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The World Ends With You 10th Anniversary
- Thread starter DNAbro
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Nightwing123
Member
Well this makes me sad
I can't believe it's been 10 years I love this game and I still hope for a sequel.
This is my favorite game of all time. I played it at a time in my life when I was extremely insecure and struggling to find myself (well, more than I am right now anyway) and it just clicked for me. The art, the music, the battle system, the CHARACTERS. Just everything about it spoke to me in some way. The story is surprisingly poignant and emotionally resonant. The gameplay and setting fit together so well. I love it so much.
It still pains me that we got the sequel tease in the mobile game and then silence after that. If a sequel is ever released, I would play it on whatever platform it is released on. It would be a literal system seller for me. Well maybe not that far, I would at least see if the reviews are good because I don't trust Square Enix to necessarily do the first game justice. But I just want to emphasize how good this game is and how important it was and is to me. If you have a DS and haven't played this game yet, what are you doing? Yes the battle system takes some getting used to but it's an incredible game. The mobile port loses something through its revised combat. Play the game the way it was meant to be played.
Plus Tin Pin Slammer is such a good minigame and I had a lot of fun with that. My only issue with the game is certain elements of pin evolution. It's annoying to me that you need to use the internet component to evolve pins certain ways and it never really worked for me.
It still pains me that we got the sequel tease in the mobile game and then silence after that. If a sequel is ever released, I would play it on whatever platform it is released on. It would be a literal system seller for me. Well maybe not that far, I would at least see if the reviews are good because I don't trust Square Enix to necessarily do the first game justice. But I just want to emphasize how good this game is and how important it was and is to me. If you have a DS and haven't played this game yet, what are you doing? Yes the battle system takes some getting used to but it's an incredible game. The mobile port loses something through its revised combat. Play the game the way it was meant to be played.
Plus Tin Pin Slammer is such a good minigame and I had a lot of fun with that. My only issue with the game is certain elements of pin evolution. It's annoying to me that you need to use the internet component to evolve pins certain ways and it never really worked for me.
An all-time great for the genre and one of the 00s best offerings. I don't think we'll ever see another game like it, even if we do get a sequel (which would likely end up on the Switch).
Honest question: Did you play past the first three days?
Honest question: Did you play past the first three days?
BackwardCap
Member
I learned about this game from X-Play when G4 was still a thing and ended up playing so much I got 100% with all the stars too. Then I erased my save to do it again. I wish this got an anime, that would have been cool to watch.
RecRoulette
Member
Holy shit, that's terrible.
I put a really quick explanation in the OP. Partner characters are basically a pin.
ChasingComets
Member
There has never been a clearer Game of the Console than this was for me and the DS. I've long given up on SE revisiting the IP, but good on OP for doing this thread.
I absolutely enjoyed the hell out of this game, even replayed it a couple times. The battle system (DS version) might come off a bit strange at first, but once it clicks with you, it's a total joy. The pins are so much fun to use! Great characters, very enjoyable story (especially as I went into this one completely blind), fun to explore secondary systems like with eating and clothing/etc., a really good mini-game, and even if it seems small at first a very cool world to explore. Would recommend this to anyone looking for a stylish action RPG with some depth and a fantastic soundtrack.
And it might be the best use of the dual/touch screen configuration that I've ever played.
And it might be the best use of the dual/touch screen configuration that I've ever played.
artwork from SE art director/character designer who worked on the game to celebrate 10th anniversary.
Why they tormenting us
Bobo Dakes
Member
$20 for a new copy is a freaking steal. Do the right thing.
This is awful.
Bobo Dakes
Member
Tin Pin Slammer tho. That shit was addicting.
Why couldn't Smash Bros 3DS just copy Tin Pin Slammer? Their buttons controlled version was weak.
Why couldn't Smash Bros 3DS just copy Tin Pin Slammer? Their buttons controlled version was weak.
Bobo Dakes
Member
Yes, most RPGs come with character development.
One of my favorite games of all time. As a pre-teenager at the time, I related a lot with Neku, especially the snarky side of him. His interactions with each of his partners are so entertaining, I love it.
I spent so much damn time on the game, replaying everything, but I never managed to get that final secret report. Damn you Panthera Caaaantusss!
Damn. I can't even imagine...
And that Another Day--pure perfection.
Damn. I can't even imagine...
TheSporkWithin
Member
The lead in to
was one of the best storytelling bits in gaming I can think of. Starting to see actual bits of human emotion leaking through in Neku's panic, and then his complete inability to handle Joshua.
Man I should replay the game again...
week two
Man I should replay the game again...
Played it when it came out and loved it. The touch controls take a bit to get used to but it's pretty good after that bump. And just a few minutes ago I stopped after playing it again for the first time after I bought a copy about a year or two ago. It still holds up really well.
I do hope we get a sequel (for the Switch). I also wonder if it'll make an appearance in KH3. Its inclusion in DDD felt so half assed.
I do hope we get a sequel (for the Switch). I also wonder if it'll make an appearance in KH3. Its inclusion in DDD felt so half assed.
Honestly talking about it online is the best way to support this IP. Share your love of it to the world.
Bobo Dakes
Member
Buy it on Amazon if you don't own a copy, if you already do, just spread the good word.
Permanently A
Junior Member
You know what would actually be pretty fun? A Tin Pin Slammer mobile game. They could even make it a gacha game and make some good money on it
TheListOfToddicho
Member
The beauty of this game can not be said enough. Story, visuals, gameplay, it's great stuff.
Thank god they had "Aliens" to level up pins, that feature was wayyy too Japanese centric.
ChasingComets
Member
It's a decent experience of the game (the remix soundtrack isn't as bad as is made out to be) but you lose a lot of the original's uniqueness with the dual screen implementation throughout the game and in the battle system.
NegativeCero
Banned
I somehow never got around to finishing this one. I think I got annoyed at the gimmicks needed to evolve pins (though it was a cool idea). Still have my cart if I ever get back to it, although I'd need to watch a LP to get a refresher.
LordOfLore
Banned
firehawk12
Subete no aware
10 years... so old.
What a fucking amazing twist
you were a girl all along who wished she interacted with more boys and hence Neku was born out of her concision