Game Argus writes: "Sometimes you need to let a series simmer for a while before releasing a sequel. However, waiting 21 years might be a bit much. Such is the case with Legend of Kage 2, a DS sequel to an arcade/NES title from 1987. It's not necessarily worth the wait, but this is still a fun action platforming diversion for retro fans.
While Taito claims this is a sequel to the original, it has far more in common with its pseudo-sequel, Demon Sword. In the original, you only could take one hit. Here you can take multiple, just like Demon Sword. Magic plays a role which again, is closer in style to the supposed sequel."
Inspired by 8-bit movies like Wreck It Ralph, game developer and VFX artist Peter Tieryas is going through his old NES inventory and playing some of his favorite levels with running commentary. This segment is from Legend of Kage for the NES. Players have to rescue the princess a total of three times before the game ends, at which time the princess is kidnapped again. This rounds out the trio of Ninja games starting with Ninja Kid, then Ninja Gaiden, and now Legend of Kage.
The Legend of Kage 2 isn't the type of niche game that has limited appeal or has become redundant, it just isn't a good game at all. You can find some real gems in the genre but The Legend of Kage 2 unfortunately, is not one of them.
411mania talks about this week's game releases. Highlights include Oboro Muramasa, Suggoi! Arcana Heart 2, Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus, The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena, Hammerin' Hero, Professor Heinz Wolff's Gravity, and Rhythm Heaven.
