Ranking EVERY Ninja Gaiden Game WORST To BEST (Top 11 NG Games)
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- So here we are with another ranking video, this time on the Ninja Gaiden series of games. We look at the new and old games featuring Ryu Hayabusa and yes they are all very very hard games.
I want to give some thanks for this video:
I want to thank Koei Tecmo and Master for providing me with the Ninja Gaiden master collection which is out now!
A thanks to all the people who provided footage for some of these games:
VideoGaming4U
NintendoComplete
Heroes of Xanadu
Resident-Evil-Kings
Bippo Ernesti
Shadowserg
#ninjagaiden #ninjagaidenmastercollection #gaming
The way you kept switching between Gaiden and Gay-den was murdering my ears 🤣
He is a sigma that's why
@@0815Catgusbadum tss
@@0815Catgusyou play way too many video games
@@killergreek55 thanks
@@0815Catgus now I know for a fact you play way to many games
"Ryu Hayabusa has been way overdue for Smash"
You earned a like and a sub for that statement alone 🙏
Wow. NG2 is the only one I have played, on Xbox 360 (which is considered the best version). It totally wrecked me. I do not see how you can turn your brain off. I got totally stuck on level 4 or so in a sewer and it was so tough. The main thing I remember apart from frustration was the absolutely ridiculous amount of gore. Also the animations were genuinely amazing. Still unbeaten in the sheer "I feel powerful" factor.
Yeah I played the 360 version also and found it a bit harder than sigma. But after beating the the first 3d one I guess I was just ready for anything. I mostly meant the turn off the brain comment in the sense that a lot of the intricate combos needed from NG1 arent needed and all you have to do is a charge attack where ryu loses his mind
I played all of the ninja Gaiden games except for the one that is in gray n black but NG2 on Xbox 360 will always b the best version n NG1
Haha it's true that games hard asf! I got stuck in the turtle boss fight after the plane Crashlands. It's all I remember from the game tbh. I also got bored tho ngl. Ninja Gaiden 1 is definitely the best one
Your take is completely absurd. You dont even have access to the hardest difficulties until you unlock them. Ofc the game is easy and you are "ready for anything" when playing the lower difficulties. NG series are all some of the most difficult 3d games made. @@TotallyTubularJonathan
I'm mad you put the Sigma version on the tier list. That's the trash version. The 360 version is an all time great game where it definitely had pockets of difficulty in the game. You'd spazz on some enemies and they'd still be sitting there like you never hit em. Taking big damage. 360 ninja Gaiden 2 was ahead of its time.
I've been a fangirl of Ninja Gaiden during all my life and I agree with most of your comments... everything of Yaiba was horrible, but the music is damn awesome!
but tbh, what I think in the case of Razor's Edge is... yes, there's less weapons but the combat for each one of them is way more expanded than the previous 2 games since there are more combos and fundamentals to actually main one of them (almost like a fighting game adapted into a H&S), that also includes Ayane, Momiji and Kasumi combats which are also more expanded too... less weapon, but more combat!
As for the enemy variation, yes, there is less enemies during the adventure, but keep in mind that it's because the kind of story that involves the game... in this game the story tries to talk more about the human side of Ryu Hayabusa, you can see him feeling all kind of emotions during the story and not being just a slaughterman who slashes everything for no reason... so, with a more human Ryu, comes more human enemies to force Ryu to feel guilty for them (imagine it as Metal Gear Rising when Monsoon and Sam forces to Raiden to feel guilty for all the people he killed, in that part of the game there's more human enemies than machines)... for Ryu, even one of the villain forces him to feel guilty with the curse of all the people he killed during is life as a ninja... that's why the final boss was the closest person to Ryu (Kana), not close like the rest of his clan which are all allies, but in a protective way almost like a father to a daughter, so, forcing him to fight that person was more like a personal fight, than saving the world.
I think Razor's Edge is a great game which takes a different style from the previous 2 games... I mean sure, normal Ninja Gaiden 3 was horrible since it's too easy, it's censored, and there was more unecessary cinematics that adds nothing to the story... Razor's Edge fixes all of that and adds the difficulty that the game needed... tbh, I think it's pretty underrated...
Gameplay wise, NG3:Razor's Edge is best NG game out of all and who won't acknowledge that, never played it past hard difficulty.
