Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2: Anteprima

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Demoni, ninja e robot… What am I talking about? It's on its way Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 e WelcomeGaming.com offers you a first look at the new Tecmo title.

After the release of Ninja Gaiden 2, available exclusively for Xbox 360, Tecmo has decided to give everyone a chance too PS3 users to be able to play this title, in revisited version and with really succulent additions!

One of these novelties is certainly the possibility of being able to control multiple characters, each with different skills, weapons and special powers:

the demo we had the chance to try put us in the shoes of the well-known protagonist of the series, Ryu, who after going through some sections of fighting and platforming, had to contend with a huge stone Buddha.

After the level portion with Ryu, the game made available a new character, curvy Ayane, who practically dressed only in headbands and bows, showed herself in all her splendor running around in a city very similar to the suburbs of London, haunted by killer ninjas and strange werewolves.

After the level portion with Ayane, no other characters have been unlocked but, as shown in the images, there will also be the possibility to check 2 other heroines, the blonde Rachel and flew to Momija.

Well… another sissy, Ryu will be happy!

I really think we can change the title of the game to Ninja Gaiden: Blessed Among Women!

Carrying out the Ayane gameplay however, you can access the Team missions, of the particular challenges, in which the player will find himself at slicing enemies on enemies in a given area of ​​the main gameplay. By eliminating the various waves of enemies we will be able to get points that will affect the rank final.

This type of missions are performed together with another character that the computer will guide to help us, if the number ofthe points obtained in mission far exceeds those of the partner we will get a high score, if instead we just run away here and there letting our partner do everything we will still be able to overcome the mission but with a bad rank.

Il combat system is the one already seen in similar titles like Ninja Blade o i vari Devil May Cry, and does not present any kind of innovation in this genre of games.

Le weapons usable by Ryu, present in the demo, were different and all already upgraded to the maximum level:

Dragon sword:

A normal sword, fast and sharp, useful in any type of situation.

Zanna di Enma:

Classic broadsword, destructive but extremely slow, it will be useful to quickly take down the most resistant enemies but it can also be used as an excellent "truncheon".

Kusari-gama:

A long chain with a hooked ball at one end and a scythe at the other, practical and fast, allows for a wide range of aerial combos that will often get you out of trouble.

Falcon claws:

They are a sort of armored gloves and boots, with which the protagonist will be able to throw kicks and punches at opponents, aided by the sharp claws present in the gloves that are this weapon and very useful for dismembering the largest groups of enemies in a hurry.

Each weapon, in addition to having a wide range of combos visible in the Start menu, will have an enhanced attack, which can be used by pressing and holding the triangle button.

Although in the demo weapons were already at max level, the balls of energy left by the enemies give us to understand that we can use them to upgrade our equipment.

In addition to the square and the triangle that will be used respectively for the normal attack and the strong attack, we will be able to launch infinite Shuriken through the circle, and dodge, run on walls and jump with X.

We come now to ranged weapons and scrolls:

Arch of the Devil's perdition:

A demonic bow with which to shoot volleys of arrows, even explosive, at any type of enemy

The art of hell:

Thanks to this special technique, once we have loaded the bar of spiritual power, similar to the Devil Trigger in Devil May Cry, we will be able to cast a powerful spell that will wipe out any enemy in the vicinity.

Ayane's equipment was limited to simple swords and gods explosive darts which were going to take the place of Ryu's shurikens.

Once you have crippled an enemy it will be possible to finish it by pressing triangle, so as to perform a beautiful instant KO. The combos and actions of the protagonists, in fact, flow smoothly with high-level graphics and a truly amazing set of moves and animations, the physicality of Ayane's movements is fantastic, you will often be left open-mouthed and wide-eyed stammering BOING, BOING and BOING!

Ooooooooooooooooooh, I can't find my eyes anymore and yet they must have fallen here somewhere!

The enemies that the demo gave the possibility to face ranged from normal ninja, the Demons thirsty for our souls, however, the giant Buddha who concluded Ryu's level was something already seen, probably the most experienced players will immediately assimilate it to Colossus of Rhodes seen in God of War 2.

The title immediately seemed like a great mix of fast-paced action and platforming elements, but the total lack of innovation present will lead several players to dismiss it as emulating GOW or DMC. This second chapter of Ninja Gaiden is still an excellent action game that will make all fans of the genre happy.

Not present in the demo but confirmed by the developers, the online mode, both single and cooperative, will certainly be an excellent point in favor for the game.

Su Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 that's all for now, but we'll leave you reminding you that the title will be present from early October in all stores!