Xion4360
Xion4360
Since 7095 Days
Posted by lb003g0676
I don't care what anyone else thinks. I think it totally highlights Microsoft's unoriginality.

Why not a new IP that's original? Why a clone?

Otogi was already similar to Ninja Gaiden.
If you think its unoriginal..well dont blame Microsoft for that...they arent making the game
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hotkirby
hotkirby
Since 6950 Days
i can already say this game will get a 7 to 8.

and i can also say i hate the character he ,looks like some nerd trying to cosplay ryu hayabusha in a bad way.
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gmulis
Since 6972 Days
nothing can beat ryu in terms of design, his the best well designed ninja in gaming history................. so far
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munkieNS
munkieNS
Since 7160 Days
Posted by twoism
Wow! While I would have loved an Otogi 3 instead, From Software have already proved that they can do great action games, so I'm still really excited about it.
I have to agree, Otogi 1/2 were some of the best action games of last gen, easily up there with DMC and NG. My expectations are astronomical for this game though because of the studio's pedigree.

Oh and Otogi was really nothing like Ninja Gaiden, I have no idea where anyone could get such an idea.
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Akkari
Since 6258 Days
interesting...hope. it won't be jus' another mindless hack'n'slash...some sneaking action maybe???
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Jollipop
Jollipop
Since 7067 Days
Since when do Ninja's use Great Katana's anyway, thats a samurai weapon. :S
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Jato
Jato
Since 7061 Days
This whole "Ninja in the big city" is already the biggest mistake they're making. I haven't the faintest idea why they did this in NG2, it just doesn't make sense and especially when the city is as dead and deserted as they are in these games, which makes even less sense. Where's the imagination?

It's the same with that pathetic excuse of a game "The Darkness". You're walking around in New York city, with about 10 other people to be found...other than that the city/streets are completely deserted...just takes you right out of it.

Games should adapt to the technical barriers. If you can't make a living breathing city like New York, then focus on something else...use your imagination for god sakes it's a videogame...you can do anything you want within certain technical restrictions. [/rant]
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blmbox
Since 6516 Days
Posted by Jato
It's the same with that pathetic excuse of a game "The Darkness". You're walking around in New York city, with about 10 other people to be found...other than that the city/streets are completely deserted...just takes you right out of it.
I love that game.

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omegaheat
omegaheat
Since 7085 Days
I guess now would be the time for that little company in charge of the motion sensing controllers for the Xbox360 and PS3 to release the device to the market. The break-away dual controllers would be perfect for a game like. It would help its welcome. For some odd reason, it seems as if the word ninja belongs to Ninja Gaiden/Ryu Hyabusa. He now seems like the only one of his kind.
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catfish
Since 6998 Days
looks like NG
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Viginti_Tres
Viginti_Tres
Since 6686 Days
lol, that metal thing on his forehead makes him look exactly like Ryu... just without the ornaments.
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HDTran
HDTran
Since 6971 Days
Next you guys will be debating about how Kage from VF looks like Ryu, how Hanzo from Samurai Shodown looks like Ryu, and how Hanzo from Samurai Warriors looks like Ryu, etc.

I mean seriously.
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broman
broman
Since 6196 Days
How very... generic. Bring on Otogi 3 you bastards.
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Jato
Jato
Since 7061 Days
Seriously? I was looking forward to that one initially, but it was horrible imo. Starbreeze respect: -10 after that game.
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blmbox
Since 6516 Days
Posted by Jato
Seriously? I was looking forward to that one initially, but it was horrible imo. Starbreeze respect: -10 after that game.
Well, what was so bad about it?
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Sath
Since 7051 Days
New and old screens mix and matched, with higher res.
http://media.xbox360.ign.com/media/142/14253697/im...

HD version of the trailer http://media.xbox360.ign.com/media/142/14253697/vi...

I like the fact you get to use high buildings for your fights and such, very nice. Something I wanted from NG2, but didn't get.

I hope it plays fast, smooth, and have smooth animations and combat to look fluid.
And I hope they add alot of cool extra visual effects on the game (like Otogi) for example using power ups...etc.

I do hate that head area design, they need to change that...looks like he borrowed it from Robin...horrible design.

