Ninja Gaiden Sigma blows.. Heavenly Sword rulez

"The combat system has no depth at all, you can basically finish off every single enemy the same way with the same combo."

This comment proves that you've either not played NG at all, or you played it for about 5 minutes because anyone who has played through the game knows that there isn't a shred of truth in that statement. I'm guessing you played the demo & think that makes you an expert on the game.

ColoradoKindBud

I bought NGS on day 1. And I've just sold it. The lame story and characters and repetetive gameplay made me quit the game. There was nothing pushing me to play any further. So I found myself playing FFX instead and having more fun with it :|

Dumbest comment i've heard all week, if you honestly think HS is better than NG you my friend are a moron. Heavenly Sword demo honestly sucked to me. It was alright but i'll pass unless they do something from here to release day that makes it much better but for now it's on my pass list. TM1

well im renting both from gameznflix... i liked HS. but i also think i will like NGS. so i will have fun with both.

I'd take NGS over HS anyday.Flame_Blade88

I'd take HS over NGS anyday. ;)

I think it depends on what you prefer. Some want a good, in-depth combat system with a difficulty that only the truly skilled can master while others prefer a more laid-back/pick-up-and-play style game that relies heavily on visuals (flashy moves) and the story. God of War would fit into the second category for example.

And don't forget, they may not have made Nariko's combat so in depth because it didn't really have to be, (even though, I myself find it very suitable) what with all the different types of things you'll be doing (firing cannons, playing as a completely different character with a completely different weapon 30% of the game, using a bazooka, throwing projectiles and actually controlling the path, etc.)

Not to mention, it appears that circumstances will be very different for Nariko compared to Hayabasa. Of course there will be arena battles, but the developers also developed this game around the fact that the heavenly sword is a very destructive weapon, and can even decimate armies. Don't forget they had to develop a combat system that can take on FIELDS of enemies as well as small groups (no, I don't mean wave after wave of enemies in arena sized zones, but everyone all at once on a battlefield the size of a level).

For example, tell me an instance when Ninja Gaiden Sigma featured a battlefield filled with enemies you have to fight, that WASN'T arena-sized.

You can't, because it's combat system is too fine-tuned and complex for something as chaotic and random as armies made up of untrained and unpredictable brutes in war.

And also, Remember Ninja Gaiden Revolves mainly around Hayabasa. Rachel adds some variety, sure, but not nearly as an extreme change like Nariko and Kai (basically a action/adventure character and third-person shooter).

I'll agree Ninja Gaiden Sigma has the better combat system, but as far as the overall better game, I prefer category 2 for unwinding after work (much-less stressful) and HS definitely seems to have an edge as to who I'd pick.

EDIT: THIS SUX I DIDN'T MEAN FOR IT TO BE AN ESSAY, I SWEAR.

Split down the middle 62-62. IMO i dont like either for various reasons, played both demos and they dont appeal to me..jus mindless hack n slash imo.navigata

Lol that's the way I see FPS games... You just shoot stuff, I'll never understand it. Unless we're talkin about multiplayer, that's fun.

lol :roll:

charcater modles in NG are waaay better than heavenly sword.

I played the demo of Heavenly sword and got sick to death of it. It wa so dull ¬_¬

I thought Ninja Gaiden Sigma was awesome considering I've never played it before, but it did seem last gen in terms of gameplay and level design. It was frustrating at the ame time that it was a little bit easy. For me sometimes the swarms of the fish towards the end of the game were much more difficult than many of the bosses.

As for Heavenly Sword, I loved the action in the demo but it was an extremely short taste of the game to get a good feel for it. I am definitely buying Heavenly Sword just because all the information I have read and seen. It feels a little more next gen to me and I am more hyped for it than i was for ngs. I still can't tell which game i like better though because I have to wait until I play the complete game.

I'd take NGS over HS anyday.Flame_Blade88