Godai: Elemental Force

by 3DO

Product Features

• 1-2 Players
• Digital Control
• Analog Control
• Vibration Function
• 360 Degree Kineticam Highlights Elemental Attacks

Product Details

• ASIN: B00005O624
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches ; 9 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,287 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

In the still of night, the queen lays her newborn son in his crib as a shadow steals past the window. She looks up and sees nothing. She hears only silence. And then, a sound behind the wall, the telltale soft metallic song of a blade being carefully drawn from its scabbard. The king turns to seek out the source of the sound, only to hear several similar tones echo through the night just outside the paper walls. Quickly, he reaches for his own weapon, but it's already too late.

Thus begins the tale of Godai: Elemental Force. The game features fast-paced stealth gameplay, and allows you to engage your enemies with hand-to-hand, sword, and projectile weapon attacks. You'll set out on a quest through the trials of the four spirit elements (Earth, Wind, Water, and Fire) in 16 breathtaking levels. You can survey your surroundings with a 360-degree cinematic KinetiCam, and make use of eight play modes, one player campaign, and seven styles of two-player head-to-head. The game includes new weather and environmental effects, including night, rain, fog, and "pool of light" sources such as torches, fire pits, etc., that will immerse the player into the story and action. The wide selection of weapons includes katana blades, twin blades, throwing spikes, shuriken, smoke bombs, and elemental magic. Godai: Elemental Force also features a simple pick-up-and-play default control scheme.

Product Description

Platform:  PLAYSTATION 2 Publisher:  3DO Packaging:  VIDEO GAME Rating:  TEEN TEEN (13+)--- Animated Violence - Prepare to embark on a mystical journey through the eyes of HIRO a young man seeking the truth of his past and the sacred magic of the elements! Only if he harnesses the powers of earth wind water fire and void will he possess the strength to avenge his family and reclaim his birthright. Prepare to face the inevitable! Quick arcade action with acrobatic martial arts moves projectile weaponry hand-to-hand combat and elemental magic. 360 degree Kineticam highlights elemental attacks & non-stop action in a variety of multiplayer games. Specifications: 1-2 Players Memory card (for PS2) 100 KB Analog Control Digital Control Vibration Function

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars I tried really hard to like this game., February 4, 2002

By 

Aaron Newlands "Sithgod" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Godai: Elemental Force (Video Game)

Ever since Tenchu came out on the px1 I have been totally hooked on the quest based beat them up. Games like Tekken are great but I just found myself wanting more. With Tenchu I found it. A series of connected missions playing a kick NInja or Ninjaette with next costumes and other goodies to unlock.
Then came Tenchu 2 and Onimusha which I just think is amazing. They had me hooked for hours.

So when I saw Godai I was totally excited. Until Tenchu 3 arrives I thought here was a game that I could sink my stars into. Slice and dice Teri-yaki style.

But after an initial opening movie that was kind of interesting and some great inspiraing music I found the game had little to offer. Not surprising when you see who made it 3DO.

The game play is lacking, the graphics are not up to ps2 standard, the combat gets repetative and very little new happens. Which is such a shame as these games are the very sort that get me hooked. I tried hard to like it. But it just is not of the quality it should be. I really don't know what 3DO's problem is but they are really falling behind on quality in their games.

Rent this game first before buying.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Godai no fun, November 10, 2005

By 

Boondock S. "Boondock S." - See all my reviews

= Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Godai: Elemental Force (Video Game)

I initially bought this game because it had to things that I liked: Ninjas and the ability to control the elements. Once I started playing I found that the game was lacking in several areas.

First the camera, you can't control the view at all and so if you get into any of the platforming areas, you're pretty much blind because you can't see all the options available to you. You'll see one platform in front of you but not the ones to your left and right.

Next is the control. While the combos are pretty cool, you can't change your direction of attack once you start it so if you miss, you're screwed.

The weapons do degrade as you use them so it adds a touch of realism so at least there was some effort.
The voices for the characters suck...a lot. Think of a bad voiced-over martial arts movie and take it down another notch and you'll have Godai. The story's pretty solid though. I would definitly recommend renting it before buying.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars In [No] Joy and [All] Sorrow, I bought and played this game, January 14, 2005

By 

Mikey Ramone (Virginia Beach, VA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Godai: Elemental Force (Video Game)

What was I thinking!? I saw the add for this in Gamepro Magazine and it looked great: nice graphics, awesome weaponry, stunning manueverability- not even close to likely. I'm guessing that the game that I saw in the add was another 3DO game with "Godai" stamped above it. Because- this game sucked. The graphics must have been where most, let alone, probably all of the budget went, because that was the only thing worth getting this game for. The movement- really dumb: strafe instead of turning (most of the time), and slow running. The weaponry LOOKED cool (notice how I say that. The weapons were great looking, but usually broke to bits (literally) after about one and a half enemies. So, your hands are the only real weapons. Oh, and speaking of enemies- tough. I could never beat the 1st boss without the invincibility cheat. Most guys took about 20 punches to just get em stunned. And as already said, they could drain almost all the power out of one sword.

So, to go ahead and end this, I'll tell you all that I wish I would have listened to Gamepro when they gave this game a 1.5 out of 5.0 overall.

So- please don't buy this game, if you want, I'll give you the money myself. I'm honestly suprised that Gamestop bought it from me, and didn't just laugh in my face. Have a good day.