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Ok since no one else is willing to make a review thread i thought i'd make one. I can't scan all the internet all the time for reviews so if someone finds a review feel free to post it here and i will update the OP.

Current metascore: 85

Guardian 5/5

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.

Easy Allies 9.5/10

Some may argue Revenant Kingdom clocks in a bit on the short side at around 30 hours to finish the story, but it’s a nice departure from the trend of top-rated JRPGs that last 60 hours or beyond. Ni no Kuni II is a brilliant follow-up that outdoes and improves upon its predecessor in just about every category. This is one fairy tale that most certainly earns its happily ever after.

IGN Spain 9.2/10

A magical game that lives up to the legacy of the first entry of the series. A great RPG that you have to play.

Dualshockers 10/10

I loved every moment of Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom and could easily recommend it as an entry point to the genre for newcomers as well as longtime fans of the genre. Developer Level-5 has truly outdone themselves with this one and I would just like to say to them, thank you for the adventure.

Playstation lifestyle 9.5/10

Ni no Kuni II is pure magic. It consistently surpassed my expectations.

Twinfinite 10/10

An astonishing experience. Once again, Level-5 has risen to the top of a previously floundering but increasingly revitalized genre. Ni No Kuni 2 pushes the envelope and reinvents the wheel while staying true to its JRPG roots.

Game informer 8/10

Building your kingdom is satisfying and engaging, even with the weak narrative hooks. The cycle of rewards became an obsession, and had me staying up late to recruit just one more ally, or complete just one more upgrade. Combat could be tighter, and other supporting elements could use some polish – but like any kingdom, this experience isn’t about individual contributions. It’s about how those contributions come together, and the fun of this experience as a whole outweighs its flaws.

Gamespot 8/10

It's chock full of excellent battles and surprising moments that make for a far more memorable experience than you initially expect and leaves you impressed by your own accomplishments. If you didn't play the first game, don't let this one pass you by too.

IGN 7.8/10

Ni No Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom distinguishes itself from its predecessor by layering fast-paced, real-time combat and an engaging kingdom building system atop more traditional RPG systems and quests. It’s a shame it delivers so few truly memorable characters and restricts so much of its storytelling to text on screen, but by the end of Ni No Kuni 2 the broader themes certainly resonate and the 40+ hour journey has been well worth it.

Destructoid 7.5

Level-5 is more than capable of dumping out healthy portions of its secret sauce on top of its games, but the combat of Ni no Kuni II and its attempt to do so many different things can hold it back.

Hardcore Gamer 4.5/5.0 (PS4)
"Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is able to create a brand new world and adventure separate from Wrath of the White Witch, but is able to feel familiar enough where fans of the first game will feel right at home."
https://www.hardcoregamer.com/2018/03/19/review-ni-no-kuni-ii-revenant-kingdom/293014/

RPG Site 9/10 (PS4)
"Thanks to its heartwarming characters, whimsical soundtrack, and gorgeous visuals that are simply a treat to look at, there is much to appreciate in this sequel."
https://www.rpgsite.net/review/6945-ni-no-kuni-ii-revenant-kingdom-review

PlayStation Universe 9.5/10.0 (PS4)
"Ni No Kuni 3: Revenant Kingdom is pure greatness. Everything it does it does at the highest level. RPG fans owe it to themselves to experience this gem. Easily one of the best games of this generation."
https://www.psu.com/reviews/ni-no-kuni-2-revenant-kingdom-review-ps4/

Just Push Start 9.5/10.0 (PS4, PC)
"Much like the first game, Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is easily one of the best games out in 2018 and a strong contender for Game of the Year. Not only is it an improvement over the predecessor, it stands out among other recent JRPGs. From an amazing and intriguing coming-of-age story, to a battle system that is simple and fun, giving players plenty to experience. In so many ways Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is a must for fans and newcomers alike."
http://www.justpushstart.com/2018/03/ni-no-kuni-ii-revenant-kingdom-review/

Kotaku
"Ni no Kuni II is a very good role-playing game, one full of satisfying mechanics and fun battles"
https://kotaku.com/ni-no-kuni-ii-the-kotaku-review-1823879455

