Video Game Reviews: Nintendo DS
The World Ends With You
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The World Ends With You
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1UP
The World Ends With You isn't a Final Fantasy or Kingdom Hearts game, and many gamers will probably pass it by as a result. That's their loss. This is a game that works precisely because it's something new and different, and deserves to be celebrated for
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G4 - X-Play
The World Ends With You may very well be ringing in a new age for the role-playing game -- one where narrative isn't trapped in the fantasy ghetto and where entertainment isn't wrung from an endless experience grind. What we have here is a smartly
...read the complete The World Ends With You review at G4 - X-Play
The Onion (A.V. Club)
Addictive gameplay and stylish content make this the perfect handheld complement to your all-night Grand Theft Auto sessions.
...read the complete The World Ends With You review at The Onion (A.V. Club)
GameShark
When playing The World Ends With You it’s hard not to be impressed. The game hits the mark on virtually every point and its unique blend of fashion savvy, fast paced combat, OCD inspiring item management and audiovisual presentation should not be
...read the complete The World Ends With You review at GameShark
Gaming Age
Combined with an incredible soundtrack, and some of the best 2D visuals on the system to date, Square Enix has managed to trump even their long-standing franchises with The World Ends With You.
...read the complete The World Ends With You review at Gaming Age
GamingTrend
So, if you're tired of saving the world with mystical swords and armor, The World Ends With You is a game you definitely should play. It's not only a great portable game and a great step forward for RPGs, but one of the best games I've ever played.
...read the complete The World Ends With You review at GamingTrend
GameZone
Square Enix has put out a ton of games in the past few years, most of them appearing under their banner title, Final Fantasy. But if you’re like me and maybe a little tired of that mythology, then you’ll be glad to know that their most recent
...read the complete The World Ends With You review at GameZone
Console Gameworld
One of the most fun, addictive, out-of-the-box RPGs since Earthbound. If you can handle the hardcore learning curve, the payoff is terrific.
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Game Vortex
The World Ends with You is just as much a commentary on Japanese youth culture as it is a story; however, the social commentary is something that will probably be lost on most players, which can lead to a slightly confusing, if a bit contrived story for
...read the complete The World Ends With You review at Game Vortex
GamerNode
The World Ends With You is one of the best games to hit the DS. I know there are some folks calling it THE best, but it's not quite that great. It's an incredibly unique title that just oozes style, and it's extremely fun to boot. Japanese RPG fans
...read the complete The World Ends With You review at GamerNode
Kombo
The World Ends With You is a very unique and stylish RPG that all DS users should try out, at the very least. With a very unique and fun battle system, upbeat Japanese pop and rock music, The World Ends With You is incredibly stylish and is a treat for
...read the complete The World Ends With You review at Kombo
Pocket Gamer UK
So yes, maybe The World Ends With You does glorify consumerism but surely a peach turtleneck sweater (defence +1) would turn the head of even the staunchest communist. Whatever the case, if you've ever been put off RPGs because of the orcs and goblins,
...read the complete The World Ends With You review at Pocket Gamer UK
GameTap
Still, The World Ends With You is a great experience. Aside from these combat flaws, all of the elements are tied together incredibly well and the stylized take on real-world locations in Shibuya and its inhabitants, along with a surprisingly high
...read the complete The World Ends With You review at GameTap
GameSpot
It's pleasing to see that Square Enix--despite having the Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and Kingdom Hearts megafranchises in its lineup--is still willing to go boldly into new frontiers with the release of original games like The World Ends With You. This
...read the complete The World Ends With You review at GameSpot
IGN
Whether you’re a fan of the art style or not, or if the dual screen combat is just too hectic for your tastes, there’s still no denying the game’s impressive ability to create an immersive, alive world on Nintendo’s pocket platform, complete with
...read the complete The World Ends With You review at IGN
Thunderbolt
Touch Screen-centric since Kirby Canvas Curse. So do yourself a favor and pick up The World Ends With You. As far as handheld RPGs go, it doesn’t get much more original than this.