I agree completely
Still salty about the vigoorian flail not being in RE
Awoo!
I agree with you in saying that Kana’s fight was meant to be heavy in the story. But there’s absolutely no excuse for the actual fight being that awful. I have never in my life turned down the difficulty level in any ninja gaiden, but that fight is so much bullshit in the harder difficulties it’s just unbearable lmao. Otherwise great game 10/10 would play again (apart from the last boss)
NG2 on harder difficulties gave you different enemies too, the start with those explosive kunai ninja was brutal haha
Yeah, they started tondo this with NG1. It makes a rerun on a harder difficulty much more enjoyable :-)
I completely forgot that Dragon Sword existed. I used to own it on DS, and I remember really liking the touch controls for it. But despite me forgetting about it, it stood out as one of the best games to me on the DS because of the touch controls. I can see how it might feel weird on an emulator, but somehow when you play it on an actual DS, it feels so much better, it's crazy. I couldn't put it down until I completely finished it. Thumbs up
NG 2 took part 1 and dial up the gore. The remastered full gore version on Xbox One X should be at a special spot in this ranking. This is because during X360's time, the game's dismemberment system was too demanding on the hardware and there's huge drops in FPS during heavy fight scenes. Tomonobu Itagaki-san knew this but will not bow down to limiting the content, hence the x360 version is what it is today, with frustrating graphics lag during heavy battles. The PS3 version came in after Itagaki-san left, and much of the charm of the game was lost in order to increase the FPS, so no more gore and bodies disappear. The remastered xbox version now unleash the entire game at a smooth 60 fps and huge battles can be fully enjoyed with no graphics lag. It finally came to a full circle realising Itagaki's vision for this game with today's modern hardware.
Ninja Gaiden 2 on 360 my all time favourite.
I actually dig the animated GB backgrounds in Ninja Gaiden Shadow.
I remember being super young playing ninja gaiden black and thinking it was one of the best looking games.
Ninja gaiden needs the devil may cry 5 treatment
With better level design
Tbh I think a NG with the mindset of NG3RE would actually be pretty good. Ik mfs hate NG3RE but legit the only thing holding it back was the fact that it had to be built off of Ninja Gaiden 3 lol. But NG3RE actually has great mechanics, jus needs a good basis.
Hell nah
DMC 5 is shit
Watching footage of Yaiba Ninja Gaiden Z actually makes me curious to play it.
Yeah, ngl, I thought the artstyle looked absolutely great in what he showed 😁
@@NotUnymous I agree, not ugly like he said...
I haven't finished it, but I did buy it on PC not too long ago and I love the art style and I'm enjoying the game tbh
Agreed he missed with yaiba it looked tuff I might just play it because of the game play he showed
Such a shame how I absolutely love how ninja Gaiden games are especially on part two and it was great and it was definitely challenging especially this one boss that I can’t remember since it was such a long time around the 360 prime years but I could not beat the boss for nothing I even took a break and came back a couple times and just could not beat it and so I just had no choice but to move on but it was so disappointing so I’m going to take a crack at it again now that I’m older and have more experience so hopefully I can pass it this time around and complete the game😁
Yaiba is many bad things, but ugly isn't one of them
True that
I'm TOTALLY agree. Best console on playing them is Xbox (the original Black and II are imprinted with Itagaki-sensei soul) but the Sigma versions are VERY good too.
Ninja Gaiden Black is my favourite game ever (Half Life 2 is almost at the same level but ok).
You might have enjoyed the JPN NG3 on the nes. The US version had its difficulty ‘tweaked’ when it was bought over.
The US version of Ninja Gaiden 3 on nes is the best of the trilogy. You just have to get good
@@JBird401 2 is better
Here is a snippet of Ninja Gaiden3:The ancient Ship of Doom trivia for anyone who doesn’t know.
The Japanese release of it was more fair in comparison to the West version. It has a Password System, lesser enemy count, and I believe it doesn’t start you over from the beginning after you lose your Extra Lives.
That sucks real hard we didn’t get that version of NG3.
