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[Ydelnae]

After being silent for almost a whole year about the game, Akihiro Hino (Level-5 president) shared a few details about Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom in an interview with IGN Japan.

How's development on Ni no Kuni 2 : Revenant Kingdom going?

We're working hard on it. It's so massive a project that I believe "Ni no Kuni" has the most people working on it at Level 5 right now.

The first game was pitched at parents and children to play together; how about this one?

The game's designed for one player only. Reviewing the first game, although the main character’s backstory and the content of the game was particularly aimed at adults, the visuals seemed a little childish. Even though the lead character is a young boy again this time, I've taken care to make sure the whole game has an adult feel. With regards to the world of the game, it will be easy for both adults and children to get involved, like a Ghibli anime.

Hino also answered questions about other Level-5 series and future titles, like Lady Layton, Inazuma Eleven Ares, and Megaton Mushashi. However, he did not mention when we would see Ni No Kuni 2 again. The game is not listed for an appearance at Tokyo Game Show 2016.

Source: IGN Japan

 

[Deft Beck]

I bet that the game's undergoing some significant changes that aren't ready for prime-time yet.

 

[purseowner]

Sounds glorious. So hyped. If no more at TGS, PlayStation Experience? Unlikely to be a Neo showcase next week.

 

[Sir_Crocodile]

Hey it's Hajime Kindaichi next to someone with a headwound, is he about to solve a crime?

 

[uncleniccius]

So hyped.

The original was such a great game.

 

[wapplew]

From Ponyo to Laputa or Princess mononoke?

 

[rackham]

Very excited for this game. Hopefully it's not too tedious like the first game. Burned out over half way through.

 

[KingdomHeartsFan]

Loved the first one, can't wait for this.

 

[dc89]

Sounds good to me.

 

[The Last One]

I can't wait for this game. The first one was so good.

 

[Pachinko]

Get rid of the animal husbandry and just make the battles a more traditional RPG and I'm 100% in. I don't need to catch stupid looking monsters outside of Pokemon ... and I don't even like Pokemon much. But man, them graphics !

 

[Dark Cloud]

I'm definitely ready to see this!

 

[jiggle]

Staff size is surprising

 

[Jawbreaker]

Reviewing the first game, although the main character’s backstory and the content of the game was particularly aimed at adults ...

Was it?

 

[FalsettoVibe]

Sounds good.

 

[YankeeDonB]

I'm so excited for this. It's really the only thing going that can equal my FF XV hype.

If they pull off a more consistent story with a smoother battle system this could be a GOTY contender.

Though who's composing this time?

 

[Obliterator]

I'm super excited for this game, and loved the first one. I wish they would get rid of the ears though or change the way they look. Just kinda look tacked on atm

 

[HeisenbergWW62]

So goddamn hyped for this

 

[Ydelnae]

Staff size is surprising

Well, it's not like Level-5 is developing any other console game right now (other than the port of Lady Layton and the potential Inazuma Elevel Ares & Megaton Mushashi console versions).

EDIT: Forgot about Snack World lol

 

[Zerojul]

It's one of my most anticipated titles by far. I was hoping for some tidbits and/or footage at TGS....
Oh well, take your sweet time and make us an awesome game, L5.

 

[AquaWateria]

I'm so excited for this. It's really the only thing going that can equal my FF XV hype.

If they pull off a more consistent story with a smoother battle system this could be a GOTY contender.

Though who's composing this time?

I thought it was studio Ghibli that's composing the music.

 

[wmlk]

Was it?

He's most likely talking about Ghibli films as something that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They tried to infuse some of that with Ni No Kuni. I think that fell apart as the game went on, though.

 

[Acquiescence]

If I was a mum in the world of Ni no Kuni, I'd be sweating bullets.

 

[wapplew]

I'm super excited for this game, and loved the first one. I wish they would get rid of the ears though

His father is a cat, or he will be that cat. Depend on this take place before or after Nino Kuni.

 

[DeathSparks]

I completely forgot about this game, very excited to see more at TGS

 

[Dark_castle]

Make the combat full turn-based please. No poor A.I hybrid real time crap.

 

[SolidSnakex]

Though who's composing this time?

Joe Hisaishi, same as the original.

 

[YankeeDonB]

I thought it was studio Ghibli that's composing the music.

