JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven
- December 17, 2015
- CyberConnect2
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Eyes in Heaven features fun combat and a crazy story you’ll find hard not to get sucked into.
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven is an upcoming Japanese fighting game based on the long-running JoJo's Bizarre Adventure manga franchise. Eyes of Heaven is designed to be a 3D action brawler with tag-team elements set in large arenas based on locations in the manga. Players may pick a single character to control in a large environment, as well as a second character that may be controlled …
Reviews
- The game is visually appealing and captures the spirit of the manga and anime, with vibrant character models and fanservice.
- Combat is fun and easy to pick up, making it enjoyable for both casual players and JoJo fans.
- The game features a large roster of characters and an engaging story that includes interesting 'what if' scenarios.
- The story mode can be dull and drags on towards the end, with some players finding it underwhelming.
- There is no local multiplayer mode, which limits the game's replayability and social experience.
- DLC availability is restricted based on region, causing frustration for players outside of Europe.
- story17 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally praised for its engaging and original narrative, crafted by the series' author, which captures the essence of the manga and anime. However, it contains significant spoilers for those unfamiliar with the source material, and some players find the story mode to be underwhelming or overly simplistic. Overall, while the visuals and fan service elements are appreciated, the story's execution can feel flawed and drag towards the end.
“Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven builds on the foundation laid by its predecessor with a completely original story by the series’ author that showcases just why fans love this series.”
“Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Eyes in Heaven features fun combat and a crazy story you’ll find hard not to get sucked into.”
“While the visuals are fantastic, and the story, albeit flawed, is engaging, there isn’t much else in the way of options or offerings that can be had with this game.”
“However, it contains a lot of spoilers, and the story mode wouldn't make much sense for those who aren't familiar with the series.”
“There are major story spoilers if you're an anime-only viewer, because there are characters from all 8 parts that are currently out in the manga.”
“The story is a bit underwhelming, combat can be unresponsive, lost potential, camera can be nauseating.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven" is a mixed bag; while it features solid combat mechanics and rich arena designs that capture the essence of the source material, many players find the overall execution lacking, with some describing it as not particularly tight or engaging. Additionally, the absence of a two-player mode and regional restrictions on physical copies have led to frustration among users. Despite these issues, the game is still recommended for its story and interactive elements.
“Arena design is rich with interactive elements, solid combat mechanics overall, and captures the spirit of the manga and recent anime adaptation. There are some interesting 'what if' scenarios in the story mode.”
“I love this game! It's a great game with a great story and gameplay. I definitely recommend it to everyone.”
“Brawlers aren’t really known for their tight gameplay, and Eyes of Heaven continues this trend. It’s not awful, but it’s not great.”
“Foo Fighters was not playable.”
“It looks great and it's bursting with appreciation for the source material, but JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven just can't detach itself from its disappointingly shoddy gameplay.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their vibrant and stylish visuals that faithfully capture the unique art style of the source material, despite not being on par with current-gen standards. Players appreciate the engaging story and the abundance of content, including unlockable costumes and character interactions, which enhance the overall visual experience.
“The visuals are fantastic, and the art style of JoJo's has been perfectly brought to life in 3D.”
“The game features vibrant and stylish visuals that are faithful to the source material.”
“The graphics are visually appealing, even if it may not look like a current-gen game.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is highly regarded for its replayability, with multiple users emphasizing its strong value in encouraging players to return for additional playthroughs.
“Great game with replay value”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players feel that the monetization strategy may come off as exploitative, particularly in the context of online play with friends, suggesting a perception of it being a cash grab.
“The monetization system feels like a cash grab, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
“It's frustrating that so many features are locked behind paywalls, which really detracts from the overall experience.”
“While the game is fun, the constant push for in-game purchases makes it feel more like a money-making scheme than a genuine gaming experience.”
Critic Reviews
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Eyes Of Heaven Review
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven builds on the foundation laid by its predecessor with a completely original story by the series’ author that showcases just why fans love this series.
70%Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven (PS4) Review
For a game that shows an insane amount of promise, it falls flat in a lot of ways. While the visuals are fantastic, and the story, albeit flawed, is engaging, there isn’t much else in the way of options or offerings that can be had with this game. It’s a great “sit back with the homies and play” type game, but other than that, it’ll be collecting a bit of dust on your shelf when you’re done with it.
60%JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven Review - So-So JoJo
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven delivers a truly authentic visual representation of Hirohiko Araki's work. CyberConnect2 nailed it visually but failed to iterate on their past works with other licensed anime products to produce, instead, a forgettable 2-on-2 fighter. JoJo deserves far better.
45%