Heavenly Sword is underrated...

Well I just picked up Heavenly Sword today and I am amazed.

The graphics are nice, the models are amazing. During the cutscenes the detail and facial expressions are very well done. So far I haven't found anything wrong with the game except it would nice to see heads or limbs flying off.

I cant say how short it is as I havent gotten that far. Of course the only thing I could ask for is possibly a coop campaign or something of that nature, I really dont see how you could make a multiplayer portion of this game aside from this.

Very well done game and even if you hate the PS3, you should give it a try.

Im not being biased, I love the 360 and the PS3, but this is a very good game.

Cant score Blue Dragon or Bioshock. Im away on business and only have the PS3 with me and this is only because it was at my girlfriends house and she brought it to me.

Because it's a PS3 game right? We dare not say that Blue Dragon is underrated, or Bioshock is underrated (yes 9.0 to low for it?), but this game is on ps3 so it must be underrated, even when hundreds of reviewers agree the game is mediocre. For all that is worth, the game may be good but it still deserves its score. themyth01

Dead rising rocked even though some of the bosses were hell. The guys in the hummer were a pain at first.

i never played HS, but i can tell you this there have been alot of games that got low AA that were very underated like dead rising that game was one of the best games i owned last yearParadiddleFill

Dead rising rocked even though some of the bosses were hell. The guys in the hummer were a pain at first.

[QUOTE="ParadiddleFill"]i never played HS, but i can tell you this there have been alot of games that got low AA that were very underated like dead rising that game was one of the best games i owned last yearVasichko

yeah thats why before i fight them i always pick up the uzi in the first part of the mall

Because it's a PS3 game right? We dare not say that Blue Dragon is underrated, or Bioshock is underrated (yes 9.0 to low for it?), but this game is on ps3 so it must be underrated, even when hundreds of reviewers agree the game is mediocre. For all that is worth, the game may be good but it still deserves its score. themyth01

mediocre? wth, Heavenly sword is AAA material, its just so short thats what cuts the score down. and rightly so. 6 and a half hours? if the game was 12 hours long, i think a 9.0 would have been much much much more likely. Blue dragon is mediocre.

[QUOTE="themyth01"]Because it's a PS3 game right? We dare not say that Blue Dragon is underrated, or Bioshock is underrated (yes 9.0 to low for it?), but this game is on ps3 so it must be underrated, even when hundreds of reviewers agree the game is mediocre. For all that is worth, the game may be good but it still deserves its score. Bren128

mediocre? wth, Heavenly sword is AAA material, its just so short thats what cuts the score down. and rightly so. 6 and a half hours? if the game was 12 hours long, i think a 9.0 would have been much much much more likely. Blue dragon is mediocre.

thats where i stopped reading

[QUOTE="Bren128"]

[QUOTE="themyth01"]Because it's a PS3 game right? We dare not say that Blue Dragon is underrated, or Bioshock is underrated (yes 9.0 to low for it?), but this game is on ps3 so it must be underrated, even when hundreds of reviewers agree the game is mediocre. For all that is worth, the game may be good but it still deserves its score. ParadiddleFill

mediocre? wth, Heavenly sword is AAA material, its just so short thats what cuts the score down. and rightly so. 6 and a half hours? if the game was 12 hours long, i think a 9.0 would have been much much much more likely. Blue dragon is mediocre.

thats where i stopped reading

Really? because the one major complaint was the legnth of the game. everything else was great. And um why are you commenting at all on a game you havent even played? yea um you might want to stop reading right about. here. cause how in the hell would you know if it was AAA material or not?

