Heavenly Sword showcased in London - Click this-

[GFreeman]

I think it got dropped for a bag of cash.

 

[블라스]

But...Sony doesn't buy exclusives
They said so!

 

[Devil May Cry]

I think it got dropped for a bag of cash.

Yeah cause the website removed the 360 logo. I'm not sure if it needed to be exclusive. It will probably be great but it doesn't have the best release date.


Edit: They need to start! Otherwise, they lose more games!

 

[The Guardian]

Most anticipated game for me. I hope it doesn't disappoint. Naughty Dog never does.

UM, MANHOOD ASIDE, UNCHARTED LOOKS AWESOME DMC, I WAS JUST READING A PREVIEW OF IT ON IGN, I CAN'T WAIT!!!up:

 

[Devil May Cry]

UM, MANHOOD ASIDE, UNCHARTED LOOKS AWESOME DMC, I WAS JUST READING A PREVIEW OF IT ON IGN, I CAN'T WAIT!!!up:

MMMMMMMHMMMMMMMMMMMMMM.

That game has some of the best textures I've ever seen though. wow

 

[The Guardian]

MMMMMMMHMMMMMMMMMMMMMM.

That game has some of the best textures I've ever seen though. wow

YEAH IT LOOKS GORGEOUS, I LOVE THAT IT HAS THAT INDIANA JONES VIBE TO IT, IT'S PART OF THE REASON WHY I LOVE THE TOMB RAIDER GAMES!!!up:

 

[Zenien]

Well jak III disappointed me but that's only because I had very high expectations coming off of Jak II, and they had to make Jak III in like 1 year, so of course it felt rushed.

 

[GFreeman]

But...Sony doesn't buy exclusives
They said so!

They do now I guess

 

[Zenien]

It took losing Asassins Creed, Mercenaries 2, Haze, and GTAIV for them to realize that buying exclusives like Microsoft does is a good thing.

Well Sony struck a deal with Rockstar that in exchange for GTAIV being multiplatform they'd get LA NOIRE + Rockstars next big game following GTAIV as exclusives, which seems like a smart idea, but they sure could have used the bump from GTAIV exclusivity.

 

[GFreeman]

I'd take GTAIV over whatever crap Rockstar pumps out that isn't a GTA game. They're going to get stuck with another Manhunt or Ping Pong game.

 

[Havok83]

Question: Did the 360 version of Haze get dropped for some reason? I heard the guy said it was PS3/PC exclusive from now on. Hmmm I doubt it cause they were working on it when they made that "making of the demo" video.

Haze is a time exclusive and wont hit the 360 till some time next year

 

[The Guardian]

It took losing Asassins Creed, Mercenaries 2, Haze, and GTAIV for them to realize that buying exclusives like Microsoft does is a good thing.

Well Sony struck a deal with Rockstar that in exchange for GTAIV being multiplatform they'd get LA NOIRE + Rockstars next big game following GTAIV as exclusives, which seems like a smart idea, but they sure could have used the bump from GTAIV exclusivity.

THEY HAVE ALLOT OF GOOD LOOKING EXCLUSIVES COMING UP IN THE NEXT FEW MONTHS AND ON TO NEXT YEAR, I'M SURE THEY'LL BE FINE!!!up:

 

[Zenien]

Haze is a time exclusive and wont hit the 360 till some time next year

And EPIC pushed back UTIII on the 360 because they're pissed at Microsoft, granted it could have also been a part of their deal with Sony regarding Unreal Engine 3.0.

 

[WhatsHisFace]

And EPIC pushed back UTIII on the 360 because they're pissed at Microsoft, granted it could have also been a part of their deal with Sony regarding Unreal Engine 3.0.

Actually, it's because of a timed deal. I guess Epic has good reason to be pissed at Microsoft though. They only promoted the **** out of their game to the point where it sold 4 million copies despite only being a new IP.