Nice list! All tho honestly despite the Toned down Gore I think Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 is the best in the series haha i beat the original 2 and I felt it was a bit... Too bullshit? Especially coming off of Sigma 1 and It's black version idk 2 OG was a bit of a hair puller. Sigma 2 feels perfect on a gameplay level and I REALLY enjoy playing as the Babes in these games, I feel Sigma 2s tag missions even with AI partner is the best side content Mission stuff Out of the 3 games in master collection as well.
Razors Edge is actually my 2nd fav Ninja Gaiden Games tbh, never played the original 3 and don't plan to XD but I feel like the Female characters are the most fleshed out in Razors edge And Fact you can play them on ALL story missions Just adds a ton of replayability for people like me who doesn't exclusively play as Ryu, plus it has that Gore factor that Sigma 2 lacks but unfortunately I feel Like the overuse of Human enemies and rocket launcher enemies brings it down quite a bit, But It has Kasumi so I love it lol..
NGB/Sigma 1 is phenomenal but I feel it is quite dated and that brings it down for me (damn camera angles) plus some stuff in it was to BS like the Spider ninja Explosive shuriken spam in 1 was the WORST, also I feel like 1 had some really crappy bosses I hate those damn Worm Bosses the most when your underground and Rachel While I enjoy playing her on harder difficulties in 1 her segments are nightmarish, In Sigma 2 and Razors edge The Females are actually really fun to use and Play well in all the difficulties but Rachel in 1 I feel like Anything after Warrior Felt like the game just shits all over her slow style to much.
You need to treat the Sigma games as separate entities. If you actually played Vanilla Ninja Gaiden 2 you wouldn’t be saying it’s easy. They’re entirely different games.
I think the Arcade one came out in 1988 I played it when it was new in the arcade, and back then it was awesome. The graphics were way better then consoles and you could hang on the rails and it was just super good for the time. It was prior to games like Final Fight which was one of the best beat em up's when it came out as well. Also it doesn't look like you figured out you can actually jump over enemies and press the attack button and throw them, which makes the game more fun, then if you don't know that.
NG3 on NES is actually easier in the Japanese version. It not only grants infinite continues, enemies deal halve the amount of damage and come in smaller numbers, but also implements a password system.
I can see why someone would prefer Ninja Gaiden Black / Vanilla Ninja Gaiden as their favorite of the series. It's the most balanced of the series with great combat and story.
NG2 is my favorite. The story doesn't makes sense and it really didn't need to imo. The game is pure insanity. If I had to describe it in one word it would be: RIDICULOUSNESS.
There still hasn't been an action game that's been released that has fully surpassed the combat of the original NG2. DMC5 can be argued as a better game, overall I think it is, but NG2 makes you clench your buttcheecks so much harder.
In NG2 in the temple of sacrifice.. those waves of 35+ spider ninja gettibg chewed up with my kisarigama and vigoorian flail was nasty work
I agree with ninja gaiden 2 sigma as good as it is it have us waaaay too much from the very beginning you literally had just about every combo including izuna drop guillotine throw obliteration techniques counter ultimate and 3 ninpo on the first chapter things you didn’t have till at least chapter 5 of the first Nina gaiden
I'd put NG2 and NGB on no. 1 but only because NGB is already a remaster and NG2 is not.. NG2 is meant for more aggressive play. You are encouraged to be on offense constantly, while dodging incoming attacks. The existence of mid-combo i-frames (like in Tonfa and Talons more obviously) gives this idea.
NGB is the complete edition, not a remaster
I love black n sigma 1 but the original 2 is my favorite of them all that one just has a special place in my heart
Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword was my first ninja gaiden game I played and I used to love it growing up but it was definitely the first game to test my patience especially with the final boss battle.
That bird comment on the og Ninja Gaiden game on the NES had me laughing because I had the same thoughts while playing it
NGB is definitely no.1. I remember people losing their mind over Dark Souls, 1,2 and 3 on how hard it is... and I just remembered how much harder Gaiden was on higher difficulties.. faster enemies, faster combat, and you don't have to fight the movement clunk of DS but you need to master the environment usage in NGB.. insane game. All NG games after NGB were kind of dumbed down and made easier for newer gen of players.. just like Monster hunter series did... after MH3 it went downhill. MH4 , MHO, MHW...
Lol MH3 is in no way harder than 4
I agree 💯 with great list well done 👍🏻
Great video!
