Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom

 PC
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Apr 28, 2018
    70
    For the first few hours, Ni No Kuni 2 looks like an ordinary JRPG: it’s very linear, story-centric and rather naive. But as soon as our protagonist gets his new kingdom, it shows its true colors – those of an unholy crossbreed between an Asian grind fest MMORPG and a mobile “strategy” game that’s all about making players wait. [Issue#229, p.62]
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  2. Edge Magazine
    Mar 29, 2018
    70
    As for how it compares to its predecessor, there's really no better summary than Roland's response to Evan when asked to describe his home: "I guess it's ahead of this world in some ways, and behind in others." [May 2018, p.104]
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  3. PC PowerPlay
    Apr 18, 2018
    60
    Revenant Kingdom is one of those games that suffers for being a sequel to something that was a bit special. It's a good oddball JRPG. But Wrath of the White Witch had great storytelling, compelling characters, and epic boss fights. Revenant Kingdom just feels... smaller.
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  1. Kotaku
    Mar 19, 2018
    Ni no Kuni II is a very good role-playing game, one full of satisfying mechanics and fun battles. It’s also got quotes like that. Even for a fairy tale, this game is naive to the point of parody. Every challenge in the game can be overcome with sheer willpower. Every villain can be convinced to see the light. Everybody wants to serve Evan the boy-king, and all of his decisions are good and pure. But the game is just so charming, so fun, and so delightful to play, that it’s easy to get over that. It’s easy to get sucked in.
  2. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Mar 23, 2018
    Almost anybody can mine out 40 or 50 hours-worth of honest enjoyment from the quest to build Evermore, and I certainly encourage genre fans to take the plunge. Just don’t be surprised if it fails to make much of a lasting impression, like a sandcastle going out with the tide.

Awards & Rankings

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#52 Best PC Game of 2018
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#66 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018
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#75 Most Shared PC Game of 2018

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 360 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 210 out of 360
  2. Mixed: 61 out of 360
  3. Negative: 89 out of 360
  1. Ravensong
    Mar 23, 2018
    10
    Beautiful, Dynamic, and engaging story! I am new to th e game and story itself but I LOVE IT
  2. BLOODRAINEM
    Mar 24, 2018
    10
    Amazing game. Very dynamic and that's why battles don't look boring for me. Good performance.
    Also, I liked Japanese voice-over.
  3. NieuweGassie
    Mar 25, 2018
    10
    Beautiful visuals, great music, memorable characters, and a fun, innocent story about a boy who wants to build a kingdom where everybody canBeautiful visuals, great music, memorable characters, and a fun, innocent story about a boy who wants to build a kingdom where everybody can live happily ever after.

    Gameplay takes on a varied form, from walking around on a world map and doing real-time battles, to taking command of small armies fighting off invaders, to building up a kingdom by building structures and interacting with them.

    The combat system rewards skill above all. Dodging, blocking, asking party members for assistance, using special skills, switching weapons during battle, all lend to making combat feel fun and varied.

    I could write a hell of a lot more, but then we'd enter more spoiler territory. Suffice to say that this game is worth your time. It's quality. It runs well, it's a good port with mouse and keyboard support, it's got a large selection of graphics options, it's got japanese and english voices as you prefer, and above all it just feels like a polished game. Well done Level-5!    … Full Review »
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