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Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2

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First release
Sep 29, 2009
Developer
Team NINJA
Genres
Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure · Action, Science fiction
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 is an action-adventure hack and slash game, an enhanced version of Ninja Gaiden II with updated visuals, higher resolution, and reworked content. Players control the ninja Ryu Hayabusa through combat that combines melee and ranged weapons against large numbers of enemies and oversized bosses. The version adds an online cooperative mode and three additional playable characters. It was later included in the Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection, and an Unreal Engine 5 remaster titled Ninja Gaiden 2 Black followed in 2025.

Also known as Ninja Gaiden Σ2, NGS2, NINJA GAIDEN SIGMA2.exe

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Storyline
The game follows the ninja Ryu Hayabusa and shares its story with Ninja Gaiden II. Alongside Ryu's campaign, this version adds chapters starring three other playable characters. Ayane is a kunoichi from the friendly Mugen Tenshin ninja clan who aids Ryu. Momiji is a member of the Hayabusa clan who fights with a naginata. Rachel is a Fiend hunter from the Holy Vigoor Empire who carries the curse known as the Fiend's Blood.Read more

The game follows the ninja Ryu Hayabusa and shares its story with Ninja Gaiden II. Alongside Ryu's campaign, this version adds chapters starring three other playable characters. Ayane is a kunoichi from the friendly Mugen Tenshin ninja clan who aids Ryu. Momiji is a member of the Hayabusa clan who fights with a naginata. Rachel is a Fiend hunter from the Holy Vigoor Empire who carries the curse known as the Fiend's Blood.

Release dates
PlayStation 3
Sep 29, 2009
PlayStation 3
Oct 01, 2009
PlayStation 3
Oct 02, 2009
All 7 release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Jun 10, 2021
PlayStation 4
Jun 10, 2021
Xbox One
Jun 10, 2021
Nintendo Switch
Jun 10, 2021
Game modes
Split screen, Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Third person
Where to buy
Keywords
assassin, martial arts, bloody, ninja, magic
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Multiplayer

  • Online multiplayerIGDB · 28 Oct
  • Online co-opIGDB · 28 Oct

Feature data: IGDB

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