NEO: The World Ends with You

NEO: The World Ends with You

July 27, 2021

RPG Nintendo SwitchPlayStation 4

A long-awaited new story in The World Ends with You series has finally arrived! Rindo comes to the grim realization that his life is on the line when he is forced to compete in the so-called "Reapers&s; Game." There&s;s no telling how this tale will unfold—but it&s;s up to you …

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Alanna Lataillade PlayStation LifeStyle Jul 2021
65.0 /100

"Overall, NEO: The World Ends With You is a wonderful homage for fans of the series, in many ways it seems like a remake of The World Ends With You on a bigger screen and a fresh set of faces. …"

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Alberto Desfassiaux Atomix Jul 2021
86.0 /100

"A great sequel for a very special action RPG. NEO: The Worlds Ends With You is exactly the kind of new game that the fans wanted."

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Álex Pareja IGN Spain Jul 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

70.0

"NEO: The World Ends With You is the sequel that fans of the original game have been waiting for. However, being so continuist in its combat and exploration system makes it feel like a game out of time, which could …"

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Álvaro Alonso Hobby Consolas Jul 2021
87.0 /100

"NEO: The World Ends With You retains the freshness, uniqueness and stylish nature of the original game, but at the same time reinvents itself without forgetting the complexity and tons of content usually found in the JRPG genre. We&s;re once …"

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Antonello Bello Everyeye.it Jul 2021
80.0 /100

"We had many concerns about NEO: The World Ends with You. Once we arrived near the test bench, however, the product silenced most of the doubts that have accompanied us for months, involving us with an intriguing story and a …"

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Bob Richardson RPG Fan Jul 2021
69.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

50.0

"Dedicated fans will likely disappointed, while newcomers will be left wondering why people love this universe."

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Brad Ellis Easy Allies Jul 2021
85.0 /100

"Despite the huge gap in time, NEO: The World Ends with You manages to capture the essence of the original while simultaneously moving the series forward."

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Christian Donlan Eurogamer Jul 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

90.0

"Come for the virtual tourism and stay for a deliriously satisfying battle system."

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Chris White God is a Geek Jul 2021
90.0 /100

"NEO: The World Ends With You is brimming with excitement. The combat is so good, and the various mechanics all work well together. The soundtrack is superb as well, with visuals that never grow old."

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CJ Andriessen Destructoid Jul 2021
80.0 /100

"NEO: The World Ends with You is a sequel worth waiting for. It brings together many of the best concepts from the DS original but in a more approachable and accessible experience. It may lack the lightning-in-a-bottle genius of its …"

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Cody Gravelle Screen Rant Jul 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

87.0

Story

90.0

"NEO: The World Ends With You effortlessly combines deep JRPG combat and systems with stylish accessibility, resulting in a memorable, excellent game."

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Dalton Cooper Game Rant Jul 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

40.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

65.0

"Those who can put up with NEO: The World Ends With You&s;s slow start and repetitiveness will find a game with great combat and a ton of content."

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Danilo Dellafrana The Games Machine Jul 2021
91.0 /100

"NEO: The World Ends With You is the worthy sequel to one of the most unique JRPGs created by Square Enix, and takes the strengths of its predecessor reformulating them as needed. The result is a unique game in style, …"

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David Flynn GamingTrend Jul 2021
100.0 /100

Graphics

100.0

Gameplay

100.0

Story

100.0

"NEO: The World Ends With You captures everything that made the original special and surpasses it in every way. With a great story and incredibly addicting combat, players joining the Reaper&s;s Game will be hooked from start to finish and …"

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Ethan Anderson GameSpot Jul 2021
70.0 /100

"Longtime fans of The World Ends With You may not have an issue with this slow gameplay loop because of all the great callbacks to the first game, but it does end up feeling like the game could’ve been a …"

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Eugene Sowah Daily Mirror Jul 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

80.0

"NEO: The World Ends With You is a great sequel that builds on the successful foundations of its predecessor. Fans of the original will relish this title, as it’s really worth the wait and helps to finally answer many questions …"

