Even if most of the locations sound like RPG standards, the trailer is worth watching. It's our best look at the game since it was announced, and the Ghibli-ized takes on those common locales are predictably lovely. Ni no Kuni comes out November 17 in Japan, and still hasn't been announced for release elsewhere.
Even if most of the locations sound like RPG standards, the trailer is worth watching. It's our best look at the game since it was announced, and the Ghibli-ized takes on those common locales are predictably lovely. Ni no Kuni comes out November 17 in Japan, and still hasn't been announced for release elsewhere.
Reader Comments (59)
Posted: Sep 5th 2011 3:32PM Faenix said
Level 5 need to get onto a Dark Cloud 3, or even a Rogue Galaxy 2.
This one, like White Knight Chronicles, doesnt interest me
This one, like White Knight Chronicles, doesnt interest me
Posted: Sep 5th 2011 4:48PM Punkrawk Bbob said
@Faenix
A good game is a good game. This looks like an amazing game. It'd be different if they were putting out crap (like Kingdom Hearts 3 on hold for 358/2 days or Re:Coded, or Dream Drop Distance probably will suck) - But this looks great.
Plus, wasn't Rogue Galaxy kind of complete with the end of it? Do you really need a sequel?
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A good game is a good game. This looks like an amazing game. It'd be different if they were putting out crap (like Kingdom Hearts 3 on hold for 358/2 days or Re:Coded, or Dream Drop Distance probably will suck) - But this looks great.
Plus, wasn't Rogue Galaxy kind of complete with the end of it? Do you really need a sequel?
Posted: Sep 5th 2011 6:13PM Punkrawk Bbob said
@mcnichoj
I know, and then that's when games like Dragon Age 2 happen.
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I know, and then that's when games like Dragon Age 2 happen.
Posted: Sep 5th 2011 8:38PM CapiCoco said
@Faenix STFU the game looks astounding and Sony should do everything in its hands to localize the game for everyone else in the freakin world.
Animation looks amazing, combat looks fun, everything else looks very creative and well done and I'd wish we could have the game by christmas but Im sure the localization will take some time and our best bet is fall 2012.
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Animation looks amazing, combat looks fun, everything else looks very creative and well done and I'd wish we could have the game by christmas but Im sure the localization will take some time and our best bet is fall 2012.
Posted: Sep 5th 2011 3:39PM ColorblindMonk said
Now that is a good looking game! I'm bummed that we won't be getting it for a while, if at all. :(
Posted: Sep 5th 2011 3:41PM Howard Roark said
please please please NA release! cmon, SCEA, or ATLUS!
i miss the whimsy and fantasy in my RPGs; final fantasy was where it was at before being saturated in convoluted storylines and fancy schmancy hairstyles.
i miss the whimsy and fantasy in my RPGs; final fantasy was where it was at before being saturated in convoluted storylines and fancy schmancy hairstyles.
Posted: Sep 5th 2011 3:43PM archipelagos said
@Howard Roark Can't agree more. Now FF is just a bunch of people dressed up like they're going to the beach.
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Posted: Sep 5th 2011 4:49PM Punkrawk Bbob said
@Howard Roark
This looks like a fun adventure. I'd akin it more to a Zelda title than Final Fantasy by the looks of it. High fantasy and adventure, but with turn-based combat. Should be a hoot.
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This looks like a fun adventure. I'd akin it more to a Zelda title than Final Fantasy by the looks of it. High fantasy and adventure, but with turn-based combat. Should be a hoot.
Posted: Sep 5th 2011 5:52PM MystcLazrDragon said
@Howard Roark I hope Atlus publishes it, they have great preorder bonuses and their game manuals are always full color, I might be in the minority that actually appreciates that though.
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Posted: Sep 5th 2011 3:41PM s1xtyn1n3 said
I don't even like JRPG's but i need this more than i need air!
Posted: Sep 5th 2011 3:43PM Hawaii Jeff said
There's no way they would make a game with such high production values and not maximize their profit by not releasing outside of Japan.
Posted: Sep 5th 2011 3:43PM Gooblechev said
I bet Nintendo is sad this isn't coming to the Wii anymore.
I kind of am.
I kind of am.
Posted: Sep 5th 2011 3:46PM TraceurRyuk Part III said
@Gooblechev
I wasn't aware this was ever coming to Wii. But if it did I don't think it would be as appealing. The main appeal is that the graphic style almost looks identical to a Studio Ghibli film. I don't think that would be possible with the Wii's hardware.
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I wasn't aware this was ever coming to Wii. But if it did I don't think it would be as appealing. The main appeal is that the graphic style almost looks identical to a Studio Ghibli film. I don't think that would be possible with the Wii's hardware.
Posted: Sep 5th 2011 6:31PM Gooblechev said
@TraceurRyuk Part III I could have sworn a Wii version was announced and canceled. I remember being disappointed.
Maybe it couldn't have been quite as beautiful as a PS3 version, but the Wii isn't exactly a slouch. We're all just too used to shovelware on it.
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Maybe it couldn't have been quite as beautiful as a PS3 version, but the Wii isn't exactly a slouch. We're all just too used to shovelware on it.
Posted: Sep 5th 2011 7:18PM Brett from Atlanta said
@Gooblechev
The Wii is kindof a slouch. All of Nintendo's platforms this generation, and the next are all underpowered as shit. The Wii just got a crippled version of Dragon Quest announced for it, be satisfied with that.
