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NARUTO

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"Did someone have played the PS2 Shinobi??" , posted Thu 14 Nov 07:45

I wish an opinion on it, is it a good game or just an ordinary one??

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dorikyasu

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"Re(1):Did someone have played the PS2 Shinobi" , posted Thu 14 Nov 08:47

quote:
I wish an opinion on it, is it a good game or just an ordinary one??

Played it thru first stage at friend's...
It didn't feel like old Shinobi games, but still cool. It's a straight action game. No stopping to collect stuff, no solving puzzles... Just keep advancing forward while hacking & slashing off oncoming legions of enemy ninja (& dogs).
You can actually chain kills together to pull off slightly impressive finishing move.
Game looks pretty good (nothing mind blowing), moves fast, and controls well, etc.

But I can see how it might get somewhat repetitive if enemy & environment designs don't change much between levels.

As it is, I don't think it's worth $50, but definitely worth $30 or less. IMO.

talbaineric

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"Re(2):Did someone have played the PS2 Shinobi" , posted Thu 14 Nov 10:08

I really wanna get this game.

Kikkoken
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"I'd prefer Rygar" , posted Thu 14 Nov 11:15

I knew they wouldn't keep anything of the original gameplay. This game never seemed to have much to do with the series to start with. I guess it should have been given another name altogether.
Rygar seems much more faithful, and I am placing high hopes in that game. And just like Maria Carey, I would give my all for a remake of Bionic Commando, 2D or 3D.

Doomsday wa watashi no suki na yôbi desu.

CrazyMike

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"Re(1):I'd prefer Rygar" , posted Thu 14 Nov 11:24

Which bionic commando? the original Japanese version wich featured a neo nazi nation or the watered down, American one with uh...just some military guys? *remembers the days of nintendo's censorship*

GekigangerV
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"blah, blah" , posted Thu 14 Nov 11:25

Sounds like it is worth a rental. SEGA is really advertising this game. I have seen som many SEGA commercials on TV since Space Channel 5.

On the subject of Shinobi, has any checked out the new comic book? I think Dark Horse brings it out. I skimmed through the first issue at the shop, but it seemed like not much was going on.

大すきなのはヒマワリのタネ

Kikkoken
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"Re(2):I'd prefer Rygar" , posted Thu 14 Nov 11:31

quote:
Which bionic commando? the original Japanese version wich featured a neo nazi nation or the watered down, American one with uh...just some military guys? *remembers the days of nintendo's censorship*

Well I was thinking of the coin op actually. I've always found this game excellent. The NES and GB versions were great too, weren't they. But I didn't know about that Nazi thing.

Doomsday wa watashi no suki na yôbi desu.

Mosquiton

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"Shinobi kicks ass." , posted Thu 14 Nov 13:04

Well, to me it's faithful to the spirit of the original. And if you just want to throw shuriken all day (actually it's kunai, at least with the main character),,,

You can unlock Joe Musashi. So there!

Anyway, it's an awesome game. Feels great to play, and they have very worthwhile extras and ranks to facilitate replay value.

Definitely check it out for yourself.

/ / /

VariantX
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"Re(1):Shinobi kicks ass." , posted Thu 14 Nov 14:24

quote:
Well, to me it's faithful to the spirit of the original. And if you just want to throw shuriken all day (actually it's kunai, at least with the main character),,,

You can unlock Joe Musashi. So there!

Anyway, it's an awesome game. Feels great to play, and they have very worthwhile extras and ranks to facilitate replay value.

Definitely check it out for yourself.

Im gonna tell you one thing about this game.... you die ANYWHERE at any point.... you go back to the beginning of that level. The other shinobi's b4 it had checkpoints..... why not this one?

Iron D

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"Re(1):Shinobi kicks ass." , posted Thu 14 Nov 14:31

As a devout Shinobi fan (and Sega fan, for that matter) I MUST have this game. I heard that the difficulty is very high. Excellent, I say.

Speaking of difficult games, I've been making my way through Devil May Cry lately. The difficulty is just perfect. Right now the last boss is pissing me off, though.

Useless but true fact: Australian soldiers used "We're Off to See the Wizard" as a marching song during WWII.

Mosquiton

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"Re(2):Shinobi kicks ass." , posted Thu 14 Nov 15:04

quote:

Im gonna tell you one thing about this game.... you die ANYWHERE at any point.... you go back to the beginning of that level. The other shinobi's b4 it had checkpoints..... why not this one?

That's not entirely true, if you make it to the boss and die you can "retry" and be able to fight the boss again.

