Excuse the corny metaphor, but The World Ends With You is really an experience unlike any other. It might be slightly short, but the story and gameplay are both innovative and incredible. It's difficult to know where to begin with the pros and cons, but here we go.
Pros
The characters seem like real people. Rather than getting grim, angsty warriors/chosen ones, we get regular modern-day teenagers who struggle with identity issues, responsibility, etc, just like the rest of us. They seem very authentic... and they can still be pretty badass.
The story, while on the short side, is unique and compelling, with a whole bunch of clever twists. It may take three playthroughs to completely understand it, plus there are bonus pieces of the story to unlock after you've beaten the game.
The battle system never gets dull or boring. There are literally hundreds of ways to attack enemies, and every single stylus technique known to game-dom will be utilized by the different pins you can equip. Customization for battles is practically endless. 300 different pins is a lot to choose from.
The soundtrack kicks ass. I'm not kidding. If it isn't the out-and-out best soundtrack for a videogame, it's at least the coolest. You'll have plenty of crazy catchy rock, hip hop and J Pop tunes to accompany you through the streets of Shibuya.
Buying designer clothes is this game's answer to the RPG tradition of buying armor and robes. It's original, works very well, and fits the mood of the game perfectly. Have fun collecting all the threads from thirteen different clothing brands.
Cons
If you want a grand, sweeping, multi-world, hundred-hour epic a la Tales Of Symphonia or Final Fantasy X, you may be a little disappointed. Like I said, the story is kind of short for an RPG, and you'll never leave the Shibuya district of Tokyo.
No voice acting beyond the occasional gasp or grunt and a handful of battle quotes. The characters will also say something when you give them something to eat, but it's not much. Fortunately, you'll never get tired of hearing, "It's a party in my mouth!"
This Ain't Your Grandpa's JRPG...
Excuse the corny metaphor, but The World Ends With You is really an experience unlike any other. It might be slightly short, but the story and gameplay are both innovative and incredible. It's difficult to know where to begin with the pros and cons, but here we go.
Pros
Cons
This game comes highly recommended. Check it out and experience the most original RPG ever created.