Enslaved: Odyssey to the West

 PlayStation 3
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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 381 Ratings

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  1. RTCWFAN
    Aug 15, 2023
    9
    Great story, fresh setting and a gameplay nearly as perfect as the Uncharted games. An overlooked gem, everybody should play at least once. Overall rating: 8.5.
  2. Simoss13
    May 22, 2023
    7
    Enslaved is a game that wears many influences on it's sleeve, even on games that have not yet come out when this was released. One of the best features of the game were the story which forces you to save a girl whom cannot survive alone in the harsh post-apocalyptic world and escort her home in which you build a bond over time - not too far of 'The Last of Us'. Not the most complex story,Enslaved is a game that wears many influences on it's sleeve, even on games that have not yet come out when this was released. One of the best features of the game were the story which forces you to save a girl whom cannot survive alone in the harsh post-apocalyptic world and escort her home in which you build a bond over time - not too far of 'The Last of Us'. Not the most complex story, but I enjoyed the execution.
    The graphics of the game is quite stunning on the console where it displays colours and vistas rarely seen at the time. However, to deliver such a pretty game it came at the cost of screen tearing, stutters and big frame drops which is quite distracting (you are lucky to get 30fps).
    I enjoyed the enemies and using different tactics for each enemy type.
    My biggest gripe has to be that the game platforming and combat seems.. clunky and limited. For instance, you cannot jump off one ledge due to not being the way but the same looking ledge can be jumped off. The game holds your hand too much with glowing platforms as well as telling you what to do next without giving yo a chance to think it though.
    The main story took about 9 hours to beat. But outside the colourful graphics, there is nothing unique or outstanding to replay this game.    … Expand
  3. JrDouble
    Dec 7, 2022
    8
    A solid and very memorable game with a fantastic story and characters. Beautiful graphics and enjoyable gameplay. If you enjoy post-apocalyptic sci-fi games give this a try!
  4. TeaFan556
    Sep 15, 2022
    8
    [RU]
    Мне очень понравилось! Игра намного лучше по сравнению с Heavenly Sword. Единственный минус - оптимизация. К игре нужно привыкать из-за просадок кадров, но в остальном она отличная. Было бы здорово увидеть её переиздание...
  5. YokoHugo
    Jul 29, 2022
    8
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  6. HuevoAlce
    Jun 27, 2022
    7
    Ninja Theory delivers a fun game that doesn't offer anything particularly special other than a great story.
  7. Mindkiller7522
    Jan 11, 2022
    5
    This game definitely has some great moments, but there are a few things that really bring down the experience.

    The world is definitely the coolest part. Especially the first chapter while you are climbing along a crashing ship. Each of the enemies and bosses have pretty cool designs and despite the terrible camera I did enjoy the combat and light puzzle solving scattered throughout. The    This game definitely has some great moments, but there are a few things that really bring down the experience.

    The world is definitely the coolest part. Especially the first chapter while you are climbing along a crashing ship. Each of the enemies and bosses have pretty cool designs and despite the terrible camera I did enjoy the combat and light puzzle solving scattered throughout. The controls where quite floaty, but that is expected from a PS3 title, so you learn to live with it.

    My problems with the game mostly come from the story. I love a good journey tale, which this could have been. I really didn't like Trip or the forced romance aspect of the story. She has some moments where she makes some horrendous decisions and still is forgiven for it (especially the ending). The character of Pigsy is also really irritating. I can see that he was supposed to be funny, but all his lines just seemed really lame to me and I kept hoping we would be done with him.

    And the one thing that really brought the score down for me-Andy Serkis' forced American accent. He sounds like he's trying to be a New York cab driver from the 1920's. I'll never understand why you would hire a great voice actor and not use his or her natural accent. It's always noticeable and there's no reason Monkey couldn't have been English. The actor who voiced Pigsy did the same forced accent, but I already didn't like that character anyway.

