Ninja Gaiden II

 Xbox 360
  • Publisher: Tecmo
  • Release Date: Jun 3, 2008
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 374 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 283 out of 374
  2. Mixed: 49 out of 374
  3. Negative: 42 out of 374
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  1. wiggles
    Jun 15, 2008
    3
    Pluses: good graphics cool weapons and finishers. negatives: horrible camera frustrating bosses and enemy groups later on. the beginning is good but the rest is just frustrating mess that will make you want to put your fist trough your TV. any game thats this ridiculously frustrating is not fun. I played 6 hours worth and I'm so sick and tired of this piece of crap that I don't Pluses: good graphics cool weapons and finishers. negatives: horrible camera frustrating bosses and enemy groups later on. the beginning is good but the rest is just frustrating mess that will make you want to put your fist trough your TV. any game thats this ridiculously frustrating is not fun. I played 6 hours worth and I'm so sick and tired of this piece of crap that I don't think I'll ever play it again. I doubt I've ever had so much fun at the beginning and hated the game so soon after. only real hardcore fans of the series should get this.… Expand
  2. PabloT
    May 26, 2008
    9
    Ninja Gaiden is a master piece of action game, but, the problems of last NG continues like cam and a bad story, just that for my rating 9, cuz another things has add to new game like bloooood yaa, limbs etc etc about corpses and weapons variety! This is Ninja Gaiden, thank u Itagaki-San!
  3. filippog.
    May 29, 2008
    0
    Camera problem, frame rate issue, story awful, impossible to finish worst game ever.
  4. Cav
    Jul 20, 2008
    0
    This game is terrible. Rubbish camera angles, repetitive and boring storyline. And it's frustratingly difficult. Sold it after second chapter.
  5. 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 you want from that kind of games.
    PURE FUN:)
  6. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Nov 18, 2021
    8
    Ninja Gaiden II plays like Devil May Cry on steroids. It's a lightning-fast, gore-filled action/fighting game that pushes the Xbox 360 beyond its limits. Unfortunately, the game is not a masterpiece like the Xbox's "Ninja Gaiden". It also features occasional slowdown due to the chaotic on-screen activity. Despite its shortcomings, this is an action game like no other. It constantly testsNinja Gaiden II plays like Devil May Cry on steroids. It's a lightning-fast, gore-filled action/fighting game that pushes the Xbox 360 beyond its limits. Unfortunately, the game is not a masterpiece like the Xbox's "Ninja Gaiden". It also features occasional slowdown due to the chaotic on-screen activity. Despite its shortcomings, this is an action game like no other. It constantly tests your skill with a variety of enemies that will decimate you in a matter of seconds. Thankfully, you're given a generous amount of badass weapons that make you feel like Bruce Lee. It's just too bad the camera is a hindrance since it hardly keeps up with the fast action. Also, there are times when you'll be bombarded with arrows being thrown off-screen. Overall, "Ninja Gaiden II" is a good game. It might disappoint some since it doesn't measure up to its predecessor. But for those who are just looking for a fast-paced action title, NG II delivers in spades. I would rate it with an 8.1 out of 10.… Expand
  7. RonS
    May 26, 2008
    10
    Seriously, you Gaystation fanboys can stop rating this game so low just because you're jealous. It's pretty weak.
  8. HansG.
    Jun 2, 2008
    0
    Just like SIgma, nothing new. Graphics look dull. Don't buy it, buy sigma.
  9. JimA
    Jul 27, 2008
    4
    I have no problem with games that are hard because the enemies are challenging. This game definitely fits that mold. What makes this game bad is that while you're fighting the already difficult enemies, you're fighting the miserable camera and chugging framerate as well. I can't count how many times I've died in this game because enemies hit me that I didn't even I have no problem with games that are hard because the enemies are challenging. This game definitely fits that mold. What makes this game bad is that while you're fighting the already difficult enemies, you're fighting the miserable camera and chugging framerate as well. I can't count how many times I've died in this game because enemies hit me that I didn't even know had spawned in, since my camera got stuck facing a wall while I was killing one guy and it takes five seconds to turn around. Even LB, which is supposed to snap the camera to the direction you're facing, only works about 10% of the time. Also, cutscene spawn protection is a problem too. Anytime you spawn in from a cutscene, expect to be hit at least four times before you realise the scene is over. Its pretty, its fast-paced (unless it chugs because there are more than three enemies on the screen, which is often), but the gameplay is simply broken because of crappy camera. I know thats a trite negative about action games, but this is one of the worst, and it deserves to be called out on it.… Expand
  10. MikeW.
    Aug 2, 2008
    6
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  11. DavidO.
    Sep 23, 2008
    6
    This game is a complete piece of trash! Everything from production to creation sucks! People who rate this game above 7 are getting paid to rate it high! First of all, NGB I have completed it in Master Ninja, I started this game on Warrior Path. The gameplay was fine, but too easy for me. ENOUGH! Even reviewing this game is a waste! I'll just get to the bad points!!! *Graphics sucks! This game is a complete piece of trash! Everything from production to creation sucks! People who rate this game above 7 are getting paid to rate it high! First of all, NGB I have completed it in Master Ninja, I started this game on Warrior Path. The gameplay was fine, but too easy for me. ENOUGH! Even reviewing this game is a waste! I'll just get to the bad points!!! *Graphics sucks! *Gameplay is farked! *Enemies are so cheap, you see ninjas throwing explosives tards ALL OVER THE SCREEN! *SO MUCH ENEMIES ON SCREEN AT ONCE IT CAUSES THE GAME TO SLOW DOWN!!! *You have enemies that can gang bang you to death, but when you fight a boss, you can EASILY triumph over a weak boss! Basically boss battles are easier than enemies! *Puzzles are farking annoying has hell! The puzzles are way worst than NGB! *Controls are farked too! They are so unresponsive! Worst is when you try to dash when you are in a block mode, you have to tap the direction pad multiple times just to make Ryu dash! *Game has no storyline! *You download additional content such as costumes, updates/patch or mission mode and they will completely mess up your game save which leaves the game unplayable! Many people still can get pass Chapter 10 because of this. *Costumes look like crap! where is Fiend Ryu!??? *Leaderboard is a piece of crap...when browsing through the list, it will crash on you! *Achievement list sucks asz! There are so many that can be said...I advise people not to buy this piece of shiz! The game is not challenging or hard...it's just frustrating! If you want a challenging game, go play Ninja Gaiden, Black or Sigma! It's like Team Ninja did this on purpose!… Expand
  12. Anti-Fanboi
    Oct 8, 2010
    9
    As a hardcore player of ninja gaiden 1 i gotta say this has some really good improvements,in graphics,new weapons,new moves enemies etc..

