| System: DS | Review Rating Legend | |
| Dev: Team Ninja | 1.0 - 1.9 = Avoid | 4.0 - 4.4 = Great |
| Pub: Tecmo | 2.0 - 2.4 = Poor | 4.5 - 4.9 = Must Buy |
| Release: March 25, 2008 | 2.5 - 2.9 = Average | 5.0 = The Best |
| Players: 1 | 3.0 - 3.4 = Fair | |
| ESRB Rating: Teen | 3.5 - 3.9 = Good |
Ninpo, the Ninja Gaiden magic, is also available in Dragon Sword. You'll learn different spells from Ninpo Scrolls, but you can only use them when you've collected Ki power (usually after a save point).
Examine the corpse for a scroll detailing the Counter Attack Technique. Use the Save Statue and head toward the building. Follow the boardwalk and you'll be attacked by Ninjas.
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Most of the Ninpo Scrolls are purchased from the old, wise merchant called Muramasa. The Art of Inazuma lets you attack with lightning bolts; The Art of Inferno creates a ball of fire you can direct towards the enemies; And The Art of the Fire Wheel burns the enemies' heart and soul. There are others you'll obtain with time, including The Art of Divine Life, which refills your health gauge when things get sticky. Using magic is always fun and very rewarding. Unfortunately, I didn't feel I got to use it enough; most of the time you can only use Ninpo once between save points. Sometimes you'll be able to collect more Red Essence from the enemies you defeat, but standard enemies aren't very generous that way.
This Ninja Gaiden patch sends you back to 6-3 if you lose to one of the final three bosses!!! Thanks Animation Guru for your idea! Grab the game here! The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Weapon Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword Video game Nexus Mods, swords, game, angle, elder Scrolls png The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim u2013 Dawnguard Weapon Battle axe War hammer, Battle Axe Background, video Game, dagger, elder Scrolls png. When a sacred item is stolen from Hayabusa Village by a rival clan, Ryu Hayabusa must set out on a journey to retrieve it. Set before the events of the first. For Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword on the DS, GameFAQs has 2 guides and walkthroughs, 6 cheat codes and secrets, 16 reviews, 55 critic reviews, and 3 save games.
It takes about six to nine hours to complete the game in normal mode, depending on your skills. You can connect to the servers through the Wi-Fi connection and submit your score. That way you'll be able to compare your dexterity with other people around the world; you'll be amazed to see how good some people are! Players on the top of the list have finished the game in three hours and a half without dying a single time.
The game hides a few prizes throughout. When you hear a bird sound, you need to shout or blow at the microphone. That will make a magical blue bird show up and fly all over the screen. Without letting it hit you, you have to slash it, and it will drop a numbered wooden talisman. These talismans contain new features and prizes. When you finish the game, you'll unlock a new difficulty mode. This will be appreciated by many, as the normal difficulty is not much of a challenge.
It's very easy to immerse yourself into Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword. Not only is the control scheme unique, but the presentation is also very appealing, and the soundtrack puts you in the middle of a good action movie, except it's actually a video game. You'd never expect that from the DS, but Tecmo went for the whole package with their first action / adventure title on Nintendo DS: splendid presentation, engaging storyline, innovative controls, and a superb soundtrack. The characters don't speak much; they just say things like '..uhm,' '..hmm,' 'ah?,' '..ha!' The player has to read the dialogue most of the time. Luckily, it's not very long at all, so it never got annoying. Just a few times you'll hear the characters talk…but in Japanese. I actually liked that a lot; it adds authenticity. After all, why would Ninjas and other clearly Japanese characters speak English?
Most cutscenes are composed by beautiful comic-style drawings, and the main gameplay happens in three dimensional-looking environments made of two-dimensional elements. It's difficult to describe, but it looks great, particularly for the DS. The only problem is that sometimes there's not a clear sense of depth and Ryu lands where you least expect it after a jump. Sometimes he and the enemies become really small when they're further away, making the fighting a bit more arduous. Ccontributedialectical behavioral training. Overall though, the game sports high-quality visuals with lots of neat details within the multiple environments shown in the game.
Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword is possibly the best action game ever made for Nintendo DS. Tecmo did an outstanding job with it, and most gamers should be more than happy if they decide to pick up the title. If you enjoy action on-the-go, pack up your DS and a copy of Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword, and you're good to go!
By Maria Montoro
CCC Site Director
The game shines with really nice environments throughout. The comic-like screens are unique and very appealing.
The controls are totally innovative for the DS. Everything is accurately controlled with the stylus. However, it can get tiring and give you 'DS-elbow' syndrome.
