Asura's Wrath

 Xbox 360
User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 175 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 93 out of 175
  2. Mixed: 49 out of 175
  3. Negative: 33 out of 175
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. neomoonsevin
    Nov 18, 2022
    6
    It's a ok game but not a game I like that much the cowboy music featured in this doesn't suit being in a game like this soon as it plays I instantly think wtf is shert music it doesn't suit a game set around demigods I wish asura had more combos and special moves and the combo strings are stupid on this it's a ok game just not a great game and tomuch writing if only they said these partsIt's a ok game but not a game I like that much the cowboy music featured in this doesn't suit being in a game like this soon as it plays I instantly think wtf is shert music it doesn't suit a game set around demigods I wish asura had more combos and special moves and the combo strings are stupid on this it's a ok game just not a great game and tomuch writing if only they said these parts with CGI or scripted events… Expand
  2. VaaskyVeldt
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    This is one of the few games that does quicktime events right. Very enjoyable story and passable gameplay. One thing to note, this is a game you HAVE to play, not watch. Also, buy the DLC. It's totally worth it! One minor note, episode 21 is frustratingly difficult, but figured out later you can just cheese it.
  3. Bruninho1997
    Oct 13, 2021
    8
    É um jogo/anime, você vai mais assistir do que jogar de fato.
    O enredo é bem construído, os gráficos são bonitos e a trilha sonora é muito boa, uma experiência muito boa.
    O maior problema está no fato de que o final do jogo está em uma droga de uma DLC.
  4. yangfanhong
    Aug 10, 2021
    10
    Amazing! I just love this game. Maybe the action system is not as complicated and advanced like the DMC, but it is great for the first playthrough.
  5. Mrcattheman
    Jan 21, 2021
    10
    Great artstyle, Animation, and fun combat. This game also has an engaging and deep story. I highly recomend you try this game out, it usually cost less than twenty bucks from most outlets and is very much worth it.
  6. frederik1478
    May 13, 2020
    10
    Amazing game with the best quick time events I have seen any game ever . Music is epic the story is one of the best animes you can find, I cannot recommend this enough
  7. shootingstars99
    Aug 15, 2019
    0
    How is this even a thing? One button combat and a plethora of quick time events does not a good game make... Everything about this just screams cash grab. While the graphics may be nice, that is about all it has going for it. The combat is even more shallow than Dynasty Warriors, there are multiple payed DLC bonus chapters, and the story in general is just run of the mill Shonen JumpHow is this even a thing? One button combat and a plethora of quick time events does not a good game make... Everything about this just screams cash grab. While the graphics may be nice, that is about all it has going for it. The combat is even more shallow than Dynasty Warriors, there are multiple payed DLC bonus chapters, and the story in general is just run of the mill Shonen Jump style. Nothing stands out except how piss poor it is. I have more fun mashing the X button to a blank screen...… Expand
  8. Skaamit
    May 31, 2019
    6
    That's good epic and interactive an anime. The game have interesting setting founded on motives hindu mythology combinated with hightech civilization. Not very fascinating gameplay, that's an weak aspect of the game. And the true ending hidden upon a pay wall (DLC) and a grind wall - it's sucks.
  9. Broyax
    Apr 17, 2017
    5
    Qu'est-ce que c'est que ce... truc ? des QTE à foison, une partie où on tire sur des tas de bidules (des sortes de vaisseaux), une partie où on tape sur des tas de machins (des sortes de monstres) et une partie où on regarde tout un tas de cinématiques (une sorte d'histoire de... non, ne pas chercher à comprendre, c'est "japonais"). Mais j'exagère : l'histoire se suit sans difficulté ; ilQu'est-ce que c'est que ce... truc ? des QTE à foison, une partie où on tire sur des tas de bidules (des sortes de vaisseaux), une partie où on tape sur des tas de machins (des sortes de monstres) et une partie où on regarde tout un tas de cinématiques (une sorte d'histoire de... non, ne pas chercher à comprendre, c'est "japonais"). Mais j'exagère : l'histoire se suit sans difficulté ; il faut simplement s'acclimater à cet "univers" certes dépaysant mais totalement outré et... je ne trouve pas le mot en fait, navré.

