

Set in an ancient world inspired by mythical China, Jade Empire lets you train under your master's watchful eye as you learn powerful martial arts and mystical powers. When danger threatens, you'll travel across the world, from the harsh mountains of the Land of Howling Spirits to the lush gardens of the Imperial City. In your adventures, you must face powerful human and supernatural foes, learn the exotic and magical martial arts, and discover the darkest secrets of the world. Practice the greatest fighting styles and defeat the most powerful enemies to become a master of martial arts. In the ancient, mysterious world of the Jade Empire, you train under your master’s watchful eye and learn powerful martial arts and mystical powers. When danger threatens, you travel across the world, from the harsh mountains of the Land of Howling Spirits to the lush gardens of the Imperial City. In your adventures you face powerful human and supernatural foes, learn exotic and magical martial arts, and discover the darkest secrets of the world. Only by mastering the greatest fighting styles and defeating the most powerful enemies will you earn your place as a master of martial arts in the world of Jade Empire.
Role-playing (RPG)AdventureActionFantasymartial artsfemale protagonistmeleeXbox
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Earnest, grave, classical in form and epic.
- earnestironic
- gravecomic
- classical in formformally daring
- intimateepic
- character-ledplot-driven
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- Platforms
- Xbox
- Developer
- BioWare
- Publisher
- Microsoft Game Studios
- Released
- April 12, 2005
- Modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Third person
- Engine
- Odyssey
IGDB rating 8.1/10 from 121 ratings.
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