I read about these games in Game Informer as a kid, now I’m in my twenties & will but the Master Collection and finally be able to play them!
Awesome video! I really enjoyed it & I love ninja Gaiden 😍
nobody:
this guy: ninja gayden
I’d still say Ninja Gaiden 2 is still overall the most loved and the best gameplay wise and entertainment wise
I love this series so much but all the different versions and re-releases are infuriating. Most of the time they're for the better with the original, as Sigma seemed pretty definitive but some people hold onto Black. Considering I didn't have an Xbox as a kid I was thrilled. But they really screwed the pooch with Sigma 2. NGII on 360 blew me away at a friend's house, and then Sigma 2 added characters, weapons and other stuff sure but it censored out the majority of the violence and drastically reduced enemy count. Completely changed the game and I was so disappointed. Then, the Vita one added the gore back? I also think you're right that 3 was overhated, I liked it fine when it came out and held off beating it until I stopped being mad at Sigma 2. Then they released Razor's Edge and turned me off to the series for a couple years. Another full price game after everyone bought the original? Pft. I finally got back into it over the last several years now that I own more consoles, I beat NGS in 2017, Yaiba not long after and have gotten back into it again with NGII on Series X. I really like Yaiba - I appreciate this list and your comments! I'd love to see a video breaking down all the versions.
Ninja Gaiden Master System and Game Gear aren't even remotely the same game...
WORST
Ninja Gaiden 3 original (lacking features from predecessors)
BEST
Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge (the complete version. It has everything... boss health bars, collectibles, upgrade system)
If only referring to NG3, sure. Razors edge isn't close to being as good as Black or NG2. Razor's edge is so much better than 3, but still just an OK game.
ninja gaiden on game gear and master system are completely different games
I did not play the retro one but this my top
1 NG2
2 NG Black
the following for me are bad but still
3 NG3RE
4 NGS
5 NGS2
Ill put black above 2 but the rest of the list i agree with.
Simga 2 would fall near the bottom for me, not even in the same league as OG NG2. Sigma 1 is fine, just not quite as good as Black.
Agrees Sigma 2 is boring compared to 2 (still better than 3 and RE imo but thats not saying much) it should be separated.
I dig the jazzy background music in this one
One of my favorite series, i pretty much like all the core games (not the spin offs) except the 2d version of ng3. This is how i rank the greatest ninja series of all time and i hope it comes back someday 👇.
6. Ninja Gaiden 3 2D NES
5. Ninja Gaiden 2 2D NES
4. Ninja Gaiden 3 Razor's Edge (not that trash vanilla)
3. Ninja Gaiden 1 2D NES (classic)
2. Ninja Gaiden 2/sigma 2 (classic)
1. Ninja Gaiden sigma 1 (masterpiece)
Hopefully they make Ninja Gaiden 4 someday.
My opinion, Ninja Gaiden Black on original xbox and Ninja Gaiden 2 on 360 were the best versions over the sigma games.
On minute 19 above , Ninja gaiden 2 slash sigma 2 , I guess I heard metal slug theme( kiss in the dark ) started to play 😅
Hello man, i was searching a ninja Gaiden game to play on xbox 360. Do you think that i should go directly to Ninja Gaiden 2? Also it looks really cool
2 is great! 1 is also easy to play on 360 as well!
I would rather recommend NG2. NG Black is great but too much backtracking and chaining UTs in NG2 is just incredible. Great feeling. NG Sigma 2 is not that great compared to NG2. Shame that they lost the data for the original NG2. I am playing the Master Collection right now and already finished 1 & 3 (100%) but I am missing the gore part in NG Sigma 2. All of them are difficult. Mission Mode in NG2 or the Ultimate Trials in NG3 are insane. Took me a while on XBOX360. Ninja Gaiden 2 all the way.
Funny enough Ninja Gaiden Shadow is supposed to be a GB Port of the NES game Shadow of the Ninja, but they decided to resprite it for more name recognition I believe.
11:20 accidental john wick reference
I finish NG2 on x360. That was really hard, nevera touch it again.
😂😂😂 now play ng3 you will love
Swap Razor's Edge and Dragon Sword, and this ranking is perfect.
