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Game Debate to the Death!<br>Ninja Gaiden VS Devil May Cry photo

In the last debate, I asked everyone what their favorite Final Fantasy film was, and was pleasantly surprised to not tally up a landslide of votes tonight. This is exactly why I occasionally risk running lopsided polls, because it's refreshing to be proven completely wrong about your expectations of the general consensus every once in a while. Kind of like back in 2000 and 2004, right? Anyways, below are the far from shutout results:

  • Favorite Final Fantasy movie:
  • 1st: Advent Children (51 votes) -- Winner!
  • 2nd: The Spirits Within (37 votes)

For this week, I'm using Magesx's game debate submission in the comments from a few weeks ago. I've thought of doing Devil May Cry debates before, and I've thought of doing Ninja Gaiden debates as well, but I've never thought to have the two series face off against each other in one big blood bath.

So for this week, I want to know which series you enjoy more, and what has made it so enjoyable? Is it because one has better gameplay? One is harder than the other? One is too hard? Maybe one game ruined the whole series? Or does the story of one of the two series have more meaning to you? Give it some serious thought, cast your votes, get some button mashing friends to share their opinions as well, and check back next week for the winner.

Bonus Question: How long did it take you to beat each game you've played in the Devil May Cry and Ninja Gaiden series? It's bragging rights time!


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JynxShot's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2008 22:54
JynxShot
NINJA GAIDEN
SmashAttack's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2008 22:56
SmashAttack
I'm definitely more of a Ninja Gaiden fan. I love the games on NES to death, and the newer entries in the series are pretty good as well. I get bored with the Devil May Cry games pretty quickly, so I'm going to go with Ninja Gaiden.
JynxShot's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2008 22:57
JynxShot
Oh whoops, rationale goes here.
Aside from my troubles regard Ninja Gaiden 2, the gameplay is smooth, quick, satisfying, and deep. I enjoy DMC but the gameplay feels more like I'm hammering the pistols around and occasionally doing the same 4-5 combos with cool but under-developed melee weapons. Besides, it has God of War's (or GoW stole DMC's?) sandbag feature, whereby all the enemies feel like sandbags. It has the better plot though, but I don't need crap like story in a game about a guy with a sword and things to kill.
Fronz's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2008 22:58
Fronz
I have my fingers crossed Niero will get sentimental and teary eyed and cast a vote this week. :)
GrayFox's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2008 23:00
GrayFox
Ninja Gaiden, only because I've never really played any DMC games.
hpv's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2008 23:02
hpv
Neither. Do I win?
Shin Oni's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2008 23:02
Shin Oni
DMC for me. Even though I have NG 1 on Xbox, I haven't touched that silly game since I bought it. I personally am more of a Shinobi fan anyway.

how long did it take? I dunno. DMC1 took a good while, DMC2....few hours. DMC3...probably the longest as I had to readjust from DMC2's easy system of "shoot everything with Uzis" BS. DMC4 not so sure. didn't take long though.
casualweaponry's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2008 23:03
casualweaponry
Devil May Cry, specifically part 3.
Royal Guard FTW!
Azzurus's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2008 23:03
Azzurus
Ninja Gaiden for sure. I liked DMC, but Ninja Gaiden is so much more challenging and fun.
madninja's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2008 23:04
madninja
Devil May Cry. I could say why but it is obvious.
manta's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2008 23:04
manta
Devil May Cry. Just because of DMC3.

The older ones really don't hold a candle to the the newer DMCs or NG.

DMC4 was good, but they really needed more...of everything. More weapons, more unlockables. It suffered from "Madden" syndrome. You know, where they release the new version of their game on the new consoles, but take out half the features of the old one.
MATTFOO's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2008 23:08
MATTFOO
Advent Children's fight scenes were amazing.
Shin Oni's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2008 23:10
Shin Oni
@Manta

don't forget the lazyness of playing throught Nero, then doing a "reverse track" with Dante. Basically cleaning up the Trash Nero was too weak to finish off.