Attack of the Fanboy 90/100
"A great cast of characters and a wonderful story, it's tough not to fall in love with Ni No Kuni 2. If you're looking for a world to get lost in this is a game that will provide you with many hours of enjoyment, amazing you at every turn with a barrage of beautiful imagery, incredible music, and gameplay to match."
https://attackofthefanboy.com/reviews/ni-no-kuni-2-revenant-kingdom-review/

USgamer 70/100
"Ni No Kuni 2 is a sweet-tempered and attractive RPG with a strong castle-building mechanic, but it's dragged down by a jarringly ugly overworld, mandatory fetch quests, and a lot of padding. It's a pleasant throwback for fans of the genre, but it ultimately fails to meet the high bar set by other big-budget JRPGs"
https://www.usgamer.net/articles/ni-no-kuni-2-revenant-kingdom-review

GamingBolt 90/100
"Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is a charming and beautiful game that is just as much fun to play as it is to look at."
http://gamingtrend.com/feature/reviews/chaaaaarge-ni-no-kuni-ii-revenant-kingdom-review/

COGconnected 88/100 (PS4)
"Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is a sensational, well-crafted, and loveable game."
http://cogconnected.com/review/ni-no-kuni-ii-review/

GamingTrend 95/100 (PS4)
"Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is this perfect execution of an RPG that I haven't experienced in a long time. It's grand in its vision and, while simple in the execution, the execution it delivers is nearly flawless nonetheless. There are moments where I wish the game paced itself better, toned down the threatening music, or attempted to tug at my heart a bit more, but the game was fun and charming and worthy of praise. Buy this game."
http://gamingtrend.com/feature/reviews/chaaaaarge-ni-no-kuni-ii-revenant-kingdom-review/

PSX Brasil 97 / 100 (PS4)
"Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is an animated masterpiece that deserves to be played. Besides the novelties in the gameplay, it also enhances all the aspects of its predecessor, and can be considered one of the best PlayStation 4 games released so far."
http://www.ps3brasil.com/analise/1068/

The Outerhaven Productions 90/100 (PS4)
"Ni no Kuni II is easily one of the best RPGs on the PS4 and PC. A masterpiece that needs to be played by everyone, regardless if you like RPGs or not"
http://www.theouterhaven.net/2018/03/ni-no-kuni-ii-revenant-kingdom-review-ps4/

Polygon 9/10 (PS4, PC)
"Ni no Kuni 2 aims for a lot of different targets: world-spanning story, management sim, recruitment game and solid combat experience. Against all odds, it manages to hit them all in a way that very few games in its genre can manage."
https://www.polygon.com/2018/3/19/17134262/ni-no-kuni-2-review-playstation-4-ps4-pc-steam

GameSkinny 80/100 (PS4)
"Overall, Ni No Kuni 2 accomplishes what it sets out to do: It's a fun but deep fantasy world with heroes who remind us there is good in the world and villains who remind us that sometimes the worst-seeming people are just… misguided."
https://www.gameskinny.com/f12zx/kings-and-combat-ni-no-kuni-2-revenant-kingdom-review

Hobby Consolas 94/100 (PS4)
"Ni No Kuni II is a masterpiece combination of Ghibli style graphics, Joe Hisaishi music works and classic J-RPG gameplay (Level-5 signature). We love its colorful characters, moving storyline and varied game styles."
https://www.hobbyconsolas.com/reviews/analisis-ni-no-kuni-ii-renacer-reino-ps4-pc-195722

GameSpace 90/100 (PS4)
"If you were a fan of Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch, or JRPG's in general, you will not be disappointed with this game! This is the first title in a while that took my attention and held it firmly. I've had plenty of fun, great made games over the past few months, but this one takes the top so far."
https://www.gamespace.com/ni-no-kuni-ii/review/

Stevivor 90/100 (PS4)
"Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is an instant classic that can do it all. It's a beautiful action RPG, settlement builder and strategy … that offers a possible hundred hours or more of gameplay."
https://stevivor.com/reviews/ni-no-kuni-ii-revenant-kingdom-review-reigning-cats-and-dogs/

EGM 85/100 (PS4)
"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."
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/reviews/ni-no-kuni-ii-revenant-kingdom-review/

