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Jade Empire (greatest RPG on the xbox)
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2005 3:21 pm
by saturn
Made by Bioware (KOTOR, Neverwinter Nights, MDK2, Baldur's Gate) and it's going to be released next week on the Xbox.
It's an RPG set in a fictional empire in old China. Ah well, read the review. IGN is giving it a 9.9
http://xbox.ign.com/articles/602/602787p1.html
Closing comment
I could write considerably more on what makes Jade Empire a great game. It is an early leader for RPG of the year, if not overall game of the year. And it ranks among the best Xbox games on the market. This isn't just a great RPG, it is also a brilliant action game that casual gamers can pick up and enjoy.
The real joy of Jade Empire comes from the hundreds of details that couldn't possibly be covered in a review: how a character centers himself after battle, humorous references to pop culture, and the spot-on re-creation of the many fighting styles. The only way to grasp how much effort has been put into this game is to experience it yourself, so stop reading and go pick up the game, an empire awaits.
Another comment from a reviewer (wow!)
It's a strange thing to consider, but I believe David Clayman may have underrated Jade Empire at a 9.9. There is no such thing as the perfect game, but there are a few rare gaming experiences that so transcend any failings, they might as well be considered perfect. KOTOR was easy to love, but it had a lot of faults. The genius of that game so outweighed the annoying issues that it remains a classic for just about every RPG fan. Guess what -- Jade's story is better, its combat system superior and its morality system is more complex than KOTOR.
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2005 3:22 pm
by Doombrain
mint. i've been looking for a new game. just playing doom3 atm and after halo, i need a really good game to keep me going.
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2005 3:25 pm
by saturn
I feel a strong desire to acquire this game when it is released.
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2005 3:27 pm
by Uaintseenme
We need more futuristic games, why do people make so many 'past' and/or 'present' games
Although it does sound slightly good.
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2005 3:27 pm
by Pauly
Yes. I believe I may check this out. Yes.
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2005 3:29 pm
by Grudge
I've been watching it for some time. Will most definitely purchase.
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2005 3:31 pm
by Doombrain
yeah, purchase, me too. yeah..
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2005 3:34 pm
by saturn
maybe I'll wait till odium gives his final verdict on this game, it must have enough shaders and polygoons!
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2005 3:34 pm
by Geebs
Sounds neat. Still got to finish Chaos Theory though.
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2005 3:36 pm
by lars63
After you get the game post back in here and let me know if the quests/ instructions are spoken or printed to the screen please.
After reading the article I have my answer *I should have read before I posted pesky tard attacks*
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2005 3:40 pm
by saturn
All the ingame dialogue is spoken, but do you have trouble reading these days larsh?
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2005 3:41 pm
by Doombrain
Geebs wrote:Sounds neat. Still got to finish Chaos Theory though.
Neat? Who fucking says neat these days :lol:
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2005 3:44 pm
by Geebs
Southern cunts.
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2005 3:52 pm
by Mat Linnett
Just be careful DB. I know you weren't particularly fond of Knights of the Old Republic, and I reckon there'll be elements of the same system of role-playing in this...
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2005 3:55 pm
by Doombrain
Mat Linnett wrote:Just be careful DB. I know you weren't particularly fond of Knights of the Old Republic, and I reckon there'll be elements of the same system of role-playing in this...
I hope not. Doing the same thing over and over on different planets really pissed me off.
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2005 3:56 pm
by lars63
saturn wrote:All the ingame dialogue is spoken, but do you have trouble reading these days larsh?
*lol* No I have trouble hearing*lol*
Some of the games I buy everything is spoken with no captioning makes them difficult to play. The review says captioning is avaialabe in the game which means I can play it
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2005 4:22 pm
by SplishSplash
saturn wrote:All the ingame dialogue is spoken, but do you have trouble reading these days larsh?
He's hard of hearing afaik
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2005 5:20 pm
by Pauly
lars63 wrote:saturn wrote:All the ingame dialogue is spoken, but do you have trouble reading these days larsh?
*lol* No I have trouble hearing*lol*
Some of the games I buy everything is spoken with no captioning makes them difficult to play. The review says captioning is avaialabe in the game which means I can play it
LOL you OK there grandad?
IT'S A BIT CHILLY OUTSIDE!!! BRRRR!! WRAP UP WARM, I SAID WRAP UP WARM.
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2005 6:05 pm
by Don Carlos
Yeh it looks awesome
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2005 6:30 pm
by saturn
lars63 wrote:saturn wrote:All the ingame dialogue is spoken, but do you have trouble reading these days larsh?
*lol* No I have trouble hearing*lol*
Some of the games I buy everything is spoken with no captioning makes them difficult to play. The review says captioning is avaialabe in the game which means I can play it
lol old man, but i know what you mean. If I watch an English movie I turn on the English subtitles, I can hear it better then
Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2005 5:18 am
by saturn
bumped for tnf
Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2005 5:32 am
by Psyche911
Bump:
Now that it's out, anyone have it?
I bought Fable finally and am really enjoying it. I haven't played an RPG in the longest time, it's a bit refreshing. Most RPGs really aren't my thing, but these adventure/action RPGs suit me quite well.
Bills are a little high this month, but hopefully I'll pick it up in a couple weeks. It really does look excellent.
Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2005 7:02 am
by Fury
is this based on legend of the 5 rings? or just generic ancient china?
Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2005 7:10 am
by SplishSplash
I think they made up their own backstory.
Posted: Mon Apr 18, 2005 11:52 am
by U4EA
I heard Fable is coming out on the PC soon with new content.