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Xenoblade Chronicles 3
Critics Consensus (Play It)
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a major success for Monolith Soft, another heartfelt adventure and a contender for the best RPG on the Nintendo Switch.
Game Info
A vast world awaits in Xenoblade Chronicles 3, the next game in the acclaimed RPG series from developer Monolithsoft. Players will step into the roles of protagonists Noah and Mio amid turmoil between the hostile nations of Keves and Agnus. Six characters hailing from those nations will take part in a grand tale with “life” as its central theme. Explore a new world that will connect the futures of both Xenoblade Chronicles and Xenoblade Chronicles 2.
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Average Score
Total Reviews: 76
WIN: Best RPG (2022), Best Switch Exclusive (2022), Editors' Choice
Gold TIER
40% of scored reviews fell within the range of 86 to 92 / 100
RELEASE DATES:
GENRES:
- Action, RPG, Adventure
DEVELOPER(S):
- Monolith Soft
PUBLISHER(S):
- Nintendo
SERIES/FRANCHISE:
- Xenoblade
GAME MODES:
- Single player
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RATING & REVIEWS
Ratings & Reviews
76
Critic Reviews
89
Average Critic Score
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CRITIC REVIEWS
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High Score
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Median Score
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Low Score
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Travis Northup (IGN)
July 26, 2022
8/10
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.
Martin Robinson (Eurogamer)
July 26, 2022
Recommended
Monolith Soft closes out its loosely connected trilogy of epic RPGs with its most adaptable, malleable and high-spirited adventure yet.
Autumn Wright (Polygon)
July 26, 2022
Recommended
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, under the boundless sky. And that is no small thing.
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Score Ranges
Read the Reviews (76 total)
| Outlet | Author | Score | Date | Quote | Read |
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| 3DNews | Иван Бышонков | 6 / 10 | 08-28-2022 | Monolith Soft has gone from great Xenogears to medium in terms of plot, that in terms of gameplay of Xenoblade Chronicles 3. The triquel does not improve the ideas of the previous parts, but it adds a heap of its own problems. | Read review |
| ACG | Jeremy Penter | Recommended | 07-26-2022 | Video Review | Read review |
| Atomix | Alberto Desfassiaux | 98 / 100 | 07-26-2022 | 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. | Read review |
| Attack of the Fanboy | J.R. Waugh | 5 / 5 stars | 08-08-2022 | 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 a complex, emotional journey, where you and the characters will confront challenging themes and philosophical ideas, and see them through to their respective cathartic conclusions. | Read review |
| AusGamers | pikamus | 9.5 / 10 | 07-27-2022 | Like any ongoing series, it’s enhanced if you’re well versed in all of the verses, but as a first-time Xeno Chron, I say… jump on in. | Read review |
| But Why Tho? | Kyle Foley | 9.5 / 10 | 08-01-2022 | Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a massive undertaking that hits some extremely high points while only presenting a few issues like the performance struggles at times due to the Switch’s limitations. I fell in love with the cast almost immediately, and I can’t wait to see their stories progress in future DLC. This is a game that is going to sit with me for years and is a very serious Game of the Year contender. | Read review |
| Cerealkillerz | Nick Erlenhof | 9.1 / 10 | 07-26-2022 | Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is imposing, takes itself seriously and is simply fun. The story stands on its own and is therefore also very suitable for newcomers. The characters grow on you and are surprisingly realistic. There are tons of activities and completionists will again have over 100 hours to look forward to. Everyone else will enjoy what might be the best role-playing game for the Switch this year. | Read review |
| CGMagazine | Zubi Khan | 9 / 10 | 07-26-2022 | Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is an exemplary JRPG on the Nintendo Switch, improving on the already great titles that came out before it while still welcoming newcomers. | Read review |
| Checkpoint Gaming | David McNamara | 9 / 10 | 07-26-2022 | Xenoblade Chronicles 3 takes the best elements from its predecessors and combines them into a uniquely compelling gameplay experience, all while telling a nuanced and captivating narrative of its own. Its beautiful and stylistic art direction lends a rare maturity to its visual presentation, while its heartfelt, melancholic story comes together in an epic, personal conclusion in spite of a couple of odd pacing decisions. Through a complex and refined reimagining of the Xenoblade combat system and top-notch worldbuilding, Monolith Soft have once again cemented their position at the forefront of the JRPG genre. Series veterans and newcomers alike are in for a deep, immersive narrative adventure with dozens of hours of engaging combat and satisfying exploration. | Read review |
