I-Ninja ships for PS2
by VGLN Staff

Wednesday, November 19, 2003

Ninja adventure game makes its debut.

Namco Hometek Inc. announced today its character-based action adventure game, I-Ninja, has begun shipping to retail outlets nationwide. The game, available for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, is rated T for Teen and carries an MSRP of $49.99.

Throughout the course of his travels, Ninja fights a host of fearsome enemies and overcomes a variety of obstacles as he attempts to outwit guardians, masters, mini bosses and evil army henchmen. Challenging the powers of gravity, Ninja grinds rails, hovers long distances with a sword-copter, utilizes chains and grapple hooks, runs on walls and performs other slick ninja moves to traverse and succeed in any situation.

With a combination of high-end CGI graphics and meticulous hand-painted environments, renowned animated filmmakers Don Bluth and Gary Goldman of Don Bluth Films, Inc., created and directed six cinematic movies for I-Ninja, including the opening and closing. Famous for bringing memorable characters to life in the animated film world, the duo’s work includes “The Secret of N.I.M.H.;” “An American Tail,” a collaboration with Steven Spielberg; Universal Pictures’ “A Land Before Time;” “All Dogs Go to Heaven”, the hit animated musical “Anastasia” and much more.

For more information on I-Ninja, including downloads, exclusive art and games, visit http://www.ininjagame.com.

--- Kit