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Jade Empire
Xbox
Released On: Apr 12, 2005
89
8.3
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 84 Critic Reviews
89
98% Positive
82 Reviews
82 Reviews
2% Mixed
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
0% Negative
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0 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 84 Critic Reviews
89
98% Positive
82 Reviews
82 Reviews
2% Mixed
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
With a subtle, yet engrossing mix of comedy, intrigue, conspiracy, betrayal, mythology, magic, sadness, rage, joy and excitement wrapped up in a wonderfully charming oriental package, there are considerably worse ways of investing the 20-25 hours it'll take you to play through first time around.
The key ingredient is its mesmerizing story that complements the outstanding overall art direction. Even the action-oriented gamer should find plenty to like with the game's real-time combat system.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 89 User Ratings
8.3
78% Positive
69 Ratings
69 Ratings
13% Mixed
12 Ratings
12 Ratings
9% Negative
8 Ratings
8 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 89 User Ratings
8.3
78% Positive
69 Ratings
69 Ratings
13% Mixed
12 Ratings
12 Ratings
9% Negative
8 Ratings
8 Ratings
This game is peak Bioware! One of the best RPGs ever made and much better than any overrated game that Bethesda makes.
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This game still holds up even today. This was back when Bioware was one of the best videogame developers. I still have a hard time finding many companies as good as Bioware when they were in their prime. The story is amazing, the soundtrack is well done, and the world is one I always go back to even 16 years later. One of Bioware's best and one of the best rpgs ever made. I highly recommend Jade Empire.
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Unfortunately, the main quest is short by RPG standards. Luckily, the game is jam packed with side quests, and experimenting with different characters and your good/evil allignment on multiple playthroughs will last awhile.
With its rich story, inventive surroundings and characters, there is definitely just enough depth to keep you coming at least one or two more times after completing it once.
The game truly is well written and a joy to look at, unfortunately the fighting is an underachievement and the character customization is surprisingly lacking.
Despite the lack of strife, Jade Empire does an excellent job of finding a nice middle ground between action games and RPGs.
If they could have made it into the underpinnings of a stronger combat system, perhaps the other areas of the game where they played it safe wouldn't have seemed so grossly rehashed. [July 2005, p.88]
One of the greatest games I've ever had the pleasure of playing. I can practically find no flaws with this title, as there are very few, if any. The combat is deep but easy to pick up, the graphics are gorgeous for it's time, the controls are incredibly fluid, the music is phenomenally beautiful, and the characters and plot are extremely well-written, making for an unforgettable experience that's very easy to become fully immersed in. I would recommend this to practically anyone, as there is almost nothing wrong with it. This is the quintessential Bioware title for me. Play it if you haven't already.
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I loaded this into the XBOX expecting absolutely nothing from it but, after 30 minutes I was hooked, I've played many gems (SoA, FF4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, Chrono Trigger, Tales of Symphonia etc. to put it in perspective) but this is so far the most AMAZING. This severely underrated RPG (yeah, I said underrated) has many quests that will give you satisfaction or make you feel dirty. When it's lighthearted it's lighthearted, but when you go dark the game one ups you. The story is simple yet powerful, you chose the next adventure based on your desicions, the game play is also pretty basic but entertaining and the re-playability for this RPG is superb (played again after I just beat it). This one is a heavyweight.
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I laugh at those who rate this game with a 10. Do not get me wrong, Jade Empire is a good game, but that is all it will ever be. 'good' not great, wonderful, amazing. just 'good'. Lack of any real story or character depth has lead to the low rating of '4'.
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THE BEST GAME EVER! I love it! The story is fascinating, the graphics are awesome for the time, you have to think well your responses before chosing them because they will affect one way or another, you must play it, NOW
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Summary Step into the role of an aspiring martial arts master and follow the path of the Open Palm or Closed Fist. In this multi-award-winning action-RPG, your choices and actions will determine the fate of an empire. Will you prevent the destruction of this beautiful land or crush it beneath your heel? Are you a warrior who uses strength and fi...
Rated M
for Mature
Platforms:
- Xbox
- PC
- iOS (iPhone/iPad)
Initial Release Date: Apr 12, 2005
Developer:
- BioWare
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
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