Okay, so The World Ends With You is one of those games that just sticks with you. You start off as Neku, this antisocial kid who wakes up in Shibuya with no memory—just a weird black pin and a text message telling him he’s got seven days to survive the Reaper’s Game. And yeah, it’s exactly as intense as it sounds.

The combat’s wild—you’re swiping and tapping on the bottom screen to control Neku’s psych attacks while using the D-pad to manage your partner up top. At first, it feels like patting your head and rubbing your stomach at the same time, but once it clicks? So satisfying. Also, the soundtrack is pure early-2000s Shibuya vibes—expect lots of J-rock and electronica blasting while you fight flying noise creatures in the middle of a scramble crossing.

What really gets me is the style. Everything’s got this bold, graffiti-inspired look, and the story’s way deeper than you’d expect, dealing with loneliness, connections, and what it means to actually *live*. Oh, and the food system? You’ve gotta actually chow down on real Shibuya street food to boost your stats. Just don’t overdo it or your character gets “full” and can’t eat for a while. Classic.

If you’re into RPGs that do something completely different, this one’s a must-play.