Release Date: January 23, 2025
A remastered version of the renowned TPP slasher from 2008. Ninja Gaiden 2 Black features new content and the game runs on Unreal Engine 5. We can play as Ryu Hayabusa, travelling the worlds of humans and demons. The protagonist faces many enemies, using katana, shurikens and supernatural powers to deal with them.
Ninja Gaiden II Black is a remaster of Ninja Gaiden II slasher game from 2008, enriched with additional content. The company Koei Tecmo, which oversees the brand, is responsible for the development and release of this new version.
The action of Ninja Gaiden II takes place a year after the events depicted in the previous game under this banner. We play as Ryu Hayabusa in the game - a ninja warrior, whose task is to avenge the attack on his clan and prevent the return of a demonic ruler threatening the whole world. Along the way, the protagonist meets allies, and also discovers secrets related to his past and the history of his clan.
In Ninja Gaiden II Black the action is viewed from a third-person perspective (TPP). The adventure leads us through a series of locations, among which we can find both contemporary cities (like Tokyo or New York), as well as an underground realm of demons.
During the gameplay, we mainly deal with fighting opponents. On the battlefield, we must not only perform quick attacks, merging them into spectacular combinations, but also demonstrate agility and reflexes, performing dodges and parrying blows, as well as launching accurate counterattacks. This is important because the enemies we face have the same capabilities, which makes the battles challenging and forces us to observe the targets in order to detect their weak points and gaps in defense in time.
On the battlefield, Ryu uses a katana, as well as a wide range of other melee weapons. In addition, he can rely on magical spells, shurikens and a bow, which allows him to keep enemies at a distance. Interestingly, the game features elements of gore (which can be turned off) - the protagonist is able to cut off the limbs of adversaries, thus brutally killing them or drastically weakening them.
As Ryu progresses, he accumulates essence (in the form of colorful energy balls), which allows him to heal himself, regenerate ki (enabling the use of supernatural powers), or use powerful attacks. The game has implemented automatic health regeneration, but when Ryu takes damage, his health bar gradually decreases, and the only way to restore it to its original state is by using herbs and statues.
While working on Ninja Gaiden II Black, the authors focused on the aforementioned elements of gore, which underwent a makeover. In addition, the whole was enriched with additional characters (Momiji, Ayane and Rachel), as well as the Hero Play Style mode, where certain actions (like blocking blows) are automated, which significantly reduces the difficulty level.
Ninja Gaiden II Black runs on Unreal Engine 5. The location designs, character models, and lighting have undergone a thorough refresh.
Platforms:
PC Windows
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X/S
Developer: Koei Tecmo
Publisher: Koei Tecmo
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System Requirements for Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
(720p, 60 fps) Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3400G, 12 GB RAM, graphic card 6 GB GeForce GTX 1060 / 8 GB Radeon RX 590, 85 GB SSD, Windows 10/11 64-bit.
Recommended System Requirements:
(1080p, 60 fps) Intel Core i7-8700 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 XT, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 8 GB GeForce GTX 1080 / Radeon RX 5700 XT, 85 GB SSD, Windows 10/11 64-bit.
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Rectify Gaming: 8.5 / 10 by Will "FncWill" Hogeweide
Ninja Gaiden 2 Black on PC is a commendable remaster that honors the legacy of the original while making thoughtful improvements for modern audiences. Despite some minor shortcomings, it offers a thrilling and challenging experience that stands out in the action genre. Whether you’re a long-time fan.
Thumb Culture: 5 / 5
The game still plays great for me, even after all this time. Combos take some getting used to. And learning to defend better is something you should learn very early on. There are times I feel that the game is tedious rather than challenging. One example is the Water Dragon (that is its name). But I’ve always remembered dreading that fight, anyway. I was a little disappointed that they had removed two bosses from this version. One is the giant Buddha on the first level and the Statue of Liberty. There were two fights I loved in NINJA GAIDEN 2 Sigma. And with all that said, if you’ve played it before, you won’t be disappointed. If this is your first entry into the franchise before 4 drops, then all I can say is if you like challenge, enjoy. If not, play on a lower difficulty and have fun. I was gonna be petty and give it the Gold Award for removing the fights mentioned above. But I just couldn’t. So instead I’m awarding NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black, the well-deserved Platinum Award.
Impulsegamer: 3.75 / 5 by Tony Smith
Ninja Gaiden 2 Black is a solid recreation of the original game, offering improved visuals and additional features. While it stays true to the challenge and feel of the original, some minor graphical issues and the high difficulty level may deter some players. Overall, it's a must-play for fans of the series and newcomers alike.
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