Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection brings us back to flame retardant Ryu Hayabusa in remaster that brings little news
Flame retardant Ryu hayabusa he is back. The protagonist of one of the most emblematic sagas of the kind hack and slash return to our consoles with Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection. A compilation of his first three installments, but not with his best versions. This new remastered collection is made up of Ninja Gaiden Sigma 1 and 2, in addition to Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge.
The return of this great saga developed by Ninja Team and edited by Koei Tecmo, you could say that has done what is right and necessary to comply. For starters, the Sigma editions of the first two installments are an already remastered edition that was released exclusively for PS3. These are different versions of the original versions released on Xbox and Xbox 360, which included playable changes to optimize performance and new content like Rachel’s phases, which doesn’t stand out too much.
In terms of content, we do not see anything new in this Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection. Except one Digital art book accompanied by his Original Sound Track, What only included in the Deluxe edition. The work carried out by Team Ninja consists in presenting these three editions of their saga with a Stable 4K resolution and 60 fps
Father of hack and slash
At the playable level, the quality of this Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection it is without reply. We meet before the father of modern hack and slash. The first Ninja Gaiden, released in 2004 for the original Xbox, remains a perfectly contemporary game. The worst has aged is, without a doubt, camera control. Although in the Sigma version, which is part of this collection, you can move the camera at will. Which is not to say that it becomes uncomfortable enough that when you change rooms or just lay flat, you go back to the original shooting point.
At the playable level, the quality of this title is still exquisite. The combat system, the variety of weapons and the wide range of movements and the development of combos are a real delight. The exploration and level design are also at an excellent level, allowing us to explore many nooks and crannies to find weapons, items or hidden paths with luscious rewards.
The Sigma version of the first Ninja Gaiden brought as a novelty a few more chapters controlling Rachel, which honestly don’t stand out too much. While it’s always nice to be able to try out a totally different combat system, abilities, and combos than Ryu’s.
A threat in the shadows
On the other hand, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, offers us what is perhaps the best opus of the saga. Although I also do this with a version that differs a bit from the quality of the original. This version has undergone several modifications to improve its performance, some quite questionable. The difficulty of the game has been reduced, in addition to the enemies on the screen, and more checkpoints have been added to make the adventure lighter. In addition, a considerable decrease in blood level and dismemberment on the screen.
So why Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection not based on the original xbox editions? Because according to Team Ninja, the codes of the original versions of the first Ninja Gaiden cannot be recovered. How to aim, remember that the original version of Ninja Gaiden II received a free upgrade patch for Xbox One X, be able to enjoy it 4K and 60 fps.
Still, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 remains a totally enjoyable adventure. The combat system is even deeper and more enjoyable than its predecessor, and the system of progression, control and movement of the camera is also considerably more user-friendly. In a few words, more and better.
Path of the ninja master
Finally, the last part which constitutes the Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection it is perhaps the least brilliant of the original trilogy, Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge. The launch of the original title sparked a deluge of criticism from fans of the saga. Ryu Hayabusa’s control has changed a lot from that of the first two installments, in addition to the inclusion of some Quick events and too many cutscenes that hindered the game.
The Razor’s Edge version has largely fixed the aspects that the original version didn’t like so much. Going back a bit on the path of its predecessors in terms of playable terms. Yet unlike the Sigma versions mentioned above, the blood displayed with both dismemberments and on-screen blood is infinitely superior. In this adventure we can also control a new character, Ayane
This episode ends, for now, Ryu Hayabusa’s journey in the Ninja Gaiden saga. When a possible pursuit, goes through the sales who get this Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection, according to Fumihiko Yasuda, leader of Team Ninja.
Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection Final Conclusions
In short, we are facing a collection that does what is right and necessary to attract fans of the saga and new friends. If you have never played this saga before, this can be a good gateway, because 4K and 60fps graphics are always a good incentive. Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection It is after all a compilation of the two worst versions of his first installments and the remastered version of the last one with less content.
Also noteworthy is the lack of online modes including Ninja Gaiden 2 and 3. Co-op missions can continue to be played, although the AI takes control of the second character on the screen. In addition, Ninja Gaiden 3’s Battle of Clans mode has been removed.
It is up to you to make the decision to support this compilation of the star saga of Team Ninja or to try to obtain its original opus to feel the true spirit of the saga. Yes, this collection includes all DLC of the saga till date
Ninja Gaiden: collection of masters
$ 39.99
Benefits
- Excellent gameplay in one of the best episodes of the series
- Graphics at 4K and 60 fps
- All the DLC of the saga are included
The inconvenients
- The absence of original deliveries in exchange for Sigma editions
- Lack of online component in its entirety
- No kind of improvement except resolution and framerate
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