XboxOz360 reports:
News just in is that a demo for Ninja Gaiden 2 will be available on the marketplace during the morning of the 4th June '08. Here's th einfo straight from MS this afternoon. So if you want to get a taste of Ninja Gaiden 2 before it's release, then head to the XboxLive Marketplace - now.
"Just thought I would give you a heads up and let you know that the Ninja Gaiden 2 Demo will launch overnight in Australia and will be available for download tomorrow.
The demo is taken from Chapter One and game play duration is about 30 minutes on average.
The wait is over… Play as Ryu Hayabusa and experience the frenetic combat of Ninja Gaiden II. You are equipped with the Dragon Sword, Falcon's Talons, Eclipse Scythe, Shuriken & Fiend's Bane Bow and will unlock the Lunar staff as well as The Art of the Inferno & the Art of Wind Blades Ninpo magic as you battle through about ¾ of the first chapter, Sky City Tokyo.
All weapons and Ninpo are at max level so you can really feel the power, grace and speed of the weapons and effects. You can even experience Muramasa's shop where you can upgrade weapons and buy valuable herbs to increase your health.
- Standard Weapons: Dragon Sword, Scythe, Claws, Staff
- Projectile Weapons: Shuriken, Bow and Arrow
- Ninpo: Wind and Fire
- Weapon level: 3 (max level)
- Difficulty level: Acolyte only
- Expected gameplay: 30 minutes
Ninja Gaiden II launches June 12th in Australia."