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Mini-Games and Final Mission FAQ for Ninja Assault on the Playstation 2 Console
Purpose: To explain how to get an S ranking on all Mini-Games
        and finish all the Final Missions
Copyright 2003 Jordan Trudgett [[email protected]]
Last Revision: 30th Dec 03
Version: 1.10
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History

v. 1.10 Second Revision.   30th Dec 03

v. 1.00 First Revision.    30th Dec 03


Changes

since Version 1.00
Added Final Missions to FAQ
Added 'Changes'



>>> I. Table of Contents

I.    Table of Contents
II.   Foreword/Legal stuff
III.  The Mini-Games
     a) Night Ambush
     b) Samurai Shootout
     c) Fireworks
     d) Haunted Lake
     e) Gold Rush
IV.    Final Missions
     a) Pre-Req.
     b) The Missions
V.    Thanks


>>> II. Foreword/Legal stuff

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private use. It may not be placed on any web site or otherwise distributed
publicly without advance written permission. Use of this guide on any
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and a violation of copyright.

Ninja Assault's Mini-Games are the best aspect of the game. Mostly,
Samurai Shootout. These games are not just fun to play, but also
worth playing, for a better score.

To get an S rank, you must get over 1,000,000 points.
In achieving this, you recieve the Shotgun, for use in Story Mode.

>>> III. The Mini-Games

a) Night Ambush

Description: Basically, you are in a forest, and shurikens (ninja stars)
are thrown at you in groups of 2, 3 or 4. If you shoot one down, the meter
at the top increases by one. (BTW when you shoot the whole group of stars
down, that's when another group is fired) When the meter is full, time
stops and it says "GOLD FEVER!". Gold Shurikens (worth a lot more points)
are then thrown at random times for about 10 seconds. It then returns to
the normal mode, and you have to get the meter up again.

Method: To reach over 1,000,000 points in this mini-game is easier than
the rest, really, if you try. Shoot the shurikens as fast as you can,
reloading all the time. The further away you get them, the better. I
reccomend sitting up next to the screen for this one.

My record: 1643400 points


b) Samurai Shootout

Description: Personally, my favourite mini-game. Basically because it's so
easy, entertaining and I'm good at it! Well, back to the description..
There are three niches with doors on them. Every second and a half or so,
they open. Then close. Then open. Every time with statues in them.
Sometimes one is empty, but never are two empty. Don't shoot the girls. I
know this sounds easy, but you can be fooled when the girls start wearing
what looks like the statues crowns.

Method: Get up close to the TV. Shoot quick. Simple! Get better. I believe
1107200 pts. is the max you can get- for a perfect.

My record: 1107200 points

c) Fireworks

To Unlock: Get a 1st place ranking in Arcade mode.

Description: Fireworks are shot up from the ground and you have to shoot
them. Easy as it seems, if a firework that has not blown up hits the
sparks from a blowing up firework, it too explodes.

Method: I consider this to be kind of a cheat/trick. Shoot the fireworks
as fast as you can at the start, and when a firework is going to touch an
explosion, leave it- it will get you points. Don't miss; you'll need a 25
hit combo at least to get over 1,000,000 points. Try try again.

My record: 1015900 points

d) Haunted Lake

Description: Uurgh.. I really don't like this mini-game. It's hard,
basically because something like it's your brains instincts to shoot the
blue, not the yellow or red.. and plus you have to shoot the fish to get
it out of the water, then shoot it again to destroy it! When you shoot it
creates a huge splash, making it near impossible to see the fish other
than the one you just shot out of the water.

Method: Shoot quick and shoot the ones at the back more than you would.
Shoot twice, really quickly to get rid of them. Aim for no blue fish. Even
if your score is 999,999 when the time is up, you may still get points for
a fish you killed 3 seconds ago. See those star things? When they pass
your score, you get points. So if they haven't reached you scorebar yet,
don't despair.

My record: 1011000 points

e) Gold Rush

Description: This will remind you of that game in Pointblank how you have
to keep the cans in the air.. but this time it's coins. Harder, because
they're thin and you can miss them easily if they're on their side. Get up
close to the TV, again.

Method: Shoot rapidly and keep aiming for the coins. Get over 85 hits
or so for 1,000,000 pts.. I think. Not much to say..

My record: 1424800 points


>>> IV. Final Missions

a) Pre-Requisites

  - A good knowledge of these levels

b) The Missions
  Difficult Missions: 1, 9, 12

  Like all final missions, get up close to the screen. Play the level
  many times (Well, you have to, anyway). I think this is one of the most
  difficult levels. If you keep missing, or you think it's unfair (I did
  it with the gun) then use the Controller, using Square and Triangle.

  Tips: Know what baddies to kill, and if you don't need to kill them,
        don't worry about it. Even if saving a bit of health means
        possibly missing, don't go for it.
  Mission 1 was seemingly impossible. I barely survived with 1 hit left
  before I died, but I did make it. The mechanical spiders are really
  annoying.

  The best thing to do if you miss (MISSION FAILED!) is to laugh and
  say "Heh.. I hate when that guy does that.. I'll get him next time!"
  (Applies mostly to those Halloween ghost guys with two knives when they
  backflip)

  Mission 9 is quite hard because those little annoying ghost guys keep
  hopping around and constantly make you miss because of their agility.
  Also, archers are quite slim targets making them very hard to shoot a
  long distances with half their body concealed by a balcony or
  something.

  Mission 12 is hard because guys are all over the place and this level
  deals you the most damage. I died first try, and I only ever completed
  this mission with the joypad.

  Finishing all Missions; Chapter 1 through 4 and Final Missions 1-12,
  you unlock the well-deserved Magnum. I personally think the Magnum is
  cooler.. but I can never get as many points as I do with the shotgun..
  why is that?

  The Final Missions should last you about 5 hours if you're good.

>>> V. Thanks

Thanks to Namco for Ninja Assault- I had some fun playing with it.
Thanks to GameFaqs.com for hosting my Mini-Game Faq


Copyright 2003 Jordan Trudgett
All rights reserved

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