Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Editionis currently on sale during the Nintendo Summer Sale, and this is a grand opportunity for you to pick up this 100-hour-long RPG with an impressive 89 Metacritic score.The first entry in the franchise created by Monolith Soft and published by Nintendo, the JRPG follows the story of Shulk as he wields a unique power capable of fighting the villainous Mechons. The franchise is a large one, andXenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Editionis considered one of thebest games in theXenoseriesalongside titles likeXenogearsandXenoblade Chronicles X.
TheDefinitive Editionis a remaster of the original game. It features several technical optimizations, including graphics, UI (user interface), and music. Overall, the game is made to look a lot more likeXenoblade Chronicles 2. In addition to the optimizations, per se, the game’sDefinitive Editionalso includes the Future Connected epilogue, which was not present in the original title. With all the enhancements, players can spendhundreds of hours withXenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, and this may be one of the best moments to acquire it, considering the large discount it currently has.
Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Is 30% Off During Nintendo Summer Sale
The Discount Lasts Until July 10
As seen in theNintendo Store, the digital download version ofXenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Editionhas a 30% discount, taking its price to $41.99. The special price is part of the ongoing Nintendo Summer Sale, and the game can be purchased at a discount until July 10. After that, the title will return to its regular price, set at $59.99. It is not too common for exclusive Nintendo Switch titles to receive such a discount, so this may be a great opportunity for you if you haven’t played this critically acclaimed JRPG yet.
The game has a great score onMetacritic,with an 89 Metascore based on 92 critic reviews, and an 8.9 user score average with over 1,629 user reviews. The similarities between the scores show that the game was perceived similarly by critics and players alike, and that it had a generally favorable reception among both groups. InScreen Rant’sXenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Editionreview, we mention that its decade-old mechanics’ age shows, but that it doesn’t hinder the “otherwise great remaster” of a fairly underplayed JRPG.
Xenoblade Chronicles Is A Massive RPG So It’s Well Worth The Money
You Could Take Over 100 Hours To Complete The Game
While it is not flawless, as very few games are, the game is well worth the money, especially with the current discount on the Nintendo Store.Xenoblade Chroniclesis a massive RPG that takes around 52 hours to complete on Nintendo Switch if you’re focusing solely on the campaign, according toHowLongToBeat. If you tackle the main story arc and side missions, the game should take around 79 and a half hours to beat. However,if you walk down the completionist path, doing 100% of all the content that’s available, it could take you 138 hours to beat.
Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Editionis compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2, so you don’t need to worry about being unable to play it on your most recent Nintendo console.
The first entry in the series is not as popular as titles in other JRPG series, likeFinal Fantasy, butfans of Square Enix’s games should definitely giveXenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Editiona chance. It should bring fresh air to the genre, especially if you’re diving deep into other series, while also retaining the best aspects of the genre, like immersive storytelling and delightful combat.
If you end up buying the first game and enjoying it, you can also purchaseXenoblade Chronicles 2and its expansion pass at a 30% discount on theNintendo Storeuntil July 10. Even so, because this is a somewhat linear story, you should definitely playXenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Editionfirst to get started with this series.
