Ni No Kuni : The Another World

[punidrop]

http://s3.amazonaws.com/designrelated_inspiration_book_entry_file_item/ea2ec0746b5610cf61c438c01e61736570a5bd9b

This is another promising game from LEVEL 5, working with Studio Ghibli (yeah! who wont love Ghibli?)
It's for the DS. I dont have information except for these links.

http://designrelated.com/inspiration/view/Karen/entry/2679
http://gamekyo.com/newsen29259_ninokuni-more-photos-of-the-magic-master-book.html

Here's a trailor :
http://nintendo.joystiq.com/2008/10/09/tgs08-first-footage-of-the-another-world/

I don't know who will publish this game in Japanese.
At least please let Atlus publish it for the US.

[Pibbman]

If you were to ask me, I don't think Atlus will be publishing this one here. The game is going to be absolutely huge in Japan, since it's a game being made by an RPG dev that's been gaining quite a name for itself these days, and probably THE best animation studio in Japan. Far as I know, its either Level 5 or Nintendo publishing it.

Although I have my doubts that Atlus will get this one, that should they be able too. I fully support it.

[xHaseox]

If we have to count on Nintendo publishing it, we will never see it.

[poiuiu]

Far as I know, its either Level 5 or Nintendo publishing it.

Although I have my doubts that Atlus will get this one, that should they be able too. I fully support it.

Level 5 publishes all of their own non-Sony console games; Layton was their first.

And it could go either way, but considering there's a market for things related to Ghibli in english territories, I wouldn't be surprised to see anyone bringing this over. These times they are different from when the Jade Cocoon games were released.

[VMan]

Far as I know, its either Level 5 or Nintendo publishing it.

Although I have my doubts that Atlus will get this one, that should they be able too. I fully support it.

Level 5 publishes all of their own non-Sony console games; Layton was their first.

And it could go either way, but considering there's a market for things related to Ghibli in english territories, I wouldn't be surprised to see anyone bringing this over. These times they are different from when the Jade Cocoon games were released.

Wait, didn't Nintendo publish the NA release of Professor Layton? I could've sworn they did but maybe I was mistaken. Regardless, I think because it was localized period there is hope for this game. Level 5 and Studio Ghibli are respectably known names here as well.

The idea of the feeling of an interactive Studio Ghibli production along with that spell book = likely my next import game.

[poiuiu]

Wait, didn't Nintendo publish the NA release of Professor Layton? I could've sworn they did but maybe I was mistaken. Regardless, I think because it was localized period there is hope for this game. Level 5 and Studio Ghibli are respectably known names here as well.
Oh, yes I should have specifically stated 'in Japan', so localisation is up for grabs to anyone interested (I would imagine).


The idea of the feeling of an interactive Studio Ghibli production along with that spell book = likely my next import game.

You're still stuck with Level 5 gameplay and design, and that's as hit or miss as you can get. I'm not too big of a fan unfortunately. :|

[Pibbman]

Wait, didn't Nintendo publish the NA release of Professor Layton? I could've sworn they did but maybe I was mistaken. Regardless, I think because it was localized period there is hope for this game. Level 5 and Studio Ghibli are respectably known names here as well.
Oh, yes I should have specifically stated 'in Japan', so localisation is up for grabs to anyone interested (I would imagine).


The idea of the feeling of an interactive Studio Ghibli production along with that spell book = likely my next import game.

You're still stuck with Level 5 gameplay and design, and that's as hit or miss as you can get. I'm not too big of a fan unfortunately. :|

Personally...I hate their action rpgs, I haven't had one of theirs that I liked. however I prefer they stick with turn-based. Jeanne d'Arc on PSP is just friggin AWESOME as hell. God I love that game.

[Master Zombots]

http://www.atlus.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2205

Huzzah! I think that this looks cool too. :P

[Mcateersb]

This magic book premise is awesome. I would love to see this hit the states no matter who brings it over.

[four_black_hearts]

Even if it were Disney? :devil:

[xHaseox]

I just hope whoever brings it over to the States has the intelligence and decency to bring it with that nice book.

I'll be pissed if they drop that and just throw the runes and stuff into the manual.

I'd be more than willing to pay $50 for the whole package.

[thesycophant]

Even if it were Disney? :devil:

...Yes?

Though, of course, I'd prefer that if Atlus has the opportunity to pick this up and bring it here that they take it. The game surely deserves the kind of top-notch localization Atlus can provide.

I want this game in English. So bad.

[videoman]

Some new info on the game!
http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2010/04/29/ni_no_kuni_delay/

[Hraesvelgr]

Level-5 doesn't make enough good games for me to support this, regardless of whether it's Atlus or someone else that releases it. Don't really care about Ghibli, either.

[four_black_hearts]

Level 5 I can take or leave, but aint nobody better mess with my Ghibli!

[Inzaghi]

I really hope someone picks this up so people can stop calling it "The Another World." That title is like nails on the chalkboard of my mind every time I read it.

[Onion of Mystery]

That title is like nails on the chalkboard of my mind every time I read it.
Oh, good. I'm glad I'm not the only one.

[Manly Biceps]

Would it be worse if it was "An Another World"?

[Onion of Mystery]

Maybe "A Nother World" would be worth a chuckle.

[Tsuko]

Ni No Kuni: Another World would fix the weirdness of The Another World

[Enzeru]

Would it be worse if it was "An Another World"?
Better yet, "A Another World".

[Phoenix_Apollo]

Or, it could be The 'Nother World.

