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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.

One of the best, original games on the PS3 yet

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 50 / 59
Date: September 11, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Could it be that the Playstation 3 is finally getting some exclusive, must own games? Heavenly Sword, the eagerly anticipated hack & slasher from Sony, may look as if it's a toned down God of War, but don't let that fool you. Boasting some incrediblely mouth watering graphics and superb controls, Heavenly Sword puts you in the role of Nariko: a female warrior who wields said sword and takes down hordes of enemies in the process. While this may sound like it'll get boring after a while (like many games of the genre do), Heavenly Sword manages to keep things pretty fresh by implementing different play styles, playable characters, and puzzle elements as well. The game also boasts some incredible production values, excellent music and sound effects, great voice acting, and entertaining cinematics and story as well. The only real negative to Heavenly Sword is that the game is quite short. It won't take you long to get through the game (you could beat it in an afternoon if you so desired), and though there are a nice selection of unlockables and extras to find as well, the replay factor isn't very high here. Not to mention that the puzzle elements aren't anything we haven't seen before either, but these negatives don't take away the fact that Heavenly Sword is one of the best, original games to hit the PS3 yet. All in all, Heavenly Sword is a fun blast while it lasts, and needless to say, if you own a PS3, this is one of the games you've been waiting to get your hands on since you purchased the console.

This really could have been amazing but fall short.

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 11 / 17
Date: September 12, 2007
Author: Amazon User

First, I like to mention this game's the greatest strength. It looks amazing. Its graphic and presentation are absolutely top notch. Many would agree that this is one of the prettiest game on the market today.

Playing this game is like being in a kung fu movie. Great graphic and fantastic voice acting really help you to immense yourself into the game.

However, not everything about this game is good as its graphic unfortunately.

Even though this game is placed as an action adventure game, you will not be doing whole a lot of adventuring in this one. There are few puzzles but mostly, it is about fighting minions after minions (similar to Dynasty warriors in that aspect) and this pattern is broken off by occasional boss battles.

its combat system does have some depth (Thankfully so) and is interesting. This is good things because you will be doing a lot of fighting. But ultimately, it does get boring. The fact that enemy minions don't vary much (I believe there are only 4 or 5 types of enemies for the whole game) doesn't help at all.

Lastly, This game is about 6 hours long. I don't have problem with it being 6 hours. I just don't like the fact that it is 60 bucks for 6 hours of game play. This game doesn't really have replay value either. Well. you can play the game again in harder difficulty but really?

I seriously suggest that you rent this game and enjoy it. It is a very good game but in my honest opinion, it doesn't make a whole a lot of sense in buying this one.

Awesome fun

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 9 / 11
Date: September 12, 2007
Author: Amazon User

BUY IT AND PLAY!

If you know the action genre like God of War, Devil May Cry, Ninja Gaiden then you know the basics. You control one girl (Nariko) who must pick up her sword and take down the bad guys. It's like playing a cinematic movie with really entertaining voice actors taking their roles quite seriously.

Interestingly, you also can play as her little sister (Kai) who has a very different gameplay mechanic.

Pros: Its real fun to play and the story, visuals, acting are all very high quality. I love this game. I can't get over how beautiful the game looks and plays.

Cons: Its not bad framerate but its also not super smooth... It certainly doesn't detract from the fun. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. This is the only negative in my book.

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.

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

WAY TOO MUCH EMPHASIS ON THE SIXASIS CONTROLLER!

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 8 / 49
Date: September 14, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Heavenly Sword,for me,was a HUGE disapointment.First,I will state that good,as I believe this game could have been amazing;maybe even perfect.

1.)Gorgeous graphics,beautiful cinematics and terrific voicework.

2.)Outstanding epic battles very similar to Dynasty Warriors or more recently Genji for PS3.Terrific battle/action cinemas tied with button choreography.Example:rapidly push X to run across the falling rope,or push analog stick in the directions show to to jump up the cliff.

Now the severely unfortunate which lead to a HUGE letdown.

1.)Many times you are switched to Kai,an assasin,and you must "guide" the arrows into your targets via the sixaxis controller.This may sound cool, but to be perfectly frank,the controller just doesn't work very good.

There will be plenty of times where the arrow JUST misses the target.You also have to go through this with the cannonball/catapult misson.These missions also have the teeth grinding torture of adding a time limit and if you cannot complete the goal of the misson before the time runs out, or Shen gets killed etc. you get the dreaded instant GAME OVER screen.

To me,that's a huge step backwards in video games to just add all-or-nothing type elements to a game.

It's extremely annoying and you will become enraged with frustraion.The back of the case for this game never said that you would have to complete "aim at the target sniper" missions like this.Had I known,I never would have paid as much money as I did for this.

2.)It feels as though the game developers FORCED the sixaxis controller into the game rather than just letting it come natural,or give the option of whether you want to use it or not.Personally,I think it would have been alot easier and less aggrivating if you just guided the projectile using the analog stick rather than the sixaxis motion.

Many times the extremely cool battles just stop so you have to solve the "puzzle" by flinging a shield at a switch.Just think how this affects the game:" Yeah,I love fighting in this game and killing all these warriors!.... oh.... it's time to hit the switch and open the door.

3.)There are certain attack styles that can cancel out the attacks of your foes;I think speed against power and vice versa.Well, it's hard to know when to switch back and forth when the attacks are coming at you a mile a minute.Oh sure,the attacks are surrounded by a different color aura,but it still doesn't help when you haven't even got your finger on the alternate attack button yet... yes,it's that fast

Also there are many times when all the enemies will do is BLOCK!You can attack them ten thousand times...and still...they JUST BLOCK! HOW ANNOYING!

4.)The total gameplay is only around 6-8 hours;not at all worth the price that I paid.I think that when games are being sold for as much money as they are,there should be a requirement for the gameplay to last AT LEAST 20 hours.I don't care how beautiful the graphics are.Beautiful graphics alone does not make a great game;in fact,it doesn't even make a good game.

There are alot of great ps1 and ps2 games out there that can average 40 to 60 hours of gameplay.They just don't make 'em like they used to.I guess it's just the new generation that has to have the "oooooooo" and "ahhhhh" effects of eye candy to replace other important elements.

I am going to contact Sony and demand a refund.First of all because they mislead the consumers on what type of game this is,and second because the game was a rushed product with such a short value of gameplay.

I've only played my copy once,and I don't want it in my collection.If there are enough fanboys out there to keep this game and praise it because of how Nariko looks (which is a pretty lame excuse),then they can do so.But I'm not going to support a below average product at an above average price.

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........................

Freakin awesome..

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: September 14, 2007
Author: Amazon User

EXCELLENT GAME!!

Graphics, Story line, Gameplay... EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT AND.. EXCELLENT!!

i heard the game was short... i'm 5 hours into the game and it seems like i'm towards the end of it. And... is one of the reason's why i'm giving it a 4 out of 5. (just added: I just finished the game... 6 hours total.)

other reasons: Few audio bugs in some cut scenes, minor graphic bugs from time to time... and the loading time is long.

Regardless of the minor problems, it's an excellent game and it's worth the 60 bucks, even if it is a short game.

MUST BUY!!!!

Unparalleled Storytelling

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: September 15, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Emotionally charged, stunningly beautiful and delivering unprecedented dramatic character performance, Heavenly Sword showcases the power of Playstation3. A dramatic tale of revenge sees Nariko, a fiery red-haired heroine embark on a quest for vengeance against an invading King and his army. The story builds around the ancient Heavenly Sword which once belonged to a powerful deity. It can never be wielded by a mortal without it draining their life-force, killing them within hours.

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