Loved the story and the scenery. The gameplay was enjoyable but at times did feel a bit of a generic button masher to easy to repeat m. Luckily the story keeps you invested even when the gameplay in between becomes repetitive.
6 Reviews
Odyssey to the awesome
brodlimmel27 October 2011
This is probably one the most underrated video games from 2010. In no means is it the best game out there but it was certainly better then some of the crap other people bought. Enslaved is taken from the Chiniese novel Journey to the West. Which like most Americans I never read it so I got no idea how close this is to it's source material. This is a game made by Ninja Theory who have made games such as Heavenly Sword. This is also made by Andy Serkis, who if you played the game had a huge role to play.
Game-play- this game plays as the best platforming action adventure I have ever seen. Jumping around like a monkey is so organic you your character just goes platform to platform, poll to small rock on the wall. He does it so well, I am not a fan of jumping puzzles or platforming but this was so much fun just to climb a wall. The AI is not the smartest they're strategy is to bum rush you and that is basically it. I understand they are supposed to be mecs that can't think for themselves so that is a minor complaint more of a nit pick. As many of you know this is basically one long escort mission but it is not annoying but rather fun. The enemies hardly ever attack her and she will actually hide so you can take out the foes. They add some boss fights against bigger mecs and those have that video game feel to it you find the bosses weakness and take it out.
Sound- this is what games need actors to do the voice acting. Andy Serkis is great as the character Monkey. This game has amazing sound effects and score to match it.
Graphics- probably the most beautiful apocalypse ever. This seems realistic in the way of vegetation taking back the land. The enemies look dangerous. Dare I say they look better then the Transformers have.
Story- you play as this character Monkey he is basically the man with no name and a troubled past. This girl Trip helps you escape from the slaver ship but then turns around and enslaves you so you can help her get home. The story goes on how you have to help her get home and the obstacles you face. Both the characters are likable and of course they do develop a relationship as the story goes on. This isn't that much of a story heavy game for the fact it never drew me in the game-play is what was gripping. This game does in fact have the weirdest ending just saying that it doesn't really fit the rest of the game and brings up more questions.
Overall this is a fun game but has little replay value. So I give it a High Rental this is a must play just not a must own.
Game-play- this game plays as the best platforming action adventure I have ever seen. Jumping around like a monkey is so organic you your character just goes platform to platform, poll to small rock on the wall. He does it so well, I am not a fan of jumping puzzles or platforming but this was so much fun just to climb a wall. The AI is not the smartest they're strategy is to bum rush you and that is basically it. I understand they are supposed to be mecs that can't think for themselves so that is a minor complaint more of a nit pick. As many of you know this is basically one long escort mission but it is not annoying but rather fun. The enemies hardly ever attack her and she will actually hide so you can take out the foes. They add some boss fights against bigger mecs and those have that video game feel to it you find the bosses weakness and take it out.
Sound- this is what games need actors to do the voice acting. Andy Serkis is great as the character Monkey. This game has amazing sound effects and score to match it.
Graphics- probably the most beautiful apocalypse ever. This seems realistic in the way of vegetation taking back the land. The enemies look dangerous. Dare I say they look better then the Transformers have.
Story- you play as this character Monkey he is basically the man with no name and a troubled past. This girl Trip helps you escape from the slaver ship but then turns around and enslaves you so you can help her get home. The story goes on how you have to help her get home and the obstacles you face. Both the characters are likable and of course they do develop a relationship as the story goes on. This isn't that much of a story heavy game for the fact it never drew me in the game-play is what was gripping. This game does in fact have the weirdest ending just saying that it doesn't really fit the rest of the game and brings up more questions.
Overall this is a fun game but has little replay value. So I give it a High Rental this is a must play just not a must own.
