Timberwolf25
Member
Ryu is and always will be the protaganist to me.
And even thought it was gimmicky, I wouldn't mind if Ayane and Katsumi were also playable as an NG+ or something
And even thought it was gimmicky, I wouldn't mind if Ayane and Katsumi were also playable as an NG+ or something
Miles708
Member
It looks like Code Vein character design with the usual Platinum "just do rotating attacks and call it a day" spin-drier style of gameplay.
It looks somewhat nice but this is not ninja gaiden. When Ryu gameplay comes up the feeling changes, unsurprisingly... but even there, it looks like Ninja Gaiden 3.
... i'll watch this with interest but i'm pretty pessimistic.
It looks somewhat nice but this is not ninja gaiden. When Ryu gameplay comes up the feeling changes, unsurprisingly... but even there, it looks like Ninja Gaiden 3.
... i'll watch this with interest but i'm pretty pessimistic.
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Arsic
Loves his juicy stink trail scent
I don't think that's it.
I'd go in with the mindset that in old NG titles when you would play as a female for a level or two, that's when Ryu will be playable.
Likely something like 70% Yakumo 30% Ryu.
I'd be floored if it was play through the whole game as either with new plot points, cut scenes, endings, etc. Complete with both to unlock a final level or two where you play as either for the final ending.
DragonNCM
Member
On....GamePass
S0ULZB0URNE
Member
Physical option or I'll pass until it's $20-30 digital.
Badlucktroll
Member
my wallet am cry
SILKYSMOOTH30FPS
Member
Watching these gifs, and shiiiiiiiiiiet combat is sweet. Love it when the dev pays attention to literally the most important thing in a video game. Then you have the likes of Starfield. Holy shit.
Liopleurodon
Member
...I made a few gifs focusing on gameplay. Surprisingly zoomed out camera.
These gifs make me wish they made Metal Gear Rising 2.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Looks like this is essentially that in a different wrapper.
Looks extremely solid.
paolo11
Member
Same
The artful mincer
Member
Honestly surprised people care about playing as ryu or not.
Dude was bland as hell in the other games.
Combat looks amazing as always.
Dude was bland as hell in the other games.
Combat looks amazing as always.
DanielG165
Member
Seori intrigues me so much. She obviously knows both Ryu, and Yakumo, and seems to be on good terms with them. With Ryu specifically, it feels like they definitely have a history (not romantic), or at least know *of* one another. Seori is less playful with him compared to Yakumo, erring more on the respectful and earnest side for Ryu (him being a ninja demigod and the ultimate ninja, and all).
I'm curious as to if she's a shrine maiden for any particular clan, perhaps the Raven Clan, but is secretly working with/collaborating with Ryu, or if she's operating entirely on her own accord. Whatever the case, she's already an interesting character, which is good!
I'm curious as to if she's a shrine maiden for any particular clan, perhaps the Raven Clan, but is secretly working with/collaborating with Ryu, or if she's operating entirely on her own accord. Whatever the case, she's already an interesting character, which is good!
DanielG165
Member
That stopped being a thing since Sigma 2.
DanielG165
Member
That'd be like being surprised people care about playing as Master Chief, or the DOOM Slayer, or Samus, or Dante. Ryu is the face of Ninja Gaiden, has been since the NES days.
That said, Yakumo looks amazingly fun to play as, and Ryu looks like an absolute monster.
paolo11
Member
I will. For sure I'll enjoy Yakumo. I just need more Ryu content
yogaflame
Member
Maybe its just me or preference, but I'm starting to believe that UE4 looks better than UE5.
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TerribleAtThisGame
Member
Jesus don't even bring up DMCV. That game legit has some of the shittiest level design in anywhere-near recent memory. Peak was running down endless demon assholes or whatever those intestines were.
I know we're never getting the awesome shit from NG1 ever again level design wise but I dearly hope it isn't DMCV tier garbage
Heimdall_Xtreme
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Judge Magister
Member
I'm ok with new characters. Looks extremely frenetic! 
