Dated graphics, but awesome game.

User Rating: 8.5 | Drakan: The Ancients' Gates PS2
#### Gameplay #### This really shines. The dragon flight mechanics are awesome, and mounting Arokh to battle other dragons in the air is one of my favorite aspects of the game. I played as both a melee combatant and a sorceress, and both are fun. The blocking system in melee combat actually works well enough that you can successfully block oppenents attacks, which I loved. Instead of ignoring the block button, it actually added to my strategy. #### Graphics #### Par for the course during this time period. Could be better, but could be a LOT worse. Rynn and Arokh both look good, though the lip "sync" (if you can call it that) reeks. Many of the enemies are reptitive. #### Sound #### Nice touches, but stays out of the way. Decent voice acting. #### Value #### Run out and buy it! #### Tilt #### I loved this game. It's one of the highlights in the PS2 library. Just keep the lights on and make sure your little brother/sister isn't watching when you encounter the Flesh Mage.