Joe Hisashi did the first one and it's godly. Wasn't sure who was composing for this one though.

Edit: fantastic! That was actually my only real fear for this game, some kind of passable but bland mid tier level 5 soundtrack.

 

[wmlk]

I'm so excited for this. It's really the only thing going that can equal my FF XV hype.

If they pull off a more consistent story with a smoother battle system this could be a GOTY contender.

Though who's composing this time?

Joe Hisaishi is composing this just as he did for NNK on DS. You're probably going to get filler tracks from other composers like Rei Kondoh for the first game.

 

[Obliterator]

His father is a cat, or he will be that cat.

It just looks really bad imo. They look like they are just sort of....there. Keep the ears but improve the visual design on it or something.

 

[Jake2by4]

Loved the first game but hope they tweaked the battle system to not be so boring.

 

[Zerojul]

I completely forgot about this game, very excited to see more at TGS

The game is not listed for an appearance at Tokyo Game Show 2016.

Source: IGN Japan

Sorry

 

[squall23]

It better have the most people working on it since it's their only console game. Although I admit I would love to see a Inazuma Eleven or Yokai Watch made by some giant team.

 

[Rymuth]

If I was a mum in the world of Ni no Kuni, I'd be sweating bullets.

They said more adult focused. So instead of dead parents - they'll go with dead children.

 

[Philippo]

Hope it shows up at PGW or PSX, and that it releases next year.

 

[Sir_Crocodile]

I'm always surprised at how many people have fond memories of NNK. For me, the story started out great but went steadily downhill. And that's not taking into account the absolutely dire PS3-only endgame. And then there's the awful battle system, with some of the worst character AI in any RPG I've played. I ended up getting so exasperated by it I just picked up three dinos which grow up to be pretty much unbeatable.

I have no good memories of this game save for the aesthetics. They have a LOT to improve on with the sequel.

 

[flowsnake]

Link is broken, OP.

 

[YankeeDonB]

Joe Hisaishi is composing this once again, just as he did for NNK on DS. You're probably going to get filler tracks from other composers like Rei Kondoh for the first game.

Great news, Hisaishi is a big part of the ghibli magic. Someone should make a Princess Mononoke game.

And I'm fine with filler as long as the main themes are top tier.

 

[redmetal86]

Source: IGN Japan

The lowercase url brackets are preventing the link from working correctly.


So, I guess there won't two versions like the last game?

 

[Ydelnae]

Link is broken, OP.

Thanks, fixed it. It always happens to me with when I try linking to japanese sites, I don't know why lol

The lowercase url brackets are preventing the link from working correctly.


So, I guess there won't two versions like the last game?

It's console exclusive to PS4, there could be a mobile version, though.

 

[oti]

More adult-focused? So you're getting rid of the cat boy or?

 

[[Agent]ZeroNine]

I hope a videogame writer isn't penning the story. Really looking forward to playing this. This generation is going to be very good to us who like (non-cutesy) Japan games. Now I just need more arcady and whacky experiments from Japan devs.

Also hoping to see mobile based Japanese devs move back to consoles + handhelds if these Japanese games do well in the Western world.

 

[Haganeren]

I loved the "childish" graphics of the first one, i just want a good battle system.

 

[wapplew]

They said more adult focused. So instead of dead parents - they'll go with dead children.

That's Grave of firefly level.

 

[Acquiescence]

Joe Hisaishi, same as the original.

I always loved his work in Takeshi Kitano's films, and his score in the first Ni no Kuni is nothing short of magnificent, so it's good to have him back. Wouldn't be the same without him.

 

[Qwyjibo]

I bought the 1st game about a year ago for $10 and I still haven't played it. I really want to but I always end up starting another RPG (usually on 3DS) that takes over. SOON.

 

[Übermatik]

The visuals are stunning, so I'm intrigued.

 

[RDreamer]

I really hope this can live up to the first. The first has a place in my heart along with a lot of other RPG classics.

 

[DKHF]

Sorry

That doesn't mean it won't show up. Level-5 hasn't released a list of games they're showing at TGS. But even if they did a trailer could still be shown at Sony's conference since companies like to surprise especially for games that have been off the radar for a bit.

 

[MrSaturn99]

Get rid of the animal husbandry and just make the battles a more traditional RPG and I'm 100% in.

As said in the other thread, that's pretty much all I need.