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Lacks Excitement

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: January 03, 2008
Author: Amazon User

"Jet Li: Rise to Honor" is a third person brawling and shooting game. In the game, the player takes the role of Jet Li - or rather, a character virtually portrayed by him.

The story is a fairly simple, revolving around Chinese gangs and criminal elements. Jet Li - or the player - is Kit Yun, a bodyguard responsible for protecting Boss Chiang, who is attempting to leave his life of crime behind. Most of the story involves beating up other gang members who are trying to kill Chiang or, later, his daughter, and the story serves mostly as an excuse for this violence.

The gameplay is simple compared to many other brawler games: aside from guarding and area-specific actions, fighting occurs by pushing ("slapping", in the game's words) the right control stick in the direction that you want to attack. This allows for multidirectional attacking in the game's many multi-opponent fights. This simplifies combat almost to the point where it's not fun anymore; the only other action is "adrenaline attacks", which is basically slow motion or bullet time. Gun battles work roughly the same way, except the control stick is used to target and the R2 button is used to shoot. Apart from some neat interactive features, like kicking people into equipment or onto hot stoves, there isn't a lot of gameplay variety.

The graphics are decent, but not good. Faces are reasonably good, but also tend to be blocky. The textures range from mediocre to poor, with too much blur and not enough detail. The action, despite some neat slow-motion moments, is generally lackluster as well. The sound is for the most part forgettable and consists mainly of yelling in Chinese.

"Mediocre" describes this game fairly well. At most parts, it simply drags as you are forced to fight yet another wave of hooded thugs, and it lacks excitement and panache.

4/10.

One of, If not the Best Martial art game I've ever played

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: September 06, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Jet Li Rise to Honor awesome to say the least. As for the fun factor, I've had this game for 2 or 3 years and I STILL play it.
Pros:
This game is almost too fun because of the motion capture technology. It captures the very essence of what his fighting style really is and just how fast and agile he can really move. The Graphics aren't all that great but hey, for 2004 it could be worse. One of the greatest things about it is that is uses the analog sticks instead of the square or circle or triangle button. Also, because the analog can go in any direction, Jet Li can attack in all four directions. Another thing that's very innovative is the use of the R1 and L1 buttons, R1 being block, holding R1 and L1 to counter attack, and hold down L1 for Adrenaline. The cool thing is when you block you just dodge any incoming attacks that an enemy/ies throws at you. Then you just hold down L1 and flick the analog to Counterattack. The catch is that you can only dodge and do counters for so long, which is indicated by two bars right under your health. Also, Counterattacks deplete your Adrenaline bar, so use them wisely. Oh yeah, Adrenaline. Your Adrenaline bar fills up with the more attacks you get on an enemy/ies. (Usually they start you off with full Adrenaline) Getting to use weapons was a very nice touch. Although the Gun Controls are a little tricky at first, once you get the hang of it it's not long before you start gunnin' down enemies with ease. You also get to use swords, pipes, bats, bats with spikes, and even a chicken in one level. Another awesome feature, is that the levels are all split into Chapters. I know, you're probably thinking as in a lot of big levels. But it's not. The chapters are all little things like some of the small stuff that you do. Kinda like if you were in one spot for a while you can go there. Finally, the best thing is that when you beat the game, you can play it on hard mode, and you get two outfits (one is from "Once Upon a Time in China" and the other is from "Fist of Legend" or something closely related). Ok now for the Bad.

Cons:

This game was a little iffy on some of the levels. Most were very easy. Even the Final Boss is easy (but very fun). Some of the missions were so hard I can't believe that my brother and I got to the final boss. The Controls may be very well done, but the only thing is that there's no leveling up or anything that you can add to Jet. He just has the same 5 hits in each direction (which isn't bad, but it gets really annoying). The Weapons weren't really all that varied. The weapon was always the same type. In other words: it's always related to a sword (i.e. a crowbar, bat, a chicken...)so it was always the same length. It would have been nice if they could have added a Bo Staff or something... Another thing, was that the new outfits aren't all that great. Because they each have their own little perk which is either speed or more adrenaline (actually that's it) their health goes down easier which is not all that great.

All in all, this game may have had room for improvement, But it's still one of THE best martial art games out there. BUY IT NOW!!!! STOP WASTING TIME ALREADY!!!

easy at first, hard later

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: June 21, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This game is fun the first time you play. At first, it's very easy. Then, the next thing you know, it's tricky. Some moves are hard to do and it doesn't have a tutorial or a practice mode to learn how to do moves or anything. I found that a little disappointing. One part was really hard and I could just not beat it and I got frustrated (A LOT). This game is for older kids and I am not going to play it for a LONG TIME seeing I can't get my money back or atleast enough to get something else.

Rise to bogus

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 4
Date: March 21, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This game sucks. Graphics, gameplay, sound, etc. The only good thing is that your thumb gets excersice.

ONLY YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. -Smokey
Peace out.

