The World Ends with You

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Awesome. While the idea of an RPG in which teens in Tokyo try not to be erased while doing some shopping sounds weird on paper, it makes for a great game. The story revolves around Neku, a teen who would prefer to be alone, but is forced to befriend the fashionable Shiki or face erasure. The Reaper's game is played by the dead so that they may live. Many Reapers and other players stand in the way. After completing the three weeks (one week for each Reaper's game) there's an extra level involving a game within the game in another dimension (weird). To move in the game, simply hold the stylus down on the screen in the direction you want to go. You can go into shops to by clothes for the players to increase health, attack, defense, etc. At shows you can also buy some pins. Pins are what is used to attack. There are many pins and different ways to use them in battle (usually via touchscreen). During battle (which is semi-random random encounters and boss fights) you fight as Neka on the bottom screen, but you also play as your partner at the top (via d-pad), or let the AI take control. You both fight the same monster, but with different moves. The sprites are good, cut scenes are awesome comic book style. The sound track is sweet (and you can purchase CD's ingame). Overall, I thought it was the best handheld game ever. Now lets go shopping!-Mitch

BSG Breakdown

Gameplay - 9.5, Unique two screen battles
Story - 10, Amazing story of continueing struggle and trimph
Replay Value - 9, I played it twice; now that's rare
Overall Score - 9.5