 

[Zenien]

That isn't why EPIC is pissed off at Microsoft. Sure Microsoft propmoted their game, but when you look at how they've treated EPIC in every other aspect, the relationship became much more about exploitation of the talents that EPIC has and not treating EPIC as a real partner.

 

[Zenien]

Posted for Alcibiades from the September EGM thread:

heavenly sword 8, 8, 9
warhawk 8.5, 7, 8.5

rumor Capcom working on Okami Wii

 

[GFreeman]

Okami Wii is a fantastic idea.

 

[The Guardian]

Posted for Alcibiades from the September EGM thread:

heavenly sword 8, 8, 9
warhawk 8.5, 7, 8.5

rumor Capcom working on Okami Wii

NICE SCORES, THAT'S GOOD ENOUGH FOR ME, OK, OK, SO I DIDN'T NEED MUCH PERSUADING!!!up:

 

[Havok83]

yes the scores are very reassuring. Cant wait till I get HS

 

[sandwraith]

Okami Wii is a fantastic idea.

Okami DS sounds good too. Stylus and all

 

[Zenien]

http://n4g.com/ps3/News-63152.aspx

HUGE Battle.

 

[Electro UK]

Reviews have certainly picked up. There's more 8s than 7s now, so not bad.

 

[Green Goblin 1964]

Meh, I thought I'd be picking this up...

But I guess I won't...

Can't wait for Assasins Creed and Uncharted now...

 

[Zenien]

On one level, Heavenly Sword is all about combat. The warrior heroine Nariko wields a cursed sword that drains her life, and players control her as she flips and twirls with an elegant fury that decimates legions of enemies. That’s the heart of the gameplay, but Ninja Theory’s PS3 debut is about more than just action – it’s also about presentation. Each aspect of Heavenly Sword, from the fighting to the art direction, comes together to create one of the most engaging titles on the PS3.

From the moment Nariko chooses to wield the Heavenly Sword, her time with it is limited. As a player, your experience with the sword will also be fairly short; most gamers will probably finish the game in about seven or eight hours. However, that timeframe is dense with non-stop thrills thanks to the game’s ability to continually throw compelling new challenges in front of you. When you aren’t fighting, you’ll assist Nariko through puzzles; help her sister, Kai, avoid capture; and single-handedly take on an entire army. The pacing and implementation of these sequences are excellent, giving you a break from the combat at just the right moments. Incidentally, guiding Kai’s arrows in slow motion through the necks of advancing goons has to be one of my favorite gaming moments this year.

The action is stylish and satisfying, but it has a few gaps that keep Heavenly Sword from reaching the same heights as some of its illustrious peers. The number of different combos is impressive, but the game never motivates you to really explore the intricacies of these options. Button-mashing alone won’t get you through, but the enemies (even the bosses) lack sufficient intelligence to require true calculation. It feels like Ninja Theory was trying to create a strategic and intricate combat system that anyone can play, but that mixed focus occasionally muddles the fighting. Then there’s the blocking system, which requires you to not be in the middle of an attack animation in order to deflect blows. Even though it emphasizes a balance between offense and defense, I was constantly wishing I could deliberately block. Removing your fingers from the buttons (to ensure you don’t start a new animation) also takes you out of the action.

It may not realize its full potential, but the combat in Heavenly Sword is frenzied and entertaining – more than enough to justify giving the game a try. The amazing cutscenes (with some of the best facial animations I’ve ever seen), a cool cast of characters, and the stirring musical score complement the gameplay to create an incredibly cinematic experience. It may invite comparisons to other action titles,but I can safely say that Heavenly Sword is a unique and captivating adventure with a style all its own

8.75/10

http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/E26F6086-624A-402A-9D74-4CB9EAB903F6.htm?CS_pid=270011

Gamepro also gave it a 4.5/5 or 9/10

 

[Zenien]

Legend of The Sword Part 4: The Divine Birth
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/24210.html/

I understand how the 7/10 from IGN really killed the anticipation for a lot of people. But aside from IGN and edge, every other reviewer seems to really dig it.