Heavenly Sword

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Sep 12, 2007
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 651 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 470 out of 651
  2. Mixed: 105 out of 651
  3. Negative: 76 out of 651
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  1. TheRued
    Apr 21, 2013
    2
    Wow, quite impressive. Heavenly's main character ends up being the least intersting entity in her own game. That particular effort to produce a strong female character goes straight to hell when the game starts up... and she's DYING! Dying because of a lame Soul Edge clone, no less. She's mean-spirited, downright annoying whenever she speaks, and she controls like a mother! thanks to theWow, quite impressive. Heavenly's main character ends up being the least intersting entity in her own game. That particular effort to produce a strong female character goes straight to hell when the game starts up... and she's DYING! Dying because of a lame Soul Edge clone, no less. She's mean-spirited, downright annoying whenever she speaks, and she controls like a mother! thanks to the clumsy fighting mechanics. You want her to die! A lot! Points to Serkis' King Bohan for stealing every scene, not that he had any competition...… Expand
  2. AJCk19
    Jul 12, 2021
    4
    The female Kratos, except not as good. Try playing a demo before you buy. So in this way you can see what I'm saying.
  3. MaxPayneIsGod
    Jul 17, 2014
    1
    Horribly dated and downright unplayable. It had a little bit of potential but it's another case of a rushed launched title and God of War clone. 1/10
  4. Kai82
    Sep 14, 2014
    7
    Not a bad game but also not the flawless masterpiece. On the positive side: The fighting system fells refreshing and the characters and voice acting are pretty good. The graphic and soundtrack are fine and create a fitting experience. The story is O.K. and the villain is very enjoyable. On the bad side: The game is relative short, the controls are not perfect (not broken more unfitting forNot a bad game but also not the flawless masterpiece. On the positive side: The fighting system fells refreshing and the characters and voice acting are pretty good. The graphic and soundtrack are fine and create a fitting experience. The story is O.K. and the villain is very enjoyable. On the bad side: The game is relative short, the controls are not perfect (not broken more unfitting for me) and sometimes the game fells repetitive. Overall it is an enjoyable but short experience.… Expand
  5. beatlemnkyhuman
    Jan 31, 2015
    9
    Stunning visuals, amazing combat, amazing story, amazing characters and a great counter system.

    I suggest turning off the sixaxis and using french language.

    Amazing, Excellent even.

    The camera did get in the way a few times and I felt the last boss was unnecessarily difficult.