    Only thing i didn't like is that some of the places are really small to fight while there are 6 enemies around you and a camera that avoids you from seeing them or the player,but this rarely happens so overall i think it's a great game.
  13. miramax123
    Jun 18, 2013
    4
    I found the game okay, apart from the fact that Team Ninja had the stupid urge to make it even on the Easy difficulty insanely difficult, the bosses, the characters were really grotesque and well designed, adding to the game's realism. But the main part was that despite the game's consistent choice of combos is what made me give an average overall review for this game. And because of theI found the game okay, apart from the fact that Team Ninja had the stupid urge to make it even on the Easy difficulty insanely difficult, the bosses, the characters were really grotesque and well designed, adding to the game's realism. But the main part was that despite the game's consistent choice of combos is what made me give an average overall review for this game. And because of the insane difficulty on all difficulties and cheap death frequency, this resulted in me raging for hours and days to finish this game,and the first time I've struggled so much in a game. Frame and the game camera were VERY problematic!… Expand
  14. Berglynt
    Apr 19, 2011
    5
    If you liked the first one, you should enjoy it as well. Graphics are good and overall experience with the game was fun. They hosed Xbox 360 user again, just like they did with the first one. Should have expected it; not going to bother buying the third iteration of this game new, since they will probably do the same thing again. May be a rental or buy used. Not going to bother supportingIf you liked the first one, you should enjoy it as well. Graphics are good and overall experience with the game was fun. They hosed Xbox 360 user again, just like they did with the first one. Should have expected it; not going to bother buying the third iteration of this game new, since they will probably do the same thing again. May be a rental or buy used. Not going to bother supporting Tecmo any more until they stop this crap.… Expand
  15. Wootif
    Apr 19, 2020
    1
    The most poorly designed game I have played in my lifetime. Future developers will use this as a point of reference for how NOT to design a game.
  16. DanMaximo
    Apr 14, 2016
    9
    Violence, blood, dismemberment are some elements found. The game is incredibly fluid fast is tactical, and the animation is very natural. It is the best option that exists in this genre.
  17. Broyax
    Apr 14, 2020
    0
    Ce jeu presse-bouton pour autistes en crise d'épilepsie est rétrocompatible sur la Xbox One et de surcroît amélioré pour la One X puisqu'il a bien l'air de tourner en 4K mais toujours à 60 im/s ! voilà qui est indéniablement impressionnant !

