Ninja Gaiden 2

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Ninja Gaiden II Hands-on Impressions

 

Team Ninja is known for making games with awesome graphics that are not only high-res but also run at very smooth framerate clips. Ninja Gaiden II is no different. Once again, Itagakiʼs crew must have found a secret button the back of the Xbox 360 that makes everything look better and move faster. Ninja Gaiden II somehow feels faster than the original game thanks to some really nice high res graphics moving at a smooth 60 frames per second. When you watch the game in motion, itʼs amazing to think of the effort that went into the great looking effects in the game as well, from the motion blur effects of your weapons flying through the air, to the awesomely realized ninpo attacks. Ninja Gaiden II promises the graphical treats youʼve come to expect from the game.

 

http://previews.teamxbox.com/xbox-360/1924/Ninja-Gaiden-2/p2/

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Sonia Reveal Cut-Scene

 

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Vigoorian Flails work differently then in the previous version.

 

There are 8 main weapons to work with.

 

Path of the Acolyte will be very easy, but still be enjoyable.

 

The Fiend's Bane Bow can be charged, but the game is very fast already, so you can fire noncharged shots very quickly too.

 

People tend to have the wrong idea of an action game where enemies are punching bags rather then actual enemies. That's just stupid.

 

The military starts to experiment with bioweapons and fuses humans with mummies and such to give them partially immortality. Those bioweapons are needed for the ultimate weapon. They are called CIWS (Close Defense Weapon System), but I can't say more without revealing spoilers.

 

Eclipse Scythe's early level 1 movements were very harsh, but we've made it more harsh then ever with the new added moves in the higher levels. This will go with all weapons in this game. Every weapon has it's own way of fighting and they become more clear the higher their levels are. We also upgraded the Shuriken from what it usually was. Instead of throwing 4 Shurikens in a row, it's 5 now. It's a minor change, but might become useful.

 

The Gatling Speargun is still very useful in water, but it becomes more useful on land now.

 

The water is more interesting.

Actual waves of water affect your way of walking on it.

Gaja, the longtailed bone fiends you could find in the GDC demo, are amphibious, they can swim in the water.

They swim like snakes. If you make movement in water, the waves actually make them move differently.

 

In Helena's ending you see someone die by Ryu's dark Ninpo, that Ninpo will be in this game. That was not Victor Donova by the way, it was just a junior Executive. Donovan still lives and the story WILL continue. Donovan is much more ugly then the guy who died.

 

Art of the Pheonix Fire is an upgraded version of Art of the Firewheels.

Instead of the fires flying closely around Ryu, the fires take the forms of falcons and fly much longer around Ryu, and a bit further to make it more usful.

 

Recovery items are now in little powders. I thought it was stupid to have bottles of healing postions everywhere. "This time, Ryu uses drugs to heal" he said while laughing.

 

Armlets are discontinued. Ryu pretty much has all armlets on at the same time now.

 

This game will be an art of action, which is a good thing. Some games make you get tired of fighting, but not this game.

 

Every place gets decorated with your vengeance. You can always come back acd see all the dead bodies lying everywhere.

 

Continuity was put with Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword, which is what makes that game exciting. But the game wasn't made to appeal to the hardcore fans, but to introduce people to the franchise, seeing how it's much more approachable.

 

We gave names to useful moves. Guard an attack and dash will make you dash with an after image, that move's called "Kingdom". A continuous wallrun is called "Shadowless Footsteps". You can do this anytime, but you get scrolls explaining how to do it. Those scrolls have videos to show what they are.

 

There are lots of enemies in this game. The Black Spider Ninjas from the previous game return, so no need to talk about them anymore. Alexia and the Werewolves are still a bit unpolished. Sonia is a Tomboyish Heroine. She kinda has the role of Ayane in the last game.

 

Some americans were able to finish the beta version in 15 hours, We're still adjusting that. The time playing is supposed to be huge.

 

Each weapon is useful now, but Dragon Sword is still the balanced weapon.

In the end of the game you'll have weapons for each situation.

 

People can compete in Master Ninja Tournaments.

 

The game will have DLC.

 

The Demo will come mid May.

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http://xbox360.gamespy.com/xbox-360/ninja-gaiden-2/871206p1.html

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http://media.gamerzines.com/download/Ninja-Gaiden-2-Magazine.pdf

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Hands On

 

http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=137374

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Images and videos of Ninja Gaiden 2

 

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NG2 images and artworks

 

http://www.gamersyde.com/news_6469_en.html

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http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/16489/Ninja-Gaiden-2-Trailer/

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Itagaki on Ninja Gaiden II dismemberment, difficulty and DLC

 

http://www.joystiq.com/2008/05/14/itagaki-on-ninja-gaiden-ii-dismemberment-difficulty-and-dlc/

 

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Δεν μπορώ να περιμένω με τίποτα.. Τόσα χρόνια κ λιγότερο από ένας μήνας μου φαίνεται αιώνας..

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http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10470&Itemid=2

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Ninja Gaiden II Goes Gold

 

In "Ninja Gaiden II," gamers must guide Ryu Hayabusa on a mission to avenge his clan and prevent the destruction of the human race. Armed with an assortment of ninja weaponry, players must help Ryu skillfully maneuver through a world fraught with peril. "Ninja Gaiden II" will feature a new auto-health regeneration system, levels, adventures, enemies and thrilling combat, representing a true evolution of the highly popular franchise.

To get a head start on the fun ninja action, check out exclusive Ask A Ninja episodes on Xbox LIVE Marketplace. Sponsored by "Ninja Gaiden II," the series will help gamers get in touch with their inner ninja and features seven hilarious video clips. The first three exclusive episodes have already aired and more episodes will air May 27, June 3 and June 10. Xbox LIVE Gold members can view the episodes the first week of release and access to the entire Xbox LIVE community will be available the following week.

 

Additionally, GamePlay HD will air "The Way of the Warrior: Ninja Gaiden II," a documentary focusing on the history of the ninja and how it impacted the game. Be the first to see the hour-long episode premiering on the Cablevision IO Digital May 30. Xbox LIVE members will also be able to watch the documentary for free on Marketplace starting June 10. "The Way of the Warrior: Ninja Gaiden II" will bring you face to face with the members of Team Ninja, historical areas of Japan, real life ninjas and exclusive looks at behind-the-scenes footage.

"Ninja Gaiden II" will have an estimated retail price of $59.99 and is rated "M" for Mature. For more information, visit www.xbox.com/ng2.

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The first 10 minutes: Ninja Gaiden 2

 

http://www.gamersyde.com/news_6534_en.html

 

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Ninja Gaiden II Review

 

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/876/876569p1.html