Bahamut Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 both of the ones released in the past 10 years. the ones that did nothing Devil May Cry hadn't done before it (aside from admittedly more difficult bosses). Ninja Gaiden for the xbawks (plus black, sigma for the PS3) and Ninja Gaiden II for the 360. Not saying they're bad games or that Ryu Hayabusa wouldn't hold his own in a fight, just that hacking everything in sight to pieces isn't the ideal thing for a ninja to do. Maybe selectively hacking things into pieces, and sneaking around the rest of the time Huh? Ninja Gaiden did a bunch of stuff that you won't see in other games (except the ones that ripped stuff off from it like Prince of Persia). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BooDidley7 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Rikkimaru from Tenchu, because he actually uses ninja techniques, like stealth and traps as TC mentioned, as opposed to pure hack and slash like every other ninja game. He'd approach all other videogame ninja's unseen, and assassinate them in their sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cecilff2 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 The oldest ninjas in time of course. They invented the whole thing and got all the babes. And yes, they killed the devil. Not to mention whenever they swing their club giant wheels of stone suddenly fly out killing everything in their path. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Azar Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 How about these guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flare4War Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 He'd approach all other videogame ninja's unseen, and assassinate them in their sleep. Nah, Ayane would warn Ryu of his coming and he'd be awake and waiting with the True Dragon Sword in hand. At which point, yeah.... the other ninja is pretty much fucked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BooDidley7 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Nah, Ayane would warn Ryu of his coming and he'd be awake and waiting with the True Dragon Sword in hand. At which point, yeah.... the other ninja is pretty much fucked. Pfft... Rikkimaru would have Ayame dispatch Ayane before she could finish tying that giant pink bow on her back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DjSammyG Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 you guys forget that red gi man actually can't die. Also, he's completely silent until he kicks you in the face. Sure, he may not be the most glamorous ninja, but I think his hard work, dedication, natural skill, and an undying will is worth more than ryu's, rikkimaru's, and joe musashi's flashy conquests. Show respect for the underdog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flare4War Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Ryu has defeated Chuck Norris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HideousBeing Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 My favorite video game ninja is... oh, wait. That was my first impression too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tensei Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 i think naruto would win because he can use the chakra from the nine-tails demon fox and he also has sage powers and he can summon giant frogs and he can grow tails which make him more powerful but also make him go berserk so its like super saiun but not really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyXIII Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Shadow from FF6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaiserWarrior Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Rikimaru. All other supposed ninjas mentioned in this thread are just generic action heroes wearing ninja outfits. None of them employ any significant amounts of stealth and deception. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbanezNinja Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiteBishop Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 By the very nature of the ninja, if you are noticed, you are a failure. Thus, if you nominate a "ninja" on this thread, you are only really pointing out their failure as a ninja. The best ninja of all time would have to be: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSnowStorm Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Ryu of Ninja Gaiden fame. It's a no contest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaliai Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 There are three skill sets and I am putting contenders in each category Acrobatics- Solid Snake, Ryu Hayabusa, Joe Mushashi, Rikimaru, Kasumi, Grey fox Stealth - Solid Snake, Rikimaru, Grey Fox Combat - Solid Snake, Ryu Hayabusa, Joe Mushashi My Choices for winners Acrobatics - Joe Mushashi Double jump and multiple shurikens, run and slash, Wall Jump. Grey fox is another character who could be considered, but all the acrobatics came when he became a cyborg. Stealh - Solid Snake Only based on Metal gear solid. Rikimaru has to revert to throwing apples ( or whatever ) to distract guards, snake uses just wall knocks and run and hide tactics. Rikimaru uses additional gadgets for stealh. P.s - Ryu Hayabusa is my second favourite character in the whole list, but he hasn't any stealh to boot. Except for his mask. "Ho! Ho! Ho! Me masked! Me Invisible! Me gonna kill you! Call me a ninja!" Combat - Solid snake/Ryu Hayabusa Go against a tank using chaff grandes, land mines and a handful of granades! Walk in the ( icy )park. / "You the devil?! You got girl? Me ninja!! Want girl!! GRRRR!!" For fans of other ninjas, I am sorry if I don't remember your heroes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROTO·DOME Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 i think naruto would win because he can use the chakra from the nine-tails demon fox and he also has sage powers and he can summon giant frogs and he can grow tails which make him more powerful but also make him go berserk so its like super saiun but not really He wears orange. Orange. Real stealthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazygecko Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 This made me ponder a bit. The archetypical ninja game focuses almost exclusively on combat, while stealth is just as much of an iconic ninja feat. But the archetypical stealth game is always centered around covert op soldiers and the likes. Therefore, the most genuine ninja-type game to date is probably Assassin's Creed. Failing that, RPGs such as Oblivion where you make a sneaky-sneaky type character is a good contender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Native Jovian Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Therefore, the most genuine ninja-type game to date is probably Assassin's Creed. Arabian ninjas! There's something about that phrase that just makes me giggle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Ninjas want to grow up to be just like Chuck Norris. But usually they grow up just to be killed by Chuck Norris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relyanCe Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 RPGs such as Oblivion where you make a sneaky-sneaky type character is a good contender. I forgot all about Oblivion... Dark Brotherhood/Thieve's Guild questlines definitely outninja most ninja stuff these days. Time to reinstall and kill stuff from the shadows! I still think Strider is the best ninja ever for no reason whatsoever... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinewav Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I don't know if anyone's mentioned it yet, but Hawk from Seiken Densetsu 3 is pretty awesome, although by no means better than Ryu Hayabusa. Also, I hate this thread. So why am I posting in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Azar Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 There's also Edge from Final Fantasy IV: not only is he an accomplished ninja, but he is the ruler of a kingdom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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