I think this game is one of the most underrated game ever and it's so epic because the poor sale and the critics this game has no sequel to bad when it came out in 2007-8 i tought that it't goinng to make a breaktrough in the gaming rank...to bad such an epic game with awsome graphics and epic soundtracks
Fantastic game, deff ranks up with Mass Effect. Obviously not on par with the Baldur's gates but it is still truly a masterpiece, at the end with the Water Dragon being tortured and bled, with the man that raised you from an orphan and taught you everything you know to suddenly betray you like that... thank you bioware
To me, this game WAS 'KotOR 2'. It has some technical flaws and it's pretty linear, but for a lot of reasons, including this brilliant piece of music, I think it was a worthy successor. Mass Effect was my 'KotOR 3', as well. ;)
I'm a little worried about if they make a sequel. Bioware's good, but they often stumble a little bit when it comes to sequels. KotOR 2 is widely considered inferior, if still good to KotOR 1, Mass Effect 2 was over-simplified, and don't get me started on Dragon Age 2. I'd be surprised if they could match the beauty and quality of the original Jade Empire without changing too much.
@lilwyvern4 First off, Bioware didn't make KotOR 2. Now, regarding some of the other sequels Bioware has made, Baldur's Gate 2 is one of the greatest rpg's of all time, and Mass Effect 2 is superior to Mass Effect 1 in every way except in perhaps the story. You really think the Mako in Mass Effect 1 was awesome? Bioware was smart enough to get rid of it.
@lilwyvern4 Mass Effect 2 > Mass Effect 1 in my opinion (way better combat, and no more annoying vehicle sections), Kotor 2 was made by Obsidian not Bioware, and yes Dragon Age was a complete mess compared to the first.
Please, Bioware! PLEASE! We need a Jade Empire 2! The first one had such a good story, as well as amazing characters, a beautiful soundtrack and atmosphere, and intriguing mythology. All you need to do is add more depth to the character customization, make the combat more dynamic, and make the morality system less black and white. Jade Empire is by far the most interesting and daring game you have ever made and it deserves to be revisited.
Agree with JStealth. One of the best games ive ever played. Ranks way up there with Mas Effect. And fuck whoever say otherwise. Games with a truly developed storyline are rare now adays............
There were parts of this game that brought tears to my eyes.Others that gave me a rush only the greatest heroic tales can give.And even moments were I could not help laughing.There were skilled warriors trained assassins and magicians.Some characters were brave while others were devious and there were even a few cowards among their ranks.Jade Empire will have a place in my heart as long as I live.In the end I only have one thing to say about this game.Good job Bioware.Good job.
@Yuxinaelle if you wanted that bad go to bioware and spam the forums with other people the more numbers then the more chance they would do it money talks after all you would be buying the game new
I think its safe to say this is THE most underrated videogame bioware has ever made.
a diamond that never really got its chance to shine, this is one franchise I eagerly await its return.
I'll be honest here, Im getting a bit scared that bioware will go the same road of blizzard, who once wow started to give them lots of $_$ promtly forgot about their other games for nearly 10 years.
I hope TOR wont do the same for the SINGLE-PLAYER games we all know and love.
This game was a masterpiece, perhaps their greatest work. I have played all of bio ware's games, and am currently in the permanent testing of their beta for SWTOR. This game is still their best..... with the SLIGHT exception of Mass Effect:2
Got my fill of KotOR 1 & 2, Mass Effect 1 & 2, Neverwinter Nights, System Shock 2, Fallout 2 & 3, Morrowind and just finished up on Deus Ex and Deus Ex:HR. I thought I was caught up with all of the "must-play" RPGs that Ive missed out on or had no experience with...
...I was wrong. Looks like I'll be making a purchase at Amazon
I don't know why so many hated this game, i thought it was a masterpiece. The setting, graphics, combat, story and most important the characters were all exceptionally developed. I truly hope Bioware gets their head out of their ass and makes a worthy sequel before its too late.
@IwdWb Yeah dude, and believe it or not it was mostly for racist reasons. Like people thought the whole Asian setting was boring. Honestly nothing in this game was boring in my opinion its my second favorite WRPG next to Knight of the Old Republic. Gamers now a days are too retarded to enjoy a good RPG, its all about the next repetitive FPS. Worst thing about all this is that Bioware has sold out to the casual gamer something that is reflected by their removal of many RPG concepts.
@jstealth89 I wouldn't say they are to retarded for RPGs. Only RPG players will buy those games. But they are not open minded to new things. All what people care about are the hype Games like Mass Effect, Dragon Age or The Witcher.
@jstealth89 I agree with you completely; I really want a sequel as well. Bioware definitely has the potential to make an amazing Jade Empire 2, and I hope they make a fantastic one.
@Hero5352 That will be the day, hopefully Bioware will go back to its roots after they are done with Mass Effect. I still believe that they are a good company, they have just gotten sidetracked thanks to EA and the SW: MMO. Even if its a niche genre i think they should make a good sequel and if they advertise it like they do Mass Effect or Dragon Age it will be a hit.
@jstealth89 i agree... the companys should really look into the past and see what made they what they are today go back to your roots!! bring us more epic games enough crap...enough ><
I for one hope Bioware wont make a sequel. Before you discount me as a troll, hear me out.
Bioware isnt what it used to be. Bioware used to be a single studio making their style of games. Now bioware is a brand. The studio, if it is still intact, dosent bear the name of Bioware. It is just 1 of the many studios under the name of "Bioware."
IF the original guys and gals make the sequel then HELL YEAH!! But im afraid its some other studio making the game. Unheard of? No. Look at DA:O and DA2.
@Propaani Did some googling: It is Bioware *Edmonton* you should be interested in. Everything else is unworthy of the name "Bioware" in my opinion, and quality can be expected to be shit until proven otherwise.
@Propaani agreed, except about DA:O which was a fantastic game and story--I'll gladly take classic Bioware worlds over the uber-gritty so real grafix that EA seems to love so much
@sirpancherto You missed my point. DAO was a great game, maybe last of its kind and i will probaply replay it for third time some time in future, but Dragon age 2 was crap. It was repetitive companion simulator with average storyline and boring combat mechanics.
