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A small number of survivors, aboard the USS White Whale, crash land on the vast and untamed planet Mira—and now it falls to you, as a member of BLADE, to help bring humanity back from the edge of extinction…with the aid of powerful giant robots called Skells!\n\nThe visually enhanced edition of this open-world RPG contains newly added story elements and more.\n\nTake on tough foes in a robust combat system, and pilot powerful giant robots called Skells\n\nChoose from a huge variety of special attacks, skills, and classes in a combat system that’s as deep as you want it to be. 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Despite narrative shortcomings, its exploration and customization are unmatched.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.noobfeed.com\u002Freviews\u002Fxenoblade-chronicles-x-definitive-edition-review","2025-03-23","85",85,{"id":51,"author":52,"outlet":55,"summary":61,"review_url":62,"review_date":63,"original_score":64,"normalized_score":65},95832,{"id":53,"name":54},5519,"Bobby Pashalidis",{"id":56,"logo":57,"name":58,"website_url":59,"score_format":60},49,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FConsole-Creatures-Logo.jpg","Console Creatures","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.consolecreatures.com\u002F","10","Xenoblade Chronicles X is an ambitious and sprawling RPG that excels in exploration, world-building, and strategic combat.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.consolecreatures.com\u002Fxenoblade-chronicles-x-de-review\u002F","2025-03-18","9",90,{"id":67,"author":68,"outlet":71,"summary":77,"review_url":78,"review_date":63,"original_score":79,"normalized_score":80},95851,{"id":69,"name":70},1007,"Katharine Castle",{"id":72,"logo":73,"name":74,"website_url":75,"score_format":76},8,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FEuroGamer-Logo.png","Eurogamer","https:\u002F\u002Feurogamer.net","5","Not all its additions are for the better, but this excavation of Monolith Soft's alien opus remains as fascinating and enthralling as it was a decade ago.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.eurogamer.net\u002Fxenoblade-chronicles-x-definitive-edition-review","4",80,{"id":82,"author":83,"outlet":86,"summary":91,"review_url":92,"review_date":93,"original_score":94,"normalized_score":65},2235762,{"id":84,"name":85},17836,"Muhammad Ali Bari",{"id":87,"logo":88,"name":89,"website_url":90,"score_format":60},157,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002Ftwistedvoxel.jpg","Twisted Voxel","https:\u002F\u002Ftwistedvoxel.com\u002F","Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition successfully revitalizes an already ambitious RPG, refining its gameplay with worthwhile performance and quality-of-life improvements while preserving what made it special in the first place.","https:\u002F\u002Ftwistedvoxel.com\u002Fxenoblade-chronicles-x-definitive-edition-review\u002F","2025-03-27","9.0",{"id":96,"author":97,"outlet":100,"summary":105,"review_url":106,"review_date":63,"original_score":64,"normalized_score":65},97105,{"id":98,"name":99},1998,"George Yang",{"id":101,"logo":102,"name":103,"website_url":104,"score_format":60},69,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FIGN-logo.jpg","IGN","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ign.com\u002F","Xenoblade Chronicles X was already one of the Wii U’s best games, and this Definitive Edition does more than enough to justify another trip to planet Mira.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ign.com\u002Farticles\u002Fxenoblade-chronicles-x-definitive-edition-review",{"id":108,"author":109,"outlet":112,"summary":117,"review_url":118,"review_date":119,"original_score":120,"normalized_score":80},112502,{"id":110,"name":111},4493,"Giancarlo Saldana",{"id":113,"logo":114,"name":115,"website_url":116,"score_format":60},47,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002Fgamepressure-logo.jpg","GamePressure","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gamepressure.com\u002F","With over 60 hours of gameplay, and much more if you aim to complete every mission and uncover every corner of Mira, there's always something to keep you engaged. Despite its narrative shortcomings, it’s a world that’s easy to lose yourself in—whether it’s your first adventure or a return trip.