[QUOTE="ParadiddleFill"][QUOTE="Bren128"]

[QUOTE="themyth01"]Because it's a PS3 game right? We dare not say that Blue Dragon is underrated, or Bioshock is underrated (yes 9.0 to low for it?), but this game is on ps3 so it must be underrated, even when hundreds of reviewers agree the game is mediocre. For all that is worth, the game may be good but it still deserves its score. Bren128

mediocre? wth, Heavenly sword is AAA material, its just so short thats what cuts the score down. and rightly so. 6 and a half hours? if the game was 12 hours long, i think a 9.0 would have been much much much more likely. Blue dragon is mediocre.

thats where i stopped reading

Really? because the one major complaint was the legnth of the game. everything else was great. And um why are you commenting at all on a game you havent even played? yea um you might want to stop reading right about. here. cause how in the hell would you know if it was AAA material or not?

cause the major review sites did play the game and none of them scored the game AAA so i happen to think that means something

[QUOTE="Bren128"][QUOTE="ParadiddleFill"][QUOTE="Bren128"]

[QUOTE="themyth01"]Because it's a PS3 game right? We dare not say that Blue Dragon is underrated, or Bioshock is underrated (yes 9.0 to low for it?), but this game is on ps3 so it must be underrated, even when hundreds of reviewers agree the game is mediocre. For all that is worth, the game may be good but it still deserves its score. ParadiddleFill

mediocre? wth, Heavenly sword is AAA material, its just so short thats what cuts the score down. and rightly so. 6 and a half hours? if the game was 12 hours long, i think a 9.0 would have been much much much more likely. Blue dragon is mediocre.

thats where i stopped reading

Really? because the one major complaint was the legnth of the game. everything else was great. And um why are you commenting at all on a game you havent even played? yea um you might want to stop reading right about. here. cause how in the hell would you know if it was AAA material or not?

cause the major review sites did play the game and none of them scored the game AAA so i happen to think that means something

Yes it means that is their opinion.Why not form your own instead?

[QUOTE="Bren128"][QUOTE="ParadiddleFill"][QUOTE="Bren128"]

[QUOTE="themyth01"]Because it's a PS3 game right? We dare not say that Blue Dragon is underrated, or Bioshock is underrated (yes 9.0 to low for it?), but this game is on ps3 so it must be underrated, even when hundreds of reviewers agree the game is mediocre. For all that is worth, the game may be good but it still deserves its score. ParadiddleFill

mediocre? wth, Heavenly sword is AAA material, its just so short thats what cuts the score down. and rightly so. 6 and a half hours? if the game was 12 hours long, i think a 9.0 would have been much much much more likely. Blue dragon is mediocre.

thats where i stopped reading

Really? because the one major complaint was the legnth of the game. everything else was great. And um why are you commenting at all on a game you havent even played? yea um you might want to stop reading right about. here. cause how in the hell would you know if it was AAA material or not?

cause the major review sites did play the game and none of them scored the game AAA so i happen to think that means something

Why is it not AAA? BECAUSE OF THE LENGTH. thats my point. There can be aspects of a game that are superb, what i meant was the gameplay, the graphics, the sound, are AAA worthy. The length of the game brings it down to AA. And i agree, the game is AA because its only 6 and a half hours long.

[QUOTE="ParadiddleFill"][QUOTE="Bren128"][QUOTE="ParadiddleFill"][QUOTE="Bren128"]

[QUOTE="themyth01"]Because it's a PS3 game right? We dare not say that Blue Dragon is underrated, or Bioshock is underrated (yes 9.0 to low for it?), but this game is on ps3 so it must be underrated, even when hundreds of reviewers agree the game is mediocre. For all that is worth, the game may be good but it still deserves its score. Bren128

mediocre? wth, Heavenly sword is AAA material, its just so short thats what cuts the score down. and rightly so. 6 and a half hours? if the game was 12 hours long, i think a 9.0 would have been much much much more likely. Blue dragon is mediocre.

thats where i stopped reading

Really? because the one major complaint was the legnth of the game. everything else was great. And um why are you commenting at all on a game you havent even played? yea um you might want to stop reading right about. here. cause how in the hell would you know if it was AAA material or not?

cause the major review sites did play the game and none of them scored the game AAA so i happen to think that means something

