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Xenoblade X: 4 Hours in the Alien Wilderness

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Just minutes into Xenoblade Chronicles X, it’s difficult to not be impressed by the ambitious scale of this open world role-playing game. The hook (so far) doesn’t involve the mythical blade, called the Monado, from the previous game. Instead, this installment focuses on the theme of survival, as you and an NPC-driven squad explore a dangerous alien planet called Mira. Like its predecessor, Xenoblade Chronicles on Wii, this Wii U game is punching above its weight class, with lots of open space to explore, gorgeous vistas to take in, and plenty of activities to keep you busy.

We spent the four hours with a Japanese import copy of this anticipated RPG. While Xenoblade X is still a ways off for North America, here's what we experienced.

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