The Mark of Kri Critic Reviews

It's the most surprising, and visionary, action-adventure game of the summer.

A sleeper hit that is not only enjoyable on the eyes, but the action, the story, and the maturity of the game really spice up the title. While the game is short, a game that leaves you yearning for more has to be good.

Truly revolutionary...We wish Kri was longer, but it's great while it lasts.

While the gameplay seems like it’d be perfect for the "kill enemies, wash, rinse, repeat" syndrome, it never gets to that point due to some excellent pacing, not to mention that the fighting never seems to get too repetitive.

A visceral celebration of action and all that is good about hacking the bejesus out of someone - in style.

One of the most innovative and intriguing action-adventure games on the PS2. Its very unique and artistic visuals are amazing to look at and watch in motion while you use the very deep and innovative controls.

Smart gameplay blends with furious action to produce an experience that can only be described as "Metal Gear Solid" Goes Barbarian!

As original in gameplay as it is in visual design.

It's the best beat-'em-up on the system.

With an innovative gameplay system, and original combo system, The Mark of Kri is one of the best Beat 'em ups I have ever played.

There are hidden cheats and costumes, and plenty to keep you busy, and the joy of the combat, the good intermixture of stealth and tactics, and the sheer style with which The Mark of Kri is delivered make it a true classic.

It's right up there with "Metal Gear Solid 2" as the best action the PS2 has to offer. Play it.

Many wars and battles did Rau fight. Honor and fear were heaped upon his name. In time, he became a legend by his own hand...but that is yet another story.

Don't be fooled by the Disney-esque look of the game - underneath is a brutally violent action game with a lot of depth in the combat system.

Dedicating all your time, you can finish the game in about fifteen hours, which includes the completion of all Baumusu’s challenges, unlocking of arenas, and other rewards. This seriously decreases the replay factor.

MoK’s AI swings between moments of brilliance and shear stupidity like a pendulum. The difficulty and game length make this game one of the shortest adventure games in recent memory.

Despite the surprising replayability, the amazing brutality of the kills, and the excellent targeting system, Mark of Kri is “only” an above-average game. The blandness of the levels really lessens the worthiness of brave Rau’s quest.

Achieves the Holy Grail in the action/adventure genre, by perfectly merging arcade action with sufficient strategy and depth. We loved every moment in the game.

It has some great fighting elements as well as some of the elements from the Thief series and finally some adventure elements. Add that to a pretty good graphics engine and sound, and you have yourself a darn good game.

A game that looks like it came from a major animation studio. The fluid movement in this game is no less impressive.