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Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch |OT|
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I don't really get your criticism to be honest.
Deep down Shadar and the White Witch are not bad people, they were just 'brokenhearted'. That is the overarching theme within the story and is entirely consistent. I personally found it far more refreshing than your typical archetypal villain.
The reasons behind the White Witch's actions are quite deep and complex. Cassiopeia believed that by using manna she could bring peace and happiness to her kingdom, but in reality she destroyed it. No one was left but herself. Living in complete solitude, the guilt of her actions began to eat away at her until she went totally mad. She developed split personalities, perhaps as a coping mechanism. However, such was the power of her magic, her imagination became real. An aspect of her psyche (Pea) became personified and unfortunately only served to torment her. She reacted by banishing Pea to another world. In doing so, the equilibrium within her psyche was lost and she plunged into total despair. From there the White Witch and the council were born. Without Pea to balance and counteract that despair within her heart, there was only darkness.
The reasons behind the White Witch's actions are quite deep and complex. Cassiopeia believed that by using manna she could bring peace and happiness to her kingdom, but in reality she destroyed it. No one was left but herself. Living in complete solitude, the guilt of her actions began to eat away at her until she went totally mad. She developed split personalities, perhaps as a coping mechanism. However, such was the power of her magic, her imagination became real. An aspect of her psyche (Pea) became personified and unfortunately only served to torment her. She reacted by banishing Pea to another world. In doing so, the equilibrium within her psyche was lost and she plunged into total despair. From there the White Witch and the council were born. Without Pea to balance and counteract that despair within her heart, there was only darkness.
To me, that is far more interesting than your typical villain who wants to destroy the world simply because they are 'evil'.
Karsticles
Member
I share your feeling, though I wasn't fond of howI don't really get your criticism to be honest.
Deep down Shadar and the White Witch are not bad people, they were just 'brokenhearted'. That is the overarching theme within the story and is entirely consistent. I personally found it far more refreshing than your typical archetypal villain.
The reasons behind the White Witch's actions are quite deep and complex. Cassiopeia believed that by using manna she could bring peace and happiness to her kingdom, but in reality she destroyed it. No one was left but herself. Living in complete solitude, the guilt of her actions began to eat away at her until she went totally mad. She developed split personalities, perhaps as a coping mechanism. However, such was the power of her magic, her imagination became real. An aspect of her psyche (Pea) became personified and unfortunately only served to torment her. She reacted by banishing Pea to another world. In doing so, the equilibrium within her psyche was lost and she plunged into total despair. From there the White Witch and the council were born. Without Pea to balance and counteract that despair within her heart, there was only darkness.
To me, that is far more interesting than your typical villain who wants to destroy the world simply because they are 'evil'.
preachy Oliver was in their post-combat conversation
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Napalm_Frank
Member
NEATO!
Closing comments on the game:
+My favourite traditional JRPG on home consoles this gen
+Music
+Graphics
+Tons of Pokemans so a lot of customization options on your party
+Lots of sidequests and enough post game content
-+Ghibli animation scenes are charming but could have more frames
-+Puns EVERYWHERE
-Party AI can be stupid
-Terrible pathfinding
-Lil bit too easy
sublimit
Banned
Very interesting article about Ni no kuni and its more subtle meanings:
http://uk.ign.com/articles/2013/03/03/ni-no-kuni-and-coping-with-depression
http://uk.ign.com/articles/2013/03/03/ni-no-kuni-and-coping-with-depression
lazybones18
Banned
Karsticles
Member
Pure bullshit. There's nothing at all in this game to suggest that the other world is some kind of inner fantasy Oliver is steeped in. That wouldn't even make sense, since he comes back to Motorville throughout the game and interacts with real people. And Myrtle engages with him and senses Drippy exists, too. Not to mention that Oliver has a goddamn cape he's running around with and a spellbook (where did those come from?!). Plus he can go back after the game is over, which would contradict the solution the game comes to (as does the entire White Witch scenario).
That's not to say that there aren't intended connections between things like being heartbroken and being depressed, but the fantasy aspect is literal - any metaphorical connection should be appreciated, but not taken to be a replacement for the actual story being told.
I know that feeling...
How did the gameplay get a higher score than the graphics?
How did sound end up the worst part of the game?
Edit: Also, I think they're relating the entirety of the Ni no Kuni story to real-life depression, not Oliver's. It is rather fitting when you think of it that way.
Freezasaurus
Member
S Rank was pretty challenging (mainly the last fight), even with a Catastroceros.
Karsticles
Member
I read this paragraph as saying that Oliver is delusional; it seems strongly worded if that's not the intention:
And I think Ni No Kuni has good music, but not great music. In particular, the music that plays when you board
your dragon
DangerousDave
Member
All quests done and nearly all trophies.
Only need to:
- Get 500k money.
- Get 2k spheres
- Build 120 objects
- Tame 250 creatures
- Max a creature.