It wasnt made by bioware edmonton, making it perfect example of game that will destroy the edmonton brand that was Bioware.
@Propaani Yup, i agree with you. That's why i said in my comment "I truly hope Bioware gets their head out of their ass" because that is how they portray themselves in their newest games. Its the stigma of success, we all want the company to be successful so it can make more games and ship them out quicker, but when they become successful they slowly begin to lose their integrity and end up defaulting to money making schemes like MMO's.
@jstealth89 I havent been dissapointed by edmonton studio yet. I will keep expecting top quality games from them even in future. Its just that Bioware as name no longer holds quality guarantee as it used to.
@halodystroyer44 You strike me as an console gamer, so maybe they did actually find them selfs a group of players that like DA2 style of games, but old fans didnt like how the game play was butchered, simplified and repetitive.
@Propaani Old gamers? ive been playing video games since the early 90s. I might not have been around for the apple II or atari 2600, but still. and I do play PC games but mostly RTS or games like the original baldur's gate and planetscape: torment.
@jstealth89 who said everyone hated this game? I freakin LOVED IT. It was way more fun than KOTOR the story was great too. I dont think anyone hated it i think it was just an underated gem.
@jstealth89 no sane human being can honestly agree with that. and i mean that solemnly. for the time, this game was a msterpiece and if anyone disagrees, i want a clear justification why.
@MrGroogly I still think this game, KoToR and Baldurs Gate 2 are the best WRPG's i have ever played. Its a shame that Bioware has sold out to the casual crowd and is now making some pretty moronic games.
@jstealth89 I see where you're coming from, but i definitely wouldn't describe the mass effect series as 'moronic'. they're masterpieces too. like jade empire, they're genius, sophisticated games set in elaborate, interesting worlds with more than plenty to do. Exciting plots, well developed characters, cinematic and personalized storytelling, customization and fun gameplay. Furthermore, the music on both of them are great.
@MrGroogly To be honest i don't like Mass Effect at all, the first game was ok but the second was pretty bad in my opinion. They dumbed down the RPG elements even more, and the plot was highly predictable. Its as if the first game was made by Ridley Scott and the sequel by Michael Bay, too much action and explosions with a cliché plot.
@jstealth89 I'm afraid you've got me intrigued now, because i don't agree with that at all. I don't understand the 'pretty bad' elements that you're trying to point out. What was cliché about the plot? i didn't predict it, nor did most other people - i gather that from the acclaim it's been given all-around. I found there was plenty to do - there were the exciting mandatory bits as well as extras and trial for your actions. the story in both games had very impressive depth for a game.
@jstealth89 (cont'd) Which is why i like games as early as ChronoTrigger. Depth, lots of twists and turns, and back to the 'predictability' in mass effect 2 - did you truly and honestly think that the ship's crew would be kidnapped by the bad-guys and you'd have to play as Joker? did you honestly see that they were making a 'human-reaper'? And on top of that, if you don't upgrade your ship enough or train your guys enough, the plot changes around that! How was it over-action and explosive?
@jstealth89 But don't worry, I don't disrespect your opinion, which you're perfectly entitled too. I just crave justification on such a criticism on such a game - it's like if someone said Lord of the Rings is was pretty bad :)
@MrGroogly OH Chrono Trigger i love that game, good taste. To be honest i just really didn't like the direction of the second game, it started off strong i liked what happened to Sheppard i thought it was an interesting approach but about 1/3 of the way in i lost all interest. The characters were pretty bland, i mean come on Jacob was totally a "Token" character just like they did on FFXIII with Szash.
@MrGroogly (cont'd) So my biggest grippe was with the characters and their design i would have liked better back stories for some of the characters. I watch allot of Sci-Fi movies, T.V. shows, anime so i thought the plot was a predictable. With all of that said I'm not saying i think the game is terrible i would rather play that over any of the modern warfare games i just don't like the series that much.
@jstealth89 Indeed, indeed, playing throughout at the the moment actually.
But to your point about bland characters, i can see your point with Jacob. But maybe it's a tad bit harsh to criticize him as a character, because he's a believable character, a representational everyman/soldier character, with a more toned-down, reserved personality. If everyone was big and booming with charisma, there'd be far less depth to the cast of characters.
@jstealth89 (cont'd) Furthermore, i strongly argue against your point about the backstories - because each individual character has their own mission that reveals their backstory. That's the thing - for a game, they've taken so much time and effort to develop each character and make them believable. I still struggle to see how the plot could even be categorized as 'predictable', but if you saw it coming i think it's more a complement to you than a criticism of the game!
@MrGroogly I appreciate the points you are making and i aggree that not all the characters were bland, so i retract that. I recall enjoying Kasumi's mission and that one alien that looked like Liara from the first game. Those two characters were pretty interesting and i really liked Legion and Garrus; but for the life of me i couldn't stand Jack. It wasn't just her character, and yes i did her back-story missions, it was her attitude that annoyed me but that's a personal choice.
@jstealth89 But there's quality, which i'm arguing on, and there's personal opinion. And i can understand that the game may have annoyed you by certain elements - (as certain things will in our personal opinions, depending on what has influenced us in our growth) - and maybe you and the game didn't get off on the right foot when it mattered. But I simply stand up for the game's quality / the game's title as a 'good game'. But yes, you've already justified your point. I'm just clarifying.
@MrGroogly Yep, compared to some other RPG's that have come out this gen, i enjoyed the first playthrough of ME:2 i didn't think it lived up to the hype and i didn't like it as much as the first but it was fun. Which in the end is achieving what it set out to do as a source of entertainment. I won't be replaying ME:2 but i'll remember it. Unlike DA:2 which i won't argue about, i just plain hate that game lol.
@jstealth89 A lot of the noisier gamers are those that would rather sit for hours smashing something in the head rather than enjoying a compelling story that they get to take the reigns of.
I only got Jade Empire just the other day, and its already one of my all time favorite games. Ive beaten it twice already, once on student, then on master, now I'm doing my grandmaster playthrough. My 4th playthrough will be when I do my lets play of it :D
Jack Wall huh? He did the music for Mass Effect as well. He's pretty damn good if you ask me. I can recognize this track out of millions the second it kicks in.
