Correction: Turns out you could equip your other party members with clothing in the DS original, I just went my entire playthroughs without realizing it was possible! Whoops. Thanks to everyone who pointed it out 👏 - Zion
I just finished it last night and: Wow. Absolutely astonished. I had so many expectations going in after playing the first game multiple times and it managed to absolutely knock each and every one of them out of the park. This game is by far one of the best I’ve played the whole year.
Came here to call them out on that. Seems like whomever wrote this review has never played the DS TWEWY, thus being unaware you have to click on the character portrait while in the items menu, to change which character you're equipping.
11:04 The one Milennial in a group of Gen Z kids is the one who loves avocado toast Man, I'm so happy to hear that this game lives up. I've waited way too damn long for this.
Glad to see NEO seems to be holding up to the original mechanically, from what I've seen from the demo it already seemed like it was being refined and modernized what the original gave us, and while it's a shame to see trends disappear it's probably for the best since it allows for more gear and pin variety where in the original it might've been better to stick to one brand. Dying to get this game in my hands tomorrow and seeing the full game in action, here's hoping it stacks up to be a favorite for a new generation as the first was to me
u know ur perspective on "trends" not being included in NEO changed my perspective on it as well, I was very sad and disappointed when it was not included but I still had fun with the game, I now appreciate it more now lel
Looking back I can see why trends were removed, to allow more variety for pins of varying brands without having to worry about losing out in damage since beat drops and groove were the name of the game, and while I enjoyed my time I still feel like some elements of the old games magic were missing with this one
Yeah and today's the day I already preordered mine yesterday at gamestop and it come a bonus magnet set yay. Now I have something to play while caring for my grandma she fractured her hip a for and already got surgery a couple of weeks ago. She is gonna bedridden for a while so I have to be with her 24/7 if she needs anything. not to mention She also an anime fan too and can’t wait to watch me play this game finally she thinks Rindo is very cute. XD
Playing it was such a joy and in a way, a relief: My main question leading up to and while starting the game was if it would be a worthy successor to the arguable masterpiece that was the DS original. And I am so, so overjoyed to say that, yeah, I absolutely think it is
How did I not know about this?!?! I've been waiting for this sequel since I was a young teenager, and would gladly given $60 to play it on day 1. Downloading now, and CANNOT WAIT to binge the game.
My hype is through the ROOF. Can't wait to have this in my hands. Resisted the urge to get it digital because I want it to sit on the shelf next to its predecessor.
I want to see Jet Set Radio done like this it looks alot like the same style. The focus on music and moving through the city is very familiar. A new Jet Set on the Switch would be killer. This games art style is awesome looking.
@@TheBrandy7890 its cuz both games sold like ass. The first one cuz the Dreamcast was dying and was near the PS2 release and the 2nd was cuz it was Xbox exclusive and we know how well Xbox is in JP
Correction your entire party could change there equipment it's actually a requirement for one of the missions to complete the game. Please upvote this so people can know the correct information.
the first original game help me recover bedridden because my clavicle was broken yet this Neo is also cool becasue it has the look and feel of bright old school like Jet Set Radio and Bust a Groove :)
I’ve been waiting ages for a sequel to the OG TWEWY, so the fact that I’ll get to play one in only a day is nearly mind-boggling to me. Nonetheless, I 1000% can’t wait!✌🏽
Almost everything you said here exactly matches my thoughts. The anxiety before the release, the relief that they put out a worth successor that catches the first game so well while dropping the annoying things (shutdown and mingle PP, food limit per RL day), the surprise that Square Enix can still do it after so long. There are only 2 points i disagree: 1) The equipping party members you already noticed and corrected in a comment 2) I'm not sure whether this is a disagreement, but personally i'm glad they brand ranking isn't back. It was really difficult/annyoing to control and reset every day, so it mostly was just random buffs or debuffs to some pins. And it lead to annoying missions from black and red reapers to get past walls.
it’s getting harder and harder to wait, thanks for giving us some content while we do!! love that the sequel to the obscure gem is really getting some attention
I think it's crazy how Square Enix didn't even make the original game (It was developed by Jupiter). Square Enix didn't make any of the Dragon Quest games until XI either and somehow they knocked it out of the park for both games.
