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The World Ends With You

First seen: 5 april 2008

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  • User Score (57)
    9.3 9.3 from 57 reviewers
  • Expert Score (105)
    8.6 8.6 from 105 reviewers
  • Gameplay (29)
    9.3 9.3 from 29 reviewers
  • Graphics (43)
    9.2 9.2 from 43 reviewers
  • Sound (38)
    9.0 9.0 from 38 reviewers
  • Storyline (3)
    10 10 from 3 reviewers
  • Multiplayer (7)
    6.6 6.6 from 7 reviewers
  • Control (4)
    9.0 9.0 from 4 reviewers
  • Addiction (3)
    9.4 9.4 from 3 reviewers
  • Lifespan (9)
    9.3 9.3 from 9 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • interesting story and gameplay, captivatingly chaotic, fast fighting system, interesting and compelling story, unique j rpg game
  • frustrating fighting, accurate stylus strokes difficult, yen system flawed, not much wireless wifi, drawn out conversations

Neku must fight to avoid being "erased" in a unique blend of music, fashion and groundbreaking touch-screen gaming from the creators of KINGDOM HEARTS®.

The World Ends With You

The World Ends With You is an single-player action role-playing game developed by Square Enix’s Kingdom Hearts team and Jupiter for the Nintendo DS handheld console. Set in the modern-day Shibuya shopping district of Tokyo, The World Ends with You features a distinctive art style inspired by Shibuya and its youth culture. The game has a rating of CERO: A / ESRB: T / PEGI: 12+. It utilises the D-pad, face buttons, microphone, stylus and touchscreen as input methods.

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The World Ends With You

The World Ends With You is an single-player action role-playing game developed by Square Enix’s Kingdom Hearts team and Jupiter for the Nintendo DS handheld console. Set in the modern-day Shibuya shopping district of Tokyo, The World Ends with You features a distinctive art style inspired by Shibuya and its youth culture. The game has a rating of CERO: A / ESRB: T / PEGI: 12+. It utilises the D-pad, face buttons, microphone, stylus and touchscreen as input methods.

Features

In The World Ends With You, Neku Sakuraba and his allies are forced to participate in a game that will determine their fate. The battle system uses many of the unique features of the Nintendo DS, including combat that takes place on both screens, and attacks performed by certain motions on the touchscreen or by shouting into the microphone. Elements of Japanese youth culture, such as fashion, food, and cell phones, are key aspects of the missions. Some area of Shibuya may be inaccessible on certain days or blocked by a wall that can only be removed by satisfying the request of a nearby Reaper, (like erasing Noise symbols or obtaining a certain article of clothing). The area can be scans with psych pins that reveals the thoughts of the non-player characters in the Realground and memes and help progress the plot. The scan also reveals random Noise symbols that drift about the area, or in some cases, float around a specific character. The player initiates a battle by touching Noise symbols (each symbol constitutes one round of battle). Altering the difficulty of the Noise and the amount of health for Neku and his partner also alter the benefits conferred. Most missions require completion within a certain time. This timer is not correlated to the passage of time for the player. After completing the game, the player can return to any day in the story and play those events again, keeping the characters’ current statistics and inventory.

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  • Reviews of The World Ends With You

  1. The World Ends With You

    Reviewer: Gamer 2.0
    2 May 2008
    Overall 9
    8.8
    Gameplay 7
    7.0
    Graphics 9
    9.0
    Sound 9
    9.0
     

    The Japanese title, It's a Wonderful World, was not used internationally due to copyright issues. It's a shame... these titles carry different meanings when you think about it. Read more

  2. The World Ends With You

    Reviewer: Thunderbolt Games
    12 July 2008
    Overall 9
    9.0
     

    It’s hot out today. The sun is baking the pavement, turning the downtown asphalt into a stove. That doesn’t deter the people, however. The Shibuya shopping district is never slowed down by weather. Hundreds of sightseers are lounging in their chairs, wolfing down their fast food as they plan their next stop. Children and parents wander up and down the streets, gazing longingly into the store windows they pass. Others are meandering through the crowd, lost in whatever... Read more

  3. Reviewer: Snackbar Games
    31 March 2009
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    For a company generally afflicted with an incurable case of sequels and remakes, Square-Enix took every risk possible when unleashing The World Ends With You (WEWY) on the gaming populace last year. Unrecognizable by any established Japanese RPG standards, WEWY is an amazing mix of new ideas and brilliant execution that adds up to one of the best DS experiences in the record-breaking handheld's lifetime. Read more

  4. You vs. The World!

    Reviewer: Game Revolution
    9 June 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    It's already halfway through the review and you probably only have the tiniest inkling of what the game is like... but is it fun? It’s incredibly hard to put down. Combat, for example, sounds insanely complex , but it's done so quickly and so smoothly that you’re ready to try it again, win or lose. The World Ends With You has a number of features that look good, play well, and encourage you to steer Neku into every nook and cranny of Shibuya. Neku’s journey is... Read more

  5. All the Tools at My Disposal

    Reviewer: Mygamer
    29 December 2009
    Overall 9
    9.2
    Gameplay 10
    10
    Graphics 9
    9.0
    Sound 10
    10
     

    It’s hard not to get attached to a lot of the characters with the humorous and well-written dialogue. The soundtrack is also outstanding and quite large for a DS game. There are tons of collectibles to keep you playing, and even a mini-game to play against friends when you’re not mingling or pursuing each other’s in-game shops. If you’ve been craving something different and unexpected, do not pass this offering up. This world was made especially for you. Read more

  1. Review – The World Ends with You

    Reviewer: TrueTallus, videolamer
    2 July 2008

    Your review definitely makes it sound worth a purchase, Horatio. I see a save function on the menu in one of the screenshots. Can I assume that this is an honest to goodness save anywhere game? I’ve sort of gotten spoiled playing through the latest Ace Attorney adventure recently, enough that it’d be irritating to go back to save points when I’m playing on the run. Read more

  2. Great portable game

    Reviewer: PriceGrabber
    26 June 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    This is one of the best entertaining games for the Nintendo DS. The game involves a great interactivity with the Dual Screens almost like multitasking. With great graphics the gameplay is awesome. You can customize your characters attire , and enhance their abilities. I recommend this games for those adventure RPG gaming fans and those who are trying to experiment a new musical RPG. Read more

  3. "One of the best RPGs you can have."

    Reviewer: CNET
    5 September 2009
    Overall 9
    9.0
     

    What will catch your attention is the music. I think you should buy it, and I found no dissapointment in gameplay. It is a truly unique game. Read more

  4. The World Ends With You (DS): Great adventure game

    Reviewer: Dooyoo
    15 December 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    If you are looking for a great adventure game you have found it. This game is so much fun. The story is so great. You wake up on the street in Shibuya and a girl comes up to you and makes a pact with you. You soon figure out you are play the reapers game. I won't tell you too much or it will ruin the game. But there are a ton of secrets you learn and meaningful morals. The way of fighting is very interesting. You play as two characters one on top and one on the bottom... Read more

  5. Don't Fear the Reapers

    Reviewer: Shopping.com
    10 July 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    The short review? This is the best video game that I've played in 2008. Not the best portable game. Read more

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