And so after a year since the game has been released, i finally get my hands on Heavenly Sword. What'd i think? Read on
When it comes to assessing a video game i look at a game and how it rates in three categories:
Story,
Gameplay, and
Presentation
Heavenly Sword delivers in these categories in spades (or shovels, whatever). The Gameplay is smooth, and camera generally (99% of the time) effective, as with any game, it does have its occasional hiccups. Controlling Nariko is simple, and laying waste to your enemy extremely enjoyable.
In regards to Presentation, Heavenly Sword is a marvel of 2007 technology, sure it will be surpassed, but that is to be expected. This 2007 game, brings 2008/09 quality graphics, and the voice work to match it.
And of course, whats the point of this type of game, if it doesn't have a decent story to go with it? Heavenly Sword has a brilliant and engrossing story, with some extremely tense moments, and great characters to go along with it. Tense moments are also broken up by some very well placed moments of humour. I wont divulge any of the story, but needless to say you will be hooked.
If i was to have the one gripe about the game, it is it's length, it is a very short game, and unless you are a hoarder and want to collect everything in the game, you will have no reason to return to the game, besides another playthrough.
All in all, Heavenly Sword is a brilliant game, and one which will take pride of place in my collection and hopefully yours as well. Here's hoping Ninja Theory, or Sony commit their resources toward a sequel.
Thanks for reading,
Gocatters