Ninja Gaiden II Black

CBRChristian Bognar

9/10

Ninja Gaiden 2: Black is the definitive way to play Ninja Gaiden 2. It's a reminder that the Ninja Gaiden series was ahead of its time when it first hit the shelves, with it still having some of the best combat of any game in the genre. The adrenaline one can get from pulling off lengthy combos and dismembering groups of enemies is something that is rarely matched in the industry these days. After playing through the game, it's hard not to want to travel back in time to a period when games pu...

Checkpoint GamingCharlie Kelly

8.5/10

Every so often you finally get to a game on your backlog that truly surprises you. “Where have you been my whole life?” I caught myself saying as I played Ninja Gaiden II via the recently shadow-dropped Ninja Gaiden II Black. The short answer is that it was there all along, waiting for me to experience its tense, tough and fast-paced action glory. With every delightfully bloody dismemberment or over-the-top set piece, Ninja Gaiden II has shaped me, quickly becoming one of my favourite a...

WCCFtechFrancesco De Meo

8.5/10

The first two entries in the modern Ninja Gaiden series are still considered decades after their original release as two of the best action games ever released and for very good reasons. With the depth of their combat mechanics, their high-speed action, and solid level design, the two games have aged rather well and still play great to this day. With the departure of Team Ninja's founder and series creator Tomonobu Itagaki, however, the franchise kind of lost itself, with a third entry in the series that required a revamped version to steer the course and provide an experience that, while impr...

WayTooManyGamesLeo Faria

8/10

Earlier this year, the announcement of a brand new game in the Ninja Gaiden franchise, the long-awaited Ninja Gaiden 4, was met with a lot of excitement from us fans of the franchise. Even if I don’t think that Ninja Gaiden 3 is that terrible (it’s underwhelming, sure, but I’ve played worse), I’m glad we’re finally going to get an actual Ninja Gaiden sequel to take advantage of the many technical improvements seen in gaming over the past 13 years. That wasn’t the only announcement...

GamerBravesRalph

8/10

In our NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black review, we’ll explore how Team Ninja’s remastered classic slices its way into the modern era, bringing its notorious challenging combat and ninja action to a new generation with enhanced visuals and refined gameplay mechanics. After a 15-year hiatus, Ryu Hayabusa’s intense journey returns with updated graphics powered by Unreal Engine 5, promising to satisfy both veterans and newcomers alike. This remaster not only modernizes the visual aspects of the game bu...

GameSpewRichard Seagrave

8/10

Being a remaster that primarily just makes a classic a hell of a lot prettier, there are some issues here that remain unaddressed. If you can tolerate a camera that sometimes feels like it's working against you, however, then chances are you'll have a very good time with Ninja Gaiden 2 Black overall.

Pure XboxLiam Doolan

8/10

You're looking sharper than ever, Ryu

Twisted VoxelSalal Awan

8/10

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black brings the beloved, brutal action of the original back to life with a stunning Unreal Engine 5 remake, though it stumbles slightly in living up to its "Black" legacy.

Impulse GamerTony Smith

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black is a fantastic reimagining of the 2008 classic, rebuilt from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5. It's not just a fresh coat of paint; it's

WellPlayedKieran Stockton

7/10

Ninja Gaiden II Black is an impressive remaster in terms of sheer visual fidelity, but the gameplay and design haven’t aged quite so gracefully. It’s an important relic of the past, but just that.

Push SquareAaron Bayne

6/10

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black is like a time machine back to the halcyon days of PS3, featuring over-the-top violence, ridiculous action, and a globe-trotting campaign. Black sparkles up those graphics for PS5, and while fun, it isn’t quite enough to counter how much this hack-and-slash experience has aged.

Lords of GamingAlex Patsy

Unscored

The release of Ninja Gaiden 2 Black is a dream come true for long-time fans of the series and a thrilling introduction for newcomers.