The World Ended...When, Exactly? A *TWEWY* Timeline Tangent
Okay, let's talk *The World Ends With You*. Great game, right? Absolutely iconic. But when did this Shibuya-centric story actually drop?
Everyone seems to have a different answer. I mean, remember 2007? What *didn't* happen that year? It feels like a lifetime ago.
A Symphony of Release Dates
First up, Japan got the game. Specifically, July 27th, 2007. A perfectly reasonable date. Except, you know, it wasn't the *definitive* date for everyone.
Then came North America. April 22nd, 2008. That's like, a whole nine months later! Imagine waiting that long. The anticipation would be killer.
Europe got it even later, on June 27th, 2008. Seriously, Square Enix, what gives? Did the Reapers delay the shipment or something?
The *Solo Remix* Shuffle
But wait, there's more! We can't forget the mobile version, *The World Ends With You: Solo Remix*. It hit iOS in August 2012.
And Android? June 2014. So, technically, *another* "release date" to throw into the chaotic mix.
Plus, *Final Remix* on the Switch. October 2018? Are you kidding me? My brain is starting to hurt.
My (Possibly Unpopular) Opinion
Here's where I get controversial. I think the "true" release date is the one that hit *you* the hardest. The one that made you fall in love with Neku and Shibuya.
For me? It's the North American release. Sorry, Japan. Nostalgia wins. That's just how it is.
I remember picking it up at my local GameStop. The box art screamed at me from the shelf. It just had to be mine. It *was* mine.
Forget the Chronology, Embrace the Feeling
Maybe it was the music. Maybe it was the art style. Whatever it was, *TWEWY* grabbed me. And hasn't let go since.
So, when people argue about the "correct" release date, I just smile. Because the real date is the one etched in your heart.
Who cares if it was July 2007, April 2008, or October 2018? What matters is the experience. The impact. The memories.
The Real Ending...Or Is It?
Ultimately, the "release date" is subjective. It’s a marker of when *you* entered that world.
So, tell me. What's *your* release date? And why? I'm genuinely curious. (And maybe a little bit nosy.)
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go listen to "Twister" on repeat. Don't judge. You know you love it too. This game is absolutely
awesome!
