So I've just finished it... and I just want to share it: this game has the best sense of adventure I've ever experienced in any game ever. Simply a masterpiece... Level 5 is now one of my top favorite studios! Give us Ni No Kuni 2 please :)
Sadly 2 was not as great as 1 and even the combat which was suppose to be better was just too easy even on the hardest difficulty and just took away the magic the first one had
I bought this last year played a couple of hours and really couldn't for some reason or other get into the gameplay. But recently I ended picking it up again - I'm so glad I did. The story/gameplay is utterly unique. The best RPG I've played in a long long while.
I once played an online game (dont remember what it was, it was deleted from my computer because i needed more space) and then i said "Ima gonna play ni no kuni now. Then some guy is like, Whats that? No respect...
HyperSonicFlash Blame the studio. If they would've advertised better it would be well known like Skyrim for example. It's all about marketing/promoting ;-)
Imagine a collaboration between Studio Ghibli, Level-5 and game freak... If a Pokemon game on the Wii u was like Ni No Kuni then it would literally sell millions upon millions. It would be amazing - a game which would define its platform!
Havent finished the game yet, But so far this is my take on the game. The goods • beautiful artstyle • classic ghibli animation • lovable characters • fun story • great voice acting • tons of monter to capture • tons of bosses • tons of places to visit • tons of equipment The bads • grinding • walking around • lack of voice acting • fetch side quest • dumb AI party (wont block enemy special attack) • slow pacing in battle and storywise • no replay value
The slow pacing just isn't for you and the voice acting is because it was a PS3 game, but it has a lot more than some modern day games. And the fetch side quests, just deal with them. I don't actually mind them, though.
Muravic Bustara later on in the game, you get an option which allows you to tell all party members to either defend or attack. Yes, it is a bit awkward having to time it, but I’d also recommend giving them at least on high defence familiar so it doesn’t hurt as much
greetings from the future! we have Pokemon on the Nintendo switch. Sadly this looks way better than Pokemon sword and shield on the switch. plus it even has voice acting and a beautiful score. This came out 7 years ago! Nintendo and game freak... WTH BRO!!!
Greetings from 2 months into the future! Im assuming we’re both here watching this, after the fact of picking it up on switch lol. I’ve also bought dark cloud 2 and rogue galaxy this week. I never touched Pokémon S&S, but I can agree that this is more fun than Pokémon based on reviews and gameplay videos alone. I’m having more fun with these old Level 5 RPG’s than any new game that’s released recently. If you haven’t played them already, I’d definitely recommend both games!
I picked this game up at a car boot sale/ garage sale a few years ago, and I honestly loved it. I’ve played over 200 hours (two near 100% runs) of it, which is the longest I’ve over put into one singular game. The hand drawn cutscenes were amazing and I always loved them
I can't decide if I prefer this or Dark Souls also candidates for my favorite games of the 360/PS3/Wii era. Another one way up there is Xenoblade Chronicles.
@@Amunny I'm reading the comments in October 2024 picking up tips whilst deciding whether this game is for me, so I'm very happy to read replies to very old comments! 😁
I LOVE that game! The characters, the music, the humor and the story, everything is on point! I enjoyed every second of it; can't wait to play the sequel!
If you like Japanese games you should give Okami a try. It is heavily inspired by Japanese mythology. A truly beautiful game. The only down side is that its way to easy.
I’ve heard about this game before. When it was released on Playstation, but never took to me.. Until I saw it discounted for €9,99 in the Nintendo Eshop. That was two weeks ago. And now I’ve finished this game. I’ve never ever cried for a game story. Yet it had me bawling within the first 15 minutes. This game is AMAZING. The music, the story, the battle system and the use of anime 😭 Absolutely love this game ♥️
If you like either Studio Ghibli or JRPGs then that is a definite YES! It's a great family game too, might be a bit difficult for younger kids to grasp the combat but it's still fun to watch in action.
