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fun game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 12
Date: June 03, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This is a fun game, like all the ninga gaiden games were but this and ninga gaiden black are the best. This is a cool game with more combo attacks better senquences and great action. The villans are more deadly and bigger so thats more better it makes it more fun. Including obliterating techniques allowing you to quickly and stylishly finish off an opponent. You can battle huge bosses engrooseing storyline unique acrobatic combat and attacks used not only by ryu hayabusa but also buy hes formidable enimies. The thems of revenge and friendship in ninga gaiden2 give rise to a series with dramatic events to create a truly compeiling story. Iam still playing this game and its awsome nice game with great graphics, great game.

Spectacular

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 11 / 20
Date: June 04, 2008
Author: Amazon User

The title Ninja Gaiden alone will coax enough praise and groan-worthy comments from anyone who has had experience with Tecmo's long running series, and Ninja Gaiden II is no different. Once again, a Ninja Gaiden game has managed to provide heaping amounts of action-oriented gameplay that can become mind-numbingly difficult, and once again, for those that enjoy the series' gameplay, the game delivers in spades, and is a spectacular action experience. Once again playing as Ryu Hyabusa, you take on hordes of enemies that can be dispatched in some outrageously bloody and violent ways. The character models and action set-pieces are so flashy and well designed that there will be moments of trying to pick your jaw up off the floor. Yes, the game looks that good. The only drawback from a graphical standpoint is that some of the environments themselves aren't all that worth noting, but with so much frentic action, you'll rarely notice. Being a Ninja Gaiden game, there are spectacular boss battles to engage in as well, and the other enemies in general provide much challenge to boot. The only major flaw with Ninja Gaiden II would have to be the in-game camera, which at times can make the game even more infuriating to play. If this can be forgiven however, you will find some tough and rewarding gameplay that the series is known for; and the game's wonderful control, wild story, superb cut-scenes, great new weapons, and grisly finishing moves make this an even sweeter package. All in all, Ninja Gaiden II is a spectacular action game that nearly perfectly follows the same winning formula that the series has in the past, and is an essential pick up for XBox 360 owners that love the series, and a more than worthwhile introduction for new fans of the series as well.

Ninja Gaiden II

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 12
Date: June 04, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This game is easily within the top 3 most entertaining games out there for current gen consoles... here are some of the things this game has to offer:

-Truly beautiful graphics, so much detail and definition
-A true level of difficulty for those who think games are a no sweat deal, it really is hard, so get ready to loose a couple of tears of fury here.
-The voice acting is really good even if hayabusa has his mouth covered I like the way it flows.
-Blood, more than the first, with even more intense boss battles, this game makes me feel good for owning a 360, and see that I don't need a Blu ray to have such beautiful and intense graphics, as well as the game play. Sweet combinations for sweet weapons, I can keep going here but let yourself tell the rest. Get it it is a really well developed game, it cannot let NG fans down, It won't... I assure you... so back to some butt kicking ninja time...

PS, even if you are not a hardcore gamer, in easy, you'll enjoy it as well

Flashy Fun Gory- OMG is it HARD!

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 9 / 13
Date: June 05, 2008
Author: Amazon User

wow let me start by agreeing with all the rest of the reviews so far. THis game is great. Good story slick graphics fun gameplay etc. My only complaint is that its HARD! I started on the easiest game mode and holy crap the bosses can combo kill youin like 20 seconds flat. the camera doesnt align itself during the action so that you can see your enemies either so you must anticipate where on the screen they will be when the stupid camera is pointing itself at a wall or some other inanimate object. Dont get me wrong, im all for a challenging game, but when your pulling every combo availible and using your entire healing inventory just to attempt to beat the third boss guy and still manage to die oh only about 20 times in a row- it stops being a fun challenge and just starts getting frustrating. good game but easy mode is NOT easy.

Best 3D action hack and slash game... again!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 12
Date: June 05, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I have and played every single Ninja Gaiden game on the original Xbox and the recent PS3 version and beat them multiple times on varies difficulties. I consider the Ninja Gaiden series the best 3D action hack and slash games in the world (no, it's not God of War. Devil May what?). The latest is no exception and brings the action few steps above previous games. Like most of the other reviewers have said, all the Ninja Gaiden games are hard, but very enjoyable once you learn the system and moves. You can button mash but it won't get you very far before you see the "game over" sign repeatedly in your face. Ninja Gaiden series is really a deep fighting game mashed into an action game. People who plays fighting games know you can't just button mash to be successful. For fans and NG lovers, don't hesitate to get this game. It's awesome! For new comers to the series who will invest some time to learn the fighting system, Ninja Gaiden 2 will be your ultimate action game. Lastly, for people who button mashed your way to the first boss and died 10x and gave up in the original Xbox games, this game is not for you.

Sweet, Sadistic, Sensational Super NINJA!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 7
Date: June 05, 2008
Author: Amazon User

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.

Devil May Cry who??

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 7
Date: June 05, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Ninja Gaiden 2 rocks! Great gameplay, great control with lighting fast attacks and crystal clear stunning graphics. Ryu is back with a vengence!
Great for any fan of Devil May Cry or Prince of Persia. Not for the timid game player. It's action packed from the moment you start the game.
A must have for any die hard one player videogame action fan!

I don't even know what to say...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 5
Date: June 05, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Dude, I truly do not even know what to say about this game. Just look at the cover of this game! I own and have played each Ninja Gaiden game a million times over and I keep coming back for more. I did not think they could do any better until June 4, 2008 came around. The game play is classic with a couple extras. The picture is pure phenomenal. The story line is perfect and the action is never ending. If you are even remotely debating on whether to buy this game I give you my word you will absolutely love it! It is rare that a game is worth all $60 bones!!! Go for it!

Stop reading this review and go buy the game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 4
Date: June 05, 2008
Author: Amazon User

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.

Still Hitting Hard!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: June 05, 2008
Author: Amazon User

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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