Offical Heavenly Sword Thread (Current GStat av score = 8.0)

[whoknows]

The box art is pretty sweet.

And I'm so not going to work tomorrow until I play the demo...or maybe I'll start the download and then go...we'll see :-P

[Dark Slayer120]

I can't fucking wait for the demo, and the box art is pretty sweet as well. I'll make sure to have this baby d/l and played through a few times before I go to work. I'll just have to get my ass up early enough lol. This game will make me say lair? Wtf is lair I have Heavenly Sword BITCH!

[NamPaehc]

Control scheme details. (http://www.destructoid.com/50-ways-to-stab-your-lover-heavenly-sword-control-scheme-revealed-36368.phtml)

http://www.destructoid.com/elephant//ul/11818-noscale-DSCN1371.JPG


Basically the link above talks about the game a bit, then there is link below to pictures of the game's menus.

[whoknows]

I can't fucking wait for the demo, and the box art is pretty sweet as well. I'll make sure to have this baby d/l and played through a few times before I go to work. I'll just have to get my ass up early enough lol. This game will make me say lair? Wtf is lair I have Heavenly Sword BITCH!
Bet you say different in 3 weeks when LAIR is out and it's still a month away until HS ;)

[Scorch]

Control scheme details. (http://www.destructoid.com/50-ways-to-stab-your-lover-heavenly-sword-control-scheme-revealed-36368.phtml)

http://www.destructoid.com/elephant//ul/11818-noscale-DSCN1371.JPG





.........there's seriously no jump button??

[whoknows]

.........there's seriously no jump button??
Which is odd since doesn't she jump a lot in the trailers?

Maybe she just automatically jumps during a combo or soomething

[dallow]

There's gotta be a jump button.......

[seanr1221]

Perfect Dark'd

[Scorch]

If I have to thrust the controller up to get her to jump, someone's getting kicked in the nuts.

Seriously.. what the hell. The jumps better not be automatic. The lack of a jump button in a game of this type is almost a complete deal killer.

[Serpentor]

Ah! come guys! you guys/gals are better than this!

the X button is the jump button, wtf!

got me worried for nothing...

[dallow]

Pic and preview is blocked at work.

So is there or is there not a jump button??

[shadylane]

is there anyway to download demos with the ps3 being off or in someway that it downloads while sleeping? whats this whole thing about remote play?

[Rei no Otaku]

Jumping is so last-gen.

[Serpentor]

the default X button is for jumping, i'm 100% sure!!! Although, no buttons with the word JUMP next to them, i'm sure the X button is the jump button.

it says X is for Pickup/Use Throw (hold for Aftertouch)

[Serpentor]

is there anyway to download demos with the ps3 being off or in someway that it downloads while sleeping? whats this whole thing about remote play?

Well, with remote play, if the download is avail, you can use your PSP control your PS3 right now and have it downloaded to the PS3... By the time you're home, you can just play it!

[Serpentor]

Pic and preview is blocked at work.

So is there or is there not a jump button??

to fairly answer your question, no, there's no JUMP button, because there's no word JUMP next to the buttons. All buttons are assigned to something else... However, being a gamer, it's logical to assume X is the jump button.

[Scorch]

to fairly answer your question, no, there's no JUMP button, because there's no word JUMP next to the buttons. All buttons are assigned to something else... However, being a gamer, it's logical to assume X is the jump button.

Not every game uses X for jumping. That's so last gen. Oblivion uses triangle!

[whoknows]

Maybe it's just that control scheme that doesn't show the jump button? Because in that shot you can see arrows at the top to change the controls.

[dallow]

To jump you jerk the control up.

Demo hints from the dev:

http://blogs.ign.com/Heavenly_Sword/2007/07/25/61327/

DON'T KILL THE AXE MAN.

[NamPaehc]

This is REALLY funny. People are freaking out all over the internet. :)

Personally, I don't ever really remember seeing her jumping. Only evading or doing the powered up combos is when she got airborne. At least from memory.

I remember people spazzing over no jumping for FPS too. I'm sure it'll be like then, and it'll make sense once the game is in the hands of the gamers (not much longer now for the demo!).

Anyway, here is a new Dev blog post: (http://blogs.ign.com/Heavenly_Sword/2007/07/25/61327/)

Heavenly Sword Demo: A Ninja's Guide to Success

Heavenly Sword Demo: A Ninja's Guide to Success
I’m taking a guess that, if you’re reading this blog, chances are you’ve seen the episode of Heroes in which Niki Sanders (aka Jessica) and her son Micah start the show playing Heavenly Sword. Am I right?

Well now you can do what they were doing - or at least you can from Thursday July 26, anyway! That’s right: the demo of Heavenly Sword came flying out of Format Testing and is hitting Playstation Network tomorrow - but then you all already knew that, didn’t you?

But, if the internet is awash with this news already, why should you read this blog update? Well, it's only here that I can give you guys the inside track to make sure you get the most out of the demo. Spread the word, this is the place to be...

So, as I say, what I want to do here is highlight some of the cool bits for you to check out in the demo. Call it a personal 'Mat Hart Guided Tour of the Heavenly Sword Demo' if you like. Sound cool?

Our demo opens with Nariko and her adopted sister looking out over an ancient water temple as they begin their search for their father. Kai quickly runs off to hide safely from Bohan’s soldiers and the game begins as Nariko attempts to find a way down to the temple. In a short space of time, you’ll find yourself in the thick of it as Bohan’s soldiers and guards rush in and attack Nariko.

So, things to try out are:

- Experiment with stance switching. Nariko can instantly switch between stances using the shoulder buttons. Your standard stance is the Speed Stance, L1 pressed and held is the Ranged Stance and R1 pressed and held is the Power Stance. You’ll find the various enemies react differently to each stance, meaning you’ll need to find different tactics to defeat them with style.

- Once you’ve mastered the basic attacks, it's time to try some advanced stuff. Wait for an enemy to attack and hit TRIANGLE to counter their strike. This relies on careful timing but, if you get it just right, you’ll deliver a killing blow to your attacker.

- By this time, you should have some Superstyle built up. Look at the HUD element in the top left: the inner dial is your Superstyle bar. Whenever one or more of the gems light up, you have access to a variety of Superstyles that can wipe out dozens (and in later levels, literally hundreds) of opponents in one devastating blow. These moves are stance specific so, at each level, you have a Speed, Power and Ranged Superstyle. Activate these using CIRCLE while in the stance of your choice. Obviously the more gems highlighted, the bigger and more devastating the Superstyle!

- Got that nailed? Sweet! Now try using L1+TRIANGLE on someone who's staggered - they'll fly up into the air. If you’re quick enough, jerk the pad up and Nariko will launch into an aerial combo. Try SQUARE + SQUARE + SQUARE to start with but don’t forget that other combos are shown in the pause menu.

- On that note, Nariko only has a handful of moves available in the demo, with tonnes more to unlock during the full game. Some of these moves have a little broken shield icon which signifies that this is a Block Breaker move - use these to break down enemy defenses.

Hopefully, this’ll give you a good place to start for now. Let me know how you get on - I’d love to hear what you find cool! Over the next few weeks, I’ll try and reveal more of the techniques and tactics you can use in the demo and final game.

One final sneaky tip: don’t kill the axeman during the opening hero sequence (i.e. miss the final SQUARE press) as you slide down the ropes. This’ll give you a chance to see what it’s like fighting a tougher character!

- Mat Hart

[Serpentor]

To jump you jerk the control up.

Demo hints from the dev:

http://blogs.ign.com/Heavenly_Sword/2007/07/25/61327/

DON'T KILL THE AXE MAN.

true, but that only applies to the special moves...

[dallow]

Link can't jump either.

I'll live.

[Serpentor]

Link can't jump either.

I'll live.

actually, you got a point with the Link comparison...

we'll find out tomorrow, won't we :)

[whoknows]

Jumping isn't always that useful in an action game. Take God of War for example. I hardly ever jumped and attacked in that game, jumping was really only there for the platforming parts.

[dallow]

Jumping isn't always that useful in an action game. Take God of War for example. I hardly ever jumped and attacked in that game, jumping was really only there for the platforming parts.No platforming in Heavenly Sword confirmed.

[whoknows]

No platforming in Heavenly Sword confirmed.
I'm going to go ahead and say...Good.