Not sure I agree with how you group these. NG on MS is NOT close to being the same as the GG version. Also the Sigma games don’t play like the Itagaki masterpieces
1. Xbox ng2 the goat (tho ngb has better world design)....it kills you bcuz you pressed the start button 🤣..."those stairs" with 360 slowdown!
...robust bestiary i loved it...master ninja (who got that gamer pic??) 😂😢
2. Ngb (sigmas= streamline and toned down)
3. Razors edge tho blade on bone still needs some refinement
The Metal Slug 2 soundtrack🥶
Ninja Gaiden 2 NES is a bit better than the first. In addition to better difficulty adjustment (the first game's level 6-2 is excessive), its levels add interesting challenge elements (wind changing direction, lights turning on and off, etc).
I swear I must be one of the 10 people who actually enjoyed Yaiba... better than the vanila NG3 imho. And I actually liked the cell shaded artstyle tbh
Ninja Gaiden SMS and GG are very different games. The SMS is actually pretty good and comparable to the nes games. You should give it another try.
Ninja Gaiden yaiba art style lowkey reminds me of spider man shattered dimensions
Gaiden-Z looks amazing
Spiderman peak dimensions🗿
What's the name of the song that starts around 9:40?
Hitman blood money, I believe it is the casino/vegas level
Razors Edge was the first one I played but sigma 2 is my favourite because the journey felt so satisfying knowing how the NG games work compared to other hack n slash games…… plus I also have a bit of a crush on Elizabeth 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅
NG 3 Razor's edge and NG sigma 2 are the best, but if I want choose between them I would say Razor's edge because I enjoyed to play
You missed a GAY den released for the Genesis sometime in early 90's. And of course the best of the bunch NInja GAY den Black.
There's no denying yaiba wasn't good end of story. However u gotta admit ryu pull the most meanest izuna drop on that bastard XD
Concept
What if daemon x machina arsenal, motor nuclear gundam, mobile suits, nerf, starship troopers power suit, wolfenstein power suit, Doom - All Armor/Outfit/Skins, halo armor sets, destiny 2 armor sets, anthem armor sets, warframe, monster hunter armor sets, assassin's creed armor sets, zoids, 70s-80s-90s mecha anime, hot wheels-matchbox cars, Bionicle & Hero Factory would like look as ninja outfits in #ninjagaiden & #deadoralivegame
There you can see one of the suits in ninja style
I've beaten every ninja gay- den except for 2 and 3 for the nes. The new ones for the ps are ranked one of the hardest game in the world on their hardest level. I think it was 3 for the ps3
You said NGB is the best NG wich I agree but why did you use footage from NG Sigma? that version is not the best
Such an underrated series!!
Well, i heard allot of Devil may cry, but what about Metal gear rising, balls to the wall sword slashing gameplay, it can't be crazier and more satisfing than that, can it?
It’s pretty much the same level in fact I think metal gear rising took a lot of inspiration from ninja gaiden I highly suggest playing black it is actually incredible especially if you liked metal gear rising
I really liked the DS game, I just got the master collection on PS5
Harsh comments on the Master System version! I'd rate that one much higher.
Master System version is one of the best, that's obvious he didn't play it.
I have been playing the original Ninja Gaiden trilogy these 2 weeks and beat the original in under 20 mins with no save states. Beating that final 3 bosses without dying had my heart racing. Besides all that this would be my ranking of the original 3:
1. Ninja Gaiden 3
2. Ninja Gaiden
3. Ninja gaiden 2
The 3rd just has such great music and the upgraded sword fixed the garbage hit box of the regular sword. The placement of powerups was also perfect as the game was basically telling you the next part will be a little easier if you use this. The second might be better if I get better at mastering the clones, but those remake of original bosses from the 1st into enemies had me raging to beat that one😤.
What about the 3DS Ninja Gaiden?
There is no 3ds NG Game?
@@TotallyTubularJonathan CRAP!! Never mind. I was thinking of the Shinobi 3DS game. My bad. *headslap*
Needs yet another reboot, especially now in the post-Niho era
Lol, I was playing NGS 1 and I beat the weird boss that eats the Hunter chick in Chapter 6 and after beating it MY LAPTOP CRASHED. I was like, fuck, that's it. Then I had to beat that fucker again... Imagine.
