We take a look at Ninja Theory's Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, a post-apocalyptic retelling of the classic Journey to the West myth. While the platforming aspects are servicable, it's the game's plot and engaging characters that really stand out.

Ninja Theory’s game leaves out some of the recognisable markers of the original story, but is thankfully no less enjoyable for it. There’s no Dragon-disguised-as-Horse, no demons, no overall journey to become a great immortal sage or collect scrolls. Monkey certainly can’t multiply himself or change into anything (except maybe from angry man who wants to kill Trip to an angry man who might be in love with Trip), but we do have the Cloud, the headband, the staff. We still have Pigsy and his lecherous ways, and we still have a story that ends in Enlightenment.

MattyJWest via armchairdiplomat.com »