Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Could Learn From Ni No Kuni
With the recent announcement of Pokemon Violet andScarlet coming hot on the heels of the release of Pokemon Legends: Arceus, Nintendo's most beloved RPG franchise is enjoying a year of bliss. The series' success spans some 24 years and numerous iterations. With such popularity, however, often comes complacency. Pokemon is one of the best in the turn-based role-playing genre, and though it achieved such acclaim thanks to stellar titles around the turn of the century, the franchise's RPG popularity is being threatened by other, new titles. Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch is undoubtedly an example, taking clear inspiration from Pokemon, but refining the formula in a few critical ways.
Developed by Level-5 and published by Bandai Namco, Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch tells the tale of Oliver, a small boy from «Motorville» USA, who sets off on an unexpected magical journey, seeking answers when a tragedy occurs in his hometown. Oliver's quest takes him from the sun-draped city of Al Mamoon, to the harsh colds of the snow-capped Winter Isles. As players experience Oliver's wonderful journey, comparisons to Pokemon become more evident as the game goes on. Where Pokemon blazed the trail for turn-based, pocket monster JRPG's to flourish, Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch perfected the formula, and the former could learn much from the latter, especially withPokemon Violet and Scarlet on the horizon.
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During Oliver's 40-hour quest, he befriends «Familiars,» quirky creatures that do battle and serve as the game's main source of combat. By capturing, raising, and deploying the delightful beasts for random encounters and boss fights, Oliver's journey becomes more manageable. It's a
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