The relationship between the characters and how the game lets each character shine made the game so wonderful.

Btw Kim is an awesome addition to your show I love when you guys have episodes together or by yourself but she brings up great points Kim is fucking hardcore!

Fave game of the year. Was a joy from start to finish

3 is up there with 1, for me. The story is incredible, one of the best in video games.

Torna is my favorite as well. Everything is streamlined in the best way possible. Great characters, a more mature serious story, the best battle system of the series, and there really isn’t much filler. It’s like watching a long running shonen anime without all of the filler.

Thanks, been enjoying the channel for years and the XB reviews.

Out of all the games, XC2 is still my favorite (counting Torna), with XC3 being my 2nd favorite. I really loved all the characters of 2 and 3.

Wow, that sounds like a KIMpossible feat, way to go!!! 💜❤💙

I also finished xb2, torna, and 3 this year. Torna wouldn't be as good if 2 didn't connect it tho. The gameplay better than 2 base game. I loved 3 it is my favorite in the series with torna following behind. Best set of characters! And like how 1-3 connect. The map is way better too. I put like 120 hrs or so into it. Can't wait for expansion

All I will say is this game legit made me cry and no movie or game has ever done this. To me this game is an absolute masterpiece and is a definite 10/10 but absolutely respect Kim's score and definitely see where she's coming from

It’s so tough to put my thought into text form… As of now, XB2 is my fave, as a package, because it includes torna. Do think the story of XB1 is better, but the combat of two for me was superior, the emotional scenes hit harder for me (played it in Japanese) and overall, I had a better time with it Xenoblade 3… I need to play it again, tbh. I really enjoyed the main party and their development, the heart punching scenes were amazing, but because it was promoted as an aftermath of the first two stories, there are a few key beats I was Hoping to see that just were not there at all, so while I really enjoyed the game, I felt something was missing for me I won’t be able to give a final score until the story DLC comes out next year, but at this point: #1 - Xenoblade 2 (+torna) #2 - Xenoblade 1 #3 - Xenoblade 3

Great vid the part that hit home was the “give me a minute I have to process this” after completing the game cos WOW I can relate … I think we all can

I am still working on completing Xenoblade Chronicles 3. I am taking huge breaks like I did for 2 because I am waiting for all of the DLC to drop. I love Xenoblade 2, Torna, 1, and 3 in that order. I still need to finish X on the WiiU.

3 is good, but I really like 2 and torna. I miss having the blades by my side. I will definitely play xenoblade chronicles 2 a second time with DLC.

This was such a fun watch! I'm glad you both enjoyed the game. I would definitely agree with the 8/10 rating for XB3. I pretty much agree on everything! I beat XB2 before Torna came out and I just never went back to play it. I'm inspired to play it now after hearing your thoughts!

Xb2 is the best story than first and 3rd with very beautiful worlds (titans) and specially the music was very nice i still listen to them even after i finished the game and the battle system with blades was sooo fun even the villains were soo badass unlike the 3rd game which the villain you dont get to know him until you beat him 😅

Listening to a couple sit and talk about video games is super cool. Also, I'm still working on XBC3. I am enjoying it.

