Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch

Mcejn · Oct 2011

Developed by Level-5. Coming to PS3 next year here in North America.

New trailer:

http://youtu.be/CYsGjza-scE

conte · Oct 2011

lovely

Ace-Angel · Oct 2011

Too early for this, I know but any chance for us others for an artbook and OST?

Jungsik · Oct 2011

refreshing

rolfness · Oct 2011

miyazaki interactive wooooo

JacqueChoi · Oct 2011

want

Will Faucher · Oct 2011

Well this is quite a refreshing style!

Nick Carver · Oct 2011

I played through the DS title a couple of months ago and it looks amazing, even for a handheld game. The mechanics are very traditional J-RPG, but there were tons of little side quests and features. I loved the spellbook that came with the game as well; such an ingenious addition to the package. I'm pretty excited for the PS3 version.

PatrickL · Oct 2011

No more angsty emo teens slicing up monsters, just good characters and a fun story? Looks like the return of the JRPG in my opinion.

Mezz · Oct 2011

Level 5 and Studio Ghibli?
I really don't see how I can say no... and it looks so good...!

eld · Oct 2011

And Joe Hisaishi

System · Oct 2011

Nick Carver wrote: »

I played through the DS title a couple of months ago and it looks amazing, even for a handheld game. The mechanics are very traditional J-RPG, but there were tons of little side quests and features. I loved the spellbook that came with the game as well; such an ingenious addition to the package. I'm pretty excited for the PS3 version.

Do you read Japanese? How heavy is it on the Kanji? I've been planning to pick up that DS version with the big book. I'm fine with Kana but my Kanji knowledge is usually what lets me down when attempting to play any Jap imports which are heavy on the story and the Kanji.

So pleased to see a US release of this one though!

Nick Carver · Oct 2011

Yeah, I studied Japanese at Uni 10 years ago but it's pretty rusty! There is a fair amount of kanji, but there's furigana for all of it so you should be able to look anything up that you're not sure about. Plus, there's a big red arrow telling you where to go on the top screen most of the time anyway. Some of the riddles in the book are a bit more demanding maybe, but otherwise it's pretty straightforward. It's worth buying the game just for the spellbook TBH!

d1ver · Dec 2011

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/import-preview-ni-no-kuni/724483

Damn, I want this so bad! Haven't had that big of an itch to play a game in a while.

thatanimator · Dec 2011

not a huge fan of Gibili in the slightest really, but I'm looking for a few games to pick up when I go on my annual Japan trip in a month..
this might be one of those games

... together with Catherine, Monster Hunter 3 HD and something random

Lamont · Dec 2011

Played the DS game last weekend and it looks awesome.

erroldynamic · Dec 2011

Nice lookin game... looks fun too.

littleclaude · Jan 2013

Looks cool, 2D to 3D transition is perfect, I hope the game play is not to wooden.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=7QBu1YRWbkA

http://youtu.be/7QBu1YRWbkA

ambershee · Jan 2013

Reviews say it's a solid JRPG. I don't enjoy the genre, but I'd be picking it up if I'd replaced my stolen Ps3.

Nick Carver · Jan 2013

I really enjoyed playing the DS game a couple of years ago, mainly due to the art and the spellbook, but I'm disappointed to see that the PS3 version is essentially the same game, albeit with (much) higher-res visuals and a different combat system. I had a quick run through the demo and it does look amazing, but I can't see myself playing through again if it is the same narrative. Can anyone who's played both confirmed if it's at all different story-wise?

Richard Kain · Jan 2013

This game was wicked hard to find. I must have gone to at least ten different retail establishments trying to locate a copy. Fry's Electronics didn't have it, and may never get a copy in. None of the Best Buys in my area were carrying it. WalMart wasn't carrying it either. And every GameStop in my area had only ordered enough copies to cover their pre-orders.

I finally managed to acquire a copy at Target of all places. And even there I snagged the last copy that wasn't being used for an end-cap. I'm thinking this was a very limited initial print run. That kind of makes sense given the publisher and the niche audience that a game like this would appeal to in the U.S. At the same time, get a copy now if you're interested. Most stores will likely be out of stock for the next few weeks.

I threw it in my PS3 last night for only about half an hour. The art style is absolutely fantastic.

