Okinawa Rush: Black Mantis Edition

About

Okinawa Rush is a fast-paced action RPG where you fight through waves of enemies using fluid combat and platforming. Choose from three martial-arts masters, Hiro, Meilin, or Shin, and dispatch ninjas, demons, and more with a mix of strikes, parries, and juggling combos. The game blends side-scrolling platforming with RPG progression, letting you collect over 200 items and tweak abilities using a Feng Shui system that links skills to elemental strengths. Local co-op lets two players team up for chaotic battles, though the story mode remains focused on individual character arcs and clan-based conflicts. The Black Mantis Edition adds physical collectibles like a numbered metal box, plastic cards, and art prints alongside the game. The included USB drive holds the full soundtrack, which fans call one of the game’s strongest aspects. With multiple difficulty levels and character-specific playstyles, replayability stays high even after clearing the main campaign. Community feedback often highlights the tight controls and satisfying combo system, though some note the story’s straightforward structure. The edition’s extra items make it a solid pick for fans of 2D brawlers with RPG depth.

Storyline

The Black Mantis clan has come to Okinawa… Play as a martial-arts master and take on the role of Hiro, Meilin, or Shin as they face hordes of ninja, demons and more in a desperate fight for their lives against the Black Mantis clan. Bring a friend to the fray in local 2 player co-op and double the mayhem in this platforming, action adventure set in a mystical, fantasy version of Okinawa. Fast, fluid combat-engine gives you many moves, combos, juggles and an intuitive parrying system.