Furthermore, the unique design of the Aragami’s cape acting as the HUD is also absent from the sequel, which also makes the game feel a bit more generic. Visually, the game leans a bit more towards realistic textures and lighting and makes the game look a bit drab by comparison. Visually, while Aragami 2 does look good-similar to its predecessor with semi cell-shaded aesthetic-it lacks some style the first game had, with some brighter colours contrasted against the softer landscapes. New to Aragami 2 is a stamina system-which also governs players ability to shadow dash-and if they become too reliant on blocking in combat, they can drain their stamina and leave themselves open to attacks. Unlike the first game-where engaging in combat almost guaranteed death, akin to Tenchu- Aragami 2 improves its gameplay by making it faster, more fluid, and more intense. “Combat has been expanded and that is where Aragami 2 wears its aforementioned Sekiro inspiration”Ĭombat has been expanded and that is where Aragami 2 wears its aforementioned Sekiro inspiration. While it’s not completely gone-players can only shadow jump to ledges-it’s a genuine shame to see the game add one feature the first needed and remove the one that made it so special. However, absent from the sequel is the first game’s unique, “shadow jumping” feature, which is a huge disappointment. Players can move at a pretty quick pace, utilize a double-jump, and even a teleport dodge to move throughout an area-moving into grassy areas, or particular vantage points to remain hidden. Depending on how well you do, you’ll be awarded experience points, whereupon you can level up and use earned ability points to gain new abilities. Much like the first game, there are bonuses for completing missions without being seen, or even without assassinating a single enemy-except for missions that require it.

Players will choose various missions from Kakurega Village, spanning several different locations across the valley. Gameplay this time around is a little bit Tenchu Z, and a little bit Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. “The areas themselves are fairly straightforward and lack the feeling of size and progression of the first game.” It’s a little less engaging of a plot, and doesn’t really have the same narrative flow as its predecessor, which may have been done in the name of free-form gameplay and player projection-since players can name their own Aragami and customize their look-however, it does feel like the stakes are significantly lowered which is a bit of a shame, since the first game did a pretty good job making you interested in the backstory of the Aragami, and the plight of Yamiko. Something to look forward to as the trailer for Aragami paints a visceral and unique picture.The player must work to fight and destroy the corruption plaguing the land, and potentially put an end to the curse that poisons the bodies of the Aragami. Fight your way through the heavily guarded city of Kyûryu to reach Yamiko and uncover the secrets that lie in your past.Īnother surprise this week as Aragami looks like a hell of game. Piece together your fate – The twin souls of Aragami and Yamiko share a common destiny. Dispose of enemy corpses using your Shadow Vanish, create shadow clones to distract your enemies or invoke black holes to swallow your targets in one fell swoop.īecome a master assassin – As you advance your powers will evolve to let you sneak past guards, teleport between shadows, create your own areas of darkness and strategically assassinate those who stand in your way. Cast shadows on any surface and use your Shadow Leap to move around undetected. With strong influences from stealth classics such the Tenchu Saga, or more modern stealth gems like Mark of the Ninja and Dishonored, players will need to use all their supernatural powers, wit and cunning to defeat their enemies.Ĭontrol the shadows – Use your Shadow Powers to become the ultimate stealth killer. Using his newly acquired Shadow Powers, Aragami can manipulate darkness to become the ultimate ninja assassin. Yamiko is being imprisoned by Kaiho - The army of Light - whose warriors guard the heavily fortified citadel of Kyûryu. Players will control Aragami, an undead assassin with supernatural abilities summoned back from the grave by Yamiko, a mysterious girl with ties to Aragami's past.

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