| Platform: Xbox Genre: Action / Adventure Developer: Team Ninja Publisher: Tecmo Project website: www.tecmogames.com/games.asp?id=21 The original Ninja Gaiden for the Xbox showed an example of what should be really cool action game. Gorgeous, both graphically and flawless on the part of the gameplay, the game was warmly received by critics and gained a lot of fans and sold a very respectable number. Seamlessly combining the features of several genres: the stylish fighting game, an exciting adventure and a dynamic action games, Ninja Gaiden has identified an example of such a game that could appeal to the broadest audience.
Should not take Ninja Gaiden Black as a continuation of the original. Because such it is not. Rather, it is recycled, greatly expanded and updated version of the familiar game. First, it was added to the content of the two available for download via the Xbox Live service add-ons (called Hurricane Packs) to Ninja Gaiden. Secondly, the story has been expanded component became available to new levels of complexity and costumes. And finally, there was a very curious mode: mission mode; number of missions in which the tens (if to be exact, there are about fifty). That's all. To some it may seem that innovations are not so much, but believe in the word, Ninja Gaiden Black is worth it to buy it, even with the availability of the original.
What exactly is a Ninja Gaiden Black? For starters, a few words about the plot, which fortunately (and perhaps unfortunately) differs little from the original. Immediately say, that does not need to build any illusions. In Ninja Gaiden tie is quite standard. At the village of young Ninja Ryu Hayabusa (Ryu Hayabusa) attacked some sinister villains and steal the artifact - Black Dragon Sword. Saddened by such an unpleasant incident a guy goes in search of scoundrels and prihvatyvaet with an heirloom in the form of Dragon Sword. That's all. But, as you know, the story here is not the main role. History of the Ninja The game has a hell of fun gameplay. Make a reservation immediately, Ninja Gaiden Black - a difficult game, it requires you to complete returns. Although the developers of Team Ninja and listened to complaints, will play on an easier difficulty level, indulgences still can not wait. There are no weak opponents. At all! Even the usual "cannon fodder" is able to deliver a lot of problems. As to the bosses, the battles with them requires strong nerves and great response. Screen with the words Game Over to contemplate quite often. Earnest request, have pity on their joysticks! They have nothing to blame.
Combat system in the game and thought deep enough. In the beginning the main character in the reserve is only a few simple moves and combos. Then, as it passes, it will acquire new abilities, get to the final, a huge variety of techniques and weapons. The main character - a perfect killing machine. Intuitive and understandable, but still requires some getting used to manage, helps to experience it in full. The key to survival in battle - the harmonious use of defense and attack. Sounds simple, but really need to get used to it. Someone is obtained, and from whom, alas, no. The overall experience in the creation of Team Ninja fighting games affected the combat system Ninja Gaiden Black. The fighting here is really wonderful and entertainment are not inferior to the same Dead or Alive.
After reading the description of the gameplay, you may find that you're not already been seen and nothing exciting in this process template can not be. Do not rush to conclusions! Believe me, the gameplay mechanism works quite amazing. Despite a minimum of innovative ideas, the game is really hard to tear myself away.
Speaking of Ninja Black Gaiden, one can not tell you about the already mentioned mission mode. This is one of the most fascinating part of the game. So, you'll go through 50 levels. No puzzles, and traveling around the world, only clean, no action cloudy. It looks like this: you get to a certain limited area (usually the location of the campaign), where you will reduce the stock of villains. With each new level opponents will get stronger and stronger. Skill you will experience even in a battle with his twin. Hell of a test, it is worth noting. Another gift for fans of the game was the inclusion of the original arcade version of Ninja Gaiden. Open it is not just - you go Black on difficulty level Hard. By the way, the developers of Team Ninja has kept in her mode for two players! But the original trilogy with the archaic NES here, alas, no. For a long time trying to find, but could not. What a pity!
As mentioned above, Ninja Gaiden Black - is a beautiful thing.This is not the only one of the most impressive from a visual standpoint games on Xbox, but generally one of the most technically advanced products of today. The graphics here look almost the same level as in the technical demos Xbox 360! Excellent animation, high detail characters, a detailed science world, a decent frame rate. But, alas, for this had to sacrifice interactivity. Not even hope to arrange a pogrom in the city streets or in caves. As they say, will leave untouched beauty ... There might be a couple of disadvantages: for example, disappearing corpses. But it will not, prevaricate - Xbox is not a supercomputer, and the mere fact that he is capable of producing a picture of this level, just admire. On the PlayStation 2, such eye-candy there. Important role in the perception of Ninja Gaiden Black is sound. This is a great soundtrack and lush sounds of battle, and high-quality voice characters (you can select Japanese with subtitles or English voice).
In the end - a few words about our avatar. Ryu - a stylish character that combines the best of what we know about the ninja (for movies, books and anime). He stands on the same stage with such colorful personalities as Kratos from God of War and Dante from Devil May Cry. Ninja Gaiden Black - a definite must-have for all owners of the Xbox. Despite the rather weak storyline and high complexity, this project will bring great pleasure, even those who are far from the games of this genre. One hundred percent hit. Gameplay: 9 Graphics: 10 Sound and music: 9 Design: 8.5 Score Author: 9 Outcome: 91% |
