[XBOX] Ninja Gaiden

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You are Ryu Hayabusa, the original Ninja.
As Ryu Hayabusa you are out to seek revenge after your clan is massacred by the Vigor Empire. Realistic battle actions and acrobatic ninja moves are at your finger-tips. You play with only your wits, your ninja skills, and your deadly sword. Slice down opponents in the Vigor Empire as you attempt to beat the Holy Emperor and reclaim the magic sword "Ryuken".

Ninja Gaiden features killer gameplay, stunning graphics, and massive levels filled with enemies. But did you know Tecmo's Team Ninja has created a revolutionary new Xbox Live Compatible feature within Ninja Gaiden? This radical new feature has been developed specifically for Ninja Gaiden and is like nothing you've experienced in an action game before!

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Op woensdag 10 maart 2004 16:16 schreef Chocobo het volgende:
Ninja Gaiden, een exclusive Xbox game van Tecmo ! Volgens de meeste sites en bladen een musthave spel als je van aktie platforming houd en on par met games als Halo en KOTOR of eigenlijk sowieso als je een Xbox hebt.

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PAL release: mei

Trailer: http://www.xbox.com/asset(...)ninja_commercial.zip

Downloadable presskit: http://www.xbox.com/asset(...)s/ninja_presskit.zip

Story:<i>You are Ryu Hayabusa, the original Ninja. As Ryu Hayabusa you are out to seek revenge after your clan is massacred by the Vigor Empire. Realistic battle actions and acrobatic ninja moves are at your finger-tips. You play with only your wits, your ninja skills, and your deadly sword. Slice down opponents in the Vigor Empire as you attempt to beat the Holy Emperor and reclaim the magic sword "Ryuken".

Ninja Gaiden features killer gameplay, stunning graphics, and massive levels filled with enemies. But did you know Tecmo's Team Ninja has created a revolutionary new Xbox Live Compatible feature within Ninja Gaiden? This radical new feature has been developed specifically for Ninja Gaiden and is like nothing you've experienced in an action game before!</i>

Official site: http://www.xbox.com/asset(...)njagaiden/index.html

Extra's: What's more, Ninja Gaiden has some cool extras in it, including unlockable outfits, a higher difficulty mode, Xbox Live support for future high-score tournaments and downloadable content, and even emulated versions of the trilogy of Ninja Gaiden games for the NES.

IGN review: http://xbox.ign.com/articles/495/495186p1.html

<i>9.0 Presentation
A brilliant package, Ninja Gaiden was made to suit a variety of gamers (just not overprotective mothers). Varied weapons, smart mechanics, and online tourneys.

10.0 Graphics
You've got eyes don't you? Running at a solid 60 fps, it's fast-paced, filled with interesting enemies and a variety of locales, is beautifully designed and has loads of heads flying off.

8.0 Sound
The weapons each sound unique and enemies have nice squeals, but the English dub is pretty weak. The range of the score is impressive, but a greater variety in sound effects would have helped.

9.0 Gameplay
Granted there are some camera problems and some annoying things that happen near the end of the game, but overall this is a masterpiece for an action game. It's Prince of Persia with a sack.

10.0 Lasting Appeal
Not only is it 20 hours long, but there's new challenges in the online tourneys and plenty of reasons to play through again. This alone will get you through the dog days of summer.

9.4 OVERALL:
(out of 10 / not an average)</i>

Gamespot review: http://www.gamespot.com/xbox/action/ninjagaiden/review.html
<i>Gameplay - 9
Graphics - 10
Sound - 10
Value - 8
Tilt - 10 </i>

Gamespy review: http://www.gamespy.com/reviews/february04/ninjagaidenxbox/
Ninja Gaiden is simply the most polished and responsive action game we have seen so far this generation, and it's my belief it will likely remain so till the end. It fulfills the half-forgotten promise of the Xbox: to provide a gaming experience you can't get anywhere else. 5 stars !!

Added reviews:

<i>"Ninja Gaiden- one of the most exciting, beautiful games you will play this year."
-GMR

"Graphically, it's an express train. CG movies alone are worth the price of admission."
-OXM

"Ninja Gaiden is one of the most visually stunning action games yet."
-EGM</i>

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