I really took my time with this game. I kind of set a timer to play about 2 to 3 hours a day with games and I spent most of August playing just Xenoblade 3. I really loved the story until the last 2 or so chapters when it feels like the kind of dropped the ball a bit, it is a pretty small portion of a really good story tough. It's amazing before that point though, and made me genuinely cry many times which I honestly haven't really done with this series since Xenosaga. The combat is a little weird for me though. I think the abundance of characters on the field makes it feel like I'm doing less and it kind of makes the game feel way more repetitive than the previous games. Granted I think 1 is more repetitive if you decided to use the same character the whole time, it's usually Shulk or Melia for me. X will still be my favorite game in terms of combat due to all the customizability and mechs, but 2 and especially Torna are pretty close with how well the mechanics build up to chain attacks and full burst. I definitely agree that Torna is the best game and the short length makes it easily the most repayable, community system road blocks aside. X is almost on par with it, but the main story kind of sucks, the worldbuilding and side quest makes up for it though. 1 and 3 are about on par with each other after that. I prefer 1's story more, but 3's combat and side content are better. 2 is definitely the weakest all around, the mobile game mechanics and meh story really bring it down for me. I do think the characters are very fun, and as I mentioned the combat when it can shine later on in the game is very good. If I were to include Xenogears and Xenosaga the stories and ambition of both definitely outclass anything Xenoblade has done, even though both are incomplete experiences, but yeah the gameplay is pretty dated and there isn't really much in terms of side content for both. Xenosaga 3 is still one of my favorite games in the series and I personally put it on par with Xenoblade 1 and 3. Xenosaga 2 definitely the worst game in the series and was a huge disappointment. Thankfully it's pretty much a nothing game with mostly filler content that doesn't add much to the story so it doesn't really drag 1 and 3's stories down too much. The cutscene soundtrack for it though is one of the best soundtracks in the series, the in game soundtrack is definitely the worst though.

I really loved XC3. I honestly can’t wai to go back in for a second playthrouggh and do alotttt of the side quests. they really did great with these side quests making them mostly flesh out the world and what’s happening to the people in the world. Also I found that viewing this game as a romance story firstly as opposed to a sci-fi epic story, makes the entire game more bittersweet every step of the way.

1 has an awesome story, great characters and the combat is ok, 2 is just satisfying combat when you finally get it all down and the story is somewhere between good and WTF? Torna is 2, but even better and jazzy, also Jin and Lora are great characters! 3 is sooo well rounded, great characters, battles are fun and the story is stellar, very emotional. I'm only missing a bit more of a conclusion after finishing 3 and I wish that the DLC will give us a bit more connections between the games. Btw. I also finished XC3 in like 2-3 weeks after 110h and went on 100% up to 140h, IT WAS SO ADDICTIVE!!

I started XBC 3 right when it came out and binged to chapter 5. It was alot in the beggining but have enjoyed it. However..I got a new job around that time and just haven't had the time to finish it like before. I want to get back into it. I think watching your review has pumped me up to continue and finish. I agree though, the first one is the best and my favorite!! ( I need to get XBC2 and Torna. I haven't played them.)

I'm here trying to finish XB 1. Not enough time yooooo

I’ve been waiting for this!!

This was an awesome summary of and personal thoughts of the games. Here’s to hoping Johnny will dust off the Wii U and persuade Kim to go through Chronicles X. Would love to hear how she likes that one.

Kim: "When I met you I was but the learner. Now *I* am the master."

Quite curious if Kim plays Tales of Arise? and how would you two score it, comparing to the trilogy of Xenoblades? Thanks.

I’m glad she has her own opinion and isn’t swayed by others. That is great. But does she really connect with the characters of 1 more than 2? Because that is definitely not something that I agree with. But again, glad that she has formed her own opinion

While I feel that XC1 and especially XC2s final chapters were easily the best parts of those titles, and threw in twists that no one would have expected coming - I feel that after chapter 5 XC3 did the exact opposite and the overall sense of urgency and mystique just went downhill. **possible spoilers below** Ultimately there were too many questions that XC2 brought up in its final two chapters (with a certain AI processing mechanism and an artifact found in Lake Turkana that links to the other titles in the Xeno universe…among other unworldly things) that were left unanswered. Heck people still don’t know what exactly the black fog is! There are still unanswered questions about Lucky 7! I hope the new story with DLC will add a proper close to the Klaus trilogy.

You two are the absolute best! Maybes it’s because I was born in the early 80s and relate to your videos. Keep it up!

I’m powering through XC2 right now. Loving it more and more. Hoping to finish the series this year! Have you played the Future Redeemed DLC yet?

