I've spent 15 hours with Ninja Gaiden 2 Black and it's unapologetic in its 360-era game design, and frustrating and refreshingly no-nonsense in equal measure

PlayingNinja Gaiden 2 Blackthen requires a bit of mental rewiring.

Yet once you push through it, there’s plenty to appreciate.

Already a hardcore game, it’s not actually as overwhelming as its reputation gives off.

Bring onNinja Gaiden 4.

Should you play Ninja Gaiden 2 Black?

The game is already challenging enough without grading you, which is instead available after completing the story once.

The game’s audio options are English or Japanese, and there are, sadly, no colorblind options.