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Just when you thought it couldn't get better...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 50 / 54
Date: July 03, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I played this on the Xbox a while ago and thought this was an excellent game and there wasn't much room for improvement.

So far I've played this for a few hours and must say this game is DEFINATELY worth playing again. New levels, new bosses, new weapons, new scenery. But you probably knew all this already.

The biggest difference, at least to me, is the controls. They were excellent on Xbox, but this is WAY better. NG Black had a few frustrating jump sequences because camera would sometimes lose the perspective of the place you needed to see. This seems like it's been imporved a great deal. Because of tighter controls, action feels much faster, but at the same time easily manageable.

16:9 screen format is also a big improvement, since now it's not as easy for enemies to sneak up on you.

Wether you played this before or you are new to NG, or for that matter PS3 - this is the one to have. It's a difficult and lenghty game, but it's one of the best games I ever played (and I've played many since the original Atari)

Awesome action fest!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 24 / 25
Date: July 09, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I loved the first three Ninja Gaidens on Nintendo Entertainment System. They were challenging, frustrating, but the games were fantastic. It is not surprising then that Tecmo managed to transform their 2D franchise to 3D in an exceptional manner.

This game is a remake of Ninja Gaiden Black from Xbox (thus Sigma, meaning the sum). I never played the Xbox version, but after playing this game for the first few hours, I wondered why I waited so long. The game looks fantastic, running 1080p at 60 FPS (all the graphics have been overhauled). The control feels really tight, and making nimble moves feels natural. The learning curve may be steep for some, but the result is quite worth it. I was not a proficient ninja for the first few chapters of the game, but now that I have somewhat mastered Ryu's moves, I am able to quickly dispatch a group of enemies with grace and ease, with their heads rolling, literally.

The game contains additional playable character Rachel, as well as additional weapons over the Xbox version; dual sword wielding is awesome. You can unlock additional costumes, hair styles, and difficulties.

If you feel competitive, the game allows you to upload your scores to Playstation Network to compare with players around the world. You can see how many times they died, the time it took them to complete the game, and how many ninpos (special moves) were used.

If you love action, adventure, and challenge, this game is for you.

One of the pinnacles of the genre...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 9
Date: July 09, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Introduction:

Ninja Gaiden Sigma is a revamped and overhauled version of Ninja Gaiden and Ninja Gaiden Black with additional content. Its one of the pinnacles of the action genre totally rehauled for next generation presentation.

Gameplay: 9/10

The gameplay in Ninja Gaiden Sigma is dead on. Either you fight with skill and intelligence or die frantically swinging your weapon around. At the end of the day the gameplay comes down to pure action which includes slicing, dicing, and decapitating enemies. The controls are spot on and every bit as accurate as they should be in an AAA title. From combos, fighting to running, jumping and wall running the controls are quick, responsive and perfect. While some have their complaints with the use of the SIXAXIS controls, I found that shaking the controller while using Ninpo to be a very effective and a good use of the new controller.

One of the only downfalls with Ninja Gaiden was it's camera. This is still somewhat of a problem but one that's easily overlooked because it rarely hinders the experience or gameplay. You can manually move the camera with R3 or center it with R1.

In addition to the great combat Sigma also offers a nice touch with the great boss battles and good puzzles. After beating Sigma you also unlock Mission Modes which are a blast to rip through; assuming you have the skill to. The addition of Rachael as a playable character is a bonus in Sigma. While her style is much different than Ryu's, the insight into the story and the change of gameplay is a nice touch.

Graphics: 9/10

The graphics in Ninja Gaiden are astonishing. While I could act like I know what I'm talking about while referring to the self shadowing, 60 FPS, 1080p, and other technical jibberish there's really no need to. This game speaks volumes for itself. Team Ninja did a great job in upgrading the graphics to 1080p and often even adding content and colors that weren't present in the original releases of Ninja Gaiden. The only complaint I have about the graphics are that the cut scenes aren't quite up to par with the rest of the game. Despite that the cutscenes are still decent.

