The evironments aren't expansive, but they look pretty good, overall. The camera can be annoying at times, but its not nearly the worst that I have seen.
Also, the 1st Ninja Gaiden on the XBOX set a MUCH HIGHER bar for 3rd person action/adventure games, than God of War ever could, IMO.
This is one of the best games ever, but the camera's poor. Don't try to justify it. When you're doing the sprint-flip, trying to throw the enemies, block a counter and fire off a charged combo attack after absorbing enough karma from enemies you obliterated, you don't have time to center the camera with the R button, much less adjust the right stick to see over Ryu's back. It's simply not the best camera, but it's one incredibly awesome game.
Oh. And I don't care for this game review, either.
I love the game, but he has some good points.Problem with this game is it's not polished, as the first one was.Graphics could have been better (closer,if not as good as Sigma's)and backgrounds and environments should have been more dynamic.The lag that never happened in the first is unacceptable for the 2nd. Would have been nice to see a polished black/sigma version for NG2, but with the leave of Itagaki it seems unlikely:( Additionally, having it on Japanese audio is far more appropriate/better
what a fuckin dumb ass. k the carma angle is good because i like to see infront of me and the side because it makes it fun watching u kill enemies from the front and NOT just the back. so if ur good u can play with the camra facing ANY DIRECTION
I'm so sick of reviewers giving NG2 so much criticism. Okay, so there's a few flaws in the game. I agree with you there, but you're giving people the wrong impression of the game's quality. You can actually adjust the camera speed in the game, if you didn't know that already. For those of you who want an honest user review, check out my channel. I don't get paid to nitpick games like some people, and I'm not a hardcore Ninja Gaiden fan, so it's not biased.
I'm just gonna assume you're either a PS3/Nintendo fanboy, or you've never actually played Ninja Gaiden 2 because you wouldn't be saying that if you did.
Brilliant review, mate. Objective AND a little dose of subjective, which, in a world where there are dozens and dozens of professional reviews online, a little subjectivity is always what I'm looking for.
Manual control of a camera doesn't make for an immersive game. The whole point of being immersed is to forget you're even playing it. I haven't played the game so I won't say anymore on the topic. I just wanted to throw it out there that although it's a tool you like to use, it isn't an immersive experience and that's exactly why he's criticizing it.
What teh hell, Ninja Gaiden is a good game. I wouldnt care if the camera is acting a little jerky.
666Makkura666 1 year ago
This is gamelife? wheres Geoff Mendecino????????
Krakko44 1 year ago
It is realesed for te xbox 360
but theirs a ninja gaiden in ps3
"Ninja Gaiden Sigma"
lilnicson03 3 years ago
is this game only for xbox? -.-
Tyotyo999 3 years ago
Theres nothing wrong with the camera...only a retarded noob has a prob with the camera.
SlinkyNZ 3 years ago
I agree! Don't be lazy.
hotshot04605 3 years ago
This review does the game no justice.
The evironments aren't expansive, but they look pretty good, overall. The camera can be annoying at times, but its not nearly the worst that I have seen.
Also, the 1st Ninja Gaiden on the XBOX set a MUCH HIGHER bar for 3rd person action/adventure games, than God of War ever could, IMO.
silverXspartan 3 years ago 3
The only people that say this game is horribly designed or just plain cheap, are the people who suck at playing it.
Other than that cheers to a good combat system.
massedup 3 years ago
That is true! I beat every boss battle either the first or second time.
hotshot04605 3 years ago
this game is super extremely hard sometimes know im not the only person who thinks so
bigg93e 3 years ago
This is one of the best games ever, but the camera's poor. Don't try to justify it. When you're doing the sprint-flip, trying to throw the enemies, block a counter and fire off a charged combo attack after absorbing enough karma from enemies you obliterated, you don't have time to center the camera with the R button, much less adjust the right stick to see over Ryu's back. It's simply not the best camera, but it's one incredibly awesome game.
