What are the differences between Sigma and the original XBOX game?

[Grantorino]

I always wanted to get into Ninja Gaiden but I never had an xbox. Now that I have the collection, I kind of get the impression that the original games where way better.

[Morbis]

larp

[kripcision]

the originals were more difficult and had more blood and gore. different music, more enemies too.

but dont let that stop you from enjoying this version lol.

[Peelsepuuppi]

Originally posted by Morbis:

larp

What does that even mean?

[Morbis]

Originally posted by ToveriJuri:

Originally posted by Morbis:

larp

What does that even mean?

https://www.lexico.com/definition/larp

[puppet74]

in the originals you had choice of what and when you upgraded ur weapons, in sigma it does it for you when its time. The games combat was designed around combos , combos were important to stun lock enemies , dismember them for easy kills. This was important in ng2 because you would often be up against 100s of ninjas at once. sig 2 you fight 3-4 or afew dogs, and to compensate with the lack of enemies, they increase the health of them, and thus it destroys the combo system.
then ofc you have the lack of gore, you have removal of boob bouncing if thats important to you , and just entire parts of the game removed and replaced with eiither nothing new or new things that are not as good.
sigma 1 is ok tbh, but 2 is like a different game. If you have an xbox one or series x go download the HD versions of the orginals they are the best way to play these games.

[Peelsepuuppi]

Originally posted by Morbis:

Originally posted by ToveriJuri:

What does that even mean?

https://www.lexico.com/definition/larp

This definition doesn't seem to have anything to do with people's issue with the versions.

[Walker]

I wouldn´t say better, NG black had better pacing that sigma, but that´s because it didn´t have the Rachel chapeters and it mixed the combat with puzzle sections, it is harder but not by much, except for the final final boss where he was harder on the original. Some people will tell you sigma is easier, some will tell you is more balanced, depends on who you ask.

And on NG 2 there was more enemies and it had more gore, but it also felt some what unfinished or rushed, both sigma versions add more chapters and weapons.

I have played this games a lot and wouldn´t say you are missing much to be honest.

[XxFran8234xX]

Originally posted by kripcision:

the originals were more difficult and had more blood and gore. different music, more enemies too.

but dont let that stop you from enjoying this version lol.

Fake.

-NG Sigma has more blood. With the beheadings and the blood stays longer on the ground.
-NG Sigma has better graphics.
-Black OST MOD: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1580780/discussions/0/4164121860548608183/
-Black is more difficult, but Sigma is difficult too.
-The number of enemies is similar, changes in sigma 2.

[fender178]

Also the OG NG on Xbox you could unlock the classic NES NG trilogy. In Sigma you can't.

[Nem Dhregin]

Source:
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/ps3/935677-ninja-gaiden-sigma/faqs/49145

CTRL+ F "LL1" to get to the Xbox to ps3 changes (regular/black to Sigma) for the first game's changes

[SG79]

Originally posted by XxFran8234xX:

Originally posted by kripcision:

the originals were more difficult and had more blood and gore. different music, more enemies too.

but dont let that stop you from enjoying this version lol.

Fake.

-NG Sigma has more blood. With the beheadings and the blood stays longer on the ground.
-NG Sigma has better graphics.
-Black OST MOD: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1580780/discussions/0/4164121860548608183/
-Black is more difficult, but Sigma is difficult too.
-The number of enemies is similar, changes in sigma 2.

Right. I don't know how the fiction that enemies in NGB were more difficult persists after more than a decade. The only two noteworthy AI difference that makes two portions of Sigma easier is Doku (Dabilahro UT spamming works unlike Black). Berserkers can be countered too.

Quick access to healers even midway through animations is another issue, but that doesn't change the fact that enemy AI and damage on the whole is a step up from Black.

I will say that Black is the more polished game overall without a doubt. But Sigma 1 is still a fine game. Sigma 2 though... yeah, it's a different matter. The original NGII was a different and a far better game.

[kripcision]

Originally posted by XxFran8234xX:

Originally posted by kripcision:

the originals were more difficult and had more blood and gore. different music, more enemies too.

but dont let that stop you from enjoying this version lol.

Fake.

-NG Sigma has more blood. With the beheadings and the blood stays longer on the ground.
-NG Sigma has better graphics.
-Black OST MOD: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1580780/discussions/0/4164121860548608183/
-Black is more difficult, but Sigma is difficult too.
-The number of enemies is similar, changes in sigma 2.

your fake and arguing for the sake of arguing with no real argument. you basically agreed with me.

[valfarovhel]

Original xbox version lacked certain aspects and had the worst camera. Black gave us Master Ninja, The Hurricane Packs, and Itagaki's troll to fans asking for an easy mode called Ninja Dog mode. The Sigma version removed aspects of the game, is easier due to less adds yet they have more health which is annoying at best, they also do a death grip where in black they have endless explosives yet still have combos that you can't get out of and equal death, sigma introduced more playable characters, but Sigma also took away difficult puzzles and level portions while also adding a better camera and the ability to heal using a d pad. It's not a bad game, but it defeats the purpose.

[SkullZ]

ayane tips dont have voice back
doku dont smash girl face on floor

[valfarovhel]

Originally posted by SkullZ:

ayane tips dont have voice back
doku dont smash girl face on floor

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