    Still, an amazing action/beat em up that set the standard for ps3 games to follow.
  6. Vellinaria
    Oct 19, 2021
    3
    Maybe the worst hack and slash I've ever played. Horrible performance, the shooting with the sixaxes is TERRIBLE. Maybe 1 dollar sale is ok.
  7. eva3si0n
    Jul 15, 2023
    4
    Heavenly Sword is impossible to play normally on PS3 in 2023. I don't know what it looks like on the emulator on the PC, but on PS3 the game is just technically terrible. First of all, it is outdated in gameplay, and looks much worse in this regard even than the sequel to God of War. Sixaxis elements have been added to the gameplay (a terrible solution in Sony first wave exclusives onHeavenly Sword is impossible to play normally on PS3 in 2023. I don't know what it looks like on the emulator on the PC, but on PS3 the game is just technically terrible. First of all, it is outdated in gameplay, and looks much worse in this regard even than the sequel to God of War. Sixaxis elements have been added to the gameplay (a terrible solution in Sony first wave exclusives on PS3). Graphically, the game does not look bad and clearly better than games of its time, but what's the point when your game does not even go to 30FPS, but in floating 20-25? How can you play a 25-frame slasher, and if there are more opponents on the screen, the FPS value can drop to 20-22 frames. It's just unplayable. Surprisingly, this is the debut project of Ninja Theory. Because not the setting, not the main character, not the plot (at least the first 4 hours) are not impressive. If you released a remaster on PS5, you can still give the game a second chance, and so this game is literally buried with PS3.… Expand
  8. D45T4N
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    Great game with awesome cutscenes, great models of main characters, original story and enternaining gameplay. Unfortunately the game is a little bit short, and since Ninja Theory and Sony separated their ways it looks like we will never get a sequel, a remake, or even a remaster, what is really sad.
    P.S. That guy from Sony who though that using gamepad as montion controller is a great    Great game with awesome cutscenes, great models of main characters, original story and enternaining gameplay. Unfortunately the game is a little bit short, and since Ninja Theory and Sony separated their ways it looks like we will never get a sequel, a remake, or even a remaster, what is really sad.
    P.S. That guy from Sony who though that using gamepad as montion controller is a great idea and forced this feature in Motorstorm, Heavenly Sword, Lair, and so on, is a very evil person and I wish he feels bad.    … Expand
  9. Dr_Unk
    Oct 12, 2020
    8
    This game was good! Thought it was too short for the asking price, Plus the move sets where a little more complex than they needed to be. Other than that, this game is alright
  10. ChunkDump
    Dec 22, 2020
    8
    the "god of war clone" is far from that actually. for those that actually played it understand this **** is dying the whole game. despite it being a short story (depending on the difficulty) the different styles from the same sword is dope and very distinctive move sets with finishers make it a fun AND short ride.
  11. JoseManuel10_
    Dec 21, 2021
    8
    Heavenly Sword is a action-adventure hack and slash video game developed by Ninja Theory and published by Sony Computer Entertainment
  12. BatmanTheNr1
    Oct 3, 2021
    7
    interesting story, visually stunning, music was great but the gameplay lacks.
  13. Abnikum
    Jul 22, 2021
    0
    One of the worst games on ps3
    A terrible action movie, the character has no response, the feeling that I am playing with a log that even a roll cannot do normally, the combo simply does not exist, the hero without his sword cannot do anything to the enemy
  14. JJ2FAS4U
    Dec 28, 2021
    8
    Atmosphere: 9
    Enjoyment: 9
    Gameplay: 5
    Graphics: 6
    Music: 7
    Story: 9
    Total: 7.50
  15. Ez1459
    May 16, 2022
    10
    great game amazing visuals!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  16. web10177
    Oct 2, 2022
    0
    This game was not enjoyable to play. Bad controls, bad performance, and forced six-axis functionality just makes it frustrating to play at every given moment. You get to die a lot in this game or lose because of the time expiring for all the wrong reasons and the game doesn't allow you to be rewarded properly. Graphics looks dated, but still okayish. Didn't find the story interestingThis game was not enjoyable to play. Bad controls, bad performance, and forced six-axis functionality just makes it frustrating to play at every given moment. You get to die a lot in this game or lose because of the time expiring for all the wrong reasons and the game doesn't allow you to be rewarded properly. Graphics looks dated, but still okayish. Didn't find the story interesting either. So I would not recommend this game, no matter how hyped up this game was. It simply doesn't hold up and bring about a smooth experience.… Expand
  17. BlakkSteel
    Jan 24, 2023
    9
    This is a very good game!! It's reminiscent of God Of War series in some gameplay mechanics, but not completely. It definitely has its own identity. Solid story, good character models & acting. Story was wrapped up fairly neat, that any sequel would've been a reach. It could be remastered, & add trophies to it.
  18. GameMan2005
    Aug 29, 2023
    10
    This game is incredible. Nariko is such a sexy and cool chick, one of the best protagonists ever.
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Awards & Rankings

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#32 Best PS3 Game of 2007
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#7 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2007
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#6 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2007

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 64 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 47 out of 64
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 64
  3. Negative: 0 out of 64
  1. Play Magazine
    100
    What MotorStorm has become to racing and Odin Sphere to action role-playing, Heavenly Sword is now to 3D action: Perfection. [Sept 2007, p.17]
  2. GamePro
    90
    So, while it doesn't eclipse the greatness of the original title that inspired it, Heavenly Sword is still a fun, engaging, and most importantly, exclusive PS3 title that Sony fanboys can brag to 360 fanboys about.
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  3. IGN
    70
    Heavenly Sword's presentation is stellar and nicely ties the action sequences together, but we just wish that the same amount of care that went into these cutscenes were applied to the game's pacing.
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