Why is it not AAA? BECAUSE OF THE LENGTH. thats my point. There can be aspects of a game that are superb, what i meant was the gameplay, the graphics, the sound, are AAA worthy. The length of the game brings it down to AA. And i agree, the game is AA because its only 6 and a half hours long.

thats not the only reason i hear alot of people say that gameplay gets repetitiive that and the short game make it not AAA

i never played HS, but i can tell you this there have been alot of games that got low AA that were very underated like dead rising that game was one of the best games i owned last yearParadiddleFill

Some of my favorite games are considered 'AA' on these forums.

Kratos called. He said he wants his Blades of Chaos, and his combat mechanics, and his image back. Madsucktion

and then he destroyed the phone and stabbed someone with the plastic shards.

[QUOTE="ParadiddleFill"][QUOTE="Bren128"]

[QUOTE="themyth01"]Because it's a PS3 game right? We dare not say that Blue Dragon is underrated, or Bioshock is underrated (yes 9.0 to low for it?), but this game is on ps3 so it must be underrated, even when hundreds of reviewers agree the game is mediocre. For all that is worth, the game may be good but it still deserves its score. Bren128

mediocre? wth, Heavenly sword is AAA material, its just so short thats what cuts the score down. and rightly so. 6 and a half hours? if the game was 12 hours long, i think a 9.0 would have been much much much more likely. Blue dragon is mediocre.

thats where i stopped reading

Really? because the one major complaint was the legnth of the game. everything else was great. And um why are you commenting at all on a game you havent even played? yea um you might want to stop reading right about. here. cause how in the hell would you know if it was AAA material or not?

Any game thats takes less then 10 hours to beat is.... well... thats pathetic. A game with very little replay value just seals the coffin. I have almost no doubt its an awesome game, haven't played it yet, preordered it but am now rethinking that decision and may cancel it, but any game that short no matter how good is strictly a rental.falconclan

[QUOTE="themyth01"]Because it's a PS3 game right? We dare not say that Blue Dragon is underrated, or Bioshock is underrated (yes 9.0 to low for it?), but this game is on ps3 so it must be underrated, even when hundreds of reviewers agree the game is mediocre. For all that is worth, the game may be good but it still deserves its score. Bren128

mediocre? wth, Heavenly sword is AAA material, its just so short thats what cuts the score down. and rightly so. 6 and a half hours? if the game was 12 hours long, i think a 9.0 would have been much much much more likely. Blue dragon is mediocre.

so its as good as bioshock?

Picked it up last night myself, and all I have to say is that I could not put it down. This game is truly worth owning a PS3 for, and is the best game I have played for the PS3. It is also one of the best games that I have played this gen, if not the best. As it is like partaking in an epic film it is so immersive, addictive and enjoyable.

The animations are the best I have ever seen, the gameplay simply rocks, with plenty of room for creativity to create your own style between the 3 fighting stances. The combos and finishing moves that can be pulled off are straight out of a top production martial arts flick. The graphics, draw distance and artwork in general is truly a sight to behold.

Heavenly Sword also has the best usage of the Sixaxis yet with the after touching ability to guide arrows shot from Kai's crossbow, as well as the ability to guide objects thrown. Truly a masterful touch to the game. The environments are destructible. You can pick up objects, weapons, and hell, even the bodies of fallen foes to throw at enemies....simply awesome.

Other than Oblivion, and maybe Bioshock, I cannot think of another game that I have played this gen that truly met it's hype for me.....and then some. I actually like this game more than Bioshock personally, as I dig the action/adventure genre more than FPS. But, in any event, the game is nothing short of a masterpiece....despite it's length. As ALOT went into making this game, and it clearly shows that this game is a work of art....period.

To all of those who have not even played the game, but are bashing it by throwing reviews around....LMAO. Speak from first hand experience, or do not speak at all. Regardless of what the reviews say, I am betting that to the vast majority gamers out there who play this game, it will be every bit of an AAA game experience, and will find that it is a sign of great things to come for the PS3.