TheSixthAxis 90/100 (PC)
"Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom may be vastly different, but it’s ruddy marvellous! Its many systems sure are intimidating at first, but things click into place very quickly, and there’s a lot to do in this gorgeous and well-crafted game. They say that it’s difficult to recapture the magic, but this is one more Level-5 game that has become essential. They may have moved on from Studio Ghibli’s tutelage, but the lessons learned have resulted in a phenomenally good JRPG."
http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2018/03/19/ni-no-kuni-ii-revenant-kingdom-review/

GameSpew 80/100 (PC)
"Ni no Kuni 2's gorgeous worlds and lovable characters make for an enjoyable and engaging experience from start to finish, and its story, while not the most original or expansive, will undoubtedly warm your heart and leave you wanting more."
https://www.gamespew.com/2018/03/ni-no-kuni-2-revenant-kingdom-review-bursting-with-heart/

PC Gamer 90/100 (PC)
"Without Evermore, Ni No Kuni 2 would have been good. Because of it, it's one of the best JRPGs on PC."
https://www.pcgamer.com/ni-no-kuni-2-revenant-kingdom-review/

Press Start 90/100 (PS4)
"Ni No Kuni 2 is a wholesome adventure that improves on the first game. New additions like the kingdom building adds another to the franchise. The art design and visuals are some of the best on the PS4 and the combat and exploration are both fun and engaging."
https://press-start.com.au/reviews/...-review-revenant-kingdom-ghibli-goodness-rpg/

Hansome Phantom Review 9.5/10 (PS4)
"Our recommendation: Ni No Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom is so fantastic that it’s truly for everyone, not just fans of JRPGS. The incredible visuals and art style go hand and hand, and are unparalleled for what it is out to achieve in its anime aesthetic. The story is a well paced adventure with many memorable moments and characters along the way. The game drip feeds you new systems and features so things always stay interesting, satisfying and strategic. Ni No Kuni 2 is absolutely a must play title, and a game we’ll be talking about for years to come"
https://www.handsomephantom.com/ni-no-kuni-2-revenant-kingdom-review-ps4/

PowerUp! 9/10 (PS4)
“If you’re a fan of the first title you won’t be disappointed with Ni No Kuni 2. Although it mostly feels like an entirely new game, it is for the better.
https://powerup-gaming.com/2018/03/20/ni-no-kuni-2-review/

RPGamer Review 4/5
"Ni no Kuni II offers a fully immersive world, and takes players on a wholesome and fun adventure that is sure to appeal to the inner child in everyone. With stunning visuals, a strong soundtrack, action-packed combat that is streamlined and accessible, and a whole host of unique mechanics, it has something for everyone, and is undoubtedly a worthwhile experience. The kingdom building concept offers a great new way of progression that works well on multiple levels, being much more involved than simply buying abilities from a menu and allowing development without combat, while also solidifying Evan's role as a king — though it can also on occasion lead to forced downtime. The vast amount of content to explore and multitude of game systems to experience make for a great game throughout that doesn't get stale. However, this variety comes at a cost of some of its systems being simplistic and underdeveloped. By focusing on a smaller set of deeper and better integrated systems, the experience could have been even better. But with its attempt to boil the ocean, Ni no Kuni II falls just short of being truly amazing."
https://www.rpgamer.com/games/ninokuni/ninokuni2/reviews/ninokuni2strev1.html

RPGFan 9/10
"All in all, Ni no Kuni II is a fantastic sophomore attempt from Level-5. It fixed all my issues with the first game, and while it introduced a few new ones, they're easy to overlook in favor of everything the game gets right. Whether you're a fan of the original or someone like me who tried and failed to love it, Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is definitely worth checking out. "
http://www.rpgfan.com/reviews/Ni_no_Kuni_II_Revenant_Kingdom/index.html

 

[TannerDemoz]

Thanks OP

 

[Dunki]

Thanks. The easy Allies video review was pretty good MO. Even though it feels really distracting with the non consistent voice acting even in Major Story parts I am still optimistic about it. Much more then when I watched Dansgaming play the first hour. I have bought it on steam a month ago and I will keep my order for sure.

 

[NahaNago]

Cool, seems like its a pretty solid game and now the wait for the release.

 

[Kremzeek]

Can't wait to play this on Friday after all the delays!