- Rank S on Solosseum
And I'll get my first and last platinum.
Only need to:
- Get 500k money.
- Get 2k spheres
- Build 120 objects
- Tame 250 creatures
- Max a creature.
- Rank S on Solosseum
And I'll get my first and last platinum.
Napalm_Frank
Member
There is no other way than that one merit award and leveling up. Be warned tho that leveling increases it extremely little so just keep trying to catch them if you really want to do it or skip it and do it post game ect.
Jo Shishido's Cheeks
Member
This is not really a spoiler,its about the quest about the girl that gives you a Jabba something,to level from level 30 to 40...I am level 39 now on him,near the end of the game so I am wondering if you go back to her once he is 40,do you get to keep him or does she take it back?...he is doing well,I would like to keep him.
I just finished that one yesterday. She lets you keep him.
I just got my 37th Platinum with Ni No Kuni.
First off, I'm a huge Level-5 fan and this game has solidified it. It took me 83 hours for the Platinum but here's my Progress Report.
Wizard's Companion :100%
Creature Compendium: 87%
Task Completion: 100%
Alchemy Completion: 91%
Hidden Treasures: 100%
Solosseum: S Rank
I'll probably keep playing the game to complete the Creature Compendium, but those Scrolls of Truth may stop me from the Alchemy.
Overall this game has enough new things, while embracing the classic systems that I enjoy to make a fresh new IP. I really hope this turns into a series since I would like to play again in this world.
I encourage any fence sitters to give the game a chance, if you ever enjoyed any classic JRPG this may be the game to remind you why you played them. Cheers.
First off, I'm a huge Level-5 fan and this game has solidified it. It took me 83 hours for the Platinum but here's my Progress Report.
Wizard's Companion :100%
Creature Compendium: 87%
Task Completion: 100%
Alchemy Completion: 91%
Hidden Treasures: 100%
Solosseum: S Rank
I'll probably keep playing the game to complete the Creature Compendium, but those Scrolls of Truth may stop me from the Alchemy.
Overall this game has enough new things, while embracing the classic systems that I enjoy to make a fresh new IP. I really hope this turns into a series since I would like to play again in this world.
I encourage any fence sitters to give the game a chance, if you ever enjoyed any classic JRPG this may be the game to remind you why you played them. Cheers.
Thanks. I'm still on the fence but will probably purchase it at a more affordable rate down the road. I have noticed the bar has been really low this cycle for RPGs and I cant think of playing any. Played Folklore and Valkyria Chronicles briefly but didn't get hooked.
Johnlenham
Member
How close am I to the end If Ive just reached Miasma woods?
Alchemy recipes.. ones that you dont need to create using the wizard book, like actual ones. Where the hell do you get them from?!?
I hope doing it by mix and match counts towards completion thats for sure.
Alchemy recipes.. ones that you dont need to create using the wizard book, like actual ones. Where the hell do you get them from?!?
I hope doing it by mix and match counts towards completion thats for sure.
Managed to eke it out. Round 3 Thunderstorm to keep a handful of MP. Everyone was down save Oliver headed into Round 4.
Esther took the fall for the team. Marcassin survived to heal himself. Oliver succumbed. Marcassin/Casteceros plowed on for the victory.
That was close.
HyperCubed4
Member
Can anyone tell me why Errand 136 isn't activating for me? I already completed
Is it an end-game thing or what?
all of Horace's riddles and he won't give me any more.
I'm pretty sure you have to beat the game for the errand to activate.
HyperCubed4
Member
You're about 75% through.
I don't think mix/match counts, but I'm not sure. I'd hold onto your components, for sure.
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Most recipes are given by random townies during your travels. Usually one person in each town has some for you, just for talking to them. I had missed one late in the game and had to go around looking.
Cool thanks,I will travel back then to report that quest and then finish it up...viva Veil.
Big Papa Husker
Member
I just
Please help!
got my ass kicked by Shadar on my way to Autumnia. Which familiars should I have with me? All my main characters are level 25 and I got completely destroyed
Decided to pick the game up as a somewhat impulse buy based on the great feedback I've read here. As I was paying for it, the sales rep at Gamestop mentioned she had an extra steel case if I wanted it...I was shocked that it would still be available.
I played for about 4 hours this weekend, I can't think of a single complaint. The story and gameplay were also fun enough that my children played along for a while.
I played for about 4 hours this weekend, I can't think of a single complaint. The story and gameplay were also fun enough that my children played along for a while.
They earn the same XP regardless as long as they are in the active party.
Solideliquid
Member
Would you guys go with this or Persona 4 G on the Vita? I'm guessing P4G is for more mature audience??
That's great. Thanks!
Something seems strange, I still haven't received the Glim Reaper achievement even while I'm in post-game and have been grinding my butt off. I read only glims acquired by the character you control count towards this, but man, there's no way I've gotten less than 2000... no way! Anyone else in this situation?