Mindless self indulgence
This game has to be the most over rated game I have read reviews for to date. Even the official xbox review team mentions that; "Elika is a lovable companion", "The game -play is super cool and like totally awesome"
The problem is with these people is that they are too easily entertained and most probably couldn't find the power button to an xbox if it's location wasn't duly noted in the game manual. On to the game,
The game is fun near the beginning...that is until it wears on your nerves at about an hour into playing it. The controls need to be polished, as sometimes you find yourself catapulted to your doom in an almost automated fashion. They lack logic and seem to be referenced to the camera angles, so half the time playing the game is just plain happenstance. The actual game gets exceedingly repetitive as every single level is exactly the same. Jump around. Kill dude. Heal garden. This coupled with a woman who just follows you around while acting pretentious is just plain annoying. If she was wearing a sexy top, then maybe it'd be worthwhile talking to her....otherwise she just annoys the living **** out of you.
The sound is good, music fitting and in short doses this game is playable...but don't expect to be enthralled in a brilliant storyline or addictive game-play.