The World Ends with You: Final Remix

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  1. The3DPenguin
    May 11, 2021
    7
    +Really good and interesting story
    +Unique and varied soundtrack, although it isn't for everyone
    +Well written characters and good character designs -Clunky & sometimes frustrating gameplay (on touchscreen) -Food system forces you to wait real hours to gain stats -Certain sections have really obvious filler Twewy is an unique experience that isn't for everyone. I had to force    +Really good and interesting story
    +Unique and varied soundtrack, although it isn't for everyone
    +Well written characters and good character designs

    -Clunky & sometimes frustrating gameplay (on touchscreen)
    -Food system forces you to wait real hours to gain stats
    -Certain sections have really obvious filler

    Twewy is an unique experience that isn't for everyone. I had to force myself to play through the first 1/3 of the game before I started liking it.

    The story is the best part, but the combat is just mindless swiping. The combat uses Pins, which gives you abilities you can use in fight, but it's not really obvious in the beginning which pins are good or bad. For example: certain pins remove your ability to dodge while using it, which is a big problem in boss fights.

    The difficulty is moderate, but you can change the difficulty freely.
    I also found that if you don't use the food system (Where you can eat 3-4 food items per real day which gives you extra stats) makes it so that you deal chip damage to bosses.

    Overall, it's an alright game but not the best jrpg ever made

    Keep in mind that this version just an upscaled version of the mobile port with a co-op feature and an extra stage, but it's 30€ more expensive    … Expand
  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 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    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 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.    … Expand
  3. Rtheom
    Sep 1, 2021
    6
    This still has a lot of charm of the original DS game, but it's lost a lot not having the dual screen battle system. It was a little awkward at first on the DS, but it was unique, and that was what made it fun. The controls on this are sub-par. Fortunately, you can kind of just button mash and flick your wrists around randomly and get through most encounters anyway. If you can find a copyThis still has a lot of charm of the original DS game, but it's lost a lot not having the dual screen battle system. It was a little awkward at first on the DS, but it was unique, and that was what made it fun. The controls on this are sub-par. Fortunately, you can kind of just button mash and flick your wrists around randomly and get through most encounters anyway. If you can find a copy of the game for DS, absolutely play it on that instead. Otherwise, this is an acceptable replacement if you don't have that option, because the story, art and music are still fantastic.… Expand
  4. guiletheguiles
    Jul 14, 2021
    6
    The World Ends With You is an undeniable unique game. I never played anything quite like it, gameplay-wise, at least.
    And while its drive for authenticity can be its greatest ally, it also managed to be its greatest enemy.
    The World Ends With You caught me by surprise. I really didn't think much of it until I got hooked in its gameplay and setting. The first thing that captivated me    The World Ends With You is an undeniable unique game. I never played anything quite like it, gameplay-wise, at least.
    And while its drive for authenticity can be its greatest ally, it also managed to be its greatest enemy.

    The World Ends With You caught me by surprise. I really didn't think much of it until I got hooked in its gameplay and setting. The first thing that captivated me was its stylish presentation. Sure, it's a product of its time, but it excels in selling its aesthetic to the player. Character design is great, art style is very well done, soundtrack is bold (although quite annoying overtime) and Shibuya is as lively as it should be. TWEWY is good on the eyes and ears, no doubt, but once you get past that, you reach the game's true gem: the combat.

    It's a 'love it or hate it' situation with the battle system. When it works, it's outstanding, but when it doesn't... it can get pretty damn ugly.
    The pin system is addictive and makes me want to collect them all, but although it feels great to use them in battle, they're not always responsive and A LOT of them can be pretty useless, especially if combined with others of the same type. Through sheer trial and error you can make fantastic OP combos or the worst pin combos ever.

    There's an amazing sense of progression, grinding feels light and ultimately rewarding, iteration hardly gets to your brain and your fighting style is, overall, very customizable. But at the same time, the horrible movement mechanic during battles, clunky and disorganized boss fights throughout the entire game, low enemy variety and the seldom-relevant item system hinders the experience.
    Not to mention that scratching, slicing, pressing, tapping and dragging things on your screen may feel surprising at first, but later down the road, just gets messy and cluttered. For example, if you play this game on docked-mode, you're in for a nightmare. It's barely playable. Gladly, it works just fine undocked.

    The story could've also been handled a lot better. The whole idea and message behind the game is pretty original and creative, but the writing is obnoxious and it takes a long time before you get to the actual good parts. The 2nd week, in my opinion, destroys the pacing built by the 1st one. If it wasn't for the strong and challenging 3rd one, it would be a disaster.
    And that's a shame, since the cast of TWEWY is great and Neku's character development is heartfelt. If the story explored its depth a bit more, it'd transform, for example, an already strong ending, into a perfect one.

    The World Ends With You is addictive as hell and Neku's gameplay loop kept me interested until the end. But I can't shake this conflicting feeling that, if the story were told differently and if the combat lessened or perfected its "unique" approach, this game would've been much better.

    I kinda like it, but I'm not sure if I'd recommend it unless you're looking for a different kind of JRPG. Or, I don't know, maybe you're a Kingdom Hearts fan...    … Expand
  5. ZeoN
    Feb 6, 2023
    7
    Buen juego, jugabilidad regulera y algo frustrante. Como JRPG es notable, pero le lastra mucho su dificultad de juego. Recomendado si sabes pasar por alto ese problema.
  6. Galix
    Dec 29, 2020
    7
    En su momento probé la versión de DS y la dejé enseguida porque no me gustó nada el control. Esta nueva versión la he disfrutado mucho pero sigue pecando de lo mismo.

