Jade Empire: 9.9 from IGN :shock:

[Acert93]

http://xbox.ign.com/articles/602/602787p6.html

10 Presentation
A completely original universe, hard hitting combat, accessible controls, and the story in an RPG on Xbox.

9.5 Graphics
The level of activity during a battle is astounding. Environments are beautiful and the characters are real enough to fall in love with. Slight camera issues prevent it from being a perfect score.

10 Sound
The music is perfectly suited to the subject matter and the voices are expertly acted. A special appearance by John Cleese solidifies the 10.

10 Gameplay
One of the greatest action RPG's of all-time. Combat is easy to learn but immeasurably deep.

10 Lasting Appeal
A single game lasts at least 22 hours, and you will definitely play through more than once. The mini-games will make the hours fly by.

I am excited about the next gen consoles coming, but looking at what 2005 is lining up I am kind of wondering if the Xbox had enough legs until 2006. I hope X2 does not hurt the sales of Jade Empire, Conkers, Forza, D3 (which I hear is pretty good on the Xbox if you like that type of game). Even games like Splinter Cell:CT and BiA have turned out to be really good.

Hopefully developers can keep the momentum rolling into the next gen.

 

[fallguy]

There is a concoles forum.

 

[Acert93]

hmmmm good point.... guess that is what happens with early morning "I am bored" posts

Maybe a mod will move this.

 

[Guden Oden]

Isn't there a PC version of Jade Empire too or am I delirious?

 

[Gollum]

Not yet. Since Fable is coming to PC I wouldn't rule out JE, but AFAIK its Xbox only right now...

 

[K.I.L.E.R]

10 Lasting Appeal
A single game lasts at least 22 hours, and you will definitely play through more than once. The mini-games will make the hours fly by.

I've always hated mini games as I felt that they are a distraction from the story, and games which incorporate minigames into the storyline just frustrate me.

22 hours? This game isn't even worth a look.
Doom 3 had taken me from 30-40 hours to finish.
22 hours isn't enough for any RPG.

 

[GwymWeepa]

You're right, at least actually means at most.

 

[Sonic]

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