Xenoblade Chronicles is an action role-playing game for the Nintendo Wii, centering on Shulk and his companions as they seek to uncover the secrets of the Monado sword while defending their world from the Mechon, hostile robotic foes. The game features a vast open world, promoting exploration. It received critical acclaim for its innovation in the JRPG genre and has led to a sub-series including Xenoblade Chronicles X and Xenoblade Chronicles 2.
Xenoblade Chronicles follows Shulk and his band of friends as they search for answers about the mysterious `Monado` sword and defend their homeland from violent robotic creatures known as the Mechon. The game contains an open world design and strongly emphasizes exploration due to the world's large size. The game was very well received by critics, with many citing it as a great example of innovation and improvement in Japanese role-playing video games. The game has spawned a sub-series of the larger `Xeno` series, including Xenoblade Chronicles X (Wii U) and Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (Switch).