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Demo shows promise

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 12 / 31
Date: July 26, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game hasn't been released yet! However, the demo that's availiable for free from the playstation store is amazing. The controls are vey tight and the graphics are a sight to behold. The demo is only about 10 mins long depending on how qudkly you can pick up the controls. Lots of fun combos do make this game a lot of fun. I recently bought a HDTV and the colors and graphics really reach out and grab you on it. I'm very excited about this game. The actual release should be this September.

6 hours Long...SO WHAT!?!?

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 99 / 126
Date: September 19, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Game Review: Heavenly Sword (PS3)

OMG!! If I hear one more person complain about the length of this game I swear I am going to scream!! First off let me address the fact. It is obvious to me that people complained about the length, because the game is so FRIGGN SWEET and they wanted more. I simply adore the fact that this game is so short, I have a job and family of four and only get to sit and play games for maybe an hour or two here and there. Why do people put such of an emphasis on the length of a game? Saying things like "for $60 this game should be longer". No game IMO is worth 60 bucks, but that is what they charge. I don't feel justified when I spend 60 bucks on a game and it is 20+ hours long. I feel justified by how the game impressed me or how I felt after I finished it. Did I have a memorable experience and maybe how much replay value is there? Heavenly Sword addresses all these questions, with an astounding YES. The only game I have ever played twice that was 20+ hours long was Final Fantasy 7. Otherwise with most longer games I was so glad it was over, that I wouldn't dare go through it again. With short games you can play them over and over be glad you like say Resident Evil. If you want to complain about the price tag, just complain about the price tag!! But please don't place a negative on a game just because it is a little shorter than others. Simply put I would pay 60 bucks for this masterpiece faster than any 20+ hour game I can think of.

Now that I am off my soapbox, let me just say that this game is probably the best entertainment experience I have had in a long time. I say entertainment, because this game is like participating in a karate movie with a great story. It immediately pulls you into its wonderful cinematic story. This game is a crowning achievement from beginning to end. Please do not compare this game to God of War or Prince of Persia, both are great in there own respect, but Heavenly sword destroys them. Both God of War and Prince of Persia are platformers at the core and Heavenly sword is not. You can not jump which some say is a negative, but in that same respect you don't have to worry about falling off any cliffs either.

Yes I will say it Heavenly Sword is the most beautiful game I have ever played, from the cinematic cut-scenes, to the very intense battles. The developers definitely took their time doing this one right! Every battle is like watching Uma Thurman in Kill Bill dispatch a room full of enemies. While this might sound monotonous, the style in which Nariko dispatches of her enemies makes me wish they just kept coming. Blocks, counter attacks, combos, ability to pick things up and hurl them at enemies, and last but not least those GORGEOUS finishing moves are what makes the battles such a joy. I think what I liked most about the game is that it never felt like a straight button mashing affair, you'll actually need to time your blocks, attacks and counters.

Don't think it is all fighting though; alternatively you'll get to play as Kai. Kai is the ultimate fight from a distance companion. And with her comes one of the games BEST gimmicks. The "aftertouch" system, which I ABSOLUTELY loved, allows you to slow down time and aim the arrows with the Sixaxis controller. It does take some practice and you need a gentle touch to make sure the controller is level before firing. Once you get the hang of it though, guiding an arrow's path directly into the skull of an enemy never ever gets old.

The game isn't perfect. I found the button-pressing sections of the game where you have to hit a certain button when it pops up on screen very distracting. Heavenly sword engrosses you so much into the story that I just wanted to watch the cinematic experiences not actually participate in them, so I was constantly mistiming things. There weren't many sections like this, but I wouldn't have missed them if they were gone.

