Asura's Wrath

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  • Summary: Once a revered deity, Asura was betrayed by his fellow gods and stripped of all his powers. Consumed by anger at the injustice he has suffered and swearing vengeance, Asura discovers he can use this fury to his advantage and turn it against his enemies. By channelling his inner rage, AsuraOnce a revered deity, Asura was betrayed by his fellow gods and stripped of all his powers. Consumed by anger at the injustice he has suffered and swearing vengeance, Asura discovers he can use this fury to his advantage and turn it against his enemies. By channelling his inner rage, Asura is now able to unleash devastating attacks and wreak havoc as he battles against the deities who have wronged him and their earthly forces. Inspired by episodic dramas, Asura's Wrath will be split into distinct sections with gameplay and narrative unfolding as one and building to a final climatic conclusion.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 54
  3. Negative: 2 out of 54
  1. Joystiq
    Feb 22, 2012
    90
    Asura's Wrath is a glittering, golden starchild of incredulity, and I love it.
  2. G4 TV
    Feb 29, 2012
    80
    In terms of story and presentation, the tale of Asura's Wrath is one of the best of this console generation, but a scant six hours of gameplay and lengthy cutscenes holds it back from being perfect.
  3. Gamers' Temple
    Mar 12, 2012
    78
    Asura's Wrath is a definite explosive and engaging experience on the first time through but falls short when it comes to replay.
  4. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Feb 23, 2012
    70
    Asura's Wrath begs for negative criticism. But no unhelpful intellectualising about the boundaries of TV and videogame can magic away the wide grin that sat on our face for most of the game. If you're a fan of massive-attack anime and characters who are only mortal when the battle ends, Asura's Wrath is Naruto for post-pubescents. It's not great value, but it is spectacular entertainment.
  5. games(TM)
    Mar 11, 2012
    70
    It's such a tough sell, as it's so short and so little of its running time can actually be defined as 'gameplay'. It's such a maverick, though, and such a bananas way to spend eight hours, that it's almost certainly something everyone should experience. Just don't go expecting the Earth. Asura's already smashed it to pieces.
  6. Gaming Nexus
    Mar 23, 2012
    67
    Asura's Wrath is an incredible experience, but not exactly a great game. You spend as much, if not more, time watching cut-scenes as you do actually controlling Asura. There is a lot of promise to this concept, but I am not sure it's implementation belongs in a full-priced, retail game.
  7. GameCritics
    Apr 8, 2012
    30
    Those expecting a God of War type experience within Asura's Wrath are bound to be disappointed. Hell, those expecting a game are likely to feel some letdown because the bulk of Asura's Wrath is spent watching things instead of doing them. Hardcore anime fans will probably find something worthwhile here, but those looking for a solid action brawler would be well-advised to keep searching.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 53
  3. Negative: 7 out of 53
  1. 5starheat
    Feb 25, 2012
    10
    It's easy to expect most games to be a cynical cash in. Asura's Wrath is no cynical cash in. It's a huge risk and it's great. I mean reallyIt's easy to expect most games to be a cynical cash in. Asura's Wrath is no cynical cash in. It's a huge risk and it's great. I mean really great. Yes its a series of anime tv style episodes with qte and a variety of gameplay genres mixed in between. The thing is, the story telling, music and action is amazingly crafted and totally outrageous. If you are cheap, rent it. if you are rich buy it. You will be entertained unless you don't like things that are different and great. If it sounds risky or you played it and were totally jaded then go play some rehashed sequel. This game is totally unique.… Expand
  2. pepodmc
    Feb 21, 2012
    10
    This game is AWESOME. the anime style, the graphics, the story, the quick time events, all is great !!!

    Este juego es tremendamente genial,    This game is AWESOME. the anime style, the graphics, the story, the quick time events, all is great !!!

    Este juego es tremendamente genial, el estilo anime, los graficos, la historia, los quick time events, todo lo que muestra este juego me encanta, esa onda bien japonesa que se siente al jugarlo, la musica en los momentos de tension, es una gozada !!!!    … Expand
  4. DeathisReal35
    Apr 5, 2012
    10
    If you are a anime fan of any sort you need to play this game. It plays like any action anime you have seen and you get to be the guy thatIf you are a anime fan of any sort you need to play this game. It plays like any action anime you have seen and you get to be the guy that takes down the main bad guy. And for those that have not seen any anime at all should watch at lest ONE before playing this game to get some kind of understanding to see where and how they made the game. This is a perfect example of anime meet video games. Short on the action but makes up for it with the characters and storyline and don't forget all the extras that keeps you playing. Rent or buy?

    Rent- Yes I loved the game but its to short to keep anybody really tied to it long unless some DLC comes out this game can be shorted lived. Only for the HARDCORE anime fans and gamers of J-games should keep and wait for more if there is a second game.    … Expand
  5. garethvk
    Mar 6, 2012
    8
    The best video games combine originality with innovative and exciting gameplay. This has long been a challenge for videogame developers.The best video games combine originality with innovative and exciting gameplay. This has long been a challenge for videogame developers. Stepping up to the plate, Capcom has developed a very imaginative and unique take on the combat action game with the Asuraâ… Expand
  6. UltimaBurnie
    Nov 4, 2013
    8
    Asura's Wrath is essentially an over-the-top, interactive anime. With an amount of yelling and powering up, only second to Dragon Ball Z,Asura's Wrath is essentially an over-the-top, interactive anime. With an amount of yelling and powering up, only second to Dragon Ball Z, this game is one heck of a ride. The graphics are superb and present a uniqueness about them. The game play itself consists mostly of button mashing and timing. Those who can't mash with the best of them, can still enjoy the game, but are fated to get a lower score.

    Scoring consists of 3 categories: Time, Battle, and Synchronization.

    Time is, of course, the amount of time it takes you to complete an episode.
    Battle is how well you perform in open movement fighting.
    Synchronization is how well you do during the button sequences.

    The sound quality, music tracks, and voice acting are all superb. Some of the best and most prestigious voice actors, such as Liam O' Brien (Asura) and Steven Blum (Sergei), lend their voices to this title. The only problem is that you can't always hear them so well. With only a primitive, master volume sound control, you are best off leaving subtitles on.

    With too much watching and not enough game play, this one shoots itself in the foot. The game is unlike anything I've ever played and I am glad that I did. I recommend this to any fans of anime or Capcom.    … Expand
  7. jrseau55
    Mar 7, 2012
    7
    There is no secret about what this game is all about: exposition. While the game is loaded with quick time events, your level of enjoymentThere is no secret about what this game is all about: exposition. While the game is loaded with quick time events, your level of enjoyment will teeter on whether you can get lost in the spectacle of it all. The amount of actual open combat is quite limited. Play the demo and decide for yourself since the actual game strays very little from that formula.… Expand
  8. norse
    Apr 27, 2012
    0
    Yuck. So, I rented this based on good reviews, and it was a horrible waste of time. Interesting art, but sub-par graphics, no real gameplayYuck. So, I rented this based on good reviews, and it was a horrible waste of time. Interesting art, but sub-par graphics, no real gameplay and a cliched story told in a very jerky and abrupt way.… Expand

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#43 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2012
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#86 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2012