Review: Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 | GamesAreEvil

GrE writes, "Let's talk a walk down memory lane. It is 1989 and the hot system on the market is the NES. It is a slightly cool day in Baltimore city as I wait outside for what is to be one of the biggest titles of the year. This is a time before you could pre-order a game, and just go get your copy when ever you have time. The doors open and forty five minutes later I am the proud owner of Ninja Gaiden.

It was a staple in the history of the series and in console gaming itself. It had cinematic cut scenes, the introduction of the shuriken and the magical abilities (ninpo) that later games would follow with..."