I don't really need platforming in an action game...just lots and lots of action :-P

[RelentlessRolento]

Jumping isn't always that useful in an action game. Take God of War for example. I hardly ever jumped and attacked in that game, jumping was really only there for the platforming parts.


Ninja Gaiden was heavily in need of always using jump, and that's a damn fine game.

[whoknows]

Ninja Gaiden was heavily in need of always using jump, and that's a damn fine game.
Yeah...you had to jump to use the flying swallow attack ;)

I'm just trying to make the point that jumping won't make/break the game.

[NamPaehc]

Jumping is only needed if the game was build with the need for that mechanic.

It all depends on how the devs built the game.

[DarkNessBear]

Why do you need to jump? Hehe.

When I played the demo, I didnt even notice that there wasnt a jump.

[Cyb3-rr]

Are you sure "Jump" by Van Halen won't get stuck in my head while playing the game?

[bstan21]

Ok everyone, let's not JUMP to conclusions about the demo.

Yes? You see what I did there? Subtle.

[whoknows]

Ok everyone, let's not JUMP to conclusions about the demo.

Yes? You see what I did there? Subtle.
O I see what u did thar!!

Clever :lol:

[bstan21]

Oh man I didn't think anyone would get it !!! omg!

Please be Thursday early afternoon. This is the first legitimate anticipation I've had since the night before I got my system.

[-Never4ever-]

If any game needed a demo, it was this one. Awesome concept, awesome visuals, but the dev has a terrible track record.

Can't wait for that demo.

[dallow]

If any game needed a demo, it was this one. Awesome concept, awesome visuals, but the dev has a terrible track record.

Can't wait for that demo.WTF?

[imascrub]

i don't know the devs well but taking a quick look at their past record through Argonaut Games, and then Just Add Monsters, I'd say they have a slightly above average track record.

[dallow]

Argonaut Games is involved? I didn't know that part of the history.

Man, they made Croc.
How I loved that game back then.

[imascrub]

i think most of the devs started out as Argonaut, then they became Just Add Monsters, and then they became Ninja Theory

at least that's what I got from IGN's quick ninja theory bio/summary

[dallow]

If Never was going by Just Add Monsters (which I'm pretty sure he was) then one average game was hardly a track record.

[Apossum]

I don't think they had $20 million, years of dev time, and tons of high profile groups working with them on their other games either....

still, I'm keeping my expectations low since it's new IP and already very hyped.

[Scorch]

it better hit around noon..

[dallow]

Better hit around 7pm central when I get home so you punks don't play before me.

[Dark Slayer120]

I want it in the A.M myself lol....

[NamPaehc]

I think, usually updates ahve hit hit between 10AM-12PM Pacific.

[Scorch]

I think, usually updates ahve hit hit between 10AM-12PM Pacific.

Crap.

Well, maybe I can find someone to cover my shift tomorrow..

[NamPaehc]

The Heavenly Sword Demo Megathread (http://www.ninjatheory.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1381)

You can sign-up and leave them feedback there.

Also hits at demo's launch time.


It's Thursday! http://www.ninjatheory.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif

At some point today (possibly around lunchtime GMT) the Heavenly Sword demo will finally make it's way onto the Playstation Network. This here is the thread for impressions, feedback, comments etc etc.

Hope you guys have as much fun playing it as we've had making it! http://www.ninjatheory.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif
__________________

[Cyb3-rr]

Yeah, you bastards better not start downloading before I get off of work at 4:00 GMT. I'll be watching you.

[dallow]

Demo is out in EU store. 996MB.

[DarkNessBear]

Im at work till 6:00pm PST and maybe even 9:00pm PST. Fucking Overtime!

/cry

[Ugamer_X]

Demo is out in EU store. 996MB.
I'm downloading it from the Euro store. It's going pretty quick.

[dallow]

On the US store now!!!

Look under demos.

[seanr1221]

woooooo!

[seanr1221]

:lol: this is great, Rei, Apposum, Whoknows and Rolento have all logged on within like...1 minute of each other.

[Rei no Otaku]

:lol: this is great, Rei, Apposum, Whoknows and Rolento have all logged on within like...1 minute of each other.
Seriously, my friends list has never been so active.

Slow download though. Probably because of all the people grabbing it.

[dallow]

First pics:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v673/iceatcs/DSC00002.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v673/iceatcs/DSC00005.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v673/iceatcs/DSC00007.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v673/iceatcs/DSC00009.jpg

[seanr1221]

Yea I have lots of people on right now...even Dallow!

Oh wait...he's just folding ;) :booty:

[rvdrock]

Woot downloading now, thought I was going to have to wait till after work, but I don't!

[dallow]

Yea I have lots of people on right now...even Dallow!

Oh wait...he's just folding ;) :booty:I'm at work!!!!!!! :bomb: :bomb: :bomb:

[seanr1221]

I'm at work!!!!!!! :bomb: :bomb: :bomb:

:lol: what do you do that you can spend all this time on the PS3 board? ;)

[Apossum]

:lol: what do you do that you can spend all this time on the PS3 board? ;)


Maybe he's Kaz Hirai

[dallow]

:lol: what do you do that you can spend all this time on the PS3 board? ;)Haha, :-$ :-$ :-$ . Don't tell them what I'm actually doing instead of working.

[DarkNessBear]

I'm at work!!!!!!! :bomb: :bomb: :bomb:

Haha, me to!

:cry:

What time does the Dallow get off?

[Draekon]

Haha, :-$ :-$ :-$ . Don't tell them what I'm actually doing instead of working.

QFT. Boss knows I surf forums and such but if he knew exactly how much time I spend on them... Well, lets just say it won't be pretty.

[dallow]

Haha, me to!

:cry:

What time does the Dallow get off?Damn overtime. 6 or 7 pm CST.

QFT. Boss knows I surf forums and such but if he knew exactly how much time I spend on them... Well, lets just say it won't be pretty. Same for me, haha.

[Draekon]

Slow download though. Probably because of all the people grabbing it.

I'm going near full speed at around 1mb every 2 seconds'ish. Greanted it's now 30 minutes since your reply.

Demo kindof released at the right time for me just as soon as I got home from work. Can't wait to try it out in another 15 minutes or so when it finishes downloading. I probably shouldof checked and started it before I took the time to make lunch though, oh well, such is life. :P

[RESmonkey]

I need some PS3 friends, anyone out there?

[rvdrock]

Awww its short...

[seanr1221]

Impressions from GameFaqs say it's great but short.

[dallow]

Yup, it's short.

Here's some tips from the dev, he posted on GAF and said sorry it's so short.

Hi guys,

Here's some tips to get more out of the demo:

- blocking is automatic but you have to be in the right stance. ie.

Speed Stance will block Blue Attacks
Power Stance will block Orange Attacks
Evade will avoid the unblockable Red Attacks
Range Stance won't block


Learn the block-breaker combos in the pause menu to break enemy blocking
Master Counters
If you get KO'd jerk the motion controller upwards while you are still in the air

To do an aerial combo:

L1+triangle launches an enemy up in the air (not easy to do)
jerk controller up to launch yourself into air
try one of the aerial combos in the pause menu

Have fun and sorry it is so short.
Also, this game has a lot of voice dubs supported:

Languages supported:

Dansk
Deutsch
English
Espanol
Francais
Italianio
Nederlands
Norsk
Portugues
Suomi
Svenska

Another tip:

Mr T here, yes.

Also L1+TRIANGLE can be used to sweep debris into enemies (demo areas are a little too tight for this).

Cheers

[seanr1221]

25%!

If I play some castlevania, that shouldn't slow anything down right guys?

[dallow]

Nah, it'll keep downloading.

More tips:


a little video starts to play if you leave it on the Title Screen for a middle. Looks very, very good.

Have any of you tried the Aftertouch throwing after you clear out the first pillar. It is good for a few laughs.http://www.neogaf.com/forum/images/smilies/laugh.gif http://www.neogaf.com/forum/images/smilies/laugh.gif

[Rei no Otaku]

I just played the demo. It was fun, but it's also only like 2 minutes long... Was kind of disappointed in that. I liked how they had an Italian option. That's actually my first language.