Ninja Gaiden Xbox
Great action music, entirely suitable for this kind of game. It's very professional and has a nice movie feel. The characters barely talk and when they do it's in Japanese; it makes it authentic.
Play Value
Very few DS titles are as good and engaging as this one. If you're looking for a console-level action game for the DS, this is what you were looking for!
Not an average. See Rating legend above for a final score breakdown.
Ninja Gaidendragon Scroll Game
Most of the Ninpo Scrolls are purchased from the old, wise merchant called Muramasa. The Art of Inazuma lets you attack with lightning bolts; The Art of Inferno creates a ball of fire you can direct towards the enemies; And The Art of the Fire Wheel burns the enemies' heart and soul. There are others you'll obtain with time, including The Art of Divine Life, which refills your health gauge when things get sticky. Using magic is always fun and very rewarding. Unfortunately, I didn't feel I got to use it enough; most of the time you can only use Ninpo once between save points. Sometimes you'll be able to collect more Red Essence from the enemies you defeat, but standard enemies aren't very generous that way.
This Ninja Gaiden patch sends you back to 6-3 if you lose to one of the final three bosses!!! Thanks Animation Guru for your idea! Grab the game here! The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Weapon Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword Video game Nexus Mods, swords, game, angle, elder Scrolls png The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim u2013 Dawnguard Weapon Battle axe War hammer, Battle Axe Background, video Game, dagger, elder Scrolls png. When a sacred item is stolen from Hayabusa Village by a rival clan, Ryu Hayabusa must set out on a journey to retrieve it. Set before the events of the first. For Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword on the DS, GameFAQs has 2 guides and walkthroughs, 6 cheat codes and secrets, 16 reviews, 55 critic reviews, and 3 save games.
It takes about six to nine hours to complete the game in normal mode, depending on your skills. You can connect to the servers through the Wi-Fi connection and submit your score. That way you'll be able to compare your dexterity with other people around the world; you'll be amazed to see how good some people are! Players on the top of the list have finished the game in three hours and a half without dying a single time.
The game hides a few prizes throughout. When you hear a bird sound, you need to shout or blow at the microphone. That will make a magical blue bird show up and fly all over the screen. Without letting it hit you, you have to slash it, and it will drop a numbered wooden talisman. These talismans contain new features and prizes. When you finish the game, you'll unlock a new difficulty mode. This will be appreciated by many, as the normal difficulty is not much of a challenge.
It's very easy to immerse yourself into Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword. Not only is the control scheme unique, but the presentation is also very appealing, and the soundtrack puts you in the middle of a good action movie, except it's actually a video game. You'd never expect that from the DS, but Tecmo went for the whole package with their first action / adventure title on Nintendo DS: splendid presentation, engaging storyline, innovative controls, and a superb soundtrack. The characters don't speak much; they just say things like '..uhm,' '..hmm,' 'ah?,' '..ha!' The player has to read the dialogue most of the time. Luckily, it's not very long at all, so it never got annoying. Just a few times you'll hear the characters talk…but in Japanese. I actually liked that a lot; it adds authenticity. After all, why would Ninjas and other clearly Japanese characters speak English?
Most cutscenes are composed by beautiful comic-style drawings, and the main gameplay happens in three dimensional-looking environments made of two-dimensional elements. It's difficult to describe, but it looks great, particularly for the DS. The only problem is that sometimes there's not a clear sense of depth and Ryu lands where you least expect it after a jump. Sometimes he and the enemies become really small when they're further away, making the fighting a bit more arduous. Ccontributedialectical behavioral training. Overall though, the game sports high-quality visuals with lots of neat details within the multiple environments shown in the game.
Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword is possibly the best action game ever made for Nintendo DS. Tecmo did an outstanding job with it, and most gamers should be more than happy if they decide to pick up the title. If you enjoy action on-the-go, pack up your DS and a copy of Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword, and you're good to go!
By Maria Montoro
CCC Site Director
The game shines with really nice environments throughout. The comic-like screens are unique and very appealing.
The controls are totally innovative for the DS. Everything is accurately controlled with the stylus. However, it can get tiring and give you 'DS-elbow' syndrome.
Ninja Gaiden Xbox
Great action music, entirely suitable for this kind of game. It's very professional and has a nice movie feel. The characters barely talk and when they do it's in Japanese; it makes it authentic.
Play Value
Very few DS titles are as good and engaging as this one. If you're looking for a console-level action game for the DS, this is what you were looking for!
Not an average. See Rating legend above for a final score breakdown.
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