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The World Ends if you don't buy this game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: May 01, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I'm not sure who comes to Amazon looking for advice on which games to get, but I can't say enough good things about TWEWY. It has, quite literally, the very best battle system I have ever played in an action RPG, not to mention one of the most demanding- in battle, you control characters on both screens at once, and though it may seem overwhelming (and in the beginning, it very well may be), you'll soon be chaining combos and earning pins at an astounding rate.

Don't let this end up on a "Great Games Nobody Bought" list- it deserves better.

A unique game on a unique system

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: May 02, 2008
Author: Amazon User

It's kind of difficult to be a gamer in the next-gen era since there's just so many games that it is kind of difficult to invest the kind of hours a game requires since there is so many games that interest you and with work, school etc taking up time as well, it can be tricky trying to play everything that comes down the pipe. Strange as it is, I haven't played much DS games but not for lack of games but just lack of funds. I thought I'd give The World Ends With You a shot and while I wouldn't say it's one of my favorite games on the DS, it's sure quite fun to play anyway.

Story: You play as Neku, a kid who is more comfortable being by himself and doesn't want to rely on anyone (a kid after my own heart, it seems). He awakens in the Shibuya District in Tokyo with amnesia and no clue of how we arrived. Soon, he receives a message to be somewhere in 60 minutes or face erasure. With the ability to read minds and teaming up with a young girl, Shiki, Neku has to complete various tasks and take on numerous creatures lest he face being erased.

Graphics: The game's graphics go for more a presentation rather than really going all-out in terms of the visuals. With character designs from Tetsuya Nomura who worked on various Final Fantasy games and the movie, the game takes on a comic-book feel mixed with 2D graphics to create the world which is quite inviting and certainly never boring.

Sound/Music: The voice acting is kind of scattered with voice clips and sentences now and then as well as the occasional "huh?" when a character's confused or surprised. It works well within the game though too bad it wasn't voice acting the entire game. As for the music, it's a good mix of J-Pop and Rock and even though I wouldn't really call it a buy or even download-worthy but it works quite well and I never felt like I had to put on my own music.

Gameplay: Most DS games use either screen as a map or extra gameplay features such as accessing special attacks or character stats. This game however requires both to fight as Neku and his partner have to battle the creatures on both screens in a sort-of tag team as Neku battles with the stylus on the bottom while the partner takes on the same enemy with the D-Pad or the face buttons on the top. Beat an enemy on one screen and it disappears from both screen so coordination and combos are extremely helpful. In fact they're kind of a necessity since successful attacks will pass a "puck" to the other player and keep it going long enough and better attacks will form. I will admit at first it was hard to keep track of both screens but while I still got hit quite a bit, I became a lot better and with the game's adjustable difficulty menu (the "harder" you make it, the better items and EXP you get) so it's best to start slow.

Neku uses attacks based on "pins" which are basically equippable moves that can level up the more you use them. One requires a vertical slash with the stylus to cut enemies while another can allow you to nab cars and other objects and fling them at enemies. Tap repeatedly for bullets, drag to create a fire trail or slash vertically to create ice columns are just some of the special attacks that you can utilize. If you don't have a screen protector yet, buy one since the action can get quite scratch-heavy and a protector will help. Another is that it's very easy to miss your enemy and with a usage timer that has to recharge before you can use it again, you'll probably rely on a certain set of pins for best in battle.

Other things can be used such as shops where you can buy clothing and wearing certain clothing in certain areas will give you bonuses since you're more "with it". It is isn't like say San Andreas where you can make your guy super muscular or ridiculously fat but it gives more options for strategy and gameplay changes. Other things like eating food which takes time to digest which will also give you stats help with playing the game and the customizing and new game+ features help the game feel more fresh the more you play. A word of caution though: this game can easily kick your *** if you're not careful and I often found myself being attacked from all sides on both screens because my eyes or fingers weren't fast enough but not to dissuade gamers from picking it up since it is fun and certainly different than "press X" gameplay but it took some getting used to.

There's games that are a bit more niche audience and more for a certain kind of gamer but I'd say everyone needs to at least play The World Ends With You at least once. Not just for the uniqueness of it but the possibility after all the weirdness that you just might end up loving it.

Best Game on DS so far...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: June 01, 2008
Author: Amazon User

... although I've only played six on the system to be fair. But the graphics are beautiful, the anime-type sequences are funny, and the pop music soundtrack is actually pretty good. The thing I like most, however, is how the stylus is integrated in the gameplay. All the other games I've played, and most I've read about, hardly use the stylus at all, or badly. The tap and slash stylus fighting is very intuitive, and the use during inventory screens feels quite a bit like my PDA. The use of the top and bottom screens during the battle sequences is fun, and controlling both characters during battle is challenging. The game doesn't force you to play both, however; there is an option to have the top-screen character auto-play, and at different speeds of takeover. The game also sports a sliding scale difficulty that can be used at any time. All in all, an extremely well-designed and beautiful game.

