Kessen

"To have a strategy game of this magnitude out as a launch title bodes well for what we can expect down the road for the PS2…Kessen is a solid strategy game inside and out. A fine accomplishment from team Koei."

"Although a great game Kessen isn't for everyone. There is no blood which is very unrealistic when your watching a guy getting hacked with a sword or shot with a rifle."

"Unlike typical RTS games, which often emphasize micromanagement and resource gathering, Kessen focuses on strategic and tactical battles. The balance a player must maintain while playing Kessen is a fine one. Players not only have to worry about proper troop placement, but also about gauging when to fall back or to sound a drum call to raise their troops' morale--and when players think they've defeated an enemy, the leader can issue a challenge against them. If gamers are defeated in the process of this challenge, their troops' overall spirit is lowered, turning the tide of the battle."

"...streamlined control process... more tactical than strategic... AI in the game is very deep, allowing the battles to evolve organically... in-game graphics and cinematics are wondrous... environments are photo-realistic... music is dynamic..."

"The brilliant part of this game is the scope... Beautiful graphics and an inspiring sound track... interface is a bit clumsy for those of us that cut our teeth on computer RTS games... some inconsistencies in the graphics... I think the voices fit perfectly..."