| COGconnected | James Paley | 80 / 100 | 07-26-2022 | 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 yourself. I will say that this story manages to be both relatable and enormous. You want – almost desperately – to see how this thing shakes out. I wish the combat wasn’t so sluggish at times. It almost obstructs the narrative, having to wade through these disconnected battles. But the quest system is engaging, and the battles do eventually make sense. The writing is great, and the voice acting is getting better with every game. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a gigantic, epic adventure. It’s also bloated, hyperactive, and easily distracted. It’s beautiful but flat, it’s weird yet familiar. If you’re looking for a massive new JRPG, the latest Xenoblade game is here for you. | Read review |
| Cubed3 | Justin Prinsloo | 10 / 10 | 08-14-2022 | JRPGs do not get better than this. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is Nintendo’s finest to date and a must-play for fans of the genre. The moving story, delightful characters and deep, thrilling gameplay loop set this apart as a title that transcends the sum of its parts. There’s so much to see and do and such a powerful story to be told, and it’s all perfectly pieced together to result in a title that impresses on every level. | Read review |
| Daily Mirror | Eugene Sowah | 4 / 5 stars | 07-26-2022 | 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 | Read review |
| Daily Star | Tom Hutchison | 4 / 5 stars | 07-26-2022 | It may be too overwhelming for some, and the length of the game may put others off. | Read review |
| Destructoid | Chris Carter | 9.5 / 10 | 07-26-2022 | 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 me over. | Read review |
| Digital Trends | Jess Reyes | 4 / 5 stars | 07-26-2022 | Xenoblade Chronicles 3 might be too frustrating for some, but its worth fighting through tedious systems for the RPG’s stellar storytelling. | Read review |
| Digitally Downloaded | Matt Sainsbury | 5 / 5 stars | 07-26-2022 | Taken by itself, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a spectacular example of an epic JRPG. Yes, the combat system is a little too overcooked for its own good, but the developer holds your hand nicely so that by the 40th hour the explosion of numbers, flashy attacks, and intertwined systems somehow makes sense. Aside from that, though, it’s a game that, for its size, is one of elegance and maturity. And that’s when you take it by itself. Philosophical, humorous, emotional, dramatic and always entertaining, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is going to be better remembered not for being its own entity, but rather like the third chapter in any great trilogy; as the perfect escalation of over a decade of storytelling to an enormously satisfying and appropriately epic conclusion. | Read review |
| Eurogamer | Martin Robinson | Recommended | 07-26-2022 | Monolith Soft closes out its loosely connected trilogy of epic RPGs with its most adaptable, malleable and high-spirited adventure yet. | Read review |
| Everyeye.it | Antonello Bello | 9.5 / 10 | 07-26-2022 | 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 current story, as well as embellished with a cast of exquisitely characterized and irresistible characters. If as far as the exploratory component is concerned, we knew that the studio would draw on the well-established formula of the franchise, proposing an immense open world capable of trapping the player for hundreds of hours, it is instead the combat system that has left us speechless. | Read review |
| Forbes | Ollie Barder | 9 / 10 | 07-26-2022 | 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. | Read review |
| Game Informer | Jason Guisao | 7.3 / 10 | 07-26-2022 | Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a double-edged sword that needs a bit more sharpening. | Read review |
| Gameblog | Tiny_Ellie | 8 / 10 | 07-26-2022 | Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a satisfying conclusion to the two previous games. It’s a game you devor like an exciting novel, you constantly want to come back, have more. Carried by a mature and captivating scenario, an artistic direction super effective and a refined and complex combat system, the license seems to have finally found its winning formula. | Read review |
| GamePro | Alex Ney | 86 / 100 | 07-26-2022 | Brilliant action role-playing game with a bombastic, but also excessive film part. The insane number of possibilities in battle can be overwhelming. | Read review |
