Ninja Gaiden Comments by Tom Bramwell
Tecmo bounces back with the force of a T-Rex on a trampoline.
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Thamuhacha
16/03/04 @ 09:07
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ah ... that precious few seconds between seeing the "0 comments" and clicking to post ....
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BradlayLaw
16/03/04 @ 09:26
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You also get red essence stuff from killing the enemies that regenerates one of your Ninpo slots along with the yellow and blue.
I'm just finishing Level 12 now. I beat the boss but decided I used too many Exilirs for what was a pretty easy encounter once I'd figured out the correct way, so I'll be doing it again tonight. I have no money left so I need to keep what I can and I really can't be arsed with money farming again. I'm in about 15 1/2 hours plus countless hours of retries. Definatly good value for money. The only time I find the camera to be a pain is on the jumping puzzles. I can normally handle the combat fine with the view obscured.
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Mmh... whenever I read about respawning enemies my interest in a game drops from whatever it was before to zero faster than that Hayabusa guy can chop someone's head off. And I guess it doesn't help that I stopped playing Viewtiful Joe halfway through because Kids mode was too hard for me.
Oh well, might pick it up as some sort of graphics demo when it hits the bargain bin. |
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"Mmh... whenever I read about respawning enemies my interest in a game drops from whatever it was before to zero faster than that Hayabusa guy can chop someone's head off. And I guess it doesn't help that I stopped playing Viewtiful Joe halfway through because Kids mode was too hard for me."
Except in this game I think you'd be glad they're there. Not all enemies respawn but I find myself looking for them in a futile attempt to get enough money and life for the next boss :P Best thing about this game: It's bloody hard at the beginning, but the enemies you encountered then actually get easier - not because your character is getting more powerful (like countless other games) - but because the game is slowly making you a better player. Tip: Find a quiet corner somewhere and practice those moves! |
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Tiger_Walts
16/03/04 @ 09:57
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Mugs, you missed out on the obvious Monty Python caption for the first image.
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Except in this game I think you'd be glad they're there. Not all enemies respawn but I find myself looking for them in a futile attempt to get enough money and life for the next boss :P
Best thing about this game: It's bloody hard at the beginning, but the enemies you encountered then actually get easier - not because your character is getting more powerful (like countless other games) - but because the game is slowly making you a better player. Sounds intriguing, but sadly not like the type of game I want to play. You see, I prefer it when my character does get more powerful by slaying monsters (think Castlevania SotN). Guess I'm too much of an RPGamer at heart :p |
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BradlayLaw
16/03/04 @ 10:30
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Sounds intriguing, but sadly not like the type of game I want to play. You see, I prefer it when my character does get more powerful by slaying monsters (think Castlevania SotN). Guess I'm too much of an RPGamer at heart :p
Well, it's a combination of the two really. Playing the game does make you better (I started a new game round at a friends house and just steamed through the first level like a pro) but you do get more powerful with new moves, weapons and the ever helpful (and cool looking) counter attacks. Yes the game is hard, but after a few tries you'll make it past the bit you are stuck at. And the respawning enemies are great for making cash or getting some of your life back. Did you know that if you hit the white button you get a display of your kills in that room and your karma and such. Very handy when doing the 60 fiend challenges. |
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"you'll slam the pad down in frustration and subsequently bruise your knuckles when you try and punch a sofa cushion and wind up hitting a wooden armrest. (Not that I did that, mind. Cough.)"
God, I remember doing that once - my knuckles swelled up like a balloon and it hurt for abso-bloody-lutely weeks afterwards. Now I tend to find that I pause in the middle of my game-induced rage to make sure that what I'm punching is soft :-s
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Do not import from GoblinDirect.com
NG's been out for two weeks now and they STILL haven't sent the game out, by the looks of their website I don't think they even have the game in yet. Try to contact their customer services by phone and you get no answer between 2:30 and 4:00pm (probably all day) email them using the websites email form, including your order number in the correct field and they'll email back asking for your order number. ARGGH, poor, poor service. I'll take my business elsewhere next time. |
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BradlayLaw
16/03/04 @ 12:08
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Do not import from GoblinDirect.com
NG's been out for two weeks now and they STILL haven't sent the game out, by the looks of their website I don't think they even have the game in yet. Tronix sent me my copy on the day of American release (a Wednesday) and it was with me on the Saturday. Use tronix as they are ace. |
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As I said last week (linked a couple of posts above), they're submitting it as is and chances are the German authorities and maybe a couple of others will demand a couple of changes, but - to paraphrase myself - it's no more or less severe with Ninja Gaiden than it is in any other case. And if games like MK Deadly Alliance got through the BBFC in the UK then this certainly will.
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BradlayLaw
16/03/04 @ 12:32
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With Tronix you can ask them to mark it as Promotional Software with a low value so you don't get stung with charges (using Global Priority flat letter). I haven't been yet anyway.
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"It even has the option of subtitled Japanese language voice-overs for those who think American videogame voice actors are overpaid under-performers. "
Every Jap. game should have this option (esp. RPGs). In fact, even Western game studio should hire proper Jap. voice actors and then subtitle their releases. |
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BradlayLaw
16/03/04 @ 14:50
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Graphics-wise, the game also has tearing
Have you set your Xbox to NTSC using the video switching tool? I used to switch to NTSC when playing it and I noticed the tearing so I now just leave it on PAL and it seems okay. |
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inpHilltr8r
16/03/04 @ 19:13
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The respawning enemies are essential for potion farming, and levelling your equipment.
Oh, and yeah, it tears occasionally, and the mirrors don't reflect anything other than the static backgrounds, and the environments can be a little flat, and it's got a steep learning curve... but other than that, it's firkin amazing. |
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bungalooBunny
16/03/04 @ 22:07
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Great review and I totally agree with the score. I'd rate it 10/10 if it weren't for the lousy camera and the harsh difficulty level.
As to respawning I really hate that in games like Quake and the sort, but in this game it makes complete sense. The gameplay is so enjoyable you will understand and it stops you from going back to a save spot after anihilating all enemies and going back to fight a boss. |
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Sounds like Tronix are good, but my problem is I don't have a credit card at moment, so need a reliable importer who'll take Switch - any tips?
Used Goblin Direct once when the Freeloader came out, but wouldn't again; as others point out, VERY difficult to contact. Also had problems importing direct from US retailers via eBay. |
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crashVoodoo
17/03/04 @ 07:59
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I have to admit, it is gorgeous when in motiion, and using 'Y' to suck up the 'yellow esscence balls' and then going ballistic on screen just looks amazing.
[rant] However, I cant get out of the habit of trying to use the right stick to adjust the view. Stupid thing just keeps going 1st person on me :( Also, the damned idiots on horseback with the spears/poleaxes are just fucking annoying. I cant seem to take them on without ultimately ending up staring at the floor ... and they aren't even the end of chapter boss. hard. Hard. HARD!!! [/rant] /goes back to splinter cell ...
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BradlayLaw
17/03/04 @ 10:31
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You can only switch between NTSC/PAL if you have a chipped xbox my friend.
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