Ninja Gaiden 2 Walkthrough

The Ninja Gaiden 2 walkthrough is a full text guide for the 2008 action-adventure game Ninja Gaiden 2. The guide contains strategies for each of the fourteen chapters, all combos for the weapons, in-depth tips for the boss battles and the locations of the crystal skulls.http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-ninjagaiden2-faceoff-article?page=1

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Ninja Gaiden II is the sequel to the original video game Ninja Gaiden and was released worldwide for the Microsoft Xbox 360 in June of 2008. The developer was Team Ninja and it was published by Microsoft Game Studios; this signaled the first time a Team Ninja made game was not published by the publisher Tecmo.http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-ninjagaiden2-faceoff-article?page=1

New Ninja Gaiden 2 Features

While Ninja Gaiden 2 features the same overall gameplay as its 2004 predecessor, Ninja Gaiden, there are several new additions to the game. Some new elements include the never before seen weapons the Falcon's Talons and Kusari-gama, as well as the ability for a player to record gameplay, then upload it to Xbox Live for download and playback. Additionally, there is an auto-regeneration system for Ryu's health, somewhat similar to Gears of War 2.

Chapter 1 - Sky City of Tokyo

After the cutscene ends, it's time for the first battle against some Melee Ninjas.
TIP: These enemies are categorized as "small," meaning they can be launched into the air with combos. You may consider using the Blade of the Empty Air (X Y) to slice the enemies into the air, where they cannot retaliate.
NOTE: At level 2, you will acquire the Izuna Drop throw move, which comes in very handy during encounters against large numbers of Melee Ninjas. Focus on maxing out the Dragon Sword as quickly as possible.
TIP: The dodge move, called Reverse Wind, should be used liberally in almost every battle in the game. Do this move by holding LT and pushing L in the direction you wish to dodge. This can get you out of tight situations.
NOTE: Facing the building, there's a save point to your left, around the corner. Save after the Melee Ninjas are down.
Now go inside the building and a cutscene occurs. Leave the building and go directly to your right, and down the stairs. Be ready for another fight with more Melee Ninjas. Defeat them using the techniques suggested above.
After the battle is over, continue onward. Left of the opening, find a chest with a scroll describing the Reverse Wind technique.
Head inside the entryway and go around the corner. A group of ninjas will attack you. Defeat them.
At the end of the path ahead, you'll see another chest with a scroll inside describing the Shadowless Footsteps technique.
Go down the ladders and yet another group of ninjas attack you. Defeat them all.
TIP: It can be useful when outnumbered to defeat one enemy, use Reverse Wind to dodge slightly out of harm's way, then stop for a moment to charge up an Ultimate Technique (hold Y, either to level 1 [blue] or all the way to level 2 [red]), and then unleash it on the crowd. When you absorb "essence," it increases the power and length of Ryu's Ultimate Technique combos. This can be an effective means of crowd-control.
You'll see a chest in a shrine-like area that teaches you The Art of the Inferno Ninpo.
In a corner to your left and down, facing the shrine, you'll find another chest which teaches you the Furious Wind technique (this technique is exact same as Reverse Wind).
NOTE: Ninpo can be equipped either by pausing and going to "scrolls," or pushing ↓ on the D-Pad and navigating to the Ninpo selection menu. Ninpo is a very effective way to deal with large crowds of enemies, and can take down bigger foes with a single blast. We found that the amount of available Red Orbs (which replenish Ninpo) was fairly plentiful throughout the game, so use Ninpo attacks whenever you feel the enemy is gaining the upper hand.
To the right, you'll see something shining across the gap. Run and jump while hitting the Y button to use the Flying Swallow technique to get to the other side. Hit RB to pick up your first Crystal Skull(1).
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Now drop down to the bottom of the area, and be prepared for another ambush by some Melee Ninjas. Attack and defeat them all.
There is a chest down in this area with Red Essence.
Head up the stairs you see and be immediately attacked by more Ninjas. Once they are all defeated, make sure to open the chest for Lives of a Thousand Gods. This will permanently increase your maximum health.
TIP: The four most useful techniques in this part of the game are "Fiercing Dragon's Fang(XXXXX), Tiger Roar(XXY), Seal of Ten(XX->XX) and Three Lights(XX->XY)
After opening the chest, go up the stairs and into the door. Wall run to the other side, and climb up the ladders. Go up the stairs where you'll face more enemies. Kill them all. You should be pretty good at dodging, using air combos, Ninpos, and other techniques needed to keep crowds of Ninjas at bay.
Now keep going forward and you'll run into a save point. Save your game.
Wall climb up the wall and encounter another crowd of Ninjas. Obliterate them all with quick attacks. Dodge as needed.
Achievement: Mastered Flying Bird Flip. You get this Achievement by running straight up a wall, and then pressing A at the peak to launch Ryu backwards off the wall into a slow, arcing back flip. This technique is useful for running away from a crowd of enemies, and can be combined with the Y button to trigger the Divine Cicada Slash move. This is a fairly powerful move.
TIP: Remember when you're surrounded by a bunch of enemies at one time, you can use your Ninpo to unleash a powerful attack.
Explore the area and you will be attacked by yes, more ninjas. When they're down, get in the water and explore the area a bit more.
