Is it normal to blow at Ninja Gaiden on your first 100 tries?

Seriously, I get my ass handed to me on a silver platter at about the point where you get the Key of Courage. I have about half of my life left with one elixir left for the white ninjas guarding the door to the temple and then if I'm lucky, will beat all of the ninjas before I fight the nunchaku guy. At this point, I have little to practically no health and one swing at me sends me to be made into Chinese food.

Am I just bad?

Seriously, I get my ass handed to me on a silver platter at about the point where you get the Key of Courage. I have about half of my life left with one elixir left for the white ninjas guarding the door to the temple and then if I'm lucky, will beat all of the ninjas before I fight the nunchaku guy. At this point, I have little to practically no health and one swing at me sends me to be made into Chinese food.

Am I just bad?

TheOneMan

Yes, it's normal to suck at first with this game. I was really bad at first. But after beating the game on xbox, i ran through the ps3 demo in like 7 min. So, you'll get a LOT better. But don't get me wrong, this game gets HARD in some places.

you are a noob. lol. just joking.

practice makes perfect. same situation like 2 years ago. 

Seriously, I get my ass handed to me on a silver platter at about the point where you get the Key of Courage. I have about half of my life left with one elixir left for the white ninjas guarding the door to the temple and then if I'm lucky, will beat all of the ninjas before I fight the nunchaku guy. At this point, I have little to practically no health and one swing at me sends me to be made into Chinese food.

Am I just bad?

TheOneMan

It's perfectly normal.  Just keep at it. 

At least people responded to me on SW, unlike the Ninja Gaiden Sigma board.

I honestly thought I was really bad, since you know, it is the first level after all. 

I made it to the boss the first time with nearly full health and a hand-full of elixers. Sadly, he whooped my *** the first time I fought him. I beat it the second time. Hard mode is completely different. I can't beat that! I made it to the boss, but he destroys me pretty quickely.

Don't get discouraged though. Keep at it and I'm sure you'll beat him.

Well, I killed those white ninja's kinda easily. On my first try but that was NG:B so...

I dunno, I usually grasp things quite quickly though so I suggest you just keep at it. The REAL trouble comes from that ****ing LAZOR firin' mofo'. Argh..

At least people responded to me on SW, unlike the Ninja Gaiden Sigma board.

I honestly thought I was really bad, since you know, it is the first level after all. 

TheOneMan

Wait until you get to the first boss. Pfft, wait until the GAME comes out, and you get to the second boss. or worse yet, Alma. (I think that's her name.... rach's sister)

[QUOTE="TheOneMan"]

At least people responded to me on SW, unlike the Ninja Gaiden Sigma board.

I honestly thought I was really bad, since you know, it is the first level after all.

TripleXAlexXx

Wait until you get to the first boss. Pfft, wait until the GAME comes out, and you get to the second boss. or worse yet, Alma. (I think that's her name.... rach's sister)

He's got plenty of emasculating fights to look forward to...  

BTW, I hope you're not trying to complete the game with just your sword. Use your other weapons. I personally love the spear-thing. lol, I can't remember what it's called.

My God they should rename "Master Ninja mode" into Rape Mode.

They are relentless in that one.

But if you know some cool moves and Block ALOT you might get though.  

BTW, I hope you're not trying to complete the game with just your sword. Use your other weapons. I personally love the spear-thing. lol, I can't remember what it's called.

Onizuka36

Yeah it's normal (well, 100 tries is stretching it a bit!), but you'll get better over time. I would suggest not getting too technical to start with ie. don't try pulling off the charge combos and limit yourself to the simpler button variations. Try running up walls a lot and doing down-ward slams, followed quickly by a block then a roll once you've landed. This is probably the best way of dodging and attacking at once.

[QUOTE="Onizuka36"]

BTW, I hope you're not trying to complete the game with just your sword. Use your other weapons. I personally love the spear-thing. lol, I can't remember what it's called.

TheOneMan

The weapons are different enough that getting good at one doesn't help with the others.

I was always afraid to play Ninja Gaiden because I've heard how hard it was. I see now that hard is an understatement, at least for me. I also don't know how to activate the Nijiku or whatever, if you can do it in the demo version.TheOneMan

Nimpo? The magic stuff? In the Xbox version it's B + Y at once, so I gather it's similar on PS3.

[QUOTE="TheOneMan"]I was always afraid to play Ninja Gaiden because I've heard how hard it was. I see now that hard is an understatement, at least for me. I also don't know how to activate the Nijiku or whatever, if you can do it in the demo version.-Spock-

Nimpo? The magic stuff? In the Xbox version it's B + Y at once, so I gather it's similar on PS3.

