Okage: Shadow King

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 23
  3. Negative: 1 out of 23
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  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. Electric Playground
    81
    Okage's extreme weirdness does level off after a while into a mostly familiar RPG, but its overall charm and humor make the experience well worth it.
  3. Hot Games
    80
    It's a trimmed down and dumbed-down RPG for younger players that just may find an adult audience with its sense of humor and hilarious story line.
  5. Game Informer
    80
    Definitely one of the game's strong points is that it gives you lots of options in the dialogue, so you really feel a part of the story. [Nov 2001, p.106]
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  6. PSX Nation
    80
    A wonderful mix of ironic humor, classic gameplay and gorgeous graphics.
  7. GameSpy
    79
    For anyone who appreciates bizarre characters and storylines, the game is especially appealing. The graphics are fantastic, although the gameplay itself is standard overall.
  8. GameZone
    78
    Eclectic, eccentric, and unconventional...only the gameplay had remained entertaining and the novelty hadn’t worn off – Okage could have easily taken the game world by storm.
  9. GameSpot
    78
    Even with its flaws, Okage remains a breath of fresh air for a genre in desperate need of the kind of originality and variety that it provides.
  10. Gaming Maxx
    76
    The story itself may not live up to the expectations of an engrossing plot with surprising twists, but the light-hearted humor of the game compensates somewhat.
  11. netjak
    75
    Its also a little short and can be beaten in around 24-35 hours.
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Awards & Rankings

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#91 Best PS2 Game of 2001
71
#71 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2001
18
#18 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2001

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 25
  3. Negative: 3 out of 25
  1. FrankW.
    May 29, 2002
    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 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.… Full Review »
  2. AriR69
    Jun 16, 2021
    6
    Some of the dialogue was actually pretty funny.
    Pudgy Man is my spirit animal.
  3. Offyourocker
    Nov 26, 2020
    9
    the worst part of this game in general is that the animations are derpy as ****. aside from that, the characters are all quirky, interestingthe worst part of this game in general is that the animations are derpy as ****. aside from that, the characters are all quirky, interesting and funny. the story itself is probably the best i've ever seen in any form of media (just my opinion) and the character design is unique in a good way. the world is small, but you would be surprised how well that space is used at times. my worst personal in game experience is that one boss has the potential to one shot you if you're unlucky/unprepared because his attacks seem to use a dice roll like mechanic (from 1-300 damage for example). one of my favorite scenes involves a boss lecturing the hero on tact cus she called him ugly, though i don't think there's any shortages of good moments. (i wish this game would get a remake)… Full Review »
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