I want to play Jade Empire again right now. Don't understand why it's never been popular. It's one of BioWare's better games. Altough all their games are pretty much gold. But I only like the Mass Effect series and KOTOR better than this.
Jade Empire is by far my msot favourite game ever. I can't coutn how many times iv'e quit playing games like dragon age or mass effect to play this storyline again. Bioware Jade Empire 2 plz!!!!
I actually liked Jade Empire more than both of the Mass Effect titles and Dragon Age. The atmosphere was absolutely mind-blowing. I also loved the setting and the characters.
praise a jade empire 2its offically comin out lolllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll
jade empire was is and forever will be one of my favorite games of all time.....i do wish they would continue it......a jade empire 2 would be amazing there's so much untapped potential in this......an entire world created yet not used to its fullest......and so much good lore.....i mean the celestial bureaucracy come on that's just so much win......it would be great if bioware continued this at some point
I can listen to this song for days on end, don't even get me started on the game itself. I'll play that until my eyes bleed and my fingers fall off, then I'll play it some more.
I got this game recently, i am a fan of Bioware, a huge fan, i loved kotor, dragon age, mass effect! I never heard much of jade, so i always ignored it, recently i got Dragon age 2, and i was very dissapointed, then one day me and my friend were discussing dragon age 2 and bioware, he mentioned jade and said it was amazing, so i got it to counteract the anger from dragon age 2, my friend didn't lie!
Jade Empire was my first game from BioWare, and I must say: that game is SOOOO EPIC. I love Mass Effect too, but Jade Empire have some magic inside. I totally love this game and I want Jade Empire 2.
i love bioware more than any other game company, although i must admit im still nervous them replacing jack wall as composer in mass effect 3, i think this theme right here justifys my worries...it seems any theme this guy does just makes you want to scream with how epic it is :p
@critbot Remember. Mass Effect 3 will be heavily influenced by another company. Somehow their first timers are always badass. Let't keep Mass Effect as an example. For me it was an amazig game. Then they made Mass Effect 2. Simple weaponary equipment........ They reduced the RP aspect to almost zero. And that's what I loved about the game. Why do they always let other companies control their games?
@Galgamos I understand your argument about the rpg aspects and alot of people were upset with mass effect 2 losing alot of the rpg aspects. However Mass effect was never intended to be a standard RPG i actually prefered bringing the action gameplay up to standards of other titles. To be honost i play bioware titles for the stories more than the rpg gameplay and found it refreshing to have a rpg quality story in that kind of game. But each gamer prefers different things about the games they play.
as I understand it, their TRYING to get the rights to do a sequal, but there have been, as the forum writers put it "bizzar legal issues" involving who has the actual rights to do a sequal. I honestly can't understand it, and I can't tell how much is BS or truth.
considering that this was a game of the year, and one of X-Box's top 50 best sellers ever, I have no doubt they're trying to do a sequal, but if it will ever happen, I simply do not know.
So...BioWare...........where's JE2? Making a universe around Chinese mythology would be something new. Seeing as the ME and DA universes are really fleshed out. Another world would not hurt, and they do have some of the best story writers out there.
@OMEGAaccolyte: Yeah, i heard about that and its cool, but damn, its been a while. In the time since the first Jade Empire was released, they made both Dragon Age games and both Mass Effect games.
@BelieMyBurial BioWare said they definitely intend to continue the Jade Empire story. They're just too busy with Mass Effect, Dragon Age and most importantly The Old Republic right now.
I wish Jade Empire got more love. It seems all of Bioware's other games, be it Neverwinter Nights, KotOR, Mass Effect, or Dragon Age, all get their names praised all the time. Jade Empire was surprisingly low-key and may be one of my favorite games of all time simply because the setting was unique and different. How many games can YOU say are set in a world inspired by ancient Chinese mythology? Okay, Perfect World, name some more...
Maybe there´s a chance for another Jade Empire in the far future. I hope so, cause JE is one of the best games I ever played. There was a article on eurogamer-net last month. Can´t find it right now. But in an interview Mike Laidlaw sad, that there is a chance of Jade Empire comeback in the (far) future
@PositiveBlackSoul ... Mike shouldn't be allowed to touch anything but Mass Effect.
Also, they won't release JE sequal as long as EA is around. EA is driving Dragon Age to the ground, and might aswell drive Mass Effect to the ground. As long as money > good game is the goal, no good game can be made. At least if they make bad games, they should release a toolset, and not damn crappy DLC items.
I've lost respect for EA and Bioware ... I really have.
@lilwyvern4 I agree with you, so so so much. The setting was incredible and just inspiring. Not only the chinese elements but the technology which was more advanced than a typical fantasy setting, the unique magic and creatures, the characters and on top of that the amazing fighting gameplay and mechanics. Truly a great game and it was overlooked so badly. I really want Jade Empire 2 as well but judging by the fact they don't even patch the broken PC version I'd say it's unlikely. Sad really.
Bioware rules :) best games making company ever :) from Baldurs gate, trough Kotor, Neverwinter nights, Jade Empire, to Dragon Age and Mass Effect, all of it pure awesomness
@RedaktionUploader Have faith! Bioware said that they DEFINETLY plan on making a sequel. It's just that they are too occupied with Mass Effect, Dragon Age and SW:TOR
I mean, KotoR, Mass Effect and Dragon Age are all great games, maybe, if you look objective, better then JE, but JE has, for me, just the most beautiful setting ever.
The music, the fighting, the character design, the story, just everything, no bioware game ever made my pine come down that far.
@RedaktionUploader I agree completely. It took me some time to get used to JE but I still loved it in the end (and I played ME, DA and KotOR before JE actually)
The story was amazing indeed. And the characters were very well written.
