Ninja Gaiden 2 Black REVIEW - Is It Worth $50?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.พ. 2025
- Ninja Gaiden is finally back! Today we'll take a look at Ninja Gaiden 2 Black. Between the original and Sigma versions, does this new version live up to its name as THE definitive edition of the game?
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For those who haven't played NG2 before, it worth $50
Those who have, it's worth $30 at best. It's Sigma 2 with half of its content. Nice job, team ninja 👍.
Master Collection is worth more. The graphics aren't that amazing, it's like Koei Tecmo hired this man just to make something look good but not great.
@HeroC14 I should've waited for a price drop and the physical copy. That shadow drop completely caught me off guard.
@@excludedkratos My GamePass is finishing early February so I just replayed on Acolyte to get it done. GamePass is nice if there's 1-2 games you want to play through and you pay for a few months. I had more fun with NG3RE, and it's apparent the value for Master Collection is way higher from a gameplay hours standpoint.
Graphics are nice for sure, but your brain turns that off when you're playing and all you see is the game information.
It's it on gamepass?
I had a lot of fun with it.
The only issues I have are
1. Lack of costumes compared to the OG 2 back on the 360. And locking the coolest costume behind the hardest difficulty.
2. No windmill Shuriken.
3. No NG+
Other than that, I had a blast. Heres hoping they'll add more in any future updates.
That's because it's Sigma 2 without the statue of liberty boss fight.
Wait no new game+?
Totally forgot about the windmill shuriken!
No Windmill Shuriken, no Explosive Shuriken, no Spear gun.
@@megamanxhunter No Dark Blood outfit and no tests of Valor.
Absolutely worth 50$. Looks VERY good. Playable Ayane was icing on the cake. If Ninja Gaiden Sigma got this much of a graphical upgrade, I'd drop another 50$.
please no more playable rachel pleaseeeee
I hope they'll give ninja gaiden black the same treatment. It's my favourite (action)game of all time.
Ninja Gaiden Black is my favorite game. Not even a contest.
@@HJRIV NG2 is better to me.
A lot of people said No but I love it too. It feals some kind of better but also in some little points kind of wors then the Original Version back in that Days. At least it's good and I also consider to say it's back for real.
For those who said no can cry in a hole and be sad we have a new ninja gaiden
Ninja Gaiden 2 is also my favorite. I love playing as Ayane, Momiji, & Rachel also. Ayane is my favorite DOA character as well. I enjoy them being intertwined with both series.
ayane is my favourite as well
1:08 The models all look good and the textures are revamped nicely, visually the game looks fine. Only thing I really disagree with is the visual effects; the fire effect for enemies burning on the ground when you use ninpo looks really weird, like it's just red on black instead of actual fire, and the particle effects when you jump or flying swallow are... I dunno, off somehow. I think this is just what we're gonna have to expect from UE5 games until people start making their own for games, so I don't begrudge it. It's such a minor complaint in the grand scheme of things and how nice the rest of the game can look.
The options are probably the best part of this game. I know it's a weird thing to like about a game but the amount of customization you can do and the graphics tinkering is probably gonna help a ton of players get this running well no matter their setup, even with the inability to change texture quality and models. I'm hopeful that the devs patch in some optimizations post-launch.
I'm surprised you didn't mention things like the potential for mods; even the people who hate Sigma 2 still have the option to install the Sigma 2 Black mod with master collection to kinda get the best of both worlds, and it's almost guaranteed that people will be making one for this game considering how much easier UE5 is to make mods for. I think once something like that comes along this is gonna be literally the best way to play NG2 just because of how much open the game's options will be for the right kind of player.
The art design is definitely inferior to the original. But that’s the modern era - corporate lackies remaking artist’s games.
Should i just wait for 4 or get this. How long is this story mode???
Believe I've been playing this since 2004! Release of original xbox ... 50 is worth it so worth it that I sold my ps4 and got a ps5 just to get this!!! So yes this game costed me to get a PS5 I LOVE NINJA GAIDEN SERIES ALL OF THEM. SINCE I WAS 12 AND NOW IM 32.
