Lacks quite a bit, but still highly enjoyable.
User Rating: 8.5 | Bleach Wii: Hakujin Kirameku Rondo WII
The Bleach anime just came to the US about a year ago, but after watching it, It became one of high favorites. I played the Japanese version of this game at A-kon (Anime Convention in Dallas, Texas. Not some 2-bit rapper), and I urned for more. Now that the game has finally hit State-side, I'm now able to write a full review. For those who aren't aware, the game got it's subtitle, Shattered Blade because of it's story line that revolves around the characters rounding up the shards of the Sokyoku Blade which was totaled during the execution of Rukia Kuchiki, while beating the tar out of each other in the process. Doing so however, also sets free an ancient Arrancar by the name of Arturo Plateado. Game play wise, is pretty much Soul Calibur meets DBZ Budokai. Controls while innovated to mimic actual sword-fighting, can and will leave your arms sore. I'm not kidding this game is a work-out for the arms. Visual wise, the game is cel-shaded. While it doesn't bother it might bother others, so that's just a matter of opinion. Music is ok, Voice-Acting they keep the English cast from the Adult Swim version. Which to me is one of the few that are good in both English and Japanese. However if you're among those who prefer the Japanese dub, you're S.O.L there's no language options. You get to play as 32 characters, including the two Arrancar from their respected arc which is good because, to me it looks like the Bleach Co in Japan (Unlike the Naruto Co) was already aware that the US viewers have seen Bleach up to the Arrancar arc (maybe even more). The only big complaint I have with this game is Hanataro Yamada. His zanpakuto heals his opponent making matches as him extremely difficult, almost impossible at that (especially fighting Kenpachi and Arturo) regardless of difficulty. Aside of Hanataro's weakness being part of the problem, it doesn't help that you must play as him in both Story mode and Arcade mode to help unlock everything. Minor complaints include lack of game play abilities (Story, Arcade, VS and Training), lack of original stages and value of unlockables (once you unlock all the characters, you're just unlock Alt. Costumes (consisting mostly of school uniforms) and Gallery stuff) Aside of that, Shattered Blade is a party/fighting game that really responds to fan service, which makes games based off of anime good. If you're a fan of Bleach and these kind of fighting games, then it's worth a buy, and is highly enjoyable. Otherwise, it's without doubt a highly reasonable rental. 