@RedaktionUploader I agree. I was utterly entranced by the Chinese inspired steam-punk setting. In particular, the level set in the fox spirit's corner of heaven was beautiful to behold
I think this game is one of the most underrated game ever and it's so epic because the poor sale and the critics this game has no sequel to bad when it came out in 2007-8 i tought that it't goinng to make a breaktrough in the gaming rank...to bad such an epic game with awsome graphics and epic soundtracks
MihaiAntonio 12 hours ago
Fantastic game, deff ranks up with Mass Effect. Obviously not on par with the Baldur's gates but it is still truly a masterpiece, at the end with the Water Dragon being tortured and bled, with the man that raised you from an orphan and taught you everything you know to suddenly betray you like that... thank you bioware
Msdfail 2 weeks ago
To me, this game WAS 'KotOR 2'. It has some technical flaws and it's pretty linear, but for a lot of reasons, including this brilliant piece of music, I think it was a worthy successor. Mass Effect was my 'KotOR 3', as well. ;)
MrBuch169169 2 weeks ago
@MrBuch169169 You don't make any sense
ProdigalSon16 3 days ago
@ProdigalSon16 Story of my life, mate
MrBuch169169 3 days ago
This game was really good. The only problems I had was there werent enough places to go, and most enemy's didn't respawn except ghosts.
There should be more RPG's about martial arts...
julex234 2 weeks ago
I'm a little worried about if they make a sequel. Bioware's good, but they often stumble a little bit when it comes to sequels. KotOR 2 is widely considered inferior, if still good to KotOR 1, Mass Effect 2 was over-simplified, and don't get me started on Dragon Age 2. I'd be surprised if they could match the beauty and quality of the original Jade Empire without changing too much.
lilwyvern4 3 weeks ago
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halodystroyer44 2 weeks ago
@lilwyvern4 First off, Bioware didn't make KotOR 2. Now, regarding some of the other sequels Bioware has made, Baldur's Gate 2 is one of the greatest rpg's of all time, and Mass Effect 2 is superior to Mass Effect 1 in every way except in perhaps the story. You really think the Mako in Mass Effect 1 was awesome? Bioware was smart enough to get rid of it.
halodystroyer44 2 weeks ago
@lilwyvern4 Mass Effect 2 > Mass Effect 1 in my opinion (way better combat, and no more annoying vehicle sections), Kotor 2 was made by Obsidian not Bioware, and yes Dragon Age was a complete mess compared to the first.
GRENTHSNOOB 1 week ago
fuck... im gonna download this game again....
trondy89 3 weeks ago
Amazing game, best music in a game by a country mile, the album stands as a fantastic piece of music in its own right
Armand999999 4 weeks ago
Please, Bioware! PLEASE! We need a Jade Empire 2! The first one had such a good story, as well as amazing characters, a beautiful soundtrack and atmosphere, and intriguing mythology. All you need to do is add more depth to the character customization, make the combat more dynamic, and make the morality system less black and white. Jade Empire is by far the most interesting and daring game you have ever made and it deserves to be revisited.
Daigo787 1 month ago
One of the best games ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
jamesgorsline 1 month ago
this song makes me cry. IT'S UNBELIAVABLE! its' a masterpiece in every single way. THANK YOU AJ MUSIC GIRL, thank you jack wall...
vjbpr 1 month ago 3
who hated this? its 9.9/10 on IGN. 7.8/10 gamespot.
angryaznman 1 month ago 2
and Propaani, u have no idea what old school gamers are like.
Vicious1939 1 month ago
the theme reiminds me so much of my early years...
Vicious1939 1 month ago
Agree with JStealth. One of the best games ive ever played. Ranks way up there with Mas Effect. And fuck whoever say otherwise. Games with a truly developed storyline are rare now adays............
Vicious1939 1 month ago 12
Also, threesome-as-a-romance-option ftw
sirpancherto 2 months ago
They said they really want to make another during a interview in September!!!!!!!!!!!
Gurupitka95 2 months ago
There were parts of this game that brought tears to my eyes.Others that gave me a rush only the greatest heroic tales can give.And even moments were I could not help laughing.There were skilled warriors trained assassins and magicians.Some characters were brave while others were devious and there were even a few cowards among their ranks.Jade Empire will have a place in my heart as long as I live.In the end I only have one thing to say about this game.Good job Bioware.Good job.
florenmage 2 months ago 2
JADE EMPIRE 2 !! JADE EMPIRE 2 !! PLEAAAAAAAASE !!! ;__;
Yuxinaelle 3 months ago
@Yuxinaelle if you wanted that bad go to bioware and spam the forums with other people the more numbers then the more chance they would do it money talks after all you would be buying the game new
Zen113 2 months ago
god bless jack wall for creating most epic soundtrack ever!!!
psichomosaicpokesim 3 months ago 2
@psichomosaicpokesim you mean jesus bless!
carefreeforever 2 months ago
That was A epic game.
zacamain 3 months ago
Fucking epic soundtrack!!! eargasm!!!
psichomosaicpokesim 3 months ago
luv it :3
Wasgehtab1992 4 months ago
I think its safe to say this is THE most underrated videogame bioware has ever made.
a diamond that never really got its chance to shine, this is one franchise I eagerly await its return.
I'll be honest here, Im getting a bit scared that bioware will go the same road of blizzard, who once wow started to give them lots of $_$ promtly forgot about their other games for nearly 10 years.
I hope TOR wont do the same for the SINGLE-PLAYER games we all know and love.
Shakduhn 4 months ago
I love this theme!
BoomSniper96 4 months ago
Jade Empire was a SUPERB game!
camelot886 4 months ago
Jade empire was made for the track, not the other way around.
XeeGen 4 months ago 3
This game was a masterpiece, perhaps their greatest work. I have played all of bio ware's games, and am currently in the permanent testing of their beta for SWTOR. This game is still their best..... with the SLIGHT exception of Mass Effect:2
AddamSolo 4 months ago
Jade Empire is like the Korean war, a big thing yet forgotten
Parodyus 4 months ago
Jade Empire is like the Korean war, a big thing yet forgotten
Parodyus 4 months ago
Got my fill of KotOR 1 & 2, Mass Effect 1 & 2, Neverwinter Nights, System Shock 2, Fallout 2 & 3, Morrowind and just finished up on Deus Ex and Deus Ex:HR. I thought I was caught up with all of the "must-play" RPGs that Ive missed out on or had no experience with...
...I was wrong. Looks like I'll be making a purchase at Amazon
saltythebear 5 months ago
@saltythebear You should also definitly check out The Witcher. And maybe rent Fable.
