10 Essential JRPGs You Need To Play Before You Die
6. The World Ends With You
An underrated cult classic of the DS, The World Ends With You features one of the most compelling concepts of any game while also giving you a story that will keep you guessing at all times.
You play as Neku Sakuraba, a teenager who has just died and is now playing in the Reaper’s game, a match held in the afterlife by reapers who will give you another chance at life if you win.
From the very start, the game doesn’t tell you everything; you start confused and intrigued, wanting to know what happens next. The more you play, the more you realize there’s something sinister happening behind the curtains of the Reaper’s game, as the complex narrative of The World Ends With You unravels.
The gameplay might be jarring at first, having you take control of two characters at once to fight enemies. However, the more you play, the more you get used to it and get engrossed in every battle you fight.
There are some sections in the game, both in story and gameplay, that might put off some players, but if you manage to stick through, you’ll experience one of the most unforgettable experiences in gaming.