[goodman]

Looks like Prince of Persia 2 will be a winner later this year, and soon the sequel to Shadowhearts will be here in the U.S., two games i will look into very much, i loved the original Shadowhearts........ Ign loves the new Shadowhearts............. here is their rating for the new game:

9.5 Presentation
Load times are lightning-quick, the interface is twice as good as the last one, and the production values have been pumped way up. Not to mention, that the characters and storyline rock.

8.5 Graphics
Shadow Hearts does suffer from some classic PS2 shimmer and jaggy problems, but the remaining visuals are strong. Exemplary use of textures, great expressions, and realistic animations abound.

8.5 Sound
The soundtrack isn't as good as the first game's (probably the only aspect that isn't), but it's still terrific. The professional voice-overs add real substance to some already great personalities.

9.0 Gameplay
As interactive as a turn-based battle system can get, Covenant has a wealth of customization, upgrade, and battle options that seem to get better with every fight.

8.0 Lasting Appeal
Plenty of bonus dungeons, two different endings, a handful of secret goodies, and a fantastic plot should give you more than enough reason to go back.

9.1 OVERALL:
(out of 10 / not an average)