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[Exentryk]

World:
Ding Dong Dell:

Valley of Wind Snake (not official translation):

Goldpaw:

Characters: Aranella, Batu, and Auntie Martha

Battle System:
Apart from Weak and Strong attacks, you can perform various spells and skills. These can also be charged up by Higgledies. Below are some examples of basic spells and charged spells.

Kingmakers:

Kingmakers are huge mythical beasts that protect the country. In Ni no Kuni, it is necessary to form a Kingsbond with them in order to become a king. The stronger the power of the country itself, the stronger they become. The Kingmaker of a major country has great power that is beyond even the strength of large army. When the country is in danger, the Kingmaker protects it.

Condition for Forming a Contract with a Kingmaker—Overcome their Trial
If the above conditions are met, the king and the Kingmaker will be connected like a string by an orb, and a Kingsbond will be formed.


Lofty, a Kingmaker

”I'm a great Kingmaker! If you say rude stuff like callin' me fluffy or tiny, I'll spark you to death!"

The Kingmaker of the country founded by Evan. He issued Evan a challenge and recognized him as a king after it was cleared. He is somewhat unreliable, and although he has the appearance of a cute mascot character, as he says himself, ”I'm amazing when I go all out."


Longfang, a Kingmaker

The Kingmaker of Goldpaw. Although it is a kind-hearted Kingmaker, it is always misunderstood as angry because of its scary face. A Kingmaker of considerable learning, Longfang is pleased with the source of knowledge that is Goldpaw's archives. He keeps his eyes on the world and understands the current state of things to some extent.[/QUOTE]


Via official JP website, and as translated by Gematsu.

 

[Masterspeed]

I much prefer this style of combat as apposed to the first one where you only control your monsters.

 

[Napalm_Frank]

Something something Lisa Simpson

 

[dan2026]

Something something Lisa Simpson

Fucking fuck I can't unsee.

 

[HylianScribe]

In English, I believe Guardians are called Kingmakers, and you form a Kingsbond with them as Evan.

 

[jiggle]

Poverty drippy



Environments are gorgeous

 

[Exentryk]

In English, I believe Guardians are called Kingmakers, and you form a Kingsbond with them as Evan.

Thanks, updated these terms.

 

[prateeko]

Cannot wait for this. Although I am on edge wondering when the CE will come up (that I will inevitably miss preordering...)

 

[Shin]

Game looks great, 1080/60 <3

 

[Puck Beaverton]

Something something Lisa Simpson

goddammit

should I try again with the first? I want to love that game but the combat was infuriating.

 

[Elfstruck]

2017 keeps on delivering!

 

[DangerMouse]

Day 1.

 

[silva1991]

Such a beautiful game.

 

[MegaSackman]

Everything looks and sounds gorgeous, I was sure this was a 2018 game even when they kept telling it wasn't.

 

[TimeEffect]

Combat is all Im concerned about

 

[Kanann]

/drool

 

[DangerMouse]

Everything looks and sounds gorgeous, I was sure this was a 2018 game even when they kept telling it wasn't.

Yeah.

 

[Fushichou187]

I like the names Alphenee and Gattou vs. Aranella & Batu, but I really like their designs. Love everything else that I'm seeing here and really hope for a Drippy easter egg or some other fairies showing up.

 

[J-Skee]

So familiars are officially gone?

 

[Baroquemantic]

Wait, Ding Dong Dell? I figured this was taking place somewhere else.

 

[Exentryk]

So familiars are officially gone?

Yes. This one has other new systems like Higgledies and Kingdom building.

Wait, Ding Dong Dell? I figured this was taking place somewhere else.

It's sort of a parallel world (or huge time gap), so even though the location might be the same, everything else is new and unrelated. Maybe they'll throw some easter eggs in for us though.

 

[LowParry]

Something something Lisa Simpson

Dental plan!

 

[Baroquemantic]

Yes. This one has other new systems like Higgledies and Kingdom building.

Gonna miss the familiars, but I like what I've seen of the new combat.

It's sort of a parallel world (or huge time gap), so even though the location might be the same, everything else is new and unrelated. Maybe they'll throw some easter eggs in for us though.

Yeah, parallel world is what I've been thinking it was. Hope there are some cameos from the first game in some way.

 

[TRD Mr Blonde]

So material system and summons? Sound awesome.

 

[Parapraxis]

Freaking gorgeous, hope it has a good battle system.

 

[adamsapple]

Game looks great, 1080/60 <3

is this 1080/60 on PS4 too ?

