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Ninja Gaiden 3

Critic score7 critics
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First release
Mar 20, 2012
Developer
Team NINJA
Genres
Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure · Action
Platforms
PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Ninja Gaiden 3 is the first main entry in the modern Ninja Gaiden series not to be directed by former Team Ninja head Tomonobu Itagaki. NG3 features new game mechanics, a focus on consequence and 8-player online modes.

Also known as Ninja Gaiden III

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Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords

Storyline
Ryu is called upon by the Japanese Self-Defense Force to deal with a terrorist group led by the mysterious alchemist, the Regent of the Mask, who personally wanted the Dragon Ninja to come. Upon encountering the alchemist at the Prime Minister's residence in London, he curses Ryu's right arm with the Grip of Murder which thrives on all the lives Ryu has taken, causing the Dragon Sword to be absorbed into Ryu's arm. Later, Ryu and JSDF member Mizuki McCloud watch as the Regent demands the immediate surrender by the nations of the world in seven days, or face annihilation.Read more

Ryu is called upon by the Japanese Self-Defense Force to deal with a terrorist group led by the mysterious alchemist, the Regent of the Mask, who personally wanted the Dragon Ninja to come. Upon encountering the alchemist at the Prime Minister's residence in London, he curses Ryu's right arm with the Grip of Murder which thrives on all the lives Ryu has taken, causing the Dragon Sword to be absorbed into Ryu's arm. Later, Ryu and JSDF member Mizuki McCloud watch as the Regent demands the immediate surrender by the nations of the world in seven days, or face annihilation.

Release dates
PlayStation 3
Mar 20, 2012
Xbox 360
Mar 20, 2012
PlayStation 3
Mar 22, 2012
All 6 release dates
Xbox 360
Mar 22, 2012
PlayStation 3
Mar 23, 2012
Xbox 360
Mar 23, 2012
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main + Extras
7h
Game modes
Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Third person
Keywords
assassin, martial arts, ninja, achievements, sequel
… All 21, high score, wall jump, climbing, superhero, playstation trophies, playstation move support, launch titles, downloadable content, mercenary, terrorists, quick time event, stealth kill, gore system, forced slow walking, western published japanese games, tokyo game show 2010

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Critic Score
49
Main + Extras (IGDB)
7h
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