Okage: Shadow King PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Oct 1, 2001
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70 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 23 Critics What's this?

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8.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

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  • Summary: In an unexpected twist of fate, the spirit of an evil king is unleashed and possesses the shadow of an innocent young boy named Ari. In one magical moment, Ari's life is turned upside down. Wielding the burden of the evil ghostly being. Ari must journey across a wonderfully animated, whimsical world in order to free his shadow. [Sony]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 23
  3. Negative: 1 out of 23
  1. Gamezilla!
    85
    A must for any fan of Tim Burton's style of movies or those of us who like our games to sometimes be a little left of center.
  2. IGN
    72
    It has a pretty unique feel and does some things that are different than you normally see in the genre.
  3. GamePro
    70
    The game’s battles look nice and move quickly, but the character animation is stiff, and the menu is too clunky and confusing given the limited number of battle options at your disposal.
  4. G4 TV
    40
    The novelty of the premise wears thin after about an hour. This is not good, especially for a game that takes about 25 hours to complete.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. B.C.C.
    10
    It's so cute, stan is so mean... that's what's funny.
  2. RUSTYSHAKLEFORD
    10
    this game big time real good man, you play big time now man.
  3. AlexiB.
    10
    I love it. It's the best.
  4. FrankW.
    8
    The RPG genre of home video games has not changed in nearly 20 years, and has become bloated and dull as a result. Okage is merely one more RPG, but it has the saving grace of being visually beautiful and having a humorously warped and witty plot.… Expand

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