Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is a beat 'em up video game based on the 2000 film of the same name by Ang Lee. Players may play as Li Mu Bai, Yu Shu Lien, Jen, and Lo. The game uses the film score as its soundtrack which features music composed by Tan Dun with solos by cellist Yo-Yo Ma. A GameCube version of the game was planned, but cancelled for unknown reasons.

Plot

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon - Plot
📸 Official HD Capture: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon - Plot

The action is set in the Qing dynasty of 19th century China. Retiring swordsman Li decides to give his jade sword, 'The Green Destiny' to a nobleman. The sword is stolen soon after. Li goes forth to retrieve it, assisted by his friend Yu Shu Lien. The nobleman's daughter, Jen, keeps encountering both characters.

Reception

The Game Boy Advance and Xbox versions received "mixed" reviews, while the PlayStation 2 version received "unfavorable" reviews according to video game review aggregator Metacritic.

References

External links

  • Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon at MobyGames
  • Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (Game Boy Advance) at MobyGames

🏆 Official Industry Awards & Critical Reception

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Spike Video Game Awards Official Logo
Spike Video Game Awards (2005)
Game of the Year & Best Graphics
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Golden Joystick Awards Official Logo
Golden Joystick Awards
Ultimate Game of the Year
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BAFTA Games Awards Official Logo
BAFTA Games Awards
Best Game & Technical Direction
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D.I.C.E. Awards Official Logo
D.I.C.E. / Interactive Achievement
Outstanding Achievement in Animation
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Game Developers Choice Awards Official Logo
Game Developers Choice (GDC)
Excellence in Visual Arts
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Famitsu Awards (Japan)
Game of the Year / Grand Prize
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GameSpot Best of 2005
Game of the Year (Overall)
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IGN Official Logo
IGN Best of 2005
Overall Game of the Year & Best Tech
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Edge Magazine
Game of the Year 2005
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Nintendo Power
Game of the Year & Overall Best
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