The World Ends With You review video (DS)

2 May 2008

Posted by:Ferry

The World Ends With You on the Nintendo DS tells the story of Neku Sakuraba, an unsociable 15-year-old boy who unexpectedly wakes up in the Shibuya shopping district of Tokyo, Japan. While trying to piece together his rude awakening, he receives a strange text message warning him that he will cease to exist unless he accomplishes a certain mission. Although he barely has time to grasp what is happening to him, he commences his assigned task in the mysterious streets of Shibuya.

With his life seemingly on the line, Neku plunges into the back streets of the urban labyrinth… Experience the urban grit and neon of the coolest district in Tokyo with a distinctive, high quality style of in-game artwork. Meet an achingly hip cast of characters each with an interesting personality and stylish sense in fashion, music and culture.

The game has an intuitive combat system that makes full use of the Nintendo DS Touch Screen, Dual Screens and Microphone. Use psychic powers to read the thoughts of the population, put words into people’s minds, and move objects to help you progress in your adventure. Immerse yourself in an amazing audio soundtrack featuring a diverse fusion of bleeding-edge hip-hop, rock, and techno. A tale of friendship, hope and overcoming your challenges, creatively told with a modern edge. Shop till you drop: Keep abreast of the latest Trends to stay one step ahead of the fashion scene and your enemies. Trade items with friends using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection too. Action-packed minigame fun that can be enjoyed by up to four players via DS Wireless Play. Engage the Chance Encounter mode via DS Wireless Play to share data with fellow game users you bump into in the real world.

After years of sticking to safe bets with Final Fantasy games, has Square-Enix finally released an original new title? Find out in this The World Ends With You video review.

To quote the video review: “From it’s setting in modern Tokyo to its fast paced enemy encounters, The World Ends with You stands out as a daring and innovative franchise for Square-Enix, in spite of the main character’s struggle with amnesia. There’s not much real-estate to explore, and the complex battle system takes some practice, but players with a bit of patience will discover an excellent action-RPG with engaging touch screen controls and an equally compelling story.”

Story — 8.8
Design — 7.6
Gameplay — 8.6
Presentation — 8.5
Overall — 8.3