Wu-Tang: A Game to Own
Written: Sep 15 '00 (Updated Sep 15 '00)
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Pros: Awesome finishing moves, loads of secrets
Cons: hard combos, I don't have a 4-way connector
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| mrblonde007's Full Review: Wu Tang Shaolin Style for PlayStation 1 |
I bought both Wu-Tang and Thrill Kill at the same time in Kuwait. While both are similar, Wu-Tang Shaolin Style gets the prize. Although they both are capable of 4-way gameplay, (firsts on the Playstation console)
Its inclusion of multiple "chambers" (36 of 'em) in which to master your techniques and further your game play, is the point that really sells me. Although the fighting combinations are not easy and some are almost impossible, that is the very point that keeps me playing it. I'm sick of games where every move is mastered within a few days or a few hours of playing them. Wu-tang also offers incentive to perform the combinations in the form of new finishing moves, alternate costumes, character art, and more when you finish a group of specific chambers.
There are nine characters in which to start your quest to conquer all 36 chambers. They consist of the original members of the Wu-Tang Clan: RZA, GZA aka "The Genius", Method Man,and Old Dirty Bastard; as well as Masta Killa, Inspecta Deck, Raekwon, UGOD, and Ghostface Killa. Fans of the Wu-Tang Clan will be pleased to know that their rap personas were taken into account in the creation of their video game counterparts. For instance RZA uses liquid swords (also the name of GZA's Wu-related album) and ODB is the master of drunken freestyle form of fighting/rapping
All of these characters have unique moves specific to their character. I for one think this is another fine feature. Character exclusive moves make the game more challenging when considering the fact that a true "master" would have to know all nine characters moves. Considering that each character has over twenty moves each, (not including combos)that is quite an accomplishment.
The down side to this game is that the loading time for me was really slow. However, to be fair, my game is a foreign copy so that might be expected and unfair to name as a problem. But a real problem though is a same reason why this game is a keeper---the difficulty. Sometimes it is quite frustrating in pulling off a 4,5,6 hit combo; nevermind the 7,8, and 9 hit combos necessary to complete the game. This game dictates that one MUST master these techniques in order to get every secret in the game.
What also must be mentioned is the violence factor. This game is definitely not for young kids. Although equipped with a safeguard that requires the gamer to put in the blood and gore with a code, any parent who thinks kids aren't going to get that code is just fooling themselves unless they have Rod and Todd from "The Simpsons" as their own flesh and blood. Otherwise, don't kid yourself they will get the code. The finishing moves when in fact the code is on are bloody and severely violent---just like I like it. In all every character has four different potential finishing moves. Plus, each character in the game has their own as well. it is possible to play these characters but you'll have to play the game to find out how.
Overall, this game rocks! (or should I say raps? :)-->bad joke<)
Anyone who wants to play the first real 4 player fighting game with loads of secrets and hours of game play should buy this game. Otherwise they should go back to Kirbyland and have fun with the rest of the toddlers. Wu-Tang: Shaolin Style is a keeper for the ages. I really think they should make another one. Possibly for PS2 which is due out in the near future.
Until, that day though, I'm going to enjoy my Wu-Tang.
Recommended:
Yes
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Member: Craig Desmarais
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