Heavenly Sword will be AAA. Guaranteed. Hype poll included (no 56k)

After reading through the previews and watching all the videos in this post, you will be convinced as well. Heavenly Sword is going to be AAA.

Title: Heavenly Sword

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment America

Developer: Ninja Theory

Release Date: September 4th

Box art:

Key Features:

The Heavenly Sword- The Heavenly Sworditself can transform into three distinct weapons, each with its own accompanying fighting stance used by Nariko to vary combat techniques.

The Combat Engine- The combat engine can scale up from sophisticated one-on-one encounters to one-on-many, where enemies employ intelligent squad-based dynamics, right up to combat against battalions pushing real-time gameplay and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to unprecedented new levels.

Physics-Based Combat- The physics-based combat allows players to sweep debris against opponents, kick tables to halt an oncoming surge of fighters, smash the enemy into the scenery, or throw bodies into other enemies using "aftertouch" controls.

Wide range of Objects & Weaponry- Heavenly Swordprovides a wide range of objects & weaponry including rapid-fire crossbows and massively damaging bazookas.

Creative in-game Cinematography- Coupled with real-time story evolvement and amazing set-pieces, Heavenly Swordfeels like a blockbuster action movie that takes combat gameplay to new heights.

PLAYSTATION 3- Greater processing power on the PS3 enables more immersive visuals and sound effects in Heavenly Sword, heightening the character performance and combat within the stunningly beautiful environments.

Previews:

http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/action/heavenlysword/news.html?sid=6174797&mode=previews

"This is a very promising game, both for its engaging combat system and spectacular visuals."

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/804/804704p1.html

"In closing, we left Heavenly Sword with more optimism than we had before. It doesn't look anywhere near as repetitive as we thought it might be and it has some very nice texture work and cool lighting."

http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3161134&sec=PREVIEWS

"Having Kai playable for 20 percent of the game will hopefully prevent things from getting repetitive, which was one of the main concerns we previously had. Also, the game seems to employ well-designed tilt control features."

http://www.gamepro.com/sony/ps3/games/previews/112413.shtml

http://ps3.gamespy.com/playstation-3/just-add-monsters-project-untitled-next-gen-game-/788906p1.html

"Even so, we won't be satisfied until the game has shipped and we get a chance to play through the entire experience. After all, you can't get enough of a good thing."

http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=80117

"It's got killer looks, fluid, fun gameplay, a genuinely superb heroine - and, lest we forget, the best cut-scenes you've ever seen in a videogame. Comparisons with God of War are easy, and not remotely unfair, but if there's a sin in producing a visually stunning, professionally executed title in the God of War mould for a next-gen system, then it's not one our faith condemns."

Images:

Videos:

http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/action/heavenlysword/media.html

http://media.ps3.ign.com/media/700/700186/vids_1.html

http://www.gametrailers.com/gamepage.php?id=1679

Okay, honestly, what are we going to start hyping Uncharted Soon or something?

Seriously, this game comes out September 4th at the earliest. How about we focus on Lair, Warhawk, Blue Dragon, Strikers and MP:3 first alright? What a joke.

easy aaa, maybe 9.5 (but unlikely here, tho maybe it should).

definitely ps3 goty tho, thats for sure.

Okay, honestly, what are we going to start hyping Uncharted Soon or something?

Seriously, this game comes out September 4th at the earliest. How about we focus on Lair, Warhawk, Blue Dragon, Strikers and MP:3 first alright? What a joke.

ISA_Scum

wow im really impressed with how you set this hype thread up....at first i thought it was gonna be generic.-Sir-Poof-

I think I should change the thread title. It is indeed very generic.

Eurogamer preview:

http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=80117

easy aaa, maybe 9.5 (but unlikely here, tho maybe it should).

definitely ps3 goty tho, thats for sure.

Big_T-Mac

Are you saying it's going to be better than uncharted :shock:

Ifind the box-art arounsing. It score extra points for that8)Rhys555

Eurogamer preview:

http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=80117

Finale-

Thanks. Added it to the OP.

Ifind the box-art arounsing. It score extra points for that8)Rhys555

yes i still have a boner.

I don't know, let's see if ps3 fans will keep their hype score AAA when the official hype thread is up.

Good post, and I personally think that the game will easily get at least a 9.0. By the way, is it just me, or does the huge baldheaded guy in the first pic bare an uncanny resemblance to 'Chunk' from the 'The Goonies' screaming for a Baby Ruth?:P ironcreed

Lol!

From what I've read, HS is nothing more thana button masher.bluebrad1974

Link?

[QUOTE="bluebrad1974"]From what I've read, HS is nothing more thana button masher.Finale-

Link?

His imagination.

