Ni No Kuni: Wrath Of The White Witch Hands-On Preview -- The Guardian Of The Wood

Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch is the whimsical role-playing game from Studio Ghibli and Level 5 that will truly make you feel as if you're playing through a Hiyao Miyazaki film. In our latest preview of Ni No Kuni, we got to play through the serene "An Errand For Old Father Oak" chapter, in which Drippy and Oliver have to search for and defeat the Guardian of the Woods. Here's a piece:

"In this one-on-one battle, the player must circle and maneuver around the Guardian while also picking up blue and green orbs to replenish magic and health. Because attacking and defending need to recharge after each use, you can also cancel a maneuver in real time to defeat the enemy. Bonuses are also awarded for proper defense, which Drippy is always happy to remind you about."

For more, including a few words from Akihiro Hino, President of Level 5, check out our full Ni No Kuni preview from Tokyo Game Show 2012.