XeeGen 4 months ago
This theme make me wanna pound my fists down to a bowl of hot coals
stelkin656 5 months ago
I don't know why so many hated this game, i thought it was a masterpiece. The setting, graphics, combat, story and most important the characters were all exceptionally developed. I truly hope Bioware gets their head out of their ass and makes a worthy sequel before its too late.
jstealth89 5 months ago 55
@jstealth89 There were people that hated this game? What the fuck...
IwdWb 4 months ago
@IwdWb Yeah dude, and believe it or not it was mostly for racist reasons. Like people thought the whole Asian setting was boring. Honestly nothing in this game was boring in my opinion its my second favorite WRPG next to Knight of the Old Republic. Gamers now a days are too retarded to enjoy a good RPG, its all about the next repetitive FPS. Worst thing about all this is that Bioware has sold out to the casual gamer something that is reflected by their removal of many RPG concepts.
jstealth89 4 months ago
@jstealth89 I wouldn't say they are to retarded for RPGs. Only RPG players will buy those games. But they are not open minded to new things. All what people care about are the hype Games like Mass Effect, Dragon Age or The Witcher.
IwdWb 4 months ago
@IwdWb true enough, most gamers are very narrow minded.
jstealth89 4 months ago
@jstealth89 I agree with you completely; I really want a sequel as well. Bioware definitely has the potential to make an amazing Jade Empire 2, and I hope they make a fantastic one.
Hero5352 3 months ago
@Hero5352 That will be the day, hopefully Bioware will go back to its roots after they are done with Mass Effect. I still believe that they are a good company, they have just gotten sidetracked thanks to EA and the SW: MMO. Even if its a niche genre i think they should make a good sequel and if they advertise it like they do Mass Effect or Dragon Age it will be a hit.
jstealth89 3 months ago
@jstealth89 i agree... the companys should really look into the past and see what made they what they are today go back to your roots!! bring us more epic games enough crap...enough ><
GrimReaperKazuya 3 months ago
I for one hope Bioware wont make a sequel. Before you discount me as a troll, hear me out.
Bioware isnt what it used to be. Bioware used to be a single studio making their style of games. Now bioware is a brand. The studio, if it is still intact, dosent bear the name of Bioware. It is just 1 of the many studios under the name of "Bioware."
IF the original guys and gals make the sequel then HELL YEAH!! But im afraid its some other studio making the game. Unheard of? No. Look at DA:O and DA2.
Propaani 2 months ago
@Propaani Did some googling: It is Bioware *Edmonton* you should be interested in. Everything else is unworthy of the name "Bioware" in my opinion, and quality can be expected to be shit until proven otherwise.
Propaani 2 months ago
@Propaani agreed, except about DA:O which was a fantastic game and story--I'll gladly take classic Bioware worlds over the uber-gritty so real grafix that EA seems to love so much
sirpancherto 2 months ago
@sirpancherto You missed my point. DAO was a great game, maybe last of its kind and i will probaply replay it for third time some time in future, but Dragon age 2 was crap. It was repetitive companion simulator with average storyline and boring combat mechanics.
It wasnt made by bioware edmonton, making it perfect example of game that will destroy the edmonton brand that was Bioware.
Propaani 2 months ago
@Propaani Yup, i agree with you. That's why i said in my comment "I truly hope Bioware gets their head out of their ass" because that is how they portray themselves in their newest games. Its the stigma of success, we all want the company to be successful so it can make more games and ship them out quicker, but when they become successful they slowly begin to lose their integrity and end up defaulting to money making schemes like MMO's.
jstealth89 2 months ago
@jstealth89 I havent been dissapointed by edmonton studio yet. I will keep expecting top quality games from them even in future. Its just that Bioware as name no longer holds quality guarantee as it used to.
Propaani 2 months ago
@Propaani Why? because of dragon age 2? other than that I think their other recent releases have been pretty solid. hell i actually liked DAO 2.
halodystroyer44 2 months ago
@halodystroyer44 You strike me as an console gamer, so maybe they did actually find them selfs a group of players that like DA2 style of games, but old fans didnt like how the game play was butchered, simplified and repetitive.
Propaani 2 months ago
@Propaani Old gamers? ive been playing video games since the early 90s. I might not have been around for the apple II or atari 2600, but still. and I do play PC games but mostly RTS or games like the original baldur's gate and planetscape: torment.
halodystroyer44 2 months ago
@jstealth89 who said everyone hated this game? I freakin LOVED IT. It was way more fun than KOTOR the story was great too. I dont think anyone hated it i think it was just an underated gem.
peKadoDeDioZ 1 month ago
@peKadoDeDioZ Unfortunately this game got bad reviews on allot of sites, people said it was supper cliched. *shrug* Go figure.
jstealth89 1 month ago
@jstealth89 no sane human being can honestly agree with that. and i mean that solemnly. for the time, this game was a msterpiece and if anyone disagrees, i want a clear justification why.
MrGroogly 3 weeks ago
@MrGroogly it still is a masterpiece!
MrGroogly 3 weeks ago
@MrGroogly I still think this game, KoToR and Baldurs Gate 2 are the best WRPG's i have ever played. Its a shame that Bioware has sold out to the casual crowd and is now making some pretty moronic games.
jstealth89 3 weeks ago
@jstealth89 I see where you're coming from, but i definitely wouldn't describe the mass effect series as 'moronic'. they're masterpieces too. like jade empire, they're genius, sophisticated games set in elaborate, interesting worlds with more than plenty to do. Exciting plots, well developed characters, cinematic and personalized storytelling, customization and fun gameplay. Furthermore, the music on both of them are great.
MrGroogly 3 weeks ago
@MrGroogly To be honest i don't like Mass Effect at all, the first game was ok but the second was pretty bad in my opinion. They dumbed down the RPG elements even more, and the plot was highly predictable. Its as if the first game was made by Ridley Scott and the sequel by Michael Bay, too much action and explosions with a cliché plot.
jstealth89 3 weeks ago
@jstealth89 I'm afraid you've got me intrigued now, because i don't agree with that at all. I don't understand the 'pretty bad' elements that you're trying to point out. What was cliché about the plot? i didn't predict it, nor did most other people - i gather that from the acclaim it's been given all-around. I found there was plenty to do - there were the exciting mandatory bits as well as extras and trial for your actions. the story in both games had very impressive depth for a game.
