Microsoft just updated Xbox.com with thirteen beautiful Ninja Gaiden 2 screenshots. The game looks as gorgeous as ever and we can't wait for a playable demo.
Looks better in motion admittedly, but for the sequel to arguably THE graphical showpiece last generation, the game is looking quite mediocre. They really need to work on some of the game's textures and do something with the lighting because it looks only marginally different from the original in some shots.
But I guess if you don't take into consideration what the last Ninja Gaiden looked like and just compare this game to some of the other action games out like DMC4, then it does look great.
Commented on 2008-02-29 16:44:55 In reply to dreamcastdc128
Posted by dreamcastdc128
There is one thing that Ninja Gaiden 2 need to have to make it look even better then it already is, its "self-shadowing".
I just noticed there are self-shadows in the gameplay. Look at the Spider enemy's leg to the left of the screen, you see his arms casting a shadow over it, and also one of his spider legs casting a shadow over his left arm in the second transition.
It doesn't look too noticeable because the shadow isn't contrasted enough from the lighting, like in DOAX2 or Sigma. I also noticed this in the new gameplay vid.
It's weird how Ryu doesn't look to have any self shadows though.
How much would shadows really show up on that outfit of his though? I'd be willing to bet "not enough" to warrant worrying about something like that especially considering how fast it moves.
Commented on 2008-02-29 20:47:54 In reply to Ronsauce
Posted by Ronsauce
How much would shadows really show up on that outfit of his though? I'd be willing to bet "not enough" to warrant worrying about something like that especially considering how fast it moves.
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Commented on 2008-02-25 23:03:11
Commented on 2008-02-26 00:48:01But I guess if you don't take into consideration what the last Ninja Gaiden looked like and just compare this game to some of the other action games out like DMC4, then it does look great.
Commented on 2008-02-26 03:08:57But it seems that the game let some effects disappear, in case of to much action on the screen.
I hope the slowdowns from the GDC will not be in the final version. I noticed several in the "demo" lol. It's just annoying IMO.
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Commented on 2008-02-29 16:44:55 In reply to dreamcastdc128It doesn't look too noticeable because the shadow isn't contrasted enough from the lighting, like in DOAX2 or Sigma. I also noticed this in the new gameplay vid.
It's weird how Ryu doesn't look to have any self shadows though.
Commented on 2008-02-29 16:49:47 In reply to vspectra06
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Commented on 2008-02-29 20:47:54 In reply to Ronsauce