Story & Sound: 9/10

The story is what you'd expect from an action game. While it isn't anything spectacular it's certainly decent enough to make you want to continue playing. I always say sound is an overrated score in gaming reviews. Either it's great, good, or it sucks. With that said the sound effects, music, and surround sound are all very good-great. While there's a lack of tracks for the game, the simple music that is played is appropriate for the game.

Closing:

Ninja Gaiden Sigma is easily one of the best action games ever made. It's gameplay is addictive to any fan of the genre. The boss battles are grand, level design and layout are both very well executed, and the story is reasonably good. Based simply on the fact it's a true classic, Ninja Gaiden Sigma gets a 10 from me. I will admit that in all honesty if I didn't rate it a 10 [5 Stars] simply because it's a classic in my book but Sigma is probably more like a 9-9.5 based on it's merits. Its a game worth owning for years to come, or at least testing the waters in to see if you enjoy it.

Difficult...but perfect for PS3 owners....

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 4
Date: July 09, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game is difficult but a perfect fix for PS3 owners who are software deprived. A sleek action game that runs in full 1080p, Sigma includes features new to the PS3 version such as the ability to play as Rachel, new weapons, and a couple of new bosses. The camera is still a bit annoying in some places but is an improvement from the Xbox version. Granted it may be a bit familiar to those who have played Ninja Gaiden and Ninja Gaiden Black on the Xbox, but during the long boring gaming days of summer it is a must buy.

This Game Rocks!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: July 10, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game is a must own for anyone with a playstation 3! It lives up to its hype about being the game with the best graphics out there, and even though it is challenging it is by far the funnest game in its class!

Buy this Game!! Now!!

A Must Own

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: July 11, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Well let me start off by saying that this game is pretty difficult. This isnt your normal hack and slash and you need to spend a lot of time studying your enemies attacks and learning when to strike and with what attack. With that said, this is one of the most rewarding games you could ever play. Once your comfortable with the controls and how to go about attacking and such the action in the gameplay is unrivaled. The story falls short, but it is much more cohesive than the xbox version was, provided I only played the first one and not NG:Black. The graphics are stunning and smooth, and this surely stands as the most superior version of an oft overlooked classic.

Team Ninja at Tecmo is GENIUS!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: July 13, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Boy oh boy! Heh, if you thought you've seen everything when you played Ninja Gaiden and NG:Black on xbox(if you have played both of them), you are dead wrong! No, there shouldn't even be a comparison between these two games, that's a pure insult! This game is almost perfect in every aspect! The game play, storyline and graphics! The only thing I hate about it is the darn camera control. On other note, the timing of the release date for this game couldn't have been more perfect because only few days after its release Sony announced their price drop on PS3 60GB system. Great time own a PS3 and this game! Do not delay and go get now!

Get it

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: July 13, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I got this for father's day.

It's way better than a tie. The game is action pact with great ps3 graphics. Fast load times. Only thing that could use work is the camera sometimes. Other than that I can not hate on this game at all. If you want a ninja slice um up, than this is it.

Difficult as all get out, but worth it

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 18 / 25
Date: July 16, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Don't play this game if you don't have any patience. Don't play this game if you want something that is easy. Do play this game if you want to experience some of the best graphics available on any console ever released. Do play this game if you like first person action and a fairly decent story to go with it. This is easily the best game on PS3 so far. Worth shelling out $60 for it.

button mashers beware

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: July 17, 2007
Author: Amazon User

A throwback to the difficulty of oldschool videogames. NGS tests your skills, the first couple chapters will suck you in with the graphics/gameplay but make you feel a little less like the walking death warrant you should be. Be patient and it will come though. Ryu's (main character) arsenal of moves has to be mastered for success. Every battle in this game can be life or death. And finally a new game that you actually have to use strategy to defeat the bosses. Instead of just rushing in and a quick hack and slash defeats them. A great game, I'm not giving it 5 stars cause I just don't think it's "the best". But it's definetly a purchase and not a rent game. Only downfall..I finished the game without using any Ninpo (ninja magic)..seems a little useless, but that's just because Ryu is such a hoss with his weapons. So maybe its not such a bad thing. Buy this game, you'll be satisfied. All in all the graphics, sound, controls, gameplay are 5 of 5. The ninpo (magic) and the way enemies respawn when you re-enter a room are the only negatives.

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