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Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – reviews and rating

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 has an average rating of 73% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (7.5/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (3.5/5). The game was released on November 30, 2017 for Nintendo Switch. Players on RAWG rate the game 85%.

Updated Dec 11, 2017

What critics praise

„The wild swings between its highs and lows make it impossible for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 to maintain altitude above its peers.“

7,5/10 Game Informer

Game info

Release date: Nov 30, 2017
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Genres: RPG
Developer: Monolith Soft
Publisher: Nintendo
Reviews count: 2

Where to buy

Nintendo Store

FAQ

What is the rating of Xenoblade Chronicles 2?

When was Xenoblade Chronicles 2 released?

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 was released on November 30, 2017.

What platforms is Xenoblade Chronicles 2 available on?

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is available for Nintendo Switch.

Is Xenoblade Chronicles 2 worth playing?

Mostly yes. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 has an average rating of 73% – it is a good game, but with some flaws. Critics largely agree on the rating.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings: 5 percentage points
Standard deviation: ± 2,5
Best rating: 7,5/10 Game Informer
Worst rating: 3,5/5 HardcoreGamer

The distribution of rating

2 70

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

#132 of 711 games released in 2017 better than 82 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

Critics in this language2 reviews 73%
Foreign critics5 reviews 84%
Players (RAWG)134 votes 85%

Local critics rate the game lower by 12 %.

How players rate it

Exceptional 49 %
Recommended 36 %
Meh 12 %
Skip 4 %

134 votes · RAWG

Reviews

3,5/5

HardcoreGamer Dec 11, 2017

Despite so many missteps, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 remains an enticing experience. It’s on the same level as the Tales of and Atelier series, and actually reminiscent of Dark Cloud in spots. Even with a phenomenal world, though, the story feels boilerplate and can be downright frustrating at times, having nonsensical, poorly-established events. The combat can also be aggravating as the AI has a hard...

7,5/10