Review · Adventure · PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch · PC
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom
By the LumiKin editors
Reviewed: 01 May 2026
PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch · PC · Xbox One · Xbox Series S/X
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America · 2018
LumiScore
78/100
Recommended
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is a story-driven RPG that cultivates problem-solving, strategic thinking, and critical thinking through engaging quests and exploration.
Growth (BDS)
65
Risk (RIS)
2
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
7+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.88 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.40 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.45 | |
Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom is a rich, story-driven RPG that fosters cognitive skills like problem-solving, strategic thinking, and memory through its engaging quests, combat, and world exploration. Players will develop empathy and ethical reasoning through its compelling narrative and character interactions.
Design risks
| R1 | Dopamine pressure | 0.03 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
As a single-player RPG, Ni no Kuni II presents minimal risks related to dopamine manipulation, monetization, or social interaction. Content risks are low, consistent with its E10+ rating, featuring only mild fantasy violence and language.
Heads up
- Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.