There are many, many moments where Ninja Gaiden 2 will make you wonder---"Wow, how could Itagaki possibly top that ?! This....this is probably the best that this game has to offer. It's over, it's the end, it's...." And then the game loads the next chapter and presents you with imagery that's even more mind-boggling than the last. There's definitely some superb inspiration and creative imagination going on in Ninja Gaiden 2 (NG2). Each level leaves me constantly dazzled and impressed by the game's art style, its wickedness, and its utter brutality . It's a violent game, but at the same time there's a lot of beauty and elegance to the game's overall design. This game is an absolute masterpiece on the Xbox 360; the best representative of the action gaming genre for the current generation of consoles, and sets the bar for future action games to aspire for. Ninja Gaiden 2 is the new standard for action gaming. Period. On the easiest settin...