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roadkillers said:
UKIGN 7/10:
http://www.n4g.com/ps3/News-61918.aspx

Playmagazine 100/100:
http://www.n4g.com/ps3/News-61124.aspx

NextGenIreland 9.7/10:
http://www.n4g.com/ps3/News-60817.aspx

PSW 8/10:
http://www.n4g.com/News-60339.aspx

Theres a couple more that I dont feel like looking up but heres just some.

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 ACtualy yes...



 

 

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dtewi said:
Wow Hus, I guess there's REVIEWS to tell us how long the game is. Like IGN UK, you said yourself IGN is a credible source.

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elnino334 said:
Zucas said:
So those 3 big PS3 games arent so great. Well at least we still got LBP and Uncharted.

Uncharted does look very cool and hopefully that will be an AAA title.  Though people want Lair and HW to be AAA you just can't be AAA when some reviews are under 8.  They are decent games but with so many games this fall that could be AAA it will be tough for them to sell well though the lack of ps3 software will help them sell more than usual for such reviews. 


Yea and my bro just bought a ps3 so i await to try out uncharted. Game just looks fun.

Did you even read the review Hus, here's probably why they gave gameplay a 6.

"As you're no doubt aware by now, there are three main components to Heavenly Sword's gameplay: combo-heavy sword combat, archery (and other projectile combat), plus twitch-style Hero sequences. Undoubtedly, the feather in Heavenly Sword's cap is its incredibly elaborate swordsmanship. Once the titular sword is in your possession, you've got three possible 'stances' to select from - Speed, Ranged and Power - easily switched via the shoulder buttons, plus a two-flavour attack using a combination of square and triangle buttons. You've also got dodge assigned to the right analogue and the occasional use of Superstyle moves via circle - these unleashing devastating strikes once you've sufficiently built up your combo counter.

It's an incredibly competent set-up and, as you slowly unlock the countless combo moves through progression, it enables you to perform some truly spectacular - and genuinely empowering - manoeuvres. Adding to this sense of omnipotence is the frankly ridiculous number of opponents you'll be up against at any one time: from tens of enemies as the game begins to literally hundreds in the epic finale. In order to compensate for the frenetic, ludicrously overcrowded action, Ninja Theory has employed a highlighting system, with foes glowing blue, yellow or red just prior to attack - each indicating they're about to perform a specific subset of moves - and you'll need to switch to the corresponding stance ready to counter. Trouble is, it feels like a clumsy fudge to a very significant issue and, once you're besieged by the hordes later in the game, you'll likely resort to fumbled button mashing as even these highlights are obscured by the swelling crowds, making it virtually impossible to counter effectively."



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You do know that Europe has a PS3 bias, right Hus?



Kimi wa ne tashika ni ano toki watashi no soba ni ita

Itsudatte itsudatte itsudatte

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So its a 6 because they suck at fighting lots of enemies, ahh ok.



roadkillers said:
UKIGN 7/10:
http://www.n4g.com/ps3/News-61918.aspx

Playmagazine 100/100:
http://www.n4g.com/ps3/News-61124.aspx

NextGenIreland 9.7/10:
http://www.n4g.com/ps3/News-60817.aspx

PSW 8/10:
http://www.n4g.com/News-60339.aspx

Theres a couple more that I dont feel like looking up but heres just some.

robjoh: Happy?

Are there reviews from other non playstation magazines? not that they are completely biased, but im just curious if any other non playstation sites have reviewed it



                 With regard to Call of Duty 4 having an ultra short single player campaign, I guess it may well have been due to the size limitations of DVD on the XBox 360, one of various limitations multi-platform game designers will have to take into consideration-Mike B   

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Proud owner of 360wii and DS/psp              

Game trailers-Halo 3 only dissapointed the people who wanted to be dissapointed.

Bet with Harvey Birdman that Lost Odyssey will sell more then Blue dragon did.

now im really interested in the us review. they were really excited to about the game after they saw it wasnt just an arena fighter.

and warhawk still counts as a big game for ps3. its gotten one 9.6 and the 6.5 is questionable (blurry, out way too early to be final code). also considering how beta testers are excited for the final release even after playing the beta for hours mean s a lot.

we really need a demo for lair to see how it is, but at best it could be solid.



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Zucas said:
elnino334 said:
Zucas said:
So those 3 big PS3 games arent so great. Well at least we still got LBP and Uncharted.

Uncharted does look very cool and hopefully that will be an AAA title.  Though people want Lair and HW to be AAA you just can't be AAA when some reviews are under 8.  They are decent games but with so many games this fall that could be AAA it will be tough for them to sell well though the lack of ps3 software will help them sell more than usual for such reviews. 


 

Yea and my bro just bought a ps3 so i await to try out uncharted. Game just looks fun.

Yea it does, im still dissapointed though, was hoping ps3 would have some pretty good or decent titles to offer (besides uncharted and LBP), now it seems they were rushing them.

 



                 With regard to Call of Duty 4 having an ultra short single player campaign, I guess it may well have been due to the size limitations of DVD on the XBox 360, one of various limitations multi-platform game designers will have to take into consideration-Mike B   

Proud supporter of all 3 console companys

Proud owner of 360wii and DS/psp              

Game trailers-Halo 3 only dissapointed the people who wanted to be dissapointed.

Bet with Harvey Birdman that Lost Odyssey will sell more then Blue dragon did.

Just read this Hus, the Closing Comments.

"Closing Comments
So, all that in mind, is Heavenly Sword a bad game? No, it’s not – although it certainly seems that someone, somewhere, forgot to ensure they were piling those glorious peripheral trimmings on a game worthy of all that Sony gold. Combat is undoubtedly the title’s strength and offers some immensely satisfying thrills when you actually get your hands on your sword. Projectile combat, too, is entertaining in its own right – although nowhere near enough to carry such lengthy sequences as is demanded here. What you’re paying for then with Heavenly Sword is the grandiose spectacle, the overblown production values and the chance to show just what your PS3’s capable of when given the chance. It’s a benchmark in presentation for console gaming and the lavishness of the show might well be enough for you to overcome the game’s significant failings. There’s definitely some kind of fun to be had here – albeit of the one-engaged brain cell variety – but make no mistake: Heavenly Sword takes the age-old mantra of style over substance and drags it kicking and screaming into the next generation."

Or better yet read the WHOLE review.



Kimi wa ne tashika ni ano toki watashi no soba ni ita

Itsudatte itsudatte itsudatte

Sugu yoko de waratteita

Nakushitemo torimodosu kimi wo

I will never leave you