Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition review - I love skells

I love all things Xenoblade Chronicles. From the goofy, adorable Nopon to the serious story beats that have made me shed more than a couple of tears, it would be accurate to say that I’ve spent hundreds of hours in these worlds. However, Xenoblade Chronicles X never quite made it onto my screen during its time shackled to Wii U. Now, with a much more accessible definitive edition on Nintendo Switch, how does X compare to other games in the series, and will it leave the same lasting impression? I’ve been playing XCX for about a month now, and if you read my Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition preview, you’ll know that I was fairly fond of my first few hours with the game. However, in the time since, this appreciation has only grown, with the acquisition of a Skell (this game’s version of a mech), brand new party members, and more insight into the intriguing story. If you missed my preview, let me give you a quick story overview to see if I can hook you in. Your customized character and a large group of settlers have crash-landed on planet Mira, after the Ganglion, an evil, worm-like alien race, have destroyed Earth. Unfortunately, the Ganglion have managed to follow you to Mira, so while you attempt to colonize the planet and restart humanity, you also have to contend with some big, ugly baddies. Continue reading Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition review - I love skells MORE FROM POCKET TACTICS: Xenoblade Chronicles X preview, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 review, Best Switch games

Mar 18, 2025 - 17:08

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition review - I love skells

I love all things Xenoblade Chronicles. From the goofy, adorable Nopon to the serious story beats that have made me shed more than a couple of tears, it would be accurate to say that I’ve spent hundreds of hours in these worlds. However, Xenoblade Chronicles X never quite made it onto my screen during its time shackled to Wii U. Now, with a much more accessible definitive edition on Nintendo Switch, how does X compare to other games in the series, and will it leave the same lasting impression?

I’ve been playing XCX for about a month now, and if you read my Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition preview, you’ll know that I was fairly fond of my first few hours with the game. However, in the time since, this appreciation has only grown, with the acquisition of a Skell (this game’s version of a mech), brand new party members, and more insight into the intriguing story.

If you missed my preview, let me give you a quick story overview to see if I can hook you in. Your customized character and a large group of settlers have crash-landed on planet Mira, after the Ganglion, an evil, worm-like alien race, have destroyed Earth. Unfortunately, the Ganglion have managed to follow you to Mira, so while you attempt to colonize the planet and restart humanity, you also have to contend with some big, ugly baddies.

Continue reading Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition review - I love skells

MORE FROM POCKET TACTICS: Xenoblade Chronicles X preview, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 review, Best Switch games