Way of Nariko

Another decent session on Heavenly Sword today.

First things first, I'm not getting tired of how awesomely pretty it is. I'd have to say having played a fair few 360 games this is the prettiest next gen game yet. I can't quite tell whether the cut scenes are in game or rendered it's that pretty all the way through.

As for the gameplay it's a totally linear experience. There's little exploration and only the occasional light puzzle.. It's pretty much fight, move to new area fight again. But somehow despite this the quality of the fighting and the quality of the production keeps it very exciting.

Even the boss battles (Normally a bug bear of mine) are good. A few to many QTE's for my liking but at least there not totally annoying.

The only slightly annoying sections are some of the Kai sections which go on for a little long in some instances.. Having said that I've only had to repeat the two longest sections for a second time as with a bit of practice and knowing what's coming makes it easier.

The story moves along nicely as well. It cuts between the two main characters at exciting cliff hanging moments.

It may be short and linear but it's a great experience so far.