Well done Ninja Theory.;)

Picked it up last night myself, and all I have to say is that I could not put it down. This game is truly worth owning a PS3 for, and is the best game I have played for the PS3. It is also one of the best games that I have played this gen, if not the best. As it is like partaking in an epic film it is so immersive, addictive and enjoyable.

The animations are the best I have ever seen, the gameplay simply rocks, with plenty of room for creativity to create your own style between the 3 fighting stances. The combos and finishing moves that can be pulled off are straight out of a top production martial arts flick. The graphics, draw distance and artwork in general is truly a sight to behold.

Heavenly Sword also has the best usage of the Sixaxis yet with the after touching ability to guide arrows shot from Kai's crossbow, as well as the ability to guide objects thrown. Truly a masterful touch to the game. The environments are destructible. You can pick up objects, weapons, and hell, even the bodies of fallen foes to throw at enemies....simply awesome.

Other than Oblivion, and maybe Bioshock, I cannot think of another game that I have played this gen that truly met it's hype for me.....and then some. I actually like this game more than Bioshock personally, as I dig the action/adventure genre more than FPS. But, in any event, the game is nothing short of a masterpiece....despite it's length. As ALOT went into making this game, and it clearly shows that this game is a work of art....period.

To all of those who have not even played the game, but are bashing it by throwing reviews around....LMAO. Speak from first hand experience, or do not speak at all. Regardless of what the reviews say, I am betting that to the vast majority gamers out there who play this game, it will be every bit of an AAA game experience, and will find that it is a sign of great things to come for the PS3.

Well done Ninja Theory.;)

ironcreed

ironcreed

Except in no way shape or form did it meet it's hype. Great game undeniably but it didn't come close to meeting it's hype. The whole game reviewing industry teh bias!!!

Any game thats takes less then 10 hours to beat is.... well... thats pathetic. A game with very little replay value just seals the coffin. I have almost no doubt its an awesome game, haven't played it yet, preordered it but am now rethinking that decision and may cancel it, but any game that short no matter how good is strictly a rental.falconclan

It has a lot of replay value, there's a lot to unlock... So maybe it isn't just a rental...

[QUOTE="ironcreed"]

Picked it up last night myself, and all I have to say is that I could not put it down. This game is truly worth owning a PS3 for, and is the best game I have played for the PS3. It is also one of the best games that I have played this gen, if not the best. As it is like partaking in an epic film it is so immersive, addictive and enjoyable.

The animations are the best I have ever seen, the gameplay simply rocks, with plenty of room for creativity to create your own style between the 3 fighting stances. The combos and finishing moves that can be pulled off are straight out of a top production martial arts flick. The graphics, draw distance and artwork in general is truly a sight to behold.

Heavenly Sword also has the best usage of the Sixaxis yet with the after touching ability to guide arrows shot from Kai's crossbow, as well as the ability to guide objects thrown. Truly a masterful touch to the game. The environments are destructible. You can pick up objects, weapons, and hell, even the bodies of fallen foes to throw at enemies....simply awesome.

Other than Oblivion, and maybe Bioshock, I cannot think of another game that I have played this gen that truly met it's hype for me.....and then some. I actually like this game more than Bioshock personally, as I dig the action/adventure genre more than FPS. But, in any event, the game is nothing short of a masterpiece....despite it's length. As ALOT went into making this game, and it clearly shows that this game is a work of art....period.

To all of those who have not even played the game, but are bashing it by throwing reviews around....LMAO. Speak from first hand experience, or do not speak at all. Regardless of what the reviews say, I am betting that to the vast majority gamers out there who play this game, it will be every bit of an AAA game experience, and will find that it is a sign of great things to come for the PS3.

