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VideoGamer: Ninja Gaiden 2 Review 9/10

Playing Ninja Gaiden 2 is a very different experience to playing the majority of games. No other game VideoGamer ever played is as rewarding so often. Whether it's for simply beating a wave of blood-thirsty bats or for finally slaying a boss you've been tearing your hair out over for more than an hour, the sense of reward and gratification is practically unrivalled. For every level you beat you feel like you're becoming a better gamer and that's a feeling that very few games can claim to give. This is action gaming at its very best.

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turbogeekx5819d ago

7/10 from GamesRadar though. Itagaki deserves it.

Rikitatsu5819d ago

he was Dissing DMC yesterday and Gamesradar pwned him

Fishy Fingers5819d ago

Why does there always have to be an underline reason.

Perhaps the reviewer from GamesRader thought it deserved 7/10

and just perhaps the videogamer reviewer deemed it worthy of 9/10.

People have different opinions, I thought N4G would show you that quite clearly.

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Fishy Fingers5819d ago

Dude, if it was possible to have a review "standard" we would only require one review as they would all be the same score right?

Well what if I don't agree with their standards? That would make reviews void from my point of view. That is why people favour a certain site to get their reviews from, as the know the site/reviewer has equal tastes/opinions to them.

Its all opinion, there is no right or wrong when it comes to a review. My mates love games I absolutely hate, thats just the way it is. Reviewers are only gamers, they can only say what they thought of the experience.

felidae5819d ago

another big hit on the 360.

so ps3 users have Haze .. we have NG2

CrazzyMan5819d ago (Edited 5819d ago )

Cons:
- story isn’t all that interesting;
- camera can get in the way, gets stuck behind things;
- few framerate hiccups here and there;
- lousy level graphics that don't jibe with the pretty-looking gore.

I hope in NGS2 they will improve framerate like in NGS and make better graphics and no camera issues. Then the game will be almost perfect(since story they probably won`t change=)) ).

Fallen_Angel5818d ago

I actually have to agree with Fishy. Most of the lower scores are complaining about the game bein to hard. I think NG fans actually like that about the game. Its not a game you can beat in 4-6 hours.

have to laugh at the fanboys trying to compare this to haze. IGN haze 4.5 NG2 8.7 almost twice the score of haze. Haze had a hard time getting any score over 6 and the lowest score for NG2 is 7

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power of Green 5819d ago (Edited 5819d ago )

This seems a little more realistic and closer to IGN's score although Haze is probably still effecting IGN's score for NG2 due to not wanting to anger PS3 fans either that or MGS4 is in for a hammering(not talking about PS3 friendly sites).

Lol at PS3 fanboys holding on to the 7 score even Mass Effect, Halo 3 and other higher scoring games got 7's and 8's.

sonarus5819d ago (Edited 5819d ago )

lol nice spin.

Edit, LOL @ the new spin considering in your comment you are still holding on to haze score. By the way just wondering if the game still looks as good as crysis:D

power of Green 5819d ago

lol.

The mainstream media outlets deal in politics in the gaming industry more than anything now. GTA4 is the biggest example so far(check all the pre-launch reviews then check all the post-launch comparisons of the game etc.)

sonarus5819d ago (Edited 5819d ago )

Yea i agree, it seems reviews are becoming a bit more political but it is what it is. You can either accept reviews or make a decision on ur purchases on your own...scary thought i know lol.

Edit: Nah i am actually a pretty decent NG fan. I love the combat and i will be the first to admit it is the best combat in any action game period. But i find it funny how you said the game looks as good as crysis thats all and i would say no it doesn't and i would get like 20 disagrees. By the way that was when the 360 ruled the site

I am not saying NG isn't a great game though, and i am aware reviews will do very little to stop people from purchasing the game if they have already decided

power of Green 5819d ago (Edited 5819d ago )

leave it alone troll not all the reviews will score it a "7" lol. As if you have the right to be in here getting some pay back because Haze scored 6's almost across the board.

