• Ninja Gaiden II (Xbox 360)

    Ninja Gaiden II (Xbox 360)

    Navneet Prakash, Jun 10, 2008 1125 hrs IST

    This sequel to the original action-packed game is faster, bloodier!

    Great bloody action, Deep and varied combat, Good graphics and presentation, New weapons are superb

    Irritating camera angling, Bland plot

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I remember, a few years back when the original Xbox was gaining popularity in India, my friends (one's who own an Xbox) would constantly boast about this uber-cool game called Ninja Gaiden. Initially I didn't really care, since I was a PS2 guy -- because no Xbox game could ever challenge my arsenal of games. I was wrong, the first ten minutes of my Ninja Gaiden experience made me realize that this is a smoking hot game with more challenges than the average gamer can handle! Since the first game had such a huge impact on me (and the other 2 million odd gamers), I was really looking forward to Ninja Gaiden 2. This sequel to one of the most highly rated action games of all times has some big Ninja shoes to fill. Read on to know what this new game has to offer.

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Ninja Gaiden 2 follows the story of Ryu Hayabusa and his fight against the fiends. The single player plot makes absolutely no sense; don't even bother to understand it as it is more difficult than all the game's bosses put together. Just like its predecessor, NG2 has all the Ninja Gaiden elements -- big sword, ugly monsters, fiends, and a female character with an exaggerated bust-line. Ryu is amongst the last remaining members of the Hayabusa Clan,and unlike other Ninjas, Ryu doesn't believe in stealth. So much for the brief summary about Ryu and his latest adventure; now let's jump on to the details.

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The game begins with the mentioned buxom female looking for Ryu to talk to him -- she is apparently working with the CIA. As usual, the bad guys with big weapons drop by to pick her up, but before they can harm her, they are confronted by our hero. Ryu is carrying his faithful Dragon Sword and chops up the enemy within no time. The first level revolves around Ryu's attempt to rescue this mysterious girl; this level is perfect to get you into groove of the game.

The plot gets really weird after the first two chapters; the fiends are trying to resurrect something called the Archfiend. I lost track of the plot, but I do remember a strange bird-man-thing sitting on top of the statue of liberty talking to the same woman, appreciating the view she gets from up there. He then goes on to unleash a few big ugly-bat-things, who are flying over a ravaged New York City. Simply put, the single player plot is about as interesting as a power-point presentation on the Income Tax Act rule 114 B, with revisions. Let's just jump to the one thing that the game does best: fill the screen with action through the amazing sword fights.

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(13) Comments
trungtuan
,daklak, on Nov 27, 2008 02:25 AM
tìm game
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Ganesh
,Bangalore, on Jun 11, 2008 10:33 PM
This games has tatics mix of DMC 1,2,3, little bit of Prince of persia (running on walls), loads of blood scenes, nothing exciting if you are a DMC fan, which in this case I am. You may want to rent his game than buy !
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madan
,chennai, on Jun 18, 2008 03:10 PM
are u mad, dmc is known for style, gow for the setting and ng for the action if ure telling dmc has better action and combat, bro u gotta play the 2 games again
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ClrkBruce
,Bangalore, on Sep 15, 2008 02:12 PM
Hey Ganesh, do u know where i can get xbox 360 games on rent?? i am from bangalore.. please reply on my mail id.. thanks a lot
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FREETIMEVI
,HYDERABAD, on Jun 12, 2008 02:02 PM
NICE
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Jack Watkins
,hervey bay, on Jul 29, 2008 07:38 AM
OMG...ive finished it on easy and half way on warrior, it is the best game...EVER!!!. It took me a while (sry for ppl how havent got this far) to kill the archfiend, i didnt think about shooting it in the bright ball. Im having trouble finding all the skullz but ive found 27 so far...only 13 to go. Im going to play the whole game again with the eclipes slythe so i can get the achevement for it...the only down side to the game is the genshin's sword is duel weilded with your dragon sword. i would of rathered it to be on its own...now ppl dont give up playin, its the awsomest game ever...EVER!!!o yea i got master ninja on every chapter.=)
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kamran
,india, on Jun 23, 2008 11:32 AM
like to download this game
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Robie
,Kampala, on Jun 20, 2008 05:42 PM
Where can i get this game from?
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Lonah
,Kampala, on Jun 20, 2008 05:40 PM
Would like to download this game. Need assistance. Thank you.
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sweet silky
,delhi, on Jun 18, 2008 10:39 PM
nice game i want to downlod this game can u help me k
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jack watkins
,Hervey Bay, on Jun 17, 2008 05:44 AM
Ive got the game and i went nuts, its the best game ever. I hope the rest of the game is harder than the 1st one. i really like the grafics of the second one and the interaction like the blood on your weapons, flicks it straight off... Im only on chapter 5 but so far its my favorite game i have...
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SOMIYA RANJAN D
,BHUBANESWAR, on Jun 14, 2008 10:42 AM
i want to play game with other friends
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SOMIYA RANJAN D
,BHUBANESWAR, on Jun 14, 2008 10:40 AM
GAME
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