Ninja Gaiden SIGMA 2 out NOW!!

[Shin-Ra]

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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