Funny how opinions work, I hated Ni No Kuni,Mass Effect and Skyrim.

Skyrim - The definition of world design, because it actually felt like I was in that world. Many layers of exploration in Skyrim as well. And the visuals are much superior to xenoblade. I prefered the combat as well. 

Mass Effect - A more linear RPG, but the world design is still great (if you can even call it a world). The history and lore behind the series is what graviated me towards it. Much superior storyline to Xenoblade, and the fact that your choices really matter.

Ni No Kuni - Gameplay. I prefered it again to Xenoblade. Kind of an old school JRPG "open" world, with a hub like travel system, so I'll give the edge to Xenoblade. Story is great, lighthighted, and downright sweet. Exploration far superior than Xenoblade, but it's decent in Ni no kuni.

Hmm. Here's where I disagree with you:

Skyrim - The definition of world building. Bethesda spent its precious time developing Skyrim's lore, and the results pay off. The world itself is pretty and far better than Oblivion's, but doesn't display anywhere near the level of variey as Xenoblade, in both structural and visual design. And the last time I checked, Skyrim didn't reward me with experience points (and AP) every time I found a new area or earned an achievement. Xenoblade also had frequent item drops which were meant for either the Collectapedia (which nets a sweet reward when a category is completed), or for resale. So it could be said that I prefer Xenoblade's exploration mostly because the game liked to give out free money and experience points, thereby reinforcing my natural urge to discover.

Combat in the Elder Scrolls series has always turned me off, because even now it still feels like late-90s PC RPG combat. Melee combat in particular hasn't shaken its clunky feel, and doesn't compare well to RPGs that came out around the same time. Particularly Dark Souls (which I haven't played but it seems like I might adore it more than anything ever if I had) and Kingdoms of Amalur (a game I enjoyed significantly more than Skyrim). Of course, I may have something against first-person melee combat. The thought had crossed my mind, but I did enjoy Dishonored's melee combat, so maybe that's not the problem. Either way, it's certainly nowhere near as deep and strategically involving as Xenoblade's combat.

Mass Effect - This series is different enough to render comparison largely pointless. I could complain about its linearity and groan about how much I don't like third-persoon shooting (well, the kind that heavily relies on cover), but it be more efficient to say this: it's definitely not for me. Mass Effect has great characters and visual design, though, and In those categories, it beats out most RPGs on the market. Having only played the second one, I can't speak much for how it holds up narratively, but I've heard both good and bad things about the storyline. I didn't have many problems with ME2's plot regardless, although I've been assured that it has the best plot of the three and that it delievers on player choice more capably than the others.

Ni No Kuni - I've played through a large portion of Ni No Kuni, and I like it. The battle system is easy to grasp, but not boring, and the world is fairly creative and beautifully presented. My only complaint is that, visuals aside, Ni No Kuni doesn't seem ambitious. Its structure closely mirrors the Tales series, and its gameplay borrows liberally from Pokemon and, again, Tales. But, I may just feel this way because the game is decidedly simple and old-school. It does what it set out to do perfectly well.

I kinda like all the game names being tossed around, Xenoblade feels the most epic out of them all though, I'm not saying it's better in all areas, but it feels like a completed game compared to the rest outside of the reworked P4G which isn't exactly a new game since it's a fixed/added version from 2008 that really isn't better than Xenoblade IMO. One is more high school dating sim while the other is fantasy.

You bring up great points! I was expecting the whole "defend Nintendo" stance but I am surprised by an actual unbiased gamer on this site ;)

we shall agree to disagree on how Xenoblade stacks up as best JRPG of this gen, but both realize it's a great game in its own right. 

did the PS4 sales corrupt your line of thought or something? what does Xenoblade have to do with the PS4?

Well, I know that different people will come to different conclusions about the same game. It's not a lack of bias on my part - it's just common sense. Sometimes I like to get to the bottom of these disagreements, so it becomes clear what did and didn't work for people. Sometimes we learn new things about ourselves (and others) in the process).

Now, I probably wouldn't ever create a thread like this one. "Better" and "best" are terms I'd rather leave to the Top 50 Games thread or any thread which naturally assumes subjectivity. :P Although a JRPG comparison thread wouldn't be so bad if it centered around which makes each individual game tick, as the genre is extremely diverse in nature.

The best RPG of last decades (2000-2010) refers to some people amazed about how the game goes together with combat mechanics, art style, music, character, the story, side quests, achievements, monsters, places, the two giants worlds, and many others. If the title of this threat say the best JRPG in the last decade that is mostly because of what people said, from users to reviews. I read a lot of reviews from both parts after I finished the game (180 hours) and 90% of the side quests. It is not that is the indisputable best JRPG, but most people agreed that it was at least in the top along with very very few others. Don;t take this threat as an assurance that the game is the greatest of all time, but as to say, "yeah, Xenoblade can take that place anytime".
I just wanted people to get excited and on board with X.

That's fine. And it's good that you understand why this thread didn't quite work out like it should have. :)

A lot of people are on board with X already if the Most Anticipated Games thread is anything to go by. It's second on the list after Super Mario 3D World, and has a good shot at #1 this month.

Xenoblade's greatness puts X in a difficult position; the bar's been set so high that X will have its work cut out for it.