    Problems aside, I do think it's worth playing. The set pieces and cloud surfing alone would be worth it, and maybe the accents and story issues won't bother you as much as they did me.    … Expand
  8. JoseManuel10_
    Dec 21, 2021
    8
    Enslaved: Odyssey to the West is an action-adventure video game developed by Ninja Theory and published by Namco Bandai Games.
  9. Xivbeast1
    Sep 20, 2021
    10
    This game is one of the games that are forgotten for being amazing games
    Very underrated for my point of view Enslaved got very variote combat, good platforming, good voice acting and character design, even a twisty story
  10. KenseidenStrike
    Sep 13, 2021
    9
    10 years late and still enjoyed playing this game more than 95% of what's out there in 2021. I can only write my review from today's perspective but that's not bad for this action packed game. In all reality this is a solid 85 but I'm rounding up to the 90 due to something I find lacking in 9 out of 10 games I have tried to play in recent years. Mainly, I reference the storytelling,10 years late and still enjoyed playing this game more than 95% of what's out there in 2021. I can only write my review from today's perspective but that's not bad for this action packed game. In all reality this is a solid 85 but I'm rounding up to the 90 due to something I find lacking in 9 out of 10 games I have tried to play in recent years. Mainly, I reference the storytelling, likeable characters, and great voice acting. The graphics belong in 2010, which is good for the era. The gameplay holds its own and is engaging. The soundtrack really started to draw in my attention in the later chapters. And the length is spot on for an older game at around 10-15 hours. I recommend giving this game a go if its on tour radar even 10 years late.… Expand
  11. 8tonystark8
    May 26, 2021
    8
    Really beautiful game with a great story.
    Sometimes the combats are little annoying but definitely worth playing!
  12. JoKeR_AlexS
    Nov 21, 2020
    8
    Este comentário é universal nas minhas reviews. Apenas quero dar nota aos jogos e caso queiram saber mais alguma coisa sobre o jogo, aconselho a ver outras reviews ou até mesmo a experimentar o jogo.
  13. Patajullo
    Nov 3, 2019
    8
    Sin ser una obra maestra es un juego ameno y variado, que sin exigir demasiado al jugador nos cuenta una, eso si, breve historia. Muy recomendable
  14. FabioFisher
    Jul 18, 2019
    9
    Amazing faces expression, bosses figth and plot!!! A diverted game. Only controls could be more balanced.
  15. Zanzzanz
    May 15, 2019
    10
    The strongest part of this game is the characters and the story, the voice acting is incredible. the game is fairly easy, and the combat can be repetitive in the start, but the pros of this game are many.
  16. TheCornflex
    Jan 31, 2018
    3
    Really boring to be honest. Did not even recognized I played this game. Well,... I remembered.
  17. sityoazzdown
    Oct 30, 2017
    8
    A hack and slash uncharted, well that's the closest you can get in one sentence, and uncharted is one of my favorite game franchises so I throroughly enjoyed this game. In this game, you are are in a journey with a fellow "prison" escapee who tries to get revenge against the capturors. It's unfortunate then that the story begins with a mystery and then eventually unfolds into anotherA hack and slash uncharted, well that's the closest you can get in one sentence, and uncharted is one of my favorite game franchises so I throroughly enjoyed this game. In this game, you are are in a journey with a fellow "prison" escapee who tries to get revenge against the capturors. It's unfortunate then that the story begins with a mystery and then eventually unfolds into another revenge quest. In game you traverse in an almost uncharted style (climbing, jumping while holding onto ledges (you get the point), while trip sometimes help you or vice versa to get to the next point. You will also engage in simple hack and slash, and a few puzzles (really simple), a couple boss battle, some uncharted like blockbuster sequences, and that's the game. Now the combat while generic, gets the job done for me. i loved the traversal and this game really shines when it does the whole uncharted sequences. Times this game struggles is when it throws waves and waves of enemies at you, with it's generic combat, it gets repetitive. Framerate issues is also an issue throughout the game, and the draw distance is not very good. Overall the game is good, the first half was amazing (the blockbuster sequences, new enemies gradually introduced, couple of fun boss battles, the cloud aka surfing levels); while the second half lacked variety and failed to provide anything fresh, so it became a chore to finish. I must also add that trip and monkey is one of the weirdest relationships i've ever seen in a game, she kills you for venturing too far from her.. what? But overall, definitely recommend; especially for uncharted fans. 8.5/10… Expand
  18. CJ4K1080p
    Apr 5, 2017
    7
    its a very solid game with some problems, such as the frame rate drops a lot and also the textures are a bit unclear. the game play is fast past and smooth.
  19. XxJoseManuelxX
    Oct 22, 2016
    8
    Enslaved: Odyssey to the West is an action-adventure platform video game developed by Ninja Theory and published by Namco Bandai Games.

