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Decent Game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 7
Date: September 30, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I found the Mark of Kri to be very original. The graphics were very good for the PS2 and the fighting was fun. I found the game to be a bit short and sometimes a little repetitive. Also the environment is a little difficult with your character getting caught up on things and not being able to utilize many things. The use of the bird was unique and I liked the fact that you can train for special attacks and moves before each mission. A veteran game playing will go through this one quick, so this is probably a rental for a hard core player.

An awesome action game!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: August 06, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This game gets a definite thumbs-up from me. It is equally well crafted in its gameplay, graphics/sound, and atmosphere. The story is not bad for a non-rpg, though you won't get a whole lot of character development.

You are Rau, a young warrior trained to fulfill a prophecy and protect the land from a vile clan that wishes to unleash powerful dark magic. Through your quests, you develop your skills, expand your weaponry, and uncover the plot to bring about your own downfall.

The graphics are GORGEOUS! The environments you play through range from tropical jungles to ancient cities in winter. The art direction here is primo. It all seems to have influences from the barbarian fantasy genre with ancient south american/ polynesian motifs mixed in. Very cool.

Play control was excellent. The game uses a unique targeting system that allows you to quickly shift your focus during combat and even allows multi-targeting for some of Rau's wider ranging attacks. Stealth kills are also an option, allowing you to thin out the herds of enemies before they catch on to your presence. The ability to send out your bird helper is a nice touch, allowing you to plot your strategy and find a way to take out as many baddies without getting overwhelmed.

It definitely pays to learn the different melee combos and know which weapon's are most suited for a certain situations. Once you get skilled in combat, it feels good to mop the floor with a group of enemies that used to give you trouble. This game is definitely not a typical button-masher. In fact that's a good way to a quick death. So if you like combat games that require a little more thought in combat then this is a good choice.

The story is a simple one and does not involve a great deal of dialogue. In fact I don't think the main character gets any at all, which is odd considering the story mostly revolves around him. But the characters you do meet are interesting enough.
Rau's trainer could have used a different voice over though. I've heard the voice before somewhere (you'll know what I'm talking about when you hear it). It reminds me of one of those 7-foot tall smoker's voices that shout out deals in a sinister tone on national car commercials. "Get great deals on 2006 SUVs with no money down." Kinda took me out of the element when I heard him during training sessions.

Overall, I highly recommend the game. If you want a better than average combat/action game, you'll find that this is one of the better games in the genre.

The mark of SHORT!!!!!!

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: November 30, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This mark of kri game is fun but only like three levels long! This has plenty of blood, gore, and violance for me but it is just too short for me. The good thing is though I only bought it for two bucks at game stop!! So overall this game is fun but too short!

the mark of kri, more like the mark of shame

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 5 / 7
Date: November 22, 2005
Author: Amazon User

it is said that "the mark of kri" is new and innovative, but to me it is a real headache. the game begins well enough. you play as rau, a barbarian that has trained for years with your sword. and what a swordsman he is, among the stuffed dummies. yes rau hasnt seen real combat for he has been training at an inn with his master waiting for a chance to venture out into the real world searching for adventure. that day finally comes when the inn keeper tells you of some banditts that have been killing road travelers. this is rau's chance to prove himself as a true warrior and gain some fame. this is when you get your first chance to put your sword into something other than a stuffed dummy. when rau finally engages an enemy this is where the "fun" is supposed to begin but well...i would have more fun poking myself in the eye then use the combat system of "the mark of kri". you see, when you engage an enemy you have to use the right analog stick to focus your attention. when you do this an icon appears over the enemies head. it indicates what button to press to attack the enemy. additionally you can unleash combo attacks which again seemed like a great idea until you try to use them on your opponent. the enemies from the get go are tough, they block almost all of your attacks and they counter attack often. so pulling off a combo attack is nearly impossible. but the reward is somewhat worth it, for you get to see rau impale, mutilate and smash his enemies. on to the next portion of the game that is probably the best feature of all. the cinamatics are great. as they open one by one the scenes are drawn on parchment with a ink pen giving you something different and in my opinion helps to keep you awake. the game is very short and the final boss fight is just a quick button mash and a ending cinamatic which by the way is very anticlimatic. the graphics are ok and the environments are well done. but that just isnt enough to give this game good enough replay value. i am reluctant to buy the newest installment of the game but it looked like it had been imporved since the last. if you want my opinion i would avoide this game at all costs. i managed to snag it used for only 7.99, but after playing it i would only pay about 3.99 for its lack of entertainment. the mark of kri...deserves the mark of shame.

