American Ninja Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 1up recently chatted with Team Ninja's director for Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Yohsuke Hayashi to talk about the game's current state of development, the depth of the characters, and Rachel's "explicit femininity."Here are some of the details that Hayashi divulged during the interview: * As this post's title says, the game is currently at 35%, and Hayashi says that they're at the point where they "can run through all the stages back to back in the game." * They've improved the usability of the projectile weapons and now, you can also use the bow and arrow while jumping in the air * On the Rachel-Ryu drama: Having Rachel as a playable character is something that the fans have looked forward to but Hayashi says that Ryu Hayabusa will still be the "super-ninja." Hayashi also says that "Rachel is a supporting character... she's not going to replace him as a main character." * Ninja Dog Mode will still be in the game. * While Team Ninja is pushing to make the most out of the PS3 graphics-wise, they have decided that it will only support 720p because that is the optimal resolution to get the best graphics in the game. * Team Ninja is using the multi-mapping technique to render the visuals. (Basically, this just means more realistic graphics for us; from clothing texture to the veins and eyeballs and whatnots. Visual realism thanks to multi-mapping.) * Rachel will also don multiple weapons and she'll be able to level them up like Ryu's. * Multiplayer support: Hayashi doesn't confirm this but he says not to rule out the possibility because there IS a Team Ninja group that's currently "exploring" multiplayer ideas. (*crosses fingers*) * On Rachel's "explicit femininity" - never underestimate a woman's hairstyle and earrings. More than being visual treats, Rachel's earrings will also be able to give her different special abilities. (Much like Ryu's armlets.) Also, Team Ninja is making sure that every move Rachel makes will show that she is a woman. The interview tackles a whole lot more topics and gives tons more information about the game. If you wanna know about Yohsuke Hayashi's plans for marriage, hey, you can also find it there. All you have to do is click on the read link below to check out the four-page interview at 1up. Meanwhile, have an ogle-fest at these new screens we have for you. Enjoy! Source: http://ps3.qj.net/Ninja-Gaiden-Sigma-is-35...pg/49/aid/79172 Interview: http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?pager.of...amp;cId=3156377 Awesome. :) I can't wait for this game :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giga Veteran Posted January 14, 2007 Veteran Share Posted January 14, 2007 Also, Team Ninja is making sure that every move Rachel makes will show that she is a woman. We don't doubt you Team Ninja. I expect physics based fluid jiggles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech Star Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 Tight...I can't wait for this game...I played the first one on the XBOX at my cousins in Canada and I loved it! :D I hope it has online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yert* Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 ninja gaiden extreme, with boobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
American Ninja Posted January 14, 2007 Author Share Posted January 14, 2007 We don't doubt you Team Ninja. I expect physics based fluid jiggles. LOL :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToneKnee Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 * While Team Ninja is pushing to make the most out of the PS3 graphics-wise, they have decided that it will only support 720p because that is the optimal resolution to get the best graphics in the game. o.O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNSBarry Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 You'll find quite a lot of devs are saying that about the PS3-the optimal resolution for them to get great performance out of PS3 games is 720p. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToneKnee Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 You'll find quite a lot of devs are saying that about the PS3-the optimal resolution for them to get great performance out of PS3 games is 720p. So much for 1080p@120fps/60fps then? :s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDQuiksilver Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 So much for 1080p@120fps/60fps then? :s Aaaaannnnnnnddd back on topic we go... :rolleyes: Should be an awesome game. Loved the originals on NES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inplode Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 isnt this just a rework of the xbox game ? with just some bells whistles added ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo003 Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 Now that's not good, now everyone is expection jiggly boosb in team ninja's games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nocstar Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Haha, hopefully this means that they will start working on NG2 for the 360 cant wait!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golazo Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 * While Team Ninja is pushing to make the most out of the PS3 graphics-wise, they have decided that it will only support 720p because that is the optimal resolution to get the best graphics in the game. damn it! :( i wanted 1080p, i thought that's what sony was doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToneKnee Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 damn it! :( i wanted 1080p, i thought that's what sony was doing? I think we've learned to always expect half of Sony promised us. :\ (Not having a flame there, just stating fact.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaPrime Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 I think we've learned to always expect half of Sony promised us. :\ Ugh, was it ever confirmed that Sigma was 1080p? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToneKnee Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Ugh, was it ever confirmed that Sigma was 1080p? Nah, I was referring to Sony as a whole, re-read the quote me and SeMz done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaPrime Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Nah, I was referring to Sony as a whole, re-read the quote me and SeMz done. Yeah but since Sigma itself was never stated as 1080p, I see no point bringing that old argument into each new PS3 game thread. On topic, game is looking good. I wonder if 360 will get a port of it before NG2 is out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myria Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Oh wow, awesomenes. I've played trough all the NG games so far. Starting from the old NES ages with Ninja Gaiden. I always enjoyed this series and having really high hopes for this game. Hope they make it as hard as NGB was. :) Don't want it to be another run trough game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soniqstylz Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 On topic, game is looking good. I wonder if 360 will get a port of it before NG2 is out. If this is basically NG++, I doubt it. Kinda like Tomb Raider 10th Anniversary. Some new stuff, but basically the same game on a more powerful machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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