Well just finished
Asura's Wrath
(warning here be spoilers) and while it was a unique experience I'm
not 100% sold on this type of game.
The QTE's
(quick time events for the uninitiated) are a major part of the
action. With about 75% of the game being interactive cut-scenes the
rest is made up of on rail shooter sections and very simple button
mashing combat.
I would explain a bit
about the story, but best check wikipedia or the official site for less spoilers, because it all gets a bit crazy by the end and the middle and the start. Let's just say that if you're a fan
of anime then you'll get along just fine.
Speaking of anime the
music at times reminded me of Naruto,
especially during the fights. I even could imagine Sasuke and Naruto
fighting in place of Asura and Yasha.
Things do get
repetitive fast and unless you're an achievement whore (like me) then
you'll have no reason to replay it. A single playthrough is only
about 6 hours so I would say rent don't buy. If you are looking for
an interactive story type of game with QTE's and a bit more
replayability then I would recommend the brilliant Heavy Rain.
Of course if my dream
comes true and Shenmue
HD comes out then I would say try that as well. Fingers crossed that
will lead
to a third game being made, I'll
leave talking more about this for a future blog.
To
sum it up the game is pretty fun, totally over the top, sometimes
confusing and repetitive, oh and it looks real nice too, it's worth trying out the demo first to see if it's for you. Also they have released some DLC
featuring other Capcom characters; If you're a big Capcom fan that
could add extra incentive to play this game.
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