Ninja Gaiden 2 Black
The return of the Ninja Gaiden franchise was the big surprise of the recent Xbox Developer_Direct. Not only was the next mainline entry, Ninja Gaiden 4, announced, but a remaster of Ninja Gaiden 2 was also released. So what is this new edition?
The Ninja Gaiden franchise from Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja has been dormant for a long time. more than 7.5 million units of the franchise have been sold to date. 2012 saw the release of Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge, the final instalment in the main series, while Ninja Gaiden 2 (2008) is still considered one of the best character action games of its time. Fumihiko Yasuda, Head of Team Ninja and Producer of Ninja Gaiden 4 at Koei Tecmo Games, told Xbox Wire about the new remaster called Ninja Gaiden 2 Black: "This version is crafted to satisfy both those who played the original and newcomers discovering it as a current-generation action game. We've meticulously incorporated some of the additions of Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 while staying true to the challenge and feel of the original 360 version, including its signature gore and violence. We've also adjusted the weapon upgrade system to more align with the original release." In addition, fan feedback from Ninja Gaiden Master Collection (2021) has also led to this remaster.