[rvdrock]

Hey, it may be short, but at least we won't have that much of the retail version to replay through...this game is unbelievable, the stances bring that much more to the table and switching mid move to different stances is effortless. I was already going to get this game, now September cannot come soon enough!

[Rei no Otaku]

Don't get me wrong, it was wicked fun. But they could have tacked a few more minutes onto the demo.

[flybrione]

Can't wait to download this and try it out when I get home from work.
Just got my PS3 on Monday so this is perfect timing!

[whoknows]

I need some PS3 friends, anyone out there?
You can go ahead and add me.

And I started downloading the demo and left for work...have to wait at least 5 hours til I am able to get home and play :cry:

Everyone seem to be saying good things about it so far?

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shaba]

Am downloading now.

Unfortunatly, according to some others who have already downloaded it, it's only in 720p.
Those of us who have 1080i only televisions (http://boardsus.playstation.com/playstation/board/message?board.id=ps3&thread.id=1543693&view=by_date_ascending&page=1) will have to play it in freaking last gen 480p. :bomb:

--Scott

[Rei no Otaku]

What exactly does the aftertouch do? I held the button and didn't notice anything happening.

[whoknows]

25%!

If I play some castlevania, that shouldn't slow anything down right guys?

Speaking of which, I wish they'd make it so I can play PS2 games while downloading something.

Anyone know if it still downloads while watching a DVD?

[dallow]

DVDs will work with downloading.

Also, reports say that this is an older build as some of the minor touches and graphical upgrades of the E3 build aren't there.

So full game will look even better.

[dallow]

I just threw a sword in aftertouch and steered it into an enemy's chest.

Heavenly Sword Day One.

Nice. I can't wait to get home.

[whoknows]

Is IGN's release date for this game right? They put September 4....that would be the ship date, right?

[bstan21]

^ I don't know but that is going to be a hell of a few weeks just for exlusives...Lair, then two weeks later Warhawk, then a week later HS.

Holy crapballs.

[asianxcore]

Forgot this was dropping today.

Once I finish downloading the Bomberman Live trial, I'll hop on this.

[Serpentor]

Now, i just need to keep eyes on a HS deal!

[lanzarlaluna]

Initial impressions of the demo: mehhhhhhhhh

I'll have to play it some more later to see if my opinion changes. Also, has anyone found a jump button yet? I haven't.

[NamPaehc]

Is IGN's release date for this game right? They put September 4....that would be the ship date, right?

I haven't seen the date totally confirmed but they have stated that it is complete and in final phases of being approved.

[y2jrevolution]

Wow that was shorter than the teaser demo for blacksite on 360.

[Radioactive_Man]

I am disappointed.

[Rei no Otaku]

Also, has anyone found a jump button yet? I haven't.
There isn't one. Didn't really see a need for it though.

[NamPaehc]

I am disappointed.

I'm not. Took me longer I think then most to finish it because I didn't just slash through it. I tried the different moves and combos. There are some WICKED things you can do to those poor evil men. :) Counting is a lot of fun!

These looked like very low level baddies too, so it should be tougher in the real game. You don't get to fight the mean looking bunch that rushes through the door at the end of the demo. I think that might have showed more of an example of how different styles/techniques the tougher enemies have.

I don't think you'll be fighting those no bodies the whole time. Remember this was just a taste, okay... sip, of a much larger game.

[seanr1221]

Only 20% left.....

[Rei no Otaku]

You don't get to fight the mean looking bunch that rushes through the door at the end of the demo. I think that might have showed more of an example of how different styles/techniques the tougher enemies have.

I don't think you'll be fighting those no bodies the whole time. Remember this was just a taste, okay... sip, of a much larger game.
Hence why the demo should have been longer. It wasn't even a sip. They let a single drop fall onto our tongues, that's about it.

[Ugamer_X]

Less of a demo and more of a tech showpiece.

That said, it's pretty damn awesome. Looks amazing despite being an earlier build. And I'm totally feeling the combat system. It's a shame it was so short, but my interest in the game is now even higher.

[seanr1221]

To the people who are disappointed, what were you expecting/what's wrong with it?

[whoknows]

I'm guessing everyone is dissappointed about the length.

Oh well......ony 4 more hours til I can go home and play..at least it will be done downloading by then for sure.

[Thomas96]

To the people who are disappointed, what were you expecting/what's wrong with it?



I'd like to know that as well... I want to know about the gameplay, is it fast, slow, tight, loose... I can't wait to play this for myself.

[dallow]

On neoGAF, it's overwhelmingly positive towards the game.

[Rei no Otaku]

I would hope so, it plays great. I think that's the main reason people are disappointed about the length. We want more!

[Draekon]

I played through it twice as did a friend. It's really fun, more fun than I thought God of War ever was. Though I didn't care too much for God of War like other people did. I just wish the damn demo let us go into the next room which is rather elongated with archers in it. Bah.

[dallow]

"Insert 59.99 to continue"

Damn it's beautiful.

http://sr-388.net/images/gaming/ps3/heavenlysword/DSCF6022.jpg

[rvdrock]

Hey, what did u take that pic with?

[TahoeMax]

Am downloading now.

Unfortunatly, according to some others who have already downloaded it, it's only in 720p.
Those of us who have 1080i only televisions (http://boardsus.playstation.com/playstation/board/message?board.id=ps3&thread.id=1543693&view=by_date_ascending&page=1) will have to play it in freaking last gen 480p. :bomb:

--Scott

Is the whole game going to be 720p, or is this just because it's a demo? Gimme 1080p games, dammit!

Still...looks like quite a gorgeous game. Hopefully it's just what the PS3 has been waiting for. The next months should be amazing for me with this one, Lair, and Halo 3 dropping within weeks of each other

[rvdrock]

Maybe I have no idea what 480p looks like, cuz I have a CRT that does not do 720p, and im telling you, if thats 480p, then I need my eyes checked...

[dallow]

Hey, what did u take that pic with?I didn't take it, but it was just a nice digi cam shot of the TV at 720p.

I expect the final game to upscale to 1080.
This demo is from an earlier build.

[Furashu]

wooo i cant wait to play the demo, just got home! only 62 more % everyone stop dling so i can get it now! haha

[zewone]

Maybe I have no idea what 480p looks like, cuz I have a CRT that does not do 720p, and im telling you, if thats 480p, then I need my eyes checked...
You could have a HDTV that scales the 720p to 1080i.

[dallow]

Click for larger versions:

Few more:
http://sr-388.net/images/gaming/ps3/heavenlysword/thumbs/DSCF6023.jpg (http://sr-388.net/images/gaming/ps3/heavenlysword/DSCF6023.jpg) http://sr-388.net/images/gaming/ps3/heavenlysword/thumbs/DSCF6028.jpg (http://sr-388.net/images/gaming/ps3/heavenlysword/DSCF6028.jpg) http://sr-388.net/images/gaming/ps3/heavenlysword/thumbs/DSCF6031.jpg (http://sr-388.net/images/gaming/ps3/heavenlysword/DSCF6031.jpg)

[Furashu]

stop teasing me!! only 32% left!

[TahoeMax]

sassy-looking broad. she can kick my ass any day :)

[NamPaehc]

It is going to be a while before he see true 1080p games. So far 720p is what most are pushing to keep framerates up. Nothing wrong with that if you ask me (TV doesn't do 1080p :razz: ) because they still look fantastic.

I think if the worse thing we're hearing is "we want more" then that is pretty good right?

[seanr1221]

This game is great :drool:

You cant button mash!

[dallow]

This game is great :drool:

You cant button mash!Thanks sean, I trust your opinion.

[Chacrana]

This demo is very, very fun. Definitely bodes well for the final product. Hopefully it'll actually hit in September.

[Furashu]

im dissapointed IT WAS TOO SHORT, lol that was so awesome though.
oh well im sure what their desired affect was with this demo has hit most of us. lol i did a combo where she kicked the guy down and cut his crotch in half then all the other guys fainted, lol im a guy but lol that was CRAZY!

[Apossum]

I had a feeling it would be short. I have a feeling the game will clock in around 10 hours total. I kinda hope for this-- less time to play through + lots of incentive to replay = I actually get to experience all the game has to offer and enjoy it. Unless it's the next Ninja Gaiden and every inch of it secretes liquid awesome.


anyway, I'm only at 48% after 3 hours. :(

[tivo]

Big game for sony. i cant wait to play more.

