Review Xenoblade Chronicles 2

Animations and pacing n some sections leaves a lot to be desired. Side missions still its weakest point.

Unnecessary progression stop gates

FPS drops in busy areas are noticeable, but not debilitating

The new resolution remains an upscaling rather than native.
The Mercenaries Assault remains anecdotal in its current state.

Loading times are significantly shorter than on the first Switch.
New action-oriented combat mode in which you control the blades yourself.
Extremely rare blade with its own mission
Torna receives a free update in 4K and 60 frames per second.
A vast world and a combat system with a lot of depth.
Excellent soundtrack
The upgrade package for Switch version owners is not expensive.
The 60 frames per second are not stable and sometimes drop to 30.
The enlarged image causes flickering in the vegetation and details.
The Extension Pass is not included in this edition.
The first ten hours consist largely of tutorials.
Unlock new blades through a luck-based mechanism.
The character design heavily relies on fan service.
No new story content for those who have already played it.

Game is otherwise identical
Still punishingly long
Little here for returning players

Artefacts visuels qui traînent toujours
De rares chutes brutales à 30 FPS
Répartition incohérente de la végétation à certains endroits
Torna ne profite que d'une amélioration technique

A significant learning curve
A jewel that needs time

Clunky menus require lots of fumbling around
A few downright frustrating moments

Bad: Sluggish pacing and gacha mechanics

Story below expectations
In general, the "mechanical" complexity of the franchise is increasing.