This week I finally wrapped up the story of the original Xenoblade Chronicles X in the definitive edition. After more than 95 hours, I was ready to wrap that up and finally move on to the new content I haven't experienced. I love this game so much and enjoyed basking in it throughout this year.
I have more stuffed lobsters to find and story to get through but there's no question this is my game of the year.
llex Emily's reaction video for the Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition soundtrack is a delight. It's so nice hearing someone react to this soundtrack with such enthusiasm.
I finally got a Xenoblade Chronicles X shirt. It's a subtle design that will be familiar to those who have piloted skells.
After 45 hours playing Xenoblade Chronicles X I finally unlocked the flight module in the game. I enjoyed those first 45 hours immensely, but there is such wonder and joy in this game once the mechs can fly.
Dream Kittu has released a beautiful piano and vocal cover of "Uncontrollable" from the Xenoblade Chronicles X soundtrack.
Dream Kittu has released a beautiful piano and vocal cover of "Uncontrollable" from the Xenoblade Chronicles X soundtrack.
Over the past few months I collected three metal prints for mecha-focused anime and games that were important to me.
Time Bokan was a show I watched obsessively when I was a kid in the form of the Time Fighters dub we had. The time-traveling mecha Time Mechabuton was endlessly cool to me.
A decade ago Xenoblade Chronicles X became my favorite video game and remains so now. Exploring Mira in a skell was a revelation and a stunning experience.
In 2023 and 2024 I watched Super Electromagnetic Machine Voltes V at a pace of an episode each week. The themes of parental sacrifice and working class resistance resonated deeply.
Today during a quiet hour I played a bit of Xenoblade Chronicles X while drinking a new tea. After playing a bit in the endgame, I started a new game. I was surprised to encounter the extensive character creation in that game again. This will be such a wonderful experience when it finally comes to Switch, but for now I'll dip in now and then to experience this world again.
Alana Hagues' article on Xenoblade Chronicles X over on Nintendo Life is a thoughtful look at how it has influenced subsequent games and highlights the joy the game holds.