Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom

1. Inuyasha17

   Jun 22, 2020

   10

   It is an animated RPG game that is like watching Ghibli animation 'Mononokehime'.
   I had a lot of fun.
   The story was also interesting.

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2. Kai676111

   Apr 3, 2018

   10

   I played this game and it was awesome for starters the story is solid even if it aimed for kids but the gameplay is nice smooth also easyI played this game and it was awesome for starters the story is solid even if it aimed for kids but the gameplay is nice smooth also easy learn but hard to master.
   
   The Graphics looks solid not the best but still really good with nice visuals that looks like anime.
   
   The Characters are memorable and you can actually feel connected to them.
   
   The Empire building is nice even if it takes some time to research some magic
   
   The Side Quests are all solid and you can spread tons of hours trying to complete all the side quest and complete the whole story… Expand

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4. Ravensong

   Mar 23, 2018

   10

   Beautiful, Dynamic, and engaging story! I am new to th e game and story itself but I LOVE IT

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5. LoLerScholar

   Aug 16, 2020

   8

   I decided to check out this game recently to dip my toes into the Ni No Kuni series. I wasn't sure if I was going to enjoy it because theI decided to check out this game recently to dip my toes into the Ni No Kuni series. I wasn't sure if I was going to enjoy it because the game seemed similar to Kingdom Hearts (I wasn't a fan) based on the gameplay footage and graphics, but this game turned out to be a pleasant surprise.
   
   I really loved the graphics. The game has a beautiful and unique aesthetic, with cel-shaded graphics and animals like dogs, cats, and mice being some of the main citizens of the kingdoms you explore. The colors really pop in this game and the environments are so well designed. Places such as the Forest of Niall and Hydropolis were my favorites. I was running the game on a Ryzen 5 1600, 16 GB RAM, and GTX 970. Performance was buttery smooth and the game stayed at a locked 60 FPS.
   
   The music was also fantastic. The main theme that plays during the main menu and overworld never gets old. All themes that were specific to different kingdoms were so well done. The music and sound effects are really cute and add to the storybook atmosphere.
   
   Speaking of storybook atmosphere, something I really appreciated about this game is that it puts an innocent, child-like, storybook spin on real-world issues that need to be present in any serious rpg. The game pulls it off so well and does so in a way that the story is compelling. Issues like revenge, racism, and self-reflection are seen through the innocent eyes of Evan, the main character, but are also taken very seriously. Not that there aren't moments that are cliche or reductive, but for the most part, this balance is executed really well.
   
   Combat is a lot of fun in this game and a definite strength. The mechanics are similar to other japanese action rpgs like Legend of Mana. The default difficulty setting has been criticized for being too easy, so I played the game on hard mode, which seemed to make things more challenging. It's a lot of dodging, mixing light and heavy attacks, and using special skills. Battles are quick and snappy.
   
   There were a few things that I didn't like about this game. All of the ancillary activities are kind of half-baked. I didn't find the kingdom building to be very fun. It's something that is required of you to do though, which is annoying. Building facilities and recruiting citizens may be fun for some people, but I just wanted to focus on the main story and progress through the game without worrying about the kingdom part.
   
   I also wasn't a huge fan of the skirmishes, which are kind of like a real-time strategy mini-game where you control different units to complete various missions. Thankfully, they seemed relatively easy for the most part and didn't require too much strategy. But it's also required and there are some points where I found my units to be lower level than they needed, which required me to grind a tiny bit to get them up to speed.
   
   The last thing I didn't like was that I hit a point in the game towards the end where I wasn't able to progress unless I completed a lot of side-quests related to kingdom building. It makes sense from the game's perspective, but it was annoying.
   
   All in all, this game is a solid 8/10!… Expand

   • 0 of 2 users found this helpful
6. DJKrimson

   Feb 16, 2020

   7

   Fun game. Good graphics and music. However, the combat is a bit dull and the skirmishes just feels like a huge waste of time.

   • 1 of 1 users found this helpful
7. Mandulum

   May 29, 2018

   5

   Five Word Review: Beautiful game but weak story.
   Favorite Thing: The art style is really great.
   Least Favorite Thing: The story is weak;Five Word Review: Beautiful game but weak story.
   Favorite Thing: The art style is really great.
   Least Favorite Thing: The story is weak; nothing interesting or consequential happens until the very end. Regicide? Forgiven. Unleashing a great evil on the world and committing (attempted) mass murder? Don't worry about it!
   
   Date Completed: 2018-05-29
   Playtime: ~ 40h
   Enjoyment: 5/10
   Recommendation: No. The story makes this a game I would only recommend to a child (because they like silly things).… Expand

   • 5 of 6 users found this helpful
8. megabear

   Feb 14, 2019

   0

   Pros:
   - Beautiful art
   - Good Japanese voice acting - Smooth combat Cons: - Terribly thin and generic story. Early teens or kids mightPros:
   - Beautiful art
   - Good Japanese voice acting
   - Smooth combat
   
   Cons:
   - Terribly thin and generic story. Early teens or kids might like it though
   - Games tries to do too many things and makes the entire game shallow
   - Shameless copying of sounds from Zelda Breath of the Wild
   - Turn based is still better. Might've been good to see X-Com style combat instead of the poorly executed warfare combat.… Expand

   • 1 of 9 users found this helpful

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