Ninja Gaiden SIGMA 2 out NOW!!

[Shin-Ra]

www.ninjagaidengame.com | www.ninjagaiden.eu | www.ninjagaiden.jp

Tecmo presents a Team Ninja game.
Only on PlayStation 3.



Smoother. Sleeker. Flashier. The true brilliance of Ryu Hayabusa's fight shines through, that is the essence of “Σ”.

Genre: Action-Adventure
Players: Single-Player, 2-Player Online Cooperative
Extras: Trophies
Rating: ESRB Mature 17+, PEGI 16+, CERO “D”

Released on Blu-ray Disc: North America – 9.29.09 | Japan – 10.1.09 | Europe – 10.2.09

GDC '09 Debut Trailer | E3 '09 Trailer | Final Trailer

JP Ads: Kunoichi | Shadowgraph | Kunoichi (extra chapter) | Beauty | Footprints | Shake! | Wavers

Reserve Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 and receive a GameStop exclusive Ryu Hayabusa special costume. The costume will be available for download starting 9/29/2009. Available for online and in-store customers, while supplies last.

GameStop Exclusive Collector's Edition Contains:

• 30 track soundtrack CD
  80 page book containing three sections:
  • A 30-page Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 prologue comic "The Vampire War" written and designed by Team NINJA. The comic is a printed version of the in-game digital comic.
  • Mini-Strategy Guide: A starter guide covering Ryu, Ayane, Momiji, and Rachel's weapons, ninpos, Story Mode basics, Team Missions and more.
  • Art Gallery: A peek at various character concept artwork.
  • Commentary from Team NINJA producer Yosuke Hayashi and the team's lead artists

HMV Exclusive Collector's Edition Contains:

• A copy of Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, exclusively for the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system.
• Complete, limited edition original soundtrack CD.
• Exclusive downloadable costume available through the PlayStation Network.
• Limited Edition 80 page 'Ninja Gaiden Treasury' featuring:
  • Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 prologue comic written and designed by Team NINJA, which sheds more light on the intriguing storylines of Ninja Gaiden.
  • Character and Concept Art Gallery.
  • Lite-Strategy Guide including: Weapon Profiles for the 4 playable characters. Combos & Ninpos. Hints and Tips for Story Mode and Team Missions.
  • Commentary from Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 producer Yosuke Hayashi, the Lead Artists behind the game and one final Tidbit from Team NINJA....

OVERVIEW

The most intense, challenging, action-packed ninja adventure is back, exclusively on the PLAYSTATION 3! Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 is the “ultimate” Ninja Gaiden, featuring characters from the previous installments that have defined the franchise. It radiates a striking visual appeal in high resolution display, featuring character and environmental graphics whose quality exceeds the original Ninja Gaiden Sigma and Ninja Gaiden II. Combining both melee and long-range battles against enemies, the game requires skillful and strategic playing to successfully journey through the missions.

STORY

As super ninja Ryu Hayabusa, you roam the world and hunt down the Demon Statue that was stolen by the Black Spider Ninja Clan to prevent the resurrection of the evil Archfiend. From Tokyo to New York, follow Ryu as he encounters vicious enemies and acquires an extensive assortment of ninja weaponry along the way.

FEATURES

• New Playable Characters: Ninja Gaiden's Rachel, Ayane from the Dead or Alive series and Momiji from Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword appear as sexy new playable characters
• Team Missions Mode (Co-op): Two players can engage in online co-op play with voice chat in more than 30 different missions. View and record your play through "Ninja Cinema" and share your Cinema and Mission results via PlayStation Network
• Chapter Challenge mode: Master your favorite chapter and compete against others for the top Karma points
• Ninja Record: View your complete stats for every mode played, number of enemies defeated, drops and throws, combos, rescues, character usage rate and more
• Rewards: Over 50 trophies to earn throughout the game and a dozen unlockable costumes. Weapons acquired can be leveled up to strengthen their power and gain new battle techniques.
• Visual Diversity: Over 30 unique characters, 17 stages with a variety of environments, and a storyline which unfolds in 70 impressive cut-scenes
• New Enemies: A variety of new enemies and bosses have been incorporated into the stunning enhanced environments
• Variable AI: Contributing to the increased difficulty level, the gameplay differs each time you appear in a level as enemies engage in a variety of different actions as they assess the current situation
• Gameplay Innovation: A finishing blow system can be used in battle to quickly defeat an enemy in one dynamic action

[jkwest]

nice...its looks like the last one...