[DarkRPGMaster]

I really hope someone picks this up so people can stop calling it "The Another World." That title is like nails on the chalkboard of my mind every time I read it.
Who calls it that? I call it Ninokuni. It just rolls off the tongue.

Also, I WILL get this game...if only for my love of both Level 5 and Studio Ghibli.

[Steavemaro145]

Either level 5 will localize this or it will stay in japan. Level five has never given up its publishing rights so something could come to america.

[jj984jj]

Either level 5 will localize this or it will stay in japan. Level five has never given up its publishing rights so something could come to america.

What are you talking about? Level 5 has only released 2 big IPs so far and Layton was picked up.

[Steavemaro145]

2 out of 6 professor layton games, 0/3 itazuma eleven games


Thats not good....


Like I said, either level 5 will do it or it will stay in japan.

[DarkRPGMaster]

2 out of 6 professor layton games, 0/3 itazuma eleven games


Thats not good....

*facepalm*
Have you forgotten that they did and brought over Dark Cloud, Dark Cloud 2, Rogue Galaxy, Jeanne d'Arc, and White Knight Chronicles?

[DamnedToBeFree]

Maybe "A Nother World" would be worth a chuckle.

I quite like the sound of The Real World: Ni No Kuni.

[FlameViper]

I hope level 5 brings it over.... if they dont its criminal

[DarkRPGMaster]

I hope level 5 brings it over.... if they dont its criminal
I doubt they wouldnt. They haven't held back on a game yet, as far as I know.

[FlameViper]

It looks to be the best rpg (graphically,muscally,artistically) on the ds so thats why its criminal if its not worldwide

[DarkRPGMaster]

It looks to be the best rpg (graphically,muscally,artistically) on the ds so thats why its criminal if its not worldwide
Well you have to remember that Studio Ghibli is helping with it, and all their stuff is worldwide...so there's no doubt this will be too.

[FlameViper]

With the 3ds coming all localizations for the ds are in doubt in my mind at least

[Phoenix_Apollo]

Atlus was still releasing PS2 games three years after it died, and NIS even published Sakura Wars this year, and there are still games coming out for it, welll into the life of the PS3. I'm pretty sure the same will happen to the DS, unless Nintendo decided to give it the boot for some reason.

[DarkRPGMaster]

Atlus was still releasing PS2 games three years after it died, and NIS even published Sakura Wars this year, and there are still games coming out for it, welll into the life of the PS3. I'm pretty sure the same will happen to the DS, unless Nintendo decided to give it the boot for some reason.
PS2 isn't dead yet...and also, they'll probably do what they did with the Gamecube and GBA. In other words, they'll stop making DS games the second the 3DS comes out.

[Phoenix_Apollo]

Still, the one thing the DS has over the Gamecube/GBA is that it's even more wildly successful than both combined, possibly hitting the PS2's mark before it dies off. Why would Nintendo let that go to waste? The Gamecube was all but dead anyway by the time of the Wii, and the GBA lasted two years or so post-DS, so it's not impossible.

[DarkRPGMaster]

Still, the one thing the DS has over the Gamecube/GBA is that it's even more wildly successful than both combined, possibly hitting the PS2's mark before it dies off. Why would Nintendo let that go to waste? The Gamecube was all but dead anyway by the time of the Wii, and the GBA lasted two years or so post-DS, so it's not impossible.
Because it forced people to buy a Wii or a DS if they wanted new games. They should have eased us into it like Sony has done with the PS3. We didn't need one immediately, we could get into it at our own pace.

[locksnake]

When it comes out someone would be a fool not to pick it up for localization

[Sagadego]

update! this weeks Famistu confirms this fro the ps3 as well

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=399155

[DarkRPGMaster]

My mind has been blown...dunno if it's true or not though.

[nilos]

if atlus publishes the PS3 version of the game(even subtitles only ala yakuza 3, a choice between english and japanese voice-over wouldn't hurt either) in the west, i will import it(europe here) and then build a huge temple next to Acropolis with a jack frost statue wthin it!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sarshelyam]

I am on board for ATLUS handling localization of both the DS and the PS3 version. I'd really love the PS3 version if we can only have one...so please? Doesn't sound like SCEA wants anything to do with it...:very_sad:

[Raven]

Ni no Kuni PS3 trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQOLPCpXDOo

DS trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qx8ukKlzeBE

[poiuiu]

Watching that trailer only makes me yearn for an actual Ni no kuni full feature movie rather than some crummy Level 5 game (never liked any of them). Even the worst Ghibli film is worth watching over most blockbuster theatrical releases.

3d toon shading certainly doesn't do the artwork justice.

[Evilkinggumby]

The trailer i checked looked pretty solid. The art looked fairly solid layed next to ghibli's stuff. Biggest misnomer is the fact the game isn't running at typical ghibli animated FPS, but higher..lol... if they cut the FPS to actually match their animation style.. that'd be uncanny...

[KingOfPrinces]

I saw the the trailer but I Think I will pass on this game. But i hope you guys enjoy it

[DarkRPGMaster]

My impressions of the two trailers, the DS version looks solid, and seems to fit the DS well in how the gameplay is. The PS3 version, it looks impressive as well, but the gameplay for battle...need to see how the final version is before I state how I think it is. But I must say that I prefer how the DS version is (due to the mere fact that it's classic studio ghibli animation for the cutscenes).

[geostar8]

Ni No Kuni PS3 is in my top three most anticipated games on the PS3. Please bring to NA.

[Ippiki Okami]

Ni No Kuni PS3 is in my top three most anticipated games on the PS3. Please bring to NA.

:agree: This game shot up my watch list as well. It definitely does need to come to NA!:D