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gamepressure.com\u002Feditorials\u002Freviews\u002Fxenoblade-chronicles-x-definitive-edition-review-a-world-worth-re\u002Fzd760","2025-04-03","8.0",{"id":122,"author":123,"outlet":126,"summary":131,"review_url":132,"review_date":133,"original_score":134,"normalized_score":80},104878,{"id":124,"name":125},3752,"Abdul Saad",{"id":127,"logo":128,"name":129,"website_url":130,"score_format":60},38,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FBut-Why-Tho-Logo.jpg","But Why Tho","https:\u002F\u002Fbutwhytho.net\u002F","While not without flaws, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is a fantastic remaster of an impeccable game. It adds several quality-of-life choices and new content that’s worth it alone for returning fans and makes it easily accessible to new players.","https:\u002F\u002Fbutwhytho.net\u002F2025\u002F03\u002Fxenoblade-chronicles-x-definitive-edition\u002F","2025-03-26","8",{"id":136,"author":137,"outlet":140,"summary":145,"review_url":146,"review_date":147,"original_score":148,"normalized_score":65},133090,{"id":138,"name":139},10932,"Noah Hunter",{"id":141,"logo":142,"name":143,"website_url":144,"score_format":76},142,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FFinal%20Weapon%20Logo.jpg","Final Weapon","https:\u002F\u002Ffinalweapon.net","Xenoblade Chronicles X is bigger and better than ever on Nintendo Switch. The numerous quality-of-life upgrades and additions make the experience even more satisfying, and there simply is nothing like roaming the world of Mira inside your Skell. Jump in, get in that robot, pump up that music, and have a heck of a time doing it.","https:\u002F\u002Ffinalweapon.net\u002F2025\u002F04\u002F16\u002Fxenoblade-chronicles-x-definitive-edition-review-theres-something-about-this-planet\u002F","2025-04-16","4.5",{"id":150,"author":151,"outlet":154,"summary":159,"review_url":160,"review_date":63,"original_score":161,"normalized_score":162},97963,{"id":152,"name":153},8921,"A.J. 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But right now you can confidently say that you have found a perfect example of a game ahead of its time. This definitive edition not only shows the strength of the series, but jRPG genre as a whole.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gry-online.pl\u002Frecenzje\u002Frecenzja-gry-xenoblade-chronicles-x-definitive-edition-jrpg-prawd\u002Fz546ef",{"id":188,"author":189,"outlet":192,"summary":197,"review_url":198,"review_date":63,"original_score":199,"normalized_score":80},95847,{"id":190,"name":191},3122,"Willa Rowe",{"id":193,"logo":194,"name":195,"website_url":196,"score_format":76},12,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FDigital-Trends-Logo.jpg","Digital Trends","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.digitaltrends.com","I’ve never felt smaller than while playing Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.digitaltrends.com\u002Fgaming\u002Fxenoblade-chronicles-x-definitive-edition-review\u002F","4.0\u002F5",{"id":201,"author":202,"outlet":205,"summary":210,"review_url":211,"review_date":63,"original_score":212,"normalized_score":213},95839,{"id":203,"name":204},1424,"Steven Mills",{"id":206,"logo":207,"name":208,"website_url":209,"score_format":60},10,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FDestructoid-Logo.png","Destructoid","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.destructoid.com","But instead of going the easy route, Monolith Soft went the extra mile and added meaningful new content and quality-of-life features that actually improved on what was already a masterpiece experience. The Definitive Edition treatment makes Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition one of the best JRPGs on the Switch, and a must-play for fans of the genre.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.destructoid.com\u002Freviews\u002Freview-xenoblade-chronicles-x-definitive-edition\u002F","\n\t\t\t10\t\t",100,{"id":215,"author":216,"outlet":219,"summary":224,"review_url":225,"review_date":63,"original_score":64,"normalized_score":65},95863,{"id":217,"name":218},5797,"TJ Denzer",{"id":220,"logo":221,"name":222,"website_url":223,"score_format":60},70,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FShackNews-Logo.jpg","ShackNews","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.shacknews.com\u002F","Xenoblade Chronicles is a beloved series with a dedicated fanbase, but 2015’s Xenoblade Chronicles X is a bit of a black sheep. It came out on the Wii U in 2015 and didn’t have long to impress before the platform’s discontinuation in 2017. Monolith Soft, however, saw value just begging to be explored, and they whipped up a definitive version of the game for Nintendo Switch to spread it beyond those faithful Wii U buyers of yesteryear. Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition takes an already incredible open-world RPG, and improves it with a few quality-of-life improvements alongside spruced visuals, resulting in an even greater game.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.shacknews.com\u002Farticle\u002F143507\u002Fxenoblade-chronicles-x-definitive-edition-review-score",{"id":227,"author":228,"outlet":231,"summary":236,"review_url":237,"review_date":63,"original_score":64,"normalized_score":65},95861,{"id":229,"name":230},5576,"Dominic L",{"id":232,"logo":233,"name":234,"website_url":235,"score_format":60},56,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FTheSixthAxis-Logo.jpg","TheSixthAxis","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.thesixthaxis.com\u002F","Returning to a game that you love is different to rewatching a movie or revisiting a favourite book. The familiar characters and story beats are just as comforting, the emotional moments similarly cherished on repeat visits, but that interactive element, the mechanical interaction between you and the game, can wear thinner as repetitious actions finally find the limit of their interest.