Shadow Hearts: From the New World

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  • Summary: The story begins as Johnny Garland, a young, 16-year old detective who lost his father, sister and his memory in an accident, accepts an investigation to track down a criminal suspect who escaped from custody. As he closes in on the suspect, Johnny witnesses a supernatural occurrence - aThe story begins as Johnny Garland, a young, 16-year old detective who lost his father, sister and his memory in an accident, accepts an investigation to track down a criminal suspect who escaped from custody. As he closes in on the suspect, Johnny witnesses a supernatural occurrence - a huge monster appears from a green light known as the "window" and swallows up the criminal. Apparently, a series of horrific incidents similar to this have been plaguing the cities across the nation. Johnny's female counterpart is 21-year-old bounty hunter Shania, a Native American who is searching for these mysterious windows and determined to fight them using her spiritual powers. Together, they travel around the states and are joined by other characters.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 42
  3. Negative: 0 out of 42
  1. Digital Entertainment News
    96
    It’s hard to find fault with a game that does so many things so well.
  2. Game Informer
    88
    Thankfully, you'll spend a majority of your time immersed in the stellar combat or drinking in the often surreal moments that define Shadow Hearts: From The New World as one of the most inventive and entertaining RPG's in years. [Mar 2006, p.106]
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  3. Siliconera
    83
    It’s also lacking the presence of Yuri, who was one of the coolest RPG protagonists in recent memory. But if you let yourself free of any previous conceptions - and can forgive some uneven storytelling - you’ll find From the New World to be one of the most unique, engrossing, and well designed RPGs of this generation.
  4. Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
    80
    Looks outdated, but is challenging, cheeky and charming. The combat and sidequests will keep you entertained for ages. [June 2007, p.86]
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  5. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    75
    Relatively short for an RPG - just around 25 hours - but the sheer character and locale variety make up for it. [Apr 2006, p.102]
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  6. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    70
    A splendid adventure, but it's also one that never steps out of the comfort zone. [Aug 2007, p.112]
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  7. Thunderbolt
    50
    No matter how engaging the last several hours are, there's still a ridiculous giant cat and a host of other obnoxious characters that ruin it.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18
  1. LilyB.
    Apr 17, 2006
    10
    Ok first of all you guys are being to cruel to the game , this game has been the funnest game i've ever played (and i've played Ok first of all you guys are being to cruel to the game , this game has been the funnest game i've ever played (and i've played ALOT). Also the series have been really fun expecially because of the judgement ring it makes the battles unique so if you people have anything else to say play the freaking game first and dont lie about iplaying it.… Expand
  2. JoeH.
    Mar 23, 2006
    10
    Shadow Heart: From The New World is great, just like the rest of the series. I love the way they manipulate pieces of the past and put them Shadow Heart: From The New World is great, just like the rest of the series. I love the way they manipulate pieces of the past and put them into a magical world. Plus the judgement ring is a great way to make the battles better.… Expand
  4. Tanvir
    Jul 13, 2008
    9
    This was an excellent game. Even though it doesn't live up to the storyline, it makes it up in the gameplay. The battle system is This was an excellent game. Even though it doesn't live up to the storyline, it makes it up in the gameplay. The battle system is improved giving limits to the combo attacks and giving the fights more of a challenge. The characters are quirkier and not as cool as the characters in Covenant but they are all very fun to use.… Expand
  5. Rox22
    Dec 13, 2012
    8
    While it is my least favorite of the series (aside from Koudelka) it is in no way bad. It is almost as good as its predecessors in almostWhile it is my least favorite of the series (aside from Koudelka) it is in no way bad. It is almost as good as its predecessors in almost every aspect. But what bothered me the most was how far it had stayed from the tone of the first 2 games. It is more lighthearted and colorful, which is nice, but what set Shadow Hearts 1 apart was its dark nature, SH: FTNW seems to have drifted into generic RPG territory. But on its own, set aprt from the other 2 games, it's still a really great game with a great story combat, visuals and interesting characters. Overall: It could have been better, but I still thought it was great.… Expand
  6. iKen
    Apr 12, 2020
    8
    Played on PlayStation 2.
    Gameplay: GREAT.
    Story: GREAT.
    Graphic: GREAT.
    Music/Sound: GREAT.
    Dialogue: GOOD.
  7. NaomiC
    Jun 8, 2008
    7
    I admit I'm a lover of the entire series (including Koudelka) however I felt this game fell a bit short. While the music and graphics I admit I'm a lover of the entire series (including Koudelka) however I felt this game fell a bit short. While the music and graphics were as visually entertaining as it's predecessor (Covenant) I felt that the humour of the game took away all the heartache that could have been - I should have been crying and I didn't. Also the ending was not on par. The other games as soon as I completed them I was replaying them. This one has been on my shelf since. On the whole - I DID enjoy the game, just not as much as I should have.… Expand
  8. AdamEvans
    Feb 23, 2022
    0
    Best game I ever played, great story and fun bosses. I played for 3 years and it was always fun

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Awards & Rankings

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#39 Best PS2 Game of 2006
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#42 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2006
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#26 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2006