Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch
Travel with Oliver through another world, fight by combining movement with commands, and raise familiars whose different abilities give you choices about who to control in battle.
- AI score · out of 10
- 7.7 / 10
About this game
Oliver sets out into another world hoping to bring back his mother. His journey takes you through fields, towns and dungeons, with battles that combine moving around the battlefield and choosing commands. You can switch direct control between party members and familiars, whose abilities differ. As the story progresses, opportunities to recruit defeated monsters open up. Leveling familiars and feeding them treats develops these companions alongside the journey. Choosing which ones to raise becomes part of preparing for battle. Studio Ghibli animation and Joe Hisaishi's music accompany the adventure, and an Easy mode with changeable difficulty offers another way to approach its challenges.
Collected in series
Ni no Kuni is a fantasy RPG series with the look of an animated adventure. You travel between towns and strange landscapes, meet companions and battle creatures; different games add ideas such as consulting a real spellbook, building a kingdom or adventuring with other players.
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AI review
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A suitable prospect for players who want creature development woven into a story-led journey.
Raising familiars gives exploration a parallel goal beyond following Oliver's story. Switching combatants while moving and choosing commands should appeal to players who enjoy managing several kinds of decisions at once.
Strengths
- Different familiar abilities give development choices a practical connection to combat.
Weaknesses
- Movement and command selection may feel less restful to players who prefer battles conducted entirely through deliberate menu choices.
Who it is for: Players who enjoy developing creature companions and adjusting their role in a party.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Recruitment unlocked through story progression gives familiar development a place within the unfolding journey. | Reviewed | 7.2 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Switching between characters and familiars can make choosing the right participant as important as choosing an action. | Reviewed | 7.6 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension The combination of Ghibli animation and Hisaishi's music is a relevant attraction for players drawn to animated fantasy. | Reviewed | 8.8 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Easy mode and mid-playthrough difficulty changes provide room to adjust the challenge if the story becomes the main priority. | Reviewed | 7.5 / 10 | Not provided |
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Core information
- Developer
- Level-5
- Publisher
- Bandai Namco
- Release date
- 2019
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Role-Playing · Primary genre
- Tags
- Third PersonTurn-based CombatLevel ProgressionExplorationLong-term ProgressionMain Story 20–50 Hours3D GraphicsSolo-friendlyStory-drivenFantasy
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Not provided
- Perspectives
- Not provided
Release editions
- Nintendo SwitchWorldwide2019
- PlayStation 3Worldwide2011
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Sources
- www.bandainamcoent.comSource revision: 1
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