Oh. And I don't care for this game review, either.
thequickspin 3 years ago 3
Don't say ever, only say up to this point. You have no idea what's coming up, this could suck later on.
Wirld 3 years ago
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This guy is a shit cunt mother fucker dick faced cunt faced cunt fucker cunt.
That review was so shit. Dont watch this shit people, check out IGN review, now thats how you review a game.
RyuNinjaX 3 years ago
No those reviews that are paid by game makers showing only the good points, those are great... NOT
Intosia 3 years ago
hahaha.....go die
RyuNinjaX 3 years ago
su ninja fagg, bet you do ninja cosplay aswell huh?
Intosia 3 years ago
@Intosia yeah lol i do. u jelly?
RyuNinjaX 5 months ago
@Intosia btw you spelt iniesta wrong
RyuNinjaX 5 months ago
@RyuNinjaX Ow wow commenting a 3year old comment, wtf
Intosia 5 months ago
I love the game, but he has some good points.Problem with this game is it's not polished, as the first one was.Graphics could have been better (closer,if not as good as Sigma's)and backgrounds and environments should have been more dynamic.The lag that never happened in the first is unacceptable for the 2nd. Would have been nice to see a polished black/sigma version for NG2, but with the leave of Itagaki it seems unlikely:( Additionally, having it on Japanese audio is far more appropriate/better
DathVada 3 years ago
what a fuckin dumb ass. k the carma angle is good because i like to see infront of me and the side because it makes it fun watching u kill enemies from the front and NOT just the back. so if ur good u can play with the camra facing ANY DIRECTION
57Hockey 3 years ago
LOVE YOUR REVIEWS!!
thebobisback 3 years ago
Awesome review, the hilarious drawings were epic! xD Great opinions!
darkpirategirl 3 years ago
1st: God of war wasnt made by microsoft... wasn't even on the damn computer.
2: stop griping about the camera! Hit the right trigger to center it, then stop the griping!
slammer2999 3 years ago
that might be true but theres nothing better than cutting off peoples heads and not worry about getting arrested
lemonpie95 3 years ago
this sucks!
gssh1 3 years ago
I'm so sick of reviewers giving NG2 so much criticism. Okay, so there's a few flaws in the game. I agree with you there, but you're giving people the wrong impression of the game's quality. You can actually adjust the camera speed in the game, if you didn't know that already. For those of you who want an honest user review, check out my channel. I don't get paid to nitpick games like some people, and I'm not a hardcore Ninja Gaiden fan, so it's not biased.
GamerNamedTim 3 years ago
NG2 sucks lets face it.
98smithg 3 years ago
I'm just gonna assume you're either a PS3/Nintendo fanboy, or you've never actually played Ninja Gaiden 2 because you wouldn't be saying that if you did.
GamerNamedTim 3 years ago 4
I can see from this review, its god of war but without the story line and expansive levels.
98smithg 3 years ago
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agent0sephiroth 3 years ago
Brilliant review, mate. Objective AND a little dose of subjective, which, in a world where there are dozens and dozens of professional reviews online, a little subjectivity is always what I'm looking for.
Greydawg 3 years ago
isn't 6/10 very high for a game that is so awful?
elnicko6 3 years ago
Manual control of a camera doesn't make for an immersive game. The whole point of being immersed is to forget you're even playing it. I haven't played the game so I won't say anymore on the topic. I just wanted to throw it out there that although it's a tool you like to use, it isn't an immersive experience and that's exactly why he's criticizing it.
mcfilmmakers 3 years ago
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agent0sephiroth 3 years ago
"why is it such a big deal to learn from a boss fight"
Learn what exactly?
I think Chris´s point is rather clear here: the only way to kill that dino doesn´t even correspond to any kind of internal logic.
if a game designer is just gonna make shit up, then it should at least be funny or innovative shit. :-)
unpaidpiper 3 years ago
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