I think we need a spoiler cast for the series, interested what you guys think about how they tried to connect all of the games together

I'm still working on 3 and I have like 120 hours LOL I understand what Johnny is saying by if you miss a game it can be hard to get back to it. I still haven't gotten to Ys IX because mine arrived a week late and by then I had already started the Trails in the Sky games. Since it's Ys though I'm definitely going to get back to it, especially with Ys X having been announced. Also I agree that Torna is amazing.

Nice work Kim, that is some serious dedication! 👏

For me #1 Torna #2 XBC2 #3 XBC3 #4 XBCX I havent gotten around to XBC Definitive yet.

Congrats on finishing the game and great video as well.

Incredibly emotional, amazing story, and the music is beautiful!! What else do I need from an RPG?

Nice job! I'm still playing xb3 and still on chapter 5... I was waiting for this video and wanted to hear what Kim had to say. The game is LONG definitely a bit representative but still Good fun and so much to do. Enjoying the collab videos of you both! I paid full price for this game so at least you get your money's worth!

I love the whole trilogy but Xenoblade 2 / Torna is my favourite by far.

have been looking forward to this!

I think 3 may be my favourite, it's so close between 2 and 3 though for me. Can't wait for the dlc story scenario. I think all three are 9/10's and above at least. Not much of a fan of Xenoblade X though.

Thank you so much for another awesome review

Very glad to see all the Torna love on this thread. I always said it's like the "Rogue One" of Xenoblade Chronicles. Outstanding game!!

Loving it so far! Chapter 5 -75 hrs in.

Holy cow I can’t imagine playing all those in the same year. I played the first one last winter and I’m still not ready to start another! Working on Radiant Historia on the DS right now.

Kinda just repeating what I said elsewhere but I'm really enjoying the game so far. Questing like crazy and I'm almost level 50 and not even done with the 3rd Chapter yet. The map is endless. The characters are great & the story is really interesting. Loving the huge "life and death" narratives going on here. The voice acting is amazing too. I'm kinda obsessed with the Hero Class system. There's a lot here that can be overwhelming to players but I really think if it gets you in , you'll figure it out very quickly. And I still agree the UI is very cluttered. I avoided XC2 due to all the mixed reception but I always hear great stuff about Torna, may check that out one day. Anyways people should check XC3 out. Great vid!

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a 10/10 video game

Congrats! I'm one of those that got overwhelmed at the start, but I do plan to go back. I was waiting for this to drop to make sure it would be worth it. Glad it's a solid game from Kim's opinion! Take care guys!

I’m surprised Johnny didn’t do a reaction video to the Resident Evil/Silent Hill showcase.

Congrats, Kim, and thanks for bringing me smiles on a Sunday afternoon today. Have a great week, you two ❤

Finished the game last weekend, took my time with it and did as much as I could. Absolutely loved the game. Probably my GOTY so far.

Be sure to give Xenoblade Chronicles X a shot! It's a really fantastic game.

I just beat it and am watching the credits! It’s a masterpiece!!!

Thanks for the review, I’m almost finished with the first Xenoblade Chronicles. Love it so far, can’t wait for 2 and 3!

Congrats Kim! I hope you guys talk about XCX!

Xenoblade 3 felt like MY Xenoblade. I played the first two plus Torna over the 18 months leading up to release. And when I saw the announcement for 3 during my Torna playthrough, and the main character’s name was Noah, I was shocked. MY name is Noah! So I felt a deep personal connection to this game and I’ll never forget it. Looking forward to the massive story expansion next year!

Immediately clicked, love y'all!

I just started my xenoblade journey this month buy all 3 series and im loving xenoblade 1 so many twist

I finished XC3 this weekend too. It took me 110 hours. It's my first of the series and I loved it. There are a few things that were annoying with the game. The map was hard to follow. I wish there was some sort of tracker for items you wanted to find, similar to BOTW when you'd get close. The story was amazing. I loved the music. Dialogue in the fights was repetitive ("I'm the girl with the gall."). I'm going to go backwards, and play XC2 then Torna. Hopefully after that I'm still excited and I"ll go back to XC1 after that.