[BREVITY]

Dling now, God I hope the final game is longer. 20+ maybe?!

[marten]

Wow.

Way too short, but I can see why. The two fight scenes you get to play through are nothing short of stunning.

Echoing Sean's comments...you can't button mash. I figured that out on my first time through the demo, when one of the guys blocked every attack of mine for a solid minute. I drew the comparison to a god of war style game, but with actual tactics thrown in for good measure.

Environment is amazing (loved being able to throw people completely out of the plaza), and the moves are great. (Broke many necks, kicked many people in the nuts)

Preorder is going in asap for this one. If they can make it 30-35 hours of gameplay, I'll be more than happy to drop 60 for this one.

[seanr1221]

I think I understand the O button. If you get a guy weak enough, run up and push O to do a finishing move. However, it's kind of hard to know exactly when he's weak enough.

[seanr1221]

TIP: Want to fight one of the big Ax guys you see at the end? While running down the ropes at the start, DONT push []

[FriskyTanuki]

I loved it, but it was too short. I like the how simple the pick up shit mechanic is, I just press X near an object or dead body and toss it where ever I like. The physics seem to be a little awkward though, as I tossed a foot stool and it bounced from one side of that little arena and back towards the other.

It's the same demo that they've been showing for the past year or so, which the shortness has always been the one con everybody's mentioned. I love how Andy Serkis has essentially two roles in the game, the main bad guy and Nariko's sister who's obviously a knockoff of Gollum.

[Soujiro_Seta]

It was way too short as people have already said. It was fun though. Played it twice. Hopefully it doesnt get delayed ^_^

[FriskyTanuki]

Also, there are now two Heavenly Sword wallpaper in the PS Store. They're quite nice, though bright, meaning the text of the XMB can be hard to read.

[The Mana Knight]

Yeah, I played the demo and it rocks. Yeah it's short, but I expected that since SCEE Cambridge had to keep the size down for download (kind of like how the Folklore demo had no voices). The game is tough, but fun.

Graphics in the game are some of the best I've ever seen.

[dallow]

Old build confirmed:

http://www.ninjatheory.com/forums/showpost.php?p=15786&postcount=263

The volume increase was because they were 'super styles', however, I did nock them back a bit and do some balancing just a day or so ago.

The audio (music cutting out) glitches during the Ninja Sequence are also fixed.

FYI the demo was locked down ages ago, plenty of spit n polish has been done since then right.


More info:

http://www.ninjatheory.com/forums/showpost.php?p=15809&postcount=280

HELL mode is available right off the bat, yes.

Bare in mind, that what you're playing now is a level early on in the story, you can scrape through it just by mashing buttons - try that in the later chapters and you'll get your (gorgeous) ass handed to you on a plate...

[LiK]

demo is too short, beat it in less than 5 minutes, if even. not satisfied...

[Inf^Shini]

One thing I think would be pretty bad ass is if you could parry and deflect your opponent's weapon into another opponent, then finish that guy off, or grab him and throw him into other bad guys.

[BREVITY]

Super short demo. My son and I have played through it a dozen times already.

[FriskyTanuki]

:lol: Did the superstyle attack where you hit the guy in his balls with your sword. I believe you have to use the range stance and then hit O to grab one of the guy you're fighting.

[imascrub]

oooh superstyle attack...i completely forgot about that lol
I was about to ask how do you do those cool cinematic moves. I think I threw one guy but I don't know how i did it. Maybe I pressed the O button by mistake lol

-edit-
hm i just did the move where she climbs on the guy and breaks his neck with her hands...i have no idea how i did it but I'm pretty sure I pressed the O at some point lol

[FriskyTanuki]

oooh superstyle attack...i completely forgot about that lol
I was about to ask how do you do those cool cinematic moves. I think I threw one guy but I don't know how i did it. Maybe I pressed the O button by mistake lol
You can pick up object (weapons, shields, dead bodies) and toss them around with the X button. There's a section of the menu that explains controls and another that shows the combos and superstyle attacks.

[DarkNessBear]

How are you all passing judgement on 2 mins of gameplay?

[Lost_In_Shadows]

Way to leave you hanging in the demo lol. Really cool game :)

[shipwreck]

Hmm... well from the demo it's about what it has looked like the whole time. I wish there were a few less cinematics in the middle of combat as every time you counter it kind of takes you out of the action so that you can see a move in slow motion. The animation in parts struck me as kind of choppy, but I'm sure that will probably be ironed out by the time the game releases.

Overall, it seems like it will be fun, but I really hope they tone down the amount of scripted counters.

[Thomas96]

"Insert 59.99 to continue"

Damn it's beautiful.

http://sr-388.net/images/gaming/ps3/heavenlysword/DSCF6022.jpg


wow... I don't give a fuck, after seeing that pic, I don't give a damn about anything on 360, and wii... and this is basically a true first generation game... the ugliest game that we'll see on the ps3, a game that is basically a launch game.... and its a trilogy... my my my

[DarkNessBear]

fuck I have to work overtime...

my team is so fucking slow at regression.

... ugh

[sportdan30]

Can you not jump? Say it ain't so!

[seanr1221]

wow... I don't give a fuck, after seeing that pic, I don't give a damn about anything on 360, and wii... and this is basically a true first generation game... the ugliest game that we'll see on the ps3, a game that is basically a launch game.... and its a trilogy... my my my


:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[tayaf69]

Fun demo. I really hope that the entire game isn't hack 'n slash though. If it's like God of War (little puzzles here and there) I will be sold.

[gokou36]

I like how when you throw the enemies and hold down the button, you're watching the view behind them.

[zewone]

wow... I don't give a fuck, after seeing that pic, I don't give a damn about anything on 360, and wii... and this is basically a true first generation game... the ugliest game that we'll see on the ps3, a game that is basically a launch game.... and its a trilogy... my my my
I already got a wristwatch.

[guyver2077]

wow that was really blah..


whats up with the framerate

[DJSteel]

man this makes my decision really tough.. ps3 or wii??

[mykevermin]

fuck I have to work overtime...

my team is so fucking slow at regression.

... ugh

What are you working on?

After playing the demo (which does a great job of making you clamor for more, IMO), I'm not sure I can take the devs seriously. Those who said "it's not 'Goddess of War,'" at any rate. Some of the gameplay suggested to me that button mashing won't work very well in this game, and that's good. It's still very, very similar to GoW.

And that's...a good thing.

[DarkNessBear]

What are you working on?

After playing the demo (which does a great job of making you clamor for more, IMO), I'm not sure I can take the devs seriously. Those who said "it's not 'Goddess of War,'" at any rate. Some of the gameplay suggested to me that button mashing won't work very well in this game, and that's good. It's still very, very similar to GoW.

And that's...a good thing.

Nicktoons on ds...

Im in no good mood.

[psunami]

God damn... .I just finished my second play through and this woman kicks some major ass. One superstyle attack wiped out the entire second group of enemies.

I've seen some absolutely amazing slow motion kills as well.

I guess I know where some of my Gamestop trade in cash is going....

[mykevermin]

Nicktoons on ds...

Im in no good mood.

Oh, so you work for THQ or a subcontracted developer.

When I see "regressions," I was thinking you were a statistician.

Anyway, back to your regularly scheduled Heavenly Sword discussion.

[FriskyTanuki]

What are you working on?

After playing the demo (which does a great job of making you clamor for more, IMO), I'm not sure I can take the devs seriously. Those who said "it's not 'Goddess of War,'" at any rate. Some of the gameplay suggested to me that button mashing won't work very well in this game, and that's good. It's still very, very similar to GoW.

And that's...a good thing.
From GameSpot's preview:

You'll even be rewarded for fighting with style and grace by Heavenly Sword's glyph system. Though Sony admits you'll be able to get through most of the game by button-mashing, you'll accrue points for using flashier and more diverse maneuvers against your enemies, and these points will unlock up to three glyphs per level. Each glyph will give you some kind of new goody, whether it's a basic attack combo or a making-of video you can access from the main menu. Stylish combat performance will also build up "super styles," which are cinematic one-off, one-hit-kill attacks you can unleash when you build them up through fighting.

Seems like you could get by with button mashing, but that learning the combat system would probably make things more rewarding.

