Asura's Wrath

 Xbox 360
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6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 163 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 32 out of 163
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  1. JDConspirator
    Jul 4, 2012
    7
    Asura's Wrath sets itself apart by seismic animated cinematics and some stirring audio presentation. It's too bad that it fails to incorporate the player as it does the extraordinary presentation because Asura's Wrath is otherwise an extremely ambitious game with wonderfully constructed set pieces and an over the top style similar to Asura's angry and aggressive demeanour. So if you pickAsura's Wrath sets itself apart by seismic animated cinematics and some stirring audio presentation. It's too bad that it fails to incorporate the player as it does the extraordinary presentation because Asura's Wrath is otherwise an extremely ambitious game with wonderfully constructed set pieces and an over the top style similar to Asura's angry and aggressive demeanour. So if you pick up Asura's Wrath you really are plonking down the cash for a cinema sized experience. However this is one such game where Quick Time Events are forgiven because the game is unlike anything else out there.… Expand
  2. Xborn74
    Feb 21, 2012
    7
    Great graphics and soundtrack, with a story told in anime-style by chapter, but with simplistic (and confuse) gameplay, consisting of Quick Time Events and simple figthing sequences mixed into the story.

    Looks like a mixture between Dragon Ball Z and Shurato, if the gameplay has been more substantial, would receive a score 8,0 - 8,5.
  3. GidBix
    Mar 22, 2012
    6
    Asura's Wrath is a difficult "game" to score. The art style really pulled me in from the beginning. I wish I could say the same for the story. About half way through, I found myself skipping the story part and just playing the game segments which sadly only lasts for a few minutes each during the 19 episodes. Since this "game" is supposed to be and interactive story, there is no way I canAsura's Wrath is a difficult "game" to score. The art style really pulled me in from the beginning. I wish I could say the same for the story. About half way through, I found myself skipping the story part and just playing the game segments which sadly only lasts for a few minutes each during the 19 episodes. Since this "game" is supposed to be and interactive story, there is no way I can truly recommend this game as the story is rather simple and boring. (Not to mention, a little weird) I would say wait till this title drops to $20 and then try out the 6 hours of play it provides.… Expand
  4. skeith
    Mar 14, 2016
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Playing this game is like riding a roller coaster. You get to see all the good things, all the scenery and all the fun stuffs, but you don't really control your experience. This game is like an interactive anime (Hell, it is even designed like one). It can be fun at times, but the QTE gets boring real quick. I recommend this to anime lovers. The story is actually cliche, and the true ending is cheap. Really Cheap. I really hope this kind of DLC dies away.… Expand
  5. jiiihaad
    May 2, 2012
    7
    This is like action anime without ankward cuteness, just how I like it. Awesome action clips are really epic, but gameplay isnt very good. Fighting is basically just smashing one button and sometimes using strong attack or shoot, but not anything like Bayonetta or Devil May Cry. Quick Time Events are mostly easy and it wasnt problem for me like hard QTE's in God of War. Mostly QTE'sThis is like action anime without ankward cuteness, just how I like it. Awesome action clips are really epic, but gameplay isnt very good. Fighting is basically just smashing one button and sometimes using strong attack or shoot, but not anything like Bayonetta or Devil May Cry. Quick Time Events are mostly easy and it wasnt problem for me like hard QTE's in God of War. Mostly QTE's affects only score and only sometimes animation is different. There has come some DLC out. Episode 11.5 (160 live points) is just crappy 10 minutes long anime cartoon of fighting against some gohma with useless QTE's and not actual gameplay. It was so bad I dont even wanna know what Episode 15.5 (160 live points) is. But there is now more!
    At the end of april came DLC episodes 19-22 (560 live points) and oh boy. This completes the game and those should have been in the game at the first place! When I played Asuras Wrath without DLC I was after ending like "Meh.. Game had its good parts, but I probably never play this again." After DLC and real ending I had big smile on my face and whole game felt better. I recommend DLC for everybody who didnt actually hate this game. Overall this is average, but still good and short game. Definedly buy if you like epic fights.    … Expand
  6. Blue_Bomber
    Mar 6, 2012
    5
    As a game? Asura's Wrath falls short. The combat is lacking depth in comparison to it's peers (Bayonetta, Ninja Gaiden, etc), the shooting sequences are repetitive seem tacked on and both the combat and cutscenes are crammed with quick-time events.

    As an experience? Asura's Wrath presents a compelling story and a thrilling experience overall, complimented by the game's charming graphical    As a game? Asura's Wrath falls short. The combat is lacking depth in comparison to it's peers (Bayonetta, Ninja Gaiden, etc), the shooting sequences are repetitive seem tacked on and both the combat and cutscenes are crammed with quick-time events.

    As an experience? Asura's Wrath presents a compelling story and a thrilling experience overall, complimented by the game's charming graphical style. If you go into this game looking at it as an interactive story experience and less of a game you will enjoy yourself much more.

