Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom

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  • Summary: Re-enter the animated world of Ni no Kuni in the sequel to the role-playing game developed by LEVEL-5. Explore the world and experience the story in an all-new RPG adventure. LEVEL-5 reunites with Yoshiyuki Momose on character design and Music created by Joe Hisaishi in the production of theRe-enter the animated world of Ni no Kuni in the sequel to the role-playing game developed by LEVEL-5. Explore the world and experience the story in an all-new RPG adventure. LEVEL-5 reunites with Yoshiyuki Momose on character design and Music created by Joe Hisaishi in the production of the next Ni no Kuni tale.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 76 out of 84
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 84
  3. Negative: 0 out of 84
  1. Guardian
    Mar 19, 2018
    100
    Its gorgeously lush visuals are quite simply among the best ever seen in a game, offering an object lesson in how stylisation has the power to trump photorealism even in the 4K age. Some players will lack the time or patience to put in the effort that any heavyweight role-playing game demands – this is a 50-hour adventure at least – but it puts forward an irresistible case for your attention. As video games are once again weathering ignorance-fuelled attacks that paint them as universally gun-centric, violent and nihilistic, Ni no Kuni is a timely counterpoint.
  2. CGMagazine
    Mar 19, 2018
    95
    One of the best JRPGs released in ages, Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is as charming as it is intricate, full of expressive characters and addictive gameplay systems that mesh together in perfect harmony.
  3. Worth Playing
    Mar 23, 2018
    90
    It has mostly superficial similarities to the first game, but it's one of the most genuinely enjoyable and fun JRPGs to come out in a long time. A charming story, delightful cast of characters, exciting gameplay and amazing presentation combine to make a game that is a boatload of fun to play. Its only real flaw is sometimes getting too bogged down in its own systems, and the story could be meatier. JRPG fans of all ages should find a lot to love here, and it's a must-have for anyone who loves the genre.
  4. EGM
    Mar 19, 2018
    85
    Ni No Kuni II is full of some tremendously creative decisions that make this unlike many other Japanese RPGs, as well as a clear step above an already good game in the original Ni No Kuni. However, some additions like the RTS elements left me scratching my head. Despite this, Ni No Kuni II tells a beautiful story that’s set in an even more beautiful world, and should be enjoyed by most JRPG fans.
  5. 4Players.de
    Mar 25, 2018
    85
    While topics and storytelling might be a tad too childish and the challenge level of this fairy tale is a little too low, it nonetheless is hard to escape the magic of this beautiful JRPG, with its varied mission and level design.
  6. IGN Japan
    Mar 27, 2018
    80
    Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom improves upon its predecessor in almost every regard, yet somehow its magic is lost along the way.
  7. Slant Magazine
    Mar 19, 2018
    50
    The in-game reference to Facebook emphasizes how over-cluttered and unfocused Ni no Kuni II is, as this is a solid action-RPG buried under a steady stream of fetch quests and cookie-clicker-like town-building.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 105 out of 189
  2. Mixed: 58 out of 189
  3. Negative: 26 out of 189
  1. uncharted4
    Mar 23, 2018
    10
    Man omg, Ni No Kuni 2 is incredible and awesome game ever i playing.. it is way better than first one.. the graphic look so beautiful..Man omg, Ni No Kuni 2 is incredible and awesome game ever i playing.. it is way better than first one.. the graphic look so beautiful.. Character are adorable : Evan, Roland and other characters.. gameplay is excellent especially real time battle… Expand
  2. Jmart8
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece, its just an amazing game for everyone. They tend to be on the pricey side but if you get a promotion, its a must buy.

    Lengthy    Masterpiece, its just an amazing game for everyone. They tend to be on the pricey side but if you get a promotion, its a must buy.

    Lengthy deep story, very fantasy and probably a bit too childish but it succeeds at telling a true, meaninful story with characters you care about with a fun gameolay system I wish other JRPGs would adopt.

    For all Zelda fans who dont have a Nintendo, this is pribanly the closest thing you might get to a simillar game    … Expand
  4. thaesino
    Mar 26, 2018
    9
    How do you make a great JRPG in 2018?
    You take from all the top RPGs that have existed in the last 15+ years.
    There is a lot of Ni no Kuni    How do you make a great JRPG in 2018?
    You take from all the top RPGs that have existed in the last 15+ years.

    There is a lot of Ni no Kuni (PS3) in this game - it is mostly in the music, story, animation and design... and that's about it. And then there's the rest, which I won't spoil with specifics.

    There is Witcher 3 in this game. There is FInal Fantasy VII in this game. There is Pokemon in this game. There is Zelda in this game. There is Tales in this game.

    In fact, for the first time in a while, I am actually having as much fun with this game as I first had with both Witcher 3 and FFVII when I played them in their own time... that, despite the fact that this game is not geared towards the same audience - those two other games are not necessarily for children... as we well know. This one, however, is.

    The most important factor, I think, which truly amazed me was how important all the characters are. I had become disappointed with character heavy JRPGs as of late, especially when you could easily tell stuff like, "Oh... that one with the boob physics is only there for that," or, "The dude with the creepy personality, licking his knives and sh*t, is only there for that." Basically, characters that don't need to be in the game.

    And then there's this game. The game that was allowed time to be developed because the first one sort of failed. The game that will probably make the first one a "hidden gem" and "collectible classic" now, and will skyrocket the price of an unopened copy upwards of $150 in a few years. The game that shows us, the same way Witcher 3 and Zelda BotW showed us... that when you have time to make a game and don't rush it, all the planned elements CAN be there. The game that, thankfully, will only disappoint people who don't like JRPGs. Which is exactly how it should be for all major releases.    … Expand
  5. Jvbcdtm3
    Nov 4, 2018
    8
    Story:7
    Graphics:8
    Style:9
    Animations:7:8
    Gameplay:8
    Mechanics:8
    Sounds:8
    Boss fights:8
  6. Aronallo
    Oct 12, 2019
    7
    Muy infantil, se nota que está hecho con prisas. La mano de estudios Ghibli casi no se nota y la historia pasa inadvertida
  7. magicpork
    Apr 3, 2018
    6
    The game has some of the best graphics I've seen on PS4 but its beauty doesn't hide its painfully easy combat and boring story which IThe game has some of the best graphics I've seen on PS4 but its beauty doesn't hide its painfully easy combat and boring story which I personally considered are the two most important things in a role playing game. .… Expand
  8. PK-Renan
    Jan 9, 2020
    0
    If exist one thing that for me makes a game got grade zero is when have bugs.

    And this game has many, simply inadmissible.

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