A stylized, semi turn-based system not unlike Final Fantasy XV has replaced the Pokemon-esque battle system that the first one had. The biggest departure from its predecessor is the combat. All of the things that Wrath of the White Witch did well, and even the things that it didn’t do so well, have been improved upon in Revenant Kingdom. There are some cute references and throw backs, but nothing relies on the original to get by when it comes to story. If you missed the first Ni No Kuni game, do not fret, as there is no need to have played the original to enjoy Revenant Kingdom. Evan is set to take the throne after the unfortunate death of his father just a short time before, but an evil villain appears to usurp the throne so Roland and Evan soon find themselves running and fighting for their lives. He reappears, several decades younger, in the bedroom of Evan Pettiwhisker Tildrum, the young prince of Ding Dong Dell. Right before the blast turns him into dust, he is transported to the magical land in which Revenant Kingdom takes place. The game doesn’t take its time spinning up, you are first shown a shot of Roland, President of an alternate United States, watching as a nuclear missile destroys the city he is currently in. The game fully supports ultrawide resolutions as well, which is an added bonus if you have the PC hardware to take advantage of it.

The character animation is no less impressive, with the movement and combat in game looking just as amazing as the pre rendered cutscenes.

Nothing felt out of place, and it is always beautifully rendered, whether you are in the sewers running from monsters or looking out across the sprawling countryside, there is always some level of beauty to marvel at. Level-5 has really stepped up their game and has taken full advantage of the power that modern gamers have access to. If you ever sat and watched a Studio Ghibli film and found yourself wishing you would be transported to that world, look no further than Revenant Kingdom.Įvery detail in Revenant Kingdom has been meticulously crafted to give not just the look, but the feel of a Studio Ghibli movie.

Although not directly involved with this game like they were with its predecessor in 2013, Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch, their influence and design is still incredibly apparent.

You cannot talk about Ni No Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom without discussing the heavy influence Studio Ghibli has over the series.

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