Bottom line: This is the game that will remind you why you wanted a PS3 in the first place. If you own a PS3 or have a friend who has a PS3, you MUST play this game. If you don't have access to a PS3 you are seriously missing out on one of the gaming industries masterpieces. Sure there are other great games on other systems that are outstanding. Heavenly Sword though, will have you thinking about it when you aren't playing it and that is what makes a gaming masterpiece. Whether you rent or buy is really irrelevant JUST PLAY IT!! Yeah it may be only about 6 hours or so long, but soon as I get the chance I am going to play through it again, yeah it is that good. With as many games as I have played through my life, I can't remember the last game I actually wanted to play through a second time. Oh yeah I can Final Fantasy 7 (September 1997)

Life begins now...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 10
Date: September 30, 2007
Author: Amazon User

You have'nt lived...There I said it. You have'nt lived until you have played nay experienced (is the better word) heavenly sword. You know it looks awesome but that is not my major point. The game play is incredible. Team ninja puts you in the game. You just don't play nariko you are nariko. It is very interactive with destructible environments, weapon throwing, as well as BODY THROWING!!! The game is beyond the realm of fun, beyond the realm of uncanny, its truly in every since of the word amazing. AND DON'T GET ME STARTED ON THE VOICE ACTING, AND ACTING IN GENERAL. MY GOD IT IS INCREDIBLE! Heavenly sword overall is immersing it really draws you into the world, and such lush, real, and detailed environments. Man look out XBOX fanboys you are missing out, this is one for the ages. Rock on Team Ninja can't wait for number 2!!!!

Heavenly Sword is a blessing after the bad taste of Lair

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 7
Date: September 13, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I just bought Heavenly Sword today and have played about a 1/3 of the way through the game. It is a masterpiece. I love it. I still had a bad taste in my mouth from Lair, but have completely forgotten it since getting Heavenly Sword.

Pros:
Best CG cutscenes to ever exist in a video game. Period.
Great and unique combat
Never a boring moment (atmosphere and even gameplay changes constantly)
Great Story
Wonderful Graphics
Nariko is a hottie....j/k

Cons:
Too short
Can't Jump
Wish it had "bigger" bosses

Really, there isn't much to say about this game other than it's great. I would say Heavenly Sword is the best game on the ps3 yet and maybe the first AAA game (possibly Warhawk also)...
9.25/10.0

The most amazing cinematic experience you can play

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 6
Date: September 18, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Without a doubt this is the best next generation game thus far. I would go as far as to say its the first game I've played that really makes me see a break between glorified PS2 games like Gears of War or resistance and the new generation of cinematic quality games. The score, the art direction, the acting, the setting...everything is top notch on par with a AAA quality movie production like Transformers or 300. It is very clear that an immense ammount of effort and care was put into making this amazing game.

Some will complain that the base game is between 7 and 10 hours. This is true but really, most 20+ hour games (such as Metroid Prime 3) are less then 4-5 hours of truely interesting gameplay such as intense fire fights or bosses. Most of the 20+ hours is spent walking around, back tracking and looking for small pick ups to give you 5 more missles or a few new unlockables. For the entire 7+ hours Heavenly sword goes it is amazing start to finish. There is no real break in the action when you're playing and the CG cinematics are the most amazing in any game to date. Theres small scale engagements with powerful foes, dramatic boss battles that are legitimately challenging (especially on the unlockable "hell" level of difficulty), huge 1 hero vs 800 enemies melees and even sniper missions with a 2nd dramaticly different character. There are also performance ratings between 1 and 3 "glyphs" for each of the dozens of scenes that make up the levels and these glyphs unlock new combos, content and other things to give an incentive to play scenes over to do better adding greatly to the replay value (not to mention the harder "hell" level).

I cannot recomend this game highly enough and please don't believe all those who complain about the length or other small aspects. This game is the best 6-8 hours in next gen gaming and the first game to really take advantage of the PS3. Beyond the first 8 hours theres another 20 there to get unlockables, master the controls and beat it on a harder difficulty. If you do the math take the 3 best movies from last year at 20 dollars each and this game costs the same and is more fun to boot since you're actually playing the best fantasy movie ever made. Its what those (also good) lord of the rings action games for the PS2 should have been.

Simply the best

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: September 29, 2007
Author: Amazon User

"Ask youself whether the dream of heaven and greatness should be waiting for us in our graves--or whether it should be ours here and now and on this earth."