After finishing the first game I never really expected them to make a sequel, so I'm excited to spend more time in NNK's Ghibli world.

 

[NovumAngel]

Here's a few more for you OP:

Hardcore Gamer 4.5/5.0 (PS4)
"Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is able to create a brand new world and adventure separate from Wrath of the White Witch, but is able to feel familiar enough where fans of the first game will feel right at home."
https://www.hardcoregamer.com/2018/03/19/review-ni-no-kuni-ii-revenant-kingdom/293014/

RPG Site 9/10 (PS4)
"Thanks to its heartwarming characters, whimsical soundtrack, and gorgeous visuals that are simply a treat to look at, there is much to appreciate in this sequel."
https://www.rpgsite.net/review/6945-ni-no-kuni-ii-revenant-kingdom-review

PlayStation Universe 9.5/10.0 (PS4)
"Ni No Kuni 3: Revenant Kingdom is pure greatness. Everything it does it does at the highest level. RPG fans owe it to themselves to experience this gem. Easily one of the best games of this generation."
https://www.psu.com/reviews/ni-no-kuni-2-revenant-kingdom-review-ps4/

Just Push Start 9.5/10.0 (PS4, PC)
"Much like the first game, Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is easily one of the best games out in 2018 and a strong contender for Game of the Year. Not only is it an improvement over the predecessor, it stands out among other recent JRPGs. From an amazing and intriguing coming-of-age story, to a battle system that is simple and fun, giving players plenty to experience. In so many ways Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is a must for fans and newcomers alike."
http://www.justpushstart.com/2018/03/ni-no-kuni-ii-revenant-kingdom-review/

Kotaku
"Ni no Kuni II is a very good role-playing game, one full of satisfying mechanics and fun battles"
https://kotaku.com/ni-no-kuni-ii-the-kotaku-review-1823879455

Attack of the Fanboy 90/100
"A great cast of characters and a wonderful story, it's tough not to fall in love with Ni No Kuni 2. If you're looking for a world to get lost in this is a game that will provide you with many hours of enjoyment, amazing you at every turn with a barrage of beautiful imagery, incredible music, and gameplay to match."
https://attackofthefanboy.com/reviews/ni-no-kuni-2-revenant-kingdom-review/

USgamer 70/100
"Ni No Kuni 2 is a sweet-tempered and attractive RPG with a strong castle-building mechanic, but it's dragged down by a jarringly ugly overworld, mandatory fetch quests, and a lot of padding. It's a pleasant throwback for fans of the genre, but it ultimately fails to meet the high bar set by other big-budget JRPGs"
https://www.usgamer.net/articles/ni-no-kuni-2-revenant-kingdom-review

GamingBolt 90/100
"Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is a charming and beautiful game that is just as much fun to play as it is to look at."
http://gamingtrend.com/feature/reviews/chaaaaarge-ni-no-kuni-ii-revenant-kingdom-review/

COGconnected 88/100 (PS4)
"Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is a sensational, well-crafted, and loveable game."
http://cogconnected.com/review/ni-no-kuni-ii-review/

GamingTrend 95/100 (PS4)
"Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is this perfect execution of an RPG that I haven't experienced in a long time. It's grand in its vision and, while simple in the execution, the execution it delivers is nearly flawless nonetheless. There are moments where I wish the game paced itself better, toned down the threatening music, or attempted to tug at my heart a bit more, but the game was fun and charming and worthy of praise. Buy this game."
http://gamingtrend.com/feature/reviews/chaaaaarge-ni-no-kuni-ii-revenant-kingdom-review/

PSX Brasil 97 / 100 (PS4)
"Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is an animated masterpiece that deserves to be played. Besides the novelties in the gameplay, it also enhances all the aspects of its predecessor, and can be considered one of the best PlayStation 4 games released so far."
http://www.ps3brasil.com/analise/1068/

The Outerhaven Productions 90/100 (PS4)
"Ni no Kuni II is easily one of the best RPGs on the PS4 and PC. A masterpiece that needs to be played by everyone, regardless if you like RPGs or not"
http://www.theouterhaven.net/2018/03/ni-no-kuni-ii-revenant-kingdom-review-ps4/

