Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (video game)
{{Short description|2003 video game}}
{{Infobox video game
| title = Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
| image = Cthdps2.jpg
| caption = North American PS2 cover art
| developer = Bergsala Lightweight
Genki
| publisher = {{vgrelease|NA|Ubi Soft|JP|Entertainment Software Publishing}}
| released = Game Boy Advance
{{vgrelease|NA|October 9, 2003|EU|November 28, 2003}}PlayStation 2
{{vgrelease|NA|October 9, 2003|EU|November 28, 2003}}{{vgrelease|JP|January 22, 2004}}Xbox
{{vgrelease|NA|December 9, 2003|EU|January 16, 2004}}
| genre = Beat 'em up
| modes = Single-player
| platforms = PlayStation 2, Xbox, Game Boy Advance
}}
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is a third-person beat 'em up video game with platforming elements 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
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.
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Reception
{{Video game reviews
| GBA = true
| PS2 = true
| XBOX = true
| na = true
| EGM_PS2 = 4/10{{cite magazine |author=EGM staff |title=Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (PS2) |magazine=Electronic Gaming Monthly |issue=173 |date=November 2003 |page=178}}
| EuroG_PS2 = 2/10{{cite web |last=Taylor |first=Martin |date=December 5, 2003 |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/r_crouchingtiger_ps2 |title=Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (PS2) |website=Eurogamer |accessdate=October 28, 2014}}
| Fam_PS2 = 26/40{{cite magazine |title=Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (PS2) |magazine=Famitsu |volume=788 |date=January 23, 2004}}
| GI_GBA = 7/10{{cite magazine |last=Biessener |first=Adam |url=http://gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/7B116E73-A134-45C0-A546-D42F969FB09F.htm |archive-url=https://archive.today/20070528113350/http://gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/7B116E73-A134-45C0-A546-D42F969FB09F.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2007-05-28 |title=Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (GBA) |magazine=Game Informer |issue=128 |date=December 2003 |page=185 |access-date=October 28, 2014}}
| GamePro_PS2 = {{Rating|1.5|5}}{{cite magazine |author=Dan Elektro |date=October 10, 2003 |url=http://www.gamepro.com/sony/ps2/games/reviews/31347.shtml |title=Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Review for PS2 on GamePro.com |magazine=GamePro |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050213210117/http://www.gamepro.com/sony/ps2/games/reviews/31347.shtml |archivedate=February 13, 2005 |url-status=dead |accessdate=October 28, 2014}}
| GameRev_PS2 = D−{{cite web |last=Sanders |first=Shawn |date=November 2003 |url=http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/crouching-tiger-hidden-dragon |title=Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Review (PS2) |publisher=Game Revolution |accessdate=October 28, 2014 |archive-date=October 28, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141028074433/http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/crouching-tiger-hidden-dragon |url-status=live }}
| GSpot_GBA = 4.7/10{{cite web |last=Provo |first=Frank |date=December 17, 2003 |url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/crouching-tiger-hidden-dragon-review/1900-6085793/ |title=Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Review (GBA) |website=GameSpot |accessdate=October 28, 2014}}
| IGN_GBA = 6/10{{cite web |last=Harris |first=Craig |date=October 15, 2003 |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2003/10/15/crouching-tiger-hidden-dragon-2 |title=Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon (GBA) |website=IGN |accessdate=October 28, 2014}}
| NP_GBA = 3.5/5{{cite magazine |title=Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon |magazine=Nintendo Power |volume=168 |date=May 2003 |page=140}}
| OPM_PS2 = {{Rating|2|5}}{{cite magazine |title=Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon |magazine=Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine |date=November 2003 |page=132}}
| OXM_XBOX = 5.8/10{{cite magazine |title=Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon |magazine=Official Xbox Magazine |date=March 2004 |page=80}}
| rev1 = Maxim
| rev1_PS2 = 6/10{{cite magazine |last=Steinberg |first=Scott |date=October 14, 2003 |url=http://www.maximonline.com/entertainment/reviews/review_games_6271.html |title=Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon |magazine=Maxim |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20031012185854/http://www.maximonline.com/entertainment/reviews/review_games_6271.html |archivedate=October 12, 2003 |url-status=dead |accessdate=October 28, 2014}}
| rev2 = Playboy
| rev2_PS2 = 50%{{cite journal |title=Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (PS2) |journal=Playboy |date=September 2003 |page=33}}
| MC_GBA = 60/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/crouching-tiger-hidden-dragon/critic-reviews/?platform=game-boy-advance |title=Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon for Game Boy Advance Reviews |website=Metacritic |accessdate=October 28, 2014}}
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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.
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External links
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