3) Ni No Kuni II:Revenant Kingdom – Average Metacritic Score: 84
The Revenant Kingdom gives Ni No Kuni fans a second chance to explore the series’ beautifully animated world. The JRPG switches the formula up a little this time, however, implementing a more open battle system. The story follows Evan, a young king who is usurped from his castle and sets out to build a new kingdom, yet you can control a number of characters, switching between them as you play.
In terms of gameplay, Revenant Kingdom is a welcome upgrade on the original. The real-time combat is entertaining and fast paced, and the kingdom building mechanic could be game in its own right. The story is also charming (although it does suffer from a lack of substantial voice acting) and the characters are a joy to spend time with. It also isn’t a difficult game, meaning JRPG newcomers could jump in without many issues.