MrGroogly 3 weeks ago
@jstealth89 (cont'd) Which is why i like games as early as ChronoTrigger. Depth, lots of twists and turns, and back to the 'predictability' in mass effect 2 - did you truly and honestly think that the ship's crew would be kidnapped by the bad-guys and you'd have to play as Joker? did you honestly see that they were making a 'human-reaper'? And on top of that, if you don't upgrade your ship enough or train your guys enough, the plot changes around that! How was it over-action and explosive?
MrGroogly 3 weeks ago
@jstealth89 But don't worry, I don't disrespect your opinion, which you're perfectly entitled too. I just crave justification on such a criticism on such a game - it's like if someone said Lord of the Rings is was pretty bad :)
MrGroogly 3 weeks ago
@MrGroogly OH Chrono Trigger i love that game, good taste. To be honest i just really didn't like the direction of the second game, it started off strong i liked what happened to Sheppard i thought it was an interesting approach but about 1/3 of the way in i lost all interest. The characters were pretty bland, i mean come on Jacob was totally a "Token" character just like they did on FFXIII with Szash.
jstealth89 3 weeks ago
@MrGroogly (cont'd) So my biggest grippe was with the characters and their design i would have liked better back stories for some of the characters. I watch allot of Sci-Fi movies, T.V. shows, anime so i thought the plot was a predictable. With all of that said I'm not saying i think the game is terrible i would rather play that over any of the modern warfare games i just don't like the series that much.
jstealth89 3 weeks ago
@jstealth89 Indeed, indeed, playing throughout at the the moment actually.
But to your point about bland characters, i can see your point with Jacob. But maybe it's a tad bit harsh to criticize him as a character, because he's a believable character, a representational everyman/soldier character, with a more toned-down, reserved personality. If everyone was big and booming with charisma, there'd be far less depth to the cast of characters.
MrGroogly 3 weeks ago
@jstealth89 (cont'd) Furthermore, i strongly argue against your point about the backstories - because each individual character has their own mission that reveals their backstory. That's the thing - for a game, they've taken so much time and effort to develop each character and make them believable. I still struggle to see how the plot could even be categorized as 'predictable', but if you saw it coming i think it's more a complement to you than a criticism of the game!
MrGroogly 3 weeks ago
@MrGroogly I appreciate the points you are making and i aggree that not all the characters were bland, so i retract that. I recall enjoying Kasumi's mission and that one alien that looked like Liara from the first game. Those two characters were pretty interesting and i really liked Legion and Garrus; but for the life of me i couldn't stand Jack. It wasn't just her character, and yes i did her back-story missions, it was her attitude that annoyed me but that's a personal choice.
jstealth89 3 weeks ago
@jstealth89 But there's quality, which i'm arguing on, and there's personal opinion. And i can understand that the game may have annoyed you by certain elements - (as certain things will in our personal opinions, depending on what has influenced us in our growth) - and maybe you and the game didn't get off on the right foot when it mattered. But I simply stand up for the game's quality / the game's title as a 'good game'. But yes, you've already justified your point. I'm just clarifying.
MrGroogly 3 weeks ago
@MrGroogly Yep, compared to some other RPG's that have come out this gen, i enjoyed the first playthrough of ME:2 i didn't think it lived up to the hype and i didn't like it as much as the first but it was fun. Which in the end is achieving what it set out to do as a source of entertainment. I won't be replaying ME:2 but i'll remember it. Unlike DA:2 which i won't argue about, i just plain hate that game lol.
jstealth89 3 weeks ago
@jstealth89 haha fair enough, mate :)
MrGroogly 3 weeks ago
@jstealth89 People hated this game?
KoriantorST 4 weeks ago
@jstealth89 A lot of the noisier gamers are those that would rather sit for hours smashing something in the head rather than enjoying a compelling story that they get to take the reigns of.
SuperDuckyWho 5 days ago
i can sit and listen to this theme song all day long its magical Jack Wall is a genius. Jade Empire 2 lets petition for it!!!!!!!!
Pizzle012 5 months ago
Good god this brings back memories
vidgwatcher 5 months ago
want this song in my funeral =P
NatyJareth 5 months ago 2
I actually had to Download this to my Hardrive from the XBL Mp :D,now only if they'd put up Shenmue 2,Otogi 2 I'd be set... >>;
WolfDivinex 6 months ago
I only got Jade Empire just the other day, and its already one of my all time favorite games. Ive beaten it twice already, once on student, then on master, now I'm doing my grandmaster playthrough. My 4th playthrough will be when I do my lets play of it :D
TMCKookeh 6 months ago
Jack Wall huh? He did the music for Mass Effect as well. He's pretty damn good if you ask me. I can recognize this track out of millions the second it kicks in.
I want to play Jade Empire again right now. Don't understand why it's never been popular. It's one of BioWare's better games. Altough all their games are pretty much gold. But I only like the Mass Effect series and KOTOR better than this.
Zevvion 6 months ago
Jade Empire is by far my msot favourite game ever. I can't coutn how many times iv'e quit playing games like dragon age or mass effect to play this storyline again. Bioware Jade Empire 2 plz!!!!
MrKingmike69 6 months ago
I've kept this game in a secure place forever.
I knew I would feel the urge to play it again once.
That time is now.
MahvidsFTW 7 months ago
I feel like going to China now. lol
but seriously a kick ass game. all time favorite along with KoTOR and Oblivion.
I guess there is only one thing to do now... PLAY!
chillvista 7 months ago
I actually liked Jade Empire more than both of the Mass Effect titles and Dragon Age. The atmosphere was absolutely mind-blowing. I also loved the setting and the characters.
