Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3413 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Sony
• Released on: 2007-03-23
• Rating: Parental Guidance
• Platform: PLAYSTATION 3

Manufacturer's Description
Based on the PlayStation 2 game Genji, and set three years after the last chapter of Genkuro Yoshitsune's life, Genji 2 (working title) continues to expand on the historical accounts of feudal Japan. By doing so, Genji 2 unveils beautiful next generation visuals and sword slashing gameplay as an exclusively developed title for PLAYSTATION 3.

In gameplay, Genji 2 is presented as a traditional action/adventure gaming experience and features more than double the amount of gameplay than its predecessor. Gameplay in Genji 2 includes more diverse levels of fighting, and more playable characters - all underlying an epic tale of a warrior's honor that promises to deliver a genuine next-generation experience on PLAYSTATION 3.

Customer Reviews

not as good as it looks
Had a PS3 for over a month with five games. This looks quite nice and has some good cut scenes but I agree with the reviews in some of the magazines that the camera angle is a nightmare. You end up not focussing on the character but on the map to see where the enemies are off screen. Massive mistake by the developers. I got this game as part of a package and to be honest am not a great fan of slashing my way through waves upon waves of enemies. I got bored quickly and haven't gone back to it. Of the games I've got I really like Resistance and Ridge Racer but I'm sure these will be surpassed by the next batch of games to come out.

Genji:Days of the Blade
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!

brilliant adventure rpg
i just got my ps3 and i love it the story line is brilliant allong with seamless graphics and awsome fight moves. The game is very interactive and the missions are long, only bad thing is the camera angles unable to adjust but who cares awsome game would reccommend to any one who is a rpg fan.