Play Blue Dragon - Awakened Shadow (G) Online

Game Overview

Blue Dragon - Awakened Shadow is one of those DS RPGs that actually makes the touchscreen feel useful—you’ll be swiping and tapping to pull off shadow attacks mid-battle, which sounds gimmicky but weirdly works. The story picks up after the first game (though you don’t need to have played it), and the whole "awakening your shadow" thing isn’t just flavor text—you’ll actually customize and evolve these weird shadow creatures that fight alongside you.

Combat’s real-time but with enough pauses to strategize, and the environments range from dusty canyons to floating ruins, all packed with little secrets. The first hour throws a lot at you—shadow fusions, skill trees, a crafting system—but it settles into a rhythm once you get past the tutorial dungeon. If you’re into action RPGs with a bit of depth and don’t mind some DS-era jank, this one’s a solid time.