Ninja Gaiden
Xbox- Publisher: Tecmo
- Release Date: Mar 2, 2004
User Score
Generally favorable reviews- based on 195 Ratings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 173 out of 195
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Mixed: 6 out of 195
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Negative: 16 out of 195
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Jul 12, 2023Glorious return of a mythical game. Great design, varied levels and a unique atmosphere. Superb graphics and a high difficulty that makes it not suitable for beginners.
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Sep 15, 2022
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Dec 16, 2019+ playability
+ extreme difficulty
+ creative final bosses
+ art and design
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Mar 17, 2019Otherwise solid game is actually **** because of the ****ty camera, You will find yourself constantly fighting cameras lunatic behaviour and attempt to make it look the way your enemies are, instead of concentrating on enemies. Totally ruins the experience.
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Mar 8, 2018
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Nov 6, 2017esta increÃble este juego, para pasar el rato, las bases las tiene pero creo que esta mal ejecutado la cámara, y los controles, la historia es muy básica y el argumento de la historia no es interesante.
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Mar 30, 2017A kick ass way of bring back a classic. Well done. Totally worth checking out.
Sadly it's sequels after this were not so special... Oh well... This one was still pretty sweet. -
SYCApr 3, 2007Very slick and polished DMC rip off but the often poor camera and ridiculously frustrating difficulty level filled with spikes where there just shouldn't be any leave me recommending you pick up DMC3 on PS2 instead, as it's a far superior title.
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NickH.May 22, 2006
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SteveP.Apr 5, 2006I am usually very confident in the games I buy, but this one not so much. I heard really mixed reviews about this games, good things like
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DanielA.Mar 27, 2006The graphics are cool, fighting is cool, gameplay is cool, camera angle is bad!
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JesseM.Oct 17, 2005This game has the worst Camera angles in the world. They are by far the worst i've seen in a game. This made me stop playing the game. Other than that, the game was nothing new.
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RobR.Oct 14, 2005Dear Tecmo, I was just writing to let you know that in order to win a fight, you have to be able to actually see your opponent.
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CalagoH.Jul 19, 2005This game is without a doubt the prettiest graphics on Xbox.although the camera sometimes sucks it can be forgiven because of the smooth gameplay.{but be warned rent this game before you buy it because it is crazy hard}
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EricG.Jun 30, 2005A very good game. Very fluid graphics, but man, I have'nt seen a game this hard since Zelda 64. Not that that's a bad thing....
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MisterJ.Jun 1, 2005
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TonybobMay 29, 2005i hate xbox with a passion i dont see many good games for it my friend let me borrow his xbox and this game and i was acctually tempted to go buy one and i probably would have if i didnt beat in the time i had it i didnt find it difficult at all and the camera angles werent that bad i dont see why everyone always comments on the difficulty and camera angles best game for the xbox.
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MichaelV.May 22, 2005Dude this IS the best game ever without a doubt. If you rate this lower than a 9 you do not deserve to touch such a masterpiece. Even to the people that gave it 9's i doubt your mental capacity! This is the reason you own an Xbox and I don't care how expensive this game is go out and buy it now! People who complain its too hard are just wusses!
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MarkoF.May 3, 2005One of the best Xboxgames overall. The game is not that hard, you just have to be somewhat patient. Brilliant gameplay and the graphics are incredible. I've beaten the game on Very Hard (ok, THAT was hard...), Normal shouldn't be a problem... Buy it!
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RichardS.Apr 13, 2005
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MicahC.Apr 12, 2005Massive, sickeningly fun game, if u hate it, it's because you suck at it.
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SkillerifiedMar 28, 2005
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JohnL.Mar 5, 2005Loved it ...from the moment i picked it up til the time i finished it ....The story was great and the ending was very satisfying..I dont see why some reviewers were complaining about the camera...I personally had no problem adapting to the camera and i truly believe any gamer will agree....This game was the deciding factor for me to go out and buy an Xbox ...Highly anticipating the sequel.
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DavidG.Feb 4, 2005This game is great except for the camera.
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GuppyMcDriverOct 12, 2004
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LoucasM.Sep 2, 2004A clear ten for the best XBOX game out yet. Simply beautiful.
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ShayS.Aug 10, 2004
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HarryS.Aug 10, 2004This game is awesome... the graphics are awesome and the gameplay is really fun. whoever gives this game a bad score means that they probably suck at the game.... this is one of my favorite games for the xbox if not my favorite.
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WilcoJul 30, 2004Like Howard M. already said: "Probably the most over-rated game I've ever played." Its repetitive and the camera sucks never showing you what you need to see, making a hard game even harder. The combat system is what makes the game repetitive, its the most dull hack 'n slash system ever. You're better of playing the old NES games :P
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JoaquinDaS.Jul 27, 2004This game is an instant classic.