[tenzor]

man its already been 6 hours and im only at 60%....this is seriously downloading slow, and I have no idea why. My other downloads before this today have been quick.

[Apossum]

Jesus! Been downloading for about 5 hours and it's just now finishing...can't wait to play :bouncy:

[mtxbass1]

Wow. I must be lucky. It took me less than 25 minutes to download at about 5:15 eastern today.

I wasn't that impressed with the demo, but I'll still be buying this.

[whoknows]

Horribly short, but I'm really liking it.

I really like how changing styles is just the push of a button and you don't have to go through menu's or anything.

Day 1 purchase for sure.

[mik]

God, I hope that plays as good as it looks. I don't even care if it's a complete ripoff of God of War. Win!

Really enjoying the demo. My faith in the game is totally restored.

[DrFoo]

Win!

Really enjoying the demo. My faith in the game is totally restored.
Yeah it's looking a lot better than I thought it would. They should have included a couple more fight scenes but from what I saw I was impressed. Those last 2 circle moves are wicked.

[Vendetta]

You lucky beeyatches having played the demo already; I just got out of work. =(

And only 10% done downloading! And then I have to wait for the stupid thing to install!

I suppose I'll just eat dinner and grudgingly read everyone's impressions of the demo in the meantime. *grumble* *grumble*

[dallow]

Took me less than an hour... hmm.

[Mechafenris]

46%! And I've only been downloading for 4 hours. ;)

Man, this is gonna be a while....

[zewone]

How big is the demo, filewise?

[-Never4ever-]

WTF?

WTF? Indeed.

Just because you thought Kung Fu Chaos was decent / good, doesn't make the game nothing short of mediocre and disappointing.

How is Argonaut Games connected to Ninja Theory and why should I care anyhow? They made three good games in the mid-nineties and a whole slew of crap since the year 2000. Don't believe me? Just check the wiki (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argonaut_Games).

Again, I'm not dismissing Heavenly Sword, I'm simply saying that I'm not putting any stock into the game whatsoever until I play the game myself / it gets good reviews. However, that doesn't mean that I'm not psyched to play the demo ;)

[mykevermin]

996mb

[FriskyTanuki]

Took me less than an hour... hmm.
Same here.

[dallow]

WTF? Indeed.

Just because you thought Kung Fu Chaos was decent / good, doesn't make the game nothing short of mediocre and disappointing.Ok, but how does 1 average game make for a horrible track record as you put it.

I know you're gonna diss the demo anyway, just like Guyver, and just like Gizmogic if he happens to download it.

[Apossum]

pretty good stuff. not a launch day title for me, but I'll pick it up if the reviews are good.

unfortunately, all my fears about the combat came true. but Ninja Gaiden has spoiled me forever. once you black...kekekekeke

[Rei no Otaku]

Yeah, it only took me like 20 minutes to download it.

[dallow]

pretty good stuff. not a launch day title for me, but I'll pick it up if the reviews are good.

unfortunately, all my fears about the combat came true. but Ninja Gaiden has spoiled me forever. once you black...kekekekekeAgreed. I really like HS, and I think the full game will be full of variety.

Puzzles, projectile shooting, multiple characters, etc
So I'll pick it up.

The fighting in Black is slicker than anything out there though.

[seanr1221]

I'm predicting reviews in the 8.5-9.3 range.

Oh and EGM will be something like this...9.0, 8.0 and 5.0

They always seem to have one guy rate a game lower (or higher) then the rest.

[Apossum]

Agreed. I really like HS, and I think the full game will be full of variety.

Puzzles, projectile shooting, multiple characters, etc
So I'll pick it up.

The fighting in Black is slicker than anything out there though.


speaking of characters, Nariko's autistic bjork-ish sister has me pretty intrigued. her facial expressions were pretty unsettling :lol:

that's one thing I should add, though I think the combat is just passable, the story, context moves, cinematic stuff etc. all seems pretty top notch.

[whoknows]

I'm predicting reviews in the 8.5-9.3 range.

Oh and EGM will be something like this...9.0, 8.0 and 5.0

They always seem to have one guy rate a game lower (or higher) then the rest.
Yeah..and the 5.0 guy basically says "I'm a douche so I'm going to rate it lower than everyone else to fight the power. Man, I'm so cool"

[Rei no Otaku]

once you black...kekekekeke
Devil May Cry 3 forever!! ;)

Yeah, the sister was odd. I was going to ask what the hell was going on with her.

[dallow]

Devil May Cry 3 forever!! ;)

Yeah, the sister was odd. I was going to ask what the hell was going on with her.She goes twing twang!

I really want to play as her.


Too bad the demo area is so small.
I can only that do that cool projectile throw, first person camera, sixaxis tilt for a few seconds.

You can do it with bodies too, which is interesting.

[Apossum]

I dunno, but I'm realizing how cool that little scene is with Nariko and her sister and why this game might be incredibly awesome even if the gameplay is meh.

I think the facial expressions in that 10 seconds or whatever were amazingly well done. i'm approaching art$$$ territory now, but games never come close to the quality where you're noticing things about the character's relationships through subtle body language and expressions. Mostly games just use words (which is why I hate J-rpg stories with a passion--it's all dialog and symbolism to tell the whole story.) But I actually had a sense that these characters are much more than the usual 2 dimensional personalities we get in games.

if there's more where that came from, this could be one of the first games to have true cinematic quality in its story and "acting"

[seanr1221]

True that. I think it's really great. I've never played a God of War game, so I don't know how similar the games are.

[whoknows]

It's not that similar to God of War...well it kinda is, but I think this is much much much much better from only what the short demo offered.

[seanr1221]

It's not that similar to God of War...well it kinda is, but I think this is much much much much better from only what the short demo offered.

But you hate GoW ;)

[whoknows]

But you hate GoW ;)
Well, I liked the first one...but when I got GoW2 (release week to fyi) I played it and suddenly got the feeling of deja vu. It played almost the same and was as button mashy as ever. The enemies were just as brain dead as the first game.

And now the PSP game looks like it plays exactly like the first 2...lame.

[Rei no Otaku]

I love GoW, and Heavenly Sword is pretty similar. The combat is more indepth than GoW, but it seems to share the grand scale and epicness that GoW has. I wouldn't say it's better just yet. Reserve that judgement until I playthrough the full game.

[Vendetta]

90% now - this is torturous. I wish I had a PSP so I could have started the download from work or something.

EDIT: I've got Family Video opened up to pre-order the game in the event I enjoy the demo. :)

[Thomas96]

I'm going to go and pre order this game immediately... this is definitely a day one purchase for me... I don't care what egm, ign, 1up, igm, gamespot, etc say about this game. Kung Fu Chaos was a fun game for me... so Ninja Theory has got a great track record with me. I'd glad that Ninja Theory took their time didn't release the game on lauch with slightly updated ps2 graphics, they took their time w/ the game and now we've got a gem. Demo was short, but that's alright.... overall.. I was impressed.

[Apossum]

Anyone get the launch moves to work? I'm not quite sure how to time the sixaxis shake?


For fun: fight really well on the first part and charge up the 3 orbs, then when you get the next scene, hold L1 and press O next to an enemy. She does a finisher that spins a guy around the whole area with her chain blades-- it kills everyone in that area in one hit (and ends the demo :-( )

[seanr1221]

Errr...what are these orbs you speak of? :lol:

The way I pop up guys is I immediately shake up after pushing L1+ triangle.

[imascrub]

i think you have to land a hit to be able to do the jump up move? I was only able to do it a couple times after i landed a hit. After that it wasn't happening anymore and then I realized that the enemies were all blocking.

I think it'd be much easier to just assign the jump up move to a button .

[seanr1221]

Oops Im sorry. I replayed it right now, and you don't shake immediately, you shake when the enemy is as high as they can go in the air.

[halvorsb]

Wow, that was great. Way too short...but I'm impressed and ready to pick this one up. Different enough from God of War to stand on its own.

[Dezuria]

The game seemed okay to me, but nothing I'd buy at full price. The lack of a jump button tells me there won't be any real platforming, and that disappoints me.

The graphics however, really get me excited about what future PS3 games will look like. :)

[Apossum]

Oops Im sorry. I replayed it right now, and you don't shake immediately, you shake when the enemy is as high as they can go in the air.


