A must have if you enjoyed the original X-Box Ninja Gaiden; Team Ninja really took this title to the next level. If you decide to play this game, be sure to stop and look at some of the wonderful environmental programing within this title.

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I loved ninja gaiden on the old nes system. Ninja gaiden on the xbox was a great game seen in 3-d. Now ninja gaiden 2 just took a step up. Ryu has always been a great ninja but just crossed the line.

with all has brutalness. He now can slice body parts off heads arms legs everything you can think of. Ninja gaiden 2 is a great adventure game great bosses and very cool weapons. Please pick this game up right away.

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I'll admit right off the bat that I'm a ninja fanboy, so I may have a less critical view of the game. I'll also say that I'm only 1/3 of the way through the game as well so I can't say how the end is or if the game continues to impress as it goes on. What I will say is that after this is one of the most fun, intense games I've played in a really long time. It has a very visceral feel and and the game play is so brutal and fast paced that it's hard not to get into it. I particularly enjoy that team ninja doesn't start you off with some lame tutorial with some disposable bad guys, but opts to throw you right into the fray. Also Ryu is insanely strong to start off with compared to the last Ninja Gaiden game (as though he kept most of his health increases and some of the skills from upgrading the dragon sword). The cool thing about that is that rather than nerf Ryu and provide some weak excuse about why he can't take a punch anymore, team ninja decided to make the enemies stronger to match Ryu. An added bonus from that is that it's very rewarding when you beat a bunch of enemies in NG2 because it wasn't easy.

I would recomend this game to everyone but there are a lot of casual gamers who will find the game frustrating and too hard. Also definetly not for children or those easily offended by copious amounts of blood and gore (it's tamer than the hostel series).

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This is a awesome game!! It is very challenging and the gameplay is excellent!(not to mention this is some of the best graphics ive ever seen on a game) The only complaint I have is a glitch. I got to a level where your in some caverns and you come along a big worm boss. Well, i got him down to almost no energy left when he dissapeared. I waited and walked around for almost an HOUR and he never appeared. I am going to try again soon but if it happens again off to gamestop I go!!

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NG2 built off of the already incredible original, but didn't mess anything up that already worked.

+ Same tight control mechanics.

+ The additions of enemies that are even more dangerous with a missing lim.

+ The blood spatters everywhere, each scene is almost like a blank canvas for blood art.

+ Obviously, much improved graphics.

+ The easier difficulties were bumped down to make it slightly more accessible.

- Occasional frame rate issues.

- Doesn't feel as complete as NG Black.

- Difficulty can still be a huge turnoff for people.

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I'll keep this short and sweet. This game is SICK! Buy it now or as soon as you can. Combat, Blood and combos have all been improved since Ninja Gaiden Black. This game is outstanding. You should be able to tell just by the first 5 reviews written on this page alone. This is no joke. This game kicks a** down the street. One of the best games out there on any system. Do yourself a huge favor and pick up this rare treat it will not dissapoint.

J.

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Seriously though...

This is easily one of the most insane, jaw-dropping, undeniably fun action/hack-n-slash games I've ever played. Ever wanted to fill the shoes of a kickass ninja? I'm not talking about the quiet, stealthy assassin more accurately portrayed in history books. No no no, my friend. Silence, stealth, or espionage has nothing to do with this game's hero. I'm talking about the quintessential pop culture ninja. I'm talking Ryu Hayabusa, practitioner of ninpo magic and master of just about any weapon on god's green earth. There is nothing quiet about this man. He is the kind of ninja that flips the f#$% out at any given millisecond, decimating boatloads of monsters and rival ninjas simultaneously...all by himself. If your answer is yes and you own an Xbox 360, calmly stand up from your computer, leave your house, drive to your local store, and buy this video game. It's loud, proud, and doesn't hold back for anyone.