I just got this game in the Nintendo Store in New York and once I went back home and spent 3 hours playing it I’m having tons of fun and I’m super addicted!!!! I REALLY LOVE THIS GAME!!!!
The game never demands of you what the battle systems skill ceiling can provide but the low skill floor gives accessibility, unfortunately this can lead to button mashing than thinking through but it is nice for those who want to dive in and theorycraft. Maybe one encounter post game demands this, maybe.
I played the first one and loved it when I was 18, I’m now 32 and just finding out about the sequel and am intimidated for some reason to give this one a shot. It’s been so long
Really good so far and i've made it to the halfway point I think. Runs really good on the switch as well which was a surprise. Two gripes with the game so far only: some chapters drag on a tad bit too long having you running around the city multiple times, and the second being enemy variety, which I think borrows a bit too heavily on the first game, which is not bad in of itself but they could have come up with more new noise variations and have them mix it up more in between chapters.
I just finished the game a week ago and I also was scared that the game might fail and won't live up to it's predecessor but my worrying was for nothing, I wouldn't say it excelled with it's predecessor but I think NEO is unique enough that I just can't compare it to the original TWEWY, the cast was just as amazing as the original cast in TWEWY, the combat system was just as fun and rewarding as the original TWEWY, the story is also very unique to the original, taking a different take with the Reaper's game. overall this sequel is amazing, I wish Square would make more TWEWY games in the future
It's fine to play this as a standalone if you don't care to much about the story but if you do even a little it's highly recommend that you watch a playthrough or the anime or play the game for yourself.
I finished the original The World Ends with You on my DSi (December 7th, 2024) and after a well earned cry, I'm up to jump into NEO The World Ends with You wanting to see how it compares to its predecessor. I'm not expecting it to be better or worse, though it seems like it's pretty amazing, but I'm expecting the story to resonate with me as much as the original did 🥺 Off to play I go!
Never played the first game, but I do like the way this game looks visually. Though as I believe Yahtzee said about the first game many years ago, the kids look like they stepped on a landmine in a trendy clothes shop.
"The kids look like they stepped on a landmine in a trendy clothes shop" which is, to be honest, exactly how quite a lot of teenagers you see in those areas of Tokyo look like.
One correction on your review (based on my time with the demo, I still have to wait for my copy to come in); in regards to the Special Attack you make after hitting 100% Groove. The special attack, yes is dependent on the equipped pins to some degree, but it's more determined on the ELEMENT of the pin attack that hits that 100% Groove, so it's easy to "choose" which type of special you want to unleash or make use of elemental weaknesses.
11:18 that's is false, neku and his partner can changes to any cloths, the problem is the BRV points, if a character does not have enough that character could not equip it until the BRV points were raise
Some assholes already spoiled the game for some people! Don't be that guy! Some have waited a long time for this game! Anyway i cant wait to get my copy :D
Absolutely terrific game, and great review! Much more detailed and informative than Gamespot and IGN's, ignoring the scores (although I agree with this score more, too)
Is it required to play the first one to fully enjoy this one? I already know from the trailers that the protagonist of the first game appears so I would love to know.
No, you don't, even though there are some recurring characters, but they mostly appear in a different context. If you don't know them you'll think "i wonder what was up with them in the past they mention" and if you do know them you'll think "i wonder what happened to them in the meantime for them to do what they are doing now". Even though the mystery about them is different, nevertheless there is a mystery about them either way.
