Summary
- Release Year: 2007
- Genres: Adventure, Role-playing game (RPG)
- Platforms: Android, iOS, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox
- Developers: BioWare, LTI Gray Matter
- Publishers: 2K Games, Aspyr Media, Electronic Arts, Microsoft Game Studios
Jade Empire: Special Edition – A Masterpiece of Eastern-Inspired RPGs
Released in 2007, Jade Empire: Special Edition is an action role-playing game developed by BioWare and published by Microsoft Game Studios. The game is set in a fictionalized ancient China-inspired world and follows the story of a martial artist on a quest to save the Jade Empire from an evil warlord.
Jade Empire was critically acclaimed upon release, with reviewers praising its story, characters, combat, and graphics. The game won numerous awards, including Game of the Year awards from IGN and GameSpot.
Story
Jade Empire tells the story of a young martial artist named Gao the Lesser, who is training to become a master of martial arts. When the evil warlord Sun Li attacks the Jade Empire, Gao must set out on a quest to stop him. Along the way, Gao will meet a variety of allies and enemies, and he will learn more about the true nature of good and evil.
The story of Jade Empire is one of the game’s strongest points. The writing is excellent, the characters are well-developed, and the plot is engaging from start to finish. The game also features a number of moral choices that can affect the story’s outcome.
Gameplay
Jade Empire is an action role-playing game that features real-time combat. The player controls Gao as he fights his way through hordes of enemies using a variety of martial arts techniques. The combat is fast-paced and exciting, and it offers a great deal of depth and variety.
In addition to combat, Jade Empire also features a number of exploration and puzzle-solving elements. The player can explore the game’s world, which is filled with beautiful scenery and interesting characters. The game also features a number of puzzles that must be solved in order to progress.
Characters
Jade Empire features a cast of well-developed and memorable characters. The player will meet a variety of allies and enemies, each with their own unique motivations and personalities. The game’s characters are one of its strongest points, and they help to bring the story to life.
Graphics
Jade Empire features beautiful graphics that bring the game’s world to life. The game’s environments are detailed and atmospheric, and the character models are well-animated. The game also features a number of impressive special effects.
Music
The music of Jade Empire is composed by Jack Wall, who is known for his work on the Mass Effect and Dragon Age series. The game’s music is beautiful and atmospheric, and it perfectly complements the game’s setting and story.
Special Edition
The Special Edition of Jade Empire includes a number of new features and improvements over the original game. These features include:
- New areas to explore
- New enemies to fight
- New items to collect
- New abilities to learn
- Improved graphics and performance
The Special Edition also includes all of the downloadable content that was released for the original game.
Conclusion
Jade Empire: Special Edition is a masterpiece of Eastern-inspired RPGs. The game features a compelling story, well-developed characters, exciting combat, and beautiful graphics. The game is a must-play for any fan of the genre.
Score: 9/10
Review Score
9/10
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