Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds is a roleplaying game developed by Level-5 and published by Netmarble. This free-to-play game is about players from our world being drawn into fantasy land. You will play as one of the beta testers of a virtual reality game. Only to discover that it was not virtual at all.

Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds follows the familiar gameplay of previous Ni no Kuni games. There are splashy battles, an anime world to explore, and cute characters to play as and fight with. Still, this is a gacha game with auto-play and typical MMO mechanics. 

What is Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds?

Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds is the official massively multiple online RPG (MMORPG) for Ni no Kuni with a specially created story. As mentioned, players have been invited to participate in a VR game beta that lets them dive into an anime world. The game has typical MMO mechanics, including dungeon exploration, completing missions, and gathering resources. It also has a kingdom-building aspect and PVP battlegrounds.

As you start the game, you will have to create your character. There are five classes available, each with its characteristics. You can choose to be a mage, a swordsman, an engineer, a destroyer, or a trickster. Each character class will also have its playstyle. More than that, the gameplay changes depending on which class you choose. With this, you can enjoy the game at your own pace.

This roleplaying game has an amazing combat system that includes exciting real-time hack and slash battles. It uses a virtual controller with basic attacks, skill sets, and weapons. Moreover, you can switch to auto-combat to make your work easier. As it collaborates with Studio Ghibli, it will have a unique Ghibli-ish graphics and design. Although to enjoy a smooth experience, a high-end device is needed.

Is the game good?

Overall, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds is a fantasy RPG that brings all the magic from the popular franchise. It offers various gameplay and game modes that are both entertaining and addictive. Of course, it has the anime aesthetic and sound design that makes it look and sound like a true Ni no Kuni game. However, it requires heavy device specifications. Thankfully, it has good optimization and varying graphics settings.