Underplayed Gems

The World Ends with You (2007)

The World Ends with You cover
Developer
Jupiter Corporation, Square Enix Product Development Division 1
Publisher
Square Enix
Platforms
Nintendo DS
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Arcade
Rating
3.8 of 5, 102 player ratings
Main story
about 30 hours
Where to get it
Website

How it feels

A bold urban RPG with dual-screen combat and Japanese youth culture aesthetics where fate-driven battles unfold across two screens.

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About

In the game, Neku Sakuraba and his allies are forced to participate in a game that will determine their fate. The battle system uses many of the unique features of the Nintendo DS, including combat that takes place on both screens, and attacks performed by certain motions on the touchscreen or by shouting into the microphone. Elements of Japanese youth culture, such as fashion, food, and cell phones, are key aspects of the missions.

Trailer

Screenshots

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