Team NINJA is offering up details on how Xbox 360's SmartGlass app will work with "Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge," out this April.
Going by the details from the release, SmartGlass will function more as a companion device, allowing players to "expand their NINJA GAIDEN 3: RAZOR'S EDGE experience," not directly affecting the gameplay. "They can check their updated personal records and achievements and even watch strategy videos based on their current in-game location to get help. Players will also be able to participate in the game's community by viewing and commenting on gameplay videos which have been uploaded by players around the world-or take a more active role by uploading their own videos from the game."
Neat, sure, just not mindblowing.
SmartGlass aside, new features are coming to "Ninja Gaiden 3." First up, Golden Scarabs can be found throughout the game world, which let players upgrade ninja master Ryu, granting him access to new Ninpo and weapons. New characters will also be coming to "Razor's Edge" on 360, namely, Kasumi and Momiji, who first came to PS3 versions shortly after the release, then found their way to the Wii U version by way of a title update.
"Kasumi, first seen in the Dead or Alive series, brings a variety of deadly attacks including her renowned Mugen Tenshin attacks that strike with deadly speed even if delivered from midair. She can also unleash the slow but powerful Kunai Tempest, which creates a giant pinwheel shuriken, and Rending Wind, which channels her aura into a powerful beam of energy. Momiji is no slouch, either. She can double-jump in midair with her unique Heavenbreaker to rain down attacks from high overhead, transform dancing leaves into a circle of flames with her Crimson Lotus, and unleash a powerful fireball with her Autumn Flame.
Team NINJA plans on releasing a demo featuring stages for both Ryu and Ayane prior to the game's launch. Interestingly enough, "any Karma or Ninja Skills acquired in the demo can be transferred to the full version, ensuring that demo play time is put to productive use."
"Ninja Gaiden: Razor's Edge 3" hits Xbox 360 in April.
