FrenchMovieTheme
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i did a search and couldn't find anyone elses impressions about the game. i just rented blood will tell yesterday (which could have been a wasted trip to blockbuster cause even though i have the freedom pass, sometimes my ps2 doesn't work), not expecting much, but after playing it for about 4 hours it's a quality game. i'm especially enjoying the storyline and the combat system.
for those of you who haven't played it, its (long story short) a game about this kid who is stripped of 48 of his body parts at birth, and now years later he is out to get the "fiends" who have them. as you defeat each one of these 48 bosses, you regain a body part. for instance, after the first boss you regain your voice (which increases your health and something else), then after the next boss you get your eye back (which puts the game into color, it starts in black and white), etc.
the combat system isn't unlike dynasty warriors in many respects, but it is much more involved. for instance, holding down Triangle does a charge up attack, when the attack connects you see a series of buttons on-screen and a timer, and if you push them fast enough you get add on combos which can give you various bonsues. it may seem like something small but it keeps you interested and involved in the action. so far i have 2 "weapon stances" (i guess thats what you'd call them), one is fighting with your hands (which are made of swords) and the other is fighting with just a samuri sword.
i also enjoy the design of enemies in the game. there are your typical zombies, skeletons and so on, but there are also some pretty cool monster designs (the first boss looks like the devil statue from the exorcist), as well as nice variety in the stage settings.
graphics (from a tehnical standpoint, not artistic) is a mixed bag. again i draw parallels to dynasty warriors because they look similar to me. not very impressive but the game can hold its own. nice spell effects and some pretty big bosses so far have looked nice. but many character models are blocky and so on.
anyways i didnt see any threads about this game so i thought i would chime in. give it a rent, especially if you like games like onimusha or dynasty warriors.
for those of you who haven't played it, its (long story short) a game about this kid who is stripped of 48 of his body parts at birth, and now years later he is out to get the "fiends" who have them. as you defeat each one of these 48 bosses, you regain a body part. for instance, after the first boss you regain your voice (which increases your health and something else), then after the next boss you get your eye back (which puts the game into color, it starts in black and white), etc.
the combat system isn't unlike dynasty warriors in many respects, but it is much more involved. for instance, holding down Triangle does a charge up attack, when the attack connects you see a series of buttons on-screen and a timer, and if you push them fast enough you get add on combos which can give you various bonsues. it may seem like something small but it keeps you interested and involved in the action. so far i have 2 "weapon stances" (i guess thats what you'd call them), one is fighting with your hands (which are made of swords) and the other is fighting with just a samuri sword.
i also enjoy the design of enemies in the game. there are your typical zombies, skeletons and so on, but there are also some pretty cool monster designs (the first boss looks like the devil statue from the exorcist), as well as nice variety in the stage settings.
graphics (from a tehnical standpoint, not artistic) is a mixed bag. again i draw parallels to dynasty warriors because they look similar to me. not very impressive but the game can hold its own. nice spell effects and some pretty big bosses so far have looked nice. but many character models are blocky and so on.
anyways i didnt see any threads about this game so i thought i would chime in. give it a rent, especially if you like games like onimusha or dynasty warriors.
