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Topic: Nightshade (PlayStation 2)

	Nightshade: Playstation 2 (PS2) Reviews - The Armchair Empire
		When Shinobi was released on the PS2 last year it was embraced by a number of hardcore gamers for the title’s high level of difficulty, a noticeable departure from many of its contemporaries that were cakewalks by comparison.
		While this may partially alienate fans of Nightshade’s predecessor, it does allow the game to be a far more accessible title that more casual gamers will greatly enjoy, as the this title is far less intimidating in terms of challenge.
		The instant kill combo phenomenon is still present through Nightshade, but by the time you reach the high levels, the required high-flying aerial combos, and strategically defeating enemies for maximum effect will give gamers seeking a challenge enough to enjoy.
	www.armchairempire.com /Reviews/ps2/nightshade.htm (1353 words)

	Nightshade Preview - PlayStation 2 News at GameSpot
		Nightshade is developer Overworks' follow-up to last year's Shinobi, which updated the classic Sega franchise on the PlayStation 2.
		Nightshade, formerly known by the same moniker as its Japanese counterpart--Kunoichi--takes place one year after Shinobi and focuses on she-ninja extraordinaire Hibana.
		When the development of Nightshade began, they reexamined many aspects of their approach and opted to implement some changes to provide a better overall experience that would be challenging but not as brutal as some of the latter sequences in Shinobi (Hello, moth boss!).
	www.gamespot.com /ps2/action/nightshade/preview_6084612.html (947 words)

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		Instead, the themes of Nightshade are betrayal and depression, as Hibana works out her serious father issues via the therapeutic murder of every hellspawned demon or cannon-fodder ninja within the Tokyo city limits.
		Nightshade isn’t quite as unforgiving as its predecessor, because you no longer wield a sword that’ll turn on you if you go for too long without murdering someone.
		Essentially, the biggest problem Nightshade has is that it has some of the fastest-paced, most fun gameplay you can find on store shelves these days, and offers more of a sense of accomplishment by beating and mastering it than most games ever think of having, but it torpedoes itself in the end.
	www.worthplaying.com /article.php?sid=16954 (1369 words)

	PS2 Game Reviews: Nightshade
		Nightshade follows the adventures of Hibana, a Ninja for hire, who has been retained by the Tokyo government to defeat hordes of Hellspawn newly awakened by the ancient Akujiki curse.
		Hibana must defeat all of her enemies, and collect all the pieces of the Akujiki sword, which was the sword from Shinobi that sucks the souls of those that it comes into with.
		Nightshade’s combat is fast, and is made even faster by the use of the “TATE” attack.
	www.psxextreme.com /scripts/reviews2/review.asp?revID=274 (1032 words)

	Reviews.Gamez.com - Nightshade Review - Playstation 2 Games
		Nightshade has that retro action feel that seems to have been lost in games of late.
		Nightshade is one of those games that focuses this odd thing that games no longer seem to have much of.
		Nightshade's graphics engine somehow manages to keep up with the amazing speed of dashing, cutting and jumping that Hibana never gets a break from.
	reviews.gamez.com /sage/game_guides.x?s=reviews&entry=71779&print=1 (550 words)

	The Adrenaline Vault \| PlayStation 2 Review \| Nightshade (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Dying and retrying is a part of the game, though technical issues are rarely the culprit thanks to tight, responsive controls and a reliable camera system.
		Nightshade will ultimately separate its fanbase from its detractors based upon one’s mastery of this concept, and how much satisfaction they derive from this challenge.
		On the brighter side, Nightshade contains all of the bells and chimes of a classic arcade title, and while they give the game a distinctly retro sound, the quality of the effects themselves are no less than what you would expect from a next generation offering.
	www.avault.com /consoles/reviews/ps2/review_temp.asp?game=nightshade&page=2 (881 words)

	GameSpy: Nightshade Review
		One area where Nightshade's really improved is the level design, which is far more intricate and interesting than it was in Shinobi.
		Where Shinobi was a rather dark and gloomy game, Nightshade isn't afraid to throw some vibrant colors onscreen once in a while.
		Nightshade does a good job of fixing up some of the more annoying bits of its forebear and making a game that is a bit more enjoyable for casual play.
	ps2.gamespy.com /playstation-2/nightshade/491473p2.html (505 words)

	Gaming Target - PlayStation 2: Nightshade - Review
		Nightshade puts you in control of Hibana, a kunoichi (female ninja, and the Japanese title for the game, Nightshade adopted here because it obviously sounded cooler) out to stop evil demons from terrorizing a neo-Tokyo-like place and also find the parts of the akujiki, some evil sword thing.
		Nightshade is a futuristic take on ninja action, though apparently the future looks a little on the bland side.
		Unfortunately, hammy, bored voice acting really brings Nightshade down a bit here, as everyone sounds either like they had no voice acting classes or are bored to tears with this lame-ass storyline of the game.
	www.gamingtarget.com /article.php?artid=3229 (1307 words)

