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Genji: Days of the Blade (PS3) | 
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Category: Video Games
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Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 2581
Platform: Playstation 3
Genre: action-games
Rating: Parental Guidance
Media: Video Game
Age: 11 - 18 years
Operating System: Playstation 3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 6.6 x 5.3 x 0.6
UPC: 711719687382
EAN: 0711719687382
ASIN: B000FN9OEA
Release Date: March 23, 2007
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 Sorry Mess November 24, 2008
Duncan McDonald (Dundee)
I picked this up in a bargain bin and it is where it belongs. To be fair the graphics are ace but it is the only thing going for it.
First up the camera. Or lack of it. There isn't one. As a result half the time you can't see the enemy so you need to use the map to fight your opponent standing in front of you. Then there is the controls. You character can't run straight and there is a delay between your command and the character moving. Excellent in the heat of battle? There are plenty of these. All you do is hack 'n' slash. Once you think you've cleared an area another 10 or 20 enemy magically appear. It is a relentless slog.
Then the music. Utter rubbish that picks up the pace to a thundering drone when things get heavy and you can't turn it off. Fortunately the save points recharge your health. Unfortunately there are few of them and you constantly have to revisit to save and top up health only to be met with a bunch of enemies around every corner, even areas that you've cleared. Getting back to where you left off is a chore.
I'd tell you what the game is about but it is beyond me. Its got something to do with japan and thats about it. Running back and forward killing enemies over and over again seems to be about it.
Eventually I got stuck and just gave up. The game is so frustrating to play it is not worth the bother.
If you love hack 'n' slash and want one that will test your patience then this is the game for you. Otherwise you are better devoting your time to something more meaningful...and entertaining.
What to think???? March 11, 2008
M. B. WINTER (Halifax, UK)
to be honest i only bought this game because it was only 12.99 from gamestation knowing full well it must be completley crap just because of the price, and this was back in new year.
from only playing about a hour maybe two of gameplay it was like having a ps1/2 from having un-control of the camera so there isnt any control of where you actually need to look and the graphics are like something that has just come out when the ps2 did.
i was in a ninja hack n slash gaming mood which i also bought ninja gaiden on the same day and that is a trillion times better alone with having 60 frames per second graphics and you can do literally everyting that is needed in a ninja game.
so its really upto you.. if you like retro style games to play then go full steam ahead and buy this but it just puts the PS3 to shame.
 Average in every way October 17, 2007
Dick Grayson (Gotham, USA)
While not being overly good in any respect, Genji is simultaneously not overly bad in any area either, but the whole thing is still a little unsatisfying.
It plays just like it's predecessor, but with the 'Kamui' mode changed and, in my opinion, made a lot worse. It's a straightforward fighting game with minor exploration elements to it and some decent ideas such as instant switching between characters and weapons on the fly, something all games of this type should offer in future I believe. It's fun, but not overly so, and one of the characters(Shizuka) is actually rather annoying to play as.
The visuals betray this game's origins as a PS2 game upscaled to PS3 standard, with a fixed camera you can't change(Did Onimusha Dawn of Dreams teach us nothing?) and some rather uninspired visual detail mixed in with some very pleasing visual effects in places. It looks okay, but not great by any means. Though I will give it that it runs incredibly quickly and smoothly, even with huge numbers of enemies on screen.
A very average game that plays way too much like it's predecessor but somehow isn't as much fun. It's worth a look of you can get it on the cheap, but at full price? Avoid.
 Genji:Days of the Blade October 16, 2007
David Bolton (Wolverhampton UK)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Having purchased the PS3 only very, very recently i didn't know what to expect. Genji, i'm happy to say is a game worthy of getting. Although it is inevitably a hack n slash game there are more refined points to it. I believe that Genji mirrors Oblivion in terms of environment as everything is beautifully created. There are unlockables available which i shan't mention so as not to spoil it for the gamers out there which adds to playability/gameplay.
A disappointing point would have to be the combat system. Though moves are again beautifully and gracefully produced, smooth and pretty life like with no jumping or glitching, there seems to be no system. A system that rivals that of maybe Devil May Cry 1 + 3 would push this game up to 5 stars easily. Unfortunately you end up repeating the same combo over and over, though this can be changed with a quick flick of the analog stick either forwards or to the side.
This game is challenging, make no mistake and very addictive. There is plenty that goes on in the world of Genji to keep you occupied. Enemies do respawn at many points throughout levels.
Though it is a hack n slash game there are times where tactics have to be implemented, down to the best character to do the job, and in particular inflicting damage on the stronger oppponents like the juggernauts. There are many different pickups and the character enhancing system is pretty good. However you can only increase the damage done by the weapons and as far as I can see can't get new moves.
I would say that this game is well worth a go, maybe it's a better idea to rent it first as there are a fair few gamers out there who wouldn't like the hack n slash gameplay. Yes it does sometimes seem like a button mashing exercise but there are finer points which can be enjoyed by the most cynical of gamers.
Give it a go!
Insane October 13, 2007
L. Siddiqui (Burnley, Lancashire, UK)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Though my criticism is going to hurt all the fans of this game but I must be honest. The game's good great graphics, enemies and surroundings. The designes and makers were brilliant and did produce an awesome game. Two bad things are that there are too many enemies (though I dont mind) coming to fight and sometimes the characters do not follow commands as I've spend 3 days bashing my head on the floor, now I've got a headache.
Most of the time you try to attack but the characters take too long to follow and end up being stricken. Unlike Defiance it has camera angel problems as well as the ability to set your nerves on fire. I wouldnt recommend this to people who have anger management problem, short temper but I would recommend it for people who are mad about samurai games.
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