The first Ninja Gaiden Sigma was an excellent upgrade to one of the best action games ever created. Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 suffers from two problems, the first being that Ninja Gaiden 2 was a lesser game than the original. The second problem is that the additions just don't improve upon the original experience in any significant way. The playable women are pretty, but their missions are short. The multiplayer is a great idea, but ultimately not conducive to Ninja Gaiden's style of combat. And lastly, for a game that is based completely around brutal violence and life or death confrontation, removing the blood was a bad idea.
Closing Comments
Minor complaints aside, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 is an immensely satisfying action game. If you enjoy a good challenge it offers plenty of content to keep you happy. Beating the game will take a few days, but mastering the escalating difficulty levels could take weeks, or in my case, many months of enjoyable practice.
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| 8.0 | Presentation The storyline is nonsense but that’s secondary to the beauty of the overall package. |
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| 8.0 | Graphics It’s a shame the occasional screen tearing interrupts this otherwise excellent visual display. |
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| 8.0 | Sound The music is appropriately dramatic but fades to the background against the screams of dying ninjas and the clash of swords. |
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| 8.5 | Gameplay Some bosses are repetitive and fighting the camera can be painful, but you won’t find many action games that stand up to Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 in terms of overall quality. |
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| 8.5 | Lasting Appeal This is a meaty adventure, and one that is worth repeating. |
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| 8.4 |
OVERALL (out of 10 / not an average) |
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For comparison, the 360 version got an 8.7: http://xbox360.ign.com/objects/686/686645.html
