Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom - Day One Edition

About

Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is a turn-based RPG with deep character progression and tactical combat. You play as Evan, a young ruler navigating political betrayal and a quest to rebuild a fractured kingdom. The story unfolds through dialogue-driven choices and exploration of hand-drawn environments, blending whimsical fantasy with darker themes. Battles mix real-time movement with timed attacks, requiring strategy to manage party positions and abilities. The Day One Edition adds a set of cosmetic weapon skins for the main character. The game stands out for its distinctive art style combining 3D action with 2D animation cutscenes. Reviews on Metacritic average 82, praising the narrative depth and world design. Players note the lengthy story spans 40+ hours with branching outcomes. The included DLC offers extra gear for collectors without altering core gameplay. Available only on PlayStation 4, it serves as both a sequel and standalone adventure with familiar mechanics from the first game.

Storyline

The game begins with Roland witnessing a missile exploding over a city. In the aftermath, he vanishes and reappears in front of Evan in Ding Dong Dell, with his youth suddenly regained, just as Mausinger, the advisor to Evan's late father, stages a coup. As they escape, they learn that Mausinger poisoned the previous king and intends to have Evan killed to assume control of the kingdom. Assisted by Evan's governess Aranella, who sacrifices herself for their safety, Evan and Roland escape safely from Ding Dong Dell, with Evan promising to her that he will establish a new kingdom in which everyone can be happy and free. Since then, he is occasionally approached in his dreams by a mysterious boy around his age, who becomes his confidant.