When we heard back in December that the Japanese demo for Ninja Blade would feature both region-free access and English text, we never thought that these elements would carry through to the final build. Nope, never saw that one coming. Well, it did; the Asian retail version features English language options (among a slew of others) and it's region-free, making it also import-friendly.
Without a confirmed release date for North America, importing Ninja Blade seems like a rather tempting option if you find yourself looking for more ninja action on the 360. It's also 10 bucks cheaper than what you'd get locally.
Reader Comments (10)
Posted: Feb 13th 2009 4:28PM (Unverified) said
Anyone know when the Asia release is? Fingers crossed it's got english audio :)
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Posted: Feb 13th 2009 5:13PM (Unverified) said
I believe it just released I saw someone on my friends list that lives in asia playing it already.
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Posted: Feb 13th 2009 5:52PM (Unverified) said
Hey guys, the game is already out in Asia! Go get it, if you wish; there's a link in the article, if you click on "Asian retail version."
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Posted: Feb 14th 2009 4:41PM Nisemono said
It got an all-English track and an bilingual (English and Japanese) one.
In bilingual track, Japanese charaters will speak Japanese, those who are not Japanese speak English, and some characters speak both English and Japanese. (Including our protagonist.)
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In bilingual track, Japanese charaters will speak Japanese, those who are not Japanese speak English, and some characters speak both English and Japanese. (Including our protagonist.)
Posted: Feb 14th 2009 11:10AM BlackRonin357 said
hearing this means I can go to the pirate bay and have a haaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrty time DL'in this. Need to get my hack n slash ninja fix. Also I don't condone pirating if you don't want whiners hating on you or if your taking m.a.o. inhibiters!
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Posted: Feb 14th 2009 10:27AM (Unverified) said
IGN got a date of March 24th so I think I'll go ahead and get it from Play-Asia.
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Posted: Feb 14th 2009 4:44PM Nisemono said
I bought this game on Friday, and after about 8 hours of game play now I'm on the final mission. (I live in Taiwan.)
The game is good. The hack'n'slash part isn't as diffcult as Ninja Gaiden series, but it's a lot of fun. (It's more God of War than Ninja Gaiden.)
The QTE scene design is SICK. Production I.G's Kawazaki put a lot of crazy stuff in those QTEs, make it like watching boss fights in anime movies.(except you have to input commands)
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The game is good. The hack'n'slash part isn't as diffcult as Ninja Gaiden series, but it's a lot of fun. (It's more God of War than Ninja Gaiden.)
The QTE scene design is SICK. Production I.G's Kawazaki put a lot of crazy stuff in those QTEs, make it like watching boss fights in anime movies.(except you have to input commands)
Posted: Feb 16th 2009 6:33AM (Unverified) said
i just finished the game
man i didnt have this much action since a very long time
this game rocks and for me i like it much more fun than Ninja Gaiden
the only thing that suck in the game is its lasting appeal
it is really short (about 9 hours including the QTE's) and there is no online or multiplayer
it is more like DMA (Devil may Cry) than Ninja Gaiden
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man i didnt have this much action since a very long time
this game rocks and for me i like it much more fun than Ninja Gaiden
the only thing that suck in the game is its lasting appeal
it is really short (about 9 hours including the QTE's) and there is no online or multiplayer
it is more like DMA (Devil may Cry) than Ninja Gaiden
Posted: Mar 3rd 2009 7:07PM (Unverified) said
how do u do the first mission. After i beat the first pox boss the buliding is falling and i run down a hallway to a big cracked window and i cant do anything from there.
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