Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom - King's Edition

About

Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is a sequel that blends action RPG combat with strategic kingdom management. You guide Evan, a young ruler rebuilding his fractured realm after a betrayal. The game switches between real-time battles, tactical character progression, and administrative tasks like recruiting allies and upgrading towns. The King’s Edition bundles the base game with physical extras such as a vinyl record of the soundtrack, a diorama figure, and an artbook. The narrative follows Evan’s struggle to protect his people while figuring out a conspiracy tied to a shadowy figure in his dreams. The game’s depth and replayability stand out, with over 90 hours of content across its base story and expansions. It earned an 85/100 average on Metacritic for its world design and character interactions. The Season Pass included in the edition adds four expansion packs with new regions, quests, and enemies. Collectible items like the rotating music box and SteelBook case cater to fans of the franchise. The mix of action and strategy appeals to RPG players seeking a long-term commitment.

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.