    Lo bueno: - Buenos personajes y una historia interesante. - Gran variedad de acciones en los combates gracias a la tremenda cantidad de pines disponibles. - La banda sonora, si bien no será del gusto de todos, le da al    En su momento probé la versión de DS y la dejé enseguida porque no me gustó nada el control. Esta nueva versión la he disfrutado mucho pero sigue pecando de lo mismo.

    Lo bueno:
    - Buenos personajes y una historia interesante.
    - Gran variedad de acciones en los combates gracias a la tremenda cantidad de pines disponibles.
    - La banda sonora, si bien no será del gusto de todos, le da al juego mucha personalidad.
    - Estilo artístico muy característico.
    - La mecánica de aprovechar las marcas de moda de cada distrito para hacer más o menos daño me ha parecido bastante original.

    Lo malo:
    - El sistema de combate es muy impreciso pudiendo llegar a ser molesto en las batallas más difíciles. En portátil es incluso peor.
    - El minijuego de los pines es terrible, tanto en sobremesa como en portátil.
    - El capítulo extra "another day" es largo, tedioso y en general no merece la pena.    … Expand
  7. flop51
    Sep 4, 2020
    7
    Jeu franchement sympa. Les musiques sont vraiment bien mais sont un peu répétitives. Le fait de devoir collectionner les badges (qui nous permettent d'effectuer des attaques) et les utiliser est plutôt sympa, pour essayer de trouver lequels correspondent à certaines situations. De plus, on sent que Kingdom Hearts : Chain Of Memories a inspiré le jeu puisque nous pouvons nous faire desJeu franchement sympa. Les musiques sont vraiment bien mais sont un peu répétitives. Le fait de devoir collectionner les badges (qui nous permettent d'effectuer des attaques) et les utiliser est plutôt sympa, pour essayer de trouver lequels correspondent à certaines situations. De plus, on sent que Kingdom Hearts : Chain Of Memories a inspiré le jeu puisque nous pouvons nous faire des decks avec des différents badges et s'adapter par rapport à notre style de jeu. Et le choix est assez grand. Très bon point.
    Par contre le jeu est très répétitif et les missions se ressemblent. Le scénario se suit plutôt bien, pas de quoi casser 3 pattes à un canard mais les personnages sont assez attachants et l'intrigue est assez intéressante.
    Néanmoins, on sent que le gameplay a été conçu pour la nintendo DS (je n'ai pas joué à la version DS). Cela reste jouable mais c'est vraiment imprécis. Et les combats sont assez bordéliques. J'ai plusieurs fois pété un plomb car je n'arrivais pas à invoquer mon partenaire, alors que je pensais faire le mouvement. De plus, il y a une chose que je comprend pas : Pourquoi ne peut-on pas controler Neku (le personnage principal) avec le joystick du Joycon en combat ? Obligé de pointer le curseur en appuyant sur B pour qu'il se déplace. Je trouve cela très peu ergonomique.
    Côté durée de vie, cette version Final Mix s'en sort bien : l'histoire peut se terminer en une vingtaine d'heures, et plus encore si vous souhaitez davantage de badges ou réussir tous les défis endgame.
    Jeu très sympa mais qui pêche par sa maniabilité. La Switch n'est adaptée pour. Ils auraient pu faire en sorte que l'on puisse aussi jouer avec une manette pro. Privilégiez le tactile qui s'en sort mieux.    … Expand
  8. BeeSting1
    Jan 24, 2022
    7
    Good

    - controls are really unique and challenging on the DS - combat is pretty cool. Fast pace and has a lot of variety of techniques. - music is cool - comic book style cutscene are cool - the story is pretty decent. The protagonist is very relatable, at least for me. Bad - Switch motion controls are a bit weird. Can't always do the moves you want, and the constant    Good

    - controls are really unique and challenging on the DS

    - combat is pretty cool. Fast pace and has a lot of variety of techniques.

    - music is cool

    - comic book style cutscene are cool

    - the story is pretty decent. The protagonist is very relatable, at least for me.

    Bad

    - Switch motion controls are a bit weird. Can't always do the moves you want, and the constant cursor re-adjustment ruins the experience a bit.

    - clothing status menu in shop could've added the option to compare current equipment so I didn't have to switch back and forth to check.    … Expand

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 51 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 18 out of 51
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  1. Nintendo Insider
    Nov 23, 2020
    80
    Due to it’s weird control issues, The World Ends With You: Final Remix could be hard to recommend to most players if not for everything else it does so well. It’s fantastic story and characters, beautiful designs and unique gameplay more than make up for the occasional wrist strain, but just be warned going in that it’s not like any other title you’ve played.
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  2. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Feb 26, 2019
    65
    You can safely sit this one out unless you're a diehard fan. [Issue #37 – January/February 2019, p. 68]
  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Dec 21, 2018
    70
    iOS and Android versions of TWEWY couldn’t handle the unique combat system with two different fights on two different DS screens, so they cut one of them. Switch port mutilates the game even further. [Issue#234, p.74]
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