Ninja Gaiden 3 revealed
Hack and slash sequel Ninja Gaiden 3 was shown behind closed doors at the Tokyo Game Show today.
Japanese publisher Tecmo Koei took the lid off of the game with a solitary image, VideoGamer.com reports.
Apparently we'll see series star Ryo Hayabusa's more human side, and discover more about him.
It's also a more violent and bloody experience, although we can't possibly imagine how. The image below holds clues.
The report suggests Ryo, like so many videogame characters these days, will be visiting hell and kicking ass.
No release date or platforms were mentioned.
The announcement comes as no surprise. Last year Team Ninja's new boss Yosuke Hayashi promised Ninja Gaiden would return - and that it would do so as a multi-platform game.
"We feel that we're in a position of being able to make that call, and to provide pure entertainment that's going to be enjoyed by action gamers and our fans," he said. "That calling is already there - we feel it, and therefore we will continue to work towards a future for the series."
Xbox 360-exclusive Ninja Gaiden 2 was released in June 2008.
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Ninja Gaiden 3 will be more accessible
Hack and slash series Ninja Gaiden is known for its brutal difficulty – but with the third game in the series developer Team Ninja plans to make the action more accessible.
"Team Ninja's aim with Ninja Gaiden 3 is twofold: to be the number one 3D action game of the time, and secondly, the main character is Ryu Hayabusa. They're the two things we're focusing on," Team Ninja boss Yosuke Hayashi told Eurogamer.
"Then, providing excitement, which is not only from the difficulty. That's just one of the elements. It's more like having excitement from fighting an exciting boss. That is what we needed."
Ninja Gaiden 3 is being developed without the aid of Tomonobu Itagaki , who quit as Team Ninja boss in 2008.
Gamers and critics have described NG3 as a reboot and an attempt by the new Team Ninja to make its own mark on the series Itagaki so loved.
"With the previous Ninja Gaidens, you were playing and you were excited, but it was more about putting the controller into the TV screen or something," Hayashi said. "That kind of excitement we were focusing on and aiming for. So that's why for you maybe it was too difficult at that time.
"That's one of the elements. We're not focusing on it, but focusing on providing excitement."
So, is Ninja Gaiden 3 easier than 1 and 2?
"Not easy," Hayashi replied, "but it will enable more people to play. More accessible. We don't plan to have Ninja Gaiden 3 only for the really good, skilled people."
Ninja Gaiden was a 2004 Xbox-exclusive that Eurogamer awarded 9/10. (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/ir_ninjagaiden_x)
"You could however quite reasonably argue that the difficulty curves upwards a bit beyond the reach of the average gamer, and that there are too many instances particularly towards the end when you simply don't have enough health elixirs to continue making progress, and falling back to a previous save game becomes necessary," Tom wrote in his review.
Little is known about Ninja Gaiden 3. Tecmo Koei is yet to reveal launch platforms or a release date - although we can expect a hands-on demo at this year's E3.
Making it more accessible is a great idea. The reason I never got far in NG2 was because no matter what I did the combat was always just beyond my grasp. Other than that it seemed like a really good game, and I enjoyed the first one, so I hope this turns out well.
Achy finished NG2 on the hardest difficulty, I think he's got the full 1000 on it too, very impressive, I might get it back again, it's only a few quid pre-owned these days.
I loved Ninja Gaiden Black on the original Xbox. I borrowed NG2 from a friend a long time ago. It sat on my shelf for weeks untouched before I felt guilty and just gave it back.
I'll get around to it .... eventually. :-\
Quote from: nCogNeato on January 24, 2011, 02:46:40 PM
It sat on my shelf for weeks untouched
You should have atleast gave the first few levels a go, it is a decent game!!
Quote from: Failed on January 24, 2011, 08:49:15 PM
Quote from: nCogNeato on January 24, 2011, 02:46:40 PM
It sat on my shelf for weeks untouched
You should have atleast gave the first few levels a go, it is a decent game!!
Definitely. I think I was obsessed with Mass Effect or something at the time. :-\
No dismemberment in Ninja Gaiden 3 (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-08-19-no-dismemberment-in-ninja-gaiden-3)
Ninja Gaiden 3 TGS Video: Hayabusa Faces the ConsequencesTecmo Koei has released a trailer for Ninja Gaiden 3, revealing a new 'Consequences' system for the game, wherein Ryu Hayabusa - with his funky infected, demonic arm - will have choices to make, as certain characters will plead for their lives, and you'll have the last say in whether they live or die. The final cut, so to speak.
Developer Team Ninja is also introducing an easy mode with auto-blocking and auto-evasion to widen Ninja Gaiden 3's potential audience, but hard mode will still be just that. Hard as nails, hard. With the Consequences system, you'll also have to carefully consider your actions, as they may come back to haunt you later on in the game.
Check out the trailer to see more of Ninja Gaiden 3's Consequences, then sharpen your katana for the game's launch in early 2012.
Fable Gaiden?
Is there dog love???
Achievements (http://www.xbox360achievements.org/game/ninja-gaiden-3/achievements/)
Gameplay vid with Ryu kicking ass in London:
Ouch!
http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/122/1221032p1.html
Free DLC
Ninja Gaiden 3 Ninja Pack 1 Lite (http://marketplace.xbox.com/Product/Ninja-Gaiden-3-Ninja-Pack-1-Lite/4918cc29-713d-451e-a6eb-442c9ce2e4a5?cid=SLink)
A sample of the content available in Ninja Pack 1. Get a new weapon for Ryu Hayabusa in the story mode, a new stage for Clan Battles and a higher level cap.
Demo (http://marketplace.xbox.com/Product/Ninja-Gaiden-3-Demo/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d8024b5687d6?cid=SLink) now available.
Free DLC
Ninja Gaiden 3 Ultimate Ninja Pack (http://marketplace.xbox.com/Product/Ninja-Gaiden-3-Ultimate-Ninja-Pack/87855ef7-c05f-4211-b869-d90cf133f1eb?cid=SLink)
New downloadable content for the toughest ninja. Unlock the Ultimate Ninja play style to face the hardest gameplay challenges. Test your combat skills in two new Ultimate Trials. Enhance your online ninja with 2 new sets of armor and 4 new kinds of headgear. You will also get all of the content of Ninja Pack 1 Lite. Prove your shinobi skills with the Ultimate Ninja Pack!