    On mélange tout ça dans le désordre avec un "héros" qui n'arrête pas de crier et de hurler. Le gars a chopé la rage, il est en colère d'où le titre. Il n'empêche, mon clébard, je le vois dans cet état, je le pique tout de suite.

    Le jeu est moche, franchement moche, faut dire qu'un moteur Unreal utilisé un peu n'importe comment, ça n'aide pas. Est-il pour autant mauvais ? loin de là. Pas difficile au premier niveau, il se boucle en quelques heures seulement et une fois commencé, on continue bizarrement sans s'arrêter ?!... étrange n'est-ce pas ? Un jeu très en colère donc mais qui curieusement apaise à force d'éclater tout ce qui passe sans grand effort (ne pas s'endormir la manette sur le bide, les QTE veillent).

    Cela étant, une fois torché on n'y revient pas. Une curiosité donc, un peu comme Heavy Rain sur PS3.    … Expand
  10. skeith
    Mar 14, 2016
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Playing this game is like riding a roller coaster. You get to see all the good things, all the scenery and all the fun stuffs, but you don't really control your experience. This game is like an interactive anime (Hell, it is even designed like one). It can be fun at times, but the QTE gets boring real quick. I recommend this to anime lovers. The story is actually cliche, and the true ending is cheap. Really Cheap. I really hope this kind of DLC dies away.… Expand
  11. Henri123
    Feb 21, 2015
    3
    Already in the first hour, this game exhausted me. The cutscenes are long and cannot be skipped, I tried to do this and I couldn't. The graphics aren't good for me and the story isn't convincing.
  12. takino
    Mar 26, 2014
    8
    Fantastic game. This game has a long story line (anime-style videos and cut-scenes) but not as much actual game-play, but don't let it deter you from getting the game. The audio is fantastic and it has one of the most epic story-lines and characters (especially bosses). If it improves on its game-play and player involvement, it would break the 10 scale hands down as it would beFantastic game. This game has a long story line (anime-style videos and cut-scenes) but not as much actual game-play, but don't let it deter you from getting the game. The audio is fantastic and it has one of the most epic story-lines and characters (especially bosses). If it improves on its game-play and player involvement, it would break the 10 scale hands down as it would be indescribably epic. I hope in its sequel this issues would be fixed, if not it would irritate some as it would be considered more of an "anime" and not a "game".… Expand
  13. 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, 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 toAsura'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
  14. PsychonautHNRY
    Sep 5, 2013
    8
    Asura's Wrath or basura's wrath. This is definitely an experience not seen regularly in video games. Mix Dragon Ball exaggerations, Saint seya characters and a little generic hack and slash gameplay and you got yourself Asura's wrath. the value of this game comes from creativity in design, a little over the edge is that 60% of the time you will be watching a cutscene with quick time events.
  15. shprea
    Jun 24, 2013
    10
    I find it really odd that people praise a game like Heavy Rain, and yet Asura's Wrath seems to be disliked. It baffles me, really.

    Asura's Wrath is truly a masterful game. Everything from the graphics to the story and music is very well done. The game takes on the style of an anime, with commercial breaks, credits, and ending segments that give hints as to what the next episode is    I find it really odd that people praise a game like Heavy Rain, and yet Asura's Wrath seems to be disliked. It baffles me, really.

    Asura's Wrath is truly a masterful game. Everything from the graphics to the story and music is very well done. The game takes on the style of an anime, with commercial breaks, credits, and ending segments that give hints as to what the next episode is about. In a way, playing Asura's Wrath reminded me of when I was younger watching Dragon Ball Z on Toonami, and that's always a good thing.

    The story of the game is just what you expect from an anime. It has insane action, melancholy moments, and excellent characters. It grasps you from the first episode and continues to be exciting up until the outstanding finale of the game (which is, unfortunately, DLC).

    Perhaps the best part of this game is the music. Every track is very well done. Nothing is quite as exciting as listening to an orchestrated battle theme while fighting someone on the moon.

    While the game consists primarily of quick time events and shallow gameplay, that's not the point. The point of this game is to enjoy the story and characters. And with that, it perfectly succeeds.

