The Heavenly Sword Demo Megathread

Outside of the resolution issues, I found the demo to be a lot of fun.

I do rather miss having a jump and/or block button (see Ninja Gaiden), but otherwise the gameplay and combo system are quite strong.

If they can get it so the game will run above 480p on my '1080i only' TV, I'll be running out to pick it up when released.

--Scott

Originally Posted by Ryu Hayabusa

No block or jump button, hello...... im meant to be a ninja but i cant jump or block ??? And the enemy AI wasnt very good either, hopefully whacking it on hard will change that.

HELLO????

blocking is automatic, personally it feels wierd but it definately something new and you can get use to it.

AI i thought they were pretty aggressive O_O, they do these combo moves and 2-3 of the bad guys do it all at once and i get hit a lot. So the A.I is GOOD.

I would like to say also that the volume on my 6.1 disrete amplifier, over optical cable is a tad quieter than other audio and video content...

Originally Posted by Azu

The game doesn't need no freakin' block button. It'd be too much if you had to press a block button yourself when at points there can be like five enemies attacking you from all around you.

And the AI was just fine. Yes, the enemies kept strafing around you, but it wouldn't be fun if twenty enemies were all attacking you relentlessly without pause. Now they attack you enough that you can't just button-smash your way through the demo, but not too much so that it'd get frustrating when you can't get a chance to attack at points.

Jump i can do without.

You would need a block button if the AI were more intellegent, i will put it on hard straight away. Im a HUGE Ninja Gaiden fan and although this is prettier ,based on that demo, it certainly is no Gaiden beater.

Originally Posted by mikenogo

HELLO????

blocking is automatic, personally it feels wierd but it definately something new and you can get use to it.

AI i thought they were pretty aggressive O_O, they do these combo moves and 2-3 of the bad guys do it all at once and i get hit a lot. So the A.I is GOOD.

Im aware its automatic and its a stupid idea, you mash some blokes up and when the next wave move in you have to roll or position yourself in the right place to take them on without being hit, either that or force an attack and then counter. Its just too bloody easy

Dude i beat the demo without taking a single hit on my first go, the AI is weak

[Peonic]

Originally Posted by mikenogo

HELLO????

blocking is automatic, personally it feels wierd but it definately something new and you can get use to it.

It's not completely automatic, in that you need to be in the right stance to block the incoming move (or evade for unblockables).

For a NinjaChallenge - try completing the demo ONLY using counter-attacks

Originally Posted by Peonic

It's not completely automatic, in that you need to be in the right stance to block the incoming move (or evade for unblockables).

For a NinjaChallenge - try completing the demo ONLY using counter-attacks

Please tell me the hard mode is available without having to play through once to unlock it?

Wow, this demo is amazing, i am glad i liked the battle system. The first time round playing it i didnt look at the controls and i sucked but then i looked at them and this game rocks hard! I am glad the demo was only short as it left me wanting more! Thanks for this demo Ninja Theory i cant wait for the full release! Could be the best game on ps3 when its released!

also, does anyone else notice the brightness of the game fading in and out? I keep thinking its my TV, but i'm curious...

[Peonic]

Originally Posted by Ryu Hayabusa

Please tell me the hard mode is available without having to play through once to unlock it?

HELL mode is available right off the bat, yes.

Bare in mind, that what you're playing now is a level early on in the story, you can scrape through it just by mashing buttons - try that in the later chapters and you'll get your (gorgeous) ass handed to you on a plate...