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Ninja Gaiden 2 '1UP Exclusive Preview

Brand new gameplay, characters, story info plus "Spider Clan' gameplay

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Gamingisfornerds6003d ago

But so far NG2 doesn't impress me at all. Especially considering NG on the Xbox pretty much redefined the action/adventure genre.

The enviroments are just so bland and the graphics as a whole are not all that impressive really by todays standards. Gameplay is still hella tight, but I fear it's just not going to have the same impact on the genre as NG had.

I'll still get it though, regardless.

ParaDise_LosT6003d ago

say 'hella'
lol

anyway...back to the topic....
I agree with you...kinda...
The grahics don't look mind blowing or anything like that...
But If the gameplay is Deep and the A.I is as smart(or smarter) than NG...
Then Im Itagaki will have my $$$...

Gamingisfornerds6003d ago

Lol, I think I did. Must be something I ate today! ;)

Fu19856003d ago

I thought the graphic would look more realistic different then the first one,but I guess its kinda the same or maybe not.

BIoodmask6003d ago (Edited 6003d ago )

definately aren't awe inspiring like the first time I saw Ninja Gaiden on the original Xbox. That is bc the graphics of the original were far ahead of a lot of other games at the time.

One other point is that this game is still in development. And with Itigakis past track record when it comes to graphics, I am pretty confident that the game will be beautiful on release.

One thing is for sure NG is definately a hardcore gamers game with the insane AI. In most action games you don't even have to use the block button, in NG it would surely equal death.

I hope this game sells a lot of copies, because I don't want the hardcore action genre to die out so gamers will be left with more movie licensed garbage or clones of other high selling games.

mesh16002d ago

this game lookign at it know and comparing it to any hack and slash out there this game is a 10/10 game not to mention its being released 2008 this game will be amazing

Heaven_Or_Hell6003d ago

Maybe they're just using the Sigma Engine for now... Who Know ?

Meus Renaissance6003d ago (Edited 6003d ago )

With the games that are going to be released in 2008, on both platforms, I very much doubt Ninja Gaiden 2 will be voted the best game of 2008. It'll have immense competition.

From the 2008 games we've seen so far, and comparing to what we've seen of Ninja Gaiden 2, I don't think many people would agree with you. That's not say the game is bad, but there are just more eagerly anticipated, bigger games, set for release soon that will probably overshadow this in terms of appeal.

Heaven_Or_Hell6003d ago

Yeah like MGS4, FF XIII, maybe GOW III or even Gears II

ParaDise_LosT6003d ago

GOW3 , FFXII(Possibly) and GeoW2(possibly) are 09 titles...
I think.....
But yeah, MGS4 is a contender if not the sure winner hands down.......

but Its too early too tell, actually....1 year too early hahaha...
Games like
Project Offset
Heavy Rain(Dunno if thats 08 tho...)
and
Fable 2 are looking very promising...
Who knows...

I have my money on MGS4 though

PlayStation3606003d ago (Edited 6003d ago )

I don't know bro. Winning some Awards... absolutely. But GOTY, I can't see it happening. I see the contenders being MGS4, Fable 2 (I LOVED THE FIRST ONE...ehem...sorry), GTAIV , and RE5 (IF those last two come out in 08). However, I see the real winner either being GTAIV or RE5. But thats just my opinion ofcourse. Too many good games are coming out in 08, too many contenders.

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Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 - Team Ninja at its Finest

Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 debuted in 2009; ahead of Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty's launch, it's time to look back at one of Tecmo Koei's best titles.

MIDGETonSTILTS17418d ago

Disagree.

Black > Sigma1 > Sigma 2

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The 10 Hardest PlayStation 3 Platinum Trophies

With the release of games now slowing on the PlayStation 3, Twinfinite take a look at the 10 hardest platinum trophies on Sony's older system.

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DarkOcelet2986d ago

I almost got the Lost Planet 2 one, but that get no One in the Leaderboards was effed up.

Many of those trophies are just time consuming, if we are going to talk some seriously hard platinum trophies, put MGS4 in there.

I will never forget the day i got that Big Boss Emblem.

