Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch Remastered

ni no kuni means a lot to me. i first played the game a couple years ago when i was in a pretty dark place, things seemed pretty hopeless. just when i was about ready to give up i bought this game and it changed my life. it's message, it's writing, it's world and it's themes all really stuck and resonated with me. enough to call it my favorite game :)
after beating the main campaign now (i'm not doing the white witch stuff, feels more like post game content and it didn't really wow me when i first played the game) as an adult my opinion is certainly more nuanced. while the game certainly isn't perfect and it 100% pissed me off at certain points, i can't deny that it is insanely charming. the world and the characters are genuine masterpieces, very fun personalities in a very fun world. The sort of characters and world that stick with you after you play (drippy is definitely a highlight, his mannerisms are glued into my brain and probably will be forever).
i do think that the game can be slow, has combat not everyone will like and has a couple low points, specifically the hamelin arc and the white witch content, but i can't help but love the game. if you're looking for a wholesome feel-good JRPG and can look past it's flaws, this game will deliver an unforgettable experience, definitely one of my favorite games.
also, the ghibli animated cutscenes are delightful :)

Please note that I played this game to about 98 percent completion on the switch, but got it on steam to play again.
Ni No Kuni Wrath of the White Witch is an absolutely fantastic game about love, loss, and friendship. It's such a comfort game for me. From the animated cutscenes by Studio Ghibli to the cute, wacky characters- it's just so fantastic and comforting. From the gameplay perspective, it's great. The combat system is unique and very, very fun. The boss battles are all different. The familiars are a great touch, collecting and evolving them is really enjoyable. And the story, don't get me started. Watching Oliver mature on his quest to find his mother is as heartbreaking as it is beautiful. This is genuinely one of the only game that's ever made me cry start and end.
Overall, Ni No Kuni is a lovely game for casual players and completionists. There's something in it for everyone.

I absolutely love this game, from the story to the lore. I remember watching Stampy play through this and always wanted to try this but i didn't have a PS3 when I was a kid, now with this remaster, I can finally play the game.
The art style is phenomenal and timeless, I mean Studio Ghibil worked on it so that makes a lot of sense lol, the story is heartwarming and nice. The gameplay is generally a 50/50, either you enjoy it or you're not the biggest fan. I actually do like the mix of turn based combat while having the ability to dodge and move around the arena freely, the Pokemon aspect of the game was also great, one thing though is that the game can be surprisingly difficult at times? I wasnt really expecting it from a game that looks like this but it is a good fun challenge. I did have to grind for EXP at a certain point in the game ( When you get the Ship ).
Overall I think its a great game, and I think its absolutely worth a shot, I'd give it a 9/10, (just wish there was more post-game activities or even a dlc)

One of my favourite games ever, if you aren't against spoilers and want to see what the game is like, watch Stampy's playthrough.

Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch is, without a doubt, my favorite game of all time, and nothing will ever top it for me. I first played it as a child on the PS3, and ever since then, I’ve continued to revisit it, whether on the Switch or PC. No matter how many times I play it will never get old. I’ve even gone as far as learning to read and write the Naäzcan script from memory, and I constantly wish there was more to explore. Just hearing the World Map theme gets me nostalgic and emotional to this day. Can’t put a high enough rating, would recommend.

I bought this game to try it before its second part and i don't regret it. I love everything that surrounds the game so far: the story is good, cute graphics and the combat system reminds me of the ''tales of'' saga.
The plot is quite cute & childish and will not appeal to those looking for a darker or adult story. I would say it's a game that is not tiring to play and has more depth than it seems at first.
I recommended it for rpg lovers looking for a chill & casual game ♡

I originally played Ni No Kuni on the PS3 back in like 2012, and after a second playthrough all these years later. I have thoroughly enjoyed this game start to finish, maybe with a better appreciation for it now.
Compared to other JRPGs sure it is underwhelming in terms of combat, skill trees and anything that maybe say a FF or Persona game would provide. But I think that if you are cut from the kind of cloth that you don't really explore JRPGs aside from games like Pokemon but were looking for something a bit more substantial in terms of story while maintaining a casual RPG experience and if you are of course a big fan of Ghibli animations. I believe this is an experience worth having.