Got it!


the "orbs" are those 3 glowing things in the top left of the screen. they fill up as you kick more ass.

[NamPaehc]

The game seemed okay to me, but nothing I'd buy at full price. The lack of a jump button tells me there won't be any real platforming, and that disappoints me.

The graphics however, really get me excited about what future PS3 games will look like. :)
Hah. Yeah HS isn't a platformer... Though, you'll get a different type of gameplay with the second character (the younger girl with the hat). She has a whole other set of moves and skills.

>>arg wrong button.

Have you guys tried picking up the shields and throwing them? Pretty wicked! Also you can pick up pretty much everything. It is fun to throw the corpses of their fallen comrades at them.

Also, the more orbs you have, the more damage you do. 1 orb I think kills one guy, and powering up to 3 will allow you to devestate the whole field.

The "counter-slow-mo" doesn't always effect the game speed. Some times when you counter, it'll just keep running in normal time. Haven't figure out just what makes it slow or stay the same just yet.

[seanr1221]

Got it!


the "orbs" are those 3 glowing things in the top left of the screen. they fill up as you kick more ass.

Yup, and it's obviously not a good idea to try it when you're surrounded, because you'll get hit before you shake ;)

Ahhhh so those orbs gives you the ability to do finishing moves. I was wondering how I was doing them, thanks :D

[Vendetta]

I just played through the demo once, and I enjoyed it a good deal. I never gave the GoW games a real chance, and after playing this I might just have to revisit them.

The graphics in Heavenly Sword are obviously very stunning. My only complaints about the visuals are minor: the framerate dips sometimes, something they hopefully address in the two months before the game's release, and it seems like vsync isn't on at times.

I'm absolutely loving the facial mapping in the characters, a process which is shown well in the "Making Of" Heavenly Sword video in the Playstation Store. It's great how a change in facial expressions, a subtle detail overlooked in almost all games, adds to the effectiveness of a cutscene. This was probably the most impressive part of the overall presentation for me.

I've never been an audiophile, as I play almost everything in boring old stereo, but the game sounds good from what I can tell. :)

Gameplay didn't let down either, which is what I was most concerned about, considering the developers behind the game. I didn't tinker with the other combat styles yet, but it's very rewarding consistently countering the enemies' attacks. There seems to be a decent variety of combos to pull off too, although I couldn't execute an aerial combo the two times I tried. I'm sure I'll get it in the second playthrough. :P

I'm definitely pre-ordering this game now. Between playing this demo and hearing positive press on Lair lately (not just the meaningless Play 9/10 review), my doubts about the PS3's 2007 first party offerings are quelled. I'm almost positive Ratchet and Clank, Uncharted: DT, and Hot Shot Golfs 5 - a series I'm really looking forward to trying out for the first time - will turn out to be fantastic, so with these five solid first party offerings, possibly a sleeper hit in Folklore (the demo was fun, but I'm not completely sold yet), and all the multi-platform stuff, I'll be enjoying my recent PS3 purchase a great deal.

And then I also have a 360 and Wii. Ugh, this will be quite possibly the most I spend on videogames in a 5-month span ever.

[Chacrana]

I don't know anything about the controller shaking nonsense, but I'm really glad that you can hit an enemy up in the air, switch to another weapon, and juggle them. It feels legitimately different from how DMC does that juggling as well.

[NamPaehc]

The graphics in Heavenly Sword are obviously very stunning. My only complaints about the visuals are minor: the framerate dips sometimes, something they hopefully address in the two months before the game's release, and it seems like vsync isn't on at times.

Already been taken care of. Dev replied and said the demo is months old and things have been hammered out.

[imascrub]

hm even with using X to do the aerial moves instead of shaking the controller i'm having a hard time getting to launch in the first place lol. i just press X after every time I do the launching move just in case lol

[Vendetta]

Already been taken care of. Dev replied and said the demo is months old and things have been hammered out.

Okay, then my one concern (that I failed to mention) is overall length. These kinds of games can be very brief affairs. I'm personally hoping for at least a 10-hour game, and high replayability would be terrific as well.

I've now got this and Lair pre-ordered for about ~$90 shipped for both. It isn't very CAG-like of me, but these are two games I really want to play on day 1 (give or take a day or three for transit time).

[Mechafenris]

Holy MacaRONI, this is awesome good fun! :) I am pre-ordering this one... How, additionally, un-CAG of me... but this game _IS_ the game to beat this fall...

Whew! My hand's still tired. :)

[Maynard]

hmm, wasn't there supposed to be a lot of gore? I know its nit picky but I was hoping for God of War gore.

[Radioactive_Man]

I played though it again, I feel a little better about it but I still have some complaints.

No jump in a 3rd person action game to me is just plain ridiculous. Maybe this game will open my eyes to not having jump, maybe I would feel better if I didn't think the dodge move didn't feel good enough.

I'd rather have a blocking button myself, seeing as the L & R 2 only moved the camera slightly which you didn't really need to use. Makes it seem like those buttons could be put to better use.

Shaking the controller is just dumb, anyway you put it. If I wanted shitty motion controller I'd actually use my Wii.

I also thought it would be a more blood filled game. The blood animation looked weak, only a little then it would disappear. I thought it would be a game where blood splatters would stay and be everywhere.

Stiff animation sometimes, like doing those aerial combo moves. In one of them she paused for like a second or two then she did the move. Real buzz killer for me.

I really wanted to love this game, don't get me wrong I don't hate it or wish it to "flop" in retail sales, I'm just personally dissipointed with it.

Glad at least over people love it.

[dallow]

The more I play it, and experiment with combos and different moves, the more I like it.

Yeah, the full game should kick ass.

[Apossum]

The more I play it, and experiment with combos and different moves, the more I like it.

Yeah, the full game should kick ass.

I hear that. it's actually pretty well balanced.


can you do aftertouch moves with projectiles and stuff in the demo?

[Scorch]

mother fuck

started downloading earlier.. got to 6% in an hour.. shut it off (had to go to work).. came home, it started at 10:30.. I get a message that it finished at 1:30.. guess what? That's a lie, it got to around 44% and claimed it was finished. Now I have to redownload it.

It's been 10 minutes and i'm at 5%. It's going a lot faster than before, but this is ridiculous. I'll have to just let it download overnight and play it in the morning, I guess

[NamPaehc]

I hear that. it's actually pretty well balanced.


can you do aftertouch moves with projectiles and stuff in the demo?

Yeh, try a shield out.

[Apossum]

Yeh, try a shield out.


I threw a few...they bounced around all the enemies which was pretty bad ass. is there something you have to press?

I like how there are all these context sensitive easter eggs...I've played the demo like 10 times and I'm still seeing new moves.

[imascrub]

i still don't know how i threw a couple guys off the edge. I think to break the guy's neck with her legs you gotta hit the counter button as soon as the enemy hits, otherwise if you press the counter button with a slight delay after the clanging sound, you'll flip them backwards with a flash kick type move (the only move I can do consistently).

I kind of agree with some of the points made by Radioactive. Though it's not crucial to the game, not having a jump feels very awkward for me. I feel kind of restricted when all I can do is roll away and run around, like my feet are bound to the ground (until I can land the aerial combo starter that is). For such an acrobatic character it does seem a bit odd with no jump.

Also having the automatic blocking is weird at first since I am used to L1 for block in...pretty much all action/platforming games I've played recently (GoW 1/2, NGS), but once you get used to it it's not so bad. I've still yet to get there though since I find myself holding down some button when I want to block. L1 just also happens to be the ranged stance which I don't think has blocking.

[Scorch]

I've played the demo for about 5 minutes now.. and this game makes God of War its bitch. Seriously. From the QTE's (which I love), the whole countering system (Seriously, dude smacked me up in the air.. I threw the sword, hooked him, and pulled myself to him).. it's just beautiful. I was in a crowd of enemies and she latched one guy and swung him around over and over and cleared everyone out.

I'm payin' full price for this one.

//edit: I haven't seen anyone mention it, but the facial animations and especially the lip synching are spot on.

[Jimbo Slice]

I played though it again, I feel a little better about it but I still have some complaints.

No jump in a 3rd person action game to me is just plain ridiculous. Maybe this game will open my eyes to not having jump, maybe I would feel better if I didn't think the dodge move didn't feel good enough.