I played the leaked 4chan version. Slight spoilers! So... I liked most of what I've played, but it was definitely not perfect. The chapter selection screen says I'm 75% in but I'm pretty sure this is the final boss I'm up against. I got stuck so I booted up RUclips. Well, I feel that the worst thing about the game is that there are waaay too many characters, so we don't get as much time to spend with them as I'd liked. We get to talk about their feelings, but whereas in the original game that was the focus and the plot was second, here the roles feel reversed. I do like the characters that we got, I just wish we got more intimate conversations with them. I also don't like what they did with Neku. Because he does appear, that's all I'm going to spoil. What I didn't like is that when he first appears it's treated like the biggest deal ever but once he's there, he's just.. there. But we don't get to see him talk and banter and feel emotions like I expected him to. He, most of all characters, falls flat. That's not to say I didn't like the game. It's fun, it's solid, the plot twists were very twisty. The music was great, I really liked the social system they put in place. The city feels more alive than ever. I truly felt like I was playing the reapers game and solving the riddles. Again, I didn't like everything they did with the story but I wasn't indifferent at any point. I felt emotionally destroyed for the past week. I hurt my wrists really hard because I couldn't stop playing. I felt very sad and happy and frustrated. I was feeling all feelings at max intensity for this whole week. So yeah, it's worth it. My biggest criticism tldr would be that It lacks a distinct emotional, thematic core like the original. In Twewy, all aspects of the gameplay, the lore, mesh and feed off each other thematically. Like how there's two screens, trust your partner, all that stuff. There's a beauty there that was lost, in how the original was very thematically sound and focused. Overall, great game. It's just not as good as the original for me. To put it into perspective, I'd give this game an 8.5, right beside the Yakuza games and the Mother series. That's high. It's just... the original TWEWY is an 11. My favorite character was Fret, I wish he'd gotten more focus. Also Kaie, he's cool. . SPOILERS AHEAD . . . . . . (My favorite moment so far was seeing Shiki's real face. I cried. It's been so long, man. FINALLY.) END OF SPOILERS. That's it that's my Ted talk bye Time to go back and emotionally destroy myself some more. I am in literal pain.
Please put space in between where you say spoilers and the spoilers I don't really care about spoilers but for those who do it can be very disappointing to accidentally read something they consider a spoiler
Honestly, not going into the video anticipating the game too much - but just wanted to get a Zion video in my veins! Even if I don’t end the video interested in the game, it’ll all have been worth it 👌🏼
They're not very credible with reviews anyway. Other reviewers have given this game an 8/10, 9/10 and 2 of them have given it a perfect 10/10 score. Ign seems to be in the minority.
Not really worth mentioning imo. It just lets your run a bit faster and gives a groove boost that's worth about 1 beat down chance if you max it out between battles (which i personally almost never do, because you need to run across 3 areas or so before it is maxed). And it only unlocks quite a bit into the game.
You can, but I’d still highly recommend playing the first one before this one. There’s quite a bit referenced from the first game in this one and it would just allow you to really understand everything better IMO. But again, you don’t have to.
No you can understand this games plot without having to play the first game. There's an anime too if you want to watch that. I know I'm in the minority here when I say this but I really didn't think it was that bad. Give it a watch and see what you think
@@PhoenixWrightAceAttorney Thanks for the suggestion. I would play the original but getting a copy is pretty hard for me and the switch version doesn't look too appealing
It looks like you probably can but you have the protagonist and Minamimoto from the first game as supporting characters and their is likely more connective tissue in the deep lore.
Yes you can. There are some nods and references and recurring characters. But what's going on is a mystery either way, even with those recurring characters. e.g. Minamimoto: If you know his history, you are very confused why he is doing what he's doing and what's going on with him. If you don't know him, you'll think exactly the same, but for different reasons. It's really hard to describe while avoiding spoilers. Minamimoto is a really unique character, if you don't know him, you are confused by the way he behaves and talks, the same way you were when you met him in the first game. On the other hand, his goals are really unclear, even more so if you do know him from the first game. You know what he was after there, and knowing him, it's really unlikely he has given up on those goals. On the other hand, his actions in NEO don't seem to match with those goals at all. So you end up having no clue what's going on with him, no matter whether you know him or not.
Can anyone tell me if this game has a post game, new game plus, a free roam function after completing the game? I really prefer games that I can continue to play after completing them.
It does after you beat the game there’s an extra non canon chapter that you can explore freely and you can return back to each day you’ve beaten at any time. There’s also secret bosses in each level after you beat the game so there’s definitely a lot to do after you finish
At this point I am never watching IGN again. Lol. They never play the game they are reviewing and always want an exact replica of the original, this is a sequel not a remake. Lol!
