Comments on: Non-Review: Ninja Gaiden II Kicked My Ass http://fandomania.com/non-review-ninja-gaiden-ii-kicked-my-ass/ Fri, 25 May 2012 12:49:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Anonymous4 http://fandomania.com/non-review-ninja-gaiden-ii-kicked-my-ass/comment-page-1/#comment-19066 Anonymous4 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:58:39 +0000 http://fandomania.com/?p=646#comment-19066 Dude, let me just tell you that you're not alone on this one. I own Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, and Genshin(The guy that you gave up against) is actually one of the toughest bosses in the entire game, even at early stages. I actually got my ass kicked about 5 times before I got him. But 2 things. One, Genshin may be tough, but once you get to later levels, it gets easier. In the New York level(Level 3, I think), you fight the Lightning Greater Fiend, Alexei, and despite his teleporting and his electrofied tornadoes, I killed him in one try without even using a health potion. Now, keep in mind that I used the same weapon (Dragon Sword) and spammed the same attack (Flying Swallow) over and over again until he died. Genshin also gets easier as the game progresses, if the only proof being that you get used to his fighting style quickly. Although, when I fought him the second time in level ten I think (It's the one where you're in a giant airship) Genshin still killed me once, but I beat him on my second try and Genshin, aside from doing slightly more damage, hadn't changed at all. Another easy boss that comes up later in the game is the Ruler of Storms, Volf. His big, muscular body gives the impression that he's a power attacker, and that's basically what he is. Against him, I just did the same thing that I did against Alexei and I actually beat him with even less difficulty than Alexei. My point is, there are a lot of tough bosses throughout both versions of Ninja Gaiden 2, but they get easier after you beat level 2. Once you beat Genshin, everything is smooth sailing right up until you fight the Blood queen (Forgot her name) in either level 12 or 13 (you may want to look at a walkthrough for all level listings because I can't give you an accurate representation). Point number 2 is a strategy on how to beat Genshin. I honestly have no way of knowing whether you're going to play Ninja Gaiden 2 or Sigma 2, but I'm giving you this info just in case you decide to pick up the Dragon Sword once again. You see, Genshin, throughout the entire game, relies on dashes, quick slashes, and will occassionally use The art of the Piercing void (Black Ninpo which takes out a lot of your health). All you have to do is keep moving (Not blocking, moving) until he stops to take a breather. After the art of the piercing void, he takes a bit of time to rest. Use that time to use the Flying swallow to hit him hard and fast. You'll only have enough time to use it once, using it more than once will leave you wide open to attack, and any other combo will get you beaten more often than not, but watching for the art of the piercing void, dodging it, then using the flying swallow will give you a win in about 5 minutes. Genshin gets harder on later difficulties because he's used to your moves, but you use that to your advantage. In later levels, you feign a combo by doing a quick slash against him. That'll force him into either dodging or using the art of the piercing void again. Either way, that'll allow you to hit him where it hurts with the flying swallow. The flying swallow does less damage during the second fight against Genshin, but it will still cause a good amount of damage. But this strategy only works if you use a single slash rather than an entire combo. Also, both strategies only work if you're using the Dragon Sword. The Dragon claw and tiger fang works, too. Actually, since that particular weapon restricts you to using just one flying swallow instead of 3 consecutive flying swallows with a fully upgraded Dragon Sword, it may be even better against Genshin. It's also noteworthy that you can beat him with this strategy using any weapon that allows the flying swallow (I think the Falcon Talons allow the Flying Swallow, as well, but I'm not sure on that one). Again, I have no way of knowing if you're ever going to play Ninja Gaiden 2 again, or if you're already playing it. I'm just giving some helpful advice because, trust me, Genshin was tough as hell for me, too. This entire comment is just to act as a guide and as an encouragement for you. I hope you read this thoroughly and memorize the strategy before you try it out. I thank you for the time you've spent reading this long comment, and I hope you have better luck in your next try. Dude, let me just tell you that you’re not alone on this one. I own Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, and Genshin(The guy that you gave up against) is actually one of the toughest bosses in the entire game, even at early stages. I actually got my ass kicked about 5 times before I got him. But 2 things. One, Genshin may be tough, but once you get to later levels, it gets easier. In the New York level(Level 3, I think), you fight the Lightning Greater Fiend, Alexei, and despite his teleporting and his electrofied tornadoes, I killed him in one try without even using a health potion. Now, keep in mind that I used the same weapon (Dragon Sword) and spammed the same attack (Flying Swallow) over and over again until he died. Genshin also gets easier as the game progresses, if the only proof being that you get used to his fighting style quickly. Although, when I fought him the second time in level ten I think (It’s the one where you’re in a giant airship) Genshin still killed me once, but I beat him on my second try and Genshin, aside from doing slightly more damage, hadn’t changed at all. Another easy boss that comes up later in the game is the Ruler of Storms, Volf. His big, muscular body gives the impression that he’s a power attacker, and that’s basically what he is. Against him, I just did the same thing that I did against Alexei and I actually beat him with even less difficulty than Alexei. My point is, there are a lot of tough bosses throughout both versions of Ninja Gaiden 2, but they get easier after you beat level 2. Once you beat Genshin, everything is smooth sailing right up until you fight the Blood queen (Forgot her name) in either level 12 or 13 (you may want to look at a walkthrough for all level listings because I can’t give you an accurate representation).

Point number 2 is a strategy on how to beat Genshin. I honestly have no way of knowing whether you’re going to play Ninja Gaiden 2 or Sigma 2, but I’m giving you this info just in case you decide to pick up the Dragon Sword once again. You see, Genshin, throughout the entire game, relies on dashes, quick slashes, and will occassionally use The art of the Piercing void (Black Ninpo which takes out a lot of your health). All you have to do is keep moving (Not blocking, moving) until he stops to take a breather. After the art of the piercing void, he takes a bit of time to rest. Use that time to use the Flying swallow to hit him hard and fast. You’ll only have enough time to use it once, using it more than once will leave you wide open to attack, and any other combo will get you beaten more often than not, but watching for the art of the piercing void, dodging it, then using the flying swallow will give you a win in about 5 minutes. Genshin gets harder on later difficulties because he’s used to your moves, but you use that to your advantage. In later levels, you feign a combo by doing a quick slash against him. That’ll force him into either dodging or using the art of the piercing void again. Either way, that’ll allow you to hit him where it hurts with the flying swallow. The flying swallow does less damage during the second fight against Genshin, but it will still cause a good amount of damage. But this strategy only works if you use a single slash rather than an entire combo. Also, both strategies only work if you’re using the Dragon Sword. The Dragon claw and tiger fang works, too. Actually, since that particular weapon restricts you to using just one flying swallow instead of 3 consecutive flying swallows with a fully upgraded Dragon Sword, it may be even better against Genshin. It’s also noteworthy that you can beat him with this strategy using any weapon that allows the flying swallow (I think the Falcon Talons allow the Flying Swallow, as well, but I’m not sure on that one).

Again, I have no way of knowing if you’re ever going to play Ninja Gaiden 2 again, or if you’re already playing it. I’m just giving some helpful advice because, trust me, Genshin was tough as hell for me, too. This entire comment is just to act as a guide and as an encouragement for you. I hope you read this thoroughly and memorize the strategy before you try it out.

I thank you for the time you’ve spent reading this long comment, and I hope you have better luck in your next try.

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