Orphen: Scion of Sorcery (PlayStation 2)

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The game is based on the hit Japanese anime Sorcerous Stabber Orphen, (released outside of Japan as just Orphen). Orphen, his apprentice Majik, traveling partner Cleo and her pet dog/magical-wolf Leki, and the two mischievous trolls Volkan and Dorton, sail to the mysterious Chaos Island in search of wealth and riches. Also on the voyage are three strangers whose destinies pull Orphen and his companions into their mysterious journey. Only the powerful dark sorcerer Orphen (in his trademark bemused manner) can discover what connections there are between the three strangers and the powers that rule the island, and keep himself and his companions alive long enough to find a way off of the ephemeral Chaos Island.

Orphen: Scion of Sorcery is an action game with some light RPG elements. Orphen is a dark sorcerer and attacks his enemies with various spells including a magical sword and elementals. The game is played in the third-person perspective looking over Orphen's shoulder. You will run, jump, and explore your way through large levels on Chaos Island in varying environments; engage in boss battles that require you to use some puzzle solving and timing skills; and level up your dark magic. Once beaten, the game encourages replay by following branching story lines not taken in the previous play-through. The game maintains the feeling of the anime, particularly in the character designs and bantering dialogue. Orphen: Scion of Sorcery is entirely voice acted.

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Alternate Titles

• "Sorcerous Stabber Orphen" -- Japanese Title
• "Orphen: L'Héritier des Sorciers" -- French title

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• Console Generation Exclusives: PlayStation 2
• Launch title: PlayStation 2 (North America)

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PSX Extreme	Nov 01, 2000	8.4 out of 10	84
Video Games	Dec, 2000	72 out of 100	72
Gamezone (Germany)	Apr 26, 2001	6.8 out of 10	68
Gamezilla	Mar 07, 2001	65 out of 100	65
Game Informer Magazine	Dec, 2000	5.5 out of 10	55
PSM	Dec, 2000	5 out of 10	50
Eurogamer.net (UK)	Dec 08, 2000	5 out of 10	50
Game Informer Magazine	Dec, 2000	4.25 out of 10	42
Super Play (Sweden)	Nov, 2000	4 out of 10	40
Gaming Age	Nov 15, 2000	D+	33

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