Xbox 360-exclusive Ninja Gaiden 2 confirmed with screenshots, teaser video

While details about the sequel to the PS3 hit title Ninja Gaiden Sigma has been elusive these past couple of months, this latest bit of news should end all rumors and misinformation – the official Xbox website has stated that Ninja Gaiden 2 will be released exclusively on the Xbox 360. And they have some screenshots and a trailer to boot!

The development studio behind the sequel is still Team Ninja and the legendary video game developer Tomonobu Itagaki is still very much part of the project. The following new features can be expected from the sequel:

• Exhilarating ninja action: Assuming the role of a ninja warrior, experience the new “finishing blows” system that combines gore with fast action and a well-honed combat system. In addition to a variety of brutal new primary weapons and enhanced versions of previous favorites, Ninja Gaiden 2 features both land and water-based action with advanced on-water battles providing a beautiful counterpoint to the land-based action.
• Easy to play, hard to master:Ninja Gaiden 2‘s new auto-healing system featuring semi-permanent damage restored at save points is the natural evolution of the franchise’s distinctive gameplay, and introduces a new twist to managing health. Featuring a newly implemented auto-healing functionality and save point system, as well as an extensive story mode and multiple difficulty levels available from the start of the game, the gameplay is accessible to more casual players and challenging to even the most demanding gamers.
• Massive content and engrossing story: The themes of revenge and friendship in Ninja Gaiden 2 give rise to a series of dramatic events to create a truly compelling story. From Tokyo to New York and to the Netherworld, the story leads you through a 30-hour story mode as you skillfully maneuver Ryu Hayabusa through a demonized world fraught with peril and danger. In addition to the single-player campaign, upload Karma scores to Xbox Live leaderboards and participate in an all-new Master Ninja Tournament.
• Realistic graphics in next-generation gaming: Built from the ground-up from Team Ninja’s in-house gaming engine for Xbox 360, Ninja Gaiden 2 represents the best in amazing visuals, responsive control, and thrilling combat with an extensive assortment of ninja weaponry.

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While details about the sequel to the PS3 hit title Ninja Gaiden Sigma has been elusive these past couple of months, this latest bit of news should end all rumors and misinformation – the official Xbox website has stated that Ninja Gaiden 2 will be released exclusively on the Xbox 360. And they have some screenshots and a trailer to boot!

The development studio behind the sequel is still Team Ninja and the legendary video game developer Tomonobu Itagaki is still very much part of the project. The following new features can be expected from the sequel:

• Exhilarating ninja action: Assuming the role of a ninja warrior, experience the new “finishing blows” system that combines gore with fast action and a well-honed combat system. In addition to a variety of brutal new primary weapons and enhanced versions of previous favorites, Ninja Gaiden 2 features both land and water-based action with advanced on-water battles providing a beautiful counterpoint to the land-based action.

• Easy to play, hard to master: Ninja Gaiden 2‘s new auto-healing system featuring semi-permanent damage restored at save points is the natural evolution of the franchise’s distinctive gameplay, and introduces a new twist to managing health. Featuring a newly implemented auto-healing functionality and save point system, as well as an extensive story mode and multiple difficulty levels available from the start of the game, the gameplay is accessible to more casual players and challenging to even the most demanding gamers.
• Massive content and engrossing story: The themes of revenge and friendship in Ninja Gaiden 2 give rise to a series of dramatic events to create a truly compelling story. From Tokyo to New York and to the Netherworld, the story leads you through a 30-hour story mode as you skillfully maneuver Ryu Hayabusa through a demonized world fraught with peril and danger. In addition to the single-player campaign, upload Karma scores to Xbox Live leaderboards and participate in an all-new Master Ninja Tournament.
• Realistic graphics in next-generation gaming: Built from the ground-up from Team Ninja’s in-house gaming engine for Xbox 360, Ninja Gaiden 2 represents the best in amazing visuals, responsive control, and thrilling combat with an extensive assortment of ninja weaponry.