DOKAPON! Sword of Fury for Windows

A unique hybrid of board game and RPG, DOKAPON! Sword of Fury returns to deliver an experience that’s equal parts hilarious and brutal. This strategy game, a port of the original PlayStation 2 title, puts you and your friends on a quest to become the wealthiest adventurers in the kingdom. 

As you race to amass wealth, the lines between cooperation and betrayal blur, making for a game night that is anything but predictable. DOKAPON! Sword of Fury is a digital playground for tactical mischief, where spinning the wheel sends you on an adventure filled with monsters and treasures.

Charm and chaos

DOKAPON! Sword of Fury’s core gameplay revolves around a deceptively simple loop of spinning the wheel, moving your character across a map, and engaging in turn-based battles. From battling a monster to finding a treasure chest, each space on the board can trigger a different event. You must carefully manage your character’s stats, equipment, and magic as you navigate the treacherous world.

The game masterfully blends the randomness of a board game with the strategic depth of a Japanese role-playing game. Players can choose different character classes, each with unique abilities that influence how they approach the game. Duels with other players are a key part of the experience, forcing you to read your opponent’s moves and take calculated risks to come out on top. 

The world is also filled with a variety of side events and quests, from entering tournaments to fighting formidable bosses. However, some players have noted that the AI can feel either too easy at the start or unfairly difficult. This re-release comes with updated visuals that give the classic pixel art a fresh coat of paint, while retaining its charming, cartoonish style. 

An entertaining relationship-tester

DOKAPON! Sword of Fury is a masterclass in controlled chaos, providing a unique blend of RPG depth and board game treachery. Its charming visuals and deceptively simple gameplay mask a deeply strategic and at times brutal experience that is perfect for friends who enjoy a bit of friendly competition. The game is hugely replayable, with various events and encounters that ensure no two games are ever the same.

• Added two new NPC behavior types
• Character color variations now display in combat
• Improved user interface
• Fixed several bugs