    Sadly I have to give it a 5 due to the "video game" components of Asura's Wrath being rather lackluster. Despite this I recommend this to anyone looking for an exciting story.    … Expand
  7. JackTheCrazy98
    Feb 22, 2013
    6
    When i first played this game it made a good impression on me. I liked the graphics, the story and the gameplay... until i find out that most of the gameplay was the same of naruto shippuden ultimate ninja storm 2. the gameplays of these 2 games are very similar, maybe because the developers were the same (cyber connect). But still is a nice game, but not a great and i recomend it to thoseWhen i first played this game it made a good impression on me. I liked the graphics, the story and the gameplay... until i find out that most of the gameplay was the same of naruto shippuden ultimate ninja storm 2. the gameplays of these 2 games are very similar, maybe because the developers were the same (cyber connect). But still is a nice game, but not a great and i recomend it to those that like this kind of games.… Expand
  8. jrseau55
    Mar 7, 2012
    7
    There is no secret about what this game is all about: exposition. While the game is loaded with quick time events, your level of enjoyment will teeter on whether you can get lost in the spectacle of it all. The amount of actual open combat is quite limited. Play the demo and decide for yourself since the actual game strays very little from that formula.
  9. lilbradshaw
    Mar 18, 2012
    6
    The game itself is a great experience but once you experience it, it gets stale. Trust me, once you beat the campaign there's nothing else to to do and you won't want to replay story mode. Other than that it is a good game. I wish they focused more on the gameplay than the cinematics. But, if you're looking for a game that has an ingaging story, Asura's Wrath is for you. Rent don't buy,The game itself is a great experience but once you experience it, it gets stale. Trust me, once you beat the campaign there's nothing else to to do and you won't want to replay story mode. Other than that it is a good game. I wish they focused more on the gameplay than the cinematics. But, if you're looking for a game that has an ingaging story, Asura's Wrath is for you. Rent don't buy, because this game is not worth your $60.… Expand
  10. Broyax
    Apr 17, 2017
    5
    Qu'est-ce que c'est que ce... truc ? des QTE à foison, une partie où on tire sur des tas de bidules (des sortes de vaisseaux), une partie où on tape sur des tas de machins (des sortes de monstres) et une partie où on regarde tout un tas de cinématiques (une sorte d'histoire de... non, ne pas chercher à comprendre, c'est "japonais"). Mais j'exagère : l'histoire se suit sans difficulté ; ilQu'est-ce que c'est que ce... truc ? des QTE à foison, une partie où on tire sur des tas de bidules (des sortes de vaisseaux), une partie où on tape sur des tas de machins (des sortes de monstres) et une partie où on regarde tout un tas de cinématiques (une sorte d'histoire de... non, ne pas chercher à comprendre, c'est "japonais"). Mais j'exagère : l'histoire se suit sans difficulté ; il faut simplement s'acclimater à cet "univers" certes dépaysant mais totalement outré et... je ne trouve pas le mot en fait, navré.

    On mélange tout ça dans le désordre avec un "héros" qui n'arrête pas de crier et de hurler. Le gars a chopé la rage, il est en colère d'où le titre. Il n'empêche, mon clébard, je le vois dans cet état, je le pique tout de suite.

    Le jeu est moche, franchement moche, faut dire qu'un moteur Unreal utilisé un peu n'importe comment, ça n'aide pas. Est-il pour autant mauvais ? loin de là. Pas difficile au premier niveau, il se boucle en quelques heures seulement et une fois commencé, on continue bizarrement sans s'arrêter ?!... étrange n'est-ce pas ? Un jeu très en colère donc mais qui curieusement apaise à force d'éclater tout ce qui passe sans grand effort (ne pas s'endormir la manette sur le bide, les QTE veillent).

    Cela étant, une fois torché on n'y revient pas. Une curiosité donc, un peu comme Heavy Rain sur PS3.    … Expand
  11. Skaamit
    May 31, 2019
    6
    That's good epic and interactive an anime. The game have interesting setting founded on motives hindu mythology combinated with hightech civilization. Not very fascinating gameplay, that's an weak aspect of the game. And the true ending hidden upon a pay wall (DLC) and a grind wall - it's sucks.

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 54 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 54
  3. Negative: 2 out of 54
  1. Gamer.nl
    May 12, 2012
    70
    Asura's Wrath proves how awesome anime can be, but at the same time also how ridiculous it is. With exaggerated quick-time events, absurdly long battles with bosses and a lack of actual gameplay make this the perfect translation from anime to a game. Unfortunately this doesn't automatically create a perfect game.
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  2. DailyGame
    May 1, 2012
    75
    As an anime experience, it's frankly hard to top what Capcom's done here. But as an entry in the pantheon of interactive entertainment, it doesn't do enough to be anything more than marginally "interactive," resulting in a merely average, albeit unique, game.
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  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Apr 25, 2012
    60
    Very, very strange action beat'em up would probably make your eyes pop-up, yet you'll be attracted to play it – if only to find out what madness is hidden in next part... [Apr 2012]
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