Xenoblade Chronicles review

Xenoblade Chronicles scores highest on capabilities after Galaxy 2 and Brawl, but its learning curve and price push it down the ranking. Nintendo's page describes a Monolith Soft RPG set in a vast world that players roam freely while seeking the secrets of the Monado sword. Battles are against mechanical enemies, using strategy and special powers across a party of characters. It plays with either the Classic Controller or the Wii Remote and Nunchuk. The game is single player and rated PEGI 12. Wii U owners could once download it from the eShop, which stopped selling games on March 27, 2023, and Nintendo also released Xenoblade Chronicles 3D for New Nintendo 3DS. DKOldies lists a used Wii disc at $54.99, second only to Mario Kart Wii on this list.

Who it is for

RPG fans who want a long single-player adventure on original Wii hardware.

Price

Used disc from $54.99 at DKOldies (regular price, before sales).

Original price: $54.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• Developed by Monolith Soft
• Free roaming across a vast world
• Battles against mechanical enemies using strategy and special powers
• Control a variety of characters
• Plays with the Classic Controller or Wii Remote and Nunchuk

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Deepest single-player game on this list
• Strength: Classic Controller support for traditional controls
• Strength: No online features to lose
• Weakness: Second most expensive pick at $54.99 used
• Weakness: Single player only and a long time commitment
• Weakness: Rated PEGI 12

Key facts

• Publisher: Nintendo
• Developer: Monolith Soft
• Players: 1
• Age rating: PEGI 12
• Used price: $54.99 at DKOldies

Where it ranks

Xenoblade Chronicles is No. 8 in our Best Wii Games verdict.