Ni no Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom Reviews

Ni no Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom is ranked in the 96th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Mar 18, 2018

A great cast of characters and a wonderful story, it's tough not to fall in love with Ni No Kuni 2.  If you're looking for a world to get lost in this is a game that will provide you with many hours of enjoyment, amazing you at every turn with a barrage of beautiful imagery, incredible music, and gameplay to match.

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Unscored
Mar 23, 2018

Revenant Kingdom is essentially just the sum of its parts and nothing more. They're nice enough parts, and they mesh together to create one of the better JRPGs I've played over the past few years, but as I watched the credits roll by, I could already feel the experience seeping from my memory like a sieve.

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Unscored
Mar 20, 2018
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95 / 100
Mar 19, 2018

Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is this perfect execution of an RPG that I haven't experienced in a long time. It's grand in its vision and, while simple in the execution, the execution it delivers is nearly flawless nonetheless. There are moments where I wish the game paced itself better, toned down the threatening music, or attempted to tug at my heart a bit more, but the game was fun and charming and worthy of praise. Buy this game.

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Guardian
Top Critic
Mar 19, 2018

Beautiful, fantastical and feelgood, this Studio Ghibli collaboration is a timely counterpoint to the idea that games are gun-centric, violent and nihilistic

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Mar 27, 2018

This follow-up to the Studio Ghibli-inspired role playing game is packed full of things to do

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GameMAG
OkaRin
Top Critic
8 / 10
Apr 7, 2018

Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom features simple plot, and this aspect can disappoint those who are waiting a deep history first and foremost. But on the other hand, game is filled with an interesting content, and shines thanks to an excellent combat system and beautiful graphics.

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Mar 19, 2018

It's going to be grindy, there will be so much loot that you won't know what to do with it, and I personally find the story a little hard to get immersed in. However, the combat is great and the mechanics work well together, there is a huge world to explore and for people who love the genre, this will be one they don't want to miss.

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ZTGD
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Mar 26, 2018

Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is yet another classic example of a sequel done right.

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8 / 10
Mar 22, 2018

Between being a relatively traditional Japanese RPG, a kingdom management sim, and an advocate of real-time strategy, Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom could have easily stretched itself too thin, but developer Level-5 somehow manages to pull everything together and make it all seem worthwhile. This is a robust but accessible adventure that's stuffed with charm and character. A really fun combat system and gorgeous visuals top things off, making the sequel a joy to play. In a word, Ni no Kuni II is delightful.

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9.5 / 10.0
Mar 23, 2018

Ni No Kuni II is a machine that runs on beauty, fun and delight. With simple storylines and engaging characters, it weaves a narrative that captures the optimistic nature of childhood, without forgetting to deliver deep RPG mechanics. Utterly abandoning many of the confounding elements of the original title, Ni No Kuni II marches to its own quirky beat. This is a game that will be remembered as a classic.

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Wccftech
Top Critic
9.3 / 10.0
Mar 20, 2018

Watching King Evan Pettiwhisker Tildrum grow from a usurped young king into the leader of a global superpower and ruler of Evermore is one of the most memorable journeys in recent JRPGs.

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8.5 / 10.0
Mar 19, 2018

Ni no Kuni 2 improves over the predecessor in almost everything: it's more polished, the gameplay is more refined and has a good pace, and the story would look good in a Studio Ghibli production. Ni no Kuni 2 is an absolute joy to watch and to play, deep yet not complicated, a true and genuine JRPG.

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M3
Top Critic
9 / 10
Mar 16, 2018

A bit too traditional story aside, Ni No Kuni II is one of the most engaging, heart-warming and beautiful rpgs's in a long time.

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88 / 100
Mar 18, 2018

Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is a sensational, well-crafted, and loveable game.

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9.5 / 10.0
Mar 19, 2018

Ni No Kuni 3: Revenant Kingdom is pure greatness. Everything it does it does at the highest level. RPG fans owe it to themselves to experience this gem. Easily one of the best games of this generation.

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PCMag
Top Critic
Jun 21, 2018

Ni No Kuni II is a charming, family-friendly JRPG set in an endearing open world, but it doesn't quite live up to the spirit of its predecessor.

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8 / 10.0
Apr 23, 2018

Ni No Kuni 2 manages to showcase that even without Studio Ghibli, Level-5 can still create a truly wondrous and magical JRPG. Even though the new features and strategic elements feel undercut by its easy difficulty, this is still a fine example of what the genre has to offer.

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Mar 27, 2018

Despite issues with its difficulty, Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom does enough to set itself apart from its predecessor, delivering a tremendous fantasy JRPG in a bright and glorious world.

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9 / 10.0
Mar 23, 2018

Revenant Kingdom is a better game than its excellent predecessor, which makes it a must-play for genre fans and curious folks alike.

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