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BIZKITJul 23, 2004This game is so damn hard! But I enjoyed it when you defeated a boss, it felt rewarding, but still the camera really sucks, I think its the reason that the monsters always kill me because of a bad camera!
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PatrickJul 21, 2004
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FreddyF.Jul 20, 2004This game is so gosh-darned hard! But very fun slicing and dicing enemies!:))))) 00 u
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JMAN51Jul 8, 2004Difficulty level hurts gameplay a lot. A little easier difficulty would have gotten a 10 from me.
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T.E.Jun 24, 2004Amazing.
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HowardM.Jun 23, 2004
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MarcoC.Jun 22, 2004
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RicardoP.Jun 11, 2004
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FernandoA.Jun 2, 2004This is game is only hard for noobs. I admit that the game is hard at first, but once you past chapter 6 or 7 I think it became pretty easy. In my opinion the hardest boss of the game was the guy in the second level. I can't wait for the next ninja gaiden. This game is awesome.
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BobB.May 30, 2004This game is really fun!! Graphics are amazing and controls are really good!!
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SilentRogueMay 27, 2004Stick with Otogi it's a much better game overall. Even Nightshade on PS2 is a better choice.
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DanC.May 26, 2004Fantastic game. One of the only games I've seen that takes skill to beat, as opposed to just hacking and slashing. I would have given it a ten, but the camera system just plain sucks
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IanC.May 20, 2004
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DriannaMay 19, 2004
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RobertJ.May 11, 2004
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RickW.May 4, 2004
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DazMay 3, 2004
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ProtomarkApr 29, 2004I love this game. since i got it, it quickly became my favorite game pretty much ever. Incredibly detailed and rich graphics, very challenging gameplay and the best beat-em-up battle system combine into oneof the best gaming experiences for any platform. Guaranteed to give you 15-20 hours of play on your first run through, but that will probably cut down to around 10 or so on subsequent plays.
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NickL.Apr 25, 2004It is the best game ever made the graphic is the best it runs smooth and i love it i gave it 10.
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RyuHayabushaApr 24, 2004
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DonaldDuckApr 13, 2004
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BobApr 7, 2004BEST GAME EVER!!!!!
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DigyomommaApr 3, 2004Good gameplay action and the continous save is great to challenge yourself in a safe way while bumping the difficulty lvl increases the gameplay each time. The added unlock features are nice to as is always nice to replay a game in a new outfit *would have been better to unlock a new kick ass ability*
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SkuffApr 3, 2004It's a good game , only had it 3 days though, im up to level 6 now and so far so good , exellent graphics but it feels like ive been there before? 8/10
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JohnS.Apr 2, 2004
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AnonymousMCApr 2, 2004This is a great game, but it is too difficult. I had trouble getting past the first boss. But when you get over the difficulty it is a great game.
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MadManApr 1, 2004Over-rated , its just a different type of resident evil. i give it a low rating because at the end of the day who wants to kill about 18 stupidly fast ninja (most with guns! ) and 3 giant monsters- only to be constantly killed by a main boss resulting in doing the whole thing again ,ie level 5 . graphics dont make a game so i give it 4 out of 10.
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MaxMar 23, 2004This game is almost perfect. the only thing is the camera angles but this can't possibly ruin the whole fun!!! And to Jasen J: I say that he should shut his mouth because he only played the demo and he doesn't know what he's talking about!!! And by the way tenchu has way less action than ninja gaiden. Get yourself a gamecube and go play your baby games newb.
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PeterS.Mar 22, 2004The best Game & I play a lot of Games.The camera is not too bad.
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SamJ.Mar 21, 2004
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WilliamM.Mar 20, 2004Gameplay Great a easy 10, Graphics an another easy 10, but where this game faults at is Controls and Camera systems being just not there so the game is a Easy 6 and could have been better for all the Hype....
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NemacH.Mar 20, 2004
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JuanG.Mar 19, 2004I have 3 weeks with this game and is amaizing in the view and the controls. Problems: Only can save in check points Why?? In Normal is so Hard is really dificult and this made lost the fun of this very good game.
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JOSEQ.Mar 18, 2004
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PaulB.Mar 17, 2004Wow!!! Great game and storyline, it was worth the wait.
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MoeS.Mar 16, 2004Maybe the greatest action adventure ever made. forget what you heard about the camera, it'll bother you a total of 5 minutes throughout the 20+ hour experience. Nothing short of amazing. A must for any action junkee out there.
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JasenJMar 16, 2004
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CasanovaMar 15, 2004This is a good game, I just can't say know more! The way Ryu Hyabusa figth is way to cool. Yes it is hard but so what get over it and beat it. I beat it three times so I no you can.
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TylerD.Mar 12, 2004
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ApheXMar 12, 2004Probably the best action game of this year!
