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. shootingstars99
    Jul 10, 2019
    10
    A neat sequel to the now classic Ninja Gaiden on the original Xbox. The combat seems to have the same depth and learning curve as the original, with some new mechanics thrown in to make the game a little more accessible to others just getting into the series, such as obliteration techniques. The game has a myriad of weapons to find, upgrade and master, and a plethora of enemies and bossesA neat sequel to the now classic Ninja Gaiden on the original Xbox. The combat seems to have the same depth and learning curve as the original, with some new mechanics thrown in to make the game a little more accessible to others just getting into the series, such as obliteration techniques. The game has a myriad of weapons to find, upgrade and master, and a plethora of enemies and bosses to test your skills and best in combat. A few minor gripes would be that controlling the camera during combat seems to be a skill of its own, and makes for some slightly irritating moments when surrounded, as well as some frame drops when there are large amounts of foes on the screen at once. Everything else is great, the story is simple, but doesn't pretend to be anything aside from that, which makes it just plain fun. The combat is the main draw here, and will have you learning something new every time you turn it on or try a new weapon!… Expand
  2. Abraham1993
    Nov 5, 2019
    10
    El rey del hack and slash junto con ninja gaiden black. Jugabilidad perfecta y gráficos brutales para la época. Retrocompatible en xbox one!!!
  3. Havik_destroyer
    May 13, 2022
    10
    ninja gaiden 2 on xbox is the best game ever exist, combat is more than perfect it is really gory and fun
  4. Saldanamoreno
    Nov 9, 2019
    9
    Ninja Gaiden 2 (a mini review ) A descent into madness...and on the way down you might encounter some alien demon spider-bots and chainsaw wielding zombie demons with cannons for arms, in fact I’m sure of it. It would be an understatement to say that this game is brimming with creativity and wild video game goodness. Sure the camera mechanics are outdated and the difficulty spikesNinja Gaiden 2 (a mini review ) A descent into madness...and on the way down you might encounter some alien demon spider-bots and chainsaw wielding zombie demons with cannons for arms, in fact I’m sure of it. It would be an understatement to say that this game is brimming with creativity and wild video game goodness. Sure the camera mechanics are outdated and the difficulty spikes make it downright unfair at times, sure it stuffs almost every Sci-Fi Fantasy trope at you in under 20-30 hours and takes itself way too seriously doing it. Even with all it’s 2008 faults I’d be lying if I said I didn’t play this game the whole time with a wide Cheshire Cat smile the whole time. The combat is so satisfying. Ryu Hyabusa moves the way you would think a ninja would move in a videogame devoid of all real world physical laws. Obliteration and Ultimate techniques are the finishing moves and when done correctly catapult your television screen into an explosion of extreme blood, gore, and chaos. The game was designed from the ground up for the Xbox 360 and floods you with a wealth of enemies who show up silently with no flourish to announce their presence to keep you on your toes the whole time and test the extent of your mortal reflexes. I played this game in the Xbox OneX and got to experience it in near 4K resolution at a locked 60fps (the way the game was meant to be played in). Sure there is a PS3 and vita version and I’m sure those versions could be fun too but they omit some of the elements that would grab you off your seat and shake the gamer soul out of you! If you have the chance to play this on the Xbox one x please do so. If you are a fan of action games like Devil May Cry and like the challenge of Dark Souls it’s definitely worth your time and attention. Peace!… Expand
  5. Hungry_insect
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Excelente jogo, merecia um novo game nessa nova geração, no PlayStation 5 .
  6. Silverboltakina
    May 17, 2021
    10
    I may be biased, but this is my favourite game of all time for a reason. The game has an outstanding amount of variety and skill in battle, and bosses, while frustrating, are highly skill based and can be beaten with knowledge. The music, while a downgrade, still fits the game.
  7. YokoHugo
    Aug 1, 2022
    7
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  8. HavikSatan
    May 12, 2022
    10
    best slasher or hack n slash game ever made and gory visual looks very well, really perfect game.
  9. EalyLiu
    Feb 17, 2023
    10
    It's great. It's the best game I've ever seen. The picture is exquisite, the movement is smooth, and the design is exquisite.
  10. SpajASE
    Sep 10, 2023
    9
    One of best hack and slash games ever and one of most heaviest ones. Xbox exclusivity back than was really interesting.
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#40 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2008
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#15 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2008
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#33 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2008

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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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