Review: Ninja Gaiden Black (Xbox)

Graphics- 9.5/10
Sound- 10/10
Gameplay- 9.5/10
Replay Value- 7/10
Overall- 9.5/10

Ninja Gaiden is an amazing game that keeps you on your toes and focused on the action with its high difficulty and great game play.

Ninja Gaiden Black is an updated version of the older Xbox Ninja Gaiden, it only costs 5 dollars more and it's worth it. But lets talk about how the game actually plays. The first thing you'll notice is the graphics, they're very detailed (though not as detailed as some other Xbox games) and they're very shiny. The screen is clear and very easy on the eyes. But the games high point is, as it should be, the game play. Now, a warning first, this game is very, VERY, hard. It is possibly the hardest game on the Xbox. But the game play is just perfect, it works very well and it makes you plan out your attacks and the techniques you learn are actually useful (life-saving, actually). As well, all of your attacks (and your enemy's attacks) feel very real. You can actually feel the clash of flesh and steel, and this game received the M rating for a reason. Many times you slice limbs and heads of enemies, which are followed quickly by sprays of blood. Everything just fits together perfectly, the game play, although hard, is very fun, exciting, addictive, and just perfect.

But of course, this doesn't just include cutting up the many, many enemies, it includes exploring various environments, from a village, to an airship, and a huge, ancient city to ruins filled with hazards. Also, you'll be solving many puzzles to advance forward. These puzzles are a bit challenging, but still fun. These 3 parts of the game play (that is, fighting, exploration, and puzzles) are perfectly put together and balanced. As for the story, it's really well written. There are some plot twists, but the the story never gets confusing, and it's very fun to see the characters develop. It's a very good story that has a lot to it, making it very enjoyable. Although, the replay value is a little low. That's Ninja Gaiden Black, a perfect, well put together game that offers a good challenge with classic, pure, challenging, and just plain fun game play that keeps up as the game advances and it's supported by superb graphics and a great cast of characters and a very enjoyable plot.

Pros: Very fun, quick game play. Great graphics.
Cons: Might be too hard.

Review: Vedran