Game

Heavenly Sword 2007

Developed by Ninja Theory

  • Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure, Action, Fantasy

Developed by Ninja Theory, Heavenly Sword is a visually stunning martial arts drama set in a mythical time and place in the Far East. A dramatic tale of revenge sees Nariko, a fiery red-haired heroine embark on a quest for vengeance against an invading King and his army. The story builds around the ancient Heavenly Sword which once belonged to a powerful deity and can never be wielded by a mortal without it draining their life-force, killing them within hours. When the invading king destroys the warrior clan that guards the Heavenly Sword, the clan leader's daughter, Nariko, takes up the sword in a desperate fight for survival.

Hack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventureActionFantasybloodydeathfemale protagonistmultiple protagonistsdark humoreaster egglevel selectionno jumpingboss fightexplosiongame critics awardsplatform exclusivePlayStation 3

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