i dislike this game

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 1 / 6
Date: May 31, 2005
Author: Amazon User

ok, i played rise of the kasai(sequal) before i played this game so thats why im tired with it. Theres only so much fun u can have with this game. In rise of kasai at first i was like this game is great, this is cool. The characters are cool but I got bored. Why did I get bored? Its a simple clunky hack n' slash game with an ability to stealth around but why? This is supposed to be one of the best underrated games?? pleeeaaaase

Ultimate hack and slash combat game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: May 12, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I knew when I got this game that it was unique and that it was going to be good. After playing through the whole game I can honestly say that not only were my expectations met they were exceeded. Mark of Kri gives a fantastic combination of keen graphics, compelling story, and an innovative combat system that rivals that of the coveted Lord of the Rings games (Two Towers, etc). I'm not kidding here. I played both Kri and Two towers. If I had to pick which combat system was best Kri wins hands down.

Other reviewers have better elaborated on the combat system so all I'm going to say is the way they lay it out for you to be able to attack multiple opponents and make combo moves is seamless. On top of straight up combat you also get to do some pretty gruesome stealth kills and distance attacks with a bow. Did I mention gruesome? This game is brutal. It doesn't take long before you are decapitating enemies and before the game is done you will be hacking off limbs like there is no tomorrow. So parents keep that in mind if your 8 year old wants to play it.

I really like the graphics on this game. The characters look like what you would expect to see in a Disney cartoon or game. Except one, which is a bartender that reminded me more of a Muppet than Disney. The character you play is just plain cool looking and a total bad-to-the-bone type without all the stereotypes you come to expect from a character like that. But anyway you have these Disney, styled characters going nuts with all this violence. The irony doesn't escape me, but that's not why I like it. The artwork is stylish and just plain good.

The gameplay on the first few levels is kinda like training. First you just fight with your sword on the first level. Then you train on stealth attacks on the next. Then you train on ranged attacks after that. Basically your known skills and weaponry go up as you keep moving forward. Eventually you end up becoming this almost unstoppable killing machine taking down dozens of opponents. Oh yeah... and the ending is just plain cool (which makes me happy since many games tend fizzle out on the conclusion).

If you like action games this is a good one. If you like having tactics in your combat then you will like Kri even more. If you like all that and intuitive gameplay, stylized graphics, and decent game story then Mark of Kri meets ALL of your needs.

Mark of Kri

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 08, 2005
Author: Amazon User

You're a warrior, a rookie at best... Now trained in the arts of combat, you itch to kill and use what you've learned in the field. You're a bit naive and dull witted, however you're kind and willing to help anyone that's in need.

Over the game is fun and interesting, especially the tied in of the story line (told through the point of Kuzo). However the fighting can become repetitive over time. Through stealth, and will power, you're to stop an evil madman and bring peace to the world. Not to mention rescuing your sister.

One of the Best Action Games Ever Made

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 9
Date: October 09, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Most people have never heard of this game....pity, because the perfect and very original action/stealth package it offers makes many more popular games pale in comparison. In each level, the main character is given a new weapon or skill. By the end of the game, you will have access to 3 VERY different weapons, very sweet stealth moves, your bird (who provides different vantage points to decide how to approach a situation), and your bow. The rare detail here is that these are all VERY well-implemented, giving you choices on how you want to approach the level. The combat is very addictive- you can map certain enemies to the four buttons on the controller by sweeping the right analog stick. That, combined with a handy block button provide for some very strategic combat. Or, you can take on one enemy at a time with some truly brutal combos. The brutality, both in combat and in stealth kills, is truly something to watch- your character looks like he walked out a Disney movie, but his moves DEFINITELY betray this notion. The art actually was provided by former Disney animators, so the game looks very good. Just watch one of the load scenes morph into actual gameplay- you won't believe your eyes! Meanwhile, the story, though short, is told by a very talented voice actor and entertaining cut-scenes. Once you finish the game, it offers plenty of replay value- there are extra arenas and goals to get through, and you can unlock extra costumes for Rau (which actually look very cool, I might add). Anyway, this is one of my absolute favorites, and I can't wait for the sequel!

TIS GAEM OWNZ J00!!111

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 17
Date: August 04, 2004
Author: Amazon User

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the king of warrior combat!!!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: July 27, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Action, adventure and story is 5 stars, however the ending could have been much, much better. I love the combat in this game, best I've played. I hope there will be a continuation of the story, there has to be. You can't end the game this good with a poor ending.

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