Xenoblade Chronicles is an epic RPG adventure that takes place in a world built on the bodies of two colossal gods. The game follows the story of Shulk and his companions as they journey across the world to uncover its secrets and put an end to the conflict between the two titans.
The story of Xenoblade Chronicles is a strong point of the game, with a solid start to the journey and a clear leitmotif for Shulk that guides him through the course of events. The stunning visuals of the game are breathtaking, with beautiful and incredible places built on the two colossal giants.
The music is a beautiful accompaniment to the journey and is recognisable without feeling repetitive. The hunting quests give additional purpose to the exploration and reward the player with unexpected difficult and rewarding challenges at completion.
In the battle system, players can control different characters, each with a different pool of abilities, giving a renewed experience if they want to try something different in battles. The gems system adds a good level of strategic variety to the builds that can be made, allowing players to focus on specific characters as tanks, agility, or healing, and more.
However, the game does have some drawbacks, including many menial side quests that are buried among dozens of item collection and monster killing quests. The battle system, while unique, is not as fluid as an action game nor as strategic as a turn-based game, which can become a bit repetitive and not as fun over time.
Overall, Xenoblade Chronicles is an engaging and memorable RPG adventure that has many strong points, including a good story, stunning visuals, beautiful music, and unique gameplay mechanics. While the game has some drawbacks, it is definitely worth playing for those looking for an epic RPG adventure.