The World Ends with You: Solo Remix

 iOS
Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
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  1. AppSpy
    Dec 17, 2025
    100
    TWEWY: Solo Remix feels at home on the iOS platform, retaining the revolutionary combat system of the DS original and pairing it with visuals that are on par with modern 2D console titles.
  2. Gameblog.fr
    Dec 17, 2025
    100
    The World Ends With You Solo Remix combines two wonderful qualities. Firstly, the original is a near-spotless success. Secondly, this is a quality port, one that has been reworked deeply to blend well with the devices it's on, even enhancing some aspects in the process.
  3. TouchArcade
    Aug 28, 2012
    100
    Yes, the price tag is rather astronomical when compared to bargain-bin, $0.99 titles but there's a reason for that. The World Ends With You: Solo Remix is not a game built for five-minute diversions; it's a solid game, one meant to leave a permanent impression.
  5. Slide to Play
    Aug 28, 2012
    100
    The World Ends With You is a stellar RPG regardless of platform, and we're glad it made its way to iOS.
  6. IGN
    Aug 27, 2012
    95
    A love-letter to Japanese youth culture and a staggeringly deep RPG with style in abundance. It's an iOS must have. The high price might give you pause, but do your best to let it slide and enjoy this one; it's unique & very special.
  7. Games Master UK
    Oct 24, 2012
    94
    A fantastic excuse to jump back into a truly great game. [Dec 2012, p.92]
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  8. 4P.de
    Dec 17, 2025
    90
    It's a pity that the visuals haven't been optimized for the retina display, but nonetheless it is a beauty. Stamped with a hefty price tag you'll get an exceptional roleplaying game that is as fascinating as it was a few years ago on the DS.
  9. Pocket Gamer UK
    Dec 17, 2025
    90
    As brash and carefree as some of its protagonists, The World Ends with You: Solo Remix doesn't make a seamless translation to iOS, but it's worth the entry price all the same.
  10. Gamezebo
    Sep 3, 2012
    90
    Full of variety, truly innovative, and uncompromisingly willing to mix things up, The World Ends With You: Solo Remix is a game every iOS RPG fan should have, and one every fan of the series should have all over again.
  11. 148Apps
    Aug 31, 2012
    90
    The iOS conversion is pretty good, even despite the screen restrictions, and it's all forgiven when you're wrapped up in the storyline so much. It's an expensive purchase but one that will offer you dozens of hours of memorable gameplay.
  12. AppAdvice
    Aug 28, 2012
    90
    The game itself is fantastic - it has a rich story with several big surprises, fun gameplay, and plenty of content.
  13. Multiplayer.it
    Dec 17, 2025
    89
    The World Ends with You: Solo Remix is a more than welcome release on the App Store, taking one of the best recent Jrpg to the iOS platform. Even if the original still plays better, the adaptation to the touch screen could be considered a success. Shame on Square Enix for the absurd price, the separate iPhone and iPad versions and the lacking of support for the new iPad Retina Display.
  14. Absolute Games
    Sep 25, 2012
    88
    Is it possible to tell a deep, touching story about a bunch of emo teens? Yes, and the 30-hour campaign of The World Ends with You is the proof.
  15. RPG Fan
    Sep 15, 2012
    84
    Some of the choices made in both the presentation and the design of the port are questionable and show some of Square Enix's disconcerting business ethics, but as a game, TWEWY is still very enjoyable and arguably a worthy purchase.
  16. Digital Spy
    Sep 4, 2012
    80
    The World Ends With You: Solo Remix is a massive game for iOS, and it gets a gorgeous visual upgrade over the DS original. However, it's hard not to feel that it's priced too high for the iOS market, especially for a non-universal app.
  17. TouchGen
    Sep 2, 2012
    80
    This is among the finest RPGs available on the platform.

Awards & Rankings

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#3 Best iOS Game of 2012
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#25 Most Discussed iOS Game of 2012
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#12 Most Shared iOS Game of 2012

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User Score
6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 62 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 62
  3. Negative: 20 out of 62
  1. Ludovico885
    May 16, 2016
    10
    The World Ends With You is one of the best games I ever played. It counts with a solid gameplay, based on taps, swipes, drawing circles, etc.,The World Ends With You is one of the best games I ever played. It counts with a solid gameplay, based on taps, swipes, drawing circles, etc., a very interesting story, good characters, all of that to make a great-to-play game! The Nintendo DS version was developed for two-screens gameplay, so the developers had to make a way to convert it to a single screen, and they've done it perfectly! For the veterans, it may look even more easier, but is one of the attractives of the game: to gain new players. If you don't have played the DS version, now is your chance to experience this great game!… Full Review »
  2. Arimanthos
    Nov 5, 2012
    9
    Now, I can review this game in two ways. a) as a remake of the DS game that I have played and have completed all (save for pin completion) andNow, I can review this game in two ways. a) as a remake of the DS game that I have played and have completed all (save for pin completion) and b) as an iOS with no regards to the fact that it is a remake... I will attempt to do both. a) As a remake of the DS games i would have to give this game something along the lines of a 7 or 8, let's go with 7.5 for the sake of argument. For starter's, the positives come in the way of the upgraded graphics, better quality music, and the fact that it is essentially the same game with the same story, characters, unlockables, and pin system. At the same time the integration of Twitter to hear certain thoughts from random people in the internet, plus wireless connectivity (which is easier on the iOS since more people own this than they did a DS) add a new feel of usefulness and fun to an already great game. However, after getting used to what is the original TWEWY, there are a few aspects of this Solo Remix which kept it from getting the perfect score I would have given the original. The most noticeable is the partner system. In the original DS game you controlled Nekku on bottom screen with pins and partner on top with the buttons, as iOS only offers one screen and no buttons, they have turned the partner into what is essentially just another pin with special powers, which also eliminates a lot of the difficulty that the original game brought as well as the accustomed way of reading the health meter. At the same time, the new fonts make the game a little awkward once used to the anime type fonts used in the original, and the removal of some small features have a larger impact on the game than i thought (cut scenes show less, in stranger angles, or take longer to happen. and some icons are also missed for the sake of simplicity).