Polygon 9/10 (PS4, PC)
"Ni no Kuni 2 aims for a lot of different targets: world-spanning story, management sim, recruitment game and solid combat experience. Against all odds, it manages to hit them all in a way that very few games in its genre can manage."
https://www.polygon.com/2018/3/19/17134262/ni-no-kuni-2-review-playstation-4-ps4-pc-steam

GameSkinny 80/100 (PS4)
"Overall, Ni No Kuni 2 accomplishes what it sets out to do: It's a fun but deep fantasy world with heroes who remind us there is good in the world and villains who remind us that sometimes the worst-seeming people are just… misguided."
https://www.gameskinny.com/f12zx/kings-and-combat-ni-no-kuni-2-revenant-kingdom-review

Hobby Consolas 94/100 (PS4)
"Ni No Kuni II is a masterpiece combination of Ghibli style graphics, Joe Hisaishi music works and classic J-RPG gameplay (Level-5 signature). We love its colorful characters, moving storyline and varied game styles."
https://www.hobbyconsolas.com/reviews/analisis-ni-no-kuni-ii-renacer-reino-ps4-pc-195722

GameSpace 90/100 (PS4)
"If you were a fan of Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch, or JRPG's in general, you will not be disappointed with this game! This is the first title in a while that took my attention and held it firmly. I've had plenty of fun, great made games over the past few months, but this one takes the top so far."
https://www.gamespace.com/ni-no-kuni-ii/review/

Stevivor 90/100 (PS4)
"Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is an instant classic that can do it all. It's a beautiful action RPG, settlement builder and strategy … that offers a possible hundred hours or more of gameplay."
https://stevivor.com/reviews/ni-no-kuni-ii-revenant-kingdom-review-reigning-cats-and-dogs/

EGM 85/100 (PS4)
"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."
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/reviews/ni-no-kuni-ii-revenant-kingdom-review/

TheSixthAxis 90/100 (PC)
"Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom may be vastly different, but it’s ruddy marvellous! Its many systems sure are intimidating at first, but things click into place very quickly, and there’s a lot to do in this gorgeous and well-crafted game. They say that it’s difficult to recapture the magic, but this is one more Level-5 game that has become essential. They may have moved on from Studio Ghibli’s tutelage, but the lessons learned have resulted in a phenomenally good JRPG."
http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2018/03/19/ni-no-kuni-ii-revenant-kingdom-review/

GameSpew 80/100 (PC)
"Ni no Kuni 2's gorgeous worlds and lovable characters make for an enjoyable and engaging experience from start to finish, and its story, while not the most original or expansive, will undoubtedly warm your heart and leave you wanting more."
https://www.gamespew.com/2018/03/ni-no-kuni-2-revenant-kingdom-review-bursting-with-heart/

PC Gamer 90/100 (PC)
"Without Evermore, Ni No Kuni 2 would have been good. Because of it, it's one of the best JRPGs on PC."
https://www.pcgamer.com/ni-no-kuni-2-revenant-kingdom-review/

Press Start 90/100 (PS4)
"Ni No Kuni 2 is a wholesome adventure that improves on the first game. New additions like the kingdom building adds another to the franchise. The art design and visuals are some of the best on the PS4 and the combat and exploration are both fun and engaging."
https://press-start.com.au/reviews/...-review-revenant-kingdom-ghibli-goodness-rpg/

Hansome Phantom Review 9.5/10 (PS4)
"Our recommendation: Ni No Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom is so fantastic that it’s truly for everyone, not just fans of JRPGS. The incredible visuals and art style go hand and hand, and are unparalleled for what it is out to achieve in its anime aesthetic. The story is a well paced adventure with many memorable moments and characters along the way. The game drip feeds you new systems and features so things always stay interesting, satisfying and strategic. Ni No Kuni 2 is absolutely a must play title, and a game we’ll be talking about for years to come"
https://www.handsomephantom.com/ni-no-kuni-2-revenant-kingdom-review-ps4/

 

[Chinbo37]

Wow these scores are incredible. Not sure when I will have time to play this game but I will definately play it one day!

 

[jshackles]

Wow, this game is getting a lot better reviews than I expected - especially after they changed up the battle system so radically and added a bunch of RTS elements to the game. The "demos" they put out on Youtube didn't really seem to inspire a lot of confidence in people. I actually cancelled my pre-order after seeing that last one.