 

[J-Skee]

Yes. This one has other new systems like Higgledies and Kingdom building.



It's sort of a parallel world (or huge time gap), so even though the location might be the same, everything else is new and unrelated. Maybe they'll throw some easter eggs in for us though.

I'm okay with this. As great as there original game was, I feel like familiars complicated things a little bit. This looks like it streamlines the battles.

 

[Dead Prince]

any word on what the controller layout (button prompts) they will use for pc version? trying to decide if i should get a ps4 or xbox one.

 

[Scrooge McDuck]

It's a bummer that in the trailer Aranella seemingly died. A badass mother figure following the protagonist around is something I'd like to see more since Grandia III.

 

[Exentryk]

Gonna miss the familiars, but I like what I've seen of the new combat.

Yeah, I'll miss them too. But the combat is a huge improvement! To be honest though, they could have included Familiars AND this combat system together.
Maybe they'll do that in NNK3, while ensuring Familiars aren't to grindy to capture and raise.

 

[Newtype-001]

Sooo good cant wait
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is this 1080/60 on PS4 too ?

Thats what theyve said
http://www.pushsquare.com/news/2017/01/ni_no_kuni_ii_targeting_60fps_on_standard_ps4

 

[Dart]

It's a shame familiars/evolutions are absent in the sequel. They probably didn't add much to the game as I understand, but it's Pokémon-esque charm is what drew me to Ni No Kuni in the first place.

 

[Legend of Aims]

Combat prevented me from finishing the first. Going to give this another try.

 

[Nuno Pinto]

The combat system is sounding so much better.

I didn't dislike the first one, but it was easily the weakest part of the game.

Oh, and I hope there's dual audio again. I can't stand those voices lol

 

[adamsapple]

Sooo good cant wait
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Thats what theyve said
http://www.pushsquare.com/news/2017/01/ni_no_kuni_ii_targeting_60fps_on_standard_ps4

Sweet. Not that this is the kind of game where it'd make a big difference .. but the effort is appreciated nonetheless.

Here's hoping it has some decent Pro upgrades as well. This art style in 1800p or above will be sweet.

 

[Raw64life]

Just played this a few hours ago. Combat is definitely improved and significantly.

 

[Sushigod7]

Everything looks amazing I just want dual audio those voices are awful. Fingers crossed.

 

[Exentryk]

Just played this a few hours ago. Combat is definitely improved and significantly.

Nice! Any other impressions?

 

[fatherKratos]

Loved the first one. I wish lord of the fairies was still there.

 

[Jacobson]

Will be getting this on PC. But I have to finish the first game on my PS3 before I play this lol

 

[Bladenic]

I much prefer this style of combat as apposed to the first one where you only control your monsters.

You can definitely control the humans in the first game.

Anyway this game looks incredible whew

 

[Exentryk]

Will be getting this on PC. But I have to finish the first game on my PS3 before I play this lol

Since they're completely unrelated, you can certainly start with this and then play the first one.

 

[Kssio_Aug]

Will the story be connected to the 1st game? I haven't played it.

 

[Napalm_Frank]

Will the story be connected to the 1st game? I haven't played it.

No.

 

[Baroquemantic]

Yeah, I'll miss them too. But the combat is a huge improvement! To be honest though, they could have included Familiars AND this combat system together.
Maybe they'll do that in NNK3, while ensuring Familiars aren't to grindy to capture and raise.

Yeah, that would be nice. Here's hoping.

 

[Sanctuary]

If only every game could look that gorgeous (not necessarily the same character designs for everything though).

Watched this earlier. It shows a bit about how to use the higgledies and goes more in depth about the combat system in general. The higgledies actually seem kind of annoying (AI and movement), but probably won't be difficult enough to matter.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUMsEdC1mss

edit: It has a "just guard" system too, which is pretty cool. It's basically a timed block/parry system. In this game it negates damage.

 

[Kaako]

Too gorgeous. Day 1 for sure.

 

[silva1991]

Loved the first one. I wish lord of the fairies was still there.

He was such a charming character. His animation after walking toward/on him never gets old lol.

 

[CHC]

I'm really intrigued about that desert setting with the small airplanes. Being able to just hop in one of those and take flight would be absolutely magical. Ding Dong Dell also looks as nice as ever.

Personally, not too hung up about battle system changes. I did like collecting a little menagerie of cute beasts, but in general I don't really play JRPGs for their battle systems. Generally am more drawn to the world, the characters, the music, etc.

 

[Vroadstar]

Love the first one so this is a sure buy for me