8.8 out of 10

Jade Empire

 

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  • User Score (270)
    8.8 8.8 from 270 reviewers
  • Expert Score (98)
    8.5 8.5 from 98 reviewers
  • Value for money (15)
    9.2 9.2 from 15 reviewers
  • Gameplay (40)
    8.9 8.9 from 40 reviewers
  • Graphics (37)
    9.0 9.0 from 37 reviewers
  • Sound (38)
    8.9 8.9 from 38 reviewers
  • Storyline (6)
    8.1 8.1 from 6 reviewers
  • Multiplayer (2)
    2.7 2.7 from 2 reviewers
  • Control (7)
    9.4 9.4 from 7 reviewers
  • Addiction (5)
    8.6 8.6 from 5 reviewers
  • Lifespan (8)
    7.4 7.4 from 8 reviewers
  • Audio & image quality (2)
    10 10 from 2 reviewers
  • Appearance (2)
    9.2 9.2 from 2 reviewers
  • Replay value (3)
    8.7 8.7 from 3 reviewers
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. Web Wombat

    Web Wombat
    8.5/10
    11 January 2006

    The gameplay too is a lot of fun, but hard core RPG fans looking for something a little more complex may want to stick to their PC offerings. Jade Empire is a high quality production that lovers of ancient Eastern cultures will really dig, as it combines a happy mix of combat, spell casting and storytelling, and one can only wonder at what the sequel being developed for Xbox 360 will entail. Read more

  2. Empire

    10/10
    23 December 2005

    With Baldur’s Gate and Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic under its belt, BioWare has carved itself a niche as the daddy of role-playing quests. Now turning its attention to ancient China and wushu combat, it has created one of this year’s greatest gaming achievements. The adventure is magnificently rendered, its huge, mystical world basked in a warm glow that evokes the dreamlike mood of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon or House Of Flying Daggers. Read more

  3. Xbox World Australia

    20 May 2005

    Few names in gaming receive as much praise and adoration as Bioware, and it's not without good reason. The driving force behind Baldur's Gate 1&2 in addition to Neverwinter Nights, the Canadian developers earned much respect on Xbox for the brilliant Star Wars role-playing game, Knights of the Old Republic (XBW - %95). Read more

  4. PALGN

    9.0/10
    7 May 2005

    If you are an RPG lover then there is no shortage of games available on the Xbox, PS2 and Gamecube to play. RPG's take such a long time to play through that they command the attention of only the most dire of gamers. Some huge RPG's have arrived on the Xbox, such as Fable and Sudeki , and as quickly as they come, have disappointed. So, when we got ahold of Jade Empire we were a little dubious what to expect. Is this the best Xbox RPG, or another disappointment? Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. Jade Empire: Xbox preview

    CNET
    Reviewer: CNET
    27 December 2005

    this is a very great game. Read more

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In the ancient, mysterious world of the Jade Empire, you train under your master’s watchful eye and learn powerful martial arts and mystical powers. When danger threatens, you travel across the world, from the harsh mountains of the Land of Howling Spirits to the lush gardens of the Imperial City. In your adventures you face powerful human and supernatural foes, learn exotic and magical martial arts, and discover the darkest secrets of the world. Only by mastering the…

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