User Reviews: Azurik: Rise of Perathia
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Pros: What pros?
Cons: That's more like it. Um...probably everything
When Microsoft launched the Xbox on November 15, 2001, they had unleashed a beast of a machine into the world. The Xbox is the world's most powerful and best videogame system, and there are games on this machine that are absolutely the pinnacle of brilliance. Did I mention a FEW, like the Halo series, the Splinter Cell series, Ninja Gaiden, the Prince of Persia series, Top Spin, KOTOR etc? There are so many excellent games that round out the mighty console's repertoire, but then those terrific titles are outweighed by such games which deserve nothing more than a business-class ticket to the trash can. One of those games is Azurik. This utter waste of money and time on the developer's part and the consumer's part is one of the worst games ever made. If you don't have a ball at home to play catch with, you can play with the box of Azurik or use the disc as a frizbee. Don't humiliate your precious Xbox when you've got a fine lineup of some really good games.
I've been a little too vague in this review, haven't I?
Alright, time to get a little specific. What makes this game bad? Why was it made? And why have you bought it? Here come the answers...
What makes this game bad is a combination of a zillion things. First, the uncontrollable control scheme, which makes navigation through the bland, lifeless world a chore, and a rather useless one at that. Secondly, the N64 quality graphics. Thirdly, you never get to know what the heck you're doing in the lifeless, contrived world. The environment is so generic it makes you want to dip the disc in a glass of Coke. Don't do that, it'll contaminate your drink. There is no map whatsoever, no audio cues, nothing at all. You're wandering around the "open, interactive" world, encountering enemies not fit to challenge a newborn, wondering why you wasted your dollars. And that's the difference between this and GTA. In GTA, you're in an open world, but you're exploiting that vast landscape to its fullest potential. In Azurik, you're mostly shouting at the camera.
One good thing I have to say, though, and this has NOTHING to do with the gameplay. When you rotate the camera and pan on the character's front, the detail ain't bad, but it's leagues from GOOD. It's not bad, it's not good. It's simply ACCEPTABLE. REASONABLE, I should say. The presentation of the game is bad. Simply put, the manual's presentation is contrived to the point of laughing hysterically. The old man narrating the manual is very, very artificial. The in-game menu is sub-par. Nearly everything about the game is just short of complete uselessness. Trust me on this one.Was this review helpful? Yes - Nogood game
the game is exelent im stell working on it it has me stump it is very rare a game has me stumped very good game
Was this review helpful? Yes - NoGood game overall, but with some drawbac
The graphics are stupendous, with lush worlds and no load times between lands.
The sound is good as well, but is somewhat lacking in the creativity department.
The biggest problem is control of the camera, you must constantly use the right thumb stick to alter it.
Although the fighting is somewhat repetitive, the diversity of the game world makes up for it to make it a decent game, worth picking up for the usually discounted price.Was this review helpful? Yes - Noworse than i thought
i thought it would be like a zelda kind of game but the controlling really sucks
Was this review helpful? Yes - NoVERY GOOD GAME
This is the best adventure game I have seen. Many levels to challenge you and great graphics. I think the characters could of been designed a bit better, thus the 4 out of 5. Sound is just awesome and the music fits every scene.
Was this review helpful? Yes - NoAzurick is the best
Azurick is one of the best games I have ever played
Was this review helpful? Yes - Nothis a good aventure game
the element a cool
Was this review helpful? Yes - Nosuper good graphics
It has the most of all graphics I have ever seen....So cool see I rented it, and first I
thought it was not so good but then it was so cool......Oh! and the price is perfect so dont even change......... Azerik Rise of Perathia is
such a good game.............Was this review helpful? Yes - NoVery Very Cool
Just go buy it, it is a great game. Nice controls and good Graphics
Was this review helpful? Yes - NoAzurik is da sh1t
The game has very good control. It is very fun to play (lets put it this way I beat Halo in 7 days, this game in 2 and this game took more hours that should show you how addicted I was)....Graphics are good but seems like they coulda been better. I would give this game a 9/10 if I could but I'm rounding up so *****. :)
Was this review helpful? Yes - NoAzurik:Rise of Perathia= A Prise to Purc
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Azurik: Rise of Perathia is a game of tremendous quality. The graphics is superb and the gameplay and plot is in the same class of excellence. The graphics in Azurik shows the power of the Xbox at its best.The sound is also amazing and the music fits the game nicely. There are plenty of stages and levels in this game. Azurik delivers plenty of replay value. Once you defeat the game you will be playing it again because the game has plenty of features and special stages..This is a must for Xbox fans..This game is to be release after the Xbox Launched...Around 11-27-2001..
Stay tuned for Azurik:Rise of Perathia because this will be A Prise to PurchaseWas this review helpful? Yes - No
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