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Jade Empire

 

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  • User Score (275)
    8.7 8.7 from 275 reviewers
  • Expert Score (98)
    8.5 8.5 from 98 reviewers
  • Value for money (15)
    9.2 9.2 from 15 reviewers
  • Sound quality (4)
    9.2 9.2 from 4 reviewers
  • Gameplay (45)
    8.8 8.8 from 45 reviewers
  • Graphics (41)
    9.0 9.0 from 41 reviewers
  • Sound (37)
    8.9 8.9 from 37 reviewers
  • Storyline (6)
    8.1 8.1 from 6 reviewers
  • Multiplayer (2)
    2.7 2.7 from 2 reviewers
  • Control (7)
    9.4 9.4 from 7 reviewers
  • Addiction (5)
    8.6 8.6 from 5 reviewers
  • Lifespan (7)
    7.6 7.6 from 7 reviewers
  • Audio & image quality (2)
    10 10 from 2 reviewers
  • Appearance (2)
    9.2 9.2 from 2 reviewers
  • Replay value (3)
    8.7 8.7 from 3 reviewers
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  • Score Distribution

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5-6
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3-4
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Users:
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5-6
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3-4
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1-2
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. IGN Entertainment

    11 March 2010

    While there is no way to determine whether a game is headed for greatness after one hour of gameplay, Jade Empire is the most exciting game of 2005 that we’ve seen to date. Read more

  2. Xbox Evolved

    9.0/10
    26 January 2006

    It would be easy to say that Jade Empire is just “KOTOR” in ancient China with stripped down mechanics and a more action-oriented combat system. Read more

    • Engulfing story, well presented
    • It is a bit to easy, and far to short

  3. GameBump

    9.2/10
    6 January 2006

    You can probably judge for yourself just by looking at the length difference between the two sections that this is a good game. In fact, I’ll say that despite its shortcomings, Jade Empire is an awesome game . Read more

    • The biggest and most obvious similarity between Jade Empire and Knights is the “good vs. bad” system. In Star Wars it was the Light versus the Dark side; in Jade Empire, it’s “the Way of the Open Palm” versus “the Way of t...
    • Sharing a few good things from Knights of the Old Republic unfortunately also means Jade Empire shares some of its bad qualities as well. The load times aren’t overly long, but they are quite frequent, since the game needs...

  4. Videogame Pub

    8.9/10
    1 October 2007

    BioWare has already established themselves in the RPG genre, most recently with 2003?s critically acclaimed Knights of the Old Republic. Read more

  5. Into Liquid Sky

    Into Liquid Sky
    9.1/10
    18 January 2006

    Hot on the heels of the much celebrated Knights of the Old Republic , Bioware has taken their successful RPG formula and used it as the core for a story-heavy RPG of a different flavor. Read more

    • Action-based combat, Great audio and graphics, Good and bad paths allow for replay, Deep story
    • Long load times, Combat could be deeper

  6. Fragland

    8.4/10
    10 January 2006

    Jade Empire is BioWare’s third role playing game for the Xbox and possibly it’s best achievement ever since. The story line is convincing, the fighting system is better than some fighting games out there and the graphics... Read more

    • Amazing moves, Chinese atmosphere, Nice graphics
    • Too much loading, Too little commitment

  7. xbox360.gamespy.com

    10/10
    11 April 2005

    BioWare combines excellent storytelling, exciting combat, and gorgeous visuals to create the best RPG ever to hit the Xbox. Read more

    • Gorgeous visuals; tons of styles to learn; entertaining combat system; great story; good/evil mechanic has been greatly improved; surprising amount of replay value.
    • Some framerate and camera issues during combat; voiceovers can be a bit cheesy at times.

  8. Gaming Addicts Network

    4.0/10
    4 August 2005

    Bioware is well known for its hit games that use an already licensed product. Games like Neverwinter Nights, and Baldur’s Gate that use the D&D and Forgotten Realms license, and the popular Knights of the Old Republic... Read more

    • + Awesome graphics and sound.
    • - Too short, much too short.

  9. Gamecell

    Gamecell
    8.0/10
    19 October 2007

    The first thing to notice after getting into the game is the amount of detail in the environment - it's obvious that each area has had a lot of care to put into it. Read more

    • Superb story., Excellent acting., Pretty scenery.
    • Poor combat., Load times are too long and too frequent.

