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Thanks FTO. I already know what I am going to do for my next one. It won't be nearly as long though.

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Ninja Gaiden II


Ninja Gaiden II rocks! It did not make the Top 100 list, because I considered it too similar to the original. Plus it has been a really long time since I played this one.

This game takes place about a year after the original. Ryu's girlfriend Irene has been captured, and it is up to you to go and rescue her. You team up with some special forces guy Robert to get the job done. Gameplay is similar to the first. This is a 2D hack n slash game with lots of powerups, hard enemies, cleverly designed levels, tough bosses, and cheap deaths.

Although it is basically the same game with a different storyline and levels, there are a few differences. First of all, you can climb up and down walls in this game, as opposed to the constant back and forth jumping you had to do in the first. This is a big improvement. Also, the levels have some unique elements to them, such as wind, that makes things more challenging. Also, a new item you can get is a Spirit Clone, which is basically another version of you that mimics your actions and gives you and edge in the fights. Looking back at the YouTube clips, the levels seem even better designed than the first, and this is making me want to go back and play it. I srsly haven't played it in at least 10 years.

There are some bad elements to it, such as the respawning enemies and the high degree of difficulty. However, the storyline is fantastic, the gameplay is terrifically fun, and it does present quite the challenge for someone like me who just breezes through games. Anyone with a Virtual Console should definitely revisit this title.

Woops, forgot to add a YouTube video and it won't let me edit it in: