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XBOX
Ninja Gaiden
Shinobi
Previewed
12.10.2002
Publisher
Tecmo
Developer
Team Ninja
Format
1x DVD
Origin
Import/Domestic
Available
TBA, 2003 (Japan)
Mar. 1, 2003 (USA)
Exclusive
Yes
Difficulty
Adjustable
Dimensions
3D
View
3rd Person
Genre
Action
Player(s)
1
Options
Backup
Requires
n/a
Importable
n/a
12.10.2002
     > Way back in 1988, Tecmo's "Strong Team" created the original Ninja Gaiden.  Being a very important game to secure Tecmo's position in the market, Ninja Gaiden will be a complete re-introduction of Ryu Hayabusa with a great storyline and even a bit of romance.

     > The gameplay is expected to be tight and intuitive, much like the Dead or Alive series.  You can target multiple enemies with your deadly arsenal of weapons, which includes a Katana, Shuriken and Fiery Shuriken.  You'll scale walls with the greatest of ease, and swing around like Tarzan.  Dynamic camera angles are used throughout, which provide a movie like feeling without sacrificing your optimal view of the action.

     > The enemies are varied and vicious.  Battling ninjas will be the appetizer.  The main course will include machine gun thugs, an array of supernatural beasts, and powerful bosses.  The original game was a benchmark ninja arcade experience.  The question is, can Team Ninja create the new benchmark after 15 years of meditation?

First Impression
     > Because of the Dead or Alive series, Team Ninja has become an industry leader in every aspect of game development.  Quite simply put, Ninja Gaiden looks stunning.  I can't wait to get the full experience.
Potential
Overall: 9
~ Shinobi ~
pictures courtesy: OXM #12 demo

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