Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu

by Ubisoft Montreal

Product Features

• The powerful Asian crimelord known only as Sin Tzu seeks out a new challenge. He wants a city to expand his criminal operations, as well as face a worthy opponent. He finds them both in Gotham City -- where he'll face the dangerous Batman!
• Take control of Batman and Robin, or Nightwing and Batgirl, as you face all-new criminal dangers in Gotham City in exciting 2-player action
• Fight through 12 levels of Gotham, to capture dangerous maniacs like Bane, Clayface and the Scarecrow
• Use 35 powerful martial arts attacks and Batman gadgets to fight hoodlums across Gotham City - everything from the grappling hook to the Batarang
• When you finally reach Sin-Tzu, you'll discover the hideous truth behind why the brought chaos to Gotham on the night Bruce Wayne's parents were murdered!

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00009ZVHQ
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: October 16, 2003
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,477 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Batman faces a new enemy. Unlike any he has ever faced before. The faceless foe plunges Gotham City into chaos on the night of the anniversary of Bruce Wayne's parents' murder. Who is responsible for unleashing havoc on Gotham City? The truth will be revealed. Sin Tzu, cunning master of strategy and martial arts, makes history as the first Batman character to debut in a video game. To commemorate this event, DC Comics and Warner Bros. have showcased the talents of veteran scriptwriter Flint Dille and reknown comic book artist, Jim Lee as Sin Tzu's co-creators and character designers.

Battle the evil forces of Gotham City by yourself or with a friend. Two Players can fight the forces of evil as the Dynamic Duo, Batman and Robin; or choose to control Nightwing or Batgirl! Take on Batman's most infamous enemies including Bane, Clayface, Scarecrow and the new formidable foe--Sin Tzu, all appearing for the first time in a videogame.

Product Description

In Batman: Rise Of Sin Tzu, a faceless and mysterious new enemy brings chaos to Gotham -- only Batman and his partners can stop it!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great graphics, great combo-fighting gameplay, December 7, 2003

By 

Lisa Shea "medieval swordfighting enthusiast" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu (Video Game)

Batman is a cartoon classic, fighting crime in the gritty streets of Gotham City. In this video game, Batman is joined by Robin, Nightwing and Batgirl in his quest to take down Sin Tzu.

The graphics are really stellar in a cartooney sort of way. Batman's cape flows behind him as he moves, headlights show dust particles, the puddles of water reflect their surroundings perfectly as you move around. Birds fly up as you approach, cans tumble out of your way. Shadows lighten and darken as you move through areas.

The fog effects are cool and when you get gassed, the screen becomes woozy in a VERY neat way. I really give this game high marks for its graphic achievements.

On the other hand, being a cartoon, it does seem a bit TOO clean at times. The water doesn't ripple when you go through it. It's more like walking through a Disney version of a "gritty city" - the actual comic was much more gritty. But that's a minor flaw.

The sound feels quite appropriate - both the music and the crunches and thwaps. The attack combos are great and fluid, and you get the little color "splats" when you hit an enemy.

The game is very much like the Two Towers and Return of the King series in that you learn series of combos and after each mission can buy yourself more for the given character you're using. You get rated on how many of each quality type of attack you use, and can replay levels to better your score.

The game for some reason reminds me very much of the old Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game on the ancient Nintendo console. You're a crimefighter in a dark-but-clean city landscape, battling thugs that pop up out of manholes and out of alleys. You can even do co-op play if you want!

This game isn't a complex RPG or puzzle game, but for anyone who loves comics or the Return of the King style of levelling up and building combos, this is a fun way to spend your time.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Rise of Rinse and Repeat, July 7, 2004

By 

coopertex (CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu (Video Game)

Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu, for the XBox is a Beatem-up game. You can choose from four different characters: Batman, Robin, Nightwing, and Batgirl. Regardless of who you pick, even though the story unfolds a bit differently, the gameplay mechanics remain the same. You must rescue hostages before time runs out. And the way to rescue hostages is to beat-up the bad guys. You are awarded points for making combo attacks. Then at the end of the levels you can purchase (or learn new combo attacks). Punch, kick and then slam the bad guys to the ground. This is basically all you do! Over and Over! Being a fan of the Batman animated series, I do have to give it points for beautiful graphics, which looks like the cartoon. The sound effects are also good! and best of all, they used the same voice-actors from the cartoon. This however, is not enough to save a mediocre game.

Pros:
+looks like the cartoon
+good sound effects
+good controls
+voice actors from the cartoon
+lots of unluckable goodies

Cons:
-time based missions
-linear gameplay
-enemies cheat
-repetative gameplay
-start levels over when you die
-A.I. is dumb as a rock
-feels like a PSONE powered game
-rinse and repeat

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rise of The Dark Knight, August 9, 2005

By 

Bob parr (New Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu (Video Game)

This is a Basic Beat-em up game, but the graphics are unbelievable! I have been a big batman fan ever since i saw BATMAN BEGINS in the movie theatres. Excellent movie. i also have loved the old cartoon: THE ADVENTURES OF BATMAN AND ROBIN. My Favorite character has always been Robin. Anyway, this is a must have game for any console besides PS2. { The worst in my opinion. the graphics are like paper plates!} I especially like that the levels are longer, and i like to fight a lot, so this game is good. I can't wait to get it for Gamecube.