| Gamersky | 心灵奇兵 | 9.4 / 10 | 08-01-2022 | Even though Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is so long that it could take hundreds of hours to explore every part of the world, it still has a magic that allows people to settle down and take their time to listen to the story it tells. It can say that the excellent world design and complex but fun combat together shaped Xenoblade Chronicles 3 to be the most unique sort of experience in JRPG. | Read review |
| GameSkinny | Peter Szpytek | 8 / 10 | 08-15-2022 | Xenoblade Chronicles 3 has its fair share of rough edges, but look closer, and you’ll find a world full of possibility and hope wrapped in a gripping narrative and remarkable combat. | Read review |
| GameSpot | Jacob Dekker | 8 / 10 | 07-26-2022 | Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is another heartfelt adventure paired with some of the best combat in the series. | Read review |
| GameXplain | Tris Valbuena | Recommended | 07-26-2022 | Video Review | Read review |
| GamingBolt | Shubhankar Parijat | 9 / 10 | 08-05-2022 | Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a culmination of everything that is good about this series. The excellent cast of characters, the boundlessly imaginative and grandiose world, the captivating and ambitious narrative, the dense and deeply engaging combat, progression, and exploration- this is a game that shines bright in almost every area that matters. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is not just the best game in its series and by its developer, but also arguably among the greatest games on its system and in its genre. | Read review |
| GamingTrend | David Flynn | 95 / 100 | 08-12-2022 | Xenoblade Chronicles 3 gracefully fuses story and gameplay in a masterful conclusion to the Claus saga. It draws from earlier games in ways that will satisfy long time fans, while also firmly establishing its own world and characters. Aionios is a beautiful world to explore, with a rich history and fascinating conflict. The characters that stand at the center of this tale are some of the deepest, most relatable people in gaming history with a fantastic english dub backing them up. This is a game that will keep you engaged for hundreds of hours, and even stick with you well after. | Read review |
| GBAtemp | GoldenBullet (GoldenBullet) | 8.6 / 10 | 08-22-2022 | With a new cast and story, Monolith Soft has successfully made a worthwhile sequel to their acclaimed series which will likely always be of the best action RPGS on the Switch. | Read review |
| God is a Geek | Adam Cook | 9 / 10 | 07-26-2022 | Xenoblade Chronicles 3 changes things up in a good way, offering a twist on the most unique combat out there. It’s lengthy, engaging, warm, and probably the best RPG of the year. The best one yet, for sure. | Read review |
| Hardcore Gamer | Adam Beck | 4 / 5 stars | 08-11-2022 | Xenoblade Chronicles 3 has incredible presentation values and a rewarding combat system, but the story leaves much to be desired. | Read review |
| Hey Poor Player | Andrew Thornton | 4.5 / 5 stars | 08-18-2022 | While it doesn’t end as well as it starts, that doesn’t ultimately change how much I love Xenoblade Chronicles 3. With fantastic characters, deep combat, and an enormous world to explore, it was more than worth pushing through those final hours to see the ending to one of my favorite RPGs in years. Monolith Soft have the Xenoblade series back on the right path, and I can’t wait to see where they go next. I just hope next time they have the confidence to end their game when it’s ready to end. | Read review |
| Hobby Consolas | Álvaro Alonso | 93 / 100 | 07-26-2022 | Xenoblade Chronicles 3 combines all the good things from previous games into one colossal, complex and (almost) infinite JRPG that we aren’t going to forget anytime soon. | Read review |
| IGN | Travis Northup | 8 / 10 | 07-26-2022 | 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. | Read review |
| IGN Italy | Biagio Etna | 9.1 / 10 | 07-26-2022 | While not reinventing the genre, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 stands out as one of its most valuable exponents-a truly remarkable game. | Read review |
| Impulsegamer | Abdul Saad | 4.3 / 5 stars | 08-04-2022 | All in all, despite some of its flaws, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a highly unique, incredibly entertaining JRPG that provides players with hours of enjoyable content, from its engaging story and endearing characters to its fun, in-depth gameplay mechanics. | Read review |
| LevelUp | Fernando Salinas | 9 / 10 | 07-26-2022 | Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a versatile JRPG with a deep combat system; a challenge in his own right, without being frustrating. A technical marvel with beautiful landscapes, that will make you get lost in the ecosystems of Aionios while being immersed in the story and his characters. Monolith Soft’s most ambitious game to date; a must have for Nintendo Switch owners and JRPGs enthusiasts. | Read review |