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.thesixthaxis.com\u002F2025\u002F03\u002F18\u002Fxenoblade-chronicles-x-definitive-edition-switch-review\u002F",{"id":239,"author":240,"outlet":243,"summary":248,"review_url":249,"review_date":63,"original_score":250,"normalized_score":213},95891,{"id":241,"name":242},4188,"Rhys Wood",{"id":244,"logo":245,"name":246,"website_url":247,"score_format":76},54,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FTechRadar-Logo.jpg","TechRadar Gaming","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.techradar.com\u002Fgaming","The release of Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition means that the entire Xenoblade quadrilogy is now playable on Nintendo Switch. If you’re playing the enhanced Wii U title for the first time, you’ll undoubtedly be dazzled by its breathtaking open world and astonishingly deep battle system. Series veterans will also appreciate quality-of-life changes like an improved tutorial, better navigation as well as the overall cleaner visuals whether you’re playing in docked or handheld mode.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.techradar.com\u002Fgaming\u002Fxenoblade-chronicles-x-definitive-edition-review","5.0",{"id":252,"author":253,"outlet":256,"summary":261,"review_url":262,"review_date":263,"original_score":264,"normalized_score":49},2236223,{"id":254,"name":255},17841,"Kirk Hiner",{"id":257,"logo":258,"name":259,"website_url":260,"score_format":60},158,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FPurenintendo.jpeg","Pure Nintendo","https:\u002F\u002Fpurenintendo.com","Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is a remarkable achievement on the Nintendo Switch. This isn't a surprise; the original was a remarkable achievement on the Wii U. Some original development decisions, however, still prevent it from becoming a series best.Read More","https:\u002F\u002Fpurenintendo.com\u002Freview-xenoblade-chronicles-x-definitive-edition-nintendo-switch\u002F","2025-04-01","8.5",{"id":266,"author":267,"outlet":270,"summary":275,"review_url":276,"review_date":63,"original_score":48,"normalized_score":49},95947,{"id":268,"name":269},3642,"James Paley",{"id":271,"logo":272,"name":273,"website_url":274,"score_format":44},7,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002Fcog-connected-logo.png","COGConnected","https:\u002F\u002Fcogconnected.com","I’ve had a difficult relationship with Xenoblade games in the past. They’re enormous, unwieldy beasts that are weighed down with endless mechanical systems and floaty, disconnected combat. Somehow, all of this is applicable to Chronicles X, and I still love it. The combat feels more grounded, the mechanics more approachable, and the plot is more accessible. Plus, the custom outfits. Those really changed the game for me. Also, being able to pilot a team of mechs is a major bonus. Xenoblade games are still not for everyone. This is an imposing, enormous RPG series in every way. But against all odds, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is somehow the one for me.","https:\u002F\u002Fcogconnected.com\u002Freview\u002Fxenoblade-chronicles-x-definitive-edition-review\u002F",{"id":278,"author":279,"outlet":282,"summary":287,"review_url":288,"review_date":63,"original_score":64,"normalized_score":65},96031,{"id":280,"name":281},4018,"Jenni Lada",{"id":283,"logo":284,"name":285,"website_url":286,"score_format":60},71,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FSiliconera-Logo.jpg","Siliconera","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.siliconera.com\u002F","Rebuild humanity on the mysterious planet Mira in this action RPG. The year is 2054. Earth has been destroyed by an intergalactic war between two alien races, and humanity is on the brink of annihilation. A small number of survivors, aboard the USS White Whale, crash land on the vast and untamed planet Mira—and now it falls to you, as a member of BLADE, to help bring humanity back from the edge of extinction…with the aid of powerful giant robots called Skells! The visually enhanced edition of this open-world RPG contains newly added story elements and more. Switch version reviewed. Review copy provided by company for testing purposes.