The path of vengence continues
posted by Solstatic (TOWNSEND, DE) Jun 9, 2008
Member since Apr 2007
Ninja Gaiden 2 is a sequel to what is arguably one the best games to come out of the last generation of consoles, Ninja Gaiden. Well I'm here to tell you that if you are a fan of the original, then you won't be disappointed!
First off, I have to get this out there, the camera will annoy you at times, and there isn't an open hub-style world to play in. This time around, you fight through a series of 14 chapters, each with it's own unique scenery. There are two difficulties that are initially available, Path of the Acolyte (Easy Mode) and Path of the Warrior (Normal Mode).
The AI in this game is about the same as the last, maybe a little more brutal, as the enemies lose limbs, they become more desperate to take you down and will attempt to blow you up with them! Fear not, for you have the ability to perform a sort of fatality move that quickly finishes them off! The enemies also attack in greater numbers which only increases the difficulty! (If you don't know already this game isn't a walk in the park)
The bosses in this game are arguably less interesting to fight than the bosses from the last game, and several of which will either have you laughing at how easily you beat them, or wanting to rip your hair out because you can't beat them.
But, it isn't all bad, almost every weapon is unique and it is possible to play through the entire game using just one weapon, but what would the fun be in that? There are eight unique weapons to choose from, each with their own huge move list!
The graphics are great, probably not the greatest I've ever seen, but compared to the first game its a big step up.
Overall the Game is great with a few flaws, fans of the first game will love this, newcomers will find that the game is easy to pick up and play without fear of being lost as far as the story is concerned. This game is definitely worth at least a rent, if not its a definite buy!
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