Nick Carver · Jan 2013

I've heard that it's been hard to find copies of it from a few people. It's a shame if Sony have underestimated the popularity of the game, but at least it's available to download on PSN as well.

Irreal · Jan 2013

Mr Drippy only has to say a few sentences for you to realize that he's character of the year. Claptrap has nothing on that guy.

Zocky · Jan 2013

Oh wow, i just love the art style! I don't own PS3 is i guess i won't be able to play it, but man, you gotta love the art style.

UltraLrod · Jan 2013

Anyone who gotten this game, can you give us your thoughts on it?

JacqueChoi · Jan 2013

want!

bounchfx · Jan 2013

played for a few hours last night. holy cow, it looks way better than I expected. In a lot of areas you can literally just stop, go into first person mode, and it looks just like a piece of concept art/ghibli bg. Ding Dong Dell and the sewers so far were jaw dropping. The thing that stands out to me is how right they get their values. There's such a great use of range of color it feels gorgeous.

JamesWarren · Jan 2013

Thats awesome.

EMC3D · Jan 2013

Just grabbed mine from Amazon, 4 left in stock at the time. Nice change to see some vibrant colours, looking forward to getting on it.

Zocky · Jan 2013

Hm, does anyone know any other (newer) game with similar visual style, especially for PC (but can be for any console really)?

Hazardous · Jan 2013

Cant wait to play this damnit!!! my copy is in transit!

glottis8 · Jan 2013

bleh... amazon is back ordered even tho it says its on stock haha i ordered it non the less. I am so excited for this game.

ambershee · Jan 2013

Apparently there are more pre-orders than collectors editions

crazyfool · Feb 2013

they are around, you just gotta be really lucky haha. I got mine from zavvi for £30 on one of their crazy pre order deals a while ago, I really wanted the collectors edition but £70 is too much imo. My bud got one and its very nice but yea, way too expensive.

game is so lovely

Baj Singh · Feb 2013

Will invest in this at some point, the Giant Bomb quick look sold me on it.

Must get rid of the backlog first....

wizo · Feb 2013

just got my copy, two hours in, very reminiscent of miyazaki style movies, with very good battle mechanics. Story is a bit cheesy-esk but the characters development awesomeness makes up for it. I would recommend it for the art only, attention to detail fantastic, like playing windwalker for the first time!

littleclaude · Feb 2013

9.4 on IGN, WOW!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5BE1Vw5B3M

Wahlgren · Feb 2013

YEaH I got this too yesterday. It's magical. I really like the forest areas. Haven't seen much else yet.

Anchang-Style · Feb 2013

The only game this generation i envy PS3 for...Ghibli

Visceral · Feb 2013

Watching my girldfriend play it right now, art and sound is amazing! Im blown away, but i want it to be less gameplay and moore animation

Dan! · Feb 2013

Sadly I won't be able to play this so I'm settling for watching a walkthrough on youtube. This game is wonderfully beautiful.

chrisradsby · Feb 2013

I'm getting this as well, awesome stuff. You can get it from PSN I think!

ErichWK · Feb 2013

Probably one of the best looking games this generation. I can imagine this looking great for years to come.

OrganizedChaos · Feb 2013

This game is amazing. Was lucky enough to get the guide as well

I really haven't enjoyed an RPG as much as this one in a long time. And damn is it beautiful, I can't stop staring at all the environments and color choices that were made. Just phenomenal.

I'm a little curious as to why they didn't add more polygons to the characters though. Everytime Mr. Drippy talks I just kind of stare at his mouth.

sheckee · Feb 2013

In the UK here. I went into Tesco to ask if they would be getting it in/have it in. They looked at me as though I was talking gibberish. Amazing how the staff on an Electronics counter have no idea about current things relating to ... electronics.

ambershee · Feb 2013

It's not that amazing considering it's a supermarket that retroactively stocks the previous weeks top 10s and a few select pre-orders.

ambershee · Feb 2013

Yeah, it is sold out across the board, so it's difficult to get. More stock'll hit the UK shortly to meet demand.

Then it might appear in Tesco...

glottis8 · Feb 2013

I just bought it digitally on to my ps3. Screw waiting =\ Game is very pretty tho. I wish there was more VO in the game tho. Can't wait to play some more. Hitting monsters with a stick was not very satisfying. But the open world travel, is very nice. I missed that in my RPGs.