Genji Days Of The Blade - 5/10
When you have just forked out $1000 smackers for a shiny slick new slice of next gen gaming goodness, you expect the best in games (well not everything can be 10/10 but you know what i mean)and from a visual perspective, boy does Genji deliver, this is one spicing hot title to look at, it really is one beautiful slice of eye candy. Ok, so you know it looks good, but how does it play? Will this game keep me going for a long time? Well if you hate bad news then dont read the rest of this review, because believe me it does get worse 
I'm all for games looking good, and Genji does look good, but this doesnt account for much when the gameplay seems so disjointed and frustrating to play, and not frustrating in a good way either like Ninja Gaiden. Genji's frustrating gameplay is due to its poor camera angles which sometimes has you're character hidden from your site with enemies crowding over you, to me it seems like a design flaw and one that should have been fixed before final release. On a plus note, during the journey you are treated to some lovely environments and challenging boss battles to keep you slightly entertained during the one night rent time you have with it * I cant see too many people buying this game*. There is also some beautiful cut scenes that will make you cry *if you werent crying already on how bad the game plays that is*
Graphics: Gorgeous, everything looks great, the characters are heavily detailed, the environments are easy on the eyes, and some of the effects from you're magical weapons are quite nice too. Little visual things like flickering flames in the burning temple, russling trees in the jungle areas and flowing waterfalls are all great and FMV's are in a league of there own.
Sound: The Japanese inspired sounds really suit the mood of the game, they are very fitting. But if you really want to experience the japanese feel of the title i suggest switching voice acting audio to japanese with english subtitles not unless you like watching a clearly Japanese Samurai talking like his from a western country.
Gameplay: A frustrating, repetitive experience indeed with horrible camera angles destroying any potential fun you might have with this game. Its pure trial and error gameplay and should not be in video games today.
Overall, Genji looks superb but does nothing else to enhance its appeal, unless you are a serious and i mean serious hardcore fan of samurais/ninjas and the like then give it a go. But for the rest of us, leave it as a rent, because once you finish the game *if you even bother that is* then there is absolutely nothing left for you to do.
Submitted by callan5
07/05/2007
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ShadowFan1
says:
hmm this sounds really crappy. was it made by sony?
07/09/2007
Above you...
Bev
says:
I really tried giving this game a fair go, however I didn't enjoy it that much.
07/06/2007
Adelaide, SA
callan5
says:
lol mateo, well to be honest it actually reminded me 
Expect a Ninja Gaiden Sigma review soon .
07/06/2007
perth, WA
mateo1
says:
lol callan did u only write this review yesterday when people were sayin there wasnt enough reviews? if so, good on ya 
07/06/2007
Brisbane, QLD {PSN = aimar120}
iddqd
says:
LEAUXL! I love how I make an impact!
07/06/2007
Knee deep in the dead...
callan5
says:
Settle down Ps3fanboi mate, dont get yourself banned over pointless things man. its seriously not worth it.
07/06/2007
perth, WA
ps3fanboi
says:
iddqd said:
callan5 said: You know whats "next gen" the city of raaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaapture joe.
Them splicers r pretty cool but they r nothing compared to "big daddy's" & "little sisters*. Hang on...is that "real time" water effects? Leauxl.
Yeah, dude, funny... Hmmmmm... lojl, it's almost as if you were trying? All I had to do was quote Genji's developers... shows what you know! Hahahaha!
shut the f.u.c.k. up bro!!!!! just F.U.C.K us sistah muthafu.c.ker. and yo mum bitch.... why do ihate this iddqd so much give me 5 good reasons why???
#1 smartass
#2?
#3?
#4?
#5?
07/06/2007
aus
callan5
says:
Erm..yeah iddqd do you know what sarcasm is or do you take everything so seriously when its against you're pride, love and joy?
By the way mine were developer quotes too, they were mentioned in the early E3 preview demo, so yeah...shows what you know too i guess, which isnt too much.
Yeah i was really trying too......lojl!
07/06/2007
perth, WA
iddqd
says:
callan5 said: You know whats "next gen" the city of raaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaapture joe.
Them splicers r pretty cool but they r nothing compared to "big daddy's" & "little sisters*. Hang on...is that "real time" water effects? Leauxl.
Yeah, dude, funny...
Hmmmmm... lojl, it's almost as if you were trying? All I had to do was quote Genji's developers... shows what you know! Hahahaha!
07/06/2007
Knee deep in the dead...
callan5
says:
You know whats "next gen" the city of raaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaapture joe.
Them splicers r pretty cool but they r nothing compared to "big daddy's" & "little sisters*. Hang on...is that "real time" water effects? Leauxl.
07/06/2007
perth, WA
iddqd
says:
God, look at those giant enemy crabs... can you really attack their weak point for massive damage? One last thing, what's it like actually being able to change your weapon in real time? Pretty "next-gen" huh?
07/06/2007
Knee deep in the dead...
Winnie
says:
I might try out the demo, but I probably won't get it. Doesn't look like my kind of game anyway.
07/06/2007
Melbourne
callan5
says:
Thanks winnie man
But if you thinking of giving it a try then by all means check it out, because other peoples tastes are different. But yeah i wasnt impressed and i love these type of games usually, like the Onimusha games for example.
07/06/2007
perth, WA
Winnie
says:
Good review. 
I'll make sure to avoid the game then. xD
07/06/2007
Melbourne
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