Dark, Creepy and absolutely Amazing

User Rating: 9.5 | Shadow Hearts (PlayStation2 the Best) PS2
Shadow Hearts, what can I say. I've never been one to play occult type games, but this game rocks. A solid story with great characters, a unique battle system and hours of gameplay. This game was dark but gripping, A story edged in magic and murder but all elements that make Shadow Hearts completely awesome. The Good: Unique Judgement Ring Battle System, Creepy Music really makes you gain a true feel for the games dark persona, Awesome spell special effects, Nice dark story, memorable characters.

The Bad: Judgement Ring battle system does take some getting used to, numerous random encounters (can seem a bit excessive)

You play as Yuri, a harmonixer following a voice in his head that leads him to a train where he meets the beautiful and magically powerful, soon to be girlfriend Alice. A young maiden with a troubled past being pursued by the forces of evil for the divine power she holds within her. What else is Yuri to do other than protect this Maiden of Light. Reluctant at first but eventually opens his heart to Alice. Following the two heroes is a sage, a spy, a vampire, and a young boy with esp. Put it all together, and you have the all star crew that have banded together not just to prevent the resurrection of evil but to help each other face the evil within oneself.. :)