i Surrender white flag on Mentor Mode Chapter 3 ...........

I am sorely disappointed with NG2. How in the world did Itagaki manage to ruin what was once the greatest console action game ever made? Seriously, he has some how made NG2 a lot easier than NG1 but at the same time a hell of a lot cheaper. So now instead of being challenged when I play Ninja Gaiden 2, I just feel annoyed. Anyway I have 4 more chpts left before I can put away this p.o.s. permantly.

i'll say for NG1 hardcore, this game is quite easy. but for beginners or NG1 casual gamer (like me ), this is quite tough. just see how many people already complained about the boss is too tough.

for hardcore IMHO, should straight away start in the hardest difficulty.

The hardest difficulty isn't immediately available . You need to beat the game on the Way of the Warrior difficulty to unlock Way of the Mentor. Beat that and you get the hardest difficulty. To be honest though the game is such a disappointment that I don't see anyone really bothering.

As for the game being hard here are a few tips:
1) block and counter
2) diving swallow is your best friend
3) keep on moving.

The camera is garbage, and you'll take cheap hits from offscreen all the time. Block and do reverse winds to get out of the way quick. Spam diving swallows to kill multiple enemies without having to have a direct visual bead on them. Use the auto lock-on function of the bow and arrow to kill aerial enemies. The lunar staff maximally upgraded does killer damage to most bosses. With that you should breeze through the game apart from some of the Valor Challenges.

This post has been edited by Jon Dough: Jul 3 2008, 05:40 AM

So I finally managed to finish NG2 on warrior. Then I started mentor mode.. WAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!! Vomit blood man!! I couldn't even survive the first encounter.

Just completed the boss on Chapter 3.
The silver train/worm boss.
Playing the game on warrior mode really makes me wanna throw my controller but i think overall the game is hard but not too hard.

Anyway just before i ever forget, a few tips on the Chapter 3 boss.
Try to avoid damage by using the fire/wind jutsu. The main purpose is just to avoid damage but if you can hit him with it, then good for you.
Run around the center area of the tunnel. It is easier to avoid those blue laser balls. The only hard to avoid is probably the homing flying creatures and the super big blue face. For this two, use jutsu/ninpo whatever.

This post has been edited by -= Virgil =-: Aug 13 2008, 11:33 PM

Woohoo!
Finally beaten the game on Mentor mode!
After uncountable Game Overs, the trial is finally over.
Those who have my gamer tag on their friend list can check out my games as prove

If you guys need any help on any bosses, i will be glad to be of help since after finish mentor mode, it seems like even the hardest boss has become a little easier :

Now, the test to become the Master Ninja begins!

Edited: For completing the Mentor difficulty, there is a reward of a Black Jaguar costume, a pretty gay outfit i say.

This post has been edited by -= Virgil =-: Aug 13 2008, 11:40 PM

I still jam at master mode.. w

The hardest part of the whole game would probably be the part where you get the Whirlwind Shuriken from Kureha's room (the room where you need to unlock by getting the key from her grave), and after that you trace back to the place after the bridge and get ambushed by 4 Rasetsu plus a few incendiary ninjas.
I spent all my inventories including the Lives of the Gods, Jewel of the Demon Seal and the Revival Scroll that i save up along the journey. Luckily enough for me, my final attempt managed to deal a couple UT Level 2 with the True Dragon Sword and manage to clear out a few Rasetsus
It is probably the most epic battle i have experience in this game.

Just bought this game @ playasia.com. Can't wait.

This game is challenging.. I m stuck on chapter 13 (way of warrior)bosses fights. ><
I used up all my Life of thousand gods. they hit me like a truck.. :S

Chapter 13 there is only one boss which is Alexei, the one who rules over lightning.
The way to beat him is to keep using reverse wind until you find an opening.
He is not that aggressive like the other bosses so Alexei will tend to use his combo which if you can get away with, you can counter him with a combo that takes about 25% of his health.

The other way is to use divine swallow but the risk is higher cause somehow Alexei will have a higher tendency to grab you and strut his combo on your puny body.

Way of Warrior is nothing compared to way of MENTOR!!!...
The lifebar handicap is really punishing.
I m stuck in chapter 1 boss fight(way of mentor). Those claw ninjas are pwning me like tearing paper.

The chapter 1 boss fight should be Rasetsu right?
The way i beaten it on Mentor was focusing on attacking the ninjas.
Yes, the ninjas.
There is actually a trick to it when you do the izuna drop on the ninjas, the splash damage will actually damage Rasetsu if he is nearby. And dont underestimate such a feat as the damage is around 15% of Rasetsu's health.

If you ever got a IS stuck on you, just use your ninpo on Rasetsu to drain his health further.

Overall, not a difficult boss if everything goes according to plan

mentor mode is the hardest mode ar?
next time when i continue play, if stuck sure look for you.

btw, whats the best weapon? i like the dual swords but feel it's not powerful enough.

Mentor mode is not the hardest mode yet.
Master Ninja is the ultimate hardcore mode, which can only be unlocked after completing Mentor

Best weapon, well i would say the Fiend Scythe.
The ultimate is good for crowd control and every slice of it is enough to chop off limbs for easy obliteration.
However the lack of speed really sucks when you go up against a group of IS ninjas, usually avoid these ninjas if possible.

The dual swords are good and even better when you defeated Genshin for the last time.
Probably the more balanced weapon than the Dragon Sword. The speed is kind of alright but if you can bear with the lack of Divine Sparrow, then i think the dual sword is the perfect weapon.
If the Scythe are already a good weapon for OT, then this weapon is a level higher than the Scythe.

Bull, This game is quite hard. needs a good hand and eye coordination skill

That may be true but once you get the hang of how the enemy attacks, it can be quite easy.
Just like how IS Ninjas like to throw IS, block is important when dealing with a mass group of them.
And once they come up front, do the counter to slice of their legs, then finish with OT.

Meh, i play cincai manage to get up to chapter 9 before my xbox kena 3rod :\

Is there any way to grab any replays so that I can learn how experts cleared Mentor and master ninja mode... Those claw ninjas and rocket launcher ninjas are the pains in the butt...