TIP: Whenever you encounter "Ninpo Ninjas" (the teleporting, fire-shooting variety), you should always kill them first. They are quite a bit more threatening than the normal Ninja variety. Use Flying Swallow to knock them down and keep them from teleporting. Once they're down finish them off with any ground combo of your choice.
Go down into the water and go around a corner to open a chest on a boat with an Herb of Spiritual Life.
Keep going that way, and go out in the open area. Turn left and open the chest to receive Life of the Gods. When you receive nine of these items, your maximum health will be permanently increased.
Now continue back and get out of the water. Head towards another walkway and head down the path and be attacked by more Melee Ninjas. Defeat them.
Go all the way down the pathway until you see a tree on your right. Wall jump off the tree to get to the upper level.
Walk down the bridge a bit, and at the end you'll find another Crystal Skull(2).
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Near the end of the walkway, if you drop down there, you will be attacked. Swing on the bar to get to the other side if you want to avoid the battle (of course, then you'll miss out on the potential Yellow Orbs).
NOTE: If you do fall down, there's a ladder to the left so you can get back up to the top.
At the very end of the area, you'll be greeted with a save point. Save your game.
Go up the stairs and click on the corpse with RB to receive The Flying Swallow Technique.
TIP: The Flying Swallow technique has two main uses: the first use is that it's an extremely powerful and fast attack, which only the strongest enemies and bosses can block; the second is it allows you to jump forward much further than normal, and so can be used to get over cliffs and holes.
Head down all the way and open a chest which contains the Herb of Spiritual Life.
Go into the open area and defeat all the ninjas that start attacking you.
Once they are defeated, a door opens revealing a statue. Go inside and to your left will be a chest with some Red Orbs and a save point to your right. Save your game.
Now go to the statue and hit the RB button to finally obtain a new weapon, the Lunar Staff. See the full Lunar Staff combo list below
Now practice with your new found weapon for awhile. Take note of its Bladed Spider Technique (Y Y), which can be used to deflect incoming ranged attacks.
When you're ready, head down those stairs to your right facing the statue and press RB to interact with the dead body.
Start heading across the bridge and encounter another crowd of Ninjas. Defeat them all.
TIP: Make sure to learn all the new combos that come along with the Lunar Staff, they will come in handy as you advance through the level.
Greet the dead body and you'll receive a notebook that reads Obliteration Technique.
Keep going further, and enter the building.
TIP: To your right, destroy that picture to enter a secret area. Destroy all the vases on the ground for essence and open the chest for Grains of Spiritual Life.
Head outside again and be attacked by more vicious Ninjas.
TIP: Use the surrounding walls for wall-climbing attacks.
Go inside the other part of the building in front of you and open the chest. Enemies break through a section and start attacking. Kill every last one of them.
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Outside again you'll find a hidden Muramasa Shop. Upgrade any weapons you want with Yellow Essence. (Recommended: Upgrade the Dragon Sword. You'll be using the Dragon Sword throughout the whole game, so it's important to get it maxed out as soon as possible).
Drop down the hole you see and kick the door in. Use your (unlimited) Shurikens to take out the bats quickly and easily.
Head down the platforms and examine the dead body for another notebook that explains the Shadowless Footsteps technique.
Continue ahead and drop down. Defeat the Ninjas that attack you.
Open up the chest for an Herb of Spiritual Life.
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Go back the same way you came and wall run to the next set of platforms. From here go forward until you reach a chest that contains more health.
Head back the other way and you should see an opening on the left side of the platform. Drop down to the bottom. On your immediate right will be a dead body with a notebook that explains the Furious Wind technique.
Make your way to the right and more Ninjas appear. Use Flying Swallow technique and air combos to take them all down. Continue on as a cutscene starts rolling.
Once the cutscene ends, you'll be in another building fighting more enemies. There's a save point here, so save your game after all the enemies are dead.
Go through the door and encounter a huge mob of enemies. As usual, use quick attacks with your Dragon Sword and Ninpo when you need to.
Head down the hall, destroying anything you see for Essence. Go all the way down the stairs for a chest that contains a Devil Way Mushroom. This item can be used to replenish one of your Ninpo slots.
Now go back up, but this time, take the upstairs path and encounter more enemies.
Continue further up the stairs and open up another chest that contains a Cracked Card Key.
Now go back down stairs again and out in the open area where the elevators are. On your right will be a door that you can unlock with the "Cracked Card Key" you found.
Above you will be a vent system that you can get into. Enter the vent, keep going until you need to wall climb all the way to the top. More enemies arrive. Take them all down.
In this area you'll find another Muramasa Shop. If you have enough Essence, definitely upgrade one of your weapons.
TIP: If you have nowhere near enough to upgrade one of your weapons, it can be wise to max yourself out on Grains of Spiritual Life or Herbs of Spiritual Health.
Go around the corner, through the hole, and be greeted with a save point. Save your game.
Go up those stairs and be attacked by more ninjas. Destroy them all.
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Open up the door and go through it and a cutscene occurs. Be ready for a boss fight!