	Nightshade - PlayStation 2 Review
		Since the character in the background is the first character for "ninja", just like it is in Shinobi, and the game has a heroine, it should probably be entitled “Kunoichi,” but they called the game Nightshade instead.
		Nightshade is slightly better equipped than Hotsume was.
		The big difference with Tate sequences in Nightshade and Shinobi is that they are now easier to obtain.
	www.netjak.com /review.php/604 (1654 words)

	Nightshade Review - PlayStation 2
		Nightshade might not offer the freshest experience, but there are few repetitious games on the market that I'd rather spend my time with.
		Nightshade is somewhere between Shinobi 1.5 and a full-fledged Shinobi sequel.
		Nightshade has all of the Shinobi gameplay elements you grew to love two years ago.
	ps2.gamezone.com /gzreviews/r22036.htm (1321 words)

	The Jaded Gamer > Reviews > PlayStation 2 > "Nightshade"
		When I got my hands on Nightshade, I was expecting an arcade-like action-fest like its predecessor, Shinobi.
		However, this time around quite a few things were changed, and not necessarily for the better.
		At the end of the day, Nightshade's levels are too bland, the enemies are too dumb, and the characters are too flat for it to even have a chance to stand up to Shinobi.
	www.thejadedgamer.net /review_ps2_nightshade.shtml (286 words)

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		Now this latest Shinobi game has its very own sequel in Nightshade, whose Japanese title Kunoichi is the word for the female counterpart to a shinobi, or ninja.
		Nightshade is more a side story than a direct Shinobi sequel, and stars t...
		Anyway, the game brought back much of what made the classics the games they were; lots of killing, lots of sword and shuriken killing, and of course, it was hard as hell.
	www.gamefly.com /products/detail.asp?pid=108660&tab=2 (361 words)

	PlayStation Pro 2.0 - News - Sega unleashes Nightshade on PS2
		Nightshade is the latest installment in Sega's long running Shinobi franchise.
		Nightshade introduces the female ninja named Hibana, who must save Tokyo, Japan from the fallout of a new rift that has opened between earth and the demon realm.
		Nightshade has been rated "M" for Mature by the ESRB, and it will carry a MSRP of $49.95.
	www.playstationpro2.com /news/2004/02101.html (212 words)

	IGN: Nightshade Review
		Because while Nightshade may appeal to new gamers unfamiliar with the old Genesis series, the gameplay is all PS2 Shinobi -- you'll either love it or hate it.
		While Nightshade may have a different name than its predecessor, the story doesn't stray too far from its roots.
		The move set includes similar skills, so players can dash with incredible ninja speed behind enemies for instant kills, they can run on walls, they can hurl Shurikens (with a single sling or with many in a Shuriken Burst), and there is also a choice of two swords to wield.
	ps2.ign.com /articles/490/490542p1.html (686 words)

	IGN: Nightshade Preview
		Sega WOW Overworks has returned with a sequel of sorts, a kind of side-story called Nightshade (or Kunoichi in Japan), due in early February.
		In Nightshade another rift is breached between Earth and the demon world and the Japanese government, having hired the talent of the Japanese ninja (or "Kunoichi") Hibana, deploys her to investigate and stop the hordes of freaky demon things that have crawled out to brutalize Tokyo again.
		Nightshade follows a formulaic, linear, and corridor-designed game in which Hibana tests her mettle against a zoo of thugs, slugs and mugs.
	ps2.ign.com /articles/474/474142p1.html (633 words)

	Nightshade Review for PlayStation 2 - Gaming Age
		The one real evolution Nightshade makes affects the coolest thing about the game, which also happens to be the coolest thing from Shinobi.
		Nightshade was supposed to fix all that, and no, fighting on top of some moving vehicles doesn’t count.
		There are also numerous places to fall to your death, thus returning you back to the beginning of the level.
	www.gaming-age.com /cgi-bin/reviews/review.pl?sys=ps2&game=nightshade (688 words)

	Review - Nightshade // PlayStation 2 /// Eurogamer
		While there are certainly a small minority of people who enjoyed the mechanics of the game, we found the gameplay to be repetitive and hackneyed, the presentation to be poor and ultimately, the whole experience was tedious, frustrating and unrewarding - not exactly a compelling package in a videogame.
		When we first heard about Nightshade, with its shuriken-chucking heroine in her skin-tight ninja gear, it sounded like exactly what the doctor ordered.
		Sadly, to describe Nightshade's graphics as underwhelming would be like describing the Atlantic as a bit wet; there has been absolutely no evolution here since the atrocious looking Shinobi, and the outdoor sections only serve to exacerbate the problem, with enemies popping into view en masse only a few feet away from you.
	www.eurogamer.net /article.php?article_id=54961 (579 words)

