Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1679 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Microsoft
• Released on: 2006-08-25
• Rating: To Be Announced
• Platform: Xbox 360
• Number of items: 1

Amazon.co.uk Review:

In a nutshell:
The first major Japanese action game hits the Xbox 360 as you face down thousands of warriors at once with just a sword, a few special moves and some of the most outrageous graphics ever seen in a console game.

The lowdown:
With the Xbox 360 still not a proven success in Japan, Microsoft are always looking for new games to appeal to an oriental audience. Taking its cue from the massively successful Dynasty Warriors series this game pits seven different characters against whole armies of hundreds of warriors at a time. Depth of gameplay is not rely a forte here but the game does makes some important improvements to the basic formula with more aggressive enemy artificial intelligence and the ability to control allied troops. Much of the actual combat involves just jabbing madly at the controller but the awe-inspiring imagery this provokes is generally enough to help you forget how shallow it all is.

Most exciting moment:
The entire raison d'être for this game is its stunning battle effects and magic attacks. A simple swish of your sword cuts giant rainbow coloured swathes through the enemy as you juggle them in the air and smash them to the ground. Power up a special attack though and you’re treated to a gigantic fireworks show of flying bodies and crackling magic.

Since you ask:
Although the game is developed by Korean team Phantagram, most famous for the Kingdom Under Fire series, the game has been overseen by legendary Japanese producer Tetsuya Mizuguchi who has been responsible for classics such as Space Channel 5, Rez and Lumines.

The bottom line:
Not the stand out game you may have been hoping for, but still a fun action game.
HARRISON DENT

Manufacturer's Description
From the collaboration between famed game developer Tetsuya Mizuguchi of Q Entertainment and director SangYoun Lee of leading Korean developer Phantagram comes the Xbox 360-exclusive Ninety-Nine Nights. The title is a fantasy action game for Xbox 360 that allows players to experience an immersive and emotional story though the eyes of good and evil while they fight among hundreds of fellow soldiers through an epic adventure of fantasy and action.

In a struggle between light and dark, a new world order is established after the destruction of the mysterious power stone. Warriors are destined to battle in a place far beyond their imagination, as a magnificent story unfolds from multiple perspectives.

Unparalleled action and gameplay. In Ninety-Nine Nights, players destroy entire armies with precision and speed unlike that offered in any other game. Each playable character will feature his or her own strengths and weaknesses as players attempt to choose the right combination of magic and might to overcome their adversaries. With more than 100 weapons to master and the art of several forms of magic, players enhance their attacks and become true deadly forces amid stunning next-generation effects.

Massive immersive battles. With hundreds of combatants on-screen at once, players wield their armies with precision and skill in massive-scale battles against ever-evolving virtual opponents. Each on-screen virtual character is a threat as opponents with unmatched AI will react and attack of their own volition, testing the skills and fortitude of even the best gamers. Ever-changing weather, terrain and structures contribute to the dynamic battles as well, leading to unique and surprising changes in gameplay.

Compelling and engaging storyline. In Ninety-Nine Nights, players must decide upon their path and choose the side of either good or evil in the struggle for the Stone of Union. In the epic and emotional campaign, gamers play through a fabulous fantasy realm with unparalleled depth. Each character has his or her dedicated plotline that ultimately intertwines with that of a larger story. Players can experience seven views of the story through the eyes of each character they choose to play.

Customer Reviews

Orby!
N3, Ninety Nine Nights... first impressions were awesome. Being hit with the graphics and scale and overall presentation for the first time is a truely awesome experience. I didn't put the game down 'til i'd finished with the first character (out of 6 or 7) Imphyy, and so I proceeded to play as character 2, Aspharr. I quickly lost interest... moved onto chacter 3, interest went further away from me.

The problem with the two characters after imphy is that after their combos they stand still and sort of pose for a second, during this time enemys will strike, this gets very frustrating.

The game (after Imphyy) does have a few major problems. The boss', as mentioned by other reviewers, are rediculously unbalenced... blocking most of the time and dealing death out in about 3 hits. These arnt challenging and gripping, they just get tedious very quickly, especially when you'll be facing the same boss multiple times as different characters.

Once you've had a run through with one of the characters the 'wow' will wear off, and you'll find yourself facing the same situations again and again.

Overall, it's impressive looking, the first character is ace... but it seriously lacks depth and doesnt really offer anything new after the first hour or so.

So different with utter coolness
I openned the box placed the disc
and for the last month thats all thats been played
Beautiful, satisfying and amazing even after a month
now I usually dont go for SF fighting games
but beating hundreds upon hundreds of alsorts in one go
is so much fun, never came across a game like it
I'm sure I will always go back to this game

downside if there has to be, supose maybe a place to
practice the moves you learn, although you can do this
in game play

Upside well basically thats all it is 'that good' well
worth the pennies I spent

made me happy to go Xbox360 from Xbox rather than the PS3

Average button masher........
If you love your button mashing action games then this will hold some interest for you. The graphics are pretty good for an older game, and the game play is ok. It manages to pack a load of enemies on screen at once which is pretty impressive. The set up is straight forward with each character you play having their part of the story to tell. The problem is that it all gets a bit tedious after a short time. Another major annoyance is that some of the missions are quite lengthy with no save points in the middle. Many a time I had reached the end boss and lost, then had to start the mission from the start. VERY ANNOYING!!

To round it off, if button mashing mayhem is not your thing then this is best avoided. Otherwise, I do think that it deserves a go.