Difficulty:

Just Right

Time Spent:

10 to 20 Hours

The Bottom Line:

"Masterpiece"

It's been a long time since a great JRPG came to the PS3. No no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch is a breathtaking adventure with a deep but perfect battle system. When this game was announced in Japan, I was 100% sure that this game was going to be localized because of the sheer beauty and charm of the game.


Story:

Without ruining too much, the main character Oliver gets sent to an alternate world in an attempt to save his mother's life since she died trying to save his life.


Presentation:

The game's graphics, character designs, and environment is absolutely stunning. It's like playing in a Studio Ghibli movie!


Music:

The music is quite memorable, and very original. None of it seems bland or stock, and maybe that's because an entire symphony orchestrated the music for the game.


Battle System:

The battle system is deep but easy to learn once you get the hang of things. Characters summon familiars, which are monsters that fight and evolve (much like Pokemon!), and it's an open area battle in which you can move around and dodge enemy attacks.


Character Development:

The characters are very well-presented, and the characters are very original. It's quite a big step from the traditional RPG-like characters where you have many stock character descriptions. Oliver is a pure-hearted boy who always stands for what is right, and yet he is also guided by the good intentions of the other characters to help him in his quest.


Recommendation:

I recommend this game to anyone who loves Studio Ghibli movies, anime, Japanese role-playing games, or even role-playing games in general. This game will definitely make you proud to have it on your shelf of video games.


Score:

10/10