NOW PLAYING - Ni No Kuni (Post Game)

NOW PLAYING – Ni No Kuni (Post Game)

I admit it.  I’m a bit overleveled.  When I finally took on the last boss, most of my familiars were max level, and Oliver, Esther, and Swaine were all in their high 90s.  The allure of hunting down Tokotokos was just too much to resist.  Aside from the relative lack of challenge presented by the game’s final moments, I was still extremely satisfied with the outcome.  I’ll avoid spoiling anything specific about the ending here, but lets just say the atmosphere and feeling is pretty typical of a Studio Ghibli film.

You can see my assortment of favorite characters in this picture.  Note that the Sapdragon is only available post game.

Once the credits are done rolling, you can save your game as a “Completed” file, which unlocks all the post game content, including new tasks and bounty hunts, additional prizes in the Casino, Rank S in the Solosseum, and the game’s hidden ultimate boss.  I’ve spent a good amount of time powering up and feeding my familiars, so I’m not too intimidated by any of the challenges, but I’m still looking forward to taking them on.

Sure, I’m a little bummed that my time with Ni No Kuni is coming to a close, but its been one of the best gaming rides I’ve ever been on.  Looking back, here are some of my favorite moments in the game (in no particular order).

SPOILERS BELOW!!

• Recruiting Tengri and being able to fly all over the world
• Going back to open the Purple Chests after powering up Mornstar
• Rescuing the Lilties from inside Mr. Drippy’s Mam
• Hunting Tokotoko’s on Billy Goat’s Bluff and FINALLY catching one
• Completing the Dual Pathway challenge in the Temple of Trials
• Discovering the true identities of Shadar and the White Witch
• Taking on the “evil” versions of King Tom and The Cowlipha
• Stealing Crownberries from the familiars on the island of Nazcaa to make the best treats for my familiars
• Listening to Swaine and Esther constantly bickering in cut scenes throughout the game
• Stealing with Swaine in general (I love thieves)
• Learning the Mornstar and Evenstar spells
• Learning that the people in Motorville and the “Other World” are connected
• Using Veil to sneak up on enemies for surprise attacks
• Defeating the White Witch and the unexpected final boss that followed
• Watching my boyfriend enjoy the game just as much as I did (or maybe even more so)

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I’m still working on the last few tasks available, but I have a feeling that somewhere down the road I’m going to pick this game back up for a replay.  Thanks for a great time, Level-5!