Abstract: Ninja Gaiden 2 marks what will apparently be Itagaki's swan song to the budding Tecmo action franchise, and all together, it's a pretty good note to go out on. Some things still remain true from the previous games, and while not all of them are positiv...
A beautiful, bloodthirsty Ninja action game, but one that's just too frustrating for the average gamer. If you can't stand the hardcore heat, stay out of the Ninja kitchen....
Abstract: Of course, the hardcore hacknslashers will laugh: theyve completed Ninja Gaiden on every difficulty, with every weapon and even use the karma score to compete against their hardcore mates. You know, just for fun like. Total Carnage. Love it!Best to ...
Abstract: Ninja Gaiden reinvented an action classic and set the bar for viciously demanding combat. Ryu Hayabusas lost none of his acrobatic vigor or combat prowess, but a few troubling problems keep this sequel from the soaring heights of a master.
Slick, gruesome action is flashy and intense, Finishing moves are fun to perform and awesome to behold, Some great new weapons, Excellent, dramatic cutscenes.
Inconsistent level of difficulty sometimes crosses the line into cheap territory, Infuriating camera, Environments dont look that good.
This action-packed sequel isnt quite up to the standards of its precursors, but its still a brutal blast. ...
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Published: 2008-06-03, Author: Kevin , review by: cnet.com
Abstract: Ninja Gaiden II is a great game and a maddening one. In some respects, it improves upon the core Ninja Gaiden gameplay to exhilarating effect. Its flashier and its bloodier, and when those enhancements are in full force, the game offers the best acti...
Unforgiving difficulty for novice players; occasional frame-rate dips; infrequent mid-combat loading; troublesome camera at times.
Surrounded by enemies, facing off against insurmountable forces around every corner, but knowing that they will meet a bloody end at your hands... this is Ninja Gaiden II. Youll engage endless swarms of enemies in an exercise in non-stop dismemberment...
Abstract: Historically, ninja are known for their proclivity for stealth tactics: silently slipping into the fortresses of their enemies, dispatching them quietly, and leaving behind no trace. Evidently, Team Ninja didn’t get the memo. Their Xbox 360 exclusive,...
