Spam ultimate attacks, they die super fast when you do that.
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Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's dge |OT| I guess that's what it means to be a ninja
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Spam ultimate attacks, they die super fast when you do that.
You gotta go for just one. Maybe use the Y, Y, -> Y, Y, ect combo since it gives you extra invincibility frames and fast dash attacks.
Try to hit them right after they do an attack.
Also, from GameFAQS, a cheesier strategy:
thekrz said:
Play on Hero.
Giolon
Member
Welp, the $45 Target sale tipped me over the edge and I bought this and a Wii U yesterday. The console itself, I'm tepid on, but holy crap this game!
I think the cool reception it's largely gotten from critics is based on the foul taste in their mouth leftover from the original release. This version fixes up just about every complaint I'd read about, or experienced in the demo, of the original. No pleading enemies, no "hit X to feel remorse" sections, no steel on bone QTE events popping up in the middle of combat, fewer and less finicky wall-climbing sections, Karma scoring, multiple weapons, character progression, multiple characters, and no boring arm-clutching slow kill sections. The Spidertank boss felt right at home w/ other classic NG bosses to me, and Ryu still has the worst fucking problems with helicopters existing (and vice versa).
I mean, damn if this game doesn't feel like a proper sequel to NGS, I don't know what does. Plus I've finally gotten the chance to play as Kasumi, something I've been waiting almost 10 years for ever since Ayane showed up as a guest role in the original Xbox game. Kasumi is a badass mofo.
Also @ Kyon, holy shit that boss was ridiculously hard. I almost threw my shit too, but you know what? That's part of NG to me. XD I eventually managed to beat them with a combination of luck, good comboing and dodging, and some minor UT spam.
I think the cool reception it's largely gotten from critics is based on the foul taste in their mouth leftover from the original release. This version fixes up just about every complaint I'd read about, or experienced in the demo, of the original. No pleading enemies, no "hit X to feel remorse" sections, no steel on bone QTE events popping up in the middle of combat, fewer and less finicky wall-climbing sections, Karma scoring, multiple weapons, character progression, multiple characters, and no boring arm-clutching slow kill sections. The Spidertank boss felt right at home w/ other classic NG bosses to me, and Ryu still has the worst fucking problems with helicopters existing (and vice versa).
I mean, damn if this game doesn't feel like a proper sequel to NGS, I don't know what does. Plus I've finally gotten the chance to play as Kasumi, something I've been waiting almost 10 years for ever since Ayane showed up as a guest role in the original Xbox game. Kasumi is a badass mofo.
Also @ Kyon, holy shit that boss was ridiculously hard. I almost threw my shit too, but you know what? That's part of NG to me. XD I eventually managed to beat them with a combination of luck, good comboing and dodging, and some minor UT spam.
^^Actually there are slow walkin arm parts lol but yeah I just spammed UT 
But anyway oh my O__O Hero is amazing. It auto dodges away from 1HKOs amazing. I'm waaaaay less frustrated than usual. On Day 4. Lawd when am I getting new weapons? I still only have the 2 from the beginning
But anyway oh my O__O Hero is amazing. It auto dodges away from 1HKOs amazing. I'm waaaaay less frustrated than usual. On Day 4. Lawd when am I getting new weapons? I still only have the 2 from the beginning
Hero? Yes, it's just a renamed easy mode.
^^Actually there are slow walkin arm parts lol but yeah I just spammed UT
But anyway oh my O__O Hero is amazing. It auto dodges away from 1HKOs amazing. I'm waaaaay less frustrated than usual. On Day 4. Lawd when am I getting new weapons? I still only have the 2 from the beginning
Look for Golden Scarabs.
I think you unlock a weapon of two by collecting a certain amount of them.
Alright, sounds good to me. I'll bite.
So Ryu's abilities remain for all difficulties, but other characters start each difficulty from scratch? That seems kind of weird. Does it reset their abilities for Ninja Trials too?
KittenMaster
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What I meant was that Ryu's abilities from story transfer over to the Chapter Challenge on a per difficulty basis, while other characters have to start from scratch (well, maybe not Ayane I haven't checked to see if her abilities transfer too since she is played during the story as well). If you start a new story game on a new difficulty, Ryu will have to start from scratch (and then what abilities you learn on that difficulty carry over to the Chapter Challenge unlocked for the same difficulty).
Ninja Trials are different from Chapter Challenge in that regard, where only the Unknown Ninja (basically a generic version of Ryu that can eventually have longer combos) can actually level up, every other character is treated as already having maxed everything (except costumes).
Main combat seems excellent from the small amount I've seen. Boss fights are still absolute turd.
The game is MUCH better than the vanilla release. I wouldn't say it's a meh game. It has its moments of awesomeness (chapt 4, chapt 5), and moments of wtf (dino boss).
The framerate is preventing me from pursuing higher difficulty levels and challenges, but if that doesn't bother you, then there's tons of content to be had here. The challenges are really fun, 3 characters with full movesets (as opposed to NGS1 and 2 where everybody felt like half a character), and the ability to play through the entire game in sections with anybody you choose after you've finished the game.
I think the game is good. I would recommend it, especially at a price drop.
Some great fan service too. When Doku showed up in the first Test of Valour, I was like "OH SHIT".
Then I got killed. It was still awesome.
After I got to Doku, I figured I'd leave all the tests for a second run (Assuming you can do them in Chapter Challenge?). I love his inclusion though.
