As Raze suggested, IMO Drakan is good. My experience is with the original Drakan, I don't know if the sequel implemented drastic gameplay changes.
It's not actually an RPG in which you level up and distribute stats. Skill in fighting comes with the way you control the character (movement combos result to different attacks, i.e. forward+attack or left+attack etc.). If there is anything identical to leveling up it's the increase in weapon and armor quality you will acquire as you progress through the game.
Well, if you do compare it to DKS they have the same POV and "identical" controls. Melee weapons have different ranges and swing/attack rate (IIRC) ... and of course not to forget, there's the weapon and armor degradation.
hmmm, after reading this thread, I might consider installing and giving Drakan another go.
