Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound - out July 21
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I don't know, but I continue to be hyped for this. I'm way more into classic Ninja Gaiden than the 3D games myself (an unpopular opinion, I'm sure, but it's not out of ill will).
Unbreakable Determination is still one of the all time best NES action platformer stage themes in my book, so hearing a good remix is always welcome.
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Judge Magister
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Because what everyone wants is Ninja Gaiden 4.
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Chuck Berry
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Is this another fucking Metroid clone? Because it looks like it.
Little Mac
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I'm stoked for this and the new Shinobi game. Buying both but I'm curious which game GAF thinks will come out on top. Both come from reputable devs.
No, it's a linear game with distinct levels, like the original games
Nah, not everyone. PG is a trash-tier developer so zero faith in this game.
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Timberwolf25
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Although I wouldn't mind a 2D Ninja Gaiden/Shinobi. the retro look just doesn't do it for me.
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Punished Miku
Gaslighter Pro: 16.7 Fireflops
This is Ninja Gaiden 4. The other one.
Judge Magister
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Platinum Games is trash??? Ok.
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CrimsonTide
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I will prob get both as I assume it will be priced around $40
But to me the art style for Ninja Gaiden is far better, as Shinobi looks like a comic book and not feeling it as much.
SkylineRKR
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Outside of a handful games I'd say yes. Esp. in level design. Even their best games had awful level design
Judge Magister
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Not saying they are perfect but a studio with Madworld, Bayonetta 1/2, Vanquish, Metal Gear Rising, The Wonderful 101, Nier Automata, Astral Chain or even Transformers Devastation in their portfolio isn't trash at all.
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Crayon
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I don't know that names of the tracks but the song popped right into my head lol. Had to check on youtube to make sure.
jmiller180
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Blasphemous developer so I'm at least interested
FeralEcho
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This will probably be the better game of the two...
It's made by an amazing developer and it looks great. People should'nt be sleeping on this.
Heimdall_Xtreme
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GUAU!!!!!!!
Dorago
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Completely derivative gameplay and art style of 2D games from the last decade.
The point behind the NES/Game Gear/Master System games was Ryu was a completely stable platfrom from which your attacks and special weapons are launched.
He also moved 1.5x faster than the enemies.
I'll grant the old games didn't have a coherent aesthetic but as the kids say "this ain't it chief."
The point behind the NES/Game Gear/Master System games was Ryu was a completely stable platfrom from which your attacks and special weapons are launched.
He also moved 1.5x faster than the enemies.
I'll grant the old games didn't have a coherent aesthetic but as the kids say "this ain't it chief."
No BBC=Anger
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With the low graphic demands needed, nice to see this and Shinobi releasing on PS4 along with Onimusha 2 remastered. Year of the ninja/samurai/shogun whatever.
i think both will be kick ass in their own way.
Punished Miku
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Awesome. Do you know which platforms? I'm day 1 regardless but a sneak peak is always nice
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adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
I think the demo is only out on Steam.
Little Mac
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Posted it in the Next Fest thread … lots of good game demos being posted … we eating good fam!!!
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dcx4610
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Just tried the demo. Doesn't feel like Ninja Gaiden at all. It feels like the Messenger. It still looks like it will be fun but the controls are definitely a learning curve. I've waited decades for a 2D Ninja Gaiden sequel and it looks like I'll have to keep waiting. Based on the demo, Cyber Shadow is the better Ninja Gaiden.
SILKYSMOOTH30FPS
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Most likely gonna be good, but i am so tired of pixel art aesthetics that i ain't even approaching this. Would've preferred this being made with high effort like Ori or another art direction that looks cool and unique.
Yes! Proving they can also make a faster paced action title, rather than being as slow and deliberate as Blasphemous. They understood the assignment.
I will say there is one particular mechanic that is similar to the Messenger, of course, but the combat has a lot more depth than that.
I'd add the presentation and music as well as the setting and story have far more Ninja Gaiden DNA than the other ninja titles, yet it's also trying new things too. Which makes sense, in my opinion, since this is approaching more of a 16-bit or 32-bit take on the property, rather than going for a strictly 8-bit approach.
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Fess
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Too much blood but otherwise yeah this is Shinobi 3 in so many ways.
I saw that there was a demo on Steam, anybody tried it?
Hudo
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Now I am interested.
Connificent
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It looks to much like Blasphemous. They shouldve made it look more distinct.
HYDE
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It's obnoxious we don't have a way to play the nes games or snes trilogy on modern platforms. Tecmo needs to pay attention to Capcom & Konami.
kevboard
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I think if it actually felt like Ninja Gaiden people would hate it. it's way too unforgiving in how it feels and how it controls for modern players
TerribleAtThisGame
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Not saying it about NG but this is what happened to me with Ghosts N Goblins Resurrection. I forgot that I like my memories and the aesthetics way more than actually playing those games. I hated Resurrection for...playing like Ghosts N Goblins.
TerribleAtThisGame
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I haven't played The Messenger or any of those so take that as a disclaimer. Feeling like NG or not, which I have no idea anymore what that exactly feels like anyway, this game is tight, fast and slick. Sounds like a nun's pussy on Christmas but no, it's the new Ninja Gaiden game.
Anyway. I liked this a lot and replayed the level twice. The boss was also a fun design mechanics wise imo. I also love Blasphemous and I think they nail that sweet spot between 16 bit and PS1 2D games like nobody else. It looked killer with the CRT filter.
Anyway. I liked this a lot and replayed the level twice. The boss was also a fun design mechanics wise imo. I also love Blasphemous and I think they nail that sweet spot between 16 bit and PS1 2D games like nobody else. It looked killer with the CRT filter.
kevboard
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lol, ok... I love howGhosts n Goblins (especially Super Ghouls n Ghosts) plays. and I think for Ghosts n Goblins the core controls are way more of an integral part of the franchise than for Ninja Gaiden. As long as Ninja Gaiden has wall jumps and is challenging it's close enough I think
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TerribleAtThisGame
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Super is the only one I still enjoy on a certain level actually. They're lovely games, just not into them anymore and Resurrection was a big "oh...right..." rude awakening. Not a dig on the games themselves though.