Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection

KOEI TECMO Europe and famed developer Team NINJA have revealed the long-awaited and highly-anticipated NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection for the Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4, the Xbox One consoles (playable on Xbox Series X|S via Backward Compatibility), and Windows PC via Steam®. The collection, slated to launch on 10th June 2021, will package the classic game NINJA GAIDEN Sigma alongside beloved titles NINJA GAIDEN Sigma 2 and NINJA GAIDEN 3: Razor’s Edge - with most of the previously released game modes and DLC costumes in one thrilling collection.

Three extremely high speed and intense ninja action games are now available in one package!

Enjoy three games from the NINJA GAIDEN series in this single collection. The nostalgic yet timeless high-speed action of the series unfolds on the latest hardware, so look forward to heated battles with fearsome opponents!

In addition to Ryu Hayabusa, the 4 female characters Ayane, Rachel, Momiji, and Kasumi are also playable. Pair up favorite characters, and switch between characters during battles.

* The heroines included in this title are the same as the original versions. In addition, the characters that are playable and scenes (modes) vary for each title.

Most of the previously released game modes and DLC costumes for each title are included in this thrilling collection. In addition to Ryu Hayabusa, each of the other characters also have many different costumes to choose from, allowing for action packed battles in outfits of your choice.

Included Titles
NINJA GAIDEN Sigma (NINJA GAIDEN &#931😉
NINJA GAIDEN Sigma 2 (NINJA GAIDEN Σ2)
NINJA GAIDEN 3: Razor's Edge

Classic Costumes Included
DLC costumes included

* Online multiplayer is not available for the “TAG MISSIONS” in NINJA GAIDEN Σ2.
* The "Clan Battle" for "Shadows of the World" in NINJA GAIDEN 3 Razor's Edge is not included. Online multiplayer is not available for “Ninja Trials”.
*"NINJA GAIDEN Σ2" and "NINJA GAIDEN 3: Razor's Edge" are available in Traditional Chinese.

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Ewww, Sigma. 😘

Sigma 1 is alright, but Xbox 360 II >>>>> Sigma 2.

I guess it's better then no Ninja Gaiden at all.

Why am I pooh poohing Sigma?

This is why:

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Sigma 2 gutted everything good about 2. MASSIVELY reduced the number of characters on screen. Massively amped up damage of throws, and buffed enemies against limb dismemberments.

What this adds up to is counter attacks being useless against grabs during certain animations, as intended. Broken game, tedious chore of a fight via long range spamming.

Pretty cool.<3 Ninja Gaiden. I've already played them but this'll be a great deal for those looking to get into the series or wanting to play on current gen.

Originally posted by StyleTime
Pretty cool.<3 Ninja Gaiden. I've already played them but this'll be a great deal for those looking to get into the series or wanting to play on current gen.

They can enjoy backwards compatibility on current gen. 😛

I'll give you Sigma, that's the closest to Black. Although the original is still better imo.

Sigma 2 and Razor just suck.

Haven't played any of the Sigma versions, I do have NINJA GAIDEN 3: Razor's Edge tho. So i might end up getting this collection even tho i'll be doubling up on Razor's Edge

is the collection going to be digital only or are there gonna be physical copies?

360 Niinja Gaiden 2 was fun play in front of people who never saw it before.

*Blood and limbs painted all over walls and floor* "And the they say games are too violent these days, lol"

I only mess with NG Black, and NG 2 on Xbox, and 360. The Sigmas were too easy and watered down.

Originally posted by cdtm
360 Niinja Gaiden 2 was fun play in front of people who never saw it before.

*Blood and limbs painted all over walls and floor* "And the they say games are too violent these days, lol"

Well so far these days MK 11 is the most violent game, Some folks can't handle the fatalities in that game.

So according to Team Ninja, they couldn't use the source code for Ninja Gaiden Black anymore, which is why it isn't included in the collection:
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/team-ninja-explains-why-ninja-gaiden-black-and-ninja-gaiden-2-couldnt-be-remastered/1100-6489658/

"It all boils down to the inability to "salvage the varying assortment of data" the studio left behind." 😕

Originally posted by Jmanghan
So according to Team Ninja, they couldn't use the source code for Ninja Gaiden Black anymore, which is why it isn't included in the collection:
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/team-ninja-explains-why-ninja-gaiden-black-and-ninja-gaiden-2-couldnt-be-remastered/1100-6489658/

"It all boils down to the inability to "salvage the varying assortment of data" the studio left behind." 😕

Apparently it won't have a physical version in the US, only from Playasia everyone. 🙂

Glad I have my physical Xbox discs.

Originally posted by Jmanghan
Apparently it won't have a physical version in the US, only from Playasia everyone. 🙂

Australia is probably in the same situation, I'll just go on Amazon and get a copy.