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Video GameNi no Kuni (Series) Review
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Posted: 2 years ago, last updated yesterday.

Author: @GeekDadGamer and Jo Robertson.

OverviewOverview

Ni no Kuni is a series of adventure video games where you play a young character with an important mission. The first games follow Oliver, and his journey to another world to save his mother. The sequel, Revenant Kingdom, follows Evan Pettiwhisker Tildrum, a boy king who is usurped from his castle, and sets out to reclaim his kingdom.

Gameplay consists of exploring the world and meeting characters to build a party of adventurers, as is the way of these styles of games. You can accept different quests, some of which are side-missions while others progress the main story. Combat encounters then employ a battle system that you have to learn to perfect. Ni no Kuni II added the ability to develop a home town which offered resources to help you with your battles.

The games were developed separately, but follow similar heroes' quest forms:
  • Ni no Kuni: Dominion of the Dark Djinn (2010) on Nintendo DS and then updated for PlayStation 3.
  • Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch (2013), a significantly expanded version of the previous game, on PlayStation 3 and later remastered for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.
  • Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom (2018) on PC, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch

The games stand out for offering a role-play experience that is both accessible and of high production value for a wider audience than usually plays these sorts of games. Studio Ghibli's animation and character work establish their believability and complexity while the soundtrack extends the feature film feel.

DetailsGame Details

Release Date: 09/12/2010, updated in 2018

Price: 86% off

Platforms: DS, PC, PS3, PS4, Switch and Xbox One

Content Rating: PEGI 12

Skill Rating: 11+ year-olds

Players: 1

Genres: Adventure, Battle, Role-Play (Action, Fighting, Narrative and Strategy)

Accessibility: 11 features

Components: 3D Third-Person and Cartoon

Developer: LEVE L5 IA (@LEVEL5_IA)

 

ListsLists

DurationDuration

Play Time: This game will take between 50 hours and 70 hours to complete. This depends on how long you take to progress and whether you pursue every side-quest.
 

Play StylePlay Style

This is a single-player game.

Age RatingsAge Ratings

Content Rating

Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is rated PEGI 12, like the other Ni No Kuni games. In this instance, it is for depictions of realistic-looking violence towards a fantasy character, and depictions of non-realistic-looking violence towards human-like characters. The majority of the gameplay consists of depictions of non-realistic-looking violence towards human-like and fantasy characters. When fighting, bright lights and magical effects appear on impact of attacks, numbers appear showing the amount of damage inflicted, while health bars appear above their heads indicating their status. When a health bar has been depleted, the character falls to the floor and their body quickly vanishes. This game also contains infrequent depictions of realistic-looking violence towards fantasy characters. The most pertinent scene involves a large rat monster being shot in the eye. Blood appears on impact of the attack and he then staggers backwards. Later in the game, the same character is shown with a scar where the injury occurred.

Rated for younger players in Australia. Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch Remastered is rated Parental Guidance (PG) for Mild Violence, Mild Themes, and Simulated Gambling.

Skill Rating

11+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Still, it's important for parents and guardians to consider the maturity required to process the game content. The combination of a cartoon visuals, adventure story, battles and exploration are enjoyed by pre-teenage players.

CostsCosts

Ni no Kuni usually costs £39.99 to £69.99. 

Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom

Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom Prince's Edition

Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom: The Prince's Edition

PlayStation Store PS4 £69.99
Switch Store Switch £49.99

Ni No Kuni Remastered: Wrath Of The White Witch

Switch Store Switch £49.99

Ni No Kuni Wrath Of The White Witch Remastered

Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom

Steam Store PC £49.99

Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch Remastered

Steam Store PC £39.99

Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Remastered

PlayStation Store PS4 £39.99

Ni no Kuni

There are no additional in-game purchases, loot boxes, adverts or subscription costs.

AccessibilityAccessibility


Diversity and InclusionDiversity and Inclusion

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