Jade Empire Review
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And so onto the discerning factor that separates Jade from every other RPG out there. KOTOR pioneered the evolution of RPG titles, seamlessly implementing turn-based combat as real time. Jade Empire goes one better by introducing full-blown, all-out combat that brilliantly plays like a normal actioner/beat 'em up - the first RPG to use martial arts as its combat engine. However, far from simple button-bashing, Jade still retains a surprising element of strategy to each bout, thanks to the numerous different fighting styles on offer. Skill levels are of course taken into account, though the finely balanced engine weights the chances firmly into players' hands. Stripped down and accessible, simple one-button moves are the way of the fist. Or sword. Blocking and evading are just as important as offensive moves, yet are an absolute cinch thanks to the intuitive button-mapping.