I'd rather have a blocking button myself, seeing as the L & R 2 only moved the camera slightly which you didn't really need to use. Makes it seem like those buttons could be put to better use.

Shaking the controller is just dumb, anyway you put it. If I wanted shitty motion controller I'd actually use my Wii.

I also thought it would be a more blood filled game. The blood animation looked weak, only a little then it would disappear. I thought it would be a game where blood splatters would stay and be everywhere.

Stiff animation sometimes, like doing those aerial combo moves. In one of them she paused for like a second or two then she did the move. Real buzz killer for me.

I really wanted to love this game, don't get me wrong I don't hate it or wish it to "flop" in retail sales, I'm just personally dissipointed with it.

Glad at least over people love it.


Agree with pretty much everything in this post. Completely hate Sixaxis controls, the game's framerate is annoying, it's slow(compated to DMC and GoW), and seems like it's gonna be insanely repetitive.

I don't expect this to make much of a splash this (HUGE) fall.

edit: With that said, however, I'll rent the game when it comes out. I just don't think it is gonna be big compared to similar games in the genre such as DMC, GoW and Ninja Gaiden.

edit2: this is just my opinion based on the demo. If the demo is in fact, months old, then I think that the retail product will probably be much better.

[Serpentor]

well, i'm happy that there's a subtitle option... While the gore is not GoW, but i think it's okay with me (killing humans with gore is a bit too much IMO).

Yes, auto blocking is weird for me at first... Am i the only think it's a bit hard to block? Because i always get hit from the behind...

[DJSteel]

well, i'm happy that there's a subtitle option... While the gore is not GoW, but i think it's okay with me (killing humans with gore is a bit too much IMO).

Yes, auto blocking is weird for me at first... Am i the only think it's a bit hard to block? Because i always get hit from the behind... it's too easy to say...


but that's the way you like it....from behind...

[imascrub]

btw you guys who hate the controller yankin to do the aerial combos know you can switch that to just a button press (X) right?

[Chacrana]

How do you switch it to X? The removal of motion controls is ideal. For pretty much any game.

[imascrub]

in the options menu under the sixaxis controls section.

You can switch on or off sixaxis controls for the camera, aftertouch, or combat. You wanna turn the combat one off.

[seanr1221]

Nice. I never use motion controls in any PS3 game.

[whoknows]

mother fuck

started downloading earlier.. got to 6% in an hour.. shut it off (had to go to work).. came home, it started at 10:30.. I get a message that it finished at 1:30.. guess what? That's a lie, it got to around 44% and claimed it was finished. Now I have to redownload it.

It's been 10 minutes and i'm at 5%. It's going a lot faster than before, but this is ridiculous. I'll have to just let it download overnight and play it in the morning, I guess
I'm sorry.

You'll eventually get it.

I'm not sure how long mine took...I started it, went to work, and then came back and it was done.

Hope the demo is worth it for you...it's painfully short, but so awesome IMO.

[DarkNessBear]

Everyone masturbates about the Wii's motion control and despises all PS3's motion controller. Sorry but they are the same things.

ANYWAYs, the game is cool. Love switching between the sword moves. I enjoyed the E306 demo alot more. But I have to say, I acctually enjoyed the Quicktime event.

And I cant believe everyone is passing judgement on the DEMO, it was like 1.5 minutes long.

Its like judging a movie by walking in on it for 20 seconds and leaving.

[whoknows]

I hate both types of motion control which is why I do not have a Wii yet. Luckily, on most games on the PS3 you can disable it. And even luckier is that you can play Brawl normallly on the Wii so that's a plus for me to get it.

[mykevermin]

Everyone masturbates about the Wii's motion control and despises all PS3's motion controller. Sorry but they are the same things.

I very very much disagree. I agree that people's attitudes regard the Wiimote as an innovation and Sixaxis as a poor man's ripoff, but they are not the same thing. At any rate, a small point to be made.

[seanr1221]

So has anyone taken my advice and fought one of those big ax guys at the beginning? They're pretty tough to hit.

[Draekon]

And I cant believe everyone is passing judgement on the DEMO, it was like 1.5 minutes long.

Its like judging a movie by walking in on it for 20 seconds and leaving.

I had planned on getting it before I ever touched the demo. It only reaffirms me that the basic gameplay is there and it works, which is all I need to push me for a day 1 purchase. :P

As for demos/trailers of movies, I wouldn't have been very interested in Spiderman 3 had I not known that Venom wasn't in it. Probably wouldof kicked the bucket and not watched it for a year after it releases into theatres or so believe it or not. It definitely sold me on a ticket.

Some things in short doses can be a little enlightening to the overall picture but it depends what you are looking forward to in that overall picture. Though in general I do agree that people do tend to make up their minds far too easily. Regardless, I'll never be fully sure of my purchase until after I play the full game regardless of what some other review/person might say.

[whoknows]

So has anyone taken my advice and fought one of those big ax guys at the beginning? They're pretty tough to hit.
You mean if you miss pushing the square button? I tried once but ended up hitting him off the edge :-P

[dallow]

So has anyone taken my advice and fought one of those big ax guys at the beginning? They're pretty tough to hit.Ha yeah. He was a bit tougher. All power moves.

So it's kinda like R1 is the block button, amirite?

[seanr1221]

Yea, I'm talking about if you don't push square :lol:

Either R1 or pushing nothing blocks.

Hmm, found a glitch. I beat all the guys on the first pillar and have a tiny bit of health yet and the game is stuck. It's not triggering the next push x section.

[dallow]

Haha, I meant the axe guy was tougher as he uses all power (orange) attacks.
And since you have to block those with R1, it's effectively the block button.

I'm lame.

If no one has done any aftertouching, just pick up something, throw with X and HOLD X, then steer with the tilt.

[seanr1221]

I'm trying to figure out the after touch tilt. Is it best to hold the controller so it's parallel to the floor and tilt that way?

[dallow]

I'm trying to figure out the after touch tilt. Is it best to hold the controller so it's parallel to the floor and tilt that way?Yeah, hold it like a normal person! Buttons facing the sky.
Then it's just slight tilts in any direction. Like Flow.

Bad thing about the tilt, is that you have to hold the controller flat.
So for games that really need it, like Blast Factor or Flow, I can't just lie back and enjoy it.

[seanr1221]

Psh, I hold it straight up when I play. Always have :lol:

[DarkNessBear]

I had planned on getting it before I ever touched the demo. It only reaffirms me that the basic gameplay is there and it works, which is all I need to push me for a day 1 purchase. :P

As for demos/trailers of movies, I wouldn't have been very interested in Spiderman 3 had I not known that Venom wasn't in it. Probably wouldof kicked the bucket and not watched it for a year after it releases into theatres or so believe it or not. It definitely sold me on a ticket.

Some things in short doses can be a little enlightening to the overall picture but it depends what you are looking forward to in that overall picture. Though in general I do agree that people do tend to make up their minds far too easily. Regardless, I'll never be fully sure of my purchase until after I play the full game regardless of what some other review/person might say.

I don't mean watching a trailer.

I meant walking into a Movie while its still playing at a random time and watched it for 20 seconds and then you just leave.

[Serpentor]

So has anyone taken my advice and fought one of those big ax guys at the beginning? They're pretty tough to hit.


yeah, i did... i didn't press the square button, so i had to fight the axe dude. It was my 2nd attempt (the first being incorrectly pressing the right key on the d-pad, the lady fell and died). I actually died when fighting the axe dude.

[Draekon]

I don't mean watching a trailer.

I meant walking into a Movie while its still playing at a random time and watched it for 20 seconds and then you just leave.

I see it more as a trailer because you aren't just picking up and playing a random part of the game for 2 minutes. You're actually playing 2 minutes of a part that the developers chose specifically for a reason along with what we're able to do in that area/span of time. Though I can see why you see it more akin to just a random 20 second movie clip since it's just one small area of the game that is shown, but regardless it's not like we are able to randomly choose the area we play.

EDIT: I guess the word teaser works better than trailer in this case considering how short it was. Anyhow, this isn't really worth going back and forth over, lol. :P

[gokou36]

I played though it again, I feel a little better about it but I still have some complaints.

