Xenoblade Chronicles is a real apex predator in the vast world of JRPGs. The narrative is fascinating and contains some of my favorite plot twists in gaming; the gameplay is complex and rewarding (if you have the patience for it!), and the world is one of the most unique and vast ones out there. Not to mention the jaw-dropping sound design (Bionis’ Leg and Valak Mountain Night are just perfect tracks for me) and a wonderful cast of characters. It’s weaknesses lie in it’s complex battle system and it’s sheer length - if you can stomach both of those aspects of Xenoblade, you’re in for one of the best modern JRPGs on the planet.