And I also hate that big disc stuff on his back.
If they want like 3 swords, why not use one on his back and two on his waist, each one on each side, woul be much better.
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Jato
Jato
Since 7061 Days
Where do I start? It's way too short (though in this case that may actually be a blessing in disguise), half the game takes place in de most dull/lame environment ever (the WWII hell levels), the shooting mechanics are unbelievably awkward and frustrating (hit detection is HORRIBLE). The levels in general are unconvincing (deserted NYC) and boring/repetitive, way too much backtracking, lame/boring quests, poor pacing (constanctly shooting out lights?! Come on now!), Darkness powers are frustrating/glitchy and useless etc etc...

I'm sure I'm forgetting many other annoyances as it's been a while since I played it. The story is supposed to be it's main attraction, but I didn't find it all that interesting either. Perhaps because I'm not into comicbook stories like most Americans seem to be? I don't know...I didn't think it was all that special. Voice acting was pretty good though.
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yutaro
Since 6587 Days
I'm split about the game. There are some things I'm looking forward to, like the Otogi team working on it, music by Norihiko Hibino and Production I.G. pitching in with cinematic work.
On the other hand the art in this game looks awfully unoriginal and boring. It's like they looked at NG2 and went "That's the new bar" without even bothering about the technical faults it brings to the table as Jato pointed out. If it weren't for the name I would've mistaken this for NG2 on the double.
Come on From Software... Don't be like EA. If you're going to make metropolis action games bring me "Metal Wolf Chaos: Reelected" instead.
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Drunkenshaolin
Drunkenshaolin
Since 7234 Days
to much of a ninja gaiden rip off for me, shows no imagination. need to see more
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Ichi
Since 6103 Days
Very modern ninja, just like Ninja Gaiden Xbox and NG2 (360). I know there were city levels in the NES games, but these guys should have done a different take, maybe something like a fast paced Tenchu...

Better yet, they could have made a new King's Field for 360...
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Eddy186
Eddy186
Since 7130 Days
Posted by SimonM7
Apart from the head piece which is classic ninja imagery he looks nothing like Ryu to me. The setting and tone seems very, very similar to Ninja Gaiden 2 though and that's somewhat disappointing when you consider Otogi was this incredible, mysterious asian tale of gods, princesses and life after death. Global market at work again I suppose, I really should just get used to it.

Anyway, with Itagaki leaving and Tecmo being up for grabs it's nice if another IP can fill the action game void. It's not like we're drowning in this type of game on the Xbox platform.

Edit: oh and jesus christ, Otogi played nothing like NG. You're telling me it's the same because they were both action games? Come on.
Well said. With Itagaki gone and tecmo on the verge of being bought, RIP NG.

Maybe they will contract Itagaki for this project.
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Jollipop
Jollipop
Since 7067 Days
There were rumors that Itakagi is leading the team, I think its unlikely but who knows.
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moroboshi
Since 6261 Days
Posted by KORNdog
just make him look less like ryu. i mean. does rikimaru from tenchu look anything like ryu? no, of course not. does joe musashi from shinobi look anything like ryu? no, of course not. there are plenty of "looks" ninjas can have, this guy is just ryu 2.0.
Frankly who cares, NG is a tired and out-dated series anyway. Perhaps FROM, with their OTOGI experience will be able to bring this genre into the current generation with high quality visuals. (NG2's blurry non-HD slow down-tastic Xbox 1 visuals were hardly state of the art)
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Prey
Since 7779 Days
I see the desing is good. And it is nothing like Ryu Hayabusa.

http://xbox360media.ign.com/xbox360/image/article/...
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starfox14now
starfox14now
Since 7543 Days
Posted by moroboshi
Frankly who cares, NG is a tired and out-dated series anyway. Perhaps FROM, with their OTOGI experience will be able to bring this genre into the current generation with high quality visuals. (NG2's blurry non-HD slow down-tastic Xbox 1 visuals were hardly state of the art)
LOL... WAAAAAAT?

Is God of War tired and out-dated? Will God of war not be a copy-paste of the same formula in HD? Won't people still eat it and ask for more? Why?
Cuz it FUN, cuz it's not in the forth iteration or more like MGS or others. people don't play it for graphics, or for eating popcorn as the movie unfolds...

Its a recent franchise, and like (3D) Ninja Gaiden, who people love for its Best 3D combat system, everybody expects more in the future

You don't like, ok by me... jus don't start making stupied excuzes for your bash.

Xbox 1 visuals? Keep teelin' that, so you don't get ninja raped at night.
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