The World Ends With You

Guide Note

The World Ends With You, titled It's A Wonderful World in Japan, is a role-playing game for the Nintendo DS. The game was developed by Square Enix and Jupiter. While Square Enix is a giant in the fantasy and role playing game arena, Jupiter has its own distint resume on the Nintendo DS platform, with a history of games like Picross DS, Spectrobes, Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, and Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire.

Game Setting

The World Ends With You takes place in present-day Tokyo. You play as a fifteen year old boy who has lost his memory. Equipped with a magical black pin (that allows him to read the minds of the other characters) and a cell phone, he attempts to locate clues and solve puzzles. The game utilizes the stylus in a fashion similar to Picross DS during the "Noise Battle" sequences.

Game References

The World Ends With You is based on the Shibuya youth culture. Shibuya is one of the many districts that exist in present-day Tokyo. The game's influence can clearly be seen through the images and video of the marketplaces and other visuals. The artwork itself is classic anime imagery.

Fast Facts

1. Developer(s):
   • Square Enix
   • Jupiter
2. Publisher: Square Enix
3. Platform: Nintendo DS
4. Genre: Role-Playing Game
5. Mode: Single Player
6. ESRB Rating: Teen (T)
7. Release Date: April 22, 2008