A Hidden Gem
jzchsd29 June 2020
I was fortunate to stumble across this game about a month ago. I never knew about it and I have been playing video games actively since '95 when I was a kid. I LOVE this game, and if you like Uncharted I hope you will, too. The story and characters are fleshed out and feel real for their circumstances. The amazing Andy Serkis seriously needs to be nominated for a Oscar, they should bend the rules to include MoCap actors just for him. The overall world is creative and colorful, for 2010 the graphics hold their own and don't feel like the game is too dated. I personally like the fighting style, shooter games are too common anymore. The ending gives us both closure but enough room at the same time to allow a sequel if (hopefully) NinjaTheory ever could. I've played this game 3 times in a row and still am in fan-craze mode
Due to all the good this game has, my score will remain a solid 10, however I will discuss some nitpicks as well, but let me preface them with this: this game is 10 years old. The camera angle can be wonky sometimes, the platform jumping can feel too straight and narrow and looking at the game as a whole it really is one big escort mission. I found the difficulty a little easy, even on hard mode (which I never play unless I really love the game), but that could just be me. The escort part I don't mind because these characters are so well thought out and you aren't doing a lot of rescue and protect, Trip stays (for the most part) to herself. In addition, she's very helpful.
Plus, I'm a sucker for a love story and this game gives us just enough. I laughed, had fun and will be playing this game many more times in the future. The game length I would say is about 8-10 hours if you take your time, I beat it the first time in two marathon sittings.
Give it a chance, you know you want to.
Due to all the good this game has, my score will remain a solid 10, however I will discuss some nitpicks as well, but let me preface them with this: this game is 10 years old. The camera angle can be wonky sometimes, the platform jumping can feel too straight and narrow and looking at the game as a whole it really is one big escort mission. I found the difficulty a little easy, even on hard mode (which I never play unless I really love the game), but that could just be me. The escort part I don't mind because these characters are so well thought out and you aren't doing a lot of rescue and protect, Trip stays (for the most part) to herself. In addition, she's very helpful.
Plus, I'm a sucker for a love story and this game gives us just enough. I laughed, had fun and will be playing this game many more times in the future. The game length I would say is about 8-10 hours if you take your time, I beat it the first time in two marathon sittings.
Give it a chance, you know you want to.
I love it!
gelabek4 January 2013
i own this game and believe me i LOVE it. I am so into the Journey to the West story (which the game is loosely about), that i have been playing it a lot! I am only at the first boss but so far the graphics are beautiful, the sounds are amazing, and the voice acting 5 out of 5.
The game controls are easy to use. Set in America's New York City in the distant future you would recognize several places and wonder how the game got to such dismay in the future.
I would highly recommend the game to anyone that is looking for something based off Journey to the West, or a game with a lot of excitement and adventure.
The game controls are easy to use. Set in America's New York City in the distant future you would recognize several places and wonder how the game got to such dismay in the future.
I would highly recommend the game to anyone that is looking for something based off Journey to the West, or a game with a lot of excitement and adventure.
Still an amazing and amazing game
samuellucia3 May 2021
This game is incredible easy to play fun I do like long journey games that inquire battles graphics are great gameplay is amazing controls are very easy to use I still want this game first came out this game is not bad at all I highly recommend picking it up or download it on PlayStation now for free.
Not bad but could be much better
FallenShadow514 February 2011
Warning: Spoilers
After I found out that this game was made by Ninja Theory, the group behind Heavenly Sword, I went out to find it. It took me 2 days to complete it. I can say that although it was an adventure to go with, it was not nearly as entralling as Heavenly Sword. In this game, the story was linear because you can expect what happens next. The game becomes too repetitious as you fight the same enemies over and over. The leveling up system was good and the controls are good. The graphics are colorful and beautiful at times but could have been more sharp and detailed. The main character, Monkey, was a common main hero type of guy which I didn't feel for. They could have made him a more unique person which would've added to the plot. The Monkey King storyline is like what the synopsis says, "loosely." If you know of the story, you will automatically know the key items from the actual storyline. It is just set in a different time and world. The game is filled with too much action and strays away from the bond that could've been between the characters. I think the developers purposely made this game for a Western audience. The game hardly had any cutscenes and when it did, I didn't really care for it because it was like the makers of the game had to put it in just to connect it to the next action part. It seems like the game was rushed and not enough variety of gameplay and enemies were put in. I give this game a 5 out of 10 because it tried but didn't make it. I expected so much more from it. Heavenly Sword was a much better storyteller and pulled me in so much deeper. Rent this game for the weekend or borrow it from someone if they have it. I will just have to keep waiting if Ninja Theory will come up with something new and intriguing.
See also
Awards | FAQ | User Ratings | External Reviews | Metacritic Reviews