This was the 1st JRPG I ever truly played to completion. Normally im more of a Western RPG player (mass effect, skyrim, borderlands?) and I thought that I wouldn't get into it and maybe get bored 10 hours in. 90 hours later and its officially my GOTY beating The Last of Us. It has great style, characters, heart and just really brought me back to me childhood and gave me a real sense of adventure and wonder. They teach you everything all the time so I think its a really good 1st RPG to try :)
@@brnk2 its too hard children actually lol. The only thing that makes this for children honestly is the art style but thats basically the same as saying superhero movies or disney movies are for children because of that.
Yes, at the start you can choose your text language (English, Spanish, French, etc) and the game installs only that one, but you can change audio language from the main menu as often as you want (only English and Japanese), and it will work even if you load a savegame.
Just bought a PS3 again to play this game and a few other rpgs only on PS3 even though I own a PS4. Always heard about this game and great reviews across the board. I am only 20minutes in and I am loving the feel of it and the music is great. I also just saw that the sequel is coming out sometime soon for the PS4.
Gosh im in love with this game. The scenery is amazing, the music is gorgeous and the cutscenes are awesome (and by that i mean the animations made by studio ghibli).
By the way, the localization made a lot of changes regarding character names, so if you play with Japanese audio the game will still name the characters by their English names in the subtitles, and it can be confusing at times, just a heads-up.
This game is pretty easy to find in the UK for better or for worse. Good thing is its not hard to find a new copy for under £20, but well there only reason there's so many copies available is probably because it didn't sell as well as it should in the UK which is a shame.
I used to think that the ps3 was a bad console. Boy was I wrong! Both xbox 360 and ps3 are great. Xbox 360: halo 3 and 4, gears of war 3, and many more! Ps3: ki no kuni, uncharted 3, and many more!
There's a skill that you can get early on that makes oliver run faster on the world map, that helps alleviate that problem for the most part. The rest is all about taking angles to avoid them when you need to.
Here lol, I new these were well loved games, but I’ve never looked into what they look and play like. Will be getting myself a new Switch soon (waiting to see if anything is announced re: a new model at e3)
I also wish that the developers of such games would add the option for us to choose if we want the battle system to be totally turn based. Would a dream come true for me.
Clocked over 200+ hours into this game and I'm still not bored haven't touched any other game this past four months. You must be out of your mind not to get thi
My thoughts exactly! I usually have to deal with enemies (especially bosses) by myself, while the other two party members lay dead. Still, I like the game a lot!
I would say so I havn't played a jrpg since Kingdom Hearts 2 and I have been sucked into that world so easily it blows my mind. The game gives u advice at a nice pace so u dont feel overwhelmed, and there is a trusty guide book u can refer to that is easy to read if u can't remember what to do.
The only game I liked more than Ni No Kuni was Xenoblade Chronicles this generation, and Ni No Kuni came damn close... At second thought, I don't know which one I prefer!
walter soprano Anybody watching this review, trying to take it seriously, when the games journalist hasn't actually played the game enough to know what an English accent sounds like
No. I was the same age when I bought the game and part of the appeal was that the game reminded me of my childhood because of its style. The music in the game is some of the best I've heard in any game too.
I think it was handled as well as it could have been handled. Every thing tied in well. The White Witch had said that if Shadar failed she would step in personally so I feel like once she had played her hand, there really wasn't much else that could have transpired before the epic conclusion. Ollie has to basically become more powerful than the Sages to defeat Shadar in the first place, there really wasn't much more growth he could have needed to face down the white witch.
Jesse Compton To be honest, a 10/10 should be impossible to get. There can always be more, it can always be better. There is no such thing as perfect. (Damn I sound like a fortune cookie)
Its the 4th most downloaded/ popular on the PSN for the PS3. Only beat by big name franchises Call of Duty God of War and GTA. So yah in less than a year this game has climbed the ranks to the best of the best on its platform. So you tell me if its a good RPG when it almost beats the COD games in popularity. This game is selling so much its only $15 at most USA walmarts.