| Luis Alamilla | Luis Alamilla | 9 / 10 | 08-06-2022 | After playing well above 100 hours and finally rolling credits on it, I can safely say Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is my favorite entry in the series thus far. Across the board, Moonlight has improved on its writing, presentation style, and refined gameplay to feel more streamlined than ever before. I still have my gripes like the low-resolution gameplay, the abundance of tutorials that at least aren’t as bad as the prior entry, and occasional odd voice work but overall Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a great improvement from its predecessor. Honestly, that’s shocking because going back to that, I didn’t think the visuals would be able to get any better which should explain why Moonlight is now helping with the upcoming Breath of the Wild sequel. Nevertheless, Xenoblade Chronicles is a fantastic follow-up to this beloved JRPG series and a great starting point for anyone looking to get started. | Read review |
| Merlin’in Kazanı | Samet Basri Taşlı | 89 / 100 | 07-27-2022 | Although it is visually behind due to the hardware limitations of Nintendo Switch, it is one of the best JRPG games I have played in recent years. | Read review |
| Metro GameCentral | Michael Beckwith | 9 / 10 | 07-26-2022 | 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. | Read review |
| MMORPG.com | Garrick D. Raley | 9.2 / 10 | 09-06-2022 | 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. It’s a robust conclusion to the JRPG franchise and spans well over a hundred hours of gameplay, leading up to a finale that long-time fans will thoroughly enjoy without leaving newer players wanting. Although the true potential of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 feels held back by the limitations of the Switch’s hardware, developer Monolithsoft has clearly taken all of the lessons and experiences that they’ve accumulated over the years and crafted a gem that even Riku the Nopon would consider priceless. | Read review |
| MonsterVine | Spencer Legacy | 5 / 5 stars | 09-09-2022 | Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is one of the best JRPGs in recent years. Its characters, story, and world are all exceptional, and it’s remarkably fun to play. The fact that this game came out ahead of its original release date is wild, as it’s turned out to potentially be the best RPG on the Nintendo Switch. If you’re looking for a long, enthralling game to get lost in, grab Xenoblade Chronicles 3. | Read review |
| New Game Network | Eric Hall | 83 / 100 | 08-21-2022 | Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a great RPG, and arguably the best title in the series to date. It could still use some editing, and the problems with the Switch itself will continue to hold the franchise back. But even those issues can’t put a damper on the captivating combat engine and dynamic storytelling featured here. | Read review |
| Niche Gamer | Fingal Belmont | 9 / 10 | 08-11-2022 | Xenoblade Chronicles 3 may not have the same spirit of invention that the first game had which made it such a huge success, but it is still an RPG masterpiece. Anyone who loved the first Xenoblade but had misgivings over some of questionable aspects of the second game (like the gacha mechanics), will find that Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is perfectly balanced and delivers on almost every aspect imaginable. | Read review |
| Nintendo Life | PJ O’Reilly | 10 / 10 | 07-27-2022 | Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a genuine masterpiece and the highlight of Monolith Soft’s superb series thus far. There’s an emotionally-charged and surprisingly edgy epic to get stuck into here, a sprawling and hugely engaging narrative populated by a cast of unforgettable characters that’s backed up by some of the very best combat we’ve had the pleasure of getting to grips with in this genre to date. Over 100 hours into this one, we’re as captivated now as we were when we first booted it up and it has more than delivered every bit of the adventure, emotion, and action that its key art promised it might. Aionios awaits, it’s time to seize the future. | Read review |
| NintendoWorldReport | John Rairdin | 9 / 10 | 07-26-2022 | Regardless of how you came to Xenoblade, either through one of many incarnations of the original, or through its sequel, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 strives to satiate all audiences and it is largely successful in this endeavor while also presenting something entirely new. This is not just Xenoblade meets Xenoblade 2. In many ways it is greater than the sum of its parts and those parts already added up to quite a bit. | Read review |
| Paste Magazine | Marc Normandin | 9.2 / 10 | 08-19-2022 | Monolith has come a long way since Xenogears and Squaresoft, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is evidence they’re still going to have places to go without needing to find a new developmental process or bosses, too. Whether it’s the “best” Xenoblade or not doesn’t matter as much as the fact that it fits in wonderfully with what already existed, and ensures that we should be looking forward to whatever those next steps for the series end up being, too. | Read review |