Very good game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 08, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I've read all the reviews of people saying this game is horrible. I'd say I have to disagree. The controls are kind of weird, and the camera views aren't always the most helpful. But without that right analog stick control it would be very difficult for those multiple opponent fights. I did find the unlimited ammo kind of odd, but the dive moves are pretty cool. I wish it was longer.
To make the game more interesting, try to figure out all the possible moves you can do. You're not going to do it in one sitting. Try using different characters once you unlock them; they have some different moves and abilities.
Overall, it's a very good game and worth buying.

good, pretty good

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 20, 2005
Author: Amazon User

this game is good, but after about an hour of frustrating left and right analog stick fighting your thumbs are aching from the action. The chapters were good, and the degree of difficulty increases as time goes, but some of the levels are a bit TOO erratic, the gun fights are near impossible, but there is no annoying reload because amazingly your gun NEVER runs out of ammo.

It took me quite some time to beat the final level, but once it's done, you don't really want to play it anymore.

Underrated and Misunderstood

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: June 28, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I held off on buying this game because I read all the reviews when the game came out. The prognosis was not good. It was getting very mediocre scores. In addition, many reviewers seemed to dislike the control scheme. Naturally, when I picked it up, I wasn't expecting much.

20 minutes later, my jaw was resting solidly on the floor. Several things impressed me greatly:

1. The whole game is set up like a dvd. The menu has new game, load game, scene selection, special features, and options. All of these, except for load game, match up with what you would find on a dvd. The scene selection, which lets you go to any scene of the game you've already been to, especially makes this obvious, and all of the menus have a certain flair to them.

2. If the menus weren't enough of a hint, the very decent voice acting, cinematics, and full score continue the impression that the player is actually playing AND watching a Jet Li movie. The game has the flow of a movie as well (as long as you don't get bogged down in any one place).

3. The gameplay...yeah, this is where my jaw was dropping to the floor. The analog attack system is really a lot of fun. I wouldn't want it applied to every game, but it really fits this game well. The moves just look incredible...and there are so many hidden moves that require a bit of experimentation. In addition, there are scene specific moves that use the environment....some are pretty spectacular. I've played through once...my guess is that I missed some, so I'll have to go through again :D When certain moves are performed, the game goes into a slow-mo cinematic....yeah, again, jaw-dropping.

I think reviewers gave the game low scores because A) they aren't open to innovative control schemes (some places gave Mark of Kri bad reviews), B) the short length, and C) many professional reviewers have forgotten how to have fun.

The only real flaw I can see with this game is it's length. It won't take the average gamer longer than 6-7 hours max to beat. Some stuff unlocks after you beat the game...new difficulty, costumes, etc.- there is some incentive to play through a second time (or third? anybody?), but the game itself is pretty short. Still, this is a game that I will keep. I typically turn games in after beating them if they haven't really wowed me; this one has earned a permanent place on my shelf!

Pretty well done

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 02, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This is good game the fact that motion capture technology is used for the gameplay, makes this a very unique game. The storyline is ok not terrific. Due to the fact you use the analog sticks for attacks and movement the fights can be difficult to win. Overall this is a hard game to master due to the analog controls. The adrenaline moves you can do are one of the most fun things about this game, except for the fact that advanced enemies can usually block all your moves except for perfectly timed ones. The gunbattles are long drawn out run shoot hide matches. The only way you can win a gunbattle is by standing in the open and steadily spraying the whole area with bullets. Or you can do strategic sniper attacks. If you like a challenge and enjoy martial arts based games you'll like this one. At the very least this game is good for quite a few hours of gameplay for a action adventure game.

The Best DAMN game EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: May 28, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I've done a lot of reaserach of this COOL game, i'm even in the process of buying it! This is the story:

Rise To Honor~

You play as Kit-Yun (which is Jet Li's Chinese name) who is a Chinese Intellegence Officer. His mission is to go under cover and pose as one of Boss Chiang's bodyguards, but he really isn't. You start out in Hong Kong, fighting triads and stuff. And on the last Hong Kong level 15 (i think) Boss Chiang is shot by a skilled sniper called Cheu'ng. In Boss Chiang's last dying moments, he requestes Kit, who he's trusted ever since Kit was his bodyguard, to give an important envolepe to his daughter, Michelle Chiang, in San Fransisco, U.S.A. Kit-yun goes to U.S.A, in hope of finding Michelle, who lives a pretty normal life. Boss Chiang was rich, he died, but lost all his money. His gang is almost over, payments haven't been made, and the criminal top-dog of San Fransisco, Billy Soon, wants money. Gangs from China and USA try to track down Michelle Chiang, in hope of kidnapping her and getting their money. If Kit-Yun ever has hope to find Michelle and bring her back to Hong Kong, alive, he'll have to use his wits, martial art skills and his honor...to make sure Michelle gets the envelope and doesn't die so then...he can rise to honor........

Jet Li: Fall of Honor

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: March 07, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This game is awful because it was way to short and easy. The best thing in the game is the graphics and you get to play the karate master, Jet Li. Fighting is really boring because its the same thing over and over again, punch,kick punch,kick punch,kick. It was a complete waste of time and if your going to make a karate game keep the guns out of it 'cause then you can just shoot people the whole game. The storyline was bad too. From reading this review i think everyone will agree with me that this game is a downgrade to Jet Li's stardom.

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