Ninja Gaiden

Finally arrives on Tuesday. Anybody else going to pick it up?

 

I get my copy on Monday. Hah!

 

Hopefully the camera won't be a mess like 90% of 3-D action/platform games. It does look sweet though.

 

I loved the original!

 

this is the reason im loooking to get an xbox

 

The Reviews are pouring in and it looks like a winner. The Gamespot review is touting it as the best action game ever. Hard praise coming from them. They say it is a very challenging game where you can't rely on cheap AI patterns to win a fight.

Ninja Gaiden Reviews

Found this interesting:

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Looks like there will be quite a few toys to play with.

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You mean...apart from KotOR, of course? (PC notwithstanding?)

 

no way man.

Ninja Gaiden is old school, this game will waste KOTOR, IMHO

 

Ah, I've waited a long time for this, I cant wait to get it, of course I hope I have enough money to get it....

Forcebewitya!

 

well, ive played the demo at a freinds house and all i can say is that i'm getting this game tuesday

 

Is it similiar to an RPG ala FF8 or is it more like an action/adventure RPG ala Zelda?

I've never played any of the Ninja Gaiden series, nor do I know much about it.

 

Ryu is in fact the protagonist, and it does feature a 'dragon sword', but the story and most likely everything else is different, save for the possible cameo or easter egg. There was a demo released. Has anybody played it? Maybe they could shed some light?

Gamespot says the original NG trilogy games (not sure if it's the original NES Ninja Gaidens or the SNES release) are indeed in the game as unlockables, but aren't necessarily easily aquired.

 

I must second the finally sentiment---It seems like I've been waiting for this game an eternity!

I want this game to feel like the Ninja Gaiden saga, but really, we've already seen the game branched into 2 different segments prior to the Xbox game:

1) The arcade game
2) The NES saga

So as long as it isn't a hacking & slashing DOA, I'll be happy. I'm also looking forward to the bonus games of the NES installments on the disc.

 

The awsome arcade game was the original that started the Ninja Gaiden Saga. First in the series.

It was very fun, very addicting. And it was co-op.

Also, the Sega Master System and Genesis got a Ninja Gaiden game that never came out for the NES or Arcade. It was a side story to the NES trilogy. Hard as hell like the others.

 

Have you guys seen the videos. The blood pour is simply awesome looking. The graphics couldn't be any better. Sometimes, the occasional head will pop off. Hmm...Now i'm not just some bloodthirsty idiot, but just the feel that your fighting with a sword, and your rewarded visually is cool.

 

I've been looking forward to the game for a very long time. I had the chance to play the demo this weekend for a few minutes, but it didn't live up to my expectations (which were admittedly sky-high). Too much jumping for my taste. But when there was action, it was enjoyable.

I'll rent this one and probably end up picking it up though, if reviews of the full game are any indication.

 

All the reviews I read said that there's just a butt load of weapons, and abilities, and they said there's nothing short about the amount of action. Also, they said that the demo is kinda pidly.

Also, for an action game as such, a 20 hour play time is alot. Now, that can be beaten in four or five sitting if you really want it to, but come on, 20 hours these days is very good.

 

I'm not sure how much you played Dan, but the first part of the demo is to get you familiar with the controls. However once you enter the compoud it gets alot better.

 

Ah, yeah. I played it at a Virgin megastore here in Orlando and there was a line to play so I moved out. The camera seemed a little nutty too, but nothing I can't deal with if the rest of the game is worth it.

But yeah, what you guys are saying matches the reviews. Don't get me wrong, I'm still interested in the game. I'm sure it'll be great.

 

20 hours of gameplay? Now thats what I like to hear.

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