Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

by Genki

Product Features

• Play as the main characters in the film - Li Mu Bai, Shu Lien and Jen, each with their own unique storylines
• Pursue the fabled Green Destiny sword and face the deadly assassin known as the Jade Fox in amazing martial arts duels
• Transcend human limitations and conquer gravity as you use each warrior's unique style in brawls, chases and duels - just like in the film
• Unlock hidden stages and game modes as you interact with the environment around you -- run up walls, jump off cliffs, pick up branches and more
• Beautiful graphics and a variety of weapons to bring the graceful fluidity of master martial arts moves to your PS2!

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00008G947
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: October 9, 2003
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #22,509 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #86 in Video Games > PlayStation 2 > Role-Playing
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon takes you into 19th-century China as you live the adventures depicted in the incredible martial arts classic!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Poorly designed, needed more time on the planning table, October 13, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (Video Game)

I wanted to like this game, as the movie is one of my all-time favorites, but no matter how I tried, I just couldn't honestly say this game is good. It's rather awful, namely due to the horrible camera angles/controls, which are severely limited and serve more to frustrate than help, especially when you can't see where you're going to jump.
Some have said that "Enter the Matrix" could have used more time planning, but compared to "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," "Enter the Matrix" seems close to perfect. To anyone following this game, "CTHD's" release date was delayed numerous times, and usually that's a sign of a bad game in need of fixing. Having played a few of its levels thus far, it clearly needs refinement in almost all its elements. The moves aren't fluid, and the game just plain lacks the grace of the film. Playing "Matrix," I felt like I was part of the movie, inhabiting its world, but playing "CTHD," I'm left longing to see the movie. The camera angles are the worst part of the game -- when in certain positions/places, your view is severely limited, and no amount of trying to change the camera angle helps -- sometimes, such as when you're on a small ledge, you can't use the camera at all. Given all the delays, Ubi Soft should have come with a game worthy of being paired with the movie, but unfortunately, all we get is a rather flimsy game that needed more time in the planning stages. It's a broken bone or bruise on the face that is the "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" film. (for gamers, there's hopefully always a new Tenchu to look forward to.)

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars You'll be dismayed at how poor it actually is..., February 9, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (Video Game)

I usually steer clear of movie tie-in titles because they always seem second rate at best. However I am such a fan of CTHD that I couldn't resist buying it.

I shouldn't have. Apparently they spent a long time developing this title. I wonder how they spent their time? Its completely half baked. The gameplay for the most part consists of running around a handful of dull samey backgrounds monotonously hacking at crowds of near identical and unchallenging foes. there is really no skill involved in the combat and I can't imagine how inept you would have to be to be defeated by the hordes of cloned, pony-tailed minions you have to laboriously slice through.

There is practically no change in technique or skill required from the first screen of the game until the end. In fact the only way you can really die in this game is because of the many cheap instant-death moments where you have to use the sketchy movement controls to jump onto ledges which you often can't even see because of the terrible, terrible viewing angles in this game.

One other reviewer mentioned that the bad view angle was the worst thing about the game. Although there are many bad points to choose from he is surely right. You often have to walk or jump in directions without being able to see where you going at all. Of course this often leads you straight of a cliff and instant game over. Infuriating . You also often have to fight enemies that you can't actually see. It's ridiculous.

So just to recap, I thoroughly recommend this game to anyone who likes grinding, mind-nimbing monotony culminating in utter incredulous frustration. Enjoy.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A horrible game with one redeeming feature., May 17, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (Video Game)

I have played a LOT of games.. so needless to say I have played my fair share of bad ones and this one takes the cake, as far back as my memory serves me anyway.
As usual, the commercial license makes it feel cheap.. trying to stick to the movie exactly except with bad graphics, poor sound and lousy camera work.. the story segments were so bad I found them to be a complete waste of time.. would much rather watch the movie again.
Nothing about this game feels polished.. bland textures and level design that seem to be inspired by a cardboard box.
Of course.. some of the most fun games to play hide under these shortcommings as well, which I was sure would be the case.. until I got into my first battle.
Now here is the good news.. the blocking, while easy, is the most fun you'll ever have defending yurself in a fighting game.
You press the block button repeatedly, timed with the enemy's combo attacks, and watch your character do all the crazy dodging from the film.. then you go to strike back and are completely dissapointed with your display of kung-fu lameness. Its a "3 hit combo over and over hack'n'slash" like so many before it.. except possibly worse than most.
Also worth noting is that running up walls doesn't work on all walls and nor is it obvious which ones should and shouldn't work. Then when you do get it to work you realize it isn't near as cool as in the movie. Just steer clear of this game completely.