I loved this game. It’s sad how little variety you get with the PS3 but this is a must play. The first time I played it I was in awe of the story telling and incredible visuals. Once I was finished I had to go back and play “Hell Mode” which was still absolutely enjoyable.

As far as a sword fighting action game goes this is by far one of my favorites. Cool “magical” moves once you invoke the power of the heavenly sword makes the sometimes repetitious game play worth it. I gotta tell you, shooting an arrow from a cross-bow and then using the sixaxis controls to guide it into an enemies eyeball is pretty satisfying

The boss battles each had their own unique style and reminded me a bit of Mortal Kombat. Well voice acted and not “campy” the battles and cut-scenes were great.

All in all it was a terrific game. I’ve always heard that you should walk off a stage with the audience wanting more rather than overstay your welcome. And while Heavenly Sword was a bit short, it left me longing to wield it again!

pros: stunning visuals, excellent sound; both music and effects, killer special moves, and good story telling
cons: a bit lost in the last boss battle, but that’s probably just me. The sixaxis controls had a bit of a learning curve
replay value: Medium-high