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Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2

Platform(s): PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita
Genre: Action
Publisher: Koei Tecmo
Developer: Team Ninja
Release Date: Sept. 29, 2009 (US), Oct. 2, 2009 (EU)

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'Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2' (PS3) Gets Release Date

by Rainier on July 27, 2009 @ 9:34 a.m. PDT

Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 is the "ultimate" Ninja Gaiden, featuring characters from the previous installments that have defined the franchise.

The most intense, challenging, action-packed ninja adventure is back on the PS3! Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 is the “ultimate” Ninja Gaiden, featuring characters from the previous installments that have defined the franchise. It radiates a striking visual appeal in high resolution display, featuring character and environmental graphics whose quality exceeds the original Ninja Gaiden Sigma. Combining both melee and long-range battles against enemies, the game requires skillful and strategic playing to successfully journey through the missions.

As super ninja Ryu Hayabusa, you roam the world and hunt down the Demon Statue that was stolen by the Black Spider Ninja Clan to prevent the resurrection of the evil Archfiend. From Tokyo to New York, follow Ryu as he encounters vicious enemies and acquires an extensive assortment of ninja weaponry along the way.

The Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Collector's Edition ($69.99) GameStop Exclusive comes with:

  • 80 page book containing three sections
  • Art section of exclusive and vibrant Ninja Gaiden art
  • Color comic section that links to NGS2 in game cut scenes and corresponding storyline
  • Strategy guide section to assist you in advancing through the game

Key Features:

  • New Playable Characters: Ninja Gaiden’s Rachel, Ayane from the Dead or Alive series and Momiji from Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword appear as sexy new playable characters
  • Team Missions mode (Co-op): Two players can engage in online co-op play with voice chat in more than 30 different missions. View and record your play through “Ninja Cinema” and share your Cinema and Mission results via PlayStation Network
  • Chapter Challenge mode: Master your favorite chapter and compete against others for the top Karma points
  • Ninja Record: View your complete stats for every mode played, number of enemies defeated, drops and throws, combos, rescues, character usage rate and more
  • Rewards: Over 50 trophies to earn throughout the game and a dozen unlockable costumes. Weapons acquired can be leveled up to strengthen their power and gain new battle techniques.
  • Visual Diversity: Over 30 unique characters, 17 stages with a variety of environments, and a storyline which unfolds in 70 impressive cut-scenes
  • Variable AI: Contributing to the increased difficulty level, the gameplay differs each time you appear in a level as enemies engage in a variety of different actions as they assess the current situation
  • Gameplay Innovation: A finishing blow system can be used in battle to quickly defeat an enemy in one dynamic action

Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, rated M for Mature, is scheduled for release on Sept. 29, 2009 for $59.99.


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