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.siliconera.com\u002Freview-xenoblade-chronicles-x-definitive-edition-feels-stronger\u002F",{"id":290,"author":291,"outlet":294,"summary":299,"review_url":300,"review_date":133,"original_score":301,"normalized_score":80},106039,{"id":292,"name":293},3464,"Zach McKay",{"id":295,"logo":296,"name":297,"website_url":298,"score_format":76},31,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FHardcore-Gamer-Logo.jpg","Hardcore Gamer ","https:\u002F\u002Fhardcoregamer.com\u002F","Fans have been eagerly awaiting the release of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch. This spin-off game of the main series offered up amazing locations and combat that provided players with a whole new way to experience the series. The new, updated version of the game comes with new upgrades to the original, like updated graphics and the inclusion of all the past downloadable content. When booting up the definitive edition of Xenoblade Chronicles X, you can also expect a plethora of new quality-of-life changes that make the game even more accessible and enjoyable to play.","https:\u002F\u002Fhardcoregamer.com\u002Freview-xenoblade-chronicles-x-definitive-edition\u002F","4.0",{"id":303,"author":304,"outlet":307,"summary":312,"review_url":313,"review_date":314,"original_score":315,"normalized_score":65},106089,{"id":305,"name":306},5034,"Murillo Zerbinatto",{"id":308,"logo":309,"name":310,"website_url":311,"score_format":60},13,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FDualshockers-logo.jpg","DualShockers","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dualshockers.com","Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is superior to its classic version. The gameplay additions are welcome and streamline the experience, allowing us to invest time where it truly matters, whether exploring or completing the most varied missions. The new story content may be divisive, but for me, it was the perfect conclusion to the game, leaving me intrigued about what to expect for the future of the Xeno series. My only caveat is that our avatar is way too inexpressive, and their presence can be jarring in some story beats. Xenoblade Chronicles X may not be my favorite in the franchise, but it is definitely a must-play for any JRPG fan.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dualshockers.com\u002Fxenoblade-chronicles-x-definitive-edition-review\u002F","2025-03-30","9.0\u002F10",{"id":317,"author":318,"outlet":321,"summary":326,"review_url":327,"review_date":328,"original_score":134,"normalized_score":80},102056,{"id":319,"name":320},8996,"Omi Koulas",{"id":322,"logo":323,"name":324,"website_url":325,"score_format":60},140,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002Fcheckpoint-gaming.jpg","Checkpoint Gaming","https:\u002F\u002Fcheckpointgaming.net\u002F","Xenoblade Chronicles X was a standout title on the Wii U, a game that pushed the boundaries of open-world design and mech combat, but not without hardware limitations. Now, with its long-awaited Definitive Edition on the Nintendo Switch, we can finally experience this ambitious sci-fi RPG with modern refinements. But does it hold up in 2025 and is it worth diving back into Mira’s vast landscapes again?","https:\u002F\u002Fcheckpointgaming.net\u002Freviews\u002F2025\u002F03\u002Fxenoblade-chronicles-x-definitive-edition-review\u002F","2025-03-19",{"id":330,"author":331,"outlet":334,"summary":339,"review_url":340,"review_date":63,"original_score":64,"normalized_score":65},95858,{"id":332,"name":333},6537,"Cullen Black",{"id":335,"logo":336,"name":337,"website_url":338,"score_format":60},44,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FRPGSite%20Logo.jpg","RPGSite","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.rpgsite.net\u002F","This well deserved remaster of Xenoblade Chronicles X makes it easier than ever to appreciate one of the best open-world RPGs out there.","https:\u002F\u002Frpgsite.net\u002Freview\u002F17032-xenoblade-chronicles-x-definitive-edition-review",{"id":342,"author":343,"outlet":346,"summary":351,"review_url":352,"review_date":353,"original_score":354,"normalized_score":65},151594,{"id":344,"name":345},12921,"Spencer Legacy",{"id":347,"logo":348,"name":349,"website_url":350,"score_format":76},153,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002Fmonstervine-logo.png","MonsterVine","https:\u002F\u002Fmonstervine.com\u002F","Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is, indeed, the best way to play this pillar of the Wii U’s library. The quality of life upgrades are top tier and make an already great game into a more refined masterpiece. Though the direction of the new epilogue feels a bit rushed, I’m excited for the future of this branch of the Xenoblade series.","https:\u002F\u002Fmonstervine.com\u002F2025\u002F04\u002Fxenoblade-chronicles-x-definitive-edition-review\u002F","2025-04-11","4.5\u002F5",{"id":356,"author":357,"outlet":360,"summary":365,"review_url":366,"review_date":367,"original_score":368,"normalized_score":65},129256,{"id":358,"name":359},7693,"David Flynn",{"id":361,"logo":362,"name":363,"website_url":364,"score_format":44},130,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FGamingTrend-Logo.jpg","GamingTrend","https:\u002F\u002Fgamingtrend.com","Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is