I have been so disgusted with the same ol same ol FPS garbage that keeps getting put out there and have been seriously jonesing for an RPG to just completely sink my younger soul into for some time. I saw this was on PSN for 9.97 and am currently DL it. I can't wait to play and just have fun in a great fantasy game instead of worrying about Head-shots and ridiculous LDR BRD nonsense that takes all the joy out of playing games entirely. It had me at Studio Ghibli!
If they make a sequel, and by all accounts they should, here's the changes I'd love to see: - More towns and places to find. The game world really could have benefitted from a few more towns or secret temples or dungeons. That, and town sizes need increased. Yule felt underwhelming and tiny. - Equipable weapons and armor that show up on the party and the familiars. I want to see my familiar holding the sword I just gave him. - More diverse, drastic metamorpheses for the familiars.
I finally played Ni No Kuni and this review is far too kind on the gameplay which has shocking AI, and the side quests that often amount to just running between characters and talking to pad out time. I mean, it's amazing for many reasons, but it has flaws.
Level 5 made one of of my favorite games of all time Dark Cloud 2 while Studio Ghibli has made some of my favorite movies of all time as well like spirited away, Princess Mononoke, and Howls moving castle. but in current times they been making misses like White Knight Chronicles and the movie ponya. its great to know they decided to work together to make this game. i just bought it and im just waiting to download this game. seeing this has hyped me a bit more now. thank you Flash Sales too because i was able to get this game for 5 bucks as well.
xela k Didn't play the original Dark Cloud which I understand to be horseshit, but I played Dark Cloud 2 (aka Dark Chronicle) back when and it was one of the best RPGs I've played in my life
I'm glad my friend introduced me to this game when I still had a PS3 and that Level-5 is making the sequel for ps4 AND PC this time, since I'm pretty much an pc gamer now. This game is a must-have played game imo. Hopefully the sequel will live up to it's predecessor.
I havn't played this game yet, but i really want to. Just a quick question to the people that have played this, does it look like there will be a part 2 to this game??
This is by far the best Jrpg on the current generation of consoles, i already finished the game and what a wonderful journey! Every inch of this game is just perfect from perfect. You are the first Jrpg player i came across so far , that critisizes this game witch leads me to think that you are not a Jrpg player in reality , and could also tell so by having a look at the jrpg games u just mentioned, let alone having play this great masterpiece in the first place. COD FANS PLEASE WALK THE PLANK.
Just played the demo. Absolutely loved the battle system. But are all of those "pokemons" small? I haven't seen one big monster that you could capture.
Just saw it massively discounted on Switch. I'm so getting this.
Same
Yeah, I found it sifting through the PS store deals. Great find.
Came here cuz it’s 13 bucks on switch now omao
Absolute steal in my opinion
Just got it for $12
Nice
This game seriously needs to be on the PS4, especially with the sequel coming around the corner.
+Dragonk116 Would be nice, that way more people have access to this beautiful game. I might even get it for my PS4 and play it again, it's that good!
+Dragonk116 literally buying a ps3 to play this, KH2 remix and Tales of Xillia, then selling it
wish it should come for ps4 as I already upgraded from ps3 to ps4 recently
+nitesh kumar The way you said it feels like your ps3 evolved spontaneously. That'd be awesome!
Wait, there's officially going to be a sequel?! Where have I been?! It's only one of my favorite games of all time! ;)
So I've just finished it... and I just want to share it: this game has the best sense of adventure I've ever experienced in any game ever. Simply a masterpiece... Level 5 is now one of my top favorite studios! Give us Ni No Kuni 2 please :)
Plz
Its finally here
Siege Both are tied in my opinion.
Sadly 2 was not as great as 1 and even the combat which was suppose to be better was just too easy even on the hardest difficulty and just took away the magic the first one had
@PassionateGamerDude i like them just for dragon quest 9
I bought this last year played a couple of hours and really couldn't for some reason or other get into the gameplay. But recently I ended picking it up again - I'm so glad I did. The story/gameplay is utterly unique. The best RPG I've played in a long long while.
