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Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: Tecmo
  • Release Date: Sep 29, 2009
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Metascore
83 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 52 Critics What's this?

User Score
7.4 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 59 Ratings

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  • Summary: The most intense, challenging, action-packed ninja adventure is back, exclusively on the PS3. From Tokyo to New York, follow super ninja Ryu as he encounters vicious enemies and acquires an extensive assortment of ninja weaponry along the way. New Playable Characters: Ninja Gaiden's Rachel, Ayane from the Dead or Alive series and Momiji from Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword appear as sexy new playable characters. Online Co-op: Two people can engage in online co-op play, with voice chat, in 10 different stages (in 4 difficulty settings) to complete special missions. Rankings from each mission are recorded and posted online, where gamers can choose their opponents based on players' mission stats. Visual Diversity: Over 30 unique characters, 17 stages with a variety of environments, and a storyline which unfolds in 70 impressive cut-scenes. New Enemies: A variety of new enemies and bosses have been incorporated into the stunning enhanced environments. Variable AI: Contributing to the increased difficulty level, the gameplay differs each time you appear in a level as enemies engage in a variety of different actions as they assess the current situation. Gameplay Innovation: A finishing blow system can be used in battle to quickly defeat an enemy in one dynamic action. Weapon Rewards: The weapons you acquire can be leveled up to strengthen their power and gain new battle techniques. Enhanced Graphics and Sound: Full HD 1080p output and 5.1ch surround sound allows players to experience the game in total high definition. [Tecmo]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 52
  3. Negative: 0 out of 52
  1. Gaming Age
    91
    The additional characters are fun to play with, and revamped difficulty means that more players should be able to get some enjoyment out of the game, without feeling needlessly frustrated with a few annoying aspects.
  2. 1UP
    91
    The level changes remove the garbage found in Gaiden 2, while creating an almost new experience, and the Team Mission mode introduces thoughtful, meaningful ways to test your skills. Any doubts about whether Team Ninja could succeed without their former boss now sit on shaky ground -- the developer seems to be thriving.
  3. Edge Magazine
    70
    When you're playing a Ninja Gaiden game and not dying until the eighth chapter, it doesn't bode well for the future of the series as we know it. Oh, and the camera's still rubbish. [Nov 2009, p.100]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 17
  3. Negative: 3 out of 17
  1. ThomasM
    10
    While this game doesn't have alot blood and gore, this game is till one of the best action titles out there. The sleek style of Sigma 2 really gives it a unique feel to it compared to it's 360 counter part. There is some camera issues but I feel it adds to the game difficulty as it's a difficult game in itself. I actually think it's a little easier to do combos than sigma 1. All in all, this game isn't for everyone and some may dislike the change of direction for this title, but it really is a terrific game worth a rent and hey, with trophy hunters out there who wouldn't want a few more in their collection. … Expand
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  2. silvergun
    5
    After a magnificent first i was expecting for NGS2 to be even better. I was wrong because the game is all but destroyed in spirit and essence despite it being a competent game in its own right. Some things should never have changed. What has changed? Well the first thing that makes or breaks this kind of games is of course the combat which is now horribly broken. Gone are the days of the first NGS where you needed to learn, to observe and react according to the situation at hand. In short skill is thrown out of the window. Instead we get a mindless button masherthat is barely above God of War levels which is a real shame. Level design is also not nearly as effective as the first NGS and the camera seems even more wonky and ineffective than it was in the first and with enemies that CHEAT their way through this time things are not nearly as interesting. You are going to die in this game...many times and not because its your fault like the first NGS where your own death was mostly your own doing. Bosses are just overpowered in every possible way imaginable and its mostly luck based whether you defeat them or not since they leave you no space for improovemetn. Stick with the first NGS and you are good to go. Play the second only to see how far ahead the first one is.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. MackH
    0
    This game is dumbed down to the ground for the immature children, even though it got a mature rating. I feel insulted by the obvious censorship. The game is boring with nothing but run to point A, button mash, run to point B, button mash. What happen when you cut a guys head off? Does purple dust come out in real life? No!!! Uncharted 2 and God of War 3 will be much more worthy in a mature gamer's collection. This is filled with emo purple haired kids with silly looking fake boobs slapped on to their chests. The coop mode is lag central and the graphics are weak. Pass on this.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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