Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom
Mar 21, 2023 3 years ago
The sequel to Ni no Kuni being developed for Windows and PlayStation 4. Players control Evan Pettiwhisker Tildrum, a young king who was usurped from his castle and sets out to reclaim his kingdom. While players can freely navigate Evan throughout the game's open world, other characters can be controlled during battles against enemies. During these battles, players use magical abilities and elemental creatures known as "Higgledies", which are used to cast spells.
What it’s like
Ni no Kuni II delivers a vibrant, Ghibli-inspired fantasy adventure where you play as a young king rebuilding his realm from scratch. The experience is defined by its dual focus: a linear, emotionally resonant narrative journey through a lush open world, and a robust kingdom-building simulation that serves as the core progression loop. Combat utilizes real-time battles where players switch between characters to cast spells alongside collectible creatures called Higgledies. While the story provides the emotional anchor, the gameplay depth comes from managing resources, recruiting citizens, and customizing your capital city. The tone is whimsical yet earnest, balancing lighthearted exploration with meaningful political stakes. With music by Joe Hisaishi and art by Yoshiyuki Momose, the craft is polished and visually stunning, offering a satisfying mix of JRPG tropes and strategic management that clicks quickly despite its initial complexity.
Strong in Atmosphere / MoodAudio / MusicProgression / ReplayabilitySimulation / ManagementSystems Depth / Build VarietyVisuals / ArtCharactersCombatExploration / WorldGameplay / MechanicsPacingPolish / PerformanceStory / Narrative
Keep in mind The kingdom management systems can feel overwhelming or repetitive for players who prefer pure action-adventure over simulation mechanics. · Some players may find the open-world structure less cohesive than traditional linear JRPGs, leading to a fragmented sense of purpose outside of main quests.
AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from opencritic.com, rpgranked.com, metacritic.com, puredeadgaming.com, nintendolife.com.
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| Platform | Region | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | Worldwide | Full release | Mar 23, 20188 years ago |
| PlayStation 4 | Worldwide | Full release | Mar 23, 20188 years ago |
| Nintendo Switch | Worldwide | Full release | Sep 17, 20215 years ago |
| Xbox One | Worldwide | Full release | Mar 21, 20233 years ago |