This game isn't as popular as it should be :c
I once played an online game (dont remember what it was, it was deleted from my computer because i needed more space) and then i said "Ima gonna play ni no kuni now. Then some guy is like, Whats that? No respect...
HyperSonicFlash Blame the studio. If they would've advertised better it would be well known like Skyrim for example. It's all about marketing/promoting ;-)
This game should be considered as a hidden gem then, dont you think?
sold 2 million. not really hidden gems
Dogyphil i hate this game
Ni No Kuni is the Pokemon game we always wanted!
Imagine a collaboration between Studio Ghibli, Level-5 and game freak...
If a Pokemon game on the Wii u was like Ni No Kuni then it would literally sell millions upon millions. It would be amazing - a game which would define its platform!
Bought this for 15 bucks on the switch e-shop, I started it today and I'm currently about 6 hours into it and I am in LOVE!!
It’s just come on offer at £8.... probably getting it
@@johnwaters5447 do it!!! i finished it this weekend and it's amazing!!
I bought the switch cartridge at full price and it was definitely worth it.
I wonder what's the difference of a 9.4 score to a 9.5? Sometimes I do miss the easy ratings of Xplay with the addition of the half star.
You must not know what an average is and how it’s calculated.
Havent finished the game yet,
But so far this is my take on the game.
The goods
• beautiful artstyle
• classic ghibli animation
• lovable characters
• fun story
• great voice acting
• tons of monter to capture
• tons of bosses
• tons of places to visit
• tons of equipment
The bads
• grinding
• walking around
• lack of voice acting
• fetch side quest
• dumb AI party (wont block enemy special attack)
• slow pacing in battle and storywise
• no replay value
For your cons, I will say that you do get options to move faster and reduce grinding. Around 20 hours into the game you unlock a fast travel system.
The slow pacing just isn't for you and the voice acting is because it was a PS3 game, but it has a lot more than some modern day games. And the fetch side quests, just deal with them. I don't actually mind them, though.
Muravic Bustara later on in the game, you get an option which allows you to tell all party members to either defend or attack. Yes, it is a bit awkward having to time it, but I’d also recommend giving them at least on high defence familiar so it doesn’t hurt as much
@brnk2 how can you reduce grinding?
greetings from the future! we have Pokemon on the Nintendo switch. Sadly this looks way better than Pokemon sword and shield on the switch. plus it even has voice acting and a beautiful score. This came out 7 years ago! Nintendo and game freak... WTH BRO!!!
Greetings from 2 months into the future! Im assuming we’re both here watching this, after the fact of picking it up on switch lol. I’ve also bought dark cloud 2 and rogue galaxy this week. I never touched Pokémon S&S, but I can agree that this is more fun than Pokémon based on reviews and gameplay videos alone. I’m having more fun with these old Level 5 RPG’s than any new game that’s released recently. If you haven’t played them already, I’d definitely recommend both games!
actually its a remake from ds
@@SAMURXAI greetings from 1 year later, did you play Yo Kai Watch too?
I picked this game up at a car boot sale/ garage sale a few years ago, and I honestly loved it. I’ve played over 200 hours (two near 100% runs) of it, which is the longest I’ve over put into one singular game. The hand drawn cutscenes were amazing and I always loved them
Just scored it for $4.50, thanks flash sale!
Same here lol
+19fable wow what?!
One of my favorite games of all time, up there with dark souls
I can't decide if I prefer this or Dark Souls also candidates for my favorite games of the 360/PS3/Wii era. Another one way up there is Xenoblade Chronicles.
J- YO I've played Dark souls and if someone typed this in the same sentence as dark souls then I have high expectations.
+winterwolf211 Me two. I'll buy it, I hope it's good :D
The Lazy Violinist It does but if you still don’t like it then try the second game it has much more fast paced combat.
Dark souls is great.
