MONOLITHSOFT, even when the odds are against them, are the master of their craft. This game's best aspects are the combat, enhanced by the Blade system. It makes for a world of depth and experimentation. The caveat being that the early-game is a right trudge. It takes time for this game's tone and events to really have an impact, and the skills that make the game as enjoyable as they are will take time to obtain; hence you may have to fight off potentially sour first impressions.

Nevertheless, if you take the plunge into Xenoblade Chronicles 2, you will get one of the most exciting and substantial bangs for your buck that $60 can take you for the Nintendo Switch.