Oh come on this is starting to kill me. I still have not played the god dammit game and I see all sorts of people talking about how the game is that difficult.

Is it more difficult then the DMC series? Hmmm more from this gen........ How about God Hand? Zone of Enders? Hell Shinobi for PS2(I could be here all day) is it harder then the dam Ninja Gaiden classics? If yes to the above, considering the difficulty provided by those types of games, taking into consideration the difficulty of games this gen.... Then....... Well....... Dammit!

Ninja Gaiden is one of the hardest games ever made (NES)Ninja Gaiden Black\Sigma are still hard as hell.

Ninja gaiden By far is the hardest game last gen Devil may cry hardest difficulty does't stands to Ninja gaidens easy.

Seriously, I get my ass handed to me on a silver platter at about the point where you get the Key of Courage. I have about half of my life left with one elixir left for the white ninjas guarding the door to the temple and then if I'm lucky, will beat all of the ninjas before I fight the nunchaku guy. At this point, I have little to practically no health and one swing at me sends me to be made into Chinese food.

Am I just bad?

TheOneMan

 Well, what you have to keep in mind is that the game was originally made for Xbox owners, not the hordes of noobs that play on Sony consoles, so it's made to a higher standard. 

If its anything like the original NJ....

, then remember to bock often to get to the boss with as muc health as possible. Roll around to avoid enemies that can break your block (I think the white ninjas can. Don't attack the boss directly. Don't try to be left blocking his attacks, he'll break your block. Try to beat him with wall combos.

[QUOTE="TheOneMan"]

Seriously, I get my ass handed to me on a silver platter at about the point where you get the Key of Courage. I have about half of my life left with one elixir left for the white ninjas guarding the door to the temple and then if I'm lucky, will beat all of the ninjas before I fight the nunchaku guy. At this point, I have little to practically no health and one swing at me sends me to be made into Chinese food.

Am I just bad?

Bibbidy

Well, what you have to keep in mind is that the game was originally made for Xbox owners, not the hordes of noobs that play on Sony consoles, so it's made to a higher standard.

:lol: Hell going from this post and the one above, it seems like I have to get me hands on it.

Seriously, I get my ass handed to me on a silver platter at about the point where you get the Key of Courage. I have about half of my life left with one elixir left for the white ninjas guarding the door to the temple and then if I'm lucky, will beat all of the ninjas before I fight the nunchaku guy. At this point, I have little to practically no health and one swing at me sends me to be made into Chinese food.

Am I just bad?

TheOneMan

it's hard to get good at NGS because it's just the one stage.  the more stages you have to work with, the eaiser I think it is to get good.  teh problem you'll have is that the moves and combos aren't shown in the menus...which is why I took the time to make a list of all the moves. 

Ninja Gaiden is one of the hardest games ever made (NES)Ninja Gaiden Black\Sigma are still hard as hell.

Ninja gaiden By far is the hardest game last gen Devil may cry hardest difficulty does't stands to Ninja gaidens easy.

gamer4life85

There is no Easy in NG. 

Holla at these, TheOneMan.  Made it myself, complete with blurry pics from my HDTV. ;)

Dragon Sword/True Dragon Sword

The best weapon in the game in terms of overall balance. It's quick, powerful, and has the best combos once all levels are unlocked. It's also the only weapon that gets a bonus upgrade during the story. Never a bad choice.

