The World Ends with You

 DS
User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 391 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 333 out of 391
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 391
  3. Negative: 31 out of 391
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  1. DoomDeadly
    Apr 21, 2008
    10
    Absolutely excellent game, from the varied game play, to the amazing story and music. If you own a DS and have a bit of time to invest, there's no reason not to pick this up.
  2. LukeP
    Apr 21, 2008
    9
    One of the best games i've played on the DS. A great visual style, fun combat, highly customisable characters, a pretty decent story for a DS game and its pretty damn compelling. At one ppoint i found myself playing the game for 3 hours non stop without really realising it, great for the game, not so good for my appetite. while very good it does have its share of crap; the most One of the best games i've played on the DS. A great visual style, fun combat, highly customisable characters, a pretty decent story for a DS game and its pretty damn compelling. At one ppoint i found myself playing the game for 3 hours non stop without really realising it, great for the game, not so good for my appetite. while very good it does have its share of crap; the most unlikeable lead character ever to grace a video game (i honestly cant stand him), a very slow start, it takes a long time before you feel as though you've accomplished alot and at times the game just seems to hold your hand guiding you through everything as if its scared that you'd cock it all up if it didn't help. but overall, a great game that everyone with a DS and patience should try.… Expand
  3. TomKirby-Green
    Apr 19, 2008
    9
    Haven't enjoyed an RPG (or a DS game for that matter) as much as this in a *long* time. Surely a platform classic.
  4. Ryan
    Apr 18, 2008
    9
    Highly original game and brilliantly executed.
  5. KayinM.
    Apr 17, 2008
    10
    A truly unexpected experience, this action RPG gets perfect marks for using the various NDS controls to their full extent. With a unique (from a western gamer point of view) and interesting real world setting, fitting music, and a solid visual style to pull it all together, the World Ends With You should be an easy contender for best new franchise RPG regardless of platform.
  6. Joh'nzJ.
    Apr 17, 2008
    10
    Cool control system.
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#2 Best DS Game of 2008
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#2 Most Discussed DS Game of 2008
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#4 Most Shared DS Game of 2008

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 59 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 58 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 59
  3. Negative: 0 out of 59
  1. GamePro
    90
    The briskly moving plot and the unique battle system adds up yet another winner for Square Enix. [May 2008, p.82]
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  2. Thunderbolt
    90
    As far as handheld RPGs go, it doesn’t get much more original than this.
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  3. Nintendo Power
    90
    Thw World Ends with You may not have a big name like "Final Fantasy" or "Kingdom Hearts" attached to it, but it certainly deserves the same kind of success. [May 2008, p.87]
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