No jump in a 3rd person action game to me is just plain ridiculous. Maybe this game will open my eyes to not having jump, maybe I would feel better if I didn't think the dodge move didn't feel good enough.

I'd rather have a blocking button myself, seeing as the L & R 2 only moved the camera slightly which you didn't really need to use. Makes it seem like those buttons could be put to better use.

Shaking the controller is just dumb, anyway you put it. If I wanted shitty motion controller I'd actually use my Wii.

I also thought it would be a more blood filled game. The blood animation looked weak, only a little then it would disappear. I thought it would be a game where blood splatters would stay and be everywhere.

Stiff animation sometimes, like doing those aerial combo moves. In one of them she paused for like a second or two then she did the move. Real buzz killer for me.

I really wanted to love this game, don't get me wrong I don't hate it or wish it to "flop" in retail sales, I'm just personally dissipointed with it.

Glad at least over people love it.


Whats with people complaining about framerate issues, am I the only one who hasn't noticed a singlel dip in it yet? The only thing i've noticed is a slight screen tearing at the beginning.

Are people forgetting this is an old build, and its a freakin DEMO? Now maybe i'm wrong but i really doubt they'd want alot of gore in a demo that just about any age can download it.

Stop trying to nitpick every little thing, we get that you like Halo and this isn't the game for you.

[Serpentor]

gokuo, agree with you... there's only one slight screen tearing at the beginning, other than that, i didn't notice anything else. As for the DEMO being too short, well, it's a DEMO! We're lucky to have a playable demo... Where's Lair demo? Anyhow, it's not like GoW, the enemies are smarter. It's not exactly a button smasher game. I like the characters and scenaries, so yeah, i'm gonna enjoy this game when it's out. Thanks to a fellow CAG, i pre-ordered HS for $46 shipped. You can't really beat that price for new releases...

[Apossum]

Whats with people complaining about framerate issues, am I the only one who hasn't noticed a singlel dip in it yet? The only thing i've noticed is a slight screen tearing at the beginning.

Are people forgetting this is an old build, and its a freakin DEMO? Now maybe i'm wrong but i really doubt they'd want alot of gore in a demo that just about any age can download it.

Stop trying to nitpick every little thing, we get that you like Halo and this isn't the game for you.


it's not that it's dipping, it's that the animation is very jerky...to the point where it's kinda hard to see what kind of movements she's doing while she's attacking.

as for the rest, it's a game message board. I'm surprised the reception is as good as it is :lol:

[whoknows]

gokuo, agree with you... there's only one slight screen tearing at the beginning, other than that, i didn't notice anything else. As for the DEMO being too short, well, it's a DEMO! We're lucky to have a playable demo... Where's Lair demo? Anyhow, it's not like GoW, the enemies are smarter. It's not exactly a button smasher game. I like the characters and scenaries, so yeah, i'm gonna enjoy this game when it's out. Thanks to a fellow CAG, i pre-ordered HS for $46 shipped. You can't really beat that price for new releases...
The LAIR demo is coming out after the game is released. The dev team said that they were being pushed for time and didn't have time to do a demo or something like that.

And yeah, the enemies are a lot smarter in this than GoW. In GoW they just stand there and wait for you to kill them. Maybe they'll occassionally attack..but thats about all. You could probably button mash your way though some parts, but that doesn't bother me since the combat is waaaaaaaay deeper than in GoW.

[imascrub]

though it's a short demo, try playing it over again with different moves and experimenting around. There are many moves for each stance, and some of them look pretty sweet. The aerial combos, though kind of hard to get them started are pretty fun to look at, and who doesn't like watchin her chop some balls up.

and there aren't any framerate issues for me. I don't notice any annoyingly glaring frame stuttering/skipping/slowdowns. It's just the nature of the amount of animations coupled with the fps. On the whole everything is pretty fluid for me.

[Starky27]

Kotaku's got the 'full' demo up and running (Cresente's playing it live). Despite the poor feed, this game looks awesome...

http://kotaku.com/gaming/justintv-kotaku/the-complete-second-level-of-heavenly-sword-283378.php

Fire rockets FTW

[dallow]

That's what I'm talking about.

[NamPaehc]

Kotaku ripped the demo and now they are all giggly over the extended one- heh.

[DesertEagleXIX]

What's up with the crazy as cat-shit girl?

Did anyone else think the main characters face looks like Olivia Munn?

As far as framerates: I did notice less than 30 on the cliff; for the first fight on the cliff; everything was pretty smooth. Then on the second fight; whenever I'd wreck furniture, fps would drop. Hopefully, this will be fixed.

[imascrub]

What's up with the crazy as cat-shit girl?

She's cuckoo for cocoa puffs...and imaginary friends

[njchris]

I was a bit disappointed. I didn't feel like the character movement was that fluid. I was expecting more from the hype.

[NamPaehc]

I was a bit disappointed. I didn't feel like the character movement was that fluid. I was expecting more from the hype.
I think that is a misconception with this game.

People hear that they are using big name stunt actors, tons of camera to record their movements, are using new technology for face capture, and what not.

People forget, that most of that work is going into the game's cutscenes. Sure some of it will rub off into the game's main animations. But all that effort wasn't focused on making the gameplay look realistic.

[FriskyTanuki]

What's up with the crazy as cat-shit girl?
Have you ever seen the Lord of the Rings? She's essentially a clone of Gollum, as the same guy did all the mo-capping for both.

[Mechafenris]

I think that is a misconception with this game.

People hear that they are using big name stunt actors, tons of camera to record their movements, are using new technology for face capture, and what not.

People forget, that most of that work is going into the game's cutscenes. Sure some of it will rub off into the game's main animations. But all that effort wasn't focused on making the gameplay look realistic.

I'm pretty impressed with the animation of the gameplay so far. After (finally) downloading it last night, my fingers wore themselves out playing. :)

The cutscenes look VERY good so far to boot. I like the lip-sync... pretty amazing for a game. :)

[Halo05]

I played Ninja Gaiden for the Xbox back when it first came out. Yesterday I got to give the Ninja Gaiden Sigma demo a whirl. This morning I played the Heavenly Sword demo and unfortunately, it doesn't stand up for me.

I think part of it is that compared to both Ninja Gaiden and God of War, this game seems to lack the visceral impact of the afore-mentioned titles. I get amped up playing God of War and Ninja Gaiden. With this it was kind of like, "Meh, when's the next button pressing part? That was cool looking."

They can keep the cut scenes, and the lip-syncing. I want a kick ass action game and from what I played, this is no Ninja Gaiden.

[dallow]

You're gonna have to accept the fact this game is not Ninja Gaiden, and isn't trying to be.

[Dark Slayer120]

this is no Ninja Gaiden.

Yeah but you have to think though, Ninja Gaiden is the best of the best of the action game. So not much can compete with it at all. HS from what I played is tied for me around GOW. Currently I think it's better then GOW because the combat is much deeper then GOW IMO. Plus the enemies actually try to kill you in Hs, In GOW they kinda linger around waiting for you to kill them. I don't know I respect your opinion and everything but no way you can compare HS to Ninja Gaiden. That game is in a league of it's own IMO.

[whoknows]

You're gonna have to accept the fact this game is not Ninja Gaiden, and isn't trying to be.
Exactly.

One thing this has over NG (Sigma at least) no loading while fighting :-P

[NamPaehc]

So who watched the "live demo" linked back a few posts?

Really want to play this thing now!

[Dark Slayer120]

Exactly.

One thing this has over NG (Sigma at least) no loading while fighting :-P

Sigma hasn't really did that to me? :-s

[whoknows]

Sigma hasn't really did that to me? :-s
It's happened to me a lot...even happened today when I played it. Plus there are way too many loading spots...I'm enduring it somehow though :-P

[NamPaehc]

Gamevideos (http://gamevideos.com/) has a bunch of new videos. Don't know how to directly link or embed them here sorry.


>>>Okay, lets see if these work (mature content btw):

http://gamevideos.com/video/id/13535
http://gamevideos.com/video/id/13530
http://gamevideos.com/video/id/13537
http://gamevideos.com/video/id/13533
http://gamevideos.com/video/id/13532
http://gamevideos.com/video/id/13529

[asianxcore]

Played the demo at my friend's place the other day.

Looked nice and the combat system was fun. Not sure yet if I'll be picking it up on Day 1 though.