I'm busy playing Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus at the moment and it is absolutely awesome, so cannot wait for this. It's basically like having the PS3 version with you at all times, the port they did was great.

Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Plus will be a port of the PS3 version, not much is known about the game at this point but we have got some new information:

The PlayStation Vita version has Ninja Race mode where Ryu grabs items that give him a speed burst. Tag Mission is another new mode that lets players switch between Ryu, Ayane, Rachel, and Momiji.

Team Ninja added the three kunoichi for Sigma 2 and created new missions for them. Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Plus will retain all of the content from the PlayStation 3 game. Tecmo Koei plan to release the title on February 28, 2013 in Japan.

DP - Have you played NG 3 yet? And what you think of it if you did? I've looked at buying it so many times, but for some reason I don't...btw, never played the 1st, but absolutely loved NG2! Sorry for being off topic, just though it's a good place to ask

Huh? What is this NG3 you speak of? No such thing that game doesn't exist lol.

The game is crap and mainstream now everything that made it good was taken out and replaced with flashy QTE scenes an no substance. Seriously if you want to play a NG game get Sigma 1 on PS3 and forget about NG3.

I will say though that NG3 on Wii U is looking like a bigger improvement over the original release. If I had to play that game again it would definitely be that version.

Wow...that bad hey? How do you go from the epicness of NG2 to what you've just explained Won't get it then...

*Pulls out Cross and holy water*

BE GONE OVERDONE QTE's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thx for the heads up DP!

It's because they fired Itagaki and then tried too make an NG game without him and failed miserably. Same issue with DOA5. Never fire the best person in your company granted the guy was a complete prick and hated the PS3 but at least it was a base for them to port something

Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Plus has a mode for newbie ninjas. Select the "Hero" difficulty level and Ryu will auto guard when he’s in a pinch. The PlayStation Vita port also has touch screen throwing controls.New character costumes were made for Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Plus too.

@Morschee. Im with DP on this about NG3. Im big fan of Ninja Gaiden and the 3rd was seriously a let down. The visuals is fantastic and the soundtrack is excellent and the paced is great!

But what killed for me completely is the gameplay. Button masher and lack of real cool combos to pull and requires no skill and the health system and magic was a such a mess. QTE really add nothing to game.

Hopefully Ninja Gaiden Sigma 3 makes up for it.

5NAKE said ...

QTE really add nothing to game

Nor does it in any other game Thx for your input...with the price of games these days it's best to find out as much as you can about a game before you buy it and waste money. After I read what you and DP wrote about this game, I decided not to get it, I'm just really dissapointed that a game like NG2's sequel turned out to be so horrible, it's like the saying goes "Why fix something that's not broken" Anyway, thx for your input, I'm def gonna give this game a pass

Pre-order bonus costumes for Japan, hopefully we get the same:

Trying to finish my backlog on my PSV, then I need to get NGS + and the 2. Any dea if there will be hard copies of the game, or just digital?

@morschee is it possible to have a backlog on the Vita? Still need to get NGS+. I need to get a better job. I heard the PS3 version allowed you to control bewbies with the six axis control, you think it'll be in the vita version? Haha

Hell Blazer said ...

@morschee is it possible to have a backlog on the Vita?

If you play a game called DCUO, you'll have a backlog of games on consoles you don't own yet lol!!!

Yeah mate, I still need to finish UC, MGS3 and Ragnarok Oddesey, then I still wanna get Rayman before anything else. By the time I'm done with those games, Phantasy Star Online will be out (hopefully) and then after that its Soul Sacrifice and that Ruins/ Warriors Lair Game and Sacred Citadel This on top of all the PS3 titles that I still want Not sure when I'm gonna get time for the NGS + games, but I seriously want them as well, so many games, so little time

Can't wait, pre-order is also up:

http://www.awx.co.za/shop/product/t/Gaming/s/PS+Vita+Games-181/p/87755-Ninja+Gaiden+Sigma+2+Plus.html

And the first one has made it onto the US PSN+ for free, so will be on ours in a couple of months

Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Plus Gameplay Modes Detailed

In “Ninja Race” mode, a slow ninja is a dead ninja as players race through dynamic courses to beat the clock. After choosing a character, level, and costume, players can strategically choose to dash through the course or viciously kill as many enemies as possible to earn boosts and points. The mode’s Combo Kill counter increases as foes are dispatched in sequence-the higher the counter, the more damage is dealt as long as the gauge stays filled. Three special essences, exclusive Electronic Theatre Imageto the Ninja Race mode, boost the player’s chance of a successful mission: Green Essence adds time to the clock, White Essence boosts the Combo Kill counter for added damage, and Purple Essence grants Ninja Speed.

Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Plus now includes “Tag Missions” providing a new way to combine the complementary strengths of any two characters. Players can switch between team members in real time as they try to complete challenges, with the other team member under AI control. With each fighter having different strengths and weaknesses, players can strategically tag back and forth when facing different opponents and situations by pressing down on the directional pad.

Ryu’s attacks can be enhanced with powerful weapons including “Emma’s Fang,” a massive sword that can decimate foes with slow but powerful swings. Legendary tales say the fearsome blade grows even stronger when it becomes bloodied. Worn on the hands and feet, “Falcon’s Talons” can quickly cut enemies to pieces with special attacks including the Izuna DropElectronic Theatre Image and the sliding, leg-cutting Thunderous Attack. Steel-reinforced hardwood “Tonfas,” which can be swung from both hands to brutally crush enemies with their special Heavenly Justice combo, provide another option for mass destruction.

Can't wait: