
In essence, Ninja Gaiden 2 Black appears to be a fusion of strengths from Ninja Gaiden 2 and its Sigma 2 variant, serving as a clear declaration from Team Ninja that Ninja Gaiden Black set the standard for its game, and Ninja Gaiden 2 Black aims to match this. However, it has some areas where it could be improved; for instance, the color palette seems less vibrant compared to the original, and the camera remains as unpredictable and active as ever. Nonetheless, there’s no denying that it is a significant enhancement over Sigma 2. It eliminates unnecessary boss battles like those with the Giant Buddha Statue: Hatensoku and The Statue of Liberty, while keeping the intense battle against The Dark Dragon. Moreover, it restores the gruesome combat that was missed in the previous version.