a phenomenal improvement on a rough but fantastic game. In terms of new content, however, it can feel very rushed and unsatisfying. Aside from that, this is still the same Xenoblade Chronicles X fanatics have come to love.","https:\u002F\u002Fgamingtrend.com\u002Freviews\u002Fxenoblade-chronicles-x-definitive-edition-review-ghost-in-the-skell\u002F","2025-04-12","90",{"id":370,"author":371,"outlet":374,"summary":379,"review_url":380,"review_date":328,"original_score":64,"normalized_score":65},140306,{"id":372,"name":373},11812,"Kieron Verbrugge",{"id":375,"logo":376,"name":377,"website_url":378,"score_format":60},147,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002Fwellplayed-logo.png","WellPlayed","https:\u002F\u002Fwell-played.com.au\u002F","The underdog in Monolith Soft's Xenoblade Chronicles series has never looked or played better, giving new life to a game that could have been destined to rot in the ill-fated WiiU’s library. By boldly refitting its systems and gently touching up the already-beautiful art, along with adding some welcome chunks of all-new content, this Definitive Edition of Xenoblade Chronicles X is essential playing for fans new and old.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.well-played.com.au\u002Fxenoblade-chronicles-x-definitive-edition-review\u002F",{"id":382,"author":383,"outlet":386,"summary":391,"review_url":392,"review_date":393,"original_score":148,"normalized_score":65},140794,{"id":384,"name":385},6585,"Alex Fuller",{"id":387,"logo":388,"name":389,"website_url":390,"score_format":76},65,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FRPGamer-Logo.jpg","RPGamer","https:\u002F\u002Frpgamer.com\u002F","Nintendo and Monolith Soft have brought the remaining Xenoblade title to Switch. No longer trapped on the Wii U, Xenoblade Chronicles X takes the opportunity to spread its wings with aplomb.","https:\u002F\u002Frpgamer.com\u002Freview\u002Fxenoblade-chronicles-x-definitive-edition-review\u002F","2025-04-30",{"id":395,"author":396,"outlet":399,"summary":404,"review_url":405,"review_date":353,"original_score":406,"normalized_score":407},152955,{"id":397,"name":398},4199,"Giovanna De Ita",{"id":400,"logo":401,"name":402,"website_url":403,"score_format":60},73,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FThe-Nerd-Stash-Logo.png","The Nerd Stash","https:\u002F\u002Fthenerdstash.com\u002F","Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is an example of a perfect single-player game. It is brimming with content in every corner, and you'll likely discover something new even after 30 hours. If you're a veteran fan, this decade of waiting was more than worth it. But if you're a newcomer, X is the best place to kick off your expedition for the first time.","https:\u002F\u002Fthenerdstash.com\u002Fxenoblade-chronicles-x-definitive-edition-review-a-decade-old-gem-reborn\u002F","9.5",95,{"id":409,"author":410,"outlet":413,"summary":418,"review_url":419,"review_date":420,"original_score":64,"normalized_score":65},145732,{"id":411,"name":412},12403,"Harry Kalogirou",{"id":414,"logo":415,"name":416,"website_url":417,"score_format":60},150,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002Fpress-start-logo.jpg","Press Start","https:\u002F\u002Fpress-start.com.au\u002F","Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is a reminder that X is one of the best entries in Xenoblade despite its differences. It's a weird and wonderful game that stands out in a franchise filled with bangers. This version doubles down on its strengths and supplements some of its weaknesses to make for the best version of X, and is a must buy for any JRPG fanatic.","https:\u002F\u002Fpress-start.com.au\u002Freviews\u002Fnintendo-switch\u002F2025\u002F03\u002F18\u002Fxenoblade-chronicles-x-definitive-edition-review-a-skell-above-the-rest\u002F","2025-05-07",{"id":422,"author":423,"outlet":426,"summary":431,"review_url":432,"review_date":433,"original_score":354,"normalized_score":65},137286,{"id":424,"name":425},6618,"Todd Black",{"id":427,"logo":428,"name":429,"website_url":430,"score_format":76},128,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FThe-Outerhaven-Logo.jpeg","The OuterHaven","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theouterhaven.net\u002F","Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition is a true upgrade worthy of fans who wanted this to be an even grander version of the Wii U title. Planet Mira has never looked better, the game has never been smoother gameplay-wise, and you’ll love going from one part of the planet to the next to see what else awaits you. Add that to the additional story content? And the bigger question is, why haven’t you gotten this game