| The World Ends With You | 
 enlarge | From: Square Enix
Category: Video Games
List Price: $39.99
Buy New: $28.99
You Save: $11.00 (28%)
Buy New/Used from $28.99
Avg. Customer Rating:   (47 reviews)
Sales Rank: 893
Platform: Nintendo Ds
ESRB: Teen
Media: Video Game
Batteries Included: No
Age: 12 - 20 years
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0 x 0
MPN: 90801
UPC: 662248908014
EAN: 0662248908014
ASIN: B00136MBHA
Release Date: April 22, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
Zetta fabulous and fun May 31, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
First off, I will have to state for the record that The World Ends With You is the game that broke me into buying a Nintendo DS. I'd seen the previews when the game first was announced in Japan, and eagerly awaited its debut there and eventual port into English. I was not disappointed at all, and this game was well worth the wait.
The World Ends With You is truly innovative gameplay from Square Enix, and I'd say it's one of THE games for a Nintendo DS. The controls are intuitive and work well with the touchscreen (slash for 'slashing' attacks, tap for 'bullet' attacks, etc.), but the top screen is not ignored. It takes some time to get used to watching both screens at once, but thankfully the game has Autoplay settings that allow the game to take over for you.
Aside from the gameplay itself, TWEWY is full of fresh and appropriate music (you're in Shibuya, so of course there will be Jpop/Jrock). There is also tons of customization to be had, from the Pins you use (over 300) to the clothes you wear (laugh at the gothic loli dresses all you want, but they provide great stat boosts). There's even the Squeenix staple of a minigame -- Tin Pin Slammer -- that you can have fun with when you don't feel like slaughtering Noise.
The 'time limit' of 7 days makes the whole game seem like it's going fast, though you can really take it at your own pace. Aside from the plot-related fights, all battles are controlled by the player, so there's no random encounters or turn-based combat. Even in these "7 days", the characters themselves are engaging and much more than they seem on the surface -- even the Reapers are different from each other and have their own quirks, and the NPCs you encounter are quite fabulous. While the main character of Neku Sakuraba starts off as a misanthrope, you can't help but get captured by his changes through the game; he's definitely not a static, cookie-cutter character.
The World Ends With You is a great game, and I recommend that anyone with a DS buy it and enjoy it as well.
Highly Impressed May 28, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Honestly I have been un-enthusiastic about alot of the highly anticipated and hyped games for the DS system. I decided though that I would take a chance and try and fall into a game which is so highly stylized. I mean it, these characters look like hip-hop anime characters and I love it. The battle system at first seems a little tappy but soon the system evolves into a practical cornucopia of exciting and easy to use sub-interfaces. Blowing on it, touching it, slashes, dragging, its amazing. Please try this game.
Fresh gameplay, good story May 27, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Fun game with a lot of dynamics. There are a lot of gameplay components that can be a bit overwhelming at first, but the game eases you in fairly well. The story is well composed and well told. Highly recommended if you want a challenging rpg.
 The World Ends With You May 24, 2008
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
Very complicated, and addictive. Takes DS gaming to the next level with innovative gameplay, and a unique storyline.
The World Starts With You! May 14, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I was like the many who were not too sure about this game but heard enough good things to give a shot. BEST MOVE EVER! I am over 50 hours into a DS game and i'm not bored after the main game is over! Everything about this game is unique and refreshing. After you beat the game there is still much to do and accomplish. The combat does eventually get a little repetitive but different. This is absolutely a must buy!
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