Anyone looking forward to Razor's Edge? I know I am and I may be the only one. I chose not to get Ninja Gaiden 3 after reading the disappointment expressed by many regarding how much it strayed away from the first two games. Now, with the significant amount of information that has come out within the past month or so on how things are being improved and implemented has me actually looking forward to this one and I am tempted to get this at launch.
What are your thoughts so far on Razor's Edge with what you know so far? Are you willing to give it another look or are you just going to ignore it and pretend that Nintendo never even published a Ninja Gaiden game?
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I may get it at launch, but I will wait to see reviews first. Ninja Gaiden 3 on PS3 and Xbox 360 received poor reviews across the board so it will be interesting to see what was changed and improved. Edit: I like to see the developers are bringing some of the gore back.
Do you need to have played the other games in the franchise to understand this one? (Is the story even worth caring about?) If not, then it's probablya buy if this version ends up being good.
Do you need to have played the other games in the franchise to understand this one? (Is the story even worth caring about?) If not, then it's probablya buy if this version ends up being good.
Na. I have played Ninja Gaiden on Xbox and Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 on PS3 and the stories are about as nonsensical as you can get, even for video games. I liked 'em both and it sounds like Razor's Edge is going back to be more like the first two. Tecmo went a different route with NG 3 with trying to attract wider audience but mainly just alienated their core. Similar to the Bayonetta 2 situation, the PS360 gamers are quite upset that Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge is going back to it's roots with its improvements and all but will only be appearing on a Nintendo console.
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What Would Duane Do? Rynoggery
Do you need to have played the other games in the franchise to understand this one? (Is the story even worth caring about?) If not, then it's probablya buy if this version ends up being good.
Na. I have played Ninja Gaiden on Xbox and Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 on PS3 and the stories are about as nonsensical as you can get, even for video games. I liked 'em both and it sounds like Razor's Edge is going back to be more like the first two. Tecmo went a different route with NG 3 with trying to attract wider audience but mainly just alienated their core. Similar to the Bayonetta 2 situation, the PS360 gamers are quite upset that Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge is going back to it's roots with its improvements and all but will only be appearing on a Nintendo console.
Quite ironic when you think about it. The Wii always got the crappy version of multiplat games. Now the PS360 gets the crappy version and the Wii U the (possebly) good one. For different reason but still. Anyway, thanks for the info. Might buy this one then.
Do you need to have played the other games in the franchise to understand this one? (Is the story even worth caring about?) If not, then it's probablya buy if this version ends up being good.
Na. I have played Ninja Gaiden on Xbox and Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 on PS3 and the stories are about as nonsensical as you can get, even for video games. I liked 'em both and it sounds like Razor's Edge is going back to be more like the first two. Tecmo went a different route with NG 3 with trying to attract wider audience but mainly just alienated their core. Similar to the Bayonetta 2 situation, the PS360 gamers are quite upset that Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge is going back to it's roots with its improvements and all but will only be appearing on a Nintendo console.
Quite ironic when you think about it. The Wii always got the crappy version of multiplat games. Now the PS360 gets the crappy version and the Wii U the (possebly) good one. For different reason but still. Anyway, thanks for the info. Might buy this one then.
Your welcome. At the rate this thread is slicin' and dicin' we may be the only ones getting this! Have you seen the trailer? The comments section is also amusing
@Ryno Yup, seen it before. Looks awesome. It wold be nice to have a great single player game at launch besides Mario, so if this becomes a launch title in Europe i will probably get it. Really hoping this version ends up being good.
Content that the latest build of Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge presents:
・Perhaps the most significant change of all is the fact that Ryu is actually responsive in Razor's Edge. Ryu's recovery has been shortened greatly, so players can easily cancel into a dodge or block as the situation demands.
・Enemies have been improved. They are more aggressive, and some have access to new moves. The basic terrorist grunts and alchemists are the most obvious examples.
・Combat has been redesigned to have a more technical feel. Enemies have more stagger animations (including wall damage/stuns). Both playable characters now have a universal grab (the Guillotine throw).
・Charge attacks are extremely fast. Ninja Gaiden 3 introduced a charge mechanic, whereby holding down the heavy attack resulted in a powerful combo extension. The length of time needed to charge this attack has been reduced dramatically.
・There are six weapons available to Ryu in Razor's Edge right from the get-go. Ryu now has access to the claws, scythe, dual katanas, staff, and an as-of-yet unrevealed weapon, on top of the standard katana.
・Karma has been redesigned to function as both the point/ranking system, as well as currency.
・Collectible items have been reintroduced. The Golden Scarabs from the original Ninja Gaiden, and Crystal Skulls from Ninja Gaiden 2 are strewn about each stage, and can be collected for an instant Karma bonus.
・Players can use this Karma currency to purchase upgrades for weapons and magic (Ninpo) as well as unique combat abilities and even in-game costumes.
・The new "Cicada Surge" teleportation ability has been polished greatly since its reveal back during E3. It is an incredibly handy way to get out of overwhelming situations.
・A new ability, called "Four Rings" has been introduced. It is a 360º shuriken attack that stuns enemies surrounding Ryu, and can be tacked on to combos on-the-fly, much like ordinary shuriken attacks.
・Ultimate Techniques can be used even when Ryu/Ayane's weapons aren't glowing red, simply by holding down and charging a heavy attack (much like in Ninja Gaiden 2). Ultimate Techniques have two charge levels once again.
・Ninpo is still earned through combat. However, you can keep your Ninpo charge between encounters now, allowing you to cast magic or save it as you see fit.
・Bosses have life gauges now. You can see their health on the bottom of the screen.
If it's out on launch day here (which it looks like it's not) then it'd most likely be the fourth game I pick up on day one, because it's looking very promising.
I played the Wii U version at the preview event a few months back. For the most part I like it, the guy in charge of the booth said they made in-game improvements from fan feedback like Harder difficulty and stuff. That didn't matter since it was my first Ninja Gaiden game so I can't compare it to the previous ones.
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