I finished Day 2 before I turned it off, and holy crap that boss is bad. No idea why they've improved most aspects so much but the boss fights are still so bad.
I finished Day 2 before I turned it off, and holy crap that boss is bad. No idea why they've improved most aspects so much but the boss fights are still so bad.
Saint Gregory
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Is it my imagination or did this latest 1.2.1 update actually improve performance a bit?
Options. Gameplay. Gamepad Screen.
Bog
Junior Ace
Yes. My little MiiVerse buddies said it's not that bad. I'd classify having to beat 25 enemies in a little arena while rockets are constantly hitting you, all with one life bar as "bad".
It isn't that bad.
Be sure to buy the focus ability for your bow and arrow, that way you can jump and auto-aim at all of the rocket folks. Take them out first. Always. Every time you fight people with ranged weapons, take them out first. I thought this was by far the easiest Ninja Gaiden, even though the first couple of chapters weren't balanced for the new changes.
Is this your first Ninja Gaiden? Because once you're familiar with the combat, it's really not a problem. Dodge lots. Abuse OTs. Remember that Ninpo refills health.
I did decent damage to Doku, but the flame breath hit me, and it annihalates your health bar.
yankeehater
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You can do the tests in chapter challenge. I have beaten 4 of them so far but man they do get hard. Your health bar not refilling all the way between rounds makes the boss fights at the end of the tests so tough.
The Main Event
Member
Will receive it later today as it was on sale for $40. Glad I skipped the vanilla releases, and the free DLC was a great incentive for me to bite on.
Bog
Junior Ace
It isn't that bad.
I take them out when I can, but usually tapping the right trigger focuses on the guys on the ground, not the idiots on the ledges.
coughlanio
Member
I finally ordered this online, after hell trying to find it at retail here in Ireland. It seems like Nintendo opted for a really soft launch here in the EU, with most retailers not even stocking it, online and brick & mortar...
Anyway, apart from playing a small bit of NG: Black on XBOX back in the day, and not thinking much, I decided to grab this. I've always been interested in the series, but was always turned off by the apparent learning curve...is it really that bad?
Anyway, apart from playing a small bit of NG: Black on XBOX back in the day, and not thinking much, I decided to grab this. I've always been interested in the series, but was always turned off by the apparent learning curve...is it really that bad?
If you've never played an NG game, probably. If you're having trouble, switch to Hero mode.
KittenMaster
Member
Found a great way to handle Regeant, attack while he is still doing his last swing of one of his combos and aim for hitting him just as it finishes, and he'll have recovery frames that leave him vulnerable. Was able to beat him very quickly on Chapter 1 this way.
You might be standing in a spot in the shadows where the game can't find an angle, which has happened to me a couple of times before.
You might be standing in a spot in the shadows where the game can't find an angle, which has happened to me a couple of times before.
donkey show
Member
Got the game yesterday and got to Day 5. Last Ninja Gaiden I played was 2. I really miss having essence all over the place and instant charging UTs instead of the bloody rage system that's in now. Aside from that, I enjoy going for Steel on Bone counters and after Day 2, I've been getting back into the swing of things as it's becoming much more satisfying to play. WTF at the dinosaur though and the climbing kunai parts. :S
donkey show
Member
BTW, where's the off tv option for this game?
KittenMaster
Member
It's under game options (and not display or something more appropriate). I forget what the actual menu item was called though.
donkey show
Member
Thanks a bunch! I'm guessing it can't be switched on the fly like Sonic All Stars?
As soon as it comes out, slide forward-right toward where he first started breathing the flames. You should end up right next to him while he is still breathing fire.
It can be switched.
So can Sonic All-Stars, I believe. Just swipe up or down on the gamepad to make it switch.
donkey show
Member
Ah cool. And I know about Sonic as I might have worded that wrong (also since I work for Sumo). xD
Nice. Last played the game before the Kasumi update took place. It seems that update unlocks the chapter challenge mode so you can play it without beating the game's story mode. I haven't played it yet but it seems all the levels can be picked in the menu. Same for hard mode as well.
KittenMaster
Member
It makes the game easier by adding what's practically a cheat code (autoblocking) instead of just making stuff easier, so I do think it would be a detriment to skill if you're looking to get better.
yankeehater
Member
I agree. I think if you really want to improve stay on normal and just keep trying. Eventually you will get the hag on always blocking and always moving. The main thing the game punishes is standing still. Ryu should always be moving unless he is charging up a UT.
donkey show
Member
Holy shit, wtf at Regent of the Mask. Had to loop that motherfucker because he sucks major cheese balls.
donkey show
Member
Yeah, it's definitely a really fun game. It's no NGB, NGS, or NG2, especially with some of the level design in 3, but they've done a good enough job that pulls 3 from the dredges (from what I've heard) into something enjoyable. Test of Valours have been great as well. Can't wait to start using Momiji and Kasumi.
Yeah, it's definitely a really fun game. It's no NGB, NGS, or NG2, especially with some of the level design in 3, but they've done a good enough job that pulls 3 from the dredges (from what I've heard) into something enjoyable. Test of Valours have been great as well. Can't wait to start using Momiji and Kasumi.
Pretty much.
I imagine this game now is how the hardcore feel about DmC. It's not as good as DMC, but it's a decent action game.
NG3RE isn't as good as any NG, but it's a decent action game.
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