Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Remastered
2019
- role-playing (rpg)
- adventure
- action
- fantasy
- kids
- single player
The story
Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Remastered on PlayStation 4 and PC features brilliant new visual enhancements, letting PlayStation 4 players enjoy the game at 1080p resolution and with a super-smooth frame rate of 60 frames per second (fps). PlayStation 4 Pro users can also opt for true 4K resolution at 30 fps, or 1440p at 60fps. The game retains its original dynamic fight system, combining real-time action and turn-based tactical elements, as well as the dozens of locations and hundreds of creatures that comprise the vast universe of Ni no Kuni. Originally developed by LEVEL-5, Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch’s story unfolds through animation storyboarded and created by the legendary Studio Ghibli, with music composed by award-winning musician Joe Hisaishi. Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch tells the charming yet tragic story of Oliver, a young boy who embarks on a journey to another world in the hope of bringing back his mother following a tragic incident. With a copy of the Wizard’s Companion in hand and his pal Drippy by his side, Oliver must traverse exotic lands to tame familiars, take on malevolent foes, and overcome the countless challenges that stand between him and his mother’s salvation.
What it’s like
Painterly, storybook-warm hand-drawn animation with soft watercolour skies, lush meadows, and rounded, gently lit towns that feel like pages from an illustrated fairy tale, and cutscenes animated in the lyrical, wind-swept style of Studio Ghibli. Joe Hisaishi's orchestral score swells and softens across the journey, with pastoral strings and airy woodwinds carrying much of the mood, while combat adds brisker percussive momentum. The vibe is wistful and bittersweet, a tender adventure with an undercurrent of loss rather than dread. Pacing is leisurely, with long wandering stretches between battles and a steady sense of discovery as new lands and familiars open up. Its emotional register is earnest and affectionate, following a grieving young boy who slowly grows braver and more generous through his travels. Violence is fantasy-style and light: creature battles are frequent but bloodless and cartoonish, with no gore, and some sadness and peril in the story land gently. It suits a cozy weekend, a comfort replay, or an evening spent curled up with the controller, and it is best for players who love JRPG charm, collecting monsters, and gentle, hopeful storytelling with a touch of melancholy.
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