I only got Xenoblade two weeks ago. I am a huge RPG fan, and I have to say that, put simply, it is one of the best JRPGs I've ever played. The story is amazing, the music is awesome, the battle system is deep (imo), and I love the sense of exploration.
I was hoping once JRPGs became fully 3D they would also become more open-ended. Square failed me with FFX, which was a good game but extremely linear. Skies of Arcadia, on the other hand, was flawed but was amazing to play because of the exploration elements.
My point is, Xenoblade is what I have always wanted JRPGs to be. And for that very reason alone, I have full confidence in Monolith Soft. This game looks great, and I believe that it will be amazing to play. I just found my reason to buy the Wii U.