    + Good Story and Characters
    + Fun Combat and Plataforms
  20. MiguelNeto
    Oct 9, 2016
    9
    Enslaved era um jogo que eu nao dava nada, mais me supreendeu muito, um ótimo jogo, sem falar que a historia do game é baseada no livro Jornada ao Oeste, o mesmo livro que inspirou Dragon Ball, tem momentos bons, a trilha sonora é boa, o grafico é excelente, ainda supreende, Enslaved é um ótimo game que vale apena ser visto. Nota 9.2
  21. dmasz91
    Jul 4, 2016
    9
    This game surprised me. I thought it was going to be different than what it is. It has a nice story line, sort of, but still keeps me interested. Monkey is very quick moving and you don't have to worry about him falling off a cliff or anything. The commands for using both characters in tandem or excellent. I never played a game like this before; it's unique. I don't like the machineThis game surprised me. I thought it was going to be different than what it is. It has a nice story line, sort of, but still keeps me interested. Monkey is very quick moving and you don't have to worry about him falling off a cliff or anything. The commands for using both characters in tandem or excellent. I never played a game like this before; it's unique. I don't like the machine enemies very much; they present lots of challenges. Each level has a specific layout that you can see. It's like a puzzle and you have to figure out how to get through it without being killed. Overall, it's much better than I thought. It gets my adrenaline up, so I need a break from it sometimes. Definitely action packed, this game I'd say is worth it.… Expand
  22. thepatient613
    Feb 16, 2016
    8
    This game has been in the discount bin for so long it's actually hard to believe it's a gem. The storyline is not something I think of when I play these types of games but this was by far the exception. The level design and art style was well done. I think the only reason it didn't make it big is because people don't know about it. There's a reason its got a cult following. DefinitelyThis game has been in the discount bin for so long it's actually hard to believe it's a gem. The storyline is not something I think of when I play these types of games but this was by far the exception. The level design and art style was well done. I think the only reason it didn't make it big is because people don't know about it. There's a reason its got a cult following. Definitely play this game!… Expand
  23. SuperkenGaming
    Jan 12, 2016
    8
    Enslaved Odyssey to the west
    A grind that pays off
    Enslaved tells the story of trip and monkey. The game starts out with the 2 of them escaping a slave ship, when they land, monkey finds that trip has put a device on his head to enslave or control him. If she dies, he dies, she wants help getting back to her home and feels this is the only way she can guarantee monkey will help her.    Enslaved Odyssey to the west
    A grind that pays off
    Enslaved tells the story of trip and monkey.
    The game starts out with the 2 of them escaping a slave ship, when they land, monkey finds that trip has put a device on his head to enslave or control him.
    If she dies, he dies, she wants help getting back to her home and feels this is the only way she can guarantee monkey will help her.
    So they set off on a post apocalyptical adventure to take trip home
    This game is a platform adventure game,
    A very prince of Persia feel to it,
    You spend most of the game traversing walls, and hopping across bars
    with the occasional combat with mechs
    The combat system is fairly simple with block, heavy attacks, light attacks, and blasters.
    You can stun and shoot enemies, or just go hand to hand,
    But again, combat is very few and far between,
    This is mostly climbing and solving puzzles by communicating back and forth with Trip
    The gameplay is pretty fun and addictive most of the way through the game,
    I love the adventure as much as I loved the fluent and responsive platforming that never got too complex…
    But it slowly becomes repetitive and the final 3rd of the game just becomes a flat out drag
    The world goes from colorful and mysterious to gray, brown, and boring..
    The only thing that kept me going was the story of Trip and Monkey, and I was so happy I followed through.
    Its just a shame I felt like I had to force myself through the final hours.
    If you love story you’ll love Enslaved, if you’re here for the gameplay, look elsewhere.
    I give Enslaved Odyssey to The West
    a
    7.5/10    … Expand
  24. BaronMonaco
    Jul 23, 2015
    7
    Enslaved is quite an original IP, offering interesting and well written characters and story, this is definitely the best part of the game. Technically the graphics were average at the time, but I've seen 0 bugs and a stable framerate on my playthrough so good job Ninja Theory.

    On the other side I would have liked a bigger diversity concerning both the enemies and the locations, with a    Enslaved is quite an original IP, offering interesting and well written characters and story, this is definitely the best part of the game. Technically the graphics were average at the time, but I've seen 0 bugs and a stable framerate on my playthrough so good job Ninja Theory.

    On the other side I would have liked a bigger diversity concerning both the enemies and the locations, with a subtitle such as Odyssey to the West, I was expecting a true Road Trip but in reality it's more a Walk to The West , 4-5 locations and characters, that will last approximately 10 hours.
    The same lack of diversity apply to the gameplay, there is no combo, the climbing is generic (similar to an Uncharted without the same cinematic value).

