Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Switch

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is a remastered version of the 2015 action jRPG, a side-scroller of the popular Xenoblade Chronicles series. Behind the development of this production are the authors of the original, released on the Nintendo Wii U, that is, the Monolith Soft studio overseeing the development of the series.

The plot

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition takes us to the future, to be precise - to 2054. As a result of a war on a cosmic scale, humanity is forced to flee the devastated Earth and find a new home. One of the colonization ships - White Whale - crashes on the surface of the planet Mira. Those who managed to survive the crash establish the city of New Los Angeles there, entrusting the BLADE organization with the task of thoroughly exploring the globe.

During the gameplay, we play the role of a survivor, while our goal is to get to know the five continents of Mira and the creatures that inhabit them up close, face numerous opponents, and search for escape pods with other survivors. As you perform your duties, over time you advance in the BLADE hierarchy, which directly affects the gameplay. The game's plot has been enriched with a thread related to a mysterious character in a hood, which is hard to find in the original.

Gameplay

In Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition the action is viewed from a third-person perspective (TPP). We start the game by creating a character; we can decide on its gender, appearance and class. Then there is nothing left for us but to throw ourselves into the vortex of futuristic adventures.

The production puts at our disposal a vast world with an open structure. Initially we traverse it exclusively on foot, but in the second half of the game (to be precise - after proving our worth to the BLADE organization) we gain access to one of the so-called Skells, i.e. powerful mech?ws capable of transforming into vehicles. At their helm we can not only move faster around the map, but also fight with the adversaries we encounter. At the same time we are not limited to a single copy (the machines we own are stored in a special hangar). However, it is worth remembering that each Skella requires special insurance, as well as regular refueling.

The driving force of the game is the tasks that we perform while exploring the planet Mira. In addition to missions pushing the plot forward, there are tasks related to our companions, as well as minor side quests waiting to be completed. As we progress, other adventurers join us, so in total we can head a team of up to four people.

The presence of friends is indispensable, especially on the battlefield. Among the opponents who stand in our way, the hostile fauna of Myra is leading the way. During real-time clashes we not only have to use our equipment (ranged and edged weapons) and abilities of each character, but also pay attention to health and morale indicators, the latter determining the effectiveness of each character in battle. As we progress, we accumulate better and better equipment and develop characters, unlocking new skills and developing already learned abilities.

Coop

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition offers an online multiplayer mode, in which we join teams and perform special tasks, as well as face powerful bosses - the so-called Global Nemesis. In addition, the production allows you to lend avatars to other players (you can also add their characters to your team).

Last updated on 30 October 2024