Nintendo has announced that The World Ends With You: Final Remix is headed to Nintendo Switch on 12th October in both North America and Europe.
Initially announced in a Nintendo Direct Mini back in January this year, The World Ends With You: Final Remix is a - erm, remix - of the original which was released on Nintendo DS a decade ago. This RPG with an urban twist is set to make full use of the Switch's capabilities, with options for both touchscreen control and Joy-Con usage, and this new version will boast HD visuals, enhanced gameplay, and exclusive new content. Here's some additional information provided in the game's latest press release:
Complete the mission...or face erasure. That’s all Neku knows after regaining consciousness in the middle of a busy intersection without his memories. Now he and his partner must fight to survive a life-or-death game in this twisted tale with more turns than the urban labyrinth of Tokyo they’re trapped in. This definitive version of SQUARE ENIX’s RPG classic brings the dark story to life on the Nintendo Switch system along with a new scenario and some new remixed music.
Vibrant themes of Japanese youth culture, food and fashion are seamlessly integrated into the gameplay and storyline. Players can join rhythmic battles using either Joy-Con controllers or the Nintendo Switch touch screen. In two-player co-op mode, players can battle Noise and challenge the Reapers’ Game together.
If you're a fan of physical releases, you'll no doubt be loving this box art, too:
Are you excited for this return of a classic? Feel free to burst with happiness in the comments below.
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@ReaderRagfish They already added them to Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance.
Never played it, going in blind. Bit of a shame its 60. Not even a shame for me because I planned to get it anyways, but does this already niche game need to scare away any more buyers? Maybe it'll surpass the expectations I have set, but I doubt it.
Part of why I loved this game was because it used some of the DS's features to create a unique experience. I'm curious how it plays on the switch.
Played it when it was new on DS. I am surprised by the cult following of it since I thought it wasn’t very special when I played it. I should at least refresh my knowledge of its story though
...never played it but I will give it a shot.
I'll wait for a deep sale.
Port.
Will buy Day 1. Loved the original DS release. Felt like a Boss being the only person in the shop that Saturday NOT buying GTA IV. Could not stop playing it for days.
Glad to see you can play with controllers; not that I dislike the touch screen controls but when I played on my iPad, the repeated swiping created friction between my finger and screen probably due to drying and dirt build up making actions harder and less reliable. Should’ve bought a screen stylus.
Of course now I think they are incompatible with iOS.
@PanurgeJr Thanks for telling us
Loved the game on DS. Not convinced that it'll be quite as suited to the Switch but still really looking forward to playing it again as it's been several years now.
I've heard nothing but good things about this game. I'm extremely tempted to pick this one up.
With that game now included, October has become the most expensive month for me.
Really looking forward to this. I never played the original.
I might get also got mega Man 11
Passed on it the first time, so here's a second chance. The gameplay and settings still on intrigue me, but I just couldn't pull that trigger. The good part is with a physical release, I can GameFly it to see once and for all if it's a game I want to see through to the end.
This is an easy pass. Not wasting time or money on this kind of stuff in October. I'm already $120 in 🙄
@ieatdragonz wait wtf! I didnt know it was 60....that kinda threw me off being that its a freakin 3ds game. I'm still buying though but still smh
I'll buy the physical copy regardless of price. $60 is not asking too much imo. It's a great game!
Probably my favourite game on the DS. The combat pretty much revolved around the dual screens and the touch screen though, so I'm not sure how well the game will play while docked. Hopefully they make the combat well suited for the Switch so newcomers to the game will get the full experience.
I'm told this is one of the best RPG's my brother has ever played.
I'm buying this physically, digitally, and any other way they want to sell it.
Timeless classic. Thank goodness this is coming to Switch. Wanted to play for so long but just cant go back to DS
YESSS. Day one.
The question now is, will the western release get the same limited edition that the Japanese gamers got?
Very excited about this one. I beat it on DS many years ago and to be honest don't remember most of it. Looking forward to revisiting in Oct
Awesome!
Don't miss out on this game, guys.
@ReaderRagfish "If they did a Disney crossover like they did for Final Fantasy, would they name it "The World Ends With Pooh?""
That's reserved for the Chinese release.
Never played the original DS game, so I'm looking forward to this!
Never got around to playing this on DS. Definitely will now on Switch though.
Probably my favourite DS game ever. This is a day 1 purchase for me, a rarity considering I'm always skint. Digestives can wait for a few weeks.
WHAT? Day before my b-day? Good Game, Squeenix, good game.
goes off to pre-order
We FINALLY have a release date? Pencils into calendar I've heard great things, and the fact that it's a shorter RPG sweetens the deal for me.
SUCH a good game. Day 1. Although I am curious how it will play without that integral stylus.
This games soundtrack is EPIC.
That is all.
How can it possibly be the same without the second screen?
Who am I kidding, I'll get it anyway.
Once the price drops.
No seriously, the pri—stop grabbing my wallet, hand!
Really asking 59,99$ for a 11 year old DS game, when Stardew Valley cost just 15$? I bought it for 8 euro on iOS (square-enix sucks at updates and support but at least it still works). I wouldn't pay more than that. this is outrageous
If they didn't add new content, I'd feel more upset about this version. That being said, I won't be buying at launch regardless, cash is tight when you're expanding your business.
Hype!
Between this and the $60 price tag on dktf they're really gouging the switch user base. If you dont mind paying that hefty price thats fine but dont go online defending it. There's nothing here to justify that increase. Should've been 40 tops.
@ReaderRagfish exactly! Its even worse when you consider that this is a port of the mobile version which cost me like $17 when I got it 4 years ago
Can’t wait.
@ieatdragonz It's 50 dollars not 60. It has all the content from the other versions and lots more added content and features.
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