Big update coming mid-February 2025 that could maximize one's hard-earned 50$+!
What is the update gonna do?
That’s why I have a Xbox down in my living room it’s free
Well 12.5€ a month to be exact
@kevinh1792worth every cent
Ive played each version and this the best imo, even with the minor flaws. If you've played the original you're hard up for $50 then wait for a price drop. The esthetic alone was worth the $50 alone for me
Picked it up last night, mainly because of nostalgia and it’s definitely worth it for me. But i’m already a huge fan of the gaiden games and the nioh games.
The thing I haven’t seen anyone mention that consistently annoys me visually is that, as is common with 99% of remakes/remasters, the art design has been misunderstood. In particular, in the original 360 version his suit is very black, very shiny and oh so fetishistically sexy. Much more so than in 1 or 3. In the remaster it is a dull grey. NGII Black in name only.
Who cares bruh the game is fun especially for new players who never even heard of it or played them.
NG diehards are so fckn weird man 😂
@@joshshiver8276 I’m sorry but this is an incredibly dumb comment.
1. You can play the original on the same system.
2. Critique is the mother of progress. Nothing good ever came from apathy. Ever.
Beat it, yes it’s worth it.
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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.
They removed all the stuff I did not like in Vanilla and the female parts are not the worst because they’re short. But I would prefer just Ryu. Can’t believe Kasumi is in the game w/o being in the game. Sad. So I have to get Razor’s edge…
RE is fun and ridiculous.
Og 2 is still unmatched in how unhinged it is.
Thay neing said, high highs, low lows lol
It’s worth it. If you wanna play the older versions that’s on you homie. But 50 for a remaster isn’t even bad. If they dropped it by ten dollars people wouldn’t be bitching. But ten dollars ain’t shit. And if ten dollars is all it takes for you to see the value you shouldn’t get any game at all.
It cost money to be apart of this hobby. If you don’t got it. You ain’t gonna be gaming. Sorry but it’s the truth.
Dudes flexing getting fleeced by video game companies lmao
3:32 the original Sigma 2 DID have online
Came here to say this
If you’re on console and a fan of hack and slash? Then yeah it’s worth it but if you’re on PC and don’t have top tier hardware then you gotta deal with blurry visuals cause the game isn’t optimized at all
Yes and its better than 90% of modern games
I still miss ninja gaiden black 😢😢
Finally someone that played the originals and does not cry about how different this one is and gives it a fair shake. Currently at Sigma in the Master Collection, first time ever playing the series. It's good but very much kicking my ass.
You’re an idiot. If a game is a “remaster” (or even a remake), it is absolutely reasonable for people to complain about differences to the original of which it claims to replicate.
It’s worth getting Game Pass to play it if you’re a fan of the OG. I’m actually impressed, it’s way better than Sigma 2, but not as good as NG2.
i play this game with my CUSTOM RTX ON ULTRA GRAPHIC SO GOOD
Guys, is this a good jumping on point for someone who knows nothing about this franchise? I just saw cool ninjas and liked.
"It's a real shame they couldn't recreate Ninja Gaiden 2 in its Black form. Their misleading claims have me worried about Ninja Gaiden 4. PC gamers will no doubt get a very close experience to the second game thanks to future mods. As someone who's had thirty years of memories with this title, and who owes my gaming life to it, I hope they can make the fourth game a success, by respecting the series' roots while introducing fresh ideas. But it's really sad that Itagaki isn't involved."
I guess these videos are targeted to a niche audience of people who exclusively play on Playstation? Otherwise, talking about the retail price of anything that's on Game Pass is irrelevant. Game Pass has ~40,0000,0000 subscribers..
Im glad to be one of them. I loving Xbox right now.
Niche is console lol. Any serious gamer has built a PC by now. Can’t imagine going back to such primitive graphics and no mods meaning can’t even remove HUD stuff or change the game.
Console gaming is like saying you’re into cars and your car is a lease. PC gaming is real gaming where you can make it how you want and aren’t held hostage by devs. Also you can just pirate games days one and try them for free.
