Great game...fun while it lasts.

Heavenly Sword for the PS3 was a game that was much anticipated because it was new, and had some cool concepts to the combat. Also, it had very smooth and realistic facial animations and great detail. However, did the game live up to the hype? Well in most ways, yes, but the game has a crucial flaw that was overlooked by some, but not others. The game is an action game similar to God of War. In fact, the game developers tell us that God of War brought this game's inspiration, and it is evident when you notice the combat and quick-time events that appear on screen. There is even a God of War armor easter egg in the game, so don't think that the game's developers just ripped the idea without acknowledgment. The story is intriguing, the characters and bosses fit the mood of the game, and the game gives you a sense of ambiguity. To elaborate, the game gives you hints of what kind of era you are in, but then when you look around you, you can't really put a pin on where you are. That also gives the game a unique atmosphere. The combat is good, as you will fight enormous hordes of enemies, hundreds and thousands at a time. The only thing that pull this game down is the fact that it is short. The game is about 4 hours long. You can argue that by playing it again on a harder difficulty, and just messing around, it is a decent length. However, there are others who will also argue that for 60 bucks(at the time) it's better as a rent. I for one, feel that the game is a great title for the PS3, and even if it is pretty brief, it is a great experience.