    In my opinion, Asura's Wrath is one of the most unique and best games of this generation, one that everyone should at least try out.    … Expand
  16. JackTheCrazy98
    Feb 22, 2013
    6
    When i first played this game it made a good impression on me. I liked the graphics, the story and the gameplay... until i find out that most of the gameplay was the same of naruto shippuden ultimate ninja storm 2. the gameplays of these 2 games are very similar, maybe because the developers were the same (cyber connect). But still is a nice game, but not a great and i recomend it to thoseWhen i first played this game it made a good impression on me. I liked the graphics, the story and the gameplay... until i find out that most of the gameplay was the same of naruto shippuden ultimate ninja storm 2. the gameplays of these 2 games are very similar, maybe because the developers were the same (cyber connect). But still is a nice game, but not a great and i recomend it to those that like this kind of games.… Expand
  17. Cheatman
    Jul 10, 2012
    8
    To be honest i've never been a big fan of these kind of pseudo-games, but Asura's Wrath is such a mind blowing experience that its hard to complain, though actual content is too short for a buy, this game is definetly worth playing through, at least rented.
  18. JDConspirator
    Jul 4, 2012
    7
    Asura's Wrath sets itself apart by seismic animated cinematics and some stirring audio presentation. It's too bad that it fails to incorporate the player as it does the extraordinary presentation because Asura's Wrath is otherwise an extremely ambitious game with wonderfully constructed set pieces and an over the top style similar to Asura's angry and aggressive demeanour. So if you pickAsura's Wrath sets itself apart by seismic animated cinematics and some stirring audio presentation. It's too bad that it fails to incorporate the player as it does the extraordinary presentation because Asura's Wrath is otherwise an extremely ambitious game with wonderfully constructed set pieces and an over the top style similar to Asura's angry and aggressive demeanour. So if you pick up Asura's Wrath you really are plonking down the cash for a cinema sized experience. However this is one such game where Quick Time Events are forgiven because the game is unlike anything else out there.… Expand
  19. Mr_Wednesday
    Jun 17, 2012
    2
    This is not a game it is a japanese anime, with very poor gameplay and no ending - did you think that you would get an ending paying just 60 dollars for a CAPCOM game? silly you! Want the ending? Buy the DLC!
  20. Dexter
    May 21, 2012
    8
    the game feels like watching dragon ball but when you are the main char, the quicktime events feels so good and the game play - simple as it is feels great, the bad thing about it is that it have no replay value.
    but overall I loved it, and I enjoyed every second of it.
  21. Rob0994
    May 18, 2012
    9
    Fantastic game from start to finish. The only reason I gave it a 9 instead of 10 is I don't think you should have had to buy the complete ending. Asura was one of my fav all time video game characters, the art style was superb and loved the story. I recommend everyone give this a try, unless you are just a FPS or sports gamer. You will never forget it.
  22. jiiihaad
    May 2, 2012
    7
    This is like action anime without ankward cuteness, just how I like it. Awesome action clips are really epic, but gameplay isnt very good. Fighting is basically just smashing one button and sometimes using strong attack or shoot, but not anything like Bayonetta or Devil May Cry. Quick Time Events are mostly easy and it wasnt problem for me like hard QTE's in God of War. Mostly QTE'sThis is like action anime without ankward cuteness, just how I like it. Awesome action clips are really epic, but gameplay isnt very good. Fighting is basically just smashing one button and sometimes using strong attack or shoot, but not anything like Bayonetta or Devil May Cry. Quick Time Events are mostly easy and it wasnt problem for me like hard QTE's in God of War. Mostly QTE's affects only score and only sometimes animation is different. There has come some DLC out. Episode 11.5 (160 live points) is just crappy 10 minutes long anime cartoon of fighting against some gohma with useless QTE's and not actual gameplay. It was so bad I dont even wanna know what Episode 15.5 (160 live points) is. But there is now more!
    At the end of april came DLC episodes 19-22 (560 live points) and oh boy. This completes the game and those should have been in the game at the first place! When I played Asuras Wrath without DLC I was after ending like "Meh.. Game had its good parts, but I probably never play this again." After DLC and real ending I had big smile on my face and whole game felt better. I recommend DLC for everybody who didnt actually hate this game. Overall this is average, but still good and short game. Definedly buy if you like epic fights.    … Expand
  23. Lancerguy
    May 1, 2012
    9
    You have to know what kind of game this is going in. It's basically an anime series with Quick Time Events, small pieces of on-rails shooting segments like rez and small pieces of brawler combat segments. It has a well driven story, good graphics, decent voice acting, and an impressive soundtrack. Each episode is action-packed, with lots of yelling, over-the-top battle sequences thatYou have to know what kind of game this is going in. It's basically an anime series with Quick Time Events, small pieces of on-rails shooting segments like rez and small pieces of brawler combat segments. It has a well driven story, good graphics, decent voice acting, and an impressive soundtrack. Each episode is action-packed, with lots of yelling, over-the-top battle sequences that put DBZ to shame, and it just continues with climax after climax after climax, and just when you think it's dying down, it gets intense again. It's an excellent game.

