An extremely fun game, even at it's frustating moments. Read on.......
The story isn't amazing, as it's in a future-present-medieval time span. Like I was told, "Don't bring a knife to a gunfight" and Ryu does that with a assortment of seven or more weapons, so you'll get to choose which weapon suits your play style or situation.
The gameplay is Ninja Gaiden's strong point, and boy is it fun. There are plenty of different enemies to try your blade to,so you won't go unchallenged. Especially with the boss battles, which really spice the game up, or make it really dumb. Like when your in a pit of bones. Ryu's about to leave the scene, and for whatever reason he boots some bones, which awakens a lumbering giant (yes, a skeleton giant) that Ryu has to kill. There will be a point in this game where you'll wanna gun the controller at your T.V., smashing Ryu and his opponent (most likely a boss) forever.
Ninja Gaiden overall is extremely fun and addictive, and it will bring out the killer in you. Score: 8.3 out of 10.