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EvanP.Mar 12, 2004
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SaadK.Mar 11, 2004Absolute awesomeness.
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AaronJ.Mar 10, 2004Just plain good!!!!!!
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DennisY.Mar 10, 2004Unlike shinobi its faster, better weapons and just blows shinobi out of competition. yea its a little hard but were would the fun be if one were able to beat the game in 1 to 2 days. there is no fun that. plus theres always something new in the game that one can find. so if u like shinobi u will love ninja gaiden.
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GeorgeP.Mar 10, 2004Great game. Graphics are awsome, and the gameplay is very challenging. I am still stuck on the horseman boss at the end of level 2. Any tips would be appreciated. My E-mail is gpoulos31@yahoo.com
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A.A.Mar 9, 2004Great Game !!!
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JonathanK.Mar 9, 2004
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VinistensityCheetaagoMar 8, 2004Nuff' said.
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Mom&DadMar 8, 2004
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AndyA.Mar 8, 2004
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ShaneT.Mar 8, 2004Amazing. Get this game. gameplay is brilliant, ,graphics are perfect and as for the camera The right trigger is a part of the game. never had a problem . Love it. Love, it love it. even after 15 tries at a boss.
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ShinobiSonMar 8, 2004The whole game is good just keep clicking right trigger.
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JohnM.Mar 7, 2004This game is horrid on many levels. You are entirely unable to negotiate the camera, save points are very few and very far between, and the bosses are preposterously hard to fight. I purchased this game tonight and will return it tomorrow.
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MikeMar 7, 2004I can understand C=50 as a general rule, however it is not correct for the "Gaming Age" site and so should not apply in this case. For a start they clearly state that they *never* give A+, therefore C would not be the median. I'd say that C- would be closer to 50 than 42.
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OtricoD.Mar 6, 2004Looking for a challenging game? This is it. Love it. Absolutely love it.
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CullyMar 5, 2004This game is a shining example of what all other games should look like in terms of graphics and animations. A "Splinter-Cell" like camera may have been more appealing, but I like the challenge of adjusting my input based on where I am relative to the enemies -- it keeps me on my toes. The challenge that this game offers is unmatched and I look forward to the many more hours of gaming.
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MikeYoMar 3, 2004Ya this game is the coolest game ever and for the people who complain about the camera just hit the right trigger and it goes back to perfect.
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FrozenpinkyMar 3, 2004Top notch action game. Challenging and beautiful...Fast paced and Bloody. Quickly tap the right-trigger and the camera will set-drop behind you.
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BillyBangMar 3, 2004This game was very good with the execption of a few instances where the camera does not catch up to Ryu. Another thing to people who give games a score of 0. Don't bash consoles you don't have or dislike.
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sNaPsNaPMar 3, 2004
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DeliveryboyMar 3, 2004Metacritic needs to do something about that gaming age review score. If you read the gaming age on their site they give it a C- which they state is an average score. An average score on metacritic is probably a 70 to 75 so where did the 42 come from?!?!?
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Potentate66Mar 3, 2004Superior graphical excellence don't mean diddly when the camera is 20 feet behind the action!!!
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KabootleJ.Mar 2, 2004They should get rid of the Gaming Age review! How can the camera ruin such a great game? Its actually not annoying at all. No third person game has a perfect camera and Ninja Gaiden's camera if far better than most games. The game is beautifully done and i have no issues.
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FaroutMar 2, 2004
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AnthonyV.Mar 1, 2004
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[Anonymous]Mar 1, 2004Tuomas K. You have no idea what you are talking about!!! Do yourself a favor and grow a brain and then start to play games. You will actually see that this game is 100% why consoles were invented in the first place. Get a life!
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JordanK.Mar 1, 2004This game im really xcited about!!!i cant wait till it comes out.i was in love with dmc 1&2 and chaos legion,i wished it was ninja games like this that came out 1st on xbox so i can already play it.the visuals rock my world and should do yours!:)
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CyphFeb 28, 2004Ive only played the demo, but what I did play is an extremely well polished and enjoyable game. Tuomas K, your a tool, go enjoy your ps2, I laugh at your stupidity. Everyone else, dont listen to a word this poor demented fool has to say, for he speaks untruths.
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J.L.Feb 28, 2004Based off the demo, fluid animation, great character models, oodles of blood, tons of variety, and pretty difficult, it like it
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BobbyH.Feb 27, 2004The game of the year.
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Awards & Rankings
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#3 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2004
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#6 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2004
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Weekly Famitsu9 / 8 / 8 / 8 - 33 gold [Vol 796; 19 Mar 2004]
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From start to finish, the main element that propels Ninja Gaiden above all others in the action genre is the dazzling combat-based gameplay.
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There has been such precise and accurate detail placed on this game that it would be near impossible to point out any faults.