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I was hoping for something closer to the PS2 Shinobi, but this sounds cool. Not cool enough to shell out $250 for a new 3DS, but still cool.
Will it have Batman and Spider-Man in it, though?
Game's looking really sharp. Probably a day-one purchase.
Game's looking really sharp. Probably a day-one purchase.
I try not to be a graphics snob but... them's some ugly screenshots. PSP games look better than that. I hope that's just an alpha version.
Looks like shit. I hate being the negative nancy, but this looks like shit. I totally believe in it playing great but, for christ's sake, how can it look so marginally better than a Nintendo DS.
Not that I'm not buying the hell out of it, but they better improve the visuals until launch because, as previously stated, it looks like utter shit. As in "why the hell does it look so much like shit and why would I spend 40 bucks on this shitty looking shit?" to anyone that, unlike me, almost cries at the though of a new Shinobi game, specially when you take into account it looks even more awesome than the amazing version of Shinobi III.
Not that I'm not buying the hell out of it, but they better improve the visuals until launch because, as previously stated, it looks like utter shit. As in "why the hell does it look so much like shit and why would I spend 40 bucks on this shitty looking shit?" to anyone that, unlike me, almost cries at the though of a new Shinobi game, specially when you take into account it looks even more awesome than the amazing version of Shinobi III.
Where is Mecha Godzilla?!
The visuals look clean and smooth, but a little too primitive for my tastes. Would've loved Muramasa-esque visuals, really anything 2D.
The visuals look clean and smooth, but a little too primitive for my tastes. Would've loved Muramasa-esque visuals, really anything 2D.
What I meant up at that messy last paragraph is that I freaking love Shinobi and there's no way I'm not buying this game, but to the average consumer, it probably would look cheap and pale in comparison to way better looking games on the horizon for the system.
I have to agree with many another person here. This kinda looks like the poo. Not what I was hoping to see anyway. I still want to see it in action, but I'm not as excited as I was yesterday.
@Stealth: It's not about graphics whoring really. I'm all for artistic design over pixel pushing. I just find it aggravating when it gets in the way. It's looking like a flash game, or a mobile game. I'm absolutely certain it will be great(been a fan of Griptonite since the amazing Diablo-clones of The Lord of the Rings), but I can't help but wish it was 2D, since it looks tremendously bland so far.
"Visually, Shinobi 3DS is shaping up pretty well"
Really Nick? I totally disagree. The game seems like a bad DS title that got postponed to get released on 3DS.
Really Nick? I totally disagree. The game seems like a bad DS title that got postponed to get released on 3DS.
is this just specific graphic style or does this game really look like upscalled psx game? i really hope we will get some gameplay vids soon cause right now it looks really bad graphically, but same problem was with Wii/DS games - they looked usually really bad in screenshots, but gameplay footage looked much better.
any chance there will be ports of original Shinobi games? i feel like with all those remakes/reboots developers ought to make original games as unockables. it would be stupid not to - it doesn't cost basically anything and adds more value which at the same time gives players more intention to buy the game so it automatically have more sales.
any chance there will be ports of original Shinobi games? i feel like with all those remakes/reboots developers ought to make original games as unockables. it would be stupid not to - it doesn't cost basically anything and adds more value which at the same time gives players more intention to buy the game so it automatically have more sales.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONs8UvZswgI&feature=player_embedded
Looks fine in motion though. Could be better looking but hey, more Shinobi is always great and the mechanics looks solid as hell. Wonderful, really.
By the way, apparantly you play as Joe's father. Awesome.
Looks fine in motion though. Could be better looking but hey, more Shinobi is always great and the mechanics looks solid as hell. Wonderful, really.
By the way, apparantly you play as Joe's father. Awesome.
@Doku - Because you played it and Nick didn't right?
@Springsteen - When you say "I hate to be a negative nancy, but..." its about whatever you're going to later insist its not.
Nick said this was the first level, its obviously not the complete build. Reserve judgement til its out. Is that really so hard?
@Springsteen - When you say "I hate to be a negative nancy, but..." its about whatever you're going to later insist its not.
Nick said this was the first level, its obviously not the complete build. Reserve judgement til its out. Is that really so hard?
To be honest, I wasn't FLOORED by the way the game looked, but I don't think it's as bad as everyone is making it out to be based on these screens. On the smaller 3DS screens, the issues you're mentioning are more easily forgiven and/or ignored. There are also a good deal of multi-layer scrolling and other visual effects you don't get in the screens. It's not a jaw-dropper by any means, but it's not total trash. That said, imagine a hand drawn HD Shinobi game? Or one with slick, new sprites? Ooooh!
When will people that care how their games look stop being called graphics whores? Its not like good graphics are rare. Just rare with Nintendo. Plus it's the kinda thing people say that are clueless about what great graphics AND design can do for a game. It does much more than shit fake 3d or waggle will ever do.
Looks like a quick cash-in. I haven't seen something that cheap since the PSX/N64 era. Low poly, low detail, just cheap. 3DS can do better much better than this.
No idea how the game turns out, I can only judge from the screens and I don't like what I see at all.
No idea how the game turns out, I can only judge from the screens and I don't like what I see at all.
yes yes YES!
Although I'd like an HD console version too. Shinobi on the PS2 was the epitome of badass.
