Genji
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Genji: Dawn of the Samurai takes you into an action-packed fantasy based on the ancient Japanese tale known as the Tale Of Genji. Set against the beautiful and elegant environments of feudal Japan, "Genji" delivers a story of two noble warriors engaged in a crusade against mythical forces controlling Japan. Genji: Dawn of the Samurai features authentic swordplay choreographed by Japan's leading swordsman, and production directed by acclaimed indu... » full description
Genji: Dawn of the Samurai takes you into an action-packed fantasy based on the ancient Japanese tale known as the Tale Of Genji. Set against the beautiful and elegant environments of feudal Japan, "Genji" delivers a story of two noble warriors engaged in a crusade against mythical forces controlling Japan. Genji: Dawn of the Samurai features authentic swordplay choreographed by Japan's leading swordsman, and production directed by acclaimed industry veterans. Authentic swordplay and motion-capture, executed by Japan's leading swordfight composer Over one hour of rich cinematics developed by industry pioneers, telling a dramatic storyline of revenge. « short desciption
User Reviews
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Review Date: 2009-01-12
This has turned out to be one of my favorite games. In many ways it is a hack and slash, but there are subtle fighting techniques and a lot a strategy that is needed to win. With two very different playable characters, you have your choice between the slow but powerful warrior or the quick but weaker swordsman. Each has their own strengths and weaknesses and you will need to utilize both during the game for various tasks that one or the other can only do. The game is hard at times, but not overly so to become frustrating. It felt very authentic Japanese and I liked the story. It took me about 8 1/2 hours of playing to solve the game. I'm sure veteran gamers can probably do it in 6 or so. This is a good one to pick up in the used bin. I enjoyed it very much.
User: Ron
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Summary: A Fun Game
Helpful Votes: 1
Total Votes: 1
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Review Date: 2008-12-03
Boring and repetitive. That's pretty much how I have to sum up this game. The action is just a constant repetition that never leaves you feeling satisfied and the constant character dialogue and cutscenes leave you wincing from painful laughter. If you ever watched Dragonball Z on Cartoon Network then you'll know what I'm talking about. If not compare it to Speed Racer "I will be the greatest racer in the world!" , "No! I am the greatest racer in the world!" etc etc. I want my $12 back. Time to go pawn this trash off at GameStop.
User: Dakota Nielsen
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Summary: Dragonball Z Character Dialogue to the Rescue!
Helpful Votes: 0
Total Votes: 2
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Review Date: 2008-11-20
I was ready to give this game the highest rating, but it has one glaring flaw that I just can't ignore. And that flaw is its length. Up until I finished the game, I was completely baffled by the mediocre scores it received from the media.
There are a couple of things that make Genji a very unique game:
1- It's extremely well presented. It's obvious that a great deal of polish and care were put into the games presentation- from the menus, to the sound design, to the architecture of the buildings... all top quality.
2- This game is just dripping with atmosphere. Often it is dark, but it's not overt, like say, a Resident Evil. It's not meant to terrify. But it does have a dark, mystical quality that is rare, if not nonexistent, in most games.
3- This game is constantly putting you up against bosses. I don't think I've ever played an adventure game where I had to fight bosses so often. I supposes they wanted to pack as much action into the game as possible.
4- On a similar note, I don't think I've ever played a game where I was able to upgrade my weapons and armor so frequently. This is neither a negative or a positive. Frankly it was just kind of odd =). Once you get used to a cool new weapon, the game shoves another, more powerful weapon in your face.
But getting back to the length. You know, when all is said and done, not every game has to be some super long, epic adventure. But the problem goes deeper than just the length. Truth is, there just aren't that many environments in this game. If the length remained the same, but there were many, varied environments, IMO, the game would be close to perfection.
All in all though, a great game.
And 1 last thing I forgot to mention. I found the combat to be quite enjoyable.
A great accomplishment especially considering there is no lock-on targeting.
User: D. Bentham
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Summary: Great game, but 1 glaring flaw
Helpful Votes: 1
Total Votes: 1
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Review Date: 2008-10-28
Certainly this game is like movie, you have to wake in every scene, I dont undertand nothing, this languange is weird.
User: Jorge L. Quiros
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Summary: this game come a different language
Helpful Votes: 0
Total Votes: 4
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Review Date: 2008-10-19
if you like dynasty warriors you'll like this game! this is a button smasher game but sort of solving puzzle game, the background is beautiful and the gameplay is fun! you upgrade weapons, gain expereince points, etc. but what its lacking is its length and at times it can get repetitive since you have to go back to the same levels. it took me about 2 days to beat this game, and i would not play it all day i would play maybe 5 hours in those 2 days! it was really short but if you can handle that then get genji.
User: Jessica
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Summary: fun! but short!
Helpful Votes: 0
Total Votes: 0
Product Details
- It is 1159 AD, and a brutal samurai clan called The Heishi have stepped in to take power after the old nobility fell. With their mystical stones, they rule the land through fear and violence.
- Extensive weapon, armor, and attribute upgrade system enhances your character's strength, defense and health
- Two playable characters, each with his own fighting style, upgradeable weaponry and character development
- Battle mythical enemies and fantastical creatures armed with deadly weapons and magical powers
- Fight in 30 missions across elegantly styled environments of feudal Japan -- with real seasonal changes and authentic Japanese architecture
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