Synopsis
The almost universally acclaimed (and by all accounts, supremely challenging) Asian action-adventure returns to Xbox in this enhanced edition. Along with the main campaign and play modes of the 2004 original, Ninja Gaiden Black offers new missions, new difficulty levels, and content from the game's two "Hurricane Pack" downloadable expansions. Players guide master ninja Ryu Hayabusa through a variety of Japanese settings, fighting enemies with such tools of the trade as katana, shuriken, and throwing knives, or calling upon the power of the ninja arts -- strong magic -- to vanquish foes. Ryu will also encounter a number of puzzles as he jumps, flips, and swings through complex levels. Familiar techniques from the 8-bit trilogy on the NES, such as the wall-spring jump, are featured in this 3D version as well.
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Features
- Master ninja Ryu Hayabusa returns in a revamped version of Ninja Gaiden on Xbox
- New objectives in Story and Mission modes, including timed challenges, boss battles, and more
- Five levels of difficulty, including a "ninja dog" easier setting
- Hidden bonus content includes the original arcade game, Ninja Ryukenden
- Upload high scores via Xbox Live