It can get annoying on the stages with a lot of good falling places though.

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NARUTO

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"Re(3):Shinobi kicks ass." , posted Fri 15 Nov 03:01

Mosquiton, the only thing to know that Musashi is unlockable make this game a must have for me!!!!!!!!!!

Thank everyone!

Zazzarius
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"master d" , posted Fri 15 Nov 09:01

quote:
But I didn't know about that Nazi thing.

the exploding hitler head wasn't a dead enough give away?

whitesword

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"Re(2):Shinobi kicks ass." , posted Fri 15 Nov 09:45

quote:

Speaking of difficult games, I've been making my way through Devil May Cry lately. The difficulty is just perfect. Right now the last boss is pissing me off, though.

Just remember to save your Invincible Stars and Devil Stars for Dante Must Die mode...you know, when the game REALLY becomes difficult!

A Burning Fist is a Fist tat is Burning!

HazZan

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"Re(1):Did someone have played the PS2 Shinobi" , posted Fri 15 Nov 10:13

quote:
I wish an opinion on it, is it a good game or just an ordinary one??

I've never played any shinobi games and I'm really looking forward to playing my first. I'll have to cop this one.

MESSATSU

He||SinG
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"Re(2):Did someone have played the PS2 Shinobi" , posted Fri 15 Nov 23:04

quote:
I wish an opinion on it, is it a good game or just an ordinary one??

Played it thru first stage at friend's...
It didn't feel like old Shinobi games, but still cool. It's a straight action game. No stopping to collect stuff, no solving puzzles... Just keep advancing forward while hacking & slashing off oncoming legions of enemy ninja (& dogs).
You can actually chain kills together to pull off slightly impressive finishing move.
Game looks pretty good (nothing mind blowing), moves fast, and controls well, etc.

But I can see how it might get somewhat repetitive if enemy & environment designs don't change much between levels.

As it is, I don't think it's worth $50, but definitely worth $30 or less. IMO.

Woah Ok.. so the game is out for North America already?! I can't wait for this title, the shinobi series has been my childhood. If i remember correctly, The Japanese release is december 12th right?

In the name of God impure souls of the living dead shall be banished into eternal Damnation. Amen.

He||SinG
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"Re(3):Did someone have played the PS2 Shinobi" , posted Fri 15 Nov 23:17

quote:
I wish an opinion on it, is it a good game or just an ordinary one??

Played it thru first stage at friend's...
It didn't feel like old Shinobi games, but still cool. It's a straight action game. No stopping to collect stuff, no solving puzzles... Just keep advancing forward while hacking & slashing off oncoming legions of enemy ninja (& dogs).
You can actually chain kills together to pull off slightly impressive finishing move.
Game looks pretty good (nothing mind blowing), moves fast, and controls well, etc.

But I can see how it might get somewhat repetitive if enemy & environment designs don't change much between levels.

As it is, I don't think it's worth $50, but definitely worth $30 or less. IMO.

Woah Ok.. so the game is out for North America already?! I can't wait for this title, the shinobi series has been my childhood. If i remember correctly, The Japanese release is december 12th right?

Hahaha!! Correction for my previous post in case i mislead anyone.. the release date is December 5th. Time to save some $$$... ($_$)

In the name of God impure souls of the living dead shall be banished into eternal Damnation. Amen.

Ishmael

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"Re(4):Did someone have played the PS2 Shinobi" , posted Sun 17 Nov 12:58

I managed to rent it yesterday and am impressed with the game so far. You really, really need on top of your game since you're essentially screwed if you make a mistake.

Things I liked:

Getting off such a high kill combo that you can whack a boss with one shot.

Running on walls is fun.

Things I didn't like:

Repetative level designs. I've already managed to get lost in a few simple areas just because there's nothing telling you where to go and all the walls look identical.

Everyone in the game, including THE DOGS, have better body armor than my ninja.

Occasionally bad camera: I mis-adjusted the camera right before a group of enemies attacked and was forced to fight my way out while staring up at my ninja's butt.

The fall down a hole and you die thing is a major gripe. Not only is it harder to judge distances in 3D, you at least had two extra lives in the old games. With this one it's back to the very start of the level. You can lock onto enemies, why can't you lock onto the ledge you want to hop to?

So far it's a frustrating but fun game even if those damn jumps are hard to land.

NARUTO

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"Re(5):Did someone have played the PS2 Shinobi" , posted Mon 18 Nov 02:30

Thanks for your "review" Ishmael.