Xenoblade Chronicles 3D has many qualities, such as the scale of the adventure and the well-crafted real-time combat mechanics, yet any list of praise should also reference its music. Sweeping orchestral numbers, low-key yet beautiful piano melodies, its range is vast and contributes a great deal to the experience; this is a game to play with headphones plugged in.

Nintendo and its development partners have been pretty strong in the soundtrack stakes in recent years, and the big N has occasionally celebrated terrific music with live orchestral and band performances. We've enjoyed videos of these, too, with memorable recent examples for Super Mario 3D World and Mario Kart 8.

Nintendo's now released five videos of performances from the Xenoblade Chronicles soundtrack - Main Theme, Gaur Plain, Mechanical Rhythm, Engage the Enemy and You Will Know Our Names. If you're a fan of the game, great music or both, you should check these out.