Ninja Gaiden Sigma
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Product Summary
Brand: TecmoRelease Date: 2007-07-03
Platform: PLAYSTATION 3
Model: TCM1050
Publisher: Tecmo
Product features:
- 18 chapters, 25 missions and a new playable character - Rachael
- 70 new characters, including bosses - all with enhanced AI
- All-new combos and special moves, like running & fighting on water
- Dual-wield katanas & other swords, while using new kinds of Ninja magic
- Innovative new fighting and motion system using the SIX-AXIS controller
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Video Game Reviews of Ninja Gaiden Sigma
Customer Review: New Tweaks Make It Worth The While
Summary: 4 Stars
Being a huge fan of action games, such as Devil May Cry and God of War, I am also a major fan of the Ninja Gaiden series. In fact I actually still enjoy playing the original 8-bit games on my old NES. The series has always been known for its difficulty, even back in the old school days. So, nothing has changed there. I have Ninja Gaiden Black for my Xbox 360 and I also have Ninja Gaiden Sigma for my PlayStation 3, which version is better? The PS3 one definitely is by a long shot.
Ninja Gaiden Sigma plays exactly like Ninja Gaiden Black and Ninja Gaiden. The main difference many people take note of is the new, more polished visual style that the game received after being enhanced for a next generation console. It's as if Tecmo put a new fresh coat of paint to make the game's graphics "pop" a little more than the Xbox versions. The graphics are truly amazing, especially cut-scene visuals. But graphics alone don't make a game. So, how does it stack up to the games released before it? Pretty good.
The story remains the same as Ninja Gaiden Black, but with a few additional missions, and a few new gameplay tweaks to persuade customers to purchase the game over its various counterparts or in some cases in addition to its counterparts. The additions range from minor tweaks such as the camera, which still can be finicky at times, to more drastic changes such as weapons, and missions. Some of these additions include new weapons, such as my personal favorite weapon in the game, "Dragon's Claw and Tiger's Fang". This weapon is a special dual wielded set of katanas that have fluid and contain elaborate combos, making them a great addition to the game's arsenal of already diverse weapons. Another addition is the ability to shoot the bow while in the air and the ability to walk across the surface of water. However, the biggest, and most obvious addition to the game is the ability to play as Rachel.
Rachel's missions play differently than Ryu's, mostly due to the different play-styles between the two characters. Ryu is fast and nimble, while Rachel plays slow and bulky, making maneuvering her around the areas quite challenging at times. Tecmo took full advantage of the Six Axis, in a well implemented, non-gimmicky way. The controller's internal gyroscopic technology can be used to power up Ninpo attacks. This is a nice little feature to have in the game. The "quick menu" that allows the player to use items without having to go the menu screen is also a great addition that can be very beneficial in the midst of an enemy assault on a massive scale. Ninja Gaiden Sigma is only lacking the additional NES games that its counterpart had, but otherwise this is my favorite version of the game. A solid action game with great mechanics, stunning visuals, and intense challenge and depth make Ninja Gaiden Sigma a must own game.
Description of Ninja Gaiden Sigma
Superior graphics on PS3 Sigma version with enhanced colors and gameplay speed. Three brand new Chapters added to PS3 Sigma, totaling 18 Chapters. Rachel is playable character now including updated story line. 25 new Missions in Mission Mode for both Ryu and Rachel. New enemies & 3 new Boss characters, totaling 70, with retuned & enhanced AI. New weapons including dual-wield katanas, double swords, Ninja magic, and others. New combos and special action moves such as running & fighting on surface of water. New destructible environments and items. New innovative six-axis controller functionality to assist in fighting enemies. Upload Karma scores on Playstation Network to compare leader boards. Additional content made available later in 2007 to further enhance the Ninja Gaiden Sigma PS3 experience. 5 difficulty levels, including access to easier "Ninja Dog" level at any Chapter during game allows for playability for all skill levels of gamers.All Games
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