[PS3, X360] Review Roundup - Ninja Gaiden 3

[PS3, X360] Review Roundup - Ninja Gaiden 3
OPM - 7/10 - "It’s certainly a curious outing for the unmasked Ryu, and it’s largely fun even if it doesn’t quite deliver on its grand objectives. It’s hard not to crack a smile when a game lets you take out a spider-tank with a sword, after all – and with a strong online component in tow, this is a dragon worth chasing."

IGN - 3/10 - "Ninja Gaiden 3 is a gash on the face of the franchise and one of the worst games the action genre has yet suffered. It has no consideration for its fans’ wants or what a new audience may have enjoyed. It’s a nightmare that’s as easy as it is uninteresting, and it abandons what used to work for awful new ideas that don’t work together. Under no circumstance should you ever waste your time on this self-indulgent and abysmal wreck."

VideoGamer - 5/10 - "You can probably wring out a decent afternoon with Ninja Gaiden 3 providing you're not expecting it to be as good as its predecessors. There are the origins of a fast, exciting new combat system buried underneath all the mess, and the gorgeous animations and zippy takedowns provide an immediate buzz. Yet its problems vastly outweigh its positives, and it's hard to come away feeling anything other than disappointed. This was supposed to be a bold new beginning for the series, but ultimately Ninja Gaiden 3 feels like a false start."

Gamer Limit - 6/10 - "Ultimately, Ninja Gaiden III is a step back for the series, but it’s still better than a number of action games currently on the market. It’s a shame that Itagaki is gone, but at least all hope isn’t completely lost for a turnaround."

CVG - 8/10 - "The hardcore, who previously gritted teeth and suffered through the punishment are unlikely to forgive the myriad concessions to the wider audience. This is undoubtedly an easier, less tactical game. Everyone else, though, is advised to take advantage of Ninja Gaiden's new found friendliness and show up to butcher some bad guys..."

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