Let me start off by saying that I've never played a game in the Boktai series before, but after spending a few hours with Lunar Knights I want to rush right out and pick them up. This well crafted game comes from our friends over at Kojima Productions and I would not expect any less from such a great company. As soon as you pop Lunar Knights into your DS you are greeted with a very nice anime FMV. There are several of these throughout the game adding to the story and offering a nice treat to the eyes. The in-game graphics are 2D but very well done. Sprites are bright and colorful, while the environments are dark and foreboding all the while remaining very smooth. The soundtrack is a rock/pop mix that seems to fit in quite well. I was surprised at the amount of voice acting that was added in and while it isn't perfect, it's still nice to hear coming from your DS giving the characters some extra life. Game play is innovative, blending Zelda-like melee combat with ranged weapons and some interesting special attacks including the ability to call down fireballs, cause earthquakes, freeze enemies, and summon up tornadoes. After defeating a boss you leave the top down monster hacking behind for a bit to try your hand a flying through space in a 3D shooter style level as you attempt to purify the soul of the creature you just defeated. The stylus controls both the ship and your guns so it takes a while to get used to but after a bit it feels quite comfortable. All this is wrapped around a deep storyline, RPG elements, and weapon upgrades. With only minor complaints such as slightly repetitive game play and some clunky controls now and then this is truly a great game. Kojima has given us a very well polished and enjoyable experience here. I can easily recommend Lunar Knights to anyone who owns a DS and is looking for a deep yet simple to get into action RPG.
Remember Boktai on the GBA? That was one fine title, but the solar sensor weighed it down, meaning in order to get the most out of it you needed to get sunlight. Well, Lunar Knights, the latest game in the series, has th... Read Full Review
Lunar Knights is a sort of sci-fi gothic action-RPG. Fans of Boktai will easily get into this game as this is a spiritual successor to Boktai, but newcomers won't have much trouble getting into this game. To make things ... Read Full Review
