The perfect fusion of a fighting game with an action/adventure game - A true masterpiece.
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Ninja Gaiden Black is the perfect fusion of an action/adventure game and a
fighting game. The gameplay is amazingly deep, the characters unique, the
graphics are gorgeous, the FMVs are beautiful, the story is very good, and it has tremendous replay value. On top of that the game is quite challenging.
Here are the details.
Gameplay 10/10
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Elements 10/10: First of all let's talk about the fighting system. You have your combat, magic, supers, and defense tactics. In the combat section, you have different strategies of attack, and also different attacks and combos that vary based on your weapons. Every weapon can be upgraded a number of times, to increase it's power, and add more moves to it's list of moves. Suffice it to say there are MANY MANY moves, combos, and throws to choose from. Each weapon has it's own super move also. Some weapons have 2. These supers requires charge time and orbs. You get orbs from defeating enemies. There are methods for reducing charge time, that you can learn to increase the usefulness of these powerful supers. As for magic, you have a couple different types, that can also be enhanced, and made more powerful. In the defense category, you have your basic block, roll, and block into roll (kind of like an alpha counter from street fighter series.)
Controls 9.75/10: The controls are very very good. My only complaint is they're not super accurate for jumping. So in some platform areas, it can get
frustrating.
Difficulty 10/10: This game is one of the most challenging games I have ever
played. You have to constantly come up with new strategies to handle the
situation at hand. Very hard regular enemies, tough bosses, and average difficulty puzzles.
Story 10/10
The story is pretty decent compared to an RPG, but for an Action/Adventure it's VERY good.. so I give it a 10/10.
Graphics 10/10
The Graphics are PURE EYE CANDY. The game's regular graphics are impeccable. Without a doubt the best looking graphics for any game on the Xbox. Everything is superb from the main character itself, to the levels, the regular enemies, the bosses, and the FMVs.
Value 10/10
This game has a ton of unlockable material, and missions to unlock. And being that it has a fighting game engine, the game itself is replayable also.
This game is without a doubt the single best game on the Xbox. Everything is perfect. It is a MUST own title on the Xbox.
Overall Rating 10/10