Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple [PS2] - play as Loki

This is a play-through using Loki / Kyoichi Takame in the PS2 game Shijyou Saikyou no Deshi Kenichi: Gekitou! Ragnarok Hachikengou. Read on below for more information... Loki is one of the hidden characters you can unlock in this game. This makes him an unlockable playable character. ===== About Loki ===== Loki runs a detective agency and uses the fighting style of Karate, utilizing the Spear Hand techniques. He is also armed with a double-ended stun baton during fights in the game. Design-wise, he fights in a long trench-coat and is constantly seen wearing his goggles. The goggles give him a trademark look. Gameplay-wise, he can power his weapon (the stun baton) up to 5 levels, which improves the moves which utilize the weapon. ==== About Kenichi: Gekitou! Ragnarok Hachikengou ==== The game is based on a Japanese manga/anime series of the same name (Shijyou Saikyou no Deshi Kenichi). The story seems to be about a young school student in the name of Kenichi who trains in martial arts under the masters of Ryozanpaku in order to protect himself from bullies. As his martial arts improves, he becomes a target of a group called Ragnarok, who are a gang of bullies looking to recruit or defeat him. Design-wise, there is a Rival Schools/Project Justice vibe going on in this game, because the characters could easily be inserted into Project Justice and fit in. This is another example of old-school Capcom's expertise at turning a manga/anime/cartoon franchise into a fighting game. Even though this game is lesser known (possibly bordering on obscure) and nowhere near as famous as Jojos, RS and Tatsunoko, you simply cannot doubt the artistry and effort put into it. The gameplay is very heavily combo-based, and is all about stringing basics, specials and supers together. The game features an 8-way walk/run system (like Soul Calibur), so you cannot really "jump" or "crouch" in it. Another unique aspect is that when travelling forward, you cannot walk - instead you always run.