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Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch™ Remastered
Developer LEVEL5 Inc., QLOC
Journey back to the other world in Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch™ Remastered. LEVEL-5’s classic tale returns better than ever, with improved graphics and performance. From the Steam store page
194 reactions from 2 sources (Steam reviews, Mastodon) · newest Oct 3, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
74
Fresh
142 positive · 51 negative
95% range 67–79%
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Steam's own rating
Very Positive
4,319 of 5,176 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
Mixed: Gorgeous Ghibli style but divisive combat and pacing.
Many players praise the game's Studio Ghibli art style and music, calling it charming and heartwarming. Some note it feels like a warm blanket or a playable Ghibli film. [14][17][18]
However, the combat system is widely criticized as clunky, awkward, and poorly implemented. Several players also mention a slow start, tedious grinding, and frustrating AI. [4][27][28][32]
A few players report technical issues with the Steam version, such as saving bugs and lag. Others find the story shallow or the pacing too slow. [30][34][29]
Praised Ghibli art style · music · charm · heartwarming story
Criticised clunky combat · slow pacing · tedious grinding · AI issues · technical bugs
Summary drafted by an AI model from the 36 reactions it cites ([n] links open each post), then checked by code: every paragraph cites real posts and every quote is verbatim. Written Oct 8, 2026. Method
Reactions
60 of 194 · most liked firstA game from my childhood, I watched Stampy's Let's play, now experiencing it, It's one fun ride!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Amazing game, great story, great characters, I got into this game just cause I saw stampylonghead play it a long time ago.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I learned about this game by watching Stampylongnose play it, a decade later i find it on steam and ive had so much reliving my childhood by playing the game myself.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I am a simple gal who appreciates Studio Ghibli, so that was my initial attraction to this game. Visually, it reflects the typical standards of Ghibli animation. But this is first and foremost a game: a JRPG with a really awkward battle system. By awkward, I mean that it felt physically awkward on my hands and wrists with the way to navigate through various battle menus. Minor things just disrupt the flow and momentum of the action in battles, but they are also basic things: buff/debuff moves…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ni no Kuni could be a perfect game but unfortunately it suffers from many bad dev choices: - battle system is janky, you have almost no control over your party members behavior aside from very general preset patterns like "attack my target". The AI of your party is really bad and hardly any help except healing or tanking damage - familiar catching is extremely grind heavy. Even with ability boost the chance of charming a monster is VERY low (10%) and even if you trigger the charm…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A really good looking game but also a pretty boring one. You can tell a lot of people got bored after the initial excitement from the art style by how the achievement percentage drops from 70% to 20% after the first 2 achievements. The story moves so slowly with barely anything or anyone interesting showing up. Gameplay is basically Pokemon mixed with Dragon Quest - you explore, find new Pokemons, and grind to level them up. But while I had no problem doing that in Dragon Quest 11, the combat…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really liked the intro and the build up to the story and the new world being introduced. It was well paced but the rest of this game is so unfortunate. The visuals in Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch Remastered are really nice but hot damn the combat is terrible. This has to be one of the worst implementations of pseudo real-time combat I've experienced. I never felt like I was in control of the outcome of any fight. Multi-tasking in a game is fine but not when it's implemented like this.…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not really my cup of tea, I don't like the fighting, and story is pretty mid. This game is probably a great game to most, but unfortunately, I simply didn't enjoy it - but it undeniably has all you need for a really fun game, so I will still recommend it, since most people should enjoy it
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I wanted to love it, but I walked away incredibly disappointed. To the surprise of no one, the art and style are gorgeous—but unfortunately, that is where the compliments end. For Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch, beauty is only skin-deep. The story is remarkably simple-minded and shallow. While there are occasional moments of emotional resonance, they aren't enough to compensate for a chronic lack of narrative drive. This is especially painful because the gameplay is even worse than the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm a huge fan of Studio Ghibli, so back in 2013 when I first heard about their contribution to this game, I bought the physical wizards companion (a guide with artwork) and borrowed a friends play station. But, after my first albeit wonderful playthrough, I realized the ultimate playthrough of this game "had" to be to sharing it with my own child; and.. well.. I didn't have one. ..ok.. no problem... "Time breach," now it's 2025, my daughter is 10 and enjoying the post game. Hahaha.. yeah..…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Another mixed review. In the beginning I was actually engrossed by the ghibli world, the child like fantasy. Combat was also interesting. The story was just okay. But slowly the familair catching grind kind of killed my fun. And combat also became more of the same. side quests started to become similar kind of fetch quests so sadly i couldn't finish the game and dropped it at 70% maybe. Maybe if you are an OG fan who played this in ps3 this will be good. Or for some jrpg fan or younger fan.