The World Ends with You: Final Remix

 Switch
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 51 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 51
  3. Negative: 0 out of 51
  1. Eurogamer
    Oct 10, 2018
    The Nintendo DS masterpiece is squeezed onto a single screen, with the improvements just about outweighing the compromises. [Eurogamer Recommended]
  2. Kotaku
    Oct 12, 2018
    If you have never played The World Ends With You before, the Nintendo Switch version released on Thursday night is not a bad way to get into it. Final Remix retains the game’s great sense of humor, its fantastic music, and Tetsuya Nomura’s most restrained character designs. But if you have played it before—say, if you’re a big fan of the original 2007 Nintendo DS version, like me—you will most likely be disappointed by the Switch port.
  3. Polygon
    Oct 10, 2018
    As good a port as you can make without strapping a second screen to the Switch.

Awards & Rankings

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#58 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2018

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 121 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 80 out of 121
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 121
  3. Negative: 21 out of 121
  1. Leonidas1754
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    A lot of elitists like to complain about the controls as a big deal-breaker, but really, the controls are the same as they are in the originalA lot of elitists like to complain about the controls as a big deal-breaker, but really, the controls are the same as they are in the original if you're using touch controls. You still tap, slash, and press with the best of them, and while the motion controls can be tricky to pick up, they still work fairly well, and are best played in Co-Op with a friend in my opinion. And really, if you ask me, the new controls actually are not only better for game play, but also integrate with the story far better. In the original, I usually just set my partner to auto-battle and ignored them, hoping luck would get me the stars I needed for the fusion attacks. In Final Remix, I now actively work with my partner to take down enemies, using attacks that compliment theirs to power up together, which far better fits into the game's theme.

    It's a remaster, not a port, with the graphics and music updated to stunning HD, while the story stays exactly the same as the wonderful original. In addition, there's new story content, new mechanics, new pins, and new remixes of the original amazing soundtrack. You're paying full game price for a full game, and that's really the end of it. If you played the original and want to relive the experience, buy it. If you're new to the game and are playing for the first time? BUY IT. You definitely won't regret it.    … Full Review »
  2. Shoopaah
    Oct 12, 2018
    7
    On one hand, this game is a lazy port of the mobile/tablet version of TWEWY that has the cheek to cost £40. Squenix couldn’t even be botheredOn one hand, this game is a lazy port of the mobile/tablet version of TWEWY that has the cheek to cost £40. Squenix couldn’t even be bothered to add a proper control scheme - you’re forced to use touch controls in handheld mode, or some god awful, tacked on pointer controls in docked/tabletop mode...

    On the other hand, this is still TWEWY, one of the greatest RPGs ever made. The gameplay still holds up alright, even with the awful controls. The story is great (complete with hip dialogue that was so zeta cool back in 2007), the characters are fantastic and the soundtrack is GOAT level.    … Full Review »
  3. Magenta1991
    Nov 14, 2019
    9
    Es un album de música perfecto que también viene con un jueguito de regalo. Es el mejor repertorio de música que he escuchado en unEs un album de música perfecto que también viene con un jueguito de regalo. Es el mejor repertorio de música que he escuchado en un videojuego. El gameplay es diferente a todo lo visto antes y el uso de pines en conjunto con la pantalla táctil para atacar y coleccionar mantienen todas las batallas entretenidas buscando por un set que represente tu propio estilo. La historia cumple su propósito y te mantiene en intriga deseando conocer lo que sigue. Los personajes principales son carismáticos y tienen su personalidad y papel muy bien definido. El estilo visual y presentación es fuerte y memorable. El punto débil es que jugar con los Joycon uno solo puede resultar un poco confuso, aunque en mi opinión ha sido un reto bastante divertido de superar.… Full Review »
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