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GameDaily
The World Ends With You is a game like no other. While squarely falling into the RPG camp, with your usual list of item collection, constant battles and enough dialog to fill a book, its setting and ambiance are one of a kind, its real-time combat system
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GameSpot
It's pleasing to see that Square Enix--despite having the Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and Kingdom Hearts megafranchises in its lineup--is still willing to go boldly into new frontiers with the release of original games like The World Ends With You.
...read the complete The World Ends With You review at GameSpot
Lawrence
The story is a bit out there, but the unique combat and deep customization and gameplay make this a must-have for DS owners or RPG fans.
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Gamestyle
Honestly, if you thought the Prince from POP: Warrior Within was emo then you should get a load of this guy. Our main protagonist, the headphone wearing Neku is the biggest emo to ever grace video games. He mopes, he hates everyone and he just wants to
...read the complete The World Ends With You review at Gamestyle
Hooked Gamers
The World Ends With You is an unexpected example of a modern DS classic. Square Enix has gone above and beyond what anyone expected, choosing to eschew convention to create something entirely their own. It’s an absolutely gorgeous fusion of form and
...read the complete The World Ends With You review at Hooked Gamers
Gamer 2.0
Lately, more hardcore gamers have been looking down on Square Enix because since the big merger between SquareSoft and Enix, the only games worth mentioning to come out were a bunch of games in the Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and Kingdom Hearts series.
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Cheat Code Central
The World Ends With You is an excellent title that has enough Square Enix clichés to last a lifetime. However its innovative double character battle system along with its intriguing story are enough to make this game stand out, not only for Final
...read the complete The World Ends With You review at Cheat Code Central
RPGFan
My final thought on The World Ends With You is that it's a grower. I was not initially sold on the game, but as I sunk more time into it, the more it grew on me. The game does an excellent job of spacing out when new plot and gameplay elements are
...read the complete The World Ends With You review at RPGFan
AtomicGamer
RPG heavyweight Square Enix has released their latest loot collecting, stat-boosting, level-grinding game with little hype or pre-release buzz. The Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts creators’ The World Ends with You recently snuck onto retail shelves
...read the complete The World Ends With You review at AtomicGamer
PALGN
We absolutely have to tip our hats to Square Enix, who have simply outdone themselves here. With so many proven 'big' franchises under their belt, they could have easily just done a dip into the Final Fantasy or Dragon Quest pools, created another
...read the complete The World Ends With You review at PALGN
GameTrailers
So far Square-Enix has stuck to safe bets on the Nintendo DS, producing remakes and spin-offs to established franchises like Final Fantasy and the Mana series. But now Tetsuya Nomura and the Kingdom Hearts team are introducing something entirely
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Eurogamer
The World Ends With You, then, is the sort of game I desperately hope will leave some scratches on the unyielding grey carapace of modern games design once it's bounced off into inevitable obscurity. It's bold, inspiring and bubbling over with dozens of
...read the complete The World Ends With You review at Eurogamer
GameSpy
It's always risky to take a departure from the tried-and-tested formulas. Many developers try to do new things, but only a select few succeed in making something people actually enjoy. With The World Ends With You, Tetsuya Nomura and Jupiter have crafted
...read the complete The World Ends With You review at GameSpy
RPGamer
Though it's not perfect, one has to hand it to Square Enix for trying something truly different. While criticism abounds that the company has gotten stale and relies too much on ports and spin-offs, The World Ends With You proves that they are still
...read the complete The World Ends With You review at RPGamer
NintendoWorldReport
Square Enix often seems to rely on a story-first, gameplay-second mentality. It seems as if they tried to break that mold a bit with The World Ends With You, opting for a new and different setting and battle system. It's ironic, then, that the monotony
...read the complete The World Ends With You review at NintendoWorldReport
Zentendo
A fresh concept on the action RPG setting, everything from the presentation screams modern. However, it ultimately suffers from trying too hard to be innovative and forgets the important part of being user friendly. It is worth a rental for sure and if
...read the complete The World Ends With You review at Zentendo
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