…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I could see the potential of the battle system...that said. In 35+ years of gaming. This game has one of the WORST implementation of the enemy encounters possible. Formulaically time wasting. There is no run button, speed of movement is literally locked behind quests. Each area has near impossible to avoid enemies in the DOZENS, that respawn. You might have to go through 90 freakin' totally repetitive battles, for a dungeons, when you are already properly the level. The way…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I might just be lathered in nostalgia playing this game. But the story of this game has always stuck in me, this is one of those games I come back to when ♥♥♥♥ gets tough, and as many times as I beat it, ♥♥♥♥ around in the casino, play with the cauldron genie it never gets old for me. Is the fighting a little clunky... I do have to agree, but I kind of enjoy the constant multitasking it takes. It gives the game, the fights a sense of urgency. The pacing is slow, you have to take your time. You…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Extremely charming in the first few hours (mostly thanks to the Ghibli art and music), but the combat mechanics and the pacing are all over the place. The game is honestly not fun, and the story clearly not exceptional enough to help people push through till the end. I did, and the only thing I can say about it is: F*ck Drippy, that condescending c*nt ruined the game even more for me.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Jeepers, the gameplay is boring mun. Neato Let's defeat cheddar. If you here because of Studio Ghibli aesthetic(only did the character designs, background art, and animated cutscenes), you're gonna have a bad time, save yourself and go watch some anime instead.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Whilst I will always recommend this game to people, I cannot recommend the Steam version of it. I had a bug where it wouldn't allow me to save. I tried a handful of fixes and none worked and eventually I had to give up due to this. Additionally, the performance wasn't great at all. I was constantly lagging, and I very rarely get lag on games I play. If you're interested in playing, get it on console instead if that is possible for you. It's such a beautiful game and it holds a lot of happy…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I played this on the PS3 when I was a little kid, I remember it being good to me but forgot the game entirely. Wanted to experience the game again and see if i’d like it after all these years so I bought it, and this is easily one of the best games i’ve played. I forgot they used to make good games like this that feels ‘handmade’ with care if you know what i mean, missed playing games like this.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My gambling addict friend said if I post a review on Ni no Kuni Wrath of the White Witch™ Remastered and it gets 350 likes and 150 Awards that he will buy me a case of beer, some vodka, and bottle of wine.. So I'm just gonna leave this here
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I stumbled upon this game on the day of its release at my local game stop as a kid and ever since I've LOVED the story line and gameplay. unfortunately my PS4 had broken before I could finish and i ultimately dropped it. This game is genuinely so good that years later I bought it AGAIN for the exact same price and I have no regrets. Without my sappy story, the game itself is actually very fun. The lore is much like a studio ghibli movie and is extremely fun for people who enjoyed games like…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A fantastic game that thankfully made its way over to PC and wasn't lost forever to PS3 exclusivity, like many others. Fun, snappy combat and clearly made with a ton of love and heart from the dev team. Can be super grindy at certain points early on and at the 3/4th mark, roughly, so fair warning, but still a ton of fun from beginning to end.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Everything about this game is great except the combat. It's still an easy recommend for JRPG fans as it's very unique and definitely something worth playing
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i know i have put 'do not recommend' but there is a reason. i have always loved the story, the aesthetic of this game, its one that i can always enjoy and gives me that heart warming feeling! its a game with beautiful Ghibli art style, and amazing graphics for 2013, and they hold up pretty well. its a game i would recommend if it were not for the battling system. i need to start by saying i didn't go into this game blind, i had watched many a playthrough growing up of this game (shout out to…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Story Seems like it would be great but the combat is Infuriating. grinding doesnt feel fun it feels more like a chore and if you are underleveled for a boss fight expect a bad time.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Do not be fooled by my low hours played count on Steam. I originally played this game when it first came out in North America back in 2013 on the PS3. Steam is my third copy of the game and between all three I have more than 500 hours played including the platinum (which for anyone who has gotten the platinum/perfect game you know how much of a grind it is to track down and steal the very rare items from the rare golden familiars, many of which are post game locked to begin with.) I whole…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I am sure that, story-wise, this game has something to offer to some people. Ine the few hours I played, I feel like I've streched 15 min of actual game to 5 hours. The script is incredibly repetitive, which has the effect of making you annoyed at it and you end up skipping text that was important, because 90% of it was just retelling what you saw, repeating what you were already told, or telling you you're stupid. Seriously. Like, I get that the hero is a kid, but being told, through the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →10/10. Made me shed a few tears as well, honestly good story & I LOVE that they collaborated with Studio Ghibli. Instantly knew it had a Studio Ghibli vibe as it reminded me of Spirited Away.