I've played 3 hours of this and I'm still just at the beginning. This game is so big!
my only problem is that esther spams all her magic in 10 seconds
The reason is that they have there tactics set to “give it your all” if you change that it would help.
@@loganbadger5425You really replied to a 10 year old comment 2 days ago that's crazy.
@@Amunnylet’s do this 2023 lol
@@Amunny I'm reading the comments in October 2024 picking up tips whilst deciding whether this game is for me, so I'm very happy to read replies to very old comments! 😁
@@joannakeable4719 Haha fair enough.
I LOVE that game! The characters, the music, the humor and the story, everything is on point! I enjoyed every second of it; can't wait to play the sequel!
Most of my favorite games are Japanese.
Shadow of the Colossus
Ni No Kuni
Silent Hill
Chrono Trigger
many more
If you like Japanese games you should give Okami a try. It is heavily inspired by Japanese mythology. A truly beautiful game. The only down side is that its way to easy.
I never played Many More, but I love Ni No Kuni and God Hand.
Persona
Resident Evil(only the ps1/ps2/NGC ones)
Dark souls
Demon's Souls
Bloodborne
Nier: Automata
Nioh
Fatal Frame(1-3)
Catherine
Vanquish
Try the Persona series or Danganronpa
Metal gear
Silent hill
Resident evil
Dark souls
Final fanatasy
Yakusa
Castlevania
Mário
Zelda
Metroid
I would say more and more games
I haven't loved playing a game this much since Final Fantasy VII, Metal Gear Solid, and Final Fantasy IX.
Respect for being a fellow Final Fantasy IX fan that reps it!
I'm impressed by the graphics. It's PS3 omg °_° I think it's more beautiful than some new-gen games.
warzazette That's cel shading for ya
warzazette Heard of Studio Ghibli?
It also was made by Level 5 which is also the studio that made the dragon quest
*Says that and next gem is around the corner.*
@@Mariujana90 boring
this game IS A STEAL to cost 60 dollar or less, it worth like 100 dollar.
PSN $13.99
Steve Hamabou
$9.79 holiday sale! xD
SourNicotine THAT is a real steal. It's a bit shame to see it priced this low ($9.79), I'd pay triple the price without any problem.
Just got it for $5 on PSN :)
Pokemon combine with Dragon quest, Level-5 never disappoint me. now i want sequal of Dark Chronicle or Jade Cocoon *-*
I'm playing this on my Nintendo Switch and loving it. It's completely charming, from its art style and music. Highly recommended.
I’ve heard about this game before. When it was released on Playstation, but never took to me.. Until I saw it discounted for €9,99 in the Nintendo Eshop. That was two weeks ago. And now I’ve finished this game. I’ve never ever cried for a game story. Yet it had me bawling within the first 15 minutes. This game is AMAZING. The music, the story, the battle system and the use of anime 😭 Absolutely love this game ♥️
This game is one of the best RPGs ever made! Is the best one on ps3. One of the best from all time
If you like either Studio Ghibli or JRPGs then that is a definite YES! It's a great family game too, might be a bit difficult for younger kids to grasp the combat but it's still fun to watch in action.
This was the 1st JRPG I ever truly played to completion. Normally im more of a Western RPG player (mass effect, skyrim, borderlands?) and I thought that I wouldn't get into it and maybe get bored 10 hours in. 90 hours later and its officially my GOTY beating The Last of Us. It has great style, characters, heart and just really brought me back to me childhood and gave me a real sense of adventure and wonder. They teach you everything all the time so I think its a really good 1st RPG to try :)
I am currently at 10 hours playing this game and it got me hooked. So glad to get this on my switch!
I caught that Oliver and Company reference. Thanks for that.
I just picked this up for Switch. I’m really looking forward to this.
Relic is it worth buying? Looks kinda slow and childish to me
SilentChef187 ! Are you to old to enjoy a Disney movie? That’s basically the level this is on.
