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Hard but good times!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 18, 2007
Author: Amazon User

The game starts off as this. You are Raikoh and undead Japanese warrior resurrected by a mysterious princess to rid the world of demons once possessed by man.

Its a really good game, reminds me of Ninja Gaiden with a lot of twists and turns. Each stage is short with a small task you have to accomplish. The problem is not the objectives but what you have to do too complete these objectives. As you progress through the levels monsters become bigger and harder and will get in your way. There are also traps that are annoying but as you keep practicing with it you'll be able to beat it. Another thing is are the weapons that you possess in the process. There are so many weapons you can get and some hidden in the levels (others you have to do a specific job such as finish it at a certain time). There are three types of magic that can be used as well: Phoenix, Dragon, and Chimera. these too will build up as you go further into the game. So go ahead and buy it. This game rocks!

one of the worst games ever.

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 59
Date: October 22, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game just straight out sucked.

A whole lot of nothing....

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 5
Date: January 26, 2004
Author: Amazon User

The format seems nice, but the game is SO very boring. It is very hard, but not rewarding when you pass a level.

With Sega involved with this game it has to be quality.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 5
Date: August 13, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I played the demo of this game when I got the as of today most recent demo disk from the Official Xbox Magazine about a week ago and was blown away by it. I hope this game enjoys at least some retail success because from many sources, it is very fun and well made. If the demo that I played is any indication, this will be one entertaining title.

Fun but dont like the stages idea

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 9
Date: October 14, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This is a really fun game, great fighting format. But the one thing that got on my nerves was that the game was set up in levels. Like most super old games there is a section between each area to alow you to save, change equipment and check about the next level. But this is a real drag after a while when your in the middle of a level and have to go, or the boss is one type of magic but you have the same because you needed it for the other creatures on the way there. Also the game gets pretty hard and boring, I was hoping it would get better the farther i got but it didnt. Over all the games dissipointing, but i cant wait for Ninja Gaiden to come out.

controls suck

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 2 / 9
Date: June 15, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Otogi seemed great when first put the disk in. The first thing I noticed was the controls are horrible. Look around and movement are reversed when using the thumbsticks. Which means it is really hard to get used to the game play. Its like trying to write with your left hand if your a righty. This makes the game impossible and no fun. There's no way to reconfigure the thumbsticks. If someone found a way, please write it in a review. If your ambidextrous, go for it.

Okay....but

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: October 29, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This game is decent, but definitely a throw your controller down in frustration at different points type of game. Camera angles are somewhat choppy, and stage bosses can be uber difficult. This game definitely wins high marks for it's style, but it is also very linear. The hardcore gamer may love it, but the adult who likes checkpoints and playing in bit's and pieces will quickly get annoyed with it.

Japanese Highlander

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: October 07, 2005
Author: Amazon User

You should be able to find this game quite cheap now, and it would definitely be worth it.

Just like the latest Shinobi game in the way it plays, with the combo system and everything.

A lot of really immersive qualities with the music and the dreamy graphics.

The story does nothing. It makes no sense and adds nothing to the game.

The camera is awful, and the controls are awkward, but you can see past all this.

Beautiful graphics, difficulty is insane

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 7 / 21
Date: September 02, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I had high hopes for this game, and they were met for the first couple of levels. After 3 hours on the fourth level however, I gave up. The difficulty of this game is ridiculous. The fact that there were 20 someodd levels after that, which I assume get more difficult, mean this game is destined for ebay. Designers should realize games are meant to be fun, not frustrating. The ability to save in a level may have helped.

Reminds me of the days when games used to be challenging

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: November 10, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This game reminds me of the Shinobi games for Sega Genesis back when you slam you contollers down and yanked the cartriges out of the system. It's that good. I haven't been much of a game player in the 32 bit era because of the poor 3D graphics and slow gameplay, but Otogi shows that we are moving back to the days of both good graphics and gameplay. The story is vague, but it definately works. It ads to the atmosphere and feel of the gameplay experience. It is not a standalone movie like the Final Fantasy series since 7, the story is to enhance the game, you are not playing to unravel the story. Don't get that confused. The actual game is what you are playing. No, this arguement does not make Halo 2 a better game, Halo and its sequel are still mediocre. Forget Halo and Halo 2, buy Otogi and then cop number 2. I haven't needed to use a guide for a game since the first Final Fantasy the way I have with Otogi.

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