Jade Empire

Jade Empire
by Microsoft

Jade Empire
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Product Summary

Brand: Microsoft
Release Date: 2006-09-08
Platform: Xbox
Model: 805529974951
Publisher: Microsoft
Product features:
  • Create your own character -- give him a unique appearance, a custom voice set, and a powerful combination of ability scores and fighting styles
  • Develop your martial arts skills and test them in a world based on mythical China - flashing steel and supernatural terror are always around
  • Become a leader and recruit followers to go on missions against the Jade Empire
  • Your leadership decisions will decide the rewards you receive and which followers will share in the glory
  • On the path to peace there is always conflict -- face terrible monsters using only your weapons, skills and courage
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Video Game Reviews of Jade Empire

Customer Review: My first xbox game
Summary: 5 Stars

The short version: The story line is really good with an unexpected plot twist... The fighting is real-time, not turn-based... slightly linear gameplay... This is a great game overall, especially if you're looking for something that you can re-play.

This was the first xbox game I ever played, a couple of years ago. (It was also the first game on any platform that I ever actually beat/finished.) Jade Empire was the beginning of my love for gaming.

I've read some of the other reviews, and I pretty much agree that the game does have some excessive load times (which I didn't really notice at the time, since I had never really played an xbox game before anyway and thought it was normal) but Jade Empire is engaging enough that it shouldn't stop you from playing it. I actually played it all the way through TWICE, and started a third time but didn't finish (got another game that I was anxious to start). You can easily replay this game several times because of the infinite options you have - several characters to choose from, and many different choices during game play, with different outcomes.

The Amazon description makes it sound like you CREATE a character, which isn't true - you choose from (I think 6) different pre-existing characters with different looks, fighting styles, abilities, etc.

I would definitely recommend this game to anyone with an old-school xbox. (I don't have a 360, so I don't know if you can play it on the 360 or not.)

Description of Jade Empire

Jade Empire is a new kind of role-playing adventure, set in a mythical, medieval China. You are a young martial artist, studying under your master's watchful eye and developing your mystical powers. When danger threatens from the ruling authorities, you must travel across the world and learn the secret martial styles&techniques. Use them to defeat the most powerful enemies and carve a place for yourself in the Jade Empire.
After the incredible success and acclaim of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, BioWare knew they had some serious shoes to fill. The wait is finally over! From BioWare and the Microsoft Game Studios comes the ambitious and head-turning role playing game, Jade Empire.

The game's designers have crafted an entirely new and unique world inspired by ancient Chinese myths and legends. In the primeval, arcane setting of the Jade Empire, you'll train under your master's watchful gaze and learn the mystical and magical powers of ancient martial arts. You'll travel widely -- from the rugged mountains of the Land of Howling Spirits to the luxuriant gardens of the Imperial City--as you make your way on your quest. Powerful human and supernatural foes will stand in your way, but with practice you'll learn to overcome your most powerful enemies. And as you venture forth through Jade Empire, you'll be challenged with questions that will ultimately lead you to discover the darkest secrets of the world.

The game begins when a series of sinister events disrupt the peaceful harmony of an isolated martial arts school. You'll be forced to confront a slew of shady characters, evil warlocks, demonic beasts, and other atrocious villains that protect the Jade Empire's deepest secrets.

Jade Empire offers you the chance to become a martial arts master. You'll assume the identity of one of six different characters and begin developing your skills. Each character has a unique appearance, voice, and fighting style. As you progress in the game, you'll decide whether to adopt the ways of good or evil, and your choices will affect your reputation.

Jade Empire matches the frenetic pace and fury of Hong Kong cinema. As you progress in the game, you'll upgrade your combat ability and learn new, specially tailored moves for your character. Only by mastering your moves and defeating the most powerful enemies will you earn your place as a master in the world of Jade Empire.

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