Goken

About

Goken is a retro-inspired action RPG with open-world exploration and fast-paced swordplay. You play as a warrior in a world shaped by divine conflict, chasing down ancient relics and battling mythic foes. Combat focuses on fluid dodging and timed attacks with a roster of elemental weapons. The story follows a forgotten hero’s struggle against a vengeful deity, set in a land still scarred by a god-slaying catastrophe. The game mixes pixel-art visuals with modern mechanics, offering a challenging but fair experience. It runs on PC, Switch, and Linux, letting you tackle tough dungeons from your couch or on the go. With a Metacritic score of 70 and a Steam rating of 70% positive, it appeals to fans of old-school difficulty and handcrafted levels. Standout features include deep weapon customization and a world map filled with secrets, though the steep learning curve may test newcomers.

Storyline

-Scenario- Long ago, when gods lived amongst people... There lived a swordsman who was given five swords forged by god himself. Using these swords, the swordsman brought peace and order to the world. People called the swordsman, "Wielder of the Five Swords"... One day, during a fete to praise the gods, the blades of the swordsman turn against the gods for reasons unknown. One of the gods, Ozone, furious with all his powers, sealed the swordsman away at the top of a mountain now known as Swords Peak. This tale begins 5,000 years after the battle between the two, near a the small village of Cardina.