George Foster
TheGamerNinja Gaiden 2 Black Review - A Stunning Step-Up From Sigma
Published 1/28/2025
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Series X|S / PC / PS5 - 1/23/2025
Ninja Gaiden II Black
Using Unreal Engine 5 to significantly enhance graphic expression, this is the definitive version of "NINJA GAIDEN 2," featuring additional playable characters and enhanced battle support functions.
- Developer
- Team NINJA, Koei Tecmo
- Publisher
- Koei Tecmo
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Critic avg
79
14 scored reviews
Total coverage
14
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Score range
60–90
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Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 79 across 14 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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14 included scored reviews
90–1001 review · 7%
80–8910 reviews · 71%
70–792 reviews · 14%
Below 701 review · 7%
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Ravi Sinha
GamingBoltNinja Gaiden 2 Black Review – Paint It Black
Published 1/28/2025
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80
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Read originalJake Valentine
DualShockersNinja Gaiden 2 Black Review
Published 1/27/2025
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90
+11 vs critic avg
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Read originalZubi Khan
CGMagazineNinja Gaiden II Black Review
Published 1/25/2025
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85
+6 vs critic avg
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