I found that out when I finished the game long ago. D:
The World Ends With You | It's A Wonderful World
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I found that out when I finished the game long ago. D:
^Wait what? What's that?
There are 3 types of PP
1) Battle
2) Shutdown
3) Mingle.
And some pins evolve depending on the TYPE of PP it recieves. So, just because you battle with a pin constantly doesn't mean it will evolve.
1) Battle
2) Shutdown
3) Mingle.
And some pins evolve depending on the TYPE of PP it recieves. So, just because you battle with a pin constantly doesn't mean it will evolve.
PP is the experience in the game, and is used to level up your pins. There are three kinds of PP, one you get from battle, one you get from having your game off, and mingle.
Anyways, depending on which type of PP is the PP to max out your pin, it may or may not evolve. Certain pins evolve from certain PP. If you use the wrong PP, the pin will just stay normal.
And mad beat me. Oh well.
Here's my review for the game, which will eventually be up on Forever Fantasy.
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The World Ends With You [a.k.a. Subarashiki Kono Sekai (It's a Wonderful World) in Japan] was built from the ground up for the Nintendo DS. Taking full advantage of every unique aspect of the DS, the game easily manages to become one of the systems most popular, if not the systems best ever.
Gameplay -
The gameplay in The World Ends With You is where the game shines the most. The battle system fits itself beautifully to the DS's functionality, straying far from the standard JRPG formula. At first, the system is confusing, fighting on both screens at the same time; and unless you are willing to spend time to figure out the system fully, it will stay confusing. The fighting is fairly easy on the top screen, where you will use the D-pad or XYAB buttons to command your 'partner' to attack left or right. Depending on which 'partner' you are using, the system will vary slightly. The difficulty is raised when you add the bottom screen, where you will be controlling Neku, the main character, with the stylus. Attacks on the bottom screen will be carried out by either slashing, tapping, circling, or sliding on the touch screen. The attacks you will be able to use on the bottom screen are used in the form of pins. You can only take a certain number of pins to battle, and each have their own unique attacks. This is where the majority of the games depth comes from: the Pin System. Every pin has it's own stats and a 'brand'. Brands will either boost or decrease your pin's power depending on the area you are fighting in. Pins can also evolve into stronger pins once their Pin Points, or PP, is maxed out. There are three different kinds of PP, and certain pins can only evolve when maxed out with a specific kind.
Graphics -
The World Ends With You spouts it's own unique visual style all throughout the game. In-game, the characters and environment are expertly crafted to fit the overall theme of the game. Cutscenes are carried out in a sort of animated comic-book style, where characters talk through moving speech bubbles. While the graphics aren't top-notch for the system, they definitely do the game justice.
Story -
The story in The World Ends With You follows Neku, an angsty teenager who wakes up in Shibuya, Japan with no memory of who he is or what he was doing. Shortly after his awakening, Neku discovers he has the incredible ability to read the minds of those around him. Eventually Neku meets Shiki, a preppy girl who forces him into a 'pact'. Neku soon learns that he is involved in the Reaper's Game, a seven day game in which contestants are challenged to accomplish a certain objective in a limited amount of time. The contestants main foe, the Noise, are monsters controlled by the Reapers to do their bidding. The story is progressed constantly throughout the game through the comic-book style cutscenes, and there are some points where it seems like you are hardly getting in any gameplay. Regardless, the writers did a fantastic job of putting together a scenario that gamers of any kind will want to play.
Learning Curve -
In order to completely grasp The World Ends With You's battle system, you will have to spend a decent amount of time with it. Once you master it, however, it becomes incredibly addictive.
Music -
The music in The World Ends With You is modeled around the modern Japan setting. Rap, rock, pop, and other various genres accompany you throughout your travels in Shibuya. While their is a good variety of music, some songs are played way too much, and can become increasingly annoying every time you hear them.
Replay Value -
Upon completion of The World Ends With You, you will be able to go back and play the various stages of the game. This is a given opportunity for you to collect all the pins, discover all the types of Noise, and have another go with fights that you want to engage in again. Considering the massive amount of pins, this definitely adds plenty of replay value to the game. If you want to 100% the game, you will spend a lot of time after completion.
Summary -
Gameplay - Unlike anything else out there in both good and bad ways.
Graphics - Full of individuality, the graphics hold their own throughout the game.
Story - Captivating and lengthy, but may interfere a little too much with the gameplay.
Learning Curve - It will take a while to master the game's battle system, but it is definitely worth it.
Music - Fresh and upbeat, but sometimes way too repetitive.
Replay Value - Plenty to go around for some time.
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The World Ends With You [a.k.a. Subarashiki Kono Sekai (It's a Wonderful World) in Japan] was built from the ground up for the Nintendo DS. Taking full advantage of every unique aspect of the DS, the game easily manages to become one of the systems most popular, if not the systems best ever.