Relic I’m 24 and love Disney 😂😂
This IS a game for children, but it can be easily enjoyed by all ages.
@@brnk2 its too hard children actually lol. The only thing that makes this for children honestly is the art style but thats basically the same as saying superhero movies or disney movies are for children because of that.
Yes, at the start you can choose your text language (English, Spanish, French, etc) and the game installs only that one, but you can change audio language from the main menu as often as you want (only English and Japanese), and it will work even if you load a savegame.
Just bought a PS3 again to play this game and a few other rpgs only on PS3 even though I own a PS4.
Always heard about this game and great reviews across the board.
I am only 20minutes in and I am loving the feel of it and the music is great.
I also just saw that the sequel is coming out sometime soon for the PS4.
Lol you bought a PS3 for no reason.. It's on PS Now on the PS4.
Gosh im in love with this game. The scenery is amazing, the music is gorgeous and the cutscenes are awesome (and by that i mean the animations made by studio ghibli).
Played this when it came out. It is one of the most positive experiences i've had with my PS3. I loved it so much.
Can’t wait to play this, the Witcher and Pokémon on switch.
Pyro Flare Woah sick roast bro
word of warning it's another grindy jrpg sadly. such a waste of an amazing game
Just finished the game. One of the best games i've ever played though i'm not quite done with the game just yet!
By the way, the localization made a lot of changes regarding character names, so if you play with Japanese audio the game will still name the characters by their English names in the subtitles, and it can be confusing at times, just a heads-up.
This game is one of the best I've played in a long time. I gave up on gaming for like two years but this game brought me back!
I got this game on Switch, for 50 dollars. 25 hours in, and out of my 50 switch games, this is in the top 5.
Anyone remember Oliver & Company?
aJek Off course, one of the bext PS3 games...
I was referring to the 1988 Disney movie, this video jogged my memory of it when he said "oliver and company can keep a buffer zone" 2:42
aJek OLLIE BOY
+aJek I remember. I used to own a Disney book as well as a cassette of it.
Mr. Sir tidy!
Love the combination of action/turn based battles
Studio Ghibli Rules!!!
This game got the best of my time! LOL
This game is pretty easy to find in the UK for better or for worse. Good thing is its not hard to find a new copy for under £20, but well there only reason there's so many copies available is probably because it didn't sell as well as it should in the UK which is a shame.
2:42 "Oliver and Company" Haha i see what u did there lol
I used to think that the ps3 was a bad console. Boy was I wrong!
Both xbox 360 and ps3 are great.
Xbox 360: halo 3 and 4, gears of war 3, and many more!
Ps3: ki no kuni, uncharted 3, and many more!
Cool, love forza and ni no kuni
Finally, a rational person who doesn't compare the two!
Been a long-time Xbox gamer but buying a PS3 to get MGS4. I'll be sure to play this game too while I'm at it :D
There's a skill that you can get early on that makes oliver run faster on the world map, that helps alleviate that problem for the most part. The rest is all about taking angles to avoid them when you need to.
Who's here because it'll ported to nintendo switch?
Here lol, I new these were well loved games, but I’ve never looked into what they look and play like. Will be getting myself a new Switch soon (waiting to see if anything is announced re: a new model at e3)
@@MudSluggerBP same here, will look forward on E3
Esale now
I just got this game, and even though I'm only an hour in it's already one of the best game I've ever played.
Celebi734 I am considering of buying it myself but currently busy with Persona 4 golden. You still think it's worth it? P4G is awesome btw :)
Hell yeah!
I also wish that the developers of such games would add the option for us to choose if we want the battle system to be totally turn based. Would a dream come true for me.
Clocked over 200+ hours into this game and I'm still not bored haven't touched any other game this past four months. You must be out of your mind not to get thi
I'm so excited, i'm getting this tomorrow!
200+ Hours. What the heck have you been doing?
Tåmmas Paulsen 4 playthroughs = 200 + hrs. I did a low level run but I gave up on it halfway.
