The original Ninja Gaiden (on Xbox, not the NES one) was a tough game. So much so that FHM infamously gave it a scathing review because they couldn’t get past the first boss. For this sequel an ‘Acolyte ninja’ easy mode is available from the start, but the strange thing is that the game keeps on getting easier and easier – the weapons get more powerful but you’re still fighting the same old enemies. To put this into perspective: the predecessor took me 32 hours to finish; this took just over 13. So yes, the easy mode does exactly what it says on the tin. But does this sequel provide the same slick joyride?
Cooking Papa
Ubisoft are publishing a Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen game for Wii and DS this September, while Atari have recently announced interactive cook book What’s Cooking? With Jamie Oliver for the DS. If you ask me, this paves the way for a Escape to River Cottage game staring Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall. Imagine the mini games: Fishing! Cooking …
