Genji: Days of the Blade

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Nov 14, 2006
User Score
6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 42
  3. Negative: 11 out of 42
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  1. ErichS.
    Jan 14, 2007
    8
    I am a fairly demanding gamer and own all the major systems except a Wii (can't find one). I have to say that the reviewers got this one wrong. This is a great game, especially if you like the Devil May Cry series. The graphics are stunning (I'm not sure the 8800GTX in my PC could equal this game) and the game play is incredibly fun. Buy it -- you'll be amazed I think.
  2. RezA.
    Jan 4, 2007
    9
    I will be honest, the camera angles may not be the best but thats one thing I like about it. Even on normal its challenging, which I like. Tthe visuals are amazing and I personally find gameplay not bad. The story and graphics already have me, so what if the camera angles aren't that great.
  3. Steyraus
    Feb 5, 2021
    8
    Genji is not a bad game by any means. It suffered at launch with its rep being destroyed even before launch because an idiotic American Marketing rep sat in front of a screen playing Genji, telling a reporter " It was very important that the game be authentic to the Japenese time period and be historicly acurate". Mean while the game was playing in the back ground with the player fightingGenji is not a bad game by any means. It suffered at launch with its rep being destroyed even before launch because an idiotic American Marketing rep sat in front of a screen playing Genji, telling a reporter " It was very important that the game be authentic to the Japenese time period and be historicly acurate". Mean while the game was playing in the back ground with the player fighting giant crabs and doing magic and lift objects thats weighed tons.. The game didnt stand a chance , media had made up their mind it was a joke.. The game is actually alot of fun and stuningly beutifull, even by todays standards.. It plays similar to the Onimusha series, but dosent hit the highs of that franchise. The combat isnt as satisfying and progresion isnt as interesting.
    It just a real shame this Japanese game made by a pashionate Japanese studio, about their own countries history was ruined by one moron American, that couldnt even be bothered learning about the game he was meant to be promoting. It was the " Need for Speed Payback " moment of its time.    … Expand
  4. Giant_EnemyCrab
    Dec 28, 2014
    8
    This game is based on REAL Japanese history in which you fight a giant enemy crab and attack it's weakpoint for massive damage. The graphics are phenomenal, as the crab looks extremely realistic. The gameplay is alright. I fell as though they could have focused a little less on being historically accurate. The giant enemy crab seemed like a step too far. I mean, if they're going to go thatThis game is based on REAL Japanese history in which you fight a giant enemy crab and attack it's weakpoint for massive damage. The graphics are phenomenal, as the crab looks extremely realistic. The gameplay is alright. I fell as though they could have focused a little less on being historically accurate. The giant enemy crab seemed like a step too far. I mean, if they're going to go that far they may as well add Hiroshima. Overall, the game was extremely good. My favorite part was attacking the giant enemy crab's weakpoint for massive damage.… Expand
  5. Inuyasha17
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    A game that came out in the heyday of PlayStation games in the past and couldn't fade.
    However, if it came out in this era, it is a game that can be re-evaluated and heard a great masterpiece.
    Sword, armor, and main character are cool.
  6. Jaidenbrkl1
    Mar 30, 2023
    8
    The fixed camera angle is absolutely awful, but besides that, the game is surprisingly fun with nice graphics, a confusing as hell story, and overall, i don’t think I would be too mad if I got it.

Awards & Rankings

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#18 Best PS3 Game of 2006
8
#8 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2006
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#8 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2006

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
55

Mixed or average reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 37 out of 46
  3. Negative: 8 out of 46
  1. Kombo
    65
    Next-gen looks that plays like a last-gen title.
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  2. Play Magazine
    60
    Genji is best played, and possibly enjoyed with patience, in chunks. [Jan. 2007, p.72]
  3. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    52
    Finally, the vague puzzles and unhelpful map also had me questioning whether this was next-gen. [Jan. 2007, p.78]
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