Challenging and beautiful game
User Rating: 9 | Ninja Gaiden II X360
If anyone played the first installment on the Xbox, then you should already know what you would be expecting. The gameplay is incredible and it isn't any normal hack-n-slash game. I would describe this as being the new generation of hack-n-slash, as well as the first installment. If you could master the combos instead of just pressing any button, then you would enjoy this game more than just pressing one button all the time or doing the same combos all over again. The enemies are challenging. This is what makes the game. It isn't like other hack-n-slash games where all you have to do is hit the enemy once and it's over. The obliteration combos are great. It's a little on the cheating side because you can finish off the enemies in a few hits once you cut their arm or leg off. The only con I have about this game are the bosses. The bosses are extremely easy to beat with no challenge at all. On the other hand, they are extremely powerful, so I would avoid their attacks at all costs. For most people, they think the video game is very hard. Not true at all! Put yourself in Ryu's position. What's the first thing to do before facing an opponent? Defend yourself! And it isn't hard at all. Counter-attack their moves while blocking. Use your ninpo if you have any. But block and dodge all the time and you wouldn't have much trouble advancing into the next level. The game takes a lot of patience and understanding the moves and your enemies. Practice the game. You know you all want to finish it! Don't get frustrated, think smart. Do what you think you would do if you're in Ryu's position. It's a wonderful game and I don't care what anyone else says about it. It would've been a 10 if the bosses weren't so easy. That's why they're called bosses. They are supposed to be made strong and difficult. Can't wait for a third installment. 