    ç'aurait été encore bien mieux si on avait pu jouer avec la blonde à forte poitrine afin d'admirer la spécialité de la Team Ninja, à savoir la    Ce jeu presse-bouton pour autistes en crise d'épilepsie est rétrocompatible sur la Xbox One et de surcroît amélioré pour la One X puisqu'il a bien l'air de tourner en 4K mais toujours à 60 im/s ! voilà qui est indéniablement impressionnant !

    ç'aurait été encore bien mieux si on avait pu jouer avec la blonde à forte poitrine afin d'admirer la spécialité de la Team Ninja, à savoir la physique des bonnets D, E, F et plus si affinités. Hélas ! la blonde se fait... capturer et on doit tout gérer avec le ninja habillé en latex. Et franchement, ça me branche pas trop...

    Surtout qu'il complètement gaiden le ninja... ouais c'est-à-dire la prononciation japonaise de "guedin", dingue quoi, tu vois ! il fait tout comme un ouf, tellement speedé sa mère, il tape comme un dingue sur tous les tarbas qui viennent faire chier leur race, les bâtards ! et puis il doit aller délivrer la blonde pour la niquer en quatrième vitesse, putain !

    Et donc en fait...on y pige que dalle à ce qui peut se passer sur l'écran vu que tout est ultra rapide, ultra confus et ultra bourrin. Et vu que la caméra fait de la merde, je te raconte pas la difficulté de ce merdier, comment ça soûle à très grande vitesse, ça gave TGV tu vois !

