That is not to say that the Aragami is without its adult quality the effects during the kills are suitably graphic. By going for this style in place of something more realistic it actually makes the game feel more like an adventure, a story that you could have read with excitement when you were younger, rather than a hack and slash video game. It makes you feel as though you are taking part in some great adventure brought to you through the mists of the past. It looks somewhere between anime and watercolour and really does enhance the experience of sneaking around. I have touched on the graphics of the game when discussing Aragami’s clothing but the overall look of the game is wonderful. Having a static point which alters with your viewpoint rather than with an arbitrary camera angle means that it is possible to be both swift and accurate. This is a useful feature particularly in this kind of game. I should also say here that at all times during gameplay there is a small dot in the centre of the screen, this is your aim and will dictate where you either stab or warp to. This was rectified in Nightfall but I will come to that soon. This was actually a touch disappointing for me as I had hoped for more options and challenge in what is one of the key elements of the game.
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Once you are in position, press or hold one button (in the case of the PS4 version I was playing square) and dispatch the enemy. The kills themselves are easy to accomplish and use only one button. There is little more satisfying in this game than utilising these powers to appear immediately behind an enemy and pull off the perfect stealth kill. This really does allow you freedom to strategise and move undetected. In areas where there is no shadow you can project one using your energy reserves and then warp into that. Aside from the usual walking, running and crouching, you have the option to use shadow power to warp yourself to other areas of shadow using the trigger buttons. Getting around the maps is obviously an important part of any such game but Aragami has innovation in abundance in this area. However as the game progressed and the settings became more and more restrictive it began to feel like I was trapped at the edges of each stage rather than being able to act effectively and creatively, at times it felt a bit like being railroaded onto a particular path. I really liked this element initially, even enjoying the visuals of the recharging process whereby the patterns on the back of Aragami’s clothing gradually fill up with light as he himself fills up on shadow. Thankfully, Imperial Japan provides plenty of sheltered areas for you to recharge. Aragami has his energy drained by being in the light and has it restored by remaining in shadow.
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The mechanics of the game focus around light and dark. Watch the Aragami: Shadow Edition release date trailer below: However, Aragami is an entirely different type of game than first impressions or reviews would lead you to believe. Though I have enjoyed this kind of game in the past, the stealth concept for me personally was perfected in the Metal Gear series. On the face of it Aragami looks like your average ‘sneak and stab’ game where the key lies in remaining unseen as you pass through various obstacles. As ever I will endeavour not to give much away in terms of the storyline but suffice it to say that the final boss battle is both surprising and brilliant. The game’s story is intriguing and provides plenty of plot twists and turns along the way.
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She requests his assistance in rescuing her and removing the oppressive Kaiho light warriors. In the game you take on the role of Aragami, a vengeful shadow warrior, who is summoned by an astral projection of a young girl named Yamiko. I was genuinely curious to understand why. It seemed to pass by the mainstream markets and became a game that its fans would rave about but seemingly be unable to transfer that enthusiasm to others.
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The game was received well generally when it was released in 2016 though I have to confess that I was not aware of it. Aragami: Shadow Edition is here the original game along with all the DLC and its new expansion, Nightfall.