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Part 94
Ninja Gaiden 4

Part 94

Learn about Ninja Gaiden 4 Survival Mode, including Weapons Master, Speed Master, and Rachel Master. Costs $3 (US) for original PS3 release.

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Learn about Ninja Gaiden 4 Survival Mode, including Weapons Master, Speed Master, and Rachel Master. Costs $3 (US) for original PS3 release.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Purchase and download the Survival Mode Add-On from the Playstation Store (if applicable).
  2. 2
    Go to the Sigma Menu and select INSTALL.
  3. 3
    Choose the SURVIVAL option to begin.
Tips
  • Weapons Master Mode and Speed Master Mode are currently playable. Rachel Master Mode will be released later.
  • In the Remastered Collection, Survival Mode is already integrated into the game at no extra cost.
Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Choose one of the five available weapon modes: Dragon Sword, Lunar, Vigoorian Flails, Dragon Claw & Tiger Fang, or Dabilahro.
  2. 2
    Defeat as many enemies as possible. There are 1000 enemies in total for each weapon mode.
  3. 3
    Ryu can only use the selected weapon and one Ninpo.
  4. 4
    The first 100 enemies will repeat their appearances after every 100 kills.
  5. 5
    Bosses appear in cycles at enemy counts #30, #50, #70, and #100, and continue this pattern. Common bosses include Doku, Dynamo, Ishtaros, Gamov, the Clone, Murai, and Alma.
  6. 6
    Upon death, your total kill count is tallied and can be uploaded to the Leaderboards.
Tips
  • To prepare for the next enemy cycle, leave leftover Essence (glowing orbs dropped by enemies) after killing the last enemy.
  • When the next set of enemies appears, use an On-Land Charge attack and continuously unleash Ultimate Techniques (UTs). This repetitive strategy is highly effective.
Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Select Speed Master Mode.
  2. 2
    There are five Phases to complete.
  3. 3
    At the start of each Phase, make your way to a specific location within the area before the timer runs out.
  4. 4
    Defeat the endless waves of respawning enemies.
  5. 5
    There are no bosses in this mode, but you will face larger enemies like Knightmares and Ogres.
  6. 6
    Each Phase has a time limit of 10-15 minutes.
  7. 7
    Your total kill count accumulates at the end of each Phase or upon death.
Tips
  • Focus on efficient enemy clearing to maximize your kill count within the time limit.
Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Choose Rachel Master Mode.
  2. 2
    Navigate through five distinct Phases.
  3. 3
    Objectives for each Phase can differ.
  4. 4
    Rachel will fight various enemies and bosses, some not encountered in Story Mode.
  5. 5
    Complete each Phase by defeating enemies and bosses, similar to how you would in Weapons Master and Speed Master Modes.
Tips
  • Adapt your strategy based on the specific objectives and enemy types presented in each phase.

Body paragraph(s):

For Xbox veterans, the PlayStation 3 version of Ninja Gaiden Sigma offers a different experience due to several additions and deletions. Even for new players to the Ninja Gaiden universe on PS3, Sigma presents notable differences compared to the Xbox iterations. While the core gameplay remains consistent, smaller alterations can significantly impact the overall experience. This section details every known change from the Xbox versions to the PS3 version, Sigma, and includes updates for the Remastered Collection.

Gameplay Aspects:

Minor adjustments have been made to gameplay elements. Key changes include:

  • The Dark Dragon Blade CG Intro: In all Xbox versions, an opening CG scene explains the history of the Dark Dragon Blade and the Dragon Sword. This CG intro was deleted in the PS3 version; gameplay begins immediately in Chapter 1. The Remastered Collection restores this CG intro, playing it by default when starting the game.
  • Hero Mode: The Remastered Collection replaces the Ninja Dog difficulty with HERO MODE, introduced in Ninja Gaiden 3. In Hero Mode, blocking is automatic, and Ninpo (magic) is infinite when Ryu's health is low.
  • The Karma Counter: The original Xbox version timed each encounter with set respawning enemies. Ryu could re-engage these enemies, and the encounter would be timed again. Each subsequent encounter with the same set of enemies would be timed again.
Tips
  • Be aware of the differences in introductory cutscenes between the Xbox, PS3, and Remastered Collection versions.
  • Hero Mode in the Remastered Collection offers a more accessible experience with automatic blocking and infinite Ninpo when health is low.

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