[ScarredLungs]

Looking pretty sweet if you ask me

[Shin-Ra]

I'd love to see DoA5 with facial styling like Ayane's there. Just a bit more human, less roundy.

Looks like they're God of War II fans too.

[Marine Mike]

Originally Posted by Shin-Ra

I'd love to see DoA5 with facial styling like Ayane's there. Just a bit more human, less roundy.

Looks like they're God of War II fans too.

I know its a derail, but its only 1 question.

Any word of a DoA reaching the PS3? Or is this a title that will always be an exclusive? I don't know the history behind it, but really enjoyed playing it as a kid.

[Icemage]

So... yummy. Do want!

[Moefiz]

That look sweet....I loved the first one..

[Shin-Ra]

Originally Posted by Marine Mike

I know its a derail, but its only 1 question.

Any word of a DoA reaching the PS3? Or is this a title that will always be an exclusive? I don't know the history behind it, but really enjoyed playing it as a kid.

I think the chances are better with Itagaki gone.

[Maximus]

Ps3 >>> 360.

[Marine Mike]

Originally Posted by Shin-Ra

I think the chances are better with Itagaki gone.

I did the research and looks like he was doing Ninja Gaiden, which is on the PS3 now. Thanks for the heads up!

[Septimus Prime]

Originally Posted by Maxpower1987

Ps3 >>> 360.

Thank you, Admiral Apparent.

[Show spoiler]He's Captain Obvious's commander

[Shin-Ra]

I wonder if they took pics without a lot of gore so that the real beauty stands out more or because they're targeted at Japanese Famitsu readers or because they've actually toned the game down. I think limb removal is part of Ninja Gaiden II's combat evolution so the last option seems less likely but they could still have changed the special effects to help improve the graphics overall.

[Septimus Prime]

Originally Posted by Shin-Ra

I wonder if they took pics without a lot of gore so that the real beauty stands out more or because they're targeted at Japanese Famitsu readers or because they've actually toned the game down. I think limb removal is part of Ninja Gaiden II's combat evolution so the last option seems less likely but they could still have changed the special effects to help improve the graphics overall.

Gore will likely be toned down for the Japanese SKU (and German for sure, if they're even doing it), due to CERO being more restrictive than ESRB. If they are showing the Japanese version, there very well might be no blood or dismemberment (not to mention decaps) at all.

[Monkey]

Wuts dat between "360" and "Live"?

[Mr. J]

Man that looks excellent! I wish they woiuld give us Dead Or Alive!

[browinie]

Now I'm really glad I started NGS again today!

[Septimus Prime]

Originally Posted by Monkey

Wuts dat between "360" and "Live"?

That's not technically wrong. Ninja Gaiden II is only on Xbox 360. Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 is technically a different title.

[Monkey]

Originally Posted by Septimus Prime

That's not technically wrong. Ninja Gaiden II is only on Xbox 360. Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 is technically a different title.

Yeah those loop-holes, lol Good job MS!

Was that how it was with the others as well like Bioschock.. So the PS3 version is Bioshock what? Eternal Sonata, Lost Planet, etc etc etc

[Marine Mike]

Originally Posted by Septimus Prime

That's not technically wrong. Ninja Gaiden II is only on Xbox 360. Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 is technically a different title.

What is the differences between the 2 games? Is one an RPG while the other is a side-scroller?

[Beefbowl]

Originally Posted by Marine Mike

What is the differences between the 2 games? Is one an RPG while the other is a side-scroller?

Same game different title. Sigma will have some improvements to the game.