DMC4 was a big letdown for a game that was supposed to be a launch.
TheBongDonkey's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2008 23:11
TheBongDonkey
Devil May Cry will always to me be the better game between these two games. First reason : Devil May Cry has had an amazing storyline from start to finish and all 4 games have left their own unique mark on the saga.
Second : The smoothness of graphics and cinematics in the DMC series is on par with Blizzard cinematic movies, just phenomenal.
Third : Ok ninja guidan and DMC are very similar game styles, upgrade weapons and learn new abilities, but Devil May Cry has one thing Ninja Guidan does not, Dante, this character has been changed in ever game in the series! Ryu is still the same ninja with the same playing style. DMC 3 and 4 offer something totally different then that of other games of this genre, custimization. In DMC 3, which is still my favorite, u not only unlock harder and harder difficulties, u also unlock styles of gameplay. RoyalGaurd, Trickster, Gunslinger, Swordsman, QuickSilver, etc. Each one has a completely different feel. Further more DMC 4 adds a new character with his own fighting style as well as a different weapon system and power up demon system. Plus Bloody Palace is one hard fucking minigame.
Granted i havent liked ninja guidan for awhile, i will not say the game sucks, because it does not, however i do not feel it out does DMC in any way except maybe the dismembered limbs category.

I beat demon hunter in 1 day, i beat son of sparda a week later and that took me a few days of on n off playing, and Bloody Palace i make it to the upper 30s constantly but have trouble from there out because i run outta time! :\
SourceDecay's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2008 23:11
SourceDecay
i don't particularly like either, but if i had to choose, it'd be ps2-era dmc.
UUDDLRLRBAStart's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2008 23:12
UUDDLRLRBAStart
I'm going with Ninja Gaiden. Tons of love for (the gameplay) of both, but the cheese factor is way too far over the top for DMC and NG is just so much faster. Crazy aggressive enemies FTW. Oh, and bonus points for getting to be A MUTHAFUCKIN NINJA
DaedHead8's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2008 23:12
DaedHead8
Ninja Gaiden but only because I've been playing the series since my childhood.
Kryptinite's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2008 23:13
Kryptinite
Ninja Gaiden hands fucking down!!!!!
fuze54's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2008 23:13
fuze54
I choose Devil May Cry 1, 3, and 4, (screw 2! I use it as a coaster...). I loved Ninja gaiden 1, and Ninja Gaiden 2 is okay..., but the insane combat and combo possibilites, along with the better story and challenging difficulties still have me playing 3 and 4 to this day, (religiously). Speaking of 4 having on the fly weapon changes and style changes for Dante adds even more possibilities, and new comer Nero was pretty fun to use too, although I do miss Vergil too. As for time taken to beat said games, DMC1 I think took me 14 hours, DMC3 about 14 hours too, and DMC4 I killed because I beat DMC3SE in DMD so 10 hours on first run throughs...now I can go through those suckers much faster (on DMD) . Now if they can add co-op already that would be effin' great.
(oh and for DMC5, more weapon choices for Dante please...)
FooLiz's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2008 23:16
FooLiz
I'll tell you when I play DMC
Slaughterhouse Five's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2008 23:20
Slaughterhouse Five
Devil May Cry. Played Ninja Gaiden Black, and didn't like it as much.
Roryzilla's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2008 23:22
Roryzilla
NINJA GAIDEN!
BS3 Owner's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2008 23:23
BS3 Owner
To me... It's a TIE!
pendelton21's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2008 23:26
pendelton21
Ninja Gaiden, no doubt.

One word: consistency.
Clockwork's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2008 23:26
Clockwork
Without a doubt, Ninja Gaiden.
Zombian's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2008 23:26
Zombian
ninja gaiden. i played dmc and the controls arent nearly as smooth (and challenging) as DMC. dmc is crap compared to the brutality of the falcon talons. i DONT SEE LIMBS COMING OFF IN DMC!!!! THEY THINK THEY CAN JUST THROW IN A DAB OF BLOOD AND MAKE IT ALL OK. I WANTTTT LLIIIMMMMMBBSSS.

P.S. CAPS LOCK IS CRUISE CONTROL FOR COOL
Arttemis's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2008 23:30
Arttemis
Without a doubt, DMC(3).

Jump canceling killer bees with a DT just-release to almost 1-shot bosses on DMD mode can't be beat. Seriously.

The technical aspects are forced in Ninja Gaiden and don't reach the level of depth in DMC.
Puppy Licks's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2008 23:36
Puppy Licks
Personally I think Devil May Cry is more about style than skill, and is more forgiving. Whereas Ninja Gaiden is pretty much the exact opposite.

