June 28th, 2012

Team Ninja has listened to fan feedback to improve Ninja Gaiden 3 on the Wii U

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Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge is coming to the Wii U, but considering the game it’s based on – just plain ‘ol Ninja Gaiden 3 - wasn’t well-received, you would be forgiven for not being super excited. But there’s still hope that it may be worthwhile. Yosuke Hayashi of Team Ninja has said:

For Razor’s Edge, we listened to the feedback (from Ninja Gaiden 3). And we reexamined what the series was, what the game was, what people want. We’re going back to rethinking what the series means.

And:

The concept for the Wii U version of Razor’s Edge is for it to be its own action game, an action game that doesn’t try to be anything else. It just tries to be its best.

It’d be a shame if this is just marketing hype though.

  • Roy Lagendijk

    Example: Dismembering is back, which was already stated on e3.nintendo.com, so shouldn’t be news to anyone. I want this game :3

  • http://1227.com/ XDLugia

    You han also split body parts in Razor’s Edge, which wasn’t possible on the Ninja Gaiden 3 for Xvox 360 and PS3.

  • Tails the Foxhound

    I’m interested to see if this game is much better in this iteration. Considering they’ve had over a year to hone it and even had input from fans and critics as well as direct help from Nintendo, it should be exceptional.

  • Nintendo_Rules

    I hope they fix all the issues this game received when it came out. I want to get this game!!!

  • Kuro-puppy

    One of my fellow Gamefaqs members Dracozombie has played the new version for awhile.

    You can read his indepth examination of the game here:

    http://www.2d-x.com/ninja-gaiden-3-razors-edge-wii-u-it-doesnt-suck/

    The combat has been buffed to Ninja Gaiden standards (recovery frames, OT system restored to former glory, free-form combat is back, proper SoB mechanic, etc.) and controls now respond as they should.

    Although it’s not the level of previous games, 6 weapons and 3 Ninpo’s will be enough to satisfy most.

    More enemies and areas will be added, but he has not yet had the chance to confirm this.

    • Kuro-puppy

      Oh yeah, adding blood and dismemberment back is a good addition.

      Seriously, nothing beats that feeling you have when first using the wind Ninpo that makes it rain blood and body parts everywhere ^_^

    • Roy Lagendijk

      Proper Son of a B*tch mechanic? :O (just kidding)

    • MadCrain

      ↑lol.

  • uPadWatcher

    Good thing I didn’t purchase the PS3 version of Ninja Gaiden 3. I’m glad that Nintendo is helping Tecmo-Koei and developer Team Ninja to create an improved version of NG3. I’m sure that Razor’s Edge would be more than just a definitive version.

  • Belinni

    See this is why I waited for the Wii U version of all these “ports”. They’ve been out long enough on the other consoles for the developer to use feedback to make the games better.

    Now if only Mass Effect 3 had the “True” ending already in the game. I’d buy it.

    • kaioslive09

      the extended cut is available now for ps3 and 360 for free

    • uPadWatcher

      Got proof of link, kaio? If not, STFU!!!!!

    • Big E

      @uPadWatcher The extended cut has been available for a few days now.

  • Times@yahoo.com

    In the scripts of the old testament of the Hebrew passages, it states that patience is a great trait for one to have.

    1) Nintendo always delivers, because even their top brass 1,2 and three took 50% and 30 % salary reductions respectively last year when their company for the first time in 30 years made a loss. In their moment of tempted greed; unlike two behemoths of companies we know Nintendo made good by their consumers and slashed prices.

    Today Ninja Gaiden 3 Razors edge shall be the definitive version, Assains creed 3 aswell, aliens colonial Marines shall shine also on the Wii U.

    Be patient always people and receive the best of life including video games.

  • chris

    still need a job……

    • Adrian

      me 2

  • http://hybrilynx.net/ Hybrilynx

    im not interested in blood and gore and all that disgusting stuff.

  • Shadowwolf767

    I LOVE BLOOD & GORE. I’M NOT PCYHCO

  • 2ndComing

    Good to see when developers listen to the feedback…
    even if its just for more cash on a improved version dB
    cant wait 4 this game though, i started my Wii U fund XD, my goal is $300. Now the hunt for a job begins!

    • DeadlyScream

      Same here 2ndComing!!!!

  • Ness

    This game has such an obscene fucking amount of blood and gore.

    thor-i-like-it.jpg

  • leo

    blogs a bit slow lately :/

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