![]() Modern blockbuster games like Far Cry 6 tend to emphasise stealth as just another option for players to deal with enemies - while handing them a rocket launcher to prove it. Pure stealth games are fairly difficult to come by lately, and good ones are a tad rarer. It’s available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PC.Aragami 2 is a stealthy power fantasy weighed down by repetition This review of Aragami 2 is based on the PS5 version, with a code provided by the game’s publisher. All the while, frequent bugs and technical issues make you wonder if you’re playing something that was ready to step into the light for all to see. While it’s initially fun nipping around Aragami 2‘s maps thanks to traversal options such as shadow leap, and later unlockable abilities really empower you, repetition does take its toll on the experience. Until then though, you might want to think twice before diving in. With a patch or two, chances are Aragami 2 will turn into a game that’s well worth a stealth fan’s time and money, especially if they like dabbling in multiplayer. There’s also a fair amount of screen tearing when playing on PS5 which is rather off-putting. The change in visual style is also disappointing, with the graphics here being underwhelming. From enemies warping a little as you trigger a stealth kill animation, to frequently dumb A.I., there’s so much here that gives off an air of a game that perhaps needed a little more time in development. ![]() Making matters worse is the fact that it’s so rough around the edges. If Aragami 2 had half the number of missions but made them a little more varied and involved, it would be a much better game. But even those can’t make the loop of ‘enter a map, complete menial task, escape, enter another map, complete another menial task, escape again’ fun in the long run. It’s also pretty cool that unlike most stealth games, Aragami 2 empowers you thanks to your abilities and a new combat system, getting caught is never quite as catastrophic as you figure it might be. ![]() It’s fun learning new shadow powers and putting them to good use, however. Throw in repetitive objectives like eavesdropping on enemies, collecting items and killing targets, and you have a game that’s enjoyable in small doses but soon grows tiresome. While things like the number of enemies present and their locations might change, it doesn’t make things that much more exciting. The trouble is, Aragami 2 will have you visiting the same locations time and time again as you beaver away at its hefty campaign. With the town where you can learn new skills and manage your equipment serving as a hub, missions are accepted from a noticeboard before you travel through a portal to undertake them. And the game’s structure does it no favours. While it has a story, chances are you won’t really care about it, and so all it has to really stand on are its character development and the gameplay itself. And so it’s a shame that Aragami 2 soon settles into becoming an overly repetitive stealth experience. You might want to sacrifice a bit of attack power for a bonus to stealth, for example. And then there are charms, which can be equipped to your gear to provide various stat adjustments. Though not all blueprints are for cosmetic items some will allow you to craft useful tools such as shurikens or potions with various effects. ![]() There are dyes, too, so you can change their colour. On the cosmetic side of things, blueprints can be found by completing missions that allow you to craft new equipment. Level yourself up considerably, however, and you’ll be able to unlock snazzy supernatural skills like Shadow Kill, which allows you to kills enemies silently from a distance. The first skill you learn, Whisper, doesn’t sound all that exciting, but it does come in handy when trying to attract the attention of enemies. They can then be used to unlock a wide range of active and passive skills, opening up new gameplay opportunities. And with the focus on multiplayer comes customisation, allowing each player to make their character their own.Īn experience system means that, over the course of the game, levels can be earned and skill points obtained. ![]() In Aragami 2 up to three players can join forces and work their way through just over 50 missions, working as a team to complete their objectives like ghosts, bloodthirsty maniacs or anywhere in between. While co-op was a feature of the original Aragami, here it’s much more of a focus. You are an Aragami, and you’re not alone. Because after all, this is your adventure. His name’s Kurai by default, but you can change that if you wish. Sequel to Lince Works’ 2016 hit, Aragami 2 doesn’t require any prior knowledge of the series to enjoy it thanks to a whole new story complete with a new protagonist. Fans of old-fashioned stealth will find a lot to love about Aragami 2. ![]()
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