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The Wii is kindof a slouch. All of Nintendo's platforms this generation, and the next are all underpowered as shit. The Wii just got a crippled version of Dragon Quest announced for it, be satisfied with that.
Posted: Sep 5th 2011 3:43PM TraceurRyuk Part III said
This game *needs* to come here. It looks so good.
Posted: Sep 5th 2011 3:51PM Chumley Marchbanks said
Maybe us Europeans will luck out again and get another good JRPG before you yanks.
Posted: Sep 5th 2011 4:19PM TrueWhiteBoy said
Hmm, what other great animation studios does Level 5 need to work with now?
I'm ready for a Pixar game!
I'm ready for a Pixar game!
Posted: Sep 5th 2011 4:21PM Mujokan said
最後まで見届けようではないか。
Posted: Sep 5th 2011 4:38PM Hookah said
"Ni no Kuni comes out November 17 in Japan, and still hasn't been announced for release elsewhere."
Boooooooo!
Boooooooo!
Posted: Sep 5th 2011 5:05PM Cleric said
Don't know why you guys don't think this won't come over here. It's not like Nintendo or Sega owns it
Posted: Sep 5th 2011 6:22PM Punkrawk Bbob said
@Cleric
Probably because outside of like big named JRPGs (Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, Tales of...), most are Japan exclusive due to poor sales outside the market of Nippon.
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Probably because outside of like big named JRPGs (Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, Tales of...), most are Japan exclusive due to poor sales outside the market of Nippon.
Posted: Sep 6th 2011 10:52AM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
@Punkrawk Bob
That's just simply not true. Cross Edge, Last Rebellion, Trinity Universe, Atelier Rorona, Nier, Hyperdimension Neptunia, Ar Tonelico, Eternal Sonata, Resonance of Fate etc
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That's just simply not true. Cross Edge, Last Rebellion, Trinity Universe, Atelier Rorona, Nier, Hyperdimension Neptunia, Ar Tonelico, Eternal Sonata, Resonance of Fate etc
Posted: Sep 5th 2011 5:15PM auflame said
This game looks simply beautiful. This collaboration between Studio Gibili and Level-5 with a touching story and epic adventure is day one buy for me if it is localized which I believe will considering that Miyazaki movies are popular here.
Posted: Sep 5th 2011 5:17PM (Unverified) said
I bought a DSI XL for the DS version. I'll probably end up buying a PS3 for it too (more of a "last straw" concept there).
And I have little-to-no interest in JRPGs.
And I have little-to-no interest in JRPGs.
Posted: Sep 5th 2011 5:20PM irotmx said
Wow, looks...beautiful.
even if it is not localized we can still import right? I felt like watching one of those old Final Fantasy trailers...before X, then they went downhill.
even if it is not localized we can still import right? I felt like watching one of those old Final Fantasy trailers...before X, then they went downhill.
Posted: Sep 5th 2011 5:37PM Simstim said
I hope I don't have to wait a year for this to come out state side
Posted: Sep 5th 2011 5:37PM Brett from Atlanta said
Hey, publishers. I will buy the shit out of this game if your bring it here.
Posted: Sep 5th 2011 5:39PM Viiral said
Level 5
Posted: Sep 5th 2011 5:40PM CaptainProtonX said
I'm hoping this gets a Blu-Ray hybrid release with the movie.
I will pay on day one if so.
I will pay on day one if so.
Posted: Sep 5th 2011 5:43PM (Unverified) said
Why? Why only PS3? Why? I am just sad... sad that this game does not get a release on the 360.
Posted: Sep 5th 2011 6:14PM Punkrawk Bbob said
@(Unverified)
well it's also coming out on the DS if that helps...?
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well it's also coming out on the DS if that helps...?
Posted: Sep 5th 2011 6:17PM Punkrawk Bbob said
@(Unverified)
Well then again right now it has no mention of coming stateside, and considering the Xbox360 is a dead system in Japan... There's really no reason to dedicate a budget to porting or multi-platforming the game for the domestic market.
Then again, the reason why people buy new systems are for games. Instead of crying for it to come out for your system, just buy a PS3 or get it for Xmas or whatever. Then you can pick up Uncharted series, Heavenly Sword, Disgaea, Infamous, LittleBigPlanet, 3D Dot Game Heroes, and a bunch of other awesome exclusives.
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Well then again right now it has no mention of coming stateside, and considering the Xbox360 is a dead system in Japan... There's really no reason to dedicate a budget to porting or multi-platforming the game for the domestic market.
Then again, the reason why people buy new systems are for games. Instead of crying for it to come out for your system, just buy a PS3 or get it for Xmas or whatever. Then you can pick up Uncharted series, Heavenly Sword, Disgaea, Infamous, LittleBigPlanet, 3D Dot Game Heroes, and a bunch of other awesome exclusives.
Posted: Sep 5th 2011 6:10PM MystcLazrDragon said
This game is just beautiful.
Posted: Sep 5th 2011 8:26PM vinnycthatwhoibe said
For the love of everything sacred and holy, release this in the US! There is an audience here who loves this stuff, and I don't know why publishers have such a hard time believing that! Screw Call of Duty, give us art!
Posted: Sep 5th 2011 9:57PM OrangeGamer said
Fortunately, since this isn't on the Wii I'd bet much money that it will end up being localized for the PS3. Atlus, Xseed, or NIS. C'mon no whammy!
