NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black Remake Review – The Final Verdict



Ninja Gaiden 2 Black isn’t the definitive way to play the classic, what with the missing content, Sigma 2 changes, and whatnot (and that matters because its $50 price tag is still significant). However, this is the best way to experience Team Ninja’s classic on modern platforms.

Its gorgeous fidelity is matched by some of the best hack-and-slash combat ever, even after all these years, and it’ll keep you coming back, eager to master its depth.

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49 comments

@Cosmic_Viking82 February 6, 2025 - 8:54 pm
Never played the original so this will be a nice buy
@STAR_7STAR February 6, 2025 - 8:54 pm
I wonder how this guy completed this game in 4 hr https://youtu.be/8LJ3rUWBgvA
@nicksoldatos February 6, 2025 - 8:54 pm
One of the very few flaws is that if I remember correctly the original had some sort of whirlwind effects during underworld drop which made it one of the best moves in gaming. This effects are removed from the black.
@triplenaruto1 February 6, 2025 - 8:54 pm
The thing that gets me is the speed and flow of the combat from 2008 its just a texture patch basically.
@Venom_Snek February 6, 2025 - 8:54 pm
I mean, if the changes in Sigma and the remake are an issue, you totally can just play the original through a 360 emulator (specifically Xenia Canary), it's obviously not as ideal as a port of the original as Xenia is still an ongoing WIP, but it's playable minus some visual glitches here and there and that technically counts as a way to run it on PC.

Haven't tried it myself though to be clear, Xenia is just a tad bit spicy for my rig so I'm going off of what I've read about the game's current compatibility, though I'll probably give it a shot at some point as I'm playing through the Ninja Gaiden series atm.
@Ampharos2194 February 6, 2025 - 8:54 pm
I have never played a Ninja Gaiden before this one


It was so awesome and fun, waiting for Ninja Gaiden 4 now
@GBK022 February 6, 2025 - 8:54 pm
Czadersko❤
@vasilimoustakis9399 February 6, 2025 - 8:54 pm
video game journalist clips
@abdulfooligan1395 February 6, 2025 - 8:54 pm
I've never played any of the originals, so I'm going into it with no bias towards the og version
@ommm7520 February 6, 2025 - 8:54 pm
$50 for a digital game. Most players did it to themselves. Stop purchasing digital video games. It's going to get worse.
@zeleon8604 February 6, 2025 - 8:54 pm
The fact he did this interview with the gore off is diabolical
@ImTheMan0fSteel February 6, 2025 - 8:54 pm
It is 1000 percent the definitive version. You'd never play the original if you had this. Definitive doesnt mean its literally flawless.
@peterdavid-r6o February 6, 2025 - 8:54 pm
Is it available on Ps4?
@Dr_goop February 6, 2025 - 8:54 pm
I'm honestly bouta just go buy a 360 and get og ninja gaiden 2. After playing sigma 2 and ng3 I'm kinda done wishing for that old ninja magic. Ninja gaiden 2 was a Cadillac and this game is a tesla. Cool, just not for me. Windmill shuriken here i come baby!
@YuniorGamboa February 6, 2025 - 8:54 pm
I’ve never played a single game in this franchise, so I decided to give it a shot on Game Pass. It definitely feels like a classic Xbox 360 game, albeit with better lighting, which is an improvement. The clunky controls, annoying camera angles, excessive gore, ridiculous plot, and cutscenes are all part of the package. I appreciate how the game shifts settings in every chapter—from New York to Japan, caverns, castles, and even Venice, Italy. The combat is satisfying when you get into a good rhythm, and the finishing animations are punchy and impactful.

The soundtrack is outstanding, and you get to play as different characters throughout the campaign.

That said, the platforming sections are lacking, and the bosses are merely average. The tag team mode is decent but doesn't stand out.

