Ign Uk review heavenly sword

[Lost tears of Kain]

shams said:

Zim said:
http://uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/815/815031p1.html Sorry if this was already posted. The summary sections for you if you can't be bothered

Score 7.0

Presentation 9 Superficially at least, Heavenly Sword is an almost impeccable display of sheer, unrestrained talent. Graphics 9 Minor framerate and tearing issues aside, Heavenly Sword is an absolutel tour de force of visual splendour. Sound 8.5 Voice acting, effects work and soundtrack hit all the rights buttons with gusto, although occassional dodgy level mixing hurts. Gameplay 6.0 As solid as its component parts are, poor design decisions and awful structure mean they never make for a cohesive, satisfying whole. Lasting Appeal 6.0 Despite the wealth of combos and extras to unlock, you'll be constnatly battling with tedium on subsequent play-throughs.

Wow, that's huge news IMO.

I had HS pinned as a 8.0-8.5, and the best (or 2nd-best) PS3 title out this Xmas. And I give a lot of credence to IGN reviews (even if this is IGN UK - potentially a less experienced reviewer). IGN (US) may give a difference mark - up to 8 (or even over), but there is no way this is a '9' title now.

So the 360 gets its blockbusters: Bioshock, Halo, Mass Effect (at least - Im predicting solid '9' scores for Mass Effect now).

And the Wii gets its blockbusters: Metroid, Galaxy & Brawl - all likely to score mid/high 9's.

...this leaves the PS3 with 2 titles left: Uncharted, R&C. The importance of these titles are now grown significantly - it could be a serious body blow if the PS3 is left without a AAA title this Xmas. I guess you could throw GT Prologue in there as well.

 

 

 

yes i agree, this could hurt if they dont have a good game out, again people might wonder why make the 500 dollar jump to a ps3 when there are very few AAA games out for it, and you have two cheaper systems with more and better titles. Sony really needs to hit these issues if they want to do at least decent or well in this generation