Post by Nester the Lark on May 18, 2008 10:43:27 GMT -5
3PS #43
Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword
Developer: Team Ninja
Publisher: Tecmo
System: Nintendo DS
So, you have chosen to study the ancient arts of the ninja? It is an honorable endeavor, but one with many challenges. It requires the utmost focus, discipline, and mastery of the DS stylus. Tecmo's Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword can help you in your training.
You must help the legendary ninja, Ryu Hayabusa, recover all eight of the Dark Dragonstones and rescue his student, Momiji, from the Black Spider Ninja Clan. This tales is told through comic book-like scenes, and your journey will take you through 13 chapters.
Now, hold the DS stylus with your fingers. Concentrate. Focus your energy. This is how you must play the game. You hold the DS sideways like a book, and almost every move is controlled via the touch screen. Point at the screen where you want Ryu to move. Slash enemies to make Ryu attack them. Tap the screen to throw shurikens. Combinations can make Ryu jump and perform devastating maneuvers like the Izuna Drop. Press any button on the DS, and Ryu will block enemy attacks. The controls are intuitive and responsive.
But this is only the beginning. If you succeed in your quest, you will unlock higher difficulty levels. Practice hard to raise your score. Through the ancient method of Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, you may post your scores to an online leader board.
Ninja Gaiden has not appeared on a Nintendo system for many years. In the old days, there was a trilogy of games on the NES that are currently available on the Wii Virtual Console. In 2004, the series was reborn with Ninja Gaiden on the Xbox, and ported to both the Xbox 360 (as Ninja Gaiden Black) and PlayStation 3 (as Ninja Gaiden Sigma). A sequel is due for release exclusively on the Xbox 360. Dragon Sword is a side-story that takes place between these two games.
You are getting better, my young student. It takes great responsibility to be a master of the stylus, but the ease of use makes it accessible to just about anyone. Higher difficulty levels and online leader boards will help you to improve your skills. Ryu is counting on you to help him find the Dragonstones, but you will be successful if you focus and become one with the DS.
Bonus Links
Official Site
Gameplay footage - from GameTrailers
Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword
Developer: Team Ninja
Publisher: Tecmo
System: Nintendo DS
So, you have chosen to study the ancient arts of the ninja? It is an honorable endeavor, but one with many challenges. It requires the utmost focus, discipline, and mastery of the DS stylus. Tecmo's Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword can help you in your training.
You must help the legendary ninja, Ryu Hayabusa, recover all eight of the Dark Dragonstones and rescue his student, Momiji, from the Black Spider Ninja Clan. This tales is told through comic book-like scenes, and your journey will take you through 13 chapters.
Now, hold the DS stylus with your fingers. Concentrate. Focus your energy. This is how you must play the game. You hold the DS sideways like a book, and almost every move is controlled via the touch screen. Point at the screen where you want Ryu to move. Slash enemies to make Ryu attack them. Tap the screen to throw shurikens. Combinations can make Ryu jump and perform devastating maneuvers like the Izuna Drop. Press any button on the DS, and Ryu will block enemy attacks. The controls are intuitive and responsive.
But this is only the beginning. If you succeed in your quest, you will unlock higher difficulty levels. Practice hard to raise your score. Through the ancient method of Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, you may post your scores to an online leader board.
Ninja Gaiden has not appeared on a Nintendo system for many years. In the old days, there was a trilogy of games on the NES that are currently available on the Wii Virtual Console. In 2004, the series was reborn with Ninja Gaiden on the Xbox, and ported to both the Xbox 360 (as Ninja Gaiden Black) and PlayStation 3 (as Ninja Gaiden Sigma). A sequel is due for release exclusively on the Xbox 360. Dragon Sword is a side-story that takes place between these two games.
You are getting better, my young student. It takes great responsibility to be a master of the stylus, but the ease of use makes it accessible to just about anyone. Higher difficulty levels and online leader boards will help you to improve your skills. Ryu is counting on you to help him find the Dragonstones, but you will be successful if you focus and become one with the DS.
Bonus Links
Official Site
Gameplay footage - from GameTrailers