Wonderful, but Repetitive and Linear

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 8 / 14
Date: April 28, 2008
Author: Amazon User

The World Ends With You (JP version: It's a Wonderful World) is indeed an innovative game from the teams behind Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy series. The battle system is very dynamic and the music sounds appropriate for the Shibuya District setting. The best part of the game in my opinion, was the sliding scales for levels that allow the player to make the game as easy as a breeze or tough as nails as he or she chooses.

However, the fun rubbed off after about 2/3 through the game for me. The story is very linear. There are no real side quests or any departure from the 'get out of the Game' storyline for the player to explore. The Tin Pin Slammer (JP: Marble Slash) grew boring very quickly. The battles became repetitive and I eventually set the difficulty level to the Easy mode just the finish the game and see the ending of the plot.

Another warning: screen protector for the stylus screen of the DS is a must. After clocking 150 hours into the game and using slash-movement type pins (JP: badges), the bottom screen of my DS became rough and permanently damaged. I had to slap a Hori protector screen on to preserve a smooth surface and prevent further damage.

Access Points are time-consuming to obtain in the game especially for people who is the only person in the neighborhood who owns the game. It comes down to leaving the DS on for extensive periods of time for random Access Points to come by for leveling up and evolving certain badges. This has caused my game to take over 300 hours and still incomplete.

The World Ends With You

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 5 / 7
Date: May 24, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Very complicated, and addictive. Takes DS gaming to the next level with innovative gameplay, and a unique storyline.

The World Starts With You!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: May 14, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I was like the many who were not too sure about this game but heard enough good things to give a shot. BEST MOVE EVER! I am over 50 hours into a DS game and i'm not bored after the main game is over! Everything about this game is unique and refreshing. After you beat the game there is still much to do and accomplish. The combat does eventually get a little repetitive but different. This is absolutely a must buy!

Fresh gameplay, good story

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: May 27, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Fun game with a lot of dynamics. There are a lot of gameplay components that can be a bit overwhelming at first, but the game eases you in fairly well. The story is well composed and well told. Highly recommended if you want a challenging rpg.

Highly Impressed

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: May 28, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Honestly I have been un-enthusiastic about alot of the highly anticipated and hyped games for the DS system. I decided though that I would take a chance and try and fall into a game which is so highly stylized. I mean it, these characters look like hip-hop anime characters and I love it. The battle system at first seems a little tappy but soon the system evolves into a practical cornucopia of exciting and easy to use sub-interfaces. Blowing on it, touching it, slashes, dragging, its amazing. Please try this game.

great RPG

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: June 26, 2008
Author: Amazon User

A lot has been said about the difficulty of this game, but I actually think that Square has done an amazing job making the game as user friendly as possible. The game is only as deep as you want it to be, rewarding harcore players while not scaring off more casual players; an amazing tightrope walk.

The game is in fact very very easy if you play it as at your maxed out level on Normal. What is interesting is that you can change the difficulty and your level at will, making it only as hard as you want it to be. You get rewarded for playing it harder, of course, but the game really seems to want everyone to enjoy it and it doesn't feel like it's just punishing you for no reason (like a lot of japanese RPGs). Also your weapons level up when you're NOT playing the game! I know i've put down many RPGs and never came back to them because they were either too hard, or I thought I had forgotten the intricacies of the battle system. The game actually encourages short play sessions and makes you a little stronger every time you come back, which is brilliant I think.

Overall I hope that this is future of RPGs (and not FF12 which is barely a game at all) and it proves that Nintendo is the true home of innovative game mechanics.

You really have to dig anime to dig this game!

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 4 / 6
Date: July 26, 2008
Author: Amazon User

While the game play is undoubtedly deep, I couldn't get past the annoying anime characters and fake attempts at "teen hip." It was like watching a bad Disney movie like "Herbie Fully Loaded" made into a video game.

You can digest other reviews to get a clear perception of how the game play works -- Square certainly does a great job of utilizing both screens and makes full use of the stylus. I have no complaints with battle sequences, other than it gets a little repetitive after 30 or 40 similar battles. But if you're an older gamer like me and not particularly fond of anime, and if you like your action RPGs with plenty of interesting puzzles to solve (eg, Zelda), then this offering may not be your cup of tea.

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