So they're both awesome games, but Devil May Cry is great to watch, but Ninja Gaiden is better to play.
braulio09's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2008 23:38
braulio09
Devil May Cry.

1, 3, and 4 are simply awesome. The game can be challenging without being frustrating, but more than anything the Dante makes the series shine.
TheDreadHawk's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2008 23:40
TheDreadHawk
Ninja Gaiden has that pizazz that every game should have, and it's ridiculously challenging which is a ton of fun.

But when it comes to story, I prefer DMC. I like the whole Divine Comedy aspect of it, and it just seems to have a more... followable storyline. The gameplay is... eh. I beat them all relatively quickly (except 4, I have yet to play it).

I'll go with DMC.
SourceDecay's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2008 23:44
SourceDecay
oh. if we're talking about NES ninja gaiden and not just silly 3D tripe, ninja gaiden all the way.
DanMazkin's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2008 23:47
DanMazkin
Its very close for me, as DMC has the style and is fun as hell, but Ninja Gaiden is more precise and much more of a challenge and therefore offers so much more satisfaction when you finally master it.
Plus, DMC4 took me a few days to finish, while Ninja Gaiden 2 has been brutally raping my ass for the past week and a half.
Kinji's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2008 23:50
Kinji
I love Devil May Cry, I'm going with that. They're fun and challenging, and I've replayed them all so many times (including 2, even though it sucked).
Wookiee's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2008 23:50
Wookiee
The controls in DMC are a heck of a lot tighter. I've been killed any number of times because Ryu inexplicably jumped in the opposite direction from what I meant him to. Of course the DMC games are only difficult in "_ Must Die" mode or higher. DMC has a better story. Much more memorable dialog. Realistic female bodies (although you'd think with her active job, Lady would wear a bra, petite chest or not).

All in all, DMC wins. The anime was good too, although boring at some points.
Snaileb 's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2008 23:52
Snaileb
I've asked this to my friends too, both games are great and being a demon or a ninja have their own special epicness.. I'd have to go with Ninja Gaiden.
retrolab's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2008 23:57
retrolab
Devil May Cry.
carg0's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/02/2008 00:01
carg0
debate what? which series is more shallow and pretentious?

that's easy: DMC, hands down.
Gantz's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/02/2008 00:01
Gantz
Devil May Cry without a doubt, theres just more variety crazy weapons and shit.
Kalmah's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/02/2008 00:02
Kalmah
DMC games have been pretty similar in style and gameplay... but who am I to complain? Ninja Gaiden, Ninja Gaiden Black, Ninja Gaiden Sigma were all the same crap... literally (exception of a few crappy extras and improvements)

Even though Ninja Gaiden was a good game, my vote goes to Devil May Cry.
scottoid's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/02/2008 00:03
scottoid
Devil May Cry FTW!! come on, dante rules your face.
TheGregsaw's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/02/2008 00:09
TheGregsaw
ninja gaiden. I wasn't impressed by devil may cry
SteamyV's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/02/2008 00:11
SteamyV
Ninja Gaiden - 100% fewer gay vampires.
covah's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/02/2008 00:19
covah
Ninja Gaiden for sure.
EternalDarkWing's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/02/2008 00:32
EternalDarkWing
Ninja Gaiden. Dante and Nero are just pretty boys.
xmetninjax's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/02/2008 00:34
xmetninjax
Ninja Gaiden is the better game. You don't go play an action game if you want a compelling storyline...
Edarios's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/02/2008 00:35
Edarios
DMC, Dante is a comic god.
Iggy's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/02/2008 00:39
Iggy
Ninja Gaiden all the way. Although I am a DMC fan I find Ninja Gaiden to be much for challenging and way more skill oriented compared to DMC button mashing tendencies.
manta's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/02/2008 00:39
manta
@xmetninjax

Why can't you have both? :(
HMD's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/02/2008 00:44
HMD
Ninja Gaiden. Too much fun, and a total lack of silly bishies to boot!
Crunshii's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/02/2008 00:48
Crunshii
Gad this is like the 2 stupedest superheros vs each other. I prefer to see Dumb vs Dumber, that would entertain more.
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