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April 2008
(82%)
28 Reviews
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Abstract: Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword is the heavily anticipated handheld only follow-up to Ninja Gaiden, which was first on the Xbox and then re-made as Ninja Gaiden Black and Ninja Gaiden Sigma. All those games were virtually the same title, with some added miss...
Abstract: When I wanna train my brain or a virtual puppy, I know the Nintendo DS has got my back. However, if Im craving a more action-packed portable experience, one where I can lock and load with guns and grenades blastin or maybe lop off some limbs, Im fo...
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Abstract: It would have been easy for developer Team Ninja to take the easy route when planning on bringing the Ninja Gaiden series to the DS. After all, Ninja Gaiden's roots are pretty much set in Nintendo territory with it's 2D outings on the NES, so perhaps t...
Abstract: I may as well just come out and say that Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword is the best action game on the Nintendo DS. To be fair, it doesn’t have much -- if any -- competition. The Nintendo DS catalog is packed with quality titles, from role-playing games t...
Abstract: Game: Ninja Gaiden Dragon SwordGenre: ActionPlatform: DS In the pantheon of classic video game franchises, one stands above all the rest when it comes to outright difficulty. One franchise that has frustrated gamers worldwide for decades, causing the ...
Abstract: The blockbusting DS has played host to plenty of paradigm-busting nongames and nostalgic retreads, yet original action games that fully embrace the platform's specific proclivities have been exceedingly rare. Thankfully, Dragon Sword -- Team Ninja's in...
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Published: 2008-03-14, Author: Kevin , review by: cnet.com
Abstract: If youre in the market for an action game that wrings the most out of the Nintendo DSs visual and sonic capabilities, you need look no further than Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword. It is possibly the most technically proficient title available for the syst...
Production values are through the roof, Stylusonly combat keeps you engaged by letting you string together loads of dazzling attacks, Brilliantly captures the spirit and tone of the previous games.
The level of challenge, especially in boss battles, is underwhelming, Some level designs create occasional control issues.
This handheld offshoot of the revered action series provides plenty of fun and satisfying stylus slashing. ...
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Published: 2008-03-12, Author: Phil , review by: gamespy.com
Stylus-based combat works surprisingly well; it looks great.
Its a tad short; the stylus control feels a bit imprecise at times.
The DS is rife with puzzle games, RPGs, platformers, and tests of mental strength, but you dont see a lot of hardcore action games on the system. It would seem that those tiny buttons simply arent made to withstand the furious button mashing that suc...