Wow. You must really love this game xP
My thoughts exactly! I usually have to deal with enemies (especially bosses) by myself, while the other two party members lay dead. Still, I like the game a lot!
I would say so I havn't played a jrpg since Kingdom Hearts 2 and I have been sucked into that world so easily it blows my mind. The game gives u advice at a nice pace so u dont feel overwhelmed, and there is a trusty guide book u can refer to that is easy to read if u can't remember what to do.
I'm so getting this on PSN tomorrow (it's only $9.79 with PS+)
got it now ... :)
miisterjm Already did, and it took like 6 hours to download.
Ironbat92 took me 1 hour in total to download and install.
this is seriously one of my favorite games of all time;))
Just bought this old school gem on a Steam sale (PC) today for $7 - Im sure ill get my money worth and 40+ hrs of gameplay
i was trying to figure out weather or not to buy it then you said "made in partnership with Studio Ghibli" SOLD
i think gta5 and the last of us are good games but this game destroys them nino kuni is the best game of 2013 in my opinion
The only game I liked more than Ni No Kuni was Xenoblade Chronicles this generation, and Ni No Kuni came damn close... At second thought, I don't know which one I prefer!
CugnoTheSwiss
both of them are definitly the best jrpgs this generation thats for sure
Just got this for Christmas. Merry Christmas everyone ❤️
Same. I got this and the Witcher 3 I'm loving both
Currently playing on switch
Ni No Kuni takes place in the UK, not the USA.
???
who cares?
walter soprano Anybody watching this review, trying to take it seriously, when the games journalist hasn't actually played the game enough to know what an English accent sounds like
...yeah...its probably in a BRITISH fantasy world..
No. I was the same age when I bought the game and part of the appeal was that the game reminded me of my childhood because of its style.
The music in the game is some of the best I've heard in any game too.
Such an underatted game.
Nice name, you from SA too?
This game is finally getting a PC/PS4 remaster, it's just been leaked and confirmed! Its finally coming!
Pokémon + Tales + Studio Ghibli. Who could say no to that?
It's such a shame: EVERYTHING looks my cup of tea, except the gameplay.... T.T
I hope that they will make the animated movie :D
3 part movie :D
I mean, there is a Ni no kuni movie coming out, but it isn’t about the first game
I think it was handled as well as it could have been handled. Every thing tied in well. The White Witch had said that if Shadar failed she would step in personally so I feel like once she had played her hand, there really wasn't much else that could have transpired before the epic conclusion. Ollie has to basically become more powerful than the Sages to defeat Shadar in the first place, there really wasn't much more growth he could have needed to face down the white witch.
Me giggling in 2021 every time he says PS3 exclusive
This was probably the best game I've ever played.
This is not only the best game i played on PS3 but maybe even my favourite game ever!
It's a shame that masterpieces like that are overlooked.
So if it literally had no negative things about it, I don't get why it got a 9.4 instead of a 10?
Another 9.4 complainer eh? Well it doesnt have to be 10 to be a great game.
Jesse Compton It's because Ghibli/Steam didn't pay IGN enough.
Jesse Compton To be honest, a 10/10 should be impossible to get. There can always be more, it can always be better. There is no such thing as perfect. (Damn I sound like a fortune cookie)
TheMaskedPicori
MMmmm, cookiiieees
jan christian Frodahl
DELICIOUS!
Its the 4th most downloaded/ popular on the PSN for the PS3. Only beat by big name franchises Call of Duty God of War and GTA. So yah in less than a year this game has climbed the ranks to the best of the best on its platform. So you tell me if its a good RPG when it almost beats the COD games in popularity. This game is selling so much its only $15 at most USA walmarts.
It may even be better than some final fantasy games 😮
I have been so disgusted with the same ol same ol FPS garbage that keeps getting put out there and have been seriously jonesing for an RPG to just completely sink my younger soul into for some time. I saw this was on PSN for 9.97 and am currently DL it. I can't wait to play and just have fun in a great fantasy game instead of worrying about Head-shots and ridiculous LDR BRD nonsense that takes all the joy out of playing games entirely. It had me at Studio Ghibli!
