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[Hanmik]

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Team NINJA has just unveiled new details for Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Plus, the highly anticipated sequel to its PlayStation Vita launch title which is set for a 1st March 2013 release across Europe. Today, I would like to share some of the new features we have included in the PlayStation Vita version

Stunning graphics, new modes, more blood…

Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Plus brings the most intense, action-packed ninja adventure to PS Vita with stunning graphics, new modes, and plenty of blood. In the game, iconic super ninja Ryu Hayabusa returns to the Sigma series to prevent the resurrection of the evil Archfiend by hunting down the Demon Statue stolen by the wicked Black Spider Ninja Clan.

Players will battle from Tokyo to New York as Ryu encounters vicious enemies while building an awesome arsenal of ninja weaponry. The action lights up the Vita’s OLED screen with upgraded graphics and the game features an all-star cast featuring signature characters from previous installments.


An intuitive control system uses the front and rear touch screens and motion controls of the PS Vita to give players full control and the powerful “Hero” play style automatically engages when the player is low on health.

Ninja Race

In the all new “Ninja Race” mode, a slow ninja is a dead ninja as players race through dynamic courses to beat the clock. After choosing a character, level, and costume, players can strategically choose to dash through the course or viciously kill as many enemies as possible to earn boosts and points.

The mode’s Combo Kill counter increases as foes are dispatched in sequence – the higher the counter, the more damage is dealt as long as the gauge stays filled. Three special essences, exclusive to the Ninja Race mode, boost the player’s chance of a successful mission: Green Essence adds time to the clock, White Essence boosts the Combo Kill counter for added damage, and Purple Essence grants Ninja Speed.

Tag Missions

“Tag Missions” provides an exciting new way to combine the complementary strengths of any two characters. Players can switch between team members in real time as they try to complete challenges, with the other team member under AI control.

With each fighter having different strengths and weaknesses, players can strategically tag back and forth when facing different opponents and situations by pressing down on the directional pad.

Weapon upgrades

Ryu Hayabusa’s attacks can be enhanced with powerful weapons including “Emma’s Fang”, a massive sword that can decimate foes with slow but powerful swings. Legendary tales say the fearsome blade grows even stronger when it becomes bloodied. Worn on the hands and feet, “Falcon’s Talons” can quickly cut enemies to pieces with special attacks including the Izuna Drop and the sliding, leg-cutting Thunderous Attack. Steel-reinforced hardwood “Tonfas”, which can be swung from both hands to brutally crush enemies with their special Heavenly Justice combo, provide another option for mass destruction.

More costumes

Last but not least, those who pre-order Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Plus will receive DLC including unique, limited edition costumes for the female warriors Ayane, Rachel, and Momiji. Ranging from Ayane’s light armor to Rachel’s seductively spiky dress revealing her demon blood, the costumes are designed for both action and style.

and new trailer..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ikRKaG3E-8Q#!

 

[Binabik15]

Is it youtube or is the framerate tanking during the last boss fights?

Hmh, I might get this, I paid 70€ for the cut version of Sigma for PS3 back in the day, only to realise that fuck those rocket guys on the airship, but on Vita this should drop in price nicely.

 

[Sid]

Blood confirmed,game looks good.

 

[the androgyne]

1m18 is a pretty clear confirmation of decaps if ever i saw one!

 

[SmokyDave]

Blood, blood, blood.

Can't wait for this and DOA5. I hope the pre-order DLC is available for digital customers.

 

[Sub_Level]

I find that Ayane costume aesthetically pleasing.

 

[dab0ne]

I will buy this because I love the game and I love the Vita support.

 

[ThoughtsOfSpeaking]

The best feature here is tag missions. If you are fast enough, this means you can complete even ultimate ninja missions by yourself.

Its a fucking elegant solution and they should really patch this into the ps3 version

I'm gonna have to pick this one up.

 

[Subaru]

Sigma 2 Plus is more like Sigma 2 (PS3) or NG2 (Xbox 360)?

 

[Nibel]

I'm playing the first on Vita at the moment and holy crap those sticks are fucking up my thumbs :lol But the game is amazing as ever and having it in the pocket to play here and there is pretty awesome

*raises Dragon sword* I'm in

 

[nded]

30fps?

 

[iconoclast]

Sigma 2 Plus is more like Sigma 2 (PS3) or NG2 (Xbox 360)?

It's a lazy port of Sigma 2, complete with the exact same horribly designed tag missions that are impossible to complete without online co-op.

 

[nailbombxx]

Don't want if low framerate.

EDIT:
As much as I love the first Ninja Gaiden games, this is no way to experience them.

 

[sixteen-bit]

30fps?

on the high end

 

[Miles Quaritch]

30fps?

I assume so.

I'll wait for it to hit Plus or sub £10 if it is. Refuse to support such BS.

 

[Revan]

Came in expecting news on a patch for the game....find it's an old thread being necroed.

The game is a shitty port - you need to play with gore off on the higher levels and the tag missions are impossible (there is no online).

They say it's locked at 30fps but in reality....the slowdown on Master Ninja makes it almost unplayable.

I've had it since Day 1 and I still play it cause it's Ninja Gaiden in your pocket...but buyer beware here.

EDIT: Here is the OT for the game if anyone is interested: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=514251

 

[Lyte Edge]

Came in expecting news on a patch for the game....find it's an old thread being necroed.

The game is a shitty port - you need to play with gore off on the higher levels and the tag missions are impossible (there is no online).

They say it's locked at 30fps but in reality....the slowdown on Master Ninja makes it almost unplayable.

I've had it since Day 1 and I still play it cause it's Ninja Gaiden in your pocket...but buyer beware here.

It also helps a LOT to adjust the camera sensitivity to high.

 

[Miles Quaritch]

Came in expecting news on a patch for the game....find it's an old thread being necroed.

The game is a shitty port - you need to play with gore off on the higher levels and the tag missions are impossible (there is no online).

They say it's locked at 30fps but in reality....the slowdown on Master Ninja makes it almost unplayable.

I've had it since Day 1 and I still play it cause it's Ninja Gaiden in your pocket...but buyer beware here.

Ugh. I'll wait for it to hit Plus. Team Ninja is a joke these days. So disappointing.

 

[Revan]

Ugh. I'll wait for it to hit Plus. Team Ninja is a joke these days. So disappointing.

I read in another thread that it is being discounted this week on PSN...price is like 17.99$ for PS+ members or something like that...

EDIT:

It also helps a LOT to adjust the camera sensitivity to high.

Yes, yes it does.

 

[Mileena]

I read in another thread that it is being discounted this week on PSN...price is like 17.99$ for PS+ members or something like that...

EDIT:



Yes, yes it does.

$18 is a complete rip off for this shit port. Wait till its "free" on PS+ guys.

 

[Lyte Edge]

Better yet, import Musou Orochi 2 Ultimate next month- then you get all the Ninja Gaiden characters playable in an awesome musou mash-up game.

 

[Sid]

I'm hoping they'll patch the game,the resolution and framerate drops are a lil' too much.