Shadow Hearts: From the New World PlayStation 2
User Score
8.7 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19

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  1. LilyB.
    Apr 17, 2006
    10
    Ok first of all you guys are being to cruel to the game , this game has been the funnest game i've ever played (and i've played ALOT). Also the series have been really fun expecially because of the judgement ring it makes the battles unique so if you people have anything else to say play the freaking game first and dont lie about iplaying it.
  2. PascalB.
    Jun 5, 2006
    9
    A great game with a good battle system, nice music and a hilarious ninja.
  3. JoseC.
    Mar 13, 2006
    9
    the game is great. the graphics are adverage. But, the story, charactar develpoment, and battle system are unique.
  4. SerK.
    Mar 9, 2006
    9
    Fighting is more amusing and more challenging. Looks likfe Final Fantasy but the fighting is completely different along with the plot. Nicely continues on from the 2nd game just in a different place.
  5. JoeH.
    Mar 23, 2006
    10
    Shadow Heart: From The New World is great, just like the rest of the series. I love the way they manipulate pieces of the past and put them into a magical world. Plus the judgement ring is a great way to make the battles better.
  6. Tanvir
    Jul 13, 2008
    9
    This was an excellent game. Even though it doesn't live up to the storyline, it makes it up in the gameplay. The battle system is improved giving limits to the combo attacks and giving the fights more of a challenge. The characters are quirkier and not as cool as the characters in Covenant but they are all very fun to use.
  7. hugoboy
    Feb 14, 2012
    10
    Even to this day, from the new world still remains an outstanding role playing game.
    It is a traditional role playing game with a modern twist. The game really doesn't tries to be fancy or over ambitious, but still it does pack alot to make any hard core rgp fan happy.
    One fact i do love about this game is the complete uniqueness of every single character. They are so unique that a playe    r has a hard time deciding who stays in the party and who doesn't.
    To be honest, not the strongest story i've seen, but it is indeed an emotional one (and i do love an emotional story). But aside from the story being a bit weak, the game does makes up for it with everything else. There by warranting the big fat score.    … Expand

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Metascore
76 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 42 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 42
  3. Negative: 0 out of 42
  1. Siliconera
    83
    It’s also lacking the presence of Yuri, who was one of the coolest RPG protagonists in recent memory. But if you let yourself free of any previous conceptions - and can forgive some uneven storytelling - you’ll find From the New World to be one of the most unique, engrossing, and well designed RPGs of this generation.
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  2. Deeko
    85
    The latest installment in the Shadow Hearts series will have fans of the first two clamoring for more. Those just joining the series, prepare for a RPG unlike anything you have ever played before.
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  3. Game Informer
    88
    Thankfully, you'll spend a majority of your time immersed in the stellar combat or drinking in the often surreal moments that define Shadow Hearts: From The New World as one of the most inventive and entertaining RPG's in years. [Mar 2006, p.106]
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