GOKEN

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GOKEN is a single player role playing game. It was developed by GIANTY Inc. and was released on September 28, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Goken is a single-player Role Playing game with delightful visuals, offering around 14 hours of playtime. The game is set in an open world environment, bringing back the spirit of old-school Action RPGs. The story follows a swordsman sealed away 5000 years ago, whose blades have now turned against the gods, leading to a battle that changed the world.

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65%

Audience ScoreBased on 57 reviews

graphics27 positive mentions

grinding5 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and an amazing soundtrack that enhance the overall experience.
Goken offers a nostalgic gameplay reminiscent of classic RPGs, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
The tattoo system and weapon upgrade mechanics provide a fun way to customize character builds and enhance gameplay.

The combat feels clunky and is hampered by a frustrating stamina system that limits movement and attack options.
The quest tracking and map system are poorly designed, making it difficult to navigate and complete objectives without external notes.
The game suffers from technical issues such as visual stutters and a lack of polish, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.

graphics
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
19%
8%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their beauty and unique art style, with many users noting that they are reminiscent of classic titles like "Legend of Zelda" and "Secret of Mana." While the graphical options are limited to resolution settings, the visuals are described as vibrant and engaging, contributing positively to the overall gameplay experience. Despite some minor frame rate drops, the graphics are considered well-executed and enhance the enjoyment of the game.
- “The graphics are beautiful.”
- “Beautiful graphics, an amazing soundtrack, and fun gameplay.”
- “The game is very pretty, I was rather impressed with this game's art style; this is not some cheap RPG Maker game.”
- “There are no graphics options at all aside from resolution.”
- “My system wasn’t being taxed very much and I wouldn’t say the graphical detail warrants anything other than a smooth experience.”
- “Graphics API: OpenGL”
story
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
69%
14%
The story has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it simple and clichéd, often criticizing the main character's annoying personality. While some appreciate the interesting elements and the game's beautiful world, others feel the narrative lacks depth and suffers from poor translation, leading to low replay value. Overall, the story does not significantly enhance the gameplay experience, leaving players wanting more substance.
- “There's an interesting story, pretty good combat elements, beautiful world & some pretty sweet audio tracks.”
- “I want to see more of these games but they can't really exist unless there's actually a good story.”
- “[h1] The store page tells a better story than I can; just know this for me, the game was well worth the early access risk & I'm very pleased with the final outcome.”
- “I was mixed on the story as I didn’t really like the main character; playing an annoying loudmouth isn’t something I enjoy.”
- “The story is simple, a bit cliché, and the main protagonist has the biggest 'I don't give a' attitude I have ever seen in these sorts of games.”
- “However, the story is horrible and the translation is just bad.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
18%
19%
The music in the game is widely praised, with many reviewers highlighting its fantastic quality and memorable melodies that enhance the overall experience. While some mention that the soundtrack can be repetitive, it is generally considered a standout feature alongside the game's beautiful graphics. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, despite some criticisms regarding gameplay mechanics.
- “Great soundtrack (any soundtrack that loops in your head is great).”
- “The art and music are great, though, as mentioned in other reviews.”
- “Combat is enjoyable throughout and the art style and music are a real treat.”
- “Overall, it's a good game, if you can overlook things like grinding for levels and materials now and then, some materials not being used, a few annoying and unbalanced mobs, and a good but sometimes repetitive soundtrack (which comes as a free DLC, that's neat).”
- “Unfortunately, while this game looks great and has excellent music, it's let down by a few gameplay choices that just take away from my enjoyment.”
- “The soundtrack is good but can be repetitive at times.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
62%
19%
The gameplay is characterized by a simple and somewhat shallow mechanics system, primarily relying on combos and evasion without much variation or depth, reminiscent of 90s titles. While the nostalgic feel and beautiful graphics are appreciated, some players find the lack of diverse skills and equipment options detracts from the overall experience, making it less engaging for those seeking a fast-paced action RPG.
- “Lots of nostalgic gameplay; it's something that I can pick up on a Saturday after working all week and not be completely lost as to where I'm going.”
- “Beautiful graphics, an amazing soundtrack, and fun gameplay.”
- “If you want to play it, go ahead, but just be aware of these issues, and that it's a fairly simple gameplay if you're already used to RPGs (not that it's bad, just how it was made).”
- “The stats system mostly covers the lack of equipment aside from the swords, but doesn't add skills or anything to vary much the mechanics of the gameplay besides combos and evasion, which makes it simple yet a bit shallow.”
- “Gameplay fight mechanics of the game feel like they were made in the 90s.”
- “Coming in, I was expecting this to be a fast-paced ARPG along the same lines as Ys or the like; unfortunately, while this game looks great and has excellent music, it's let down by a few gameplay choices that just take away from my enjoyment.”
humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally considered less impressive compared to titles like "Brave Fencer Musashi," though it still features amusing dialogues and a lighthearted tone. While some players appreciate the comedic elements, others feel that the gameplay overshadows the humor, which is described as fun but not groundbreaking. Overall, the game offers a blend of hack-and-slash action with a decent dose of humor.
- “Very hack n slash RPG with a little bit of kickass feeling and a lot of humor.”
- “I found them all rather funny.”
- “The humor and some of the dialogues are quite entertaining.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a moderate amount of grinding for equipment, levels, and currency, which is generally manageable without requiring excessive time investment. While some players may find the grind for upgrades and secret content a bit overwhelming, others appreciate the rewarding loot and character system. Overall, the grinding aspect is seen as achievable and not overly burdensome.
- “The game gets a bit grindy, especially if you want all possible upgrades. It contains secret treasures and even secret (and hard) bosses.”
- “The loot and character system is cool, but it can be too grindy for some people.”
- “Don't take ages to play; there's a little bit of grinding for equipment, levels, and money, but it's still achievable without wasting months of your life.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is considered limited, primarily due to the predictable story and lack of motivation to replay it. While recent updates have introduced side quests and tournaments that enhance replay value, many players feel that the grind and arena challenges may become monotonous over time.
- “Time for me to play some more, since now it has side quests and even tournaments added for more replayability value.”
- “Replay value is not great; there's little motivation since you know the story. You can continue after the story ends if you wish for some more grind or upgrades, but the arena where you can try to beat the highest enemy waves might get boring eventually.”
- “Replay value is not great; there's little motivation since you know the story. You can continue after the story ends if you wish for some more grind or upgrades, but the arena where you can try to beat the highest enemy waves might get boring eventually.”