Well done Ninja Theory.;)

Frostbite24

ironcreed

Except in no way shape or form did it meet it's hype. Great game undeniably but it didn't come close to meeting it's hype. The whole game reviewing industry teh bias!!!

I did not say anyone was bias, pal. I merely gave my own personal impressions of the game. And for me, it did meet it's hype. If you do not like to hear it, well I am sorry, lol.

Wait, so you hyped this game to mediorcre?Frostbite24

I am sorry, I was unaware that your personal opinion was the standard from which all games were judged. I expected great game, and I got one. Just because you or any other review site may think differently, it does not make it any less great for those of us who love the game. Reviews are guidelines based on someone else's opinion....not facts written in stone. And for that matter, neither is your opinion.....as everyone has one. Get over yourself already.

Because it's a PS3 game right? We dare not say that Blue Dragon is underrated, or Bioshock is underrated (yes 9.0 to low for it?), but this game is on ps3 so it must be underrated, even when hundreds of reviewers agree the game is mediocre. For all that is worth, the game may be good but it still deserves its score. themyth01

He's not a cow :|

Do you not see his sig? He owns a 360.

Btw 9.0 is perfect for BioShock, it does not deserve 9.5 and since GS doesn't have .1-.4, 9.0 made the most sense.

Blue Dragon isn't underrated, it uses the same elements that JRPGs used back in Final Fantasy II. Only thing different is its extremely kiddy art style and characters aswell as better graphics.

I haven't played Heavenly Sword, I've heard its pretty good though. However, a 7 hour game does not deserve a9 or higher.

a 7 hour game that had so much promise should of recieved a score in the 7's especially since there is no multiplayer. The people that made this game are friggin' jerks and PS3 owners should feel betrayed.Frostbite24

Yes indeed, I feel so betrayed that I am playing such an enjoyable game that recieved mainly great reviews across the board despite it's length. Did it ever occur to you that since the game is such an epic production, that maybe they had to skimp on the length just a tad due to a thing called A BUDGET? It still does not take away from the fact that it is a great game that Ninja Theory busted their humps on....and did a fine job at that.

By the way....flame bait FTL.

Why do cows have this belief that this game is AAA when most sites didn't even score it AA. One it was short with no mulitplayer, two is has no jump, three it has autoblocking and goes into special cut sequences without your control, four it has cheap bosses, five like gamespot says it's repetitive with no variety, and on top of that this is the biggest button mashing game I have ever played. rexoverbey

LOL, it is not a matter of belief, it is a simple matter of opinion, my friend. Just because Gamespot did not score the game AAA, it does not mean that there are not going to be people who feel that it is based on their own personal opinion....big deal, right? Opinions vary....get over it. Gamespot is not gospel....people are going to have their own opinions, regardless.

[QUOTE="rexoverbey"]Why do cows have this belief that this game is AAA when most sites didn't even score it AA. One it was short with no mulitplayer, two is has no jump, three it has autoblocking and goes into special cut sequences without your control, four it has cheap bosses, five like gamespot says it's repetitive with no variety, and on top of that this is the biggest button mashing game I have ever played. ironcreed

umm...belief=opinion

LOL, it is not a matter of belief, it is a simple matter of opinion, my friend. Just because Gamespot did not score the game AAA, it does not mean that there are not going to be people who feel that it is based on their own personal opinion....big deal, right? Opinions vary....get over it. Gamespot is not gospel....people are going to have their own opinions, regardless.

Ironcreed, if it's the magical wonderland that you dreamt about as a child then why the hell are you wasting your time on these forums, go on and play it. I'm sure you can do your fourth or fifth playthrough by this afternoon.Frostbite24

Look, bud, I merely voiced my opinion of the game in a pro heavenly sword thread, and you were the one who felt the need to immaturely try and point out that my opinion was somehow wrong just because you happen to disagree. Then, all I merely said in summary is that opinions vary. Therefore, you cannot sit there and tell me the game is "mediocre" and be any more right or wrong than I am, as it is merely based on an opinion.