I've been on chapter 7 for over a month now, so no judgements here 😄

So Torna is the only Xenoblade Chronicles game that I haven't played - it's sealed on my shelf, sounds like I should be giving it a go!

I’m still only 45 hours in, which is a miracle as I’ve put a combined 500 hours into the other games. I’m just in no hurry to beat it, and I’m loving every moment.

I would love to hear your thoughts on the future redeemed DLC for xenoblade 3 if you have played it. It ties all of the games together and has some familiar characters.

That's how I feel of trials of cold steel series it's a beautiful experience my favorite ever but I'm gonna embark on these next

Awesome. I’m about 110 hours in and in chapter 7 so I’m getting close to finishing

I'm really Torna between XC3 and Triangle Strategy for my game of the year. I've done pretty much everything except get the best gems. Biggest issue, it's pretty hard to inflict debuffs, which hurts a few of the classes. 9.5/10

Congrats on finishing XC3 Kim! It looks like a monster of a game for sure! Hope you guys have a great Halloween! 🎃👻

rly liked 3 alot, i feel you was almost punished for doing the quests during the main game though. even without ever feeding bonus exp at all when i stoped progressing around ch 4ish and spent days doing sidequests i ran into the wall of vastly out leveling the content to the point that raising each classes rank became nearly impossible untill the final chapter. it ended up making me skip litterally every fight in the later chapters full on rushing them cuz i didnt want any more exp or lv's witch also ment i stopped exploring and taking in the overall world.

I guess I'm the minority but I really love Torna and XCX the most out of them all. I think I enjoy the more mature cast and storylines

Just watched this during a food break from gaming. I currently have 185ish hours on XC3 and I put about 55hrs in since the DLC dropped. Trying to rank up all the classes and gems. It has halted every other game since the DLC dropped which sucks because I need to clear Valkyrie Elysium before SO6 drops later this week. I really like XC3 but XC2 is still my favorite out the lot. I like that XC3s combat is closer to XC2 because XC1s style is a little too slow for my tastes.

finished this game one hour ago. Awesome jrpg!

I think it's pretty interesting that Kim liked the combat in the first Xenoblade the most. In my opinion I think it got better with each release. I love the mid to late game combat in Xeno 2, it's so damn addicting but it took way too long to learn. Torna definitely refined it and I expected an evolution of that system for Xeno 3, but oh man did they go above and beyond with play styles and options for the player. I absolutely love it, my favorite combat system in a long time.

25 hours into the game, and I'm in Chapter 4. Been doing my share of side questing.

I can’t wait to hear Kim’s thoughts on Future Redeemed! I loved it!

I love that Kim appreciates fantasy life. Not enough people know about that game and should, I wish they'd make a GOOD new verison of it. not a mobile game... it was so underrated. probably the most underrated 3ds game ever.

Funny I just beat the game last week. Best gameplay but the villains were awful. Felt like the Dark Crystal bad guys 😂. Kim should Play Xenogears next!! That story is on another level

XC2+Torna is my favorite overall. I loved the characters and I felt like there was a ton of character development. I also enjoyed the combat more than 1 but less than 3. I feel like story wise I like 2 then 1 then 3 and technically 3 is the best in my opinion but I wasn’t very connected to the characters and was less interested in the story. I also love the humor in 2

I like the positivity of this channel. There's no fake outrage garbage for views like so many, just pure joy of games and honesty.

The set up, mechanics, NPC’s, side quests were all awesome. My problem with the game was the conclusion. (No spoilers) Without spoiling anything, the lore and state of the world they set up felt like it was gonna lead to something epic, at least interesting much in the same way the first two games pulled off towards the final act. But the game completely forgets about all of it, and just… ends. The villains turned out so weak and cliched, like they’re doing bad things for the sake of being bad. Nothing felt tied together in the end and really felt like writing department just kinda gave up along the way. Literally, the key plot points stablished from the beginning were completely dropped and brushed aside, and explained away in the most vague, BS way possible. I think this is one of those cases where the journey was better than the destination. But it’s still quite disappointing to find out that the journey doesn’t end up leading to anything.

