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Heavenly Sword

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First release
Sep 12, 2007
Developer
Ninja Theory
Genres
Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure · Action, Fantasy
Platforms
PlayStation 3

Developed by Ninja Theory, Heavenly Sword is a visually stunning martial arts drama set in a mythical time and place in the Far East.

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Storyline
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.Read more

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.

Release dates
PlayStation 3
Sep 12, 2007
PlayStation 3
Sep 14, 2007
PlayStation 3
Sep 20, 2007
All 4 release dates
PlayStation 3
Nov 15, 2007
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main + Extras
5h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Keywords
bloody, death, female protagonist, multiple protagonists, dark humor
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Critic Score
88
Main + Extras (IGDB)
5h
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