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Correction: Turns out you could equip your other party members with clothing in the DS original, I just went my entire playthroughs without realizing it was possible! Whoops. Thanks to everyone who pointed it out 👏 - Zion
Omg, Zion, how many times did you die? 😭
@@BigMastah79 This all makes so much sense now! - Zion
@@nintendolife it be like that
Funny thing is the best item in the game is for Joshua
@@AuraN_Ttv Actually, it might be Purple Sneaks. The Ability is just so good. For Raw Stats though, Angel Feather is just 😭
I just finished it last night and: Wow. Absolutely astonished. I had so many expectations going in after playing the first game multiple times and it managed to absolutely knock each and every one of them out of the park. This game is by far one of the best I’ve played the whole year.
11:11 You could equip clothes on the other characters in the original, too.
Came here to say this
Came here to call them out on that. Seems like whomever wrote this review has never played the DS TWEWY, thus being unaware you have to click on the character portrait while in the items menu, to change which character you're equipping.
@@VictorHernandez-cz1be I think it was Zion who wrote it from the description, it was probably just a mistake cuz I think he's played the original
Could this post be pinned so people can make sure to get the correct information?
Having Jesse McFadden all over the soundtrack was just a plus to me preloading this game. Can't wait for tomorrow.
Happy to see that this one does not disappoint at all! Stoked for it to come in!
11:04 The one Milennial in a group of Gen Z kids is the one who loves avocado toast
Man, I'm so happy to hear that this game lives up. I've waited way too damn long for this.
I worked with some kids in their 19-21s telling me how they remember games like OoT coming out or this games original….
@@ericb.7589 Sure. They were probably recalling the OoT 3DS remake.
And probably some don't even know it was originally on N64...
Glad to see NEO seems to be holding up to the original mechanically, from what I've seen from the demo it already seemed like it was being refined and modernized what the original gave us, and while it's a shame to see trends disappear it's probably for the best since it allows for more gear and pin variety where in the original it might've been better to stick to one brand. Dying to get this game in my hands tomorrow and seeing the full game in action, here's hoping it stacks up to be a favorite for a new generation as the first was to me
u know ur perspective on "trends" not being included in NEO changed my perspective on it as well, I was very sad and disappointed when it was not included but I still had fun with the game, I now appreciate it more now lel
Looking back I can see why trends were removed, to allow more variety for pins of varying brands without having to worry about losing out in damage since beat drops and groove were the name of the game, and while I enjoyed my time I still feel like some elements of the old games magic were missing with this one
This is worth it at full price, it even comes with a game!
Yeah and today's the day I already preordered mine yesterday at gamestop and it come a bonus magnet set yay. Now I have something to play while caring for my grandma she fractured her hip a for and already got surgery a couple of weeks ago. She is gonna bedridden for a while so I have to be with her 24/7 if she needs anything. not to mention She also an anime fan too and can’t wait to watch me play this game finally she thinks Rindo is very cute. XD
@@Ayumuobsessed we did not need to know all that lol smh
@@33GLOCK Maybe she felt like sharing what the game is going to mean to her and a loved one, don’t be so negative
@@adellongino9413 I’m actually a girl not a boy
@@33GLOCK XD
Playing it was such a joy and in a way, a relief: My main question leading up to and while starting the game was if it would be a worthy successor to the arguable masterpiece that was the DS original. And I am so, so overjoyed to say that, yeah, I absolutely think it is
How did I not know about this?!?! I've been waiting for this sequel since I was a young teenager, and would gladly given $60 to play it on day 1. Downloading now, and CANNOT WAIT to binge the game.
My hype is through the ROOF. Can't wait to have this in my hands. Resisted the urge to get it digital because I want it to sit on the shelf next to its predecessor.
I hear the calling loud and clear and it says this game is gonna be amazing!
calling, you hear the calling
@@playertoo9730 Let me go gravity what’s on my shoulder
@@thatonepundit Little by little I feel a bit bitter
@@amirgarcia547 Let me know set me free I feel a bit older
hey it's the pundit man
they nailed the nomura's artstyle with those 3d models. looks gorgeous.
I want to see Jet Set Radio done like this it looks alot like the same style.
The focus on music and moving through the city is very familiar.
A new Jet Set on the Switch would be killer.
This games art style is awesome looking.