If they make a sequel, and by all accounts they should, here's the changes I'd love to see:
- More towns and places to find. The game world really could have benefitted from a few more towns or secret temples or dungeons. That, and town sizes need increased. Yule felt underwhelming and tiny.
- Equipable weapons and armor that show up on the party and the familiars. I want to see my familiar holding the sword I just gave him.
- More diverse, drastic metamorpheses for the familiars.
Oliver for Smash!!!
I finally played Ni No Kuni and this review is far too kind on the gameplay which has shocking AI, and the side quests that often amount to just running between characters and talking to pad out time.
I mean, it's amazing for many reasons, but it has flaws.
They should include a Hard Mode
Level 5 made one of of my favorite games of all time Dark Cloud 2 while Studio Ghibli has made some of my favorite movies of all time as well like spirited away, Princess Mononoke, and Howls moving castle. but in current times they been making misses like White Knight Chronicles and the movie ponya. its great to know they decided to work together to make this game. i just bought it and im just waiting to download this game. seeing this has hyped me a bit more now. thank you Flash Sales too because i was able to get this game for 5 bucks as well.
dark cloud = trash
xela k Didn't play the original Dark Cloud which I understand to be horseshit, but I played Dark Cloud 2 (aka Dark Chronicle) back when and it was one of the best RPGs I've played in my life
+xela k are u dumb? Dark cloud is amazing
+Omer Jacoby it's a very solid but flawed game well worth playing
I just got it for 20$ on the switch
Me too
I just got for 14.99
I from future..i got for 9.99$
I just got it for £5! What a steal, played for about 5 hours now and is probably up there with the all time greats.
2020 was the year I discovered this game. I love it so far
Just got this on the e-shop summer sale for $20!! Its such a steal
I hope ill be able to download this on ps4 soon....
If you like this then 100% you need to play Dragon Quest: XI. Very similar.
Color me intrigued. Never really played JRPGs, but I'm interested in expanding to different genres outside of the usual Halos and GTAs.
this game is so fkn good...playing in 2016
better than FF13
Good story, boring gameplay...😔
ShepardOfficial™ DOGMA buhahahaha YES!
I have to try out FFXIII someday to found out if its really that horrible.
Dante Sinatra That's not hard to pull off
Amazing story, but yeah, gameplay could have been better.
I'm glad my friend introduced me to this game when I still had a PS3 and that Level-5 is making the sequel for ps4 AND PC this time, since I'm pretty much an pc gamer now. This game is a must-have played game imo. Hopefully the sequel will live up to it's predecessor.
If you liked FiFA 98, you'll love this one!! 👍👍
I came here because its coming to pc in just a few hours
I havn't played this game yet, but i really want to. Just a quick question to the people that have played this, does it look like there will be a part 2 to this game??
This game seriously needs to be on PC, especially with the sequel coming around the corner. :^)
Fractifis s true! i wanna play this
Only PS game I have gotten a Platinum trophy on.
Idtelos worth it
This is by far the best Jrpg on the current generation of consoles, i already finished the game and what a wonderful journey!
Every inch of this game is just perfect from perfect. You are the first Jrpg player i came across so far , that critisizes this game witch leads me to think that you are not a Jrpg player in reality , and could also tell so by having a look at the jrpg games u just mentioned, let alone having play this great masterpiece in the first place. COD FANS PLEASE WALK THE PLANK.
Who's here after it just came out on game pass?
Better than watchdogs
Guy Le Douche Amen
Currently playing this game on steam deck and I’m thoroughly enjoying it
It's 10€ go get it fools!
hahaha well said.
GOTY
If this comes to the Swith, I'll get it!
Well you're one lucky bastard
Just played the demo. Absolutely loved the battle system. But are all of those "pokemons" small? I haven't seen one big monster that you could capture.