[QUOTE="ironcreed"]Good post, and I personally think that the game will easily get at least a 9.0. By the way, is it just me, or does the huge baldheaded guy in the first pic bare an uncanny resemblance to 'Sloth' from the 'The Goonies' screaming for a Baby Ruth?:P ultima-flare

Lol!

LMAO....This game just keeps looking better and better. We get to kick the sh!t out of Sloth! Seriously, the characters they created for this game are simply great. There just is no flop in this game, no matter how you slice it or dice it.

[QUOTE="ultima-flare"]

[QUOTE="ironcreed"]Good post, and I personally think that the game will easily get at least a 9.0. By the way, is it just me, or does the huge baldheaded guy in the first pic bare an uncanny resemblance to 'Chunk' from the 'The Goonies' screaming for a Baby Ruth?:P ironcreed

Lol!

LMAO....This game just keeps looking better and better. We get to kick the sh!t out of Chunk! Seriously, the characters they created for this game are simply great. There just is no flop in this game, no matter how you slice it or dice it.

The game will sell well based on the cover alone:lol:

teh sex!!1

[QUOTE="ironcreed"][QUOTE="ultima-flare"]

[QUOTE="ironcreed"]Good post, and I personally think that the game will easily get at least a 9.0. By the way, is it just me, or does the huge baldheaded guy in the first pic bare an uncanny resemblance to 'Chunk' from the 'The Goonies' screaming for a Baby Ruth?:P Ibacai

Lol!

LMAO....This game just keeps looking better and better. We get to kick the sh!t out of Chunk! Seriously, the characters they created for this game are simply great. There just is no flop in this game, no matter how you slice it or dice it.

OMG, You are right, lol. That is how long it has been since I have seen that movie. I just saw the picture, and the first thing that came to my mind was the voice of Sloth saying, "B-A-B-Y R-U-T-H", lol.

I'd hype it 8.8ish. Better hype than that joke you call 'Lair'. Whatever though to be honest, I'll go back to hyping more stimulating games ( Bioshock ;] )Driftwood111

GS don't give 8.8s anymore. But 8.8 rounded is 9.0 :). AAA

[QUOTE="Driftwood111"]I'd hype it 8.8ish. Better hype than that joke you call 'Lair'. Whatever though to be honest, I'll go back to hyping more stimulating games ( Bioshock ;] )ultima-flare

GS don't give 8.8s anymore. But 8.8 rounded is 9.0 :). AAA

Maybe... or maybe it's rounced down to 8.5...

[QUOTE="bluebrad1974"]From what I've read, HS is nothing more thana button masher.Finale-

Link?

http://www.gamespot.com/pages/forums/show_msgs.php?topic_id=25805766

[QUOTE="Finale-"]

[QUOTE="bluebrad1974"]From what I've read, HS is nothing more thana button masher.bluebrad1974

Link?

http://www.gamespot.com/pages/forums/show_msgs.php?topic_id=25805766

1 person =/= general gaming public.

[QUOTE="Finale-"]

[QUOTE="bluebrad1974"]From what I've read, HS is nothing more thana button masher.bluebrad1974

Link?

http://www.gamespot.com/pages/forums/show_msgs.php?topic_id=25805766

The demo is from last year's E3 (or GDC, i forget) there are bound to be lots of improvements from then (besides, the demo is from an early level in the game. according to ninja theory, in later levels, button mashing will get your butt squashed)

[QUOTE="bluebrad1974"][QUOTE="Finale-"]

[QUOTE="bluebrad1974"]From what I've read, HS is nothing more thana button masher.Finale-

Link?

http://www.gamespot.com/pages/forums/show_msgs.php?topic_id=25805766

1 person =/= general gaming public.

there's absolutely no way this game is a button masher... especially when you start fighting those elite type enemies (with the raiden hats).

Countering is a must... thankfully they're not so difficult to pull off. they aren't ridiculously easy either.

i don't see anyone getting past that short demo mashing square and triangle... seriously, it's not possible.

[QUOTE="Finale-"][QUOTE="bluebrad1974"][QUOTE="Finale-"]

[QUOTE="bluebrad1974"]From what I've read, HS is nothing more thana button masher.bluebrad1974

Link?

http://www.gamespot.com/pages/forums/show_msgs.php?topic_id=25805766

1 person =/= general gaming public.

brad, you linked a user opinion :| do you really expect ownage with that?

try something official... then maybe you'll have a shot.

easy aaa, maybe 9.5 (but unlikely here, tho maybe it should).

definitely ps3 goty tho, thats for sure.

Big_T-Mac

No... HS will not be game-of-the-year quality. I can guarantee.

