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Video Games : Heavenly Sword (PS3)
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Rating: 
- A Must Have For Your PS3.
It's that simple. It's one of those games that should be in your PS3 collection.
I've had this game since release but after playing it through again i've decided to let anyone who'll read know what i think about it.
When Heavenly Sword came out it looked stunning, but it's since been beaten in the graphics department by newer games. Not to say they're bad, it's still a very shiny game.
The gameplay - to a certain extent - can be as complex or as simple as you want. You have the ability to switch styles on the fly and will need to change it up a little to defeat some enemies. But there's not real incentive to break an effective combo, there's no style points or ranking system to speak of. Those expecting a system like Devil May Cry could be a little dissapointed. A word of advice, this game does have what i believe to be termed 'Hero Sequences'? Maybe 'Quicktime events'. Either way, during an event or boss battle you get a cutscene and be prompted to push a button at the right time. My advice being, if you miss these during a boss fight the game is very punishing. So be on you toes.
As well as playing as the main character Noriko, you get a few missions to play as the archer, Kai. I actualy preffered these missions if for no other reason than you get to play as Kai as i found her a brilliant character. It's a bit of a change playing as Kai, you can't attack at close range and most of her missions will be sniping or dodging enemies and running away far enough to get a decent shot. Her after-touch shot, though tricky at first, is a nice use of the SIXAXIS as it doesn't feel like it's been put in the game for the sake of useing the feature.
One thing that really sets this game appart from others are the cutscenes. The acting is better than most films these days and you never feel like skipping them purely because they're a joy to watch each time. The story - though arguably a little short - is a good one.
That's one quarrel people might have with this game is that it only takes a few hours to complete. But i didn't think it took anything away from the game. Any longer and it would have been extending the game for the sake of it and would have been able to add little, if anything to the story.
Heavenly Sword is easily worth your time and money, even if you only rent it.
Rating: - Average Game With Very Good Graphics!
Repetitive.
Button Bashing.
Great Graphics.
Annoying camera angles - especially when fighting numerous enemies at the same time.
Rating: - ok, but not much to it
Cool graphics (but the hair graphics is ridiculous compared to the rest of it). Fun to run around and kick ass of hordes of enemies, but after some time spent button smashing, you'll get bored. Bosses are all about pressing the right button at the right time - precision work, but not much fun, especially the last one - it's just too long. They should have taken it a bit further and make it a "precision / timing training" game for DS as Kawashimas brain training.....
Rating:
- Well worth the money
The graphics are excellent. I find the game itself in places is quite difficult but I am not an advanced gamer. I like the different challenges this game gives you from the sword fighting levels to the targeting levels which make good use of the SIXAXIS controller.
Rating: - Legendary Game
I would say in my time, i have experienced and played a variety of games, and all very different.
When this game was advertised it looked great.
So i bought the game based on that. I have since played and finished the game, and i agree with others that it is too short! But this game is one of the best games i have ever played. Stunning game effects and surroundings, the fight scenes do not become teduis, as well as you learning, the game learns and travels with you, adding techniques and combos as you go along.
If you want a game with excellent graphics, storyline and battle scenes, you have to buy Heavenly Sword!
Hopefully Ninja house will consider doing something like this game again, a second one as it is soooo enjoyable!
Wicked!!!!
- A Must Have For Your PS3.It's that simple. It's one of those games that should be in your PS3 collection.
I've had this game since release but after playing it through again i've decided to let anyone who'll read know what i think about it.
When Heavenly Sword came out it looked stunning, but it's since been beaten in the graphics department by newer games. Not to say they're bad, it's still a very shiny game.
The gameplay - to a certain extent - can be as complex or as simple as you want. You have the ability to switch styles on the fly and will need to change it up a little to defeat some enemies. But there's not real incentive to break an effective combo, there's no style points or ranking system to speak of. Those expecting a system like Devil May Cry could be a little dissapointed. A word of advice, this game does have what i believe to be termed 'Hero Sequences'? Maybe 'Quicktime events'. Either way, during an event or boss battle you get a cutscene and be prompted to push a button at the right time. My advice being, if you miss these during a boss fight the game is very punishing. So be on you toes.
As well as playing as the main character Noriko, you get a few missions to play as the archer, Kai. I actualy preffered these missions if for no other reason than you get to play as Kai as i found her a brilliant character. It's a bit of a change playing as Kai, you can't attack at close range and most of her missions will be sniping or dodging enemies and running away far enough to get a decent shot. Her after-touch shot, though tricky at first, is a nice use of the SIXAXIS as it doesn't feel like it's been put in the game for the sake of useing the feature.
One thing that really sets this game appart from others are the cutscenes. The acting is better than most films these days and you never feel like skipping them purely because they're a joy to watch each time. The story - though arguably a little short - is a good one.
That's one quarrel people might have with this game is that it only takes a few hours to complete. But i didn't think it took anything away from the game. Any longer and it would have been extending the game for the sake of it and would have been able to add little, if anything to the story.
Heavenly Sword is easily worth your time and money, even if you only rent it.
Rating:
- Average Game With Very Good Graphics!Repetitive.
Button Bashing.
Great Graphics.
Annoying camera angles - especially when fighting numerous enemies at the same time.
Rating:
- ok, but not much to itCool graphics (but the hair graphics is ridiculous compared to the rest of it). Fun to run around and kick ass of hordes of enemies, but after some time spent button smashing, you'll get bored. Bosses are all about pressing the right button at the right time - precision work, but not much fun, especially the last one - it's just too long. They should have taken it a bit further and make it a "precision / timing training" game for DS as Kawashimas brain training.....
Rating:
- Well worth the moneyThe graphics are excellent. I find the game itself in places is quite difficult but I am not an advanced gamer. I like the different challenges this game gives you from the sword fighting levels to the targeting levels which make good use of the SIXAXIS controller.
Rating:
- Legendary GameI would say in my time, i have experienced and played a variety of games, and all very different.
When this game was advertised it looked great.
So i bought the game based on that. I have since played and finished the game, and i agree with others that it is too short! But this game is one of the best games i have ever played. Stunning game effects and surroundings, the fight scenes do not become teduis, as well as you learning, the game learns and travels with you, adding techniques and combos as you go along.
If you want a game with excellent graphics, storyline and battle scenes, you have to buy Heavenly Sword!
Hopefully Ninja house will consider doing something like this game again, a second one as it is soooo enjoyable!
Wicked!!!!