The game is every bit as fantastical as one would hope. It is an RPG set in a massive world where man and animal live on the backs of tremendous beasts in a sea of clouds. The world of Alrest appropriately sets the stage for an epic adventure that gets more interesting as it develops, but this greatness comes after dozens of hours filled with eye rolls and bewilderment. The game exhibits admirable depth, for those who enjoy adventure can easily spend more than 100 hours uncovering Alrest's secrets and developing their team of Blades, provided they can come to terms with a handful of unavoidable shortcomings. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is equal parts pleasing and frustrating, but the struggle to keep up with everything thrown your way is more of a hurdle than a roadblock.