You are forced to watch it, whether it s twice or 50 times. Graphics All I can say is that they are beautiful. Whether it s a cut-scene or actual gameplay, this game delivers on all fronts. Fire and lightning magic look awesome, very bright and sharp, like you re there. Textures are rendered beautifully with shadows and different lighting effects including the dank dim appearance of dungeons.
Humans look photorealistic and the monsters are sooooo evil looking.
Lastly, I really appreciated the body movement of the humans. Samanosuke and Kaede both move like real people using swords, very smooth and natural, not stiff and awkward. Yes, this game plays and looks that good. Audio Orchestra quality music, voices that can be chosen to be in English or Japanese, and the clang of swords echoing though the halls of a long abandoned keep. Sounds are very important in a game and one of this quality needs a full soundtrack and sound editing.