Heavenly Guardian
by Tommo
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Product Summary
Brand: TommoRelease Date: 2008-04-22
Platform: PlayStation2
Model: 70031
Publisher: Tommo
Product features:
- Experience all the fast-paced fun and adventure of a classic arcade shooter
- Journey through various environments and fight through a variety of mythological creatures
- Beautifully hand-drawn 2D animation, combined with amazing special effects
- Over-the-top enemies, gigantic bosses, and special attacks fill up the entire screen
- Variety of gameplay modes including cooperative 2-player action
Video Game Reviews of Heavenly Guardian
Customer Review: Total Nostalgia...a very satisfying game!
Summary: 4 Stars
Despite the scathing reviews against this title, I went with my gut and picked it up, and the result was worthwhile. It's a very fun and relaxing game that totally fills the nostalgia void in my bitter, callused video gamer heart. The graphics speak for themselves. They were, for me, the majority of why the game caught my eye and I find them very appealing. I've noticed many reviews that are unable to get over the graphics, and that is disappointing to hear, but if the graphics speak to you, then likely you'll enjoy playing this. The game is as simple and basic as it appears to be, with Legend of Zelda-style bird's eye setup in which you control the character who fights against hordes of enemies, not too unlike the Gauntlet games. The enemies are all very unique and silly. The sound effects and music will take you right back to the SNES days. The challenge of the gameplay will remind you of those late nights trying tirelessly to match every obstacle in the old Ninja Gaiden games on the NES...it's definitely rocky, but it's all about building memory of the environments, which are both beautiful and expansive. The cool thing about this game is that it's got 16-bit sentiment that takes advantage of the capabilities of the PS2 to give it an extra push, but the technology doesn't intrude too much on the old-school style. And, like the games of old, you can't save your game, which adds to the challenge but was a pretty poor choice in today's era that sees saving as a given. I find it adds to the throwback experience, but there are times when it does frustrate me. That's certainly the title's core issue. If you pass by Heavenly Guardian and it catches your eye and the screenshots on the packaging feel right, then go for it. If you can get a second player to co-op, do...especially for those late nights when you and your roommate need an excuse to stop studying...you will lose all track of time playing this game into the wee hours of the night!
In short, if you think it looks like a lot of fun, then it's more than likely your kind of game. It's fun, it's relaxing, it's got that retro flare and never gets old. A rare gem...I hope there will be another game like this.
Description of Heavenly Guardian
The Snow Fairy Sayuki is on a quest to save her beloved from the evil curse of the demons plaguing her land. In order to save her companions life she must travel through the far reaches of ancient Japan and battle mythological creatures in her pursuit of a secret remedy. Heavenly Guardian embodies the fast paced fun and adventure of the classic arcade shooter while utilizing the powers of the Sony Playstation 2 to add new thrills to the genre. Journey through various environments and fight through a variety of mythological creatures! Fight the journey solo or gain the aid of your companions in cooperative two-player action. Search for power-ups and special items to vanquish the evil gods and save your love from death. Format: PS2 Genre:?ACTION/ADVENTURE (VG) UPC:?695771700312 Manufacturer No:?70031All Games
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