Ninja Gaiden II

 Xbox 360
  • Publisher: Tecmo
  • Release Date: Jun 3, 2008
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  • Summary: (Also known as "Ninja Gaiden 2") In Ninja Gaiden II, gamers must guide Ryu Hayabusa on a mission to avenge his clan and prevent the destruction of the human race. Armed with an assortment of ninja weaponry, players must help Ryu skillfully maneuver through a world fraught with peril and(Also known as "Ninja Gaiden 2") In Ninja Gaiden II, gamers must guide Ryu Hayabusa on a mission to avenge his clan and prevent the destruction of the human race. Armed with an assortment of ninja weaponry, players must help Ryu skillfully maneuver through a world fraught with peril and danger. Ninja Gaiden II features an all-new gameplay engine, a new auto-health regeneration system, levels, adventures, enemies and thrilling combat with an extensive assortment of ninja weaponry, representing a true evolution of the highly popular franchise. Assuming the role of a ninja warrior, players experience an all-new combat system that requires skill and mastery of their full arsenal of weapons, including Obliteration Techniques that allow players to quickly and stylishly finish off an opponent. In addition to the variety of brutal new primary weapons and enhanced versions of previous favorites, Ninja Gaiden II features unique acrobatic combat and attacks used not only by Ryu Hayabusa but also by his formidable enemies. The new auto-healing system in Ninja Gaiden II, featuring semi-permanent damage restored at save points, is the natural evolution of the franchise's distinctive gameplay and introduces a new twist to managing health. With a newly implemented auto-healing functionality and save-point system, as well as an extensive story mode and multiple difficulty levels available from the start of the game, the gameplay of Ninja Gaiden II is both accessible to more casual players and challenging to even the most demanding gamers. [Team Ninja]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 74
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 74
  3. Negative: 0 out of 74
  1. Play.tm
    95
    NG2 is the perfect fighting-action game, it is the ultimate gaming challenge for 2008, and it's one of the best looking 'gore games' ever created. If you want to know why Master Ninja level NG players give no respect to anyone who hasn't achieved this level of action-gaming perfection, you must become one yourself.
  2. Kikizo
    90
    Ninja Gaiden II is not perfect but it's one of the best action games since the original and an absolute joy to play.
  3. Planet Xbox 360
    88
    Upgraded graphics and improved gameplay solidify it as a legitimate marquee next generation title. For those who are not particularly partial to the hack and slash action genre I would recommend you hold out. Ninja Gaiden fans should purchase Itagaki-san’s last chapter immediately and those who do fancy the genre should do the same.
  4. Gamer 2.0
    80
    Ninja Gaiden II is a fun, brutal and violent game.
  5. Destructoid
    80
    Fans of high-speed action titles can't go wrong; in fact, they'd be foolish to look anywhere else for anything better this generation. It's just disappointing that Ninja Gaiden II -- which is said to be the last in the series -- isn't quite the flawless masterpiece I’d hoped for
  6. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    75
    Despite the addition of execution moves and a recharging life guage, the series' renowned(and reviled) difficulty is left mostly unchanged. [Aug 2008, p.80]
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  7. DarkZero
    60
    An acceptable update in terms of presentation, but regretfully somewhat lacking in the new gameplay features the move to a new generation should demand. Regretfully, it is far from the spectacular game many hoped it would be when it was first announced. It grasps on too tightly to what came before, refusing to give gamers the freedom other games in this generation have offered.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 75 out of 110
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 110
  3. Negative: 16 out of 110
  1. DingleberryJones
    May 26, 2008
    10
    Stays true to the original. BADASS.
  2. Vlad
    Jul 31, 2009
    10
    I say ten because although the game was glitchy and and the camera sucked the action was good, it beats any mario game by a long shot. I feltI say ten because although the game was glitchy and and the camera sucked the action was good, it beats any mario game by a long shot. I felt the graphics were good and the AI seemed intelligent enough to keep the fight interesting. Anyone who rated the game as a zero probably just couldn't get past level one because they are use to playing easy games like Halo or GTA. Or perhaps they expect too much out of a game. The only game I have ever played that was exactly the way I had expected it to be was Ocarina of Time.… Expand
  4. wafelkill
    Jun 20, 2011
    10
    THE BEST ACTION GAME ON XBOX 360!!
    60+ houers and still playing!
    Blood,Fast Action,Many Wepons,Massive Combos,Story is **** but its not story    THE BEST ACTION GAME ON XBOX 360!!
    60+ houers and still playing!
    Blood,Fast Action,Many Wepons,Massive Combos,Story is **** but its not story you want from that kind of games.
    PURE FUN:)    … Expand
  5. IanC.
    Jun 5, 2008
    9
    The much anticipated sequel for the ninja gaiden franchise didn't dissapiont it's fans: the hardcore gamers. The game is just The much anticipated sequel for the ninja gaiden franchise didn't dissapiont it's fans: the hardcore gamers. The game is just simply brutally beautiful. the game's combat mechanics raised the bar on todays action games. Ryu Hayabusa has never moved so fluid as he did in this sequel. For Ninja Gaiden, you can never complain about it's diffuclty for that is one reason why hardcore gamers like I love this game so much. The camera will honestly be difficult for casual gamers and begginers but Gaiden fans have mastered the use of the pesky camera. If you've played the first ninja gaiden on xbox, mastering the camera will be easy for you on this one. The graphics? not that good nor bad either it's for me just a few notches better than it's previous xbox predecesors. But the point is, why look around while you have these monsters waiting for you to kill (or for them to kill you). The graphics for me is just fine. Ninja Gaiden 2 may have a few flaws on it but no one can deny that it's the best action game around today. The difficult bosses, the smooth action, the blood and gore, and the whole experience had kept me smiling through out the day. A warm thanks to you Itagaki-san!… Expand
  6. ThomasL.
    Oct 21, 2008
    8
    Very fun game! I wouldn't rate it 10 because this game has big camera issues, complicated levels of difficulty, and inconsistent Very fun game! I wouldn't rate it 10 because this game has big camera issues, complicated levels of difficulty, and inconsistent framerate. Environments of Ninja Gaiden II are not pretty, but it's still a great game. Very gory, awesome animation, and great new weapons.… Expand
  7. It'sanokgame
    Sep 5, 2008
    7
    Honestly, NGII is a great game but the camera angles wanted to make me throw my controller. I can't count how many times i've died Honestly, NGII is a great game but the camera angles wanted to make me throw my controller. I can't count how many times i've died due to the camera. Other than the camera the game is good but it's slightly easier than NGB or NGS which kinda made me mad since im a fan of the games. Ryu charges way too fast to even make it challenging but noting somehow the enemies have gotten dumber which was a let down. The nippo has been added too much into the game as in ways of accessing it. It's still cool but i still like black and sigma better. I also hate the way the game lags, it seriously pisses me off and the loading times are also a down fall. Also to me the game feel less responsive to button commands compared to black or sigma.… Expand
  8. HansG.
    Jun 2, 2008
    0
    Just like SIgma, nothing new. Graphics look dull. Don't buy it, buy sigma.

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