Moves List
Normal
Crimson Slash: [SQUARE], [SQUARE], [SQUARE]
Dragon Tear (Lvl 4): [SQUARE], [SQUARE], [SQUARE], [TRIANGLE]
Tiger Roar: [SQUARE], [SQUARE], [TRIANGLE]
Fang of the Wolf (Lvl 2): [SQUARE], [SQUARE], [TRIANGLE], [TRIANGLE]
Blade of the Dragon's Tail (Lvl 3): [SQUARE], [SQUARE], [TRIANGLE], [TRIANGLE], [TRIANGLE]
Fiend's Bane Kick: [SQUARE], [SQUARE], Right, [SQUARE], [SQUARE]
Early Winter Rain: [SQUARE], [SQUARE], Right, [SQUARE], [TRIANGLE]
Blade of Nirrti (Lvl 2): [SQUARE], [TRIANGLE], [SQUARE], [SQUARE], [SQUARE], [SQUARE]
Izuna Drop (Throw/Scroll): [SQUARE], [TRIANGLE], [SQUARE], [SQUARE], [SQUARE], [TRIANGLE]
Windmill Slash: Right, [SQUARE]
Blade of the Undefeatable: [TRIANGLE]
Haze Straight Slash: Hold [TRIANGLE]
Extinction Straight Slash: Hold [TRIANGLE] (Ultimate Technique)
Storm of the Heavenly Dragon (Lvl 4): Hold [TRIANGLE] (Ultimate Technique)
Azure Dragon: Right, [TRIANGLE]
Scarlet Dragon: Right, Hold [TRIANGLE]
Blade of the Twin Dragons (Lvl 4): Right, Hold [TRIANGLE], [TRIANGLE], [TRIANGLE]
Violent Wind: While Running [SQUARE]
Violent Gale (Lvl 2): While Running [SQUARE], [SQUARE]
Thunderclap Kick: While Running [TRIANGLE]
Flying Crane (Lvl 2): Circle, [TRIANGLE]
Gleaming Blade (Lvl 3): Circle, Hold [TRIANGLE]
Roaring Gleam (Lvl 3): Circle, Hold [TRIANGLE] (Ultimate Technique)
True Dragon Gleam (Lvl 4): Circle, Hold [TRIANGLE] (Ultimate Technique)
Gleaming Cross (Scroll): While Blocking [TRIANGLE]
Fiend's Bane Kick (Scroll): While Blocking [SQUARE], [SQUARE]
Fiend Sealer: Next to Downed Enemy [TRIANGLE]

While Jumping
Blade of the Empty Air: Straight Up [SQUARE]
Helmet Splitter: Straight Up [TRIANGLE]
Blade of Nirrti (Lvl 2): Straight Up [SQUARE], [SQUARE], [SQUARE], [SQUARE]
Izuna Drop (Throw/Scroll): Straight Up [SQUARE], [SQUARE], [SQUARE], [TRIANGLE]
Air Destruction Slash: Forward [SQUARE]
Falling Dragon Blade: Forward [TRIANGLE]
Flying Swallow (Lvl 2): Towards Enemy [TRIANGLE]
Guillotine Throw (Throw/Scroll): Near Enemy [TRIANGLE]

Wall
Cicada Slash: While on Wall [SQUARE] or [TRIANGLE]
Flying Swallow (Lvl 2): While Wall Running [SQUARE] or [TRIANGLE]
Divine Cicada Slash: During Flying Bird Flip [SQUARE] or [TRIANGLE]


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Lunar



The Lunar is a devastating weapon with longer combos than the sword but more strength then the nunchucks or the flails. The best reasons to keep this weapon handy are its charge attack and incredible range. Holding [TRIANGLE] will charge the staff twice and release Ryu's hurricane attack. Not only does this dole out huge amounts of damage, but even after one charge Ryu will benefit from a lengthy period of invincibility while in the hurricane.

Moves List
Normal
Raven Strike: [SQUARE], [SQUARE], [SQUARE]
Dragon's Claw (Lvl 2): [SQUARE], [SQUARE], [SQUARE], [TRIANGLE]
Raven Light: [SQUARE], [SQUARE], [TRIANGLE]
Twilight: [SQUARE], [TRIANGLE]
Infinite Fury (Lvl 2): [SQUARE], [TRIANGLE], [TRIANGLE]
Arc of the Moon: [TRIANGLE]
Soul of the Crescent: Hold [TRIANGLE]
Shrouded Crescent: Hold [TRIANGLE] (Ultimate Technique)
Raven's Veil: Hold [TRIANGLE] (Ultimate Technique)
Lion's Rage: Right, [SQUARE]
Lion's Rage (Lvl 2): Right, [SQUARE], [SQUARE]
Lion's Rage (Lvl 3): Right, [SQUARE], [SQUARE], [SQUARE]
Black Widow: Right, [SQUARE], [TRIANGLE]
Black Widow (Lvl 2): Right, [SQUARE], [SQUARE], [TRIANGLE]
Black Widow (Lvl 3): Right, [SQUARE], [SQUARE], [SQUARE], [TRIANGLE]
Crescent Strike: Right, [TRIANGLE]
Full Moon Strike (Lvl 3): Right, [TRIANGLE], [TRIANGLE]
Lunar Explosion (Lvl 3): Right, [TRIANGLE], [TRIANGLE], [TRIANGLE]
Purgatory's Rivet: While Running, [SQUARE]
Twin Serpent Strike: While Running, [TRIANGLE]
Concealed Thrust (Scroll): While Blocking, [SQUARE] or [TRIANGLE]
Raven Stream (Lvl 3): Circle, [TRIANGLE]
Nirmanakaya: Ne[SQUARE]t to a downed enemy, [TRIANGLE]

