Posted on: June 5, 2021

mediocre_dad_gamer

Игр: 296 Отзывов: 15

Review based off of my first playthrough

This is peak Bioware. You remember peak Bioware, right? Back when they made the most amazing games imaginable. The games that transported you to a new place and a new time and introduced characters and enemies and settings that you're still thinking about 10+ years later? Where did peak Bioware go? Please bring them back, k? Anyway, I loved this game. It filled the hole that KOTOR left pretty nicely for the time. It was an interesting game with interesting lore, fun enemies, and fun companions. The port isn't as good as the original Xbox release was, but I still love this game. The mini games were kinda fun, and I played through it with different moralities multiple times. Basically: If you love KOTOR, you'll love this.

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Posted on: August 18, 2023

EraztheRogue

Владелец игры

Игр: 285 Отзывов: 3

An Almost Perfect Journey

It's one of those games that's really stuck with me. One of those games that was almost perfect. One of those games that deserved more. Jade Empire is special. It's a rather unique game with an uncommon setting. The story and world are brilliant*. I liked the companions a lot. The fighting mechanics are more akin to a brawler combined with light RPG than KOTOR or Dragon Age - there's so many styles to gain as you progress. The music is also really great. Why the *? That's because it's brilliant to a point. I'm not aware of the development cycle for the game, but it feels unfinished, like time ran out. I was fully expecting a certain outcome given the general themes of side quests throughout the adventure, but when you reach what's expected to be the finale, you get a twist and the last arc begins. Am I sour my expectations were subverted? Not at all, I just felt like the game would've made more logical sense to end in a similar way to what I'd envisioned, but instead it continued with something very middling and ended with something less than a bang. The journey was far better than the destination. Missed potential is a common thread through the game when you reflect on it, honestly. You get access to a transport akin to the Ebon Hawk from KOTOR but no locations to really visit with it. You hear a lot about the main city of the game, but really (due to the limitations of the target platform if I had to assume; the Xbox) it feels even smaller than Taris. The ending is similarly lacking, with text screens being all of the send off you get for you and your companions. The plethora of styles is also a little more limited than I'd like, and once you invest in two or three staples, it's hard to justify swapping absolutely everything out. The gems could've also been a bit more interesting than mere stat boosts. It's definitely worth a play for Bioware fans or if it looks interesting to you, but if you're like me, you'll definitely lament over what could've been.

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Posted on: January 4, 2024

cpldubriel

Владелец игры

Игр: 29 Отзывов: 1

Flawless game from GOG.

I completed this game (Jade Empire) many years ago on Xbox. I really enjoyed it and I must admit, I am not a player fond of RPG games, but the setting and originality of this product completely seduced me. Now, let us speak about the problematic version of other game services... (looking at you Steam). The GOG version is flawless and runs perfectly well in full HD without a stretch. No forum reads or searching for a decade old patch or struggling with my original cds and virtual machines to enjoy older games... Wow, I must confess... The GOG games are a breeze.

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Posted on: March 1, 2022

diaugupul

Владелец игры

Игр: 300 Отзывов: 14

Plenty of things to enjoy

Really enjoyable RPG. It sits a bit uncomfortably between the older BioWare cRPG and the more modern, console-first ones (think Mass Effect), but it's definitely leaning more towards the second in gameplay and presentation. Small but quite dense levels that manage to evoque a huge world thanks to clever writing and a unique atmosphere. RPG gameplay is heavily stripped down, leaving only the essentials, but that means everything you encounter is hand-crafted, useful and thoughtful. Try doing every quest, enjoy your companions' company and don't spoil yourself.

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Posted on: January 14, 2024

falconzinx

Владелец игры

Игр: 11 Отзывов: 11

Chinese-themed action RPG, aged well

I've originally played beaten this game on the Xbox around 2007. This GOG version works on Windows 11 and has the added benefit of much shorter load times and higher-resolution graphics (albeit with some occasional stutter and some grainy FMV sequences) in comparison to the Xbox original. Its a fun mix of an RPG, a 3D fighting game, and a 2D overhead shooting game. Its rare to have a setting in ancient China; complete with its mythology, traditional instruments in the music, and some funny dialogue, it makes the game very memorable. Even playing it again now in 2024, its still very fresh, engaging, and fun. While the graphics are technically dated, the environments still have lots of detail, variety, and are stylistically beautiful. So this game has definitely aged well.

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