You should check out Hover
I miss those games sooo much. I'm honestly surprised they still haven't remade it
@@TheBrandy7890 its cuz both games sold like ass. The first one cuz the Dreamcast was dying and was near the PS2 release and the 2nd was cuz it was Xbox exclusive and we know how well Xbox is in JP
Correction your entire party could change there equipment it's actually a requirement for one of the missions to complete the game. Please upvote this so people can know the correct information.
the first original game help me recover bedridden because my clavicle was broken yet this Neo is also cool becasue it has the look and feel of bright old school like Jet Set Radio and Bust a Groove :)
I can’t be the only one who gets weirdly existential with games like this because I’ll never be able to grow up as a fashionable Shinjuku youth
This was the game that i was looking for this month
I’ve been waiting ages for a sequel to the OG TWEWY, so the fact that I’ll get to play one in only a day is nearly mind-boggling to me. Nonetheless, I 1000% can’t wait!✌🏽
is it a sequel, not a remake?
@@stevecosmolove1045 It is a sequel
@@stevecosmolove1045 there’s already a remake on switch btw called final remix
Why did this game and The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles have to come out in the same day.
My heart and soul is split.
RIP our wallets
I have been waiting all year for this…… I am going to scream when it arrives 😭
Almost everything you said here exactly matches my thoughts. The anxiety before the release, the relief that they put out a worth successor that catches the first game so well while dropping the annoying things (shutdown and mingle PP, food limit per RL day), the surprise that Square Enix can still do it after so long.
There are only 2 points i disagree:
1) The equipping party members you already noticed and corrected in a comment
2) I'm not sure whether this is a disagreement, but personally i'm glad they brand ranking isn't back. It was really difficult/annyoing to control and reset every day, so it mostly was just random buffs or debuffs to some pins. And it lead to annoying missions from black and red reapers to get past walls.
it’s getting harder and harder to wait, thanks for giving us some content while we do!!
love that the sequel to the obscure gem is really getting some attention
fun fact: RIndo's nickname that Fret uses for him in spanish its tamarindo (tamarind in english)
I think it's crazy how Square Enix didn't even make the original game (It was developed by Jupiter). Square Enix didn't make any of the Dragon Quest games until XI either and somehow they knocked it out of the park for both games.
Now we wait for *"All Right Zion, Is NEO: The World Ends With You Really That Good?
"* video.
I can’t wait to play it tonight!
Got this preordered from Amazon. I adored the demo and REALLY hope my copy of the game turns up in a timely fashion!
I’m trying the demo out rn. I love the look and the combat is pretty good too. I dislike the camera angles when roaming tho wish I could change that
Such an insane amount of love for the making this video.
Thank you dude. For real. Thanks.
I just got this game in the Nintendo Store in New York and once I went back home and spent 3 hours playing it I’m having tons of fun and I’m super addicted!!!! I REALLY LOVE THIS GAME!!!!
i will buy this because it will probably be one of those games that become rare and valuable lol
The game never demands of you what the battle systems skill ceiling can provide but the low skill floor gives accessibility, unfortunately this can lead to button mashing than thinking through but it is nice for those who want to dive in and theorycraft. Maybe one encounter post game demands this, maybe.
Yeah, it's only really demanded through the harder modes. (Which really should be the way it should be played)
I'm picking this up tomorrow for sure hands down no question about it 🎮📺
I played the first one and loved it when I was 18, I’m now 32 and just finding out about the sequel and am intimidated for some reason to give this one a shot. It’s been so long
I recently played NEO and it's a very faithful sequel to the original.
Oh we definitely streaming this tonight, literally half my life has passed waiting for this.
Really good so far and i've made it to the halfway point I think. Runs really good on the switch as well which was a surprise. Two gripes with the game so far only: some chapters drag on a tad bit too long having you running around the city multiple times, and the second being enemy variety, which I think borrows a bit too heavily on the first game, which is not bad in of itself but they could have come up with more new noise variations and have them mix it up more in between chapters.
I just finished the game a week ago and I also was scared that the game might fail and won't live up to it's predecessor but my worrying was for nothing, I wouldn't say it excelled with it's predecessor but I think NEO is unique enough that I just can't compare it to the original TWEWY, the cast was just as amazing as the original cast in TWEWY, the combat system was just as fun and rewarding as the original TWEWY, the story is also very unique to the original, taking a different take with the Reaper's game. overall this sequel is amazing, I wish Square would make more TWEWY games in the future
today's the day I already preordered mine yesterday at gamestop and it come a bonus magnet set yay.
