The Battle System
The unique battle system of Okage is not all that different from other RPGs. But what stands out in Okage is the combine factor in the battle sequence. This cool feature allows you use all of your allies to strike one enemy all at once, causing major damage, as opposed to striking enemies individually. Using the combine factor can be very useful when used wisely. Super Cool!
The Cons
The Difficulty/Luck Factor
These are the worst features of the game that bring the game down. In a battle, once Ari (the main character) is KO�ed, the game is over, even though yout allies are still able to fight. Allies can be KO�ed and revived, but once Ari dies, that�s it, which really sucks ass. Before, I mentioned the combine factor, which enemies can use as well, which brings us to the luck factor. You get 3 or 4 enemies that �decide� to use a combine attack on Ari, you�re done. Frustration is a also a major draw-back of Okage, as well.
In The End�
Okage: Shadow King is a unique and interesting RPG. With it�s RPG elements and at times, lengthy battles, I�m afraid Okage will only only appeal to RPG gamers. The Luck Factor I previously mentioned, is really quite frustrating but does not outweigh the positive aspects of the game (even though, a cheap death will occur every 5 minutes, at times) Shadow King gets an 8.
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