    M'enfin, c'est pas comme si on en avait quelque chose à faire de cette daube... on s'en bat les couilles en force. En fait.    … Expand
  18. Frank
    May 30, 2008
    1
    Ca rame en masse.. c'est affolant.. les graphismes sont loin d'être aussi beau que ce qu'on avait pu voir en screen sur le net (vive photoshop) pas de mode online pour que les joueurs jouent ensemble afin de relancer la durée de vie du jeu, bref déçu et dégouté a 100% de ce jeu.
  19. GeorgeK.
    Sep 2, 2008
    9
    Despite its enraging difficulty. ninja gaiden 2 is an incredible eye-candy. I've dissed quite a few games before but i can't do this with ninja gaiden. Incredible graphics, unbelievable AI and interesting storyline. IF the cameras didn't suck SO much I'd give it a perfect 10. Now I'll stay with a 9 and i'll name it my favourite 360 game till now.
  20. 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 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 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
  21. TimC.
    Oct 10, 2008
    10
    Probably the best action game to date. Hard as nails and rewardingly stressful. This title is all I play.
  22. 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 framerate. Environments of Ninja Gaiden II are not pretty, but it's still a great game. Very gory, awesome animation, and great new weapons.
  23. MarcH.
    May 27, 2008
    9
    This game is going to be awesome and thin coming from team ninja always is, the only people that hate ninja gaiden games are the ones that suck at them Itagaki is right games now adays hand themselves to the player and anything that doesnt people instantly write off as bad tomonobo Itagaki is the man
  24. Brian
    Jun 5, 2008
    7
    A punishing game which replaces the intelligent AI of its predecessor with cheap, auto targeting enemies that withstand merciless onslaughts until your thumbs are sore. Not only this, but the polish is missing. Technical issues such as frame rate slow downs and frequent load times add to the frustration as players battle the horde of fiends as well as the vicious camera.
  25. BDub
    Jun 6, 2008
    9
    Seriously underrated game. I don't think i've ever been more at odds with reviews before. There are professional reviewers giving this game a 6? Anyways to any fans of previous NG's, Devil May Cry, or just awesome hack and slash this is a must have. This is definitely the most fun i've had playing a game of the genre, and i'm a senior gamer. Movie and video game Seriously underrated game. I don't think i've ever been more at odds with reviews before. There are professional reviewers giving this game a 6? Anyways to any fans of previous NG's, Devil May Cry, or just awesome hack and slash this is a must have. This is definitely the most fun i've had playing a game of the genre, and i'm a senior gamer. Movie and video game reviewers have gotten rediculous over just the last 5 years. Why can't movies and games that are just fun be well rated anymore? It seems that every movie has to be oscar material and every video game has to be ground breaking or be able to have an endless supply of content in able to receive a decent review. I guess the only weak spots i can think of for this game is plot and difficulty. But honestly i've had just a difficult time on some of the campaign boards of COD4. And this is not a plot driven game, it is an action driven game with a plot that is there just to give some kind of flow to the game for one setting to another. I think it was with Bioshock that i realized that there is a huge divide between what i like and what reviewers like. I don't play video games for deep stories, i play them for action and fun. I watch movies for stories or read books. If i can get both, great (COD4). But in my opinion it should be only the level of fun that gives a game its score. The fact that this game scored so much lower than DMC4 is laughable and almost conspiracy like. I liked DMC4 too, but not as much.… Expand
  26. AaronB.
    Jun 9, 2008
    10
    This is the mother of all ninja games. After playing through it 2 1/2 times in a week (original on Warrior, halfway on Mentor which is very hard, and then finishing a quick run through on Warrior New+ game) I'm totally hooked on this game and will continue to play it for some time. The graphics are superb, the weapons are fantastic and the enemies are numerous. The camera is largely This is the mother of all ninja games. After playing through it 2 1/2 times in a week (original on Warrior, halfway on Mentor which is very hard, and then finishing a quick run through on Warrior New+ game) I'm totally hooked on this game and will continue to play it for some time. The graphics are superb, the weapons are fantastic and the enemies are numerous. The camera is largely the same as in NG1/NG:B, which is to say troubled but not a serious problem. In my many play throughs of NG1 I never had a problem with it after the first game, and I don't currently with NG2. At first you will not be sure if its an upgrade from NG1 because its so different, honestly I questioned it at first as well, but after really getting to know the game well it is most definitely a large upgrade. I love it, this is one of the best games I've ever played and is currently the absolute peak of action gaming, nothing comes close.… Expand
  27. RandomG.
    May 26, 2008
    2
    Very poor game when compared with number 1. Major framerate issues and the camera constantly gets stuck at the wrong times.
  28. WesleyX
    Jun 1, 2008
    3
    Although the game looks pretty spectacular it is actually very very boring to play. Just running a pre set course with little to no option of exploration, facing the same enemies over and over again and the fighting is not much more then simple button bashing. Nice visual effects though.
  29. JasonP
    Jun 10, 2008
    9
    If you have a problem with the camera in this game, Return it...you don't know how to play. Awesome Action, Awesome Gore, the most challenging boss battles ever! Well since NG1!
  30. TommasoT.
    Jun 18, 2008
    10
    The God of the action games; it's a perfect game by gameplay and artistic game and level design, and after all they are the most important things for an action videogame. Killer application, for me it's the best game (only for) on Xbox360.
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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 74 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 74
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 74
  3. Negative: 0 out of 74
  1. Jolt Online Gaming UK
    77
    For the die-hards who take their games like they take their women – angry, violent, unforgiving, underdeveloped and occasionally gratifying – Ninja Gaiden 2 is a fine follow-up, especially with its punishing achievements and four difficulty settings (Very Hard, Insane, Chuck Norris, Double Chuck Norris). For everyone else Ninja Gaiden 2 is an exercise in futility that’s just not as polished, balanced or enjoyable as its predecessor.
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  2. Game Over Online
    80
    The point here is despite all its flaws, Ninja Gaiden 2 was still able to deliver some excitement and thrills and every now and then it exhibits some of the pure kung-fu insanity that placed its predecessor on the mantle of genre-defining action titles.
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  3. Xbox World Australia
    79
    Fans of the original will probably love it, newcomers will probably divided, but either way it's a faithful sequel to one of the Xbox's favourite sons.
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