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-Horizon- · Nov 30, 2015

WhiskerFrisker said:
I wonder if it'll get a slight discount for Christmas sales? I'd buy it alongside a Wii U.

I'd say its too early to get a discount.

Which is why it should've come out earlier and not the end of the year

phanphare · Nov 30, 2015

Cyborg said:
I expected much higher scores.

you know scores top out at 10 right? this isn't spinal tap ;p

wiibomb · Nov 30, 2015

Palculator said:
Bayonetta 2 flashbacks.

wait.. did they do similar with bayo 2?

Pennywise83 · Nov 30, 2015

Wiitalia: http://www.wiitalia.it/2015/11/30/xenoblade-chronicles-x-la-recensione/

9/10

Usobuko · Nov 30, 2015

Cyborg said:
I expected much higher scores.

Based on the score on Xenoblade at Wii, that's what most people are expecting I guess.

HeySeuss · Nov 30, 2015

LiK said:
why would they review that version? they waited for the localized one.

But we already know its a solid game with some flaws. Its been out for awhile now, it's not like this game is unknown.

Ok so the dialogue might make more sense now that it's localized, but it doesn't change what is already widely known about the game.

The Elite · Nov 30, 2015

jlscool said:
Wow, GameXplain review is almost 30 minutes.

They have been releasing a ridiculous amount of content for this game.

Red Hood · Nov 30, 2015

For the new page:

Out_Of_Ammo said:
The first one is 50% off today only on the eshop so if you plan to play that one (which you should), you should get it today.

Oh man 50% off is always nice, I guess I'm very likely buying this now. How is the performance on the Wii U? I assume it's the same as the Wii version, which brings me to the next question, how was Xenoblade in terms of performance on the Wii?

Forkball · Nov 30, 2015

Is there perhaps a DMX song that summarizes the highlights of Xenoblade Chronicles X?

NotLiquid · Nov 30, 2015

djplaeskool said:
Ew.
I agree with a Polygon review.
I need to go shower...

Hahaha

silva1991 · Nov 30, 2015

Gamespot

the bad:

Disappointing story

the story was the best thing about XB followed by the soundtracks and exploring.

Litri · Nov 30, 2015

Great scores. I knew my pre-order was blessed!!!

TheMoon · Nov 30, 2015

donkey show said:
Paging duckroll

Seriously can't wait though! Goodbye free time!

No need for duckroll, I'll take over: Yuck at that quote lol

DarkCronos · Nov 30, 2015

my own personal review (in italian) is up on I Love Videogames: 9/10

Rodin · Nov 30, 2015

Good scores overall, Eurogamer's "Essential" is all i needed to see.

Herb Alpert said:
Reviews seem to be good so far.

Now who will stand apart and put a 6?

Expecting a 2/10 from Quarter to Three.

Exile20 said:
Polygon's 7/10 is the closest.

And their preview was glowing. Welp.

Glad to see Gamespot not moving from their usual 8/10 for Nintendo games (except for the 6s to 2D platformers and 9s to Mario games).

Palculator · Nov 30, 2015

wiibomb said:
wait.. did they do similar with bayo 2?

Yeah. It sparked a relatively big debate too because Arthur Gies basically justified the low score with being uncomfortable with the sexiness.

But water in the vicinity of a bridge, I guess.

Herb Alpert · Nov 30, 2015

wiibomb said:
wait.. did they do similar with bayo 2?

yeah. The game was good but they felt it was mysoginic. Or something stupid like that.

styl3s · Nov 30, 2015

Reviewed about as well as i thought it would 8s and 9's and that's fucking great because people who hang on reviews should get that push. I hope, hope, hope it sells well here.

Poly giving it a 7 doesn't surprise me especially considering Kollar reviewed it, he gave Last of Us a 7.5 so i know his taste and my taste don't line up. My taste more lines up with Sterling and Xplain.

Rebel Leader · Nov 30, 2015

X delivering?

tolkir · Nov 30, 2015

Vandal - 9.4/10

Nirolak · Nov 30, 2015

GamesRadar - 3.5/5

+ Gorgeous world begging to be explored
+ Layers of complex systems unravel over dozens of hours
+ Skells are a game-changer
- Not terribly great at explaining itself
- Weird pacing and a passive plot
- Hunting for quest items is a real grind

El Odio · Nov 30, 2015

All these good scores... X is really hgon' give it all to us on Friday

TheGreatMightyPoo · Nov 30, 2015

IGN won't give it higher than an 8.

Askherserenity · Nov 30, 2015

HeySeuss said:
But we already know its a solid game with some flaws. Its been out for awhile now, it's not like this game is unknown.

Ok so the dialogue might make more sense now that it's localized, but it doesn't change what is already widely known about the game.

...I guess gaming websites should just not review games that come out in Japan first anymore?

What.

TI82 · Nov 30, 2015

silva1991 said:
the story was the best thing about XB followed by the soundtracks and exploring.

Everyone's been saying it had a shit story since it came out in Japan so its really not a surprise.

Ryng_tolu · Nov 30, 2015

good scores so far.

Ricker · Nov 30, 2015

wiibomb said:
those are... pretty solid reviews, right?

the only lower seems to be polygon with a 7

Yep,and even 7 can be good but I didnt read the Polygon review yet...game will probably average an 8,which would be nice.