This game, if one can call is that, is simply one of if not the greatest ever made. If you own a PS3, have an hdtv, and an accompanying audio setup, you owe it to yourself to be able to treat yourself to this wonderful masterpiece.

It is an Audio/Visual tour de-force with a great cinematic feel all throughout the course of the game.. I can go on and rave about this game non-stop but what for..?

Some say the greatest drawback of the game is that it's too short.. that only means the person has never heard of the #1 golden rule of entertainment: Always Leave Them Wanting More :)

in the end, I will remember this experience more as a great movie I was part of rather than a mere video game

PS3 MUST HAVE

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: September 30, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Since i first saw the preview videos and followed the HS story trough the weekly PSN videos, i knew i had to play this game.

I wasnt wrong, game is s amazing i have nothing else to say that is a movie turned to a game.

Simple but heart robbing story, perfectly designed and developed characters from Kai, Nariko, even Bohan all dialogues and face emotions are exquisite and heart pounding.

I guess the game is short becouse there is no need to force a 60+ hours that would have kill the movie lik escence. No forced simple bad guys to kill on numerous never ending sites, no overwhelming 20+ bosses everything is well paced and done

SONY and Ninja Theory have a winner here!!!

Great Game, short like ICO or God of War, but Better Replay Value

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 6
Date: September 12, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Excellent Graphics and a wonderful story, I dont think I have played a game through all the way and enjoyed the ride that much in a long time. If you are into adventure games, and like following the storylines to games, then this is a must have.

NARIKO is HOT!!!!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: September 14, 2007
Author: Amazon User

It's finally here, one of the greatest game of all times. Let me make one thing clear, your jaw will drop when you take a look at the amazing graphics. This game has over the top fighting sequences. The thing that really impressed me a lot (other than the graphics of course) was that this game also takes advantage of the PS3's SIXAXIS controller. At some point in the game you play as a different character (Kai is her name actually) whose way of attacking is completely differently than the main character Nariko. She uses a sort of gun that has a bow and arrow attach to it. At the moment that you begin to fire an arrow you simply hold the square button and the camara follows the the arrow from behind. It's just like the Tequila Bomb in Stranglehold (not to mention another great). When this occurs you tilt the controller to guide the arrow to its target. It's fun, when the enemy never saw it coming and BANG you get them in the face or anywhere else. Don't be afraid of thinking that the SIXAXIXS controller can't handle it because it can, okay. It actually feels more natural to do it this way. Another thing that I enjoyed about the game is the fighting engine that this game has. It might just be perfect. Sure this game is short, but it will be one the greatest experience you will ever have in any game. One final note: buy it or you wont be one of the cool kids anymore. Peace........................

This is just the beginning!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: September 18, 2007
Author: Amazon User

"Heavenly Sword" is the harbinger of greatness for PS3. It's the first game to set off the wave of hot titles that all of us Playstation owners are waiting for. If you love God of War, you will love this game. If you love Ninja Gaiden Sigma, you will love this game. If you love Halo...... you are probaly one of the few people nitpicking and complaining about this astonishing title! Get off the hater bus, kids! Now I hear complaints about the length of the game, the Six-Axis is too hard to control when using "Aftertouch"......BOOOO all of you cry-baby, sissies! Go and play with your Wii's!! You are not hardcore gamers!!! Now all of you naysayers hear me when I say this game is one of the best games out right now. It has the GREAT story, TIGHT controls and SOLID execution. Essential elements for any great game. The graphics are phenomenal and the voice acting is superb, up there with "God of War". Length of the game should be a non-issue, because it's packed with quality. I mean I threw a dead body and aftertouched it into an advancing squad of heavy axe warriors! Maybe it's just me but I really enjoyed that! Ninja Theory did an amazing job here, people. Let us all thank them for all of the hard work that was put into it and praise this great creation of their's.

I'm now at the end of the game but I have not finished it. So I do not know if it is set up for a sequel (probably) but if it is, the next one will be a supreme work of art. Get ready for the next wave!

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