For the uninitiated, Studio Ghibli is one of if not the most revered animation house in the world, only rivalled by Disney in terms of influence, and responsible for classic animated flicks such as Spirited Away and My Neighbour Totoro. Though the game has been developed by Professor Layton makers Level-5, its visual style has been masterminded by Studio Ghibli. It’s like running around within a Japanese anime film in 3D, one where every corner of its world has been drawn in painstaking detail. From the off, it’s one of the most stunning games I’ve ever had the pleasure to play.
It’s difficult to talk about Ni No Kuni without first gushing about its visuals. A beautiful, magical, captivating game with a heart of gold, it’s helped restore faith in the fading JRPG genre for this lapsed fan.
Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch made me do that with such ease so as to be disarming. I can’t remember the last time I played through a game with an almost permanent smile spread across my face. Is the partnership the match made in heaven gamers dreamed it would be? Read our full review to find out! Professor Layton developers Level-5 team up with venerable animation house Studio Ghibli for PS3 exclusive JRPG Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch. Name: Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch
