Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (video game)
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Developer(s) | Bergsala Lightweight Genki |
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Platform(s) | PlayStation 2, Xbox, Game Boy Advance |
Release | Game Boy Advance PlayStation 2
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Genre(s) | Beat 'em up |
Mode(s) | Single-player |
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is a third-person beat 'em up video game with platforming elements based on the 2000 film of the same name by Ang Lee. Players may play as Li Mu Bai, Yu Shu Lien, Jen, and Lo. The award-winning soundtrack features the Academy and Grammy Award winning music composed by Tan Dun with solos by internationally acclaimed cellist Yo-Yo Ma.
Plot
The action is set in the Qing dynasty of 19th century China. Retiring swordsman Li decides to give his jade sword, 'The Green Destiny' to a nobleman. The sword is stolen soon after. Li goes forth to retrieve it, assisted by his friend Yu Shu Lien. The nobleman's daughter, Jen, keeps encountering both characters.
Reception
Aggregator | Score | ||
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GBA | PS2 | Xbox | |
Metacritic | 60/100[22] | 48/100[23] | 52/100[24] |
Publication | Score | ||
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GBA | PS2 | Xbox | |
Electronic Gaming Monthly | N/A | 4/10[1] | N/A |
Eurogamer | N/A | 2/10[2] | N/A |
Famitsu | N/A | 26/40[3] | N/A |
Game Informer | 7/10[4] | 6/10[5] | N/A |
GamePro | N/A | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | N/A |
GameRevolution | N/A | D−[7] | N/A |
GameSpot | 4.7/10[8] | 5.3/10[9] | 5.3/10[10] |
GameZone | 6.5/10[11] | 5.5/10[12] | 6.5/10[13] |
IGN | 6/10[14] | 4.8/10[15] | 4.8/10[16] |
Nintendo Power | 3.5/5[17] | N/A | N/A |
Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine | N/A | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | N/A |
Official Xbox Magazine (US) | N/A | N/A | 5.8/10[19] |
Maxim | N/A | 6/10[20] | 6/10[20] |
Playboy | N/A | 50%[21] | N/A |
The Game Boy Advance and Xbox versions received "mixed" reviews, while the PlayStation 2 version received "unfavorable" reviews according to video game review aggregator Metacritic.[22][24][23]
References
- ^ EGM staff (November 2003). "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (PS2)". Electronic Gaming Monthly (173): 178.
- ^ Taylor, Martin (December 5, 2003). "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (PS2)". Eurogamer. Retrieved October 28, 2014.
- ^ "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (PS2)". Famitsu. 788. January 23, 2004.
- ^ Biessener, Adam (December 2003). "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (GBA)". Game Informer (128): 185. Archived from the original on 2007-05-28. Retrieved October 28, 2014.
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- ^ Provo, Frank (December 17, 2003). "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Review (GBA)". GameSpot. Retrieved October 28, 2014.
- ^ Navarro, Alex (October 17, 2003). "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Review (PS2)". GameSpot. Retrieved October 28, 2014.
- ^ Navarro, Alex (December 19, 2003). "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Review (Xbox)". GameSpot. Retrieved October 28, 2014.
- ^ Knutson, Michael (October 26, 2003). "Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon - GBA - Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on October 6, 2007. Retrieved October 28, 2014.
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- ^ IGN staff (October 16, 2003). "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (PS2)". IGN. Retrieved October 28, 2014.
- ^ Lewis, Ed (February 2, 2004). "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (Xbox)". IGN. Retrieved October 28, 2014.
- ^ "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". Nintendo Power. 168: 140. May 2003.
- ^ "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine: 132. November 2003.
- ^ "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". Official Xbox Magazine: 80. March 2004.
- ^ a b Steinberg, Scott (October 14, 2003). "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". Maxim. Archived from the original on October 12, 2003. Retrieved October 28, 2014.
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- ^ a b "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon for Game Boy Advance Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved October 28, 2014.
- ^ a b "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon for PlayStation 2 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved October 28, 2014.
- ^ a b "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon for Xbox Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved October 28, 2014.
External links
- Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon at MobyGames
- Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (Game Boy Advance) at MobyGames
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