Incredibly overhated game right here. This game expands on everything I loved about Xenoblade Chronicles in an almost perfect way. It takes the incredible and unique science-fantasy setting XC1 had and runs with it, though this game leans more in the direction of fantasy than sci-fi, kinda like how XCX did the opposite. The battle system is even better in my opinion due to the increased amount of actions you can take and the resulting reduction in time spent waiting around watching your character auto-attack. The story, while not quite as tight as the first game's and a bit overly tropey at times, is still good and more than enough to hold your attention if you don't mind that sort of thing. It's not something I'd necessarily recommend to people who are new to Xenoblade, but hey, Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition is on the Switch and serves as a great introduction to the series. Basically, play both of these games.