Mine comes tomorrow, can't wait for it
I was aware of the originals existence but never played. This looks good and I think I’ll be picking it up as my first entry into the series.
I think you should play the first game first, since its a story driven game
Thats not recommended cos this game is a direct sequel to the first game so play that first or watch the anime
It's fine to play this as a standalone if you don't care to much about the story but if you do even a little it's highly recommend that you watch a playthrough or the anime or play the game for yourself.
I finished the original The World Ends with You on my DSi (December 7th, 2024) and after a well earned cry, I'm up to jump into NEO The World Ends with You wanting to see how it compares to its predecessor. I'm not expecting it to be better or worse, though it seems like it's pretty amazing, but I'm expecting the story to resonate with me as much as the original did 🥺
Off to play I go!
I have this pre ordered! Can't wait for tomorrow!!!
is it worth pushing throught the switch version of the first game before playing this one?
@Zach Edwards alright, i'll try it. though ive heard controls arent good
@@captainsoarineagle there is a learning curve that not everyone can accept
@@captainsoarineagle use the touch screen for the combat and youll have a much better time
Never played the first game, but I do like the way this game looks visually.
Though as I believe Yahtzee said about the first game many years ago, the kids look like they stepped on a landmine in a trendy clothes shop.
"The kids look like they stepped on a landmine in a trendy clothes shop" which is, to be honest, exactly how quite a lot of teenagers you see in those areas of Tokyo look like.
One correction on your review (based on my time with the demo, I still have to wait for my copy to come in); in regards to the Special Attack you make after hitting 100% Groove. The special attack, yes is dependent on the equipped pins to some degree, but it's more determined on the ELEMENT of the pin attack that hits that 100% Groove, so it's easy to "choose" which type of special you want to unleash or make use of elemental weaknesses.
It is worth it! I’m here as someone who has 65 hours in it and the game is amazing :)
It’s very worth it
Good
Glad the game doesn’t disappoint, not that I thought it will considering the demo but I’m just reassured now.
Thank you Nintendolife.
One thing was bothering me was whether or not Rindo has a mask and wasn't wearing it over his mouth or if he just had a weirdly shaded jaw lol
The teams really makes sense imo, since there’s a lot of players in the game.
I've been playing it for a few days, and it's so wonderful!!
11:18 that's is false, neku and his partner can changes to any cloths, the problem is the BRV points, if a character does not have enough that character could not equip it until the BRV points were raise
Some assholes already spoiled the game for some people! Don't be that guy! Some have waited a long time for this game! Anyway i cant wait to get my copy :D
We're you spoiled already?!
I’m sold 110% ✌🏻👌🏻
Absolutely terrific game, and great review! Much more detailed and informative than Gamespot and IGN's, ignoring the scores (although I agree with this score more, too)
Just bought it physically in a sale for just 15 euro including shipment. Seems a really good deal hen looking at this review ❤
"Full of fresh beats and surprising treats," damn bro, you were spittin'.
Is it required to play the first one to fully enjoy this one? I already know from the trailers that the protagonist of the first game appears so I would love to know.
Very much yes, this game is very much story driven at the very least watch the summery of the first games story or watch the anime
No you don't at all. But if you want too just play the Switch game or watch the anime.
No, you don't, even though there are some recurring characters, but they mostly appear in a different context. If you don't know them you'll think "i wonder what was up with them in the past they mention" and if you do know them you'll think "i wonder what happened to them in the meantime for them to do what they are doing now". Even though the mystery about them is different, nevertheless there is a mystery about them either way.
lives up to the hype neo is lit maybe more than the 14 year old version? i said it
Honestly, I only ran into 2 problems that had me reset the game 2 different times, but otherwise this Switch version is solid.
Great review! Hilarious to see the burger shack store ingame having "Freedom fries."
The name of the game sounds like a sequel to The Matrix
@@starbreaker6441 "Path of Neo: The World Ends With You (a Matrix story) I can see it 😂
I'm ready to immerse myself into the Galaxy Brain!