I'll remain cautiously optimistic and maybe wait for a few user reviews and impressions before picking this up, but according to these critic reviews it seems pretty amazing.

 

[Danjin44]

Thanks OP. I personally so damn hype for this game.

 

[iconmaster]

Pretty good scores. Could have been better with a little kuni.

 

[sublimit]

Thanks OP. I personally so damn hype for this game.

Me too.And not just because the reviews are positive (personally i stopped caring for reviews more than 10 years ago) but because this looks to have improved a lot of the flaws of the first game while at the same time maintaining its strengths. My only issue are the RTS sections but thankfully from what i hear they are only a small part of the game. Can't wait to start playing it on Friday.I'm totally in the mood for a "going on a grand journey" JRPG!

 

[Dunki]

Only thing that seems to be a bit of a bother is that it seems to be really easy. The combat however looks great. A bti of tales of like feeling but also improved in terms of no special zones but direct battles on the field.

 

[RPGCrazied]

Looks amazing. One con is how short it is. Seeing reviews say 30 hours.

Also don't like the chibi characters on the overworld, other then that, day 1.

 

[Vawn]

Looks amazing. One con is how short it is. Seeing reviews say 30 hours.

One man's con is another man's pro. I play a lot of games and finish 99% of them, if only because it'll drive me crazy if I don't. The amount of games that go on too long far outweighs the amount that feel too short.

 

[Danjin44]

One man's con is another man's pro. I play a lot of games and finish 99% of them, if only because it'll drive me crazy if I don't. The amount of games that go on too long far outweighs the amount that feel too short.

^ This. I mean do you really want be long just for sake if being long? This coming from a guy that likes long JRPG like Persona and Xenoblade.

 

[sublimit]

Ni no kuni 2 Revenant Kingdom -Little King's Kuni (Jimpressions)

In short he still prefers the original game but he also enjoyed NNK2.

 

[v0mitg0d]

I made a little video about the Kingdom Management Mode. Excuse the coffee--it was very early lol

 

[PowerUpAU]

Here’s ours.

PowerUp! 9/10 (PS4)
“If you’re a fan of the first title you won’t be disappointed with Ni No Kuni 2. Although it mostly feels like an entirely new game, it is for the better.
https://powerup-gaming.com/2018/03/20/ni-no-kuni-2-review/

 

[DonF]

Wow, great scores, looking good! I'm always looking for a good jrpg, nice, added to wishlist.

 

[scydrex]

Good reviews... now i'm debating preordering the standard edition or keeping the preoder of the premium edition.

 

[nowhat]

I had actually forgot this was coming out right now. It seems intriguing enough, but I never played the first one, so wasn't waiting this with anticipation. But the reviews seem good enough, ordered. My backlog isn't large enough yet!

 

[Dubloon7]

i have been keeping my eyes on this since it was first announced. i enjoy reading these reviews and really like Easy Allies's review, but I prefer the entirety of NNK1 over NNK2's mechanics. Pokemon/digimon capturing and fighting is more for me than LKS.

 

[down 2 orth]

Those are better scores than I was expecting. Glad to know they made another good game.

 

[thelastword]

Nice reviews, look excellent as well...

 

[TheDuskwalker]

Was watching videos of the combat earlier, reminds me of Dark Cloud, which made me smile, then I realized we'll probably never get Dark Cloud 3 and I started crying....curled up in a ball In the corner for a little...tried to a find a pillow to cuddle.

I mean, good for them, happy it's getting good reviews.

 

[Velius]

IGN seems a little crabby...

 

[TheDuskwalker]

IGN seems a little crabby...

7.8

Too much anime.

 

[v0mitg0d]

streaming for the night crew

 

[Shouta]

I was gonna wait on it but I need a new PS4 RPG right now. I just hope it's meatier than the original NNK.

 

[GenericUser]

I saw the easy allies review and I don't like the real time combat tbh. Maybe I'm old school but I think the game would shine more if you could take your time to fight the enemies. Every jRPG I played that had real-time-combat was too hectic and random during the battles. I also think the graphics are not quite as good as they could be. The game sure captures the ghibli aesthetics well, but I can't shake off the feeling that they could've achieved more on the current hardware.