Whats the matter you don't like what the reviewer said in this review? or did you even read it waiting to jump on any excited optimistic fan of the franshise?.

You must know these reviews will do little to nothing for the people that will be intrested in this game there's simply not enough action games in this genre in this generation ontop of NG being a very popular series that many consider the best action series ever. lol

The NA's will love it the Europeans that love Japanese culture will love it and the Japanese will love it.

Whoooop5819d ago (Edited 5819d ago )

NG2 will be an average game that only hardcore fans will buy. Get over it.

Ohh and care to finally comment on the "Bioshock confirmed for PS3" latest news??? I think you've had a decent amount of time to grieve...

Nothing?? Need more time??? K buddy, but you won't be able to hide from it much longer.. :)

theKiller5819d ago (Edited 5819d ago )

wroooooooooooong
the best action game is GOD of War, i dont see any game comes near it in action and epic story!! when it comes next year u will forget NG2 ever existed :)

power of Green 5819d ago (Edited 5819d ago )

Would I forget about NG2 next year? the only fighting game I'll be waiting for is Killer Instict 3. I only game on Xbox platforms lol.

Its funny how you gave your hopes up with that one review trolling around forcing people to not be excited about this title. lol

Skip_Bayless5819d ago

So give or take 2 years we can say good bye to you Power of Green when the xbox brand dies. And don't buy the PS3 because you are not welcomed here.

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Fishy Fingers5819d ago

bah... Work network doesnt allow me to view VideoGamer for some reason!!

Anyone care to just PM me the juice bits or final thoughts?

Condoleezza Rice5819d ago

Though,it should be noted they gave The Club a 9 as well.

Still,a great score.

crimsonfox5819d ago

hahaa really that game blowed

Condoleezza Rice5819d ago

I'm waiting for the reviews from Edge,Game Informer,GamePro,and GameTrailers.

This should be an interesting week yes indeed

Superfragilistic5819d ago

I have a feeling EDGE and GameInformer will have a field day with the camera!

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Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 - Team Ninja at its Finest

Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 debuted in 2009; ahead of Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty's launch, it's time to look back at one of Tecmo Koei's best titles.

MIDGETonSTILTS17425d ago

Disagree.

Black > Sigma1 > Sigma 2

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The 10 Hardest PlayStation 3 Platinum Trophies

With the release of games now slowing on the PlayStation 3, Twinfinite take a look at the 10 hardest platinum trophies on Sony's older system.

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DarkOcelet2993d ago

I almost got the Lost Planet 2 one, but that get no One in the Leaderboards was effed up.

Many of those trophies are just time consuming, if we are going to talk some seriously hard platinum trophies, put MGS4 in there.

I will never forget the day i got that Big Boss Emblem.

Complete the game in less than 5 hours
Use no continues
Use no health items
Kill no enemies
No alert phases
No special items
Complete the game on The Boss Extreme

One of my proudest trophies :)

skcej2992d ago

yeah the Lost Planet 2 one was pretty ridiculous with the amount of time you had to put in but when I researched the list I found a lot of people saying that the Nom de Guerres were really annoying/ quite tricky to get. I did think about putting MGS 4, maybe it should have got an honorable mention. Impressive trophy to have though dude! :)

kotaku772992d ago (Edited 2992d ago )

Yeah! specially when you got to play over and over MGS4, when you could be playing, idk, MGS3 or any other game

FallenAngel19842993d ago

I'm only one Trophy away from getting the Platinum in MGS4, but unfortunately it has to be that damn Songs of the Battlefield one that requires me to get all the emblems. It's such an eyesore to be so close only to be set up against such a daunting task

kotaku772992d ago

Mortal Kombat 9
Star Ocean: The Last Hope International
Lost Planet 2
Far Cry 2
Wipe Out HD
Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2
Super Street Fighter 4
Persona 4: arena
Raiden IV
NBA 2K16

Knushwood Butt2992d ago

+1 for Raiden IV

What is your best score in Overkill mode (online ranking rules) ?

kotaku772992d ago

I don't know what you're talking about

Knushwood Butt2992d ago

Raiden IV

Shhoting game

High score?

