Feelgood Charm
Sold Combat
Engaging Storytelling
Just short of genre-defining, Ni no Kuni 2 remains as a substantial improvement over the original. With as appealing JRPG storyline and a charming cast of characters, there's a lot to love.
Ni no Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom
87
Top Critic Average
86%
Critics Recommend
PC Gamer
90 / 100
IGN
7.8 / 10
Eurogamer
Recommended
GamesRadar+
4.5 / 5
Game Informer
8 / 10
Polygon
9 / 10
GameSpot
8 / 10
Hardcore Gamer
4.5 / 5
Creators: Level-5, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Release Date: Mar 23, 2018 - PlayStation 4, PC, PlayStation 5
Ni no Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom Review Summary
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Ni no Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom Trailers
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom - Launch Trailer | PS4, PC
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom - Gamescom Trailer | PS4, PC
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom - "Forge a Kingsbond" Trailer | PS4, PC
Critic Reviews for Ni no Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom
Without Evermore, Ni No Kuni 2 would have been good. Because of it, it's one of the best JRPGs on PC.
Ni No Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom distinguishes itself from its predecessor by layering fast-paced, real-time combat and an engaging kingdom building system atop more traditional RPG systems and quests. It's a shame it delivers so few truly memorable characters and restricts so much of its storytelling to text on screen, but by the end of Ni No Kuni 2 the broader themes certainly resonate and the 40+ hour journey has been well worth it.
Not the charmer its predecessor was, but a jolly 40 hour epic with dashing combat and an engrossing empire-building subgame.
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is the RPG adventure that's like shooting sunshine right into your veins. So clear your calendar, because Level-5 is about fill it with monsters, magic, and city management.
Plenty of short- and long-term goals keep you invested, and you are thrown into the action relatively quickly. Watching your kingdom grow and flourish is the biggest draw, though the battles also provide simple fun
Ni no Kuni 2 aims for a lot of different targets: world-spanning story, management sim, recruitment game and solid combat experience. Against all odds, it manages to hit them all in a way that very few games in its genre can manage.
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is able to create a brand new world and adventure separate from Wrath of the White Witch, but is able to feel familiar enough where fans of the first game will feel right at home.
Industry Coverage
New to Netflix for January Is the Ni no Kuni Movie Once Exclusive to Japan
The devs of Ni no Kuni hasn't released a new game in the series since 2013. While fans continue to wait for a video game sequel, Netflix is launching its movie adaptation this month.
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Ni No Kuni II to receive new DLC this week
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Ni No Kuni II to receive 3 DLC, the first in August
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