No way... It is going to get an 8.5 or an 8.0. After playing the demo, I could tell that Ninja Theory are unexperienced with the action genre.X_CAPCOM_X

i can't disagree more.

judging by your avatar and SN, you must be really accustomed to capcom action games... which is cool. i'm also a really big fan of the DMC series... especially DMC3 with it's unbelievable depth.

the thing is, i don't want EVERY action game like DMC. Ninja Gaiden was similar enough, with the rolling coming straight out of DMC1. they just liked to call it 'reverse wind technique' to make it sound special. even the menu screen, and the orb collecting was freaking similar.

God of War is an excellent series, and is also different from the rest. it's heavily criticised to be a button masher, but it has plenty of other elements that make it shine.

then goes heavenly sword. yes, i played the Demo, and the only complaint i could have was that it was TOO SHORT. combat has its own sense of depth, and it's a breath of fresh air as well.

it's heavily-based on a counter system, which is good because they aren't so difficult to pull of in the game (unlike dante's royal gaurd, you don't need exact perfect timing). the enemy AI is really good, with them smart enough to block button mashers, while also attacking at the right time (not being those dumb enemies that just stand there).

the 3 stances adds some significance to the gameplay, with the long - range making you able to launch for a juggle combo (the combo is done a lot differently than other action games as well... possible the best juggle combo system to date). in order to land that move, you have to stun the enemy first (usually by counter).... as i said, there's definitely a level of depth in the game.

to add to that, you got a seemless physics engine, enable you to interact with objects around you (including using dead enemy's as shields or weapons... or you can also take their sheild/weapon). tables, barrels... it's like blending in classic beat-em-ups with an up to date action game engine, utilizing realistic physics in them as well.

it's a different action game (and i am aware that it does borrow some from god of war), but it's the good kind of different. usually in good action games, you won't know if they are really good or not until you actually learn how to play well.

[QUOTE="X_CAPCOM_X"]No way... It is going to get an 8.5 or an 8.0. After playing the demo, I could tell that Ninja Theory are unexperienced with the action genre.leadernator

i can't disagree more.

judging by your avatar and SN, you must be really accustomed to capcom action games... which is cool. i'm also a really big fan of the DMC series... especially DMC3 with it's unbelievable depth.

the thing is, i don't want EVERY action game like DMC. Ninja Gaiden was similar enough, with the rolling coming straight out of DMC1. they just liked to call it 'reverse wind technique' to make it sound special. even the menu screen, and the orb collecting was freaking similar.

God of War is an excellent series, and is also different from the rest. it's heavily criticised to be a button masher, but it has plenty of other elements that make it shine.

then goes heavenly sword. yes, i played the Demo, and the only complaint i could have was that it was TOO SHORT. combat has its own sense of depth, and it's a breath of fresh air as well.

it's heavily-based on a counter system, which is good because they aren't so difficult to pull of in the game (unlike dante's royal gaurd, you don't need exact perfect timing). the enemy AI is really good, with them smart enough to block button mashers, while also attacking at the right time (not being those dumb enemies that just stand there).

the 3 stances adds some significance to the gameplay, with the long - range making you able to launch for a juggle combo (the combo is done a lot differently than other action games as well... possible the best juggle combo system to date). in order to land that move, you have to stun the enemy first (usually by counter).... as i said, there's definitely a level of depth in the game.

to add to that, you got a seemless physics engine, enable you to interact with objects around you (including using dead enemy's as shields or weapons... or you can also take their sheild/weapon). tables, barrels... it's like blending in classic beat-em-ups with an up to date action game engine, utilizing realistic physics in them as well.

it's a different action game (and i am aware that it does borrow some from god of war), but it's the good kind of different. usually in good action games, you won't know if they are really good or not until you actually learn how to play well.

Until I learn how to play well? Oh, on that 5 minute demo, I played well. I played well enough to almost never get hit and counter almost every attack using the simple, over-cinematic system.

The system is not deep at all. I don't wan't to explain, but when I played the demo, it did not feel like an action game.

The AI wasn't impressive at all. I could stand still and let the enemies attack (which was about every 10 seconds, and one at a time) and either block it by not pressing any buttons, or counter it easily because their attack motions take about 3 seconds accompanied by a scream (they also glow, which I can understand, but it is still so obvious).

Basically, you press a button on an enemy when they attack, and it shows a combo in cinematic mode. While you watch the over-dramatic cinema-sequence, you are completely invulnerable. Do it again, and then do it again, and then you fill up your super meter; thats when the fun begins. With your super meter, you can approach one enemy press one button, and all of the enemies die. You don't even have to do combos.

Heavenly Sword will be an AAA title. The game is just awesome and the gameplay and graphics are amazing to go with the epic story and great acting that was put into the game. She is the goddess of war. :)squallff8_fan

Agreed and nice avataar