Although I'd like an HD console version too. Shinobi on the PS2 was the epitome of badass.
I guess I'm of the opinion that just because 3DS has all this graphical power doesn't exactly mean all games are going to use it out of the gate.
I mean, weven with Street Fighter and DOA Dimensions, they were making a game for an unproven system (well, proven now, its sold 4 million or so), so early on developers and publishers play conservative and do smaller budget games and ports.
This Shinobi game could be like like that Ghost Recon game in that respect. Shadow Wars was a hidden gen of the 3DS launch, but it certainly wasn't a looker, but apparently it didn't need to be. I'm not execting every game to be a graphics blowout and I sort of doubt anyone's going ot be matching Dead or Alive Dimensions soon on that score.
I mean, weven with Street Fighter and DOA Dimensions, they were making a game for an unproven system (well, proven now, its sold 4 million or so), so early on developers and publishers play conservative and do smaller budget games and ports.
This Shinobi game could be like like that Ghost Recon game in that respect. Shadow Wars was a hidden gen of the 3DS launch, but it certainly wasn't a looker, but apparently it didn't need to be. I'm not execting every game to be a graphics blowout and I sort of doubt anyone's going ot be matching Dead or Alive Dimensions soon on that score.
Im no graphics nut but it does look awful.........god I feel dirty.
But fuck it MORE SHINOBI! Cant wait.
But fuck it MORE SHINOBI! Cant wait.
@fluxanimator,
there's a difference between graphics whores and people who like good design and graphics. the game should have remained completely 2D or get Sonic Team on this to make 2.5D version(their Nights game looked amazing on Wii).
after looking a the trailer for new Shinobi i have to say game looks like it was made by Gameloft - which means, shitty. the level design is particularly bad with some awful textures, though not as bad as new BloodRayne game(talk about dropping the ball, WayForward).
there's a difference between graphics whores and people who like good design and graphics. the game should have remained completely 2D or get Sonic Team on this to make 2.5D version(their Nights game looked amazing on Wii).
after looking a the trailer for new Shinobi i have to say game looks like it was made by Gameloft - which means, shitty. the level design is particularly bad with some awful textures, though not as bad as new BloodRayne game(talk about dropping the ball, WayForward).
I admit I'm excited for this because I love Shinobi but I've also have to come forward and say that I hope they clean the game up a little in the months they have left, because it looks like crap.
I seriously hope they, and other developers, don't pull this "the graphics look like this in 2D, but will look better in 3D" bullshit.. 2D graphics should always strive to be their best so that those who hate the 3D or want to save battery life don't have to play an inferior game just because.. Thats not a good way to sell both your game and Nintendo's new system.
I seriously hope they, and other developers, don't pull this "the graphics look like this in 2D, but will look better in 3D" bullshit.. 2D graphics should always strive to be their best so that those who hate the 3D or want to save battery life don't have to play an inferior game just because.. Thats not a good way to sell both your game and Nintendo's new system.
For those complaining about the graphics, remember that this is an early build. It's possible the final version looks much better. Not *LIKELY*, but possible. Don't judge on these screens.
So there's no swiping of the stylus for sword and shuriken attacks? Thats really what made Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword so great. If this is just a side-scrolling, button masher, count me out... we've got enough of those.... do something with that touch screen, Sega... besides inventory control.... seems like a waste to not use it for combat.. what's going to make me want to buy this for 3DS if I can play the same game on my PSP, ala' prince of persia style??
YAY! 2D Shinobi! I loved the Genesis days of Shinobi and loved the PS2 romp, so this makes me just as happy. I seriously hope they make this for the Wii too though. I dig the art style they're going with this time, though I kinda hope they do something about the shadows. That's my only real complaint.
N64 quality textures... If this is still looking like this and is retail, I ain't buying it. Unless it is the holy grail of funness that is
@josmeister:
Agreed, this does'nt even look as good as Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword, and that game was on the original DS!
Agreed, this does'nt even look as good as Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword, and that game was on the original DS!
I just hope this plays like Shinobi III and not like the earlier games in the series.
And yeah, the graphics are a little... bland, but I won't give a shit if it's anywhere near as fast as Shinobi III.
And yeah, the graphics are a little... bland, but I won't give a shit if it's anywhere near as fast as Shinobi III.
Good graphics? This game looks like ass. At least it's colorful, though. I'm happy Sega is sticking to 2D instead of going the way of their PS2 effort. That game was terrible.
@The Silent Protagonist
How about open your eyes? Do I need to play it to have an opinion about the graphics which are clearly displayed in the trailer videos? It just looks like a lazy job. I am not a fan of the art-style either.
How about open your eyes? Do I need to play it to have an opinion about the graphics which are clearly displayed in the trailer videos? It just looks like a lazy job. I am not a fan of the art-style either.
Like Nick pointed out, these screenshots are meant to be viewed on a much smaller screen, so stretching them to fit on computer monitors probably doesn't do them justice. Also, non-sprite games often look worse in stills than they do in motion. I know DS screenshots often looked a lot worse online than they did in-game and I would be willing to give these the benefit of the doubt, too. Also, maybe they look better with 3D enabled? I've got a feeling that could be a factor for a lot of 3DS preview screenies.
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