yet?","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theouterhaven.net\u002Fxenoblade-chronicles-x-definitive-edition-review-an-updated-world-thats-easy-to-get-lost-in\u002F","2025-04-27",{"id":435,"author":436,"outlet":439,"summary":444,"review_url":445,"review_date":63,"original_score":134,"normalized_score":80},95868,{"id":437,"name":438},4961,"GameCentral",{"id":440,"logo":441,"name":442,"website_url":443,"score_format":60},61,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FGameCentral-Logo.jpg","Metro GameCentral","https:\u002F\u002Fmetro.co.uk\u002Fentertainment\u002Fgaming\u002F","A fantastic open world role-player, with a mountain of content and interesting diversions – although the unengaging storytelling remains its main weakness.","https:\u002F\u002Fmetro.co.uk\u002F2025\u002F03\u002F18\u002Fxenoblade-chronicles-x-definitive-edition-review-switchs-final-must-have-22746791\u002F",{"id":447,"author":448,"outlet":451,"summary":456,"review_url":457,"review_date":63,"original_score":60,"normalized_score":213},95869,{"id":449,"name":450},3171,"PJ O'Reilly",{"id":452,"logo":453,"name":454,"website_url":455,"score_format":60},34,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FNintendoLife-Logo.jpg","Nintendo Life","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nintendolife.com\u002F","Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is an expertly crafted revamp that gives us all the bells and whistles we could wish for in terms of graphical upgrades. However, it's actually Monolith Soft's attention to clever gameplay revisions that impresses most here. This is X streamlined and modernised, carefully recast and reset in order to play better than ever. Additional characters, a new ending, and all that snazzy stuff is all well and good, and fans will be excited by the fresh revelations that occur, but it's in how everything flows so much better now that we reckon the hardcore will find themselves most impressed. And for newcomers a recommendation is even easier; this is up there with the all-time great sci-fi RPGs and an absolute must-play.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nintendolife.com\u002Freviews\u002Fnintendo-switch\u002Fxenoblade-chronicles-x-definitive-edition",{"id":459,"author":460,"outlet":463,"summary":468,"review_url":469,"review_date":63,"original_score":315,"normalized_score":65},96116,{"id":461,"name":462},7066,"Nathan Birch",{"id":464,"logo":465,"name":466,"website_url":467,"score_format":60},75,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002Fwccftech-logo.jpg","WCCFtech","https:\u002F\u002Fwccftech.com\u002F","Xenoblade Chronicles X has long been the black sheep of Nintendo and Monolith Soft’s ambitious JRPG franchise, partly because it opts for a harder sci-fi setting than the rest of the series, partly because it simply had the bad fortune of being released on one of Nintendo’s least successful platforms. Thankfully for hardcore fans, Nintendo is now crossing off one of the final boxes on their “Wii U ports” bingo card with the release of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition.","https:\u002F\u002Fwccftech.com\u002Freview\u002Fxenoblade-chronicles-x-definitive-edition\u002F",{"id":471,"author":472,"outlet":475,"summary":480,"review_url":481,"review_date":63,"original_score":94,"normalized_score":65},95936,{"id":473,"name":474},197,"Zubi Khan",{"id":476,"logo":477,"name":478,"website_url":479,"score_format":60},2,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FCGMagazine-Logo.jpg","CGMagazine","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cgmagonline.com","Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition graces the Nintendo Switch with one final gift from its underappreciated older sibling, the Nintendo Wii U, bringing with it the best version of the already stellar JRPG experience.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cgmagonline.com\u002Freview\u002Fgame\u002Fxenoblade-chronicles-x-definitive-edition-switch\u002F",{"id":483,"author":484,"outlet":487,"summary":492,"review_url":493,"review_date":63,"original_score":79,"normalized_score":80},104869,{"id":485,"name":486},3163,"Chris Scullion",{"id":488,"logo":489,"name":490,"website_url":491,"score_format":76},53,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FVideo-Games-Chronicle-VGC-Logo.png","Video Games Chronicle - VGC","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.videogameschronicle.com\u002F","While its plot and performances sometimes had our eyes glazing over, there's still no doubt that Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is an impressively vast adventure which has clearly been designed with the player's comfort in mind. With swift exploration, an engaging combat system and a wealth of side quests, things are already compelling from early on, and that's even before the mechs turn up and kick things up another level.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.videogameschronicle.com\u002Freview\u002Fxenoblade-chronicles-x-definitive-edition-review-monolith-softs-wii-u-entry-gets-a-solid-mech-over\u002F",35,0,[21],[26],[]]