Overall, this game offers a fun experience for both veterans and newcomers, but be ready to face some tough challenges. I don’t regret playing it; however, it’s simply not my favorite genre.
@sergc17 February 6, 2025 - 8:54 pm
Whoever played to make this video is atrocious and has no skills at all.
@chucky110 February 6, 2025 - 8:54 pm
Dolby Atmos on Series x causes issues with audio from cutscenes
@That_guy_131 February 6, 2025 - 8:54 pm
I beat the og ninja gaiden black on the og xbox on ninja master game was a 8/10. Hopefully they brought in arena boss mission modes
@kdsmogg February 6, 2025 - 8:54 pm
Ninja gaiden 2 is still on xbox and runs at 60 frames now. Just as a heads up
@aperson4640 February 6, 2025 - 8:54 pm
I can't believe they didn't fix the camera in this version. The game's already hard as hell but it seems like they designed the camera to purposely keep you out of view during tough fights so the ai can kill you off screen. It sucks. I hope NG4 is better.
@HScarlet February 6, 2025 - 8:54 pm
It's Sigma 2 enhanced. If you know what you're getting into, it's all good. If you listen to what they tell you, it's a hustle.
@sebtheguy23 February 6, 2025 - 8:54 pm
this game is 💩, awful camera mechanics, terrible movement system, most of the map is blocked by invisible walls, you can’t lock onto enemies, everything is a damage sponge compared to the original, a few of the cooler features were taken out, the parkour is hella glitchy, this game is not good.
@maxdahmani9151 February 6, 2025 - 8:54 pm
I cant get past the part where you play as the female character fighting the 2 bosses at once. Its crazy
@yeetedsquirrel9890 February 6, 2025 - 8:54 pm
Question can you play this without playing any of the other ones? Or it would it be more worthwhile to get the collection and potentially still play this?
@tommycore February 6, 2025 - 8:54 pm
A win for game pass this!! downloading it now. Thanks Microsoft!
@Grinning_Trickster February 6, 2025 - 8:54 pm
Far as I think that Ninja Gaiden 2 black could've been better to be fair, added Content and changes from Sigma 2, Gore, and gameplay Difficulity from Original Ninja Gaiden 2 from Xbox 360.
@alexhall6427 February 6, 2025 - 8:54 pm
Hi how hard is the game? Is they easy mode lol also how long is the game please
@Robert-818 February 6, 2025 - 8:54 pm
Its just Sigma 2 Black. I beat it and while the statue bosses have been axed, the rest of the story is exactly like Sigma 2; girl chapters, Less enemies, only a bow and cannon with no UT charge(which makes them incredibly boring) and ammo management, no explosive kunai, no need to find keys to open doors etc. Nerfed water dragon boss that can't be fought on water, Marbus instead of double armadillo and life of the gods can't be stored. And its way too easy on Acolyte. You will have a hard time dying.

Its a good game, better than Sigma 2 was, but they lied. Its not based on the original at all. The code is 100% Sigma, with added gore and an slightly improved enemy count and the classic upgrade system is luckily brought back (but you will find you won't have enough points due to the decreased enemies, even though they lowered level 3 to 20k). If you have an Xbox, get the original. Otherwise its still a fine purchase.
@tatsumaru12345 February 6, 2025 - 8:54 pm
HDR is kinda busted. Some unreal stuttrr struggle on pc
@Cobfan990 February 6, 2025 - 8:54 pm
IS THIS GUY PLAYING WITH MOUSE AND KEYS???
@briansoto8812 February 6, 2025 - 8:54 pm
How can this not be considered a remake over a “ remaster” ?
@bxkemxchine4593 February 6, 2025 - 8:54 pm
This games trending on ps store, never heard of the series so here I am😅
@mitchelmarvin8040 February 6, 2025 - 8:54 pm
I'd give it a 9.5
@saganage6779 February 6, 2025 - 8:54 pm
It's the camera like that while playing? It's making me ill watching it
@FOKLilWayne February 6, 2025 - 8:54 pm
Did you turn off the blood? Cuz I know I saw blood in the 4th game trailer
@hanglewster9626 February 6, 2025 - 8:54 pm
noooooo Unreal Engine 5 :(
@rodrigosuprakill February 6, 2025 - 8:54 pm
Does the camera movement always look like that outside of combat?
@fornalli February 6, 2025 - 8:54 pm
How do you powerup the spell? I could never do it in the ps3.
@LuciferHunter-kt7pm February 6, 2025 - 8:54 pm
Sounds like you like the game. A month from now I better not see a “Ninja Gaiden 2 Black: WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED?”
@LuciferHunter-kt7pm February 6, 2025 - 8:54 pm
I hope NG 4 doesn’t have the camera issues
@mightylubu6307 February 6, 2025 - 8:54 pm
It's Sigma 2 Black
@Captain_Kel February 6, 2025 - 8:54 pm
The camera movement is giving me a headache. I could never play this game.
@gnarkilleptic4871 February 6, 2025 - 8:54 pm
These clowns turned off gore for the review, why?
@RichtigaMieser February 6, 2025 - 8:54 pm
this review gave me motion sickness for the first time in my life
@ECReeves February 6, 2025 - 8:54 pm
Seems you would let everyone know you have gore turned off for your review first thing so they know the game looks a lot better than your video shows
@HragFarraGaming February 6, 2025 - 8:54 pm
I thought I'd never attempt and complete Master Ninja difficulty again.. and yet here we are. This remaster looks phenomenal.
@phoenixfaze1 February 6, 2025 - 8:54 pm
Talks about the gore being back while also having it turned off. Smh
@chrisgraham1781 February 6, 2025 - 8:54 pm
I hate to say it I've never tried a ninja gaiden game before this has beautiful graphics, gore quick paced gameplay to keep you focused i may buy it this week.
@mikasaluvzakira February 6, 2025 - 8:54 pm
Stop taking the gore out

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