Ninja Gaiden II for Xbox 360 (Product Code: XPA-00001) is the Japanese NTSC-J release of the legendary high-speed action game developed by Team Ninja and published by Microsoft Game Studios. Released in Japan on June 5, 2008, it is the direct sequel to the critically acclaimed Ninja Gaiden (2004), and features Ryu Hayabusa battling demonic forces with brutal precision and cinematic flair.

🗡️ Game Overview

• Title: Ninja Gaiden II

• Platform: Xbox 360

• Product Code: XPA-00001

• Developer: Team Ninja (Tecmo)

• Publisher (Japan): Microsoft Game Studios

• Release Date: June 5, 2008 (Japan)

• Genre: Action / Hack and Slash

• Modes: Single-player only

• Region: NTSC-J (Japan)

⚔️ Key Features

• Ultra-Fast Combat:

  • Execute limb-severing combos, counters, and special techniques with katana, scythe, claws, and more.

• Weapon Variety & Upgrade System:

  • 10+ weapons, each with unique move sets and upgrade paths.

• Ninpo Magic & Essence System:

  • Use elemental magic and harvest essence to heal or unleash Overdrive attacks.

• Revamped Health Mechanics:

  • Regenerative health paired with permanent damage adds strategic challenge.

• Cinematic Presentation:

  • Stylized bloodshed, intense boss fights, and a dark supernatural story.

• Multiple Difficulties:

  • From "Acolyte" to "Master Ninja" for veterans of the genre.

🌐 Region & Language Info

📦 Summary Table

📝 Collector’s Notes

• The Japanese version is more censored than international versions: limb severing remains, but corpses vanish quickly and blood effects are toned down.

• This was the last Ninja Gaiden title led by Tomonobu Itagaki before he left Tecmo.

• The game is not backward compatible with Xbox One or Series X|S.

• Still highly regarded for its deep, technical combat system and extreme difficulty.