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you're older than 5 this is not the game for you. It's long long dialogues are written for kids, i almost broke my skip button. But what broke me was that after doing a 20mins completely pointless - go from A to B and then to A and then to B - quest i couldn't save. Then i got into a dungeon, no save point still, somehow died to a beginner enemy, and found out i needed to go back to the title screen to load back my save. And the latest save was about 30minutes before. So yeah i ragequit this…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm firmly of the belief that people glaze this game purely for the art style. There's so many little things that add up that make this game bad. Why tf is a basic mana potion so expensive? Every basic little tiny thing costs far more than it should, most likely to encourage grinding. Because the basic mana pots and beyond are stupidly expensive, you end up trying to conserve mana for healing, or boss fights...but in the latter case that ends up being stupid because basic attacks do far…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game is aimed at very young children. I really like the art style and the music. Those are the two very redeeming points of the game. I will say that the music overpowers the actual game. It just doesn't fit with the childish story and gameplay. The story is very childish almost Barney levels of childness. The combat is just abysmal. You get thrown way too many battles pers walking distance that is just becomes a chore. The actual combat in the game is kind of like pokemon. However, it's…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The first hour is a real test, It feels like you're playing an episode of Telly Tubbies or some shiii, its slow, its childish and the story is pretty bland. The animation is really well done and I really like the art style. The game itself seems to be aimed towards 7 to 9 year olds and their Nintendo Switch's. I'm going to give it another go at some point but for now, its coming across as a children's game, and I just can't get into it! Maybe it gets better the longer you play, or the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm disappointed with this game. Aside from the occasional Studio Ghibli cutscenes, pretty (but nothing more) graphics, and pleasant music, it has nothing to offer. All the limitations of the original Nintendo DS version are fully evident here. Boring and repetitive quests (run from point A to point B), a lack of variety in enemies, and primitive dialogues with NPCs. I recognize the publisher’s typical desire to cash in on the animation company’s big name. All in all, their marketing worked on…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I will preface this review by saying the only things ruining the game are the weird combat system and the lack of full voice acting. Combat is boring, dated, and void of strategy; it should've been standard turn based and I could enjoy it. But constantly being on the edge of dying and losing mana with RNG for recovery isn't fun. Catch monsters that start back at level 1 when you're fighting level 15's makes grinding necessary. Evolving also resets your levels, so you're perpetually starting…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game has a special place in my heart! I absolutely love this little world... Playing this game truly is an experience. There is nothing quite like it. From the wizard handbook being a real book in game you will likely spend much time reading to the fun silly, monster designs, 99% of which can be caught, this game oozes charm and love. The story is genuinely very cute and the characters are really quite likeable. The dungeons are inspired and handcrafted to be unforgettable! This game is…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A charming classic RPG that taps into that Ghibli-like aesthetic and cuteness! It's like I'm playing inside a book. Despite being quite an old game, it still looks good today. The visuals, music, and voice acting were all lovely that it carries the game a lot especially on grinds. Whole Gameplay: Feels like if Pokemon and Dragon Quest had a baby HAHAHA Battle Mechanics: Has a lot of potential but can be a little bit cumbersome. You also need to manage your items and MP as this game will not…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →ughhhhhh it drags you along Beautiful cutscenes with engaging and beautiful animation that sucks you into the story. Then the animation budget runs out and you get animated 3D models, which are much less animated but at least have engaging dialogue (i opted for the japanese even though I don't speak it - the emotions are there man, it's not just someone reading lines). then the voice acting budget runs out and you get text boxes, and then when that's over it's an hour of clunky combat grinding…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I tried, I was so keen for a Ghibli RPG but it feels like this is a game for very young children. The combat is very 2 dimensional and story (as far as I got) was uninspired.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Don't listen to all the negative reviews this game both looks amazing and has a great story this has been one of my favourite games for years and for good reason
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →it's a beautiful game, but if you want to get all achievements, it's very tedious.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ni no Kuni is one of those games that wraps around you like a warm blanket — the Studio Ghibli art style is genuinely stunning, and Joe Hisaishi's soundtrack never once got old across my 50+ hours with it. Drippy is an absolute highlight as a sidekick, and the world itself is so charming that I kept pushing forward even when the game frustrated me. And it will frustrate you: the combat is a clunky hybrid of real-time and turn-based that never quite commits to either, your AI companions burn…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I was originally going to skip this game and play Ni No Kuni Ruined Kingdom until my friend suggested I play them in order, and I'm very happy I listened. There's a lot of things this game does right. Character introductions, animation quality, and the soundtrack to name some of the many. It took a bit of time getting used to the battle system, but the game provides you with enough customization for you to get your footing straight forward. I will this, the worst part of the game is trying to…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i LOVE this game. studio ghibli animation, heartwarming story, fantastic gameplay, expansive characters, and so much more. my first experience of Ni no Kuni was a stampylonghead playthrough of the game. i got so hooked that i asked my dad for the game on my PS3 on my 7th birthday. the sad thing is... i just couldn't get past this one particular boss fight 50% into the game. i was young, and probably still stupid, and i dropped the game. i bought it again on steam just to fully immerse…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →So damn wholesome. What a cute story. The combat is a little lackluster but the story, atmosphere, and characters make up for it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ghibli is definitely carrying this, but its still a nice cozy game and every Ghibli cinematic feels like finding gold.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I want to like this game. It has a good story. But I find the control scheme to be horrible. Combat against small enemies is ok, against bosses it is extremely difficult. The problem is that actions are hidden underneath menus, and there is a timer in which you have to perform them. So combat seems like slogging through a bunch of menus, trying to figure out how to get to the right person/action before the clock expires and losing the action for that turn.... and... its just not fun. I'll never…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Pros: Amazing music, great story, fun gameplay, awesome CGI cutscenes. Cons: A little childish, side quests can be tedious