    The story is intertwined with Quick Time Events to keep you on your toes. I have to stop here and say that I am a firm HATER of QTEs, however, they felt very good in this game, because it's not meaningless button mashing, it all makes sense. Certain buttons do certain type of QTEs, so it's not just random guessing or memorization, there is a flow you can get the hang of that makes it fun. It's also not nearly as distracting from the action as I thought it would be. They position the QTE buttons onscreen in a way that you see them without them interfering with you watching the show. Then when you get into the battle segments. Before I explain the different kinds, I'll explain the goal of battles. It's not to whittle down your opponents HP. The goal of the battle is to build up a "Burst Gauge", which basically fills by attacking, doing God of War style finishers, and successful counterattacks. OK, so there are 3 kinds of battle segments. The first is what I'd call the Rez style shooter. You're basically on rails, and you have a lock-on button for "missiles", a "rapid fire" button, and a dodge button (to put it into shoot em up terms). You just shoot stuff and dodge until your gauge is full. The second type is the brawler style, where they keep throwing a bunch of weak enemies at you until you can fill your gauge and continue. The third type is a fighting game style, comparable to Naruto games. On Hard, it requires lots of careful dodging, jumping, and perfectly timed counterattacks, no frontal assaults at all. It takes lots of patience and skill (for those who don't want it too boring). On Normal it's more of a punch each other and throw in some cool dodge moves every once in a while. On Hard you can also lose over 1/2 your life bar in one hit if you're unlucky. On Normal it's pretty easy.

    I did get all the DLC to finish the game out, basically adds another 1/3 to the game with all 3 packs. I played through the game 2 times. Once on launch and once when all DLC was complete (on Hard). I have to say I enjoyed the story without the DLC, it doesn't feel like the blatantly ripped out part of the game. However, they add a teaser at the end to link to the DLC. This last DLC adds a 2nd, even more climactic ending. The only gripe I have is having to pay 3 times for an extra 1/3 more content. I definitely think this is well worth a 9. I don't give 10, so this is basically the highest a game can get! The score is based on me knowing what kind of game it was, knowing it was a QTE movie, so I wasn't disappointed by thinking it was something else. Don't let people through you off with bad reviews because they didn't understand what kind of game it was.    … Expand
  24. 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 gameplay and a cliched story told in a very jerky and abrupt way.
  25. FellFerreira
    Apr 25, 2012
    9
    Cara, Asura´s Wrath é um dos jogos mais injustiçados do ano. Faço esse review hoje pois enfim fechei o jogo 100% (incluindo os DLC´s) e descrevo Asura com uma palavra, Ã
  26. MathewRD
    Apr 18, 2012
    2
    Quick Time Events: The video game

    The review said it had to be 150 characters long, so don't mind me while I kind of stretch this out a bit. The game....the movie is awful. I've had more fun staring at paint to watch it dry.
  27. Deezie313
    Apr 8, 2012
    9
    This is an interactive, action game. The combat is great and the game makes great use of quick time events. The sound effects are great, too. During the quick time events, you can actually feel the blows. Graphics are amazing. It's like watching and participating in a Dragonball Z cartoon. Great game, cool fighting, great story.
  28. 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 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 videoIf 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
  29. Terr4
    Mar 29, 2012
    9
    People complaining about how this is not your "standard" game don't understand the concept of innovation. This is a unique game, with very cool gameplay concept and history; Totally impossible to be set aside once you start playing it. Really, this is the definition of creativity! Just awesome
  30. AnthonyLucas198
    Mar 29, 2012
    10
    Asura's Wrath is a hard game to rate on the one hand, stunning visuals, epic anime duels against robotic god like warriors, over the top videos of a Buddha type character turning the same size as a planet and trying to squash Asura with his continent sized finger. One the other hand, lots of quick time events, very little fighting (in the opening stages at least) and more cutscenes thanAsura's Wrath is a hard game to rate on the one hand, stunning visuals, epic anime duels against robotic god like warriors, over the top videos of a Buddha type character turning the same size as a planet and trying to squash Asura with his continent sized finger. One the other hand, lots of quick time events, very little fighting (in the opening stages at least) and more cutscenes than gameplay but i can't complain about that too much because of cutscenes like the one above.

