Supreme Warrior (1994 Video Game) User Reviews

A game that delivers what it promises

[HarryLags · 8/10 · 7 March 2018]

Supreme Warrior is a Full Motion Video game that was released by Digital Pictures responsible for other titles within the same genre, for CD based consoles ( 3DO, Sega CD, PC, etc ) that combines elements of combat and interactive film. Supreme Warrior managed to combine interactivity with full-motion video. Overall, it was an interesting concept. But, the technological capabilities at the time were still a bit primitive for the most part. Because of this, the graphics were good but not great. At the same time, it is understandable.

This is a fighting game that is played in first-person view. I found the game play to be a little tricky, cause the game was set at a high difficulty level for some reason, and you need to be really patient. It takes some time getting used to, but if you have the patience to continue playing, Supreme Warrior is a good game that delivers what it promises.

I have seen and played just about every version from Sega CD, 32XCD, the 3DO, the PC, and the Apple Macintosh, and i found that the best response time when you would execute a move came from the Sega Cd and 32X Versions, while the 3DO had better graphics, the response time was slow for some reason. Never the less the game play was rather interesting on all the versions and also the footage differed too.

Conclusion - Supreme Warrior is a game that tests out a variety of interesting concepts. In a sense, this could be considered a classic some day. If you want to play something original, and you enjoy Fmv games then, check out Supreme Warrior.

Rated this 8/10

Supreme Warrior tests out a variety of interesting concepts

[lagsharry · 8/10 · 6 March 2018]

Supreme Warrior is a Full Motion Video game that was released by Digital Pictures responsible for other titles within the same genre, for CD based consoles ( 3DO, Sega CD, PC, etc ) that combines elements of combat and interactive film. Supreme Warrior managed to combine interactivity with full-motion video. Overall, it was an interesting concept. But, the technological capabilities at the time were still a bit primitive for the most part. Because of this, the graphics were good but not great. At the same time, it is understandable.

The game play is rather interesting in Supreme Warrior that it consists of digitized video with interactive elements. At many points during the video, you can unleash a punch, kick, or block. If your timing is correct, you inflict damage on your opponent. If you timing is off, your opponent hurts you.

This is a fighting game that is played in first-person view. I found the game play to be a little tricky, cause the game was set at a high difficulty level for some reason, and you need to be really patient. It takes some time getting used to, but if you have the patience to continue playing, Supreme Warrior is a good game that delivers what it promises, action and an interesting environment for those who like history because the game takes place in sixteenth century China, where the player character is tasked with protecting half of a magical mask. The wearer of this mask will be granted untold power. The villainous Fang Tu has the other half of the mask, and wants the player character's half.

I have seen and played just about every version from Sega CD, 32XCD, the 3DO, the PC, and the Apple Macintosh, and i found that the best response time when you would execute a move came from the Sega Cd and 32X Versions, while the 3DO had better graphics, the response time was slow for some reason. Never the less the game play was rather interesting on all the versions and also the footage differed too.

Supreme Warrior was filmed on Shaw Brothers Studio sets in Hong Kong and some major talent was brought in for the martial arts scenes such as Richard Norton and Vivian Wu. The story is pretty simple, something you would expect from your typical martial arts B movie.

Conclusion - Supreme Warrior is a game that tests out a variety of interesting concepts. In a sense, this could be considered a classic some day. If you want to play something original, and you enjoy Fmv games then, check out Supreme Warrior.

Rated this 8/10

More Fun To Watch Than Play

[refinedsugar · 6/10 · 28 August 2023]

Full motion video games had their limitations and it's ultimately why the genre had a brief spark and then died. Released for generally every gaming console of its generation, Digital Pictures 'Supreme Warrior' tried to merge fighting with FMV to mixed results. Fans of b-movies or martial arts flicks will get something from this concept though.

Directed by an established stuntman this certainly captures the feel of a martial arts movie but as a game probably sounded better on paper than the final product. You get recognizable faces in Vivian Wu, Ron Yuan & Richard Norton in the typical story of evil bad guys and two halves of a powerful magical mask which is serviceable in pursuit of fight pieces.

However there's no getting around the disjointed feel of things. You watch POV from your hero savior perspective as you do battle with evil warlords and their guards. A constant stream of video comes your way and you have to learn, remember the hit spot moments to defeat your opponents. Successful hits will then cut to a quick separately filmed one-two sec video of the hit landing / reaction before back to the continuing "main" video.

There's a lot of talented martial artists in 'Supreme Warrior' and the fight choreography is good as is the atmosphere. Those things draw you in and give the game some life, but it's the timed nature of the gameplay that feels clunky. FMV shooters don't expose the limitations of the format quite as badly. Shooting the screen is a simple, but fun affair. You weren't meant to fight, box or play sports as this and other titles showed.

bring back the half of the mask that fang tu stole

[bikerchick298 · 14 August 2005]

supreme warrior is one of those infamous "fmv" games for the sega CD, these games are very tedious but fun to watch. the story is long winded and to cut a long story short it is about a evil warrior called fang tu who wants a mask which is powerful. the game is hard at first and very frustrating but better as you play it. the visuals are grainy but are clear enough to enjoy. some of the dialouge is very funny at times and the superpowers are ridiculous but as with night trap its like a low budget film but with Jackie Chan moves altogether it is a good if essential sega CD game my overall score is a respectable mark of 9 out of a possible ten and thats a biker chick essential game xxxxxxxx