Character Introductions 22 played safely on your set. If you are unable to find this information in the owner ’s manual, The World of Ninja Gaiden 26 contact your television dealer or the manufacturer to determine if video games can be played Xbox Live 27 safely on your set.
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Getting Started Getting Started Xbox Live Using the Xbox Controller Take Ninja Gaiden Beyond the Box Expansion slot A Expansion slot B Xbox Live™ is a high-speed or broadband Internet gaming community where you can create a permanent gamer identity, set up a Friends List with other players, see when they’re online,...
- Return START button Master Ninja Tournament - Pause Menu - Exit Select this to play Ninja Gaiden online using Xbox Live. Pause Menu Options Directional pad This item displays the Options Screen, which allows for the - (Select Menu Item) modification of various game settings.
GENERAL SETTINGS Turn subtitles on or off. Ninja Gaiden only supports the Xbox internal hard drive for the saving of It is also possible to view the total game play time. games. Memory Units are not supported.
The Game Screen Pause Menu Screen The Game Screen Pause Menu Screen Pressing the Start Button during play brings up the Pause Menu. Use the Left and Right Triggers to select the desired screen. Weapon Screen One item each from the Melee Weapon, Projectile Weapon, and Armlet categories can be equipped using this interface.
Basics of Ninja Combat Basics of Ninja Combat Ninpo Use Ninpo magic attacks by pressing the Y and B Buttons simultaneously. Blocking Use the Left Trigger to block enemy attacks. Interact Press the X Button when you see the Interact display on the screen to interact with objects in the environment.
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Wall Clinging Reverse Wind Technique When jumping on a wall, let go of the Left Leaning the Left Thumbstick in the desired Thumbstick right after impact on the wall to direction while blocking with the Left perform a wall cling for a short period of Trigger performs the Reverse Wind rolling time.
Using the Camera The Secrets of Ninpo Using the Camera The Secrets of Ninpo “Ninpo is one of the most destructive attacks that Ninja have at their disposal. The techniques for using them are written on old scrolls. After finding a scroll equip it using the Ninpo Screen in the Pause Menu.
Advanced Weapon Attack Techniques Advanced Weapon Attack Techniques Essence Essence “These are the most important, most essential techniques Essence consists of energy-laden souls left over after enemies are available to us. However, I cannot tell you everything. I can instruct dispatched.
Items Items A wide range of items can be Armlets found throughout the game. Armlets allow you to fine-tune the balance of Ryu’s attributes. They can be used or One Armlet at a time can be equipped using the pause menu examined using the Pause The Armlet of the Sun Menu.
Muramasa’s Weapons and Tools Muramasa’s Weapons and Tools Weapons Weapons An extremely useful shop, run by a wizened old man named Primary Weapons Muramasa. In addition to blacksmithing, the shop also sells a There are many Primary Weapons available. Here are a few variety of items.
Character Introductions Character Introductions Murai Ryu Hayabusa A Master Ninja possessing The main character of unsurpassed skill in all of the game. A descendant the Ninja arts, Murai also of the Dragon Lineage, has a deep connection with he is a young member of Ryu.
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Muramasa A wizened old man, he appears to be over 100 years old. He runs a weapon and tool shop, but is also a renowned blacksmith. He has erected bronze statues of himself at various locations throughout the world. The Dark Disciple A mysterious figure who disguises his true identity with a mask and Alma, Greater Fiend...
The World of Ninja Gaiden Master Ninja Tournament The World of Ninja Gaiden Master Ninja Tournament The Dragon Lineage Connect to Xbox Live to play the online game mode. An ancient race of beings that was said to have After choosing Xbox Live on the Main Menu, the Gamer defeated the sinister Evil Deities in the age of ancient Tag screen will appear.
The Classic Ninja Gaiden Series Performing a specific action during the game will allow you to Classic Ninja Gaiden Controls play all three of the classic masterpiece Ninja Gaiden games. You will discover how to unlock the Classic Ninja Gaiden Series during Button Assignment Function your adventure in the new game.
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The Screen Display in Ninja Gaiden I Items and Ninjutsu Items Items can be found after destroying lamps and other objects in the 1. Points environment. 2. Stage Number Ninjutsu Items allow you to use Ninjutsu attacks provided that you 3.
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Ninja Gaiden II Items Ninja Gaiden III Items In Ninja Gaiden II, items fall from destroyed Dragon Jewels. In Ninja Gaiden III, you can tell which item is held in each Dragon Jewel. Item Item Ninjutsu In Ninja Gaiden II, the blue items are worth 5...
Tips Tips • Melee and Projectile Weapons can be used at the same time. Learn how to combine them • Knowing when to defend is effectively! the mark of a true Ninja. • If you see blue coloring in certain areas of a stage, •...
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