Ganryu 2: Hakuma Kojiro

 Switch
Metascore
61

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 2 out of 8
  1. GameCritics
    Apr 29, 2022
    45
    Retro players starved for a Shinobi-like title who also relish mastery through repetition will surely see this as the perfect opportunity — just be sure to get anything other than the Switch version. For everyone else, Ganryu 2‘s try-and-die learning curve is repulsive, and the trial-and-error design harshly punishes the player for every little mistake. It’s one of those rare titles that I do not wish to go back to.
  2. Nintendo Life
    Apr 21, 2022
    40
    Ganryu 2: Hakuma Kojiro gives us one of the most mystifying pieces of software to hit the public domain in recent times. If it could muster even a stable 30 FPS, it would likely be a commendable arcade action adventure, featuring nice mechanics, stage variety, large bosses and pleasing graphics. Possibly, even, a highlight in its genre. As it stands, it’s so confusing a technical train wreck that we can barely make sense of why it's been released in this condition. Should a patch materialise that resolves these issues entirely you can add at least three points to our current score, but at present technical problems gravely undermine the positives.

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  1. Binus2k
    Jun 6, 2022
    7
    After the framerate fix its really good! Too bad the physical release is tainted with an unplayable version because of the frame drops.
  2. sergioeidi
    May 2, 2022
    2
    This game, visually speaking, is way greater than its predecessor. But honestly, it is impossible to play. The really really bad framerateThis game, visually speaking, is way greater than its predecessor. But honestly, it is impossible to play. The really really bad framerate makes it unplayable specially because it requires a lot of precision and accurate gameplay.
    Unless thoroughly patched, it's a waste of money and time. Shame.    … Full Review »