I know what you may be thinking when I say that this is a "hack-n-slash" game. It'll be a whole bunch of endless button mashing, right? Well...you'd be partially correct. But if you leap into battle in this game and start mindlessly pressing buttons while surrounded by a dozen enemies, guess what? Ryu is going to get the ever loving crap beat out of him and look like an incompetent fool in the process...especially if you're on a difficulty setting higher than Acolyte (Easy). There is a rhyme, a reason, and a rhythm to this combat system. Timing and defense is essential if you want to master it. Pay attention to the techniques shown through the tutorial sequences you come across. Look up the combo listings on the weapons menu. Apply them and you'll get better. You'll begin to experiment with different moves. Pretty soon, it'll start to seem like second nature. You'll get into a fantastic sort of "groove" where you dance from foe to foe, dealing death with wicked precision. And let me tell you, it'll be a blast when you do.

The controls during combat are quick and responsive. The graphics are absolutely stunning. The music is fast paced and fits the action nicely. The combat animation is spectacular. The fluidity of the movements as Ryu transitions between attacks is astounding. There have been many battles where I could have sworn it looked like a choreographed fight sequence in a movie. Moments where, after my last enemy hit the ground, I just sat there slack jawed for a good ten seconds to catch my breath. Parents, there's blood in this...and tons of it. There are limbs and heads flying every which way. This thing is violent as hell. But if you're mature and mentally sound enough to not let these kinds of games warp you, it's awesome. Words can't describe how crazy it was when I made Ryu execute a flying kick through a fusama door, then decapitate a ninja with a blade weapon on his foot before he landed. Phew. Just get it and see for yourself. You'll have plenty of your own crazy scenes. There's even a feature that lets you record footage of your fights and share them with others online.

That being said, the game isn't perfect. There are some aspects of the gameplay that are a bit on the annoying side. But they weren't severe enough in my opinion to warrant a lower star rating. Sometimes the platforming parts in Ninja Gaiden 2 can be a little finicky. You may find yourself accidentally jumping off of a platform instead of wall running like you intended. You may also find yourself wrestling with the camera angles at times. I found that this was a problem mostly during the platforming stuff. If you make use of the right trigger and right analog stick, the camera usually doesn't cause too much concern during combat. The levels where enemies are bombarding you with rockets from afar are frustrating. The story is very basic and treads along the same lines as your typical cliché ninja anime...demons trying to take over the world and all that jazz. Not that it's terrible by any means...it's just not very deep or original at all. I wouldn't mind a more enriching story to go along with the great gameplay. But I guess it's true...who's playing a Ninja Gaiden game for the storyline anyway? Also keep in mind, this game is difficult. Even the later chapters of the easiest difficulty can be challenging at times. But I don't see it as a bad thing (yet, anyway). If anything, it will be more rewarding when your skill develops and you are actually able to get through the tougher situations.

Anyway, I'll finally wrap this review up. This game rocks. It is the best display of total asskickery I've ever witnessed in a video game to date. You heard me! Total asskickery, people! If you have an Xbox 360 and you enjoy action games, Ninja Gaiden 2 is an absolute must have. If you don't have an Xbox 360, here's one of the great exclusive titles that could easily validate the purchase of one.

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Ninja Gaiden was a visually stunning game with brutal executions and great ninja moves. The game puts a good challenge and I think was easier than the first one. The game is more user friendly with the capability to explore the other weapons easily.

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The original Ninja Gaiden was an incredible feat of gaming. It alone brought the franchise back in full force into the 20th century. Assuming you don't require Ninja Gaiden II to do the same thing, it will be the best action platformer of the year if not longer. This game doesn't do anything new, which in many ways isn't a bad thing at all! It takes exactly what was great about Ninja Gaiden and made it faster, stronger, bloodier, harder and more beautiful than ever before. I have to admit, I believe they did have to tone down the visuals on the environments a bit to maintain a steady 60fps (frames per second - 60 fps is what game developers strive for to provide fluid gaming experience), but this doesn't degrade the gameplay a single bit. In fact, if you would just stand there to look at the environment there is a good chance you would become headless very shortly.

