3/9/2023 0 Comments Toukiden 2 weapons feel simple![]() Grab an oni with a glowing red aura, for example, and you can slam them to the ground, which looks especially cool when done while the monster is charging. The Demon Hand, however, also has more advanced uses. This adds some strategy, too, as purifying can take a long time so you’ll need to do it while also paying attention to the rampaging oni that wants to crush you. Think of purifying as a carving mechanic of sorts that also takes out a body part from battle. ![]() Oni also can regenerate shattered limbs if you let them so it’s also important to purify a body part when you cut it off. I ended up taking away the legs of one oni boss, for example, and it started fighting me upside down while using its four arms as makeshift legs. This is one of the more interesting aspects of the game as an oni’s behavior can change depending on the body part you break. In addition to looking different, Toukiden 2’s oni also carry over the unique mechanics from its previous games, which focuses on breaking body parts before you can do damage to the main body. ![]() Then there’s the game’s “oni” or demons, which provide a nice, devilish contrast to Monster Hunter’s bestiary. One is its own unique art style, which has that Koei Tecmo look that borrows heavily from history - specifically, highly stylized interpretations of Japan’s feudal past. In that case, Toukiden 2 certainly brings some different things to the table. Plus, I wanted a solid yet different enough hunting experience that I can dally with when taking breaks from Monster Hunter. It’s good for a genre - especially one that has been dominated by one franchise for so long - when the leader is on its toes and inspired to innovate by strong competition. At the same time, I also want its competitors to do well. As someone who picked Monster Hunter Generations as my 2016 game of the year, I certainly have a strong affinity for Capcom’s hunting game. Personally, I found this to be an awesome development. Get hunting: Monster Hunter XX, Generations Key Quest Guide It actually felt like its own bonafide game. All of a sudden, Toukiden 2 no longer felt like a pretender or wannabe Monster Hunter title. “They actually did it.”Īdd a more full-fledged story and it’s like the folks behind Toukiden got a hold of my personal Monster Hunter wish list and implemented it in their game. “I can’t believe it,” I thought to myself with a big smile on my face. So much so that it practically created its own new genre, where Monster Hunter flourished for years practically unopposed. A different take on the online action genre popularized by Phantasy Star Online, Monster Hunter redefined that particular style of game with its highly technical combat and focus on both brandishing and wearing the spoils of victory on your person. This brings us to the hunting genre, where Monster Hunter has reigned supreme as the alpha dog since debuting in 2004. Another good example is League of Legends, which has since eclipsed DOTA in the multiplayer online battle arena genre. Nintendo, for example, trumped Atari, and was then trumped by Sony, who then got trumped by Microsoft for some time before the cycle changed once again. Throughout history, however, there have been exceptions to this uphill battle. Whether it be the countless Chik-fil-A chicken sandwich clones out there or early attempts at duplicating Apple’s iPhone success, grabbing mindshare from a perceived trailblazer can be practically impossible - even if you produce a better product. It’s tough following after a trendsetter. Follow Technobubble poobah Jason Hidalgo’s shenanigans on Twitter or his Tabiasobi Youtube channel Technobubble covers games, gadgets, technology and all things geek.
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