    So i do rate this with my head rather than my heart, if were to go with my heart i would give this game a solid 9 for originality and maybe just maybe thats what it deserves. However my head keeps telling me otherwise a 7 maybe or 7.5. Firstly i would like to say i am a huge, huge fan of Cyber Connect 2 they have done wonders with their work on Naruto games which as been their staple game to be honest. They know how to design anime or manga beat em ups they are kings of this genre in fact. So the gameplay in Asura's Wrath, well it's everything you come to expect from CyberConnect 2 studios its fast paced, completely over the top, ass kickery (yes that word is made up). Sometimes the fight sequences are downright OTT which you would come to expect from this God based slobber knocker. From headbutting fat guardians of the Gods to being able to shut you nemesis up mid conversation with the press of a button and being rewarded an achievement for it. There are others but i don't feel like ruining the surprise.

    Over the top action is pretty much a given with this studio and they deliver by the bucket load with headbutt after Earth shattering headbutt. Visuals are CyberConnect's forte and they really deliver to be honest if there is one thing they know how to do well its manga/anime. The stunning visuals and graphics in this game are fantastic and i couldn't say otherwise. Also when you unlock all the illustrations and artwork in the options menu it is worth a little peek there is some fantastic work there.

    The backdrop to Asura's Wrath is based around our hero Asura and well his wrath...... Long story short he is betrayed by his fellow gods and they kill the very general they were sworn to protect and frame Asura. In turn they kill Asura's wife and kidnap his daughter as she is superior at controlling the gods energy source Mantra. Then all hell breaks loose Asura was an angry guy anyway but now you frame him for being a traitor and take his family away from oh boy!!!

    The story is really well written and as the story progresses you develop an empathy with Asura when you see what his fellow gods are doing to the mortals who inhabit the planet and at most points in the game you feel almost as angry as he does, just nearly. Sadly where Asura's Wrath falls short on the gameplay section, this game lasts about 6 or 7 hours and about an hour and a half of that is fighting and shooting sections which is a slight let down. Just as you are getting into a fight your burst meter fills up which slings you through to the next section of the level. However you can continue to fight as enemies are never ending only thing is it will effect your rating at the end of the level. I am going to judge this game with my head though and give it a 7.5 even though there are no halves. Asura's Wrath is a fantastic visual masterpiece and the way it is laid out like a television show is charming. Gameplay it is lacking slightly but is still crisp and fluid fighting action. I can't help but think that if this game came out as a downloadable title with additional episodes every fortnight would it get a higher rating as it is a little steep as a full priced on disc release. That said this game is a true showcase of what CyberConnect are capable of visually, technically and in script writing and for that it scores the way it does.    … Expand
prev
Page:

Awards & Rankings

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

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 54 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 54
  3. Negative: 2 out of 54
  1. Gamer.nl
    May 12, 2012
    70
    Asura's Wrath proves how awesome anime can be, but at the same time also how ridiculous it is. With exaggerated quick-time events, absurdly long battles with bosses and a lack of actual gameplay make this the perfect translation from anime to a game. Unfortunately this doesn't automatically create a perfect game.
    Read full review
  2. DailyGame
    May 1, 2012
    75
    As an anime experience, it's frankly hard to top what Capcom's done here. But as an entry in the pantheon of interactive entertainment, it doesn't do enough to be anything more than marginally "interactive," resulting in a merely average, albeit unique, game.
    Read full review
  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Apr 25, 2012
    60
    Very, very strange action beat'em up would probably make your eyes pop-up, yet you'll be attracted to play it – if only to find out what madness is hidden in next part... [Apr 2012]
See all critic reviews »