    b) as a standalone iOS game, I believe this game earns a 10. "But sir, the game is really expensive?!" some of you may say...
    My answer: "So?... "
    While I agree that a price tag of $18 seems pretty hefty, I must start by pointing out this isn't your typical iOS game with simple controls, simple comedy based story, where the goal is to get the highest score and beat your friend or get achievements. This is a full fledged JRPG on the iOS. And despite being a remake, it remains fresh (it's not a port like some Final Fantasies and other former AAA titles on the app store) and takes advantage of the iOS. It has beautiful smooth graphics compared to most other iOS games, and is guaranteed to keep you entertained for hours wishing to find out what happens to the characters as any JRPG would, and then hoping to out-complete your friends or best them at tin pin slammer! It also has what is perhaps the best "original" soundtrack on the app store, and it is guaranteed to be worth the price so long as you treat it as what it is: a full fledged game rather than just another casual game for your iOS system.

    Lastly.. I recommend this highly, and if you purchase it, take heed to the character's words. The message this game has is perhaps one of the best messages a JRPG has offered Western audiences.    … Full Review »
  3. AmyRoses
    Dec 2, 2016
    10
    The World Ends With You is a phenomenal game, both on DS and Smartphones. The smartphone version, however, is far superior to the DS versionThe World Ends With You is a phenomenal game, both on DS and Smartphones. The smartphone version, however, is far superior to the DS version in almost all aspects.
    The rerelease of the game features many improvements from the original release. The graphics and music receive a much appreciated step up from the DS version, taking advantage of the higher specifications of most devices. The graphics are a huge improvement, with the tiny sprites from the DS being redrawn in HD. This includes backgrounds and pins, which look beautiful in HD. The music and sound effects have also had a drastic increase in quality, and this version even includes some songs not available in the DS version.
    The gameplay, however, is often considered inferior to the DS version. Unlike the DS version, TWEWY (SR) has you control only one character, removing the unique feature that the DS game had. This is a common complaint about this rerelease, however, it is not necessarily a bad thing. The new combat system is a lot more accessible for new players, and the much larger screen than the DS is great for this 1-character system.

    The story in The World Ends With You is my favourite part of the game. In TWEWY, you are dead, and you must compete in a series of trials to prove that you’re worthy of a second chance. These trials take place over the course of a week, with the main character, Neku, participating in three of them. It sounds simple, but over the course of the game, you start appreciating the messages the game tries to put across, and the different characters with a large amount of depth. TWEWY has my favourite story in any video game of all time.

    The gameplay in TWEWY is very simple. The general idea is that you swipe the screen in different patterns, in order to activate the ‘pins’ that you have collected. This, again, sounds very simple, but with hundreds of combinations available, the game can have some real depth. The game also has a level-up system, which increases your hit point total. In the game, there are a number of methods of affecting item drops, and item drop rates. One of the most interesting of these is the ability to lower your level, which decreases health, but increases the drop rate by 1* for each level you sacrifice. This awards players who do a good job at avoiding damage. Another system this game uses is a difficulty system. Over the course of the game, you unlock different difficulties, which are as follows; Easy, Normal, Hard, and Very Hard. Depending on the difficulty you select, enemies will drop different pins. This also changes the attack and health of the enemies; so higher difficulty levels will reward you with rare pins. This also makes the game very accessible for more casual players.

    The sound in TWEWY is also amazing. The game features a number of different tracks, most of them with lyrics. These songs are incredibly catchy, and play during battles, cutscenes, and in the overworld. Some of these songs are in Japanese, and some in English. Some even have different language versions, but still play in the English version. This adds even more songs to the soundtrack. TWEWY has my favourite music in any video game ever.
    As for replay value, TWEWY does not disappoint. The game features a ‘chapter select’ screen after defeating the final boss. This chapter screen also provides missions for you to complete, each one awarding you with an item and a bit of lore. These are very fun to complete, most of the time, and add a lot to the game. The game also features an additional day, which depicts all of the characters in the story in an alternate universe. This chapter is a light-hearted take on the game, and provides a refreshing change from the main story.

    Overall, TWEWY is one of my favourite games of all time. The graphics are unique and beautiful, the music is perfect, and there’s a ton of depth in the story and gameplay.    … Full Review »
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