	Nightshade Review for PlayStation 2 - Gaming Age (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Unfortunately, Nightshade has every flaw that Shinobi had, and ends up being just plain dull and boring.
		Nightshade is almost devoid of any plot or reason behind your actions.
		It’s too bad, because Nightshade obviously had some real potential.
	www.gaming-age.com /cgi-bin/reviews/review.pl?sys=ps2&game=nightshade (688 words)

	Nightshade Reviews for the Playstation 2 (GameTab)
		"Those who like their games nice and easy shouldn't bother with Nightshade, while the rest of us can heartily appreciate it for its monumental challenge and tight, responsive controls.
		"Nightshade is definitely a challenge, but it's mainly a challenge to enjoy.
		"In terms of raw action and cathartic gratification, Nightshade is a great experience, even as it fails in several other important areas.
	www.gametab.com /ps2/nightshade/2245 (332 words)

	Nightshade Preview for PlayStation 2 - Gaming Age (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Sega of America today announced that "Nightshade" is the official name for the upcoming PS2 title formerly known as "Kunoichi" (it remains Kunoichi in Japan) as well as the release of new screenshots.
		Players take on the role of the sexy and dangerous female ninja Hibana as she battles legions of demonic foes with unlimited combo attacks and powerful ninja magic.
		Sega of America announced the title at E3 this year, but has yet to comment on it since.
	www.gaming-age.com /cgi-bin/previews/preview.pl?sys=ps2&game=kunoichi (370 words)

	Nightshade Cheats and Cheat Codes for PlayStation 2
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	www.ngaming.co.uk /cheats/2730.php (355 words)

	Nightshade Cheats, Codes, Tips, Secrets, Walkthroughs (Sony PlayStation 2)
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	www.cheatchest.com /cheats/Nightshade-ps2.html (247 words)

	Gamebiz PS2 - Nightshade Preview (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Suddenly, hordes of demons invaded the city of Tokyo, sending the Government into a state of desperation and panic; they contacted the Shinobi Agency and, after a display of her skills, decided to hire Hibana — she was Tokyo’s only hope.
		Nightshade, Sega’s follow-up to Shinobi on PlayStation 2, attempts to create a futuristic ninja feel, utilising common shapes and elements of the tech-world such as hexagons, squared-off triangles and scrolling data screens for the menus and heads-up display.
		Nightshade essentially belongs to the action-adventure genre, but instead of concentrating on exploration and puzzles, it’ll concentrate much more heavily on the fighting aspect.
	www.gamebiz.com.au /previews.php?action=display&id=163 (406 words)

	PlayStation 2: Nightshade
		News: Sega's Nightshade is being described as a side-story to its Shinobi series, fans of the latter no doubt enthused by the idea of burying heads in events that follow on from Hotsuma's victory over Hiruko's evil minions.
		Now Sega is coming up with a spin-off title, this time featuring a delectable lady-ninja called Kunoichi, and it's looking equally as sweet.
		News: Nightshade is Sega's follow up to Shinobi; originally announced as Kunoichi back at E3, the game has been renamed for the west, and is set for a European release next year.
	www.computerandvideogames.com /games/ps2/nightshade.html (253 words)

	PS2 News: Nightshade Ships
		The latest chapter in one the long running "Shinobi" series, "Nightshade" promises to deliver more intense gameplay, bigger environments, and sharper visuals than its popular 2002 predecessor, "Shinobi".
		Taking place one year after the events chronicled in "Shinobi", "Nightshade" casts gamers as the female ninja Hibana, who must save the civilians of Tokyo from the fallout of a new rift that has opened between earth and the demon realm.
		Tension mounts when she realizes that her former mentor is largely responsible for the chaos, and an emotionally charged battle for control of the legendary Akujiki blade ensues.
	www.psxextreme.com /scripts/news2/new.asp?newID=2332 (185 words)

	IGN PlayStation 2 Reader Reviews
		Ok there were 2 types of opinions on shinobi 1.
		In my opinion, if Nightshade is easier than Shinobi must have been impossible.
		Nightshade is Shinobi 2, this game is better then Shinobi because she has more and better moves then shinobi.
	rr.ps2.ign.com /rr_obj/552/552382.html (416 words)

	Shin Force > Systems > Playstation 2 > Previews > Kunoichi / Nightshade
		Nightshade supposedly keeps the good parts of Shinobi, while jettisoning the bad ones.
		The most obvious difference is that your character is now a ninja heroin, named Hibana.
		> Although Nightshade doesn't seem to have a graphic upgrade (over Shinobi), the gameplay is said to be quicker, tighter and more rewarding.
	www.shinforce.com /psx2/previews/Nightshade.htm (224 words)

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