Chameleonard 7 months ago
praise a jade empire 2its offically comin out lolllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll
iwillfollow24 7 months ago
Shakuhachi??
avambarion 8 months ago
Shakuhachi??
avambarion 8 months ago
This is my favourite game ever
Leedz58 8 months ago
jade empire was is and forever will be one of my favorite games of all time.....i do wish they would continue it......a jade empire 2 would be amazing there's so much untapped potential in this......an entire world created yet not used to its fullest......and so much good lore.....i mean the celestial bureaucracy come on that's just so much win......it would be great if bioware continued this at some point
WhyBeAStranger 9 months ago 7
Check out my rendition of Vigil on keyboard and Jade Empire on piano!
titanicpiano14 9 months ago
Eeh, cool melody.
Stromptrstren 9 months ago
I'm always good because i feel really guilty when i'm bad X_X
macholink14 9 months ago 3
Bioware, we want Jade Empire 2 !!!
TheBrainforce 9 months ago 72
i always choose to be good XD
areese93 10 months ago 5
Makes me think of Mulan.
Nerefurian 10 months ago
I can listen to this song for days on end, don't even get me started on the game itself. I'll play that until my eyes bleed and my fingers fall off, then I'll play it some more.
CryHavocDogsOfWar 10 months ago
I got this game recently, i am a fan of Bioware, a huge fan, i loved kotor, dragon age, mass effect! I never heard much of jade, so i always ignored it, recently i got Dragon age 2, and i was very dissapointed, then one day me and my friend were discussing dragon age 2 and bioware, he mentioned jade and said it was amazing, so i got it to counteract the anger from dragon age 2, my friend didn't lie!
dain631 10 months ago
a fine game best ever..wish it had been given the due it was deserved
Bonekraka 10 months ago
Jade Empire was my first game from BioWare, and I must say: that game is SOOOO EPIC. I love Mass Effect too, but Jade Empire have some magic inside. I totally love this game and I want Jade Empire 2.
DanielDenisoff 10 months ago
Check out my rendition of Mass Effect Jazzed Up and Myst III Exile on piano!
titanicpiano14 10 months ago
i love bioware more than any other game company, although i must admit im still nervous them replacing jack wall as composer in mass effect 3, i think this theme right here justifys my worries...it seems any theme this guy does just makes you want to scream with how epic it is :p
critbot 10 months ago
@critbot Remember. Mass Effect 3 will be heavily influenced by another company. Somehow their first timers are always badass. Let't keep Mass Effect as an example. For me it was an amazig game. Then they made Mass Effect 2. Simple weaponary equipment........ They reduced the RP aspect to almost zero. And that's what I loved about the game. Why do they always let other companies control their games?
Galgamos 10 months ago
@Galgamos I understand your argument about the rpg aspects and alot of people were upset with mass effect 2 losing alot of the rpg aspects. However Mass effect was never intended to be a standard RPG i actually prefered bringing the action gameplay up to standards of other titles. To be honost i play bioware titles for the stories more than the rpg gameplay and found it refreshing to have a rpg quality story in that kind of game. But each gamer prefers different things about the games they play.
critbot 10 months ago
I love the use of traditional instruments like the suona, and the gaohu
StewieSwan 10 months ago
Thumbs up if this deserves to be made into a movie XD
Shaoz049 10 months ago
I'm smiling and I'm going to play this song again and do my Taiji and Bagua routines to it ^_^
AndyRaslan 10 months ago
Jack Wall... YOU FUCKING ROCK!
Obrusnine1 11 months ago 2
as I understand it, their TRYING to get the rights to do a sequal, but there have been, as the forum writers put it "bizzar legal issues" involving who has the actual rights to do a sequal. I honestly can't understand it, and I can't tell how much is BS or truth.
considering that this was a game of the year, and one of X-Box's top 50 best sellers ever, I have no doubt they're trying to do a sequal, but if it will ever happen, I simply do not know.
the game industry needs serious help.
Rougamaru 11 months ago
@Rougamaru Don't worry we have Modern Warfare 3 to look forward to HAHAHAHA
lukeclews 10 months ago
@lukeclews sorry, I fought in war.
I adamantly oppose war games.
violent games are okay and fun.
war is wrong and boring.
Rougamaru 10 months ago
Wow.. This takes me back. This used to be THE game of my life.. Sold it when the 360 came out.
I think I'm gonna buy it for my pc and enjoy this wonderful game again.
MichaelJacksonRoks77 11 months ago
So...BioWare...........where's JE2? Making a universe around Chinese mythology would be something new. Seeing as the ME and DA universes are really fleshed out. Another world would not hurt, and they do have some of the best story writers out there.
alias100 11 months ago
@alias100 Jade Empire + ME/DA style codex = heaven.
EvilBiasFree 11 months ago
Come on BioWare! We need Jade Empire 2.
EvilBiasFree 11 months ago
the pc version is awesome
josh1492 11 months ago
This is gaming
lukeclews 11 months ago 3
God I miss playing this game. I think tonight I'll pull it out, relive one very glorious moment in video game history!
PCSAWICK829 11 months ago
spirit monk
D1ego23 1 year ago
JADE EMPIRE ONE OF BIOWARES BEST GAMES YEAH!!! i still have this game too i still can't stop playing it!!!!
brianthao102 1 year ago
JADE EMPIRE ONE OF BIOWARES BEST GAMES YEAH!!!
brianthao102 1 year ago
Yep, this is right up there with Civ's OS.
terrask 1 year ago
this brings back memories man...those were the days
delta9999 1 year ago
@OMEGAaccolyte: Yeah, i heard about that and its cool, but damn, its been a while. In the time since the first Jade Empire was released, they made both Dragon Age games and both Mass Effect games.
BelieMyBurial 1 year ago
We really need a new Jade Empire. One of the most beautiful games ever.
BelieMyBurial 1 year ago
@BelieMyBurial BioWare said they definitely intend to continue the Jade Empire story. They're just too busy with Mass Effect, Dragon Age and most importantly The Old Republic right now.
OMEGAaccolyte 1 year ago
BioWare's best...
BrutalDimmuBurger 1 year ago
The soundtrack to this game was amazing. I used to just keep the game on the loading screen for ages so I could listen to the music.
Lauranna 1 year ago
Oooh how I love this game... all those hours spent with it.... Loved every second of it!!
Atkamon 1 year ago
Number two!
When does it come out!~~!?!?!
AnotherOneOfYou 1 year ago
I love this game.
