Vol. 4, No. 8, August 2007
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Video Game Review
Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Playstation 3
Ninjas are so cool. Players can now walk on walls, run across water and harness the power of the elements as Tecmo unveils
Ninja Gaiden Sigma, its third release of Ninja Gaiden since its Xbox debut.
Sigma tells the tale of Ryu Hayabusa, a young ninja in the Hayabusa clan who has just returned from training to discover his village attacked and his friend murdered. In addition, the attackers have stolen the legendary Dark Dragon Blade, an evil sword capable of great destruction. Ryu must now take the Dragon Sword and go out to avenge his clan and return the Dark Dragon Blade to its rightful place.
Sigma keeps many of the features of its Xbox predecessors while adding some unique qualities of its own. The ninja abilities may be among the most amazing features, as Ryu can gracefully wield an array of swords when battling hand to hand, or harness “Ninpo” to control fire, ice or electricity. Gamers can also choose Mission Mode as opposed to the normal story line and attempt to conquer a plethora of different objectives without worrying about the plot.
One new feature of
Sigma is the ability to play as Rachel, a Fiend Hunter who has a common enemy with Ryu. With Rachel, you can practice new moves and take on alternate missions as you battle the same enemy.
Sigma was released exclusively for Playstation 3, and its graphics definitely utilize the power of the system. Characters and environments look amazing, so the game can be fun even when you’re not playing. You could just sit there watching a friend play and enjoy viewing all the scenes and battles.
At any rate, the game is definitely worth a shot. Plus, it’s always fun to pretend you’re a ninja for a while.
