Shinobi Announced for the 3DS 1st Footage!! And Info.

First Ninja Gaiden, and then Shinobi.....Nintendo really wants me to give in and get a 3DS, don't they?

Apart from the shitty art style and the fact that it's polygonal as opposed to hand drawn pixels, this looks promising.

Here's the gameplay trailer:



Here's what Russ Frushtick from MTV (I didn't know they had anything to do with game coverage, but w/e) had to say:

"Shinobi" on 3DS is by no means a port. The release is an entirely new project by Griptonite Games, with new level designs, fully 3D character models and new gameplay mechanics. It does, however, stick close to its roots. For one thing, it's punishingly difficult.

One of the new mechanics introduced in "Shinobi" on the 3DS is the ability to parry enemy attacks. Any attack launched by an enemy can be parried by tapping the block button as the attack reaches the titular ninja master. In my playthrough of the game's first level, parrying is basically mandatory to survival. The game almost plays like a bullet hell shooter, as you constantly have to be aware of your surroundings and react accordingly. Mistakes are for the other guy.

In addition to the difficulty, other "Shinobi" staples return on the 3DS. World traversal is crucial, and you've got a grappling hook to give you some extra reach. There's also ninja magic, which can be unleashed when you nail enemies with successful combos.

"Shinobi" on 3DS is off to a promising start, though there's still work to be done. The controls feel a little stilted, especially when attempting life-saving wall jumps, and it would be nice to see mid-level checkpoints on easier difficulty levels to lessen the pain of death. But, for true "Shinobi" fans, these issues are mere learning experiences on the path to extremely difficult action platformer dominance.