MrTotallyRad 1 year ago
such good memories, I keep hopin' one day there will be a Part two of this game. and if it does, I WILL BUY IT!
ar0nbeishuizen 1 year ago
This brings back good, good, memories
silentknife15 1 year ago
Please BioWare make jade empire 2 :) loved the first one played it about 70 times no lies :)
narutoisgreat1234 1 year ago
@narutoisgreat1234 Jade Empire 2 sounds like a nifty idea lol ^-^
6robyc 1 year ago
@6robyc Lol Yea :)
narutoisgreat1234 1 year ago
I wish Jade Empire got more love. It seems all of Bioware's other games, be it Neverwinter Nights, KotOR, Mass Effect, or Dragon Age, all get their names praised all the time. Jade Empire was surprisingly low-key and may be one of my favorite games of all time simply because the setting was unique and different. How many games can YOU say are set in a world inspired by ancient Chinese mythology? Okay, Perfect World, name some more...
TL;DR, DO WANT Jade Empire 2.
lilwyvern4 1 year ago 121
@lilwyvern4
Maybe there´s a chance for another Jade Empire in the far future. I hope so, cause JE is one of the best games I ever played. There was a article on eurogamer-net last month. Can´t find it right now. But in an interview Mike Laidlaw sad, that there is a chance of Jade Empire comeback in the (far) future
PositiveBlackSoul 10 months ago
@PositiveBlackSoul ... Mike shouldn't be allowed to touch anything but Mass Effect.
Also, they won't release JE sequal as long as EA is around. EA is driving Dragon Age to the ground, and might aswell drive Mass Effect to the ground. As long as money > good game is the goal, no good game can be made. At least if they make bad games, they should release a toolset, and not damn crappy DLC items.
I've lost respect for EA and Bioware ... I really have.
legendaryplayer 10 months ago
@lilwyvern4 Shenmue 1 and 2.
finndave 8 months ago
there is a jade empire 2 gettin out and i do love jade empire due to it being just unique lol
iwillfollow24 7 months ago
@lilwyvern4 I agree with you, so so so much. The setting was incredible and just inspiring. Not only the chinese elements but the technology which was more advanced than a typical fantasy setting, the unique magic and creatures, the characters and on top of that the amazing fighting gameplay and mechanics. Truly a great game and it was overlooked so badly. I really want Jade Empire 2 as well but judging by the fact they don't even patch the broken PC version I'd say it's unlikely. Sad really.
dahui58 7 months ago
@lilwyvern4 YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YESYES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
rickyirishman 6 months ago
@lilwyvern4 Dynasty warriors, but i would hardly call that Mythology
MrShinsengumi09 5 months ago
@lilwyvern4 They said VERY recently they havn't abandoned the franchies of Jade empire. HOPE IS UPON US!
ItIsTheInvisibleMan 4 months ago
Furious Ming FTW!
glitch509 1 year ago 2
Cool game!!! And this melody........ I love!!!
Diablo12Orzech 1 year ago
i wish bioware could make a cinematic thing for jade empire like they did for mass effect, dragon age, and star wars the old republic.
Liir6 1 year ago
i love this game!!!
Oszeszek14 1 year ago
One of few games that made me cry. That scene were that guy is burying the bones of 2 children tuggs a heartstring all right.
TheMysteriousOswald 1 year ago
Sky iz gay
Zestybeef 1 year ago
Bioware rules :) best games making company ever :) from Baldurs gate, trough Kotor, Neverwinter nights, Jade Empire, to Dragon Age and Mass Effect, all of it pure awesomness
SorenSois 1 year ago 45
@SorenSois These days they only do let-the-game-play-itself-for-you action games though.
Giriath1 5 months ago
This was the first game I ever beat on my own without having my brother to help, or to have a cheat. <3
mareeplover4297 1 year ago 2
this is one of the best games i ever played, i'll never give it away :D
HHCityAllstars 1 year ago 5
I hate all the people who didn't buy the game and made it a commercial flop!
This game was/is so fucking beatiful, awesome and......I don't know what else!
I want a sequel so bad, this setting is one of the best I've ever seen!
RedaktionUploader 1 year ago
@RedaktionUploader Have faith! Bioware said that they DEFINETLY plan on making a sequel. It's just that they are too occupied with Mass Effect, Dragon Age and SW:TOR
OMEGAaccolyte 1 year ago
@OMEGAaccolyte
Really?
That would be so beautiful.
I mean, KotoR, Mass Effect and Dragon Age are all great games, maybe, if you look objective, better then JE, but JE has, for me, just the most beautiful setting ever.
The music, the fighting, the character design, the story, just everything, no bioware game ever made my pine come down that far.
RedaktionUploader 1 year ago
@RedaktionUploader I agree completely. It took me some time to get used to JE but I still loved it in the end (and I played ME, DA and KotOR before JE actually)
The story was amazing indeed. And the characters were very well written.
OMEGAaccolyte 1 year ago
@RedaktionUploader I agree. I was utterly entranced by the Chinese inspired steam-punk setting. In particular, the level set in the fox spirit's corner of heaven was beautiful to behold
weldonwin 1 year ago 3
@RedaktionUploader I'm not sure what they would make a sequel about.
GremlinsAndGnomes 1 year ago
@GremlinsAndGnomes Well If they did make a sequial to this game it might have to be about some other part of the empire.
But its not impossible to make a direct sequial to this game.
ecwecwecw1 1 year ago
@ecwecwecw1 To do that, they'd have to be very creative, but I guess that's something BioWare is good at.
GremlinsAndGnomes 1 year ago
@GremlinsAndGnomes They could make up somthin like going to find the Jade Heart some were in the empire to stop somthing.
or they could have it about the Prosperous East.
ecwecwecw1 1 year ago
Best BioWare games, Jade Empire and Mass Effect. What's the combat music called.
GremlinsAndGnomes 1 year ago 2
@GremlinsAndGnomes KOTOR jade empire and mass effect lol
Jauffre263 1 year ago
@Jauffre263 I see even the Blades like Bioware more than Bethesda :))
AndyRaslan 1 year ago
What's the song that always plays during combat.
GremlinsAndGnomes 1 year ago