Gameplay -
The gameplay in The World Ends With You is where the game shines the most. The battle system fits itself beautifully to the DS's functionality, straying far from the standard JRPG formula. At first, the system is confusing, fighting on both screens at the same time; and unless you are willing to spend time to figure out the system fully, it will stay confusing. The fighting is fairly easy on the top screen, where you will use the D-pad or XYAB buttons to command your 'partner' to attack left or right. Depending on which 'partner' you are using, the system will vary slightly. The difficulty is raised when you add the bottom screen, where you will be controlling Neku, the main character, with the stylus. Attacks on the bottom screen will be carried out by either slashing, tapping, circling, or sliding on the touch screen. The attacks you will be able to use on the bottom screen are used in the form of pins. You can only take a certain number of pins to battle, and each have their own unique attacks. This is where the majority of the games depth comes from: the Pin System. Every pin has it's own stats and a 'brand'. Brands will either boost or decrease your pin's power depending on the area you are fighting in. Pins can also evolve into stronger pins once their Pin Points, or PP, is maxed out. There are three different kinds of PP, and certain pins can only evolve when maxed out with a specific kind.
Graphics -
The World Ends With You spouts it's own unique visual style all throughout the game. In-game, the characters and environment are expertly crafted to fit the overall theme of the game. Cutscenes are carried out in a sort of animated comic-book style, where characters talk through moving speech bubbles. While the graphics aren't top-notch for the system, they definitely do the game justice.
Story -
The story in The World Ends With You follows Neku, an angsty teenager who wakes up in Shibuya, Japan with no memory of who he is or what he was doing. Shortly after his awakening, Neku discovers he has the incredible ability to read the minds of those around him. Eventually Neku meets Shiki, a preppy girl who forces him into a 'pact'. Neku soon learns that he is involved in the Reaper's Game, a seven day game in which contestants are challenged to accomplish a certain objective in a limited amount of time. The contestants main foe, the Noise, are monsters controlled by the Reapers to do their bidding. The story is progressed constantly throughout the game through the comic-book style cutscenes, and there are some points where it seems like you are hardly getting in any gameplay. Regardless, the writers did a fantastic job of putting together a scenario that gamers of any kind will want to play.
Learning Curve -
In order to completely grasp The World Ends With You's battle system, you will have to spend a decent amount of time with it. Once you master it, however, it becomes incredibly addictive.
Music -
The music in The World Ends With You is modeled around the modern Japan setting. Rap, rock, pop, and other various genres accompany you throughout your travels in Shibuya. While their is a good variety of music, some songs are played way too much, and can become increasingly annoying every time you hear them.
Replay Value -
Upon completion of The World Ends With You, you will be able to go back and play the various stages of the game. This is a given opportunity for you to collect all the pins, discover all the types of Noise, and have another go with fights that you want to engage in again. Considering the massive amount of pins, this definitely adds plenty of replay value to the game. If you want to 100% the game, you will spend a lot of time after completion.
Summary -
Gameplay - Unlike anything else out there in both good and bad ways.
Graphics - Full of individuality, the graphics hold their own throughout the game.
Story - Captivating and lengthy, but may interfere a little too much with the gameplay.
Learning Curve - It will take a while to master the game's battle system, but it is definitely worth it.
Music - Fresh and upbeat, but sometimes way too repetitive.
Replay Value - Plenty to go around for some time.
nice review :thumbsup: Too bad no one around me has a DS so I can mingle 
If you just leave it in your pocket for a few years, you're bound to pick someone up in mingle.
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So you were the earthling I contacted? O_O
Nice review Jake, sums up the game pretty well
Thanks Mar.
Now I have to finish the six other reviews I have to get done by the end of the month, ha.
Now I have to finish the six other reviews I have to get done by the end of the month, ha.
huh?
Possible sequel? XD
Seriously, I just got it yesterday, and I hope to God that there's a sequel.
The game is FANTASTIC! I'm only halfway through the Joshua chapter, though.
Just ignore the top screen for now. Don't worry.
Finished it yesterday, and trying to get the Secret Reports.
The requirements for Shiki Day 4 are HARD!
Any tips?
Typically, I use 2 recovery pins for bosses combined with any other attack pins I have on while go through. I usually have something like a Masamune on, as well as Force Rounds-type psychs.
The requirements for Shiki Day 4 are HARD!
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Any tips?
Typically, I use 2 recovery pins for bosses combined with any other attack pins I have on while go through. I usually have something like a Masamune on, as well as Force Rounds-type psychs.
Well, there was a whole series of Jupiter of the Monkey Shockwave psych pins, so I just ended up using the best one of those, which, when I think about it, was something like Ichimonji of Nanakiri.
I found an alien today while mingling, too. Anyone else see one yet?
EDIT: Now I'm having trouble with Noise No. 66.
That thing's hard as fuck. Almost impossible to heal, and your partner is virtually guaranteed to take 350 point beating every 5 seconds.
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I got this game recently, and I must say, the gameplay is very fun and addictive. It's been a while since I've played anything challenging like this game.
However, I don't really like the whole "universe" that the developpers have created. I don't like the style. Some things don't seem to make much sense, and I'm not particularly fond of having teenagers as main characters. Incidentally, I dislike practically every main character (except for Shiki, whom I find actually pretty sympathetic).
Overall though, this is a game that I really enjoy.
However, I don't really like the whole "universe" that the developpers have created. I don't like the style. Some things don't seem to make much sense, and I'm not particularly fond of having teenagers as main characters. Incidentally, I dislike practically every main character (except for Shiki, whom I find actually pretty sympathetic).
Overall though, this is a game that I really enjoy.
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