4PP 303: The Mike Check Show

Mike joins us this week to talk about Ni No Kuni, a devisive new JRPG exclusive to the PS3. The game garners a lot of mixed feelings, especially considering the involvement Studio Ghibli. We talk Dead Space 3, the THQ Auction, and Nintendo Direct as well! Also, the breaks this week feature original music from our very own Mike Pittman! Be sure to visit his website and support his music efforts!

Podcast 303 - [download]

Discussion:

Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch
Dead Space 3 (Demo)
No Time to Explain
Metal Gear Solid HD Collection (MGS2)
THQ Auction Results
Nintendo Direct

Link Dump:

Help Support 4Player Network by Subscribing
MikeHidalgoPittman.com - Download EP (ft. Dark Soul)

Video Version

Follow us on Twitter

Fan us on Facebook

Enjoy the show? Let us know how you feel about the topics discussed! Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get each show as soon as it releases! As always, thanks from all of us here at 4player!

Comments

Absolutely Daft
11 years, 2 months ago

The combat discussion of Ni no Kuni was really interesting. I did compare Ni no Kuni with Rouge galaxy. I think the Rouge Galaxy combat sounds a bit more interesting, but I do agree with how Brad was talking about how difficult it is to avoid taking damage. I do recommend playing Rouge Galaxy since I think the skills are so much fun and even though Level 5 has a tendency to hold things back, it still is a great RPG.

Log in to reply
Aphis
11 years, 2 months ago

I agreed with most of the points about Ni no Kuni. My main problem is the writing. Dramatic moments fall flat(olivers mom situation), tense moments are stupid(oliver and co going "ahhhhh" monotonously), and the humor is unfunny(any of it). Speaking of humor, I thought the stuff with the fairies was supposed to be unfunny on purpose until they showed oliver and the rest laughing at their skits. Then I didn't know what the hell to think.

I'm still enjoying the game despite all the problems. And I'm not sure why.

Log in to reply