From President to Otherworldly Bodyguard

What would you do if you suddenly found yourself young again surrounded by animal people in the middle of a rebellion? Would you run away or choose to protect the kid put into the middle of it all? Well in this game, you figure that out yourself.

Ni no Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom tells the story of Evan, a young prince who is training to become king after the death of his father, and Roland, a president from another world who was brought here after an explosion. After a coup launched by the royal advisor, Evan and Roland flee the kingdom. Together the two decided to create a new nation where everyone can be happy and eventually take back Evan’s old kingdom.

Ni no Kuni 2 is a somewhat open-world RPG game. While players are able to explore the world as they please, they are ultimately required to complete quests to progress through the game making it more linear. As with most RPG titles, Ni no Kuni has its own form of combat. Combat takes place in real-time meaning that you must be constantly aware of what is happening or suffer the consequences. Battles are in third-person, three member teams with you being able to only control one member at a time. You are able to give instructions on how other members will act, but can’t control their exact actions.

What really makes this game unique is its nation building aspect. As you continue to grow your kingdom by completing quests and recruiting citizens, you also gain access to many facilities. For example, while you can buy equipment from other nations, you can instead develop your kingdom so that you can buy better quality equipment at lower costs. Choosing for yourself what facilities to develop when can greatly affect your gameplay experience.

Ni no Kuni 2 is a great blend of your typical RPG experience and a nation builder. With an engaging coming of age story as well, it’s sure to be an experience you’ll never forget. So pick your sword and get ready to build your own land of happiness.