If you disagree, that's great....congratulations on having your own opinion, but do not sit there and tell me I am wrong just because you say so, lol. I never attacked anyone, nor called any of the reviews biased.I merely voiced my opinion of the game after playing it last night. And said that I felt in my opinion that the vast majority of gamers would probably feel that this was an AAA worthy gaming experience, despite the reviews.

You were the one who obviously had the problem with my opinion, and well....I guess that's just too bad. It does not make you look any more right than me by trying to beat me over the head with your opinion in an effort to say that mine is wrong, when all you have is an opinion yourself. Why people simply cannot agree to disagree is beyond me.:roll:

[QUOTE="ironcreed"]

[QUOTE="rexoverbey"]Why do cows have this belief that this game is AAA when most sites didn't even score it AA. One it was short with no mulitplayer, two is has no jump, three it has autoblocking and goes into special cut sequences without your control, four it has cheap bosses, five like gamespot says it's repetitive with no variety, and on top of that this is the biggest button mashing game I have ever played. Frostbite24

umm...belief=opinion

LOL, it is not a matter of belief, it is a simple matter of opinion, my friend. Just because Gamespot did not score the game AAA, it does not mean that there are not going to be people who feel that it is based on their own personal opinion....big deal, right? Opinions vary....get over it. Gamespot is not gospel....people are going to have their own opinions, regardless.

Ummm...likewise.

Where did I say I'm right about everything, bud? Hey partner, no problem here. Alright pally I am no more right that you are, no one said I was friend. You do seem a little defensive, again, why are you here and not playing that awesome game, might relax you a bit don't you think compadre?Frostbite24

First off, I am at work....why are you here instead of playing games, lol?

And no, I am not being defensive, I am merely defending the right to state my opinion in a non offensive way, which is what I did. You were the one you fanboyishly replied with "So I guess you were expecting a mediocre game then", and all of that nonsense. If you did not have a problem with my loving the game, then you never would have replied in such a way. Don't you think, comapdre?

[QUOTE="Frostbite24"]Where did I say I'm right about everything, bud? Hey partner, no problem here. Alright pally I am no more right that you are, no one said I was friend. You do seem a little defensive, again, why are you here and not playing that awesome game, might relax you a bit don't you think compadre?ironcreed

First off, I am at work....why are you here instead of playing games, lol?

And no, I am not being defensive, I am merely defending the right to state my opinion in a non offensive way, which is what I did. You were the one you fanboyishly replied with "So I guess you were expecting a mediocre game then", and all of that nonsense. If you did not have a problem with my loving the game, then you never would have replied in such a way. Don't you think, comapdre?

Also I was wrong in making that childish comment about you hyping the game mediocre. Cheers! BTW, do they pay you to surf the web where you work?

LOL I'm playing a game right now. ever heard of WOW? Have fun at work, I get Fridays off. HAHAHAFrostbite24

LOL, fun at work....riiiight. Got to pay the bills though. Anyway, have fun with Warcraft, it's a great game. Too much of a life eater for me though.

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[QUOTE="Frostbite24"]Where did I say I'm right about everything, bud? Hey partner, no problem here. Alright pally I am no more right that you are, no one said I was friend. You do seem a little defensive, again, why are you here and not playing that awesome game, might relax you a bit don't you think compadre?Frostbite24

First off, I am at work....why are you here instead of playing games, lol?

And no, I am not being defensive, I am merely defending the right to state my opinion in a non offensive way, which is what I did. You were the one you fanboyishly replied with "So I guess you were expecting a mediocre game then", and all of that nonsense. If you did not have a problem with my loving the game, then you never would have replied in such a way. Don't you think, comapdre?

Also I was wrong in making that childish comment about you hyping the game mediocre. Cheers! BTW, do they pay you to surf the web where you work?

No harm, no foul. And no, they do not pay me to surf the web where I work, but let's just say that it is one of the perks of the job.;)