I enjoyed driving the boat for hours, nice music, interesting islands, waiting for those dlc:s, adorable nopons.

i am still playing xenoblade 3 and i love it.

wow, currently I am 157hrs at chapter 6 and try to do heroes quest. hope I can finish it before bayonetta 3.

3 was definitely my least favourite of the series. Just find myself not really caring about the characters for most of the game and felt like there was too much going on in terms of combat. 1 and 2 are roughly equal for me, with each of them having certain things I prefer over the other.

I love when Kim comes on the show!

Kim I love the shirt where did you get it?

Just finished this game today at 95 hours. I got all the heroes except the post game ones like the queens. boy this game had me crying at the end I beat xeno 2 in august and started 3 right after. Never played the first or torna got to play those next

It's funny that they mention chapter 4, because that is where I am at right now too.

I played 3 on release and took me awhile to beat due to working long hours. I loved it. The premise, the characters, the emotive storytelling. Truly a great game 9.5/10. It made me go back to try 1 on switch. Honestly 10/10 story and VA and 5/10 everything else. The side quest are an utter chore and the combat seemed unrefined after playing three. The story kept me going to completion and i can safely recommend it based on rhat alone. Im sure that had I played it on Wii back then id be more fond of the combat and side quest.

What difficulty did she beat it on? Also I wish the battle system didn't have so many different mechanics. I stop playing for a few weeks and jump back in and completely forget everything.

Good to Hear Kim say this as Torna blew me away , easily my favourite for the characters and story, and because it’s not such a time sink as the other 3 entries. Easily in my top 10 games of all time - Jin for the win !

Congrats on finishing the trilogy, Kim. Total bad ass

I have 236 hours in this game atm i just love the battle system so much, i normally never put the effort in to beat the superbosses in games and this got me to finally get around to it and figure it out. The story was great and the interactions with characters was a real highlight ( i just cant stand sena though 😂)

I tried getting into this series and I really didn’t like it too much so I’m glad I can at least hear a review from ppl who love the series

Congrats! LOVE YOU GUYS😄

Xenoblade Chronicles: 10/10 Xenoblade Chronicles X: 9.75/10 Xenoblade Chronicles 2: 9/10 Xenoblade Chonicles 2/Torna: 9/10 Xenoblade Chronicles 3: 9.5/10 These are all masterpieces but the first is still the best. The story and mystery throughout hasn’t been topped by any game. X should be talked about more as it has the best world and exploration. 3 was the most emotional and hit me at certain moments(chapter 5/6) like never before in a game.

i am not the type of gamer who like story in my game but hollyshit some games, are just a master piece in that aspect alone the story is 10/10, they really make something special here when it comes to story, and like i say before i alway play coz of the gameplay not the story but this one really got me hook up, one of my fav game for sure.

I spend like 120 hours inside Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and I just love the inmesity and density of it, but for me the story was just ok, not as great as other people praise it to be. For me it’s an 8/10 as well as Kim said. This was my first Xenoblade Game by the way, but I want to try the other ones also ☺️

Is Kim going to play the new Dlc??

is Pokémon Scarlett any good?

I am a huge XC fan, but i cant express enough my disappointment with XC3. For me, it had none of the elements that made the previous games so special. I remember the excitement of getting my first “full burst” in XC2, but XC3 gave me none of those moments. The combat was boring , the graphics were second rate and the gameplay loop was tedious. When i finished XC3 i was glad it was over (unlike XC2 where i was memorised at the ending). Still, I am really glad Kim enjoyed 😊

I'm at 168 hours on XBC3 lol I imagine the reason Kim only had 98 was the burnout. The game feels endless lmao. Congrats to Kim!!