while it was still a fairly un-talked about game!
Published 1 month ago by Samantha
5.0 out of 5 stars
xenoblade chronicles wii game.
I Was very pleased with the xenoblade chronicles wii game. My grandson enjoys playing it. I was also pleased with how quick it arrived.
Published 2 months ago by jake
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Game
There are many reviews here about this game being awesome and if i were to sum them up, it would be BUY THIS GAME YOU WONT REGRET IT.
Published 2 months ago by Ali Al Sabet
5.0 out of 5 stars
X'mas present for my sister
She loves it and it was what she wanted for Christmas. That did the trick for me. As long she is happy, that's enough for me.
Published 4 months ago by Thomas Ho
5.0 out of 5 stars
collecting
now i have the game i can put this game and put in my collection and get the rest later.
Published 4 months ago by fluff
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great game.
when I first got the game I was dubious about whether it would be any good But after 2 hours of Non-stop playing then I decided differently. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Roger Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars
xenoblade
My Husband as played this many hours through the night and seems to keep going back to it so it must be good
Published 5 months ago by MR A D MURPHY
4.0 out of 5 stars
Present
I actually bought this as a present so i haven't had a go on it or anything like that so i've just said i liked it lol
Published 5 months ago by Caroline Watts
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