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fantastic JRPG classic with Studio Ghibli like animations and cutscenes, with a great and emotional storyline and addictive pokemon like gameplay! I highly recommend this!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I tried my best to play through this game and I may not have gotten far enough for my review to be valid BUT I got it for free YEARS ago somehow and I have played my fair share of Final Fantasy (My absolute favorites) and Pokémon games but even so this game falls far from being something I'd call good or even great, and I feel a majority of the positive reviews come from people whose first RPG was this game or they played the original or just haven't fully experienced anything better than this.…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Easily one of the best games I've ever had the honour of playing. I'm really into monster taming and adventure games. The story, characters and world building are top tier and for me personally the battle mechanics and ways you can travel through the world are peak game design. I heard this was a devisive game for some people and cannot for the life of me understand why. 10/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch™ Remastered is a breathtaking JRPG that feels like a playable Studio Ghibli film. The story follows Oliver, a young boy who travels to a magical world to save his mother.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Masterpiece!!! This game nails everything, good graphics, excellent soundtrack, engaging story. The story has heartwarming moments, hilarious moments and tear-jerking ones. I absolutely recommend this game, one of my favorites of all time.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I just finished this game last night. And well, just like with NNK2, I didn’t continue into the post-game like most people do once the main story is over. From what I’ve read, the post-game side quests are an absolute nightmare. If you are a trophy hunter, I guess the post-game is a must since it offers a lot of new content. Good luck, because you are definitely going to need it ! To be honest, NNK1 is way better than NNK2, except for the battle system. The graphics, music, and story are…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →do not talk sh*t of this game or there will be consequences
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →THE GAME DOESN'T START UNTIL LIKE ... 10 HOURS IN, BUT IT'S KINDA WORTH IT I SWEAR! This game irks me with how long the tutorial/training-wheels section is, the character is always explained how the game play systems work and Drippy is more of a tutorial-bot than an actual character. But I swear, once you get to the desert area and take Solomon's Trial you're finally able to monster tame! Finally! You get to do the thing the game is all about, MONSTER TAMING. Now it's NOT Digimon or Pokemon…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I found it so endearing, great world and story and characters. There is a bit of a slog in the middle, but overall it’s a game that makes you smile as you play.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is excellent combination of fantasy fable and exciting adventure. I just love playing this!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Best story best combat best open world best characters best pacing best leveling system best soundtrack and best memories from any game ive probably ever touched
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →You can't build upon peak, ive played a bit of Ni no Kuni 2, but I just prefer this game so much more than the other, camera movement for 2 is iffy and strange but this one is as smooth as a newborn baby's bottom, the taming and familiar system is great, but the treat is... meh, you have to do treat's 1 by 1 and cant do a lot at a time which is unfortunate, but story, gameplay, and all the above is good, might play through the game again.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I waited for soooo long to get this game, heck I was even close to buy a PS3 back in the day solely for this. What a fantastic game this is, the setting, the characters, story, music, EVERYTHING is top quality. The Ghibli animated cut scenes is the scrumptious cherry on top. It created such a cozy adventure feel that you just can't dislike. What I personally enjoyed perhaps the most with this game was the Pokémon collecting aspect. How you befriend creatures, level them up and transform…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ni No Kuni: Wraith of the White Witch is a BEAUTIFUL GAME with gripping plotline. I've played it 3 times over with my mother (who has the BEST Drippy voice ever) since i was a wee little child before purchasing it on my own. Oliver and Esther are such strong MCs for being so young, the gameplay is captivating and fun for a RPG- a mix of Pokemon with an average magic system and free-flow combat, the graphics are gorgeous and HAVE BEEN even since 2013 when it first released to North America…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ni No Kuni is a very unique JRPG in a number of ways, the aesthetic and setting are extremely well crafted and there are a number of characters that are so fun to listen to talk that I would almost play the game just for them (shoutout drippy). But the uniqueness of it's combat definitely holds it back, lots of good ideas but a fairly sloppy execution. The story is great, very heartwarming while still being engaging throughout, you get to see characters grow as the story unfolds and by the end…
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