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
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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
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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.
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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. This
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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
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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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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
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