Gamasutra to Game Developer link redirects are currently experiencing issues. We're working to restore them ASAP! News How Ninja Gaiden 3 failed: losing the battle of expectations In this new editorial, Gamasutra's Christian Nutt examines why the latest in the series has taken a critical pummeling -- and explores what that means for developers across the industry, moving forward. Christian Nutt. Get daily news, dev blogs, and stories from Game Developer straight to your inbox. Latest Jobs.
Infinity Ward Woodland Hills, California. CrimsonCrescendo said:. Jan 20, 1, I replayed it about a month ago and still enjoyed it. Sure it has issues and the weapons added came from the previous game, but its nowhere near as bad as the internet makes it out to be. I cant comment on vanilla NG3 since I never played it. NG3RE, doesnt hold up to the previous two games, but its still a fun playthrough.
Firmament1 said:. What would you define as it's "best moments"? Doesnt hold up to the previous two games, but still a fun playthrough. For a movie sure, but games have never been graded like that. Oct 27, 43, The fact that Team Ninja has openly mentioned wanting to do a new Ninja Gaiden gives me hope.
Nov 12, 2, I did love the additions of Kasumi, Ayane and Momiji with her new ninja suit. I suggest playing the original just to get a feel for how bad it actually was. KtotheRoc said:. WarRock Member. Oct 25, 12, Oct 28, 7, NG3RE is a very flawed but fun game. I enjoy it quite a bit but the game is messy and has some pretty sharp difficulty spikes. Sorbete Member. Oct 30, Imran Member. Oct 24, 4, I liked a lot of the game, but the low points are so low that they stick out. The dinosaur boss is a bad one.
The final boss itself could be a semester-long lesson in game design about how not to do a boss fight, with a syllabus breaking down things like "Camera" and "Bad use of Adds" and so forth. Imran said:. DarkPrince Member. Dec 2, Oct 27, 2, You want to beat the game on all difficulties? Use your Scythe, level up and use the Triangle move. Your welcome. MidnightCowboy Member.
Oct 27, 3, I never got around to the game because of its meh reputation. NG2 is top 10 all time for me, most fun combat ever. Recently started a playthrough on Xbox One X, it's kind of stunning. At 4K resolution it looks super clean, and because of the game's insane speed, it still feels very modern in a way that most 12 year old and older games don't.
With the amount of enemies thrown at you, it's basically a musou game with good combat. Apr 4, 3, Vancouver, BC. If Razors Edge sucks, NG3 10x sucks. Input lag, nonsensical multiplayer. Lots of BS moments. I platinum ng3 btw. Oct 28, Jan 30, 1, Spaceball Arena. I need a Ninja Gaiden collection! Probably close to when they came out! Excellent article. SmokedSalmon Member. Apr 1, 1, I really liked the previous article from the same site I think you posted that one too OP.
Raeng Member. Sep 30, MidnightCowboy said:. Radium Banned. Oct 31, 1, Don't care what people say. That game was an epic time. I never played RE but I can only imagine it made it even better. Ignoring the inclusion of the cinematic pace-breakers, this version of the game has sections dedicated to side characters once again. These side characters are not as fleshed out as Ryu, the levels are not that interesting, and they do nothing but drag the game down — again. If these levels were an optional side bit, then they would be significantly better.
As they are now, they are yet another hurdle. There is some variety, but this is the most linear Ninja Gaiden to date. Where the original had an interconnected world, and the sequel had side paths for loot acquisition, 3 is a linear series of corridors and large open kill rooms with little-to-no variation.
Each room and corridor follows a really predictable formula, especially early on, where you fight some dudes, and then you are forced to pull out your bow and snipe some other dudes before they shoot you. The predictability of Ninja Gaiden 3 makes it feel bland. Makes It feel boring. This linearity also comes at the expense of platforming, which takes a backseat to just walking.
You are rarely required to wall run, let alone chain them, and most instances of platforming are replaced with QTE climbing sections. Graphically Ninja Gaiden 3 looks alright. Each level looks fine for the most part, and enemies have easy-to-recognize designs. The aforementioned gore really helps too. The Switch port, unfortunately, struggles to run the game smoothly. This is both surprising and disappointing. The game is in a constant state of chug, which is far from ideal for an action game.
Thankfully the sound design is as solid as ever, with passable voice acting, fantastic sound effects, and thematically appropriate music to carry the game. Whilst the core combat teeters between good and great at times, the rest of the package is hellbent on erecting walls. A poorly implemented story, questionable changes to progression and sweeping changes to the series fundamentals butcher the overall experience.
Put another nail in that coffin if you play the Switch version. Want to see our detailed reviews of Ninja Gaiden Sigma? Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2?
Or how about an overview of the entire Master Collection? Many thanks go to Koei Tecmo for a Nintendo Switch review code for this title. Want E-mails to see new articles? Type in your E-mail address and click the button for free updates. Forged in the rainy wilds of northern England, I carved a path of mediocrity through generations and genres.
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