Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Description

Few Oriental films, as beautifully crafted as they may be, make it over to western shores, but when one does, it doesn't go unnoticed. The year 2000 saw the release of Ang Lee's Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon in the UK. It was hugely successful, and even the presence of subtitles didn't discourage avid British cinema-goers. Three years on, Ubi Soft and Genki have finally released the video game equivalent for PlayStation 2. When Mu Bai gives his legendary sword to his lover and fellow Wudan warrior Shu Lien, he anticipates retiring to a life of peace. However, Green Destiny - the sword in question - mysteriously vanishes, sparking an intrigue that leads to a defiant young aristocrat and her sinister mentor - Mu Bai's arch-nemesis Jade Fox. In the intricate world of 19th-century China, three master warriors must transcend the laws of space, gravity, and the human body to do battle not only their fiercest enemies, but with the conflicting forces within themselves. It sounds compelling, and it is. But the PlayStation 2 depiction of the Ang Lee classic is much more involved with combat and action. Not that that's a bad thing of course. A martial arts fighting game, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon largely focuses on the combat element from the film offering. Armed with blade and super human jumping abilities, you must defend yourself against myriad ninjas and other sword-wielding foes by using skilful sword-fighting moves and agility. Players can assume control of Li Mu Bai, Yu Shu Lien, Jen Yu or Lo, and each character possesses unique moves, skills and weapons. Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon for PlayStation 2 closely follows the events that transpired in the film and as such is a linear adventure. It is, however, an adventure that is thoroughly enjoyable, particularly to fans of the film. And best of all, it's all in English.

Key Features

Fully Licensed: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is the only videogame featuring the characters, story and locations from the Academy Award-winning film.

Woo-Ping Yuen-Inspired Choreography: Faithfully recreates the grace and style of Woo-Ping's fight choreography (action choreographer for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, The Matrix, Kill Bill).

Superhuman Martial Arts: Master all the whirling acrobatics, dizzying combos, impossible dodges and kung-fu fury from the film.

Relive the Adventures: Embark on the personal quests of Li Mu Bai, Yu Shu Lien, Jen Yu and "Dark Cloud" Lo.

Exclusive Moves: Each playable character has his/her own unique style of combat and special abilities for action-packed brawls, chases, and duels.

Bonuses: Special stages, new game modes, extra costumes and other secrets to unlock.