Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition exemplifies how a straightforward remake can effectively revitalize a beloved game. Released in May 2020 for the Nintendo Switch, this edition improves upon the 2010 original with quality-of-life enhancements and updated graphics, while retaining the essence of the game. Unlike other remakes such as Warcraft III Reforged and Final Fantasy VII Remake, which faced significant challenges, Xenoblade's approach is simpler yet impactful. Additionally, it introduces an epilogue that connects it with the broader Xenoblade universe, solidifying its status as a significant franchise for Nintendo and enhancing the experience for both new and returning players.
The lesson it provides is that sometimes the best way to remake a game is also the simplest.
Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition improves on the base game in every way, providing the most complete way to experience one of the best games of the 2010s.
By releasing XBC: DE on Switch, Nintendo allowed new players to experience the 60-plus hour game and solidified a new tentpole franchise.
This remake is somewhere between a re-release and a full remake, with quality-of-life changes and updated graphics enhancing the original experience.
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