  10. Gamers Wanted

    9.8/10
    13 May 2005

    Bioware surprised everyone when they released Knights of the Old Republic back in 2003. No one was expecting it to be the well polished experience that it turned out to be, for both the Star Wars fan, and the average gamer. Read more

    • One of the best looking games on Xbox, One of the best sounding games on Xbox, Genuinely interesting characters, Intruiging storyline keeps you hooked
    • ...... Jade Empire has cons?

  • User Reviews

  1. Awesome, even on your 360.

    Amazon
    10/10
    Reviewer: C. Kloster "Weekend Warrior", Amazon
    21 May 2010 See Product at Amazon ($12.59)

    Buy this game! This game is by the creators of KOTR, Mass Effect and Dragon Age. Even though it is an original xbox it has good graphics for the time it was made and is just as good as KOTR. Read more or see product

  2. Review #450:The Jade Empire Strikes Back!

    10/10
    Reviewer: flash-hammer, epinions.com
    4 weeks ago

    When you take into account that I've been playing videogames for the greater part of 20 years, and p Read more

    • Story, Graphics, Combat System
    • Too short, bonus disk

  3. "This was an excellent RPG."

    CNET
    9.0/10
    Reviewer: kuriosity, CNET
    22 December 2005

    This was an excellent RPG. The story line is interesting and the graphics were fantastic. This is one of those games that when you start playing it, it's hard to put down the controller. Read more

    • customization of difficulty level, graphics, movement, story line, challenges.
    • Camera movement during some battles, not enough skill points.

  4. Sazze

    Sazze
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Nichole G., Sazze
    7 February 2009

    Okay, so it would be biased of me to give an all-around glowing review seeing as this is the first game I've ever finished. It is a wonderful game though, and to those of you that like Fable and are wondering if this is good,... Read more

  5. Another Masterful Story by Bioware

    8.0/10
    Reviewer: clra2, Ciao
    23 January 2008

    So lately I've gone to game stores to buy used Xbox games because 360 games are really expensive. I'm about to borrow Mass Effect from my friend so I've decided to finish KoTOR (which was a fantastic and I'll probably write a... Read more

    • great story, lots of martial arts styles, visuals are nice, lots of historic writing
    • shallow combat, limited character customizations

  6. Karate here...*taps head* Karate here...*taps heart* Karate here when wax-on, wax-off only! *taps crotch's lemonade-gun*

    epinions.com
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: ChromeKiller, epinions.com
    9 January 2006

    It's hard to think that most people you know and meet out there in the world doesn't or has never li Read more

    • It's KOTOR all over again -- only karate-fied!
    • The save-file-corrupting, slow-loading-level and movie bugs aren't here. Disk-reading problems are on some accounts, though.

  7. Review – Jade Empire

    Reviewer: chris, videolamer
    21 May 2008

    I actually picked this game up just last week, and I’ve been gradually going through the starting areas. One thing I remember distinctly when I read a preview for this game is that all the designers involved read Outlaws of... Read more

  8. Obscure Reader Review - 8.9

    8.9/10
    Reviewer: franpana, IGN Entertainment
    24 April 2006

    Really is a good game,, the story is based in a trapped school,, certainly you have many doors, and hard challenges to solves. Its a great game, this no a action or sports game. Read more

  9. Video game reviews: Jade Empire (Xbox)

    Helium
    Reviewer: Rob Kentworth, Helium
    10 January 2006

    For starters, it is the first world they created themselves for a roleplaying game and it also uses their own character development system. The world they created is quite fascinating and beautiful. Read more

  10. Jade Empire

    swapgame
    10/10
    Reviewer: swapgame
    16 October 2005

    I'm not sure how many words I can use for this - so just to get it out of the way - this game is AWESOME. A compelling storyline - lots of plot twists - loads to do with very little of the wandering round wondering what you... Read more

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In the ancient, mysterious world of Jade Empire ™, train under your master’s watchful eye and learn powerful Martial Arts fighting styles and mystical powers. Travel across the world, from the harsh mountains of the Land of Howling Spirits to the lush gardens of the Imperial City. Face powerful human and supernatural foes. Learn exotic and magical Martial Arts. Discover the darkest secrets of the world … Only by mastering the greatest fighting styles and defeating t…

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  • Alternative names
    Rock Band 3

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    5 March 2005

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