Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch

 Switch
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
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  1. RPGamer
    Nov 18, 2019
    70
    Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch is a good JRPG held back by the poor design decisions made for the battle system. Straddling the line between the turn-based system of its DS forefather Ni no Kuni: Dominion of the Dark Djinn and the full action-based system of its PS4 sequel Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom does the game no favors, but for those that can successfully battle the familiars more than the system, there’s a great deal of fun to have with this game. With a solid story and an amazing, beautiful world to explore, the White Witch on Switch is a port that many JRPG fans will enjoy, especially those like me who are getting to play this for the first time.
  2. Nintendo Insider
    Sep 24, 2019
    70
    I had my ups and downs with Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch. It is an amazing looking game with a brilliant soundtrack to back it up. It has an engaging and touching story and a cast of genuinely likeable and fun characters. The only real downside is the combat. While it is fun and new, to begin with, it slowly starts to lose its appeal the more battles you get into to, to the point where it ends up feeling more like a chore.
  3. Nintendo Enthusiast
    Sep 16, 2019
    55
    Much as it pains me to say, Ni no Kuni — an otherwise masterpiece — is not worth your time on the Nintendo Switch. Its issues are simply too frustrating to work around or forgive. The game is in dire need of patches that overhaul how the game performs on the handheld. I was hoping with talk of a new game in the series and this Switch port that the future of the franchise would be positive. For right now, I’m just disappointed that Nintendo fans have gotten the short end of the stick.

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 137 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 94 out of 137
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 137
  3. Negative: 22 out of 137
  1. DreamCore
    Sep 20, 2019
    9
    After reading NintendoLifes review I was very sceptical about getting this for Switch. However I decided to get it and after 2 hours ofAfter reading NintendoLifes review I was very sceptical about getting this for Switch. However I decided to get it and after 2 hours of playing I didn't experience any of these glitches.

    I did play Ni No Kuni 2 and finished it. It was a decent game, although way too easy and a bit too childish. I can start by saying that it's unbeliavable that Ni No Kuni 1 is originally a PS3 game. It has aged really well and looks better than many games released today. The story is really well made as well (3 hours into the game currently).

    The game feels a bit old when it comes to the combat system however, but it's still way ahead of most other RPGs released during the PS3 era. Also don't get fooled by the art style. This is not a toddler game. If you're an RPG fan, definitely pick this up!    … Full Review »
  2. RagnarX213
    Jan 14, 2020
    10
    Simply put: One of the best RPGs EVER
    Beautiful art design (courtesy of the incredible Studio Ghibli) it looks incredible on the Switch! A    Simply put: One of the best RPGs EVER
    Beautiful art design (courtesy of the incredible Studio Ghibli) it looks incredible on the Switch! A truly gorgeous anime come to life!
    Amazing soundtrack (courtesy of some prestigious royal symphonic orchestra)
    Deep gameplay with many layers
    I wish all games were this skillfully ,carefully and thoroughly crafted.
    Excellent character design with many memorable enemies and boss battles
    If you love RPGs i highly recommend this game!    … Full Review »
  3. Aerostat
    Sep 20, 2019
    9
    Exactly as expected but better than ever is how I'd describe the portable Switch version of one of, if not the best, JRPG's ever made.
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