Comparison between NINJA GAIDEN 2 and
other entries in the series

Graphics
  • The game uses Unreal Engine 5 to significantly refine the graphics.
Balance Adjustment
  • Combat balance such as damage and enemy placements has been adjusted from previous entries in the series.
  • Bosses like the "Giant Buddha Statue: Hatensoku" and the "The Statue of Liberty" do not appear in this title.
Online Features
  • Online features such as ranking and co-op play, which were included in NINJA GAIDEN 2 and NINJA GAIDEN Σ2, are not available in this title.
The "NINJA RACE" Mode
  • The "NINJA RACE Mode," featured in NINJA GAIDEN Σ2 PLUS, is not included in this title.
Gore
  • Blood and dismemberment effects in this title are based on NINJA GAIDEN 2.
  • However, you can switch the settings to match the effects in NINJA GAIDEN Σ2 via the options menu.
Details
NINJA GAIDEN 2 Black NINJA GAIDEN MASTER COLLECTION（Σ2） NINJA GAIDEN Σ2 PLUS NINJA GAIDEN Σ2 NINJA GAIDEN 2
Release Time January 2025 June 2021 February 2013 October 2009 June 2008
Platform Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Microsoft Store, Steam®, PlayStation®5 Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Microsoft Store, Steam®, PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch™ PlayStation®Vita PlayStation®3 Xbox 360
Languages Japanese, English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese Japanese, English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Traditional Chinese Japanese, English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Traditional Chinese Japanese, English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Traditional Chinese Japanese, English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Polish, Russian
Main Story 17 Chapters 17 Chapters 17 Chapters 17 Chapters 14 Chapters
Difficulty 5 Levels 5 Levels 5 Levels 4 Levels 4 Levels
Playable Character
(Number of Costume Sets)		 Ryu (4)
Ayane (3)
Momiji (3)
Rachel (3) 		Ryu (7)
Ayane (6)
Momiji (6)
Rachel (8) 		Ryu (7)
Ayane (6)
Momiji (6)
Rachel (8) 		Ryu (6)
Ayane (3)
Momiji (3)
Rachel (5) 		Ryu (4)
Additional Boss The Dark Dragon Giant Buddha Statue: Hatensoku
The Statue of Liberty
The Dark Dragon 		Giant Buddha Statue: Hatensoku
The Statue of Liberty
The Dark Dragon 		Giant Buddha Statue: Hatensoku
The Statue of Liberty
The Dark Dragon 		✖
CHAPTER CHALLENGE ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
TEAM/TAG MISSION 35 Missions* 35 Missions* 35 Missions* 35 Missions* ✖
NINJA RACE ✖ 5 Maps 5 Maps ✖ ✖
NINJA CINEMA ✖ ✖ ✖ ✔ ✔
NINJA RECORDS ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✖
Online Features ✖ ✖ ✖ Ranking
Co-op		 Ranking
Keyboard / Mouse Support ✔ ✖ ✖ ✖ ✖
Notes *Co-op with NPC in TAG MISSION *Co-op with NPC in TAG MISSION *Co-op with NPC in TAG MISSION *Online co-op in TAG MISSION DLCs including costume sets and added modes are available additionally.
Explanations for Each Mode
CHAPTER CHALLENGE A mode where you play individual chapters of the main story and compete for the highest score.
TEAM/TAG MISSION A mode where two players face wave-based battles and compete for points.
NINJA RACE A mode where you race across the map within a set time limit.
NINJA CINEMA A mode that lets you record, replay, and watch your gameplay.
NINJA RECORD A mode to view statistics such as the number of enemies defeated.
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