 

[sublimit]

I was gonna wait on it but I need a new PS4 RPG right now. I just hope it's meatier than the original NNK.

What do you mean by "meatier"? If you are referring to the game's length everyone is saying that it is shorter than the first.

 

[Danjin44]

I saw the easy allies review and I don't like the real time combat tbh. Maybe I'm old school but I think the game would shine more if you could take your time to fight the enemies. Every jRPG I played that had real-time-combat was too hectic and random during the battles. I also think the graphics are not quite as good as they could be. The game sure captures the ghibli aesthetics well, but I can't shake off the feeling that they could've achieved more on the current hardware.

Except NNK1’s combat wasn’t really turn base like SMT/Persona or other older FF games. As much as I liked first game the AI was kind of crap, they spend SP like candy and they would die so damn quickly. Also, are you god damn kidding me about the visuals? Ni no Kuni 2 looks so damn good while running at 60 FPS.

 

[v0mitg0d]

A morning stream if you're interested. chapter 5

 

[GenericUser]

Except NNK1’s combat wasn’t really turn base like SMT/Persona or other older FF games. As much as I liked first game the AI was kind of crap, they spend SP like candy and they would die so damn quickly. Also, are you god damn kidding me about the visuals? Ni no Kuni 2 looks so damn good while running at 60 FPS.

No, I'm not kidding you. Visuals look underwhelming imo. Asset Quality is decent, but it feels like it's lacking something. Like visual density if that is something. This is definitely an exaggeration, but in some cases it reminds me more of DQ8 on the PS2.

I wonder why you bring NK1 to the table when talking about the combat system. All I said was, that I'd prefer turn based combat.

 

[v0mitg0d]

Thanks was fun, thanks for hang'n out dudes.

This is a archive. It's Chapter 5 stuff with new area explored, a new Boss fight, some new side quests, Kingdom Management and new Skirmish Battles.

 

[scydrex]

No, I'm not kidding you. Visuals look underwhelming imo. Asset Quality is decent, but it feels like it's lacking something. Like visual density if that is something. This is definitely an exaggeration, but in some cases it reminds me more of DQ8 on the PS2.

I wonder why you bring NK1 to the table when talking about the combat system. All I said was, that I'd prefer turn based combat.

I prefer the turn base combat too and still not sure about the RTS and the real time combat. Will get the game but canceled the preorder of the premium editiond and preordered the day one edition. Next month is coming GOW 4 and Yakuza 6 and i want those too.

 

[sublimit]

From what i've heard the worst thing about the RTS sections is that they are mandatory in order to progress the game. There are a couple of points in the main quest where you'll have to do some RTS battles in order to get what need and move on in the game.

But other than that i'm very excited to play it and i can't wait for Friday!

 

[Danjin44]

From what i've heard the worst thing about the RTS sections is that they are mandatory in order to progress the game. There are a couple of points in the main quest where you'll have to do some RTS battles in order to get what need and move on in the game.

But other than that i'm very excited to play it and i can't wait for Friday!

So basically just like Mementos in Persona 5. I honestly don't mind that, I mean one of big central plot of the game is that he wants to build his new kingdom so of course at some point he needs to finish building his kingdom. If you steady progress your Kingdom building while going through the story I don't think you won't have issue with later on. I did same thing with Mementos, I steady progress each floor while going through the story and I didn't really issue once the game required for me to finish the Mementos.

No, I'm not kidding you. Visuals look underwhelming imo. Asset Quality is decent, but it feels like it's lacking something. Like visual density if that is something. This is definitely an exaggeration, but in some cases it reminds me more of DQ8 on the PS2.

I wonder why you bring NK1 to the table when talking about the combat system. All I said was, that I'd prefer turn based combat.

To me game visuals is fantastic while achieving 60 FPS. I mean isn't this biggest complain in neogaf that developers focus too much on the graphics and not enough on actual performance? Like it or not this action RPG, having smoother performance is much more important than having more "density".

 

[nowhat]

So basically just like Mementos in Persona 5. I honestly don't mind that, I mean one of big central plot of the game is that he wants to build his new kingdom so of course at some point he needs to finish building his kingdom. If you steady progress your Kingdom building while going through the story I don't think you won't have issue with later on. I did same thing with Mementos, I steady progress each floor while going through the story and I didn't really issue once the game required for me to finish the Mementos.