@@codymadison9993 nah PC sucks. I'll pass.
i want my windmill shuriken back..🙁
Not even slightly. It's just a shinier Sigma 2 with the worst parts made worse and the boring parts either exactly the same or very slightly improved.
$65 price tag for me on steam.
They just couldn't have smoothed out the camera for this update. I feel like $50 was a bit much. Haven't felt that way in a long time. But i do not have fond memories of the shitty camera control.
I 💯 agree
I did not have a problem with the camera in the 360 version and think it was vastly underrated. Not so with the remaster however..
No way is ninja Gaiden black is better than Ninja Gaiden 2!
I just beat the sigma 2 3 hours before they announce this I’ll wait for a sale and hope they bring back the jiggle physics that they made for the PS3 version 😊
Free with gamepass to anyone who has xbox
Your dam right I have an Xbox
The texture pop in is definitely the 4060. That happens for most new games when you have an 8gb card.
No *skeleton leaves the room*
free on gamepass😛
Not free, you pay for GamePass.
Is 20 year old game good? Yes
Is a 20 year old game worth $50? No
Isnt it free with Game Pass?
Yes
You're becoming my favorite youtuber ngl
I hope they do the ninja gaiden 3 black this year, the third one my all time favorite
ninja gaiden 4 will come out this year
The source code is lost because they didn’t do Save As 😂
Master ninja in this game is genuinely terribly balanced and absolutely awful to slog through, 1 shot grabs are a regular thing and it makes the game complete trash. They blew it so hard.
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that thumbnail........ I hate the internet sometimes.
The game was good (reminded me of old GOW games) in my opinion the story was not interesting at all, I personally did not feel connected to the characters throughout the story.
They couldn't obtain all the info and data that they needed from a PC version of Ninja Gaiden 2?
The original game never released on pc. It was only on the xbox 360. The sigma games with changes released on other platforms.
@aaronsmith7143 please tell me that's not the reason why the windmill shuriken wasn't in Sigma 2 and BLACK 2?
@@excludedkratos no one knows why they cut the windmill
It’s worth 40 dollars because those enemy spawns are terrible
Just seen a staircase comparison… not happy and will not be buying it. Instead, just emulate the OG version or mod that the new version
Yeah I really hope the modding community makes that scene epic again
@@TheGameStan there’s some guy doing it now. I think his name is Brup😩I changed my mind.
I'll probably wait for a sale. I'm still playing through the master collection.
Its worth 60
Wait why is this game being remade 17 years later lol?
Nope, I'll stick to the original on the Xbox one x. 👍
Nobody cares it's only a small majority of you complaining. Most people will play this new one now so get over it.
@@dec2567 Said the child responding. Most of us actual fans will continue playing the original while you newbies will hype this up for a few months and then move on like the lost sheep you are.
And ‘small majority’ 😂
Worth more than AC Woke Shadows 😂
Oh shush 😅 with the AC reference.. NG is still a good game though!
I hope they add a toggle for higher enemy count
Its not worth 50 dollars i rather get the collection then one with cut content
The blood looks shit on ng 2 black
used to love games like these, but it's just annoying to play now. I much prefer pvp.
ew, PVP is utter trash in most MP games, i stopped those a long time ago. its all toxic meta trash for most games. PVE coop games are where its at.
@@flamingmanurethis guy gets it
No! Hell NO not paying for something I done already beat and shit been tookin out of it.....mm
.....tecmo & Team ninja is done. For 17years . Just sucking money out of same shit which itagaki made. Not just same but slightly degenerated to clame "orginality " just for deny itagaki' s job. 😂😂 meanwile new developers are showing stunning new action games..to . clients ..
It not even worth 50 since like half of the stuff is missing heck and most of the females have been hit with dei modern day stuff, also don't call me a goomer whatever, ayane first appearance was doa 2 1999 I was basically the same age as her years go by I age she hasn't her age stayed the same while mine went up, there no way should would have 5 freaking tournaments at age 16, that just insane.
Ayanes first appearance was DOA1 plus, not trying to be a dick cause I also believed ayane first appeared in doa2