Glad to hear it's great! Excited to play it soon.
I played the leaked 4chan version. Slight spoilers! So... I liked most of what I've played, but it was definitely not perfect. The chapter selection screen says I'm 75% in but I'm pretty sure this is the final boss I'm up against. I got stuck so I booted up RUclips. Well, I feel that the worst thing about the game is that there are waaay too many characters, so we don't get as much time to spend with them as I'd liked. We get to talk about their feelings, but whereas in the original game that was the focus and the plot was second, here the roles feel reversed. I do like the characters that we got, I just wish we got more intimate conversations with them. I also don't like what they did with Neku. Because he does appear, that's all I'm going to spoil. What I didn't like is that when he first appears it's treated like the biggest deal ever but once he's there, he's just.. there. But we don't get to see him talk and banter and feel emotions like I expected him to. He, most of all characters, falls flat. That's not to say I didn't like the game. It's fun, it's solid, the plot twists were very twisty. The music was great, I really liked the social system they put in place. The city feels more alive than ever. I truly felt like I was playing the reapers game and solving the riddles. Again, I didn't like everything they did with the story but I wasn't indifferent at any point. I felt emotionally destroyed for the past week. I hurt my wrists really hard because I couldn't stop playing. I felt very sad and happy and frustrated. I was feeling all feelings at max intensity for this whole week. So yeah, it's worth it. My biggest criticism tldr would be that It lacks a distinct emotional, thematic core like the original. In Twewy, all aspects of the gameplay, the lore, mesh and feed off each other thematically. Like how there's two screens, trust your partner, all that stuff. There's a beauty there that was lost, in how the original was very thematically sound and focused. Overall, great game. It's just not as good as the original for me. To put it into perspective, I'd give this game an 8.5, right beside the Yakuza games and the Mother series. That's high. It's just... the original TWEWY is an 11. My favorite character was Fret, I wish he'd gotten more focus. Also Kaie, he's cool.
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(My favorite moment so far was seeing Shiki's real face. I cried. It's been so long, man. FINALLY.)
END OF SPOILERS.
That's it that's my Ted talk bye
Time to go back and emotionally destroy myself some more. I am in literal pain.
Please put space in between where you say spoilers and the spoilers I don't really care about spoilers but for those who do it can be very disappointing to accidentally read something they consider a spoiler
any ideas how to enter the code for the preorder copies on nintendo switch? thx
Thank you for the review! Can't wait to play this one, well once I finish beating the original 🤭😭
Honestly, not going into the video anticipating the game too much - but just wanted to get a Zion video in my veins!
Even if I don’t end the video interested in the game, it’ll all have been worth it 👌🏼
That makes no sense
Cool review! I'm a big fan of the channel :D
3:32 why is no one talking about the fact fred says sus?
He also makes an Among Us joke.... "He seems a little sus. He might be the impostor or he might be (spoiler)"
3:34 oh no
They really just have put an among us reference in the game.
The original TWEWY referenced A LOT of the current trends of that time so it makes sense.
@@nekotorin makes me more interested in the game weirdly.
Is it? I've been using 'sus' even before among us came out. I guess the game made it more popular
For $40 CAD Black Friday... I'm gonna grab it. Great video
Wow and on the other side IGN gave this a 7/10
What damn ign curse them.
I wouldn't stress it much.
They're not very credible with reviews anyway. Other reviewers have given this game an 8/10, 9/10 and 2 of them have given it a perfect 10/10 score. Ign seems to be in the minority.
@@PhoenixWrightAceAttorney yeah as Phoenix Wright you must go to IGN and shout OBJECTION! @ that review score
Do I need to play the previous one understand the story?
Yes, you most likely do. It seems to be a direct sequel even though Nomura said otherwise. I would recommend playing Final Remix in handheld.
So... what about the run to the beat system?
Not really worth mentioning imo. It just lets your run a bit faster and gives a groove boost that's worth about 1 beat down chance if you max it out between battles (which i personally almost never do, because you need to run across 3 areas or so before it is maxed). And it only unlocks quite a bit into the game.
Early comment 🙌 So excited to play this tomorrow!