"Why should I buy this game?" Instead of going into all the details regarding what rank the graphics, gameplay, sound, etc are 1-10 i'll just say why this game might be worth purchasing or not.

WHY I SHOULD BUY: The game has solid and fluid gameplay complete with amazing visuals are great mechanics. The game is a great challenge complete with a nice variety of weapons, all providing you different fighting styles and advantages, as well as making the game extremely hard to put down.

WHY I SHOULDN'T BUY: The game is a great challenge, but it's also so hard that sometimes it might make you put your controller through your TV. To some that is nice but to casual gamers that can be a turn off. The Story, though many will argue isn't important for a game like this, is almost non-existent. The Camera can be very annoying as well. Often you are attacked by people you do not even see. This can be avoided by using the left shoulder button and the right trigger button at the correct times to keep the camera behind you or looking the way you want. Eventually if you get into the game enough, hitting these buttons becomes part of your fighting style but a lot of casual gamers do not want to invest that much effort into something many other games make automatic.

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I would greatly recommend this game to hardcore gamers and casual alike. They have an easier mode this time around for someone just getting into the world of Ryu (main character). There isn't much that goes wrong in this game but it's not for kids or those who hate gore.

Go get it!

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Great game worth the money and longer than i thought it was going to be.

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This game is stunning to its core. Yes there are glitches and its not for the faint of heart, but the gameplay, action and graphics are really good. Some of these features stand out in themselves, but its the combination that makes it so special. I found some frame rate issues but not worth spoiling the game.

I remember playing the original Ninja Gaiden and getting frustrated with the diffculty. But the game attrected me into not giving up and getting better to finish the game and coming back to play it over and over again. This game is no different. I am almost to the end of my first playthrough and am already planning on playing again on a harder difficulty level. It has been easier than the original due to the presence of Acolyte difficulty. So for a first time player of Ninja gaiden, my advise would be to rent it, play it, and then buy it. Original NG players, do I need to say anything??

But remember to make full use of online walkthroughs/guides to get a feel and be comfortable with the game, since strategy is your best friend in this game. Every enemy has a different attack and you have 8-9 weapons towards the end, 1 to begin with), 3-4 projectile weapons and 4 magic tricks; each to be used more effectively in a certain situation. People get really frustrated because they try to button mash through the game and do not plan. Do not enter boss battles without enough health, there are save points and refill shops (Muramasa's) before all major boss battles. But to like it, learn it; and for that guides are really helpful. This is an intelligent and hard game, understand that before hating it.

I now call myself a Ninja Gaiden fan. This game will not set any sales records, but to the kind of gamers that like this genre and good graphics/gameplay, this is a must buy.

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is an exelent game,good dificulty,exelent graphics and the best of all a lot of blood .

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This game is awesome! If you like Ninjas, Japanese anime, beat'em ups, the supernatural, weapons, or just absolute carnage, then you need to get this game.

However, here's a few things this game is NOT:

1) A button masher

2) For the squeamish

3) A game with a coherent story line

4) Easy difficulty (I know it sounds like an oxymoron)

5) For the casual gamer

This game requires some form of dedication to master and have fun with... Since otherwise, you'll just spend all your time complaining why you died a hundred million times on the first level. Although, I have to admit, Team Ninja have tried their best to make this one somewhat easier compared to the first (ie, auto heal after every battle, more checkpoints, easier combos, and instant fatality moves).

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It's hard to improve upon near-perfection, but Ninja Gaiden II manages it. The enhanced graphics are mind-blowing, the new landscapes fascinating, and the new weapons intriguing. What I've played through of the storyline is interesting, but I hope it picks up (I've only completed chapter III)

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i bough this game because it was one of my firts games when i was a kid i love it i enjoy it pretty good one

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