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Are AAA Games Too Easy?

"Perhaps extreme difficulties are still here, just presented in different ways. Multiplayer focused shooting games (for the most part), have average (to-below) difficulty within their campaigns. However, jumping online and playing competitively can produce a welcomed contest." KJ of Play Legit Writes

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itsjustexuma3297d ago

From Software thinks differently

bacrec13297d ago (Edited 3297d ago )

Real Talk. Wish more companies would get the memo.

joab7773297d ago (Edited 3297d ago )

So do I. Unfortunately, it doesn't sell so it doesn't get made. At least it doesn't sell 5-10 million like Assassin's Creed, And all the others. Bloodborne is one of the best games I've ever played, and it ruins other games b/c it expects better of you. It wants you to play it for awhile, instead of moving on to the next big thing a week later.

It's goal is to consume you, and not just your time, but your patience and your will, and it promises, unlike other games, to reward you for that time w/ actual satisfaction.

breakpad3297d ago

eeh ?? have you heard bloodborne or Souls games ? ..no if the develeopers dont seek wide casual acceptance (aka all kids must play the game) no ... are not easy

bouzebbal3297d ago (Edited 3297d ago )

i think western games are getting much easier than ever.
japanese are the only ones who dose difficulty. Games like Ninja Gaiden, Souls, Bloodborne raise the level.

johndoe112113296d ago

Why? That makes no bloody sense. Most games have varying levels of difficulty, if you are someone who likes to be constantly punished and frustrated while playing a game simply start off playing the game on it's hardest difficulty. Why the hell should they make all games with only one level of frustrating difficulty, to pander to a select few who have nothing better to do than spend 10 hours trying to pass one level?

This argument makes no sense and since bloodborne released people act like they've forgotten about difficulty settings. People saying all games should be difficult and punishing are selfish and inconsiderate and don't give a damn about anyone else's time or preferences. if gamers want to spend over a month trying to finish every game then they should not complain when only 5 or 6 games get released every year. It's a senseless foolish expectation.

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rawrock3297d ago

From Soft makes Souls games hard the wrong way. Slow clunky controls and questionable mechanics and design. Anybody can make a game where you die a lot. It takes more talent to make a game with a good difficulty balance and smooth gameplay. I have not played Bloodborne but at least it looks to be step up in gameplay over the Souls games.

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freshslicepizza3296d ago

from software became a aaa developer based on expanding its fanbase who often felt neglected to play games where if you die you suffer for it. the first demons souls game was not marketed as a aaa game, it grew from word of mouth and they managed to fill an area that was being ignored.

lots of aaa games are made easy and that makes sense since they want the barriers of people to play them to be as wide as possible. the more accessible the more will play is what they are thinking because aaa games cost a hell of a lot more money to make now than they did 30 years ago.

AngelicIceDiamond3297d ago

The industry doesn't use the word easy but "accessible" so yes games are easy.

joab7773297d ago

It's because they know that you won't be playing long. Only certain games get played over a period of time longer than 2 weeks. They just want your money, and want you to finish it. And they know that if you get the Souls reputation, you are screwed.

700p3297d ago

it depends on the game really.

BitbyDeath3297d ago

Depends on the difficulty setting.

Perjoss3297d ago

I find the souls games a bit too hard personally but I think Bloodborne has perfectly balanced difficulty.

KryptoniteTail3297d ago

Too hard, actually. Well, not "hard" but complicated, with long boring tutorials, and unbalanced sections and they try your patience with collectathons, bulls*** missions and try to make up for it with half hearted multiplayey and/or bitchy trophies.

I prefer more indies these days. AAA can still be the best around but most are boring rehashes and DLC fests.

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