Underplayed Gems

The Mark of Kri (2002)

The Mark of Kri cover
Developer
SCE San Diego Studio
Publisher
Sony Computer Entertainment
Platforms
PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 2
Genres
Adventure
Rating
3.9 of 5, 19 player ratings
Where to get it
PlayStation Store

How it feels

A weighty, deliberate experience of stalking through darkened environments and unleashing brutal precision combat as a lone warrior against encroaching evil.

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About

Long ago, during the first age, an evil spell to bridge our world and the one of darkness was stopped before it could be used. The spell could not be destroyed, so instead, it was broken into six separate parts and scattered about the world. As time passed, all forgot what these marks were for, and mankind dismissed the ancient warnings about these words of power. Then after a millennia, to their dark joy, the spells were rediscovered... As the powerful warrior Rau, you embark on a quests to rid the land of the barbarians and thieves that have come to power in this lawless realm, one that will eventually have him battling to once again stop the spell. Using a unique control system, Rau can take on multiple enemies at once, even when surrounded, and can also take out enemies with a bow, sneak up and kill with silent stealth moves, and use his magical bird Kuzo to scout the land.

What players say

A striking action-adventure pairing a Disney-like cartoon art style with shockingly brutal, satisfying combat and an innovative analog targeting system. Widely loved as an overlooked PS2 cult gem despite uneven stealth and mission design.

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