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Jotun valhalla edition length8/31/2023 ![]() ![]() You’re faced with not only an overwhelming quantity of enemies, both melee attacking and distant range attackers, but also enemies that take numerous slashes to defeat. To be honest, I find it pretty aggravating that Ryu’s attacks seem underpowered. In that way, the foes you thought might be down for the count become the most dangerous. There’s nothing more startling than seeing a dismembered foe tackle you and set a grenade off that kills himself and takes a good inch or more off of your lifeline. Speaking of challenge, Ninja Gaiden 3 Razor’s Edge has it in spades, and even adds more challenge with mortally wounded enemies continuing the fight. The one time I stumbled into one of these I got beatdown pretty bad, but it’s at least fun trying to find the Skulls to get into the arenas, and series fans will appreciate the challenge. Each chapter includes a Test of Valor, and when you unlock it, you are whisked away to a challenge arena where several waves of enemies and re-vamped bosses await you. To access these you have to find Crystal Skulls (snakes.why did it have to be snakes.). Other changes include hidden areas called Test of Valor battles. Nintendo says that more playable characters will be available for free download in the coming weeks, so that’s something to look forward to. This is likely to change after Christmas, or even as soon as the first of the month when Europe gets their Wii U launch. I say unfortunately as in my experience, the online community for NG3RE is very small - sometimes just a dozen or so players connected. ![]() ![]() She’s also playable in co-op mode, something only available online unfortunately. Also, after completing the game, several new levels of play open up, where you get to play as Ayane, who has her own unique skills. This feature alone is a very positive addition to the original. First, a new character progression system that lets you spend Karma to learn new moves, upgrade weapons and ninpo, and increase your overall health are great reasons to keep playing when the going gets tough (and it will). Generally speaking, playing Razor’s Edge feels more like playing the original than not, but there are several major improvements. He’s also been afflicted with a curse that has dissolved the Dragon Sword into his arm, which rears up from time to time to create an additional challenge. Working with a Japanese defense agency, Ryu goes to a variety of locations around the world, battling waves upon waves of enemies. The story involves Ryu being pulled into a battle against a super powerful, mysterious faction known as the Lords of Alchemy that is determined to rule, or destroy, the world (sounds like Cobra, but not quite). For starters, I thought the story and level design felt identical, and well, they are. Indeed I had to go back to my original review, which supplements this review, and also poke around online to see what others were saying. Given that it’s been a few months since I played Ninja Gaiden 3 on the PS3, I didn’t immediately notice some of the differences that Razor’s Edge brings. ![]()
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