Is Xenoblade Chronicles X Underrated?

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midrange said:

StuOhQ said:

I've noticed that a lot of GOTY lists have been leaving "Xenoblade X" out in the cold. Do you think this is the result of its late release date, or just that the game isn't getting any respect?

I, for one, have been completely captured by it. The game is massive, funny, and highly addictive. It's certainly in the mix for my personal GOTY - what about the rest of you? Do you think it deserves more accolades than it has received?

In a year containing Fallout 4, the Witcher 3, Bloodborne, and Metal Gear Solid V, you can't really expect Xenoblade X to really compete for game of the year.

It's an excellent game, but there are also other masterpieces out there. 

The game is already highly rated and recieved way more attention for an rpg (a wii u exclusive nonetheless) despite it's many shortcomings. So no, it's not underrated.

 

All games you mentioned have serious flaws as well and serious bugs on top. Xenoblade X plays easily in the same league as these games in terms of quality.

 

But XCX is not as mainstream and more complex as Fallout or Witcher and it is always hard for a niche game to be recognized by mainstream media.