Really, how hard is Ninja Gaiden? /BLACK?

For the original Xbox obv. I mean compare it to games, like RE4 on Professional? Mass Effect on Hardcore/Insanity? Give me something to go by. I need to know before I attempt it.

very hard on anything over normal...garentee u will die on the first boss

Never palyed any of those games you mentioned on hard. I beat Heavenly Sword on Hell Mode(Hard) and it was easy compared to Ninja Gaiden Black on normal. Its stil la fun game just has some challenge, once you get used to everything its not too bad =)

For the original Xbox obv. I mean compare it to games, like RE4 on Professional? Mass Effect on Hardcore/Insanity? Give me something to go by. I need to know before I attempt it.

HUNK-007

Normal on NG is kinda like DMC on Normal. Its not so hard as some people make it out to be. In NG you have lots of Invincible frames, and make sure you utilize the "on-land utlimate techinque" often. Also, don't go ape-crazy and spam the attack button. Block, roll, and play smart.

Another plus though, is that NGB looks amazing. Atleast you feel like playing just for the eye candy. Much better than the uglier DMC...