| PCMag | Will Greenwald | 3.5 / 5 stars | 07-26-2022 | Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a massive JRPG with a unique story and deep combat that’s tempered by all-too-familiar gameplay mechanics. | Read review |
| Polygon | Autumn Wright | Recommended | 07-26-2022 | 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, under the boundless sky. And that is no small thing. | Read review |
| Post Arcade (National Post) | Chad Sapieha | 7 / 10 | 07-26-2022 | 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 should be well served. | Read review |
| Press Start | Steven Impson | 8 / 10 | 07-26-2022 | Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is another great entry in the long-running series. Combat is complex, but well enough explained to readily understand and feels fantastic to play with. It has interesting characters, an intriguing world and an engrossing storyline that had me always wondering what was going to happen next. Whether you’re new to the series or a veteran, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is stylish, intriguing, super fun, and well worth checking out for RPG fans. | Read review |
| Reno Gazette-Journal | Jason Hidalgo | 9 / 10 | 08-30-2022 | 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 to beat. Its scale can admittedly be intimidating and overwhelming at times. The story can also be prone to anime tropes and uneven pacing. Overall, however, the narrative impresses with its poignant take on war and death. Add its fleshed-out gameplay and there’s a lot to love in Xenoblade Chronicles 3 for RPG lovers. | Read review |
| Rice Digital | Trent Cannon | Recommended | 08-03-2022 | The game leans into the classic JRPG trope of starting slow, forcing you to sit through multiple long cutscenes before the world opens up for you. It doesn’t quite reach the limits of my patience, but there are multiple stretches of at least 20 minutes where I never even touched the controller. The world-building is good and I’m excited to play with these characters. I just wish the game didn’t take so long to let me get there. | Read review |
| RPGamer | Alex Fuller | 5 / 5 stars | 08-25-2022 | The great ambition of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is backed up with superb execution across the board as all of the elements work together to put players at the centre of another stunning experience. | Read review |
| Saudi Gamer | Unknown | 10 / 10 | 08-03-2022 | Monolith Soft has raised the bar with Xenoblade 3 even though it, may not be everyone’s cup of tea due to it’s complex and deep systems, but it will be remembered as one the best JRPG games ever made | Read review |
| Screen Rant | Cody Gravelle | 5 / 5 stars | 07-26-2022 | Xenoblade Chronicles 3 collects, iterates, and perfects JRPG mechanics. | Read review |
| SECTOR.sk | Branislav Kohút | 9 / 10 | 07-29-2022 | Is it massive entertaining RPG that doesnt disappoint? Indeed. It fulfills all expectations with excellent story, lot of dilemmas, well-written characters, vast world and plenty of activities and combat. Fans can be satisfied again and newcomers could give it a shot, finally. | Read review |
| Shacknews | TJ Denzer | 9 / 10 | 07-26-2022 | Between a compelling story, beautiful music, and deep combat system, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is an awesome adventure for longtime fans and newcomers alike. | Read review |
| Softpedia | Cosmin Vasile | 10 / 10 | 09-02-2022 | My high hopes for Xenoblade Chronicles 3 being a great entry in the series were far exceeded after finishing the game. It’s one of the best JRPGs I’ve ever played, and I can’t recommend it enough to all those who own a Nintendo Switch. | Read review |
| SomHráč.sk | Róbert Herda | 95 / 100 | 08-30-2022 | Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is the best JRPG of the year and it doesn’t seem likely something else could challenge it. | Read review |
| SpazioGames | Gianluca Arena | 9.1 / 10 | 07-26-2022 | Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is the pinnacle of more than twenty years making extraordinary JRPGS from Monolith Soft. Not even Switch hardware limitations could restrain tetsuya Takahashi’s vision. Long live this way of making games, long live Monolith Soft. | Read review |
| Stevivor | Matt Gosper | 8 / 10 | 07-26-2022 | My time with Xenoblade Chronicles 3 was overwhelmingly positive. I’ve clocked a hundred hours at this stage, with the main story completed and PLENTY of side content still to go. If you want a big, meaty RPG to dedicate plenty of time, this game’s the one. But remember, soldiers only have ten years on the battlefield – and you might need that whole decade to see everything Aionios has to offer. | Read review |
| TechRaptor | Tyler Chancey | 9 / 10 | 08-18-2022 | Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a gripping, powerful story told well with a unique world and compelling characters. The combat, once it fully introduces everything, is also packed with depth and complexity. | Read review |
