I am a Ninja Gaiden fan, and I just finished the Ninja Blade demo. All I can say is "wow". Judging by the demo, this game is going to be a lot of fun. I guess the standard combat is a bit like Ninja Gaiden (I think the "rhythm" is a bit different), but the boss battle in the demo blows anything I've ever done in Ninja Gaiden out of the water. I can't wait to see what some of the tougher bosses are like.
And the graphics are no joke. Very good quality. I thought the Ninja Gaiden II graphics were sub standard considering how long into the 360's life cycle it came out. Ninja Blade does not disappoint in that category.
The quick time events? I like them. They didn't bother me in the God of War games and they don't bother me now. They're a nice break from the combat, and the cinematics and effects you get to see during the events are really cool. I say bring 'em on.
After playing the demo, this will be a day 1 purchase for me. For some reason, people seem to be writing this game off prematurely. It's really a shame.









