Ni No Kuni: Wrath Of The White Witch

blaa85 · 06-12-2012 5:29pm #1

Really looking forward to this. Just got my hands on the demo. Animation is great, love the world map and battle system. My worries from the demo is that it might be too childish, I'm hoping it's not too easy. A big plus for me is that my gf loves all that Studio Ghibli stuff. Might be easier to get some game time in as opposed to making her sit through Fifa or Dark Souls. Or any other game really.

Also love the fact you can choose the Japanese V/O as well.

Genghiz Cohen · 06-12-2012 5:32pm

Damn shame its not out before Jingly....

Otacon · 06-12-2012 5:41pm

Looking forward to this myself. It looks stunning.

Sephiroth_dude · 06-12-2012 5:44pm

Anyone getting the Wizards edition?

blaa85 · 06-12-2012 6:05pm

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

Anyone getting the Wizards edition?

Once I have all my xmas presents sorted, I might splash out for it.

gizmo · 06-12-2012 6:05pm

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

Anyone getting the Wizards edition?

Yep, I've had it pre-ordered from Shopto since July.

Sephiroth_dude · 06-12-2012 7:03pm

I might splash for it too,96 euro on gamestop

blaa85 · 06-12-2012 7:09pm

gizmo wrote: »

Yep, I've had it pre-ordered from Shopto since July.

Never ordered from them, how are they for delivery? works out around 7 euros cheaper then gamestop.ie with the £3 pound delivery option.

gizmo · 06-12-2012 9:25pm

blaa85 wrote: »

Never ordered from them, how are they for delivery? works out around 7 euros cheaper then gamestop.ie with the £3 pound delivery option.

I can only comment on UK delivery for which they're unrivalled for both pre-orders and current releases.

Their use of Royal Mail First Class and First Class Tracked for orders home indicates it to be as good as you're going to get for decent prices though.

Sephiroth_dude · 06-12-2012 9:32pm

blaa85 wrote: »

Really looking forward to this. Just got my hands on the demo. Animation is great, love the world map and battle system. My worries from the demo is that it might be too childish, I'm hoping it's not too easy. A big plus for me is that my gf loves all that Studio Ghibli stuff. Might be easier to get some game time in as opposed to making her sit through Fifa or Dark Souls. Or any other game really.

Also love the fact you can choose the Japanese V/O as well.

How did you get your hands on the demo?do you work for a magazine or something?

Deano7788 · 06-12-2012 9:38pm

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

How did you get your hands on the demo?do you work for a magazine or something?

It's available on PSN.

Sephiroth_dude · 06-12-2012 9:43pm

Deano7788 wrote: »

It's available on PSN.

:eek: holy crap *downloads*

EDDIE WATERS · 06-12-2012 10:23pm

Looks like a brilliant game I was following this since I seen it at E3

danthefan · 06-12-2012 11:08pm

Might check out the demo, about 6 or 7 years ago I'd have been queuing up to buy this on day 1 but I think I'm kinda bored of JRPGs at this stage. Last one I really enjoyed was probably Dragon Quest VIII* which I played about 5 years ago.

*I am yet to play Xenoblade.

richymcdermott · 06-12-2012 11:10pm

Had my eye on this for a year now

Demo was short but excellent , studio ghibli excels at everything so congrats to namco bandai , once again you have my money

GTR63 · 06-12-2012 11:28pm

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

I might splash for it too,96 euro on gamestop

Is that the one with the artbook and teddy*?
*I hate using the term plush doll

Sephiroth_dude · 06-12-2012 11:44pm

GTR63 wrote: »

Is that the one with the artbook and teddy*?
*I hate using the term plush doll

tis indeed sir

Mr.Saturn · 07-12-2012 12:21am

That was an interesting, yet slightly baffling hour's worth of entertainment. The combat and camera don't come across all that intuitive, but the visuals are pretty good, though I feel I might've over-hyped myself for them, given Ghibli's involvement.

Retr0gamer · 07-12-2012 12:43am

I just hope Hino isn't writing the story.

ShaneU · 07-12-2012 1:26am

Played the first part of the demo and seems like a competent rpg, animation is fantastic but does seem a bit childish. Also the tree has a duckface for some reason.

blaa85 · 07-12-2012 3:09am

danthefan wrote: »

Might check out the demo, about 6 or 7 years ago I'd have been queuing up to buy this on day 1 but I think I'm kinda bored of JRPGs at this stage. Last one I really enjoyed was probably Dragon Quest VIII* which I played about 5 years ago.

*I am yet to play Xenoblade.

Well, you are bang on there, get Xenoblade, it is the is the best JRPG to come out since Journey of the Cursed King. Lost my copy of Xenoblade after about a week, (not my fault), finally getting it for Christmas. I have been very disappointed by the lack of decent JRPG's this gen, found Lost Odyssey crap and Blue Dragon too easy. I'll have to get Last Story once Ive done with Ni No Kuni.

johnny_ultimate · 07-12-2012 3:11am

Level-5 has confirmed that the Western version of the PlayStation 3 game will be published by Namco Bandai Games and will include both English and Japanese voice tracks

Oh god yes. The Ghibli obsessive in me just couldn't hack a dubbed version.

Tried to download the demo yesterday but PS Store was crapping out on me. Will give it another go tomorrow, although TBH demos and RPGs are uncomfortable bedfellows. Still, at least this one is uber-pretty.

LiamKK1982 · 07-12-2012 6:50pm

The demo was way too short but it has convinced me to buy the full game. What really stands out for me is the music, it's fantastic. It seems to check all the boxes to make a great rpg, interesting story, beautiful art style, good battle syatem and as I menetioned before the music really is really nice.

danthefan · 06-01-2013 3:32pm

Tried the demo today, am definitely going to buy.

It has a world map. A WORLD MAP!

Sephiroth_dude · 06-01-2013 8:43pm

really tempted by the CE but 96 euro is a lot

gizmo · 06-01-2013 10:43pm

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

really tempted by the CE but 96 euro is a lot

Yea, I cancelled mine in the end. If the book had been some sort of meaty artbook I would have considered keeping it but with it just being more in-game info, I decided not to bother and let someone else who really wants it get their hands on it.

danthefan · 06-01-2013 11:03pm

On zavvi.com there's 10% off currently so comes in at a few cents over €40, seems a decent price. Free delivery too.

mystic86 · 07-01-2013 2:10am

http://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2013/01/04/ni-no-kuni-review-ps3-import/

Star Lord · 07-01-2013 2:53am

mystic86 wrote: »

http://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2013/01/04/ni-no-kuni-review-ps3-import/

Love the negatives listed:
"Menus should have been a little more streamlined.
Lack of negatives is punishing the formatting of my review. "

Retr0gamer · 07-01-2013 3:33am

I'm going to wait for the 1up review, the guys there know their RPGs better than anyone else. I'm slightly apprehensive about this game since it was poorly received in Japan and I've read a few different writers say that it's not that interesting and plays it too safe.

Retr0gamer · 08-01-2013 5:19pm

Seems the game has been delayed a week until 1/2/2013

Sephiroth_dude · 09-01-2013 12:18am

Hmmm I suspose I can wait an extra week :P

mystic86 · 13-01-2013 4:03pm

Some review scores so far:
Playstation Lifestyle - 10/10
Gamesmaster UK - 95/100
OPM UK - 9/10
OPM Benelux - 87/100
Edge - 8/10

Sephiroth_dude · 13-01-2013 4:18pm

mystic86 wrote: »

Some review scores so far:
Playstation Lifestyle - 10/10
Gamesmaster UK - 95/100
OPM UK - 9/10
OPM Benelux - 87/100
Edge - 8/10

Are those review sites reputable?

blaa85 · 13-01-2013 4:19pm

8/10 from Edge. Must be game of the year!

Retr0gamer · 13-01-2013 5:20pm

Edge's reviews are wildly inconsistent and I wouldn't really put much weight on a review by Gamesmaster. The 1up review is that one I'd be interested in.

Danonino. · 13-01-2013 10:44pm

I'm really looking forward to this. Speaking of reviews GamesTm have been the only magazine/site I have pretty much agreed with 100% since issue 1, they have been really positive in every preview and it'll be a shock if its not a cracker

2smiggy · 15-01-2013 12:14pm

IGN Review and score

9.4 , looking forward to this game

Vyse · 17-01-2013 3:31pm

Positive review on eurogamer.net.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-01-17-ni-no-kuni-wrath-of-the-white-witch-review

danthefan · 17-01-2013 3:44pm

I can scarcely remember looking forward to a game so much. I feel like a kid again. Just hope it meets expectations.

Sephiroth_dude · 17-01-2013 4:32pm

Where is everyone getting it from?

Vyse · 17-01-2013 9:17pm

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

Where is everyone getting it from?

Got mine from zavvi when they had the 10% discount on pre-orders. Worked out at about £31.50. Bargain as far as I am concerned.

blaa85 · 17-01-2013 9:34pm

Yeah, I saw it on Zavvi for €40. A game like this though, I'd nearly pay the extra few bob from the likes of Gamestop just to have it in me hands on the day. I'd usually wait but with an rpg of this caliber, that will stop me going out drinking that weekend and could save me a considerable amount more.

Have not bought a game in a while, I survived the Steam sale without getting anything aswell. Really looking forward to this.

Mr. Blah · 17-01-2013 11:45pm

Ordered the Wizard Edition from Gamestop just before Christmas.
It was taken down from their site today... Is that just because it's out of stock?
My order is still 'Confirmed' but never dealt with a game I ordered being taken off the site.
Better still get it.. It's selling out everywhere :eek:

danthefan · 18-01-2013 12:43am

Mr. Blah wrote: »

Ordered the Wizard Edition from Gamestop just before Christmas.
It was taken down from their site today... Is that just because it's out of stock?
My order is still 'Confirmed' but never dealt with a game I ordered being taken off the site.
Better still get it.. It's selling out everywhere :eek:

The Wizard Edition seems to be very scarce.

Sephiroth_dude · 18-01-2013 1:11am

Mr. Blah wrote: »

Ordered the Wizard Edition from Gamestop just before Christmas.
It was taken down from their site today... Is that just because it's out of stock?
My order is still 'Confirmed' but never dealt with a game I ordered being taken off the site.
Better still get it.. It's selling out everywhere :eek:

Crap wanted the wizard edition

Sephiroth_dude · 18-01-2013 9:07pm

Its up on gamesnash for pre order

brianon · 18-01-2013 11:44pm

Just pre-ordered there from gamesnash. My first order with them I think.

Pushtrak · 20-01-2013 1:14pm

I'm buying a PS3 today. There are some games that I wouldn't mind playing, but I've always asked myself, "Is it worth getting a console for so few games you really want?"

I guess on consideration, it has gotten to a point I can answer this to the affirmative.

GTR63 · 20-01-2013 9:41pm

Just a warning on a potentially avoidable bug.
http://gamingeverything.com/37857/beware-of-this-save-destroying-bug-in-ni-no-kuni/

Pushtrak · 20-01-2013 9:54pm

GTR63 wrote: »

Just a warning on a potentially avoidable bug.
http://gamingeverything.com/37857/beware-of-this-save-destroying-bug-in-ni-no-kuni/

Thanks for posting. They'll probably release a patch pretty quickly. Though that isn't going to do me any good. Can't get my 360 or newly obtained PS3 online.

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