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Sony Playstation 3: Heavenly Sword Preview (PS3)

By: Michael Perry - Published December 13, 2006 at 3:15 AM EST - Writer Archive
The next killer app, holds something heavy..

Developer: SCEE
Publisher: Ninja Theory
Genre: Action
Rating: RP (Rating Pending)
Number of Players: 1
Expected Release: July 7, 2007

If you have no idea what Heavenly Sword is by now and you’re even remotely interested in a Playstation 3 then I highly recommend you start paying attention as it is currently without a shadow of a doubt the most impressive looking PS3 exclusive title that has ever been seen. At E3 '06 it was easily the one saving grace for the PS3’s potential that was immediately playable to convince disbelievers.

When the first HS trailer was shown at E3 2005 everyone with some common sense looked on in amazement, but with a bit of skepticism that no way the game would actually play as amazingly as what was seen in that trailer. Heavenly Sword managed to prove the exact opposite and it’s obvious the developers set out to silence doubters. They made sure to not only have the E3 and TGS demo take place in the same exact location as the E3 2005 trailer, but they also made sure that all the incredible combat animations the female heroine was performing in the 2005 trailer was also possible during gameplay.

It received many accolades for its technical brilliance and rightfully so it looks stunning from a graphical and gameplay standpoint and it’s the best indication thus far of what the PS3 will be capable of in the future.

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Game looks pimp as hell... can't wait to get this! This right here is an example of how incredible a video game can look when a developer takes their time understanding the advantages of the cell's massive processing power. On a side note, this is the single best looking game i have ever seen, yes even better looking than gears of war (to my eyes at least). The use of HDR looks absolutely amazing... the best lighting in a game to date.

Great writeup optimus, really well written.

This comment was edited at 12/13/2006 6:58 PM
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wielding a weapon that kills you over time?

sounds like LOTR's ring. :O
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i gotta admit...i'm pretty psyched for this game...can't wait for it to come out and see what it's like
bankai
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very nicely written, can't wait for this to be released.
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Good preview.
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