I have no opinion of this game or the RTS sections yet (have it ordered though, I'll have one soon enough), but as an off-topic observation about Mementos and Persona 5: I suppose it really depends on the type of player you are. I'm... impatient, I guess you could say. If I care about the story at all (which I did in P5, up to a point at least), I want to see where it is going and will probably skip much of the side content doing so. If I like the game enough, I'll play through it again (and if I really like it, again and again) more throughoutly. But the first time playing P5 I barely scratched the surface of Mementos. And when I had to get to the bottom, it was an absolute drag. *that same Mementos music droning on with the catbus sounding like a sewing machine* *same effing combat music, fight a lame group of random baddies* *you'll never see it comiiiiiiing*. Urgh.

The point being, for a non-completionist these kinds of "you must do $THING enough to proceed, but naturally we didn't tell you beforehand" mechanics can actually suck a lot. But as said, no opinion about this game, we'll see how it goes.

 

[Danjin44]

The point being, for a non-completionist these kinds of "you must do $THING enough to proceed, but naturally we didn't tell you beforehand" mechanics can actually suck a lot. But as said, no opinion about this game, we'll see how it goes.

But the game does tell you.

Spoiler

When first time going to Mementos, Morgana tells you that his trying to find who he is by going through it and the fact this where Palace originally come from.

So it’s pretty obvious you need to finish the Mementos at some point. It’s same thing with Ni no Kuni 2. With each trailer his says he wants to build kingdom which makes obvious that you need to finish building that kindom at some point of the story.

 

[nowhat]

But the game does tell you.

It does, to an extent I guess (when it comes to that one character - but how much can you trust him/her/it?). Just that at least on a personal level, I then (and now, too) found Mementos to be absolutely the weakest part of the game, so I avoid it as much as I can.

 

[Danjin44]

It does, to an extent I guess (when it comes to that one character - but how much can you trust him/her/it?). Just that at least on a personal level, I then (and now, too) found Mementos to be absolutely the weakest part of the game, so I avoid it as much as I can.

Fair enough, I persoanlly didn't have that much issue with it. In fact I would say it perfect for playing while listening podcast.

Edit: Another thing is that I’m huge addic when it comes to capturing and fusing demons, I LOVE it and Mementos was only place to get the demons that I couldn’t get in main dungeons, so going through Mementos was kind of fun for me.

 

[DigitalDevil]

My collectors edition shipped today.. hype!!

 

[RPGCrazied]

My premium edition shipped, sweet. And do we know if this has a new game plus or optional bosses?

 

[Gediminas]

My premium edition shipped, sweet. And do we know if this has a new game plus or optional bosses?

if i understood correct, the game has 50 optional bosses through out the map.

 

[sublimit]

I wish i had the money to get the King's Edition. That was the only CE recently that really appealed to me. But eh,i'm just thankful i can get the game on day 1.

 

[Danjin44]

I wish i had the money to get the King's Edition. That was the only CE recently that really appealed to me. But eh,i'm just thankful i can get the game on day 1.

In Canada we don't even have the option to get the King's Edition. But god damn it pricy, even there was King's Edition in Canada I don't think I can justify spending that much money on it. I'm also kind of mad we don't get season pass with premium edition.

 

[Shouta]

What do you mean by "meatier"? If you are referring to the game's length everyone is saying that it is shorter than the first.

More difficult gameplay, better use of their systems, etc. Level 5 makes a lot of games where there's a ton of stuff to do or fiddle with but it never really goes beyond that phase as it never matters or there's very little reason to do so because there's a lack of effect.

They do everything else amazing though like kingdom creation, graphics, and all that jazz. If they could just find a way to get their games to a point where it satisfies vets like me and kids looking for a magical adventure, I think they'd be like one of the best developers out there.

 

[Danjin44]

if i understood correct, the game has 50 optional bosses through out the map.

Is it like unique monsters in Xenoblade?

 

[WaterAstro]

I don't know why, but I was pretty bored with the first game pretty fast. I don't know what gave me that feeling, but it felt pretty slow in the beginning with a pretty slow combat system.

Hopefully, this makes things a bit faster.