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Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
He's still around, but obviously in something of a reduced capacity these days. I had lunch with Denis Dyack back in probably... 2019, and he said that he'd been talking with Itagaki about Deadhaus Sonata (which he swears is going to ship someday) and was trying to find a better company name than Quantum Entanglement Entertainment. Itagaki paused for a moment and said "Apocalypse Studios. My gift to you."
So, he's still cool in my book.
Super Lemon Drop
Gold Member
I have my reservations but no one will care about those. I am buying day one.
Still one of the best intros in gaming history.
Still one of the best intros in gaming history.
NeverYouMind
Member
I am getting the same vibes. NG3 sucked ass to me. I do not like going from one set piece to the next with nothing out of the way. I do not like bosses that force playing in a very specific way. I also abhorred the climbing, gliding, and QTEs. Narratively it was also so over the top that it came off as really dumb.
diffusionx
Gold Member
I didn't think this looked very good and the NGB2 they released was very sloppily and poorly done. So yea not optimistic. Nioh 3 looked much better.
TheDarkPhantom
Member
Day 1, my October is set with this and Ghost of Yōtei, now just need to fill out November/December 
DreamcastSkies
Gold Member
I appreciate you making this post. Ryu limited to 1 weapon and seemingly having a reduced playable role isn't what the majority wanted but I have a feeling (hope) the DLC will be Ryu heavy and if the people behind the game felt a fresh protagonist was the way to go for this entry, we ought to at least give it a chance.
Here is a quote from the games producer/director, Yuji Nakao (Platinum Games), about why they decided to have a new protagonist as the main playable character in this game;
Ninja Gaiden 4: Delivering the 3D Slash-Action Experience We’ve All Been Waiting For - Xbox Wire
We go hands-on with Ninja Gaiden 4, wield the powerful Bloodraven form, and talk with Producer & Director Yuji Nakao to learn more about new protagonist, Yakumo.
news.xbox.com
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SkylineRKR
Member
I think we need to keep our expectations in check. I'm happy if its better than NG3, and if it retains the weighty combat and feel and is nothing like Nioh. Its Platinum so I expect some bigger focus on anime (you can already see this in the trailers) slow mo nonsense and boring level design. But I hope not.
The best news is that the franchise is back. And maybe Yakumo works out well. If I'm honest I ended up liking Nero's gameplay more in DMC4 and V.
This is why to this day NGB and NG2 are 2 of the best designed action games ever and the original releases keep being better than whatever TN tries with them.
Itagaki pushed for challenge and getting good. Its a far cry from todays philosophy where everyone can beat games blindfolded because they're too scared the audience runs away otherwise.
The court cases were about unwelcome embraces. Fucking alpha woke. He was found innocent.
The best news is that the franchise is back. And maybe Yakumo works out well. If I'm honest I ended up liking Nero's gameplay more in DMC4 and V.
This is why to this day NGB and NG2 are 2 of the best designed action games ever and the original releases keep being better than whatever TN tries with them.
Itagaki pushed for challenge and getting good. Its a far cry from todays philosophy where everyone can beat games blindfolded because they're too scared the audience runs away otherwise.
The court cases were about unwelcome embraces. Fucking alpha woke. He was found innocent.
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Gaiff
SBI’s Resident Gaslighter
Love that revisionist history. Like NG and NG2 aren't some of the best and slickest action games ever made.
TwiztidElf
Member
Yandex provides real results. As usual.
kindaGoth
Member
Itagaki's NG1 and 2 are still the best combat engine systems created for third person action games.
The only competitor would probably be something like MGSV which is a completely different approach.
Those Ninja Gaiden games have remained the peak of action gameplay for over two decades.
They may as well do a full-on remake of Black with new graphics and even more added modes. It's just as worthy as any Resident Evil or MGS remake and those are being done brilliantly.
The only competitor would probably be something like MGSV which is a completely different approach.
Those Ninja Gaiden games have remained the peak of action gameplay for over two decades.
They may as well do a full-on remake of Black with new graphics and even more added modes. It's just as worthy as any Resident Evil or MGS remake and those are being done brilliantly.