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Henry Yu The Game Crater Jul 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

82.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

87.0

"NEO: The World Ends with You is an absolute blast to play, allowing me to relive a part of my childhood, with its head-bopping soundtrack, flashy and vibrant combat, and an excellent narrative that ties in with remnants of the …"

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Jade King TheGamer Jul 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

80.0

"NEO: The World Ends With You is the sequel we’ve been waiting for. While its new cast of characters have a lofty legacy to live up to, they manage to cement themselves as equally memorable even if their own journey …"

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James Sumner GameByte Jul 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

86.0

Gameplay

87.0

Story

93.0

"This is one of the most stylish and heartfelt games I’ve had the pleasure of playing in years. It gave me everything I was looking for, and so much more I didn’t even know I wanted."

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John Friscia The Escapist Jul 2021
85.0 /100

"The soundtrack is monotonous, the menus are a slog, and it often becomes too easy to button-mash to victory. But otherwise, NEO: The World Ends with You is a really cleverly designed game that packs a terrific amount of content …"

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Jonathan Bushle Gameblog Jul 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

68.0

"NEO : The World Ends With You will keep you hooked with its pretty universe, charming characters, captivating story and its very nice manga/anime design. It has a lot of intersting RPG mechanics that connect you with its world, but …"

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Jordan Helm Hardcore Gamer Jul 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

60.0

"Though there may be a whopping fourteen year gap between the first and second game, NEO: The World Ends With You makes easy work of slipping into the role of seemingly-direct follow-up to the events prior."

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Ken Talbot Nintendo Life Jul 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"All gripes aside, if you&s;re a fan of JRPGs in general, particularly the urban sprawl and social checklists of Persona, you will absolutely love NEO: The World Ends With You. This property deserves a series as expansive as its Disney-sponsored …"

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Kimberley Wallace Game Informer Jul 2021
80.0 /100

"Neo: The World Ends With You faithfully mirrors its predecessor, offering entertaining combat, endearing characters, and a fabulous world to explore"

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Majkol Robuschi IGN Italy Jul 2021
89.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

70.0

"Neo: The World Ends With You is the widely anticipated sequel of a cult Nintendo DS title and one of the best Action RPGs available on current platforms. Building on its predecessor formula, this sequel introduces a wide variety of …"

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Marshall Honorof Tom&s;s Guide Jul 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

60.0

"Neo: The World Ends with You is filled to the brim with style and charm, but actually playing the game can get tedious sometimes."

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Michael Higham GameSpot Jul 2021
70.0 /100

"NEO TWEWY is an eccentric action-RPG with an endearing youthful attitude, though its narrative lulls can obstruct its best moments."

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Miguel Moran TheSixthAxis Jul 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

75.0

"NEO: The World Ends with You is way too cool, way too fun, and way too good. For fans of the series, this is a sequel that goes above and beyond 14 years of hopes and expectations. For newcomers who …"

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Nicola Kapron COGconnected Jul 2021
86.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"All in all, NEO: The World Ends with You manages to escape the pitfall of being a period piece by taking the Heathers approach to youth culture and focusing more on capturing the feeling of youth than trying to accurately …"

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Ozzie Mejia Shacknews Jul 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

92.0

"Those looking for a very different kind of JRPG experience will like what they see with NEO: The World Ends With You. The modern setting, the interesting creatures, and the character abilities make it unlike almost anything out there and …"

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Rebekah Valentine IGN Jul 2021
70.0 /100

"NEO: The World Ends With You successfully captures much about what made its predecessor so special, but it does so at the expense of its newer characters and stories."

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Timothy Nunes PlayStation Universe Jul 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

78.0

"Neo: The World Ends With You offers up something all its own while still keeping its roots in view. Some slow pacing and long-in-tooth writing doesn&s;t keep Neo from being a delightful RPG. If the art style and music don&s;t …"

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Zaher Albalbisi IGN Middle East Jul 2021
62.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

40.0

"This was an experience that’s clearly cant capture the attention of a wide audience but only those with a preferred taste for something unique but not always in a good way and ofcourse those who played the first game and …"

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