    All in all it could have been some solid and entertaining foundations to a new license if only the title was a commercial hit, unfortunately those defaults will be , with the story, what you'll recall from Enslaved.

    PS: I bough the Premium Edition for the same price on the PSN and doing so was granted the Pigsy's perfect 10 expansion, which is a very good one, offering a very different gameplay, with a length of 2-3 hours and still a very good story, For that edition raise the mark to an 8.    … Expand
  25. Sha1ashaska
    Apr 18, 2015
    10
    Отличный представитель своего жанра,интересные персонажи и вселенная сделали свое дело.
    Минусы конечно имеются (не самая разнообразная боевая система),но обращать на них внимания желания не появляется.
  26. Freddo222
    Feb 13, 2015
    9
    Absolutely loved it! Good graphics, good story (only the end sucks!), you have to get used to the controls but when learn it really plays well! I don´t get the bashing about being sexist, i couldn´t find anything sexist about this game.
  27. Coedy
    Jan 25, 2015
    7
    Pros- 1) Characters: There's just enough personality and great voice-acting to make them believable. The models are good and depict emotion and reactions very well. 2) Story: There's not much to the story but it makes sense and gives the game reason. The ending is a bit underwhelming but at least concludes the main plot. 3) Graphics: The atmosphere and landscapes are detailed and fluent.Pros- 1) Characters: There's just enough personality and great voice-acting to make them believable. The models are good and depict emotion and reactions very well. 2) Story: There's not much to the story but it makes sense and gives the game reason. The ending is a bit underwhelming but at least concludes the main plot. 3) Graphics: The atmosphere and landscapes are detailed and fluent. The character models look great. 4) Gameplay: The combat is fun and varied and getting around environments is fluid.

    Cons- 1) Variety: Granted, the game does a good job of implementing different auxiliaries gameplay but plateaus quickly. Some of these things you end up not using anymore, for instance, the "Follow" and "distract" commands. You end up approaching every scenario the same. 2) Collecting Orbs: You collect orbs scattered around levels to upgrade your character. Some people may love it as you earn trophies for it but I don't care to much for it.

    Good pick to play for cheap and get you through to your next purchase.    … Expand
  28. bigboss1964
    Nov 1, 2014
    6
    Enslaved: Odyssey to the West

    Game-play:Some nice platform mechanics but he rest of the game have slow combat and bad AI.

    Story:The strongest point of the game is the story that focus on only two characters and it does a good job but the ending is fail.The game it will keep you about 12 hours.

    Graphics:Ok graphics.

    Notes:Buy it only in price drop.
  29. AndyClimax
    Oct 9, 2014
    7
    An underrated and memorable adventure. There are plenty of shortcomings; the poor ending and repetitive enemies to name two, but the colour palette, score, voice acting (Andy Serkis no less) and emotional attachment to the main two characters put this game ahead of many that try to be creative and fail.
  30. Stingerbee
    Oct 7, 2014
    6
    The game is vibrant, has an interesting story which practically begs for a sequel where things are further fleshed out. I picked this game up for a bargain so I'm able to give this game a 6 instead of a 4, because people who paid full price for this product and aren't completely blind to frame rate drops would've surely felt gypped. There's frame rate drops (think Killzone 2 multiplayer,The game is vibrant, has an interesting story which practically begs for a sequel where things are further fleshed out. I picked this game up for a bargain so I'm able to give this game a 6 instead of a 4, because people who paid full price for this product and aren't completely blind to frame rate drops would've surely felt gypped. There's frame rate drops (think Killzone 2 multiplayer, which could be pretty bad at times) and then there's FRAME RATE DROPS. This game falls in the latter category. It's worse than the letdown that is GTA V. If there's one thing that's an absolute deal breaker to any worthy gem of a game, it's this. Apparently it doesn't have the same problem on Xbox 360 and I just spotted it on Steam, so pick it up for those platforms instead where you can because the game itself is definitely worth playing.… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 53 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  1. Cynamite
    Jan 16, 2011
    80
    Enslaved is scoring with its motivating story, the good graphics and the enjoyable, but not challenging climbing passages. Sadly, the fights are unvaried and there is no multiplayer.
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  2. Game Over Online
    Dec 19, 2010
    90
    If you're looking for a game that offers all the amazing things I've spent the last handful of paragraphs gushing over as well as one of the most interesting and original stories in a game this year, Enslaved won't disappoint.
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  3. GamingExcellence
    Dec 19, 2010
    95
    Enslaved: Journey to the West is definitely a contender for game of the year.
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