SkeptiMism · Nov 30, 2015

tbd said:
Hope you guys don't give a damn.

What do you mean?

Red Hood · Nov 30, 2015

All in Dutch:

Gamer.nl - 8.5
Power Unlimited - 87
Insidegamer - 8.5

Lunar15 · Nov 30, 2015

Polygon's review is extremely rational and defines the problems that some people will have with the game's systems and UI.

JCX · Nov 30, 2015

Scores are much higher than I expected. Thought it would get mostly 7's with a few 8's. Soundtrack seems divisive, but having played both P4G and P3P this year, I'll grow to like the campy rock/rap in XCX. Just a few more days.

TheMoon · Nov 30, 2015

Red Hood said:
Oh man 50% off is always nice, I guess I'm very likely buying this now. How is the performance on the Wii U? I assume it's the same as the Wii version, which brings me to the next question, how was Xenoblade in terms of performance on the Wii?

There's no "version" ...it's the same thing

You'll save yourself the noisy disc drive which is great since the disc went nuts with Xenoblade on Wii. The game ran smooth originally except during heavy battles where it slowed down sometimes.

Tertullian · Nov 30, 2015

Looking pretty good. Better than I expected. Maybe the Wii U has an actual worthwhile AAA game for the holidays after all?

EDIT: Not sure if it's for me though. I despise games that can't explain their mechanics to the player properly. That Polygon review thus has me spooked.

The Elite · Nov 30, 2015

Red Hood said:
For the new page:

Oh man 50% off is always nice, I guess I'm very likely buying this now. How is the performance on the Wii U? I assume it's the same as the Wii version, which brings me to the next question, how was Xenoblade in terms of performance on the Wii?

Did they ever release it in North America?

Weebos · Nov 30, 2015

This game is getting better scores than I expected, nice to see.

I'm excited to dig into it.

Volcynika · Nov 30, 2015

HeySeuss said:
But we already know its a solid game with some flaws. Its been out for awhile now, it's not like this game is unknown.

Ok so the dialogue might make more sense now that it's localized, but it doesn't change what is already widely known about the game.

I'm not sure what your point is. Games are usually reviewed when they are localized for a region, outside of import reviews. Things can be changed in localization that affects the final product as well. Sometimes Japan gets patches post-launch that address issues, and western regions get the game released with those fixes. The job of the reviewer if they are reviewing products released locally, is the review the package that we are getting. That is not 1:1 with the JP release.

Riki · Nov 30, 2015

X really gonna feel it to ya

TheMoon · Nov 30, 2015

DoctorWho said:
Did they ever release it in North America?

No.

sensui-tomo · Nov 30, 2015

Palculator said:
Yeah. It sparked a relatively big debate too because Arthur Gies basically justified the low score with being uncomfortable with the sexiness.

But water in the vicinity of a bridge, I guess.

that was also Dragon's crown 's issue too but on the topic at hand this is getting the reviews i thought it would.(still too early to speak though)

Blobbers · Nov 30, 2015

15 critics

Pandy · Nov 30, 2015

Out_Of_Ammo said:
The first one is 50% off today only on the eshop so if you plan to play that one (which you should), you should get it today.

Bumping this since it's a one-day-only offer, and physical copies of the game aren't cheap. I think there's 40% off the n3DS version too, but I haven't played that version.

Reviews looking good.
Data packs downloading from the EU store.
Pre-order now being processed.
I'm really feeling it.

Sammy Samusu · Nov 30, 2015

Kathian · Nov 30, 2015

TheGreatMightyPoo said:
Seems really mixed.

Just kidding.

I was ready quote on reading your first line!

CrazyHal · Nov 30, 2015

I just read the gamespot review and i totally get what the reviewer is saying. X is a game the require a lot of time and dedication to get into so it's definitely not for everyone.

Me? I can't fucking wait!

TheGreatMightyPoo · Nov 30, 2015

I guarantee there will be no negative "too short".

Htown · Nov 30, 2015

HeySeuss said:
But we already know its a solid game with some flaws. Its been out for awhile now, it's not like this game is unknown.

Ok so the dialogue might make more sense now that it's localized, but it doesn't change what is already widely known about the game.

I hate to break it to you, but most people don't read import game reviews.

DNAbro · Nov 30, 2015

Nirolak said:
GamesRadar - 3.5/5

+ Gorgeous world begging to be explored
+ Layers of complex systems unravel over dozens of hours
+ Skells are a game-changer
- Not terribly great at explaining itself
- Weird pacing and a passive plot
- Hunting for quest items is a real grind

Looks like my main problems with the original are still here except with a badly paced plot. Hmm.

Red Hood · Nov 30, 2015

TheMoon said:
There's no "version" ...it's the same thing

You'll save yourself the noisy disc drive which is great since the disc went nuts with Xenoblade on Wii. The game ran smooth originally except during heavy battles where it slowed down sometimes.

Any hard numbers perhaps? I can live with 30fps locked with some drops during heavy battles.

DoctorWho said:
Did they ever release it in North America?

I think it did, yes. But I'm from Europe and I've only recently discovered Xenoblade, and by that time it was very hard to find.

gamergirly · Nov 30, 2015

Pretty high review scores so far

chadboban · Nov 30, 2015

Technobuffalo: Buy

http://www.technobuffalo.com/reviews/xenoblade-chronicles-x-review/

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