Complete the game in less than 5 hours
Use no continues
Use no health items
Kill no enemies
No alert phases
No special items
Complete the game on The Boss Extreme

One of my proudest trophies :)

skcej2985d ago

yeah the Lost Planet 2 one was pretty ridiculous with the amount of time you had to put in but when I researched the list I found a lot of people saying that the Nom de Guerres were really annoying/ quite tricky to get. I did think about putting MGS 4, maybe it should have got an honorable mention. Impressive trophy to have though dude! :)

kotaku772985d ago (Edited 2985d ago )

Yeah! specially when you got to play over and over MGS4, when you could be playing, idk, MGS3 or any other game

FallenAngel19842986d ago

I'm only one Trophy away from getting the Platinum in MGS4, but unfortunately it has to be that damn Songs of the Battlefield one that requires me to get all the emblems. It's such an eyesore to be so close only to be set up against such a daunting task

kotaku772985d ago

Mortal Kombat 9
Star Ocean: The Last Hope International
Lost Planet 2
Far Cry 2
Wipe Out HD
Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2
Super Street Fighter 4
Persona 4: arena
Raiden IV
NBA 2K16

Knushwood Butt2985d ago

+1 for Raiden IV

What is your best score in Overkill mode (online ranking rules) ?

kotaku772985d ago

I don't know what you're talking about

Knushwood Butt2984d ago

Raiden IV

Shhoting game

High score?

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Are AAA Games Too Easy?

"Perhaps extreme difficulties are still here, just presented in different ways. Multiplayer focused shooting games (for the most part), have average (to-below) difficulty within their campaigns. However, jumping online and playing competitively can produce a welcomed contest." KJ of Play Legit Writes

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itsjustexuma3289d ago

From Software thinks differently

bacrec13289d ago (Edited 3289d ago )

Real Talk. Wish more companies would get the memo.

joab7773289d ago (Edited 3289d ago )

So do I. Unfortunately, it doesn't sell so it doesn't get made. At least it doesn't sell 5-10 million like Assassin's Creed, And all the others. Bloodborne is one of the best games I've ever played, and it ruins other games b/c it expects better of you. It wants you to play it for awhile, instead of moving on to the next big thing a week later.

It's goal is to consume you, and not just your time, but your patience and your will, and it promises, unlike other games, to reward you for that time w/ actual satisfaction.

breakpad3289d ago

eeh ?? have you heard bloodborne or Souls games ? ..no if the develeopers dont seek wide casual acceptance (aka all kids must play the game) no ... are not easy

bouzebbal3289d ago (Edited 3289d ago )

i think western games are getting much easier than ever.
japanese are the only ones who dose difficulty. Games like Ninja Gaiden, Souls, Bloodborne raise the level.

johndoe112113289d ago

Why? That makes no bloody sense. Most games have varying levels of difficulty, if you are someone who likes to be constantly punished and frustrated while playing a game simply start off playing the game on it's hardest difficulty. Why the hell should they make all games with only one level of frustrating difficulty, to pander to a select few who have nothing better to do than spend 10 hours trying to pass one level?

This argument makes no sense and since bloodborne released people act like they've forgotten about difficulty settings. People saying all games should be difficult and punishing are selfish and inconsiderate and don't give a damn about anyone else's time or preferences. if gamers want to spend over a month trying to finish every game then they should not complain when only 5 or 6 games get released every year. It's a senseless foolish expectation.

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rawrock3289d ago

From Soft makes Souls games hard the wrong way. Slow clunky controls and questionable mechanics and design. Anybody can make a game where you die a lot. It takes more talent to make a game with a good difficulty balance and smooth gameplay. I have not played Bloodborne but at least it looks to be step up in gameplay over the Souls games.

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freshslicepizza3289d ago

from software became a aaa developer based on expanding its fanbase who often felt neglected to play games where if you die you suffer for it. the first demons souls game was not marketed as a aaa game, it grew from word of mouth and they managed to fill an area that was being ignored.

lots of aaa games are made easy and that makes sense since they want the barriers of people to play them to be as wide as possible. the more accessible the more will play is what they are thinking because aaa games cost a hell of a lot more money to make now than they did 30 years ago.

AngelicIceDiamond3289d ago

The industry doesn't use the word easy but "accessible" so yes games are easy.

joab7773289d ago

It's because they know that you won't be playing long. Only certain games get played over a period of time longer than 2 weeks. They just want your money, and want you to finish it. And they know that if you get the Souls reputation, you are screwed.

700p3289d ago

it depends on the game really.

BitbyDeath3289d ago

Depends on the difficulty setting.

Perjoss3289d ago

I find the souls games a bit too hard personally but I think Bloodborne has perfectly balanced difficulty.

KryptoniteTail3289d ago

Too hard, actually. Well, not "hard" but complicated, with long boring tutorials, and unbalanced sections and they try your patience with collectathons, bulls*** missions and try to make up for it with half hearted multiplayey and/or bitchy trophies.

I prefer more indies these days. AAA can still be the best around but most are boring rehashes and DLC fests.

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