While Jumping
Tempest: [SQUARE]
Izuna Drop (Scroll): [SQUARE], [TRIANGLE]
Phantom Moon: [TRIANGLE]
Guillotine Throw (Scroll): Near an Enemy [SQUARE]+[TRIANGLE]

Wall
Gibbous: During Flying Bird Flip [SQUARE] or [TRIANGLE]


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Dabilahro



The mighty sword is much mightier when fully upgraded. This is a better choice for a heavy attack than the War Hammer, plus it looks cool. This is one of the best items you can receive.

Moves List
Normal
Destroyer of Armies: [SQUARE], [SQUARE], [SQUARE], [SQUARE]
Whirling Empire Blade (Lvl 3): [SQUARE], [SQUARE], [SQUARE], [SQUARE], [SQUARE]
Flaming Hell Slash (Lvl 3): [SQUARE], [SQUARE], [SQUARE], [SQUARE], [SQUARE], [TRIANGLE]
Flaming Hell Slash: [SQUARE], [SQUARE], [SQUARE], [SQUARE], [TRIANGLE]
Gleam of Heaven and Earth: [SQUARE], [TRIANGLE]
Inferno Slash: [TRIANGLE]
Purgatory Slash: Hold [TRIANGLE]
Hundred Demons Blade: Hold [TRIANGLE] (Ultimate Technique)
Asura Slash: Hold [TRIANGLE] (Ultimate Technique, 2 Essences)
Flaming Inferno: Right, [SQUARE]
Flaming Whirlwind: Right, [TRIANGLE]
Earth Slide: While Running [SQUARE]
Thunderclap Kick: While Running [TRIANGLE]
Reigning Spiral (Scroll): While Blocking [SQUARE] or [TRIANGLE]
Hundred Man Slash (Lvl 2): Circle, [TRIANGLE]
Corpse Crusher: Next to Downed Enemy [TRIANGLE]

While Jumping
Foot Crusher: [SQUARE] or [TRIANGLE]
Guillotine Throw (Throw/Scroll): Near an Enemy [TRIANGLE]

Wall
Thunderous Blade: On Wall [SQUARE] or [TRIANGLE]
Raging Thunderous Blade: During Flying Bird Flip [SQUARE] or [TRIANGLE]

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Nunchaku



This non-upgradeable weapon is fast and cool to use, but isn't very practical. There is a far better weapon with similar (but more deadlY) properties. This one's for nostalgic purposes only.

Moves List
Normal
Dragon and Phoenix: [SQUARE],[SQUARE], [SQUARE], [SQUARE], [SQUARE], [SQUARE]
Fire Pit: [SQUARE], [SQUARE], [TRIANGLE]
Wide Heavens: [SQUARE], [TRIANGLE]
Sweeping Kick: Right, [SQUARE]
Flame wheel: [TRIANGLE], [TRIANGLE]
Auspicious Crane: Hold [TRIANGLE]
Auspicious Phoenix: Hold [TRIANGLE] (Ultimate Technique)
Gathering Clouds: Hold [TRIANGLE] (Ultimate Technique, 2 Essences)
Earth Slide: While Running [SQUARE]
Thunderclap Kick: While Running [TRIANGLE]
Ring of Heaven Kick (Scroll): While Blocking [SQUARE] or [TRIANGLE]
Demon Chaser: Next to Downed Enemy [TRIANGLE]

While Jumping
Sweeping Strike: [SQUARE]
Dragon Emperor Kick: [TRIANGLE]
Guillotine Throw (Throw/Scroll): Near an Enemy [TRIANGLE]

Wall
Hell Drop: During Flying Bird Flip [SQUARE] or [TRIANGLE]
Mountain Crane: During Flying Bird Flip [SQUARE], [TRIANGLE] or [TRIANGLE], [TRIANGLE]

[QUOTE="gamer4life85"]

Ninja Gaiden is one of the hardest games ever made (NES)Ninja Gaiden Black\Sigma are still hard as hell.

Ninja gaiden By far is the hardest game last gen Devil may cry hardest difficulty does't stands to Ninja gaidens easy.

waynehead895

There is no Easy in NG.

Idunno.  I found normal pretty easy.  but then again, I'm ranked in the top 100 so...yea.