Your thoughts on Jade Empire?

Master Hyden · #1 (**permalink**) 01-18-2006, 06:37 PM

I've noticed a lack of interest on Jade Empire from most sites on the net. Apparently people really disliked the game. I was just curious as to what some of your thoughts were on Jade Empire. I was actually quite impressed with the game and really enjoyed it.

kesi28 · #2 (**permalink**) 01-20-2006, 08:38 AM

LOVE IT! LOVIE IT! LOOOVE IT!!! (guess its obvious which side of the fence I'm on.

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A really good game, IMO. It deserves a sequel (YOU LISTENING BIOWARE!!!

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Unfortunately, it seems to be one of those love it/hate it titles. I've heard some of the gripes against it, but they just don't hold water to me. Then again, I tend to like things the crowd doesn't. I'm wierd that way.

Mandalorianx · #3 (**permalink**) 01-21-2006, 04:00 PM

a realy nice game.
i just love the fighting in this game, its just so cool.
and i love all the styles you can get.
what i did'nt like was that you couldent wear other cloths, just the original.

Dire Wolf9 · #4 (**permalink**) 01-31-2006, 05:59 PM

I believe that it's a totally awesome game. It had a great storyline, and the fighting was superb. To some people, the long cutscenes and conversation were the parts that made them dislike it. I believe that it was a nice way to explain the story. It was like an interactive movie. I was dissapointed that it ended so soon. I'd like it to be longer. It was however very fun, and I'd love a sequel.

sam_fisher_13 · #5 (**permalink**) 02-04-2006, 10:04 PM

i agree, it was like a movie, it actually would make a good one. but yea, way to short, they definatley had to extend it or at least say 'to be continued'

Magelord648 · #6 (**permalink**) 03-04-2006, 07:20 AM

I think it is ok. It can get kinda repetative.

stanolis · #7 (**permalink**) 03-07-2006, 12:30 PM

ok, it's been several months since i played but what i remember is...
i did like the fighting styles, but it still felt like a button masher. as a matter of fact i think i wore out a button. they probably should have had less fighting styles and made them more balanced and focused.
i like bringing the npcs with me, and they didn't actually have to fight. i thought it was pretty pointless to bring certain characters.
i thought the levels between loading screens were small. i don't want a graphically pathetic game, but i really don't need the wind blowing through the grass, etc.
getting kinda sick of he light/dark-good/bad type games. they never have neutral.
i cannot give an opinion on the length of the game as i haven't finished it.

it just didn't feel original or fresh.

TonyMontana1638 · #8 (**permalink**) 03-12-2006, 03:00 PM

I thought it was alright. The storyline I found engrossing as was the actual world itself, though I would've appreciated more freedom and side-quests. The fighting styles I found stupid: just button-mashing. As a whole it was a solid 20 hours of my life but nothing epic.

D-Fens · #9 (**permalink**) 03-13-2006, 02:01 PM

To quote Comic Book Guy: Best game ever. Well, maybe not, but most certainly in the top 10. It was a little lacking in the side quest department, but everything else was just great.

Obi-Wan-Evan · #10 (**permalink**) 03-23-2006, 08:41 PM

I actually enjoyed the game even though I thought I was gunna hate it. Though the replay value isnt very high.

Xerak · #11 (**permalink**) 03-29-2006, 06:59 PM

My thought son Jade Empire…

Liked the game a lot.

One thing I did find annoying, it was pretty linear. When playing KOTR, at a certain point you can do the various missions in a variety of orders. However in JE once you finished with a place it was basically move on and don’t look back. I mean one could return to Tien Landing from the Imperial city but what would be the point.

Babytank · #12 (**permalink**) 03-30-2006, 09:11 PM

One of the best RPG's EVER! I love it. After playing Kotor 2 I jumped on the Bioware bangwagon and would buy any game they made. I got the Limited edition version, I played it through twice as a man and woman. The art and music was amazing, just FANTASTIC!

Blewz · #13 (**permalink**) 05-01-2006, 12:37 AM

I have played through "Jade Empire" more then once now and have to say that I enjoyed it. Heck, I even like the "Space Invadere/Galaxian" shooter.

If I have any complaints they would be that it felt like it ended to fast, and that a bit more randomness to the players choices would have boosted the replay value for me. I had also thought that I'd be able to unlock and use my NPC companion charaters as playables, or even in a two player co-op of *gasp* in an arena fighting level.

But, I stand by BioWare and have never regreted purchasing any of they're games.

TLC is my drug · #14 (**permalink**) 05-05-2006, 03:17 AM

The game's fun to play,but it is much too short and there isn't enough freedom(like there is in Fable). But still, it's worth playing

DesR85 · #15 (**permalink**) 05-09-2006, 03:35 AM

Hi,

I've heard of Jade Empire since the begining of last year and it looked great. Didn't play the XBOX version because I don't have an XBOX but the martial arts and swordfighting combat looks kinda cool. Reminds me of Fable's combat system, slightly.

Since its coming out for the PC, I can't wait to get my hands on this game. As for the looks, the game looks like it'll run on my PC fine, though I hope that they make the game as stable as possible and not be filled with frame rate issues.