I haven’t played the original TWNWY in over a decade. Is it worth getting this one? I’ll be honest, I don’t remember much about Neku’s adventure
It's not really connected to the first one so you could play this just fine
Can you play this without having played the original?
You can, but I’d still highly recommend playing the first one before this one. There’s quite a bit referenced from the first game in this one and it would just allow you to really understand everything better IMO. But again, you don’t have to.
Is it me, or does the narrator sound like Sean Evans from Hot Ones youtube show?🤷♂️
Whoa! How kind of you to say! - Zion
I am curious, would I be able to understand the story of this game if I haven't played the original?
there's an anime for the 1st game...
No you can understand this games plot without having to play the first game. There's an anime too if you want to watch that. I know I'm in the minority here when I say this but I really didn't think it was that bad. Give it a watch and see what you think
@@PhoenixWrightAceAttorney Thanks for the suggestion. I would play the original but getting a copy is pretty hard for me and the switch version doesn't look too appealing
Just got it for $15 from walmart!
Same!
Ugh I’m debating waiting to play this in October to get it for my bday or just give in. Honestly depends how long the game is
50 or so hours I think, according to other reviews. I'm not sure because I am still at week 1.
@@zinszlee oh damn. Yeh it’ll probs have to wait til after tales of arise as I won’t have much game time til early September
SMT V will have a 9 or a Straight 10 in November, let's hope this comment doesn't age poorly.
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yeah Nintendo life neo: the world ends on switch are worth it good.
Can you play this without knowing the story from the first one?
It looks like you probably can but you have the protagonist and Minamimoto from the first game as supporting characters and their is likely more connective tissue in the deep lore.
You can check the anime of the first game it's only 12 episodes rather than playing the first game to save time.
Yes you can. There are some nods and references and recurring characters. But what's going on is a mystery either way, even with those recurring characters. e.g. Minamimoto: If you know his history, you are very confused why he is doing what he's doing and what's going on with him. If you don't know him, you'll think exactly the same, but for different reasons. It's really hard to describe while avoiding spoilers.
Minamimoto is a really unique character, if you don't know him, you are confused by the way he behaves and talks, the same way you were when you met him in the first game. On the other hand, his goals are really unclear, even more so if you do know him from the first game. You know what he was after there, and knowing him, it's really unlikely he has given up on those goals. On the other hand, his actions in NEO don't seem to match with those goals at all. So you end up having no clue what's going on with him, no matter whether you know him or not.
Do I have to play the original first?
No but it's recommend
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Thanks my friend
I got a trailer for this game before the vid started
I hope this not one of them switch games with a low print run. Can someone tell me ?
Yes.. Yes this game is worth it.
Zion used the term "banter"
Jon and Alex rubbing off on you? xD
Can anyone tell me if this game has a post game, new game plus, a free roam function after completing the game? I really prefer games that I can continue to play after completing them.
It does after you beat the game there’s an extra non canon chapter that you can explore freely and you can return back to each day you’ve beaten at any time. There’s also secret bosses in each level after you beat the game so there’s definitely a lot to do after you finish
@@KRATS8K Thank you for answering, I have not been able to get a clear answer on this for a while so I am glad somebody decided to tell me.
@@lanthelancer np! I had a great time with this game I hope you enjoy it too if you haven't played it yet
good idea to give every game a 9/10 that way your viewers will stay happy.
This game gave me Tony Hawk Pro Skater vibes when I played the demo.
saved you a watch: yes. game rocks.
Good review but the original you can change your whole party's clothes not just the main one
What is that thing on the chin of the guy in the orange hoodie?
Mask.
I found so many issues with demo, doesnt make me excited for release.
I thought it was just me. Nice mechanics but they feel a little clunky.
@@cactusrosi1409 i bought it, wasnt excited none of the problems were fixed 😂
@@moondoggie9715 If you're talking about the combat then I found it to be vastly improved from the demo. Hidden complexity and strategy
Tfw they never realized you can change your partner's clothing in the og twewy
To answer the title :YES
At this point I am never watching IGN again. Lol. They never play the game they are reviewing and always want an exact replica of the original, this is a sequel not a remake. Lol!
This guy reviews things how they are supposed to.