Modern Ninja Gaiden 3 is ranked to high
Hands down the original Ninja Gaiden arcade (Shadow Warriors) is the best game out of the series.
o.k. you mention something wrong at 06:43 you said that a fixed camera is bad which is false and also the camera looks amazing and does not show any of the problems you mention, so based on the gameplay shown how should I believe you on 23:12 you perfectly show your point for example, Razor's edge I do not know, I play that game so often, awesome fast combat, the bosses are the best part, have you tried the variety of the Ninja trials? they are fantastic, you have a ton of weapons, Scythe, Claws, Sword, Double Sword, Lunar Staff, Kusarigama, and you have a Wakizashi with Kasumi, Kodachis with Ayane and a Naginata with Momiji, how is that few weapons? it has more than any other game for what I can see, 4 characters, effing Sekiro has a simple sword, I do not know what you say about 2 is everything on Razor's edge and even has steel and bone throws for each character, stealth kill, everything on the previous games including bosses and scenarios are over there, did people really played that game?
It's garbage
most ppl dont shit on razors edge. Original 3 was hated by all, 1 weapon, 1 ninpo, no delimb, cant charge ut manually, much more qtes and etc
If content creating was a thing in the 90s. I’d be a millionaire cause I’ve beat all of the originals at 9
Ninja garden 3 razor edge is great, you get to play with the girls. It's got great combo.
The way you said these rocket launcher mfs 😎😅
I find it funny when somebody says a Ninja gaiden game is easy or that they blew through it. you know that they played on hero which is easy in Ninja gaiden if you find it easy turn up the difficulty... Ninja gaiden was the original dark souls🦍🦍🦍🦍🦍. I like the first one that was on Xbox back in the day fighting old school enemies was cool I don't like fighting guys with guns and rocket launchers and stuff when I'm a ninja.
Who even think NG is easy are just liars I recently finished all three games and I was never so close to suicide when I played
Ng2 wasn’t as hard as the rest but still
Yaiba Ninja Gaiden Z is fine. Its basically the same as Lollipop Chainsaw in terms of gameplay and tone haha. If you liked that you'll probably like Yaiba.
I don't think it was that bad, I enjoyed it more than LC
About the first one on the list what was released for Gameboy, what you ranked as a worst one, and what you said that it is not worth to get into it.
...
I bet that those guys who in the past owning Gameboy and this version of NG totally disagree with you.
The ninja gaiden 1&2 for xbox was tough but when you get better at playing its really bad ass
If you want to beat ninja gaiden 3 on nes, try the japanese version, it easier and it has a password system. It's way better.
The customer became wrong about what they like 👍
When I first played NG2 when it came out I was immediately struck by how much of a mess it was. It still retained the core NG gameplay but everything around that was a disaster.
I beat The Ancient Ship of Doom on both the NES and the Atari Lynx. So, I disagree, if you want to play the most brass balls hard game that is so rage inducing that they will cause you to break controllers, play Hagane: The Final Conflict (SNES) and Holy Diver (NES/Famicom). Go play those two games and then try to tell me that Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom is the most rage inducing game of all time. LOL.
I still dont know why people praise black over 2. 2 improved absolutely every aspect of the original game.
There's something wrong with sigma in the master collection.
Gaiden 3 raze edge was the best one for me
Ninja gaiden black is the best game that i have ever played
Alot of people play on normal or easy. If its not a" death march "level you didnt beat the game.
I think Ninja gaiden black is the best NG of all time. No female missions, perfect balance between linear style and open world
NES versions better than Master System version ? That's the best joke of my week, you just miss a great game on SMS.
24:10 iron lotus from naruto?
thats izuna drop and im pretty sure it was before iron lotus in naruto
"Normally they say Ninja gaaay-den..."
NG3 RE final boss was so goddamn bad. I do not ever want to replay it
Black is the best version, darker, geittier and the most difficult.
putting 2 and Sigma 2 on the same level... Aouch...
I only watched Yaiba gameplay on UA-cam. Man, it looks ugly visually. The fixed camera doesn't help as well. Comic style cutscene wasn't really well executed. It's hard to enjoy it.
The idea of playing a different ninja is unique and I kinda like it though. Yaiba design is pretty cool.