| The Games Machine | Danilo Dellafrana | 9.4 / 10 | 07-26-2022 | Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a masterpiece, and I’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 the Switch. If you love Japanese role-playing games, you must have far greater problems than those afflicting Aionios to pass it up. | Read review |
| The Outerhaven Productions | Todd Black | 4.5 / 5 stars | 08-15-2022 | Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a near masterpiece of an RPG, and arguably is one in terms of its story alone. Add that to a great gameplay loop and vibrant world to explore, and you’ll see just how great this title is almost every moment you play it. | Read review |
| TheSixthAxis | Dominic Leighton | 9 / 10 | 07-26-2022 | 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 experience continually evolves. For a game that asks questions about how you spend your time, you won’t want Xenoblade Chronicles 3 to finish. | Read review |
| TrustedReviews | Ryan Jones | 4 / 5 stars | 07-26-2022 | Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a great action RPG with an outstanding story. The characters are likeable with engaging arcs, while the cut scenes offer jaw-dropping spectacle. | Read review |
| Twinfinite | Omar Banat | 4.5 / 5 stars | 07-26-2022 | Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is an absolute must-buy for Switch owners who are looking to pick up their next game. No matter if you’re a longtime fan of the franchise or a first-timer, this game is one of the best RPGs on the Switch that can easily last hundreds of hours for players who never want to leave the world of Aionios. | Read review |
| Unboxholics | Γιώργος Πρίτσκας | Recommended | 07-26-2022 | Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a journey of epic proportions and scale that reminded me of these experiences that are great and epic in terms of ambitions. Sometimes it can be melodramatic and talkative in an old fashioned way but that sense of grandeur is all that matters. With a rich narrative in terms of ideas, concepts and twists along the way, you’ll find that the heart of it is in its characters. If you’re a JRPG fan this is the game that you must play. | Read review |
| VGC | Matthew Castle | 5 / 5 stars | 07-26-2022 | 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 a month or two. | Read review |
| VGChartz | Miles Gregory | 9 / 10 | 09-03-2022 | Third time’s the charm, as they say, and Monolith Soft has proved this with a game that builds upon its predecessors in every way. | Read review |
| Video Chums | A.J. Maciejewski | 9.1 / 10 | 07-26-2022 | Xenoblade Chronicles 3 continues the series’ grand-scale story-telling in a masterful way. With its endearing cast of characters, awe-inspiring sense of exploration, and a soundtrack that will blow you away, this is yet another top-notch offering from Monolith Soft. | Read review |
| Wccftech | Ule Lopez | 10 / 10 | 08-21-2022 | 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 experiment with, the story is one of the best in the series history, and the aesthetic and production values are incredibly high. This game offers tons of content that will keep you glued to your Nintendo Switch and last a long time. | Read review |
| We Got This Covered | Jon Hueber | 4 / 5 stars | 09-01-2022 | Xenoblade Chronicles 3 continues the series’ tradition of massive maps and intuitive combat, but this time offers a story that elevates the experience to new heights. | Read review |
| WellPlayed | Kieron Verbrugge | 9 / 10 | 07-26-2022 | It’s not perfect, but Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a confident sequel that’s best-in-class in the ways that matter most. Your favourite bits of the first two games are here, cherry-picked and placed into a narrative with a tasteful balance of earnest ideas and anime bullshit. | Read review |
| Worth Playing | Chris “Atom” DeAngelus | 9.5 / 10 | 08-08-2022 | Xenoblade Chronicles 3 was a huge delight to me, easily taking the top spot in my favorite Xenoblade games. It hits so many marks that its flaws can be considered minimal. The cast is likeable, the gameplay is fun and engaging, the world is great to explore, and it is one of the best JRPGs I’ve ever played. While not flawless, the flaws it does have are forgivable or potentially patched, and you certainly get your money’s worth. JRPG fans should absolutely give Xenoblade 3 a try, as it’s a pure delight. | Read review |
Awards & Recognition
RECOGNITION
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Credits
CREDITS
DIRECTOR(S):
Koh Kojima, Genki Yokota
PRODUCER(S):
Koh Kojima, Genki Yokota, Tomohiro Hagiwara
DESIGNER(S):
n/a
PROGRAMMER(S):
n/a
ARTIST(S):
Eiji Takahashi, Masatsugu Saito, Koichi Mugitani
WRITER(S):
Tetsuya Takahashi, Yuichiro Takeda, Kazuho Hyodo
COMPOSER(S):
Yasunori Mitsuda, ACE, Kenji Hiramatsu, Manami Kiyota, Mariam Abounnasr
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