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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!

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.

Definitely a Collectors item!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: September 20, 2007
Author: Amazon User

There are games that you just want to rent to play and return and then there are games that are of such quality you must own it for your collection, Heavenly Sword is definitely a collector's item.

Every single Review out there you can get your hands on will have the words "Beautiful", "high Production Values", "Like a summer blockbuster movie" etc.. etc.. This game is truly a masterpiece in its own regard.

The acting of the Raven King done by Andy Sirkis (of Golem, King Kong) is excellent as well as the facial movements are so life like its uncanny.
When developers of Oblivion said we are far away from technology where ingame character lips can be mimicked with the voice, THEY WERE WRONG! I have never seen a game mimic voice and lip movement so perfectly as in Heavenly Sword!

There has been many criticism that the gameplay 6-8 hours is too short.
After playing the game I have to tell you completing each level 100% finding all the hidden vases, (Over 130 of them) and playing the game with sixaxis aftertouch on provided endless hours of enjoyment I would have to say over 20 hours of game play in all!

Sixaxis:
Game critics have cited Heavenly Sword as a game that implemented Sixaxis perfectly. Steering Kai's arrow across the huge Map to snipe the enemy in the head is exhilarating and addictivly fun.

Overall this game deserves a perfect 5 out of 5 for excellent movie like production values, beautiful graphics, compelling story, excellent gameplay, and inovative use of sixaxis.

This was worth the wait!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: September 20, 2007
Author: Amazon User

So i have owned my PS3 for 5 months now and have been playing mostly PS2 games because of all the reviews i have read on the other PS3 games released so far. All i can say is.......WOW! Finally a game for the PS3 has come along and proved to me what this system is capable of gaming wise.

I just got my copy of this game a day ago, and i havent beat it yet, so i cant give a complete breakdown on gameplay or anything. But what i can breakdown is this, this game looks amazing! The controls are spot on, and if anyone reading this has played God of War 1 or 2, this games controls are much like those two. As a matter of fact, this game reminds me of GoW quite a bit as far as combat goes.

The sixaxis motion sensitive parts of the game took me about 15 mins to figure out. It was difficult at first getting those arrows and cannon balls to move in the direction i wanted. The parts of the game where this is introduced happen pretty early in the game, so its not something thrown at you half way through to try and figure out on top of learning all the stances and colored attacks. I love being able to replay any of the mission you have played so far.

I am very excited about this game and i cant wait to finish it, i am looking forward to all the new releases coming out soon for the PS3 and i know those games are gonna rock to. Dont drop the ball on this game, buy it soon and start playing one of the best Nex Gen games out there.

heavenly sword

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: September 20, 2007
Author: Amazon User

this game has great graphics, and a good story line behind it. it is very challengingly in some levels but i have enjoyed playing it. it took a long time to be released but it was well worth it.

Simply amazing

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: September 20, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I am so pleased that the PS3 finally has some originals coming out and this is no doubt one of the best. The graphics are magnificent and the voice acting is- well- the best I've ever seen. I found myself, after completing the game, just watching the cut scenes. The characters really come alive and show alot of emotion a realism, a trait that is lacking in many other games. Andy Serkis does the voice and motion capturing for king Bohan, needles to say he is my favorite character in the game.
The only draw back is the length of the game. i bought it and then finished it the next day. There are only about 6 1/2 hours of gameplay but those six hours are the best I've spent on a game in a long while. The creators of the game have put out a fine product and I recoment to anyone with a PS3 to buy, or depending on your financial situation, rent this game. My concluding thought, "quality over quantity"

Absolute HEAVEN!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: September 25, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I have been keeping my eye on this game every since I saw a review of it on the G4 Channel for this year's (2007) E3 conference. Even before then ... I think I may have saw a hint of it in the 2006 E3 (televised on G4). I was totally taken with the graphics (first of all). Second, it reminded me of a female version of God of War. I'm all for women kicking major butt. ;O))

There are times when the game can be rather frustrating (i.e., hitting targets at JUST the right spot) to get to the next stage of the game. But these things just take time and ingenuity.

I am totally blown away by this game. There is a bit of button mashing, but ... I don't mind. I totally recommend this game. I wish I could give a more detailed review, but ... I'm just a gamer. I'd recommend this game to ANYONE (except maybe a young child).

Great Fun

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: September 16, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I honestly cant add too much more that hasnt already been covered in other reviews, but I do think that being able to play with 2 different characters is under rated in this game. Before I actually played HS, I didnt know I would get to play as the protagonist's sister. This was great because she is the one with the bow and arrows, which can be controlled using the motion sensor controller in slow mo. Bottomline, you can pull off some gruesome kills by putting arrow to neck or face. It probably sounds minor, but trust me, you'll love it. Dont worry about the short length of the campaign here because the action is second to none. All in all, this is likely the funnest game on PS3. Recommended.

This game is cursed!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: September 25, 2007
Author: Amazon User

this game is simply amazing, fun, great story, it is like playing a movie,it has great voice acting beautiful characters with very nice graphics it plays in the same style like god of war but with less violence.
you start the game normally then after you finish a chapter you can play parts of the chapter later, a stage select option to be exact, the controls are very simple,the combos though can be a bit tricky.
in some parts in the game there is thing called after touch where you control the item after you throw it you can use the sixaxis function it will be fun at first but then it will only get on your nerves(in my opinion ) as it will sense the slights movement and you wont be able to control the projectile, but it is easily fixed with option of using the analog stick.
but i gave it four out of five because it tends to be too easy but not in bad way i wish it would have a bit more puzzles and the enemy fights gets tiring after a while gets repetitive a bit but not in a dynasty warriors way.
so is this game worth buying? yes definitely.

why is it cursed? all of the house electronics in the house started to act weird malfunctioning --but it has nothing to do with game.....i think

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